North Texas Catholic Bringing the Good News to the Diocese of Fort Worth Vol. 25 No. 3 February 6, 2009 Pro-life marchers turn Obama’s call for change into a call for an end to abortion By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his vocal support of abor- tion came under fi re from members of Congress, clergy, and pro-life activists during the opening rally of the 36th an- nual March for Life. For nearly two hours Jan. 22, a crowd estimated at 100,000 listened to three dozen speakers pledge to fi ght efforts to expand the availability of abortion and to oppose any increases in federal funding for agen- cies that perform abortions. The crowd’s disdain for Obama’s views on abortion offered a sharp contrast to the exuberance that nearly 2 million people showered on the 44th president at his inauguration on the very same grounds 48 hours earlier. Speakers took an almost defi ant stand against the new president in pledging to reverse the 1970s era Supreme Court de- cisions of Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton that recognized abortion as a constitutional Participants in the annual March for Life make their way up Constitution Avenue on the way to the Supreme Court building in Washington Jan. 22. right and overturned state laws against It was the 36th annual March for Life marking the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) SEE MARCH, P. 12 Poll shows disapproval of Obama’s Mexico City policy reversal WASHINGTON (CNS) — Al- nation with policies that offend and Pakistan (76 percent). supported Obama’s decision to Activities, called the reversal though a majority of Americans the pro-life values of most Ameri- — Tighten ethics rules for order that the Guantanamo Bay “very disappointing.” support many of President cans,” said Deirdre McQuade, administration offi cials (76 per- prison be closed and only 35 “Most Americans seem to Barack Obama’s early actions in assistant director for policy and cent). percent were in favor of his deci- agree” with the cardinal, Mc- offi ce, only about a third back communications for the U.S. bish- — Limit interrogation tech- sion to reverse the Mexico City Quade said. “An administration his decision to allow funding ops’ Offi ce of Pro-Life Activities, niques used on prisoners (74 policy, a ban on federal funding that wants to reduce abortions for overseas family planning in a Feb. 3 statement. percent). of abortion-providing groups should not divert U.S. funds to groups that provide abortions, Asked about seven actions — Institute higher fuel effi - abroad that was fi rst instituted groups that perform and promote according to a new poll by USA taken by Obama as president, ciency standards (74 percent). by President Ronald Reagan in abortion.” Today/Gallup. the majority said they approved — Make it easier for workers 1984. The margin of error for the The results of the survey con- of his moves to: to sue for pay discrimination (66 Cardinal Justin Rigali of Phila- poll by USA Today/Gallup ducted Jan. 30-Feb. 1 show that — Name special envoys for the percent). delphia, chairman of the U.S. was plus or minus 3 percentage “this is no time to divide our Middle East and for Afghanistan But only 44 percent said they bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life points. Bishop Tschoepe, former bishop of Dallas, dies at 93 Bishop Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe, the Born Dec. 17, 1915 in the Denton County fi fth bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, died town of Pilot Point, one of eight children Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. Joseph Retirement born to Louis Tschoepe and Catherine Center in Oak Cliff, at the age of 93. A vigil Sloan Tschoepe, the former bishop at- service and Mass was held Jan. 28 at the tended St. Thomas School in Pilot Point Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guada- and studied for 12 years at the Pontifi cal lupe in downtown Dallas with Bishop College Josephinum in Worthington, Ohio. Kevin Farrell of Dallas presiding. The He was ordained there by Archbishop Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated John T. McNicholas on May 30, 1943, and Thursday, Jan. 29 in the cathedral, with returned to Texas to celebrate his fi rst Mass Bishop Farrell presiding and Bishop Kevin at his home parish of St. Thomas Aquinas Vann concelebrating. Entombment was at Church in Pilot Point. the Crypt of the Bishops at the Main Altar After ordination, the young priest Women pray during Ash Wednesday Mass at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas. served in numerous parishes throughout at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels the Diocese of Dallas-Fort Worth, and after in Los Angeles last year. Ash Wednesday, becoming a monsignor, also served as rector Retired Bishop Thomas Tschoepe of Dallas, Feb. 25 this year, marks the fi rst day of the pictured in an undated photo. The fi fth bishop of of Sacred Heart Cathedral and vicar general season of Lent for Christians worldwide. Dallas served from 1969 to 1990. (CNS photo/ of the diocese beginning in 1962. On March courtesy TEXAS CATHOLIC) SEE BISHOP, P. 7 (CNS photo/Victor Aleman, Vida Nueva) Page 2 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Diocesan Parish leaders gather for diocese’s fi nal Ministry Formation Day Story and photos by lish, Vietnamese, and a burgeon- three dates and locations through- vocation —grace — mission and Kathy Cribari Hamer ing number of Spanish-speaking out the diocese each year. how they fl ow into each other.” Correspondent participants. Filling a full half At alternating times, breakout Fr. Skeldon explained what of Nolan’s big arena, the multi- sessions took place in Nolan’s brought about Paul’s conversion hen more lingual community seemed to classrooms, where attendees could was grace. “It is through this than 500 create a living representation of cut and paste, listen, discuss, cre- participation in the life of God the day’s theme, “Encountering ate, and simply grow. Both parish — grace,” he said, “that Paul uses Wpeople from throughout The Living Word.” volunteers and employees took his whole life. His experience on The diocesan ministers were part in the event, which offered the road to Damascas is the tem- North Texas came to- welcomed to breakfast, a display education and religion credits to plate through which he writes, gether Jan. 10 for a day- of religious materials and gift qualifi ed participants. he preaches, he teaches, he does items, and a packed agenda of “I thought the day was good,” everything that he does. Even long seminar, they were presentations and workshops. said Marla Tatum, from Good though he thinks that it came late Throughout the day they would Shepherd Parish in Colleyville, to him, it did come. attending the last of the be encouraged to immerse them- who has worked on this event for Summarizing, Fr. Skeldon selves in the word of God, take it many years. “We put a lot of time explained, “Paul’s vocation hap- Fr. John Robert Skeldon, pastor of Our twice-annual Ministry Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Wichita outside and project it to everyone and effort into it and tried to use pens because of the grace of God Falls, offered the English and Spanish Formation Days to be they encountered. local talent — teachers, directors working in his life, and Paul actu- keynote presentations at this year’s In his refl ections at the morn- of religious education, and other ally focusing on what that grace is Ministry Formation Day at Nolan. presented in the Diocese ing’s opening prayer service, ministers.” doing in him and with him. It is of Fort Worth. Bishop Kevin Vann remarked on Tatum applauded fellow com- making him more like Christ, or as As a result, Styrsky purchased the day’s Gospel, from the fi rst mittee members, co-coordinators he says, it is making him into Christ supplies, and took the skill to her chapter of John, which the bishop Linda Beckley and Joe Rodriguez, for the sake of his mission. classroom, where her students Beginning in October, the dio- reminded the assembly was once Jo-Lee Bunsic, Monica Frazier, One participant, Wanda Styr- spend free time creating rosaries to cese will partner with the Univer- referred to as “The Last Gospel,” Mary Krivanek, Cathy Martin, sky, who teaches fourth-graders send to Fort Worth’s sister diocese sity of Dallas School of Ministry, because it was proclaimed at the Lucas Pollice, and Sisters Yolanda at Holy Family School, took a in Juticalpa, Honduras. and the Diocese of Dallas, for a end of Mass. Cruz, SSMN; Elvira Mata, MCDP; mission home with her after the “We’re going to take the idea of combined ministry day at the “It was as if it was to remind and Juliana Tran, CSFN. all-day seminar. ‘holiness,’” Styrsky said, “and cre- Dallas Convention Center. us,” he explained, “that having Keynote speaker this year was She learned rosary-making ate the symbol of rosaries around “The advantage to joining with heard the word of God in Mass, Father John Robert Skeldon, pastor from Mary Moody and Susan the same table. Since Jan. 10, we the other diocese and the univer- we were now to take it out of the of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Overcash, in a breakout session have already fi nished more than sity,” said Joe Rodriguez, diocesan place where we worship, take it in Wichita Falls, and an instructor on service projects for children. 70 rosaries.” coordinator of council develop- out into the community, into the for the Biblical School at the Uni- ment, and organizer of the yearly world in which we live, so that versity of Dallas in Irving. In his ministry conference, “is that it will those whom we meet, those who back-to-back hour-long addresses, be at the convention center and will come our way, will have an en- Fr. Skeldon interwove the conver- have a much larger turnout and counter with the living God.” sion of St. Paul the Apostle and his nationally known speakers.” Ministry Formation Day, once scriptural writings, with selected This year’s attendees came to known as “Cuerpo de Cristo” has poetry, stories, and even songs. Nolan Catholic High School from been a twice-annual gathering, His talk was in three parts: 44 parishes, and represented Eng- and was formerly scheduled on Paul’s calling, vocation, and con- version experience; grace working in his life and in the life of the church; and his mission. “It was the mission of Christ to save Paul,” Fr. Skeldon said, “so Paul sees as his mission to preach the grace of Christ, so that others Sr. St. John Begnaud, SSMN, invites can thus be called, so that they can a participant from the workshop, “Why realize that they too have a voca- Bishop Kevin Vann, leads the opening a Year of St. Paul?” to the front of the tion to respond to. This is the circle: prayer at the event. room at the formation day.

