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BOB REDDY ur ady Oof the Florida Catholic staff L Diaz prayed for “protection and comfort,” during these turbulent times of pandemic and economic difficulties. SARASOTA | Nuestra Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre “It’s what my family used to pray for before they left Cuba (Our Lady of Charity of Copper) holds a special place in many years ago, and what we still all pray for. Our Lady is the heart of Isabel Diaz because she provides a connec- always there for us.” tion to her heritage as an American-born Cuban. Devotion to the Mary under the title of Our Lady of “This devotion goes back in my family many genera- Charity dates to 1612 when two indigenous laborers tions and the stories of the celebrations on this day al- and a slave boy were on a boat in a fierce storm when ways bring me great joy,” Diaz explained as she prayed they sought the protection of Mary. The storm suddenly following a Mass dedicated to Our Lady of Charity Sept. calmed and then in the distance they spotted a white 8, 2020, at St. Jude Parish. bundle floating on a piece of wood. It was a small statue St. Jude Pastor, Father Celestino Gutierrez, said the of Mary holding the infant Jesus on her left arm and a gold celebration of the patroness of Cuba was toned-down cross on her raised right hand. Inscribed on the wooden this year because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, board were the words, “Yo soy la Virgen de la Caridad” the faith of the people was not diminished. (“I am Our Lady of Charity”). Despite being found in the “On Sunday (Sept. 6, 2020), there was a Mass and re- water after a storm, the white material in which the statue ception, but it was more a sign of unity versus the large was clothed in remained completely dry. party it has been in the past,” Father Gutierrez said. Our Lady of Charity was declared patroness of Cuba A statue of Our Lady was placed on a table in front of by Pope Benedict XV in 1916. Pope Benedict XVI visited the altar for the Masses, flanked by the U.S. and Cuban Cuba in 2012, as the Church in the country celebrated the flags. The image of Our Lady of Charity depicts Mary 400th anniversary of the discovery of the statue of Our standing on the moon and surrounded by angels, while Lady of Charity. The Holy Father entrusted the future of At top left, St. Jude Parish Pastor, Father Celestino Gutierrez, holding the Child Jesus, who holds a globe in one hand Cuba to the Blessed Virgin. n celebrates Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Cobre, Sept. 8, 2020 and raises the other hand in a gesture of blessing. Fol- in Sarasota. Above, stained glass window of Our Lady of Charity, lowing the Mass, many remained to pray, leave flowers, Information from Catholic News Service was used in Our Lady of Cobre, Patroness of Cuba at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish or to take photos of or with the statue. this report. in Venice. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY FC) Diocese Safe Environment program adjusts to changing times STAFF REPORT “Online training provides flex- requires that all employees and tion for all employees (clergy, reli- tection to ensure that the Diocese of ibility and a streamlined process those volunteers who work with gious and laity), those volunteers Venice is in compliance with cur- VENICE | With the onset of the which allows users to complete children and/or vulnerable and others regularly working with rent directives. global pandemic, the Diocese of the training and receive cer- adults be fingerprinted and minors, and parents, about the is- For further information about Venice Safe Environment training tification prior to starting trained in Safe Environ- sue of abuse of children, including the Diocesan Safe Environment has transitioned online as of Sept. their service within the ment. Retraining and re- the detection, prevention and re- Program, visit the www.diocese 1, 2020. Diocese,” Foti explained. certification is required porting of child abuse. In addition, ofvenice.org/safeenvironment. Donna Foti, Diocese of Venice The training modules every five years. the Safe Environment Program has Report any abuse against mi- Safe Environment manager, said are available in English and The Diocese of Venice a component which includes train- nors to the Florida Department of that the pandemic sped up a pro- Spanish and users are direct- is committed to providing a ing sessions for children and young Children and Families at 800-962- cess to transition from in-person ed by their Parish/School/en- comprehensive program in people in Catholic schools. 2873. To report abuse by Diocesan classes to online training. This tity to register in Virtus as part an effort to protect the most The Diocese annually under- personnel or volunteers also notify training program is for all active of their onboarding process. vulnerable from abuse. goes a comprehensive audit by the the Diocesan Victims Assistance employees and volunteers and cler- As part of the Safe Environment The mission of the Safe Environ- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Coordinator, Susan Benton, at 941- gy through Virtus Online. Program, the Diocese of Venice ment Program is to provide educa- Secretariat of Child and Youth Pro- 416-6114. n A2 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 40 Days for Life kicks off in Fort Myers, Sarasota

STAFF REPORT FYI FORT MYERS | The fall cam- 40 Days for Life paign of 40 Days for Life begins Sept. 23-Nov. 1 Sept. 23, 2020, and runs until Sun- Sarasota campaign details day, Nov. 1, with local vigils taking When: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily FLORIDA place in Sarasota and Fort Myers. Where: 736 Central Ave. 40 Days for Life is an interna- Contact: Rich at 40DFLSarasota Catholic tionally coordinated 40-day cam- the fall — to coincide with October, 40 days ahead. The Fort Myers vigil @gmail.com DIOCESE OF VENICE paign that aims to end abortion Respect Life Month — and in the takes place 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday locally through prayer and fasting, spring during Lent. through Saturday. Vol. 81 community outreach, The success of 40 Days Paul Hillenbrand, co-coordina- Fort Myers campaign details and a peaceful all-day for Life has been seen tor of the Fort Myers campaign, said When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday 1000 Pinebrook Road vigil in front of abortion locally when women ap- the pandemic is not keeping abor- Where: 6418 Commerce Park Venice, FL 34285 businesses. For those proach vigil participants tion-minded woman away from 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 not ready to be among and tell their story of how abortion facilities such as Planned Drive crowds due to the pan- their mind was changed Parenthood and that participation Contact: Paula and Rick at PUBLISHER demic, they are encour- by those present who in 40 Days for Life is as important [email protected] Bishop Frank Dewane aged to pray from home were there to pray for now as it has ever been. DIOCESAN EDITOR and fast for the end of their unborn child. More “I have to believe that in the hard Bob Reddy abortion. Others are wel- than 120 cases of lives process of making this decision they the nation and world. Some commit [email protected] come to come to the side- being saved have been are also looking for a sign that would to taking part for a few minutes, an 941-484-9543 walk and social distance Shawn Carney documented. encourage them in the right direc- hour, or all day as they stand in the to their level of comfort. It was recently an- tion,” Hillenbrand said. “We are that public right-of-way. Check with • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Diocese of Venice Respect Life nounced that Shawn Carney, sign. We are there to say we care. We your Parish to learn what hours Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, Director Jeanne Berdeaux said hav- president of 40 Days for Life, will are there praying for you and your they have committed to 40 Days for or customerservice@theflorida ing prayerful witnesses in front of be in the Diocese of Venice to sup- baby and we are there to help.” Life, as many often commit to sev- catholic.org abortion facilities serves as a pow- port the kick-off of the campaign. In Sarasota, the vigil is 7 a.m.- eral days of prayer on the front lines. Notify us of address changes (temporary erful message of hope for those Carney will appear at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. daily outside the regional Those interested in taking part or permanent) as soon as possible. Please mothers who may think abortion Sept. 22, for the opening prayer headquarters of Planned Parent- in a local prayer vigil are encour- change your address online at Facebook @ is the only alternative they have for vigil on the sidewalk in front of the hood, 736 Central Ave. Carney will aged to sign up in advance at FloridaCatholic or call Tammy at 1-888-275- their unborn child. Planned Parenthood at 6418 Com- appear there at 11 a.m. on the first www.40daysforlife.com (search 9953. The Diocese of Venice has been merce Park Drive, Fort Myers. The day — Sept. 23. for Fort Myers or Sarasota). 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NATION Judges block and pick grapes for settler-owned wineries during the grape harvest POPE GENERAL AUDIENCE Trump’s order to season. The harvest season usually Immigrant groups runs from August to October. file complaint after exclude some from report alleging census count WORLD WASHINGTON | A panel of fed- hysterectomies eral judges said President Donald Cardinal Tagle WASHINGTON | Groups that Trump acted unlawfully with his support immigrants have lodged a order this summer to exclude immi- tests positive complaint with the Department of grants without legal documentation Homeland Security’s Office of In- from being counted in the 2020 cen- for COVID-19 spector General saying that a nurse sus for the redrawing of congressio- VATICAN CITY | Philippine has come forward with detailed al- nal districts. The federal judges in Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pre- legations of mass hysterectomies New York granted an injunction on fect of the Congregation for the she said have been performed on the order Sept. 10, prohibiting Com- Evangelization of Peoples and immigrant women in detention in merce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who president of Caritas Internatio- a Georgia facility. oversees the U.S. Census Bureau, nalis, has tested positive for CO- The groups say a nurse who from following the president’s July VID-19, the Vatican confirmed. worked at the Irwin County Deten- 21 memorandum. The panel said In a statement Sept. 11, Vatican tion Center in Ocilla, Georgia, said Trump’s order violated laws about spokesman Matteo Bruni said the the Immigration and Customs En- how the census is conducted and result was discovered after Cardi- forcement facility, run by the pri- the process for redrawing congres- nal Tagle, 63, was administered a Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives for his general audience vate prison company LaSalle South sional districts based on census swab test upon his arrival in Ma- in the San Damaso courtyard at the Vatican Sept. 16, 2020. (YARA Corrections, was the setting for the numbers, emphasizing that people nila Sept. 10. “His Eminence does NARDI, REUTERS | CNS) procedures she alleges took place in the U.S. illegally qualify to be not exhibit any symptoms and and that the women, who spoke counted in the states where they will remain in self-isolation in the little or no English, may not have live. “Throughout the nation’s his- Philippines, where he is located,” than six decades. He died at Holy beating. Witnesses said the officers understood what was happening tory, the figures used to determine Bruni said. He also confirmed Cross House, Notre Dame, Indiana, had grabbed Ordoñez, a father of to them. Various news agencies the apportionment of Congress -- that Cardinal Tagle had previously Sept. 11. He was 97. “He loved the two, for drinking on the street. On have identified Dawn Wooten as in the language of the current stat- tested negative for the coronavirus mission in Bangladesh and the poor Sept. 9, thousands gathered around the nurse, who also publicly spoke utes, the ‘total population’ and the after he had “undergone a swab in people who are denied their rights,” police stations in Colombia’s capi- of negligent conditions to deal ‘whole number of persons’ in each Rome” Sept. 7. The cardinal last said Father James Cruze, provincial tal to hold peaceful demonstrations with COVID-19 at the facility, in state -- have included every person met privately with Pope Francis of Holy Cross priests in Bangladesh. against police violence. But some of the complaint filed Sept. 14 by the residing in the United States at the Aug. 29. “He was ready to do anything to up- the protests soon turned into street Government Accountability Proj- time of the census, whether citizen hold the dignity of these people. He battles, where young men launched ect and Project South. Other local or noncitizen and whether living Cardinal hopeful was a man for all and always looked rocks and Molotov cocktails at po- groups backing her included the here with legal status or without,” at people with the same kind of love lice, who responded with tear gas Georgia Latino Alliance for Human the judges said. Democratic lead- China agreement and compassion. “He took great and live rounds. According to Bogo- Rights, South Georgia Immigrant ers, the U.S. Conference of Catholic will be extended risks with his life while fulfilling his ta City Hall, more than 200 people Support Network and Georgia Bishops and immigration advo- mission. He even criticized govern- were injured during three nights of Detention Watch, who also have cates took issue with the president’s VATICAN CITY | As the expi- ments for their failing to support protests, including 72 civilians who joined the complaint. ICE has said memorandum on the census and ration of a provisional agreement the needy, poor and oppressed,” sustained bullet wounds. Mayor that it does not comment on mat- predicted that it would meet legal signed between the Vatican and Father Cruze added. His remarks Claudia López described it as the ters pending before the inspector challenges and would not likely be- China approached, the Vatican were reported by ucanews.com. In worst street violence the city had general. come policy. secretary of state said he hopes it 1987, Father Timm was awarded the experienced in three decades. will be extended. “Our intention is Ramon Magsaysay Award, dubbed Pandemic shows Catholics want that it will be prolonged, that it will Asia’s Nobel Prize, for “his 35 years Cardinal urges continue to be adopted ‘ad experi- of sustained commitment of mind ‘interdependency, equal treatment mentum,’” or on a trial basis, said and heart to helping Bangladeshis world to help fragility’ of world in getting visas Cardinal Pietro Parolin, accord- build their national life.” In 1978, restore Lebanon ing to SIR, the news agency of the the Vatican accorded him the Pro NEW YORK | The worldwide JERUSALEM | Catholic leaders Italian bishops’ conference. The Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross, the RYE, N.Y. | The Catholic Church coronavirus pandemic cast an un- in the Holy Land expressed aston- “provisional agreement” on the ap- highest honor the pope confers to in Lebanon plays a leading role in mistakable shadow over an other- ishment that a large group of evan- pointment of bishops, which was laypeople and clergy in the Catholic shaping public opinion in that trou- wise hopeful prayer service Sept. gelical Christians from the U.S. signed by representatives of the Church, for his outstanding role in bled country because it is free and 14 on the eve of the opening of the received visas to come to Israel to Vatican and the Chinese govern- the rehabilitation and development speaks the truth, Cardinal Bechara 75th session of the U.N. General help with the grape harvest in West ment in September 2018, is set to of people through Caritas Bangla- Rai, Maronite patriarch, told an Assembly. In a videotaped address, Bank settlements, while Catholic expire in October. The agreement desh. internet audience Sept. 10. “The U.N. Secretary-General Antonio institutions have not been able to was panned by several church church is free. The patriarch and Guterres said the coronavirus pan- obtain Israeli visas for their volun- leaders, including Cardinal Jo- Church leaders call the bishops are free and we say the demic “has exacerbated inequali- teers and staff members because seph Zen Ze-kiun, the 88-year-old truth as we see it. We are not look- ties within and among countries, of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The retired archbishop of Hong Kong, for reconciliation, ing for anything and this is why our and it is reversing hard-won prog- refusal to grant visas is jeopardiz- who has been one of its strongest following protests word is heard and appreciated,” he ress on poverty eradication, food ing the work of the Christian com- critics. Speaking to journalists on said. Cardinal Rai headlined the security and other Sustainable munities, especially the institutions the sidelines of a Sept. 14 event BOGOTA, Colombia | Bishops videoconference and offered a de- Development Goals. It also has that serve the neediest,” they said in commemorating the 45th anni- in Colombia prayed for the vic- tailed description of the current sit- caused the closing of places of wor- a Sept. 10 statement. Catholic insti- versary of the Helsinki Accords, tims of police violence and urged uation in Lebanon and its prospects ship,” he said, “and upset what is tutions and religious communities Cardinal Parolin said he believes protesters not to take justice into for the future. “Lebanon, the last deeply ingrained in our human na- requesting visas for their volunteers Chinese authorities may also want their own hands, following a cha- Christian foothold in the Middle ture: our shared impulse to gather have been told numerous times that to continue the agreement. otic week in which 13 people were East, is home for 18 Christian and and face hard times together. The visas could not be issued because killed during protests over law en- Muslim confessional communities, crisis also highlights both the in- of COVID-19, they said. Israel has Bangladeshis forcement in the South American living together equal in rights and terdependency and the fragility of banned most non-Israelis from en- country. The protests broke out duties. It is the only democratic sec- our world,” he said. “It shows that tering the country since the start of mourn missionary after a video was shared on social ular state in the Arab world. It is an no one can do it alone. It reminds the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this DHAKA, Bangladesh | Ban- media showing two police offi- example of unity in diversity,” Car- us why international cooperation year. However, a Sept. 8 report in gladeshis mourned the death of cers in Bogota pinning a man and dinal Rai said. “Lebanon is experi- is essential.” The secretary-general the Israeli daily Ha’aretz newspaper U.S. Holy Cross Father Richard suffocating him with their knees encing unprecedented economic, said, “Our common family is at a said some 70 volunteers from the W. Timm, an internationally ac- while striking him repeatedly with social and financial problems, and crossroads. We will only succeed Missouri-based Hayovel Volunteer claimed scientist, educationist, hu- a taser, while witnesses asked the is facing, as a result, an existential through unity, leadership and soli- in Israel organization were given manist and development pioneer officers to stop. Javier Ordoñez, danger like never before in its his- darity.” visas so they could come to Israel who served in Bangladesh for more 44, died within hours of the police tory,” he added. A6 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 855-947-1511 Court sides with Trump on end to TPS RHINA GUIDOS and its result could affect what ulti- continue to do so with them in their Catholic News Service mately happens. countries of origin,” the three said The situation is complex, said in the statement, released Sept. 15. BUY 1, GET 1 WASHINGTON | The U.S. Court Feasley. There’s also the issue of Archbishop Gomez, Bishop Dor-

