Ontario Charismatic Conference - August 1978 in Ottawa

Theme of the 1978 Conference in Ottawa ON

at Lansdowne Park

"Be Doers of the Word"

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.

V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

 

Ontario Charismatic Conference, August 1980, Thunder Bay

Transcribed by me for easier reading 

Special to the Register

Thunder Bay Ontario

Bishop John O'Mara of Thunder Bay prayed for a new experience and understanding of the Spirit of God at the recent 5th annual Ontario Catholic Charismatic Conference.

The conference which was attended by more than 2,000 delegates; seven bishops and 51 priests was the largest gathering of its kind in the city's history.

"Bind us Together" the theme of the conference, was expressed in prayer cards and banners, printed in eight languages: English, Italian, French, Portuguese, Polish. Dutch, Ojibway, and Cree.

Charismatics from Canada and the U.S. listened to inspiring speakers and the gentle promptings of the Holy Spirit during the weekend event. While contemplating the need for reconciliation within families, they praised God with open hearts and uplifted arms. Most of all they drew their spiritual strengths from the joyous celebrations of the mass during which they renewed their Commitments

Bishop J.R. Windle from Pembroke spoke of the division within families, the difficulties, and the challenges that can be resolved through the work of the Holy Spirit. The greatest need families have is for unity in prayer. 

Barbara Shlemon, a nurse and mother of five-spoke of the healing power of the Spirit, which many participants said they experienced at a healing service during the conference. 

Bishop Roger Despatie addressed the same general theme to French language participants. 

Father Bob Bedard, a past president of the conference discussed Mary as the most powerful intercessor and said  "the saints are part of the living Body of Christ through their resurrection."

Father Carey Landry, noted musician and former pastor of Saine Genevieve Church in Lafayette L.A. let a workshop session on the place of Music in Chanismatic liturgies. 

An Ojibway workshop led by Joe and Grace Fox. ( Reverend Mr. Fox is an ordained deacon and social counsellor at Queen's University in KIngston ) dealt with the special needs of those on Indian reserves and their relatonship with white neighors.

C led a workshop on leadership. 

In a homily, Bishop O'Mara stated that forgiveness and reconcilation are central to receiving and sharing the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 

Participants said they were sent forth with the desire to accept the mandate, the power and the responsibility to bring the love and forgiveness in Jesus. To bring His love to others. To spread it and to give it willingly. 

Charismatic Renewal is the fastest growing movement in the Church today

 

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 Dear Holy Spirit,

I want this again!

( I was there and wow what a grace and a joy )

7,000 at Charismatic Conference

Catholic Register, August 24, 1985

and this 

Charismatic Conference August 1981 in Kingston ON

thank you

From Catholic Register, August 24, 1985

Father Bob Bedard pastor of Saint Mary's and Director of the Catholic Renewal Centre in  Ottawa concentrated on the need to evangelize. "Great trials are coming, we have been warned time and time again. Our highest priority as a Church must be the ministry of evangelizing. 

We should bring others to Christ" he said

Fire on the Earth

Transcribed by me below for easier reading

PS. links to all things Charismatic Renewal related at the bottom of the page 

The Holy Spirit is so profoundly wonderful I  feel compelled  to find out whatever I can about The Third Person of the Holy Trinity ( so I can share with You )

7,000 at Charismatic Conference

Catholic Register, August 24, 1985

7,000 persons took part in the ninth annual Ontario Charismatic Conference held here, on August 2, 3, and 4. 

The Conference was a call to Revival/85. Its title Fire on the Earth was based on Words from Scripture " I have come to light a Fire on the Earth. I wish the Blaze were ignited." ( Luke 12:49 ) Those present praised God with Prayers music and song asking Him to "set the mighty fire in their hearts." so that they might carry it to others, 

Ontario Charismatic Conferences are organized by the Catholic Charismatic Services of Ontario a body that supports and organizes conferences and provides pastoral guidance to the Charismatic movement in liaison with Ontario Bishops. The CCSO chairman for the past three years has been Father Peter Coughlanm Pastor of Saint Patrick's Church in Hamilton and editor of Bread of Life and Ontario publication which has become national this summer. 

The first Ontario Conference was held in Toronto in 1976. The number of participants increased during the next few years. From 1979 however, they were steadily decreasing until this year. Organizers believe that this marks the time of spiritual revival. 

