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Diocese welcomes Coadjutor Bishop David Talley to Alexandria

Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States; 18 bishops and almost 90 members of the clergy joined the people of the Diocese of Alexan- dria, in welcoming Bishop David Talley as coadjutor to Alexandria during a Mass of Welcome held Nov. 7 at St. Francis Xavier Ca- Welcome thedral. See pages 14-15. Bishop David P. Talley Bishop Talley embraces Coadjutor Bishop of Alexandria his new diocese with joy

Even before the Nov. 7 Mass of Welcome, many people in the diocese already had the surprise opportunity to meet Bishop Talley at various events. Find out more about Bishop Talley, originally from Atlanta, pages 8-9.

Unique relic of St. John Berchmans coming to Shreveport Dec. 8-18

The Diocese of Shreveport SPECIAL EDITION will host a unique relic – the heart of Saint John Berchmans - at the Cathedral of the same name, Dec. 8-18. Find out more about this unique relic, leaving Belgium for the first time, on page 20. Diocesan Chancery • Archives • Business Office Development and Public Affairs • Catholic Schools and Child Nutrition Office Campus Ministry • Maryhill Renewal Center • Permanent Diaconate The Church Today • Safe Environment • Steubenville South • Tribunal • Vocations D A Bishop Ronald Herzog and the staff of the St. Joseph Catholic Center joyfully welcome Coadjutor Bishop David P. Talley Welcome Bishop Talley!

Diocesan Chancery • Archives • Business Office Development and Public Affairs • Catholic Schools and Child Nutrition Office Campus Ministry • Maryhill Renewal Center • Permanent Diaconate The Church Today • Safe Environment • Steubenville South • Tribunal • Vocations

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish

bids a joyful welcome to Coadjutor Bishop David P. Talley, and looks forward to his guidance and leadership as we share the joy of Christ’s life.

Fr. James A. Ferguson, Rector Bishop David Prescott Talley Quick Glance

Age: 66 Hometown: Columbus, Georgia Background: Grew up Southern Baptist; converted to Catholicism at age 24

Ordained a Priest: June 3, 1989 Title of Monsignor: May 2001 Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta: April 2, 2013 Coadjutor Bishop of Alexandria: Nov. 7, 2016

Bachelor of Theology: St. Meinrad Seminary, St. Meinrad, Indiana Master of Divinity Degree: St. Meinrad Seminary, St. Meinrad, Indiana Masters Degree in Social Work: University of Georgia Licentiate in Canon Law: Gregorian Pontifical University, Rome, Italy Doctorate in Canon Law: Gregorian Pontifical University, Rome, Italy

Pastor, several Metro Atlanta parishes Vicar General Archdiocesan Director of Vocations Judicial Vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal Chancellor Director of Priest Personnel Council of Priests Chaplain to Disabilities Ministry Committee for Ongoing Formation USCCB Catholic Campaign for Human Development USCCB Special Assembly Planning Committee USCCB Secretariat of Child & Youth Protection Services His Excellency, The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, D.D., M.A. Bishop of Lake Charles, with the clergy, religious and laity of the Diocese of Lake Charles congratulate Most Reverend David P. Talley on his appointment as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria

Welcome Bishop David Talley!

We offer our prayers as you begin as our shepherd...

~ Father Chad Partain, and Father Louis Sklar, the parishioners, faculty, staff and students St. Frances Cabrini Church and School, Alexandria PAGE 8 CHURCH TODAY NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Welcome Bishop David Talley! Bishop Talley embraces his new diocese with joy, humility, eagerness to serve

By Jeannie Petrus Tell us briefly about your family ties (the Church is the people of CT Editor -- mom, dad, sisters, brothers. God…clerics and laity). The par- I’m the oldest of five (a ishes and missions of a diocese Since the announcement was brother and three sisters). My par- are where we seek to serve the made Sept. 21 that Bishop Da- ents divorced, so I have another Lord’ flock; vid P. Talley from Atlanta would brother from my dad’s second • People with Disabilities. I have be the coadjutor bishop for the marriage. been a chaplain to the community Diocese of Alexandria, everyone of persons living with disabili- seems to want to know so much You grew up in a devout Baptist ties…and abilities, and I have more about him. family and then converted to learned from them…to be avail- What’s he like? Will he be Catholicism when you were 24 able and to love every moment of coming to our parish? When can years old. Do you see this as an life; we meet him? advantage or a disadvantage? • The Presbyterate. I have served Even before the Nov. 7 Mass My brother and his wife are the priests of Atlanta’s presbyter- of Welcome, many people in the devout disciples of the Lord, and ate as their advocate…and have diocese already had the surprise they raised their two children in loved the brothers. opportunity to meet him at vari- a Christ-centered family. He is a ous events. deacon in his Baptist community. When you first learned of On Oct. 29, he visited My middle sister was initi- your appointment, what went Winnsboro for an informal BBQ ated into the Roman Catholic through your head? fundraiser for the seminarians; Church years after I was serving I prayed for Bishop Herzog celebrated the 11 a.m. Mass at St. as a priest. She is a committed and for myself…that we would Francis Xavier Cathedral Oct. 30; member of her Catholic parish. find a way to shepherd the people celebrated a Children’s Mass with In the vocation I have been of Alexandria, in simplicity and the students at St. Frances Cabri- called to, as a successor of the joy…and the holiness that is the ni School on Oct. 31; and on All Apostles, I live and work as a gift of God’s grace. Souls Day, celebrated the noon strong and committed Catholic. Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Still, I hear the Lord’s will…that The Archdiocese of Atlanta is Church in Bunkie, followed by a we seek unity in Him, as a re- probably 4-5 times larger than blessing of the cemetery. deemed humanity. the Diocese of Alexandria. After the Nov. 7 Mass of Those of us who rejoice in BISHOP TALLEY meets with parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral What is your first impression of Welcome, Bishop David Talley the name CHRISTIAN know Oct. 30 after the regular 11 a.m. Sunday Mass. Alexandria? began his official duties as coad- that we are anointed in Him and Atlanta has one million jutor bishop of the diocese. through his obedient love, we are Catholics, 300 priests and 100 So, until the day that you get called to sanctity and service…. toral roles in the Archdiocese Three gifts in my 27 years as parishes and missions. Our Dio- to personally meet Bishop Talley, and to be one. of Atlanta. Which three minis- a cleric: cese of Alexandria is much, much here’s a brief informal interview tries are your favorite (dearest • Parish Communities. I have with the new bishop. You have served in many pas- to your heart) and why? worked in parish communi- See BISHOP TALLEY, pg. 9

STUDENTS AT ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL in Bunkie received a visit from Bishop Talley Nov. 2 after he celebrated an All Souls Day Mass at the church. (At right) Alongside the pastor, Father Scott Chemino, Bishop Talley explains the meaning of his coat of arms to the eager students. NOVEMBER 21, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 9

Bishop Talley Continued from page 8 smaller. However, this is but one surrendering to the will of the spiritual and cultural renewal… perspective. Our diocese has such Lord; and Peter in our midst…. …a call unto holiness…to live… richness in the cultural heritage Pope Francis…has asked me to happily, joyfully, as the Father passed on to us. We are a small become a brother and a shepherd desires us to live. To live Jesus minority of the Christian popula- to the people of Alexandria. And Christ. tion in the diocese (save the south- I am happy to say YES, with joy. ern-most part of the diocese)… Explain the meaning behind but we have so much to offer…so What are you most looking for- your motto: “He will give you much given to us as Catholics…. ward to in your new position as a new heart.” Word, Sacrament, Service. We coadjutor bishop? Actually, the English trans- are a Church…..and are called to To assist Bishop Herzog; to lation from Ezekiel is I will give be the light of the world. prepare myself to accept the re- you a new heart (dabo vobis cor sponsibility of living/being the novum). This gift of God (this What will you miss the most instrument of the Good Shepherd; grace) is seen in the Sacred Heart about leaving your home in to listen and learn from the priests of the Lord…and in the gift of the Georgia? and deacons and religious and lay Spirit….living and burning in our PROMISE TO BE AN LSU FAN. At the meeting with clergy and diocesan The whole thing is about faithful; to lead the diocese in a hearts. staff Sept. 21, Bishop Talley was given an LSU cap by Father Scott Chemino, vicar general for the diocese. Although a life-long Georgia fan, he vowed to become an LSU fan.