14043-0918 of Appeals for the 9th Circuit sided TPS holders who have families, sonville and Callahan again called Sept. 14 with President Donald including U.S.-born children, on the U.S. Senate to take up the % Trump’s plan to end a particular other pending legislation, pos- American Dream and Promise Act, immigration protection status that sible involvement by the Supreme which the House passed last year. 40 would have allowed people from Court and there’s also a possibility, “Without action by Congress,” six countries that have suffered though not likely, Congress could they said, “recipients’ lives will be disasters to remain in the United act to provide a path to citizenship upended. Congress must act to en- States. for TPS recipients. sure that such catastrophic human OFF The court said the president “The 9th Circuit’s decision con- consequences do not occur.” was within his rights to revoke tinues a heartbreaking path of un- The bill would provide TPS hold- what’s called Temporary Protected certainty and fear for hundreds of ers, Deferred Action for Childhood Status, popularly known as TPS, thousands of TPS recipients need- Arrivals recipients and those who from Salvadoran immigrants. TPS lessly put into motion by the Trump have Deferred Enforced Departure grants a work permit and a reprieve administration,” said a joint state- status with protection from depor- from deportation to certain people ment from Archbishop Jose H. Go- tation and an opportunity to obtain whose countries have experienced mez of Los Angeles, president of the permanent legal status in the U.S. if natural disasters, armed conflicts U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- they meet certain requirements. or exceptional situations, to remain ops; Washington Auxiliary Bishop Other Catholic organizations in temporarily in the United States. Mario E. Dorsonville, chairman of the U.S. wasted no time in voicing The ruling also is expected to af- the USCCB’s Committee on Migra- opposition to the ruling. fect TPS holders from Haiti, Hondu- tion; and Sean Callahan, president “Congress created Temporary ras, Nicaragua, Sudan and Nepal. and CEO of Catholic Relief Services. Protected Status more than 30 Saving a Life from a potential catastrophe “He’s ended it but what it means “TPS countries such as El Salva- years ago, rightly, because it would is that there’s this six-month wind- dor and Haiti cannot adequately be unconscionable to deport peo- EVERY 10 MINUTES down period,” said Ashley Feasley, handle the return of TPS recipients ple back to crisis and conflict,” said director of policy for the U.S. Con- and their families. The spread of Anna Gallagher, executive direc- ference of Catholic Bishops’ Mi- COVID-19 has only made condi- tor of Catholic Legal Immigration gration and Refugee Services. “It tions worse,” they said, adding the Network Inc., known as CLINIC. doesn’t affect people’s status this decision “will fragment American “No family should be faced with the year. They still would be allowed to families, leaving, for example, over choice of either splitting up or mov- stay here and get a driver’s license 192,000 U.S. citizen children of ing their entire family, including and work authorizations they have Salvadoran TPS recipients without U.S. citizen children, to a country but I’m never alone. now.” their parents and with uncertain where they face danger.” I have Life Alert.® But that could stop early next futures.” Sister Marie Lucey, a Sister of St. year. They urged the nation “not turn Francis of Philadelphia, who is as- The wind-down period for the its back on TPS recipients and their sociate director of Franciscan Ac- estimated 300,000 TPS holders is families.” tion Network, called the ruling “un- different for different countries but “They too are children of God. conscionable” and said the decision all is expected to take place in 2021 We stand in solidarity with TPS was a “tragedy” for those with TPS if the plans goes forward. But that recipients, who are here and have and “a betrayal of all that is good in timing brings some to speculate been living and working in the this country.” n AS SEEN ON TV that the U.S. presidential election United States legally, and we will For a FREE brochure call: Catholic Health Association lends voice to vaccine 14070-0918

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CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Sept. 8 and no church properties A farm in Eagle had been damaged or immediately Point, Ore., is seen Sept. 10, | While threatened. PORTLAND, Ore. 2020, after the the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade “That, of course, can change in South Obenchain Mountains have been ablaze, cre- moments,” Father Holtzinger said. Fire along Butte ating red apocalyptic skies and “It’s a tense time. Falls Highway leaving five small towns in ashes, The tragedies in Talent and swept through most of the churches in the Archdi- Phoenix could repeat themselves the area. ocese of Portland have not burned as small fires pop up and turn into (ADREES LATIF, and many have offered shelter to big fires,” he told the Catholic Sen- REUTERS | CNS) thousands of evacuees. tinel, archdiocesan newspaper of On Sept. 9, two deaths in Marion Portland. County and one in Jackson County On Sept. 9, a new fire was ap- were reported, but Oregon Gov. proaching rural Shady Cove in Kate Brown said she feared that southern Oregon, home to Our many more lives were lost. Lady of Fatima Church. The arch- Ann Brophy, pastoral associate diocese reported the parish had at Sacred Heart Church in Med- been evacuated. ford, stood on her front porch the One of Oregon’s most devastated night of Sept. 8 and watched the areas is the Santiam Canyon, east small towns of Phoenix and Talent of the capital Salem. The small incinerate just a few miles south. mountain lake town of Detroit, “It was terrifying,” said Brophy, where a Catholic mission closed who lives in an area where resi- several years ago, was destroyed. to Immaculate Conception Church touched by the fire, but Father “It’s snowing ash at an amazing- dents are to be ready to leave at a As of the afternoon of Sept. 9, in nearby Stayton Sept 8. Waibel described the eerie scene ly high rate,” she said. “By the time moment’s notice. a fire was close to St. Catherine Benedictine Father Philip outside Sept. 9 as a foggy twilight you walk from the parish office to One Sacred Heart parishioner Mission in Mill City but had not Waibel planned Sept. 8 to stop with ash falling from the sky. your car, you will have a collection in Phoenix lost her mobile home to touched it. The community had by Holy Rosary Chapel in rural By early afternoon Sept. 9, half of it on your shirt.” flames not long after gathering up been ordered to evacuate the Crooked Finger, a mission where of Clackamas County, just south- At least 15 parish families on the photographs of her husband, who morning of Sept. 8, as was nearby he serves as pastor but the area east of Portland, was under a level outskirts of Springfield have had to died two years ago. Brophy said she Lyons, home to St. Patrick Mission. surrounding the church was evac- 3 “must evacuate” order. At least evacuate; one St. Alice family has expects that many more parishio- The Santiam and Lionshead fires uated by noon that day and now it five fires had burned a combined been living in their travel trailer on ners will report being suddenly have burned some 200,000 acres. is essentially closed. 42,500 acres, with the largest, the the church parking lot. Ries hasn’t homeless. “Hopefully, those churches in Smoke and ash from the nearby Riverside Fire, moving 17 miles in yet heard of anyone losing a home. Sacred Heart and other nearby Mill City and Lyons will survive,” fires crept into Father Waibel’s one day. In an email message to parishio- parishes offered refuge for evacu- said Father Luan Nguyen, pastor of main parish, St. Mary in Mount Estacada, like many towns in ners, Father Mark Bentz, pastor of ees, filling their parish gyms and those churches. “At the time being, Angel. The community there, in- the county, is now in a level 3 zone. St. Alice, encouraged those forced parking lots. we don’t know when Mass will be cluding the Benedictine abbey and Earlier in the day, Tammy Pa- to evacuate to place an image of Father Bill Holtzinger, vicar of celebrated again.” seminary, is on a level 2 evacuation gano, pastoral associate at St. the Divine Mercy or the Blessed the southern Oregon region, has The nearby church in Jordan, notice, meaning residents should Michael the Archangel Parish in Mother on their door. been in touch with local priests Our Lady of Lourdes, also now sits be ready to evacuate if needed. Sandy, had been concerned about and said they were all fine as of empty. The Eucharist was moved Mount Angel has not been Estacada, then at level 2, because Pat Vondermehden, pastoral as- her mother lives there. sociate of St. Paul Parish in neigh- “Person to person, we’re dealing boring Eugene, said some parish- with it,” Pagano said, adding that ioners have evacuated. “There are FLORIDACatholic the fire seems to be just the latest lots of prayers right now,” she said. catastrophe. “It just keeps piling O’Hara and St. Paul schools in on.” Eugene had planned to welcome But she also found reasons to be small contingents of younger stu- grateful amid the smoke. “It’s dev- dents for the first day of school astating but heartwarming to see Sept. 8. Due to the fires, they people reach out to strangers, to pushed back the in-person start help them get out,” she said. date until at least Sept. 11. Loretta Payne, a member of St. Jerry Ragan, development direc- Philip Benizi Parish in Oregon tor for Catholic Community Servic- City, lives in nearby Beavercreek es of Lane County in Springfield, and said it was so smoky around said in his 39 years in the area, he her home that she could not see has never seen fires and air qual- her neighbor’s house. She has been ity this bad. He said Catholic Com- Publishes: Oct. 9 Deadline: Sept. 28 faithfully praying a 52-day novena munity Services, which provides a for the firefighters, rain and salva- range of emergency services, will tion of souls. remain open. In Yamhill County, southwest “We are in the middle of a hotly I came that they might have life and of Portland, Deacon Jose Montoya contested election, we have social John 10:10 was pondering how to evacuate the justice issues that need attention, have it more Abundantly. 21 Trappist brothers from Our Lady there’s a pandemic that’s taking Women’s Retreat: Sept. 15-17; Sept. 29 – Oct. 1; Oct. 6-8 of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey near lives every day,” said Ragan. “Then Men’s Retreat: Sept. 22-24; Oct. 13-15 Promote your Silent Co-Ed Retreat: Nov. 3-5 Lafayette -- just in case. to have this apocalyptic scene -- New Year’s Overnight: Dec. 31 – Jan. 1 “It’s eerie, this orange sky,” said people are feeling tired. But at the Deacon Montoya, the physical same time, it’s steeling people to • Prolife Events 11353-0908 • Services plant manager for the abbey. “You see how much they are capable of • Conferences have this fear of not knowing if the and how important it is to work to-

