Volume 15 Number 1 Winter 2014 Thuy Nguyen Ordained Priest

It was a long journey that took several routes but “God’s will” are five Priests brought Thuy Nguyen to Regina where he was ordained priest in the Regina December 12, 2014, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Archdiocese He strongly believes that God had a plan for him and despite with the name different “challenges and difficulties” in his journey, it was Nguyen, none all God’s will. Whatever those challenges and difficulties he are related. didn’t elaborate either during his thank yous at the end of the In his homily, Archbishop Bohan traced the lineage of priests ordination service or in the following interview with the PM. “I from God to Christ to the disciples who were charged to go don’t blame anyone. I don’t want to blame anyone.” out and bring the Word to the world. “Through them and their Thuy was born and raised in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam. He successors, the , He continues the work of teacher, was educated there and spent seven years in a monastery priest and shepherd. Priests are co-workers of the Order of studying for the priesthood. Bishops.” Until recently the Vietnam government controlled the number Traditional gifts of flowers and fresh fruit accompanied the of seminarians limiting them to 40 every second year and thus gifts of bread and wine brought to the altar by members controlling the number of priests according to an April article of the Vietnamese community wearing traditional dress. in the National Catholic Reporter. Thuy’s father Nguyen Van Thoa read the second reading in Vietnamese. It was during a 2011 Vietnam visit that Regina’s Archbishop Daniel Bohan met Thuy and talked with his . “I was very The Cathedral was about two thirds full including a large impressed with how happy the people at the monastery were contingent of Regina’s Vietnamese population. Among the with Thuy,” said the Archbishop prior to his homily. Thuy was guests were Thuy’s parents. “They don’t speak English,” offered and accepted the opportunity to come to Regina, learn said Thuy, “so it was dangerous for them to come to this English, complete his education and become an ordained country, their first overseas trip.” Thuy said his sister and other priest in the Regina Archdiocese. It all came together in Holy members of the family were refused visas. Rosary Cathedral, December 12 a year and a half after his For the first time in the Regina Archdiocese the ceremony was arrival here. “I was very happy to celebrate this first Mass with live streamed on the Archdiocese web site where it has been my Archbishop,” said Thuy in the interview. The name Nguyen viewed nearly 2,000 times and is still available. is as common in Vietnam as Smith is in Canada. There page 2 - the arch, winter 2014 Bob Kowalchuk New Archdiocesan Fr. Burdzy Officially Installed Pastoral Director Bob Kowalchuk’s vocation was education and he spent 40 years as a teacher and administrator; almost 36 of those years in the provincial school system including Regina Catholic and another five as Director of Education with the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal On November 16th, the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Council. November 12, His Grace Daniel Bohan Archbishop of the Archdiocese he became Director of of Regina presided over the official Installation of Fr. Pastoral Care for the Mieczyslaw Burdzy, OMI as the Pastor of St. Henry's Parish Regina Archdiocese. in Melville, SK. Kowalchuk was born in With cold at minus double digit temperatures outside, inside Foam Lake and spent the parishioners gathered to witness again another his early years growing to be officially installed as their pastor. up on the family farm until Grade Four. “I took a horse to school” he fondly The bulletin insert read: "On this Sunday we welcome very remembered, “It was a one room school.” His life changed warmly Most Reverend Daniel J. Bohan, the Archbishop of when the family moved to Regina and for the next 20 years the Diocese of Regina. The Archbishop is presiding over the the family was “suitcase farmers” travelling to the farm on Eucharist, with the official installation of Father Mitch to the weekends and holidays. He had an opportunity to take over office of the pastor of the parish. Installation of the pastor into the farm when it was sold but decided instead to go to the his office at the parish involves the Bishop walking the new University of Saskatchewan and become a teacher largely pastor to various points of significance in the church, from because of the influence of his Uncle Joe. the ambo to the altar, to the confessional and the baptism font with a prayer at each place where the Bishop asks the “He was an electrician but he was chairman of the Shamrock new pastor, if he is going to do what is specifically applied School Board. He told me I should become a teacher to that site, to which the Pastor replies, "With God's help, because I was a natural. I had worked with kids as a volunteer I will." Each time the Bishop asks the congregation if they and enjoyed it so the next thing I knew I was off to university.” would in turn do their part.The congregation is asked if they His education career