BISHOP TALLEY greets the students at St. Frances Cabrini School as they ST. FRANCES CABRINI KINDERGARTENERS sit on the floor with Bishop Talley and show him their loose teeth. enter the church for a school Mass Oct. 31. (Photo by Melinda Martinez.) Bishop Talley told the young kids a story and taught them a song to go along with it. (Photo by Melinda Martinez.)

Welcome Bishop David P. Talley as coadjutor bishop for the Diocese of Alexandria

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Would like to welcome Coadjutor Bishop David P. Talley to the Diocese of Alexandria

May God Bless your service here with us!

The staff, volunteers and listeners of Radio Maria welcome Most Reverend David P. Talley. Be assured of our prayers, especially during the morning Mass broadcast from our chapel. Prayerful Welcome to Most Reverend David P. Talley as Coadjutor Bishop of Alexandria

Father Rusty Rabalais, Father Thomas Paul, Deacon Gary Schupbach and the parishioners of St. Joseph Church, Marksville

~ Fr. Peter Kuligowski and the parishioners of St. Joseph Church St. Joseph, LA

Bishop David P. Talley, Welcome! welcome to our diocese!

~ Fr. Peter Kuligowski and the parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Church Waterproof, LA PAGE 14 CHURCH TODAY NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Mass of Welcome for Bishop David Prescott Talley St. Francis Xavier Cathedral November 7, 2016

18 BISHOPS AND APOSTOLIC NUNCIO. Bishop Talley stands on the front row between Apostolic Nuncio Christophe Pierre and Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans. Others pictured are (R2) Archbishop Emeritus Alfred Hughes, New Orleans; Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Louisville, Ky and president of the USCCB; Archbishop Wilton Gregory, At- lanta; Archbishop Emeritus John Favalora, Miami; and Archbishop Thomas Rodi, Mobile; (R3) Bishop Glen Provost, Lake Charles; Bishop Douglas Deshotel, Lafayette; Bishop Curtis Guillory, Beaumont; Bishop Robert Muench, Baton THE FOURTH DEGREE KNIGHTS of Columbus and Peter Claver lead the Rouge; and Bishop Robert Baker, Birmingham; (R4) Bishop Emeritus Kevin Boland, Savannah; Bishop Emeritus Sam procession into the Cathedral, followed by the Knights and Ladies of the Holy Jacobs, Houma-Thibodaux; Bishop Shelton Fabre, Houma-Thibodaux; Bishop Michael Duca, Shreveport; Chorbishop Sepulchre, the deacons, priests, and 18 bishops and archbishops. Richard Saab, Birmingham; and Auxiliary Bishop Luis Zarama, Atlanta.

IT’S OFFICIAL! Bishop Talley stands between Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans and Archbishop Chris- tophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, as he gestures a “thank you” to the people of the Diocese of Alex- andria for his warm welcome after receiving the papal bull. (Photo by Lilly B Photography)

(at right) Bishop Talley walked through the aisles of the Cathedral showing the offical papal bull from the Vatican an- nouncing his appointment of coadjutor bishop in the Diocese of Alexandria. (Photo by Liz Shaw) NOVEMBER 21, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 15

VICAR GENERAL Scott Chemino and Chancellor Chad Partain process into the Cathedral. OUR LADY OF SORROWS SISTERS Elizabeth Ann Holmes, Nina Vincent, Mavis Champagne, and Anita Bianchini celebrate with Frank, from one of the OLS Community Group Homes, after the Mass of Welcome and getting to meet Bishop Talley.

ARCHBISHOP GREGORY AYMOND of New Orleans, congratulates Bishop APOSTOLIC NUNCIO CHRISTOPHE PIERRE reads the papal bull (announcement of appointment). Talley after officially receiving his appointment as coadjutor bishop.

BISHOP TALLEY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. (far left) Bishop Tal- ley and his “baby sister” Amy. Bishop Talley is the oldest of five siblings.

(at left) Bishop Talley and friends from his first parish as a priest at St. Bridget Catholic Church. “We’ve been friends for 27 years,” he said.

Photos available on Facebook at Lilly Brouillette or Diocese of Alexandria The Administration, Faculty, Staff and Student Body of Holy Savior Menard Central High School would like to welcome Bishop David P. Tally to the Central Louisiana Area. We offer our Prayers and Best Wishes as you begin your call as coadjutor bishop for the Diocese of Alexandria NOVEMBER 21, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 17

Welcome Bishop Talley! By Bishop Ronald Herzog

It is with a heart filled with grateful joy that I welcome be assigned to an incumbent bishop. He assured me that Coadjutor Bishop David Talley to the Diocese of by requesting a coadjutor bishop, who would automati- Alexandria. His knowledge and experience is sure to cally become bishop after my retirement, the diocese could complement the many treasures we already hold in this avoid a long period of time (sometimes 1-2 years) waiting small mission diocese in Central Louisiana. I am sure for a new bishop to be named. that you will welcome him with open hearts as you did with me more than 11 years ago. Requesting a coadjutor bishop seemed to be the best decision for everyone. As most of you know, the past few years have been an uphill struggle for me as I have worked diligently to As coadjutor bishop, Bishop Talley will assist me in the regain the physical strength after my stroke two years every day duties and responsibilities of shepherding the ago. What has been especially difficult for me is hav- diocese. From making decisions at the Chancery Office business and continuing physical therapy. I welcome ing the will and heart to improve, but -- try as I might to celebrating Masses around the diocese, and conferring cards, letters, emails, and phone calls -- and occasional -- it hasn’t been enough to keep me consistently going sacraments like Confirmation, Bishop Talley will be a con- visitors if you call ahead! the way I want to and need to. stant figure in the parishes and at diocesan events. We still have important business to attend to in the Knowing my limitations, I had a conversation with While the major decisions will need my final approval, I diocese and, with me as your bishop and with the help Apostolic Nuncio Christophe Pierre several months plan to give Bishop Talley more and more decision-making of Bishop Talley, we can move forward with strength ago about my upcoming mandatory retirement in April authority as my retirement in April draws near. At the point and a new vision. 2017 (when I turn 75 and by canon law, am required to of retirement, my new title will be Bishop Emeritus. I look retire). He asked if I considered requesting a coadju- forward to the care-free days of my retirement. “The Lord is my strength and my shield, in whom my tor bishop to assist me until my retirement. At the heart trusted and found help. time, I was not aware that a coadjutor bishop could In the meantime, I am now a resident at a local retirement So my heart rejoices; with my song I praise my God.” home in Alexandria, where I will be conducting diocesan -- Psalm 28:7-8 NAB Prayerful Welcome to Most Reverend David P. Talley as Coadjutor Bishop of Alexandria