ABOVE: Fr. Carmen Mele, OP, diocesan director of Adult Catechesis for the Hispanic community, leads a workshop in the Spanish language on the baptismal call to grow in faith.

ABOVE: Nicole Thomas Woodard, a catechetical leader from Houston, offered a well-attended workshop entitled “Catholic Classroom More than 500 participants came together Jan. 10 for the last Ministry Formation Day to be sponsored solely by the A young participant in the workshop enjoys learning to Crafts in Under 20 Diocese of Fort Worth. The diocese will collaborate with the Diocese of Dallas and the University of Dallas School of create new craft projects. Minutes.” Ministry to co-sponsor similar formation opportunities in the future. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 3 Diocesan / State

Father Kyle Walterscheid, Bishop Aymond says Mass director of the Offi ce of Vocations, is shown walking for 81st Legislative session out of Sacred Heart Parish Responding in Muenster following By Maria Huemmer Bishop Aymond also stressed his ordination to the Texas Catholic Conference the importance of being in dia- priesthood in May AUSTIN — Despite the plum- logue with God in prayer, listen- to od’s all 2002. Even then, he G C appeared to be meting temperature and frigid ing to God and asking for God’s wind, many made their way to guidance. inviting people St. Mary Cathedral in Austin on “For those who serve as legis- to ask if they were being Tuesday, Jan. 27, to celebrate an lators, the question you have to called to a evening Mass marking the open- go to God with is ‘God what do The Lenten Vocation vocation. ing of the 81st Legislative Session. you want? ... What is your dream Bishop Gregory Aymond of the for the state of Texas in this 81st Awareness Program Diocese of Austin, and the Texas Session?’” Catholic Conference hosted the After the Mass, participants Mass. Bishop Aymond offered were welcomed to Bishop’s Hall for Single Men and Women the Mass for the intentions of the for a reception. There, they had legislators as well as for a success- an opportunity to pick up a leg- By Father Kyle Walterscheid left everything and followed path God is calling us to, we ful legislative session. islative agenda from the Texas him” (Luke 5:1-11). Both of must enter a stage of inquiry “The Legislative Mass is an Catholic Conference which out- veryone has a these examples require a and prayer over a long period opportunity for all of us, legisla- lined the Texas Bishops’ public vocation from commitment to Jesus, to God, of time. The Vocation Offi ce of tors, staff, and those who follow policy priorities, and meet con- E to leave everything behind to the Diocese of Fort Worth has the Texas legislature, to gather ference staff. God. Upon refl ec- devote one’s life to the Lord. just the program. together and pray,” said Andrew On Jan. 13, the fi rst day of Yet, this commitment to We need your help to Rivas, executive director of the the legislative session, Cardinal tion and prayer, the our Lord is not to be a blind encourage single men and Texas Catholic Conference. “We Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of commitment, a blind faith; women in your parish to con- are not only a community of Galveston-Houston, delivered message seems to rather it is a faith that is built sider attending the fourth an- people working together; we are the invocation for the new session, become more and on inquiry, prayer, investiga- nual Lenten Vocation Aware- also a community of faith working praying for the light of God’s “di- tion, and prudence. A mature ness Program at St. Patrick together to fulfi ll God’s call to love vine wisdom” to “direct the de- more evident. For faith in Jesus as the Christ will Cathedral in Fort Worth to be and care for one another.” liberations of this legislature and go through many tests until held every Monday night in State Senators Steve Ogden shine forth in all its proceedings those who are single, we are absolutely convinced Lent starting March 2. (R-Bryan) and Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D- and laws framed for our rule and that Jesus is truly the Son of In the past three years Brownsville) served as lectors for governance,” asking for a special it might just be the God, our Savior. we have run a men’s only the Mass, while State Represen- blessing upon the members of the religious life. This is Thus, we see that Jesus Lenten discernment program tatives Dora Olivo (D-Missouri House of Representatives, the tested the twelve repeatedly in which a total of 64 men City) and Bill Callegari (R-Hous- speaker, the governor, judges, and the message of the to determine if they were have taken part. Ten men ton) served as gift bearers. all other elected civil offi cials. ready to be true disciples with have entered the seminary “We gather here today to thank Following the prayer, the new promotional a lifetime commitment. Peter or religious life for further you for your public service,” said legislature passed a resolution responds, “Master to whom discernment, with another Bishop Aymond during his hom- formally congratulating Cardinal posters, cards, and shall we go? You have the six ready to do so. Eight have ily. “We gather here today to pray DiNardo for his elevation to the advertisements that words of eternal life. We have chosen to enter into marriage, for you and to pray with you, that College of Cardinals and welcom- come to believe and are con- and many have found fulfi ll- God will continue to enlighten ing him to the state Capitol. the Vocation Offi ce vinced that you are the Holy ment (love and happiness) in you and use you, your voice, and For more information on the One of God,” yet, even then the single life as committed your actions, as a prophetic one Texas Catholic Conference, visit will be promoting for one would betray our Lord Catholics serving in many in the session.” www.TXcatholic.org. (John 6:22-71). capacities and various needs this year and be- Thus, if our calling from in the Church. yond. We need your Jesus is to give our lives over Our program has changed to Him, to know Him, love each year to reach out to more North help, but fi rst let us Him, and serve Him in this singles who are discerning. I Texas world and the next, then the am glad to announce that we Catholic look at the meaning real goal of every Christian is are now ready to have women the same. come join us on the same eve- of our vocation from Yet, even after we have ning, led by sisters. And this God. come to believe in Christ and program is now available for have committed our life to the high school students, sopho- Lord, we need to again enter mores and up. Publisher: Yes, God created us with into a stage of inquiry, prayer, Again, we need your help Bishop Kevin W. 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Page 4 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Educate the Lubbock Rachel Minis- Magnifi cat Children Gala Knights to host tries announces breakfast to Feb. 13 ‘Our Lady in plans to expand feature Catholic Bishop Kevin Vann will be Scripture’ con- PeoplePeople services in author Feb. 21 the guest speaker at the Fifth Anniversary Gala for Friends ference Spanish Magnificat, a ministry to of Educate the Children 6:30 Catholic women that draws The Lubbock Diocese Knights Rachel Ministries is excited to p.m., Friday, Feb. 13 at the Tar- participation from throughout of Columbus will sponsor the announce plans to expand its rant County College Northeast the North Texas region, will 2009 Biblical Studies Conference, outreach to include programs Campus at 828 Harwood Rd., “Our Lady in Scripture,” Feb. EventsEvents sponsor a women’s breakfast with and services in Spanish. Rachel in Hurst. praise and eucharistic devotion 14-15 in the Lubbock City Bank Ministries, a compassionate, The Gala will include a dinner &of Importance for the from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Auditorium. & faith-based abortion recovery and a silent auction. Father Rob- Feb. 21 at the DFW Hilton Lakes Featured speakers at the event Church of Fort Worth ministry offers a safe, non- ert Thames of Cabezas, Bolivia, Conference Center and Hotel, include Catholic theologians and judgmental, and supportive will be the honoree. located at 1800 Highway 26 East Scripture scholars Scott Hahn, environment to those struggling For more information contact in Grapevine. Brant Pitre, and Michael Barber. with abortion’s aftermath. The Hilda Flores at (817) 560-3300 The opportunity to receive the Spanish translation services are expanded outreach program is ext. 112 or [email protected]. sacrament of reconciliation and available by advance reserva- in the beginning stages, and to meet with prayer teams will tion. A gala dinner with Lubbock is currently seeking volunteers be available after the keynote Bishop Placido Rodriguez and who can read and speak Span- Marriage En- presentation. conference speakers will be held ish to help build the Spanish Author Patricia Treece will counter week- Friday, Feb. 13. Dinner tickets are program. serve as keynote speaker for available for $70 per person. The ministry is also seek- end to be held the event. Treece is described For information about hotel ing Spanish-speaking licensed in press materials as a Catholic accommodations, tickets and counselors to volunteer during Feb. 13-15 convert, author, and authority on the conference schedule, call the Rachel’s Vineyard weekend modern-day saints. “The mission A Marriage Encounter weekend (806) 698-6400, (806) 239-0804, retreats. The retreat team, which of my work is simply to share will be held Feb. 13-15 at the or (806) 438-5253. Tickets are includes a priest, a licensed God’s friends, the saints, with Catholic Renewal Center of North available at $20 per person. counselor, and several helpers, our human family because to Texas, 4503 Bridge Street in East provides the confidential sup- ST. PETER DUKE SCHOLARS — Seven students from St. Peter the know God’s friends, the saints, Fort Worth. port required to work through Knights of Pe- Apostle School in White Settlement earned the recognition of Duke is to come closer to God,” Treece Marriage Encounter is a the spiritual, psychological, and Scholar by placing in the 95th percentile in the nation or higher writes in describing her work as weekend marriage enrichment emotional pain of abortion, and ter Claver plan on standardized testing, school officials said. The Duke University a writer and speaker. program for married couples experience the healing love and Talent Identification Program identifies and recognizes academically Treece’s first book, A Man for designed to help them deepen Mardi Gras mercy of our Lord. talented students and provides programs to support their optimum Others, was released in 1982, their relationship. Marriage There are also opportunities dance Feb. 21 educational potential, according to a program release. The students and chronicles the life of St. Encounter is centered on three for volunteers to be included on The Knights of Peter Claver are now eligible to take the college-level ACT or SAT entrance exam Maximilian Kolbe. Treece’s lat- principles: building communica- the referral list. Training will be Council 89 of Our Mother of this spring. St. Peter students recognized include in the front row est publication, Meet John XXIII: tion between husband and wife, provided to all volunteers. Mercy Church in Fort Worth will from left to right Teresa McGee, Megan Uriegas-Stevens, and Sydney Joyful Pope and Father to All, is nurturing the commitment of Anyone who is bilingual and hold their 19th Annual “Mardi Jongewaard, and in the back row from left to right Jose Torres, Molly based on Treece’s interviews with marriage vows, and strengthen- has a compassionate heart to help Gras & Zydeco Dance” from 8 Gribble, Morgan Sims, and Chase Yandell. the pope’s private secretary, a ing the couple’s faith. those hurting after an abortion p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. retired archbishop who made the “One year or fifty! No matter is asked