Bilingual

Four bishops, almost 40 priests, and many Sisters took part in the 1985 Conference. Auxiliary Bishop John Beahan of Ottawa sent a message of welcome and blessing. An innovation for Ottawa was a truly two-language Conference, Only the opening ceremonies and Sunday Eucharist were bilingual. Other sessions were held consecutively in English and French in different sections of Lansdowne Park. 

The Keynote Speaker was Father Jean-Paul Regimbald who welcomed the full assembly on Friday Evening saying "We are here to celebrate the Theme, Fire on the Earth" by allowing ourselves to be revived renewed restored into the fullness of being in  Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

A Theme of awakening and revival was carried out throughout the next two days. Marc Gauthier who together with his wife Rosemary was the Conference co-chairman posed a question " What is a revival? It is the rekindling of the first grace which we received at Baptism and at Confirmation. It means giving God control of our daily lives. This gives richness and joy which only God can give."

Father John Randall, Pastor of Saint Charles' Parish in Providence Rhode Island suggested that every renewed Christian must also be prepared for a "trial by fire" and pass through three steps: "wisdom" when he is enlightened by the Holy Spirit, "Desert", which takes him on a journey along winding roads and "trust" in God. Wandering away from God leaves people alone and lost.

Commitment

Father Coughlin, the homilist at the Saturday Eucharist spoke about commitment and surrendering to God's Will. He said that God takes and uses what we surrender to Him, no matter how little it might be. he also talked about Prayer:  Commitment involves responsibilities. It is important to hear first of all to hear what God is saying to us. The celebrant was newly ordained. Father John Vandennaker

The revival meeting on Saturday night was Ecumenical. Father Bob Macdougall, formerly of 100 Huntley Street,m and now the host of his own weekly television program, and Dean Bareca, lay evangelist from the same program invited those assembled to step forward and make a commitment to a life of service to God. The crowds walked to the front singing "Alleluia"

Father Bob Bedard pastor of Saint Mary's and Director of the Catholic Renewal Centre in  Ottawa concentrated on the need to evangelize. "Great trials are coming, we have been warned time and time again. Our highest priority as a Church must be the ministry of evangelizing. We should bring others to Christ" he said

Bishop R. Despatie of Hearst, who was the homilist at the closing Eucharist on Sunday summarized the conference as the need to learn, teach, spread the Good News and pray. 

He recommended that every priest should go through a 30-hour course to learn about the Charismatic Renewal, told the conference participants that each of them can be a healer if they pray for one another, and suggested three hours of silent prayer every day. 

At the end, the bishop thanked all Charismatic leaders for the work they have been doing in the Church. Auxiliary  Gilles Belisle of Ottawa was the celebrant

Enthusiasm

Various people experienced the conference in many different ways for instance, Teresa a participant from Pius the 10th Parish in London Ontario said "It helped me to understand that God is always with me in my trials and that I become purified and strengthened by them."

Zita, a parishioner of Saint Mary's church in Ottawa was especially enthusiastic about the revival meeting. The whole assembly  participated in the Conference in a lively way

There was a word of special challenge from Father Regimbal directed towards the bishops and priests to "take advantage of the fruits of the Charismatic Renewal..., make a decision how you are going to use your lay people. They need to be instructed and educated. They are on fire with the Holy Spirit ready to work for the Lord. Where do they go from here?" asked the speaker.

The organizers felt that the 1985 Conference was a tremendous success. Next year it will be held at McMaster University in Hamilton under the title "The Spirit and the Bride Say Come!"

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The Theme  of the Conference'Be it Done Unto Me according to Your Word"

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The Feast of Pentecost is tomorrow, and that prompted me to do some research on the Charismatic Movement in Canada. Well, sort of because I had been trying for a year to dig up some information on the 1981 Ontario Conference that I went to with Mom and Dad. In the process, I found some newspaper articles on the 1977 Conference that Mom and Dad and my sister Barb went to. At that Conference, almost one-third of the participants were youth ( Barb being one of them). 

below is an excerpt from The Catholic Register 

- August 13, 2077 -

"One of the major currents that flowed throughout the three-day meeting was the continual call for repentance and reconciliation so that the obstacles hindering a person's relationship with the Lord would be removed. So many answered this call that the number of priests hearing confessions had to be doubled"

The Catholic Register - August 13, 2077

5,000 expected at Charismatic Meeting

( transcribed by me for easier reading )

Seven different workshops, reviewing such topics as prayer, Life in the Spirit, and Scriptures will be included in the Ontario Catholic Conference here, from August 19 to 21. These workshops will be held in addition to the three general sessions slated for the Memorial Center Arena.

