Bi-weekly news bulletin of the Catholic Diocese of Erie June 5, 2005 www.ErieRCD.org Students finding success in multi-age classrooms By Jason Koshinskie opmentally rather than chronologi- cessful. We don’t hold them back; FaithLife editor cally.” we push them forward. We expect a The curriculum at St. Gregory lot out of the students, and we want At St. Gregory School in North is designed by levels, not chrono- them to expect a lot out of them- East, multi-age classrooms have logical grades. Level 1 includes selves.” translated into multi-positive students formerly in grades K-2, In combining traditional class- results for students and teachers. Level 2 is grades 3-4, Level 3 has rooms, one added benefit that has St. Gregory is one of four grades 5-6 and Level 4 includes proven most helpful is having two schools in the Erie Diocese that are grades 7-8. Gone are the test scores instructors in each multi-age level. completing the first year of multi- and report card grades of A-minus This ensures that students are not age classrooms. St. Gregory incor- and B-plus. They have been only supervised, Egan says, but porates the multi-age approach replaced by a 4-3-2-1 system, with also have the opportunity to receive throughout its entire school in four 4 being a student exceeding the more individual attention. levels rather than grades K through curriculum’s expectations. “There’s a structure in place 8. Mark Egan, principal at St. that gives students a great opportu- St. Thomas School in Corry has Gregory, says the multi-age class- nity to show their potential,” Egan a multi-age classroom incorporat- room pushes students to the best of says. “In our Level 2 room, stu- ing students in grades 6 through 8. their ability. Instead of competing dents will work in small groups for St. Boniface School and St. Andrew academically with other students, math and reading, and then they’ll School, both in Erie, also use the he says, they compete with them- come together for language arts Photo by Jason Koshinskie multi-age approach in selected selves. instruction.” One of the benefits of multi-age classrooms St. Gregory School grades. To illustrate, he uses the exam- Another positive has been the has seen in its first year is the increased opportunities for peer “We are completing a very suc- ple of a girl who last year was in peer mentoring opportunities. mentoring throughout the grade levels. cessful first year,” says Darlene 6th grade. This year, when she Where the traditional classroom Kovacs, who develops and over- would have been in 7th grade, she can limit interaction between grade from that interaction.” a pillar of support for the school. sees the elementary and middle is doing 8th grade work in Level 4 levels, multi-age focuses on that Egan is already excited for next Initially, there was some concern. school curriculum for the diocese’s while taking some classes at exchange as a learning tool. school year, which includes a new But they’ve trusted the school and Office of Education. “We are find- Mercyhurst Prep. “We have older students help- curriculum for year two of multi- the teachers. The teachers have ing that people have been very “The material is geared toward ing younger students, and we also age. embraced it. Everyone has really open and supportive of multi-age, the students’ ability,” Egan says. have the younger ones helping the “The model is tremendous,” taken it under their wing and run which works with children devel- “We want the students to be suc- older ones,” Egan says. “They learn Egan says. “The parents have been with it.”

Editor’s note: Joseph Holy Father. Campbell is a seminarian from the I met up with a group of my Erie Diocese studying at North seminarian brothers from the American College in Rome. In his North American College, who, third and final Reflections From having brought their guitars and Rome column, he writes about wit- drums, were singing praise and nessing Pope Benedict XVI’s first worship songs. I decided to join appearance. To read more and view them as they sang songs laden his photos, visit www.ErieRCD.org. with halleluiahs, hosannas, and glories. In the square, there were Part III – White Smoke shouts of “Habemus Papam” and “Viva il Papa.” The crowd was One of the most memorable ecstatic! There was a growing and holy hours I have ever made was on almost uncontainable excitement the evening of April 19th, 2005. At throughout the crowd. Everyone approximately 5:45 p.m., as smoke was on-edge, waiting with eager began to seep forth from the chim- anticipation to see who would be ney of the Sistine Chapel, a friend