to contact Betsy Kopor 21 at the Meadowbrook Lions pope’s letters and other personal how long you’ve been married, at (817) 923-4757 or by e-mail Club, 6013 Craig St. in Fort documents available to Treece. a Marriage Encounter Weekend Courage group affi rms Church to [email protected]. Worth. Treece’s other works have in- is a great way to breathe new Donations are $20 per person teaching on homosexuality cluded biographies of Padre Pio life into your relationship. And and admission includes authen- and St. Therese of Lisieux. it’s just for the two of you (no Courage D/FW, a ministry that teachings of the Church regarding tic Louisiana gumbo and red For more information or to pur- group sharing),” say program affirms the Church’s teaching on sexual love as outlined in the Cat- beans and rice. NTC dead- chase admission at $18 per ticket organizers. homosexuality, meets the second echism of the Catholic Church. Call (817) 253-0806, (817) to the breakfast, call Nancy Ferri Reservations are required with and fourth Fridays of the month, and Courage D/FW was started in 1999 534-7652, or see any Knight at lines for at (817) 498-7980 by Tuesday, a $60 non-refundable deposit, the next meeting will be Feb. 13. with the approval of Bishops Joseph Our Mother of Mercy Church at Feb. 17, or obtain tickets at local and space is limited. The balance Courage was created in 1980 in Delaney of Fort Worth and Bishop submission 1007 East Terrell Ave. for more Catholic bookstores, including of $175 per couple is due at the New York City at the request of the Charles Grahmann of Dallas. Its information about this event. Keepsakes in Arlington, Little program. In case of financial late Cardinal Terence Cooke and spiritual adviser is Monsignor Mark The North Texas Catholic Proceeds from the event Angels in Coppell, Catholic Arts needs, scholarship funds are now has chapters throughout the Seitz of St. Rita Church in Dallas. is published twice monthly, go toward funding the many and Gifts in Farmer’s Branch, available. A partial deposit is still United States and in eight other The group’s meetings include prayer, except during the months charitable activities sponsored and St. Anthony’s Bookstore in required. For more information, countries. discussion of relevant topics, learn- of June, July, and Au- throughout the year. Fort Worth. visit www.ntexasme.org or to Courage is not a “change” min- ing how to deepen spiritual lives, gust when it is published make a reservation, call (817) istry, and does not focus on any sharing struggles and successes, monthly. The deadline 451-6005 or e-mail meregistra- Patriotic Rosary attempt to change one’s “orienta- and occasional guest speakers, and to submit information is [email protected]. tion.” The focus is helping members, fellowship. noon on the Wednesday of rescheduled for whether single or married, to live For more information, contact the week before the paper St. Augustine Benedictines in- lives of interior and exterior chastity, (972) 938-LIFE (5433) or e-mail is published. Feb. 16 which means living according to the [email protected]. Items for the Feb. 20 issue Men’s Purity vite high-school The Patriotic Rosary originally must be received by noon planned for Jan. 27 was canceled on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Group meets at girls for voca- Items for the March 6 issue because of inclement weather Lay Carmelites Carmelite Aux- three locations tions weekend and has been rescheduled for 7 to must be received by noon 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at St. Pat- invite others to iliary to host on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The St. Augustine Men’s Purity The Sisters of St. Benedict of rick Cathedral at 1206 Throck- join prayer Irish-themed Group, a support group for men Ferdinand, Indiana, invite all morton St. in Fort Worth. who struggle with sources of high school-aged girls to at- “We must pray for wisdom gathering fundraiser sexual impurity such as those tend “Discover the Treasure of and courage for our president found on the Internet, meets the Hills High School Visiting and government officials, and “Would you like to deepen The Auxiliary to the Discalced Ministry with regularly at three locations Weekend,” a vocations weekend that they will act according to your relationship with Jesus and Carmelite Nuns in Arlington will within the Diocese of Fort Worth. Feb. 27 to March 1. the revealed will of God and the Mary?” ask the Third Order of the hold its annual “A Divine Affair” gay, lesbian The group offers meetings at St. “Did you ever wonder what it is foundational principles of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount fundraiser, a St. Patrick’s Day Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 2016 like to live in a monastery? Have Declaration of Independence and Carmel (Lay Carmelites). The Lay celebration to support the nuns, Catholics to Willis Lane in Keller, in Room you ever wished you could get an the Constitution of the United Carmelites invite those in search from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, meet Feb. 26 213; at the Padre Pio House, 1301 inside view of a nun’s life?” asks States,” say event organizers. of this deeper relationship to join March 14 at the Hilton Arlington’s Paxton Ave. in Arlington; and at Sister Michelle Sinkhorn, OSB, “The new leaders of our nation them on the second and fourth Grand Ballroom. The Fort Worth diocesan Immaculate Conception Parish, director of Vocation Ministries. are in need of prayers for wisdom, Sundays of the month for a time A short auction before lunch Ministry with Lesbian and Gay 2255 North Bonnie Brae St. in During the weekend, Sr. Sink- courage, and God’s guidance of prayer and fellowship. will include an exquisite petit Catholics, other Sexual Minori- Denton. Those men interested in horn says, girls will have the op- as they face the difficulties and Those interested in partici- point needlework done entirely ties and Their Families regularly attending one of the upcoming portunity to spend time with the trials ahead.” pating are asked to gather at by the Carmelite Nuns for this meet the fourth Thursday of the sessions are asked to consult the sisters and learn about religious The Patriotic Rosary is in the 2 p.m. Feb. 22 in the chapel of year’s fundraiser. The Colonel month. The next regular meet- group’s Web site, www.sampg. life, in addition to getting to know framework of traditional prayers, The College of St. Thomas More, Ceathar Irish Dancers will also ing will be Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at com, for specific meeting dates other high school-aged girls. accompanied by spiritual reflec- 3017 Lubbock in Fort Worth. perform. the Catholic Renewal Center at and times. For more information, call Sr. tions of America’s forefathers. Formation will take place in the Tickets are $40 per person. 4503 Bridge St. in Fort Worth. For more information, e-mail Sinkhorn at (800) 734-9999, ext. For information call the Fort college library from 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact For more information, contact to Mark at seasmenspurity@ya- 2830, or visit the sisters’ Web site Worth Queen of Peace Center to 4:30 p.m. For more informa- Evelyn Breaux at (817) 738- Father Warren Murphy, TOR, at hoo.com or call the St. Elizabeth at www.thedome.org to register at (817) 244-7733 or (817) tion, call Phyllis Poth at (817) 8636 or Aileen Neil at (817) (817) 927-5383 or Doreen Rose Ann Seton Parish office at (817) online. 558-9805. 457-1746. 923-9301. at (817) 329-7370. 431-3857. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 5 Page 6 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Diocesan Translator of Theology of the Body TOBET co-founder to audiences, featured speaker at give intro to theology University of Dallas lecture Feb. 20 at St. Rita Feb. 21 Michael Waldstein will be the Theology of the Body — which in Nova et Vetera, a magazine Monica Ashour, a co-found- married couples, but for all ages featured speaker for the Univer- is progressive and traditional at published by the Aquinas Cen- ing member of the local Theol- and vocations since it sums up sity of Dallas’s third annual John once — is lucid and brilliant. We ter of Ave Maria University. He ogy of the Body Evangelization the true meaning of the human Paul II Theology Lecture Feb. are thrilled to have him as our holds a bachelor’s degree from Team (TOBET) will present “A person,” say members of the St. 20. Waldstein, an internationally featured speaker for the annual Thomas Aquinas College in Cali- Time Bomb Set to Go Off in the Rita Respects Life group. renowned theologian and trans- John Paul II lecture.” fornia, a doctorate in philosophy 21st Century: The Theology of Ashour holds a master’s lator of John Paul II’s Theology Waldstein is the Max Seckler from the University of Dallas, li- the Body” on Saturday, Feb. 21 degree from the University of of the Body, will discuss “Three professor of theology at Ave centiate in Sacred Scripture from at the St. Rita Parish Center in Dallas in theological studies and Kinds of Personalism — Kant, Maria University. He previously the Pontifi cal Biblical Institute in Fort Worth. in humanities. She has traveled Scheler, and Pope John Paul II: served as founding president of Rome, and a doctorate in New The talk is for those 17 or throughout the United States, Philosophical Underpinnings of the International Theological Testament from Harvard Divin- older. Pizza, salad, and other giving talks about the Theology The Theology of the Body,” at Institute in Gaming, Austria, ity School. snacks will be served at 6 p.m., of the Body. 7:30 p.m. in Lynch Auditorium, and was the St. Francis of Assisi Previous John Paul II Lectures followed by the talk from 6:30 As an author of a curriculum located on the university’s cam- professor of New Testament there. have featured Cardinal Francis to 7: 30 p.m. on the Theology of the Body for pus at 1845 E. Northgate Dr. in He is a member of the Pontifi cal Arinze and Dr. Russell Hittinger. The Theology of the Body is religious education and Catholic Irving. Council for the Family and is a The event is free and open to the Pope John Paul II’s “integrated schools, she seeks to spread the “Dr. Waldstein is one of the distinguished fellow of the St. public. vision of the human person Gospel in the light of the Holy foremost Catholic theologians Paul Center for Biblical Theol- The University of Dallas is a — body, soul, and spirit. The Father’s profound understand- in America,” said Christopher ogy. Catholic, co-educational, liberal Theology of the Body promotes ing of the dignity of the human Malloy, associate professor of His published works include arts university with more than the Pope’s revolutionary and person made in the image and theology at the University of his defi nitive translation of John 3,000 students enrolled in under- life-transforming message of likeness of God. Dallas. “He exemplifi es the good Paul II’s Man and Woman He Cre- graduate and graduate programs hope that counteracts societal Tickets are $6 for adults and scribe that works from the best of ated Them: A Theology of the Body, through the Constantin College trends. It encourages a true rev- $3 for children 10 and under. ‘what is new and what is old’ so and “The Common Good in St. of Liberal Arts, the College of erence for the gift of our sexual- Free childcare is available. Tick- that theology can move forward Thomas and John Paul II” and Business, the Graduate School of ity and challenges us to live in a ets are an extra dollar at the fruitfully. Illustrating this virtue, “Dietrich von Hildebrand and St. Management, the Braniff Gradu- way worthy of our great dignity door. For more information, his exposition of the philosophi- Thomas Aquinas on Goodness ate School of Liberal Arts, and as human persons. His theology call the church office at (817) cal underpinnings of John Paul’s and Happiness,” both published the School of Ministry. is not only for young adults and 451-9395.

