WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | April 24-May 7, 2015 | Volume 76, Number 12 Seminarians take step closer to priesthood

Transitional Deacons Martin Nguyen, left, and Luis Salazar, right, stand with Bishop Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine, center, following the diaconate ordination celebrated April 18. Both men are seminarians of the Newly ordained Deacon Scott Adams is all smiles Each of the 13 seminarians ordained to the transitional Orlando Diocese (JIM DAVIS | FC) after being vested during his diaconate ordination diaconate, including Lawton Lang, left, kneel before celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca Raton April Bishop Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine as part of the orlando diocese 18. (JIM DAVIS | FC) ordination rite. (JIM DAVIS | FC) Martin Nguyen and palm beach diocese Venice diocese Luis Salazar Scott Adams Lawton Lang Scott James Adams, a seminarian for the Dio- When Lawton Lang was an executive chef not Looking back on his life, Deacon Luis Salazar, a cese of Palm Beach, grew up in the Baptist Church that long ago, there was always something miss- native of Colombia, said he has always had a call- but his family began following the Presbyterian ing from his life. ing to serve God’s people. However, it wasn’t until faith tradition, which he followed and continued Lang turned to Jesus and followed a dream he moved to the United States 13 years ago, that to practice until finding “a home and at peace,” from the time when he was very young to pursue his relationship with the Lord deepened and he within the Catholic Church, when he was 29 and a vocation to the priesthood. heeded that call, entering the seminary at the age a new resident of Florida,” he said. “This is a very profound and powerful moment of 45. After successfully working in public accounting, in my life,” Deacon Lang said. “The ordination Deacon Martin Nguyen admits that he had a lot government and in the hospitality industry for 15 was very intently beautiful. … It is like watching a of idealistic notions about the priesthood when years, Deacon Adams in his 40s answered the call sunset on Siesta Key Beach (in Sarasota), with the he entered the seminary at the age of 17. Over the and entered seminary in 2009. He will continue to colors of orange, deep blue, some reds and white; years, as he discerned and continued to explore study, discern and participate in ministry as part it is so beautiful that it takes your breath away the calling he received, his understanding of the of his formation process until his ordination to the and all you can do is sit there with your toes in the priesthood matured along the way. priesthood in about one more year. sand and try to say wow.” Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

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VATICAN CITY | The poor, migrants in search of a better life and the unemployed want what all human beings want: life, dignity and a chance to earn a decent living, Pope Francis said in several speeches urging compassion and assistance by both governments and individuals. Reciting the “Regina Coeli” prayer April 19, just hours after reports surfaced that perhaps more than 700 migrants drowned in the Mediterranean while trying to reach Europe, Pope Francis asked the thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square for a moment of silence and then to join him reciting a Hail Mary for the victims and survivors. Newly ordained Deacon Luis Salazar, left, receives the Book of the Gospels The Italian coast guard reported that as of late from Bishop Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine during the ordination Mass at April 19, 28 survivors had been rescued and 24 St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca Raton April 18. (JIM DAVIS | FC) bodies had been recovered; one of the survivors, a Bangladeshi, told authorities the smugglers had LINDA CALDWELL seminary at the age of 45. locked hundreds of people in the hold, so there of the Florida Catholic staff “I worked as a banker in my home may have been as many as 950 people on board. country,” Deacon Salazar said. “In- Pope Francis called on the international com- ORLANDO | Looking back on his terestingly, the thing that I most liked munity to act decisively and quickly to prevent life, Deacon Luis Salazar, a native of about that work was working with the deaths of more migrants. “They are men and Colombia, said he has always had a people, helping them. Even though I women like us, our brothers and sisters who seek calling to serve God’s people. How- was working in a bank, I wasn’t inter- a better life; hungry, persecuted, injured, ex- Bishop Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine lays ever, it wasn’t until he moved to the ested in their economic needs. I was ploited, victims of war — they seek a better life. hands upon seminarian Hoang “Martin” United States 13 years ago, that his They were seeking happiness.” Nguyen during his ordination to the relationship with the Lord deepened Please see deacons, A2 Pope Francis had spoken April 18 with Italian transitional diaconate. (COURTESY) and he heeded that call, entering the President Sergio Mattarella about the continuing wave of migrants who set off from North Africa, often in overcrowded and unsafe fishing boats, hoping to land in Italy and make their way to other Convention brings global community to Orlando European countries. For years the Italian govern- ment has been asking the European Union for con- Thousands of Catholic educators share their mission during annual event crete assistance in regulating migration, patrolling the waters and rescuing those at risk of drowning. Teresa Peterson The pope thanked Italy for assisting “the nu- Special to the Florida Catholic merous migrants who, at the risk of their lives, ask to be welcomed. It is obvious the size of the phe- ORLANDO | More than 6,000 Cath- nomenon requires a much broader involvement,” olic school educators descended upon the pope said. “We must never tire of requesting a Orlando for the National Catholic Edu- commitment that extends to a European and in- cational Association Convention and ternational level.” Expo. This was the first time NCEA As Mattarella made his first state visit to the held its annual convention in Florida, Vatican, Pope Francis also urged greater Italian and the event brought national atten- government efforts to create jobs, especially for tion to students in the the young. Among all the ingredients needed for Diocese of Orlando See more economic growth and development, the pope said, who are excelling in stories, work is one of the most important because it is tied many areas. Pages A3-4, to the dignity of the person and his or her ability to During the open- and A9-10 build a life. ing ceremony April 7 “The lack of jobs for young people,” he said, is “a more than 100 students cry of pain” that must be heard by governments, processed into the exhibit hall waving private businesses and the Church community, flags from the many countries that rep- which should rally together to give job creation resent their heritage. priority. “Access to dignity and a future relies on “Our Church is a global Church, so access to a job,” the pope said. it’s natural for our schools to be global Pope Francis also spoke April 18 with mem- schools,” said Jacquelyn Flanigan, as- bers of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, sociate superintendent for professional which dedicated its plenary assembly to examin- development for the diocesan Office of Catholic educators had the opportunity to participate in a number of professional ing the phenomenon of human trafficking, includ- development sessions during the National Catholic Educational Association ing the trafficking of migrants. n Please see NCEA, A3 Convention and Expo. (COURTESY NCEA) April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A2 Vocations workshop shines light on best practices LINDA CALDWELL FYI of the Florida Catholic staff World Day of Prayer for WINTER PARK | Greg Gullik- Vocations will be observed son of Holy Spirit Parish in Mims on Sunday, April 26. This year admits that there was a time when marks its 52nd anniversary. praying for vocations meant “pray- Also known as “Good Shep- ing for those faceless individuals herd Sunday,” the purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill out there somewhere who might the Lord’s instruction to, become priests.” However, after “Pray to the Lord of the har- attending the Diocese of Orlando’s vest to send laborers into his vocations services workshop and harvest” (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). undertaking the formation of a Please pray that young men vocations committee within his and women hear and respond parish last year, his prayer life for generously to the Lord’s call vocations has become personal. to the priesthood, diacon- “I wasn’t looking intimately at ate, religious life, societies the people around me, the fami- Parish leaders listen as Bishop John Noonan speaks at of apostolic life or secular lies around me, the kids around the seventh annual vocations services workshop April institutes. me,” he said. “Being at the voca- 11 at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Winter Park. (PHOTOS Parishioners participate in small group discussions at Source: USCCB tions workshop last year and hear- BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) the vocations services workshop. ing some of the perspectives really changed my own way of looking at Noonan; keynote addresses on was the introduction of an Elijah When a family does not have in Central Florida enhance and things. living a consecrated life, presented cup. Every week, one of the 300 the chalice in their home, they are enrich the diocese. “When we were forming our vo- by Sister of the Incarnation Conse- families of the parish will take one still encouraged to pray for voca- “If every person in this room cations committee at Holy Spirit, cration Mission Maria Nguyen of of two circulating cups and prayer tions. Weekly notices in the bul- represented a different religious Father Andrew (Wojtan, pastor) St. Philip Phan Van Minh Parish in books home. Families are to put letin — such as, “Did you know community and each community wanted people to know that pray- Orlando and Third Order Francis- the cup in a place of reverence and that just because a young man has a special quality of gifted- ing for vocations was to be person- can Father Giles Schinelli, pastoral spend time each day in prayer for goes to the seminary doesn’t auto- ness,” he said, “if you put that all al,” Gullikson added. minister of the San Pedro Spiritual vocations. Gullikson said the cup matically mean he will become a together, you have a marvelous Gullikson was one of the speak- Development Center in Winter has been well-received and sign- priest? These young men are dis- tapestry of what the Church is all ers sharing best practices for Park; and small group discussions. up to host the cup is booked out cerning whether they are indeed about.” promoting a culture of vocations Father Jorge Torres, director of for three months. called into that particular kind of Father Schinelli added every- at the diocese’s seventh annual the Office of Vocations, said voca- “There is a lot of energy,” Gul- service to Our Lord. They would one is called to their own vocation. parish vocations services work- tion committees play an impor- likson said. “There is definitely a appreciate your prayer” — serve “Every vocation begins with a de- shop, held April 11 at St. Margaret tant role in promoting vocations new buzz around the parish since as a reminder. sire to know and to love Jesus,” he Mary Parish. Nearly 100 people, in the diocese. we started it.” Another highlight of the event said. “The words of St. Augustine including priests, religious men “They keep vocations on the St. Ann Parish in Haines City was the personal witnesses of Sis- come to mind when he says, ‘Our and women, parish leaders and parish radar,” Father Torres said. has also noted equal success with ter Nguyen and Father Schinelli souls are restless, Lord, until they a group of young men discerning “The vocations services workshop its new vocations committee. Ja- and their journeys to religious life. rest in you.’ What is so important the call to the priesthood attended helps us to remember that voca- vier Garcia said since introduc- As the faithful continue to cele- to understand is that knowing and the daylong event. tions are everybody’s business.” ing the pilgrim traveling chalice brate the Year of Consecrated Life loving Jesus leads you into this In addition to examples of best Fifty-six parishes have a vocations in December 2014, the committee (Nov. 30, 2014-Feb. 2, 2016), Father mystery of trying to understand practices within parishes, the committee. has received donations to pur- Schinelli reminded the group how what it means to be holy. Through workshop featured an opening One of the first initiatives of chase four more chalices to be cir- the charisms of the nearly 100 re- our baptisms, every one of us is Mass celebrated by Bishop John Holy Spirit’s vocations committee culated among the families. ligious communities represented called to be holy.” n DEACONS: Transitional diaconate ordination is penultimate step for two to become ordained priests

From A1 their year as a deacon they con- deacon is even “expert in finding “During the next year, I look incredible change. tinue their studies and serve in human needs that are unidenti- forward to learning more about “I recognize in myself a lot of parish assignments fied by society,” he said. my role in ordained ministry,” he growth and for that I am very interested in their personal and In his homily, Bishop Estevez “Let us open our eyes and see added. “I am looking forward to grateful,” he continued. “Every family needs.” characterized the diaconate as a the mystery of the world, the learning more about the people of day, I became more dedicated and Deacon Salazar took another friendship with Christ and ser- wounds of our brothers and sis- God, their needs, and journeying a better friend of the Lord. Out of step toward realizing his dream vanthood to humanity. He called ters who are denied their dignity, with them. I am excited and ner- that love and commitment to him, of becoming a priest on April 18 attention to the ordination pro- and let us recognize that we are vous at the same time. I am ready.” I am willing to give my life to this when he was ordained a transi- gram cover, which depicted Jesus compelled to heed their cry for Deacon Nguyen admits that he vocation.” tional deacon by Bishop Felipe washing the feet of the disciples. help,” Bishop Estevez said. “May had a lot of idealistic notions about He said while he has faced Estévez of St. Augustine. He is Under the picture was a Bible we reach out to them and support the priesthood when he entered many challenges in his journey to among 13 seminarians from St. verse, 1 Corinthians 9:22: “I have them, so they can feel the warmth the seminary at the age of 17. At the the priesthood, there have been Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- made myself a slave to all.” He of our presences.” time, the Dr. Philips High School many more blessings. Among nary in Boynton Beach — includ- said the verse perfectly expresses Father Jorge Torres, director of graduate and native of Vietnam was the highlights for the 25-year-old ing fellow Orlando diocesan sem- the identity of the diaconate. the diocesan Office of Vocations, more interested in what a priest did. was his pastoral year assignment inarian Martin Nguyen — who “The deacon witnesses the pov- said although still seminarians, Over the years, as he discerned and spent last year at St. John Vianney promised obedience, celibacy and erty of Christ because the deacon the men now belong to the cleri- continued to explore the calling he Parish in Orlando. a life of prayer, giving their lives to participates in the self-emptying cal state, which allows them to received, his understanding of the “Being able to teach in the God and his people. The Mass was of Christ,” Bishop Estevez said. celebrate weddings and baptisms, priesthood matured along the way. school and interact with my stu- celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Parish “The service of the deacon is thus deliver homilies and preside at fu- “I see my journey as the build- dents, being with the people at the in Boca Raton. marked by humility and self-ef- nerals, in addition to continuing ing of a relationship,” Deacon parish, sharing their moments of Transitional deacons are men facement.” their studies. “It is a time for them Nguyen said. “Being in the semi- joy and their sorrows and difficul- called to the priesthood who are He said a deacon must be flex- to prepare for the sacramental nary all of these years, I see my ties as well, those moments are in the final stage of formation ible, adaptable and creative in his life,” he said. time as building a friendship with the highlights of my journey. I am before being ordained as priests. service, learning new languages Deacon Salazar said his jour- the Lord that has deepened and very grateful for them,” Deacon They receive the Sacrament of and cultures, and going places ney to the priesthood has been has become stronger over the Nguyen said. “They give me the Holy Orders and usually serve as — from a prison to a hospital to a true blessing as he has grown years. After eight years of forma- strength, the courage and motiva- deacons for one year before ordi- a food pantry to a bus station — even closer to God and has been tion, compared to the 17-year-old tion to continue to respond ‘yes’ to nation to the priesthood. During that others might shun. An ideal inspired by his people. that I was, I have experienced an my calling from the Lord.” n A3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 Local educators recognized at NCEA convention LINDA CALDWELL forming lives.” Distinguished Home and School of the Florida Catholic staff Those honored include: Association Award. The NCEA • Robert Svoboda, president, sponsors this award in the firm ORLANDO | Six individuals Donna-Dale Freedom Founda- belief that strong home and school and two high schools from the Di- tion, New Smyrna Beach, was associations ensure effective Cath- ocese of Orlando were recognized presented the Msgr. John F. Mey- olic schools. for excellence in Catholic educa- ers Award. This honor is given to • Father Karl N. Bergin, pastor tion at the 2015 National Catholic an individual who has provided of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and Educational Association (NCEA) substantial support for Catholic School, Melbourne, was recog- convention during special cer- education through contributions nized with the Distinguished Pas- emonies April 6 and 7. in areas of development, public tor Award. “I was very happy to see that the relations, scholarship programs, • Daniel J. McGowan, director people in the diocese were receiv- financial management or govern- of Faith Formation at Church of ing so many different awards be- ment relations. the Resurrection, Lakeland, was cause I believe that we have truly • Bishop Moore Catholic High presented a Religious Educational amazing people here, and I want School was presented the Dr. Excellence Award. the country to know about it,” said Karen M. Ristau Innovations • Father Pat Sheedy, pastor of Henry Fortier, diocesan superin- Award for its work in furthering Blessed Trinity Parish, Ocala; Ur- tendent of Catholic Schools, secre- the mission of Catholic education suline Sister Bernadette Mackay, tary of education. through an innovative program or director of the diocesan Mission “We have leaders here who set approach. Office; and Melbourne Central Christian Brother Robert Bimonte, president of the National Catholic the bar and who are wonderful ex- • Ana Ferreira, president of An- Catholic High School were all Educational Association, left, stands with representatives from amples of Catholic educators,” he nunciation Catholic Academy honored with a F. Sadlier Dinger Annunciation Catholic Academy, including Emily Halpern, Christina continued. “We have role models Home and School Association, Al- Award, given in recognition of out- Sinacola and Patty Kahle, principal. The women accepted the who are to be shown as a light to tamonte Springs, was among four standing contributions to Catholic Distinguished Home and School Association Award during the NCEA the world. Our people are trans- recipients nationwide awarded a education. n convention April 7. (COURTESY NCEA) NCEA: Educators from U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia along with local volunteers, converge in Orlando From A1

Catholic Schools. “Part of our so- cial justice mission is to serve all students.” Diocesan schools have seen growing enrollment, with more than 600 new students since 2010. Also, students in the diocsese score 20 percent above the national aver- age in the Iowa Assessment. Last year, seniors at the five diocesan high schools earned $35 million in college scholarships. “God put us here as a commu- nity of faithful working together in partnership and setting standards — making sure there is a certain Donning the trademark quality we’re providing our stu- flamingo ears of the 2015 NCEA dents,” said Henry Fortier, diocesan Allison Reynolds, right, a science teacher at Convention and Expo, Henry secretary of education and superin- Bishop John Noonan thanks Wendy, a senior at Bishop Melbourne Central Catholic who volunteered Fortier, superintendent of tendent of Catholic schools. “When Moore Catholic High School and exchange student from at the National Catholic Educational Catholic schools for the Diocese we go home to meet our maker we Orlando’s sister diocese in San Juan de la Maguana, Association convention, takes a selfie with of Orlando, welcomes educators will answer for what we did and did Dominican Republic, for offering the first reading during Sister Immaculata Knox of Ascension Parish in to the conference. (COURTESY not do. the closing Mass April 9. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Melbourne. (PAM STIMSON | FC) NCEA) “We have been given God’s most precious gift,” he added. “We can the convention and said he gained ting up displays to serving as bus sional development sessions and Gloria Del Orbe, pastor and prin- do nothing less than provide the so much knowledge, he is looking greeters and musicians. learned new ideas for addressing cipal of Holy Redeemer Parish and very best education we can provide. forward to sharing it with teachers There was a big emphasis on behavior issues and positive class- School in Kissimmee, respectively, The NCEA convention was also in the Dominican Republic. He is hospitality with an army of volun- room management during a session spoke on the important partner- a global convention with attend- administrator for the five schools teers —easily identifiable by their about connecting the dots between ship between principal and pastor ees from all over the United States in Orlando’s sister diocese that are flamingo headbands — walking discipline and discipleship. for the success of a Catholic school. as well as the Caribbean, Canada, operated by the Diocese of Orlan- the convention center halls. They Dry has taught for 16 years at St. Dr. Michael Coury, president of Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, do. He left April 12 for a one-month welcomed participants, answered Joseph Catholic School and 30 years Father Lopez Catholic High School, the Philippines, Spain, Thailand mission trip. questions and provided directions. overall. “This type of continuing spoke on how to retain the best and more. The opening ceremony “We need to bring technology “My hope is that everyone expe- education is important so we can teachers. Anita Brady, from Ascen- included a re-enactment of the to the students in the Dominican rienced the best hospitality and felt learn new ways to teach and ad- sion Catholic School in Melbourne, discovery of Florida by Spanish ex- Republic. This experience has im- welcomed,” said Fortier. dress the challenges that arise,” she and Lisa Jones, from Annunciation plorers. Father Gilbert Medina, pas- pacted how I will train the teach- Having the convention in Or- said. “When I first started teach- Catholic Academy in Altamonte tor of All Souls Parish in Sanford, ers so they can implement blended lando made it accessible to many ing, there were no computers in the Springs, spoke about the best tools portrayed Father Francisco López, learning and incorporate technol- local teachers. Judi Dry, a first- classroom. I am now learning to in- that are compatible for iPad, win- chaplain of the expedition. ogy,” said Matthew. grade teacher at St. Joseph Catholic corporate technology and integrate dows and android environments. The convention offered more The Office of Catholic Schools School in Winter Haven, attended the use of iPads and other tools into “Hosting this conference has than 300 professional development worked for two years to plan the the convention for the first time. learning.” brought us closer together as a com- workshops, faith-filled liturgies, convention. Part of its mission was She volunteered as a bus greeter, Many local education experts munity of Catholic educators,” said networking events and an expo hall to mobilize more than 1,300 volun- welcoming students and chaper- were selected to lead professional Fortier. “We have spent two years with more than 200 exhibitors. teers. Catholic school volunteers ones who arrived around the clock development sessions at NCEA, planning and preparing. In that Nelson Matthew, assistant direc- gave up their spring break time to to provide entertainment in the representing 41 out of the 410 total process we have grown much closer tor of the Mission Office, attended help in a variety of roles, from set- expo hall. She also attended profes- presenters. Father Tim Labo and as a faith community.” n April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A4 Catechist Day offers ideas in faith formation, family life

LINDA CALDWELL Expo, held for the first time in Or- Dr. Jo Ann Paradise, a national of the Florida Catholic staff lando April 7-9. So he worked with consultant for Our Sunday Visitor the National Association of Parish Curriculum Division, spoke on a ORLANDO | Maria Reyes of St. Catechetical Directors and several topic on the minds of many — help- James Cathedral was excited as she Catholic publishers to develop edu- ing families discover what God cre- picked up her conference materials cational sessions geared specifi- ated them to be. This is becoming for Catechist Day, a post-National cally to catechetical leaders. This more difficult in the midst of our Catholic Educational Association collaboration brought renowned culture’s “phantom” curriculum, (NCEA) conference event aimed at speakers from across the nation to lessons from the secular culture — bringing new ideas in faith forma- Central Florida with sessions of- fueled by the media — about what tion to parish leaders. The event, fered in both English and Spanish. families are supposed to do. For held April 9 and 10 at the Orange “Our goal was to offer a program example, Paradise said many par- County Convention Center, cen- with a national breadth,” Johnson ents will think nothing of signing tered on the theme of family. said. “Our hope was that parish their children up for numerous For Reyes, who is a volunteer leaders would take advantage of sports and activities, yet struggle to adult faith formation leader, the this once-in-a-lifetime opportu- find time to help them grow in their conference offered an opportunity nity. After speaking to the people faith. to grow in her faith and better serve afterward, I think they clearly went “Sometimes we set the bar so the people of God. away with a higher level of profes- low that we say it is enough that “Having these sessions means a sional training.” parents are bringing their children lot to me. We have had other learn- With the World Meeting of Fami- to faith formation class,” Paradise ing opportunities in the past, but on lies taking place in Philadelphia in said. “While we always want to be a smaller scale. This session offers a September, the family was the fo- inviting and hospitable, we also higher standard in learning for the cus of Catechist Day. Among the need to teach them what it means Parish leaders discuss how prayer can nourish spirituality as part of catechist,” Reyes said. “I have asked keynote speakers, Ricardo Grzona, to be connected to Christ and God’s Catechist Day, held April 9 at the Orange County Convention Center. the Lord for this kind of prepara- president of the Ramon Pane Foun- expectation of what it means to be (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) tion, for professional training. We dation in Miami, offered ideas on family.” are much better ambassadors of praying the lectio divina in a fam- She suggested that parishes parents to raise strong Catholic be,” she continued. “We don’t make the Lord as we teach and serve the ily setting, while Dr. Bob McCarty, meet people where they are and children. They need not be experts them spiritual. We don’t teach them people in the community.” executive director for the National seek ways to pique their curiosity of the faith — there are others who how to be spiritual. They already Dennis Johnson Jr., secretary for Federation for Catholic Youth Min- about their faith, even if it means serve that role — but rather serve are. They have to discover it within evangelization and family life for istry, spoke on enhancing faith making changes to “how it has as examples of joy-filled and inten- themselves, and that is our job to the Diocese of Orlando, said the development among children and always been done.” On a grand tional disciples who continually help awaken in them what God has diocese wanted to bring another youths and transforming adoles- scale, parishioners can be enlisted make the choice to live a life in re- already created them to be by mak- facet to the NCEA Convention and cent catechesis. to serve as faith coaches, guiding lationship with God. ing them a family. We have to help “We have to help families dis- them discover how they are the do- cover what God created them to mestic Church.” n

Painted postcards, measuring 4 feet by 8 feet, from each of the Catholic schools in the diocese, line the walkway of the Orange County Convention Center. (TERESA PETERSON | FC) Postcards give a warm welcome to convention attendees Students at diocesan Catholic Central Florida. Some were nos- tral Florida. The stamp on each schools created oversized post- talgic representations of landmark postcard was a photo of the student cards that were on display at the buildings, city sights or nature who created the artwork, and there

Orange County Convention Center that reflect the communities in was a handwritten greeting on the 33083-0424 to welcome guests to the National the area. backside. Organizers said it was a Catholic Educational Association The postcards were made by fun and creative way to showcase Convention and Expo. The post- students in Catholic elementary, the “City Beautiful” and neighbor- cards depicted various scenes in middle and high schools in Cen- ing communities. A5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 Mother’s Day tribute is coming up roses

LINDA CALDWELL from farms in South America, arrive of the Florida Catholic staff at the basilica around 7:30 a.m. and work commences shortly thereaf- ORLANDO | Guests visiting ter. For the next eight to nine hours, the Basilica of the National Shrine 20 volunteers gather around eight of Mary, Queen of the Universe on tables at the base of the altar, trim Mother’s Day weekend, May 9-10, leaves and thorns from the branch- will be treated to a breathtaking es, fill containers with floral foam view as they enter the church — and water, and gently place the 10,000 roses surrounding the altar. nearly 50 varieties of roses. People The roses are part of the 20th anni- flock to the basilica to witness the versary of 10,000 Roses for Mother’s production. Day celebration, a tribute to the Gina Schwiegerath, director of Blessed Mother and recognition of operations, said by midafternoon, all mothers for their unconditional “it looks as if a tornado of flowers love. has come through.” Cleanup is swift The longtime tradition began because the vigil Mass is celebrated when Msgr. Joseph Harte, then rec- at 6 p.m. tor, asked volunteer Anabella Dones Schwiegerath said people around if she would mind organizing the ef- the world have made donations to fort after seeing her place flowers at honor the mothers in their lives and the Blessed Mother’s feet on several dedicate a rose in their names. Dur- occasions. A native of the Philip- ing the inaugural year of the event, pines and deeply devoted to Mary 2,000 roses were placed at the altar. Father Paul Henry, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, celebrates our Mother, Dones was happy to The following year, that number Mass amid 10,000 roses. (JACQUE BRUND | FC) oblige and has overseen the project grew to 5,000 and since then has re- every year since. mained at 10,000. Another highlight of the Moth- a wide variety of sacred and secu- of John Rutter’s “Magnificat” per- “Even though I am not a florist, In 2013, the basilica added the er’s Day celebrations will be “A lar music centered on the theme of formed by the choir, soprano solo it is always a joy,” Dones said. “Be- flower market, which allowed Mother’s Day Bouquet” concert motherhood and will be performed and orchestra. n ing able to give tribute to mothers in visitors to also participate in the at 3 p.m. presented by the basilica by professional musicians. Selec- honor of the Blessed Mother is won- event by purchasing and placing choir and orchestra. Tickets are tions will include several settings of To learn more or purchase tick- derful. This means so much to the roses at the altar during their visits. $15 for adults and free for children the famous “Ave Maria,” as well as ets for “A Mother’s Day Bouquet” people, especially to those whose Schwiegerath said with the help of under 12. music of Bruckner, Schubert, Cac- concert, call 407-239-6600 or visit mothers have passed away.” volunteers, arrangements are kept Bill Picher, director of music min- cini and more. Also featured will be maryqueenoftheuniverse.org/ Arranging the flowers is a day- beautiful and vibrant for as long as istries, said the concert will feature a rare and complete performance concerts. long effort. The roses, which come possible, usually around 10 days. LEADERS IN CHRIST Editor’s note: Leaders in Christ is an occasional series in the Florida Catholic profiling people and The New ministries of faith and service.

