Lively debate Our Lady Queen Unresolved liturgy of the Americas debate, stem cells, abuse key topics for marks 50 years bishops, page 2. Conneaut Lake parish plans events throughout anniversary year, page 4.

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Our Lady of St. Benedict Mount Carmel June 29 St. Peter and St. Paul Pauline year dedicated to June 30 The first holy martyrs of the Holy Roman Church apostle, author, evangelizer July 1 Blessed Junipero Serra By Jason Koshinskie July 3 St. Thomas FaithLife editor July 4 St. Elizabeth of Portugal July 5 St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria So who exactly was St. Paul and what niversary of the suffering, death and July 9 St. Augustine Zhao Rong and his makes him so relevant today? rising of Christ, he said. companions “The influence of St. Paul on Christian- “They’re all connected and they’re ity is beyond calculation,” said Father Ed all intended to lead to Christ,” Father July 11 St. Benedict Lohse, chancellor for the Erie Diocese. Lohse said. “As St. Paul so eloquently July 14 Blessed Kateri Tekawitha When Pope Benedict XVI announced a put it, ‘It is not I who lives but Christ who July 15 St. Bonaventure special jubilee year dedicated to St. Paul, he lives in me.’ If you are going to delve into July 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel said the church needs modern Christians the person and the belief of St. Paul, you July 18 St. Camillus de Lellis who will imitate the apostle’s missionary cannot help but come closer to Christ. Paul energy and spirit of sacrifice. will take you there.” July 21 St. Lawrence of Brindisi The Pauline There are two July 22 St. Mary Magdalene year will run things to consider July 23 St. Bridget of Sweden from June 28, when reflecting July 24 St. Sharbel Makhluf 2008, to June on St. Paul, said July 25 St. James 29, 2009, to have been crucified Father Michael July 26 St. Joachim and St. Anne mark the ap- Kesicki, rector of proximately “I with Christ; yet I St. Mark Seminary 2,000th anni- and a faculty mem- versary of the live, no longer I, but Christ ber of Gannon Uni- saint’s birth. lives in me.” versity’s Department Clergy The jubilee of Theology. year will feature — Galatians 2:19-20 First is the life of appointments numerous spe- St. Paul, the man and cial liturgies and apostle. Father Richard Allen, relieved of the office of events in Rome “One cannot under- pastor of St. Agatha Parish, Meadville, and the but should also stand anything of Paul mission church of St. Bernadette, Saegertown, be celebrated in local churches and in the without understanding, first, Paul the disciple and in anticipation of departure for military service sanctuaries, religious orders and other insti- apostle, the Christian who was called to this as chaplain this fall. Effective July 11, 2008. tutions that have a special link to St. Paul, unique and radical experience of transfor- the pope said. mation,” Father Kesicki said. “He came to Father Timothy Balliett, appointed parochial While nothing has yet been planned in believe in Jesus and that Jesus is the son of vicar of St. George Parish, Erie, for a term of the Erie Diocese, Father Lohse said there God raised from the dead.” three years. Effective June 20, 2008. are many opportunities for prayer, study St. Paul was born in Tarsus, in and reflection that can be done on a dioc- what is now Turkey, at the start of Father John Chaplin, appointed as sacramen- esan, parish, school and individual level. the Christian era, sometime between tal assistant to Christ the King Manor, DuBois; “It’s most appropriate, I think, to cel- A.D. 7 and 10, according to church the DuBois Medical Center; and to Holy Cross ebrate the second millennium of St. Paul’s historians. After his conversion on the Parish, Brandy Camp, for a term of five years. birth,” he said, noting that in recent years road to Damascus, he became one of the The jubilee year for St. Paul will run from June 28, Effective July 18, 2008. the church has recognized the second mil- church’s foremost evangelizers, first among 2008, to June 29, 2009, to mark the approximately lennium of the birth of the Virgin Mary. 2,000th anniversary of the saint’s birth. This statue of Father Raymond Gramata, appointed pastor And still down the road is the 2000th an- See PAULINE, page 3 St. Paul is located at St. Paul Church in Erie. of St. Agatha Parish, Meadville, and the mis- sion church of St. Bernadette, Saegertown, for a term of six years. Effective July 11, 2008.