included in school and system wide will bring their children to baptism, come to confession, call administrative positions and some human resource training the pastor for their sick, listen to the Word of God, recieve as well, an experience Vicar General Very Reverend Lorne Communion and so on. Crozon referred as valuable to the Director’s position when he introduced Kowalchuk to Pastoral staff November 4. When a priest accepts a pastorate, he becomes the appointed leader of the parish, the bond of communion, the Kowalchuk took the position because he is always looking designated head, and the father in the faith to this community for new challenges. “I am also of the Catholic faith and I of believers. He is also called to be a servant of the people. have always responded to it and this is another way of doing Moreover, he is to be the animator, motivating his people to something that I’d like to try and do. I have had so many work together, and at the same time to be the healer, bringing interests and so many things I have done where I may not peace and unity to avert division and anger. Consultation be able to say I’m doing it as a Catholic.” with parishioners, as individuals and as a community, is Kowalchuk said he expects the first couple of months will required for a pastor to carry out his duties responsibly." include listening, looking and learning about the individual After the celebration during the Sunday Eucharist, the ministries offered through the pastoral office and “not make Archbishop, the newly installed pastor and the faithful moved any judgments until I can make a rationally intelligent to the parish hall for a meal shared in the family style. statement. I think that’s going to be the biggest challenge is getting my head around what services they really are God's blessings to Fr. Mieczyslaw "Fr. Mitch" as he is known delivering.” He knows of the Pastoral Plan that calls for in Melville. decentralization that’s supposed to put all the work with the deaneries and the pastoral offices are supposed to support the deaneries but he doesn’t know to what extent that has been happening. “The challenge will be to figure out where it is now and what needs to be done.” He and Marie celebrated 46 years of marriage this past summer. They have two married sons and one nine-month- old granddaughter. page 3 - the arch, winter 2014

Lukose Luka Joins Archdiocesean Rest in Peace Father Patrick Rev. Patrick McCoy died peacefully Jan. 4, 2015 at St. Finance Office Joseph’s Nursing Home in He is a relative newcomer to Saskatoon at the age of 67 Canada arriving August 20, years. 2010 with his wife and two Born Nov. 20, 1947, in sons from Kerala, India. Eight Prszemysl, Poland, Father months later, April 2011, he Patrick was ordained June began work as bookkeeper 22, 1975 into the Order of the for a local business for two Conventual Franciscans (Black years until September 2013, Franciscans). He served as when he joined the Regina parish priest in Poland until his Community Clinic as the exile to France in 1984, as a Finance Officer. He joined political refugee. the Regina Archdiocese July 2, 2014 filling in for Gwen He then came to the Diocese Swan-Rey who is on leave. of Peterborough, , in Canada, and in 1988 he joined the Archdiocese of Regina where he served in a number of Luka obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the parishes. University of Kerala, India and a Masters Degree in Commerce from the Gandhiji University, also in Kerala. From 1992 to 2007 In 2005, Father Patrick moved to Saskatoon due to health he was accounts officer and finance manager for companies issues. In 2007, he was appointed chaplain at St. Ann’s Senior in Thalassery and Ernakulum, India then opened his own Citizen Village in Saskatoon and remained there until April financial and accounting service in Ernakulum which he 2012, when he retired due to failing health. Father Patrick then operated until 2010 when he decided to take his family and became a resident of St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Home come to Canada at the urging of his brother-in-law. “Canada where he resided until his death. has good living conditions and it was good for my family,” said Father Patrick’s hobbies included coin, stamp and pen Luka. Coming to the Archdiocese was also a good move, said collecting. He was a member of the Toastmasters Club since Luka, “It is a good place to grow in my Catholic faith.” 1982. He holds memberships in the Certified Management Memorial donations may be made to Parish Nursing Ministry, Accountants of USA and is a Fellow of the Institute and Cost Saskatoon c/o St. Philip Neri Parish 1902 Munroe Avenue Management Accountants of India. South, Saskatoon, SK S7J 1R8. Campion College Alumni of Distinction Awards Neither Randy Garvey nor Curtis Kleisinger expected their also worked for Worker’s Compensation in before careers and contributions to community would earn them taking his current position with the Canadian Western Bank. the Campion Alumni of Distinction Award. Both recipients Along the way he obtained a glider license and taught glider described the award as an honour and humbling and both flying for a period. He currently serves on several boards spent a considerable