LINDA CALDWELL of the Florida Catholic staff

Rite of Marriage ORLANDO | Growing up on a small island in Barbados, Ursuline Pastoral concerns, liturgical concerns, texts and music Sister Bernadette Mackay, direc- A professional day for clergy, musicians, tor of the diocesan Mission Office, catechists, and parish ministers never dreamed that one day she would be serving God’s children presented by: Rev. Jan Michael Joncas living high in the mountains of the Dominican Republic, 1,300 miles away from her homeland. Even more surprising to the qui- Saturday May 16, 2015 et-spoken sister is that she would be Holy Family Catholic Church honored for her efforts. She received an F. Sadlier Dinger Award on April 5125 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando 32819 7 at the National Catholic Educa- tional Association Convention and Expo, held in Orlando, for changing

9 a.m. Noon the lives of hundreds of men, wom- Sister Bernadette Mackay reads to a group of students in a school Registration Lunch en and children through education. in the Dominican Republic. She received an F. Sadlier Dinger Award 9:30 a.m.-noon 12:45-2:30 p.m. The award is given in recognition of at the National Catholic Educational Association convention for her missionary efforts in Catholic education. (COURTESY) Session 1: Marriage & the Rites Session 2: Music for Weddings an outstanding contribution to the ministry of Catholic education. “It was a very humbling moment ministry in education in George- in Apopka. In 1991, she was named $15 Registration Fee includes lunch. because my philosophy is that I town, Guyana, where she taught director of the Mission Office. Please register by Thursday, May 14 don’t work to be recognized,” Sister and served as principal at St. Agnes Sister Mackay is credited in play- To Register contact: Mackay said. “I work to bring the School. She also ministered as a ing an instrumental role in build- fringe to the center so that all may principal in Barbados and Caracas, ing the educational system in the Secretariat for share at the table. Still, it was a good as well as a teacher in New York be- remote areas of the Diocese of San Evangelization & Family Life feeling knowing that word has got- fore coming to the Diocese of Orlan- Juan de la Maguana, Orlando’s 33926-0424 ten out there.” do in 1986 to serve as youth coordi- sister diocese in the Dominican [email protected] • 407-246-4914 Sister Mackay made her first nator for the Farmworker Ministry vows Aug. 15, 1965. She began her (now the Hope CommUnity Center) PlEASE SEE LEADER, A6 April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A6

am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will ‘I hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd.’ — Jn 10:14-16 Florida Strive to be a good shepherd Catholic DIOCESE OF ORLANDO My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, the National Catholic Educational membership, and to the mission- Vol. 76, No. 12 PRAYER Association convention. More than ary life. Sunday, April 26, is known as Prayer for vocations: 200 students travelled to the Orange Pope Francis said, “It is the jour- 50 East Robinson St. Good Shepherd Sunday because of County Convention Center during ney of each Christian soul and the P.O. Box 1800 God our Father, we thank you for Orlando, FL 32802-1800 the Gospel of St. calling men and women to serve their spring break to serve as choir entire Church, the decisive turning 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 John proclaimed in your Son’s kingdom as priests, members, lectors, procession lead- of our lives towards the Father.” You during Mass in deacons, religious and consecrated ers or altar servers for the celebra- will read about two of our seminar- PUBLISHER which Jesus lik- persons. Send your Holy Spirit to tion of Mass or participated in vo- ians, Martin Nguyen and Luis Sala- Bishop John Noonan ens himself to a help us respond generously and cal singing with fellow classmates zar, who were ordained transitional Good Shepherd. in the exhibition hall. Some 1,100 deacons April 18, another step in DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS courageously to your call. May our Teresa Lantigua Peterson Jesus calls us to community of faith support vocations adult volunteers served as ministers their journey toward ordination to [email protected] follow him as of sacrificial love in our youths. We of hospitality for the almost 6,000 the priesthood. his sheep, but ask this through Our Lord Jesus attendees. You are invited to witness the WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER Bishop to also lead his Christ, who lives and reigns with you The Gospel is the message that ordination to the priesthood of Linda Caldwell John sheep to him. He and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever brings freedom to our lives; it trans- two transitional deacons — Dea- [email protected] Noonan tells us this as he and ever. Amen. forms us and makes us all the more con Chris Dorsey and Deacon Josh 407-246-4924 seeks to lead all beautiful. I recently spent time with Swallows — at St. James Cathedral To submit a request for news coverage so that there is my friends at Bishop Grady Villas, in Orlando May 23. All are welcome in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ one flock, one shepherd. Through- Florida Catholic shares many sto- an outreach ministry for adults and we have made arrangements orlandodiocese.org. out Scripture, Jesus shares this very ries of people who serve as our good with intellectual and develop- for complimentary valet parking, • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: idea over and over again. The story shepherds, such as Ursuline Sister mental disabilities. They are good overflow seating in the chapel and Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, of the Good Shepherd is easy to un- Bernie Mackay, director of the di- shepherds as they lead us to Christ parish hall, as well as offering a live or customerservice@theflorida derstand on its very invitation. Yet ocesan Mission Office; Father Pat through their vibrancy in the Spirit. stream of the celebration of Mass. catholic.org as we ponder Jesus’ words, we may Sheedy, pastor of Blessed Trinity, They teach us about service in their How are you a good shepherd? find its underpinning to be some- Ocala; and Father Karl Bergin, pas- service to the holy people of God; Mary, our Mother, model of every Notify us of address changes (temporary or permanent) as soon as possible. Please what challenging. Pope Francis tor of Our Lady of Lourdes, Mel- they instill us with joy of the Lord; vocation, did not fear to utter her change your address online at www. said, “Hearing and following the bourne. They were recognized at and they help us to understand true yes in response to the Lord’s call. 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Apopka-Vineland for citizenship, you must be 18 Priest ordination vespers: provided), nurses to perform p.m., Cost: $30, scholarships Road, Orlando. Presented by Friday, May 22, 6:30 p.m., ultrasounds (training provided), years of age or older, a legal available; first Fridays, Mass the Catholic Foundation of St. James Cathedral, 215 N. administrative assistance, permanent resident (”Green and dinner, social; St. Margaret Central Florida, Inc. and the Orange Ave., Orlando. Join handymen, help with light Mary Parish, 526 Park Ave. N., Card”) for at least five years Diocese of Orlando Office of Bishop John Noonan, Deacons cleaning, and receptionists. Also Winter Park. Lori Reinneck, lori@ (three years if living with and Communications. Keynote Christopher Dorsey and accepting donations of baby stmargaretmary.org, 407-645- married to the same U.S. citizen), speeches: “Spirituality of Joshua Swallows, who will be items, especially diapers and 0284. and must be able to read, write, Stewardship” by Father ordained priests, and their wipes. Drop off during office speak and understand basic Families with incarcerated Thomas Gentile of Archdiocese families for evening prayer. hours. 321-422-4168. loved ones: English. For more information of Louisville, Ky.; and “How 407-246-4875. Catholic Volunteers in • Third Saturdays, 8:45 a.m., about eligibility: www.cflcc.org/ to be an Evangelizing Parish Priest ordination: announcements/citizenship. To Florida is taking applications St. Mary Magdalen Parish, in the Digital Age” by Greg Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m., for several volunteer position schedule an appointment: 407- Mother Teresa Room, 861 Erlandson, president and St. James Cathedral, 215 N. openings for upcoming program 658-0110, [email protected]. publisher of Our Sunday Maitland Ave., Altamonte Orange Ave., Orlando. Bishop year, July 2015-June 2016. Visitor. Breakout sessions Springs. 407-463-5780 or email “Fiat Days” retreat: Friday, John Noonan will ordain Applicants should have college focus on stewardship and [email protected]. May 1, 5 p.m.-Sunday, May Deacons Christopher Dorsey degree and heart for serving communications within Bereavement support 3, 1 p.m., San Pedro Spiritual and Joshua Swallows as priests following positions and/or parish. Bishop John Noonan groups: Development Center, 2400 Dike of the Diocese of Orlando. All populations: adults and children will celebrate closing Mass • Blessed Trinity Parish, Road, Winter Park. For high are welcome to attend. 407- with developmental disabilities; school girls, incoming freshmen at 4 p.m. Cost: $15, includes 246-4875. Building L, 5 S.E. 17th St., continental breakfast and social services case manager; Ocala, multiple groups; and to graduating seniors. Led by advocate for children and teens; Sister Colleen Clair, Salesian first Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., families seeking emergency Compassionate Friends, Ocala Sisters of St. John Bosco, and financial services; or youth chapter, for bereaved families UCF students. Sports, music, and Winter Garden: Volunteers MASSES/PRAYER ministry. Volunteers commit one who have experienced the death food, prayer, candlelight assist with data entry, copying, year to live simply and give of of a child. Peggy McClaskey, 352- processions. Cost: $100 ($50 due SESSIONS filing and organization. Monday- themselves by working full time 694-2978. at registration). Register by April Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m in exchange for housing, health 17, online: www.orlandodiocese. • First Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., 10th anniversary Mass: • Refugee youth mentor insurance and small monthly St. Stephen Parish Enrichment org/ministries-offices/vocations, Friday, April 24, 7 p.m., Most in Orlando: Volunteers help stipend. Visit cvif.org. Valarie Center 1, Room 103, 575 click on “Events” tab. Contact Precious Blood Parish, 113 refugee children learn to speak Amica, [email protected], 407- Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs. Sister Kathleen Power, 407-246- Lockwood, Oviedo. With Father English and learn American 426-7771. For anyone who has lost a loved 4928. David Scotchie, deacons and culture; one-two hour weekly, one, spouse, parent, child or Diocesan Choir Festival: former parish priests. Tree flexible schedule. Must be 21 or sibling. 407-699-5683. planting, 6:15 p.m. Friday, May 8, 7 p.m., St. James older. • Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., • Thrift Store Manager at SUPPORT St. Mary Magdalen Parish life Orlando. Choirs from throughout Lake Morton Senior Center in center, Mother Teresa Room, the diocese will perform RETREATS/DAYS Lakeland: Volunteers help sort, MINISTRIES/ 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte individually and on combined OF REFLECTION tag and display donated items PEER GROUPS Springs. Rosemary Kazyk, 407- choral pieces. 407-246-4860. and manage volunteer schedule 831-1212. Diocesan Lector Institute: San Pedro Spiritual for thrift store. Monday-Friday, 9 Separated and divorced: • Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Our Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m.-noon, Development Center provides a.m.-4 p.m. • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy Lady of Lourdes Parish, 201 Blessed Trinity Parish, 5 S.E. 17th a perfect atmosphere for • Receptionist with Family Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. University Blvd., Daytona Beach, St., Ocala. Overview of basic skills human, intellectual, spiritual Empowerment Program in Thacker, Kissimmee. Sylvester, Pat Beeman, 386-788-7128. and documentation regarding and pastoral development. Winter Haven: Volunteers 407-406-0707. the ministry, addresses the Location: 2400 Dike Road, answer phones, greet guests, • Catholic Divorce Survival role of the lector and provides Winter Park. 407-671-6322; schedule appointments, operate Guide, Mondays, starting April 6, latest information on General [email protected]; www. Instruction of the Roman Missal. sanpedrocenter.org: Cost: $15. To register: 407-246- • Senior day, Thursday, May 4860 or www.orlandodiocese. 14, 9:30 a.m. “Chosen by God org/ministries-offices/liturgy-and- and chosen for,” led by Father music and click on “Workshops Anthony Aarons. Anointing of and Events.” the sick will be available at Mass. • “Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton,” Friday May 29, 4 p.m.- COMMUNITY Sunday, May 31, 11 a.m. Led by Father Giles Schinelli. This year EVENTS marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Merton. Mother/daughter tea: Retreat will explore how St. Sunday, May 3, 1-4 p.m., San Francis of Assisi inspired Thomas Pedro Spiritual Development Merton and how they can inspire Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter a new generation of Christians. Park. Wear your best hat and Cost: $150, commuter; $200, join us for games, crafts, tea double; $270, private. cakes, tea sandwiches and a raffle. You can also make a hat at the event. $15 donation requested. For reservations: VOLUNTEERS www.sanpedrocenter.org or 407- NEEDED 671-6322. Catholic Charities of Central Florida seeks CONCERTS volunteers for the following programs. If interested, contact “Mother’s Day Bouquet” Sarah Butler, sarah.butler@cflcc. concert: Sunday, May 10, 3 p.m., org. Basilica of the National Shrine • Food pantry volunteers of Mary, Queen of the Universe, at Semoran Food Pantry in 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. Orlando: Volunteers help sort, Basilica Choir will present a pack, stock and distribute food wide variety of sacred and to those in need. Must be 16 or secular music around the themes older. 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Boynton Beach. Bishop Felipe J. Estevez of The Italian coast guard reported that as of late St. Augustine was main celebrant. Three April 19, 28 survivors had been rescued and 24 additional St. Vincent de Paul seminar- bodies had been recovered; one of the survivors, ians are being ordained in their home a Bangladeshi, told authorities the smugglers had dioceses. locked hundreds of people in the hold, so there In his homily, Bishop Estevez charac- may have been as many as 950 people on board. terized the diaconate as a friendship with Pope Francis called on the international com- Christ and servanthood to humanity. munity to act decisively and quickly to prevent He called attention to the ordination the deaths of more migrants. “They are men and program cover, which depicted Jesus Newly ordained Deacon Scott Adams is all smiles after being vested during his women like us, our brothers and sisters who seek washing the feet of the disciples. Under diaconate ordination celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca Raton April 18. He a better life; hungry, persecuted, injured, ex- the picture was a Bible verse, 1 Corinthi- will be ordained a priest in 2016. (PHOTOS BY JIM DAVIS | FC) ploited, victims of war — they seek a better life. ans 9:22: “I have made myself a slave to They were seeking happiness.” all.” Pope Francis had spoken April 18 with Italian Bishop Estevez said the verse perfectly President Sergio Mattarella about the continuing expresses the identity of the diaconate. wave of migrants who set off from North Africa, “The deacon witnesses the poverty of often in overcrowded and unsafe fishing boats, Christ because the deacon participates in hoping to land in Italy and make their way to other the self-emptying of Christ,” he said. “The European countries. For years the Italian govern- service of the deacon is thus marked by ment has been asking the European Union for con- humility and self-effacement.” crete assistance in regulating migration, patrolling Father Thomas Lafreniere, director of the waters and rescuing those at risk of drowning. vocations for the Diocese of Palm Beach, The pope thanked Italy for assisting “the nu- said Deacon Adams “is a great example merous migrants who, at the risk of their lives, ask of answering God’s gentle but persistent to be welcomed. It is obvious the size of the phe- call in our lives. First, he followed as God nomenon requires a much broader involvement,” called him to the Catholic faith, and then the pope said. “We must never tire of requesting a he found that God was calling him into a commitment that extends to a European and in- deeper relationship with him. Finally, he ternational level.” realized that God was continuing to call Bishop Felipe Estevez of As Mattarella made his first state visit to the him ‘out into the deep’ where he might Transitional Deacon Scott Adams poses with St. Augustine, right, offers Vatican, Pope Francis also urged greater Italian become a ‘fisher of men.’ Scott’s journey of his parents, Ray and Barbara Adams, from Port congratulations to newly government efforts to create jobs, especially for faith has not only led to a greater trust in Orange. ordained Deacon Scott Adams. the young. Among all the ingredients needed for God for himself, but will help him to teach economic growth and development, the pope said, others to hear God’s call in their lives and He grew up in the Baptist Church but his in the Catholic Church taking on roles as work is one of the most important because it is tied trust in that call.” family began following the Presbyterian a lector and server. “Over the years there to the dignity of the person and his or her ability to “He will make a great priest. He is very faith tradition, which he followed and con- were a number of people, including a build a life. strong in his faith and very spiritual,” said tinued to practice until finding “a home handful of priests, who would ask me if I “The lack of jobs for young people,” he said, is “a Consuelo Minutoli of the Office of Voca- and at peace,” within the Catholic Church, had ever thought about becoming a priest,” cry of pain” that must be heard by governments, tions, who described Deacon Adams as when he was 29 and a new resident of Flor- he said. “I was busy working and building private businesses and the Church community, “gentle, fun, smart and good with people.” ida,” he said. a career, so these moments were pretty which should rally together to give job creation Deacon Adams will continue to study, After high school, he earned a bachelor’s much dismissed, yet the seed was planted, priority. “Access to dignity and a future relies on discern and participate in ministry as part degree in accounting from Messiah Col- the notion would remain with me. I was access to a job,” the pope said. of his formation process until his ordina- lege in Pennsylvania. With studies com- making good money, getting promotions, Pope Francis also spoke April 18 with mem- tion to the priesthood in about one more plete and a degree in hand, he set out on becoming responsible for more employ- bers of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, year. The 47-year-old is a native of Phila- an accounting career and began working ees, and yet I knew there was something which dedicated its plenary assembly to examin- delphia and a convert to the Catholic faith. in Florida where he landed a public ac- missing in my life. I knew there was a void ing the phenomenon of human trafficking, includ- He grew up in Cherry Hill, N.J., and has counting position with a company. ing the trafficking of migrants. n lived in Florida for more than 20 years. He continued to become more active Please see SEMINARIAN, A2 April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A2 Joy is the AIM of upcoming retreat

