In their attempt to grab the buildings of the Niagara ANiC parishes, the Diocese of Niagara wish to proceed with the next round of court appearances as soon as they can – in December if possible. ANiC is still trying to negotiate with the diocese but, as Michael Bird says in his Christmas message, let’s open our hearts, giving and receiving gifts of love, hope and litigation. For those who wish to see more pious simpering, the whole thing is on the Niagara Diocese site.