amount of their podium time thanking and committees including STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue people they met on their life’s journey. Service), Edmonton. Garvey, a graduate of Campion High Kleisinger obtained his Education School, is Executive Vice President of Degree from the University of Regina Canadian Western Bank and resides and an Arts Degree through Campion in Edmonton; Kleisinger, a graduate College, University of Regina. He of Campion College federated with began a 14 year teaching career with the University of Regina, is Executive the Regina Catholic School Division Director of the Mother Teresa Middle then took on the challenge of becoming School in Regina. the first principal of the Mother Teresa Curtis Kleisinger Rev. John Meehan, S.J. Middle School, a school patterned after Former award recipient Tim Young and Randy Garvey. the Miguel Nativity Model in the U.S. It is introduced Garvey and briefly reminisced a faith based school that provides a middle school education how the two met at Campion High School. for disadvantaged children. “He has helped to transform the “Campion gave me my core values,” said Garvey at the lives of many people,” said Dr. June Zimmer U of R Education November 6 gala held at the Hotel Saskatchewan. “It taught professor in her introduction. Kleisinger is also the recipient me hard work and to make a contribution to community.” of the Governor General’s award for teaching history in recognition for a unique program that took students to Europe Garvey’s University of Regina Business Administration where they visited WWII graves of Regina soldiers whose lives degree took him to the Canadian Armed Forces first as a jet they researched before making the trip. He thanked several jockey, “then as a desk jockey,” as a financial administrator. individuals and organizations for their support “”Any success He left the armed forces and began a 25 year career with I’ve had is due to the people I met along the way.” the cities of Regina then Edmonton as a financial officer. He page 4 - the arch, winter 2014 St. Gerard's Ecumenical Committee in Action by Debbie and Keith Hayward, Ecumenical Coordinators

The ecumenical committee St. Gerard's Ecumenical Committee also held a Prayer at St. Gerard's in Yorkton for Christian Unity service on Monday, January 19. Our held their Fall Art Retreat pastor, Fr. Francis Hengen, hosted five visiting pastors in the in November. A good turn- beautiful and meaningful service based on John 4:7. The choir out of artists in a variety of provided beautiful accompaniment. Following the service, art forms from painting to guests enjoyed fellowship, coffee and snacks (including embroidery to photography some Brazilian selections!) in the parish hall. Thank you were on hand for the day to Father Francis for making the visiting pastors feel very as we explored the theme welcome and included at St. Gerard's. of "healing".Part of our group exercises included a "spiritual" visit to the Camino de Santiago, where we all left our pebbles of worries at the Iron Cross, as well as writing down our cares and worries on paper and burning them as a form of cleansing. Later, we made a group mandala, writing down specific prayer intentions. The day also consisted of readings and brief meditations as well as productive artistic time to work on our projects. It was a wonderful, peaceful, spiritual day.

World Religion Day Extra chairs were required are gathered here to share our faith to live free and express to accommodate the our faith in harmony.” He referred to a tapestry hanging on an almost 200 people who easel at the front of the gathering which he commissioned. attended the annual It contains symbols of the various faith traditions and the World Religion Day held four Hebrew letters that spell out God’s personal name. “It January 18 at Beth Jacob is unpronounceable,” said the Rabbi, “But if it were it would Synagogue. “It’s getting sound like this,” and he gave out a bigger every year,” said deep breath. “It is the breath of life.” Krishan Kapila the first Reverend Mary Brubacher of the president of the Regina Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Multi-Faith Forum that Chaplaincy also prayed for refugees now organizes the event from the world’s war torn countries each year. and an end to poverty. There were World Religion Day brings together local representatives of several references to ecology, care religions who each present a short prayer, usually asking for and health of the earth. The Unitarian peace and harmony among nations. This year, a few gave representative said it was inspiring to short speeches as well as a short prayer but all asked for hear the words of others and called for peace and harmony. The Baha’i representative led off the 11 peace for Mother Earth. The Christian religions and asked that all nations be one. She was followed representative simply recited the by a Buddhist monk dressed in the traditional saffron robe who Prayer of St. Francis which calls for suggested everyone knows the meaning of peace, but don’t peace and forgiveness. Service was realize it. They were followed by Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, opened with the traditional blowing of Regina Qu’Appelle Spiritual Care, Satya Sai Baba, Sikh, the sankh and closed with the blowing Unitarian and Christian traditions. Several Eastern religions of the ram’s horn. The sankh is a chanted their prayer in the traditional language followed with symbol in Hindu and Buddhist rituals an English translation. and the rams horn is used in Jewish Rabbi Jeremy Parnes greeted everyone with the traditional, rituals and symbolizes the presence “Shalom,” followed with greetings of several other faiths. “We of God. page 5 - the arch, winter 2014 Shaunavon Parish Celebrates 100th