LINDA REEVES speaker for the upcoming event de- FYI of the Florida Catholic staff signed for individuals 18 years of age and older, who require physical as- Achieve, Inspire, Motivate DELRAY BEACH | The priest sistance in order to make a weekend (AIM) spiritual retreat for speaking at the upcoming Achieve retreat. physically challenged adults and volunteer assistants: June Inspire Motivate (AIM) spiritual re- The AIM program, a ministry of 5-7, Duncan Conference Center, treat will discuss secrets to finding the nonprofit Handicapped Meet 15820 Military Trail, Delray Beach. joy in the midst of suffering, a talk Christ, began more than 35 years Organized by Handicapped Meet that is certain to deliver inspiration ago by a group of St. Joan of Arc pa- Christ, a nonprofit founded by pa- and motivation to everyone attend- rishioners. Over the years, the small rishioners of St. Joan of Arc in Boca ing the June 5-7 event. program has grown and taken on Raton in 1979. Men and women “From suffering to joy and glory” new life with a remarkable group of age 18 and older are invited. Adults serves as the theme of the event, ac- people with severe challenges who and young adults volunteers are cording to organizer Margarita Cas- have participated year after year, also encouraged to participant. Call tellon, a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc and volunteers from various par- 561-441-0634. in Boca Raton. Father Gavin Badway ishes and other faiths, who attend will “explore how we can find value retreat after retreat. and benefit in suffering and how it Participants and volunteers jour- The retreats are made possible can lead to joy and glory — just as it ney together to inspire, motivate with the help of volunteers, who did for Jesus.” Castellon said. and spiritually enrich one another serve as assistants to help par- “Our own suffering can be re- during a weekend of activities. Many ticipants who have physical chal- demptive if we choose it to be,” she attending events discover growth in lenges. Volunteers are needed, and Participants sing and pray during Mass celebrations, which were part continued. “This is a theme that is faith, new friendships and love and participants are always welcomed. of closing events at a June 2014 Achieve, Inspire, Motivate (AIM) important to all of us, whether we laughter in the midst of challenges “You come here to be of service retreat program organized by Handicapped Meet Christ. Another have a disability or not. The retreat they face. and you think you are serving, but retreat is planned for this June. (LINDA REEVES | FC) will be joyful.” Polly Chaison, a parishioner of you get so much out of the week- The AIM retreat is traditionally St. Sebastian in Sebastian, is visu- end,” said volunteer Jose Hernan- challenges. They carry crosses ev- “Every AIM (retreat) I have 50 or held at the Duncan Conference Cen- ally impaired and attends retreats dez, a parishioner of St. Joan of ery day.” so of the best, loving, funny people ter on Military Trail in Delray Beach faithfully with her guide dog, Rita, 5. Arc and a member of Knights of Retreat organizers are promot- to spend the entire weekend with,” twice a year. Father Badway, pastor “Rita loves the retreat,” she said. Columbus Council 13051. “You re- ing the retreat and encouraging at- said Mary Renaud of St. Vincent of Ascension Parish in Boca Raton, “We have been coming for years. We alize how much (the participants) tendance. “We are in recruitment Ferrer Parish in Delray Beach, is spiritual director and featured both love it.” go through every day with their mode, a significant focus of our who has volunteered with AIM work this year,” said Castellon. “We since 1987 after a friend intro- are enlisting the assistance of the duced her to the ministry. “From SEMINARIAN: Transitional deacon to be ordained a priest in 2016 priests and permanent deacons then on it was pure love. Every oth- of the diocese in identifying the er responsibility I have takes a back From A1 next step toward the priesthood,” individuals in their parishes with seat when I cross the threshold. It’s he said. “I look forward to serving physical disabilities so that we pure joy and love for 48 hours.” at the altar, proclaiming the Gos- can follow up with them and share Renaud was called to take on a that wasn’t being filled. I thought pel and preaching, and serving the our ministry. We gave a talk at the leadership role with AIM in 1997 it might be time to pursue further poor — the three main ministerial Southern Deanery priests’ meeting and has been very involved with education, thinking that it might functions of a deacon.” and will visit the other deaneries.” it through the years. “The experi- fill the void and land me an even Both permanent and transi- AIM retreats include lectures, ence has developed a close rela- better job.” tional deacons are ministers of the music, entertainment, questions tionship for me with God the lov- He enrolled at Florida Atlantic word and assist the bishop and the and answers, and prayer. A big ing Father, Jesus my friend and his University in Boca Raton to pur- priests. At the diaconate ordination, part of the retreat is fellowship Holy Spirit,” she said. “He directs sue a master’s degree in business they become part of the Church’s and many long-lasting friendships everything. All you have to do is administration. After completing clergy. They assist and preach at have developed as a result. listen.” n courses, he landed a new job in Mass, baptize and preside at wed- business. “Still, the void remained dings and funerals. even as I did make a career change,” Bishop Estevez said a deacon he said. “Along with the career must be flexible, adaptable and cre- change came an opportunity to be- ative in his service, learning new gin to attend Mass every day. It was languages and cultures, and going in that context, in that environment Each of the 13 seminarians places — from a prison to a hospi- of daily reception of the Eucharist, ordained to the transitional tal to a food pantry to a bus station in which I began to take seriously diaconate, including Scott — that others might shun. An ideal the notion that God was calling me Adams, left, kneel before Bishop deacon is even “expert in finding to the priesthood.” Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine as human needs that are unidentified After successfully working in part of the ordination rite. (JIM by society,” he said. public accounting, government DAVIS | FC) Deacon Adams is assigned to the and in the hospitality industry for Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in 15 years, Deacon Adams in his 40s discussions in which I can offer ‘real Palm Beach Gardens. He will serve answered the call and entered sem- world’ examples. But otherwise, that community this summer and inary in 2009. He completed two I have found the men to be quite throughout his last year of semi- years of pre-theological studies at mature despite their ages, and I nary formation on the weekends. St. John Vianney College Seminary have fully engaged in seminary life. “I am very excited for Scott as he in Miami and earned a bachelor’s I think that over the many years of says, ‘yes’ to God’s call to ministry degree in philosophy. seminary formation together, many as a transitional deacon this year When asked about attending the of them have come to appreciate my and also looks forward to his ordi- seminary at an older age, Deacon experience and maturity, just as I nation to priesthood next May,” Fa- Adams said that the age difference seek to treat them with the respect ther Lafreniere said. “I believe his was no problem and at the time was and dignity they deserve. I applaud willingness to serve, his approach- an advantage. the younger guys who have recog- ability and his prayerful openness “There are times, of course, nized so early on their own call. I to God’s will in his life will greatly 33880-0424 where my experience comes in have a tremendous respect for that. help him in his ministry as deacon handy, particularly in classroom “I am excited about taking this and, one day soon, as priest.” n A3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 Rest for the weary In his Chrism Mass homily to becoming tired in his human na- BISHOP’S SCHEDULE the priests of Rome April 2, Pope ture and of his legitimate need to Francis spoke about the weariness find rest especially in prayer. How- April 25 — 10 a.m., Confirma- May 3 — 2 p.m., Marian Rosary which naturally priests can experi- ever, it is also good for us to reflect tion, St. Thomas More Parish, Boynton Festival, Emmanuel Parish, Delray Florida ence. He himself admitted that he upon the reality of his responding Beach. 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April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A4 Serrans hope to wake up vocations for the church LINDA REEVES Priests from the of the Florida Catholic staff Diocese of Palm Beach join in celebrations March Serra BOYNTON BEACH | 26 at St. Thomas Club chaplain, Father Raymond More in Boynton Hubert, a priest for nearly 60 years, Beach. The parish addressed clergy, Serrans and hosted the annual faithful during a Mass last month, Clergy Affirmation saying that men are not answering Mass organized special calls placed on their hearts by the Serra Club from God. of South Palm “There is not a shortage of voca- Beach to honor tions to the priesthood,” said Fa- clergy of the ther Hubert, main celebrant for the diocese. (LINDA March 26 Mass at host St. Thomas Blessed Junipero Serra is depicted REEVES | FC) More Church. “It is not the lack of in a copy of an undated oil-on- vocations to the priesthood. It is a canvas painting by Franciscan lack of response.” Father Jose Mosqueda. (CNS) into action. Encouraging spiritual Comrie said. The club purchased some DVDs on The Mass was organized by the growth and fostering vocations are Pope Francis will make a trip the life of the Junipero Serra to give Serra Club of South Palm Beach 1700s and converting thousands of at the heart of club initiatives no to the United States in September to Serra members and “anyone in- County, a group dedicated to pro- Native Americans and others. He matter the activity, program, meet- and visit Philadelphia, New York terested in joining our Serra Club,” moting and growing vocations to has been a candidate for canon- ing, involvement with schools, or and Washington. He will celebrate said Comrie. n the priesthood and religious life. ization since 1934, and in January parish activities. Veronica Comrie, Mass at the Basilica of the National Father Hubert said there is a resis- aboard the papal flight from the a parishioner of St. Mark in Boyn- Shrine of the Immaculate Concep- The Serra Club of South Palm Beach tance of those being called to voca- Philippines, Pope Francis made ton Beach, has been a member tion in Washington, D.C,. Sept. 23. meets twice a month for Mass at vari- tions to acknowledge and pursue the announcement that he would of the Serra Club of South Palm During the Mass, he will canonize ous churches. A breakfast meeting the call. declare Blessed Junipero Serra a Beach County for 13 years. Blessed Junipero Serra. and social follows. For information, “The culture of vocations is what saint of the Church, saying that “We hope (Blessed Junipero’s) Serra Club of South Palm Beach contact Jim Anderson, president, 561- we should awaken in our families, the Franciscan was “a great evan- canonization will bring more fo- has information on the future saint 994-9267, or fleet_sales@bellsouth. in our diocese,” Father Hubert gelizer.” cus on our works of evangelization to share with anyone interested. net. added. “That is the goal of the Serra Like Blessed Junipero Serra, the and on his work in bringing Chris- Club.” Serrans’ mission is putting faith tianity to the natives in America,” The Serra Club of South Palm Beach County has 50 members, FYI many of whom attended the an- nual spring Clergy Affirmation World Day of Prayer for Father Tom Lafreniere, diocesan direc- Mass. Faithful from various par- Vocations, when the faithful are called tor of vocations. “It is important that to pray for vocations to the priesthood, everyone pray to Our Lord and God to ishes, young people of St. Thomas diaconate, religious life, societies of learn how they might be ‘laborers for his More’s faith formation program, apostolic life, secular institutes and harvest.’ Some might find that they have diocesan priests and deacons were missionary life, is April 26. The day is a particular call or vocation from God also present at the Mass. also an opportunity for all Catholics to to holy orders (priesthood or diaconate) “An important part of the mis- raise awareness of the need for men and or to religious life such as nuns, sisters, sion of the Serra Club is the af- women to say, “yes” to their vocations, brothers or monks. I hope that those firmation of our priests and dea- especially if one is called to serve as a who do hear this particular call will also cons,” said Jim Anderson, Serra member of Christ’s priesthood or to take pray to Our Lord for his grace that they Club president and parishioner vows as a religious sister or brother. might have the courage to answer.” of Ascension in Boca Raton. The “Jesus said to his disciples, ‘The Father Lafreniere encourages those annual Mass is one way the club harvest is abundant but the laborers are interested about vocations and those 33718-0424 shows appreciation and support of few; so ask the master of the harvest to seeking prayers for vocation to visit priests and deacons serving in the send out laborers for his harvest,’” said www.diocesepb.org/vocations. diocese, one of many club objec- tives. The club holds several appre- ciation events during the year for Community Business Directory priests, seminarians and religious. 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LINDA REEVES The teams travel to various loca- Heinlein is a product of Catholic of the Florida Catholic staff tions to led retreats and minister to schools here in the Diocese of Palm young Catholics. Beach. She graduated from St. Joan BOCA RATON | Jennifer Hein- For the past nine months, Hein- of Arc School before attending lein, a 2010 graduate of Pope John lein has traveled to the Midwest Pope John Paul II. Throughout her Paul II High School in Boca Ra- and the West Coast and helped young life, she attended numerous ton, is completing nine months of with middle and high school re- retreats including Steubenville pro- outreach as part of an evangeliza- treats. “My team alone has put grams, Kairos retreats and Catholic tion team ministering to students on over 90 retreats, reaching over student union retreats at Florida across the country. 5,000 students,” she said. State University. Using her leader- “I see young people come to the As part of program initiatives, ship skills, she served as leader for retreats completely closed off, of- NET provides team members 26 retreats all together. ten required to attend,” said Hein- with five weeks of faith formation “Catholic schools gave me strong lein, 22. “Then, I see them open up to help them with their own per- core values. I learned to not only at the retreat, and it is very reward- sonal growth. “It allows me, as a know my faith, but to serve as well. ing to witness the Holy Spirit work young adult, to grow in my faith at I have always enjoyed retreats and in such a short amount of time.” a critical time, which will continue now I get to challenge the youths to She joined “National Evangeli- to impact my life and the Catho- have a personal relationship with zation Teams” or NET Ministries lic Church even when my year (at God. Retreats have always been August 2014 after completing four NET) is over,” said Heinlein. a big part of my spiritual growth,” years at Florida State University in Her father, Bob Heinlein, a pa- she said. Tallahassee. She will leave the or- rishioner of St. Joan of Arc in Boca Her mother, Kathryn Heinlein, Jennifer Heinlein, a graduate of Pope John Paul II High School, stands ganization in May after completing Raton, supported his daughter is proud of her daughter. “She is by a large poster at a NET retreat. She gave a presentation March 26 commitments. when she approached him about truly living the new evangelization to students at Junipero Serra High School in Phelan, Calif., as part of NET Ministries, based out of joining the organization and put- every day. I am not sure where this her ministry work over the past year. (COURTESY) Minnesota, is designed to help ting her career on hold. “Jennifer journey will take her, but I am re- young people grow in faith and has developed a strong personal assured that this is God’s plan for teaching position at an elemen- she has learned. “I hope to grow in love with the Church by get- relationship with God,” he said. “By her, and he will bless her efforts,” tary school. She said the time spent in the same ways that I challenge ting them involved in service and serving God, she will receive many she said. ministering to young people is young people to grow,” she said. “I ministry. Every August, 150 young graces. I truly believe this will be an Heinlein will return home next something that she will never for- am not just called to help others adult applicants aged 18-28 are se- experience that she will treasure month to begin a new part of her get, and she hopes to continue to grow, but I am called to grow every lected to join 14 ministry teams. for the rest of her life.” life journey and hopes to land a develop her own faith from what day.” n

Newsbriefs Former Cardinal Newman School focused Spend the afternoon principal dies on safety honoring Mary As part of continued efforts The annual Marian Festival, Staff report sarian Academy in West Palm to keep students safe, Cardinal which honors Mary and recognizes Beach for more than four years Newman High School invited the her many titles, will take place May ADRIAN, Mich. | Domini- and as a principal from 1983 nonprofit organization Narcotics 3, 2 p.m., at Emmanuel Parish in can Sister Thomas James Burns, to 1989. She taught elementary Overdose Prevention and Educa- Delray Beach. The theme of this a former principal of Cardinal school at St. Ann School in West Broward Monument tion (NOPE) to give a presentation year’s event is Our Lady of San Juan Newman High School in West Palm Beach for one year, and March 30. Parents were invited to de los Lagos (Our Lady of St. John of Palm Beach, died April 11 at the served as principal of Cardi- Preserving the memory sit in on discussions. The NOPE task the Lake.) The event begins with a Dominican Life Center in Adri- nal Newman High School from of your loved one force was formed in Palm Beach procession of images representing an, Mich. She was 85 and in the 1967 to 1979. County in 2004 to combat the illegal the different titles of Mary. Organiz- 65th year of her religious profes- She took on the role of co- 1227 S. Andrews Ave. use of prescription drugs and nar- ers are expecting more than 30 dif- sion. provincial for her congregation cotics as well as other substances. ferent groups to attend with images. Sister Burns, formerly known in St. Rose of Lima Province in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 The presentation included infor- Participants from various cul- as Ann Elizabeth Burns, was West Palm Beach for three years. mation on the dangers of drugs and tures traditionally dress in native born in Chicago to Thomas and Sister Burns became a resident PhONE: alcohol, and involved testimonies clothing and creatively display Ann (Foley) Burns. of the Dominican Life Center in 954-523-7199 from families touched by the affects paintings, banners, statues and She graduated from Aquinas Michigan in 2012. FAx: of drugs on students and deaths other Marian items for all to view. High School in Chicago and re- She is survived by loving niec- 954-761-8174 from accidental overdoses. Discus- The rosary will be recited as part ceived a bachelor’s degree in es and nephews. She was pre-

32535-0424 sion during religion classes focused of the event in various languages history from Siena Heights Col- ceded in death by a sister, Sister TOLL FREE: on the importance of making ap- including English, Spanish, Italian, lege (University) in Adrian and Thomas Annette Burns, also an propriate choices. On April 20, Au- French, Tagalog, Creole, German earned a master’s degree in edu- Adrian Dominican Sister. 1-800-997-7199 thor and motivation speaker Matt and Vietnamese. There will be free cation from Barry College (Uni- A funeral Mass was celebrat- www.browardmonuments.com Bellace gave a talk on substance water and hot dogs. Other food will versity) in Miami Shores. ed at St. Catherine Chapel April abuse prevention and healthy life- also be available to purchase. Sister Burns spent 42 years 20 and Sister Burns was buried styles. Bellace wrote “A Better High: Emanuel Parish is located at ministering in education in in the congregation cemetery. BRONZE – GRANITE Laugh, help, run, love … and other 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray Michigan, Illinois and Florida. Memorial gifts may be made ways to get naturally high!” The Beach. For information, call 561- In the Diocese of Palm Beach, to Adrian Dominican Sisters in MEMORIAL and PLAQUES book is available on Amazon. 496-2480. she served as a teacher at Ro- Michigan. n April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A6 All are called to love, guide, protect God’s children FYI Kit Johansen than 30 years ago is dedicated to April is National of the Office keeping children safer from abduc- Protection of Children and of Safe tion and sexual exploitation. Environments Child Abuse Young People: The Diocese of Palm Johansen is also part of a nation- Beach is committed to the safety and holds a poster and speaks al team developed by the National Prevention Month protection of all children and vulner- Catholic Risk Retention Group, able adults in its care. Victims of abuse about Kid LINDA REEVES Smartz, which which helps in the development are encouraged to contact the diocesan of Virtus programs for Catholic of the Florida Catholic victim assistance coordinator Theresa teaches children institutes and entities. In this role, Fretterd, 561-801-0999, to begin about safety necessary emotional, psychological and precautions. she played a part in developing the PALM BEACH GARDENS | spiritual healing. For more information (LINDA 3.0 version of the Protecting Gods During April, National Child on diocesan policies and procedures REEVES | FC) Children program. Abuse Prevention Month, the dioc- for reporting abuse as well as to view “We have come a long way,” Jo- esan Office of Safe Environments the USCCB “Charter for the Protection Office of Safe Environments an- dures and programs to make chil- hansen said. “The program contin- has a full agenda planned as part of Children and Young People,” visit nounced this month that it is host- dren and the vulnerable even more ues to grow. Over the years, people of observances and its continued www.diocesepb.org and click on Of- ing a conference May 6-8 at Our safe. have come to understand the im- steadfast commitment to protect fices/Safe Environments. Lady of Florida Spiritual Center in The charter, which all dioceses portance of the program.” and care for children, youths and North Palm Beach for representa- in the United States are mandated Fingerprinting and screening the vulnerable, and remind all that tives of all seven Florida dioceses. to follow, was developed with rigor- procedures are mandatory for ev- they can play a role in helping with child sexual abuse prevention and The May conference is themed ous mandates that are continually ery diocesan and school employee, the well-being of all God’s children. healing expert, was given to all the “Working Together to Educate reviewed and refined by the US- all priests, deacons, religious, and This month, the office launched priests of the diocese the week of and Heal” and will feature an ar- CCB. The most recent update was volunteers who come in contact a new updated version of the edu- April 13. Over 200 priests attended, ray of speakers, including Ashton, in 2011. The diocese’s Office of Safe with children and the vulnerable. cation and awareness program including Bishop Gerald M. Bar- who spoke at the presentation for Environments, under the supervi- The technology, record keeping Protecting God’s Children, a Virtus barito. This latest version of the Vir- priests, and Sameer Hinduja, a sion of Lorraine Sabatella, chan- and process of background screen- resource designed by the National tus program will also be shown to West Palm Beach professor in the cellor and Safe Environment coor- ing and fingerprinting has greatly Catholic Risk Retention Group all deacons, religious, teachers, di- Florida Atlantic University School dinator, implements charter direc- advanced, making rescreening ev- based in Illinois. “We have trained ocesan employees and volunteers. of Criminology and Criminal Jus- tives and helps carry out changes ery five years go smoothly. our facilitators, and we are starting Two programs for educators are tice and co-director of the Cyber- and updates over the years to make The Office of Safe Environments with a program for the priests, and planned for Aug. 12. One will be bullying Research Center there. He safeguards even more effective. has a small team dedicated to the then we will do another program in held 8:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Juliana is an author and well-known as a Year after year, the Diocese of mission of keeping children and August for all of the teachers,” said School in West Palm Beach and the national expert on Internet safety, Palm Beach has been found in full the vulnerable safe. Along with Kit Johansen, administrator of the other is planned for 12:30-2:30 p.m. cyberbullying, social media and compliance with the USCCB-man- Johansen the team includes Kathy office. at St. Joseph School in Stuart. cybercrime. A representative of the dated annual audit, and the dioc- Casey, background screening assis- The new Protecting God’s Chil- “The program has made vol- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- esan Office of Safe Environments tant; and Dorothy Vilardi, office as- dren 3.0 program features a power- unteers as well as teachers more ops and several attorneys are also team has become leading experts sistant. Terry Fretterd is still in her ful video with testimonies from vic- aware of their environment and expected to take part in the confer- in the field of safety, protection and volunteer role as victim assistance tims of abuse and discussions from what is going on around them,” ence. prevention, working and partner- coordinator, an important part of actual abusers. The presentation’s Susan Demes, principal of St. Ann Protecting children and the vul- ing with local and national organi- the team since 2002. visuals are dramatic and the mes- School, told the Florida Catholic nerable has always been the high- zations and experts, scholars and The office continues to be in- sage throughout the abuse-aware- during an interview as she reflect- est priority of the Diocese of Palm professionals. formed and educated about mod- ness and prevention production is ed on the Office of Safe Environ- Beach since its establishment in Working with the National ern issues and attempts to get a clear: Children are the great future, ments over the years and its many 1984. The U.S. bishops created a Center for Missing and Exploited handle on the latest developments and all can have a role in protect- initiatives to educate and bring landmark document in 2002 called Children, Johansen has helped in in the ever-changing world of tech- ing them. awareness. “We are checking areas the “Charter for the Protection of the development of resources de- nology, terror and crime so much a A special presentation of Pro- where things could be happening Children and Young People” chal- signed to teach young children how part of life today. tecting God’s Children 3.0, facili- and making our school even safer. lenging all Catholic institutions to recognize dangers and increase “It is an educational process that tated by Dr. Paul Ashton, a Massa- We are so much more aware.” and entities to strengthen ongoing self-assurance when going online. will always have to be there,” Fret- chusetts clinical psychologist and In other developments, the measures and start new proce- The organization established more terd said. n Program hopes to help parents tackle youths’ tough questions

LINDA REEVES FYI Sharon Fuentes is a primary pre- tivation “through the lens of St. John program and having it available of the Florida Catholic staff senter and said the four team mem- Paul II’s teaching known as Theol- for the parents of her students. “It “Leading and Loving”: June bers were required to complete a ogy of the Body,” said Fuentes. is critical that the Catholic schools JUPITER | A new diocesan team 26, 7-9 p.m.; June 27, 9 a.m.-3 college-level course, “The Truth “Pope John Paul II said that the participate in the core diocesan is planning to host ongoing sessions p.m., All Saints School, 1759 Indian and Meaning of Sexuality, Love family was the foremost school of programs to support one another in at parishes and schools around the Creek Parkway, Jupiter. Open to all. and Family,” before presenting the virtue and that it is in and through our missions. Although our school’s diocese to help, inform and better Program is designed for parents of program. The training took several the family that one learns how to be mission is centered around the equip parents for challenges they newborns up through fifth graders. months, and the diocesan group a gift to others,” she said. “Through children, we know the journey of face every day. For more information, visit www. worked with a mentor from the na- the family, children learn founda- learning is a partnership with our Cathy Loh, director of diocesan diocesepb.org/leadingloving or call tional organization. tional lessons they will carry with families. Office of Marriage and Family Life, the diocesan Office of Marriage and “We are hoping now that we have them throughout their lives.” “Our Catholic faith is not just a organized the parenting program Family Life at 561-775-9557. our team, we can present more often Loh explained that parents are subject taught, it is the essential called “Leading and Loving.” Part- to parents and present at different called to be the primary educators fibers of who we are as human be- nering with the All Saints commu- parishes,” Fuentes said. “We are also of their children. She is hoping that ings,” she continued. “Faith and our nity, Loh said the program is open ish in North Palm Beach. looking for parents who will take the the new program will help parents relationship with Jesus Christ is a to all parents. The first sessions are The program that had parents of course. We need more teams.” in this important vocation. community concern. In reaching planned at host All Saints School in babies and elementary school-age Fuentes said the Leading and “The mission is to help parents to out with this amazing program, we June. children in mind was well received, Loving program is designed to create a joyful and faith-filled fam- will be aiding our parents in their The Leading and Loving pro- and the word spread. To fill requests equip parents with tools for conver- ily by raising virtuous children in own faith formation, as well as help- gram is developed by Family Honor, for more sessions and to better serve sations with their children about a culture that does not necessarily ing the parents during these very a national, nonprofit Catholic orga- families of the diocese, the Office of important moral and spiritual is- recognize the value of the virtues as challenging times. Our parents have nization from South Carolina. Fam- Marriage and Family Life developed sues. “It empowers parents to be we as Catholics understand them,” asked for such programs and we ily Honor representatives were on a diocesan team of trained and cer- more confident,” she said. she said. are answering their calls. All Saints hand in the diocese last April to give tified people for ongoing sessions Sessions include talks on human Jill Broz, principal of All Saints Catholic School is so excited to jour- two days of sessions at St. Clare Par- here. sexuality, family life and virtue cul- School, is excited about hosting the ney in faith with our families.” n A7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015