Auxiliary Bishop Gerard Dionne of Sault Ste, Marie will conduct a French-speaking workshop on prayer. Terry and Bill Taylor of the Peace Prayer Group in Ottawa will present the Team approach to the Life in the Spirit Seminar.

Father George Montague SM of Saint Michael's College in Toronto and Rector of the Marianist Seminary, will discuss the workshop topic Seeking Him in Scripture

Father Joseph Lange, OSFSm editor of the Catholic Charismatic of Allentown, Penna, will review Finding Jesus in our Weakness

Father Gerry McConnell CSSp of Toronto will explain how the Spirit speaks in Daily Life.

Father John Quigley OFM, and a team from the New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati, Ohio will discuss Seeking Within the Body

Father Joseph Kane O.M.I.of Galilee House in Arnprior Ontario and Mrs. Barbara Shlemon of Clearwater Florida will lead the workshop on Healing

The Theme of the Conference expected to attract about 5,000 delegates is "Wise Men Still Seek Him"

The Register

4,500 Charismatics open their hearts at a Major rally

by Stan Koma Associate editor 

( This article is transcribed below by me for easier reading )

About 4,500 charismatics were inspired here to open up their hearts to the gentle promptings of the Holy Spirit and live a life of intense prayer and Christian action. 

Attending the Ontario Catholic Charismatic Conference they listened to challenging speakers, praised the Lord with songs of joy at the masses, and workshops, encouraged and prayed for one another, and lived the unifying spirit of the Christian Community.

They came from every corner of Ontario as well as other parts of Canada and the US to participate in seven workshops and three general services. 

The workshop themes included:

• Healing
• Seeking within the Holy
• How the Spirit Speaks in Daily Life
• Finding Jesus in our weakness
• Life in the Spirit
• Seeking Him in Scripture
• There was also a French Workshop

Five Bishops and about 70 priests the two three-hour charismatic masses at Kingston Memorial Centre. 

Almost everyone who attended the concluding mass stood up to proclaim "Inner Healing" - that they had been touched in some special way by the Holy Spirit. A sprinkling of people also attested to physical healing

Love....

During the workshops and general sessions, delegates were reminded - again and again - that they were loved intensely by God who wanted to share His Divine Life with them, 

And one of the major currents that flowed throughout the three-day meeting was the continual call for repentance and reconciliation so that the obstacles hindering a person's relationship with the Lord would be removed. So many answered this call that the number of priests hearing confessions had to be doubled

Bishop Joseph Windle of Pembroke representing the Groups of Ontario at the Conference urged the people to be joyful always in their work and prayer. 

"Be joyful" he said in his homily. "Clap your hands. Our sad world needs joy....there are too many sad people around us."

The bishop also encouraged the gathering to bring the Lord to others. "Help them to taste the goodness of the Lord." he said, "Pray, for you can set the world with the help of our Saviour."

Bishop Windle called on Charismatics to work closely with the bishops who support them in their endeavors

Bishop Roger Despatie  encouraged  a call to Christian activism during the final Charismatic mass

Assistance

Our effective action in today's milieu requires the assistance of the Holy Spirit." he said. Ask the Lord to inspire you to love others." he said

"When we seek Jesus with our whole being He will transform us and people will notice and they too will want to seek Him."

Other bishops who attended the meeting included Archbishop Joseph Wilhelm of Kingston who welcomed the delegates: auxiliary Bishop Gerard Dionne of Sault Ste. Marie who led the French workshop and  Bisop Eugene Larocque of Alexandria

 Cornwall

Father  T James Hanrahan of Toronto, Superior general of the worldwide Basilian Order said God was renewing His people "and we rejoice in His action"

He explained that God was working in many ways through the numerous gifts He has bestowed. And he compared the harmony and unity of those gifts to "the singing in the Spirit." - when Charismatics join in that harmonious and wordless song as the Holy Spirit prompts them. 

