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We’re excited to announce some upcoming updates to the Assembly 0879 website. These enhancements are designed to improve user experience and provide our visitors with the information they need more efficiently.
Key Updates Include:
- Improved Navigation: We are restructuring the website’s layout to make it easier to find information. This includes clearer categories and an intuitive menu design.
- Updated Content: Expect fresh content on the latest events and newsletters. We are committed to keeping our visitors informed about our activities and achievements.
- Mobile Optimization: In response to the growing number of users accessing our website via mobile devices, we are optimizing the site for better performance on both smartphones and tablets.
- Contact Page: A new contact form page has been added, allowing visitors to contact us.
We appreciate your patience during these updates and are confident that these changes will enhance your browsing experience. For any questions or concerns, please contact us. Stay tuned for more updates as we work to launch these enhancements!
Thank you for your continued support.
Bishop John C. Cody Assembly #879 had its origins in 1963, the same year as Bishop Cody, the Bishop of London Diocese, passed away. Father Ernie Deslippe, the Chaplain of St. Tomas Council from 1967 through 2011, was ordained by Bishop Cody in 1961. Our first official meeting was held on June 10th, 1963 and our Charter Night was October 25th, 1963. In its early years, our assembly contained members from Councils of West Lorne, St. Thomas, Aylmer, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Delhi, and Simcoe. In later years, the Sacred Heart Assembly 2046 containing members from Delhi and Simcoe separated to form an independent Assembly, followed by Fr Joseph Burke Assembly 2335 containing members from Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, and Woodstock.
Presently our Assembly has members from West Lorne, St. Thomas and Aylmer councils with a roll of about 85 members. Our assembly has a strong history of supporting the local parishes and the diocese with active honor guards over the years, not only for funerals of our own members, but those of members of other Assemblies in the Diocese. Some of these events include Remembrance Day parades in several communities including Port Stanley, Springfield, and Aylmer, to name a few. Support in local parishes with honoring the Bishop during Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Thomas, Aylmer, and West Lorne parishes have been popular in recent years.
Our Assembly has been known to send honor guards to support other assemblies in Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia, and more locally to London for various events including the Living Rosary in Merlin. On September 15th, 2001, we hosted our first exemplification at the St. Anne’s Parish Centre and the church. Bishop Sherlock was our speaker. This event was repeated in May 14th, 2005 and again in June 2010 as part of the Centennial Celebration for Council #1467 in St. Thomas. In 2013, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary. Pictures from this event can be found in the photo album.