Father Robert Horgas, appointed pastor of St. Agnes Parish, Morrisdale; Immaculate Con- Indulgences granted for Pauline year events ception Parish, Osceola Mills; and Ss. Peter and way to the “interior purifica- and to those who may be too Trautman has not yet desig- “They are widely misun- Paul mission church, Hawk Run, for a term of By Jason Koshinskie FaithLife editor tion” of the faithful during its ill or otherwise prevented from nated a pilgrimage place in derstood or not understood six years. Effective July 18, 2008. celebration, a Vatican decree physical participation. the Erie Diocese that would at all,” said Father Lohse. “For some people, it’s not Msgr. Charles Kaza, E.V. VATICAN CITY — said. It can be granted on behalf have an indulgence attached , appointed parochi- Pope Benedict established of the individual petitioner or to it, Father Ed Lohse, chan- that they have a correct or al administrator of Holy Cross Parish, Brandy Catholics who participate in events connected with the Pauline year to run from on behalf of departed souls. cellor of the diocese, said the incorrect understanding of Camp, while remaining pastor of St. Tobias June 28, 2008, to June 29, Conditions for the spe- chief opportunities for an in- them; they just don’t know Parish, Brockway. Effective July 18, 2008. the 2008-2009 jubilee year of St. Paul can receive a 2009, to mark the approxi- cial Pauline year indulgence dulgence are at the opening what they are.” Their origin, he said, Father Gregory Kirsch, V.F. special indulgence, the Vati- mately 2,000th anniversary of include the normal require- and closing of the Pauline , appointed pastor the saint’s birth. ments set by the church for all year. comes from the Acts of the of Christ the King Parish, Houtzdale, and Im- can said. Pope Benedict XVI au- The plenary indulgence is plenary indulgences: that the An indulgence is a remis- Apostles where the early maculate Conception mission church, Madera, being offered to pilgrims who person goes to confession, re- sion of the temporal punish- Christians turned over their as well as the pastoral care of the prisoners at thorized the granting of a plenary, or full, indulgence come to Rome, to Catholics ceives the Eucharist and prays ment a person is due for sins property and wealth so they the State Correctional Institution Houtzdale, who participate in local events for the intentions of the pope. that have been forgiven. But for a term of six years. Effective July 18, 2008. in order to highlight the Pauline year and open the connected to the jubilee year, While Bishop Donald what does that mean? See INDULGENCES, page 3 Father Robert Manning, appointed parochial administrator of St. Columbkille Parish, Stone- boro. Effective June 27, 2008. Local pilgrims make plans Father John Santor, appointed sacramental as- L’Arche featured in Faith sistant at St. Patrick Parish, Erie, while continu- ing present ministries at Gannondale and as the for World Youth Day in Sydney The July/August is- diocesan coordinator of pastoral outreach to sue of Faith magazine, refugees. Effective July 7, 2008. which is scheduled to By Jason Koshinskie arrive in homes across FaithLife editor Father Johnathan Schmolt, appointed parochi- the diocese before the July 4th holiday, al vicar of St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Erie, for Joining the tens of thousands of young a term of three years. Effective June 20, 2008. includes an inspiring people in Sydney, Australia, for World cover story on L’Arche Youth Day July 15-20 will be a group of Erie, established in Msgr. Lawrence Speice, appointed to the Of- pilgrims from the Erie Diocese. fice of Dean for the Meadville Deanery. Ef- northwest Pennsylvania The group, known as the Erie Doves, 35 years ago as part of fective immediately continuing through June includes 32 youth and adults from Grove 2010. an international move- City, the Oil City and Franklin area, ment founded by Jean Clearfield and Erie. Father Marc Stockton, appointed parochial ad- Vanier. The issue also The diocesan-wide trip spawned out offers coverage of the ministrator of St. Bernard Parish, Falls Creek. of a group from Beloved Disciple Parish Effective July 18, 2008. experiences people from in Grove City that was planning on mak- throughout the diocese ing the trip to Sydney. had when they traveled “It has blossomed into this wonderful to Washington, D.C. and thing to include people throughout our New York City to greet in parishes of the Erie Diocese. diocese,” said Marialyce Garvis, outreach Pope Benedict XVI during his If you do not receive your com- coordinator at Beloved Disciple. tor has been very nice in letting us know visit to America plimentary copy, please contact Many of the youth and adults going what’s going on.” Now in its fourth year of Brenda Williams, circulation have never traveled out of the country The group will stay with 20 host fami- production, Faith magazine is manager, at 814.824.1168 or by before, Garvis said. lies during their trip. distributed, free of charge, to email at bwilliams@erieRCD. “We’ve been in contact with our host the 65,000 Catholics registered org. parish in Melbourne,” she said. “The pas- See WYD, page 3 By the Way... from Catholic News Service The Roman Catholic Chapel at the Mill- IN THE U.S. AROUND THE WORLD bishops’ communications committee, who creek Mall in Erie is still going strong and was attending the U.S. bishops’ spring meeting will remain open