Father Rusty Rabalais, Father Abraham Palakkattuchira and the parishioners of St. Genevieve Church

CoadjutorWelcome Bishop David Talley to Central Louisiana! NOVEMBER 21, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 19 Year of Mercy meant to show God’s mercy is accessible to all

VATICAN(CNS) The Catho- Archbishop Ieronymos II of Ath- lic Church’s Year of Mercy, which ens for visits with refugees on closed Nov. 20, was meant to help the Greek island of Lesbos. The people understand that God’s pope brought 12 of the refugees mercy and forgiveness are acces- to Rome with him. sible to all and that, experiencing • May 13, he visited Il Chic- God’s mercy, they are called in co, a L’Arche community south turn to forgive and show mercy to of Rome. L’Arche communities others, Pope Francis said. are homes where people with and Professing faith in God’s without intellectual disabilities mercy, he said, means very little share their lives. unless one backs up that profes- • June 17, the pope visited sion with actions of love, service two communities of priests; one and sharing. was a home for retired priests and Engaging in interreligious the other was described as a com- dialogue and encouraging one’s munity for priests with “various faithful to meet and get to know difficulties.” their neighbors of other religions • July 29, during Pope Fran- are part of preaching mercy, he cis’ visit to Poland for World said. Dialogue helps eliminate Youth Day, the Vatican described “closed-mindedness and disre- the following events as part of spect, and drives out every form the Mercy Friday initiative: a si- of violence and discrimination.” lent visit to the Nazi’s Auschwitz Dialogue “is pleasing to God DOOR OF MERCY AT CATHEDRAL. A group of 7th and 8th grade CCD students from Sacred Heart in Moreauville death camp; a visit to a pediatric and constitutes an urgent task,” toured St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Oct. 23 with Deacon Richard Mitchell and walked through the Door of Mercy. St. hospital; and the celebration of he said, because it responds to the Francis Xavier Cathedral commemorated the closing of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy on Nov. 20 at the 11 the Way of the Cross that con- need to make peace in societies a.m. Mass. nected each station to a work of and, “above all to the summons to mercy. love which is the soul of all au- • Aug. 12, he visited a com- thentic religion.” Mercy Fridays the places he visited had some ited a retirement home in Rome munity for women rescued from “To bow down with com- As the jubilee began last advance notice, in most cases and a nearby care home for peo- the slavery of prostitution. passionate love before the weak December, Pope Francis said he the guests, residents or patients ple in a persistent vegetative state. • Sept. 16, Pope Francis vis- and needy is part of the authentic would ditch the media one Friday did not. The Mercy Fridays gave • Feb. 26, he visited mem- ited the neonatal unit of a Rome spirit of religion, which rejects afternoon each month and person- them a chance to tell the pope bers of a residential community hospital and a hospice across the temptation to resort to force, ally try to give life to the corporal their stories and, usually, to share for people recovering from drug town. refuses to barter human lives and and spiritual works of mercy. a late afternoon snack with him. addiction. • Oct. 14, he spent the after- sees others as brothers and sisters, Throughout the year, he used Here is a list of the pope’s • March 24, Holy Thursday, noon at Rome’s SOS Children’s and never mere statistics,” the his weekly general audiences and Mercy Friday visits during the Pope Francis celebrated the Mass Village, which attempts to pro- pope said. monthly Saturday jubilee audi- Holy Year, which ended Nov. 20: of the Lord’s Supper at a refugee vide a home-like atmosphere Pope Francis also insisted ences to teach about the reality of • Dec. 18, in an event that center in Castelnuovo di Porto, for children under the age of 12 that the mercy believers are called God’s mercy and the obligation turned out not to be private at all north of Rome, and washed the whose parents cannot care for to share also must be extended to of sharing mercy with others. -- the pope opened the Holy Door feet of asylum seekers. them. the Earth, “which we are called But the Mercy Friday vis- at a remodeled Rome Caritas • April 16, Pope Francis • Nov. 11, Pope Francis vis- to protect and preserve from un- its -- even the two that were not homeless shelter and celebrated joined Orthodox Ecumenical ited seven families formed by bridled and rapacious consump- held on a Friday -- were about Mass there. Patriarch Bartholomew of Con- young priests who left the minis- tion.” presence. While top personnel at • Jan. 15, Pope Francis vis- stantinople and Greek Orthodox try to marry.

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by Jessica Rinaudo Why the heart? er Jesuits venerated Berchmans’ Diocese of Shreveport heart, on bended knee. Since that time the heart, un- Why his heart was saved after From Dec. 8 - 18, the Diocese der attentive and proper care, has his death is a subject of curiosity of Shreveport will host a relic – remained relatively incorrupt and for some, but something that is eas- the heart of Saint John Berchmans now resides in a beautiful reliquary ily explained. Before Berchmans - at our Cathedral, the only one in that has remained in Belgium. died, he was already well known the world named for the saint. for his spirituality and sanctity. Fr. This is the first time the heart Mangum likened him to the mod- The exhibit has ever left its home in Belgium, ern day Mother Teresa. People The exhibit will include docu- and it is coming to Shreveport in knew they were seeing a living, ments from the original canoniza- connection with the 150th anniver- walking saint. People would go to tion process. They haven’t been sary of the miracle that occurred in Mass to see him serve. opened since the late 1800’s, but Grand Coteau, La. that ultimately At the time of John’s death, will be brought to the Diocese of led to Saint John Berchmans’ can- there was a postmortem examina- Shreveport by the Archdiocese of onization. tion and his heart was noted to be New Orleans’ chief archivist, Emi- In connection with this relic in good condition. lie Leumas. coming to Shreveport, the Ca- He died in the city of Rome There will also be extra parish thedral of St. John Berchmans is in 1621. They couldn’t take his Masses during which the heart will hosting an exhibit and a number body and cross the Alps, and go all be present for veneration, sched- of events surrounding its pres- the way back to his home in now uled talks, and additonal relics ence. The heart will also venture modern day northern Belgium. of many other saints.The sched- to Grand Coteau on Dec. 14, the One of the Flemish Jesuit priests ule of events, including Masses, actual anniversary day. THE ACTUAL HEART of St. John Berchmans will be coming to Shreveport was returning to his homeland and speakers and veneration times, that’s when the decision was made is available at www.sjbdevotion. Life of St. John Dec. 8-18 at St. John Berchmans Cathedral. to take his heart. And as he went org. Individuals are welcome to home – a two and a half months’ all events, but groups should call John Berchmans was born in valuing little, ordinary things and 1621, at the age of 22, he died. journey – the priest stayed at Jesuit the Cathedral’s office at 318-221- 1599 in Diest, which is modern for his special devotion to Mary. Many stories of miracles have houses along the way and the oth- 5296 before coming. day Belgium. In 1615, at age 16, All those who knew him, and even arisen since his death, but the one John enrolled in a newly opened those who only glimpsed him, that led to his canonization took Jesuit college. There he felt called called him “the Angel” for his pu- place in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. to join the Society of Jesus despite rity and ability to chase away sad- At the convent of the Sacred heart, his father’s wishes to the contrary. ness. novice Mary Wilson had fallen In 1616, he entered the Jesuit no- After making his first vows gravely ill. She and a group of sis- vitiate. in Antwerp, he was sent to Rome ters prayed a novena for healing John was known for his kind- to study philosophy. He penned through the intercession of the re- ness and endearing personality the Chaplet of the Immaculate cently beatified Blessed John Ber- and he wished to become an army Conception, which is still prayed chmans. On the ninth and final day chaplain after being ordained and today. of the novena, he appeared to her in hopes of being martyred on the In 1621, he succumbed to in her sickness and she was imme- battlefield. He was known for “Roman fever,” and on August 13, diately and completely healed.

