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TWO PARISHES CELEBRATE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

Above, priests who serve now or have served at St. Louis Parish celebrate a Mass Aug. 24 to kick off the parish’s 50th anniversary celebrations. From left are Father Biju Vells and Father Fredy Yara, parochial vicars; Father Paul Vuturo, pastor; Msgr. James Fetscher, former pastor; and Father Michael Kish, longtime parochial vicar who is now retired. See story, Page 6. Right, Blessed Trinity School children light the path for the 60th anniversary procession that led from Blessed Trinity Church to the newly dedicated Father Joseph T. Carney Enrichment Center. From left are first-grade students Karina Martinez, Leah McGregor and Giovanna Khoury. See story, Page 7. (MARLENE QUARONI AND JONATHAN MARTINEZ | FC) Going back — really back — to school

ation in 1966 and his completion of SPECIAL SECTION — Go to Ranches. Gloria Ramos is assistant BY THE NUMBERS Meet some a bachelor’s degree at the University Pages 9-18, to read more sto- principal for academics at her alma of Notre Dame. ries about archdiocesan schools mater, Our Lady of Lourdes. Here is some statistical informa- archdiocesan When he returned from Indiana, That list does not include local tion on the Catholic high school he settled in as an English literature Thomas the Apostle School in Mi- graduates who teach or serve as graduating class of 2013 in the educators who now teacher at Gibbons, and in 2003 be- ami; Ana Garcia of Msgr. Edward principals at other archdiocesan Archdiocese of Miami. came principal of his alma mater. Pace High School in Miami Gar- schools, such as Lourdes Academy t HSBEVBUFT work at the schools “When I came back one of my dens; Doug Romanik of Archbishop graduate Luisa Serratore, who is t BWFSBHFBOOVBMIJHI brothers was a senior and my sister Curley Notre Dame High School now assistant principal at Immacu- school tuition GSPNXIJDIUIFZ was a sophomore,” said Ott, recall- in Miami; and Teresita Wardlow of lata-La Salle High School in Miami. t  BQQSPYJNBUF UPUBM ing his first year, and how it took him Chaminade-Madonna College Pre- It is unclear whether this brand TDIPMBSTIJQNPOFZSFQPSUFE graduated some time to establish himself as a paratory in Hollywood. loyalty is unique to the Archdio- t BWFSBHFTDIPMBSTIJQ ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO teacher and define his classroom Garcia’s husband, Edward, un- cese of Miami. A call to CARA, the based on number of graduates; that Florida Catholic staff management . til last year was principal of his — Center for Applied Research in the JT QFSZFBSBUGPVSZFBS “Some of the kids that I was and his wife’s — grade school alma Apostolate, revealed that they have institution teaching were guests in my father’s mater, Immaculate Conception in no statistics on the number of Cath- t.PSFUIBO TFSWJDF MIAMI | When Paul Ott goes home,” he said. It took them a while Hialeah. This year, he became prin- olic school graduates who return IPVSTSFQPSUFE back to school every August, he lit- to stop calling him Paul when they cipal of St. Louis Covenant School in to their schools to teach or serve as erally is going back to school. were in class. Pinecrest. principals. Neither does the Nation- Ott has only spent four years of his Ott is not the only archdiocesan Another Curley Notre Dame al Catholic Educational Association. that 27 of the 61 Catholic elementary adult life away from Cardinal Gib- principal who has returned to lead alumnus, Richard Jean, is now prin- But a voluntary survey conducted and secondary schools in the Arch- bons High School in Fort Lauderdale the school where he studied. The cipal of Archbishop Edward Mc- by the Florida Catholic with the help — the four years between his gradu- others are: Lisa Figueredo of St. Carthy High School in Southwest of the Department of Schools found PLEASE SEE SCHOOLS, 20 2 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2013 Cubans honor their mother nos” (Mambisa Virgin … may we Annual celebration all be brothers and sisters.) “I’ve always admired, though for Our Lady of am not surprised, at the extraor- dinary ability of Mary to unite the Charity gathers Cuban people under her mantle of love,” said Fernando Isern, thousands around emeritus of Pueblo, Colo., in his homily. He is now pastor of St. Kier- patroness of Cuba an Church, which occupies a tract of land adjacent to the National ANA RODRIGUEZ- SOTO Shrine of Our Lady of Charity. Florida Catholic staff Bishop Isern was born in Cuba and returned there last year dur- CORAL GABLES | Faithful as ing the visit of Pope Benedict XVI ever to their mother, Cubans in to the island. “It was a memorable South Florida once again gathered trip,” he said, and “to meet face to with their beloved “cachita” to cel- face that blessed image of Our Lady ebrate her birthday — Sept. 8 — of Charity (in the Sanctuary of El The image of Our Lady of Charity is carried into the Bank United and beg her to continue to protect Dressed in a white guayabera Cobre) was a dream come true.” Center Sept. 8 by members of the Hispanic apostolate to young all the Cuban people. and a peasant’s straw hat, James He noted that since “the poorest adults. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) “I ask that she gives us whatever Gonzalez, 5, of St. Agatha Parish of the land ... three simple peas- is good for us,” said Juan Rodri- holds up the Cuban flag along ants” found the image floating in guez, a parishioner at St. John Bos- with other children. the Bay of Nipe in 1612, the Virgin co in Little who has been of Charity has become a source attending the celebration for the group’s youth movement, who died of “support, encouragement and patron saint of Cuba since coming together in a car accident on July comfort in all storms, not only of to this country in 1974. 22, 2012 — an accident that many Cuban history, but in the life expe- “I am a believer,” said Rodri- have described as suspicious. rience of each of her children.” guez, who was educated at the Co- Paya’s daughter and son — Rosa The image carries not only the legio Belén in Havana. “The Virgin Maria and Reinaldo — also partici- baby Jesus in her arms, but also a is the mother of Jesus Christ.” pated in the Mass. She proclaimed cross, said Bishop Isern. “Not as a Students from Belen Jesuit Prep the first reading, he read one of beautiful ornament, but as a strong in Miami — a continuation in ex- the prayers of the faithful after the invitation to the beholder. Because ile of the school that was forced to homily. to follow Jesus we must embrace close in Havana — took part in the At the end of the entrance pro- the mystery of pain and suffering celebration. Their “drum line” led cession came the image of the — harsh realities well known by the traditional procession of local Virgin — radiant in her golden the Cuban people.” schools, alumni, apostolic move- dress adorned with white pearls. But in turn, he said, “that cross ments, and Cuban municipalities Members of the Hispanic young challenges us to make it a sign of in exile with which the Mass be- adults group carried her on their victory and freedom: overcoming gan. shoulders. As she made her way evil with good, despair with the ar- Among the groups represent- through the arena, the thousands dor of faith.” ed was the Christian Liberation who filled the University of Mi- “She has never abandoned us, Movement founded by the late ami’s Bank United Center waved she will never leave us alone: she Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya. Its white and yellow handkerchiefs did not do so inside our country members carried a picture of Paya and Cuban flags, and sang “Virgen and Harold Cepero, director of the Mambisa … que seamos herma- PLEASE SEE CHARITY, 5

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COMMENTARY No summer vacation for the Synod and asked to convert the work of are responsible for these ministries. Summer work the larger group into three SMART r5IFTZOPEDMPTJOHBTTFNCMZ goals. These drafting teams met Finally, plans have been underway culminates with two times each, but also put it in a since early this summer for the of- lot of extra work between meetings, ficial conclusion of this historic new pastoral plan in order to fully and clearly convey process. The synod closing assem- the thoughts and desires of the fo- bly will be held at the Miami Hilton to be issued at DVTUFBN*OBEEJUJPO FBDIESBGUJOH Downtown on Saturday, Oct. 26, team prepared an executive sum- from 9 a.m. until noon. The assem- closing assembly mary of their focus team’s work, bly will begin with Mass celebrated which will be included in the final by Archbishop Thomas Wenski Oct. 26 synod documents. Throughout the and concelebrated by many of our ROSEMARIE BANICH summer these documents have QSJFTUT*UXJMMCFGPMMPXFECZBO Special to the Florida Catholic been shared with the focus team assembly with presentations from members, and the final pieces of the various focus teams, the official feedback and editing suggestions presentation of the work of the syn- MIAMI | Greetings from the are currently being woven into the od and the new pastoral plan, and Office of the Synod. The office had documents. a keynote address from Honduran a busy summer, and as the synod Rosemarie Banich, a native South all of the synod initiatives. Finally, r 5IF QBSJTI TVSWFZ "OPUIFS Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Mara- itself approaches its conclusion, Floridian, started work April team members had to ascertain synod undertaking was to create diaga. All of the faithful are invited you will begin to hear from us on 16 as synod director for the the resources — human, structural an all-encompassing survey that to attend. R.S.V.P. by clicking on the a weekly basis again (through the Archdiocese of Miami. (ANA and financial — necessary for the would collect into one database a synod box on the home page of the Synod Snapshot email blast on RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) implementation of each goal. Their large amount of information about archdiocese, www.miamiarch.org. Fridays). But let’s get caught up on work will be reflected in the new parish life in our archdiocese. The As you can see, many of the syn- what has been happening over the cese as well as pastoral center staff, pastoral plan, which will be offi- broad survey, which contained 160 od volunteers have worked diligent- last several months. met four times, concluding their cially presented at the synod clos- questions, asked our pastors and ly throughout the summer. Please Among the highlights of our work in June. The task of the Synod ing assembly Oct. 26. parochial vicars questions about continue to keep them in your work towards the creation of a new *OUFHSBUJPO5FBNXBTUPMPPLBUBMM r5IF4."35HPBMESBGUJOHUFBN everything from youth ministry to prayers as we finalize this new plan, pastoral plan for the Archdiocese of of the SMART goals that were sub- work: Back in the spring, when each faith formation to liturgical prac- which will dawn a new day for the Miami were: mitted by the various focus teams of the focus teams completed their tices. The final survey report will in South Florida. Q r5IF4ZOPE*OUFHSBUJPO5FBN in order to determine where there three large-group meetings, a small contain not only all of this informa- meetings: This group, comprised was overlap or synergy, as well as group of five to seven individuals tion, but the contact information for Banich is the director of the Synod of leaders from across the archdio- to construct a master timeline for was selected from each focus team the individuals at each parish who Office.

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will begin at 7 a.m. on the day of schools are invited to send their PILGRIMAGES Catechetical the conference. For more informa- top three students in fourth tion, call 305-762-1107. through eighth grade to par- conference is ticipate in the inaugural Spanish for all religion spelling bee for the Archdiocese St. Thomas U. of Miami. The bee will be held teachers Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 at 1 p.m. “Rediscovering the Joy of Be- president honored at Blessed Trinity School in Mi- lieving” is the theme for the 35th by Catholic ami Springs. For information and annual archdiocesan Catecheti- sponsorship opportunities, con- cal Conference, to be held Satur- educators UBDU*WBOOJB7BO"SNBOBUCUTT- day, Oct. 19, at Msgr. Edward Pace The Catholic Educators Guild [email protected] or 305-871- High School, 15600 N.W. 32 Ave., of the Archdiocese of Miami will 5766. Miami Gardens. present its 2013 Lumen Christi Keynote speakers this year are (Light of Christ) Award to Msgr. Carole Eipers (in English) and Ma- Franklyn Casale, president of St. Boynton Beach ria “Maruja” Sedano (in Spanish). Thomas University, during a Mass Holy Land Italy The conference, hosted by the Of- Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary seminary to mark Feb. 14-23, 2014 $3,350 Sept. 8-18, 2014 $3,399 fice of Catechesis, also will feature Cathedral. Archbishop Thomas $3,650 50 years April 8-21, 2014 nearly 30 workshops in English, Wenski will celebrate the Mass. **Easter Egypt Spanish and Creole focusing on The Catholic Educators Guild was St. Vincent de Paul Regional everything from music in the lit- founded by Miami’s first arch- Seminary celebrates 50 years of Fatima & Lourdes Jan. 20 - Feb. 1, 2014 $3,268 urgy to parenting to teaching tips. bishop, , in 1976. service to the Church this year. with Barcelona The conference will start with 8 *UXFMDPNFTOFXNFNCFST JO- The celebration theme is “Plant- April 6-15, 2014 $3,049 Holy Land & Mt. Sinai a.m. Mass celebrated by Archbish- cluding any Catholic school teach- ing Seeds of Hope for 50 Years.” March 25 - April 5, 2014 $3,695 op Thomas Wenski. During the er, whether teaching in private or A golden gala is planned for Sept. Mass, two longtime catechists will public schools. The public also is 27, beginning with 5 p.m. Mass. Holy Land & Jordan be honored: Elisa “Ketty” Gomez, welcome to this celebration. For The next day, James Towey, presi- Dec. 1-11, 2013 $3,592 Greece director of religious education at more information, call 305-828- dent of Ave Maria University, will May 18-29, 2014 $3,990 June 4-14, 2014 $4,197 St. John Bosco Parish in Miami, 6419. speak. Along with serving within and Freya Perez, retiring director various governmental levels, in- When you travel with the Holy Land Franciscans you get: of religious education at Mother of cluding as a congressional aide Our Redeemer Parish in Miami. Prepare now for and within Florida’s governor’s of- Customized Pilgrimages, Support for Christians in Attendance at the conference fice, Towey served as legal counsel the Holy Land, 800 Years Experience, Flights, Lodging, Meals, Transports, and Daily Mass. will count toward renewal credits first Spanish to Blessed Teresa of Kolkatta. For 29523-0919 for catechists and teachers who spelling bee information about anniversary www.HolyLandPilgrimages.org | 1-800-566-7499 are already certified. Registra- celebration events and for reser- [email protected] tion is $35. Walk-in registrations All elementary and middle vations, call 561-732-4424. 4 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2013 Among Hispanics, faith is culture