St. Joseph Covenant Keepers of Tarrant County announce Lenten Speaker Series at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Keller St. Joseph Covenant Keep- ers of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 2016 Willis Ln. in Keller will sponsor their annual Lenten Speaker Series this year with guest speakers Steve Kell- meyer and Tim Staples. Steve Kellmeyer will pres- ent six talks during each of the Fridays of the Lenten season (except Good Friday) begin- ning on Feb. 27. The talks will be at 8 p.m. following the par- Steve Kellmeyer Tim Staples Ethan Dobbs, a member of Boy Scout Troop 32 which is sponsored by ish fish fry and Stations of the Knights of Columbus Council 759, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Cross. Saturday, Feb. 28. The program onciliation will be offered dur- Ethan, son of Don and Brenda Dobbs, is a freshman at Keller High School and is a parishioner of Good Shepherd Church in Colleyville. For his Eagle Kellmeyer will be discussing is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. follow- ing the event. Scout Leadership Service Project, Ethan led more than 30 scouts in staining Pope John Paul II’s Theology of ing the 9 a.m. Mass. A box lunch Both events will be free, and painting the parish office entryway at Good Shepherd. As a Boy Scout, the Body. Topics will include is available for $5. but offerings will be accepted. Ethan has earned fifty-two merit badges, the Ad Altare Dei Religious award, “The First Family” on Feb. 27, Staples will discuss “Re- For more information, contact and has been the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader as well as the Chaplain’s “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” pentance, Reconciliation, and Frank Laux at (817) 939-8594 Aide for Troop 32. He also served on the staff of the 2007 Ad Altare Dei on March 6, “Flesh and Blood” Redemption.” An opportunity or visit the group’s Web site at Tour and attended summer camp in Alaska. Ethan has offered his thanks to all of the scouts and adults who helped with his project and helped him on March 13, “Why Does God to recieve the sacrament of rec- www.sjcktc.org. throughout his scouting journey. Allow Suffering?” on March 20, “Being the Best Spouse, Being the Best Parent” on March 27, and “Celibacy” on April 3. Steve Kellmeyer is the di- TRIDENTINE MASS rector of Adult Formation at St. Francis of Assisi Church Latin Indult Mass in Grapevine and is a noted : p.m. Sundays author. For more information on his books, visit www.bride- St. Mary of the Assumption Church groompress.com.  W. Magnolia, Fort Worth In addition, Tim Staples, High Mass Second and Fourth sundays a well-known speaker from Catholic Answers will speak Low Mass First and Third Sundays NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 7 Diocesan / National Bishop Thomas Tschoepe served the Vatican orders study of Diocese of Dallas as bishop for 21 years women religious institutes

