The evening before

According to our established custom, the last night of the conference is dedicated to a banquet and then some local entertainment, and the island folks did not disappoint.

Upon our arrival, having discovered that there are parts and bits of our group from all parts of Canada, the chef responsible for the menu tonight wanted to show off the local delicacies, so instead of roast beef and chicken (which were to be on the original menu) he created a special plate just for us.  It's never been served here before, but if tonight was any indication there's a new dish here in town, and we for one do approve.  Come on over to the gentle island and be sure to ask for it: blue mussels, bacon-wrapped scallops, salmon and haddock, and of course a local spud to finish off the plate.

The evening continued courtesy of some local talent, and all present celebrated our achievements even as we look forward to more blessings yet to come.

It seems though that the sense of reverie was interrupted at least for one of our number as the anticipated news broke late last night that one of the beloved leaders of the Church on the Rock would be moved to Central Canada.  Lo and behold, the news has appeared this morning (in it's original Italian text only for the moment, but the English translation can't be far behind) that there's to be a change at the helm of the Diocese of Hamilton, and the newcomer is indeed coming from the Rock.

With apologies to those who must now mourn the loss of such a great leader, and with anticipated joy for those who will welcome him into their midst in the coming months.