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DAVID AGREN — Nov. 16, 1989, at their residence mer lieutenant and cooperating Catholic News Service on the Central American Univer- witness, testified that perceptions sity campus. in the military were that Father WASHINGTON | The Jesuit-run The five Spaniards were Father Ellacuria supported the guerrilla Central American University in El Ignacio Ellacuria, university rec- cause. Mendoza also testified that Salvador welcomed the verdict of tor, along with Fathers Ignacio the orders to kill Jesuits came from a Spanish court, which convicted Martín-Baro, Juan Ramón More- the “high command.” a former Salvadoran colonel for the no, Amando López and Segundo Almudena Bernabeu, the lead murder of five Jesuit priests in 1989. Montes. Salvadoran Jesuit Father prosecutor, who pursued the case The verdict was “an extraordi- Joaquín López and Julia Elba Ra- for 12 years, said 11 other figures nary service to the truth” from a mos, a housekeeper, and her teen- were part of the military high conflict in which many atrocities age daughter Celina, also were command, while then-President have gone unpunished, the uni- killed in the attack. Alfredo Cristiani “was actively versity statement said. It expressed The court could only rule on the protecting the soldiers and cover- some sadness, however, that jus- cases of the five Spanish Jesuits as ing up evidence.” tice had not occurred in El Salva- a condition of Montano’s 2017 ex- The civil war in El Salvador dor, where the slayings occurred tradition to Spain from the United claimed 75,000 lives and sent during the country’s civil war. States, where he resided prior to thousands more fleeing the “Through the evidence and tes- his extradition. Central American country. The

14075-0918 timony given, the system of con- Montano, who appeared at his conflict pitted right-wing death cealment and impunity overseen Madrid trial in a wheelchair, was squads against left-wing rebels; by the armed forces and the Sal- sentenced to 133 years, four months human rights abuses were rife and vadoran state (to a certain degree) and five days in prison — 26 years, claimed clergy and religious. It of- has become clear, especially in the eight months and one day for each ficially ended with a peace agree- face of the human rights violations murder. He had pleaded not guilty ment in 1992. committed during the civil war,” and testified to not having any The Central American Univer- the university said in a Sept. 11 animus against the Jesuits or the sity expressed some disappoint- statement. Catholic Church and even spoke of ment that the trial had to occur in The trial, the statement contin- Father Ellacuria as a friend. Spain, saying “for the families of ued, “clearly showed the armed Witnesses at the trial — held the Jesuits, it has a subsidiary val- forces ... operated as a criminal over nine days in June and July — ue” compared to achieving justice and cover-up machine.” said Montano considered the Jesu- in El Salvador. The statement said the results its to be “traitors” and saw, along “The road to reparation passes of the trial in Spain would lead to with others in the army, the Cen- through knowing the truth and “real steps in favor of truth and jus- tral American University as infest- the practice of justice and forgive- tice, not only in the so-called Jesuit ed with rebels from the Farabundo ness,” the statement continued. case, but in all the (cases) related to Martí National Liberation Front. “The continuation of the judicial serious human rights violations.” Father Ellacuria was involved process in El Salvador, having In a Sept. 11 ruling, former Col. in a peace process to end the civil already started, but maliciously Inocente Orlando Montano, 77, war, which prosecutors say was stopped, to determine who were was found to have planned and or- seen as a threat by the military the intellectual authors of this hor- dered the murders of the five Jesu- command. rendous crime is a debt of justice its priests — all Spanish nationals Yusshy Rene Mendoza, a for- and must not wait any longer. n A9 VATICAN NEWS Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 Pope to take his post-pandemic pleas to global stage

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VATICAN CITY | When he addresses, via video message, the U.N. General Assembly Sept. 21, Pope Francis is expected to speak about using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to rethink economic, political and environmental policies in a way that will benefit humanity and the earth. Since COVID-19 was officially recognized as a pandemic in early March, the pope has been urging individuals, organiza- tions and governments to recognize the inequalities the pan- demic has highlighted in economics and access to health care and education, as well as the ways current patterns of produc- tion and consumption have damaged the environment. Pope Francis began a series of general audience talks Aug. 5 about the principles of Catholic social teaching that can help the world recover from the pandemic and move forward in a way that is better for human beings and for the environment. He spoke about transforming “the roots of our physical, spiritual and social infirmities and the destructive practices that separate us from each other, threatening the human fam- ily and our planet.” During a news conference Aug. 26 in Rieti, Italy, to launch a celebration marking events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi, Bishop Domenico Pompili replied to a comment about inter- religious cooperation by saying that Pope Francis was prepar- ing a new encyclical on “human fraternity,” a phrase used for a document on interreligious dialogue and cooperation signed in 2019 by Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of al-Azhar. The Vatican confirmed Sept. 5 that the pope was writing the encyclical and said he would sign it Oct. 3 in Assisi. In a long interview published Aug. 27, Cardinal Pietro Pa- Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, distributes Communion during a Mass for the French National rolin, Vatican secretary of state, was asked what principles of Pilgrimage on the feast of the Assumption at the Marian sanctuary in Lourdes, France, Aug. 15, 2020. In an interview, Catholic social teaching could help the global economy re- Cardinal Parolin said putting a priority on the human person is needed for economic recovery from the coronavirus. cover from the pandemic and its lockdowns. (LAURENT FERRIERE, REUTERS | CNS) “The priority is not the economy as such, but the human person,” he responded to Carlo di Cicco, former assistant edi- operation for the universal common good, we see more and “Today the pandemic is giving a tremendous shock to the tor of the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano. more walls rising around us, exalting borders as a guarantee entire economic and social system and its supposed certain- The interview was posted on Riparte L’Italia , the online of security and practicing systematic violations of the law, ties at all levels. The problems of unemployment are and will magazine of an economic and social think tank. maintaining a situation of permanent global conflict. be dramatic; the problems of public health require the revo- “COVID-19 not only provoked a health crisis but impact- “As Pope Francis recalled in Nagasaki (in November), arms lution of entire health and education systems; and the role of ed multiple aspects of human life: the family, politics, labor, spending reached its peak in 2019, and now there is a serious states and relations between nations are changing,” Cardinal businesses, commerce, tourism, etc.,” Cardinal Parolin said. risk that, after a period of decline, including due to pandemic- Parolin said. “The broad and interconnected character of the pandemic related restrictions, it will continue to increase,” he said. “The church feels called to accompany the complicated constantly reminds us of the observation of Pope Francis that But, he said, the pandemic demonstrates that what is need- journey that lies before us all as a human family,” he said. “She ‘everything is connected.’” ed is “friendship and benevolence rather than hatred and must do so with humility and wisdom, but also with creativ- The cardinal said acceptance of the idea that the economy fear.” ity.” is not everything is the only explanation for why so many na- Catholic social teaching, the cardinal said, has firm bibli- In other words, he said, “there are solid principles of refer- tional and local governments ordered lockdowns to prevent cal, theological and anthropological foundations and can be ence, but today courageous creativity is more urgent than ever the spread of the coronavirus; “It shows that the priority isn’t “continually updated” to respond to new needs and situations. so that the dramatic crisis of the pandemic does not end in a the economy but the person.” When speaking about the economy, he said, the two terrible tragedy, but opens spaces for the human and ecologi- However, he said, for the Catholic Church, it is not enough most recent papal social encyclicals are key: Pope Benedict cal conversion that humanity needs.” to be concerned about a person’s physical health. “The integ- XVI’s 2009 “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”) and Italian readers may get more hints about what Pope Francis rity of the human person must be cared for,” which means car- Pope Francis’ 2015 “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common is thinking when the founder of Italy’s Slow Food movement ing for the person’s spiritual, political and economic health as Home.” presents a book based on three long conversations he has had well, he said. “Benedict spoke of an economy in which room must be with the pope about the meaning of “integral ecology.” Especially since St. John XXIII’s teaching about peacemak- made for the logic of gift, the principle of gratuitousness, The book, “TerraFutura” (“FutureEarth”), is scheduled for ing in the face of the nuclear arms race, Cardinal Parolin said, which expresses not only solidarity, but even more deeply hu- an early September release and will recount the dialogues Catholic social teaching has emphasized the interdependence man fraternity,” the cardinal said. “Francis relaunched the Carlo Petrini, a self-described agnostic, had with Pope Fran- of nations. theme of integral human development in the context of an cis about caring for the Earth and for all the people who live The pandemic revealed “our common weakness, our ‘integral ecology,’ one that is environmental, economic, social, on it, promoting justice for individuals and the preservation shared fragility,” he said. “However, instead of fostering co- cultural, spiritual.” of nature. n Peacemaking needs interdisciplinary skill in light of Gospel, pope says

Catholic News Service preface to a new book published by the Vatican publish- According to Vatican News, which published the Pope ing house. Francis’ text Sept. 15, the book aims to contribute to the VATICAN CITY | With so much conflict, violence and The book, published in Italian, is titled “For Knowledge development of a specialized field and expertise in peace war, the world needs people who are specially prepared of Peace.” Edited by Msgr. Gilfredo Marengo, vice presi- work — something Pope Francis furthered when he insti- to bring Gospel values to social, political and economic dent of Rome’s Pontifical John Paul II Theological Insti- tuted a new cycle of courses in peace sciences at Rome’s situations, Pope Francis said. tute for Marriage and Family Sciences, it is a compilation Pontifical Lateran University in late 2018. Multidisciplinary research and study for building up a of reflections written by Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vati- The undergraduate and graduate degree programs of- body of knowledge on peace would be the basis for “form- can foreign minister, Cardinal Renato Martino, the retired fered by the theological institute integrate philosophy, ing truly valuable peace workers, ready to get involved” president of the former Pontifical Council for Justice and theology, law, economics, the humanities and social sci- in the many different facets of today’s society, he said in a Peace, and others. ences. n A10 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

SCRIPTURE readings God is generous to each Thursday, Sept. 17 Wednesday, Sept. 23 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1B-2, Memorial of St. Pius of 16AB-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50 Pietrelcina, priest Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, and every one of us Friday, Sept. 18 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Sunday, Sept. 20 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1BCD, 6-7, their whole lives in faithfulness. yard and Christ as the vine giving 8B AND 15; Lk 8:1-3 Thursday, Sept. 24 What are we missing when we us life, the dynamic of this parable Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12- Phil1:20C-24, 27A; Mt 20:1-16A take this attitude? First, as Jesus changes. Saturday, Sept. 19 clearly indicates, we’re The complaining day laborers of 13, 14 AND 17BC; Lk 9:7-9 “That’s not fair!” This is missing the point that it’s this parable have been compared 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps Friday, Sept. 25 a common response to the up to God to give what to the elder son in the Parable of 56:10C-12, 13-14; Lk 8:4-15 Parable of the Workers in he wills to all who come the Prodigal Son (Lk 15:29–30). Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1B AND the Vineyard (Mt 20:1–16). into his vineyard: “Are In both cases, the argument ends Sunday, Sept. 20 2ABC, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 No matter how Jesus tries you envious because I up being: “I’ve been working so Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; to explain it, how can the am generous?” (Mt 20:15) hard, and your generosity to the Phil1:20C-24, 27A; Mt 20:1-16A Saturday, Sept. 26 workers who only spent In the end, to allow God other blockheads is unfair to me.” Eccl 11:9—12:8; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, an hour in the field get to be generous is to allow In both cases, the point the com- Monday, Sept. 21 12-13, 14 AND 17; Lk 9:43B-45 paid the same as those him to be generous to us plainers miss is that working in the Feast of St. Matthew, apostle who worked all day long? as well—especially in his vineyard is good. It is a blessing to and evangelist Sunday, Sept. 27 Where’s the justice? SUNDAY mercy towards us. I re- be working with and in Christ in Yet as we read in our WORD member hearing a wise the Church. There is a price, no Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Ez 18:25-28; PS 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, first reading from the Father priest say once: “When I doubt, and in the succeeding pas- Mt 9:9-13 14; PHIL 2:1-11 OR 2:1-5; Mt prophet Isaiah, God’s die, I’m not going to say to sage in Matthew, Jesus will predict 21:28-32 ways and thoughts are Alfredo God, ‘Please be fair.’” his passion for the third time (Mt Tuesday, Sept. 22 far beyond our ways and Hernández The Catechism of the 20:17–19). But no one who joins Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, thoughts (Is 55:8). Among Catholic Church, citing Christ in the Kingdom will say that 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Jesus’s listeners and Vatican II’s Lumen Gen- he or she wished to have spent less among the readers of Matthew’s tium, describes the Church using time in Christ’s vineyard on earth. Gospel there must have been some many images. One of these im- Rather, he or she will realize that in ever forgo the first 40 years—even is gain” (1:21). Today’s readings who were jealous of the tax collec- ages is relevant to our topic: “The Christ’s vineyard on earth one al- if there were tough moments along invite us to rejoice in God’s gen- tors and prostitutes Jesus had for- Church is a cultivated field, the ready begins to taste heaven. the way? Would you not rather erosity towards others instead of given and brought into his group tillage of God…. That land, like a A question to widows or widow- choose more time together, even resenting it. Even more, they help of disciples. But with his wonder- choice vineyard, has been planted ers from long and happy marriages with challenges? us to see that we are truly blessed ful and amazing gaze, God is gen- by the heavenly cultivator. Yet the might help us. Let’s say you were In today’s Second Reading (Phil by every moment we spend in the erous to each and every one of us. true vine is Christ who gives life married 60 years: if you were given 1:20c–24; 27a), St. Paul wonders vineyard of the Lord: “For to me life He does not want to leave anyone and fruitfulness to the branches, a chance to say that you could have whether continuing to live out his is Christ.” n out. Even today, we can sometimes that is, to us, who through the met your spouse 40 years later than mission on earth is best for him. be jealous of those who experience Church remain in Christ, without in reality and you would have been He certainly knew that being in the Father Alfredo Hernandez is Acting deathbed conversions and seem to whom we can do nothing” (CCC just as happy for twenty years with vineyard was good as much as he Rector/President of St. Vincent de make it into heaven just the same #754; Lumen Gentium #6). When him or her as you were in your last would rejoice in the life of heaven: Paul Regional Seminary in Boyton as those who have struggled to live we think of the Church as the vine- 20 years of marriage, would you “For to me life is Christ, and death Beach. Pope Francis: Protests must be nonviolent; governments must respect rights