the new Holy Father. of mine came exploding through When the giant red curtains on the doors of the Immaculate the center balcony of St. Peter’s Conception Chapel (the main Basilica opened, the crowd’s chapel at the North American excitement continued to build. College), slid across the floor and Cardinal Jorge Medina Estevez, exclaimed in a hushed voice, “The the cardinal proto-deacon, smoke is white! We have a pope!” emerged and greeted us with This two-page photo spread appeared with the the center with a crucifix. The photo was taken I immediately concluded my “Dear brothers and sisters” in sev- cover story for the May 2 issue of U.S. News & in St. Peter’s Square on April 19 during the prayers and within seconds sprinted eral different languages. He pro- World Report. Joseph Campbell is pictured in announcement of Pope Benedict XVI’s election. up to my room. I grabbed my back- ceeded to deliver the solemn pack, which was filled with reli- announcement of the new bishop gious items to be blessed by the of Rome, successor to Peter and electors could there be with the was exhilarating. It was awesome! friends in shouting out “Viva il new pope, and ran down to St. servant of the servants of God. name Joseph?” And then, when the When Cardinal Joseph Papa,” “Viva la Chiesa,” “Viva Peter’s Square as quickly as I As Cardinal Estevez spoke, excitement, curiosity and suspense Ratzinger walked out onto the bal- Gesù!” could. the world grew silent. He had were no longer containable, he cony as the newly elected Pope Having met Pope Benedict After nearly an entire day of everyone clinging to each of his completed the proclamation Benedict XVI, the crowd was elat- XVI on two occasions when he being disappointed by black smoke words. With great joy he “Cardinal of the Holy Roman ed and my seminarian friends and was a cardinal, I can sincerely say rising from the chimney, I arrived announced, “Habemus Papam!” Church, Ratzinger!” I were all overjoyed. We were all that the virtues which struck me at the square thrilled to see white The crowd began to release its It was pandemonium. An elec- emboldened with a new sense of most profoundly in this man were smoke and hear the great bells energy with applause and shouts trifying jolt shot through the crowd confidence and great hope in hav- his authentic humility and deep chime. The signal was complete, of jubilation, but he continued in as everyone present unleashed the ing the opportunity to experience sense of prayerfulness. Each time I and we did indeed have a new order to keep the excitement con- excitement that they had been the ushering in of the “new encountered him, he was praying pope! It took only minutes after the tained for the climactic moment. holding back. The crowd erupted springtime” by one who was so his rosary and seemed as though he first gong for fifty thousand people He pronounced the words “The with shouts of joy and thunderous close to the heart of our late, yet was immersed in a mystical con- to turn into what seemed to be five Most Eminent and the Most applause. People were screaming forever beloved Holy Father, John templation of the mysteries of hundred thousand, as men and Reverend Joseph.” Knowing how and jumping. High-fives could be Paul II. Moved by the crowd’s Christ. He definitely seems to have women of every race and nation to play the crowd, he paused. He seen flying above the crowd and enthusiasm, I removed my cruci- been chosen and prepared by the dropped their daily routine to be at gave everyone time to question embraces of jubilation were fix from my backpack and raised Holy Spirit to be Peter especially the square and usher in the new and wonder, “How many cardinal exchanged. It was invigorating. It it into the air, and joined my for our times. Financial report shows positive Briefs Parishes, diocese address Obituary By the Way... Fr. Gerard John the Baptist Parish in Erie as Emmaus end-of-life issues H. Krebs, 67, an assistant, where he served from The diocese’s perpetual adoration chapel With the recent media coverage Parishioner’s Guide to Living Wills died May 25, 1970 to 1978. He served as pastor results for Erie Diocese in 2004 at St. Joseph Parish/Bread of Life Community 2005 at the of Holy Cross Parish in Brandy of the Terri Schiavo case, many are and End-of-Life Decisions, on June FaithLife staff ance is reviewed by the diocesan investment com- in Erie has a new coordinator. Dominic Convocation talking about end-of-life issues in 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Jude Parish, Bishop Camp from 1978 to 1983. He mittee. Caggeso, along with