blessing of graduates. Reception and people in recovery programs. Parish nurse meetings: DIOCESAN EVENTS follows Mass. Please contact a FYI Season theme: “Blessed are you.” Open to all registered nurses parish with information about how Reservations required except when interested in health ministry. Divorce survival ministry To find more information many family members and friends stated. Location: 1300 U.S. Highway For dates, time and locations, program: Parishes in the on events, please visit www. will be attending. Information 1, North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 call Catholic Charities, Interfaith Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week diocesepb.org/events or www. deadline: April 23. 561-775-9549. or www.ourladyofflorida.org: Health and Wellness, 561-345- program features 30-minute catholiccharitiesdpb.org/events. 2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ DVD segments on challenges of a Diocesan jubilee celebration: • Centering prayer: catholiccharitiesdpb.org. broken marriage. For the recently May 9, 4:30 p.m., Cathedral of Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main separated and divorced and those St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Choice of dinner entrée and chapel. Young adult group: Young divorced for many years. Sponsored Gardens. Recognizes religious men dessert. Cash bar, raffle. Proceeds • Married couples retreat: May adults ages 21 to 36 are invited to by Office of Marriage and Family and women celebrating significant benefit the Women’s Circle 1-3, led by retreat team. Cost: join “LIGHT: Living in God’s Holy Life. Registration suggested; space anniversaries to the religious life. ministry. Tickets: $30. 561-734-9330. $370 per couple. Registration and Truth.” Father Brian Campbell, limited. 561-632-2689 or 561-818- Main celebrant: Bishop Gerald M. Marian Festival: May 3, 2 p.m., deposit required. parochial vicar of St. Vincent 4728. For program information Barbarito. Invitation-only dinner Emanuel Parish, 15700 S. Military • Day of reflection: May 6, Ferrer in Delray Beach, is director. and locations, 561-775-9557. follows Mass. 561-775-9554. Trail, Delray Beach. Theme: Our 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Abiding in Contact 561-276-6892, fatherbc@ gmail.com. Workshops for extraordinary School of Christian Lady of San Juan de los Lagos the Heart of God.” Cost: $30. ministers of holy Communion: Formation graduation Mass: (Our Lady of St. John of the Lake.) Reservations required. Charitable giving guidelines: For both new and experienced May 13, 7 p.m., Cathedral of St. Procession of Marian images, rosary • Healing retreat: May 22-24, The bishops of Florida have ministers. Offered simultaneously Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military recitation, Benediction followed by led by Father Robert Richardson. developed charitable giving in English and Spanish. Call a parish Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Open to food and entertainment. 561-496- Cost: $210. Registration and $50 guidelines of appropriate and office to make reservations with all. 561-775-9544. 2480. deposit required. inappropriate organizations/ the diocesan Liturgy Office. Diocesan parenting program: Production: May 16, 6 p.m., St. foundations. Please visit www. • Day of reflection: June 3, 10 diocesepb.org, click on giving and • April 25, Holy Family Parish, June 26, 7-9 p.m.; June 27, 9 a.m.- John the Evangelist Parish, 10300 a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Praying the Truth then charitable giving guidelines. 2330 S.E. Mariposa Ave., Port St 3 p.m., All Saints School, 1759 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Gary of Your Life,” led by Deacon Bob Lucie. Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter. Goodman, comedian and magician. Rodriguez. Cost: $30. Reservations Protection of Children and “Leading and Loving” presents Young People: The Diocese Graduation Mass: May 3, 5 Cost: $20, adults; $10, children required. practical techniques to empower of Palm Beach is committed to p.m., Cathedral of St. Ignatius under 12. Tickets: 561-488-1373. parents with tools to help develop the safety and protection of all Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens. AIM (Achieve, Inspire, virtue in children 12 and younger. children and vulnerable adults Main celebrant: Bishop Gerald M. Motivate) spiritual retreat for Organized by the diocesan Office ANNOUNCEMENTS in its care. Victims of abuse Barbarito. Special recognition and adults with physical challenges of Marriage and Family Life. and volunteer assistants: June Day of Prayer for Vocations: are encouraged to contact Parents only. 561-775-9557, www. 5-7, Duncan Conference Center, April 26. Faithful throughout the diocesan victim assistance familyhonor.org/programs/leading- 15820 Military Trail, Delray Beach. the world are asked to pray that coordinator Theresa Fretterd, loving. Organized by Handicapped Meet men and women will say yes to 561-801-0999, to begin necessary Catholic Charities: Christ, a nonprofit founded by their vocation callings, especially emotional, psychological and • Samaritan Center benefit parishioners of St. Joan of Arc to callings to the priesthood or spiritual healing. For more golf tournament: May 30, 7:30 in Boca Raton in 1979. Men and religious life. Visit www.diocesepb. information on diocesan policies a.m., Grand Harbor Golf Club. women who have a physical org/prayer-for-seminarians. and procedures for reporting Bernard and Betty Egan memorial challenges and adults and young abuse as well as to view the USCCB Sunday televised Mass in “Charter for the Protection of golf classic starts with registration adults, 17 years of age or older, English : 9 a.m., Estrella-TV followed by 8:30 a.m. shotgun who will provide assistance, are Children and Young People,” visit West Palm Beach. Produced www.diocesepb.org and click on start. Entry fee: $125 per person invited. 561-441-0634. by the diocesan Office of Offices/Safe Environments. or $500 per foursome. Nongolfer: Men’s Scripture study and Communications. Visit www. Prayer vigil: Wednesdays, $125. 772-770-3039. discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., diocesepb.org/videos for weekly 3-5 p.m.; and Fridays, 8-10 a.m., • Rosary gathering: First Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family homilies. AT&T/U-Verse customers Planned Parenthood, 1322 N.W. Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West may not be able to view the Business Federal Highway, Stuart. Prayer Presidential Women’s Center in Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack Mass, but for information about warriors and sidewalk counselors West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint what to do contact the Office of For Sale Hamilton. 561-722-6793. needed. 772-221-1865. Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by Prayer gathering: Fridays, 9:45 Communications. To support the Catholic publisher Nets Catholic Charities of the Diocese a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., 8177 televised Mass or to request a $57K part-time. of Palm Beach Respect Life Office. Glades Road, Boca Raton. Pray with free Mass missal: 561-775-9529 or 561-345-2000, ext. 287. others for the end of abortion. 561- Office of Communications, 9995 MEETINGS N. Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Unique themed magazine. 347-1636. St. Peregrine ministry Clients are well established Prayer gathering: Fridays, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. meetings, third Saturdays, 1 p.m., COMMUNITY Women of Grace ministry throughout Florida. 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A with program and special Mass EVENTS Woman’s World Medical Center program is seeking volunteers for those suffering from cancer or that offers abortion services, 503 S. to facilitate study programs for who have died from cancer. Call E-Z to learn. Retiring. Dinner and show: April 24, 6 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast English-speakers and also for for Mass times which vary. 561-737- $24,900. 33909-0424 p.m., St. Mark Parish, 643 St. Mark rosary group leads rosary recitation Spanish-speakers. Training sessions 3095. Place, Boynton Beach. Features for the end of abortion. 772-465- are held at St. Joan of Arc Parish Palm Beach County Division “Les Miserables” with singers and 8298. ministry buildings, 319 S.W. Third of the Ancient Order of Call 828-633-2737 performers from St. Mark choirs. Pray the rosary for life: Street, Boca Raton. Registration: Hibernians: For any Catholic man Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks just Martha Nicolli, 561 212 8673 or of Irish descent who is interested north of the Wellington Regional [email protected]. in learning more about the order Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill Pro-life radio talk show: or joining. The order promotes Blvd., Wellington. All invited to Mondays, 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, charitable work and Irish culture pray for the end of abortions. 561- 11 a.m., Catholic radio station nationally and in the Diocese of 784-0689. WJPP FM (Prince of Peace 100.1 Palm Beach. Contact Mike, 561- FM). “CrossRoads” is a one-hour 748-3755. program featuring commentary, RETREATS/DAYS news, features and guests from the local area and from across the VOLUNTEERS OF PRAYER nation. Hosted by Anne Lotierzo and Duane Berreth, directors of NEEDED Our Lady of Florida Spiritual the Pregnancy Care Center in Fort Center: Retreats and programs Pierce and Stuart. Listeners may Society of St. Vincent de available for clergy, religious, men, tune in online at www.wjppfm. Paul: Opportunities to help the women, married couples, singles com. poor in West Palm Beach area by volunteering in the ministry’s thrift store, food pantry and office. Flexible hours. No experience necessary. 561-632-4468, 561-324- 9784, [email protected]. Jorge Pettit Catholic Worker Hospitality House: Opportunities for volunteers and donors to help the homeless. The ministry is in need of clothes, detergent, toiletries, towels, food, household 31918-0424 items, furniture and bicycles. Financial donations are used to 33913-0424 assist with electric bills and rental expenses. 772-579-9775 or Notre Dame Mission, 772-466-9617. April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A8 31639-1219 32602-0424 33414-0424 www.thefloridacatholic.org | April 24-May 7, 2015 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE Pope Francis urges DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY prayers, action on ‘Jesus, I trust in You’ behalf of migrants Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Bradenton | The Second Sunday of Easter, or Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12, VCNI ATI A C TY | The poor, migrants in search completes the Octave of Easter, a celebra- of a better life and the unemployed want what all tion of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and human beings want: life, dignity and a chance to the blessing of His continuing presence in earn a decent living, Pope Francis said in several our midst. The Gospel reading for Divine speeches urging compassion and assistance by Mercy Sunday recalls the encounter be- both governments and individuals. tween St. Thomas and Jesus after the Res- Reciting the “Regina Coeli” prayer April 19, just urrection. hours after reports surfaced that perhaps more For many in the Diocese of Venice, the than 700 migrants drowned in the Mediterranean feast of Divine Mercy takes on a powerful while trying to reach Europe, Pope Francis asked meaning when they participate in a private the thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square for a or public prayer called the chaplet of Divine moment of silence and then to join him reciting a Mercy. Each year many parishes through- Hail Mary for the victims and survivors. out the Diocese hold Divine Mercy services The Italian coast guard reported that as of late and novenas. The popularity of Divine April 19, 28 survivors had been rescued and 24 Mercy has been noticed and embraced by bodies had been recovered; one of the survivors, many diverse communities throughout the a Bangladeshi, told authorities the smugglers had Diocese. locked hundreds of people in the hold, so there Divine Mercy Sunday became a tradi- Father Tomasz Zalewski , Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Bradenton, kneels before may have been as many as 950 people on board. tion as a way to celebrate the mercy of Jesus the Blessed Sacrament at the start of a prayer service on Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis called on the international com- as reminded us by St. Maria Faustina Kow- April 12. The Divine Mercy image is seen to the left. (BOB REDDY | FC) munity to act decisively and quickly to prevent alska, a religious sister who lived a humble the deaths of more migrants. “They are men and life, to whom Jesus appeared. St. Faustina The rays emanating from Jesus represent for the intention of Pope Francis, recitation women like us, our brothers and sisters who seek was born in Krakow, Poland, and lived water, which makes souls righteous, and of the Divine Mercy Litany, singing of the a better life; hungry, persecuted, injured, ex- from 1905 to 1938. She was canonized by blood, which is the life of souls, Jesus told Divine Mercy chaplet, Benediction and an ploited, victims of war — they seek a better life. St. John Paul II in 2000, who at that time St. Faustina. anointing. A large image of the St. Faustina They were seeking happiness.” declared the second Sunday of Easter as St. Joseph Parish in Bradenton held an painting was on display during the prayer Pope Francis had spoken April 18 with Italian Divine Mercy Sunday. afternoon prayer service Divine Mercy service. President Sergio Mattarella about the continuing St. Faustina created the image of the Sunday. This included Exposition of the As a Polish native, Father Zalewski said wave of migrants who set off from North Africa, Divine Mercy. The painting has the say- Blessed Sacrament, a reflection from the often in overcrowded and unsafe fishing boats, ing at the bottom: “Jesus, I trust in You.” Pastor, Father Tomasz Zalewski, a prayer Please see DIVINE, A2 hoping to land in Italy and make their way to other European countries. For years the Italian govern- ment has been asking the European Union for con- crete assistance in regulating migration, patrolling Seminarian ordained transitional deacon the waters and rescuing those at risk of drowning. The pope thanked Italy for assisting “the nu- Staff Report tion was very intently beautiful. merous migrants who, at the risk of their lives, ask … It is like watching a sunset on to be welcomed. It is obvious the size of the phe- B OYNton BEACH | When Siesta Key Beach (in Sarasota), nomenon requires a much broader involvement,” Lawton Lang was an executive with the colors of orange, deep the pope said. “We must never tire of requesting a chef not that long ago, there was blue, some reds and white; it is commitment that extends to a European and in- always something missing from so beautiful that it takes your ternational level.” his life. Lang turned to Jesus and breath away and all you can do As Mattarella made his first state visit to the followed a dream from the time is sit there with your toes in the Vatican, Pope Francis also urged greater Italian when he was very young to pur- sand and try to say wow.” government efforts to create jobs, especially for sue a vocation to the priesthood. He noted that even those the young. Among all the ingredients needed for Lang, a seminarian of the Di- words do not do justice to how he economic growth and development, the pope said, ocese of Venice, took one major felt. Importantly, he felt blessed work is one of the most important because it is tied step closer to that goal when he to have his family and friends to the dignity of the person and his or her ability to was ordained as a Transitional present to show their support at build a life. Deacon April 18 at St. Joan of Arc that important moment. “The lack of jobs for young people,” he said, is “a Parish in Boca Raton. Bishop The first of three ranks of or- cry of pain” that must be heard by governments, Felipe Estevez of the Diocese dained ministry in the Church, private businesses and the Church community, of St. Augustine presided over deacons perform many services which should rally together to give job creation the ordination, which included to the Church in conjunction priority. “Access to dignity and a future relies on 13 men from different Dioceses with the ministries of priests access to a job,” the pope said. across Florida who are studying and bishops. In parish life, dea- Pope Francis also spoke April 18 with mem- at St. Vincent de Paul Regional cons may preside at baptisms, bers of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, Seminary in Boynton Beach. weddings and rites of Christian Each of the 13 seminarians ordained to the transitional which dedicated its plenary assembly to examin- “This is a very profound and burial, assist the priest at Mass, diaconate, including Lawton Lang, left, kneel before ing the phenomenon of human trafficking, includ- powerful moment in my life,” Bishop Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine as part of the ing the trafficking of migrants. n Deacon Lang said. “The ordina- Please see DEACON, A2 ordination rite. (JIM DAVIS | FC) April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A2

DEACON PRAYER FOR HEALING From A1 VICTIMS OF ABUSE

God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: proclaim the Gospel and deliver homilies. You gave your only Son to save us by his blood on the cross. In his homily, Bishop Estevez Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of characterized the diaconate as a all who have been hurt in body, mind and spirit by those who betrayed the friendship with Christ and servant- trust placed in them. hood to humanity. “The deacon wit- Hear the cries of our brothers and sisters who have been gravely nesses the poverty of Christ because harmed, and the cries of those who love them. Soothe their restless hearts the deacon participates in the self- with hope, steady their shaken spirits with faith. Grant them justice for emptying of Christ,” he said. “The their cause, enlightened by your truth. service of the deacon is thus marked Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and by humility and self-effacement.” transform brokenness into wholeness. Grant us the courage and wisdom, He said a deacon must be flex- humility and grace, to act with justice. Breathe wisdom into our prayers ible, adaptable and creative in his Newly ordained Deacon Lawton Lang, second from left, poses and labors. Grant that all harmed by abuse may find peace in justice. service, learning new languages with Msgr. David Toups, left, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. and cultures, and going places — Seminary, Bishop Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine, and Father Corey Courtesy of the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection of the U.S. Conference of from a prison to a hospital to a food Mayer, right, Diocesan director of vocations. (JIM DAVIS | FC) Catholic Bishopss pantry to a bus station — that others might shun. An ideal deacon is even cons knelt before the Bishop who con Lang, a former Eagle Scout, an “expert in finding human needs presented them with the Book of said he first felt the call to the priest- that are unidentified by society,” he the Gospels as symbol of their new hood when he was around 12 years said. ministry of proclaiming the Gospel old and that call had been a steady “Let us open our eyes and see the and preaching. The Rite of Ordi- voice inside his heart going for- Masses for victims mystery of the world, the wounds of nation concluded with the kiss of ward. It wasn’t until later in life that our brothers and sisters who are de- peace before they were ministers he finally felt ready to answer the nied their dignity, and let us recog- of the Eucharist for the first time as call to vocations. of abuse held nize that we are compelled to heed deacons. Now 38, Deacon Lang said he their cry for help,” Bishop Estevez Deacon Lang was born and never looked back after making Bob Reddy committed to providing a said. “May we reach out to them raised in Sarasota. He went to In- the decision to enter the semi- of the Florida Catholic staff comprehensive program in and support them, so they can feel carnation Parish as a child and nary. He has enjoyed his studies an effort to protect the most the warmth of our presences.” most recently attended St. Mar- and in particular his time helping NAPLES | The tears of victims vulnerable from all types of Following the homily, the men tha Parish. He is in his third year during two summers at St. Martha of abuse have been heard and it abuse. In addition to the Masses, approached Bishop Estevez one by of Theology at St. Vincent de Paul Parish and then during a pastoral is up to each individual to take each year the Diocese of Venice one, knelt and promised respect Regional Seminary in Boynton year at St. Leo Parish in Bonita responsibility to ensure further conducts Safe Environment pro- and obedience to his Bishop and Beach. Springs. He also took part in in- abuse never happens again. gram training sessions. his successors. To signify humble Present at the ordination were tensive training programs which This was the message Bishop The mission of the Safe En- submission before God, the men lay his parents Robert and Janet (Evers) included a summer in the Do- Frank J. Dewane offered during vironment program is to pro- prostrate in the sanctuary while the Lang, and other family members. minican Republic to learn Span- two Masses celebrated in prayer vide education for all employ- assembly sang the Litany of Saints. In addition, also present were Fa- ish; a summer in St. Paul, Minn., for victims of abuse. The Masses ees (clergy, religious and laity), The ordinations were complete ther Corey Mayer, Diocese of Ven- where he took part in a Clinical were held April 7 and 21 at St. those volunteers and others after each man again approached ice Director of Vocations, and other Pastoral Education program; and John the Evangelist Parish in regularly involved with minors, the Bishop who imposed his hands Diocesan seminarians including another summer at the Institute of Naples, and Epiphany Cathedral and also parents, about the issue on the candidate and proclaimed a those from St. John Vianney College Pastoral Formation at Creighton in Venice, respectively. This is of abuse of children, including prayer of consecration, to confer the Seminary in Miami. University in Nebraska. When not the eighth year such Masses have the detection, prevention and Holy Spirit to guide their ministries. “The Diocese is blessed to have studying or serving the People of taken place in April, which was reporting of child abuse. Each The deacons then received a stole Lawton,” Father Mayer said. “He is God, he enjoys bike riding, fishing designated in 1983 as National year thousands complete this and dalmatic (the exterior garb of a strengthened by the gift of the Holy and cooking. Child Abuse Prevention Month. important program. In addition, deacon), signifying the office of dia- Spirit. I look forward to Lawton When asked about entering a “The sanctity of a child is ut- the Safe Environment program conate and the deacon’s role in the giving himself to the service to the new phase in his life, Deacon Lang most in our concern,” Bishop has a component that includes celebration of the Eucharist. Dea- people of God and to the day that he said, “Being a deacon now is not like Dewane said. “As Christians we training sessions for children con Eric Makoid helped Deacon is called to the altar as a priest.” having a new job, with new respon- are all required to join in the and young people in Catholic Lang vest. A graduate of St. John Vianney sibilities; it is like a new way of being protection of children and join schools. Next, the newly ordained dea- College Seminary in Miami, Dea- in the world.” n as a community to be part of the The Diocese annually under- solution to end these abuses. goes a comprehensive audit from As part of the broader society the U.S. Conference of Catholic DIVINE MERCY: Celebration honors Christ’s message of mercy one must be vigilant and have Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and the courage to act if one knows Youth Protection to ensure that From A1 the Risen Christ, the Divine Mercy the time to be distracted; on the something.” the Diocese of Venice is in com- that overcomes every human limit contrary, we need to be vigilant and While the primary purpose pliance with current directives. and shines through the darkness of to reawaken in ourselves the capac- for the Masses is to pray for an All abuses against minors Divine Mercy Sunday serves as an evil and sin,” the Holy Father added. ity to see what is essential. This is a end to all abuse, the Bishop said should be reported to the Flori- important time to remind brothers The announced Extraordinary time for the Church to rediscover there is an even more important da Department of Children and and sisters in Christ of their own Jubilee of Mercy (Dec. 8, 2015, to the meaning of the mission entrust- reason to pray. Families at 1-800-962-2873. To need to be merciful. He added Di- Nov. 16, 2016) will be an intense ed to her by the Lord on the day of “We are here to pray for the report abuse by Diocesan person- vine Mercy Sunday holds a personal and prolonged period for welcom- Easter: to be a sign and an instru- victims of abuse,” he added. “We nel or volunteers, please also call meaning in his own life. ing the immense wealth of God’s ment of the Father’s mercy.” must all be sensitive to these the Diocesan Victims Assistance “This important truth of Christ’s merciful love, and Pope Francis He added that the Jubilee must victims as we are all part of the Coordinator, Barbara DiCocco, message of mercy led me to a voca- emphasized that the Face of Mercy “keep alive the desire to know how Holy Mother Church. We must at 941-416-6114. She returns calls tion to the priesthood,” he said. “We is Jesus Christ. “Let us keep our gaze to welcome the numerous signs of all reach out to our brothers and within 24 hours and coordinates all must find a personal connection upon Him, He Who always seeks us, the tenderness which God offers to sisters in Christ who are in need assistance for the immediate to this message of mercy. It is who awaits us, forgives us … and may the the whole world and, above all, to of healing.” By being an example pastoral care of victims while re- we are.” Virgin Mary help us to be merciful those who suffer, who are alone and of Christ’s mercy to victims of specting the privacy of those who Pope Francis describes the toward others, as Jesus is with us.” abandoned, without hope of being abuse, the victims will see the seek assistance. n Catholic Church as the “Church of Pope Francis explained why a pardoned or feeling the Father’s love that Christ offers to all. Mercy” and stresses the importance Jubilee of Mercy was needed now, love. A Holy Year to experience Citing Pope Francis, Bishop For more detailed information that everyone “be apostles of God’s noting that the “Church, in this time strongly within ourselves the joy Dewane added that the Church about the Diocese of Venice Safe Mercy.” of great historical change, is called of having been found by Jesus, the must also appeal for forgiveness Environment program, visit “Like Thomas, we too … are invit- to offer more evident signs of God’s Good Shepherd Who has come in from the victims of clergy abuse. www.dioceseofvenice.org/safe ed to contemplate, in the wounds of presence and closeness. This is not search of us because we were lost.” n The Diocese of Venice is environment. A3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 NET retreat inspires youth BoB Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff ‘We are all VENICE | For 48 hours at the doubting Thomases closing of Easter Week, 115 young people from the Diocese of Venice from time to time, opened their hearts to the loving word of God and left a retreat in- but we must open spired and motivated to spread the good news. our soul to truly In what is becoming a regular opportunity for young people in believe the grace the Diocese of Venice to grow spiritually, high schoolers from that God has five different parishes partici- pated in a retreat lead by mem- bestowed on us bers of NET Ministries (National Evangelization Team), which is all.’ based in Minnesota. This was the fourth year in a row a NET team Bishop Frank Dewane retreat weekend was held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice during the Eas- The Gospel for the day was the ter Season. story of “doubting Thomas,” the Throughout the April 10-12 disciple who did not believe Christ retreat, participants were chal- had been resurrected without lenged to think about and live physical proof. “At times we are all their life in new way: by being doubting Thomases, but we must openly proud to be Catholic in ev- open our soul to truly believe the erything they do. One underlying grace that God has bestowed on us A small group of teen boys talk during a NET Ministries retreat at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat theme was to challenge them to be all,” Bishop Dewane said. Center in Venice the weekend of April 10-12. There were 115 teens from five parishes at the retreat. more Godly versus worldly. This During the retreat, the young (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) meant the girls and boys needed women and men were often sep- to focus more on how God would arated to have gender-specific bers performed a variety of skits think of who they are versus what talks, then those groups were split that demonstrated real-world other people think. off into smaller teams. This was situations as well as life lessons on During Mass April 12, Bishop done to create a comfortable at- how to deal with others the way Je- Frank J. Dewane reinforced this mosphere for everyone while al- sus calls us to. The smaller groups point, reminding those gathered, lowing each teen to get a full and competed in educational games, “We know that we are all made enriching experience. Overall, which tested their knowledge of in the image and likeness of God. they were given basic prayer tools the Faith in a fun and interesting That is important to realize, but while encouraging each of them to way. There was even a bonfire one you need to strive be an open re- become more active in their faith night. flection of God’s love. It is through life. After more than 48 hours of His love that we are all made to be Mass, Eucharistic Adoration nonstop spiritual activity, the more; a better version of who you and an opportunity for Confes- young women and men were giv- are today. With God’s help you can sion created opportunities for en the opportunity to stand up achieve more.” prayer and reflection. NET mem- and reflect on their experiences of growing in deeper connection with Christ. Changed on a personal, emo- tional and spiritual level, one- by-one the youth shared their thoughts on the power of spend- Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates Mass for a NET Ministries retreat ing such a large amount of time at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice the weekend reflecting on their faith life. Many of April 10-12. noted how emotional different parts of the weekend were. NET Ministries is an interna- tional youth ministry organiza- tion which fulfills its mission by: proclaiming the Gospel of Christ through a personal witness of Faith; inviting young people to live for Christ; forming young people in Christian character through the study and practice of their Faith; and equipping youth workers and young adults with the ministry skills needed for evangelization. The young attendees were from Epiphany Cathedral Parish in Venice, St. Leo Parish in Bonita 33145-0424 Springs, St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples, St. Paul Parish in Arcadia and St. Peter the Apostle A small group of teen girls talk during a NET Ministries retreat at Parish in Naples. n Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice. April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A4

Newsbrief Permanent diaconate candidates take Oath of Fidelity Bob Reddy Knights support of the Florida Catholic staff pregnancy center SARASOTA | Four permanent The Knights of Columbus diaconate candidates took an Council 7826 at St. Thomas More Oath of Fidelity on April 11, the Parish in Sarasota recently pre- final hurdle before they will be sented a check to the Sarasota ordained as permanent deacons Medical Pregnancy Center after June 6 at Epiphany Cathedral in a successful “Baby Bottle Cam- Venice. paign.” Bishop Frank J. Dewane presided The check for $10,000 was over the ceremony at Bishop Nev- presented March 18 and was ins Academy in Sarasota. He was the result of the Knights filling joined by Deacon William Ladroga, hundreds of baby bottles with Diocese of Venice Director of For- loose change. Sarasota Medical mation for the Permanent Diacon- Pregnancy Center is a Christ- ate. centered ministry providing Steven Beck of Incarnation Par- life-affirming support to women ish in Sarasota, Edison Gibbons Jr. and families facing unplanned of St. Andrew Parish in Cape Coral, pregnancies. Roberto Landron of St. Agnes Par- Jennifer Carey, executive ish in Naples, and Dr. David Rear- Deacon William Ladroga, left, Diocesan Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate, and Bishop director of the center, received don of Resurrection Parish in Fort Frank J. Dewane, right, look on as diaconate candidates take an Oath of Fidelity April 11 at Bishop Nevins the check from Knight “Baby Myers are wrapping up five years of Academy in Sarasota. The candidates, from left, are Steven Beck of Incarnation Parish in Sarasota, Edison Bottle” committee members discernment and study leading up Gibbons Jr. of St. Andrew Parish in Cape Coral, Roberto Landron of St. Agnes Parish in Naples, and Dr. Nick LaBruno and Joe Som- to their ordination. David Reardon of Resurrection Parish in Fort Myers. (B0B REDDY | FC) mer, who were joined by Grand Bishop Dewane said Beck, Gib- Knight Dan Bulinski, Deputy bons, Landron and Reardon have then read the Oath of Fidelity and have received training in theology, also instituted as readers so they Grand Knight Tony Picozzi, been called by Jesus to live their promised to “adhere to the teach- canon law and pastoral ministry. could proclaim the Gospel. n and other fellow Knights Hank lives in a particular way. “You have ings, which either the Roman Pon- In 2014, they were admitted as aco- Peppard, Fred Zava, Rick Mar- been chosen to a specific status tiff or the college of bishops enun- lytes to assist priests and other per- Beck, Gibbons, Landron and cella, John Maier and Ron Mc- which you are committed to. This ciate when they exercise authentic manent deacons at the altar dur- Reardon will be ordained to the Cluskey. oath is a public expression of a magisterium.” The ceremony con- ing Mass. Prior to that, they were permanent diaconate Saturday, The money will go to support promise to live your Faith in a pre- cluded with the signing of docu- admitted as candidates for the June 6, 10:30 a.m., at Epiphany the activities of the center which cise way.” ments by the candidates and the permanent diaconate when they Cathedral, 350 W. Tampa Ave., treated more than 300 clients During the oath the diaconate Bishop. publicly declared their intention Venice. The public is encouraged in 2014, and is well on its way to candidates recited the Profession of During the process to become of receiving Holy Orders and the to attend. A reception will follow surpass that number in 2015. Faith for all to hear. The candidates a permanent deacon, the four Bishop accepted them. They were in the Parish hall. 32807-0424 A5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 Charity events huge success