FROM PAGE 1 community. He served as grand was always there for our family, in United States 9, 1966, he was ordained bishop of chancellor of the University of Dal- whatever we needed,” recalled WASHINGTON (CNS) — The “We hope to discover and share the Diocese of San Angelo. On Oct. las and also founded the Catholic his niece, Lillian Tschoepe Fal- Vatican has initiated an apostolic the vibrancy and purpose that 29, 1969, he was installed as bishop Community Appeal annual fund- lon, who, with her husband visitation of institutes for women continue to accomplish so much, of the Diocese of Dallas, succeed- raising campaign and the Diocesan Edward, lives in Pilot Point on religious in the United States to as well as to understand the ob- ing Bishop Thomas K. Gorman. Archives Museum. Nineteen par- the property owned by Bishop fi nd out why the numbers of their stacles and challenges that inhibit Bishop John J. Cassata had been ishes within the Diocese of Dallas Tschoepe’s father. “He [presided members have decreased during these individuals and institutions, installed eight days earlier in St. were founded during his tenure, at] the marriage of many of his the past 40 years and to look at the thus limiting their growth and/or Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth as well as several new Catholic nieces and nephews and baptized quality of life in the communities. redirecting their resources and as the fi rst bishop of the newly- schools. He was proud of the fact so many of the babies that were The announcement was made outreach,” she said. formed Diocese of Fort Worth. that, during his years as bishop, born into the family. He loved to Jan. 30 at the Basilica of the Na- The study — which is expected An Aug. 30, 1969 issue of the he ordained more than 100 priests, come out to the farm and help tional Shrine of the Immaculate to be completed by 2011 — is in Texas Catholic, then the diocesan said Father Tim Gollob, a longtime out with harvesting the peanuts, Conception in Washington by no way connected to the apos- newspaper for the Diocese of associate of the bishop’s. the cotton, or the hay, whatever Sister Eva-Maria Ackerman, a tolic visitation of more than 200 Dallas-Fort Worth, announced He announced his retirement season it was.” member of the American prov- U.S. seminaries and formation the appointments of the two on July 14, 1990, exactly 100 years Monsignor Leon Duesman, ince of the Sisters of St. Francis houses in 2005 and 2006, which new bishops. “The retirement after Pope Leo XIII created the pastor of St. Ann Church in Cop- of the Martyr St. George. was ordered in response to the of Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Diocese of Dallas. He went on pell, a nephew of the bishop, was She will assist Mother Mary sexual abuse crisis that hit the U.S. of Dallas-Fort Worth has pre- to serve as parochial vicar of St. close to his uncle and said that he Clare Millea, who is superior gen- church, Sister Eva-Maria said. cipitated the split of the pres- Joseph Parish in Waxahachie has happy memories of holidays eral of the Apostles of the Sacred Once the study is concluded, ent diocese into the Diocese of before moving to the retirement spent with the bishop on the fam- Heart of Jesus, an international a “comprehensive and confi den- Dallas and the Diocese of Fort center several years ago. ily farm in Pilot Point. Lengthy religious institute that has its tial” report will be given to Car- Worth with the appointment of a The later years of the bishop’s games of dominoes are a part of headquarters in Rome. dinal Rode, but its fi ndings are new bishop for each,” noted the life were impacted by lawsuits those treasured memories, added Cardinal Franc Rode, prefect not expected to be made public, front page article. “The series of brought against the Diocese of Msgr. Duesman. of the Vatican’s Congregation Sister Eva-Maria said. changes made by Pope Paul VI Dallas after his retirement. Vic- “He was always a very hum- for Institutes of Consecrated Life “First, Mother Clare will was announced Aug. 27 (1969) in tims of sexual abuse by priests ble, holy man, who loved the and Societies of Apostolic Life, solicit voluntary input from Washington by Archbishop Luigi of the diocese sued and obtained Lord, and loved the church, and appointed Mother Clare as the the superiors general through Raimondi, apostolic delegate to settlements in 1997 that cost the was very genuine in every way,” apostolic visitor. inviting them to make personal the United States.” diocese more than $45 million and he said. “From a family point of The cardinal sent letters detail- visits with her in Rome or in the Bishop Tschoepe, known for exposed the suffering of families view, to us, he was always just ing the task to both the Leader- United States,” she said. “Dur- his simple lifestyle and friendly, whose lives were shattered by the Bishop Tom.” ship Conference of Women Reli- ing the second stage, the major approachable manner, established effects of the abuse. The bishop is survived by gious and the Council of Major superiors in the United States ministries devoted to pastoral Bishop Tschoepe was, himself, three sisters: Vera Duesman and Superiors of Women Religious, will be asked for information planning, youth, family life, and extremely pastoral and kind, Clara Simmel of Pilot Point, and the two major organizations such as statistics, activities, and to deaf members in the Catholic said his family and friends. “He Bertha Holley of McKinney, and representing heads of women’s community practices. Selected by several nieces and nephews, religious orders in the U.S. on-site visits will be made during including Msgr. Duesman of St. It is too early to know how the third stage.” -RLQ

