The relics of St. Therese of Lisieux are to be exhibited for veneration at an Anglican venue at York Minster Cathedral in north England. The saint's relics will arrive at York Minster on Oct. 1, Ecumenical News International reported Sept. 22. The dean of York, the Rev. Keith James said, " (St. Therese) is a gift of God to us all, and this is a chance for Christians of different traditions to pray for unity, and renew our faith and love," ENI reported. 

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The Primate of the Anglican Church of Sudan, Archbishop Joseph Marona died  Sept 18 at the age of 68 following a lengthy battle with heart disease.  During a trip to Ottawa where he attended Synod 2001 of the Anglican Docese of Ottawa, Marona, accompanied by Bishop Peter Coffin of Ottawa, made  a presentation before the House of Commons sub-committee on human rights calling for an immediate end to the war in his country. 

The Primate of the Anglican Church of Sudan, Archbishop Joseph Marona -- seen here in Ottawa in  2001 with Roman Catholic Archbishop Marcel Gervais of Ottawa  -- has died at the age of 68. Marona died on Sept. 18 following a lengthy battle with heart disease. During his trip to Ottawa, Marona attended Synod 2001 of the Anglican Docese of Ottawa and also appeared before the House of Commons sub-committee on human rights, where he called for an immediate end to the war in his country. 

Pope Benedict XVI Sept. 22 appointed Italian-born Archbishop Luigi Ventura, current Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, as the Apostolic Nuncio to France. Ventura, 65, has been Apostolic Nuncio to Canada since September, 2001. He speaks French, Spanish and English.

Archbishop Luigi Ventura, who has been Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, will be leaving the Apostolic Nunciature which has been both his office and residence since his appointment by Paul John Paul II took effect in Sept. 2001. Pope Benedict XVI announced Sept. 22 that Ventura will be the Apostolic Nuncio to France. Also know as the Rockcliffe Manor House, the nunciature overlooks the Ottawa river and is one of the most expensive properties in the nation's capital.

Workers at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, in Gatineau, Que, (left) and the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa went on strike Sept. 21 over wages and job security. Negotiations with the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC) began in April and talks broke down in August. The workers voted 92 per cent in favour of strike action on August 27.

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Shawn Atleo, says  a communications protocol signed Sept. 19 with the federal government is an important step in improving communications and having more direct involvement in the pandemic planning in First Nations communities. The Communications Protocol: Working Together on H1N1 Preparedness, commits the government and the AFN to work together to plan for and respond quickly and effectively to an H1N1 flu-virus pandemic in First Nation communities.

The former chairman of the Conservative caucus - once featured in anti-drug campaign ads - is facing charges of cocaine possession and drunk driving following his arrest Sept. 17. Former Edmonton MP Rahim Jaffer, husband of federal Tory cabinet minister Helena Guergis, was arrested by Ontario Provincial Police in the village of Palgrave north of Toronto.   Jaffer, 37, said he is innocent and plans to fight the charges against him. His wife says she was not in the vehicle with him when he was stopped by police for allegedly speeding.

Hawk One - a refurbished F-86 Sabre Jet in the colours of the Golden Hawk aerobatic team of the late 1950s and early 1960s - performs at a celebration Sept. 19 in Gatineau, Que., of the Centennial of flight in Canada. One of its pilots is astronaut Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space. Hawk One is owned by Vintage Wings of Canada, a charitable foundation based in Gatineau.

The CF-18 "Century Hornet" from 410 Sqn Cold Lake, Alta. performs Sept. 19 at a celebration  in Gatineau, Que., of flight in Canada. The F-18, along with Hawk One - a refurbished F-86 Sabre Jet, and  the Golden Centennaire Tutor from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in Moose Jaw, Sask.,  were formed to commemorate Canada’s Centennial of Flight this year.