Staff report Msgr. Stephen E. McNamara, left, Vicar General of the VENICE | Nine special events took place in the first Diocese of Venice, three months of 2015 which helped raise money and and Bishop Frank J. awareness for the more than 30 programs of Catholic Dewane stand with Charities in the Diocese of Venice. Bernie and Gina Catholic Charities CEO Peter Routsis-Arroyo said DeWolfe, the 2015 the “participation in these events is important and Venetian Charity provides our clients the care they deserve. Special Ball Frank Galeana praise goes to the event chairs, committee members Sr. Humanitarian and sponsors who graciously gave of their time, talent Award winners. The and treasure. Catholic Charities is so fortunate to have Catholic Charities many dedicated supporters.” event was held Feb. Bishop Frank J. Dewane served as special guest and 14 at the Hyatt Coconut Point in host for each of the events, which included black-tie Fort Myers. (PHOTOS affairs, casual gatherings and themed events. There COURTESY | DIOCESE was lots of dancing and auctions galore and each gala OF VENICE) raised more money than ever before. The generosity of the people who attended goes a long way to ensuring that our brothers and sister in Christ who are in need will continue be assisted into the future, Bishop Dewane said. The events included: • Catholic Charities Ball, Jan. 31, at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota benefitted the programs and services of Catholic Charities in Sarasota and Manatee counties. These programs include Our Mother’s House, St. Mar- tha’s Early Learning Center, Bethesda House, hous- ing counseling and foreclosure prevention, financial assistance, senior services, professional counseling, refugee services and immigration services. • Venetian Charity Ball, Feb. 14, at the Hyatt Coco- nut Point in Bonita Springs benefitted the programs and services of Catholic Charities in Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. These programs include human Participants enjoy the annual Catholic Charities Our Mother’s trafficking support services, refugee services, senior Bishop Frank J. Dewane addresses the crowd at the 2015 House wine tasting and dinner Feb. 26 at Plantation Golf and services, food pantries, immigration services, youth Catholic Charities Ball Jan. 31 at the Ritz-Carton in Sarasota. Country Club in Venice. tutoring and mentoring, adult education, youth edu- cation programs, case management, financial assis- tance, and infant/toddler assistance. • Venice Veterans Gala, Feb. 15, at the Venice Com- munity Center in Venice, a salute to U.S. military veter- ans with a special tribute to soldiers of the Korean War. Proceeds benefitted the veterans’ programs of Catho- lic Charities including housing and other support. • Mardi Gras Madness, Feb. 17, at The Francis in Sarasota, benefitted Bethesda House, a program of Catholic Charities, which provides professional and compassionate support services for individuals suf- fering with HIV/AIDS. • Our Mother’s House wine tasting, auction and dinner dance, Feb. 26, at the Plantation Golf and Coun- try Club in Venice benefitted the program of Catholic Charities committed to helping homeless mothers and People dance at the annual Catholic Charities Boots and People have a good time at the Catholic Charities Mardis Gras their children achieve self-sufficiency. Bandannas gala March 21 at Kingsway Golf and Country Midnight Madness Gala Feb. 17 at The Francis in Sarasota to • 30th annual Emerald Ball, March 14, at the Ritz- Club in Lake Suzy. benefit the HIV/AIDS program at Bethesda House. Carlton Beach Resort in Naples, benefitted the pro- grams and services of Catholic Charities in Collier Veterans of the Korean War County which include financial assistance, profes- are recognized sional counseling, food pantries, refugee services, during the immigration and legal services, School on Wheels, annual soup kitchen, clothing room and shower program, Catholic and special projects like Undy Sunday, the Weekend Charities Power Pack Food Program, and holiday gift and food Veterans Gala distribution. Feb. 15 at • Boots and Bandannas dinner dance, March 21, the Venice at Kingsway Country Club in Lake Suzy benefitted the Community programs and services of Catholic Charities in DeSoto Center in County, which include immigration and family re- Venice. unification services, prevention and support services, after-school tutoring program, and farmworker hous- ing enrichment and educational services. n

For more information about the work of Catholic Charities throughout the Diocese of Venice, visit www. catholiccharitiesdov.org. April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A6 Catholic Charities releases report 42,088 assisted in 2013-14 Bob Reddy Florida of the Florida Catholic staff Catholic VENICE | The one thing which DIOCESE OF VENICE makes Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. special is how much Vol. 76, No. 12 of an impact its services and pro- grams have on local communi- 1000 Pinebrook Road ties. During the 2013-14 fiscal Venice, FL 34285 year, a dedicated group of workers 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 and volunteers helped improve the lives of 42,088 individuals and PUBLISHER families with more than 30 spe- Bishop Frank Dewane cialized programs. DIOCESAN EDITOR The 2013-14 Catholic Chari- Bob Reddy ties annual report was released [email protected] this spring detailing the dollars 941-484-9543 spent and reflecting on the stories of the lives that were positively Hannah Dalton, left, and Thomas Saavedra of Epiphany Cathedral Parish bag bread for Guadalupe • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: impacted through the social ser- Social Services clients Magdalena and Marcella. Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, vice agency in the 10-county area. or customerservice@theflorida During the fiscal year, Catholic catholic.org Charities focused its expenses of Notify us of address changes (temporary $8.4 million on three categories or permanent) as soon as possible. Please of support: sustaining, stabilizing change your address online at www. and strengthening the individuals thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at and families who were seeking as- 1-888-275-9953. sistance. For every dollar donated, 93 cents goes directly to services • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at 407-373-0075 or for people in need in the commu- To read the full 2013-14 annual [email protected] nity. report, visit www.catholicchari- • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Susan Charity Navigator, a leading tiesdov.org. Chronowski at 1-888-275-9953, or evaluator of nonprofits, consis- [email protected] tently rates Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. among said without the help of individu- State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; its highest-rated organizations. als and groups who pledge their Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Catholic Charities also was re- support each year, the quality Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 cently reaccredited by the Coun- programs that help so many peo- cil on Accreditation. The council ple throughout the Diocese would EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: gave Catholic Charities top marks not be possible. General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade and noted the social service orga- “Providing quality assistance to Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez Business Manager: Pat Spencer nization is a provider that meets the homeless, working poor, new Advertising Sales Manager: high performance standards and immigrants, frail elderly, at-risk This young man is participating in an after-school tutoring program run by Catholic Charities at Casa San Juan Bosco Farm Worker Housing Jane Radetsky has a commitment to stakehold- children, and relocated refugees Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro Community in Arcadia. The children are given one-on-one and group ers to deliver the best quality ser- requires support from everyone Social Media/Community Specialist: help to develop their educational skills. (FC FILE PHOTO) vices. from individual donors to our com- Michael Carlock During the 2013-14 fiscal year, munity partners,” he said. “We are Advertising Graphic Designer: Michael Jimenez Catholic Charities committed $3.4 so grateful for the consistent back- gency intake and housing as well two after receiving the necessary Advertising Assistant: Susan Chronowski million to sustaining and helping ing by the faithful of our mission to as long-term master care manage- state and federal financing to 32,186 families and individuals serve all in need regardless of race, ment. build 44 new homes and a larger Have a comment/want more info/ through prevention and social nationality or creed.” • Catholic Charities now pro- community center on 30 acres ad- have a story suggestion? Leave your services. In the area of stabiliza- Just a few of the 2013-14 fiscal vides one of the largest human jacent to the existing community. feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; tion, $2.3 million was committed year highlights are listed below: trafficking victims assistance pro- • Through nine fundraising click reader feedback button on left of for citizenship and refugee ser- • Being recognized as a top grams in the state of Florida. events, Catholic Charities raised screen. vices for 7,546 families and indi- provider of social services by • In partnership with Collier $1,042,527. These events include Send statewide news releases to viduals. And finally, to strengthen Charity Navigator and the Council Senior Resources, Catholic Chari- the Catholic Charities Ball, Vene- [email protected] the community, $2 million was on Accreditation. ties opened the new Golden Gate tian Charity Ball, Emerald Ball, Our committed to counseling and • Catholic Charities was se- Senior Access Center in Naples. 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9543, [email protected]. a.m. on the CW Network; in the Grady: mgrady@incarnationchurch. conducted. Contact the Office DIOCESAN EVENTS Novena of Masses for Life. southern portions of the Diocese, org, 941-921-6631. Catholic Club is of Evangelization: 941-486-4740, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV (FOX-4). also on Facebook. evangelization@dioceseofvenice. Permanent Diaconate Over 100 Masses will be celebrated throughout the Diocese monthly Check your local listings for channel Are you a Catholic physician, org. Ordination, 11 a.m., June 6, information. Leaflet missals are Epiphany Cathedral. Four men to until Dec. 25, offered for a health care professional or medical Our Mother’s House seeks greater respect for all human available upon request by calling student? The Catholic Medical volunteers for an on-site child be ordained by Bishop Frank J. 941-484-9543 and asking about Dewane. All encouraged to attend. life. Complete schedule at www. Association (CMA) helps doctors care center. Volunteers are needed dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife. the TV Mass or by writing: TV and health care professionals grow to work three-hour shifts, Monday- Theology on Tap. This exciting Join in this special observance of Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 in faith, maintain ethical integrity Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Our program for young adults (18-39) the life of Jesus in the womb of our Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. and provide excellent health care Mother’s House provides shelter allows them to learn about the Blessed Mother. Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ in accordance with the teachings and guidance to single mothers and faith while building community. dioceseofvenice.org. of the Church. The CMA offers their children, who would otherwise This year Theology on Tap will Spiritual adoption program. Spiritually adopt an unborn child Safe Environment training. professional, spiritual, and moral be homeless. 941-894-2378. be held at various parishes As part of the Safe Environment support through local chapters throughout the Diocese. Each in danger of being aborted. Prison ministry. “I was in prison Commitment is to pray a short Program, the Diocese of Venice and annual national conferences and you visited me” (Mt 25:36). Join location will host a series of weekly requires that all employees and featuring world-class speakers and talks and discussions on relevant prayer daily through Christmas. a team of volunteers who share Visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ those volunteers who work with CME credits. Visit www.cathmed. God’s love and mercy with those topics in a relaxed atmosphere. children and/or vulnerable adults org to learn more. Free baby-sitting, icebreakers, respectlife for the prayer and who are incarcerated in any of the how to register if you would like be fingerprinted and trained in 23 jails/prisons scattered throughout trivia, and food and drinks are Safe Environment. For class times provided. BYOB. Upcoming dates: monthly updates. the Diocese of Venice. No previous World Youth Day Pilgrimage: and locations, contact your local VOLUNTEERS experience is required; newcomers • Venice area, Thursday parish or Diocesan school or visit are paired with experienced evenings, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Krakow 2016. The Diocese of Venice has opened registration www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report NEEDED volunteers. Contact Eric Sammons: Lourdes Parish, Venice. all abuses against minors to the for the international pilgrimage Family Resource Center of 941-486-4740, sammons@ • Naples area, continuously to World Youth Day in Poland July Florida Department of Children dioceseofvenice.org. on Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. First and Families at 1-800-962-2873. To Catholic Charities, Naples, is 23-Aug. 2, 2016. This trip promises looking for volunteers for the food St. Vincent de Paul, Naples, Tuesdays, St. John the Evangelist; to be an extraordinary experience report abuse by Diocesan personnel needs volunteers. Meals-on-Wheels second Tuesdays, St. Agnes; third or volunteers, call the Diocesan pantry on Friday mornings to help for all involved, as it will be held in pack bags, sort food, stock shelves, delivers meals to the homebound Tuesdays, St. Peter the Apostle; the country of birth of St. John Paul Victims Assistance Coordinator infirm and elderly. Carol: 239-775- fourth Tuesdays, St. William. Barbara DiCocco at 941-416-6114. and with light housekeeping. Call II, founder of World Youth Day. Allegra: 239-793-0059. 0443. The thrift stores in Naples and Women’s weekend silent Contact George Smith, gsmith@ After-school reading program Bonita offer fun while working as retreat, May 15-17, Our Lady of dioceseofvenice.org. cashier, sorter or pricer. Paul: 239- Perpetual Help Retreat Center, COMMUNITY at AFCAAM of Catholic Golden Gate Senior Center, Charities needs volunteers to 775-2907. Venice. Led by Father Sean Monday-Friday, 9-5 p.m., old Join the social justice Morris, Oblates of the Virgin EVENTS work with individual students. All Golden Gate Library, 4898 that is required is a willingness advocate network. The Diocesan Mary. Includes challenging talks, Coronado Parkway, Naples. End-of-year celebration, Peace and Justice Office invites you prayer, adoration and spiritual to make a difference in a child’s Catholic Charities, Diocese of May 1, 7-11 p.m., St. Francis life. Adult and teen volunteers to become one of it’s social justice direction. Cost: $200, includes Venice, in partnership with Collier Xavier Catholic School, Fort advocates, who contact legislators meals and lodging. Need-based welcome. Locations: AFCAAM Senior Resources, has opened a Myers. Featuring LIVEWIRE band, Main Office, 3681 Michigan when notified by the Peace and scholarships available. To register: senior center. For those 60 and over beer/wine and buffet. $50 per Justice Office. No fees or costs are www.dioceseofvenice.org/ Link Ave., Fort Myers; and St. looking for hot meals, company person; $90 per couple. 239-334- Columbkille Parish, 12171 Iona involved. For more information: womens-retreat or call Office of and activities. No charge; open to 7701, ext. 243; esther.kiesel@ [email protected], Evangelization, 941-484-9543. Road, Fort Myers. Contact Pam all. 239-252-4541. atfrancisfortmyers.org. Malafronte: 239-461-0233, ext. 212; 941-484-9543. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Casa Maria soup kitchen. Marian Eucharistic [email protected]. Catholic Charities Disaster Retreat Center, Venice. To Guadalupe Social Services of Conference, May 15-17, Ave Maria Catholic Charities of Sarasota Amateur Radio Network register, www.olph-retreat.org, Catholic Charities in Immokalee University. “Behold I Stand at the (DARN). Licensed amateur radio 941-486-0233. and Manatee counties need manages the soup kitchen — Door and Knock.” Speakers include volunteers for its “Cooking Matters operators, or someone willing to • Monthly Eucharistic Adoration, including feeding a hot meal to EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo, Teresa … No Kid Hungry” program to take steps to obtain a license, are first Thursdays, 3 p.m. Adoration 100 people each day — clothing Tomeo, Ralph Martin, Kathleen help people on a budget learn needed throughout the Diocese. with Benediction, followed by and shower programs formerly Beckman and Father Larry Richards. to shop smart. Training will be No meetings or dues are required. Mass. All invited. run by Guadalupe Center. Anyone Music by Martin Doman. Cost: $150 provided. Contact Blair Gladding: A monthly on-air drill and an • Day of prayer, second wishing to support the soup per person, includes basic lodging 941-355-4680, bgladding@ccdis1. annual meeting are required. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. kitchen can send donations to: (bring your own bedding), meals org. Volunteers need to be available Mass. Includes continental Guadalupe Social Services, P.O. Box and conference fee. 239-348-4725, Guadalupe Social Services in the aftermath of a disaster. breakfast, lunch, two conferences, 5034, Immokalee, FL 34143, and [email protected]. of Catholic Charities seeks Andy Durette, DARN coordinator: opportunity for Sacrament of note the intention is to support Natural family planning class, individuals and groups who [email protected]. Reconciliation. $25 in advance; $30 the soup kitchen; or visit www. Sundays, May 31, June 28 and July would like to help serve the at door. catholiccharitiesdov.org and click 26, 2-4:30 p.m., Our Lady of the poor in Immokalee. Volunteer Diocesan Youth Rally, Nov. DONATE NOW. Angels Parish, Lakewood Ranch. To opportunities include food pantry MASSES/PRAYER 21, Charlotte Harbor Center, Punta Television Mass for the register: www.register.ccli.org, or distribution, daily and weekly Gorda. For seventh- to 12th-grade homebound in the northern contact Andrea McSorley, 941-348- administrative tasks, monthly SESSIONS students. George Smith: 941-484- portions of the Diocese, 9:30 3258, [email protected]. mailings, serving lunch at the Casa Spanish prayer group, “Oasis Ave Maria University Youth Maria Soup Kitchen and more. de Agua Viva,” Thursdays 7-9 Conference, July 10-12. All high Contact Program Director Tricia p.m., St. Jude Parish, 3930 17th St., school-age youth from incoming Yeggy: 239-657-6242, tricia@ Sarasota. Patty Vargas: 941-228- freshman to outgoing seniors catholiccharitiescc.org. 3431; or Pia Alvia: 941-773-0326. invited. Speakers include Michael Our Lady of Perpetual Help Gormley (Gomer), Righteous B, Novena of life to the Sacred Retreat Center, Venice, is looking Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Anthony Muhs and more. Cost: for volunteer angels to donate $150 per person, includes lodging, Heart of Mary, first Fridays after their time and talent to the center. 11 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Parish, meals, conference fee and T-shirt. Faithful willing to volunteer for a 239-348-4725, conferences@ 3100 26th St. W., Bradenton. Ada few hours a week or a few hours Feldman: 941-755-3951. avermaria.edu. a month in all different areas of College campus outreach support are welcome. 941-486-0233, Tridentine Latin Mass, Sundays, information. [email protected]. 8:30 a.m., St. Agnes Parish Chapel, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Road, • Catholic Student Organization St. Martha’s Early Learning Naples. Confession, 30 minutes (CSO) at Florida Gulf Coast Center in Sarasota is looking for before Mass begins in chapel. 239- University meets on campus volunteers to help the staff with 262-8127, [email protected]. Sundays, 7 p.m., followed by the day-to-day operations of the Mass, in Cohen Hall, Room 214 preschool, assist certified VPK Tridentine Latin Mass, Sundays, for adoration. “CSO Dinner,” teachers with reading and playing 12:45 p.m., Resurrection Parish, 8121 Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Bible studies, in the different working areas. Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers. 239- Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Contact Contact Blair Gladding: 941-355- 481-7171. Father Michael Goodyear: 4680, ext. 307; bgladding@ccdis1. Eucharistic adoration, first [email protected], 239- org. Fridays, 6 p.m., with chant choir, 849-7445. Catholic Student Marriage preparation trainers St. Peter the Apostle Parish, 5130 Organization is also on Facebook. needed throughout Diocese of Rattlesnake Hammock Road, • Catholic Club at New College Venice. As a marriage preparation Naples. 239-774-3337. of Florida, Ringling College of trainer, you will be asked to conduct Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, Art and Design, and University Saturday classes a few times a year 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (excluding Good of South Florida (Sarasota) meets to help prepare engaged couples Friday); and Mondays, 9 a.m.-10

32413-0424 Sundays for Mass at 7 p.m. at for the Sacrament of Matrimony. a.m. (Oct.-May), St. Frances X. rotating campus locations. Bible Training will be provided, along Cabrini Parish, 12001 69th St. E., study on campus each Wednesday with all teaching materials and Parrish, 941-776-9097. night. Contact Father Matthew even a stipend for the classes April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A8 HOPE AFTER ABORTION Retired priest helping Project Rachel available in Lehigh Acres dies for post-abortion women Staff RepoRt LEHIGH ACRES | Father Wal- BoB Reddy giveness and healing. He offers the FYI ter N. Bratus, a retired priest of the of the Florida Catholic staff hope and promise of resurrection Diocese of Greensburg, Pa., who and reunion with the child who is People who call Project Rachel are most recently helped at St. Ra- taking their first step toward healing, VENICE | There is a confiden- waiting for his parents in heaven.” phael Parish in Lehigh Acres, died reconciliation and peace. Interested tial program available throughout Luersman previously held simi- persons can contact Fonda Luersman, April 13, 2015. He was 85. the Diocese of Venice for women lar positions with the Diocese of Project Rachel coordinator, on a confi- Father Bratus was born Jan. 1, who are hurting from post-abortion Toledo, Ohio, and the Catholic Pro- dential cell phone at 239-719-7210 or 1930, in South River, N.J., to Paul trauma and are in need Life Committee of North by email at [email protected]. and Viola (Kobrzynska) Bratus. He of the personal love of Texas (Dallas). She has a attended St. Mary’s Seminary and Christ to find hope and master’s degree in pro- University in Baltimore and grad- healing. fessional counseling ties Luersman will supervise in the uated from Sts. Cyril and Method- The Project Rachel from Amberton Univer- Diocese is a Project Rachel retreat ius Seminary, Orchard Lake, Mich. program has been sity in Garland, Texas, as for hope and healing after abortion. He was ordained to the priesthood available in the Diocese well as a teaching certi- This one-day retreat is June 20 at May 26, 1956, in the Diocese of for many years. How- fication from Francis- a confidential location within the Greensburg. Father Walter N. Bratus ever, recently there has can University of Steu- Diocese, and is similar to a program In that diocese, Father Bratus been a renewed effort benville. that originated in the Archdiocese of served at parishes in Mount Pleas- and lived at St. Raphael Parish in to get the word out to Project Rachel is Boston and was used in Toledo. The ant, Uniontown, Kittanning, Mon- Lehigh Acres. women who need lov- Fonda Luersman named for the Old Tes- retreat is designed to help women essen, New Kensington, Dawson, The funeral Mass was celebrat- ing and confidential tament figure who wept hurting from past abortions experi- Connellsville, Smock, Brier Hill, ed at St. Raphael Parish April 21. support. Diocese of Venice Respect over the loss of her child. Like Ra- ence the personal love of Christ and Keisterville, Saltsburg and Foot- Arrangements are being made for Life Director Jeanne Berdeaux said chel, many women discover that find hope for healing. In addition, edale. He also served as chaplain a memorial Mass to be celebrated the hiring of Fonda Luersman as the loss experienced after an abor- the retreat will offer a loving and of the Torrance State Hospital. He in the Diocese of Greensburg at a the new Project Rachel Coordina- tion leaves them traumatized and confidential environment to hear retired in 1994. later date. tor in the Diocese will go a long way inconsolable. In their experience of stories of post-abortion healing, In the Diocese of Venice, Father In lieu of flowers, donations to assisting a hurting segment of pain and regret, they long for a mer- share scriptural stories of Christ’s Bratus helped at St. Isabel Parish may be made in his name to St. women. ciful and compassionate response healing love, spend quiet time in on Sanibel, the Donahue Acad- Raphael Parish, 2514 Lee Blvd., “Women who have had an abor- from the Catholic Church. Project prayer and receive Sacramental Rec- emy in Ave Maria, Ave Maria Uni- Lehigh Acres, FL 33971. For more tion often feel terrible loss and Rachel is such a response. It is an onciliation and Eucharist. n versity, and most recently helped information, call 239-334-4880. suffering,” Berdeaux explained. outreach of the Catholic Church to “Fonda will be the confidential women who are struggling with the To allow sufficient time for sharing, point person for Project Rachel in aftermath post-abortion. the retreat is limited to 10 partici- the Diocese. This program is avail- In addition to being the point pants. Confidential preregistration is Community Business Directory able because God’s mercy is great person in the Diocese for post-abor- required at 239-719-7210 or by email enough to forgive. Jesus offers for- tive women, one of the first activi- at [email protected]. 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NATIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE Speaker urges ‘make God real’ for young people