Christ the King Roman in Shaunavon was The Archbishop’s homily quoted Francis’ Evangelii built just 20 years ago and it still looks new but its history Gaudium, The Joy of the Gospel, in which Pope Francis calls goes back over 100 years. for a change in the modern church to become a missionary The Catholic Community of Shaunavon celebrated its first church and parishioners to become evangelists. It is a theme masses in 1907 when a priest from Gull Lake celebrated the archbishop has used in most of his recent homilies. “Our mass in the homes of the pioneers, much like the history of faith in Christ brings wonderful things to our lives. It other churches in the province. That continued until 1914 gives us hope, meaning, security happiness and freedom when Reverend Terence Caraher was appointed Pastor from fear. We need to let that happiness show and when we and a “basement church” was built for the still unnamed do, we are evangelizers. When we deliberately let happiness parish. That centennial milestone was marked October 19 show, we are being missionaries.” with a special mass celebrated by Regina Archbishop Daniel “Everybody was very happy,” said Joeann Ruetz Chair Bohan and con-celebrated with Pastor Reverend John Mock, of the Centennial Organizing Committee. “It’s quite an followed by a reception and banquet that attracted more accomplishment to have 200 families when we started than 160 people. and 216 families now and we expect to grow because new A rectory was built in 1923 and the parish was named Christ families have moved into town.” Shaunavon’s population the King. The area continued to grow and a new church was is about 2,100. The Centennial was also honoured with a built in 1939 and served until the present church and rectory Papal Blessing scroll which was presented to the parish complex was opened in October 1994. The Centennial and community by Archbishop Bohan. the 20th anniversary of the church were celebrated at the same service. The Sisters of St. Louis arrived in 1945 and opened St. Joseph School in the basement of the church. Twelve years later, in 1956, the new school Christ the King was opened. Christ the King parish started life as part of the Regina Archdiocese until 1930 when the Gravelbourg Diocese was created. It reverted to the Regina Archdiocese in 1998 when Gravelbourg was amalgamated into the Regina Archdiocese in a re-organization of Saskatchewan’s Roman Catholic Dioceses. page 6 - the arch, winter 2014 Memorial Blanket Art Installation John Paul II Centre Sold

It took three years but the John Paul II centre has been sold. Nicor Group, a Regina based property management/ development company purchased the property from the Regina Archdiocese with the final documents signed and payment made in early January. “We’re very pleased” said Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan. “We’ve been trying to sell that property for a number of years. There have been a number of prospective buyers but none of them were able to complete the purchase so I’m very happy we were able to sell it.” John Paul II Centre was originally built in 1959 as a convent for the Sisters of the Precious Blood then purchased by the “The most poignant artifact for me are the braids,” said Regina Archdiocese in 1985 when the Sisters built a smaller Dr. Shauneen Pete, as she explained the meaning of the convent just north on the same property. JPII was used as Memorial Blanket art work set up along a wall in the University an educational and training centre housing several programs of Regina’s Research and Innovation Centre Atrium. and services delivered by the Regina Archdiocese including the Regional Marriage Tribunal. Declining enrollments for The Memorial Blanket was put together by West Coast some of the programs led to its closure by 2007 with the Artist and Master Carver Carey Newman. Residential school remaining programs moved to St. Michael’s Retreat Centre artifacts were collected from across Canada and placed in Lumsden. The Marriage Tribunal is now located in the in panels of the 40 foot wide work. The art work contains Chancery. JPII was put on the market for sale in 2011. The everything from an old door, worn out skates, a shoe, door sale price has not been publically announced but previous handles, a clock, pieces of wood, glass, photos etc. Old books bids on the property were in the range of $2-million. The city and encyclopedias occupy slots along the bottom of the work. of Regina lists its assessed value at $1,822,400. A slide show of old photos and letters are displayed on an old table behind the Memorial Blanket. Archbishop Bohan said while no decisions have been made it is likely the money