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Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks.

PRIEST RETREAT. Father Tom Boyer, retired from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, led the annual priest retreat Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have betowed held Oct. 24-28 at Maryhill Renwal Center in Pineville. upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the love we have for one another, our family and friends.

Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessings throughout the coming year.

This we ask in the name of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Amen. OLS TEMPORARY VOWS. Sister Porimolla Murmu recites her temporary vows in front of Sister Sandra Norsworthy, United States delegate for the Our Lady of Sorrows congregation; the Sacred Heart School and community, and witnessed by the Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows in Moreauville. Congratulations Sister Porimolla for accepting her temporary vows! May God continue to bless her in her ministry. We are very blessed that she is a part of the Sacred Heart family! Pictured is Sister Sandra Norsworthy, Sister Porimolla Murmu, Sister Cristina Angelini, formation director; and Sister Kalen Sarmiento, superior.

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Diocese of Alexandria Facts & Figures B 5 Number of civil parishes ...... 13 Number of Catholics...... 44,000 Number of Priests (active/retired). . . . .83 1. Natchitoches 8. Grant 4 Number of Deacons ...... 12 3 2. Winn 9. LaSalle 11 Number of Seminarians ...... 11 2 3. Caldwell 10. Catahoula Number of Church Parishes...... 50 10 4. Franklin 11. Tensas 1 9 Number of Missions...... 21 5. Madison 12. Concordia 8 12 Number of Schools...... 8 A 6. Vernon 13. Avoyelles Number of Sisters...... 24 7. Rapides 7 Number of Brothers...... 4 6 13 Number of Baptisms...... 878 Number of Marriages...... 201 Number of Deaths...... 656

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Dec. 1-3: Alex Winter Fete “The Cloo” Claud and Dirty Coutille. Downtown Alexandria It will be a night that will get the jingle This year’s event, Dec. 1, 2, and 3, bells in your heart ringing all the way will have a new 100-foot-ice slide that through the Christmas season! • Dec. 4: The Rapides Symphony Orchestra will perform Celebrating the will accompany the ice skating rink. Holidays with Jazz at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center in Al- Saturday, Dec. 3, the Ugly Sweater Dec.11: The Live Nativity exandria at 2:30 p.m. Admission: $25 for adults; $15 for seniors; and $10 for 5K will return as part of the Winter First United Methodist of Alexandria students. Fête festivities. The race start time is 6 - 8 p.m., Drive through the live na- 8 a.m. Register for this race, today. tivity to experience a re-enactment of • Dec. 6: Lessons and Carols will be performed by the NSU Chamber Choir Proceeds will benefit United Way to the Christmas story, complete with at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (145 Church St) in Natchi- help the Cenla community. live animals, carols and candlelight. toches at 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free Admission: Free Other Winter Fête festivities include • Dec. 13: Join the Red River Chorale for their annual holiday concert at St. fire-breathers and magicians, the Po- Dec. 16-18: A Living Nativity Francis Xavier Cathedral in Downtown Alexandria. “Joy to the World” features lar Express Train, food vendors, live Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria sacred Christmas music in the form of the English service of Lessons and Car- music, and of course Santa Claus! 7 p.m. on Dec. 16-17; 2 p.m. on Dec. ols. If not a season ticket holder, admission is $15 for adults; $5 for students. 18. A two-act visually stunning mul- Call 318-484-4463 to purchase tickets. Dec. 2-23: Holiday Light Safari timedia event. It will feature a cast Alexandria Zoo decorate the Kent House. Stop and and choir of over 400 people, a full • Dec. 15: Lessons and Carols featuring Trinity Episcopal Church choir and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hundreds of visit with Papa Noel and get your face orchestra, live animals, flying angels special guests, Trinity Episcopal Church, 533 Second Street. 7:30 p.m. FREE thousands of lights adorn the zoo. painted. Call: 487-5998. and much more! It is complete with Musical entertainment, Santa, train all of your Christmas favorites, in- • Dec. 18: The St. Cecilia Chorale will perform a Christmas concert on Sun- rides and more. Dates: Dec. 2-3, Dec. 10: Christmas Spectacular cluding the beautiful Living Nativity. day, Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Mansura. Following 9-10, 16-23. Go to www.thealexan- Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts At the heart of this production will the concert will be the celebration of Mass at 5:30 p.m. by Bishop David Talley. driazoo.com 7 p.m. As the flagship for Lagniappe be the simple story of Christmas- There is no charge for admission to the concert, but donations are accepted. Theatre, it’s the only event of its kind the manger, shepherds, Joseph and The public is invited. Dec. 9: Old-Fashioned Christmas in central Louisiana. This Christmas Mary, the Christ child-and the glori- Kent House Plantation Variety show is in the vein of the ous hope we have in our Savior! A • Dec. 20: The St. Martin Catholic Church Choir in Lecompte will present 4 p.m. to 6 p.m, Sing carols and help Radio City Christmas Spectacular buffet is available on Saturday night. A Festival of Carols at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. The concert will feature tradi- play the bell choir. Enjoy refresh- in New York City. Featuring perfor- You will need to purchase those tick- tional sacred music of the Advent and Christmas seasons. The choir, under ments and entertainment as you and mances from dance troupes, choirs, ets separately. For more info, go to the direction of John de Chiaro, will be accompanied by the Alexandria String your family complete Christmas crafts theatre groups, and of course every- www.calvarynet.net Chamber Orchestra. The concert is free and open to the public. to take home as well as some to help one’s favorite Cajun radio hosts Jean

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90th Annual Festival Of Lights • Nov. 25 - Dec. 23: Holiday Kids Fest -- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday Natchitoches Christmas Schedule 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Fridays Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site Nov. 19, 2016 – Jan. 6, 2017 (Nov. 25, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23) Celebrate Christmas 18th century style with 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturdays historians, re-enactors, and period merchants.