Jean Gonzalez “What does that mean and what Woo said when God is not real of the Florida Catholic staff am I called to do?” to young people, they have no “ref- It was the example of the sisters erence point on how to act or how ORLANDO | While she was who offered an answer to that phil- to plan a future” and do not allow a young woman growing up in osophical question. “moral thinking” to be involved Hong Kong, Carolyn Woo learned “The sisters taught us about dig- in decision-making, whether it be more than just academics from the nity. Not just our own dignity, but for relationships, drunk driving or Maryknoll sisters who taught her. the dignity of everyone. They rede- cheating on tests. So it falls on the Woo, CEO and president of fined what ‘we’ meant,” she said, shoulders of adults who are direct- Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the adding that “we” became more ly connected with young people U.S. bishops’ overseas relief agen- than her classmates and those sis- — families and educators — to of- cy, was featured in Foreign Policy ters; it included those disenfran- fer them a different, more relevant in 2013 as one of the 500 most pow- chised men whom they served. image of God. erful people on the planet and one “That made God real for me.” “That’s why Catholic education of only 33 in the category of a “force That lesson, taught so many is so important. Whether in a par- for good.” years ago, was the lesson Woo ish program or in a school, Catholic Soft-spoken and exuding honest urged Catholic educators to take education provides places of wit- compassion, Woo recalled learn- to heart — make God real to young ness where they can see others liv- ing a valuable and unforgettable people. Offering the keynote ad- ing and practicing the faith,” Woo lesson about human dignity. The dress at the National Catholic Edu- said. “Faith is not an intellectual sisters took their students, many cational Association conference in concept. Young people have to see of whom were not even Catholic, Orlando, Woo explained how mak- it in action, and they have to see it to serve the underserved of Hong ing God real could stem the tide of through the example of adults.” Kong society — fishermen who the destructive secular messages Speaking from experience, Woo would spend long stretches on young people receive culturally. said it was her teachers — those boats. Her job was to wash their She offered findings of a study courageous and joy-filled Maryk- wounds, many times on their un- conducted by Christian Smith, noll sisters — who offered her that washed bare feet. University of Notre Dame profes- important witness as a young girl Carolyn Woo, CEO and president of Catholic Relief Services, the Was it difficult to wash, touch sor of sociology and director of the and woman. Serving with CRS al- U.S. bishops’ overseas relief agency, offers the keynote address to and smell the feet of the work- Center for the Study of Religion and lows that message to become “full Catholic educators gathered in Orlando for the 2015 National Catholic ers? Absolutely. But when the day Society. In it, Smith reported how circle” as Woo and her colleagues Educational Association annual meeting. (NCEA) was over and she returned to her young people lack the resources to work for the good of those in need. own home, the young woman was form a strong spiritual and moral And speaking to the Catholic portunities to “make God real.” swers, where those answers are struck with the reality. formation. As a result, he reported educators, Woo hoped they would "It's not just about academic life-giving, that they don't rule out “Why do I come back to ame- how young people’s perception of “think about the big questions” rigor," Woo said. "Our job is to help possibilities and hope and joy on nities, but they cannot? Why not God is similar to that of a “kindly students are asking and continue them and provide an environment this earth.” n them?” she recalled asking herself. uncle” or a “divine butler.” their urgent mission to provide op- for them to come to their own an- Herzog, McCarron honored for advocacy STAFF REPORT portunities that best fit their need,” explained Herzog, himself a father ORLANDO | A staffer of the of two school-aged boys. Florida Conference of Catholic Also honored at the convention BIshops and the organization’s was D. Michael McCarron, who retired executive director were retired as executive director of the among those honored at the Na- conference in 2013 and continues to tional Catholic Educational Asso- consult on public policy issues and ciation (NCEA) annual convention assist with special projects. McCar- in Orlando. ron accepted the F. Sadlier Dinger The event also featured some Award at a breakfast and awards award presentations, including the ceremony hosted by William H. Leonard F. DeFiore Parental Choice Sadlier Inc. at the Hyatt Regency Advocate Award, which was given Orlando. Instituted in 1980, the Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Romana to James B. Herzog, associate direc- award is presented by the publish- Stepnik of St. Vincent Ferrer School in Delray Beach has her picture tor for education of the Florida Con- ing company to a person who has taken with a cardboard cutout of St. John Paul II during the ference of Catholic Bishops. contributed significantly to Catho- expo presented at the National Catholic Educational Association According to the NCEA, this Christian Brother Robert Bimonte, lic education. Convention. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) award is bestowed on an individ- right, president of the National Catholic education has long been ual who has demonstrated out- Catholic Educational Association, a facet of McCarron’s life. Prior to standing leadership in promoting presents James B. Herzog with joining the conference, McCarron Conference all an inspiration to me and all full and fair parental choice in the Leonard F. DeFiore Parental served as director of student ac- gathers thousands your stories truly give me hope education. Advocating for paren- Choice Advocate Award. (NCEA) tivities from 1978 to 1980 and as a for the future.” tal empowerment in education is mathematics teacher from 1973 to ORLANDO | Educators from The Orlando Diocese played a top priority for Herzog. As a rep- tary Prekindergarten Education 1978 at Miami Killian Senior High all over the world journeyed to host to the 2015 annual meeting. resentative of Florida bishops, he Program serving Florida’s 4-year- School. McCarron was the 2010 re- Central Florida to celebrate a dif- Held at the Orange County Con- meets regularly with members of olds. Herzog also serves as the leg- cipient of the Leonard DeFiore Pa- ferent type of Magic Kingdom. vention Center April 7-9, orga- the Florida legislative and execu- islative coordinator for the Florida rental Choice Advocate Award by “I would like to think of this nizers said some 6,000 educators tive branches to garner support Association of Academic Nonpub- the NCEA. place as as the ‘Magic Kingdom’ from across the United States, for Florida’s three school choice lic Schools (FAANS) and a member “Great servants of God and man for Catholic education. We can Canada, Germany, Japan, the programs: the Florida Tax Credit of the Florida Alliance for Choices have passed through our Catholic hope this will be the happiest Netherlands, the Philippines, Scholarship Program for children in Education (FACE). schools,” McCarron said. “They place on earth,” said Christian Spain, Thailand and Guam gath- of low income families, the McKay “School choice is at the forefront have long been and continue to be Brother Robert Bimonte, presi- ered for the event, which included Scholarship Program for students of my efforts because I want all stu- of vital importance to our Church dent of the National Catholic Ed- more than 300 development ses- with disabilities, and the Volun- dents to have the educational op- and our nation.” n ucational Association. “You are sions, meetings and liturgies. April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic FLORIDA NEWS A10 Four more Florida schools become ACE academies Jean Gonzalez speak about the partnership, Bish- Diocese is the second in Florida of the Florida Catholic staff op Noonan started with an apology and the third of its kind in the of sorts. “I have to confess. I did United States. The first partnership ORLANDO | Come this sum- attend Fordham.” After garner- started in Tucson, Ariz., in 2010, mer, it will be the teachers of four ing chuckles from the Notre Dame and in 2012 a partnership began Florida Catholic schools who will contingent, he said staff and stu- at two schools in the St. Petersburg be going to summer school. dents of the diocese’s four schools Diocese — Sacred Heart in Pinellas And they couldn’t be more ex- will gain a “wealth of knowledge” Park and St. Joseph in West Tampa. cited. thanks to the partnership with ACE Those schools in the Tucson and That is because the summer Academy. He regarded the oppor- St. Petersburg dioceses have seen school will be held at the Univer- tunity as a “blessing,” and said the increases in enrollment (40 per- sity of Notre Dame in South Bend, April 7 gathering was a “celebration cent and 30 percent, respectively), Ind., and the teachers of Our Lady of this beautiful ministry.” as well as significant academic of Lourdes Academy and Basilica “Our students will benefit from strides. In 2012, students in the of St. Paul School, both in Daytona this partnership with ACE,” Bishop fifth grade at Sacred Heart School Beach, St. Andrew School in Or- Noonan added. “This ministry is in Pinellas Park were scoring in the lando and Holy Redeemer School for our young people — for their 30th percentile in math and the in Kissimmee will attend as part future.” 50th percentile in reading. After of training for a partnership with Following the announcement, two years, now as seventh-graders, the Notre Dame ACE (Alliance for each school was given a banner this same cohort of students is scor- Catholic Education) Academies. that read “Our goals: • College • ing in the 50th percentile in math “This program is exciting for the Heaven,” which is the motto be- and the 68th percentile in reading. Father Phil Egitto, right, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in students and the teachers. We’ll all hind the program. Notre Dame According to Pierre-Antoine, it is Daytona Beach, and the principal of the parish’s school, Sean M. benefit from it,” said Rose Perry, a ACE Academies are a network of the individual diocese that invites O’Dell, hold a banner bearing the slogan of the ACE Academies. second-grade teacher at Holy Re- academically excellent, finan- ACE to see if a partnership is pos- Lourdes Academy is among four schools of the Orlando Diocese deemer. “It will help us grow closer cially sustainable Catholic kinder- sible and the diocese also identi- recognized as ACE Academies. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) together and help us give the very garten through eight schools that fies schools in need. He said some best education for our children, operate through the University of points of consideration are the di- is offered (at their zoned school),” on God a little more and instill who deserve the very best. Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic versity of the student population Pierre-Antoine said, adding Ari- a spiritual compass at the same The partnership was announced Education. It’s mission is to mobi- and the number of scholarships that zona, like Florida, offers school- time.” April 7 by Orlando Bishop John lize resources of Notre Dame, the are offered. Pierre-Antoine said pa- choice scholarships. Grant monies garnered by the Noonan and Rodney Pierre-An- diocese, statewide parental choice rental school-choice scholarships After sites are identified as acad- ACE program initially fund re- toine, the Gary and Barbara Pas- programs, and local communities (i.e. Florida Tax Credit Scholarship emies, one of the first objectives is sources for the ACE Academies, in- quinelli Family Director of the to provide the best Catholic educa- Program, Mackay Scholarships, to develop policies and procedures cluding the summer institute slated Notre Dame ACE Academies. Rep- tion. ACE faculty and staff will work vouchers, opportunity scholar- that “link” to the beliefs and culture in July for educators of all four Or- resentatives from the four Orlando closely with the academy’s schools ships, etc.) are a critical component already taken root in the individual lando Diocese schools. diocesan schools, along with stu- and diocesan leaders to strengthen in the model, which tries to help schools. Father Tim Daly is the pastor of dents and each school’s pastor, Catholic identity, boost enrollment schools “recruit new students on “When you walk into a school one the four newly named acad- were on hand for the event held and enhance school leadership, the margins” economically. you get a sense of the culture there emies. His school, the Basilica of during the National Catholic Edu- curriculum, instruction, profes- “School choice is critical and — how learning takes place and St. Paul, includes a diverse student cational Association convention in sional development, financial should have our continued support how faith is illuminated,” Pierre- population which is Hispanic, Afri- Orlando. management and marketing. because it allows students access Antoine said. “That is the founda- As he approached the podium to The partnership in the Orlando to excellent schools beyond what tion we build upon, while we lean Please see ACE, A11 Interfaith leaders urge state to consider Medicaid expansion program Jean Gonzalez and three years the Florida Legislature subsidies. Medicaid covers those business community are behind ness professionals gives the bill an Elizabeth Wilson and the governor’s office have de- individuals and families whose in- the FHIX program, which is not an additional positive financial slant of the Florida Catholic staff bated the issue but not a solution to come is below 100 percent of the entitlement program like Medicaid, that legislators can understand. But the problem. At different times of his federal poverty level. The Afford- but a market-based health insur- for faith leaders, a program that ex- ORLANDO | In Florida there are campaign and points of leadership, able Care Act, which is the federal ance program where premiums are pands health care coverage is good approximately 800,000 people who Gov. Rick Scott has flip-flopped on government’s health care subsidy subsidized. McQuone said part of for Florida because it is the right are caught in the gap between Med- the issue of expanding Medicaid. program covers families and indi- the FHIX program is a greater em- things to do. Outlined by St. John icaid and the threshold of where But the fact is, a crisis exists where viduals whose annual income is 133 phasis on education and informing XXIII’s teaching in “Pacem in Ter- those in a percentage of the poverty there are 800,000 Floridians who do percent higher, up to 400 percent recipients to break the chain of the ris,” the Catholic Church has long level are able to qualify for federal not have health care insurance. higher, of the federal poverty level. mentality of entitlement and going taught that access to health care is subsidy programs. Despite roadblocks, legislators Americans in those categories can to the emergency room for every ail- necessary and suitable for the prop- On April 14, leaders of 11 faith are still trying to pass an initiative go the federal website and look at ment. er development and maintenance traditions, including Jewish, Sikh, to deal with this problem. Florida the different plans of the Affordable During the April 14 press confer- of life and must be provided for all Catholic, Unitarian, Hindu, Islamic, Senate Bill 7044, known as the Flor- Care Act, which are listed in bronze, ence leaders introduced the Florida people, regardless of economic, so- and Congregational communities, ida Health Insurance Affordability silver and gold levels. The annual Health Insurance Affordability Ex- cial or legal status. came together for a press confer- Exchange Program, also known as income dictates the amount of the change bill as a way to extend health “A basic level of health care is ence at the Sheraton Orlando North FHIX, is described as a Medicaid subsidy available in the care plans. care coverage to more than 800,000 considered by the Catholic Church in Maitland to inspire leaders to ex- expansion. While a similar bill was “When the original model was Florida citizens and create more as a basic human right,” explained pand health care coverage for Flori- introduced into the Legislature two created for the Affordable Care Act, than 100,000 permanent jobs. Mc- Father George Nursey, diocesan di- da’s large uninsured population years ago, this time the bill received states were expected to up their level Quone said those jobs come from rector of ecumenism and parochial Joe Buranosky, executive direc- backing from a coalition of mem- of coverage for Medicaid up to the a variety of ways, including an in- vicar at St. John Vianney Parish. “We tor of Catholic Charities of Central bers of the business community — floor of the federal program,” Mc- crease in the number of health care base that belief on the idea that the Florida, sees the need for this type of A Healthy Florida Works — which Quone said. “That never happened professionals. But also, because 94 dignity of the human person stems legislation every day in the agency’s states that offering this program will in Florida.” percent of all the businesses reg- from our creation in the image and medical clinics and assisted living close the gap of those living 100 per- So that leaves people living with istered in Florida have less than 50 likeness of God.” facilities that serve the working poor cent to 133 percent above the federal an annual income just above 100 employees, having employees who At the April 14 press conference, who have nowhere else to turn. poverty level. percent to 133 percent of the fed- do not have to depend on the work- the religious leaders present signed “Health care is an issue that Michael J. McQuone, associate eral poverty unable to qualify for place to provide healthcare will in- letters that will be sent to the speak- doesn’t go away,” he said. For the director for health for the Florida the Affordable Care Act and unable spire employers to offer more hours er of the House, president of the faith leaders, changing the health Conference of Catholic Bishops, to receive Medicaid. Who are these to employees or increase positions Senate, and the governor of Florida care model to offer expanded cover- explained the different levels in- people? The working poor. available. asking for support of health care ex- age is the right thing to do. Yet, for volved in health care funding and Which is why members of the The backing of a coalition of busi- pansion. n A11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 Cardinal George, 78, dies after long fight with cancer

CatholiC News serviCe bers, of whom 121 are under 80 the Pontifical Urban University in and thus eligible to vote for a pope. Rome. CHICAGO | Cardinal Francis Cardinal George was a phi- After his ordination, much of E. George, the retired archbishop losophy professor and regional Cardinal George’s work was in of Chicago who was the first native provincial then vicar general of academia. In 1973, he became pro- Chicagoan to head the archdio- his religious order, the Missionary vincial superior of the Midwestern cese, died April 17 at his residence Oblates of Mary Immaculate, be- province of the Oblates, based in after nearly 10 years battling can- fore being named a bishop in 1990. St. Paul, Minn. The following year cer. He was 78. He was named bishop of Ya- he was elected vicar general for His successor in Chicago, Arch- kima, Wash., in 1990, then was ap- the order, and served in that post bishop Blase J. Cupich, called Car- pointed archbishop of Portland, in Rome from 1974 to 1986. dinal George “a man of peace, te- Ore., in April 1996. Less than a year When he returned to the United nacity and courage” in a statement later, St. John Paul II named him to States, he became coordinator of he read at a news conference held fill the position in Chicago, which the Circle of Fellows for the Cam- outside Holy Name Cathedral to was left vacant by the death of Car- bridge Center for the Study of Faith announce the death. dinal Joseph Bernardin in Novem- and Culture in Massachusetts Archbishop Cupich singled out ber 1996. from 1987 to 1990. Cardinal George for overcom- By retiring in 2014, Cardinal Cardinal Francis E. George, who retired as archbishop of Chicago in His term as bishop of Yakima ing many obstacles to become a George accomplished what he 2014, died April 17 after a long battle with cancer. He is pictured in lasted five and a half years before priest, and “not letting his physical often joked was his aspiration, to a 2013 photo. (KAREN CALLAWAY, CATHOLIC NEW WORLD | CNS) he was named to the Portland limitations moderate his zeal for be the first cardinal-archbishop Archdiocese and soon after to bringing the promise of Christ’s of Chicago to step down from the At an event Jan. 30 where he re- consistent with our beliefs.” Chicago. A year later, in 1998, St. love where it was needed most.” job, rather than dying in office, ceived an award from the Knights He observed that Cardinal John Paul elevated him to the Col- A childhood bout with polio as his predecessors had. In the of Columbus, Cardinal George George had offered his counsel lege of Cardinals. Cardinal George had left the prelate with a weak- last few months the archdiocese spoke frankly about living with and support to three popes, serv- participated in two conclaves. The ened leg and a pronounced limp had issued a series of press re- terminal illness, saying that his ing the worldwide Church. In Chi- first was in 2005 to elect a succes- throughout his life. leases about changes in Cardinal doctors had exhausted the options cago, Archbishop Cupich noted, sor to St. John Paul II in 2005 — With the cardinal’s death, the George’s health status as it de- for treating his disease and that he the cardinal “visited every corner Pope Benedict XVI — and the sec- College of Cardinals has 223 mem- clined. was receiving palliative care. of the archdiocese, talking with ond in 2013 in which Pope Francis “They’ve run out of tricks in the the faithful and bringing kindness was elected. bag, if you like,” he said. “Basically, to every interaction.” Cardinal George served on I’m in the hands of God, as we all Funeral arrangements for the many of the U.S. Conference of are in some fashion.” cardinal were pending. Catholic Bishops’ committees and In a catechesis session dur- The future cardinal was born in was president of the organization ing World Youth Day in Dussel- Chicago Jan. 16, 1937, to Francis J. from 2007 to 2010. Among other dorf, Germany, in 2005, Cardinal and Julia R. (McCarthy) George. activities, he served as chancellor 32968-0424 George told the youths that hav- He attended St. Pascal elementary for the Catholic Church Extension ing polio at the age of 13 left him, school on Chicago’s northwest Society and the University of St. “a captive in my own body. I soon side, the parish where he would be Mary of the Lake in Mundelein; learned that self-pity got me no- ordained a priest Dec. 21, 1963. as a member of the board of trust- Advertise in this directory. where. Faith was the way out, be- After being rejected by the arch- ees of The Catholic University of Next deadline: May 4. cause in faith I was not alone, and diocesan seminary because of his America, the Papal Foundation, Contact Mike Carlock at good can come of something that disability, he instead attended the the National Catholic Bioethics appears bad at that time.” Oblate-run St. Henry Preparatory Center, the National Catholic Of- 1-888-275-9953 Archbishop Cupich in his state- Seminary in Belleville, Ill. He en- fice for Persons with Disabilities or Directories@ ment also noted that when the U.S. tered the Missionary Oblates of and numerous other organiza- thefloridacatholic.org Church “struggled with the grave Mary Immaculate Aug. 14, 1957. tions. sin of clerical sexual abuse, (Car- His formal education continued Cardinal George is survived by dinal George) stood strong among through a string of academic de- one sister, Margaret Cain of Grand his fellow bishops and insisted that grees including a doctorate of sa- Rapids, Mich., as well as nieces zero tolerance was the only course cred theology in ecclesiology from and nephews. n Thank you for your participation in the ACE FROm A10 Long-SLeeve ReLief DRive 2015 can-American, white, and a small- er population of those of Vietnam- We would like to express our words of ese and Filipino descent. He said in thanks and appreciation to all those the last three years, the school has already seen an increase in enroll- who have generously donated items ment of 100 students, but he knows or contributed monetary donations to those numbers can soar higher. He our farmworker communities. said he hopes through the program they will be able to “differentiate

learning,” in which the different ! ! skill levels of all the students can be identified instead of being general- Thank you! • Gracias! • Merci! ized and compartmentalized in a stale educational model. “We have kids who learn on all Peace and Blessings be with you, different levels, not just one or two. The ACE program will help us learn ~The Staff of the how to hit all the bases,” Father Daly said. “This program offers FloridaCatholic 32905-0424 teachers a chance of a lifetime to become better educators and help secure our Catholic identity.” n April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS A12 Vatican, LCWR announce successful conclusion Cindy Wooden conclusion of the process, it re- Catholic News Service leased a statement from Cardinal Muller saying his office was “con- VATICAN CITY | The Vatican fident that LCWR has made clear approved new statutes and bylaws its mission to support its member for the U.S. Leadership Confer- institutes by fostering a vision of ence of Women Religious, ending a religious life that is centered on the seven-year process of investigating person of Jesus Christ and is rooted the group and engaging in dialogue in the tradition of the Church.” Such with its officers to ensure greater a vision, he said, “makes religious harmony with Church teaching. women and men radical witnesses Conference officers met April 16 to the Gospel, and, therefore, is es- with Pope Francis, the same day sential for the flourishing of reli- the Vatican announced the conclu- gious life in the Church.” sion of the process, which included The process involved “long and oversight for three years by a com- challenging exchanges” that were mittee of three bishops. LCWR has “conducted always in a spirit of more than 1,500 members, who Pope Francis meets with representatives of the U.S. Leadership Conference of Women Religious in his library prayer and mutual respect,” Sister represent more than 80 percent of in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican April 16. (L’Osservatore Romano | CNS) Sharon Holland, LCWR president, the 57,000 women religious in the said. The process brought the sis- United States. 2008 to carry out the doctrinal as- bishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle was “saddened to learn that impres- ters, the bishops and Vatican offi- Four LCWR officers spent 50 sessment of LCWR, in April 2012 to provide “review, guidance and sions of the organization in the past cials “to deeper understandings of minutes with Pope Francis, dis- the Congregation for the Doctrine approval, where necessary, of the decades have become institutional- one another’s experiences, roles, cussing his apostolic exhortation, of the Faith called for the revision work” of the conference and its ized in the Vatican, and these insti- responsibilities and hopes for the “The Joy of the Gospel,” which, they of LCWR’s statutes and bylaws. The reform efforts. Archbishop Blair tutionalized perceptions have led Church and the people it serves.” said, “has so deeply impacted our reform, the Vatican said, was meant and Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of to judgments and ultimately to the Archbishop Sartain said, “Our lives as women religious and our to ensure the conference’s fidelity to Springfield, Ill., were named to as- doctrinal assessment.” work together was undertaken in an mission in the world. Our conversa- Catholic teaching in areas includ- sist him. The process of arriving at “We do not recognize ourselves atmosphere of love for the Church tion allowed us to personally thank ing abortion, euthanasia, women’s new statutes and bylaws was not in the doctrinal assessment of the and profound respect for the criti- Pope Francis for providing leader- ordination and homosexuality. The always smooth. conference and realize that, despite cal place of religious life in the Unit- ship and a vision that has captivat- organization’s canonical status is Meeting conference officers last that fact, our attempts to clarify ed States, and the very fact of such ed our hearts and emboldened us granted by the Vatican. year, Cardinal Gerhard Muller, misperceptions have led to deeper substantive dialogue between bish- as in our own mission and service The assessment said, “Addresses prefect of the doctrinal congrega- misunderstandings,” the officers ops and religious women has been to the Church.” given during LCWR annual assem- tion, said, “We are glad to see that said. mutually beneficial and a blessing “From the beginning, our exten- blies manifest problematic state- work continue (on the statutes and As the Vatican announced the from the Lord.” n sive conversations were marked ments and serious theological, even bylaws) and remain particularly by a spirit of prayer, love for the doctrinal errors.” LCWR members interested that these foundational Church, mutual respect and co- and even officers had been known documents reflect more explicitly operation,” said a joint statement to protest Vatican decisions, includ- the mission of a conference of ma- of the LCWR officers and the U.S. ing those “regarding the question of jor superiors as something centered bishops appointed by the Congre- women’s ordination and of a correct on Jesus Christ and grounded in the gation for the Doctrine of the Faith pastoral approach to ministry to Church’s teaching about consecrat- to oversee the conference’s reform. homosexual persons.” And, it said, ed life.” The cardinal also said the LCWR promised that materials there was “a prevalence of certain doctrinal assessment was accurate it publishes first will be reviewed to radical feminist themes incompat- and the reforms were necessary to “ensure theological accuracy and ible with the Catholic faith in some ensure that the LCWR remain sol- help avoid statements that are am- of the programs and presentations idly in harmony with the teaching biguous with regard to Church doc- sponsored by the LCWR.” of the Church. 32460-0424 trine or could be read as contrary Releasing the assessment, the Responding to Cardinal Muller’s to it.” In addition, programs spon- Vatican had appointed Arch- remarks in 2014, the LCWR said it sored by the conference and speak- ers chosen for its events will be ex- pected to reflect Church teaching, the statement said. In addition, it said, the doctri- nal congregation, the bishops and LCWR officers had “clarifying and fruitful” conversations about “the importance of the celebration of the Eucharist; the place of the Liturgy of the Hours in religious communi- ties; the centrality of a communal process of contemplative prayer 2015-16 ApplicAtion practiced at LCWR assemblies and DeADline ApproAching other gatherings; the relationship Interviewing for 20 volunteer positions: between LCWR and other organi- • adults and children with developmental zations; and the essential under- 32608-0424 disabilities • social services case manager standing of LCWR as an instrument • advocate for children and teens in the of ecclesial communion.” dependency system • families in transition The new statutes, the statement seeking emergency financial services said, sought “greater clarity in ex- • youth ministry. pressing the mission and responsi- bilities” of the conference as a body APPLY NOW “under the ultimate direction of the at www.cvif.org if you are ready Apostolic See” and as a group “cen- for a year that will change your life! tered on Jesus Christ and faithful to ApplicAnts shoulD hAve the teachings of the Church.” 32616-0424 After asking Archbishop Leon- A college Degree AnD ard P. 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Ethiopian bishops on deaths off Libyan coast Martyrs were migrants looking for better life Catholic News Service “In fact, these terrorist acts do Islamic State not represent any religion; it is militants ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | Ethi- known that these are cruel killers lead what opia’s Catholic bishops condemned who murder even followers of their are said to “in unambiguous terms” the ex- own religion. However, the blood be Ethiopian ecution of 30 Ethiopian Christian of innocent people should never be Christians migrants in Libya. shed in the name of the Lord in any along a beach “These Ethiopian martyrs who country,” the bishops said. in Libya were butchered on the coast and Islamic State militants released a in this still desert of Libya were not politicians, video of the executions April 19. The image from nor military soldiers, or they were following day, Pope Francis sent a an undated not armed people, considered to message of condolence and prayers video made be dangerous people for security, to Patriarch Mathias of the Ethio- available on a rather they were young innocent pian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. social media website April migrants hopeful for a better future Ethiopia’s Catholic bishops said 19. (Social on the other end of their destina- that most of the world’s religions Media tion; capable of transforming their were spread through migrants. Website via lives, the lives of their family and “The Jews became a nation af- Reuters even contribute for the betterment ter their migration to Africa,” they TV | CNS) of the country of their destination,” said. “Our Lord Jesus Christ came the bishops said in a statement is- to Africa as a refugee and returned They noted that currently, Ethio- bishops said. ments. Moreover, we ask the youth sued during their April 18-23 gen- to his birth place after receiving pia is hosting tens of thousands of They also pleaded with human to consider the option of working eral meeting. African welcome. The first perse- refugees “without discrimination.” traffickers to quit tricking young and flourishing in your own coun- “We are saddened that these cuted Christians scattered to sur- “Why such atrocity and blood- people to leave the country. They try and drop the idea of migrating young people were killed, because rounding countries for the sake of shed up on the innocent children of told young people “not to travel to another country where there is they refused to change their faith their faith and spread their faith Ethiopia? Ethiopian refugees in any without making sure that your no safety.” in a world where every human be- in Jesus Christ. The first Muslims country should be treated accord- country of destination provides The bishops said they prayed ing regardless of race, color, and came to Ethiopia around 615 A.D. ing to international refugees’ agree- you protection or fall in the traps that the victims would rest in peace religion should live in any country and preached Muslim religion in ments like any other nationals; it is of the human traffickers and travel and that their family members with their human rights respected. Ethiopia.” a crime to take away their lives,” the without the necessary legal docu- would obtain consolation. n Papal trip: Cuba, then U.S. Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Finn