from the sale will be used for a number of Pete said the braids held the most meaning for her because Diocesan needs including the Chancery and Martha House. one of the first things that happened to the children when Martha House is owned by the Archdiocese and houses they arrived at the school was to have their hair cut. “Hair several retired priests and laymen. The Chancery office is was cut, their clothes removed, showered and other clothes the former St. Anne’s School and is owned by the Regina given,” said Pete. Her father, Jacob Pete, seated in a wheel Roman Catholic School Division. “We moved here about chair partially hidden in a corner, watched as his daughter 20 years ago on a temporary basis,” said Bohan, “and our gave explanations to media who attended the official January situation here is tenuous.” 9 opening. He attended St. Anthony’s residential school in Onion Lake and St. Paul’s in Lebret, Saskatchewan. He thinks The Nicor Group of Companies is well known in Regina for the wall is a good reminder for the citizens of Canada of how its redevelopment of heritage properties and is the recipient “the Catholic Church, the State and the missionaries tried of numerous awards for its work in that area. The President to destroy our culture.” He said students had to do what he of Nicor, Ross Keith, said they are in the planning stages called slave labour in and around the schools. and their immediate plan is to keep the existing building. “We appreciate the building. It is an amazing building, incredibility First Nations University of Canada Professor Dr. Blair well built,” said Keith. He said his company has been carefully Stonechild attended St. Paul’s residential school in Lebret, over the building, are committed to the deal and are satisfied for nine years. The Memorial Blanket brought back many that there are options that the company can make work. “The memories, good and bad, that he hadn’t thought about for a key to the way we do things is we want sensitive renovations long time. “I remember the dormitories; long rooms with lines because the fact that the building is unique is a plus not a of beds; a sterile, authoritarian and not a very affectionate minus in terms of marketing.” environment.” The Blanket also brings together pieces of “the shattered lives of the students who went there.” Stonechild said one of the roles of the First Nations University of Canada is to give students a more holistic education, “an understanding of who they are and what the culture is about and we’re taking that step of reconciliation that goes beyond the stories of residential schools.” The Memorial Blanket is part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Memorial Project. Dr. Shauneen Pete is Associate Professor and Executive Lead on Indigenization at the U of R. She heard about the art project through the media and contacted the people involved who offered the work for January 1-February 27. There is no cost to the University and the display is open to the public. page 7 - the arch, winter 2014 CWL Memorial Service Marian Centre’s Nancy Topping On November 6, 2014 the members of Catholic Women’s Leaves Regina League of Canada Sturgis council and Preeceville council held a memorial service for deceased members at St. Patrick’s Nancy Topping has been a fixture church in Sturgis, Saskatchewan. Using the service found at the Marian Centre soup kitchen in the CWL Ceremonies booklet the two councils gathered for 14 years, 12 of them as director. to remember 16 deceased members of the Sturgis council It’s one of the longest terms for a and 11 deceased members of the Preeceville council. Family member of the Madonna House members also joined in the memorial for our departed sisters; . “I’m going to really Dehlia Durham, Lizzie Weikle, Hazel Gibney, Katie Hauber, miss the people,” said Topping Alma Lubiniecki, Evelyn Carr, Phyllis Sommerville, Margaret in an interview with the PM, “the Desroches, Luella Beatty, Janet Delwo, Nellie Babchishin, people who have come here as Angeline Johnson, Olive Rose, Mary Robertson, Birgit staff and also the people who are Beatty, Anne Suknasky, Ilene Kalenchuk, Mary Jakubowski, associated with us and the men Blanche Pruden, Margaret Barteski, Rose Schmidt, Minnie who come here.” What she won’t Kish, Margaret Pantiuk, Judith Mihalicz, Kathleen Leigh, Ellen miss is the responsibility of being Doetzel and Mary Kuzminski. in charge. “It’s like a mother with a lot of children; you’re always thinking about what will happen next; how you’re The service began with the hymn, “New Life.” After the going to plan something. I think I’ll appreciate a little bit of a opening prayer the first reading was 2 Maccabees 12:39-46 break from that.” followed by the hymn “The Lord is My Shepard.” The Gospel was from John 11:17-27. Our Spiritual Advisor, Rev. Marcin Topping’s experience with Mironiuk, gave a reflection on the great good of praying for is an example of how a religious calling does not confine the souls in purgatory. one to a life of what some see as boredom or repetition. Besides experiencing different parts of Canada, she served Following Father’s reflection a white rose was presented as in Combermere, , Edmonton, and even a living memorial for each departed member. These roses a short stint in Africa, she has sung in choirs and played her were presented by family members and league sisters with violin or viola with different groups in Regina. Before entering the prayer ‘N..., we thank God for the gifts you shared with Madonna House she became a Practical Nurse and has used us. Amen.’ When all the roses had been presented the her skills at various times in her vocation and undoubtedly will hymn “Peace is Flowing Like a River” was sung. Peace was use them more in her new duties in Combermere. definitely flowing through the church at that time. Marian Centre’s new Director is Hugo (pronounced oogo) Isaza who has been with Madonna House for 14 years and has served in Regina for 5 years. Coming to the Marian Centre as, a staff member in 2009 was a return to where his Madonna House vocation began. He came to the University of Regina in 1997 from his home in Columbia, South America to study English. “I read a book by (Madonna House foundress) and I fell in love with that.” He went to Combermere as a guest for one month, returned to Columbia where he practiced law for two years then returned to Combermere in 2000 to join the Apostolate. Residents, friends, supporters and volunteers of Marian Centre attended a come and go open house January 10 to say good bye to Topping and welcome Isaza as the new Director. Kate O’Donnell originally from Syracuse, New York joined the Marian Centre staff to retain the Centre’s population at five.

The photo shows the beautifully decorated sanctuary with both Council’s banners, the Book of Life on the altar, a candle burning for each deceased member and the vase of 27 white roses. page 8 - the arch, winter 2014 Diaconate Candidates National Roman Catholic Begin Journey Evangelical Dialogue Progressing "The ultimate goal is to dispel misconceptions and break down barriers,” said Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan referring to the National Roman Catholic Evangelical Dialogue following a Toronto meeting in December. Bohan is Co-Chair of the Dialogue with Reverend David Freeman, Vice President Canadian Ministries for the Christian and Missionary Alliance. “We engage in dialogue, seeking mutual understanding, trying to learn from one another and trying to get rid of and clarify stereotypes,” said Freeman. According to Freeman the dialogue began when the two faith communities found themselves with similar positions Ten candidates have begun their four year journey towards ordination as permanent for the Regina Archdiocese. in presentations made to the parliament of Canada and They gathered at St. Michael’s Retreat House here December the Supreme Court particularly on the dignity of human life, 13 for their second weekend session to learn what it takes and definition of marriage and other issues. That led to what both what it means to be in the Roman Catholic Church. Bohan and Freeman called a task force to discuss whether Norbert Gaudet said when he heard the letter from the there should be a dialogue between the two. After about a Archdiocese read in his church, Sacred Heart in Raymore, year-and-and-a-half the Canadian Council of Catholic Bishops inviting applicants for the program, he heard a call. “The and the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada decided there was next day the chair of parish council said to me ‘you’d make enough common ground to formalize the talks and in 2011 the a great candidate so think about it’,”. So he thought about it, discussed it with his wife who said it was something he should National Roman Catholic Evangelical Dialogue was formed . and could do, discerned about it, filled out the application and “The Dialogue is continuing to develop and deepen,” said was accepted. Bohan in an interview. The December meeting was spent Gaudet is a retired French teacher in the Horizon School mostly in updating three new Evangelical and two new Roman District. He is very much involved in his church as a member Catholics to the 12 member Dialogue. Dr. Brett Salkeld, of parish council and former chair of the council. He is an acolyte and serves as leader in lay presided services. Regina Archdiocesan Theologian and Ecumenical Officer, is one of the new members. He and Dr. David Guretzki of The description of what a deacon does attracted him to the program. “When you describe Jesus as Christ the Servant, the Briercrest Seminary, Caronport, Saskatchewan, were helping people, working with the poor and marginalized, that’s charged to write papers explaining their faith traditions. In an something I could do,” he said in an interview with the PM. interesting twist of what might be expected, Salkeld’s paper So far, Gaudet said it has been interesting but he finds the explains Evangelicals to Catholics, and Guretzki’s explains amount of learning about scripture a challenge. “I’ve never Roman Catholicism to Evangelicals. The two worked together been involved much with scripture except listening to scripture to make sure the papers are an accurate reflection of the two in church but now I’m learning more about how God spiritually speaks to you.” The weekend of December 13-14 was taken faith traditions. up with the Old Testament taught by Deborah Rolfes. Rolfes Salkeld and Guretski