The Centennial Heritage Flight, a three-plane formation made up of the CF-18 "Century Hornet" from 410 Sqn Cold Lake, Alta., the Golden Centennaire Tutor from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in Moose Jaw, Sask., and Hawk One - a refurbished F-86 Sabre Jet, perform at a Century of Flight celebration in Gatineau, Que., Sept. 19, where the owner of Hawk One, Vintage Wings of Canada, is based.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Maureen Basnicki, whose husband, Ken, died in the September  2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre, lay a wreathe at the 9/11 Monument in Beechwood Cemetery Sept. 11 to commemorate the 24 Canadian victims of the attack and the sacrifices of the members of the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan. 

In his prayer at the ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery Sept. 11 to commemorate the 24 Canadian victims of the  9/11 attack, Padre Alain Monpas asked for strength for families still suffering from the loss of a loved one on "that tragic day when when the face of the world was changed forever because of a cowardly and inhumane act of terrorism."

Retired RCMP S/Sgt. Garth Hampson stands beside the 9/11 memorial monument in Ottawa's Beechwood Cemetery where he sang 'O Canada' at the ceremony Sept. 11 honoring the 24 Canadians who died in the attacks eight years ago. Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered the address at the service, saying "We are still confronted with the evil that inspired the terrible events of that day."

Canadian recording star Susan Aglukark, with drum dancers and throat singers from the group, Nunavut Sivuniksavut, sings her best-selling song,  "O Siem" on Parliament Hill Sept. 10. The noon-hour event, which drew over 200 Inuit and supporters, was part of ceremonies marking World Suicide Prevention Day.. Inuit suicide rates are 11 times the national average. Ottawa has largest Inuit comunity outside of Nunavut.

Canadian recording star Susan Aglukark sang two songs on Parliament Hill Sept. 10 as part of ceremonies marking World Suicide Prevention Day. The Inuk singer/songwriter is also chairperson of the Arctic Children and Youth Foundation. Although Inuit suicide rates are 11 times the national average, the event was largely a celebration of life. Ottawa has largest Inuit comunity outside of Nunavut.

               Uplifting experiences

A hot-air balloon participating in the annual Gatineau, Quebec, Balloon Festival over the Labour Day weekend drifts by St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church following its launch nearby with dozens of other balloons from across North America. 

             Uplifting experiences

Dozens of hot-air balloons from across North America are launched near St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church during the annual Gatineau, Que., Balloon Festival over the Labour Day weekend.

CTV Ottawa  says it has learned that the new owner of Nortel's wireless division is hiring 680 people in Ottawa and 2,500 people globally. Nortel workers had until the end of  the day Sept. 9 to indicate if they want to work for Ericsson, which bought Nortel's wireless division in July, the TV outlet reported.. So far, 98 per cent of staff has signed on with the company, it said.

                Grandpa, is that really you?

Humans are more closely related to orangutans than chimps or gorillas, according to U.S. scientists Jeffrey Schwartz and John Grehan. They theorize that humans and orangutans may have evolved from populations of an orang-like ancestor, rather than the chimpanzee, which is the mainstream scientific opinion, the National Post reported Sept. 5. But National Geographic and Natural History are refusing to print their research, saying that DNA data isn't available to support the scientists' claims.

                   Serenity - on the rocks!

Even the rock sculptures of artist John Ceprano, 62,  seem to be enamoured of the golden sunset on the Ottawa River Sept. 7. Supported by the National Capital Commission, the Rhode Island native has lifted rocks and slabs each summer since 2000 to create his "rock balance" artwork, which draws thousands of visitors to the site. His rock artistry has been featured in several publications including Canadian Geographic.

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Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff says his party will try to trigger the defeat of Prime MInister Stephen Harper's minority Conservative government this fall. The Liberal leader, who spoke during the Liberals' summer retreat in Sudbury, Ont., Sept. 1 said the Harper government has failed to meet the conditions his party set out for him in June.

Growing costs and shrinking revenue have cost the jobs of 11 workers at the National Gallery of Canada. The employees were laid off  September 1. The gallery had  30,000 fewer visitors this summer than was expected.  Those laid off included tour guides and administrative staff.

       A picture worth a dozen dives

A composite photo from a series of pictures taken at the Ottawa Exhibition Aug. 26 shows various diving positions of the five members of the high diving comedy team,  "Top Cop Academy." The exhibition ended August 29.