Carol Glatz and representatives of the countries Cindy Wooden background check.” with the Vatican Congregation for Cindy Wooden last fall. Catholic News Service Bishop Finn is the highest-rank- the Doctrine of the Faith that he be Catholic News Service The U.S. first imposed a trade ing U.S. Catholic official to face laicized. embargo on Cuba in 1960 in reac- VATICAN CITY | Pope Fran- criminal charges related to the The child pornography was first VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis tion to the repression and human cis has accepted the resignation of priest sex abuse scandal that erupt- discovered in December 2010. Au- will visit Cuba in September be- rights abuses that followed the Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas ed within the U.S. church thorities were not noti- fore his trip to the United States. Marxist revolution that put Fi- City-St. Joseph, Missouri, who was in 2002. fied until six months Jesuit Father Federico Lom- del Castro in power the previous convicted in 2012 on one misde- In September the Vati- later, when a search of bardi, Vatican spokesman, told year. President John F. Kennedy meanor count of failing to report can had asked Canadian the priest’s family home reporters April 22 that the pope expanded the embargo, and sub- suspected child abuse. Archbishop Terrence turned up images of has “received and accepted the sequent presidents maintained it. The Vatican announced the bish- Prendergast of Ottawa, child pornography. invitation from the civil authori- In his annual address to diplo- op’s resignation April 21, specifying Ontario, to make an ap- Judge John M. Tor- ties and bishops of Cuba” and has mats serving at the Vatican, Pope it was under the terms of the Code ostolic visitation to the rence of Jackson County decided to visit the island before Francis hailed the agreement as of Canon Law, which says, “A dioc- Diocese of Kansas City-St. Circuit in Missouri is- going to the United States. “one example close to my heart of esan bishop who has become less Joseph. sued the verdict and The pope is tentatively sched- how dialogue can build bridges.” able to fulfill his office because of ill On Sept. 6, 2012, Bishop sentenced the bishop uled to arrive in Washington late The popes continually voiced health or some other grave cause is Finn was convicted of one Bishop Finn to two years’ probation. Sept. 22 and will visit Washing- hopes that the embargo would be earnestly requested to present his count of failing to report The charges carried a ton, New York and Philadelphia lifted and that the strained rela- resignation from office.” suspected child abuse and acquit- possible maximum sentence of one Sept. 23-27. However, details such tions would be healed. The Vatican offered no further ted on another count in a brief year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. as the dates and itinerary for his In 1998, not long after he be- comment. bench trial. Torrence dismissed the charges trip to Cuba would come at a later came archbishop of Buenos Ai- The pope’s acceptance of Bish- Diocesan authorities’ failure to against the diocese after sentenc- time, Father Lombardi said. res, Argentina, then-Archbishop op Finn’s resignation comes after immediately report a computer ing the bishop. Visiting Cuba and the United Jorge Mario Bergoglio published members of the Pontifical Com- technician’s discovery of child por- Several of the steps taken by the States on the same trip abroad a booklet focused on the speeches mission for Child Protection an- nography on a computer used by diocese to address abuse, including signals Pope Francis’ continuing and homilies St. John Paul II made nounced that one of their priorities Father Shawn Ratigan, then pas- mandatory training of all staff and interest in encouraging the nor- during his historic visit to Cuba a was to ensure measures were in tor of St. Patrick Parish in Butler, all clergy and putting in place re- malization of relations between few months earlier. place to promote the accountabil- Missouri, led to Bishop Finn being porting requirements, were among them. The text made two major ity of bishops in protecting chil- charged with misdemeanors for conditions Torrence set for Bishop In December, U.S. President points: Dialogue is not only possi- dren and upholding the Vatican- failing to report suspected child Finn’s probation. Barack Obama and Cuban Presi- ble, but it is necessary; and, a sin- approved norms for dealing with abuse to state authorities. The Dio- Bishop Finn, 62, is a native of St. dent Raul Castro announced their cere and honest dialogue would accusations of child abuse made cese of Kansas City-St. Joseph faced Louis. Ordained to the priesthood nations were working toward re- benefit both the U.S. and Cuba. against church workers. similar charges. in 1979, he was named coadjutor establishing official diplomatic At the same time, Archbishop In an interview published April In August 2012, the former pastor bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph in relations. Bergoglio repeatedly argued for 20, Marie Collins, a member of pleaded guilty to five counts of pro- 2004 and became bishop in 2005. Both leaders credited Pope the full freedom of the Catho- the commission and a survivor of ducing or attempting to produce Jack Smith, diocesan communi- Francis with helping to secure the lic Church in Cuba to preach abuse, told the news site Crux, “I child pornography. He received 10 cations director, said in a statement deal. The pope had been follow- the Gospel and minister to the cannot understand how Bishop years for each count. In September that Archbishop Joseph F. Nau- ing and supporting the talks. He poor and denounced ideological Finn is still in position, when any- 2013 he started his 50-year sentence mann of Kansas City, Kansas, has had also written personal letters systems that offended the tran- one else with a conviction that he in federal prison. been named apostolic administra- to both leaders, and the Vatican scendent dignity of the human has could not run a Sunday school After the priest entered his guilty tor until a successor to Bishop Finn hosted a secret meeting between person. n in a parish. He wouldn’t pass a plea, the diocese filed a petition is appointed. n April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic QUICK READS A14

FDALORI that society can do better than the rary cease-fire to give foreigners a of his community, who did not see Protection of Minors. The Council death penalty.” chance to leave, but Bishop Hinder him at the center that morning; the of Cardinals, often referred to as the The attack of April 15, 2013, near said he is not convinced the warring murder is believed to have taken C9, held the second of five meet- Readers offer the finish line at the Boston Mara- sides will agree. “We have celebrat- place during the night of April 11. ings scheduled this year April 13-15 thon, wounded more than 260 peo- ed only a few days back the mystery Father Rossi was a professor with Pope Francis at the Vatican to relief for annual ple, and killed 8-year-old Martin of the death and resurrection of our of spirituality at both the Pontifi- help advise him on the reform of the campaign Richard of Dorchester; 29-year-old Lord,” he said, “and I think in that cal Gregorian University and the Vatican’s organization and Church Medford native Krystle Campbell; message itself is the encouragement Pontifical Oriental Institute. He governance. Father Lombardi, ORLANDO | Readers of the Flor- and Lu Lingzi, 23, a Chinese na- for the Christians that we should belonged to a new and very small Vatican spokesman, told report- ida Catholic showed their generos- tional studying at Boston Univer- never give up.” community of priests, called the ers April 15 that Cardinal O’Malley ity for the 10th annual Long-Sleeve sity. Later, Massachusetts Institute “Ricostruttori nella preghiera” (Re- asked the pope and the council to Relief Drive in lieu of hundreds of of Technology police officer Sean God will answer builders in Prayer), which promotes “take on the subject of account- donated shirts and thousands of Collier was killed as the brothers at- the deep meditative practice of he- ability and responsibility” when dollars in donations. At press time, tempted to escape from the Boston prayers for rescue sychasm, which is a form of Eastern it comes to bishops and others in a total of $5,500 has been collected area. of schoolgirls Christian ascetic spirituality. leadership who fail to comply with for the campaign, which started child protection norms. It would be Ash Wednesday. This is double the Mass, events honor LAGOS, Nigeria | A year after a question of coming up with clear amount of monetary donations more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls VATICAN and “appropriate procedures and from 2014. archbishop’s legacy were kidnapped, Lagos Cardinal ways to evaluate and judge cases of The funds will be distributed WASHINGTON | On a Tues- Anthony Olubunmi Okogie said he Pope, advisers ‘abuse of office’” or a failure to fulfill equally to farmworker organiza- day night in 1953, roughly 25 mil- believed that “God will answer our one’s responsibilities when it comes tions that partner with the Florida lion people in the United States prayers” for their return. In an in- discuss bishops’ to reporting and handling suspect- Catholic for the annual drive. They gathered around their television terview with Catholic News Service ed and known cases of abuse, the include the Farmworker Associa- to watch a program featuring that April 14, the cardinal also said Pres- accountability spokesman said. tion of Florida in Apopka, Pierson, year’s Emmy winner for “Most Out- ident-elect Muhammadu Buhari VATICAN CITY | The question Fellsmere and Immokalee, along standing Television Personality.” must make the rescue of the girls of accountability for bishops and with St. Mary Parish in Pahokee However, instead of tuning in to a a top priority when he takes office. religious superiors who fail to follow A16 puzzle Answers and Guadalupe Social Services of slickly produced program made in About 276 students of Government through on protecting minors from Catholic Charities in Immokalee. Hollywood, these people turned on Girls Secondary School, Chibok, abuse was “put on the table” during GNAT ETHAN MAN OAHU ARISE ODIE their sets to see a priest in full cas- in northeastern Borno state, were the latest meeting between Pope OMAN GETHSEMANE sock, standing in front of a chalk- abducted by the Boko Haram in- Francis and his international Coun- DEBACLES TREMOR NIOAT N board. Few members of the Ameri- surgents around midnight April 14, cil of Cardinals, said the Vatican YES ALAN can Catholic Church, especially 2014. spokesman. Jesuit Father Federico THOMAS GLITTERS in the 20th century, are as quickly Fifty-seven girls managed to es- Lombardi said the need for clear HARAN SIGNO XII Bishops, parents of RICH GULAG PANT recognized as Archbishop Fulton J. cape. Cardinal Okogie, retired arch- and appropriate procedures for OFA PRIDE BALSA slain child object Sheen. bishop of Lagos, said it was a pity cases of “abuse of office” or a failure WASHOUTS LECTOR In honor of the 75th anniversary that the Borno government could to act was presented to the group OSEE BIL to death in Boston of the first radio broadcast of his “not hit the iron on the head when by U.S. Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley CASTEL NOTABENE NBC program, “The Catholic Hour,” it was still hot. If I were in charge at of Boston — one of the pope’s top IMPEDIMENT OVER bomber case COAL NOBEL OARS and to draw attention to his saint- the federal level, I would have dealt cardinal advisers and president of SES GOOSE KNIT BOSTON | As the trial of Bos- hood cause, The Catholic Universi- with the state government and the the Pontifical Commission for the moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www ton Marathon bombing defendant ty of America sponsored a number governor for being weak. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev went to the of events April 13-17. The events in- How can several lorries convey jury April 6, the Catholic bishops of cluded an April 13 panel discussion those girls away, and no security Massachusetts released a statement on “Media and the New Evangeli- personnel saw them throughout reiterating the Church’s teaching on zation,” of which Archbishop Sheen the period the operation lasted?’’ the death penalty. Then, on April has been called a pioneer; as well as he asked. The cardinal said incom- 16, the parents of Martin Richard, memorial Mass and Holy Hour and ing governments at the federal and the 8-year-old boy killed in the ex- the dedication of a memorial class- state levels must do all within their plosion, called on the federal gov- room in his honor. powers to rescue the schoolgirls. ernment to stop seeking the death “All hands must be on deck to res- penalty, which they said could lead cue them,” he said. to years of appeals that would only WORLD prolong the case. Professor priest Bill and Denise Richard’s state- Yemen Christians ment was published as an open let- found murdered in ter on the front page of the Boston keep low profile, outskirts of Rome Globe. In it, the Richards write how they understand the “heinousness continue to pray ROME | Italian military police adn brutality” of the crimes com- VATICAN CITY | The few Chris- are investigating the murder of a mitted that murdered their 8-year- tians remaining in war-torn Ye- 60-year-old priest and theologian, old son and maimed their 7-year- men gather for liturgies and prayer who taught at two pontifical uni- old daughter. They said instituting meetings in the basement of a villa versities in Rome. According to the death penalty could bring years in the city of Sanaa where they re- media reports, Father Lanfranco of appeals and “prolong reliving the main “invisible” in order to stay Rossi was found face down in a pool most painful day of our lives.” safe, Bishop Paul Hinder told Vati- of blood in the hazelnut grove near “We are in favor of and would can Radio April 13. his community’s retreat center in support the Department of Justice Bishop Hinder, the apostolic San Feliciano, just outside of Zaga- in taking the death penalty off the vicar of southern Arabia, said that rolo, about 21 miles south of Italy’s table in exchange for the defendant it is not specifically Christians who capital. spending the rest of his life in prison are at risk in the conflict, but for- An autopsy found that the priest without any possibility of release eigners who have been told to leave suffered several blows to the head and waiving all of his rights to ap- the country. All of the country’s with a blunt object and was stran- peal,” they wrote. Catholics are foreigners, mostly gled; there were no signs of a strug- Tsarnaev was found guilty and foreign workers from India, he gle. Police say the priest’s death of could be sentenced to death or to said. As more civilians are killed asphyxiation was not immediate,

life without the possibility of pa- in the crossfire of fighting between though his assailant left him for 33589-0424 role. Sentencing was to begin April the government and armed rebel dead. Theft has been excluded as a 21. In Tsarnaev’s case, the Massa- forces, even humanitarian orga- possible motive for the murder. chusetts bishops said, the defen- nizations have called on their aid According to an April 20 report, dant “has been neutralized and will workers to leave the area for their published by the Italian newspaper never again have the ability to cause own safety. The United Nations Corriere della Sera, the priest was harm. Because of this, we … believe has called for at least a tempo- found dead April 12 by members A15 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015

Scripture Seeking protection readings Friday, April 24 Sunday, April 26 away the troublemakers. Shepherd, whose primary concern is ing threats of a world that constantly Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; Makes sense, doesn’t it? When our our safety and well-being. But the one are knocking us down. Jn 6:52-59 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 primary concern is our whom God sends to safeguard But God raised our Good Shepherd safety and well-being, we us is not a Billy Greiner, is not from the tomb of death, the ultimate Saturday, April 25 There came a time in the sixth normally look to the big- a mighty warrior who comes bully, and now he goes to find and grade when I needed protection. Not gest, the strongest, the in military array, is not bat- bring us back when we are lost. He Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist being one of the great athletes in my most powerful forces to tened down with sophisticated speaks his voice to us in such a way 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16- grade level, nor one of the toughest keep watch over us. As we weaponry. that we want to follow him wherever 17; Mk 16:15-20 kids in the class, nor having the physi- get older, it may not be the Our Shepherd is the one he leads us, even though we are daily cal size or presence to intimidate any- assistance of a Billy Grein- who was rejected; the one being seduced by other voices. Sunday, April 26 one, I was occasionally on the receiv- er we seek, but we have hunted down, humiliated, In all honesty, there are days I still Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, ing end of a lot of pushing around and ways of hiding behind Sunday tortured and hung naked on look for a different shepherd — more 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; teasing. I hated this, and so I spent a “muscle” of other sorts — Word a tree to die in shame. On first the Billy Greiner type — and I sus- Jn 10:11-18 good bit of time trying to figure out we try flexing big money, look, this Shepherd doesn’t ap- pect you do too; it just seems to make what to do about it. Then it dawned big security systems, big Father pear to be worthy of hiding be- sense. But as we hear the word of God Monday, April 27 on me: Find a tough guy, make friends weapons, big mouths; Ben hind or one worth listening to today and prepare to share the body Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; with him somehow and presto, in- we try using pumped-up his voice. This Good Shepherd and blood of the One who laid down Jn 10:1-10 stant protection. I chose Billy Greiner! credit cards, super-sized Berinti seems so contrary to the usual his life for us, we are reminded that The strategy, which worked beau- vehicles, oceans of Face- ways we think of defending there is only one source of strength, Tuesday, April 28 tifully, was to appeal to Billy’s weak- book “friends,” and lots of ourselves. protection, and safety — and it ness — academics — by offering my “toys” to build a bunker around our- And yet, this is Jesus Christ, the doesn’t come from the usual weapons Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; strength in that department. He, in selves. Good Shepherd, the stone rejected by and safety nets we seek. n Jn 10:22-30 turn, made up for my weakness — And then, right in the middle the builders who now becomes the getting pushed around — by offering of these seemingly sensible, well- cornerstone of God’s people, holding Father Berinti, Missionaries of the Wednesday, April 29 his strength — athletic muscle. So thought-out, and logical plans comes us together, forming a firm founda- Most Precious Blood, is director of St. Catherine of Siena, virgin while I helped him to do better with today’s Gospel. Indeed, we are en- tion so that we will not collapse from Catholic Campus Ministry at the Uni- and doctor of the Church his homework, his presence kept couraged to turn toward the Good our own sinfulness or from the bully- versity of Central Florida in Orlando. Acts 12:24-13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50

Thursday, April 30 Love ‘in deed and in truth’ Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Sunday, May 3 We are told how the fruit we bear will Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32; give glory to God. We are told of the Friday, May 1 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 great impact that the word of Jesus has already had in us, as it Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11b; Our readings today pres- has pruned us. Jn 14:1-6 ent images that on the one But what happens if we hand are beautiful, and on do not allow this pruning to Saturday, May 2 the other hand challenging occur? (I don’t know about St. Athanasius, bishop and and even a bit frightening. you, but the idea of being doctor of the Church Both aspects are key to the “pruned” does not sound Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; word of God and its mean- too attractive to me.) Jesus Jn 14:7-14 ing for us today. In the first has said: “He takes away ev- reading from the Acts of ery branch in me that does Sunday, May 3 the Apostles, we are told Sunday not bear fruit, and every one Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-27, 28, about a time of persecution Word that does he prunes so that 30, 31-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; in the early Church. Paul, it bears more fruit.” Then he Jn 15:1-8 who had been a persecutor, Father goes further: “Anyone who has now come to Jerusalem Alfredo does not remain in me will Monday, May 4 and now he is a victim of Hernández be thrown out like a branch the persecution. Despite and wither; people will gath- Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; the opposition and suffer- er them and throw them into Jn 14:21-26 ing, though, we are told that the com- a fire and they will be burned.” Our munity of believers was growing and challenge, indeed, is to remain united Tuesday, May 5 “the Church was at peace.” with Jesus Christ the true vine, allow- Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13b, In the second reading, St. John ing his word to have a constant im- 21; Jn 14:27-31a calls us to love “in deed and in truth.” pact on us, transforming us more and He promises that we will be united more. The situation described in the Wednesday, May 6 perfectly to Jesus, as we will hear in Acts of Apostles is not too strange for Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; the Gospel as well, but the condition us who know in how many places in A 13th-century mosaic of the Good Shepherd is seen in the Basilica Jn 15:1-8 is that “we keep his commandments the world being a Catholic Christian of Santa Maria in the Trastevere neighborhood in Rome. The biblical and do what pleases him.” If we wish means to wear a target around one’s metaphor of the Christian leader as a shepherd has taken on renewed Thursday, May 7 emphasis with Pope Francis' call for clergy to be "shepherds living with to be united to Jesus, we cannot allow neck. Even if in our country that kind Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; the smell of sheep." (PAUL HARING | FC) ourselves to fall into the false sense of of religious persecution does not oc- Jn 15:9-11 security of simply having a deep spiri- cur, we know as well how difficult our tuality, but we need to believe in Jesus own efforts to protect religious free- from it and be faithful to the Gospel. for you. By this is my Father glorified, Friday, May 8 as Son of God and our Savior, and live dom are. The comfort that the Acts The consequences are dire if we do that you bear much fruit and become out his teachings of love. of the Apostles provides us, though, not remain united to Jesus, if we do my disciples.” Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; This theme continues in the Gos- and the comfort that is confirmed not love “in deed and in truth,” if we United to Jesus, may we glorify his Jn 15:12-17 pel passage from John 15. Jesus’ de- by 2,000 years of Christian history, is do not bear witness to him, if we do Father, bear much fruit and become scription of himself as the vine, of that the Church has been healthiest not allow his word to prune us and his disciples. n Saturday, May 9 his Father as the vine-grower and of when she has been opposed, which transform us. We are told as well of Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5; us as the branches is truly one of the her sons and daughters have suffered the amazing consequences of being Reprinted from May 2012. Father Jn 15:18-21 uplifting pieces of writing in the Gos- to bear witness to Christ, to be united faithful and united to Jesus, no mat- Hernández is interim academic dean pels, but there is as much challenge to Christ and to his Church. ter the price: “If you remain in me and Director of Liturgy at St. Vincent Sunday, May 10 as there is encouragement. We are Do we want to be persecuted? Cer- and my words remain in you, ask for de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; indeed told of our union with Christ. tainly not. But we cannot run away whatever you want and it will be done Beach. Ps 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17 April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic CROSSWORD A16 from the pope crossword See puzzle solution on Page A14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 01 11 21

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Carol Glatz “for communion and generation, pope said, is “the way in which Je- 71 18 19 Catholic News Service always in the image and likeness sus considered women,” especially of God,” the pope said. in a social and historical context 02 12 22 VATICAN CITY | Eradicating “We are made to listen to each that was much “less favorable than 32 42 male and female identities does other and help each other,” he said. ours” and in which women “were nothing to solve the problem of “We can say that without mutual really in second place.” 52 62 72 82 29 30 13 23 unfair or disrespectful treatment enrichment in this relationship — Humanity has gone only “a tiny based on people’s gender, Pope in thinking and action, in feelings way” along the path God wants 33 43 53 Francis said. and work, even in faith — the two everyone to take, he said. “We still 63 73 83 “Getting rid of the difference is can’t even understand fully what have not grasped fully the things the problem, not the solution,” he it means to be a man and woman.” that the feminine genius can give 93 04 14 said April 15 during his general Modern culture has done much us, what society and we can be audience in St. Peter’s Square. The to open up a new and deeper un- given by women who know how to 24 34 44 right way to solve the problems derstanding of men and women, see things with another pair of eyes 54 64 and conflicts in male-female rela- “but it also has introduced many that complement men’s ideas. It is tions is to have men and women doubts and much skepticism,” he a path to take with more creativity 74 84 94 05 15 25 35 45 “talk to each other more, listen to said. and audacity,” he said to more ap- each other more, know each other “For example, I wonder if so- plause. 55 56 75 better, care more for each other,” called gender theory may not also The second thing that needs ur- he said. be an expression of frustration gent attention, the pope said, is to 85 95 06 The pope continued a series of and resignation that aims to erase see “if the collective crisis of faith 16 26 36 general audience talks about the sexual differentiation because it no in God, which is very harmful to family by beginning the first of longer knows how to come to terms us — afflicting us with resigna- ACROSS DOWN moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www two talks on “the difference and with it,” the pope said. With gender tion, skepticism and cynicism — 1 Exodus pest 1 ___ Friday complementarity between men theory, which argues that male and may not be linked to this crisis of 5 Wharton book, ___ Frome 2 “…hallowed be thy ___.” and women.” He said the two talks female characteristics are largely the covenant between men and 10 Son of ___ 3 Evil king of Israel would serve as the foundation for malleable social constructs, he women.” 13 Diocese of Honolulu home 4 Charlie is one two later talks dedicated to the sac- said, “we risk going backward.” In fact, it is said that “commu- 14 Spring up 5 “I will raise you up on ___ rament of marriage. “God entrusted the earth to the nion with God is reflected in the 15 Garfield’s friend wings…” At the end of the audience, Pope covenant between man and wom- communion of the human couple 17 “Turn Back, ___” (“Godspell” 6 “Then let all the ___ of the forest Francis personally greeted the hus- an: its failure drains the world of and that the loss of faith in the song) rejoice” (Ps 96:12) band and a daughter of Asia Bibi, affection and obscures the heavens heavenly Father generates division 18 Biblical garden 7 Strikes the Pakistani Christian woman of hope,” he said. and conflict between men and 20 Fiascoes 8 ___ Wednesday sentenced to death in 2010 un- There are many “worrying” women.” 22 Shudder 9 Young bird der Pakistan’s controversial laws signs of the failure to live out God’s Pope Francis said the Church 23 “…be ___ and your no…” \ 10 Instant against blaspheming Islam. Bibi’s original plan of reciprocity and and all Catholics carry a great re- (Jas 5:12) 11 He was an original family came to Rome as part of a harmony, he said, as he pointed out sponsibility in “rediscovering the 24 Shepard in space 12 El ___ campaign to rally international two things that “I think we have to beauty of the Creator’s plan.” Men 25 Doubting apostle 16 Permanently, in poems 29 Sparkles 19 Muse of lyric poetry support for her release. commit ourselves to with greater and women “must treat each other 33 City that was the home of Abram 21 Greenish blue In his main audience talk, Pope urgency.” with respect and friendly coopera- 34 Third of IHS 24 Pond scum Francis said that when God cre- “The first: It is beyond question tion,” and once this proper basis 35 Number of apostles, in Roman 25 Hurl ated humanity in his image, he that we have to do much more in is created with God’s grace, solid numerals 26 Seaport in Israel did so for man and woman to- favor of women,” such as making marriages and families can be 36 “…the ___ he has sent away 27 Killer whales gether, “as a couple,” in a state sure “that women not only are lis- built, he said. empty” (Lk 1:53) 28 ___ Jongg of sharing and harmony. Sexual tened to more, but that their voice “I would like to urge intellectu- 37 Soviet forced-labor camp 29 Coats with gold differentiation, therefore, exists carries real weight, (is) an ac- als to not abandon this subject, as 38 Breathe hard 30 Elevate not for creating conflict or a sit- knowledge authority in society and if it had become secondary to the 39 Son-gun connector 31 Aptly named laundry soap uation of subordination, but for the Church,” he said to applause. task of promoting a freer and more 40 One of the seven deadly sins 32 Lute of India reciprocity and fruitfulness — A powerful guiding light, the just society,” he said. n 41 Light wood 34 Connected series of rooms 42 Busts 37 Exhausting 44 Reader at Mass 38 D.C. lobbying group 45 Hosea, in the Douay 40 Sat 46 Catholic cartoonist Keane of 41 Catholic horror actor Lugosi “Family Circus” 43 Lodgings 47 Papal residence, ___ Gandolfo 44 St. Theresa, the ___ Flower 50 Note well 46 “…of my ___ and flesh of my 55 Obstacle to a sacrament flesh…” (Gen 2:23) 57 Above 47 One less than 200 in ancient Rome 58 It was touched to Isaiah’s mouth 48 He answered Amaziah, “I am not a (Isa 6:6–7) prophet” 59 Prize won by Mother Teresa 49 Foretell 60 Rowing implements 50 Mount from which Moses saw 61 Parisian possessive Canaan 62 Farm bird 51 Bible section 63 Grow together 52 Designer Piccone 53 St. Philip’s surname 54 Formerly, formerly 56 Sound of a cow Graduation Edition Deadline May 26 Publishes June 5 33860-0424 Call Jane at 407-373-0085 A17 CLASSIFIEDS Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015