didn’t suggest any difficulty in explaining teaches Scripture in Newman College’s Satellite program in each other’s faith tradition but each used a different approach Saskatoon. while relying to some extent on the writings of others. “I Gaudet said in hindsight he sees how the Holy Spirit has used four key ideas,” said Salkeld, “scripture, the Cross, influenced his life. “Now I’m trying to get more into seeing it in the present moment.” Evangelicalism and history.” Guretski said he focused on the commonalities that exist between the two faiths. “Yes, there The background of most of the ten candidates is somewhat are some doctrinal differences but we agree on some orthodox similar. Most are retired and all are very active in their respective parishes and saw the deaconate as something teachings, like the Trinity, definition of marriage, and others more they could do in living their faith. A few had expressed which even some Protestants can’t agree on.” an interest and a desire to become deacons prior to the The papers will be published but when and in what venue has Archdiocese instituting the program under the leadership of Archdiocesan Theologian Dr. Brett Salkeld. not been decided. “Dr. Salkeld’s paper is done and approved by the CCCB and will be published as a separate resource,” The program is delivered one weekend a month for eight months in each of four years. After successfully completing said Bohan. Freeman said Guretzki’s paper is “caught up in the program each will be ordained to the permanent diaconate the bureaucracy.” The goal is at some point to publish them and will serve the church in various capacities as volunteers. together. page 9 - the arch, winter 2014 Woodrow Lloyd Lecture Features Dr. Blackstock The Canadian Human Rights Sheila Fraser in a 2011 report. Tribunal (CHRT) is expected She gave two examples of First Nations children who spent to release its decision on the unnecessary years in hospital, “not because they were sick human rights of Indigenous but because they were First Nations.” They required services children by April 2015. If the and equipment readily available to non Aboriginal children ruling goes against the federal but denied to them, said Blackstock. One of them spent 2.5 government, Indigenous years in hospital and died there at age five. She quoted the children will be entitled to World Health Organization who said for every dollar spent the same rights, privileges on a child, the government would save $7. “If you invest in a and services available to kid’s education, culture, language, recreation, you’re going non-Indigenous children. to be raising a kid who isn’t going to accessing the prison Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a system, the health system and the social system. We’re doing passionate defender of the ourselves a favour by investing in every baby that comes rights of Indigenous children along,” she told the PM in an interview. as well as founder and Executive Director of the First Blackstock said when you add up all the columns, Indigenous Nations Child and Family children spent 66,000,000 nights or 187,000 years of Care Society of Canada, brought the case to the CHRT in childhood in foster care. Saskatchewan’s numbers alone 2014. She was the Woodrow Lloyd Lecturer, January 21 at made up 7,933,708 nights. She told the audience members the University of Regina and made her case again to the more that they have to stand up and do something about it. “When than 300 who packed the Education Auditorium. the government can’t do better, it’s up to us to make them do better.” Equality and freedom are not free, she said, you Without notes but aided with slides projected onto 3 huge have to stand up for it. screens above the audience, she outlined how the federal government denies Indigenous children the same services In response to several questions she said when First Nations available to non-Indigenous children and quoted several children feel they don’t belong they join gangs. “There is no government reports to back up her argument. “First Nations excuse for any child in this country to go to food banks for children do not get the same basic services other Canadians food,” she said and in another response she said when you take for granted,” she quoted the former Auditor General lift from the bottom everyone rises. Employment Opportunities Camp O'Neill Archdiocesan Webcast Coordinator Camp Lemieux Looking to fill the following The Archdiocese is looking for expressions of interest from those positions for the upcoming is now accepting applications who would consider either a part time or contract position to provide for the position of season: project support for live and/or recorded webcasting of events in the Camp Director Archdiocese of Regina. These webcasts will enable people to watch Camp Director the event on the internet anywhere in the world. Camp Councilors for the summer of 2015. If you DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES enjoy working with children, Camp Cook Working cooperatively with the Communications Director this coordinating activities and Caretaker position involves recruiting, and training volunteers, supporting and overseeing the operation of a scheduling events. You will need