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Angelus Cover est exas Pope W T Benedict released his first encyclical in January. PERMIT NO. 44 SAN ANGELO, TX NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID US POSTAGE Read more about it, ANGELUS Pgs. 8-9 Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Volume XXVII, No. 2 FEBRUARY 2006 Conference: acceptance, sharing vital By Jimmy Patterson The Diocese used the con- ference to not only encourage PO BOX 1829 BOX PO Angelus Editor 21st Century Catholicism: Faith people to witness and live their Catholicism but to also DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO SAN OF DIOCESE ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED SERVICE ADDRESS SAN ANGELO ANGELO TX SAN 76902-1829 SAN ANGELO. The very sur- sharing taken to a whole new level vival of the way we all think, be not just tolerant but accept- feel and practice our chosen ing of those who practice in In his bestselling novel The Life of Pi, author religion -- regardless the reli- different ways. It was an eye- Yann Martel tells the story of a boy trapped on a gion -- is dependent on our opening, refreshing and to lifeboat with a 400-pound bengal tiger. But claiming, cherishing and nur- many a surprising message. before the life-and-death sea quest begins, the turing our faith, according to S. Rickard’s message book focuses on Sister Terry Rickard, O.P., a focused on why we should Pi’s religion: he ! From the Editor Dominican Sister, assistant choose to grow our regularly attends a Catholicism and cited eight Catholic Church, a Muslim mosque and a Hindu director of RENEW temple. International and keynote dimensions of the faith that work to help us nurture our “Religion, Pi says, “is about our dignity, not our speaker at the Diocesan depravity.” Jimmy Patterson Conference Day, Feb. 4, at the is editor of San Angelo Convention Center. See CONFERENCE/14 See PATTERSON/14 The Angelus Lent With Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2006, we begin the Lenten season, Glorious sendoff which prepares us to celebrate the greatest feast of Christianity, the Boy Scouts with Troop 152 in Midland proper- Resurrection of Jesus Christ on ly retire a U.S. flag, rught, after its final pledge (below) last Sunday during a retirement cere- Easter Sunday. The time of Lent is to mony. Thirty-seven Boy Scouts and Girl be observed by Catholics as a spe- Scouts will be honored February 11 as they cial season of prayer, penance and receive their religious emblems at a 5:30 p.m. doing works of charity. I share with Mass at Holy Angels Church in San Angelo. you here the pastoral guidelines that hopefully will assist us during the Story, Honorees/Pg. 7 season of Lent. Story/Pg. 3 ‘Eagle’s Wings top song “On Eagle’s Wings,” the musical reworking of the 91st Psalm by Father Michael Joncas, topped all other songs in an online poll asking which liturgical song most fostered and nourished the respondent’s life. Two songs made popular by the St. Louis Jesuits — “Here I Am, Lord” and “Be Not Afraid” — came in second and third, followed by “You Are Mine,” by David Haas. The Back Page/16 Pfeifer: Newspaper’s omission of facts in story harmful ALSO INSIDE ... ! January 22 lead story in feel the article would have presented a Estrada's accuser provided sworn state- Diocesan Briefs . 2 Standard-Times omitted key facts more balanced overview of the status of ments that were perjurious. Specifically, Catholic Press Month. 2 in clergy sex abuse story. the civil cases involving former priests in the accuser stated that he had not retained African American History Month . 3 the Diocese,” Bishop of the Diocese of legal counsel to represent him in a Saint of the Month . 4 The Angelus San Angelo, Michael Pfeifer said. planned civil suit. Entered into evidence, Diocesan Dates . 5 Omitted from the article was a critical however, was a letter that showed that the Year of Reconciliation . 6 piece of information that the reporter had plaintiff had indeed retained an attorney Benedict’s First Encyclical . 8-9 SAN ANGELO. On January 22, 2006, the San Angelo Standard-Times published an full knowledge of and was included in tes- for a civil trial yet that same attorney was Fr. Webster . 10 timony during Fr. Domingo Estrada's abruptly dropped just one week prior to The Human Side . 10 article, "Sex cases pending." Family . 12 “I believe it is important that Standard- criminal case -- during which he was the beginning of Fr. Estrada's criminal Just for Kids. 13 Times readers be presented with additional acquitted of all charges. That piece of trial. Coming of Age . 13 facts that were omitted from the story. information, which was included in a In omitting this vital piece of informa- The Back Page . 