through at least August. „The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, „In a cordial and festive visit to the in Orlando, Fla. “But those of us who shared Priests hearing confessions at the chapel one of the oldest lay service organi- Vatican, U.S. President George W. Bush his Catholic faith and his deep love for it ap- report that they are quite busy during the zations in the U.S., will mark its 175th met with Pope Benedict XVI in the lush preciate his sharing of the story of his own scheduled times, including one remarking anniversary with what it has been doing Vatican Gardens for private talks, an informal faith and his loyalty to the life of the Catholic that he recently heard them for an hour-and- for all those years: serving the poor. The orga- stroll and a Church in this country and the many charities a-half straight. The chapel, located just out- nization has planned a special event to high- choral per- to which he contributed his time and talent,” side the entrance to Bon Ton, opened on Ash light its work and raise money for the poor. A formance the archbishop told Catholic News Service. Wednesday this year. nationwide event called “Friends of the Poor by the Sis- It is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon- Walk” will take place Sept. 27, the feast day tine Chapel day through Saturday and closed on Sunday. Jason Koshinskie of St. Vincent de Paul. Diocesan councils, Choir. The Priests are available for confession from 2-4 district councils and parish-based conferences hourlong p.m. on Wednesday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday. of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul have all visit June Please allow us to brag a moment—the Erie Diocese is home to been invited to participate; walks will be or- 13 was the some award-winning publications! ganized locally. As of June 17, 61 walks had fifth time Bush came to the Vatican for a pa- FaithLife and Faith magazine recently took home some honors been scheduled across the country. Individu- pal audience and his third meeting with Pope and the 2008 Catholic Press awards of North America, held this als and groups can register for the event on Benedict. However, it was the first time in re- spring in Toronto. FaithLife won two awards—second place for best the walk’s Web site, www.svdpfriendsofthe- cent memory a head of state was welcomed front page among broadsheet newspapers and honorable mention poorwalk.org. in such an informal way and at such a unique for best one-shot special issue with our Bishop Michael Murphy location. The Vatican had said it wanted to tribute last spring. Congratulations to Rich Papalia, diocesan Web „Iowa officials were calling the break with protocol to show its appreciation master, who designs each issue. state’s catastrophic flooding “the tsu- for the president’s warm hospitality during Pope Benedict XVI meets Tim Russert, NBC Faith’s Anne-Marie Welsh won third place for individual excel- nami of the plains,” as it wreaked havoc on the pope’s visit to the White House during his News Washington bureau chief and mod- lence for writer/editor. April 15-20 trip to the U.S. erator of “Meet the Press,” April 17 at The Faith Publishing Service also won nine national awards. citizens, business owners and Catholic parish Elizabeth Polakowski property statewide. Record flooding from Catholic University of America in Wash- Earlier this spring, won an Addy Award PEOPLE OF FAITH ington. Father David M. O’Connell, center, from the Erie Ad Club for the design of the Office of Communica- nine of Iowa’s rivers has covered millions tion’s Christmas card. Papalia was awarded one for the layout of an of acres of farmland and crippled numerous president of the university, made the intro- duction during the pontiff’s U.S. visit. editorial spread in the Bishop Murphy tribute. Alice Welsh picked towns and cities in its path. While the water „NBC News Washington bureau up a silver Addy in the student division as illustrator of the Christ- had begun to recede, it was only the begin- chief and “Meet the Press” moderator mas card. ning of a long recovery process, federal and Tim Russert, who died June 13 at the „U.S. Cardinal John P. Foley, grand In tribute to the late Tim Russert, the Christophers are making state authorities confirmed. The destructive age of 58, was remembered for his warm master of the Knights of the Holy Sep- a 1996 televised interview with the NBC News Washington bureau flooding also has caused devastation to many lifelong ties to the Catholic Church and his ulcher, and Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo chief and “Meet the Press” moderator available in its entirety on Catholic parish properties and the homes and support for Catholic education as well as for of Galveston-Houston, have been ap- the Web site www.christophers.org. businesses of parishioners, said Dubuque his career covering politics. Russert collapsed pointed to posts in the Roman Curia. Russert died June 13 at the age of 58. Archbishop Jerome G. Hanus. In the Archdi- of a heart attack at work. An active Catho- The Vatican made the announcement June The half-hour interview was conducted by then-Christophers di- ocese of Dubuque — which covers 30 coun- lic who apparently kept a promise to God to 12 as part of appointments for those elevated rector, Msgr. Tom McSweeney, who is the Erie Diocese’s director ties in the northeast quadrant of Iowa — Ce- never miss Sunday Mass if