CINDY WOODEN of civil society in the face of particu- for human rights and civil liberties.” again. Hundreds of people have ties, and especially their pastors, “to Catholic News Service larly critical political and social sit- The pope did not mention any been arrested, and the country’s work for dialogue — always in favor uations,” the pope said Sept. 13 after specific city or country. However, main opposition leaders have been of dialogue — and in favor of recon- VATICAN CITY | Expressing his reciting the Angelus prayer. two days earlier he had dispatched forced into exile. ciliation.” concern about demonstrations tak- “While I urge the demonstrators his foreign minister, Archbishop Pope Francis also may have had Also after his recitation of the ing place in many countries around to present their demands peace- Paul Gallagher, to Minsk, Belarus, in mind the ongoing protests in the Angelus, the pope spoke to visitors the world, Pope Francis appealed fully, without giving in to the temp- to show his closeness to the people U.S. over police brutality and in in St. Peter’s Square about the fires for nonviolence, dialogue and the tation of aggression and violence,” and his support of the local church. support of the Black Lives Matter Sept. 9 that destroyed the Moria guarantee of civil rights. he said, “I appeal to all those with Thousands of people have been movement, and more than a year refugee camp on the Greek island “In these weeks, we are witness- public and governmental responsi- demonstrating daily since Presi- of pro-democracy protests in Hong of Lesbos, displacing some 12,000 ing numerous popular protests all bilities to listen to the voice of their dent Alexander Lukashenko, in Kong. asylum-seekers and, as the pope over the world — in many places fellow citizens and to meet their just power already for 26 years, claimed In areas where there are protests, said, leaving them “without a shel- — expressing the increasing unrest aspirations, ensuring full respect Aug. 9 that he had won reelection the pope asked Catholic communi- ter, even a precarious one.” n

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MAURICE BEAULIEU panhandle, and then was installed of the Florida Catholic staff as bishop of the Diocese of St. Pe- tersburg in 2017. ORLANDO | After serving in the “It’s really a blessing to have that Catholic ministry in the Diocese bond together, to be able to share of Orlando for 22 years, Father Ste- in ministry,” Father Parkes said of phen Parkes will greet the parishio- his connection with his brother ners of the Diocese of Savannah as in the honor of Christ. “Our fam- their new bishop Sept. 23, 2020. ily is important in the way that we It was in July that Bishop-Elect are people of faith, and who we are Parkes received a life-changing formed to be, who we have grown phone call from Archbishop Chris- up to be, and we continue to look to tophe Pierre. The apostolic nuncio the future to share the experiences to the United States informed him together.” the Holy Father was ap- And while his de- pointing me as the 15th ‘I hope that votion to his faith has bishop of the Diocese of been eternally para- Savannah. I would be mount, his mission to Before leaving the practice Catholic min- Sunshine State for the remembered for istry wasn’t his primary 90-county diocese in helping people objective in life. Always south Georgia, Bishop- wanting to help others, Elect Parkes sat with grow in faith.’ Father Parkes origi- the Florida Catholic nally wanted to pursue newspaper for video — Bishop-Elect a career in the medical interview that is post- Stephen Parkes field as “a doctor, a phy- ed on the publication’s sician of some sort…but Bishop-elect Stephen Parkes smiles as he shares some of his experiences in ministry to the faithful of Youtube channel (click just wasn’t sure, some- the Diocese of Orlando. A video of this interview is found at the Florida Catholic Youtube page or by here to view video). In the 10-min- thing was nudging me that maybe clicking the inset button. (SCREENSHOT | VIDEO BY MAURICE BEAULIEU) ute video, Bishop-Elect Parkes an- that wasn’t for me.” During his time swers several questions about his working and majoring in business priest. of Orlando is bittersweet, but nec- appointment, his ministry in cen- administration and marketing, he Father Parkes credit mentors, essary to spread the Good News to tral Florida, those who inspire him “started feeling the call to priest- such as St. Pope John Paul II, Pope another group of parishioners. Still, and his hopes for his new appoint- hood and that God was inviting me Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis Father Parkes hopes he has left a ment. and asking me to do this.” Although with inspiring him to help others positive mark on his Orlando pa- Priestly and episcopal ordina- the seed to practice Catholic minis- know Jesus through the Gospel. rishioners by providing them with tions run in the Parkes’ family. Both try had been planted, it took a while “Each one of them also brings a hope. “I hope that I would be re- Stephen and older brother Gregory for Father Parkes to accept the call writing style, they bring gifts, and membered for helping people grow were ordained as priests of the Or- and change his studies to theology, charisms to their ministry that we in faith,” he said. “I think of all the lando Diocese — Stephen in 1998 recalling his path to the priesthood as priests can learn from and that baptisms, weddings, funerals, con- and Gregory in 1999. In 2012, the “was drawn with some crooked I know I will look to emulate as a fessions, Masses, all of the beautiful older Parkes was ordained and in- lines.” Inevitably, he accepted God’s bishop in the Catholic Church,” Fa- Sacramental life of the Church that stalled as bishop of the Pensacola- invitation and began applying the ther Parkes said. we have celebrated—that I have Tallahassee Diocese in Florida’s proper steps towards becoming a His departure from the Diocese celebrated together with people — and I hope somewhere along the line I know God’s grace has been imparted.” For the parishioners of the Dio- cese of Savannah, Father Parkes wants them to know he is eager to learn more about the great history of Savannah that dates back nearly 200 years, consists of 90 counties, and spans 37,000 miles. “I am look- ing forward to being a part of their diocesan family and shepherding the Diocese of Savannah…I am go- ing to be very busy making sure I am going to meet the people of Sa- vannah to find out their hopes and dreams.” Recognizing the current times in this nation, Father Parkes wants his fellow Catholics to know that the Church is forever-existent in the Lord and will help guide them, al- ways. “It more important than ever Bishop-elect Stephen Parkes that we as a Church proclaim the stands in in front of the grotto Good News, that we as a Church are on the grounds of Annunciation Parish in Altamonte Springs, present, that we are here with peo- where he has served as pastor for ple,” he said. Maintaining hope and the past nine years. It was also the faith is vital to the Bishop-elect’s location of his first assignment as mission. He wants his parishioners a priest, serving there from 1998 to know they are never alone, even until 2005. He will be ordained though it may seem bleak at times. bishop of Savannah, Georgia, “The Lord is near at all times, in the at the Cathedral Basilica of 14045-0918 positive times, in the times of chal- St. John the Baptist Sept. 23, lenge, times of joy, the times of sad- 2020, the memorial of Padre Pio. ness, God is near.” n (MAURICE BEAULIEU | FC) B3 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 14086-0918 B4 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 Bishop-elect hopes to be shepherd God calls him to be

JEAN GONZALEZ University of Central Florida in Orlan- of the Florida Catholic staff do and his parish assignments of An- BISHOP-ELECT nunciation and Most Precious Blood PARKES REBOOT ORLANDO | No one likes cold in Oviedo, where he was tapped as eggs, but on Thursday morning, July founding pastor in 2005. He said he is The following is a story that ran 2, Father Stephen Parkes’ breakfast grateful for his priestly mentors in the in the Florida Catholic July 10, would have to wait. diocese and the people he has served. 2020, about the press conference The pastor of Annunciation Parish “They taught me not only about introducing Bishop-Elect Parkes to in Altamonte Springs had just em- ministry, but I have learned from them the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia. barked on a 31-mile bike ride, some- the inexhaustible nature and presence thing he would do weekly. He general- of God’s love, of His goodness and of ly used that time to pray the mysteries His mercy,” he said. “We are living in he felt his appointment as bishop of the rosary, and since it was a Thurs- extraordinary times as we face a pan- displays confidence in his ability to day, he began the luminous myster- demic and recent social unrest. For all shepherd. Taking a beat before an- ies. But something also inspired him of us, now more than ever, we need swering, he remarked the appoint- to pray the joyful mysteries, as well. hope and healing, and we need recog- ment, which was still less than a When he returned to the rectory, he nition of God’s image that is in the life week old, is somewhat overwhelm- prepared breakfast and just before of every human person.” ing. While he will learn on the job enjoying it, he received a phone call. In the past few months, Bishop- the tasks of his office, he hopes to But it was not just any phone call. Elect Parkes said he has especially do a lot of traveling to meet and It was from the Archbishop Chris- reflected on the words of St. Paul from celebrate with as many priests, re- tophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the Romans chapter 12, verse 12: “Rejoice ligious and laity as possible. With United States, and the subject of the in hope, endure in affliction, perse- 37,000 square miles, spanning a call would change the life of the priest vere in prayer.” driving distance of six hours to who served the Orlando Diocese in “Today, I ask you to please pray for the most southwest corner of the Florida for 22 years. He was informed me,” he said, as he held back a sob diocese, he realizes it might be a lot that Pope Francis has appointed him and took a moment, “that I can be the of driving. But he looks forward to as the 15th bishop of the Diocese of shepherd that God has called me to be that task in order to pass along the Savannah in Georgia. and that you need and deserve. I also faith. “Needless to say, I was very sur- make my commitment to pray for you, “We as Catholics have good prised, and, as you can imagine, my your loved ones and your intentions. news to share. It was brought to us mind went blank for a few moments,” We may not see each other each day, in the beginning. The Good News the 55-year-old said. “I was very glad but, my friends, may we meet each is the presence of Christ. The Good I prayed those extra mysteries on my day in our prayers.” News is the Lord being born into bike ride. I’m humbled by the confi- After his comments, Bishop-Elect our world over 2,000 years ago, and dence the Holy Father has placed in Parkes took questions from those walking this earth,” he said. “And I me the next shepherd of the beautiful present, the first question relating to think to be able to bring that as the of Savannah.” his height. At six feet, four inches, it bishop of this diocese is something Bishop-Elect Parkes made his first might seem natural to ask whether very exciting and very humbling, remarks in the diocese during a small the priest is an avid basketball player. but something I know the Lord will press conference July 8, 2020, in Sa- Sporting a smile, he answered, “Just help me do as well.” vannah. because someone is tall doesn’t mean Through “wonderful and some- “I am grateful for decades of the you’re always good at basketball.” times scary” moments prayer, he seeds of the Catholic faith that have It was a question also fielded many said he will continue to look for Bishop-elect Stephen Parkes offers a prayer at the press planted here in the 90 counties of the times by his brother. Like Bishop- guidance and realize that God is conference announcing his appointment as bishop of Savannah. diocese,” he said. “Together, may we Emeritus John Boland, 13th bishop always in charge. (PHOTOS BY MIKE JOHNSON | SOUTHERN CROSS) have the grace and vision to continue of Savannah, who was present at the “It is a new place to live and to tend and nurture these seeds of news conference, Bishop-Elect Parkes many new people to get to know, faith and plant new ones as mission- shares a priestly bond — and soon a but one thing is always the same. ary disciples for years to come.” bishop bond — with his brother Bish- And that is Jesus Christ. Our faith During the conference, which was op Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg. in Christ brings us through what- livestreamed on the diocese’s web- At six feet, eight inches, Bishop Greg- ever we face and whatever He asks site, along with its main and Hispanic ory Parkes is four inches taller than for us,” he said. Ministry Facebook page, Bishop-Elect his younger brother, and the tallest When established in 1850, the Parkes spoke to the faithful in both prelate in the U.S. He said, “I always Diocese of Savannah included English and Spanish, and requested, looked up to him,” both in example southern Georgia and portions of with a humble smile, patience with and physical stature. Florida — including central Florida his ability to speak Spanish. Along “My parents were dedicated to our where Bishop-Elect Parkes called with learning Spanish in high school Catholic faith and provided a beau- home for the past 37 years. The in New York and at the University of tiful example of family life to their priest remarked how he has also South Florida in Tampa, where he sons,” said the priest. Born in Mine- gotten to know his predecessor graduated with a bachelor’s degree ola, New York, June 2, 1965, he is the Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM in marketing, Bishop-Elect Parkes youngest of three boys to Joan and Conv., who served as 14th bishop learned Spanish through an immer- Ron Parkes. His brother, Christopher, of Savannah until his appointment sion course he took years ago in Costa died in 2017. Like Bishop Gregory as Archbishop of Atlanta March 5, Rica, as well as during Mass celebrat- Parkes, his journey to the priesthood 2020. He and Bishop-Elect Parkes ed in Spanish at St. Vincent de Paul did not begin until after college and served on the board of trustees for Regional Seminary, which he attend- life in the workplace. In a 1995 inter- St. Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- ed in Boynton Beach. He described view with the Florida Catholic, he said nary in Boynton Beach. Bishop- learning Spanish while celebrating he envisioned himself as a husband Elect Parkes thanked Bishop Hart- Mass and reading the missal in Span- and father until he went on a “Come mayer for his “fine leadership,” and ish as a “very beautiful and comfort- and See” weekend and the seed for asked the faithful of Savannah to ing way to learn a language.” priestly vocation was planted. remember the bishop as he as- Ordained for the Diocese of Orlan- “I heard there that a true vocation sumes his new responsibilities in do in 1998, Bishop-Elect Parkes said doesn’t go away,” he said. “You might Atlanta. his past 22 years of priesthood made ignore it for a while, but if it’s meant to Bishop-Elect Parkes is sched- Bishop-elect Stephen Parkes speaks at the pulpit at the Cathedral him realize his “deep love of parish be, the idea keeps coming back.” uled to be ordained and installed as Basilica of St. John the Baptist. He will be ordained a bishop at ministry” and said he is blessed in During his press conference, Bish- bishop of Savannah on Sept. 23, the the cathedral on Sept. 23, 2020. experience in campus ministry at the op-Elect Parkes was asked whether memorial of St. Padre Pio. n B5 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

Congratulations Bishop Parkes!