More than 500 years ago, the his- Paul: I can do all things through who reveals to us who God is and society of the United States and the tory of mankind changed forever. him who strengthens me. who is man. In the same way, we Catholic Church in America. Their With the arrival of Columbus to The history of the Americas is a cannot understand Hispanic cul- values are shaped by their Catholic these shores, the world grew and at history of conquests, of wars and of ture without taking into account religious culture. And so, I think FLORIDA the same time shrank. More land, misery. It is a history of racism and the Gospel. In Latin America, the that Hispanic immigrants can re- more people, more cul- imperialism. In the stories faith has become culture. And it is new American society because Catholic tures became known, written about this new con- a Catholic culture. To say this is not they represent an antidote to the and at the same time, tinent there are many ex- to recognize that this culture has individualism and moral relativism ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI thanks to advances in amples of selfishness, greed, to become more and more puri- that has infected popular culture in science and modes of and all the other deadly sins fied; nor does it mean that a culture this country. Vol. 74, No. 11 transportation and com- that are the inheritance of with a Catholic “twist” is sufficient. Immigrants, and Hispanics in munication, these lands, the original sin of our first It is also necessary that everyone particular, who seek economic 9401 Biscayne Blvd. these people, these cul- ancestors, Adam and Eve. have a personal faith, a faith that opportunity in this nation still Miami, FL 33138 FROM THE 305-762-1131 Fax 305-762-1132 tures encountered one ARCHBISHOP The history is all this but it is is convinced and coherent; a faith believe in the “American dream.” another, and out of these more than this. that is manifested through Chris- They believe that through hard PUBLISHER encounters was born Thomas We have to go beyond the tian charity, that is, through a love work and by taking advantage of Archbishop Thomas Wenski something new: that Wenski negative current that exists that is a result of a sincere conver- the opportunities this country DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS something we call His- in some sectors more inter- sion. offers, one can improve one’s lot Mary Ross Agosta panic culture. ested in exploiting disagree- And here and now, in the United in life. This is reflected at all eco- ARCHDIOCESAN EDITOR During Hispanic Heritage ments than noting the everyday States, the meeting of cultures that nomic levels, from the professional Ana Rodriguez-Soto Month, we celebrate this meeting achievements of our people. The began with the arrival of Columbus to the humble migrant worker. It [email protected] of two worlds. When a woman gives history of our people is also a sacred more than 500 years ago continues is particularly reflected in those 305-762-1131 birth, there is pain but also joy. Con- history, a story of faith, hope and with the meeting between the His- whose contributions and potential trary to those who say that there is charity. If we want to understand panic world and the Anglo-Saxon usefulness to American society are nothing to celebrate about Europe- what Hispanic culture is, we need world. doubted by many; specifically poor t"%7&35*4*/(Contact Jane Radetsky ans “discovering” these lands, we to not only look at the faults but also Hispanics are the largest minor- immigrants who take the jobs that at 1-888-275-9953 or do find reason to celebrate. We cel- to exalt the solidarity; we need to ity in the United States. Hispanics Americans do not want. jradetsky@thefloridacatholic.org ebrate this event with joy and hope. highlight the great blessings. are now the largest group of Catho- In the daily life of Hispanics here t$-"44*'*&%"%4Contact Missy We celebrate it with all its lights and Blessed John Paul II said on sev- lics — baptized if not practicing — in the United States, we see a living Haggerty at 1-888-275-9953, or shadows. Because, thanks to the eral occasions that man cannot be in this country. 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También hace falta que Los inmigrantes, y los hispanos Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski comunicación, esas tierras, esos que esto. cada uno tenga una fe personal, una en particular, que buscan una opor- Send statewide news releases to pueblos, esas culturas se encon- Tenemos que ir más allá de esta fe convencida, y una fe coherente: tunidad económica en esta nación, news@thefloridacatholic.org traron, y de esos encuentros nació corriente negativa que existe en una fe que se manifieste a través aún creen en el “sueño americano”. algo nuevo: ese algo nuevo que lla- algunos sectores, que se interesan de la caridad cristiana, o sea de un Creen que con el trabajar duro y con Our staff meets for prayer each work mamos la hispanidad. más por explotar el desacuerdo que amor que sea fruto de una conver- el aprovechamiento de las oportu- day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions En el mes de la Hispanidad, ce- en contar con los logros cotidianos sión sincera. nidades que el país ofrece, uno pue- to prayers@thefloridacatholic.org lebramos este encuentro de dos de nuestros pueblos. La historia de Y aquí y ahora, en los Estados de llegar a superarse. Esto se refleja All contents copyright © 2013, The Florida Catholic Inc., mundos. Cuando una mujer da a nuestros pueblos es también una Unidos, ese encuentro de culturas en todos los niveles económicos, except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. luz, hay dolor pero también alegría. historia santa, una historia de fe, iniciado con la llegada de Colón desde el profesional hasta el humil- Al contrario de quienes dicen que de esperanza y de caridad. Si que- hace más de 500 años continúa en de trabajador migrante. Se refleja no hay nada que celebrar porque remos entender lo que es la hispa- el encuentro del mundo hispano particularmente en aquéllos de cu- los europeos hayan “descubierto” nidad, es necesario no sólo ver las con el mundo anglosajón. yas contribuciones y utilidad poten- estas tierras, nosotros sí encontra- faltas, sino también exaltar la soli- Los hispanos ya son la minoría cial a la sociedad norteamericana, mos motivo para celebrar. Podemos daridad; es necesario poner de re- más grande en los Estados Unidos. muchos dudan; concretamente, de celebrar este encuentro con alegría lieve las grandes bendiciones. Los hispanos son actualmente el los inmigrantes pobres, que toman y con esperanza. Lo celebramos con El beato Juan Pablo II dijo en va- grupo más grande de católicos — los trabajos que los estadouniden- todas sus luces y sombras. Pues, con rias ocasiones que el hombre no se bautizados, si no practicantes— en ses no quieren. la fe que es también un legado feliz puede entender sin Cristo —pues este país. Tomados como un todo, En la vida cotidiana del hispano de este encuentro, podemos afir- Cristo, siendo verdadero Hombre los hispanos representan una gran aquí en los Estados Unidos, vemos mar con San Pablo: “Todo lo puedo y verdadero Dios, nos da a conocer oportunidad y una gran esperan- un testimonio vivo de esas palabras con el que me da fuerza”. quién es Dios y quién es el hombre. za para la sociedad de los Estados de San Pablo: “Todo lo puedo con el La historia de las Américas es Así también, no podemos llegar a Unidos y para la Iglesia Católica en que me da fuerza.” Q historia de conquistas, de guerras entender lo que es la hispanidad sin América. Sus valores están forma-

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CHARITY FROM 2 nor in exile,” concluded Bishop Is- ern. He was referring to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity here in Miami, built by the donations of newly arrived exiles who “penny by penny, opted to build a house for their mother before buying a home for themselves.” The celebration this year marked the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the shrine in 1973. Its construction and fundraising were led by “a man of God and of Cuba,” in the words of Bishop Isern, some- Daniela Fernandez and Angel Carrasco of St. Brendan High School one “who knew how to care for the carry an image of the newest Cuban to be beatified, Friar Jaime Virgin and for his people”: Miami’s Oscar Valdes of the Order of Hospitallers of St. John of God. Born beloved Auxiliary Bishop Agustin in Cuba, he ministered in Bogota, Colombia, and Valencia, Spain, Roman, who died in April last year. where he was killed by communist militias during the Spanish Civil Also this year, the Cuban com- War. (MONICA LAUZURIQUE | FC) munity offered “Cachita” a gift: an original composition created by musician Jorge Luis Piloto and per- formed by singer Ana Maria Perera before the start of the Mass. As Father Juan Rumin Domin- guez, rector of the shrine, ex- plained, the “Plea for Cuba to the Virgin of Charity” is a prayer set to music that the faithful can intone as they perform their daily chores. Along with several other songs, it is part of a CD called “Prayers” which is on sale at the shrine. The album cover was designed by radio commentator Ninoska Perez. All proceeds benefit the work of the shrine. Bishop Fernando Isern, emeritus of Pueblo, Colo., and now pastor At the end of the celebration, of St. Kieran in Miami, preaches the homily at the annual Mass for Archbishop Thomas Wenski spoke, Our Lady of Charity. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) recalling how every year Bishop Román concluded the Mass with a Seminarians wave Vatican flags as the image of Our Lady of Charity is brief message. The archbishop re- carried through the University of Miami’s Bank United Center Sept. 8. peated the words of Thousands filled the center for the annual celebration of the feast of to young people in Brazil, urging Our Lady of Charity, patroness of Cuba. The event was live-streamed the faithful here to “make a mess.” on the Web by the archdiocesan station, Radio Paz, and transmitted “According to the dictionary of to Cuba on Radio Mambi. The homilist this year was Bishop Fernando the Spanish language, the word Isern, bishop emeritus of Pueblo, Colo., a native of Cuba and priest ‘mess’ means fuss, disorder, trou- of the Archdiocese of Miami who is now pastor of St. Kieran Parish in Miami. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) ble, among other things,” said the archbishop. “I join with the Holy Father in asking you to ‘make a mess’. Make a ‘mess’ to defend the truth, make a ‘fuss’ to spread the word of God, create ‘disorder’ Andres Trujillo directs the Sts. Peter and Paul School choir during the MASPONS FUNERAL HOMES to promote the Christian faith, Mass. (MONICA LAUZURIQUE | FC) Services and people you can count on. make ‘trouble’ to speak out against injustice and report incidents of MASPONS Complete At-Need funeral Funeral Homes corruption and pedophiles, make Services to fi t your needs and budget ‘messes’ to transform for the better the lives of the people. “ 28876-0919 Cremation He also urged those present Our own crematory on premises “never to abandon the poor and to come together to help them and Pre-Need services offer them better living conditions. Services to meet your budget; no interest; no fees; Thus, it is necessary that we all 100% refundable for any reason ‘make a mess’ in order to reform the immigration laws of this coun- try.” We pride ourselves in providing the best The archbishop concluded: service at the lowest rate. “May Mary, Mother of our Lord Je- Contact us at: 305 461 5070 sus Christ, she who is the Queen of Peace and Our Lady of Charity, pa- MASPONS FUNERAL HOMES troness of the Cuban people, may A family tradition for four generations she intercede for us. May she teach Singer Ana Maria Perera interprets us how to live as brothers and sis- the original composition created Pembroke Pines Miami-Coral Gables Westchester ters. May she teach us to ‘make a by Jorge Luis Piloto, “Plea for Cuba A seminarian prays during the 7351 Pines Blvd. 3500 SW 8th St. 7895 SW 40th St. mess’ in order to transform for the to the Virgin of Charity.” (ANA Mass. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO Funeral director: Eric Maspons-Rivero better the lives of the people.” Q RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) | FC) 6 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2013

Aida Costales, a St. Louis parishioner since 1985, and Barbara Ludovici, parishioner since 1963, search through a seminary class photo looking for Father Michael Kish, now retired, a longtime St. Louis parochial Father Louis Vuturo, St. Louis pastor, presents a Louie award to Betty Blank, seen here with her husband, vicar. A photo of current parochial vicar Father Biju Vells, also a former Ira, at a Mass Aug. 24, which kicked off the parish’s 50th anniversary year celebration. (PHOTOS BY parishioner, is in the foreground. MARLENE QUARONI | FC) FYI