"God is calling His people to a new Pentecost." Father Hanrahan said

During the workshop on the topic: how the Holy Spirit speaks in daily life, Father Gerry McConnell, CSSp of Toronto said the Lord does not usually speak in human words.

Words....

"The Spirit 'speaks' to you by producing 'grace effects' within you," he said. This is a Charismatic experience and it's not extraordinary or unusual.

The "speaking'" comes in the form of an awareness, a conviction a "movement of the heart" a conversion.

In some, Father McConnell said,  the Spirit may awaken in the heart a personal love for Jesus or a new love for Holy Scriptures and the Sacraments.

Freedom.....

Or he may give you a sense of inner freedom...that the Father loves us with all our faults and failings.

"To some, He may give the gift of awareness of belonging to the Mystical Body of Jesus, or a growing sense of God as a loving father"

Other individuals may feel encouraged by God to share the good news with others, or they may receive a new awareness of the Holy Trinity, or a great hope in the Resurrection

It's something of the heart, not the head. " A person gets heart knowledge

"The greatest obstacle in listening to the Holy Spirit's Voice is our sinfulness," he said. 

"Sin blinds our hearts and leads us into darkness.......The first essential prerequisite to hearing the Holy Spirit is a conversion of the heart." 

Those who hear the Spirit are authentic, genuine, sincere, pure, gentle loving people --- the qualities of a saint, 

"The humble heart hears the Voice of the Spirit," he said. "The proud person is so sure of his own ideas and convictions that he closes the door to the Holy Spirit. The humble person is willing to learn, to be corrected, to change."

Weakness

At another workshop at the Conference, Father Joseph Lang, editor of the Catholic Charismatic, spoke on the theme "finding Jesus in our weakness"

His talk was so popular that Conference organizers scheduled a third session for him. Even so, so many people showed up for the final session that it was eventually held outdoors

Sprinkling his talk with humor, Father Lange compared Christians on their way to the Father to some bread that was baking in an oven. If the bread takes forty minutes to bake and you look at it in 20 minutes you're not mad that the bread is not baked, you're not disappointed. We're like the bread at that moment. We're all half-baked Christians

Father Lange of Auburn Maine said "It's ok to be on the way. This means getting up when you fall and helping others get up when they fall.

"We need the virtue of courage. We need to keep going to overcome our fears. Those who make it are those who keep on trying."

Stand

He said we should not be surprised that we fall. We should be surprised that we stood so long.

Father Lange rejected the world's notion that says be independent and stand on your own feet. "That's not the truth. The Lord says to trust in Me' It's ok to be dependent. The Lord made us that way. We not only need the Lord, we need our brothers and sisters. A husband should not hesitate to say to his spouse "I need you" 

Father Lange challenged the 500 people who sat on the ground to bring the Holy Spirit into their own little worlds. "Notice the people right in your paths." he said. Touch with love those in your neighborhood. 

" To be holy means to let God's life shine within you"

Catholic Register, September 3, 1977

Bishop calls today's youth hope of the Church tomorrow

Stan Koma

 (transcribed below for easier reading)

Catholic Register, September 3, 1977

Bishop calls today's youth hope of the Church tomorrow

Stan Koma

" One of the joys of the Conference is to see so many young people here," said Bishop Windle of Pembroke during his homily at the mass concluding the Catholic Charismatic Conference here. 

" They are the hope of the Church of tomorrow," he said. "God love them for being here as they prepare themselves for the difficult world we will pass on to them"

Young people comprised almost one-third of the 4,500 people who attended the conference. They were involved in helping to organize the meeting and provided the music and led the singing at the masses and seven workshops.

During the Conference, young people told the Register what the Charismatic Renewal meant in their lives. 

Here is some of what they said:

 Really Happy

Ellen 20 from Ottawa

" I found something lacking in my life. Then my sister got me into the prayer group. I love it. I love people and see Jesus in other people. I'm also excited about Communion. The Eucharist comes alive. It's the closest you can get to Christ."