his son was born to the College of Cardinals last November. of the Office of Evangelization for Communications and Public Re- dar Rapids experienced the worst flooding. In healthy, Russert spoke often and fondly of his Cardinal Foley was named a member of the lations and parochial administrator of Holy Trinity Parish in Erie. Iowa’s second largest city, with a population Catholic school education and of the role of Congregation for Divine Worship and the The veteran newsman, who had interviewed countless politi- of more than 120,000, a 9.2-square-mile area the church in his life. “Americans valued his Sacraments as well as the Congregation for cians and world leaders during his career, sat in the “other” chair was under several feet of water. St. Patrick tremendous command of the political elec- the Evangelization of Peoples. The pope ap- for a change and offered “Russert on Russert” commentary on the Church and parish buildings in the heart of toral process and his commitment to discov- pointed Cardinal DiNardo to be a member of role and responsibility of good journalism and his own approach to downtown Cedar Rapids were swamped and ering each aspect of the story that contributed the Pontifical Council for Migrants and Trav- digging for answers. water came within a foot of the roof of the to people having a better awareness of the is- elers. Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega of FaithLife will skip its next regularly scheduled issue for a summer four-year-old parish center. sues of public life and candidates for political Monterrey, Mexico, was named to the Pontifi- break and resume publication the weekend of July 26-27. office,” said Archbishop George H. Nieder- cal Commission for Latin America. Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshinskie@ auer of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. ErieRCD.org or 814.824.1171. Unresolved liturgy debate, stem cells, abuse key topics for bishops By Nancy Frazier O’Brien a later, more pastoral document explaining why the Catholic News Service Catholic Church opposes some reproductive tech- Spring Meeting at a Glance nologies. ORLANDO, Fla. — A lively and intense debate “Even our opponents admit that ours is one of At the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ over a 700-page translation of part of the Roman the most effective voices against destroying human spring meeting in Orlando, Fla., the bishops: Missal dominated the public sessions of the U.S. embryos for stem-cell research,” said Archbishop ✙ Approved a 2,000-word policy statement calling Conference of Catholic Bishops’ spring general Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., who in- embryonic stem-cell research “gravely immoral.” assembly in Orlando June 12-14, but the bishops troduced the document. ✙ Failed to reach a conclusion on the fate of a 700-page translation of the proper readings of the failed to come to a conclusion about the fate of the “The issue of stem-cell research does not force Roman Missal. liturgical text. us to choose between science and ethics, much less ✙ Gave permission for work to begin on new ethical With much less discussion, they approved a between science and religion,” the document says. guidelines on medically assisted nutrition and 2,000-word policy statement calling embryonic “It presents a choice as to how our society will pur- hydration. ✙ Heard an interim report on the causes and context stem-cell research “gravely immoral”; directed their sue scientific and medical progress.” of child sex abuse by priests. Committee on Doctrine to begin revising guidelines In response to a question, Archbishop Naumann ✙ Began a dialogue with priests’ representatives on for Catholic health care institutions on medically as- said the document did not address the topic of the fallout from the clergy sex abuse scandal. sisted nutrition and hydration; designated Sept. 26, adoption of so-called “spare embryos” that would ✙ Declared Sept. 26, 2010, as National Catholic 2010, as National Catholic Charities Sunday; and otherwise be destroyed when not needed for in vitro Charities Sunday to mark the 100th anniversary of voted to replace the more formal “vosotros” with the network of Catholic social service agencies. fertilization. He said “the Holy See is itself reflect- ✙ Agreed to change the Spanish word “vosotros” to the more familiar “ustedes” in Spanish-language ing on this topic, and we hope to have guidance” “ustedes” in Spanish-language Masses in the U.S. Masses in the U.S. from the Vatican before commenting on that issue. ✙ Voted to keep the 2009 assessment on dioceses at The bishops gathered in Orlando also heard an Reporting on the causes and context study, which the same level as 2008. interim report from researchers at the John Jay Col- is expected to be completed by December 2010, re- ✙ Heard presentations on the implications for church lege of Criminal Justice on the causes and context searcher Karen Terry said she and her colleagues at life of recent surveys. CNS photo ✙ Got an update on the work of task forces focusing of child sexual abuse by priests and began a confi- Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic John Jay in New York have found some correlations on fi ve USCCB priority areas. dential dialogue with representatives of half of the Bishops meet in Orlando, Fla., June 12, the first between the frequency of child sex abuse by priests ✙ Spent nearly half of the meeting