(Nov. 26, Nov. 10, Nov. 17) $4 for persons over 12 & under 62. More than 300,000 Christmas lights and 100 Front Street and Downtown Riverbank plus riverbank set pieces are on every night at Admission: Free admission on Fridays, $6 for • Dec. 4-23: Photos with Santa dusk through January 6, 2017. Downtown at- children 12 and under. -- 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. nightly tractions include carriage tours through the his- Holiday Kids Fest, held Friday evenings and Visit Santa any night Dec. 4-23 at the Santa toric district. Shops and restaurants open late. all day on Saturdays during the Christmas sea- House on the Downtown Riverbank. Drop off All events take place in the Landmark Historic son, features an assortment of inflatables and your Christmas list, have your picture taken with District along the Cane River Lake and along amusements for kids, delicious food from ven- him, or just drop by to say Hi! the Cane River Lake south of Natchitoches. dors and music entertainment. The Natchitoches Christmas Festival is ranked • Dec. 6: Lessons and Carols • Nov. 19: Turn on the Holidays • Nov. 25 - Dec. 31: Christmas in the 3rd “Best Holiday Light Show” in the nation, be- --7:30 p.m., Minor Basilica of the Immaculate 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Park at DarkWoods hind the Rockefeller Center and Disney World, Conception Front Street and Downtown Riverbank 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. by Yahoo.com. Celebrate the Christmas Sea- Lessons and Carols will be performed by the Admission: Free 4343 University Pkwy son in Louisiana’s oldest city! Enjoy a day filled NSU Chamber Choir at the Minor Basilica of “Turn on the Holidays,” the official kickoff to the Step into a magical winter wonderland. Stroll with live musical entertainment, arts, crafts and the Immaculate Conception (145 Church St.) in Natchitoches Christmas season, is a fun-filled along with hot cocoa in hand, while enjoy- food vendors, a parade and a magnificent fire- Natchitoches. Admission: Free day of family-friendly activities including local ing thousands of lights and displays, Fire pits, works show choreographed to holiday music talent, live music entertainment, children’s ac- smores, and piping hot mini donuts too! Nov. over the Cane River Lake. • Dec. 7-17: Holiday Tour of Homes tivities, and fireworks! Admission is free! 25-26 and every Wednesday-Sunday in De- -- 7:45 a.m. -Natchitoches “City of Lights” 5K - Take a walk through the Natchitoches Historic -- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Le Amies Christmas Trea- cember, including Christmas! NSU Campus District and visit some of our favorite homes sures Arts & Craft Show at Natchitoches Event -- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. -Fe’te de Hiver at Fort St. decked out for the holiday season. To view the Center, 750 Second St. -- Free! • Dec. 3: Christmas Festival Jean Baptiste with historians, re-enactors and Tour of Homes schedule and list of homes, go -- 7 p.m. Fireworks over Cane River- Free! 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m. period merchants, admission $4 for ages 12 - to www.holidaytrailoflights.com. For Tickets Front Street and Downtown Riverbank 62. Call: 800-259-1714 • Nov. 19 - Dec. 31: Fireworks Show Admission: Armbands are required for entry to -- 1:00 p.m. -Festival of Lights Parade 7 p.m. every Saturday of festival* Front Street & Downtown Riverbank. -- 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Live music on stage • Dec. 15: Lessons and Carols **Firework show will be held on Friday, Dec. Advance armband is $6 for ages 12 & over; -- 6 p.m. -Fireworks over Cane River Lake -- 7:30 p.m. 23 rather than Saturday due to Christmas Eve. $4 for children 6-11; Free for children under 5. “Lessons & Carols” Featuring Trinity Episcopal Admission is charged for all shows except the Festival Day: $8 for ages 12 & over; • Dec. 3-4: Fe’te de Hiver Church choir and special guests, Trinity Episco- Nov. 19, Dec. 23, and Dec. 31 shows. $5 for children 6-11; Free for children under 5. -- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday pal Church, 533 Second Street. FREE

Dec. 8: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

A holy day of obligation

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DIOCESAN BRIEFS

port. This special event coincides with the 150th anniversary of the apparition and miracle of St. John Berchmans that occurred in Louisiana. The schedule of events, including Masses, speakers and veneration times, is available at www.sjbdevotion.org. Individuals are welcome to all events, but groups should call the Cathedral’s office at 318-221-5296 before coming. KC JIM TUMA HONORED. The Knights of Columbus Council Dec. 8: OLPS Adult Faith Formation #13296 from Kolin-Deville, presented Jim Tuma with an award of appreciation Sept. 21 for his contributions to the council. RODESSA METOYER HONORED. Bishop Desmond Council # 91 Junior Knights of St. Peter Claver, under the direction of Com- As a charter member of the council, Tuma has been active in The Spirituality and Education Commission at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria has one mander Quentin Price, Sr. presented organist Rodessa Metoyer so many projects and services over the years. Standing with remaining Adult Faith Formation in 2016. The Dec. 8 with flowers and a certificate of appreciation, during Mass Oct. Tuma is Kenneth Antee, past Grand Knight. presentation will be from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. at the Divine 9. A reception was held after Mass. Mrs. Metoyer has been the Providence Center. Father Taylor Reynolds giving a talk organist for St. James Memorial Church since 1964. Pictured on “The Influence of the Holy Spirit.” The talk is free and are Quentin Price, Sr., Rodessa Dec. 1: Advent Reflection Series open to the public. Metoyer, John Aaron and Aaron Jones.

An Advent Reflection Series on the Spirituality of St Dec. 11: St. Joseph Anniversary Mass Elizabeth of the Trinity by Fr Chad Partain will be offered Dec. 18: St. Cecilia Christmas Concert at Cabrini School Library every Thursday evening in Ad- St. Joseph Church in Cheneyville will celebrate its vent at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend and learn more 100th anniversary on Sunday Dec. 11 with a Mass at 10 The St. Cecilia Chorale will perform a Christmas about one of the Church’s newest saints. a.m. Bishop David Tally, coadjutor for the Diocese of concert on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul the Alexandria will be the main celebrant and Father Jacob Apostle Church in Mansura. Following the concert will Dec. 6: Christmas at the Nest Thomas will be the concelebrant. The public is invited to be the celebration of Mass at 5:30 p.m. by Bishop David attend. Talley. There is no charge for admission to the concert, but Holy Savior Menard High School invites all students donations are accepted. The public is invited. in grades PreK3-6th grade to Christmas at the Nest, on Dec. 21: Sacred Heart Christmas Show Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Menard. Come Jan. 20-22: Marriage Help enjoy Christmas crafts and games, light refreshments, pic- Sacred Heart School will hold its annual Christmas tures with Santa, and stories by award-winning storyteller Show -- An Expression of Christmas -- Dec. 21 at 5:30 Retrovaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all Sylvia Davis. Free. p.m. at The Earl Barbry Convention Center in Marksville. stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This Each class will interpret their idea of Christmas with song program can help you too. Retrouvaille is for married cou- Dec. 8-18: Relic of St. John Berchman and dance. The 8th grade students will bring all of these ples who are anxious about their marriage, alone or distant elements of Christmas together with “The Nativity”. The from their partner, disillusioned or bored in their marriage, On December 8, the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans finale, Joy To the World, will include the entire student or who are experiencing coldness or conflict. For confi- will host a unique and exciting historical and spiritual body. Admission will be a donation at the door. The public dential information about or to register for the program on event when a rare Catholic relic – the literal heart of Saint is invited. For more information contact Karen Moreau @ Jan. 20-22, 2017, in Lafayette call 1-985-714-2442/2443 John Berchmans – makes its way from Belgium to Shreve- 985-2772. or 1-337-298-5170 or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com NOVEMBER 21, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 27 Bishop David Prescott Talley’s Coat of Arms -- explained