Hispanic Vocations retreat offers young people the chance to think through, to pray, and to DISCERN Story and photos by more about it.” cheid, diocesan director of Voca- out of here honoring the Church after participating in the March for Joan Kurkowski-Gillen Reyes was one of 20 men and tions. more, have a greater appreciation of Life in Washington, D.C. Correspondent women who gathered Jan. 24 in the “There are a lot of Hispanics their roots and the faith that’s been “They were delighted,” Sr. Cruz Catholic Renewal Center for a His- who may speak English, but they passed on to them. It makes them says, explaining that the bishop ate s a little panic Vocation Awareness Retreat. prefer Spanish, especially when better lay members.” dinner with the small assembly of Sponsored by the Vocations Office, it comes to their spiritual life. If Heartfelt talks given by repre- young people and attended Satur- girl grow- the weekend of liturgies, spiritual you grew up speaking Spanish, sentatives from religious communi- day evening vespers with them. ing up with talks, and panel discussions is con- you’re more comfortable talking to ties invigorate retreat participants. “When I introduced him, all I saw A ducted entirely in Spanish. someone in your native language,” “They become more active in were smiling faces.” two younger broth- Reyes is bilingual but saw the he explains. their local church, so it’s a win-win Many retreat participants as- program as an opportunity to ask Half of the Catholics in the Dio- for the diocese,” Fr. Walterscheid sured organizers they will continue ers, Nayeli Reyes had questions and gather information in cese of Fort Worth are Hispanic, says. the discernment process. Follow-up a familiar way. and approximately half of that Sister Yolanda Cruz, SSMN, meetings are planned once a month fl ash card moments “I laugh and go out like any nor- demographic is Spanish-speaking. who helped organized the retreat, at different locations in the diocese. when she pictured mal girl, so my mother keeps ask- “We’re reaching out to a large said the audience of dis- ing me if I’m sure about this,” says portion of the population that cerning men and women herself in a nun’s the young woman, who attends a would be missed otherwise and not were very focused and community college and would like included in the Church,” Fr. Wal- participated in panel habit. a career in nursing. “That’s why terscheid adds. “It’s helped a lot of discussions and other ac- I’m here. To see what God wants Hispanics through discernment.” tivities wholeheartedly. me to do.” And the weekend’s impact can’t A surprise visit from But the Pilot Point resident Spanish-speaking Catholics be measured merely by the number Bishop Kevin Vann didn’t seriously consider a vocation like Reyes who are single, show of participants who eventually enter lifted the participants’ to religious life until years later. an interest in the mission of the religious life. spirits even more. The “I went to a youth retreat and Church, and are considering a call “It helps the future of the bishop had returned they touched on the subject,” the to religious life are invited to attend Church,” the vocations director home hours earlier 21-year-old says, remembering how the annual retreat, says Father Kyle continues. prayer and reflection rekindled her Walters- “People childhood thoughts about becoming walk a sister. “So I’ve been thinking