in closed regional nation’s priests on issues that arose during and after day of their spring general meeting. and the increase or decline in societal patterns of meetings, executive session or in prayer the sex abuse scandal. divorce, premarital sex and illegal drug use. The liturgical document under consideration was It remains to be seen, however, whether the vari- a translation of the proper prayers for Sundays and will vote by mail on the issue. ous phenomena are “shaped by the same social fac- feast days. The second of 12 sections of the Roman Many bishops expressed frustration that the tors,” Terry said. Missal translation project, it had been in the works translation by the International Commission on The Orlando meeting also marked the first of for more than two years. English in the Liturgy ignored recommendations two scheduled meetings between the bishops’ Com- But after more than a dozen bishops rose to they had submitted to clarify the sentence struc- mittee on the Protection of Children and Young speak against the translation, it failed to reach the ture or revise archaic language, including the use People and representatives of the nation’s priests ©2008 CNS needed approval of two-thirds of the 250 Latin-rite of words such as “gibbet,” “wrought” and “inef- to discuss how the clergy sex abuse scandal has af- members of the conference. fable.” fected the bond between bishops and their priests. Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago, USCCB “John and Mary Catholic have the right to have “Some felt guilty by association,” while oth- is to take place in November in Baltimore. president, did not announce the vote totals but said prayers that are clear and understandable,” said ers felt their fellow priests who were accused of Bishop Aymond is chairman of the Committee the document had not obtained the 166 “yes” votes Bishop Donald W. Trautman of Erie, Pa. wrongdoing were not treated fairly or with pastoral on the Protection of Children and Young People. needed to approve it or the 83 “no” votes that would The stem-cell document had a much easier path, concern, Bishop Gregory M. Aymond of Austin, They spent nearly half the time at their spring have resulted in its rejection. USCCB members not with few amendments, little debate and a 191-1 Texas, told Catholic News Service after the closed- meeting in regional meetings, executive session or present at the spring general assembly in Orlando vote of approval. It is designed to set the stage for door listening session June 12. The second session in joint prayer.

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The second way to find spiri- In a special way, the Pauline The 2008 Catholic Services Appeal, “Of One “What would be a good way to tual nourishment with St. Paul year will also be ecumenical, Heart and Mind,” supports the Erie Diocese in make use of this year is to come is through his letters, he said. reflecting on the saint’s commit- helping to provide heath and social services, edu- to know Paul the man, the mis- The saint’s letters are a primary ment to the unity and harmony cation, diocesan administration and pastoral ser- sionary,” Father Kesicki said. source of information about the among all Christians. vices throughout the 13 counties of northwestern “We hear so much of his writ- life of the early church and have “I think the Holy Father really Pennsylvania. ings, but he’s also a saint. So we strongly influenced church think- of his well-developed by now intends this to have an ecumeni- While the $3.65 million goal for the appeal want to understand this person ing through the centuries. teaching of justification by cal component,” Father Lohse benefits the ministries of the diocese, parishes also benefit from who was called in a unique way Word for word, St. Paul is the faith,” Father Kesicki said. said, citing the fact the Week of the appeal. Each parish is assessed a financial goal. Once a parish to follow Jesus Christ.” single greatest contributor to the He suggests starting with the Prayer for Christian Unity ends reaches its assessment, every dollar pledged over that amount stays So what examples of his life New Testament. So for those first letter to the Thessalonians, each year on the feast of the con- within the parish for local projects. can we profit from today? who aren’t familiar in studying the letter to the Philippians and version of St. Paul. “There’s a Here’s a look at what some parishes are doing with their CSA “Certainly his complete and his work, where do you start? the letter to the Galatians. sense that St. Paul is one of the overage funds: utter dependence upon God, his Father Kesicki advises begin- “Both of the Corinthian let- things that we all have in com- willingness to undergo all kinds ners not to start with St. Paul’s ters touch on a wide number of mon as Christians. Paul is like DuBois Deanery of persecutions for the sake of his letter to the Romans, which is a themes that were important to the archetypal ecumenical figure. mission and the great care he had systematic presentation of Paul’s Paul and also give an insight to This is something that we can all Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sykesville – for the people to whom he minis- own thought that he gave to the the early Christian communi- share in common by our study CaSital camSaiJQ tered,” Father Kesicki said. “We Christian community of Rome ties and the problems and chal- and prayer.” Immaculate