16 Had this information been included, we December 2004 Midland Reporter- Please see STORY/15 Telegram article, stated clearly that Fr. Page 2 FEBRUARY 2006 The Angelus The West Texas Angelus It’s Catholic Press Month ... time to thank you Official Newspaper of the By Jimmy Patterson scratched the surface. Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Angelus Editor I am honored to serve in this capacity, POSTMASTER: Send all address bringing you news and comment from changes to: A wise man told me once that every Bishop Pfeifer, from across the country WEST TEXAS ANGELUS year for Father’s Day, he would give his and around the world. P.O. Box 1829 wife and his children thank you notes, I try to be fresh and new every month, SAN ANGELO, TX 76902-1829 paying tribute to them for making his life not always easy. Catholic Press Association logo for __________________________ a richer experience. If a person ever hopes to continue to February is Catholic Press Month. Catholic Press Month. improve, he or she cannot fail to stop try- Thank you for helping make The Angelus job easier, so thank you. ing to be better. And so neither will I. In Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI celebration of Catholic Press Month, I’d Publisher the newspaper it is. We’ve increased the type size in the I’ve heard from plenty of you. You’ve paper making it easier for you to read. ask you to continue with your letters, been kind and straightforward with me. I emails and phone calls and your sugges- Jimmy Patterson We’ve included feature stories about the think you overwhelmingly like what you tions and criticism. Director of Communications Catholics in the Diocese that are doing see in The Angelus and that makes my good things ... and we have barely [email protected]. Editor Religious Connection Kenneth Grimm OBITUARY San Angelo Standard Times For the 68 percent of U.S. teens who Production Manager say religion is important to them: 92% want a better connection Betty Jo Patterson, Member with their religion Catholic News Service mother of Angelus Catholic Press Association 52% are looking for editor Jimmy Patterson Texas Catholic News less conventional ways to connect with their religion Published the first Monday following Betty Jo Patterson, beloved wife, cher- 43% are not sure how to ished mother, and adored grandmother the first Saturday of each month and connect and great-grand- delivered to all registered parishioners mother, died January in the Diocese of San Angelo. 40% say it’s diffi cult 13 at an Irving hos- to connect with their religion pital following a Source: BBYO Subscription rate for all others: ©2006 CNS lengthy illness. She $10 per year was 79. Betty was born DIOCESAN BRIEFS December 31, 1926, THIRD CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT in Tulsa, Okla., the SAN ANGELO, TEXAS Fatima Statue Visitation www.pilgrimvirginstatue.com, For questions or first of three children The world famous International Pilgrim information, contact the St. Maximilan Kolbe born to Marshall and Fraternity through Dennis Robson, SFO at 432- Printed by the Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which Alice Worthington, 978-6570, email [email protected] or contact both who preceded her in death. San Angelo Standard Times has been traveling the World since 1947, is being brought to the Diocese of San Angelo the individual parishes. Schedule subject to Betty married Harold L. Patterson A Scripps-Howard Company by the members of St. Maximilian Kolbe change. Please call individual churches to verify January 3, 1947. The couple celebrated Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order statue’s appearance. their 59th anniversary January. 3. Betty Submissions: (SFO) between February 1-21, 2006. and Harold were inseparable through the Story suggestions, calendar items, years, together raising three children, Encuentro Matrimonial Jimmy and his wife, Karen, of Midland; parish briefs and all other Revised Schedule The Statue and her custodian will be at parishes in David, and his wife Dell Anne, of Irving, submissions should be emailed to the Diocese of San Angelo on the following dates Señor Bendice Nuestro Hogar and Claudia Cox and her husband James, [email protected]. and times: Febrero 10, 11 y 12 del 2006 also of Irving. Harold and all three of their COPY, PHOTO DEADLINE: 8 -- St. Joseph, Stanton (tentative), 5:30-6 p.m. Lugar: Quality Inn, 3001 E. Business 20 children survive Betty. She is also sur- Odessa, TX 79762 Third Friday of every month. 9 -- Sacred Heart, Big Spring, 5:30-6 p.m. vived by eight grandchildren and 14 great- 10 -- St. Lawrence, Garden City, 5 p.m.- Costo: $175.00 grandchildren. overnight; Mass 8:30 a.m., Feb. 11 Deposito: $50.00 Betty made the best chocolate pie in the Photos should be sent in jpeg format. 11 -- St. Margaret of Scotland, San Angelo, 5 Favor de llamar: world and crocheted the most beautiful p.m.
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