to: The camp is open during summer program then please the month of July. Applicants • Assess individual requirements for live events, audio and video consider applying. should be from the area and webcasts; determine specific resource and location needs somewhat familiar with the and technical details Applications are due by camp. Candidates are welcome • Administer webcast set-up, including creation of Live-Stream Friday, February 20, 2015. to apply by contacting: event, Call (306)773-0026 or Our Lady of Victories • Scheduling and training of volunteers (306)628-4249 for an Parish rectory • Provide information for bulletin announcements, webcast application or email 306-745-3315, 1480, attendees and participants [email protected]. Esterhazy, SK S0A • Troubleshoot basic technical issues throughout the webcast [email protected] and provide online support or board members: • Schedule equipment and facilities Arnold Pretracek 306-745-6212 If you are interested please contact: Bobbi Yanko, Communications Coordinator, Gerd Reese 306-896- 2904. 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“Love is Our Mission... The Family Fully Alive.” Is the theme of a World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia on September 22-27, 2015. This meeting will call together people from all over the world. If you would be interested in going as part of an Archdiocese of Regina group please contact Tina Kleisinger by email: [email protected] Check out their website: http:// www.worldmeeting2015.org. Pope Francis, in his World Youth Day,Address to the Bishops of Brazil in, July 2013 said, “It is very important to reaffirm the family, which remains the essential cell of society.” Alive with the Spirit.....

"The SEARCH weekend is an opportunity for spiritual growth, for youth by youth, that encourages a deeper understanding of faith through the experience of community and individual reflection. It is best to register by: Wed Feb 4th, 2015. To Register: www.archsearchsk.com or for more Information, please contact: Monica Shenher - SEARCH Director Ph: 306-371-5853 [email protected] Christ the King Parish, Shaunavon, SK" page 11 - the arch, winter 2014 Archbishop and CCO: Youth In The Church

he said, and poverty is high among that group of people. “You need to have courage to go against the current trend.” CCO president Patrick Malone said he was pleased at the turnout, the largest so far this season.

Sitting comfortably on an upholstered rocking chair and looking much like a grandfather speaking to his grandchildren, Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan told a group of young adults they have an important role to play in the life of the Church. The informal gathering of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) a university centred youth group invited the Archbishop to speak on a subject of his choice and to meet with local participants in "What is it that I expect as a consequence of World Youth Day? CCO. The 25 sat in chairs, love seats, chesterfields and on the I want a mess...I want trouble in the dioceses!" floor of the Aquinas Room used by the parish’s youth ministry. -Pope Francis

Bohan, frequently quoting Pope Francis and Evangelii My Generation… Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel), said young people like all Called to make a baptized Catholics are called to be evangelists but not mess! evangelists going door to door like Jehovah Witnesses. “Let people see the joy that is in our life because of our faith.” The Regina Archbishop is a big fan of Pope Francis. He told the group he was in Rome November 2014 to meet with a seminarian studying there and while there met the Pope following Francis’ weekly general audience. “I thank God for him every day. I find the things he says go to the heart of Christ. When I met him I told him that I pray for him every day.” With all the modern forms of communication with social media there are people and especially young people who complain about loneliness, depression and emptiness. “We know we are never alone. Our faith gives us a lot of good things to think about. With Jesus in our lives we can deal with it (loneliness, emptiness etc.).” We are all called to share in the mission of the church, said Bohan and age doesn’t matter. “The mission is to bring the message of Jesus to the world, to the people we associate with. Let them see our joy. You really are important to the life March 21 & 22, 2015 of the church in the way you live your life,” said the Archbishop. A rally for grades 8 - 12 There is a revolution going on in morals and manners, he $ $ 50 or 100/family said. People believe they can decide for themselves what is Archbishop M.C. O’Neill High School - Regina right or wrong. “It gives them freedom they say.” But what he Visit for information and to register called the culture of contemporary has people afraid of making Financial assistance is available - contact Michelle at (306)352-1651 a commitment. Nothing is permanent. Quoting Francis again My Gen Rally is a shared mission of: he said marriage is in crisis because of this culture. “Women, The Archdiocese The Knights The Regina Catholic children and old people suffer the most in the current culture” of Regina of Columbus School Division