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VOCATIONS Rural areas fertile ground for priestly vocations SPECIAL DOuG WELLER Father Don Zimmerman, ordained in 1973 believes rural life is a fertile environment for SECTION Catholic News Service at his home parish in Collyer, is currently a spiritual life. pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in Man- “I just think when a person is immersed SALINA, Kan. | Cardinal Timothy M. hattan, said his parents encouraged each of daily in ‘the things he has made’ and ex- Dolan of New York says one of the virtues of their seven children to consider a religious periences them at close range, like getting rural life is the number of priests who come vocation. dirt under one’s fingernails and feeling the from country parishes. “I think the rural environment provides ground under one’s feet and smelling the The Diocese of Salina would seem to con- the fodder for hard work and the desire aroma of freshly overturned soil and other firm that. Of its 53 active and retired dioc- to do what is necessary to bring others to scents of nature that come drifting in the esan priests, 26 grew up in a parish of fewer Christ and to the Church. The rural life wind, or shivering when it gets cold and than 150 families. Of the current seminarian also teaches one to be flexible and adapt- sweating when it gets hot,” he continued, class of 14 men, four are from rural parishes. able, while remaining true to principles. It “it can’t help but trigger a sort of incipient Several priests who grew up in rural par- also teaches that all efforts are not success- mystical experience, especially when one is ishes all spoke to The Register, Salina’s dioc- ful and that there is always ‘a better crop already a member of a family of faith. esan newspaper, of feeling a closeness to the next year’ as the mantra for a farmer,” he “I think that these are some of the under- Young adults land, nature and to God that, in turn, opened continued. lying reasons why rural life has obviously their hearts to the priesthood. “I have found that is also true in ministry, proven to be favorable to the ability to lis- attend Florida “There is a natural closeness to dependen- when not all efforts are successful, nor are ten to the voice of the Lord and to follow his retreat in cy on God in the rural setting,” said Father they all appreciated at the time. But one is re- ways,” said Father Dlabal, who currently is Kerry Ninemire, who grew up in St. Joseph quired to remain true to the Church’s teach- pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish record numbers Parish in New Almelo. “Our lives were so ings, especially to the sacraments,” he said. in Goodland, and Holy Ghost Parish in Sha- dependent on the elements that our minds He, too, mentioned the need for rural ron Springs. B4 were often naturally on God.” neighbors to get along and work together. Father Dlabal grew up near Wilson and Traditionally, he noted, rural families had “One never knows when you may need them was ordained in 1972 in his home parish of larger families, and “in the past vocations and always be available to assist them when St. Wenceslaus in Wilson. tended to come from larger families.” He also in need. We had neighbors who were Menno- “What I heard proclaimed in the Church spoke of the closeness of rural parishioners. nite and of other faiths. I learned very early and what I heard proclaimed in nature was “That was very true for me. Unconsciously the importance of respecting one another’s one and the same, because it was the truth. but nevertheless very true, I sought to find differences while I was on the farm and have In that way I was introduced to life, and, of a place to experience that closeness in my cultured that spirit in the 40-plus years of course, to God, and so yes, I cherish both. I adult life. The seminary experience provided ministry,” he said. always have and always will cherish both: that in my younger days, and I have found it A rural lifestyle also teaches there is no the faith and the land.” Chaplains in the priesthood with my brother priests, problem that cannot be solved, especially Msgr. James Hake, who grew up in St. the sisters and the people of the parish,” said with meager resources, Father Zimmerman Boniface Parish in Tipton, said, “A couple de- minister Father Ninemire, who celebrates his 40th added. “The stick-to-it principle has guided cades ago or so, I would think that more vo- anniversary in the priesthood this year. Cur- me, based on the rural environment of my cations came from smaller and rural towns on front lines rently, he is pastor of St. Francis Xavier Par- early age.” or parishes because life in those places was in Ukraine B5 ish in Junction City and vicar general for the Father Norbert Dlabal, who at 79 is the more simple, less challenging and more root- diocese. oldest active priest in the diocese, said he ed in nature. n VOCATIONS Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 Consecrated men, women CSt.ATHOLI Faustina C C HURC H denounce 9310 US HIGHWAY 192, CLERMONT, FL 34714 Jesus, I trust in you Phone: 863-438-6900 Fax: 863-438-6902 persecution of Christians

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go out to our own ROME | Consecrated men and Blessings to our Seminarian, Alejandro Alcantar women from around the world 33869-0424 issued a message April 10 “to ur- as he continues on his journey to the priesthood. gently denounce” the persecution James Lorini of Christians and to urge the inter- We are grateful for your service to our Parish! national community to “implement The Parish Family of concrete interventions” for peace. 1211 Winter Garden Vineland Rd., Winter Garden, FL 34787 St. Faustina, Clermont, FL 33842-0424 e message was signed by Car- Phone: 407-656-3113 Fax: 407-654-4935 dinal Joao Braz de Aviz, prefect of the Congregation for Consecrated www.resurrectionwg.org Life and Institutes of Apostolic Life, on behalf of the nearly 1,300 Catho- lic religious gathered for an inter- national congress in Rome. e participants at the April 7-11 confer- ence represent dozens of religious congregations and thousands of re- ligious men and women worldwide. “We feel particularly close to those in the world who are suer- ing because of their faith in Jesus Christ, and we express our com- munion with all consecrated men and women who, in the various peripheries of the world, suer be- cause they are Christian and conse- crated,” said the message. e religious thanked their suf- fering brothers and sisters for “their witness of delity” to their voca- tion and mission and for remaining “close to those who suer,” assuring them of their prayers. ey also said they join Pope Francis and the whole Church in praying “so that peace, the gift of the risen Lord, can overcome ha- tred and violence and so that all people can recognize themselves as brothers and sisters.” ey prayed that “the perpe- trators of violence will turn their hearts to God.” e message con- cluded with a petition of interces- sion to Mary “so that peace and har- mony may be granted to the whole world.” ■

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33877-0424 the world, suffer because 33908-0424 they are Christian and consecrated.’ April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic VOCATIONS B3 Cardinals dedicate new wing of U.S. seminary in Rome

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VATICAN CITY | Five cardi- nals dedicated a new wing of the U.S. seminary in Rome, its first major addition in more than 60 years. Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who as secretary of state is considered the highest Vati- can official under the pope, led the dedication ceremony of the building at the Pontifical North American College Jan. 6. Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Cardinal Parolin not- ed the large enrollments at the college, the largest U.S. Catho- Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, blesses a classroom lic seminary, where 256 men during the dedication of a new wing at the Pontifical North are currently preparing for the American College in Rome Jan. 6. The new building includes high- Guests attend the dedication of a new wing at the Pontifical North priesthood. The presence of so tech classrooms and Mass- and homily-practice chapels. (PHOTOS BY American College in Rome Jan. 6, the first major addition to the many seminarians “means that, PAUL HARING | CNS) seminary in more than 60 years. at least in some areas, vocations are growing,” the cardinal said. “Looking at the world scenario, this is very encouraging news.” Cardinal Parolin was joined for the ceremony by three U.S. cardinals: Cardinal James M. Harvey, archpriest of the Basili- ca of St. Paul Outside the Walls; Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher; and Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington. Australian Car- dinal George Pell, prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, also took part. Cardinal Parolin led a proces- sion of bishops, priests and sem- inarians down from the top floor of the 10-story building. On each floor, one of the cardinals read a prayer and sprinkled holy wa- ter over the new facilities, then the rest of the assembly sang a hymn. Afterward, Cardinal Paro- lin praised the “beauty of this liturgy” and the highly orga- nized character of the event as especially characteristic of the Church in the U.S. The new wing, which was built in 18 months, extends the college’s space by 36,000 feet, including soundproof rooms for practicing liturgies and a read- ing room with a 360-degree view of Rome. A chapel named for St. John Sisters of St. Joseph Paul II contains a relic of the late pope’s cassock from the day in 1981 when he was shot of St. Augustine Florida in St. Peter’s Square. Stained- glass windows portray St. John Paul, Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, Serving the MiSSion fieldS Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and Father Michael J. McGivney, of florida Since 1866 founder of the Knights of Co- lumbus. James and Miriam Mulva of Bartlesville, Okla., made an $8.5 Call: 904-824-1752 million gift to the seminary to fund the new building, whose 33817-0424

33879-0424 Email: [email protected] energy-saving features include lighting that self-regulates ac- cording to the level of sunlight. n B4 VOCATIONS Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 Young adults ‘united in

The Parishioners of faith’ attend Florida retreat Blanca Morales Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic News Service CatholiC ChurC h BOYTON BEACH | The en- ergy on campus was palpable as Support and Pray for their Seminarian seminarians at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Adam Marchese Beach prepared for what was to be one of the biggest young adult events in the state. 5300 Old Howell Branch Road Hosting an annual retreat for Winter Park, FL 32792 young adults in their 20s and 30s, the seminary, located an hour 407-657-6114 north of Miami, was experienc- ing “history in the making” as 320 people came from every corner of the state for a Jan. 31 retreat. 33923-0424 “I was freaking out,” said sec- ond-year theologian Mark La- Belle, who hails from Indialan- tic. He was concerned the chapel could not hold so many partici- pants, and that’s not including the seminarians, priests and religious sisters there to help out. But retreat organizer, Kevin Garcia, a second-year seminar- ian for the Archdiocese of Miami, A small group meets with a seminarian Jan. 31 at St. Vincent de Paul relied on God’s provision. “If God Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach during the seminary’s annual is allowing the retreat to grow ex- retreat for young adult Catholics. Attendees formed 45 small groups ponentially, we want to do what it led by seminarians, deacons, religious sisters and campus ministers. takes to make it happen,” he said. (ST. VINCENT DE PAUL REGIONAL SEMINARY) Six years ago, seminarians felt called to minister to fellow young He said, “God must be up to some- ville with a troupe of Catholic Ga- adults, opening the doors of the thing good.” tors. Demangone lost her voice as seminary for a day dedicated to Meeting people from their own she caught up with friends from deepening the faith. In its inaugu- dioceses has been fruitful for the the University of Miami, where ral year, the retreat had 80 partici- soon-to-be priests, as they enjoy she served as a missionary last pants. In 2015, the number qua- the opportunity to grow in rela- year. “It’s amazing how the Holy drupled to its unprecedented size. tionship with those whom they Spirit is moving in our time,” she “More people need to pray for will serve. said. young adults,” said Deacon Law- In his last few months as a “These young adults are intel- rence Peck, who will be ordained seminarian, Deacon Phillip Tran, ligent, faithful and willing to do in May for the Diocese of St. Au- from the Archdiocese of Miami, whatever it takes to follow Christ,” gustine. Deacon Peck organized finds the experience of the retreat Deacon Peck said. “They will be the retreat in its third year and “extremely hopeful and optimis- leaders in the parishes we serve as feels that young adults are an un- tic, after seeing the huge increase priests, and that is something only derserved ministry in the Church. in participants. It’s been awesome this seminary could do.” Young adults, he said, face dif- to grow and be nourished by peo- Every year, participants share ficult situations among the de- ple who I will be serving. We will that the retreat has rekindled mands of modern culture in a all be co-workers in the vineyard their faith. Some even considered more direct way than seminarians together, and their faith and love abandoning the Church until they might. for the Lord is inspiring.” saw a great number of faithful “We recognize how important The presence of many fellow Catholics their own age. this event is for the Catholic young Catholics was also invaluable to Others have shown interest in a adults of our state. It’s exciting to retreatants. The Boynton Beach religious vocation. With so many be a part of something so unique,” seminary is the only institution seminarians reaching out to their Garcia said. that unites all seven dioceses of peers, it’s no wonder vocations in Each year, preparation takes Florida. Florida are booming. This past root from the moment the previ- “To see so many young adults December, the major seminary ous retreat ends by taking surveys united in faith is very powerful,” added two more dormitories to ac- and noting participants’ com- said Olivia Macke, a theology commodate the growing number ments and concerns. The theme teacher from Fort Myers. “The ex- of students. With 91 seminarians, and team of the upcoming retreat perience gave me a lot of hope.” St. Vincent de Paul is seeing the is then taken under prayerful con- Driving 160 miles to Boynton largest number of enrollment in sideration. A second-year student Beach was a small cost to pay for its history. is chosen as the organizer and a Macke. She was able to recon- “It makes sense that they six-person team meets to plan. nect with friends from around the should gather here, have their Organizing and hosting the re- state, including a fellow mission- faith strengthened and then go treat has helped seminarians in ary with Generation Life, a move- out to do ministry to build up the their pastoral formation. ment of young people committed kingdom of God,” Deacon Peck “It was like a booster shot for my to building a culture of life. said.

33878-0424 vocation,” said LaBelle. He served Laura Demangone, a campus Next year, the seminary ex- on the music committee and led minister at the University of Flor- pects the number of participants one of 45 small groups this year. ida, traveled down from Gaines- to grow to 500. n April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic VOCATIONS B5 Military chaplains bring God closer to soldiers on Ukraine front lines

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LVIV, Ukraine | War is not easy to experience, but Jesuit Fa- ther Andrij Zelinskyj has found a calling to be on the front line. As a military chaplain, Father Zelin- skyj ministers to members of the Ukrainian army battling sepa- ratist rebels in eastern Ukraine’s Donbass region. “War just reaffirmed me in my vocation,” the priest told Catholic News Service. He has served as chaplain for Pallotine Father Viacheslav Hrynevych stands on front line between 10 years, but it was not until last Ukrainian armed forces and pro-Russian separatists. year when the Russia-backed reb- els began an armed uprising that lic priests served in the war zone. together. They see not hostil- Father Zelinskyj experienced the All have received permission ity but friendship and this helps challenges of war. from their bishop and the mili- them spiritually.” He is one of the most experi- tary command to serve. As civil- In Lviv, hundreds of miles from enced chaplains among the hun- ians, chaplains hold no military the war zone, Sts. Peter and Paul dreds of clergy of different de- ranks. Garrison Church, a former Jesuit Father Taras Mykhalchuk gives Communion to Ukrainian soldiers in nominations who have addressed Pallotine Father Viacheslav parish, became headquarters for Yavoriv, Ukraine, in March. (PHOTOS BY MARIANA KARAPINKA | CNS) the spiritual needs of Ukrainian Hrynevych, a Roman Catholic chaplains and one of the main servicemen since the beginning priest, said he originally was fo- centers for volunteers who help unteers. Despite the rewards, the work of the yearlong armed conflict in cused on charity and planned the troops. A team of 13 priests, “I thank God that he entrusted becomes especially difficult eastern Ukraine. They celebrate to work with homeless people. whose average age is 32, serves at us this field of ministry in these when a soldier who has become a Mass and the Divine Liturgy, Later, he felt called to become a the military bases and in a local difficult circumstances,” Father friend dies, he said. Even so, the hear confessions, pray, offer a chaplain. He told Catholic News military hospital, working with Mykhalchuk said. priests know their ministries fill consoling ear to soldiers and ad- Service that he has been on the families who have lost someone The priests acknowledged that a deep need for the men who face minister the sacraments — even front lines during the last year at war. working as a military chaplain death every day. “I experience a when shells explode all around. and was so close that he “has seen The parish has also provided offered a unique experience for special spiritual adventure, that’s Father Zelinskyj said he sees separatists with binoculars.” material support to soldiers. They their priesthood. They said the my chance for meeting with God, his role as being close to the sol- Father Hrynevych is part of a collected more than $340,000 challenges they have faced re- a chance to rethink the power of diers, sharing their hardships mobile group that includes a psy- to buy uniforms, boots, first-aid shaped their vocation. “This vo- prayer and God’s presence,” Fa- Please see UKRAINE, B7 and risks. “This war is often chologist and a psychiatrist. They kits, hygiene kits and food. Father cation brings meaning in my life. ther Hrynevych said. “I would called hybrid, but it is only true in visit various military divisions Taras Mykhalchuk, a priest at the I want to be useful, to participate say that being in the war zone for the rear. At the forefront the war near Artemivsk, north of rebel- church, said clergy appreciate the in the defense of my country but me is an accumulation of God’s is real, for real is blood and death. controlled Donetsk. opportunity to work with the vol- as a priest,” Father Zelinskyj said. grace.” n Soldiers see a lot of pain and evil “I’m always deeply moved around them. I talk to them about when I feel that the person truly values, about dignity, about their trusts me and shares deep feel- high calling to protect our moth- ings or sincerely repents in con- erland. I would like to bring heav- fession,” Father Hrynevych said. en closer to them,” he said. Father Leonard Aduszkiewicz The yearlong war has become is pastor of Our Lady of Czesto- a catalyst for recognition of the chowa Parish in Mariupol, less important role of chaplains min- than 30 miles from Russia. When istering to the Ukrainian armed the battle front neared the city, forces. For years, their status the checkpoints surrounding was indefinite. The legal ground it became his extended parish. for military chaplaincy remains Father Aduszkiewicz regularly uncertain and legal provisions visits the checkpoints with vol- are not fully formed. The result unteers and other clergy, bring- is many priests visit war zone as ing Bibles, rosaries and religious volunteers and are not consid- books as well as food, clothing ered professional chaplains in and hygiene supplies. the strict sense. The visits are examples of the “When the conflict broke out, ecumenism involved in the mili- many priests were not prepared tary chaplaincy as Roman Catho- enough. But now they are well lic, Greek Catholic and Orthodox trained, for example know how priests join a Protestant deacon to behave during shelling,” said minister together. Father Lubomyr Yavorskyj, co- “After arriving in Mariupol, ordinator of the Ukrainian Greek I started establishing relations Catholic Chaplains. The group with Orthodox, Greek Catholic includes nearly 100 priests, 74 of and Protestant communities,” whom have visited the war zone Father Aduszkiewicz said. “Now in Donbass. Three have been these past initiatives bring in- wounded. credible fruit. Soldiers perceive Father Leonard Aduszkiewicz, pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Mariupol, Ukraine, poses with In late March, 14 Greek Catho- us differently when they see us Ukrainian soldiers at a checkpoint near the city. (MARIANA KARAPINKA | CNS) B6 VOCATIONS Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 33873-0424 April 24-May 7, 2015 Florida Catholic VOCATIONS B7 33906-0424 We at Ascension Catholic Community in Melbourne, love our seminarians, Zack Baird and Greg Lambert. These are wonderful young

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Cardinal: Gospel can help religious face challenges Consecrated men and women can face their current challenges by turning to the Gospel, the teaching of the Second Vatican Council and papal teachings for guidance, said Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz. The prefect of the Congregation for Consecrated Life and Institutes for Apostolic Life spoke April 8 at the opening of an international confer- ence in Rome of about 1,200 reli- gious formation directors. Cardinal Braz told those present they must embrace the future with hope, despite the challenges of fewer vocations, aging memberships, eco- nomic difficulties, globalization, relativism, marginalization and 33826-0424 feelings of being socially irrelevant. He also spoke of the challenge to be the good news in new places and cultural contexts. It is in these difficulties that con- secrated men and women must “ac- tivate their hope, fruit of the faith in the Lord,” he said. This hope is not based on “numbers or works, but on the one (God) in whom we have placed our trust,” he said. But religious orders and their members are not living just for themselves, he said. “In a society of confrontation, difficult coexistence among different cultural groups, the subjugation of the weakest and inequality, we are called to offer a

33844-0424 concrete model of community that, in recognizing the dignity of every person and sharing the gifts each brings, allows us to live fraternally.” The cardinal urged those pres- ent to look at their founders’ expe- riences, he said. Those experiences must be looked upon as inspiration to take on the complexities and cur- 33910-0424 rent challenges. He recalled that Pope Francis exhorted them to live the present with passion and to be- come experts and artisans of com- munion. n B8 VOCATIONS Florida Catholic April 24-May 7, 2015 Religious life: ‘radical availability, boundless compassion’

Dan Stockman the priesthood was about diminish- There are almost a million Global Sisters Report ment. But they did say it about women religious women, brothers FORT WAYNE, Ind. | Sister religious. Why? It would be like say- and priests in the world Deborah Borneman thinks about ing to someone in the RCIA (Rite of vocations and religious life a lot — Christian Initiation of Adults) pro- today. How can you not not just because she’s a Sister of Sts. cess, “Why are you doing this? You Cyril and Methodius, but because know the Church is dying, right? say religious life is alive it’s her job. You know they have more funerals with almost a million She is the director of member re- than baptisms.” You would never lations and services at the National say that. What is it about religious sisters, brothers and Religious Vocation Conference in life that we say that about women priests at more than 2,000 Chicago, the only national profes- religious? Couldn’t we respond like sional organization of vocation we did to the priest shortage, by say- religious institutes?’ ministers. It promotes religious life ing there is an urgent need for wom- as a viable option in the Catholic en to respond to the call of God? — Sister of Sts. Cyril Church, which is a long way of say- Globally, there are more brothers and Methodius Deborah ing she helps train and support the this year than there have been since Borneman people who are bringing people 2000 — the number of brothers is into religious life. Sister Deborah Borneman gives a talk to vocation directors in Dublin in on the increase globally, but people But of course, it’s more than just 2014. She is the director of member relations at the National Religious just sweep it under the carpet. And unmet needs of the world will be a job. Sister Borneman is passionate Vocation Conference. (NATIONAL RELIGIOUS VOCATION CONFERENCE it’s all a matter of perspective, be- five years from now or 10 years from about religious life, which comes | CNS) cause numbers only tell one side of now, but I will be working to meet through quickly when speaking the story. When I look at Scripture them, and that’s exciting to me. with her. Many no doubt found that almost a million sisters, brothers And today’s inquirers, the people and the stories of our traditions, it’s I live in an interfaith community out for themselves when she spoke and priests at more than 2,000 reli- who are discerning today, if you as- not about numbers. I don’t recall for detained immigrants in Chi- at a conference at St. Catherine Uni- gious institutes? Sometimes people sume they’re around age 25, then Jesus taking attendance. Numbers cago, families seeking pathways versity in St. Paul, Minn. The March say, “Well, maybe it’s flourishing they were born in 1990. So they have are the way we in North America to citizenship whose only offense 6-8 conference kicked off National in other places, but what about the no idea about what religious life was measure success, but religious life is lacking documentation. Would I Catholic Sisters Week, which of- United States?” But in the United in the 1950s. But they do know what is not about numbers, it’s about re- have known five years ago I would fers dozens of events across the States we have nearly 800 religious religious life is today, and it’s very lationships. be living there and volunteering in United States. (National Catholic institutes, and in 2014 at least 190 different. So I’m telling them the return for room and board? To me Sisters Week is partly sponsored by sisters, brothers and priests pro- story of life and joy and service to Q: Offensive though it may be, that’s exciting. That’s not throwing the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, fessed perpetual vows at 112 insti- the Gospel and God. It’s not a story many people have the view that re- my life away or saying I couldn’t which also funds Global Sisters Re- tutes. That’s at least 190 new reli- of diminishment. ligious life is a fallback position, an find a man or I couldn’t find a ca- port.) gious just last year. option to choose if you can’t find a reer. Religious life is not about sit- Below is a question-and-answer I’m a Sister of Sts. Cyril and Q: How do you dispel the notion spouse or can’t make a career work. ting still. It’s a call to community, with Sister Borneman about reli- Methodius, which is a little com- that declining numbers means reli- How do you fight that perception a call to action and a call to prayer. gious life in the Church today. munity — there are only 80 other gious life is a thing of the past? that religious life is some kind of It’s that call to radical availability, sisters. And people say, “Aren’t you sign that you’ve failed in secular boundless compassion and abun- Q: The National Religious Vo- tired of funerals?” But those funer- A: In the 1980s, religious life life? dant generosity. cation Conference presents reli- als are joyous times where we cel- became the scapegoat, and they gious life as a viable option in the ebrate great memories of amazing said it was about despair, dimin- A: I talk about religious life in Q: It sounds as if you believe Catholic Church. Explain how reli- women. And when I looked at the ishment and dying. And that was three ways: It’s about radical avail- Christ did not call religious men gious life is a viable option. numbers, we’ve had 17 funerals in unfair. Especially if you remember ability, boundless compassion and and women to what society calls the last 10 years, so, yes, I said good- that at the same time, the diocesan abundant generosity. That radical success, but to “take up our cross A: There are almost a million bye to 17 incredible women, but I priesthood was facing the same is- availability is about every day say- and follow him” — that radical religious women, brothers and also said hello to 190 new sisters, sues, but no one said that because ing, not just, “Here I am, Lord,” but, stance that his execution was his priests in the world today. How can brothers and priests in just one year. there was a shortage of priests the “Here I am. What do you need from glory. Is that your view of religious you not say religious life is alive with It’s a matter of perspective. priesthood was dying. No one said me today?” I don’t know what the life? A: It’s funny you mention that verse because when I was received as a novice, I and the other novice chose the phrase from our constitu- tion that we “willingly and joyfully take up our cross daily.” Some of the older sisters asked if we were sure we wanted that one and not some- The community of thing more joyful. But Jesus was inviting people St. Joseph Church in Lakeland to follow him wherever he went. prays for our Seminarians: We are all called to discipleship through our baptism, but religious We continue to keep in prayer life moves us out of our comfort zone. You have to ask yourself, what does it mean to be side by side in Thuan “Joseph” Tran solidarity with people who might be different than me? It’s a constant, “Yes, Lord,” because we just don’t May God guide him know where we’ll be tomorrow. n Luis Nieves Kyle Granath through his vocation. This story originally was published May God bless them as they continue in Global Sisters Report, a project of National Catholic Reporter. Visit

their journey to the Priesthood. 33924-0424 www.globalsistersreport.org. 300 Malabar Road S.E. • Palm Bay, FL 32907 33839-0424 321-725-3066 • www.ourladyofgracechurch.com Stockman is national correspondent for Global Sisters Report.