Blessings on Your Ordination as the 15th Bishop of Savannah! May we continue to meet each day in our prayers.

We Rejoice in the Lord Always for our years together.

With Love and Thanksgiving,

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Bishop Gregory Parkes of St. Petersburg, right, Family members gathered on May 23, 1998, for the priestly ordination of and his brother, Bishop-elect Stephen Parkes of the Father Stephen Parkes, center, including his parents, the late Ronald Savannah, were in Beaumont, Texas, Aug. 20, 2020 and Joan Parkes, niece Courtney Parkes (now Sandberg), sister-in-law TJ Father Stephen Parkes celebrates an for the ordination of Bishop David Toups. (PHOTOS Parkes, Bishop Gregory Parkes of St. Petersburg (then a seminarian for outdoor Mass at Lake Brantley High School COURTESY OF BISHOP-ELECT STEPHEN PARKES) the Orlando Diocese), and eldest brother, the late Christopher Parkes. in November 2013. (FC FILE PHOTO) Who is Bishop-Elect Stephen Parkes? Born: June 2, 1965, in at St. Edward the Confessor Beach, earning master’s degrees Mineola, New York Parish, Syosset, New York in both divinity and theology. He is the third son of Ronald Confirmation: Oct. 21, 1978, Diasonate ordination: April and Joan Parkes (deceased), at St. Rose of Lima Parish, 12, 1997, at the St. James and has two brothers — Bishop Massapequa, New York Cathedral, Orlando Gregory Parkes of St. Petersburg of Chris Parkes (who passed Schools attended: Massapequa Priestly ordination: May 23, 1998, away in 2017 at the age of 55) High School in New York; the at St. James Cathedral, Orlando, University of South Florida, Tampa, by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey, CP. Baptized: June 20, 1965, at where he received his bachelor Upcoming bishop ordination: St. Rose of Lima Parish in of science in administration- Massapequa, New York Sept. 23, 2020, at the Cathedral marketing; and St. Vincent de Basilica of St. John the Baptist, First Communion: May 5, 1973, Paul Regional Seminary, Boynton Father Stephen Parkes prays with a volunteer in a Savannah, Georiga parish kitchen. (FC FILE PHOTO) In his own words... PERSONAL QUOTE YOUR DESCRIPTION OF THE GREATEST JOY One of the great blessings in my life is IDEAL PRIEST Serving the people of God anywhere. to have a brother who is a priest. In the ordination ritual, as the newly ordained priest holds a chalice and pat- GREATEST HOPE WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU en, the bishop instructs him to “model That the “seed of vocation” that God WANTED TO BE A PRIEST? your life on the mystery of the Lord’s has planted in our young people will be cross.” The ideal priest is one who takes When I was about 10 years old, I briefly nurtured in families throughout our dio- these words and lives them daily. thought about becoming a priest. My par- cese in order to produce spiritual leaders ents prayed that one of their three sons for tomorrow. Priests are not hatched and would possibly be a priest. I prayed that WHAT DO YOU DO ON YOUR do not fall out of the sky already wearing it would not be me. However, God’s ways DAYS OFF? vestments — we come from families. I hope that more of our families will en- are not our ways. I never regret the day I enjoy spending time outdoors either courage their children to say “yes” to that I said “yes” to God and entered the venturing on one of our beautiful central God’s call to serve him and the church. discernment process for the seminary. Florida waterways in my kayak, or cy- cling, on- or off-road. SEMINARY EXPERIENCE A QUOTE FROM 28-YEAR-OLD I think St. Vincent de Paul helped me OTHER INTERESTS STEPHEN PARKES discover gifts I never knew I had, I have so Anything that is a reminder of the FROM 1993 many fond memories. Still, what touches wide-open spaces and majestic beauty Stephen Parkes, 28, of Prince of Peace me most is the growth that took place of the western United States. Parish in Ormond Beach, is in his first while I was there and the discovery of year of theology at St. Vincent de Paul. He where is God calling me to be. St. Vin- PERSON YOU MOST ADMIRE is planning on parish ministry as his pri- cent de Paul made a difference in my life mary focus as a priest, and is learning all In the parable of the talents (Matthew because its environment of prayer, study he can about Catholic history. “We have 25:14-30), one of the servants is entrusted and fraternity really helped me discern such a rich history,” he said. “I’m trying to with five talents and doubles them when where God was calling me. It was a posi- incorporate academics and knowledge of he returns later to the master with 10 tal- tive experience and I am glad I said yes. the church into our spiritual life. A better ents. I admire this servant as the ultimate understanding of the church could mean steward. MOST DIFFICULT ASPECT OF better service to the people.” Father Stephen Parkes and Servants of the Pierced I also have great admiration for my pa- Hearts of Jesus and Mary Sisters Rachel Gosda, Maria BEING A PRIEST tron saint, St. Stephen. He preached with Terese, and Christine Hernandez take a selfie outside There are many needs, but not enough enthusiasm, fortitude and steadfastness the Holy Doors at the Cathedral of St Ignatius Loyola hours in the day to attend to them all. in the midst of many challenges. in Palm Beach Gardens in 2016. (COURTESY). B7 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

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bishop’s coat of arms is distinguished by a sign of his rank. That sign, placed over a shield, is a version of an ecclesiastical hat that was worn in processions as late A as 1870. By heraldic tradition, the coat of arms includes the arms of the bishop and the arms of his jurisdiction, in this case the Diocese of Savannah, represented on the left-hand side of the shield. The personal coat of arms assumed by Bishop Stephen D. Parkes is rich in symbolism. The Lamb of God at the base of the shield recognizes the centrality of the Eucharist in both the life of the Church and Bishop Parkes. The Lamb is carrying the flag of victory (over death) which gives hope for the future. It also points to John the Baptist, patron of the Diocese of Savannah, who introduced Jesus as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” The fleur-de-lis at the top of the shield shows the Bishop’s personal devotion to the Blessed Mother. He served 16 of his 22 years of priestly ministry at Annunciation Catholic Church in the Diocese of Orlando, where Mary is their patron saint. The fleur-de-lis is also on the coat of arms for the Diocese of Orlando, for whom he was ordained a priest in 1998. The final component of the Bishop’s shield is the palm frond across the middle. This honors St. Stephen, who is both the patron of the Bishop and honors the date of his par- ents’ reception of the sacrament of matrimony on December 26, the Feast of St. Stephen. The palm itself is a symbol of martyrdom, hence used to represent St. Stephen, the first martyr for the Church.

Congratulations Bishop-Elect Stephen Parkes With Blessings From The Good People of Corpus Christi Catholic Church

In gratitude to, and in memory of, Ron and Joan Parkes 14026-0918 B9 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 A passion for the outdoors It seems appropriate that Bishop- Elect Stephen Parkes received the call about his episcopal appoint- ment after a 31-mile bike ride. That’s because the 55-year-old has a great passion for the outdoors, whether it is venturing on central Florida waterways in a kayak, off- road cycling or visiting a locale that “is a reminder of the wide-open spaces and majestic beauty of the western United States.” It is a passion he shares with friends and fellow Catholics, Lisa and Dwayne Jenkins, who he has known for 15 years. Lisa recalled one of her early memories of Fa- ther Parkes when she and other members of Most Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo would celebrate ciation in Altamonte Springs. daily Mass at a local IHOP restau- “We have hiked, skied and vis- rant, which the priest affectionately ited some amazing places. Father called the “international house of Stephen’s warm friendship and al- prayer.” It was breakfasts after the ways happy, ‘look at the bright side’ Mass where they would get to know outlook makes our memories and one another and begin a friendship time spent very special,” Lisa wrote that included a “mutual love for in a reflection about her friend. God’s creation in the outdoors.” “While we have had wonderful Bishop-Elect Parkes traveled times outdoors, it is Bishop-Elect with the couple to many locales out Parkes’ journey as a holy priest, how west — the Tetons, Yellowstone, he transformed our Catholic faith Colorado, Utah and British Colum- and deepened our love for God that bia, Canada. And the priest would we are most grateful for.” always include celebrating Mass on “(The) parishes know how spe- the agenda. cial his priesthood and leadership Lisa affirmed how Bishop-Elect is, we will miss him greatly,” she At top left, Bishop-Elect Stephen Parkes, left, poses with his friends, Lisa and Dwayne Jenkins during Parkes has had an impact on many continued. “The people of the dio- a hike at Lake Louise in British Columbia, Canada. At top right, Bishop-Elect Parkes is seen in front of people over the years, especially cese of Savannah are truly graced majestic mountains at Banff National Park in British Columbia. Above, Bishop-Elect Parkes is seen in at the parishes where he served — by Bishop Stephen Parkes as their kayak — one of his many preferred modes of transporation while sightseeing — on Yellowstone Lake Most Precious Blood and Annun- shepherd.” n in Wyoming. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF LISA JENKINS)

Thank you Bishop-Elect Parkes for helping us to grow closer to Christ these past 9 years. We wish you all the best in the Diocese of Savannah. May we meet each day in our prayers

Fondly, the students and staff of Annunciation Catholic Academy 14064-0918

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Thank you for your priestly ministry in the Diocese of Orlando and congratulations on your ordination and installation as Bishop of Savannah!

Rejoice in the Lord Always!

Bishop Gregory Parkes and the Faithful of the Diocese of St. Petersburg 14036-0918 B11 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

Bishop-Elect Parkes in a May Our Blessed nutshell Mother guide and The following are a listing Bishop-Elect Stephen D. Parkes of appointments and protect you as you committees Bishop-Elect on your consecration and installation served upon as a priest of as Bishop of Savannah. Shepherd the People the Diocese of Orlando

With many prayers and good wishes of God in Savannah. ASSIGNMENTS from your friends at 1998-2005, parochial vicar of Annunciation Parish, Altamonte Springs From your Brothers and Sisters at 2005-2011, parochial administrator of Most Precious 14057-0918 St. Mary Church & School 14085-0918 Blood Parish, Oviedo

2004-2011, campus minister of Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Central Florida

2011-2020, pastor of Annunciation Parish, Longwood Congratulations OTHER Bishop-Elect Congratulations Appointed dean (vicar forane) of Bishop-Elect Stephen D. Parkes North Central Deanery in 2008 Spiritual director and board Stephen Parkes member of the Catholic Prayerful best wishes on our Foundation of Central Florida Episcopal Ordination as the 2008-2020, also served on the 15th Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah. investment and audit committees as a board member

Serves on endowment board of trustees of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Orlando

Served on the Diocese of Orlando real estate committee since 2018

Served on the Diocese of Orlando seminary admissions committee since August 2011

Diocese of Orlando clergy representative for the board of trustees at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary since 2012

Serves on the priests’personnel board since 2012

Member of the College of Consultors since 2012 With Blessings and Chaplain for Legatus Member of the presybyteral Prayers from the council since 2012 Graduate of Good Leaders, Good Shepherds through Catholic people and staff at Leadership Institute Saint Charles Borromeo Participated in the three-year 14088-0918 From the staff of the Institute for Priestly Formation CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Spiritual Direction Training Program for Diocesan Priests 14088-0918 B12 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito and the entire family of the Diocese of Palm Beach extend our congratulations and prayerful best wishes to

on your ordination and installation as the Fifteenth Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah

May the Lord richly bless your Episcopal ministry as you begin shepherding the faithful of Savannah. 14020-0918

BISHOP-ELECT STEPHEN D. PARKES

God bless you for your service to the Diocese of Orlando, and prayerful best wishes on your Episcopal Ordination as Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah

BISHOP FRANK J. DEWANE CLERGY, RELIGIOUS AND FAITHFUL OF THE DIOCESE OF VENICE IN FLORIDA 14047-0918 B13 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

SNAPSHOT OF THE DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH PAST BISHOPS OF SAVANNAH

CLERGY ishop-Elect Stephen Parkes will be ordained as the 15th bishop of Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, Bishop Benjamin J. OFM Conv. — 2011-2020 Keiley — 1900-1922 88 diocesan priests Savannah, Georgia, on Sept. 23, 2010. Savannah belonged first to the Diocese of Baltimore, and later to the Diocese of Charleston. In Motto: Pax et Bonum (Peace and All Motto: Dominus Meus et Deus Meus 55 active priests 1850 the numbers of Catholics had grown, and a new Diocese of Good) (My Lord and My God) 94 deacons BSavannah was formed, taking in the entire state of Georgia and a large part Bishop John Kevin Boland Bishop Thomas A. Becker of Florida. Today the Diocese of Savannah includes 90 counties (37,038 73 RELIGIOUS — 1995-2011 — 1886-1899 square miles) in south Georgia (pictured below) within seven deaneries. 5 religious brothers Motto: Christus In Corde (Christ in the Motto: Ora pro Nobis (Pray for Us) There are 56 parishes and 21 missions within the diocese, serving about Heart) 68 religious sisters 85,000 Catholics. Bishop William H. Gross, Bishop Raymond W. C.Ss.R. — 1873-1885 15 SEMINARIANS Lessard — 1973-1995 Motto: Sentiant Omnes Tuum Juvamen 3 transitional deacons Motto: To Add Joy to Your Faith (May All Experience your Aid)

4 ATTENDING SEMINARIES Bishop Gerard L. Frey Bishop Ignatius Persico — 1967-1972 — 1870-1872 St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary; Boynton Beach, Motto: Serviam (I Serve) Motto: Cruce Quid Securius (What is Safer than the Cross?) Florida Bishop Thomas J. McDonough Notre Dame Seminary; New — 1960-1967 Bishop Augustin Marcellin Orleans Motto: Nihil Sine Deo (Nothing With- Verot, S.S. — 1861-1870 Mount St. Mary’s Seminary; Em- out God) Motto: Fide et Virtute (By Faith and mitsburg, Maryland Virtue) St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary Auxiliary Bishop Francis E. College, Convington, Louisiana Hyland — 1949-1956 Bishop John Barry — 1857-1859

17 SCHOOLS Bishop Gerald P. O’Hara 1935-1959 Bishop Francis X. Gartland Motto: Vitam Impendere Christo (Life — 1850-1854 11 elementary schools for Christ) Motto: Vincit Veritas (Truth Conquers) 3 diocesan/parish high schools (Augusta, Columbus, Albany) Bishop Michael J. Keyes, 3 religious/private high schools S.M. — 1922-1935 (Macon and Savannah) Motto: Ave Maris Stella (Hail Star of the Sea) 13 SOCIAL OUTREACH CENTERS

Farewell & Congratulations

It is just wonderful when one of our pastors in Florida is recognized for the office of bishop.

