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Lent Is— Fifty Is — Volume 19, Number 4 ~ March 2017 Lent is— We must prepare to celebrate Jesus’ Death and Life. Fifty is — Bishop Timothy Manning Bishop Hugh A. Donohoe We must celebrate our Diocese: five Bishops, hundreds of Bishop Joseph J. Madera Priests, Deacons Bishop John T. Steinbock and Religious, and a million plus of People. Bishop Armando X. Ochoa The Homily of Msgr. Ray Dreiling, V. G. at the Cathedral on the Opening of the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese Sisters and Brothers, dear People of God in the Diocese We are in a challenging moment in our history as a Diocese: not a “crisis” of Fresno: a warm and cordial welcome to you all. Grace moment, or a moment of panic. Rather, our faith community is searching to dis- and Peace to you in Christ Jesus, Our Lord! cover new ways of proclaiming the Gospel for a generation whose demands are Tonight, we begin our year long celebration of the 50th certainly different than the past. With an ever growing Catholic Community, the Anniversary of the Diocese of Fresno. We Catholics are so challenges are real and they are important to address. This is Who we Are Today. predictable, aren’t we? It seems when it comes to a major The realization that fewer priests are available to guide the pastoral needs of a celebration, what’s the first thing we think of? Let’s have modern parish has its own stresses and concerns. The expansion of Lay Ministry Mass! How natural of us – how Catholic of us. And so, it is a huge blessing for the vibrancy and health of our parishes and calls for an even comes as no surprise, that the Eucharist is how we express greater outpouring of the Spirit to meet the pastoral needs of our people. ourselves because the Eucharist is the source and summit The reality of who we are now would not be complete without the recognition of our lives. It celebrates who we are; what we believe; and gratitude for the contribution of newcomers and immigrants from every land and who is at the center of everything – even our celebrations: Jesus Christ, our and culture. Lord. Do we SEE them? Do they Exist for us? Do we welcome them? These enrich So, I am very grateful to stand here in this historic Cathedral Church where our life as a Diocesan Family and give us new stories and new histories to build a large portion of the history of both the Diocese of Monterey-Fresno and the upon those which already bind us together. That common story of our Faith in Diocese of Fresno has been made. Two dioceses were officially established in Jesus Christ – our common history that we are all Catholic! No matter what lan- this Cathedral. Three bishops of the former Diocese of Monterey-Fresno and five guage we speak, what color our skin may be, or where we come from. The real bishops (count them) of the Diocese of Fresno have been installed here and have message we need to take into our hearts and into our soul is: We are ALL Catho- been seated in that very “cathedra” – the Bishop’s Chair! – Currently occupied lics. May it always be so! by Armando Ochoa, by the Grace of God and the Apostolic See, our Bishop! A celebration of an anniversary, even one as important as our 50th as a Dio- And let’s not forget the scores of priests and dozens of deacons ordained cese, is an empty exercise without asking the questions: “What now?” “Where do here, the Religious Women who have taken or renewed religious vows here. The we go from here?” We have reflected on who we have been and who we are now. weddings, baptisms, first communions, confessions, confirmations, funerals and The challenge this Anniversary Year offers us is to discover the path of Who We wakes celebrated here. This is the “stuff” of real life! These events and moments Are Called to Be! That is the ultimate and sobering question. Who Are We Called tell stories of real peoples’ lives – the hopes, the joys, the sorrows of real families, to Be? I have no magic answer. Like you, I struggle to discern the Signs of the real history! So, it is entirely fitting that we begin the celebration of our 50th An- Times. But, I do have a modest suggestion that is always before us: niversary here – in this “Mother-Church” of our Diocese. As people of Faith, we find our answer not in a crystal ball or in searching the But, this is just one parish community among the hundred or so parishes and stars. We find our Way in and through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Listen missions scattered all over Central California – eight counties making up the Dio- to the word of the Lord from our Second Reading: cese of Fresno – more than 35,000 square miles and today numbering more than “May God, the source of all patience and encouragement, enable you to live 1.3 million Catholics; impressive statistics to be sure, but only numbers. What re- in perfect harmony with one another according to the spirit of Christ Jesus, so ally matters is that each person, each family, each parish community has its own that with one heart and voice you may glorify God, the Father of our Lord Jesus unique and colorful stories to share, its own history to remember, and futures to Christ.” dream and build. Not a bad “blueprint” for our future! I am reminded of an old East-African greeting still in use today: When one per- And, from the Gospel: son greets another, he or she says “I see you.” The other replies: “Then I exist.” “I send my messenger ahead of you to prepare your way before you.” What a marvelous greeting! It’s when we truly SEE one another that our story, Dear friends, sometimes we can see the Church only as a building, or even our life, our dignity is appreciated and celebrated. worse, as an impersonal organization that, sadly, has sometimes let us down. This We cannot fully celebrate our anniversary without remembering our past, anniversary is an opportunity to set that notion aside for good. Rather, let us al- especially those whose sacrifice and vision, whose determination and patience, ways go forward (Siempre Adelante) knowing that we are a Holy People of God whose faith and devotion have brought us to this moment in our story. Who have – made holy not by our power, or our own merits, but through the Sacrificial Gift we been? Take a moment and using your imagination – In your mind’s eye, take and Holiness of Christ Jesus. If we are this People, then our call is clear: a look around your own parish. To those of a certain age: Do you know who the To come to know Jesus more deeply; pastor was who guided the building of your parish church, or classrooms, or To love Him more dearly; parish hall? Can you SEE him? Who were those who made the parish festivals, To follow Him more nearly; the fundraisers, the annual devotions really happen? Can you remember who got To serve Him more sincerely. your parish’s religious education program started? Who were some of the teach- Called to be authentic disciples of the Lord, indeed to be Intentional Mission- ers and volunteers who gave their lives to see the children of the parish brought ary Disciples of the Lord! To so conform ourselves to Christ that we are and are closer to Jesus? Can you remember who helped clean the church or the grounds? known by all to be genuine messengers announcing that the Kingdom of God is Who were the people who cleaned and ironed the altar linens used at all the among us! May our eyes and hearts be open to SEE those who search for God Masses celebrated over the years? Do you remember them? Do you remember even if they are hidden or in the shadows. Can we SEE them? Do they EXIST for their names? Can you SEE them? us? Can we embrace them and welcome them among us? What about today? Who are we now? Our parish communities have become So, as we go forward: Who, then, are we called to be? more complex and more diverse. Languages and cultures demand new resources A people God SEES and calls into EXISTENCE – to be people who SEE and gifts. The explosion of new ministries and structures are calling us to reach with God’s Vision; who LOVE with the Heart of Christ; and who LIVE with the out in order to serve a wider and larger population. The presence of our Deacons, strength and courage through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Ministers of Holy Communion, Catechists, Lectors, Musicians, the Ushers offer May this be who we are – to the honor and glory of God. new opportunities and sometimes bring new stresses on parish life. MARANATHA! COME, LORD JESUS! Getting to Know Your Diocese – Part III by Scott Alston, Diocesan Archivist (This article is the third in a series with a brief historical overview of non-Catholics. Father Dade retired to a northern California monastery in not only the first 50 years of our Diocese, but a look back to the earli- 1872 and the site of the Masses was relocated to the fast growing railroad est Catholic presence in what is now the eight-county thirty-six thousand community of Fresno. This is the year that Father Cornelius Scannell, then square mile Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno.) pastor of Visalia, began saying Mass and conducting sacraments in homes The early Diocese parishes of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary of local Fresno Catholics.
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