Conception, Brookville – ,mSrovemeQts to SarNiQJ see this in some of his emotional in advance of his planned arrival lenges that they faced,” he said. Catholic News Service contributed lot start a fXQG for Qew chXrch Goors moments in the letters to the Cor- there. “The letter to the Galatians is a inthians, for example, and the let- “It was really a summation good way to get into Paul’s the- to this report. St. Anthony, Walston – *eQeral fXQG St. Bernard, Falls Creek – CaSital camSaiJQ St. Catherine, DuBois – CaSital camSaiJQ Congress highlights Eucharist as ‘Gift of God’ Ss. Cosmas and Damian, Punxsutawney – CaSital camSaiJQ St. Joseph, DuBois – CaSital camSaiJQ By Catholic News Service CNS photo St. Mary, Reynoldsville – CaSital camSaiJQ QUEBEC CITY — The Eucharist is Catholics St. Michael the Archangel, DuBois – CaSital camSaiJQ the church’s “most beautiful treasure” and process in an St. Tobias, Brockway – CaSital camSaiJQ introduces the faithful to eternal life, Pope evening eucha- Benedict XVI said in his homily during the ristic procession St. Adrian, Delancey – New Eoiler closing Mass of the 49th International Eu- through the St. Dominic mission, Sigel – ,mSrovemeQts to SarNiQJ lot charistic Congress June 22. streets of Que- bec City June 19. St. Joseph, Anita – *eQeral fXQG The history of Quebec, which is cel- ebrating the 400th anniversary of its found- The puppets in ing this year, and the global participation in the rear repre- the congress were highlighted throughout sent Canadian St. Marys Deanery the week of events June 15-22. Catholic histori- More than 12,000 people participated cal figures. Holy Cross, Brandy Camp – No SroMect listeG in the conference’s weeklong conferences, Holy Rosary, Johnsonburg – No SroMect listeG lectures and liturgies. Although 75 percent Queen of the World, St. Marys – 3aviQJ of Qew SarNiQJ lot of the participants are Canadians, pilgrims came from more than 70 countries. Sacred Heart, St. Marys – CoQtiQXe to Xse for EXilGiQJ fXQG Nearly 25,000 Catholics from around the “What does it mean to be the gift of God” The pope also announced that Dublin, St. Ann, Wilcox – No SroMect listeG world poured through the narrow streets of and what is the Eucharist, he asked, referring Ireland, would host the next International Quebec City June 19, accompanying the to the theme of the congress, “The Eucharist, Eucharistic Congress in 2012. St. Boniface, Kersey – New Gishwasher for cafeteria atteQtioQ Eucharist in a nearly milelong procession. Gift of God for the Life of the World.” Speaking via satellite video in both Eng- to Eoilers for Sarish SlaQt Qew aisle rXJs iQ chXrch When people pause and question the Jesus is the gift of God, he “is the food that lish and French on two giant video screens St. Joseph, Force – 5efXrEish wooGeQ ÀooriQJ iQterior SaiQt purpose of their lives, they “yearn for a feeds us and fulfills us and allows us life in that loomed over the historic Plains of eternity,” said Cardinal Tomko. “The Eucha- Abraham in the city’s Battlefield Park, Pope iQJ aQG resiGiQJ froQt of social hall spiritual answer,” said Slovakian Cardinal Jozef Tomko, Pope Benedict XVI’s repre- rist is a person, not an object, not a dead gift. Benedict told more than 55,000 pilgrims St. Leo, Ridgway – %XilGiQJ SroMect sentative to the congress, at the opening Maybe we should ask not what is the Eucha- that the Eucharist “is the sacrament par ex- St. Mark, Emporium – %oiler for reliJioXs eGXcatioQ ceQter Mass. rist, but who is the Eucharist?” cellence” and contains the mysteries of sal- “So many people are moving here and The first International Eucharistic Con- vation. St. Mary, St. Marys – 5eSlaciQJ aQG refXrEishiQJ vessels aQG there — 6.5 billion people busy working to gress was held in France in 1881 as a gath- “It is the source and summit of all action vestmeQts XseG iQ litXrJ\ improve their living conditions,” Cardinal ering of 300 Europeans. Over the years, the and the life of the church,” he said. St. James mission, Driftwood – New roof for chXrch Tomko said. congresses grew into an international event of The pope said the Eucharist does not sep- A eucharistic congress “allows us to ex- celebrations, seminars and charitable works. arate the faithful from their contemporaries, amine the meaning of our life and death,” The last International Eucharistic Congress but as the supreme gift of God’s love calls said the cardinal. was in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2004. people to make the world a better place. %ULHÁ\ Marriage Encounter Beach 11 sunrise Indulgences granted for Pauline year events service canceled INDULGENCES the Altar of the Most Blessed Sac- from page 1 he temporal punishment due to sin rament; they must also recite the ERIE — The sunrise service normally scheduled on July 4 at Our Father and the Creed in front Presque Isle’s Beach 11 by the Worldwide Marriage Encounter could be distributed to those is our attachment to things that are of the Altar of the Confession, Community has been canceled. If you know of someone who nor- in need. From the very begin- “T not of God. And most of us, when adding invocations to honor Mary mally plans to attend, please pass this announcement along to him ning of the church, he said the we leave this world, are still attached to things and St. Paul. or her. apostles themselves had the task „The Catholic faithful in any and the authority to dispense to that are not of God. So the church