his wife Lauren, have the church’s view. Erie. Michael J. served at St. Patrick Parish in Erie The financial picture for the central administrative During 2004, the diocese resumed the Catholic volunteered to be coordinators for one year. The June 20-23 Many parishes throughout the The discussion includes several Murphy as co-pastor from 1983 to 1985, offices of the Diocese of Erie showed a positive over- Services Appeal which had been suspended for the newly married couple is also expecting their Erie Diocese are using this opportu- panelists. Physician Geoffrey Dunn Residence for and then as pastor from 1985 to all result for the 2004 calendar year. prior two years in light of a diocesan-wide capital first child. Thanks to Dominic, Mary Rizzo in Latrobe nity for discussions and informa- is an author and lecturer and prac- Retired Priests. 1990 and again as co-pastor from 1990 to 1992. From 1992 to 2003, For the second year in a row, total support and rev- campaign. This annual appeal is the primary source gets a much deserved rest. She has served as the tional meetings regarding this issue tices medicine in concert with the He was Fr. Gerard Krebs The 23rd annual Emmaus he served as diocesan director for enue was substantially in excess of expenses. This of funding for the operating budget of the central chapel’s coordinator since it opened on Ash and the questions it raises. Hospice program. Attorney ordained as a Jason Koshinskie Convocation for the diocese’s priest on December 18, 1963 in the Rite of Christian Initiation of outcome was reflected in the audited financial state- offices. Wednesday in 2004. St. Joseph Parish/Bread of Life Richard Zamboldi, a partner with Local seminarian John Kuzma was recently installed to the ministry of priests, deacons and seminarians Rome by Archbishop Martin J. Adults (RCIA), with residence at ments which were recently presented to Bishop “I commend the diocesan finance council and Community, Erie, is sponsoring a Knox Law Firm, will discuss the lector at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe by Bishop Roger Foys of the will be held June 20-23 at St. O’Conner. His home parish was St. Blessed Sacrament Parish from Donald Trautman and the diocesan finance council by our own diocesan finance office for their fiscal talk as part of its Matters of Truth legal aspects of living wills. Msgr. Diocese of Covington, Kentucky. John is the son of Michael and Linda Vincent College in Latrobe. Patrick, Erie. 1992 to 1994 and at St. Joseph representatives of the external auditors—Malin, lecture series. Fr. Edward Krause, Joseph Gregorek and Msgr. Gerald oversight,” Bishop Trautman said. “The progress Kuzma of Erie. A 2000 Cathedral Prep grad, he earned a bachelor of arts This year’s featured speaker is Fr. Krebs taught at Venango Parish, Erie from 1994 to 2004. Bergquist, & Company, LLP. Ph.D., who teaches medical ethics at Koos will give insight on the spiri- made helps assure the continuation of the ministries degree in philosophy from Gannon University in 2004. Fr. Richard Fragomeni from the Christian High School from 1964 to From 1996 to 2003, he was also “The overall position of 2004 was helped by of the church. In the Lord’s name, I thank all the Gannon University, will present The tual aspects of end of life issues. After 14 years of being the driving force behind the Prince of Peace Diocese of Albany and chair of Last Horizon: End-of-Life Issues & The discussion will be fol- 1970, during which time he resided assigned as diocesan director for strong investment returns, particularly with our donors.” Center in Farrell, Sr. Clare Marie Beichner is answering another calling. the Department of Word and the Church’s View on June 8 at 7:30 lowed by a question and answer at St. Stephen Parish in Oil City. activities connected to the coming endowment funds, along with the resumption of the On June 19, Bishop Trautman will celebrate the Sr. Clare Marie stepped down from her position as the center’s director at the Worship at Chicago Theological p.m. in the St. Joseph Community session. During the summer of 1970 he of the third millennium. He served Catholic Services Appeal,” said David Murphy, chief 11 a.m. Mass at St. Peter Cathedral for all the bene- end of May to pursue work in formation ministry with her religious commu- Union. His presentations will Center. The diocese has also prepared assisted briefly at Our Lady Queen briefly as Catholic chaplain of the financial officer for the Erie Diocese. factors of the Catholic Services Appeal. nity, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Joe