“We’re very pleased with the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as the new Pope. Cardinal Ratzinger, dean of the Cardinals, was a leader in the doctrine of faith who will have the onerous task of leading the Catholic Church in a very difficult world. Throughout the Niagara Catholic system, prayers will be offered for the success of his papacy,” said Angelo Di Ianni, Director of Education.

Within Niagara Catholic schools, the recent death of Pope John Paul II and the election of the new pope provided valuable instruction for students as they were able to discuss and follow these events as they happened.