On Nov. 23, St. Louis Parish will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a 5:30 p.m. Mass at the University of St. Louis Parish looks Miami’s Bank United Center in Coral Gables. Archbishop Thomas Wenski will be main celebrant. It will be the only parish Mass that weekend. A concert will lead off the celebration at 4:30 p.m., featuring the parish’s Jubilee Choir, children’s choir, can- back on 50 years tors, singers, dancers, musicians and MARLENE QUARONI the music ministry from the 5:30 put God first in their lives,” said Fa- pastor, from 1982 to 2010, and four Aug. 30, 1963, with the parish cel- p.m. Sunday Mass. Florida Catholic correspondent ther Paul Vuturo, St. Louis’ pastor. more as parochial vicar, from 1976 ebrating its first Masses in Palmetto “King Louis would often serve the to 1980. Before him came founding High School’s unair-conditioned PINECREST | Hollywood has poor at his table. He was renowned pastor Father Fred Wass, followed auditorium. Daily Mass took place space, with two small entrance the Oscar, Broadway has the Tony, for his charity and took seriously by Father Matt Morgan, Father John in the Dominican Retreat House doors,” Msgr. Fetscher said. “Eighty TV has the Emmy, the music indus- his mission as God’s lieutenant on Nevins, now the retired bishop of (now MorningStar Renewal Cen- percent of the people in the sanc- try has the Grammy and St. Louis earth. We celebrate his feast day Venice on Florida’s west coast, and ter), which is adjacent to the parish. tuary can see you move no matter Parish has the Louis — awards for Aug. 25.” Father David Russell. In August 1965, parishioners where you sit. I remember Arch- outstanding discipleship that were The church’s previous pastor, “Looking at the photos displayed dedicated a temporary church, a bishop (Edward) McCarthy looking given out during a Mass Aug. 24 Msgr. James Fetscher, now pastor of here brings back many memories,” rectory with parish offices and a re- at the blueprints. He asked, ‘How kicking off the parish’s golden jubi- St. Sebastian Parish in Fort Lauder- said Msgr. Fetscher as he toured the ligious education building. In 1969, do you get a casket through those lee year. The awards went to Betty dale, concelebrated the Mass along history museum set up in the par- the parish added a family center doors?’ So two big doors were add- Blank, Ken and Betty Quinn, Larry with Father Michael Kish, retired ish hall. with six classrooms for religious ed to the building plan which we and Colleen Barfield, Peggy Santel- parochial vicar, and current paro- Tom Van De Water, a parishioner education, an auditorium, kitchen called ‘the Archbishop McCarthy la, Jose and Aracely Gomez, Fran- chial vicars Father Biju Vells and for 11 years, stood near a bulletin and gift shop. memorial funeral doors.’” cisco Lopez and Allan Herman. Father Fredy Yara. board that asked, “Where will you Msgr. Fetscher recalled the con- During the Mass, parishioners “Like St. Louis, King of France in Among the parish’s former pas- be in 2038 and 2063?” He wrote a struction of the circular church, dedicated a portrait of St. Louis, the 13th century and our church’s tors, Msgr. Fetscher served the par- message and dropped it in a basket with its semi-circular seating, King of France, to Msgr. Fetscher. namesake, these parishioners have ish for the longest time: 28 years as filled with notes that will be put into which was built under Father Rus- Kevin Robson, a parishioner a time capsule to be opened on the sell’s tenure as pastor and dedicated and retired Florida International 75th anniversary of the parish. in September 1980. University professor, painted the The history of St. Louis began “It was created as an intimate portrait and embellished it with colored glass. Robson is also re- sponsible for creating a 12-by-18- foot mural on the eastern wall of the parish school, which began as a preschool in 1994 and expanded slowly over the years. The school building was dedicated in August 2001 and the mural, called “Jesus and the children,” was completed in 2003. The school is named St. Louis Covenant School. Father Vuturo, pastor for the past three years, called St. Louis a warm and welcoming parish. “I’m impressed by the number of people in ministries and how they Msgr. James Fetscher, former St. Louis pastor, gives Communion to Chris Sailsbury, a St. Louis parishioner for 30 years, looks at a booklet bear witness to Jesus Christ in their Gene Fleming, 91, a retired pilot and parishioner since 1979. showing the newly constructed church in 1980. lives,” he said. Q September 2013 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 7 Blessed Trinity celebrates 60 years Dedicates new building in honor of longtime pastor who died earlier this year JONATHAN MARTINEZ Florida Catholic correspondent

MIAMI SPRINGS | It has been a parish longer than there has been an Archdiocese of Miami. For 60 years, thousands have gathered at Blessed Trinity to seek God, grow in faith and celebrate Mass as a parish family. On Sept. 6, the community filled the church to celebrate the parish’s Blessed Trinity administrator 60th anniversary and to witness Father Jose Alfaro addresses the the blessing of the Father Joseph T. filled church at the end of the Carney Enrichment Center. The 60th anniversary Mass Sept. 6. center houses the school’s newly- opened Pre-K2 and Pre-K3 class- Current and former Blessed Trinity School students as well as parishioners visit the historical exhibit that she became the school’s 12th prin- rooms as well as ministry meeting recapped the parish’s 60 years. The display was housed in the newly blessed Father Joseph T. Carney cipal. rooms. Enrichment Center. (PHOTOS BY JONATHAN MARTINEZ | FC) “I believe that anytime children “I am very happy to celebrate the are involved you can see Christ 60th anniversary of Blessed Trin- through them,” Perez said. ity Parish with you and with your In 2000, the parish refurbished parish priests, Father Jose Alfaro the church, completely overhaul- and Father Isidro Perez,” said Arch- ing the interior. It was rededicated bishop Thomas Wenski during the Sept. 16, 2001, by Archbishop John homily. “Sixty years might not seem C. Favalora. Over the next few like a long time for a Church that is years, a residence for priests was almost 2,000 years old; but here built and the school expanded, in this still young archdiocese, an adding a Pre-K3 class. The Pre-K2 archdiocese that is only 55 years opened this year. old, 60 years is certainly something The death of Father Carney left to celebrate.” the parish with temporary admin- Joined by priests and deacons istrators that helped support the who once served the parish, the The Blessed Trinity School choir community in their time of grief: archbishop celebrated Mass along- sings alongside the adult choir Father James Murphy followed by side the one priestly vocation that during the 60th anniversary Mass. Father David Zirilli. In June, Arch- has come out of Blessed Trinity, Fa- bishop Wenski named Father Jose ther David Smith. for more than a decade. “Everyone Alfaro as permanent administrator. “It’s been a very emotional eve- is united in this community. People The Father Joseph T. Carney Enrichment Center, which took several “The welcome to this new parish ning, getting to come back here to actually help one another in time of years to complete, now houses the school’s Pre-K2 and Pre-K3 classes has been outstanding, the people my roots and be part of this cel- need. These are the qualities that along with meeting rooms. The cross hanging on the tower was have been so hospitable. I feel a lot ebration,” said Father Smith. “The make this parish so special.” created by the school’s art teacher, Natalie Calvo. of support and prayer. I feel very dedication Mass of the church was Adorning the exterior wall of blessed,” Father Alfaro said. “The my first Communion Mass. I went the Father Joseph T. Carney En- Hopefully, we are sowing those completed and the parish com- commitment that the parishioners to school here. It’s also the place I richment Center is a 4-by-5 foot, seeds for the future.” munity grew, Blessed Trinity was have to the parish community has celebrated my first Mass as a priest 150-pound bronze cross created Nestled between Hialeah and served by eight more pastors. Then stood out the most since I’ve been and where the funeral Mass was by Blessed Trinity School’s art Miami International Airport, Mi- in 1982, Archbishop Edward Mc- here. It’s a small community but in- held for my parents and sister. It’s teacher, Natalie Calvo. The cross ami Springs is a city of less than Carthy appointed Father Joseph T. credibly tight knit and hard work- just home.” took 10 months to make and has 15,000 people tucked away behind Carney as pastor. ing.” As the Mass was ending, chil- a double representation of the magnificent trees, an oasis between He spearheaded an era of change Blessed Trinity currently has dren of all ages exited the church Blessed Trinity. the bustling highways of N.W. 36th and growth and served the parish more than 1,300 registered families and began the preparations for the For the celebration, the second Street and Okeechobee Road. for three decades, until his unex- and nearly 300 students enrolled in blessing ceremony. Reminiscent floor all-purpose room of the new Blessed Trinity began as a mis- pected death earlier this year. By the school. of when the church was dedicated enrichment center was converted sion of neighboring St. John the then he had become an integral The new multi-purpose center 60 years ago, children lit the path into a parish museum chronicling Apostle Parish in Hialeah. In 1953, member of the parish commu- had been Father Carney’s last proj- for the archbishop to bless the new every decade of its history. the community celebrated its first nity. In fact, many viewed him as a ect. It took nearly 10 years to com- building. With hundreds gathered “I am very proud, I am honored Mass inside a tent on the grounds member of the family. plete and the community unani- before him, Archbishop Wenski to be here and I’m happy that we of a plantation. The first pastor “Father Carney used to always mously decided to name it in his sprinkled holy water on the walls of were able to honor a man that was Father James Nelan. In 1957, say that the school was the heart honor. the building and blessed all those worked so hard for everything that construction began on the church of the parish and I believe that the “My dream for the parish in the present. we are enjoying today,” said Maria and school. At the time, the par- school fuels the parish. Children next 60 years would be for it to build “A lot of people put their heart Teresa Perez, school principal. “We ish shared a pastor, Msgr. Domi- give life to the parish,” said Perez, a chapel,” said Rahil Ghalloub, a 38- and soul into this building and it’s are also blessed to be joined by so nic Barry, with another Hialeah who began working at Blessed year parishioner and rosary group great to see that it has been final- many people that have given so church, Immaculate Conception. Trinity School in 2000 as its sev- leader. “We’ve accomplished a lot ized and the students can enjoy it,” much of themselves to this parish Over the next 30 years, as the enth grade teacher. Eventually she as a parish and adding a chapel said Omar Rodriguez, a parishioner and today we reap those benefits. church and school buildings were moved to fifth grade and in 2003 would be wonderful.” Q 8 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2013

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CONVENTION Women from US, Canada meeting here

MIAMI | More than 500 wom- “Consider joining us for an The theme of the convention is The opening Mass will be cel- cil of the Laity and has interna- en from all over the country will inspired week with dynamic “Be the Voice of Catholic Women: ebrated Sept. 26, at 4:30 p.m. tional representation at the Unit- gather at the Harbor Beach Mar- speakers,” said Josephine Gilbert, Courage, Confidence, Hope and by Springfield–Cape Girardeau ed Nations in New York, UNES- riott in Fort Lauderdale Sept. 25- president of the Miami Archdioc- Joy.” Workshop topics include: Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., the CO in Paris, the Human Rights 28 for the annual convention of esan Council of Catholic Women, The Role of Media in the New national conference episcopal Council in Geneva, the U.N.’s the National Council of Catholic which is serving as convention Evangelization; The Heart of a liaison. The closing Mass will be Food and Agriculture Organiza- Women. A day later, the North host Woman: John Paul II’s Insights celebrated Saturday, Sept. 28 at tion in Rome, and the Council of American Region of the World Rebecca Woodhull, NCCW on Women, Their Marriages and 4:30 p.m. by Archbishop Thomas Europe in Strasbourg. Union of Catholic Women’s Orga- president, urged all council mem- Their Relationships; Serving Wenski. The theme for this year’s meet- nizations will begin its regional bers and Catholic women to gath- and Being Served: Option for the Registration forms and sched- ing — which is held only once meeting at the same resort, Sept. er in Fort Lauderdale. Poor and Church Leadership; As- ule can be found at www.NCCW. every four years — is Peace in Ac- 29-30. “We froze the full-registration sisted Suicide: Roe v. Wade of the org. tion, which encompasses the re- Founded in 1920, the NCCW rate at $495 throughout the pre- 21st Century; Your Life with the The World Union of Catho- duction of poverty, violence and is the voice of American Catholic convention period and on-site to Saints: How Female Saints and lic Women’s Organizations was human trafficking and support women today, uniting more than make attending as affordable as Blesseds Can Inspire You Today; founded in 1910 and presently has for migrants. 3,000 affiliated Catholic women’s possible,” Woodhull said. “There Global Solidarity Can Be Fun, more than 100 member organiza- Archbishop Wenski will speak groups in the United States. All are millions of Catholic women Delicious and Beautiful; and Re- tions from 66 countries represent- on support for migrants on Mon- Catholic women interested in within driving distance of Fort claiming the Voice of Catholic ing all inhabited continents. The day, Sept. 30 at 9:30 a.m. Maria spiritual enrichment, leadership Lauderdale. By organizing a car Women — A Practical Presenta- North American Region consists Giovanna Ruggieri of Italy, pres- development, and service to the pool or van pool, they can make tion. of representatives of the NCCW, ident-general of World Union Church and society are invited to the most of their proximity to the Participants must be registered the Catholic Women’s League of of Catholic Women’s Organi- register and attend the conven- convention location, take advan- for the convention in order to at- Canada, and the Ukrainian Cath- zations, also will speak at the tion. The first full day of activi- tage of our convention rate, reap tend these sessions, however any- olic Women’s League of Canada. meeting. ties is Thursday, Sept. 26, with the the benefits of our nationally ac- one is welcome to participate in As a public lay association Registration is $75. The sched- opening session and keynote ad- claimed speakers, and enjoy the the Masses celebrated each day at of the faithful, the union works ule and more information are dress at 2 p.m. amenities of a first-class resort.” the hotel. closely with the Pontifical Coun- available at www.wucwo.org. Q

FYI The Florida Respect Life Conference Registration open for annual will be held Oct. 18-19 at the Mar- riott in Palm Beach Gardens. Reg- istration fee is $90 for individuals, $160 for a married couple and $75 for students. Fee includes general Respect Life Conference sessions and Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the banquet. LINDA REEVES For more details or to register, call the Catholic Charities Respect Life of the Florida Catholic staff Office at 561-360-3330.