Bishop-elect Stephen Parkes loves God’s people as a father and loves the Church with a husband’s total care.

– Bishop Felipe Estévez and the faithful of the Diocese of St. Augustine 14021-0918 B14 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 A journey from the seminary to the priesthood

STAFF REPORT BISHOP-ELECT PARKES REBOOT ORLANDO | Fondly referred to by their seminarian col- After working in the secular world, Bishop-Elect Stephen league and vocation director as “the odd couple,” Miguel Al- Parkes discerned God’s call to the priesthood and attended berto Gonzalez Perales and Stephen Douglas Parkes entered St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach the order of the priesthood May 23 with a wealth of support for six years as a seminarian of the Diocese of Orlando. behind them. On May 23, 1998, he was ordained a priest by the late- “They call them the odd couple because they are such op- Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey, CP, along with Father Miguel posites but they play off each other so well,” said Father Thom- Gonzalez, who currently serves as rector of St. James as Barrett, vocational director for the Diocese of Orlando. “They are very special. They really are the salt of the earth.” Cathedral in Orlando. Hundreds of friends and family from as far away as Lima, Below is a news story from the priestly ordination and a Peru, and Rome, Italy, crammed into St. James Cathedral to Get to Know Your Seminarian piece from May 14, 1999. witness the bilingual liturgy. Although he will be ordained bishop of Savannah, Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey, CP, expressed his deep appreci- Georgia, Sept. 23, 2020, Bishop-Elect Parkes will still have ation for the many friends and family members who attended ties to the seminary he loves by continuing to serve on its the ordination and have supported the two men through their board of trustees. study. He also noted that despite the absence of Bishop Thom- as J. Grady, retired, who recently returned home after spend- ing several weeks in the hospital, his spirit was with them. “Bishop Grady said he would be offering the sacrifice of the Mass at the same time we are her celebrating the ordination,” Bishop Dorsey said. “What a view of Church I have from up here,” he continued, looking out at the overflow crowd. Priests came from almost every diocese in Florida, he said. Along with pastors from the diocese, visiting priests included Msgr. Pablo Navarro, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- nary; Msgr. John Noonan, rector of St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami; Father Luis Elordi, CP, who came from Peru and had baptized Miguel Gonzalez at La Piedad, in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico; and Father James Wood of New York, a close friend of the Parkes family. Sister Sheila O’Brien, OP, for- mer principal at La Piedad, who now resides in Boston, also attended. “I would ask you to listen closely to the commitment these two men are making,” Bishop Dorsey said. “Talk about a job description. It’s exhausting before you even start. There is a little surprise in there—the promise of obedience. It is so easy to say ‘yes’ at ordination but it has a price.” Following the May 23, 1998, ordination, Bishop Norbert He said that the spring time is full of changes and is often M. Dorsey, CP, right, poses with Ronald and Joan Parkes, At his ordination Mass May 23, 1998, newly ordained the time when priests are assigned to new parishes. “It’s diffi- and their son, newly ordained Father Stephen D. Parkes. Father Stephen Parkes offers his first blessing over Bishop cult for everyone, even me. Take a long look. It’s a journey that (FC FILE PHOTO) Dorsey. (FC FILE PHOTO) Miguel and Steve are just beginning. “We say to Stephen and Miguel ‘Here’s the whole thing… we ask you to care for the people of the diocese –love them, pray with them, suffer with them.’ Get your rest while you can, because the journey may be long.” He asked the young men to use Jesus as their guide for Name: Deacon Stephen D. Parkes priesthood. “Do not be afraid—the task seems impossible— Date and place of birth: June 2, 1965; Mineola, NY but don’t be afraid. The Lord is with you,” the bishop said. During the ordination, the two men made a promise of obe- Languages: English and Spanish dience to the bishop, received the laying on of the hands and Seminary: St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach. “I entered the the prayer of consecration and had their hands anointed with seminary in August of 1992 and I graduated May 7, 1998. I will be ordained to the priest- chrism. hood May 23, 1998 at St. James Cathedral.” His first Mass will be celebrated at 12:15 p.m. At the conclusion of the Mass, each man performed his first My 24 at Church of Altamonte Springs. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 9 blessings as priests, praying over Bishop Dorsey. a.m. May 31 at his home parish, St. Paul Catholic Church in Daytona Beach. “It was awesome,” said Ramona Gonzalez of her son’s or- Previous educational and/or professional experience: He graduated cum laude dination. Emotions ran high for her husband, Adrian, as well. with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and marketing in May “He was particularly emotional when Miguel blessed us.” 1987 from the University of South Florida in Tampa. He worked in retail management, Joan Parkes, Father Parkes’ mother, had similar feelings. banking and hospitality industry for five years before entering the seminary. “We’re all very happy,” she said. “Stephen is glowing.” Father Parkes’ oldest brother, Greg, is currently studying Diocesan ministries and assignments: In 1993, he worked at Good Counsel Catho- for the priesthood at the Pontifical North American College lic Youth Camp in Florida City as a camp counselor; in 1994, worked with Hospice of in Rome and returned for the ordination, serving as a reader. Volusia/Flagler counties as a clinical pastoral education chaplain intern; in 1995, took “I’m so happy for Stephen and, of course, Miguel, too,” apart in an intensive Spanish language program in San Jose, Costa Rica. He served his Parkes said. “It’s an exciting time for all of us.” Parkes will be pastoral year 1995-1996 at Church of the Annunciation in Altamonte Springs where he ordained a transitional deacon in October in Rome. assisted with the parish’s religious education program for children and several other With Mrs. Gonzalez translating, Father Elordi recalled his ministries. In summer 1997, as s transitional deacon, he worked at St. Joseph in Lake- earliest memory with Father Gonzalez. land and during the academic year offered weekend assistance at St. Jude Parish in Boca Raton. “I would never have become a priest because, first, Miguel Ministries you would like to pursue: “I am attracted to the diocesan priesthood because of the multifaceted respon- almost escaped being baptized,” he said with a grin. “He was sibilities and different opportunities that are available for ministry. In my parish assignments, I have enjoyed all of the crying because he didn’t want to get wet. He fought it every various experiences afforded me.” step of the way.” How did you find out about the diocese and what do you enjoy about it? “My family has lived in Ormond Beach since He didn’t find out about his son’s aspirations until after he June of 1984. I like the multicultural dimension, size, and location of the diocese—and you can’t beat the weather.” entered seminary. ‘I was surprised and happy,” he said. As for the actual ordination, Father Elordi said, “It’s unexplainable Vocational aspirations: “After six years of seminary formation, I am anxious to settle into parish ministry and serving how I feel. I feel very satisfied and happy. These are things of the people of God in the Diocese of Orlando.” God that one sees. Seeing how God acts is a mystery.” n B15 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 14096-0918 B16 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 A journey with Most Precious Blood Parish

STAFF REPORT BISHOP-ELECT In the Florida Catholic file photo at left, OVIEDO | For weeks, Father PARKES REBOOT Father Stephen Parkes, Stephen Parkes coordinated al- then pastor of the tar servers, readers, greeters and From 2005 to 2011, Bishop- new Most Precious ushers in preparation for his first Elect Stephen Parkes served Blood Parish in Oviedo, official Masses as pastor of Most parochial administrator of Most speaks to hundreds of Precious Blood, the new parish in Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo. parishioners gathered Oviedo. He helped raise the parish from for first Mass April The newly formed parish com- the ground up. The following is 24, 2005. The parish, munity held its first Mass at Oviedo a story that includes information established in February High School April 24 and expects from an article published in the 2005, will celebrate to make a difference in the com- Florida Catholic May 13, 2005, Masses at Oviedo High munity. The day coincided with and also May 8, 2015. School auditorium until Pope Benedict XVI’s installation a sanctuary is built. as pope. In the file photo below, Before the English Mass began II’s designation of 2005 as the Year Father Parkes, left, (a Spanish Mass was held at noon), of the Eucharist. Parishioners cel- Father David Scotchie, families cradling babies and hold- ebrated their first Mass at Oviedo center, and Father Scott ing toddlers by the hand arrived. A High School April 24, the same day Circe concelebrate the 10th anniversary Mass trio of boys played tag in the school- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was of Most Precious Blood yard. Teens, many of whom attend installed as pontiff of the Catholic Parish April 24, 2015. Oviedo High, chatted together. A Church. At that time, Father middle-aged couple, wishing to in- The new pastor described the Scotchie served as pastor clude elderly parents in the worship mission of the new congregation. and Fathers Parkes services, found the wheelchair ac- “We are about word and sacra- and Circe celebrated cess ramp. ment,” he said. “We may see neigh- as former pastors. As 10 a.m. approached, the park- bors here that we never knew were ing lot filled beyond capacity and Catholic. This binds us together. the auditorium swelled to stand- We really are the body of Christ,” ing room only. About 1,000 people he said. crammed the hall, which seats 700. He encouraged the assembly to More than 300 attended the Span- have faith in God and in each other. ish Mass at noon. “We can make a difference in this Before the opening prayer was community,” he said. “As we gather spoken, the crowded congregation to celebrate, we will grow and ex- was filled with excitement for this pand from this. new parish serving east Seminole “Service and outreach are the County, including Oviedo, Geneva most beautiful parts of our faith. It’s and Chuluota. not what happens within these four Father Parkes, his brother Fa- walls,” he added, “but what hap- ther Gregory Parkes, Father Julian pens when we leave here.” Villegas, readers and altar servers Judging by the enthusiasm of the processed in to the entrance song crowd and parishioners’ comments “Gather Us In” led by the Catholic after Mass, much will happen. Campus Ministry from the Univer- Tim Slattery, a resident of Oviedo, sity of Central Florida. is enthused. He and his family used “To think that when I woke up to have a 30-minute drive to Mass this morning, I wondered if anyone each week, not to mention choir would show up today,” said Father practices and religious preparation Stephen Parkes as he looked over classes. “Most Precious Blood is five the multitudes in relief. minutes away,” he said. “Now that The packed congregation broke we will have a parish that is closer, “It’s a chance to start over. There’s 2011 to 2013. During the homily, four years ago, whenever the wine is out in laughter. we are excited about the opportu- an excitement and thrill to it. Hang each priest shared a special mem- consecrated and blessed to become “Next week we will have an 8:30 nity to get more involved and be on to your hat and fasten your seat- ory of his time at the parish. The the precious blood, I think of each a.m. Mass, too,” he said. available to help.” belt. You are in for the ride of your celebration concluded with time one of you. I remember raising the Everybody clapped. Char VanderWoude echoed his life.” for fellowship and the opportunity chalice in places from IHOP to the “Today is a great day to be Catho- comments. “This is much closer, Father Stephen Parkes closed for parishioners to sign one of two funeral home to the middle school,” lic,” Father Parkes began his homily. creating the opportunity to get in- the Mass with a humble request. 10-year banners. he said. “You taught me how to be “As faithful members of the univer- volved,” the young mother said. “When you come before the Lord “We all have many wonderful a pastor. You taught me to grow in sal church, we rejoice at the election Ingrid Bryant, a longtime resi- in prayer this week, please whisper memories from the past 10 years,” faith. I was inspired by the incred- and inauguration of a new leader, dent of Oviedo, has been a staunch my name to the Almighty. Pray that Father Scotchie said. “But it goes ible enthusiasm here in Oviedo. You Pope Benedict XVI. As residents of supporter of forming the local I will be the servant and shepherd back to the one memory to hear taught me so much what Church is local communities, we rejoice at the parish. She was astounded by the that our new community deserves.” the word of God and to celebrate all about.” establishment of our new parish.” turnout. After the Mass, she com- the memorial of the sacrifice of the Throughout the years, the vi- In addition, he noted that the mented, “I am so in awe. I knew 10TH ANNIVERSARY Mass. This is the living memory, brant parish flourished. Today, pope’s first priestly assignment was we needed a church. For 40 years, Although Father Stephen Parkes the living Lord among us especially there are more than 2,200 regis- to a German parish called Most I knew we needed a church. Thank was not pastor of the parish on its now that we celebrate.” tered families. The parish remains Precious Blood. “Perhaps that is you, Lord.” 10th anniversary, he returned to In the early days, weekend Mass- a warm and welcoming home for God’s providence,” he said. Nancy Freeman, an enthusiastic the Oviedo parish for its celebration es were celebrated at Lawton Chiles the community’s faithful. volunteer said, “The people forming April 24, 2015. Middle School, while daily Masses “We have grown as a communi- A NEW PARISH IN 2005 this congregation are here because The celebration began with a were celebrated at the local IHOP, ty and as a family because that is Bishop Thomas Wenski estab- they know what church is about — tree planting, followed by Mass, a funeral home and a Presbyterian the way we all feel,” said parishio- lished Most Precious Blood Parish it’s not about the building.” She said concelebrated by Father David church. Those are memories that ner Tina Lee. “We have all grown in April 2005. Now archbishop of that Masses will be held in Oviedo Scotchie, pastor, and two former are still dear to Father Parkes, now up here together and have gotten Miami, he chose the name of the High School until a sanctuary is pastors ­— Father Parkes, who pastor of Annunciation Parish in to know each other. We are excited parish in honor of the Eucharist built. “Forming a new church is like served from 2005 to 2011, and Fa- Altamonte Springs. to continue to grow as a church and in recognition of St. John Paul having a new baby,” Freeman said. ther Scott Circe, who served from “Since I have left here almost family.” n B17 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP-ELECT STEPHEN PARKES

