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Msgr. Francis Frey, Longtime Diocesan Priest, Dies at 85 West Texas Angelus Helen M Smile & Click Fr. David Herrera, center, celebrated his 25th anniversary in the priesthood in August. Herrera is currently pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Midland. See photos of his celebration, Pg. 14. Like uncle, like nephew Adam Droll, left, with his uncle, Msgr. Larry Droll, following Adam’s diaconal ordination at Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Sacred Heart Cathedral, August 8. Coverage of both Adam and Ryan Rojo’s transitional ordina- Volume XXXIV, No. 9 SEPTEMBER 2014 tions on Pgs. 6, 7. Msgr. Francis Frey, longtime diocesan priest, dies at 85 West Texas Angelus Helen M. (Andrew) Frey. the Duquesne Brewery in Pittsburgh. In Pittsburgh he attended Sacred Heart Grade He attended St. Meinrad Seminary and School MOUNT LEBANON, Penn. — Monsignor School and was a member of the Central Catholic of Theology in St. Meinrad, Indiana, studying to Francis X. Frey, 85, died August 29, 2014, at the High School class of 1946. He attended Duquesne become a Benedictine brother. While serving as a Family Hospice and Palliative Care Center in University for 2 years, then transferred to St. novice at the St. Meinrad Archabby, he discovered Mount Lebanon, Penn., of complications from Francis of Loretto Seminary, graduating with a his vocation to become a parish priest. He was pancreatic cancer. Bachelor of Arts degree. sponsored by the Diocese of Amarillo (from He was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., on December He worked for a short period of time with his which was later formed the Diocese of San 7, 1928, and grew up in the Shadyside neighbor- father at the Houlihan & Frey meatpacking com- Angelo) to attend St. Francis of Loretto Seminary. Monsignor hood of Pittsburgh. He was the ninth of thirteen pany in the Polish Hill neighborhood of Francis X. Frey children born to John William Ambrose Frey and Pittsburgh. He also worked for a period of time at (Please See FREY/4) Stephen Kent, Fr. Richard Barron, Fr. Ron Sportin’ their Game Face Rolheiser and others in Catholic Voices Bishop Michael Pages 8-11 J. Sis, center, and Fr. Sam Mattheisen, of Friend the Diocese of San Angelo on Holy Family Facebook for the latest news, and sub- Parish in Abilene, scribe to DOSAMail weekly updates at pause for a flocknote.com/dosamail. photo opp at the first Batting with the Holies SummerSlam Softball event in DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO San Angelo, PO BOX 1829 NONPROFIT ORG. August 10. SAN ANGELO TX 76902-1829 US POSTAGE PAID SAN ANGELO, TX Coverage, addi- ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PERMIT NO. 44 tional photos, Pgs. 12-13. Photo by Brandon McAuliffe Page 2 SEPTEMBER 2014 The Angelus From The Bishop’s Desk New bishop continues learning on the job; travels to Rome By Most Rev. Michael J. Sis always ready to answer our questions, and Bishop of San Angelo they regularly organize conferences and con- tinuing education sessions. For example, in Nuevo obispo continúa aprendizaje Being a Catholic bishop is a tremendous November I will attend a USCCB workshop responsibility and a very complex role. that explains the process of canonization. en el trabajo; viaja a Roma When the Pope designates a priest to become Also, individual bishops are available for a bishop, there is not a consultation and fraternal advice. Obispo Michael J. Sis Pastoral de Obispos. particular degree program A bishop learns much from his chief co- La Conferencia Estadounidense de for acquiring the skills of workers, the priests of the diocese. The El ser un Obispo Católico es una Obispos Católicos también provee guía y the job. So, how does a Presbyteral Council is a consultative body of responsabilidad tremenda y en papel muy recursos informativos. Su personal en new bishop learn how to priests who assist the bishop in the gover- complejo. Cuando el Papa nombra a un Washington siempre está listo para dar carry out his ministry nance of the diocese. When a bishop comes sacerdote a ser obispo, no hay ningún respuestas, y regularmente organizan con- properly? from outside the diocese, the Presbyteral programa de estudios en particular para ferencias y sesiones de educación contin- There are many sources Council is extremely helpful in helping him adquirir las habilidades para dicho traba- ua. Por ejemplo, en noviembre voy a par- of guidance. First of all, to learn the history and current pastoral needs jo. Así que, ¿como aprende un nuevo ticipar en un taller que explica el proceso the Church offers written of the local Church. obispo el llevar a cabo su ministerio de canonización. También, obispos indi- documents that direct the apropiadamente? viduales están disponibles para consulta y Bishop Sis Another diocesan body that is vital in ministry of bishops, such assisting the bishop to make good decisions