Brian Childson - 20 - Toronto

" A couple of years ago I wanted to stop going to Church but this has brought me closer to Jesus. The mass is great and I get a message out of the sermon. It's as if God was speaking directly to me. It was a beautiful experience"

Ann Healey - 14 -

" God is a real part of my life. I read the Bible and get the message from it. It would be fantastic if everyone could go to our prayer meeting"

Terry Wilson -18 -Toronto

" Our family ties have been strengthened. We have a deeper relationship with one another."

Ann Evans - 17 - Oakville

" I never read the Bible. Now I enjoy prayer and reading the bible. I can also see the miracle that happens at Mass. It's heartfelt."

At Peace

Joanne Mcintyre -20 - Ottawa

" I find I'm more at peace. I trust people and really want to help them and to share more with them."

Kevin Madden - 20 - Winnipeg

" This has freed me from the bondage of sin. it's given me a hope I've never had before. My relationship with my parents has been healed and my faith in the Church has been revived. The mass has just come alive for me. I love it."

Delores Peltier - 15- Manatoulin Island

" I want to pray more

Charismatic Renewal in Canada and the 1981 Ontario Conference In Kingston

August 14th to 16th, 1981

Queens University - Kingston ON

The Theme  of the Conference

'Be it Done Unto me according to your Word"

-The Logo of the Conference was a LILY -

An ancient symbol of the Blessed Virgin

with the Greek Abbreviation for Christ rising from its center

I know I'm reminiscing but Pentecost Sunday is coming up and boy do we need an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Canada. 

A couple of years ago I got a bee in my bonnet to find out about this Conference but at  the time I was stumped and gave up click here for more

I remember staying with my parents in a large camper trailer in someone's backyard. I can't even remember who they were but they were acquaintances of my parents, Jim and Elaine Maloney.  Mom and Dad had attended a previous Conference at which one of the speakers was Carey Landry ( formerly Fr. Carey Landrey )

Anyways, all the information I kept seems to have disappeared ( I probably threw it out duh)

I remember a packed auditorium before each of the sessions: singing and worshiping in the auditorium before we dispersed to join the various workshops in smaller rooms.  Most of the songs I hadn't heard before but I loved them: mostly from Carey Landry and the Saint Louis Jesuits as well as from the Songs of Praise books. 

The speakers were amazing and all the participants were filled with joy in spite of the rain which poured down on all of us throughout the entire weekend as we made our way from one part of the Campus to another. As many of the workshops and talks were held simultaneously, we were limited in our choices. I remember one of the workshops we attended  "Suffering the human condition" 

Father Bob Bedard was one of the Speakers ( a few of the Speakers below )  and I remember now that Mom Dad and I attended his presentation 

( I think so anyways )

Darn it I wish I still had the program for the Conference. 

Catholic Register from the Archives

Some of the Speakers 

Hymns 

Theme Song " Be it done Unto Me According to Your Word" 

We sang the song so many times that I remember the melody (and most of the lyrics)  but I am still trying to find out who composed it

BE IT DONE TO ME ACCORDING TO YOUR WORD  ( as I remember it )

  ANTIPHON  Be it done to me according to Your Word, let Your will be done! ( 2x)

VERSE 1 We will celebrate  Your call to recreate. We are your servants o Lord! 

VERSE 2 May our hearts be one with Mary and her Son: Sharing Your love with them!

VERSE 3 Holy Spirit come, Lord of life, Lord of love, bringing the Word to flesh!

Another hymn we sang often during the  weekend

"Proclaim His Marvelous deeds to all the Nations"

from Songs of Praise  

I can't remember much about the talks and the workshops but I do remember many of the Praise and Worship songs: many of which were new to me including:

Abba Father- Carey Landry

And the Father will Dance - Carey Landry

I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

Be Not Afraid- Bob Dufford S.J.

I couldn't wait to bring these great songs back to my Parish

A  few articles I found in the Archives of the Catholic Register

From the Archives of the Canadian Register ( below )

The Logo of the Conference was a LILY -

An ancient symbol of the Blessed Virgin

with the Greek Abbreviation for Christ rising from its center

Below is the Prayer of the Conference

"We ask you Lord to give us hearts like your mother's 

that we may hear your voice and be bearers of your Word. 

Breathe unto us Your Holy Spirit, Lord, that we may do your will. 