PALM BEACH GARDENS | The annual Florida Respect Life Conference is coming Oct. 18-19 the lives of those involved in public to Palm Beach Gardens. Lead- policy issues such as euthanasia. ers of the diocese have been busy Kazimir said Marker will dis- preparing to make the conference cuss strong efforts going on now to one of the most interesting, educa- pass state laws allowing physician- tional and inspiring ones yet. The assisted suicide and the culture of conference is a statewide event death movement that has resulted sponsored by the Florida Confer- is helping plan the event and said community founded in 1991 by tor of Catholic Charities Prison in success in several states, includ- ence of Catholic . Each of preparations began more than Cardinal John O’Connor of New Ministry, will speak about a new ing Washington, Oregon, Montana Florida’s seven dioceses hosts the two years ago. Locally, organizers York. The community dedicated project they have been working on and Vermont. She will explain event once every seven years. select a date, choose a hotel, line to respect of life has 70 members together for the past year by com- tactics that states are using to get Don Kazimir, coordinator of up speakers, plan an agenda and and continues to grow. Many of the bining their ministries. The two these laws in place. Catholic Charities Respect Life Of- meals, print brochures and pro- members are young. have been bringing the healing Rita Diller is another powerful fice for the Palm Beach Diocese, gram booklets, sell ads and raise Kazimir said Saturday’s sched- ministry of Rachel’s Vineyard to speaker who will surely interest funds for expenses not covered by ule includes an outstanding line- those in Florida’s jails touched by the audience. She is the national monies taken in from conference up of “don’t miss” pro-life speak- the lasting effects of abortion. director of American Life League’s Answers to Page 21 puzzle fees. Once set, everything is ap- ers. David Bereit, founder of the 40 “This is cutting-edge work Stop Planned Parenthood project, proved by the bishops of Florida. Days for Life national movement, in which our diocese leads the which is near and dear to many Kazimir said that although ev- will speak in the morning. The world,” Kazimir said. “Their work pro-life advocates. erything is in place, there is one project holds 40-day campaigns has a profound effect on the prison “Planned Parenthood is the more order of business. “We are twice a year encouraging prayer populations.” greatest enemy to the culture of praying for a good turnout,” he and fasting in the name of life. Author Rita Diller is featured at life,” Kazimir said. “(Diller) will up- said. The fall campaign starts Sept. 25 2:30 p.m. Saturday. She is execu- date us on Planned Parenthood’s Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito will and continues to grow across the tive director of the Patients Rights attempt at promoting promiscuity open the event and celebrate Mass country and gain support. Bereit’s Council and author of “Deadly in teens, and she will talk about our Friday evening, Oct. 18. Bishop talk on Saturday is titled “How you Compassion: The Death of Ann successes in shutting down their Barbarito will certainly bring the can save lives and help end abor- Humphry and the Truth About Eu- abortion clinics.” expected 350 to 400 participants tion.” thanasia.” The book published by A social hour followed by a ban- a passionate and impactful mes- The Palm Beach Diocese’s own William Morrow & Company talks quet will top off Saturday events. sage. The evening will also include Donna Gardner of Catholic Chari- about euthanasia and the right- Bishop Felipe J. Estevez of St. Au- a presentation by representatives ties Rachel’s Vineyard healing to-die movement, and focuses on gustine is guest speaker at the of the Sisters for Life, a religious ministry, and Tom Lawlor, direc- what goes on behind the scenes in banquet. Q September 2013 www.thefloridacatholic.org BACK IN SCHOOL 9 Back in School Meet the archdiocese’s new principals

STAFF REPORT school day program to meet the needs of the in Southwest Ranches. students and families. Prior to entering the teaching Rebeca Bautista Annette Buscemi MIAMI GARDENS | Eight experienced “It is evident that it is an exciting time to be profession, she spent 22 years in educators have taken over as principals of in education within the Archdiocese of Mi- law enforcement: as a patrol of- archdiocesan schools this year, and a ninth, ami. The implementation of many innova- ficer, sergeant, lieutenant, and Edward Garcia, has moved to another school tions over the past few years indicates the rec- interim chief of police. Her expe- after a long stint as principal at his alma ma- ognition of the changing face of education.” rience as a school resource and ter, Immaculate Conception School in Hia- D.A.R.E. officer in Miami-Dade leah. MARIA CAPOTE-ALONSO and Broward schools motivated St. Brendan Elementary, Miami her to make the career move into REBECA BAUTISTA Capote-Alonso started working for the education. She earned her ad- Archdiocese of Miami Virtual Catholic School Archdiocese of Miami 11 years ago as a vanced degrees at Nova South- Bautista began her career in education 15 teacher at St. Brendan School, where her eastern University and a Specialist years ago as a literature teacher at Msgr. Ed- three young daughters have been attending in Education Leadership degree ward Pace High School in Miami Gardens. since pre-k. She has a master’s in educational from . After a few years, she began to assist the ad- leadership from Nova Southeastern Univer- Her goal at St. Ambrose is to ministration in faculty planning and devel- sity and was appointed assistant principal of “build a team of professional edu- Maria Capote-Alonso Ana Casariego opment while pursuing a master’s degree in St. Brendan in 2006. As a product of Catholic cators who embrace Christian val- educational leadership from Nova Southeast- education herself, she firmly believes that ues, who are dedicated to Catholic ern University. Catholic schools help develop the whole education, committed to life-long In 2008, she was named dean of academ- child, spiritually, academically, and socially. learning and self-development, ics, in charge of curriculum and instruction, “I look forward to the opportunity to con- who encourage parental involve- faculty development, and instructional tech- tinue building on the foundation and Gospel ment in their child’s education, nology. She is currently a doctoral candidate values that have been the basis of St. Brendan and all within a Christ-centered in instructional leadership with a concentra- Catholic Elementary School’s philosophy.” environment.” tion in curriculum development and a mi- nor in curriculum design. Bautista also has ANA CASARIEGO VICTORIA FLUTIE-LEON taught secondary school courses and gradu- Mother of Our Redeemer, Miami Immaculate Conception ate level courses online for the University of Casariego was born in Cuba in 1969. In School, Hialeah Phoenix. 1992, she graduated from Pablo Lafargue Born and raised in Hialeah, Her passion for and dedication to the field Institute of Higher Education where she ma- Flutie-Leon hails from Irish, Ger- Lisa Dodge Victoria Flutie-Leon of education have led her to become the new jored in education in the English language. man and Lebanese ancestry. She principal for the Archdiocese of Miami Vir- She moved to the United States in 1994, and her husband, Luis, have a tual Catholic School, where communities can where she continued her career as a teacher. large extended family, includ- receive quality education regardless of class She worked at the Lincoln-Marti Schools ing children and grandchildren. size or available resources. where she taught first grade for three years. She is a product of public schools “I firmly believe that the virtual classroom She was then hired as a middle school teach- but attended religious education provides an innovative learning environment er at Our Lady of Divine Providence School classes at Immaculate. She also that meets the needs of all students, as well in Miami. There she taught language arts, obtained both her undergradu- as Catholic virtues and principles for students reading and social sciences to sixth through ate and graduate degrees at Barry across the nation.” eighth grades for seven years. University. In 2005 she became principal at Divine She began her teaching career ANNETTE BUSCEMI Providence and led the school for four years. at Immaculate in 1983, teaching St. Helen School, Fort Lauderdale In 2006, she obtained a master’s in education Spanish; she then taught sev- Buscemi brings more than 20 years of ex- administration from St. Thomas University enth and fifth grades; became Maria Wagner perience working with families and youths in in Miami Gardens. When Our Lady of Di- the school guidance counselor in Robert Wright the Archdiocese of Miami, including the past vine Providence School closed in 2009, she 2001; and was named vice prin- the University of Notre Dame and worked 12 within the Catholic school system. She is was offered a position as a lead teacher in the cipal in 2009. She succeeds Immaculate’s at Pratt & Whitney locally and in Connecti- an alumnus of Barry University in Miami public school system. She worked at Pinecrest longtime principal, Edward Garcia, who is cut before moving to the Washington, D.C. Shores, where she earned her educational Academy Charter School for three years, the now principal of St. Louis Covenant School in area with her husband, Stephen, also a Notre specialist degree in Catholic school leader- last two as assistant principal. Most recently, Pinecrest. Dame graduate. ship. she worked as lead teacher at Mater Academy “I am very proud and honored to be the While working as a systems/logistics en- She also earned a master’s in social work of International Studies Charter School. leader of such a wonderful school,” Flutie- gineer in the Washington, D.C. area, she from Florida International University, a bach- Leon said. began thinking about teaching as she vis- elor’s in psychology from Florida Atlantic LISA DODGE ited schools for science and career fairs. She University and a certificate in educational St. Ambrose School, Deerfield Beach MARIA WAGNER earned a teaching certificate from George leadership from the Florida Department of Born at St. Francis Hospital in Miami St. Bernadette School, Hollywood Mason University in Virginia and began her Education. As St. Helen School marks its 40th Beach, Dodge attended Holy Family School Originally from West Palm Beach, Wag- teaching career at the Dhahran International anniversary, she plans to work collaborative- in North Miami and Madonna Academy in ner attended St. Juliana School and Cardinal School in Saudi Arabia, where her family ly with community organizations and vol- Hollywood, and her children graduated from Newman High School. She earned a bache- unteers to provide a much needed extended Archbishop Edward McCarthy High School lor’s degree in mechanical engineering from PLEASE SEE PRINCIPALS, 11 10 BACK IN SCHOOL Florida Catholic September 2013 Sister Vivian Gomez: A half-century of service JIM DAVIS years ago when development direc- Florida Catholic correspondent tor Mark Landia asked him to help. “Mark, stop right there,” Schum- FORT LAUDERDALE | If a Cath- acher said, then repeated an oft- olic believed in karma, Sister Vivian voiced line: “I can never say no to Gomez might. Sister Vivian. Just give me the date.” One graduate of St. Jerome Why? “She is incredibly grace- School, where she is principal, is filled — you just fall in love with her librarian. Another is assistant her,” said Schumacher, whose principal. One taught her how to daughter, Julie, graduated from St. use computers. Another performed Jerome in 2007. “And she is incred- cancer surgery on her. ibly humble. It’s never about Sister But for Sister Vivian, who is cel- Vivian. It’s about the children, the ebrating a half-century with the Re- faith, the parish, her calling. That’s ligious Sisters of St. Philip Neri, it’s why so many of us are drawn to her.” simply about throwing herself into So established was she by the her vocation. time Father Michael Grady arrived “Be passionate about what you two years ago, people at first called do, because it will come back to him “that priest with Sister Vivian,” you,” said Sister Gomez, 70, relax- he said with a smile. But the two be- ing in her cozy, cluttered office in came close friends and fellow work- the school about a half-mile north ers. “She welcomed me with open of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood In- arms,” Father Grady said. “We work ternational Airport. “The students together like a hand in a glove. I feel I taught show they are grateful, and almost guilty that I got this as my they come back and help.” first pastorate, with someone like Many who have known her over Sister Vivian Gomez of the Sisters of St. Philip Neri is pictured in her office at St. Jerome School. (JIM her.” her four-plus decades at St. Jerome DAVIS | FC) St. Jerome also survived more contribute more than help: They urgent emergencies. In December pretty much sing her praises. Award from the National Catholic has kept her commitment. One of Sister Gomez regards St. Jerome 1972, two separate fires burned the “We have been admirers of Sister Educational Association. But she the 14,000 children in Operation Pe- as where she really grew up. “I’ve church sanctuary and the school of- Vivian for years,” said Winnie Ama- does proudly show a fuzzy snapshot dro Pan, she came to the U.S. Aug. learned so much from the students fice, destroying records. turo, of the philanthropic Amaturo of herself with Mother Teresa. 30, 1961. Then she obtained visas for and the experiences,” she said. “I “I tried to open the door of the of- family. “With her zeal, dedication As she tells it, she and other nuns her brother, sister and parents. am very proud of my family and fice — thank God I could not,” Sister and belief in leading the school, she were watching TV at the convent in In South Florida, she met some my teachers in Havana. But this is Gomez said. “The fire would have has been a real force for powerful 1974 when the president of the par- Sisters of St. Philip Neri at an in- where I truly developed who I am.” burned my lungs.” things to happen — not only at the ish women’s club dropped in and take center for Pedro Pan children. Worse was Hurricane Wilma in school, but within the parish.” asked if a sister could stay overnight. “I liked their joy, their openness,” FAMOUS ALUMNI 2005, which scraped the roof off the Sister Gomez’s observances actu- “I opened the door and saw she recalled. The saint, who was an Some alumni of the school have church, the office and nearly all the ally stretch over several years. June Mother Teresa. I was shocked!” Sis- Italian priest who lived in the 16th achieved their own fame. They in- classrooms. Debris filled the court- 13, 1963, is when she entered her ter Gomez said. “But she came in century, taught that faith should be clude Dr. Richard Childs of the Na- yard. order. She became a novice Aug. 15, humbly, with no suitcases, just one a matter of joy. tional Institutes of Health, a pioneer “It was like World War II. I’ve nev- 1964. On Sept. 25, 1966, she made little bag. Sister Nilda and I said She visited their convent in Reno, in stem-cell transplantation; and Dr. er seen such destruction,” Sister Go- her initial vows as a full-fledged sis- we were going to Spain to do our Nev., but her father talked her into Giselle Barreau Ghurani, an oncolo- mez said in a hushed voice. But she ter. So 2016 will be her “big celebra- final vows (five years after the ini- delaying a decision for a year. “He gist who operated on Sister Gomez marveled at the army — teachers, tion,” she said. tial vows). She started talking to us thought I wouldn’t join,” she said. for uterine cancer in 2003. parents, parishioners, even children During an interview at her office, about the commitment we were go- But the following year found her on Kathy Murray was drawn back — who helped clean up and rebuild, she didn’t mention the honors on ing to do.” a plane headed for the order’s moth- after graduating from St. Jerome. with able organization by then-pas- her wall, including membership in erhouse in Barcelona (it has since She became an accountant but tor Msgr. Kenneth Schwanger. several Who’s Who directories and A MATTER OF JOY moved to Madrid). found she didn’t like the job. She “And school opened two or three the 2003 Distinguished Principal By any measure, Sister Gomez She was back by 1967 — just six then heard about a vacancy for a weeks later,” Sister Gomez said. “It years after the St. Philip Neri Sis- school librarian at St. Jerome, and “I truly was amazing.” ters founded a community in South found my niche,” she said. “Wish I’d Florida — starting as a fifth-grade found it earlier.” THE FUTURE ND HE S A AR D T teacher at St. Jerome School at the Murray said she sees a “peace- At 70, she is still looking to the N S I T M O

