The Diocese of Biloxi Says Thank You to the Redemptorists of the Denver Province
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Catholic Volume 35 No. 9 www.biloxidiocese.org December 29, 2017 The Diocese of Biloxi says thank you to the Redemptorists of the Denver Province On Dec. 10, Our Mother of Sorrows and Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Parishes in East Biloxi hosted a farewell reception for the Redemptorists of the Denver Province, who have served here since 2005, at Nativity BVM Cathedral’s Sacred Heart Center. Pictured, at the reception, front, l-r, are Brother Larry Lujan, C.S.s.R., Consultor for the Denver Province’s Extraordinary Provincial Council; Father Chuong Cao, C.S.s.R.; Bishop Roger Morin; Bishop Louis F. Kihneman; and Father Gil Enderle, C.S.s.R. Back: Father Warren Drinkwater, C.S.S.R.; Father Steve Benden, C.S.s.R; Brother Eugene Patin, C.S.s.R.; and Brother Leo Patin, C.S.s.R. Not pictured is Father Steve Wilson, C.S.s.R., who was out of the country on Redemptorist business. For more photos, see page 20. Photo/Juliana Skelton Catholic Day at the Capitol scheduled for Jan. 17 in Jackson JACKSON -- Catholic Charities will again host committee then gathers resources for those who can Catholic social teaching and about advocacy in general. Catholic Day at the Capitol on Wed., Jan. 17, 2018. advocate on behalf of the church and those who may be She believes empowered and educated people can do Mental health is the keystone topic for the event. impacted. more by meeting their lawmakers at home than by com- Angela Ladner from the Mississippi Psychiatric In the last two years the event has gotten a make- ing to the capitol during the busy session. In this way, Association and Joy Hogge of Mississippi Families as over. The team used to be called the Poverty Task Catholic Day at the Capitol becomes a day for people Allies are the main speakers. Force. It is now called the Faith in Action Team (FIAT) to gather and learn about key issues and take that infor- Catholic Day at the Capitol was founded as a way and hopes to bring Catholic social teaching to the fore- mation back to their parishes and communities, where for Catholics from across the state to address their law- front of social justice work throughout the diocese. they can advocate for better care for everyone. makers. A team from Catholic Charities identifies key Sue Allen, coordinator for Social Justice Ministry Registration will open soon on the Catholic Charities issues related to Catholic social teaching which the for Catholic Charities of Jackson, has been traveling to website. Look in the next Mississippi Catholic for a full legislators may have on their agenda for the year. The parishes in each deanery offering workshops about preview of speakers and a schedule for the day. 2 DIOCESAN EVENTS Purchase a 2017 Diocesan rible personal tragedy that causes him to ordained for the diocese of Kildare and out the Gulf South. Weekend and Directory question what is really important to him. Leighlin in his home parish of Bansha/ Saturday commuters are welcome. Taking comfort in his religion, Adam Kilmoyler on the 10 June 1990. After Register online at www.ccrno.org or call The Gulf Pine Catholic publishes an vows to become a better parent to his ordination, he was appointed to the par- (504) 828-1368. annual diocesan directory with detailed teenage son (Rusty Martin), and con- ish of Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, Ireland vinces his friends on the force to sign a and he joined the staff of the Carlow December 29, 2017 December information about our diocese, its priests, • February 5 religious, laity, parishes, schools, minis- pledge that they will all strive to become College, St. Patrick’s in 1996 where he tries, councils and organizations. Pre-or- better Christians and better parents. has held teaching and administrative Bible Study der to make sure you get your copy. The Unfortunately, one of the men’s moral roles. He was named College Vice DEDEAUX -- Sacred Heart Dedeaux 2018 Diocesan Directory will be avail- compass appears to be broken when it President in 2012. In 2014-2015 he will offer an Adult Catholic Bible Study able in February. To get your copy, send comes to earning some fast money. completed a Presidential Fellowship at on The Holy Spirit and the Gifts of the a $10 check to: Gulf Pine Catholic, 1790 St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Holy Spirit presented by Rich Cleveland. Popps Ferry Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532. See Iowa, one of Carlow College’s study January 7 This is a nine-week course. It will be page 9 for the order form. abroad partners, where he worked along- on Monday nights at 6:30 pm at the Gulf