With Hearts surrendered, may we proclaim 

your bounteous love and majesty to all the world:

From the Catholic Register

4500 PRAISE THE LORD

Bring Christ to a "weary world" 

Stan Coma 

August 29th.,1981

Kingston Ontario - Catholic Charismatics were challenged to say a firm "yes" to the Holy Spirit - just as the Blessed Virgin did - and bring Christ and His Loving message to a "weary world" 

This was the theme stressed by speakers at the General Sessions of the recent Ontario Catholic Charismatic Conference here. 

About 4500 enthusiastic delegates participated in joy-filled Eucharistic celebrations and a total of 15 workshops that discussed such topics as healing revelation, social justice, and Suffering. 

The annual conference also included workshops in French, Portuguese, and Cree. 

Bishop Joseph Windle of Pembroke praised the movement during his homily at one of the masses He said it was a "beautiful thing" to have a movement in which people who love God come together in prayer and want to make Jesus better known and loved

Bishop Windle encouraged Charismatics to listen to Pope John Paul II who spoke to Charismatic leaders visiting Rome recently. The Pope said it was not enough to praise God. It is necessary to do God's work and help establish the Kingdom of God through prayer, good example, and deeds. Citing specific examples for action, Bishop Windle said..........

( below is the continuation of Bring Christ to a weary world )

Modern man seeks to be his own god 

"Charismatics should uphold the dignity of life "What is more beautiful than a tiny baby?" he said "What is more terrible than a tiny baby who has been given the unfortunate circumstances to never really live in the world. What a dreadful thing abortion is." 

The bishop encouraged delegates to have a strong pro-life and pro-youth position

Then, there are the needs of the poor, the lonely, the handicapped. Many people want to hear about the Goodness of God and His Love

. 

"A kindly word, a gentle look, or a sign of encouragement can go so far for them."

Bishop Windle also urged charismatics to entrust their work to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Members of the Charismatic movement have a special need for the Blessed  Virgin Mary

" We have a special need for her kindness, her help, her love so that she will be always present to help us grow in devotion to the Holy Spirit and become more faithful members of the Church of which Our Lady is such a beautiful model

Father Joseph Lang - 

Keynote Speaker for the Ontario Catholic 

Charismatic Conference Queen's University 

 Kingston August 2023 

A few exerts from the article below

Father Lang a leader in the Renewal from Auburn Maine said "Conversion to Christ has similar characteristics to falling in love. and the gifts are the same: love, joy, peace, patience, long-suffering " "And that's at the heart of the New Testament " he said. It's the heart of the message of Jesus: I love you, what are you going to do about it?"

"Christ's love has no preconditions." Father Lang said. 

"Be joyful, fall in love, and walk with me and see what happens"

"Seek first the reign of God and then everything happens"

Father Lang said that conversion to Jesus requires time spent in prayer. To be in prayer is to be in the presence of God. This needs quietness and stillness.... and let the Goodness of God overwhelm us. Let His holiness surround us so we know we have come into His presence

A couple of weeks prior to the Conference

A couple of Articles below From the Catholic Register July 25, 1981

 in Anticipation of the Conference

A couple of weeks before 

Stan Koma, Associate Editor

Ten Catholic Bishops have confirmed that they will be attending the 1981 Ontario Catholic Charismatic Conference to be held in Kingston, August 14 to 16. Nine are from various Diocese in Ontario and one is from Newfoundland. 

Bishop J. Faber MacDonald,  of Grand Falls Newfoundland, will conduct three workshops including one for clergy, on August 14 and two for other registrants Saturday and Sunday mornings. Bishop MacDonald was active in the initial stages of the Renewal while a priest in P.E.I. 

Other Ontario Bishops including Archbishop J. L. Wilhelm of Kingston, Bishop J.R. Windle of Pembroke, Bishop Paul Reding of Hamilton, Bishop Eugene Larocque of Alexandria Cornwall, Bishop R.B. Clure Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, Bishop Girard Dionne Auxiliary bishop of Sault St. Marie, Bishop J.H.Macdonald Auxiliary bishop of Hamilton, and Bishop G. Belisle Auxiliary bishop of Ottawa

Bishop Windle is the Spiritual Director of the Ontario Catholic Renewal and the official Liaison between the Catholic Bishops and the Renewal in Ontario

Come Holy Spirit!

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