Flecher, who has been with the center for draw out significant theme’s from The talk will also feature infor- information for its Web site, of the Americas Parish in Conneaut Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, Erie, Assets increased by 11.5 percent to $58.5 million “This is the best way I can say thank you,” he two years, is the new director. Pope John Paul II’s apostolic let- mation about living wills, power of including a sample living will from Lake before being transferred to St. in 1996. while liabilities rose by 4.6 percent to $26.0 million. said. It’s quite an honor for the church in the United States to have Pope ter for the Year of the Eucharist, attorney, advanced directives and the Pennsylvania Catholic Although there was little change in both operating Revenues were further enhanced by the receipt Benedict XVI name Archbishop William Levada of San Francisco as pre- Mane Nobiscum Domine. family/patient rights. Also presented Conference. Go to revenues and expenses as compared with the prior of $3.3 million in pledge payments from donors to fect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. It’s the first time a Special events include the will be the church’s teaching on www.erieRCD.org and click on the Miraculous Medal U.S. prelate has headed the congregation. year, investment return was an important factor lead- the Diocesan Capital Stewardship Campaign which admission to candidacy of semi- these matters and the origins of “Living Will Resources” button on Interestingly enough, Archbishop Levada was nominated to head the ing to the positive $4.9 million change in net assets. was concluded early in 2003. The diocesan share of narians Bill Barron, Max those teachings. the homepage. The information can dedicated U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine in the mid-’90s along with Bishop As with most other dioceses, investments repre- funds committed to the Capital Campaign has been Pawlowski and Justin Pino and a St. Jude medical mission min- also be accessed through the sented the single largest asset category—two-thirds of used to establish endowment and capital improve- Trautman. Bishop Trautman was chosen by his brother bishops in that elec- istry is sponsoring a panel discus- Diocesan Offices button. Click on tion. After Bishop Trautman’s term expired, Archbishop Levada was elected jubilarian Mass and banquet to the assets appearing on the diocese’s balance sheet. ment funds which are intended to support initiatives honor priests who are celebrating sion, Dying with Dignity: Justice and Peace/Respect Life. Most of the investments are held in various endow- in the areas of evangelization, education, Catholic for the following term. Congratulations to 12-year-old Noah Orris, a sixth grade student at 25, 40, 50 and 60 years of priest- ments which generate income each year for specific Charities, and clergy health and retirement. Meadville’s Seton Catholic School, who won the Diocesan Spelling Bee on ly ministry. Gannon University programs such as priestly formation, Catholic “Going forward, as seen in the 2005 appeal, we April 27. Noah bested 27 competitors from schools in the 13-county diocese; will once again assist with prepa- Charities, religious education and the priests’ retire- All-school shows offer are confident that the primary ministries and servic- the winning word was archaeology. His parents are Marianne Oberley- rations and sponsor the jubilarian ment residence. The endowment fund investments are es of the central offices of the diocese will be well Digiacomo and Edward Orris; Marianne wrote for the Lake Shore Visitor. celebrations. entrusted to professional managers whose perform- supported,” Murphy said. Mary Maxwell, executive director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese Parishoners are asked to pray Guys and Dolls, Fiddler of Erie, got a call from the switchboard at St. Mark Center last week, telling for their priests, deacons and Two all-school shows will be see each other as competition in her a bag of money had been delivered. What she found was literally a bag seminarians while they join with sponsored by the Erie Diocesan athletics until they do the show.” of money: pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, collected by the third grade their bishop for these days of Office of Education this summer. The summer shows have devel- class at St. Andrew School in Erie. The note on the bag read “Donation for prayer and fraternity. Guys and Dolls will be performed at oped into a tradition for both stu- Tsunami Relief.” Many parishes will have the Barrow Civic Theatre in Franklin dents and Fr. Jay. This year marks the 13th annual show in the Oil City Communion services in place of June 17, 18 and 19, while Fiddler on the Roof will be performed at area and 5th annual show in Erie. Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at daily Mass during the days of Mercyhurst Prep High School the “The kids get to work on their [email protected] or 814.824.1171. Emmaus. Priests will be available weekends of July 15 and July 22. acting and performance skills,” Fr. in each vicariate for emergencies. Photos by Jason Koshinskie The casts and production crews Jay says. “For a lot of kids, it’s a A large marble monument depicting the Miraculous Medal has been are made up of students in both way for them to come out of their installed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Fairview. shells. They may find they have a Captain Rick’s Catholic and public schools through- The medal itself, made of black and gray marble, is roughly 6- talent and a love for this, and it Anniversary out the diocese in all grade levels. foot tall and sits on a two-foot base. The medal, which was donated, Boat Excursions “It’s one of the only chances the comes out in the shows.” includes an inscription that encourages praying for the faithful Boat Excursions Masses kids throughout the diocese have to Auditions for Fiddler will be departed. 31 State Street • Erie, Pennsylvania come together as a team and do a held at MPS on June 6 from 3:30 to The medal was installed on May 25 and dedicated by Bishop Aug. 14 & 28 project,” says Fr. Jay Schultz, vicar 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. For Trautman at the Memorial Day Mass at the cemetery May 30. Prince of Peace Center unveils grotto PERCH FISHING for education and director of the all- more information, contact the The original design for the Miraculous Medal was given to St. By Jason Koshinskie Aboard the 65-ft., all-steel Anniversary celebrations for school shows. “A lot of them only Education Office at 814.824.1220. Catherine Laboure by the Blessed Mother in 1830. To learn more FaithLife editor couples celebrating 25th, 50th or about the medal’s history, visit www.newadvent.org. Great Lakes Motor Vessel 60th wedding anniversaries in STUMP REMOVAL LEARN ROSARY MAKING The Prince of Peace Center in 2005 will be held at two locations Call for catalog & introductory offer Back yards and tight spots are our or visit specialty. Small trees and shrubs Important Job Search Farrell has unveiled its memorial in the diocese: Sunday, Aug. 14 at www.rosaryparts.com grotto and garden, which was Sacred Heart Parish in Erie and removed. Insured. Victory Call for a free estimate. LEWIS & COMPANY Director of Institutional Advancement blessed by Bishop Donald Sunday, Aug. 28 at St. Boniface Ken - (814) 474-2195 P.O. Box 268-K, Troy, NY 12181 • 800-342-2400 Mercyhurst Preparatory School Trautman at a dedication ceremo- Parish in Kersey. Erie, PA ny on May 19. Bishop Donald Trautman will Constructed with donated preside at each of these celebra- Mercyhurst Preparatory School, with over 700 students, is one of funds, the grotto and garden fea- tions. They will begin at 2 p.m. ITALY TOUR - OCTOBER 2-10 the premier Catholic secondary schools in Western Pennsylvania. tures a 51-inch statue of Jesus as and include Mass, presentation of Papal Audience with Pope Benedict XVI The development operation at MPS has seen steady growth over the Prince of Peace. The statue scrolls to the couples and a recep- the last nine years. We are now ready to take the fundraising, pub- lic relations and alumni activities to the next level. The person we stands upon a stone base and is tion for the couples and their fam- Sistine Chapel, Catacombs, Colosseum are seeking to hire this summer has the following qualifications. protected by a grotto enclosure and ilies. To register, please contact Departure from Pittsburgh covered with a copper roof. your parish rectory or the dio- For packet of information: Call 724-548-7649 1. A minimum of five years in fundraising, including: The project will be marked The Victory may also be chartered cese’s Family Ministries Office at • Prospect research and evaluation Fax: 724-543-2938 with two brass plaques listing the (with crew) for almost any occasion 814.824.1250 or 1.800.374.3723 • Volunteer recruitment, training and motivation • Solicitation strategies and execution names of donors or the names of with a group of 30 passengers or more. ext. 250. E-mail: [email protected] the individuals chosen to be hon- Outgoing Prince of Peace director Sr. Clare Marie Beichner speaks • Annual giving ored by the donors. at the center’s grotto dedication while incoming director Joe Private parties, picnics, school trips, • Special events “It’s an extension of our center Flecher and Bishop Donald Trautman look on. church outings, reunions, business • Planned giving Calendar 2. