Cathedral's New Rector Offers New Ways to Evangelize
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The Catholic Voice is on Facebook VOL. 57, NO. 10 DIOCESE OF OAKLAND MAY 27, 2019 www.catholicvoiceoakland.org Serving the East Bay Catholic Community since 1963 Copyright 2019 Cathedral’s new rector offers new ways to evangelize By Michele Jurich Staff writer On May 18, 2013, Rev. Brandon Macadaeg was ordained a priest in the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland. On that day, he was the youngest priest of the Diocese of Oakland. Six years later, he has been appointed rector of the cathedral. At 32, he will be cathedral’s youngest rector. The appointment topped a list of 19 new assignments for priests and deacons in the Diocese of Oakland, issued May 17 (See the list on Page 2). Ordination to the Father Macadaeg’s appointment is effective July 1. Order of Presbyters He succeeds as rector the Very Rev. James V. Matthews. Oakland’s beloved “Father Jay” died March 30. Very Rev. When: May 31, 7 p.m. Bich N. Nguyen has been serving as temporary parochial Where: Cathedral of Christ the Light administrator. 2121 Harrison St., Oakland “We’re going from wisdom/experience Rectors of the Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ model in Father Jay, Cathedral of Christ Reception follows at Cathedral Event Center who had vast personal the Light, Oakland influence with the com- Profiles on Page 10 munity, and the city, over the years, to someone CHRIS SILVA/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC CHRIS SILVA/THE who’s 40 years younger,” Looking forward to their work in a parish for one year at their ordination to the transitional diaconate said Most Rev. Michael Aug. 4, 2018, were Javier Ramirez, Mark Ruiz and John Pietruszka. C. Barber, SJ, bishop of Oakland. Of Father Macadaeg, he said, ‘he’s a son Very Rev. Three to be ordained priests on May 31 of this diocese, grew Quang Minh Dong By Michele Jurich up here. He was born 2008- 2010 Staff writer Masses of Thanksgiving after I was ordained a On the evening of May 31, three men who personify per- priest. He was ordained severance in their journey to the priesthood will be ordained Rev. John Anthony Pietruszka a priest a week before in the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland by Bishop When: June 1, 4 p.m. I was ordained bishop.” Michael C. Barber, SJ. What: English Mass Looking at the com- Javier Ramirez’s journey began in Mexico; John Anthony Where: St. Joseph the Worker Church munity growing up Pietruszka’s in Massachusetts; and Mark Ruiz’s right here 1640 Addison St., Berkeley around the cathedral, in Oakland. with new residents., the But their paths took them to multiple seminaries before When: June 2, 3 p.m. bishop said he is giving their call to the altar of the Cathedral of Christ the Light. What: Bilingual Mass Father Macadaeg per- Very Rev. All were ordained to the transitional diaconate last August (English and Spanish) mission to try new ways Raymond Sacca at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Berkeley; the next morn- Where: St. Edward Church to evangelize. 2010-2015 ing, they were joining the bishop at 7 a.m. in People’s Park, 5788 Thornton Ave., Newark “In a young person, serving breakfast to those who live there. They were doing there’s a lot of hope,” the the traditional work of the deacons: serving the poor. Rev. Javier Lopez bishop said. “They aren’t Rev. Mr. Ramirez spent the year as pastoral associate When: June 1, 5 p.m. afraid to try new things.” at busy St. Mark Parish in Richmond. Rev. Mr. Pietruszka Where: Holy Spirit Church Father Macadaeg was at St. Edward Parish in Newark, as pastoral associate, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont served as parochial vic- serving primarily the Spanish-speaking community. Rev. ar for four years at Holy Mr. Ruiz returned to Pope St. John XXIII Seminary outside When: June 2, 1 p.m. Spirit Parish in Fremont, Boston to continue his studies. On weekends, he assisted What: Spanish Mass where he credits his first Very Rev. at the Lynnfield Catholic Collaborative. Where: St. Mark Church pastor, Rev. Mathew James V. Matthews The ordination, which begins at 7 p.m. in the cathedral, 159 Harbor Way, Richmond Vellankal, for helping 2015-2019 will be Livestreamed at www.oakdiocese.org. him to bring forward The new priests will spend their first days of priesthood Rev. Mark Steven Ruiz his gifts and talents. celebrating Masses of Thanksgiving. When: June 2, 2 p.m. He has spent last two years as parochial administrator They will begin their parish assignments July 1: Rev. Mr. What: Bilingual Mass, English and Spanish of Divine Mercy Parish in Oakland. He led the Oakland Ruiz at St. Joseph/Old Mission San Jose in Fremont; Rev. Where: St. Anthony