Each bishop has his own coat of arms motto; and the external ornamentation. are the state flower of Georgia and are dis- that bears his episcopal motto — usually played in the arms of the Diocese of Savan- a quote from Scripture — and symbols External ornaments nah, where Bishop Talley was born, in Co- that have some personal significance to the The external ornaments start at the top lumbus, and in the arms of the Archdiocese man. with a green pontifical hat, called a “gal- of Atlanta where His Excellency served as The coat of arms is used on documents lero,” with its six tassels, in three rows, on auxiliary bishop. and letterhead and other items pertaining to either side of the shield, all in green. These • The chevron, from the Prescott fam- that bishop. are the heraldic insignia of a prelate of the ily arms is composed of silver (white) and When Bishop David Talley was rank of bishop by instruction of the Holy blue wavy bars, representing water and it named auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese See of March 31, 1969. signifies the Chattahoochee and the Savan- of Atlanta, he commisioned the creation Under the green gallero is a gold pro- nah Rivers that run throughout the territo- of a coat of arms, which at that time, was cessional cross, that is placed in back of ries of the two Georgia dioceses. symbolic of his own family’s coat of arms and above the shield. • In the base of the design, is the integrated with important events in his life- bark of St. Peter, gold (yellow) with a sil- time in Georgia (mostly Atlanta). Significance ver (white) sail charged with the IHS, the As a coadjutor bishop, which means he The left side of the shield displays monogram of the Holy Name, in red. The will automatically become the sole bishop the arms of the Diocese of Alexandria; the bark is the central feature of the logotype after Bishop Herzog retires, Bishop Talley right side displays the personal arms of of the “Year of Faith” as designated by had his coat of arms “impaled” with sym- Bishop Talley. Pope Benedict XVI; the year of the New bols from the Diocese of Alexandria. (“Im- • The arms of the Diocese of Alexan- Evangelization now being carried forward paled” means to integrate or combine.) dria are based on the traditional arms of the by a new Holy Father, Pope Francis. The results is the coat of arms at right. Patriarchate of Alexandria, which were a • On the right side, the special twelve- It was designed y Deacon Paul Sullivan of red field bearing four silver bells. pointed silver (white) star known as the Motto Saunderstwon, Rhode Island. • The gold and black checked cres- “Stellar Maris,” or “Star of the Sea,” a clas- For his motto, His Excellency Bish- cent is derived from the Azpilcueta arms sic symbol honoring Our Blessed Mother, op Talley has selected the Latin phrase The Coat of Arms inherited by St. Francis Xavier, patron of to whom His Excellency has such deep and “DABO VOBIS COR NOVUM.” The A bishop’s coat of arms (also called the Cathedral church of the diocese. The profound devotion. phrase, taken from the Book of Ezekiel an “episcopal heraldic achievement”) is cross dividing the shield is one of the many • The Stella Maris is placed between (Ez. 36:26) expresses His Excellency’s composed of a shield, the central and most crosses in heraldry used to represent the two “Cherokee Roses,” silver (white) pet- faith that Jesus Christ instructs us that He important part of the design; a scroll with a Cross of Christ. als and gold (yellow) barbs and seed, that “Will Give You a New Heart.” Welcome Coadjutor Bishop David P. Talley to our Diocese!

Father Bino Jacob, Deacon Greg LeBlanc and the congregation of Sts. Francis and Anne Church of Kolin

cordially welcome Coadjutor Bishop David P. Talley

to the Minor Basilica Diocese of Alexandria of the Immaculate Conception Natchitoches, Louisiana The families and parishioners of St. Martin Catholic Church in Lecompte welcome St. Anthony of Padua Bishop David Talley as our new Coadjutor. Natchitoches, Louisiana May the Good Shepherd bless you and strengthen you in your new ministry serving the People of God in the Diocese of Alexandria. St. Martin Church Lecompte, Louisiana

Bienvenidos, Señor Obispo David Talley a la Diócesis de Alexandria! Recibe un fuerte abrazo de las familias y todos de la Misión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Forest Hill. Dios le bendiga en su ministerio We welcome you nuevo como un servido del Pueblo de Dios en Alexandria. La Virgen de Tepeyac siempre esté con Bishop David Talley usted con la intercesión maternal. with joy and pray the Lord’s joy is always Misión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe with you in your ministry as our shepherd. Forest Hill, Louisiana

The St. Alphonsus Family welcomes you with an open heart!

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Hessmer, Louisiana PAGE 32 CHURCH TODAY NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Bishop Talley to join long line of bishops in Diocese of Alexandria Catholic missionaries who first came to Louisiana territory date back to 1682 when the Franciscan Ze- nobius Membre, chaplain to R. LaSalle’s expedition down the Mississippi Riv- er, stopped at the village of the Tensas Indians, near present-day Newellton, La. The next missionaries in Northern Louisiana were Bishop Auguste M. Martin Bishop Francis X. Leray Bishop Antoine Durier Bishop Cornelius Van de Ven Bishop Daniel F. Desmond priests from the Seminary of Quebec, Canada, who arrived in the lower Missis- the Red River. The settle- parish churches, three mis- Bishop Antoine Durier Bishop C. Van de Ven Bishop Daniel Desmond sippi Valley in 1699. ment became known as “Le sion chapels, one school 3rd Bishop, Natchitoches 4th Bishop, Natchitoches 5th Bishop, Alexandria Francis de Montigny, Poste de Natchitoches.” and 22,000 Catholics. Mar- (1885-1904) (1904-1932) (1933-1945) their superior, took up resi- tin died Sept. 29, 1875. Antoine Durier, from Bishop Cornelius Van After the death of dence among the Tensas In- Bishop Auguste M. Martin Lyons, France, became the de Ven became the 4th Bishop Van de Ven in 1932, dians, and in the vicinity of 1st Bishop, Natchitoches Bishop Francis X. Leray 3rd bishop of Natchitoches. bishop of Natchitoches. In Daniel F. Desmond was Newellton built what was (1853-1875) 2nd Bishop, Natchitoches One of his biggest accom- the spring of 1910, Bishop consecrated on Jan. 11, probably the first chapel In 1853 when Louisi- (1877-1885) plishments was calling the Van de Ven petitioned the 1933. During his 12-year within the future Diocese ana’s second diocese was Francis Xavier Le- Sisters of Divine Provi- Holy See to transfer the see term as bishop, Desmond of Alexandria. created from the Archdio- ray, who succeeded Martin, dence and the Brothers of city of the diocese (Natchi- establishedd 26 new par- The oldest town in the cese of New Orleans with was consecrated April 22, the Sacred Heart to his dio- toches) to Alexandria, cit- ishes, many of them for diocese and in the entire Natchitoches as its see city, 1877. Two years later he cese to open much needed ing the latter’s advantages black congregations for state originated in 1716 Auguste Marie Martin was was made coadjutor arch- schools. of better roads and railroad whom the bishop showed when J. B. LeMoyne de Bi- named the first bishop. bishop of New Orleans, but He also undertook the communications, and its a special care and concern. enville sent a military force At that time the diocese, he remained administrator completion of the Cathedral closer proximity to the large He also built St. Margaret’s to establish Fort St. John covering three-fifths of the of Natchitoches until 1883 of the Immaculate Concep- percentage of French Cath- Church in Boyce, and es- the Baptist on an island in state, had five priests, six when he became ordinary tion in Natchitoches. olics living in the southern tablished church parishes in of New Orleans. part of the diocese. Lecompte and Simmesport. NOVEMBER 21, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 33

Bishop Charles P. Greco Bishop Lawrence P. Graves Bishop William B. Friend Bishop John C. Favalora Bishop Sam G. Jacobs Bishop Ronald Herzog