Two young adult retreatants sing at one of the weekend’s liturgies.

Joining Fr. Kyle Walterscheid in leading the Hispanic Vocations retreat were (left to right) Sisters Diana Rodriguez, HCG; Ines Diaz, SSMN; Merys Jimenez, HCG; and Flor Barreto, HFIC.

Father Domingo Romero, OFM, speaks with young men at one of the retreat weekend’s panel discussions.

ABOVE: Margarito Soto, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Denton who served as a musician during the weekend’s prayer services and liturgies, looks over materials offered by the Vocations Offi ce at the retreat.

ABOVE: Father Kyle Walterscheid joins Fr. Domingo Romero in speaking with a group of men about the path to priesthood.

RIGHT: Sisters (left to right) Sylvia Garcia, MCDP, Nancy Sullivan, DC; and Merys Jiminez, HGC share insights with women who are currently discerning their Sisters Yolanda Cruz, SSMN (far right), and Ines Diaz, SSMN (center, with own possible vocations to religious life. scarf), lead a panel discussion for women during the retreat weekend. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 9 Diocesan St. Andrew School to build new kindergarten building Story and photos by by the rows of cubbies where be divided by an adjoining Kristin Zschiesche coats, backpacks, and lunch bathroom. Teachers won’t miss “If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do its boxes are stored. Next fall, the the open concept of current builders labor. Whenever we look to the interests idy displays of school will open the doors of classrooms. The confi guration a 5,983-square-foot building works, but is crowded, fairly of our own neighbor or the community and serve lined writing where the learning environ- noisy, and lacks storage. Class paper cover ment of kindergarteners will size will increase from about them, we are, in a sense, God’s own co-workers.” T improve in private, dedicated 425 to 720 square feet per class. — Bishop Kevin Vann the walls. Some are classrooms. “We have extremely bright In a ceremony on Jan. 25, kids,” said Sharon Kinsey who mounted on color- Bishop Kevin Vann and dioc- has worked at St. Andrew’s for esan offi cials joined staff of St. eight of her 33 years as a teach- ful construction pa- Andrew’s, along with architect er. “Our new environment will per. Others attached and construction company rep- be even more conducive for resentatives to break ground learning, testing, and two-way with clips, hang on on the $800,000 building im- interaction. It will enable us to mediately behind the current teach them even more.” string draped across school. An orange dozer served The former three-class kin- as the backdrop while a group dergarten space will be con- the room, clothesline of students and parents were verted into a combined faculty style. Carefully writ- surrounded by a sea of teach- workroom and lunchroom, an ers wearing yellow hardhats. added benefi t for teachers. The ten sentences reveal “The work we begin today school’s fourth kindergarten will enliven our faith and make class, currently located in the the impressive spell- us grateful,” said Bishop Vann. preschool building, will be “If the Lord does not build the dedicated to the three- and ing, grammar, and house, in vain do its builders four-year-old preschool pro- Father Tom Stabile, TOR, (left), pastor of St. Andrew’s and Bishop Kevin Vann labor. Whenever we look to the gram next year. handwriting skills of (right), fl ank St. Andrew’s kindergarten teachers (from left) Sharon Kinsey, Consuelo interests of our own neighbor “We’re looking toward the Araujo, Pat Cooper, and Linda Loughry. The four are thrilled to begin construction and kindergarteners. or the community and serve future,” said Clarice Peninger, anticipate having dedicated, individual classrooms when school begins in the fall. them, we are, in a sense, God’s St. Andrew’s principal. “We The displays, along with own co-workers.” strive to keep our plant up- child-size tables and chairs, cub- The project is fully funded dated all the time and can do bies, artwork, books, school sup- and is slated for completion by so due to the generosity of our plies, and related gear are spend- Aug. 1. An anonymous donor parents and the community.” ing their last school year in the contributed $200,000, and a Paul M. Dennehy of Den- crowded space that has housed $50,000 gift came from the nehy Architects designed the three of St. Andrew School’s four Archie and Viola Meinerz Fam- building, and the construction kindergarten classes for the last ily Foundation. St. Andrew’s is contractor is F.P.I. Builders, Inc. 15 years. funding the balance from sav- St. Andrew School serves When classes resume for ings accumulated after years of 705 students in three-year- the 2009-10 academic year fundraising. old preschool through eighth in September, students and The new, four-class building grade. Established in 1954, the teachers will say goodbye to an will feature a central gathering school strives to help families open-concept fl oor plan where area with two classrooms on pass on faith and knowledge 50 children in three classes each side. Each set of class- to the youngest generation of share a space divided only rooms will Catholic Christians.