Hay muchas fuentes de guía. consejo fraternal. as the 1965 Vatican II is the Finance Council, which is composed of Primeramente, la Iglesia ofrece documen- Un obispo aprende mucho de sus com- decree Christus Dominus on the Pastoral honorable men and women from around the tos escritos que dirigen el ministerio de pañeros de trabajo principales, los sacer- Office of Bishops in the Church, the 1983 diocese who are knowledgeable in financial obispos, tal como el decreto de 1965 del dotes de la diócesis. El Consejo Code of Canon Law, and the 2004 Directory affairs. They provide expertise that is essen- Vaticano II, Christus Dominus sobre la Presbiteral es un cuerpo de sacerdotes for the Pastoral Ministry of Bishops. tial for the sound administration of the goods Oficina Pastoral de Obispos en la Iglesia, consultivo quienes asisten al obispo en The United States Conference of Catholic of the Church. There are also several other el 1983 Código de Derecho Canónico, y Bishops also provides guidance and helpful similar consultative bodies in the diocese. el 2004 Directorio para el Ministerio (Mira OBISPO/23) resources. Their staff in Washington is (Please See BISHOP/22) DIOCESAN BRIEFS Angelus Save the Date wants you to be whole again. The Beginning Experience SAN ANGELO — December 22, 2014 marks two special weekend is open to men and women of all faiths and editor occasions that will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Cathedral ages. The weekend is about you not about which church in San Angelo. At 6:30 p.m., a Mass will be celebrated marking you attend. The next weekend will be September 26-28 releases the 50th anniversary of the consecration of the cathedral. The at Christ the King Retreat Center in San Angelo. Plan same Mass will mark the 50th priestly ordination of the Most Rev. to attend this weekend to start your healing process. The Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, retired bishop emeritus of San Angelo. weekend begins on Friday at 8 p.m. and concludes on book on Please make plans to attend if you are able to. Sunday at 4 p.m. The cost for the weekend is $115 which Diocesan Conference Day includes your food and lodging. Please go online or call history of SAN ANGELO — Diocesan Conference Day is from 9 one of the telephone numbers below to obtain a registra- a.m.-4:15 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the tion form: www.beginningexperience.org or call Christ the Midland McNease Convention Center in San Angelo. The theme King Retreat Center at 325-651-5352. We have team members who live in different cities, so just call one of of this year's event is "Echoing God's Word Together in West Texas Angelus editor Jimmy Patterson has released his Today's World.” Keynote presenters include Bishop these team members and they can put you in touch with someone in your area. Jennifer (432) 528-6243; Anna fifth book, “A History of Character: The Story of Midland, Michael J. Sis, and Anne Comeaux, former director of Texas.” Patterson will sign copies Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8- Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. (325) 949-8967; Ruby (325) 893-4120; Brenda (432) 288- 2712 or Kathy (325) 944-4746. 11 a.m. at the downtown Farmer’s Market; from 11:30 a.m.- Cost is $20 if postmarked before September 22; $25 if 1:30 p.m. at the George W. Bush Childhood Home, and from postmarked after September 22; $30 at the door. For 2-5 p.m. at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 more information, call the Office of Education and Correction In Jimmy Patterson’s column from the August 2014 Interstate 20 West. He will also sign his books following the Formation at the Diocese of San Angelo, 325-651-7500. 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Masses on Sunday, September 14, at (For more information see schedule on Pg. 17.) West Texas Angelus, an incorrect date was reported. The Texas legislature officially declared Midland a county on St. Ann’s Church, and at Hastings in Midland on Friday, February 28, 1885. September 19, from 3-6 p.m. Bishop to travel to Rome The book covers Midland’s historical highpoints and stories Bishop Michael J. Sis will travel to the Vatican in September for "New Bishops' School." He will be providing updates on his Clarification of character — and characters — since its was founded by schedule of activities and experiences on Twitter. Follow him at Saint Agnes Parish in Fort Stockton was founded and Captain Randolph Marcy in 1849. SABishopMike to keep up with his experiences, which will the original church on Oklahoma Street was occupied in With the encouragement of the late Judge John Hyde and a include an audience with Pope Francis. 1953. Father Franchi was the pastor of Saint Joseph team of underwriters, Patterson began work on the book in Parish at the time and the churches were part of the El early 2010.
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