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30000-0919 gave each middle school student an the job of principal, then launched a rome’s choir to sing there, showing a iPad. In August, the school started crusade to save the school. video of the saint, having the pastors intensive French sessions, before She held breakfasts and spaghetti preach at each other’s parish. SHOWCASE DATES and after school. dinners, raffled a Camaro and got a One day, Sister Gomez even Thursday, October 3, 2013 “People always say it’s amaz- businessman to donate a parcel of wants to write a book about St. Phil- Monday, November 11, 2013 (High School only) ing that someone who has been in land worth $500,000. She still holds ip Neri. He is, after all, her inspira- Thursday, November 21, 2013 education so long is always so open an annual dinner dance and helps tion for joyful, passionate service. Friday, January 10, 2014 to change,” said Caroline Behrman with the parish’s fall festival. “I want to be remembered as Roberts, the assistant principal and Mark Schumacher, executive someone who tried to follow the !)#&"$% $$( herself a 1986 graduate of St. Jerome. director of the Miami Children’s mission of St. Philip Neri: to bring   "  '( ! )   )www.carrollton.org “She always embraces moving for- Hospital Foundation, has emceed people to God in prayer, to love peo- Carrollton is a Montessori-3 through Grade 12 all girls Catholic college-preparatory school ward. I don’t think I would want to a half-dozen dinner dances for Sis- ple passionately, and to pass on the that admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin. work with someone who wasn’t.” ter Gomez. He got involved several joy of life to other people,” she said. Q September 2013 www.thefloridacatholic.org BACK IN SCHOOL 11

PRINCIPALS FROM 9 Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School spent three years in the diplomatic corps. Upon returning to the U.S. 1435 S.W. 12 Ave., Miami, FL 33129 in 1997, she taught mathematics Îäx‡nxn‡ÎÇÓÓÊUÊÜÜÜ°ÃÌëiÌiÀ‡«>Տ°œÀ} and other core subjects at St. Agnes ST. THERESA School in Arlington, Va. “Keeping the Tradition in the 21st Century” 29964-0919 In 2002, the family returned CATHOLIC SCHOOL to South Florida and she began Educating for Life with the Mind and Heart of Christ teaching science and mathematics Registration Now Open at St. Gregory the Great School in SMART BoardsTM and computers in every classroom Welcome back students to Plantation. Nine years later, after Fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference earning a master’s in education another successful year! and human development from the Serving children grades PK-3 through 8th grade George Washington University, she Afterschool Care Program Available became a curriculum and instruc- Full-day PK-3 and PK-4 program If you do the little things that please Jesus, tion specialist at St. Gregory. Daily Religious Instruction He will help you do the greater things.” She said she is excited by her new — St. Therese of Lisieux position at St. Bernadette, and looks i-Pads used in classrooms forward to “a great year of service, 29939-0919 Certified teachers Fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference and recognized growth and personal enrichment.” Now Accepting Step-Up-for Students Scholarshops by the National Council for Private School Accreditation ROBERT WRIGHT For info visit www.stepupforstudents.org www.stscg.org Basilica School of St. Mary Call today to schedule a private tour 2701 Indian Mound Trail, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, T: 305.446.1738 ALSO SEE US ON Star of the Sea, Key West Wright came to the Basilica School from John Paul II Catholic High School in Tallahassee, where he served as a teacher, coach and administrator since 2006. He also served as youth director at the Co- Cathedral of St. Thomas More since 2005. He holds a bachelor’s degree in social science education from Flor- ida State University and a master’s Welcome back! in educational leadership and ad- ministration from the University of Dayton. Wright and his wife, Jessi- PreK-2–8th Grade ca, (who is a sixth generation conch happy to be back in Key West) have Felix Varela Program for Special Needs Grades 2-8 three young children. “I have been led to this particu- lar ministry, Catholic education, through much discernment and grace,” Wright said. “I envision a school culture that respects the dig- nity of every human person and in- spires greatness in each young life. I look forward to bringing this vision to the Basilica School this fall.” Q

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Notre Dame’s role in supporting and donating to UPCFEFUFSNJOFE UIBOOVBM campus then became the mission Haiti after the earthquake in 2010. )BMMPG'BNF(BMBGVOESBJTFSXJUI church where Archbishop Thomas “Archbishop Curley Notre Dame honorary chairwoman Swanee di Archbishop Curley Notre Dame choir members Jennifer Lamy, 17, left, Wenski served as pastor to Miami’s has shined the light in our commu- .BSF /PUSF%BNF"DBEFNZDMBTT and Madeline DeLaCruz, 17, sing during Mass Aug. 29. Haitian community for nearly 20 nity for 60 years with faith, family PG years. and excellence. Now we will shine 'PSVQEBUFEJOGPSNBUJPOBCPVU The 60th-year celebration for 60 years more,” said Douglas ACND Prep’s 60th anniversary brought together the current stu- Romanik, principal, and himself a FWFOUT WJTJUXXXBDOEOFU dent body with a number of Notre graduate of the school. Q Dame Academy alumnae who still hold dear memories of the all-girl school they attended in the ’60s. “It is hard to put into words. I have wonderful memories of this school which still bring tears to my eyes,” said Gema Grillo Gomez, class of 1968. After Mass, the alumnae walked the hallways and reminisced about the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who taught them years ago. “The school looks the same. I feel like nothing has changed. It is the same Catholic tradition and envi- ronment,” said Grillo Gomez. During Mass, Jan Leonardi Cetta and Patricia Ryan Stubbs had the honor of presenting the gifts. Both of them are Notre Dame graduates Current Archbishop Curley Notre Dame students take part in the 60th of 1963. anniversary opening of school Mass Aug. 29. (PHOTOS BY MARLENE “We are still friends and keep QUARONI | FC) Lourdes Academy celebrates 50 years STAFF REPORT hope of the future.” 24,000 sq. foot, state-of-the-art fa- Founded in 1963, at the request cility which houses 21 classrooms, MIAMI | Our Lady of Lourdes of the late Msgr. Bryan Walsh, to a teacher planning area and legacy Academy, kicked off its 50th an- educate Cuban refugees who were walkway. niversary year with the blessing of under the care of what was then “It provides our students a a new classroom building and the known as the Catholic Welfare learning environment equipped renaming of a portion of S.W. 84th Bureau, the school began with 69 with the latest technologies and Street, between 54th and 57th Av- freshman girls and two teachers real-world tools,” said M. Gloria enues, as “OLLA Way.” who were housed in one of two Ramos, assistant principal for aca- Both events are part of a year- classrooms at the neighboring demics. long celebration that will include Epiphany elementary school. Subsequent phases include the an anniversary Mass to be cel- This year, Lourdes Academy renovation of the office areas, a ebrated by Archbishop Thomas welcomed more than 200 fresh- new chapel and gymnasium, all Wenski on Feb. 11, 2014, the feast men amid a total enrollment of 820 of which are set to be completed day of the school’s patroness, and a young women. The all-girls school by the end of 2014. The first phase, grand celebration March 1, 2014 at is now synonymous with strong consisting of improvements to ex- Palmetto Bay Village Center. academics, competitive athletics, isting infrastructure, including “This year we have lots to cel- spiritual service and extracurricu- sewer, drainage, a new loop road ebrate,” said the school’s principal, lar achievement. and parking, was completed in Sister Kathryn Donzé of the Sis- The 6-acre campus is currently August 2012. ters, Servants of the Immaculate in the midst of a four-phase, $15 For more information on the an- Heart of Mary who have staffed million construction project aimed niversary events, contact Martica

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SOUTHWEST RANCHES | The traditional apple for the teacher has a new meaning these days: Apple iPads, which all teachers and stu- dents at Archbishop Edward Mc- Carthy High School received in 2011. Now, the school has a new 21st- century classroom to go along with the new technology. Archbishop Thomas Wenski helped dedicate it Aug. 15, after celebrating a Mass at the high school. The school broke ground for the new classroom in May. “Unlike an older classroom, the new classroom is an 8,000-square- foot open space with sliding glass panels which can be closed to form Pictured is the new 21st-century classroom at Archbishop Edward five separate classrooms, each with McCarthy High School. (PHOTOS BY MARLENE QUARONI | FC) a TV, sound speakers and electrical outlets,” said Richard P. Jean, princi- lighting fixtures, and flush floor- tegrated with the existing iPad pro- pal. “The room is part of our foster- mounted electrical outlets. gram,” Jean said. “It’s great for col- ing a culture of technology and will The flooring is made of qual- laborative learning and flexibility. Principal Richard P. Jean, supervising principal Father Brendan Dalton work well with our iPad program.” ity rubber, with diverse colors and This concept has been done in uni- and Archbishop Thomas Wenski cut the ribbon to officially open the The room was built on top of an shapes to help identify the separate versities but not in high schools. Our 21st-century classroom at Archbishop McCarthy High School. existing sports locker room in order spaces and provide continuity for students will have the advantage to reduce overall cost and decrease the open space. Couches and up- of learning in this new classroom project came about when Jean and vising principal at McCarthy High, the construction time. The room’s holstered chairs provide a relaxing so that they can become effective other Archbishop McCarthy teach- praised the keen insight of the design includes an exposed pre- atmosphere for students. global citizens and agents of posi- ers traveled to Stanford University school’s principal, Jean, who initial- cast concrete structure, exposed “The classroom uses high-tech tive change.” in California, where school officials ly drew up plans for the new class- air-conditioning ductwork, exposed touch and interactive systems, in- The 21st-century classroom showed them how to create the room on his iPad. classroom of the future. “Congratulations on this great Catholic schools are leaders in achievement, your dream has be- using new technology, said Kim come a reality,” Father Dalton said. Pryzbylski, archdiocesan superin- “Thanks to Pirtle Construction for tendent of schools. completing the job in four and a half “I-education is a movement that months.” uses new technology to redefine He said future goals for the school education,” she said. “Our archdio- include remodeling the locker cese is leaps and bounds ahead of rooms, adding a pool and tennis other dioceses in the country. This courts, building offices for sports classroom is a prototype for other team coaches, and adding a parking schools.” garage. Ana Ponce, 16, a junior at the Father Dalton thanked Arch- school, said she loves the new class- bishop Wenski for his support of the room. “It’s totally different from a school. “We have a special honor for traditional classroom,” she said. you, archbishop,” said Father Dal- “This room is multipurpose and it ton. “We named the new i-center in has a comfortable atmosphere.” your honor.” Q Father Brendan Dalton, super- Father Brendan Dalton, Archbishop McCarthy High School’s supervising principal, and Principal Richard P. Jean remove a cover to reveal the name of the new 21st-century classroom