Bishop Charles P. Greco tired May 22, 1973 and Bishop William B. Friend Bishop John C. Favalora Bishop Jacobs had a special op of Alexandria on Jan. 5, 6th Bishop, Alexandria died on Jan. 20, 1987. 8th Bishop, Alex.-Shpt 9th Bishop, Alexandria connection to the Catholic 2005 at St. Francis Xavier (1946-1973) (1983-1986) (1986-1989) youth and in 1995, estab- Cathedral in Alexandria. Bishop Charles Greco Bishop Lawrence Graves Bishop John C. Fa- lished the first Steuben- Bishop Herzog was com- was appointed the 6th bish- 7th Bishop, Alexandria On Aug. 31, 1979, valora was consecrated on ville South Catholic Youth mitted to building a strong op of Alexandria on Jan. 15, (1973-1982) William B. Friend was July 29, 1986 and became Conference in the Diocese priesthood in his diocese. 1946 and was consecrated Lawrence P. Graves named auxiliay bishop of the 9th Bishop of Alexan- of Alexandria. During its In his 11 years as bishop, Feb. 25, 1946. Bishop Gre- was installed as the 7th the Diocese of Alexandria- dria. He was named Bishop 21-year-history, more than he has ordained 15 men to co erected more than 415 bishop of the diocese on Shreveport. of St. Petersburg, Fla. on 70,000 students have at- the priesthood. In 2007, new buildings in 22 years July 8, 1973. When Bishop He was installed as the March 7, 1989. tended the conference. He Bishop Herzog organized including 124 churches Graves took over as bishop 8th bishop of Alexandria on was named Bishop of Hou- the formation of the first and chapels, 48 schools, 64 in 1973, Catholics num- Jan. 11, 1983. Bishop Sam G. Jacobs ma-Thibodaux on Aug. 1, class of permanent deacons rectories, 45 convents, 29 bered more than 73,500 When the diocese split 10th Bishop, Alexandria 2003 in more than 30 years. By parish halls, seven hospi- in a total population of in 1986, Bishop Friend (1989-2003) 2018, the diocese could Bishop Ronald P. Herzog have close to 30 deacons tals, and nursing homes and 1,083,000. On Jan. 12, became the first bishop of Bishop Sam Jacobs 11th Bishop, Alexandria actively working in the 98 other buildings. A total 1977, the diocese was re- Shreveport. was appointed the 10th (Jan. 5, 2005- ) diocese. Bishop Herzog re- of 33 new parishes were designated as the Diocese He died on April 2, bishop of Alexandria on mains the principle bishop opened in the 27 years of of Alexandria-Shreveport. 2015 at the age of 83. July 11, 1989 and conse- Bishop Ronald Herzog of the diocese. his administration. He re- crated on Aug. 24, 1989. was ordained the 11th bish- Welcome! Coadjutor Bishop David P. Talley to the Diocese of Alexandria

‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” ~ Matthew 23:29

St. Mary’s Assumption Church and School Parishioners, Faculty, Staff and Students

Cottonport, Louisiana Welcome Most Reverend David Talley to the Diocese of Alexandria

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PAGE 38 CHURCH TODAY NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Disabilities Ministry in Atlanta close to Bishop Talley’s heart CHATSWORTH—For some, he reas- suringly placed a steadying hand on their shoulders. For others in wheelchairs, he knelt down on the concrete floor to make sure they were eye-to-eye. For each, he put his head close to theirs, closed his eyes and prayed. As he confirmed young members of St. Toribio Romo mission church (in Georgia), the dedication and love for the disabilities community was written all over Bishop David P. Talley’s face. For the bishop, the Faith and Sharing Mass hosted by the archdiocesan Disabili- ties Ministry was his last before becoming coadjutor bishop of Alexandria, Louisi- ana. The bishop has given countless hours to the disabilities community during his 27 years of priesthood. Many who have served in the ministry alongside him came to say farewell at the Oct. 2 Mass. Bishop Talley confirmed several members of the disabilities ministry at St. Toribio, spend- ing moments in prayer with each of them. “Me llamo David (My name is Da- vid),” he told those in attendance at the mostly Spanish Mass. “I am very happy to be with you all today.” In his homily, which he gave in Eng- lish but which was translated into Spanish BISHOP TALLEY interacts with the participants at Toni’s Camp, a summer camp in Atlanta for kids with disabilities. He carried luggage, greeted and interpreted in American Sign Lan- every camper and volunteer, and was chief cheerleader on activitiy day making sure everyone had water and sunscreen. guage, the bishop spoke of the importance of loving one another. “Loving is how we were created to do with all of this? Did he want to judge be. Loving is God’s image and likeness,” us? No. He wanted to save us. He wanted to he said. “To love is to be like God because bring us back home to his heart—and that’s God is love.” when he gave us Jesus.” But at some point, we stopped loving The sacraments are the way God com- one another, he said. municates his love to us, Bishop Talley said. “We saw hungry people, and we didn’t “Jesus is present. He is here. He is in feed them. We saw people who were sick, our hearts right now,” he said. “What do we and we didn’t care for them. We saw peo- do with this power—because the presence of ple who were lost, and we did not show God in our hearts is a power, but only for them the way,” he said. “So what did God good. So what we do for good, at St. Toribio Romo, is to become a holy people—a happy people, a generous people, a just people. And we will seek not to build walls between ourselves, but instead we will be bridges between each human heart.”

Passion for the ministry Bishop Talley knows firsthand about building bridges between human hearts. Since his first assignment as a priest at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Bishop Talley has served the disabilities community with enthusiasm and passion. The late Toni Mi- ralles, who began the ministry at St. Jude, invited the young priest to spend a weekend with those with disabilities. It is an annual retreat now known as Toni’s Camp in Mi- ralles’ honor. Pat Tweed, a St. Jude parishioner who has served the disabilities community for 34 years, remembers that the future bishop was the first priest to spend the entire weekend at camp. He has put it on his calendar every year since, including coming back from Rome, Italy, for the camp when he was sent BISHOP TALLEY at Toni’s Camp in Atlanta. to study canon law. NOVEMBER 21, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 39