Parish parish through the process of merging what had been St. Mr. Ramirez at St. Bede in Hayward; and Rev. Mr. Pietruszka 1510 E. 15th St., Oakland Lawrence O’Toole-St. Cyril and St. Paschal Baylon par- at St. Edward in Newark. (Continued on Page 9.) On our cover The 150-year-old, all-girls Holy New era begins for Holy Names High School Names High School in Oakland has launched an ambitious capital By Carrie McClish the first phase of the capital campaign had exciting renovations while maintaining the campaign. More on this page. Staff writer not only succeeded in raising $4.1 million, beautiful, historic features which we all Alumnae, students, parents and fam- but that the goal had been reached in just know and love.” ATD . 12 ily members, faculty, donors and other nine months. Initially, she noted, “We gave The first part of the fundraising effort, Bishop’s Column . 3 supporters gathered at Oakland’s Holy ourselves 36 months to raise $4.1 million” called The Campaign for Holy Names, Classified. 12 Names High School April 4 to celebrate for the campaign. will fund the planned renovation of 18 Datelines . 13 the completion of the first phase of an “Today is a day of celebration and engineering, science, art and multi-use Forum . 14-15 ambitious capital campaign designed to hope,” Spiller told the gathering that had classrooms. News in Brief . .4 help usher in a new era at the 150-year-old assembled in the school auditorium. “Holy The renovations include infrastructure Seniors . 11 all-girls school. Names is an incredible community and it improvements around climate and lighting, The Church. .2 During the “groundbreaking blessing is a joy to share this accomplishment with and projects specific to the classroom and Travel . .6-7 ceremony,” Shirley Spiller, chair of the each and every one of you. Holy Names, curriculum, said Emily LaCroix, HNHS’s HNHS Board of Directors, announced that she continued, “is about to undergo some (Continued on Page 11.) 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE CHURCH MAY 27, 2019 OFFICIAL THE VATICAN Bishop Barber’s Schedule 20,000 pilgrims see pope Security guards May 29: Office meetings, June 3-7: Retreat for the flank the pope- Chancery, Oakland Presbyterate of the Diocese of mobile as Pope Fargo, North Dakota Dinner with candidates for Francis leaves Ordination to the Priesthood June 8: 10 a.m., Mass, his general audi- Confirmation, for Most Holy ence in St. Peter’s May 30: Office meetings, Rosary, Antioch; St. Ignatius of Square at the Chancery, Oakland Antioch, Antioch; St. Paul, San Vatican May 22. May 31: Office meetings, Pablo, at Cathedral of Christ Greeting an esti- Chancery Offices, Oakland the Light, Oakland mated 20,000 pilgrims as he 7 p.m., Ordination to the Priesthood, 2 p.m., Mass, Confirmation for Our toured St. Peter’s Cathedral of Christ the Light, Lady of Good Counsel, San Square in the Oakland Leandro; St. Ambrose, Berkeley; popemobile, Pope Our Lady of Grace, Castro Valley; June 1: 10 a.m., Mass, Confirmation, St. Francis occasion- St. John the Baptist, El Cerrito; Our Louis Bertrand, Oakland ally stopped to Lady of Mercy, Richmond, at kiss children’s HARING/CNS PAUL 5 p.m., Mass, Confirmation, St. Cathedral of Christ the Light, foreheads and drink mate tea offered to him. The Holy Spirit gives Christians Mark, Richmond Oakland the courage and the strength needed to engage in a loving dialogue with June 2 : Noon, Mass, Confirmation, St. June 9: 10 a.m., Mass, Confirmation for God that is like the dialogue of a child with his or her father, Pope Francis James the Apostle, Fremont Cathedral of Christ the Light Parish and said. “Do not forget this: The protagonist of all Christian prayer is the Holy St. David of Wales, Richmond, at Spirit. We can never pray without the strength of the Holy Spirit; it is he who 5 p.m., Mass, Confirmation, St. Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland moves us to pray well,” the pope said during his weekly general audience. Francis of Assisi, Concord June 10: US bishops’ spring committee meeting, Baltimore, Maryland the Daughters of St. Camillus, who serve ‘Culture of resurrection’ the sick and elderly. Appointments Like their founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle, the Christian Brothers’ must New economy Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has made Holy Spirit, Fremont: Rev. John Carillo, continue their educational mission and Pope Francis has invited young econo- the following appointments, all effective parochial vicar restore life to areas where poverty and mists and entrepreneurs around the world July 1, unless otherwise noted: suffering have taken away the hope of a to help create a “new and courageous cul- St. Bede, Hayward: Rev. Javier Ramirez, future, Pope Francis said.