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JIM DAVIS 21st century.” Florida Catholic correspondent Cost of “attending” Virtual Carlos Catholic School is $2,575 per year Dulcamara, MIAMI GARDENS | Yvette De for fulltime students. The school 16, works on Virtual La Vega teaches several students offers family discounts for the sec- High School whom she has never met — be- ond, third and fourth child in the coursework cause she’s in Florida and they’re school. Students can also take in- from St. in Oklahoma. dividual courses at $445 each. Mary’s After her regular classes at Msgr. Organizers cite several advan- Catholic Edward Pace High School, the tages over traditional classroom- School in English teacher logs on to the Arch- based education. Students can Lawton, diocese of Miami Virtual Catholic keep up with coursework while Okla. School and checks on their lessons. they’re ill or away on athletic trips. (COURTESY She grades them and answers any They can work faster or slower, de- PHOTOS) questions e-mailed to her. pending on their own aptitude. “I never would have had the op- The secular courses — includ- portunity to work with them oth- ing science, math, English, social erwise,” De La Vega said. “We’ve studies and fine arts — measure gone from a local classroom to the up to the Common Core Standards global classroom.” set by the Florida Department of The new virtual school, which Education. The school also uses opened Aug. 19 under archdioc- theological curriculum standards esan auspices, has no classrooms from the U.S. Conference of Catho- of its own. Instead, it lives online lic Bishops. through Web-based lessons and “We want them to feel a pas- Oklahoma, closed in 1966, then worksheets, empowering students sion for Catholic identity, but also a reopened its middle school eight to get a Catholic education from passion for learning,” said Rebeca years later. But high school would just about anywhere. Bautista, principal of Virtual Cath- be too costly for a mere handful of Students log in via computer or olic School. students. iPad to www.adomvirtual.com, Even in secular courses, teach- Online research brought prin- then read announcements and call ers are free to add a spiritual, reli- cipal Paolo Dulcamara to Donald up lists of lessons. The lessons of- gious or theological facet. In math, Edwards, assistant superintendent ten combine text and pictures, and for instance, they can illustrate of schools in the Miami Archdio- may even take the form of playful with the biblical story of Jesus mul- cese. Edwards pointed him toward brain teaser-type games. tiplying bread and fish. If it’s histo- CSK12, an early version of the on- Most of the bells and whistles ry or geography, they may bring up line school based at St. Andrew are part of the BrainHoney plat- the recent World Youth Day, which School in Coral Springs. form. The versatile software allows Pope Francis held in Brazil. Archbishop Paul Coakley of the videos and “virtual labs,” where “It’s a lot more than reading, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City ap- students can see dissections of writing and math,” said Yvette De frogs or worms. Some classes use La Vega, herself a graduate of Pace. PLEASE SEE VIRTUAL, 17 Discovery Education, part of the “It’s about being a well-rounded cable TV Discovery Channel, click- person, having a relationship with ing through the Virtual Catholic God and helping others. It’s not CLASSIFIEDS School site. enough to have faith. You have to Miami is the first archdiocese put it in action.” Call Missy to place an to provide virtual classes for stu- The spiritual side is one of the ad at 1-888-275-9953 dents, according to Archbishop draws for Alexis Taylor, one of the Thomas Wenski. six online high school students in “Our mission is to ensure that Oklahoma. “One of the good things VACATION RENTALS Catholic education is not only on is having an education centered in the cutting edge, but setting the God and Christ,” said the 15-year- pace and setting new educational old. models to inspire students to maxi- Virtual Catholic School was mize their God-given gifts,” he said the only alternative for Catholics in his welcome letter this year. “It is around Lawton, 165 miles south- important that all Catholic schools west of Tulsa. St. Mary’s, the only keep pace with the demands of the Catholic school in southwest

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Bishop Fernando Isern, bishop At Columbus emeritus of Pueblo, Colo., blesses with holy water High: A gym the new All Sports Fitness Complex & Bernhardt with a view Wellness Center at to all Columbus students. Christopher Fitness center not “Fitness is very important in Columbus having a well-rounded student,” High School just for teams, said Marist Brother Kevin Handi- in Miami bode, school president. “Eventu- Aug. 10. athletes ally we will have classes on the (JONATHAN second floor for proper nutrition MARTINEZ JONATHAN MARTINEZ | FC) Florida Catholic correspondent to nurture a sound mind and body.” The first floor is now available MIAMI | After two years of to all students. The second floor construction and millions of will open later in the year. It will dollars raised, Christopher Co- consist of a locker room, coach- lumbus High School dedicated es’ offices, and meeting rooms its new All Sports Fitness Com- on the fitness complex side with demic and athletic,” said Juan plex & Bernhardt Wellness Cen- classrooms for nutrition, health, Gomez, development director. ter Aug. 10, just before the start of and spinning on the wellness To raise funds for the new 6DLQW&ROHPDQ&DWKROLF6FKRRO the 2013-14 school year. center side. building, students held a walk- th The blessing was given by The wellness center is named athon and the school funneled 2250 SE 12 Street y Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Bishop Fernando Isern, bishop after an alumni parent who the proceeds from all the fund- phone: 954-942-3500 y fax: 954-785-0603 emeritus of Pueblo, Colo., and helped establish the original raising events for the past two www.edline.net/pages/StColeman_CS current pastor of St. Kieran Par- weight room at Columbus more years, such as the annual fishing ish in Miami. than 20 years ago. and golf tournaments. “Today is a great day in the “Mr. James Bernhardt and “The reason we have this Catholic Outreach and 56-year history of Christopher his family have been incredibly building is because of the sup- Ministry: Columbus High School,” said supportive of the mission of the port of the entire Columbus fam- student lead liturgies, altar Marist Brother Michael Brady, school, which is the mission of ily,” said Cristina Cruz, market- principal of the all boys school, the Marist Brothers to make Je- ing director. “More than $5 mil- servers, lectors, community during his welcoming remarks. sus Christ known and loved,” lion has already been raised by service projects “This facility will fulfill the said Brother Brady. “Words can- students, parents and alumni. needs of our athletes as well as not express the gratitude we have The total cost of the building will the needs of those students who for him and his family. They have be slightly more than $8 million.” don’t play a sport, but still wish just been exceptional.” “I think this is great because to stay in shape.” “Five years ago we opened the it shows that Columbus cares More than 200 alumni, stu- Mas Technology Center which about us the students entirely,” dents and supporters of the all- focused on education for our said Joseph Piscitelli, student Academic boys high school gathered Aug. students. We then thought it was body president. “This is a great Highlights: 10 to witness the building’s bless- time to update our athletic facil- option for students after school. CGHS honors math; ing and dedication. The modern ity in order to produce a well- It provides us a place to go and and sleek design is aimed at pro- rounded young man which is a not only hang out, but work out brain brawl champs; viding a welcoming environment combination of spiritual, aca- as well.” Q math team champs; spelling bee; geographic bee; VIRTUAL said. “I also encourage crosstalk in for their own progress. Conner standardized test Extra-Curricular the classroom, as long as it doesn’t Wright, 17, said he likes that. scores top 10% Highlights: FROM 15 disrupt.” “You keep track of your work and Charger News Network; Working at one’s own pace is a get it in on time,” said Wright, who student council; choir & favorite feature for Brianna Gan- will be one of the first graduates band; activity clubs (art, proved the partnership in winter carz, 16. “If I get confused by a cer- since St. Mary’s School reopened. drama, reading, 2012. Archbishop Wenski then re- tain lesson, I can stay on it longer, “It prepares you for what college is runners); sports teams organized CSK12 on the archdioc- not like regular high school.” going to be like.” esan level. Classmate Damian Alvarado- “We’re pioneers,” said Kim (cheerleading, “A lot of education is informa- Cruz, 15, likes the access to teach- Pryzbylski, superintendent of volleyball, soccer, tion,” Dulcamara says. “And a lot ers. “They’re there to help when schools in the archdiocese. “Vir- softball, basketball, of times, software can do it more I need them. They’re constantly tual schooling is very, very new. baseball, flag efficiently.” communicating with me and giv- It’s exciting.” football, track & field) St. Mary’s actually blends the ing encouragement.” Bautista, the principal of Virtual virtual and physical. The high One tradeoff is a lack of social Catholic School, is enthusiastic schoolers attend the campus contacts and group activities, said about its future. Like De La Vega, Technology Highlights: weekdays, then go online for their Alexis Taylor. As an Army child, she sees spiritual as well as educa- Edline & Gaggle studies. They also take a religion she has lived in a lot of places — in- tional reasons. communication, class with Robert Quinnett, an on- cluding Dallas, El Paso and Wich- “We’re not limited by geographi- SMARTboards in all site religion teacher. And they can ita Falls — and enjoys sports such cal locations or budget or student homerooms; choose “enrichment” activities, as football, volleyball and crossfit. body size,” Bautista said. “There like archery and radio broadcast- “I wish they had more than are no limits with whom we can 2 student computer labs; ing. an archery team,” she said of St. meet and teach. In turn, we can K-4 student iPad carts

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MIAMI | Back to school means pressed new uniforms, shiny shoes and colorful backpacks for the 33,000 or so students in archdioc- esan Catholic schools. But it also means the beginning of a new school year for 36,000 additional children enrolled in religious edu- cation classes at archdiocesan par- ishes — and the volunteers who teach them. To mark that new beginning, the Office for Catechesis held a half- day orientation session Aug. 14 for coordinators of religious educa- Deacon Michael Plummer, director of Christian formation at Our Lady tion who are new to their positions. of Lourdes Parish in Miami, addresses new catechetical leaders during These are people who are assum- the Aug. 14 workshop at the Pastoral Center. (ANA RODRIGUEZ- Today, more than ever, we need to ask our ing the role of coordinator for the SOTO | FC) first time, or moving to another Lord to help us weather the rough seas we face parish and have not received the cess of faith formation and expres- about 6,000, Ductram said. orientation previously, according sion.” When viewed that way, “you The archdiocese this year began to Peter Ductram, archdiocesan realize you’re dealing with every- requiring that all Catholic school director of the Office of Cateche- thing from parents preparing for teachers take the same certifica- sis. The event is held every August baptism all the way to adult faith tion courses required of catechists. and covers how the Archdiocese of formation,” Deacon Plummer said. The certification courses “are Miami envisions catechesis. “What He leads a religious education foundational not just for their faith, are the policies. What is the history program at Our Lady of Lourdes but for their vocation,” Ductram behind it,” Ductram said. “What that has about 1,000 children en- said. “It puts catechesis into a uni- are the expectations for catechists, rolled, and works closely with the versal perspective that comes from for the religious education pro- formation director for the parish vocation instead of a volunteer role. gram.” school’s 600 students. His office It dignifies the role.” The new coordinators heard also is responsible for adult faith According to a study conducted from Deacon Michael Plummer formation, which includes anyone for the Office for Catechesis, par- of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in seeking to baptize a child or join ticipation in the catechist certifi- Kendall, a deacon for 30 years and the Church by means of the Rite of cation program has increased by director of religious education at Christian Initiation of Adults. 51 percent since the academic year Our Lady of Lourdes since 2007. His That is why religious education 2010 — from 569 students then to message: “Catechesis is an official requires “a profound parish-level 1,157 so far this year. The revised ministry of the Church and calls commitment” in terms of time, certification program now meets forth significant faith and commit- staff and money, Deacon Plummer the national standards for cateche- “Walking toward God…Pilgrimage in Thanksgiving ment to share it.” stressed. sis issued by the U.S. bishops. Q “They have to embrace cateche- Even though most catechists are to the Lands of the Bible” sis as their primary ministry in the volunteers who teach children after LEARN ROSARY MAKING Church,” Deacon Plummer said, school and on Saturday mornings, LEWIS & COMPANY Please join us for the spiritual journey of a lifetime “and then prepare systematically Catholic school teachers also are Contact us for a catalog and constantly to serve that mis- considered catechists now, even and introductory offer.