Pine Catholic Financial Peace University side Sr. Joan Lescinski, the University President and where he observed the Cursillo Center starting February 5, Organist/Pianist Needed OCEAN SPRINGS -- St. Elizabeth workings of an American Catholic 2018. Seton Parish will host Financial Peace College. Father Conn took up office as The cost per person is $20 or $30 per BILOXI -- St. Michael Parish has an University. FPU is a 9-week course that Carlow College’s twentieth President on married couples. opening for an organist/pianist. Please teaches how to get out of debt and man- 1 September 2015. The deadline to turn in your money is contact Fr. Greg at (228) 297-2482 or age money. The first meeting is Sunday, A reception will follow in the parish January 21, 2018, and it can be turned in [email protected]. January 7, at 3 p.m. Each class will last hall. All are invited to attend. to Diane Necaise, she can be contacted if about 1.5 hours. For more information, you have any questions at (228) 216- Notice from Catholic Social and contact Dave Grizzard:. (601) 540-4402 5231. Community Services or [email protected]. January 26-28 Silent Women’s Retreat March 9-10 Catholic Social and Community Vendors Needed Services, Inc., is now accepting clients January 8 BAY ST. LOUIS -- Women’s GIFT in the Representative Payee Program. Annulment Workshop for RCIA presents a Silent Women’s Retreat using PICAYUNE -- The Ladies Auxiliary This program is a free service for those Programs Ignatius Spiritual Exercises Jan. 26-28, of the Knights of Columbus Council that receive a fixed income from a gov- 2018, at St. Augustine’s Kelly Retreat 6872 in Picayune, 5th annual market- ernmental source such as SSI or SSDI GULFPORT -- The Diocese of Center. Father Dominic Pham will be place of crafts, collectibles, art Fri., and have been deemed unable to manage Biloxi’s Tribunal invites all RCIA pro- retreat director. Retreat fee is $220 which March 9, and Sat., March 10, 9 a.m.-5 their financial affairs. grams throughout the diocese to a pre- includes daily Mass, meditation, spiritu- p.m. Under this program, Catholic Social sentation concerning annulments on al guidance, sacrament of reconciliation, The Ladies Auxiliary is searching for and Community Services, Inc., will man- January 8 at 7 p.m. at St. James Church, practical talks, holy hour, a private room anyone interested in selling their crafts, age the individual’s income, making sure 366 Cowan Rd. Discussion will focus on with a private bath, towels, linens, meals, collectible goods and art work on these that his/her basic needs such as rent, who needs an annulment and the process snacks, and retreat materials. To obtain dates. For more information please con- power, water, and food are paid for and involved. Please contact Father Charles an application, please contact Catherine tact Marion Hebbler at (601) 749-8317 then providing a small allowance. This Nutter, judicial vicar, at 228-896-6059 McIntyre at (228) 864-3120 or by email: or via email at [email protected]. program does not provide financial ext. 1 to let him know how many from [email protected]. assistance but provides financial man- your parish plan to attend. agement for the funds the individual already receives. Case management is January 26-28 included in this program. January 9 Catholic Charismatic Renewal of If you work with individuals that Mass for Deceased Irish Priests New Orleans Women’s Retreat may benefit from this service, please have them or their representative contact BILOXI -- The Mass LAFAYETTE, LA -- Dr. Mary us at (228) 701-0555. for Deceased Irish Priests Healy and Fr. Bill Henry will be featured will be held on January 9 at the annual Holy Spirit Women’s at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Retreat from January 26-28, 2018, at the January 5 Fatima Church, 2090 Pass DoubleTree by Hilton in Lafayette, LA. St. James Movie Night Fr. Conn Road. Bishop Roger The theme is “Gather in Upper Room Morin, bishop emeritus of Biloxi, will be with Mary.” GULFPORT -- St. James Family the principal celebrant. Father Conn Ó There will also be a Life in the Spirit Movie Night will take place on Jan. 5 at Maloney, president of Carlow College, Seminar presented by Deacon Larry 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Admission is St. Patrick’s, will be the homilist. Oney, his wife Andi and the CCRNO free and please bring a snack if you Father Conn is a native of South Team. Patti Mansfield will also be fea- The Catholic Diocese of would like. Tipperary and a past student of Carlow tured at this retreat. This retreat is spon- Biloxi’s Pastoral Center will be The feature presentation is College, St. Patrick’s. He is the second sored by the Catholic Charismatic closed Mon., Jan.