Thank you for your guidance and your devotion to our parish. As our founding pastor, you helped us plant and grow seeds of faith and share Christ's love here in Oviedo. You will always be in our hearts and in our prayers. 14053-0918 May we meet each day in our prayers. @oviedocatholic

Congratulations, Bishop-Elect Stephen Parkes

Our Parish Community sincerely sends you:

 Our gratitude for your priestly presence and service in the Orlando Diocese.

 Our prayers and best wishes as you begin your role of Servant Shepherd in Savannah.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus continue to enlighten, inspire and guide your heart.

Msgr. Richard Walsh, Priests, Deacons, Parishioners and Staff 14037-0918 526 N. Park Avenue • Winter Park, Florida 32789 • Telephone:(407) 647-3392 B18 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 Catholics join ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ pilgrimage

LIBBY ROSENTHAL to make a straight path to him through organizations agreed that the event was BISHOP-ELECT PARKES REBOOT Special to the Florida Catholic conversion of our hearts and minds ex- very well put together. “I’m sure Father From 2004 to 2011, Bishop-Elect Stephen Parkes pressed in the sacrament of penance re- Stephen put in many hours. It seems served as campus minister of Catholic Campus Ministry LONGWOOD | Onlookers watched ceived during the pilgrimage.” very organized,” said Richard Galen- at the University of Central Florida. as a woman in a blue shawl and a man The event began at Dixon Ticond- tino, of Catholic Volunteers in Florida. The following is a story ran in the Florida Catholic in coarse, brown clothing were turned eroga headquarters on International The participants’ feedback concern- Jan. 7, 2005, and highlighted an Advent pilgrimage away from the inn. It was bitterly cold Parkway in Lake Mary and ended ing the activities during the event were sponsored by campus ministry. and the couple was searching for a several hours later at Annunciation positive. Aurelia Williams and her fam- warm place to stay because their legs Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs. ily from Nativity Church in Longwood and feet were weary. The walk made several stops along the saw the event advertised in the Sunday The watchers could only sympa- way in which the parishioners prayed bulletin, caught a glimpse of it on the di- thize because they were fatigued as the rosary and actors performed skits ocesan home page and thought it would well, and wanted a place to sit down re-enacting Joseph and Mary’s jour- be a fun family thing to do during the and pray. Soon the long journey would ney into Bethlehem. “We wanted a vi- Christmas season. “It has brought a lot be over. About 150 to 200 parishioners sual because it would help people get of people from different churches to- from Holy Family, St. Patrick, Annun- into a meditation for the pilgrimage,” gether,” she said. ciation and Nativity Parishes and the said UCF student Kristin Harnish, the While the pilgrims walked, a hand- University of Central Florida’s Catho- actress who portrayed Mary in the ful of parishioners unable to make the lic Campus Ministry felt what it was sketches. journey gathered at Annunciation to like on Dec. 19, 2005, to be Joseph and A lot of work went into the planning pray and take part in adoration of the Mary making their arduous pilgrimage process, which was primarily the re- Blessed Sacrament. Along the journey, to Bethlehem. sponsibility of Father Stephen Parkes, the walkers seemed to be in good spir- Rather than braving the traditional parochial vicar at Annunciation Parish its, caroling along with UCF student and hustling and bustling of the shopping and UCF campus minister. For a month Catholic Campus Ministry President crowds, churchgoers and members of prior to the event, he led a four-person Andrew Boyd’s guitar playing. various Catholic organizations decided committee including representatives Students played a big part in helping to spend their Sunday going for an eight- from Annunciation and Holy Family , in with the Advent pilgrimage. In addition mile walk down the Seminole Wekiva working out the details. to Harnish and Boyd, college students Trail as part of the Orlando Diocese’s “We met every week for the last four from UCF, high school students from “Journey to Bethlehem” pilgrimage. or five weeks planning it and had to Bishop Moore High School in Orlando “Pilgrimages — even those involving get approval from Seminole County as and students from Annunciation took a one day-walk — are a way of refocus- well as from the Sheriff’s Department to turns carrying banners in front of the ing us to the fact that all of life here on come out and do this, as well as from the walking crowd to signify the joyous Ad- earth is a pilgrimage to our heavenly parish,” he said. “We had the Knights of vent celebration. In this 2005 Florida Catholic file photo, Father Stephen Father,” said Bishop Thomas Wenski. Columbus from two councils both at Nathan Nadeau, one of the banner Parkes takes time to hear confession during the lunch “During Advent we prepare to meet the Holy Family and at Annunciation in- carriers and also part of UCF’s Catholic break on the eight-mile walk along the Seminole Lord who comes to live among us. A pil- volved in a reception afterwards with Campus Ministry said: “Father Stephen Wekiva Trail. Several clergy members were available grimage in Advent is a way of express- the Council of Catholic Women.” prompted me to get into the mindset of along the route to hear the reconciliation of pilgrimage ing our desire to go forth to meet him, Members of different parishes and a shepherd looking for Jesus,” he said. n participants. 14056-0918 B19 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

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The Priests, Deacons, Staff and Parishioners of St. Timothy Catholic Church

Congratulate Bishop Elect Stephen D. Parkes

As he prepares to be ordained Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah

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Bishop- elect Priesthood calls two brothers Stephen STAFF REPORT Parkes, BISHOP-ELECT PARKES REBOOT right, is seen with ORLANDO | The road to their vocation was drawn with Bishop-Elect Stephen Parkes holds a special bond his brother, crooked lines. with his older brother, Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Bishop That’s how the Parkes brothers, Stephen, 30, and Greg, 31, Petersburg. They journeyed together to their priestly Gregory describe their path to the seminary. Both brothers are semi- ordinations, which were one year apart, and soon will be Parkes, narians at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton brother bishops. The following was first published in the during Beach studying to be priests for the Diocese of Orlando. The Florida Catholic Nov. 3, 1995. the 2012 Parkes attended Prince of Peace Parish in Ormond Beach and ordination St. Paul Parish in Daytona Beach. and “I never really thought about the priesthood as avocation,” brother Greg joined him in 1993. installation said Stephen, the youngest of the three boys and currently on “I think we always felt that Greg would be a priest,” Stephen of the a 10-month pastoral experience at Church of Annunciation in said. “It was a little surprising when I ended up entering semi- elder Altamonte Springs. nary before he did.” brother as In fact in wasn’t until he was out of college for a couple of For Greg, now in his second year of theology, the initial call shepherd years and had embarked on a career in retail at Maas Broth- to vocation came at an early age. of the ers/Jordan Marsh and later banking at First Union that Ste- “My earliest recollections of feeling that I was being called Pensacola- phen pondered the idea of becoming a priest. to the priesthood came at 11 or 12,” Greg explained. “I think Tallahassee “I went on a vocation weekend called ‘Come and See’ and it both my family and friends thought I was being called.” Diocese. was there the seed was firmly planted,” he explained. “I heard As it turned out, however, Greg waited to respond. After (FC FILE PHOTO) there that a true vocation doesn’t go away. You might ignore it graduating from Florida’s State University in 1986 with a bach- for a while, but if it’s meant to be, the idea keeps coming back.” elor’s degree in finance, Greg spent seven years with Barnett As one might suspect a stumbling block was the idea on Bank working himself up to branch manager and vice presi- back since, he said. “I’ve found a peace, happiness and joy I’ve embarking on a celibate lifestyle. dent at a branch in Tampa. never experienced before. It’s been a wonderful three years “Prior to the weekend I had I always pictured myself as hav- “During this entire time I was discerning,” he said. “here (both Greg and Stephen were required to take a year of pre- ing a family and that was something I had to reconcile within I was receiving all this success and yet I was not fulfilled or theology courses).” myself,” he said. “It’s a discipline that often doesn’t seem to happy. With personal prayer and attending daily mass I real- Prior to entering the seminary, both Greg and Stephen took make sense in our society. But it’s the idea that you’re giving ized I did have a calling.” part in a diocesan-sponsored discernment program called up the love of one woman and family in exchange for the love In many ways, Greg said he was glad he put off his decision Manressa where candidates meet monthly often to discuss of entire community and service to others. until he was older. “It gave me the opportunity to experience seminary life and to further discern their calling. “It took me a couple of years to come to terms with that. I things in life and o didn’t feel I could make a mature decision At seminary, both men have had to embark on intensive thought I had the qualities to be a good husband and father at 21.” studies and have spent summers working as camp counselors and then a priest told me that those same qualities are what During a visit with Stephen at the seminary, Greg met other either at Good Counsel Camp in Inverness or at the San Pedro would make a good priest.” seminarians and saw how they lived, studied and worked. Center in Orlando. Stephen also has done hospital ministry, After much discernment, which included personal prayer “That trip sealed it for me,” Greg explained. “It heightened another requirement. Last year, the brothers spent six weeks and attending daily Mass, Stephen entered the seminary in my discernment. The other obstacles in my life also seemed in Costa Rica as part of a required intensive Spanish program. 1992. He said he believes he made the right decision. to be working themselves out. Even with a successful career Being together at seminary has been helpful. “You get the feeling that you know something is going well,” where I was making a lot of money, I didn’t feel fulfilled. I had “We do look at each other when we get frustrated or dis- Stephen said. “I haven’t had a lot if setbacks since I entered and been open to meeting someone, but I wasn’t involved in a seri- couraged,” Greg said. “It’s nice having a family member I’ve had some good experiences.” ous relationship.” around and someone who understands what’s going on with Less surprising to Stephen and his family was that middle Greg entered seminary of August 1993 and hasn’t looked me personally.” n

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As each one has received a gift,

use it to serve one another as good

stewards of God’s varied grace.

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Bishop Elect Stephen,

The Lord has blessed us with many gifts throughout our life.

One of those gifts was your touch in it, the touch that your words gave, your guidance with our faith, your witness to our family’s sacraments and accomplishments. Your support through your prayers and words has lifted us, given us strength and helped tether us to the cornerstone of our faith.

A blessing that we will give to you is that we will remember you, we will speak your name, we will pass your words of faith down to our children and grandchildren. We thank you for the faith you had in us and the faith you strengthened in us.

May we see each other again and take in the light of each other’s smile

“Though we may not meet each day, may we meet each day in our prayers” John and Kate Sprinkle and family 14090-0918 B22 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020 A journey to the Sister Diocese in the D.R.