assists us by local church can obtain the indul- Catholic Rural Ministry sponsors Day of those in need from the wealth of its prayer and by the graces and merits of the gence by participating with devo- the church which was given by its saints at that hour of need. It’s a part of what it tion in a liturgy or other public Reflection for Women members. event dedicated to St. Paul — in “This we continue to do to- means to belong to the communion of saints.” any sacred place on the opening PORT ALLEGANY — The sisters of Catholic Rural Ministry day, for example, in our annual – Father Ed Lohse on indulgences and closing days of the jubilee of the Bradford Deanery will host a Reflection Day for Women Catholic Services Appeal, giving year, and on other days in places July 19 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 203 Arnold St. in Port to the local apostle, meaning the designated by the local bishop. Allegany. bishop, the wealth of local Chris- “In a nutshell, it’s essentially that are not of God,” Father Lohse „Catholics impeded by sick- Sister Carolyn Gorny-Kopkowski of the spirituality ministry of tians so it can be distributed to what an indulgence is,” Father said. “And most of us, when we ness or other serious cause, as long the Benedictine Sisters of Erie will present “Celebrate the Beau- those in need,” he said. “We’ve Lohse said. “The word itself leave this world, are still attached as they have the intention of ful- ty of the Present Through Simplicity and Sabbath Living.” The been doing that from the very be- means forgiveness. It is prayers for to things that are not of God. So filling the other conditions as soon program will focus on two psalms from the book “25 Windows ginning.” the grace to assist Christians at the the church assists us by its prayer as possible, can obtain a plenary into the Soul: Praying with the Psalms” by Sister Joan Chittister, Over time, he said people be- hour of their death specifically to and by the graces and merits of indulgence by joining spiritually OSB. gan to think if the apostles can help them let go of any remain- the saints at that hour of need. It’s in a jubilee celebration in honor of There will be time for input, discussion, reflection and prayer. gather together the earthly wealth ing attachment to sin so they can a part of what it means to belong St. Paul and offering their prayers Contact Margaret French at 814.945.6245 or Sister Phyllis Schle- of the church so that it can be enter Heaven empty-handed to re- to the communion of saints.” and suffering for Christian unity. icher, OSB, at 814.544.8017 or e-mail [email protected] to reg- distributed to those in need in an ceive the glory of God.” The Vatican decree explained The decree said individuals can ister by Wednesday, July 16. earthly sense, can they do that The phrase “to remit the tem- in detail some specific require- obtain more than one plenary in- The program begins at 10 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. with prayer. spiritually, as well? Can they col- poral punishment of sin” is very ments for the plenary indulgence: dulgence during the jubilee year, Donation of $15 includes lunch and a copy of the book. lect together the spiritual graces technical and is not well under- „Those visiting the Basilica but not more than one per day. and prayers of the church and stood, he said. of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Carmelite Days of Prayer — July 11-16 offer them to those who come to “The temporal punishment due Rome in the form of a pilgrimage Catholic News Service contributed them in need? to sin is our attachment to things must offer personal prayers before to this report. ERIE —The annual Carmelite Days of Prayer will be held July 11-16 at Carmel of the Holy Family Monastery, 510 East Gore Road, Erie. The morning service, each day at 8:30 a.m., consists of Mass, homily and prayers. The evening service, daily at 7:30 Local pilgrims make plans for World Youth Day in Sydney p.m., consists of homily, prayers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. WYD from page 1 Day may be smaller, it hasn’t The featured speaker is Father Angelus Shaughnessy, OFM. All dampened enthusiasm for the are welcome. “When I talk to people from event. our group, the most interesting One of the popular activities at aspect everyone talks about is World Youth Day over the years World Youth Day home event, how many people are going to has been the trading of items with be there from all over the world,” people from other countries. The Frenchville — July 19-20 Garvis said. “A lot of people are diocesan group has already or- FRENCHVILLE—Young People Who Care Center in French- excited about seeing the pope and dered its trinket to trade away: a ville is hosting a World Youth Day Home Event July 19-20, which hearing him speak in person.” small one-inch pin that says “Erie will be held in conjunction with events in Sydney, Australia. World Youth Day events typi- Diocese, Pennsylvania” along The youth gathered in Frenchville for the weekend event will be cally draw hundreds of thousands with the diocesan shield. connected via satellite to the events happening in Sydney, particu- of youths and in some countries The group has also been meet- larly to the welcoming ceremonies for Pope Benedict XVI, as well they have reached or surpassed ing on a regular basis for prayer, as his homily from Mass. the 1 million mark. This year’s CNS photo where people