“He fell right into it and he’s cluding as a member of the Toni’s daughter Gloria, who has special never looked back,” Tweed said. Camp planning team, for more needs, would get excited about “I think he’s the perfect example than two decades. going to Mass because she would of Christ for us to follow. He’s “My work in the disabilities get to see Jesus. steadfast, and he was always ministry has definitely been im- “We realized she was talking there when we needed him. This pacted by his example. He was a about Msgr. Talley. For her to say is bittersweet—I’m happy for true servant for all who attended that—it’s just an understanding of him, but what a loss for us.” Toni’s Camp. He carried luggage how he’s personified to someone Mike and Peter Miralles said to cabins, he greeted every camp- so innocent. She sees him as Je- that Bishop Talley, who became er by name by the end of the first sus,” Sowers said. “Bishop Talley camp chaplain more than 20 night, all 80 to 90 of them, and just embodies the way we should years ago, took an even stronger most of the volunteers. He was all be, in my opinion.” leadership role in the ministry af- chief cheerleader on activity day Sowers said Bishop Talley ter their mother died in 2000. He and made sure all had water and was always encouraging of the became chaplain to the ministry sunscreen,” she said. special needs ministry, which has with persons with disabilities for “In between all of this he grown tremendously at St. John the archdiocese in 2002. noticed everything and somehow Neumann. When a new church “What stands out to me is his managed to highlight the love and was designed and dedicated in caring for people with disabilities joy he witnessed into his homilies 2010, it incorporated many fea- and his kindness and compas- at Sunday’s Mass. Those homi- tures to make the sacraments and sion,” Mike Miralles said. “He lies were meaningful to everyone, the liturgical ministries accessible had a real passion for the minis- which considering that many of to those with disabilities. try and after my mother died, he our campers have intellectual dis- “He’s just so passionate. He stepped up and became more in- abilities or other developmental was always there, as the pastor volved with the program.” disabilities, was no small accom- of our church, to say something BISHOP TALLEY greets Frank, a resident of one of the OLS Community His brother agreed. plishment, making something that positive or to offer a blessing,” Group Homes in Alexandria, and the Our Lady of Sorrows sisters after the “He is our shepherd for the is abstract, real and concrete.” Sowers said. “He was always so Nov. 7 Mass of Welcome. ministry,” Peter Miralles said. lovely.” “He loves this ministry and the Listen and recognize Maggie Rousseau, director members of the ministry. He will Scott Sowers first met Bish- of the archdiocesan Disabilities flourish. to blossom,” she said always be family.” op Talley when he was the pas- Ministry, said that the bishop “Bishop Talley was the water (Reprinted with the permis- Karen Ehmer has also served tor of his parish, St. John Neu- helped the ministry grow, and the and the sun that fed and warmed sion of The Georgia Bulletin, the disabilities community, in- mann Church in Lilburn, Ga. His seeds he planted will continue to those hearts and helped the wheat Archdiocese of Atlanta.) Welcome Coadjutor Bishop David P. Talley to the Diocese of Alexandria!

from the Upper Room Friday Morning Men’s Prayer Group Knights of Columbus What is a Monsignor Piegay Coadjutor Bishop? Assembly 328 • A BISHOP is the head of a diocese in the Catholic Church. There is only one bishop assigned to a diocese.

Welcome and blessings to • Sometimes, when a diocese is so large, a single bishop may need the assistance of one or more AUXILIARY BISHOPS. An auxiliary Most Reverend bishop is one who assists the bishop of a diocese in the duties of run- David P. Talley ning a diocese. However, the final authority rests with the main bishop. • A COADJUTOR BISHOP is similar to the relationship between a retiring employee who’s training his replacement. The coadjutor bishop has the same authority as the diocesan bishop, but isn’t the diocesan bishop… yet. The diocesan bishop is still the final authority. However, Welcome upon the resignation or retirement of the diocesan bishop, the coadjutor bishop automatically becomes the new diocesan bishop: no need Bishop David P. Talley to wait around for the usually pro- tracted process of finding a suitable to the Diocese of Alexandria replacement.

The Serra Club of Alexandria

Bishop David Talley Welcome to our diocese!

Knights of Columbus District 57, Council 3200 Would like to welcome Coadjutor Bishop David P. Talley to the Diocese of Alexandria Catholic Daughters of the Americas Local Courts Diocese of Alexandria May God Bless your service here with us! NOVEMBER 21, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 42 November - December

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Fireworks 7:00 p.m. Natchitoches

FIRST SUNDAY of THANKSGIVING DAY ADVENT PRAY FOR FR. R. RABALAIS PRAY FOR FR. C. RAY PRAY FOR FR. T. REYNOLDS PRAY FOR FR. J. ROBLES-SANCHEZ PRAY FOR FR. E. RODRIGUEZ-HERNANDEZ PRAY FOR FR. J. ROY PRAY FOR FR. J. RYAN

28 29 30 DECEMBER1 2Natchitoches 3 4 Festival of Lights Advent Reflection Series 7:45 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Rapides Symphony 6:00 p.m. Parade -- 1:00 p.m. Orchestra St. Frances Cabrini School Fireworks -- 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the Holidays Library, Alexandria Natchitoches Riverbank with Jazz 2:30 p.m. Bunkie Parade 4:00 p.m. Coughlin-Saunders Center SECOND SUNDAY of FIRST FRIDAY FIRST SATURDAY ADVENT PRAY FOR FR. C. SCOTT PRAY FOR FR. B. SEILER PRAY FOR FR. R. SHOURY PRAY FOR FR. P. SIERRA-POSADA PRAY FOR FR. L. SKLAR PRAY FOR FR. S. SOARES PRAY FOR FR. I. ST. ROMAIN Advent Reflection 100th Series Anniversary Mass 5 6 76:00 p.m. 8 9 1010:00 a.m. 11 St. Joseph, Cheneyville 8th Annual NLU Christmas at the Nest Cabrini School Library City of Pineville Fireworks Multicultural Christmas 5:30-7:00 p.m. Christmas Parade 7:00 p.m. City of Alexandria Holy Savior Menard HS OLPS Faith Formation Natchitoches Christmas Parade Concert 6:30-7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Divine Providence Center Leesville LA School for MSA, Lessons & Carols Live Nativity 7:30 p.m. SOLEMNITY Christmas Parade 6:00-8:00 p.m. Natchitoches of the IMMACULATE 5:30 p.m. First United Methodist, Alex. MB Immaculate CONCEPTION THIRD SUNDAY of Conception, Natchitoches A Holy Day of Obligation ADVENT PRAY FOR BISHOP D. TALLEY PRAY FOR MSGR. S. TESTA PRAY FOR FR. K. TEXADA PRAY FOR FR. J. THOMAS PRAY FOR FR. A. THOMPSON PRAY FOR MSGR. J. TIMMERMANS PRAY FOR FR. A. TRAVIS

St. Cecilia Advent Reflection Chorale 12 13 14Series 15 16 17 18 Christmas Concert Red River Chorale 6:00 p.m. Fireworks 3:30 p.m. Joy to the World St. Frances Cabrini School 7:00 p.m. St. Paul the Apostle, 7:30 p.m. Library, Alexandria Natchitoches Mansura St. Francis Xavier Lessons & Carols Cathedral, Alexandria LIVE NATIVITY -- Calvary Baptist Church, Alexandria 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Trinity Episcopal, 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. FEAST of OUR LADY Natchitoches FOURTH SUNDAY of of GUADALUPE ADVENT PRAY FOR FR. G. UZONDU PRAY FOR FR. A. VARGHESE PRAY FOR FR. V. VEAD PRAY FOR FR. N. VIVIANO PRAY FOR FR. J. WILTSE PRAY FOR FR. J. XAVIER PRAY FOR FR. K. ZACHARIAH 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 A Festival of Carols Sacred Heart School Advent Reflection Series Fireworks 7:00 p.m. Christmas Show 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. St. Martin Church, 5:30 p.m. St. Frances Cabrini Natchitoches Lecompte Barbry Convention Center, School Library, Alexandria Marksville

CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY PRAY FOR FR. A. AELAVANTHARA PRAY FOR FR. W. AJAERO PRAY FOR FR. T. ALLEN PRAY FOR FR. J. ANTONY PRAY FOR FR. S. BRANDOW PRAY FOR FR. D. BRAQUET PRAY FOR FR. J. BROCATO Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Established 1905 and Saint Anthony of Padua School Established 1931 Bunkie, Louisiana

Extend to Most Reverend David P. Talley Heartiest Congratulations and Joyful Prayers upon your Appointment as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria

“O God, grant that your Servant and Priest, David, may carry out worthily the Office of Bishop and, under your governance, direct by word and example the people entrusted to his care. Amen.”