Diocesan Youth Conference
DYC 2013: The 18th Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC) was held April 12-14 in Prince George. The theme was “The Real Deal” and the keynote speaker was Brad Henning of Life Resources. This was Brad’s third keynote appearance at DYC. Brad used stories and humour to help discuss the relationships in our lives.
To find out more about Brad, see: www.bradhenning.com. “Don’t Take Love Lying Down” by Brad is available for purchase from Ave Maria Specialties in Prince George (1638 – 20th Avenue, or for those outside Prince George, 1-800-704-7454) book ($19.95) and DVD ($34.99) or can be borrowed from the Diocesan Pastoral Centre Youth Ministry Library (250-964-4424 ext. 242 or teresa@pgdiocese.bc.ca). A Kindle Book version can be purchased via Amazon.com at $9.99. For other youth ministry resources, visit the Diocesan Library catalogue on-line at www.pgdiocese.bc.ca (click Our Ministries, Resource Catalogue, and follow prompts).
DYC Prince George Facebook Page: DYC has its own page on Facebook. Check the latest DYC news and chat with other DYC participants at DYC Prince George.
Joe Glaab ofm
Youth Ministry, PG Diocese
Wednesday Weekly – 5Jun13
Wednesday Weekly June 5, 2013 Print Version
1. Pastoral Appointments
Bishop Stephen Jensen announces the following pastoral assignments, effective August 1, 2013:
- Fr. Rene Antonio as Administrator of St. Peter’s Parish, Mackenzie, with part-time ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Fr. Piotr Dudek, OMI as Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish, Prince George (upon presentation by his religious superior)
- Fr. Louis Kwena as Pastor of Notre Dame Parish, Dawson Creek
- Fr. Christopher Lynch as Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Prince George
- Fr. Alvin Matias as Administrator of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Chetwynd
- Fr. Venerando Sabacan as Pastor of Church of the Resurrection, Fort St. John
- Fr. Thomas Shymko as Pastor of Immaculata Parish, Burns Lake
Among the diocesan priests who have been given new assignments this summer, two are relatively new: Frs. Rene Antonio and Alvin Matias are newly ordained, and two are returning: Fr. Louis Kwena from a sabbatical leave and Fr. Christopher Lynch from temporary service elsewhere.
2. Priests Leaving the Diocese
Three priests from Nigeria, who have been serving here by arrangement with their own Bishop, will be returning to their home diocese this summer: Frs. Michael Anyasoro, Udoka Christopher Nwosu and Albanus Ogowuihe. Our thanks go to them for their generosity in sharing their priestly ministry with the parishes of the diocese.
3. Sr. Mary-Ann Bates, RSCJ retires
After 22 years of ministry at the Diocesan Office in Prince George, Mary-Ann Bates, RSCJ will retire from her position as Diocesan Director of Catechetics, effective August 31, 2013. We are very grateful to Sr. Mary-Ann for her many years of service and wish her well as she continues on the journey in new ways. Mary-Ann and Sally McLean, RSCJ will continue to reside in Prince George.
4. Venue Change for three-school Mass
Due to the soggy grass and creepy, crawling caterpillars, who have taken over Fort George Park, the three Catholic schools in Prince George have decided to MOVE the Mass in the park to Mass in the Cathedral on Thursday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m. Please pass the message on to those who would be attending in your communities. To schools: please do not bring your banners, as we won’t have the space or place to hang them. Please inform your classes we will have pews marked and we will have ‘Sacred Heart Hospitality’ in full force to help you find your pews.
5. Rose Prince Pilgrimage
Please put the following notice in parish bulletins each weekend in June:
The Annual Rose Prince Pilgrimage will be held July 5-7, 2013 at Lejac. Sr. Kateri Michell, SSA will be the guest speaker. The weekend begins with an opening prayer at 7 p.m. Friday and concludes with lunch at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Along with presentations/sharing by Sr. Kateri, there will be prayer services, Stations of the Cross, a Healing Mass, the Living Rosary and a Candlelight Procession. Bishop Stephen Jensen will preside at Mass on Sunday. For more information contact Father Vincent James, OMI at St. Andrew’s Parish, Fraser Lake (250)699-6593 or see the schedule on the diocesan website.
6. CCCB President writes to Prime Minister re: G8 Summit
Two weeks before the upcoming G8 Summit in the United Kingdom, the Most Rev. Richard Smith, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has written to the Prime Minister of Canada inviting him and all the leaders of the G8 nations to put the protection of the poor and assistance to developing countries at the center of their meeting. “Your focus on agriculture and nutrition ahead of the G8 Meeting is timely,” the letter states. “In a world that has made great strides in improving food production and distribution, far too many of God’s children still go to bed hungry or suffer from a lack of nutrition, a tragedy that has lifelong consequences for health and educational achievement.” See the document for the complete text of the letter.
Letter from National Conferences of Catholic Bishops to the Leaders of the G8 Nations
Terry Wilson Memorial Soccer Tournament
“The trophy is impressive.
The title that goes with it, a priceless and memorable achievement
For kids of the region’s Catholic elementary schools, the chance to compete for the Terry Wilson Memorial soccer tournament championship is a tradition that’s gaining in stature with each passing year.
On Friday, May 31at Rotary Field, teams from Prince George, Terrace and Kitimat will line up in a 12-team tournament that gives Grades 6 and 7 students a chance to hoist the big prize…..”
Read More on the Prince George Citizen Website
Episcopal Ordination – 2Apr13
Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Most Rev. Stephen Jensen
Bishop Jensen was installed as Bishop of Prince George at a special Mass of Ordination held April 2nd, 2013 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Most Reverend J. Michael Miller, CSB, Archbishop of Vancouver was the Principal Consecrator with Bishops David Monroe of Kamloops, British Columbia and Brian Dunn of Antigonish, Nova Scotia as co-consecrators.
Salt and Light’s Andrew Santos was on location at the Cathedral and provided updates through various social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter throughout the evening.
S+L’s webcast coverage of the event is available via the internet at http://www.livestream.com/SLOrdination or on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oinUzJqJJ5Y
The Ordination was part of their Perspectives broadcast on April 4, 2013 which can be seen at 2:10 on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oJcxcM2_HCs