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It’s a new school year so get Service hours are part of some Matthew. They are listed below ready for pep rallies. That’s how students’ curriculums. But every along with an explanation. Jesus FEEDING THE HUNGRY your school develops its school Catholic is called to serve and fol- preached the Eight Beatitudes in spirit. low Christ. To do so, we can fol- the Sermon on the Mount. Are you But how do you pep up your low the Eight Beatitudes, which ready to uphold them in your own charitable spirit? are chronicled in the Gospel of life?

The Beatitudes “BLESSED ARE THE is one Beatitude that could be dif- ate the “culture of life,” which can POOR IN SPIRIT, ficult in our fast-paced culture. be difficult when temptations FOR THEIRS IS THE How many times have you sat at abound. To be pure doesn’t mean KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” your computer and clicked on a you will never make mistakes. Ev- It doesn’t matter if you are website and said, “Come on! This eryone makes mistakes, and we wealthy or middle class or living is so slow!” Be honest. Have you know when we sin. But do we try Monica Bustinza of Msgr. Edward Pace High School is surrounded by without any money. “Poor in spir- said that? to do better? Do we seek forgive- grateful first-graders at Holy Family School in North Miami. Monica it” has nothing to do with money, Speed and convenience are ness, even if it means admitting started a program called “Meals from the Heart,” with the goal of so don’t think of poor in that con- part of our culture, but are they a our faults and facing consequenc- providing each student in an adopted classroom with a complete text. Think about being humble. If necessary part of our culture? No. es? It’s not easy to live a Christian meal to take home to their families once a week. (FILE PHOTO | FC) we are humble, we realize that all Patience is a virtue and so is trust. life, but isn’t having a relationship our gifts and graces and our very You might think you want answers with God worth it? lives are blessings from God. right away, but to be meek means What’s the opposite of be- to take a deep breath, be patient, “BLESSED ARE THE THE WORKS OF MERCY ing humble? Being prideful. You be still and listen to what God tells PEACEMAKERS, FOR might know people who brag be- you. And trust that you will hear THEY WILL BE CALLED Corporal works of mercy: Spiritual works of mercy: cause they did well, bullies who God’s call. CHILDREN OF GOD.” r5PGFFEUIFIVOHSZ r5PJOTUSVDUUIFJHOPSBOU think they are strong and tough, We are blessed with examples r5PHJWFESJOLUPUIFUIJSTUZ r5PDPVOTFMUIFEPVCUGVM and people who only think of “BLESSED ARE THEY WHO of many peacemakers whose r5PDMPUIFUIFOBLFE r5PBENPOJTITJOOFST money and material possessions. HUNGER AND THIRST lives inspire us: Blessed Teresa of r5PIBSCPVSUIFIBSCPVSMFTT r5PCFBSXSPOHTQBUJFOUMZ What might those people do when FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS, Kolkata, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. r5PWJTJUUIFTJDL r5PGPSHJWFPGGFOTFTXJMMJOHMZ something doesn’t go their way? FOR THEY WILL Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy r5PSBOTPNUIFDBQUJWF r5PDPNGPSUUIFBGGMJDUFE How do they react? Usually they BE SATISFIED.” Day, Archbishop Oscar Romero, r5PCVSZUIFEFBE r5PQSBZGPSUIFMJWJOHBOEUIFEFBE become angry, and some even Did Christ hunger for mate- and scores of saints such as St. seek revenge for what happened rial possessions? No. Did he thirst Francis of Assisi. All these people  Source: Catholic Encyclopedia, www.newadvent.org to them. for the latest craze or fad? No. He loved God and believed acts of Those people are not poor in strove for justice and so can you. nonviolence and service were the SOLUTION, PAGE 8 spirit and do not emulate Christ. Hunger to know God and God’s best ways to preserve peace. How WORD SEARCH But you can. Empty yourself of will. Thirst for a stronger relation- can you preserve peace? Speak the your pride, be humble and you ship with Christ and to be united truth with love, not judgments. will be able to find peace and truly with him in your calling. Find peaceful resolutions to con- understand what God has in store flicts and pray for healing between for you. “BLESSED ARE THE people instead of rejecting others’ MERCIFUL, FOR THEY ideas or becoming bitter. “BLESSED ARE THEY WILL BE SHOWN MERCY.” WHO MOURN, FOR THEY Catholic social teachings in- “BLESSED ARE THEY WILL BE COMFORTED.” clude seven corporal and seven WHO ARE PERSECUTED Unfortunately, everyone feels spiritual works of mercy: feed the FOR THE SAKE OF sorrow in their lives. But we have hungry, clothe the naked, pray for RIGHTEOUSNESS, to understand that God is always the living and the dead, and com- FOR THEIRS IS THE with us, in good times and in bad fort the afflicted are just a few of KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.” times. And we should also be these works. (See the listing on the Peer pressure happens to peo- there for each other. If you know right-hand side of the page.) We ple of all ages, and we might not someone who has lost a loved one can practice any one of these 14 do something we know is right or who is sad because something works every day and be merciful. because we are scared. What hap- is happening in their life, do some- We should also recall how im- pens when something unjust is thing that lets them know you are portant God’s mercy is in our own happening and good people do there for them. Even if it is some- lives. We do sin, but through the nothing? Nothing changes and one you might not get along with. grace of the sacrament of recon- sometimes it gets worse. Remem- Try putting differences aside and ciliation, we can confess our sins ber trust and patience? We build offer a word or gesture of comfort. and receive God’s merciful for- our faith upon those virtues, and it giveness. is our faith that conquers our fears “BLESSED ARE THE and helps us do the right thing. MEEK, FOR THEY WILL “BLESSED ARE THE INHERIT THE LAND.” CLEAN OF HEART, FOR Meek equals patience and THEY WILL SEE GOD.” trusting. Sound easy? Well, this As Catholics, we strive to cre- BLESSED, CHILDREN, CLEAN, COMFORTED, GOD, HEART, HEAVEN, HUNGER, INHERIT, KINGDOM, LAND, MEEK, MERCIFUL, MERCY, MOURN, PEACEMAKERS, PERSECUTED, POOR, RIGHTEOUSNESS, SATISFIED, SEE, SPIRIT, THIRST 22 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2013 A gift for Centro Hispano which she pledged her undying Anonymous donor’s support 16 years ago has reached its goal, thanks to the generosity of an $435,000 allows anonymous donor. A donation of $435,000 satisfied child care center to the outstanding balance of a $2.2 million building loan incurred by Ladies’ auxiliary members Alicia Abreu, left, chairwoman of the building campaign, and Emma pay off mortgage the Centro Hispano Católico Child McCormack, treasurer, express their thanks to the anonymous individual who paid off the remaining ANNE DIBERNARDO Development Center back in 1997. $435,000 building debt for the Centro Hispano Catolico Child Development Center. The center is located Florida Catholic correspondent What could have moved some- at 125 N.W. 25th St. in the Wynwood section of Miami. (ANNE DIBERNARDO | FC) one to perform such an act of gen- erosity? “it must be someone who is familiar care center. when it became clear to her that the MIAMI | At 85, Alicia Abreu can Abreu, who was the director of with the work of the Centro,” where Deacon Richard Turcotte, chief Centro needed a permanent home finally retire in peace. the childcare division of Catholic “hundreds of thousands of children executive officer of Catholic Chari- rather than the deteriorating trail- The fundraising campaign to Charities for 24 years, is convinced and working families” have been ties, said as the Cuban influx be- ers in order to continue to provide served over the course of five de- gan to wane, the center focused on child care services to the commu- cades. childcare and then child develop- nity. The history of Centro Hispano ment services. She suggested the ladies ap- Católico goes back to January 1959, In 1996, parking restrictions proach the archdiocese and ask for when Fidel Castro seized power in forced the center to find yet another financial backing to build an ad- Cuba and an exodus of exiles — home. Abreu came up with the idea equate structure, with the under- including 14,000 unaccompanied of moving trailers left over from standing that the auxiliary would Cuban children — began arriving another child care center to a plot help raise money to pay off the in Miami. of land already owned by the arch- debt. The project was approved by Located in a six-story building diocese in the Wynwood section of all parties and Catholic Charities behind Gesu Church downtown, Miami. secured a loan to start the building the Centro was the only place At that time, Wynwood was the in 1997. where the newly arrived could ob- site of a small after-school program However, there was a catch. tain clothes, food, job referrals, called San Juan de Puerto Rico Msgr. Walsh said, “Now that Alicia childcare and medical and dental Center. Prior to Msgr. Walsh’s re- gave us the idea of raising the funds services — as well as religious and tirement in 1995, he and Abreu had she has to be the head of fundrais- spiritual attention from the Catholic brainstormed and decided to merge ing.” Church. the two programs. Abreu protested that she did not The Centro was operated by what In 1997, Abreu retired from Cath- know how to raise private funds. was then called the Catholic Welfare olic Charities, but her retirement Msgr. Walsh put his hand on her Bureau, the predecessor of Catholic was short-lived. At her farewell shoulder, and said, “Alicia, you will Charities of the Archdiocese of Mi- party, she was invited to attend the learn.” ami. Its director was a young Irish ladies’ auxiliary meeting. That is She said, “Yes,” but with the ca- priest, Father (later Msgr.) Bryan O. veat that the building would be Walsh, who was quickly becoming FYI named after him. He reluctantly revered in the Cuban community. agreed. Aside from his role in establish- Centro Hispano Católico Child “Msgr. Walsh and I worked to- ing the Centro, he had been in- Development Center, located at gether beautifully for 24 years. He strumental in welcoming, finding 125 N.W. 25 St., Miami, is one of gave me the ball and I ran with it,” homes and caring for the unac- six childcare centers operated by Abreu said. 29910-0919 companied Cuban children who Catholic Charities of the Archdio- As the years passed, however, the later became known as Pedro Pans cese of Miami. All of them offer a ladies’ auxiliary kept getting older — the name given to the largest re- psycho-social development program and smaller. Today, it has “about 17 to prepare children ages 3-5 for kin- corded exodus of unaccompanied active members,” Abreu said, not- dergarten. All of the centers serve minors in the Western Hemisphere. low-income families. ing that most of the women are like In 1982 — some 23 years after her, in their mid-80s. its founding — Centro Hispano Funding sources include the It was becoming increasingly state of Florida’s VPK (volunteer Católico was forced to move out of obvious to her that, despite the hard pre-kindergarten) program, Head the shadow of Gesu when the aging Start, the United Way, and the city work of years and years of fundrais- building it occupied was demol- of Miami. About 275 children are ing, the building debt might not be ished. It moved into an old fire- currently enrolled at Centro Hispano erased in her lifetime. This weighed house on 27th Avenue, which the Católico, with no more than 20 heavily on her heart because of the City of Miami rented them for $1 a children per classroom who receive confidence Msgr. Walsh, who died year. breakfast and lunch daily. in 2001, had placed on her. By that time, a ladies’ auxiliary For more information, call 305- When she and the auxiliary’s had been created to help the Centro 573-9093; email centrohispano@ treasurer, Emma McCormack, raise funds for its operations. The ccadm.org; or visit the Catholic delivered their annual report to auxiliary renovated the firehouse Charities website, www.ccadm.org so that it could be used as a child- PLEASE SEE GIFT, 25 September 2013 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 23 Pregnancy center moves into new home MARLENE QUARONI FYI Florida Catholic correspondent List of Respect Life Pregnancy Help Centers FORT LAUDERDALE | For 20 years, the Central Broward Preg- nancy Help Center served women t Central Broward, 527 N.E. and their unborn children from a 13 St., Fort Lauderdale, 33304. cramped office on North Andrews 954-565-0229, Avenue, in a strip mall close to St. t North Broward, 5115 Clement Parish. Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate, When the strip mall closed in 33063. 954-977-7769. April, the center had to be relo- t South Broward, 5600 Hol- cated. But with the help of donors, lywood Blvd., Hollywood, 33021. what at first seemed bad news 954-963-2229. turned into good news. t North Dade, 5801 N.W. 151 About 75 people came to the St., Suite 302, Miami Lakes, 33014. dedication Aug. 7 of the center’s 305-653-2921. new home at 527 N.E. 13 St., Fort t South Dade, 9360 Sunset Lauderdale. Unlike the old office, Drive, Suite 238, Miami, 33173. this one has room to spare for vol- 305-273-8507. unteers, donors and the women For more information on the they serve. services offered at these centers, “It’s like moving from a closet visit www.pregnancyhelp.me. to a palace,” said Kelly Huguet, the center’s program coordina- tor. “This office is six times bigger also for their boyfriends or hus- than our old office which we oc- bands. cupied for 20 years. You can see Archbishop Thomas Wenski blesses the new Central Broward Pregnancy Help Center as Joan Crown, “Project Joseph teaches boys by the look on our clients’ faces left, respect life director, and Kelly Huguet, the center’s coordinator, and her daughter Mary Sophia, 7, and men to become better sup- when they come here. This new look on. (PHOTOS BY MARLENE QUARONI | FC) porters,” said Huguet. “We have office which opened in May up- men who volunteer to mentor lifts their spirits.” stones of early life. said Huguet. years old. them. And they can also earn The center is one of five preg- Archbishop Thomas Wenski, Most of the girls and women “We try to give them self-es- baby bucks. We even have a room nancy help centers in Miami- who blessed the center, said that who come to the center have con- teem so that they won’t put up painted blue for males along with Dade and Broward counties the facility will be a blessing for sidered abortion. But “we don’t with abuse from their husband a pink counseling room for fe- operated by the Archdiocese of hundreds of girls and women force them to have their baby, we or boyfriend,” said Huguet. “That males.” Miami’s Respect Life Ministry. seeking help with their pregnan- educate them on their options, includes the abuse of sexual per- Many times, the volunteers All are funded by donations and cies. such as adoption,” said Huguet. missiveness. They can say no.” discover that a so-called “dead- state grants. “Catholic social teaching tells “We teach them about sexually Clients come to the center in beat dad” thinks that he will be “God found a bigger, nicer us that no man is a problem,” transmitted diseases and absti- desperate situations, such as in the way and feels that he does place for us to serve the com- said Archbishop Wenski. “We nence. And we make sure they those living in shelters and a not know what to do with the new munity,” said Joan Crown, arch- recognize the value of all human know about getting help from 20-year-old woman, already the baby. “We teach them about re- diocesan director of respect life. beings from the moment of their community services and state mother of five, who was pregnant sponsibility,” said Huguet. “This building was formerly a conception to death. This new of- programs.” with her sixth child, said Huguet. Respect Life also has a pro- church and had to be renovated fice is a witness to our beliefs.” The centers also offer material The center’s services are not gram called Project Rachel, which to accommodate our offices. We The center serves about 800 assistance until the baby is two just for the women and girls but counsels post-abortion women, received $5,000 from the arch- to 1,000 clients annually. It of- and volunteers visit the schools to diocese, but needed much more fers pregnancy testing, counsel- make students aware of alterna- money so we reached out to the ing and “Earn While You Learn” tives to abortion. Q pro-life community. Donations classes where clients learn par- started to pour in, enough for us enting and money management to open.” skills, said Huguet. When cli- The new center has a recep- ents take classes they earn “baby tion area, two counseling rooms, bucks” which they can use to buy administrative offices, a meeting baby items from the center. room and storage room for donat- “Instead of just giving the girls ed baby items. Hallway walls are and women baby items, we teach lined with pictures of babies de- them to have healthy babies and veloping in the womb, the mile- the proper skills to raise a child,” Broward Monument Preserving the memory A look at the entrance of the new downtown Broward Pregnancy of your loved one Help Center operated by archdiocesan respect life volunteers. 1227 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 PHONE:

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FYI Viewers asked to support documentary “Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America” will be available for broadcast by NBC stations nationwide, beginning Sept. 15, as part of NCB’s “Horizons of highlighting religious sisters the Spirit” series. But it is not a “must carry” program. To make sure that the CAROL STANTON documentary is broadcast, and during Women Religious (LCWR) and freedom than they do now. “The DVD is a living, breathing a time when viewership is high, call or Florida Catholic correspondent narrated by news analyst and au- “The documentary made me thing,” said Sister Dacey, who was write your local NBC station to request thor Cokie Roberts. On Sept.15, so proud of our historical legacy,” a member of the LCWR leader- a broadcast. For more information, ORLANDO | Sister Ann Ken- the documentary will be down- said Sister Kendrick, “We’re just ship and helped launch “Women on how to contact local stations, visit drick doesn’t think of herself as loaded to NBC affiliates across the one in thousands of examples of & Spirit.” “It’s not just about his- www.womenandspirit.org/contact- a celebrity but her role in the country but the decision to actu- sisters doing quiet, amazing work, tory. Though it reveals the rich- station.html. documentary, “Women & Spirit: ally air it is up to the local station. with no fanfare.” ness, diversity and impact of the Catholic Sisters in America,” may “Women & Spirit” chronicles The documentary’s project co- sisters, it doesn’t stop there. The change that. the 300-year contribution of reli- ordinator, Sister of Charity of the earlier sisters came with immi- mentary recognizes her work for A Sister of Notre Dame de gious women in the United States. Blessed Virgin Mary Ellen Maher grants. Today we’re into immigra- justice but she is also grateful for Namur, she and two other reli- It shows their arrivals on immi- Garvey, said the project gathered tion in a new and bold way. This the way “Women & Spirit” por- gious sisters arrived in Apopka grant ships, their nursing of Civil enough material for “a thou- connects us with the prophetic trays sisters in general. more than 40 years ago to serve War soldiers and courageous care sand stories.” The religious from stance of the Church. It is so excit- “Sometimes sisters are trivi- farmworkers and working poor in for epidemic victims. Through Dubuque, Iowa, described Wom- ing and makes a difference for our alized by being portrayed as in- the Diocese of Orlando. Their em- determination and sheer grit they en & Spirit as having two phases. lay brothers and sisters.” nocent little girls in an enclosed powerment and advocacy work at established hundreds of schools, The first was a touring exhibit for The documentary captures that world or, on the other hand, as Hope CommUnity Center is fea- one out of every five hospitals in which each U.S. community of prophetic stance, in part, by high- outspoken and harsh women. I tured in the program produced the U.S. and 110 colleges, all at a sisters sent three or four artifacts lighting the immigration efforts was happy to show a different im- by the Leadership Conference of time when women had less public for display. Sister Garvey said the of Sister Kendrick and the Hope age,” Sister Kendrick said. “We final choices were “illustrative CommUnity Center, whose young step in and do what needs to be rather than exhaustive.” people traveled to Washington, done. It is a path that may lead to Catholic Family Owned and Operated Funeral Homes Phase Two is the DVD. Sister of D.C., to lobby for the Dream Act controversy or conflict but we are St. Joseph Mary Dacey from Phila- and who are now gathering sup- not seeking that. We are following delphia, said the documentary port to encourage Congress to our heart and what the Gospel is became “almost more important” pass an immigration bill. Sister telling us to do.” Q than the exhibit. Kendrick is happy that the docu-

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GIFT were going to have a birthday some- CORRECTIONS Also in the July edition, an ar- Archbishop Curley in 1981. Some time in March, and I’m going to give In the July edition article “Cat- ticle on the 60th anniversary of of the sisters continued to work at FROM 22 you a birthday present. We have an echesis was volunteer’s call,” the Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame the combined school until 1992. anonymous donor that decided to name of the new director of reli- Prep omitted the fact that the The August edition article “Or- Deacon Turcotte this January, they recognize the work that you have gious education at Mother of Our Sisters, Servants of the Immacu- ganizations celebrate ‘amazing presented him with a check for the done with Catholic Charities for so Redeemer Parish in Miami was late Heart of Mary taught and ad- blessing’” noted the wrong age for total raised over the past year. The many years and paid the remaining misspelled. The correct spelling is ministered Notre Dame Academy Sister Edith Gonzalez. She died at amount came to $45,000 — barely debt of $431,500 in full.” Liliana Martorella. from 1959 until its merger with 69, not 61. enough to keep up with the princi- At that point, Abreu recalled, “I pal and interest of the loan. put my hands on the table, looked Abreu told Deacon Turcotte, “We at Emma McCormack and I said, are not getting any younger and the ‘Emma, it looks like my job as the new president of the ladies’ auxilia- chair of the building campaign is ry has one daughter who is willing finished.’” to help us explore another fundrais- The ladies’ auxiliary will contin- ing technique.” ue, however, as government fund- He agreed to look at that option ing does not cover the cost of pro- and a meeting was arranged. On viding before or after-school care for the day of the presentation, the re- the children who attend the center. maining building debt was roughly The group’s upcoming fundrais- $431,500. Deacon Turcotte brought ing activity is an annual luncheon along a few other people who work set for Saturday, Oct. 12 at noon at at Catholic Charities and they lis- the Big Five Club, 600 S.W. 92 Ave., tened to the proposal for about five Miami. Tickets are $45. For reserva- minutes. Then Deacon Turcotte tions, call Esperanza Alvarez at 305- spoke up. 274-8510 or Emma McCormack at “Well, Alicia you told me you 305-666-4322. Q

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What he did before becoming a priest: “During my college years I had a part-time job as a bank teller at then-NationsBank. I was also very involved in the youth group and the youth choir in my home parish (St. Joseph, Miami Beach).” FATHER JOSE ALFARO When he knew he wanted to be a priest: Administrator, “I started considering the possibility of becoming Blessed Trinity, a priest when I was around 20 years old.” Miami Springs Person or event that triggered his vocation: “I did a retreat that changed my life when I was Born in El Salvador on Sept. 5, 1974, Father 16, but I did not consider the priesthood at that Alfaro was educated by the Marist Brothers time. Then when I was in college, a new priest Father Jose Alfaro, far right, is seen here during came to my home parish. He inspired my vocation. a visit to Disney World with his family. there until 11th grade, when he moved to Although he never spoke to me about the vocation South Florida. He graduated from Miami Beach to the priesthood, he showed me with his example What he does on his day off: how fulfilling the life of a priest could be. I then Senior High in 1992, got a bachelor’s degree “Rest, watch a good movie, read and/or visit my began to ask God if he could be calling me to in psychology from FIU in 1997 and entered family and friends.” this lifestyle.” St. John Vianney Seminary in Miami that Favorite movie: Person/persons most surprised by his vocation: Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life.” same year. He went on to St. Vincent de Paul “Because I was so involved in Church at the time, I think the decision to enter seminary surprised Favorite TV series: Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, where very few people.” “24.” he obtained a Master in Divinity, and was What the seminary did not prepare him for: Last book read: ordained for the Archdiocese of Miami “It’s impossible to learn everything in the seminary. “The Infancy Narratives” by Pope Emeritus on May 10, 2003. He served at It certainly did not prepare me to be a seminary Benedict XVI. formator — something I did for four years.” St. John Neumann Parish in Miami until Favorite type of music: Country, classical and Christian pop. he was sent for higher studies in Rome. He ‘I greatly admire the example that Pope Person he most admires: obtained a licentiate in Church history from Francis is giving the whole Church.’ “I greatly admire the example that Pope Francis the Pontifical Gregorian University in 2009 is giving the whole Church. He is preaching and and taught at St. Vincent de Paul Seminary teaching not only through words, but especially What he would be doing if he had not become a priest: through his own actions. It’s been thrilling to see until June 2013, when he was appointed “Perhaps I’d be a psychologist or a teacher.” him and to listen carefully to all the speeches he administrator of Blessed Trinity. The most difficult aspect of being a priest: gave in Rio de Janeiro during World Youth Day. “Having to deal with administration, handbooks, His simplicity, humility, sincerity and zeal (are) financial concerns, managing staff, paperwork, etc.” inspiring a lot of people to come back to the faith.” His description of the ideal priest: His greatest disappointment: “The ideal priest is someone who is a man of deep “My own flaws and sinfulness.” communion with the Lord. His prayer leads him His greatest joy: to action in ministry and vice versa. Someone “Celebrating the sacraments, particularly the who makes himself available to the people of God Eucharist and reconciliation.” and tries to respond to their needs as he walks the journey of faith together with them.” Thing he most fears: “To give scandal.” A priestly stereotype that he feels should be discarded: “That a priest is above the rest of the people or Regrets: better than the rest of humanity.” “None. I could not see my life being any happier or Archdiocese of Miami more fulfilled than doing what I’m doing.” 9401 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33138 305.762.1043 Fax 305.751.6227