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree. in the community,” says Joe meetings, sight seeing tours, etc. SENIOR SUNSHINE REVUE 3. Preferred experience in educational fundraising. memorial grotto, honoring a per- Diocesan jubilee Mass for women Flecher, the center’s director. “It The floor of the garden is con- Notice of AUDITIONS 4. A record of annual giving and major gifts fundraising success. son, group or occasion. All pro- religious: June 6, St. Mark let’s people know that we are here structed from two sizes and colors Cell: 814-490-5415 Phone: 814-833-9898 Friday, June 24 • 1 p.m. until ? 5. An articulate presenter and skilled writer. and we are permanent. We are of brick, and the grotto area is ceeds from the brick fund will be Catholic Center, Erie, 5 p.m. http://www.captainricksboatexcursions.com Saturday, June 25 • 9 a.m. until ? 6. Experienced in grant research, strategy and writing. building on our community and walled in with stone planters used to support the center’s emer- 7. An understanding of the Catholic faith, Catholic education and Deanery youth activity: “Rock in bringing about change.” holding shrubs, annual flowers, gency assistance program and sim- Come to MERCY CENTER ON AGING parent and alumni relations in this environment. the Park,” June 18, 1-4:30 p.m., The center is a non-profit and pergola-like trellises for ilar services, which provides aid to 444 E. 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Child protection charter, missal on bishops’ June agenda Bi-weekly news bulletin of the Catholic Diocese of Erie WASHINGTON (CNS) — • Possible establishment of The U.S. Conference of an annual day of prayer for Catholic Bishops will face revi- vocations. sions in its Charter for the In the child protection char- Protection of Children and ter the bishops committed them- Young People and the accompa- selves to two major studies, one nying Essential Norms when the on the nature and extent of abuse bishops meet this month in of minors and the other on its Chicago. causes and context. The first They will also be asked to study has been completed and approve funding for an in-depth groundwork has been laid for June 5, 2005 study of the causes and context the second. behind the decades of abuse of The proposed 10-page letter minors that exploded into a cri- on world mission aims at reviv- ing mission awareness, interest sis in 2002. CNS photo by Paul Haring Although those items are and activity among U.S. likely to draw the most media Catholics. Bishop Donald Trautman addresses his colleagues at a Financial attention, the bishops have a If the bishops adopt the previous U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' general number of other decisions to revised Program of Priestly meeting in Washington. deal with at the June 16-18 Formation, it will be the fifth tional papal teaching since then. cal formation and spirituality Report 2004 meeting. These include: edition. It will replace the ver- The statement in support of and would cause “great conster- • Adoption of a pastoral let- sion adopted by the bishops and Catholic schools addresses what nation” if they were to be aban- ter on world mission. approved by the Vatican in 1992. Catholic schools are doing now doned now. Annual report shows • A revision of the U.S. Its norms for priestly forma- and what challenges await them The issue arises because the favorable results Program of Priestly Formation. tion in the United States are in coming years. bishops are preparing to consid- • Continuing several current largely the same as in 1992, but A proposal to continue six er revisions in the U.S. missal for diocese’s finances U.S. adaptations of the Roman the commentary has been U.S. adaptations in the Mass texts in light of recent revisions Missal. refashioned to reflect Pope John says that these adaptations, in of the Roman Missal, which is • A statement of renewed Paul II’s 1992 apostolic exhorta- force since 1970, are well- the basis for Mass texts and commitment to Catholic ele- tion on priestly vocations and known to priests and people, norms throughout the Latin mentary and secondary schools. formation more fully and addi- have helped shaped their liturgi- church. 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