Notice of PassingWe would like to recognize and remember the following Vincentians who have passed on during the past twelve months. Thursday, December 7, 2023 Our brother Msg Peter Schonenbach, National Council of Canada  Past National Chaplain of the St Vincent de Paul Society.Msgr Schonenbach was ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1971. He went on to greatly impact the Ottawa Catholic community, serving as pastor of several parishes. He was also Rector of the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica in Ottawa. He also served with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) as General Secretary. Monday, May 1, 2023 Our sister Catherine Mindorf, St Michaels Conference, Fort Erie  Surrounded by her loving husband and family Catherine passed away on Monday May 1st at the Greater Niagara General Hospital. Community and service to others were Catherine`s passion. She dedicated endless hours to St. Michael`s Church, St. Vincent DePaul and Strong Fort Erie Neighbourhoods to provide opportunities and to make the lives of those less fortunate better.Thursday, March 9, 2023 Our sister Ruth Heffernan, St. Peter`s Conference Peterborough Particular Council  Ruth passed away Thursday March 9 in her 85th year at PRHC with family by her side. She was a long time member of the YMCA, an Avid Skier which enabled her to travel the world. She was a volunteer at the soup kitchen, hospice and the hospital, and was retired from Marycrest. |
