About the Order of Niagara

The Order of Niagara was created by Bishop Ralph Spence for the laity of the Diocese of Niagara.  The first group of recipients were installed into the Order at the Service of Jubilation, at Hamilton Place, on Sunday, May 28, 2000.  All licensed clergy are invited to nominate one person from each parish who has given of themselves to the parish, diocese and the Church. It is a way of honouring the laity of the diocese and is the responsibility of the clergy to put forth nominations.

WHEN TO WEAR YOUR ORDER?

1. Any diocesan occasion
   - a visit by the bishop to your parish
   - synod service of any kind
   - at the installation of new members of the Order of Niagara
2. If you wear military medals, they may be worn with the order
3. The order of precedence in this case:
   a) the Order of Canada
   b) the Order of Ontario
   c) any Order of the Commonwealth or foreign nation
   d) the Order of Niagara
4. You may use the initials, O.N. after your name
   e.g., John Doe, O.C., O.N.
   (Order of Canada, Order of Niagara)
5. Upon the death of a member of the Order of Niagara, the medallion may be placed on the casket.

As your bishop, I am proud of every recipient of the Order of Niagara and know you will wear it with pride.

Bishop Michael Bird