STAFF REPORT BISHOP-ELECT PARKES REBOOT GUAYABAL, Dominican Re- As associate pastor of Annunciation Parish, Altamonte Springs, public | It was almost sacramental, Bishop-Elect Stephen Parkes encouraged the faithful to participate the way 37 new homes in the Sister in a relationship with the Orlando Diocese’s Sister Diocese of San Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic. In 2004, he and a were washed with rain the evening contingent of volunteers from the diocese visited several villages in the after a festive dedication ceremony Sister Diocese. Visitors witnessed the celebration of 37 new homes in Oct. 23. Many families spent their Guayabal, and visited a new Dreambuilders’ mission site in the remote first night in sturdy new homes village of Caña Fistol. The following articles were first published in the they had helped build, experiencing Florida Catholic Nov. 4, 2004. newfound freedom from worries that formerly accompanied them on rainy evenings in their poorly Father constructed shacks. Stephen A crowd estimated at 300 gath- Parkes of ered that morning along the new Annunciation These two photos from 2004 show intersections of Camino San Au- Church in how prior to the Dreambuilders gustin, Camino Maria Magdalena, Altamonte Mission in Guayabal, most Camino Natividad, Avenida and Springs blesses residents lived in makeshift Reina de la Paz, named for many a house in homes made from twigs and Orlando Diocese churches that con- Guayabal. dirt floors. But volunteer help tributed resources to the Dream- and sweat equity equaled new builders Housing Mission. homes, dubbed Brisas del Rio. Bright blue tarps were strung across apricot, rose and tan houses to provide comfortable shade for the new homeowners and commit- tee members from both dioceses. Families dressed in their Sunday best waited patiently for the outdoor Mass to begin. An altar sat ready in Congratulations! front of house 27, with bishop and priest presiders seated on the porch. Ursaline Sister Bernadette Mack- ay, director of the diocesan Mission Office, opened the ceremony by re- membering the fear and disbelief at forward to receive them along with years ago they were afraid and with- the commencement of the project. a Bible, a silver crucifix and a per- drawn. Today these same people “I’ve grown up with these people sonalized plaque that recognized are homeowners who hold their for eight years. I’ve watched them the homeowners’ contributions to heads high and are already dream- make wonderful things happen the project. Onlookers were visibly ing of bigger tomorrows.” and they now hold their heads high moved. Many homeowners had Awilda Wilburn, translator for with pride. I simply believe that God logged more than 1,000 sweat-equi- the October trip, was amazed by heard their cry. God hears the cry of ty hours toward their homes. the changes that had taken place the poor. But it is time to move on. After Mass, Father Parkes visited in Guayabal since she first came in Our presence keeps shifting be- each house in the Vista de la Mon- 1996. “(Then) there were no paved cause we don’t want to create de- taña neighborhood and provided a streets. Everyone had dirt floors. pendence.” blessing. Later, American and Do- The kids all had swollen bellies and Bishop José Grullón Estrella of minican guests strolled from house were very hungry,” she recalled. the Diocese of San Juan de la Ma- to house, admiring the interior dec- “Everyone had buckets and they guana celebrated Mass and re- orations and door curtains. Rogue went to the river to get water to take minded those present that the “fruit Beltre, a new homeowner, had sewn their baths. To see this now, I can’t of this project is the relationships the 36 skirts that adorned the kitch- believe the change...The dental built between our two dioceses.” en sinks. Beltre, who is physically missions and the surgical missions Father Stephen Parkes, associate challenged, said, “Many people got have relieved so much pain and suf- pastor from Annunciation Parish in together to make a big difference.” fering. A school was built, the clinic Altamonte Springs, concelebrated “As a diocese we all share in a and the pharmacy. And now all the Mass and spoke in Spanish to job well done, especially as the Do- these beautiful houses. The Domin- thank all for the opportunity to minican men and women who be- ican people tell me, ‘If it wasn’t for participate in the Sister Diocese re- gan the project with us are not the you guys, no one would ever know lationship. Bishop Gullón blessed same people they were three years we were here.’ I just can’t believe the the keys and each family was called ago,” Sister Mackay said. “Three difference here.” n Volunteers visit Dreambuilders’ mission site in Caña Fistol A band of volunteers visited an- to re-establish their community in “If someone gets sick, they cannot other site: Caña Fistol. From the Vallejuelo. obtain help.” The new Dreambuild- Bishop-Elect Stephen D. Parkes, back of the red, open-bed truck, The visitors were taken aback er houses will solve this problem American visitors took the nine- by the conditions that greeted because the land is better situated. kilometer trek to from the village of them in the remote village. One “Do not be afraid to sacrifice be- May God bless you as you serve the Vallejuelo, where the Mission Office family used an old tire for a stove, cause the sacrifice will be repaid has purchased land for new Dream- laying the fire inside it. Many by the love between two nations,” people of God in Savannah. builder homes. homes had palm-frond rooftops said Sister Maria Marciano, who is The trek alternatively disap- and mud and stick walls. Running helping to organize the new project peared under rocky streams or water or septic systems were non- in Vallejuelo to potential American THE DIOCESE OF thick mud. The remote area was existent. volunteers. “The people who live

14058-0918 where 65 families will labor on Villager, Juan Pablo Encarcion, on the margins do not have the re- their homes, usually on weekends explained that every time it rains, sources to pay you, but God will be after working in the fields all week, Caña Fistol is cut off from the world. the giver of recompense.” n B23 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

A KNOCK, A PAPAL BULL AND A CHAIR A knock, a papal bull, and a chair: Hogan said. Those are the ingredients of a bishop’s After the greeting, a papal What do you call it? installation. representative will read out loud The chair is the reason why the the apostolic letter — also known A glossary of Catholic terms ceremony takes place at the cathedral, as papal bull — by which the pope surrounding the installation of a explained Msgr. Terence Hogan, rector has appointed the bishop. The letter bishop of St. Mary Cathedral in Miami, and will then be shown to the college of director of the Miami Archdiocese’s consultors, a group of priests who The source for most of these defini- Office of Worship. advise the bishop on the governing of tions is the Catholic Encyclopedia. “In its role as the ‘mother church’ the diocese. of the diocese, (the cathedral) is the Immediately after that, the papal Apostolic nuncio: Church term site of the bishop’s cathedra or chair. representative and the former bishop for the Vatican ambassador to an- The cathedra serves as a sign of will take the new bishop to the cathe- other country and the papal liaison unity for the faithful and reflects the dra, or chair, and hand him the crozier, with the Church in that country. An bishop’s teaching office as well as his or bishop’s staff. apostolic nuncio, also called a papal pastoral authority. It is from this chair At that moment, with that simple nuncio, is always an archbishop. In that he leads prayer, proclaims the gesture, the new bishop will officially faith, and gathers his priests around a country with which the Vatican assume his duties as chief shepherd of does not have diplomatic relations, him to celebrate the Eucharist and the diocese. other sacraments,” Msgr. Hogan said. the official Vatican liaison with the After that, “The Ceremonial of Church is called an apostolic del- During a bishop’s installation, he Bishops” calls for representatives of egate. Papal representatives in the begins by knocking on the doors of the diocesan clergy and members of the cathedral. When the doors open, United States were apostolic del- the faithful to formally greet “and egates until 1984, when full diplo- “he will be welcomed, presented with offer some sign of obedience and rev- matic relations were established. a crucifix to venerate and given holy erence” to their new bishop. The Mass water to sprinkle upon all who have then continues as usual, beginning Bishop: The highest order of or- gathered within the cathedral,” Msgr. with the “Gloria.” dained ministry in Catholic teach- ing; the title of an ecclesiastical dig- nitary who possesses the fullness of the priesthood to rule a diocese as Rev. Rafal Kandora, OSPPE, its chief pastor, in due submission to Pectoral cross and bishop’s ring. the primacy of the pope. Rev. Dominik Libiszewski, OSPPE, Cathedra: The chair of a bishop The function of a dean involves pro- the deacons, staff and parishioners of in his cathedral church at which he motion, coordination and supervi- presides at solemn functions. sion of the common pastoral activ- Cathedral: The chief church ity within the deanery or vicariate. of a diocese, in which the bishop Holy See: The primary official St. Mark the Evangelist has his chair. It is, properly speak- term of reference for the Diocese send congratulations and prayers to ing, the bishop’s church, wherein of Rome, as the chief diocese of he presides, teaches, and conducts Catholic Christendom; used to refer worship. to the pope and the Roman Curia Coat of arms: A bishop’s coat of — congregations, tribunals, and arms is distinguished by a sign of various other offices — in their role his rank. That sign, placed over a of authority over and service to the shield, is a particular version of an Catholic Church around the world. ecclesiastical hat that was worn in Installation: In common us- processions, as late as 1870. The age, installation usually refers to hat is low-crowned, flat and wide- the assumption of duties by a local brimmed. ordinary, generally the diocesan On a bishop’s coat of arms, the bishop. The technical assumption hat is green and hanging from it are of duties by the bishop-designate 12 green tassels, six on each side. basically occurs when he presents There’s also a processional cross his apostolic letter of appointment above the shield. The cross on a to the diocesan college of consul- bishop’s coat of arms has one bar, tors. One frequently sees, however, while an archbishop’s cross has and with ample appropriateness, a two. The design of the shield itself more ceremonial and public litur- differs from bishop to bishop. gical celebration of that ecclesial College of consultors: A stable event in the form of an “installation A bishop’s crosier. Bishop-Elect body involved in the governance Mass,” which opens the pastoral ad- of a diocese. It is composed of be- ministration of the new bishop. symbol of the bishop’s fidelity to tween six and 12 priests and is pre- Miter: The miter is the tall, point- and nuptial bond with the church, sided over by the diocesan bishop. ed ceremonial cap worn as part of his spouse. It signifies the bishop’s May God, whoParkes has entrusted you with His Members are chosen by the bishop liturgical dress by a pope, bishop or symbolic marriage to the Church mission, grace you with wisdom, bless and from among the members of the abbot. It consists of two like parts, of Christ. The bishop’s ring is guide you as you shepherd with Christ presbyteral council. The bishop is each stiffened by a lining and rising usually made of gold with an am- required by canon law to consult to a peak; these are sewn together ethyst. The bishop’s ring was first and fill your people with the Holy Spirit. with the college on certain matters on the sides, but are united above mentioned as an official part of and to obtain their consent on other by a piece of material that can fold the bishop’s insignia in the early 14046-0918 matters about which he must make together. Two lappets trimmed on seventh century. St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church a decision (Canon 502). the ends with fringe hang down Vespers: Also called evening 7081 S.E. 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Dean/vicar: The title of a priest lar, the pectoral cross is usually Zucchetto: Skullcap worn by the appointed by the bishop to aid him placed in the vest pocket with the pope (white), bishops (purple) and in administering the parishes in a chain showing. cardinals (red). n certain vicinity, called a “deanery.” Ring: The bishop’s ring is a B24 BISHOP-ELECT PARKES Facebook @FloridaCatholic Sept. 18-24, 2020

is a word Bishop that comes from the Greek word “episkopos,” which means BISHOPS “overseer.” They received a kids page the fullness of the sacrament of holy orders (that is one of seven sacraments in the Who Catholic Church). Before they were bishops, they were are ordained as priests. So they were called “Father” before they were called “Bishop.” Following the annual Red Mass in Tallahassee Jan. 31, 2020, Florida’s archbishop and bishops gathered they, Bishops, known as for a photo. From right are Bishop William Wack of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Bishop Frank Dewane of Venice, Bishop Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, Bishop shepherds, are in charge of John Noonan of Orlando, Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado of Miami, Bishop Gregory Parkes of and the Church in a local area, St. Petersburg and Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito of Palm Beach. (AMANDA GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY) which is called a diocese or what archdiocese. Florida has six dioceses and one archdiocese. Florida’s bishops & archbishop do Florida has six bishops and one archbishop, and three they retired bishops — Archbishop John C. Favalora, who served do Miami and St. Petersburg, Bishop Victor Galeone who served the St. Augustine Diocese, and Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ, who served

Pensacola-Tallahassee. Bishop Gerald Bishop Enrique Bishop Frank Bishop Felipe Want to know more about M. Barbarito, Delgado,Miami Dewane, Venice Estevez, St. the bishops? Check out their Palm Beach Birthdate: Birthdate: Augustine photos and info at right. Birthdate: Dec. 26, 1955 March 9, 1950 Birthdate: Jan. 4, 1950 • A native of Peru, • Bishop Dewane grew Feb. 5, 1946 • Favorite food — He left a job as an up on a dairy farm in • Bishop Estevez was All kinds, especially industrial engineer to Green Bay, Wisconsin. born in Havana, Cuba. Did you know? Italian and chocolate become a priest. He played high school • He served as spiritual (and chocolate chip • He captures the story football, and worked director of St. Vincent Sometimes bishops are easy cookies). of his life with the at an appliance factory de Paul Regional • Hobby — Listening phrase, “Man plans, to pay for college Seminary in Boynton to spot because, well, … they to classical music God laughs.” • He served as a Beach and as auxiliary are holding a crooked stick • Favorite color — Vatican diplomat. bishop of the Miami and are wearing a pointy hat. Burgundy Archdiocese. The stick is actually a crozier (pronounced crow-zher), which is a hooked staff, and the hat is called a miter (pro- nounced my-ter), which is a head- Bishop John Bishop Gregory Bishop William Archbishop dress worn by popes, Noonan, Orlando Parkes, St. Wack, Pensacola- Thomas Wenski, cardinals, abbots and Birthdate: Petersburg Tallahassee, CSC Miami bishops during important Jan. 4, 1950 Birthdate: Birthdate: Birthdate: celebrations. The miter is a • Bishop Noonan April 2, 1964 June 28, 1967 Oct. 18, 1950 two-pieced stiffened cap of was born in Limerick, • Bishop Parkes worked • Florida’s youngest • Bishop Wenski Ireland, and at 18, he in the banking industry bishop is a member speaks several silk or linen, and a piece of immigrated to New in Tampa after earning of the Congregation languages, including soft material holds the two York before moving a bachelor’s degree in of Holy Cross religious English, Spanish, Polish and Haitian stiffened pieces to be folded to Miami. finance. (Much like his order. (That’s the CSC • He served as dean brother, Bishop-Elect after his name) Creole. together. The miter usu- of men at St. John Stephen Parkes) • He loves socks. He • He is also the only ally has two fringed pieces V i a n n e y C o l l e g e • He previously served wore bright, magenta bishop who is a native Seminary in Miami as bishop of Pensacola- socks for his bishop of Florida (he was of material (called “lappets”) and had served as Tallahassee. ordination to match born in Lake Worth on that hang down the back. auxiliary bishop of the • At 6’8”, he is the his zuccetto, pro- Florida’s east coast). The bishop always removes Miami Archdiocese. tallest U.S. bishop life socks for the Florida Respect Life his hat before he prays. Conference and papal socks for a meeting with the pope.