have been sending Father James DiLuzio, a Paulist priest from New York City, will event will be on a much smaller Surfers welcome the World Youth Day cross and icon on Bell’s them their intentions, and jour- be the keynote speaker for Saturday. His presentation will focus on scale. Beach near Melbourne, Australia, May 8. The cross and icon have naling sessions. The youth will inviting people to be a witness for Christ in the world today. World Youth Day officials have been carried thousands of miles through Australia in advance of continue both in Sydney. Saturday will also include a bag lunch and community building been saying they expect 225,000 World Youth Day in July. “We’ll continue to pray for exercises, culminating with entertainment put on by participants. pilgrims to take part in this year’s people before and during the trip,” The Sunday Mass will be offered by Bishop Donald Trautman. events, including 100,000 Austra- pilgrims to Sydney, but as of May Distance and expense this year Garvis said. “For journaling, we For questions or to register, contact Sister Suzanne Thibault, lians. But local news reports have 23, the number of registered U.S. are major factors. Twenty-five want them to not only write their youth director of Young People Who Care, at 814.263.4177 or e- questioned if the projected figure pilgrims was significantly lower. thousand U.S. pilgrims attended thoughts and feelings about what mail [email protected]. is accurate, stating the final count Sister Eileen McCann, a Sister World Youth Day in Cologne went on that day but how God Visit Young People Who Care on the Web at www.ypwcmin- may be significantly lower. of St. Joseph and coordinator for in 2005, compared to 57,000 in was involved, as well.” istries.org. The World Youth Day office youth and young adult ministry Toronto in 2002 and 20,000 in had projected the United States for the U.S. bishops, said 13,400 Rome in 2000. Catholic News Service contributed would be sending about 21,000 U.S. pilgrims are registered. While this year’s World Youth to this report. Our Lady Queen of the Americas celebrates 50 years CONNEAUT LAKE — On May 17, Our Lady Queen of the Americas Parish in Conneaut Lake began its year-long celebra- tion of the 50th anniversary of the parish, which was established on May 13, 1958. The evening began with Mass celebrated by Bishop Donald Trautman and concelebrated by Father Steve St. Leo Catholic Daughters install new officers Anderson, pas- RIDGWAY — The Catho- tor of Our Lady The evening ended with will have a different theme each lic Daughters of America Queen of the a reception prepared by month throughout the next year. Court St. Leo #356 installed Americas. Mass the parish’s anniversary For a listing of special events its new officers recently in included music committee. during the anniversary year, visit a ceremony led by District provided by the full church choir, The parish’s First Friday de- Our Lady Queen of the Americas Deputy Catherine Pohl. The which was accompanied with votion of exposition and adora- on the Web at www.olqachurch. officers stated their intentions brass, strings and percussion. tion of the Blessed Sacrament org. to follow the guidelines of the order and to lead the local community in its service to the Holy Redeemer awards scholarships to high school seniors church and to the community. The St. Leo court assists WARREN — Holy Redeemer with all of the major events of Parish in Warren recently award- the parish and is a formative ed five scholarships from the Holy organization for women in Redeemer Student Award Fund the community. The court was to five graduating high school se- granted its charter in 1919. niors. Pictured from left to right Pictured from left to right are: Noel Petrosky, recording are scholarship recipients Chris secretary; Kristen Cobaugh, district deputy and a member of St. Herzing, regent; Frances Riley, Guiffre, Molly McDunn, pastor vice regent; Catherine Pohl, Mark Parish in Emporium; Cheryl treasurer; and Valerie Kelly, fi- Msgr. John Lucas, Grace King, nancial secretary. Kate Domville and Kara Mat- tern. St. Stephen School cheerleaders take first place in competition May crowning at St. Adrian, Delancey

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DELANCEY — St. Adrian Parish in Delancey held its May crown- ing during the 10 a.m. Mass on May 4 at the church. The Mass was also the religious education student Mass, where each grade was involved Pittsburgh Priest to Host with planning and assisting during the liturgy. Pictured from left to right are: Stephanie Spinelli, May princess; Madison Lorelli, crown attendant; and Josie Juliette, May queen. HOUTZDALE — Each year Christ the King in Houtzdale, the Pope John Paul II Assembly Holy Trinity in Ramey and Im- in Clearfield acquires a chalice maculate Conception in Madera, to engrave the names of the de- was recently assigned to ministry +DZDLL ceased Knights of Columbus of at SCI Houtzdale. Deacon Tony the previous year and presents Indelicato was also appointed as 15 Day – 4 Island Tour it to a church or mission for Father Amar’s deacon assistant. Departs February 26, 2009 Masses. This year’s chalice is Pictured: Past Faithful Naviga-  to be used in the chapel at the tor Richard Ruth (right) presents -RLQRWKHU5RPDQ &DWKROLFVRQWKH PRVWDIIRUGDEOHWZRZHHNIRXULVODQG State Correctional Institution in Deacon Tony Indelicato with the +DZDLLDQYDFDWLRQ\RXZLOOHYHUILQGDWWKHJXDUDQWHHGORZHVWSULFH