Clarice Peninger, the principal of St. Andrew School for the last 24 years, is Bishop Kevin Vann breaks ground, turning all smiles as she breaks ground on the a shovel of soil to begin construction on school’s much-needed kindergarten St. Andrew School’s 5,983-square-foot, building. $800,000 kindergarten building.

St. Andrew’s teachers talk with next year’s prospective students and parents in a Faculty of St. Andrew School wear yellow hardhats as the school prepares to break ground on its new kindergarten building. current kindergarten classroom. Page 10 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Viewpoints Catholic Social Teaching calls for refl ection, judgment and action

Editor’s Note: This is the first of five col- judge, act.” First, there arises a social umns between now and Easter dedicated issue that needs to be addressed. We to a deeper knowledge and understanding There are many ways to approach and deal with look to the basic principles of Catholic of Catholic Social Teaching. This column issues such as the role of the state, care for the poor, social teachings to see what concerns will serve as an introduction to Catho- or issues need to be considered. Then lic Social Teaching, and the following the welfare system, immigration, just economic we judge to see the best way to apply columns will address the seven themes of systems, etc. Thus, in her social teaching, the Church or act upon these principles concern- Catholic Social Teaching as designated by ing the specific issue at hand. The the United States Conference of Catholic is not so much articulating doctrine, but providing final act is then to develop specific Bishops. principles for refl ection and criteria for judgment to guidelines or a plan of action on how the issue is going to be addressed and By Lucas Pollice help bring about true justice and peace in these often resolved. diffi cult social issues. By using these basic elements, a Catholic should be able to ap- atholic Social ply sound principles of teaching to These guidelines are to be used so that work because societies are so differ- develop effective plans of action to Teaching has de- true social justice and peace may be ent from one another, and the social, bring about justice and peace in even veloped from the established by a proper ordering of economic, and cultural landscape is difficult social issues. C the state, the family, and the rights of continuously developing and chang- 2,000 year teaching tradi- persons. ing, and therefore the Church provides SEVEN KEY THEMES IN these principles. A Catholic can then tion of the Church, but has CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING THE THREE ELEMENTS OF use them and apply them to any given been more explicitly de- CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING situation to help promote the dignity Catholic Social Teaching addresses of the human person and find ways to numerous social issues that can arise veloped over the past 110 Many Catholics of good will can help best bring about true justice and in any given place or time. It is impos- often disagree on how certain social peace. sible to begin to list all of the specific years by the Papal Mag- issues should be addressed or solved issues that have been or may be ad- when it comes to social issues that do Criteria for judgment: The dressed by the Church in her teaching, isterium. The fi rst social not involve an intrinsic evil such as criteria for judgment acts as a but the United States Conference of encyclical Rerum Novarum abortion or other direct killing of in- 2. medium between the highly Catholic Bishops has developed seven nocent human life. authoritative but necessarily general key themes that are at the heart of by Pope Leo XIII in 1891 This reasonable debate is pos- principles for reflection and the spe- Catholic Social Teaching. These seven sible within Catholic Social Teaching cific and concrete social issue. These themes are: primarily addressed the because there are few issues and social criteria allow a Catholic to best apply • The Life and Dignity of the situations that have clear black and the principles given by the Church to Human Person rights of workers during white solutions, but require “pruden- a specific social concern. • Call to Family, Community, the peak of the industrial tial judgment” on how best to address They can be applied more spe- and Participation each issue. cifically to a certain issue at a certain • Rights and Responsibilities revolution. The popes of There are many ways to approach time, or can merely be more specific • The Poor and the Vulnerable and deal with issues such as the role criteria that apply to an ongoing social • The Dignity of Work and the 20th century have con- of the state, care for the poor, the concern. Rights of Workers welfare system, immigration, just eco- Again, these are usually not con- • Solidarity, and tinued to draw from the nomic systems, etc. crete black and white teachings, • Care for God’s Creation richness of sacred Scrip- Thus, in her social teaching, the but criteria given that can bring the Church is not so much articulating principles for reflection closer and Over the next several issues before ture and sacred Tradi- doctrine, but providing principles for help make them more applicable to a Easter, we will be reflecting upon each reflection and criteria for judgment to particular issue or circumstance. one of these issues and how they call tion to expound upon the help bring about true justice and peace us to act as followers of Christ. in these often difficult social issues. Guidelines for action: Guide- It is my hope that as we prepare for Church’s social teachings Catholic Social Teaching is made up lines for action are made using and enter into the season of Lent, these and apply them to the of three central elements: principles 3. the above principles and crite- refl ections upon Catholic Social Teach- for reflection, criteria for judgment, ria and are based upon the guidance ing will help us to better understand present-day economic and and guidelines for action. of the Church and the knowledge, cir- our role in culture and society and how cumstances, and intricacies of a social we as Catholics can truly become a societal issues faced by Principles for reflection: issue in a specific time and place. people of life, justice, and peace. Catholic Social Teaching A properly informed conscience is modern society. provides many principles indispensible in making guidelines for Lucas Pollice is director of 1. action. There are frequently legitimate Catechesis and Adult Faith for reflection that can be used across Catholic Social Teaching does not many different times, places, cultures, differences among Catholics on how Formation and RCIA for the provide many black and white doctri- and circumstances.These principles to approach a specific issue, and rea- diocese. Lucas holds a degree nal statements. Its entire foundation is are based firmly on the dignity of the soned debate can be a healthy way of in theology from the Francis- based upon the dignity of the human human person and the dignity of the coming to the best possible solution. can University of Steubenville person as created in the image and family as the basic and vital cell of As has been said, within Catholic and has a master’s degree in likeness of God. society. While they are founded on this Social Teaching, there may be a wide theological studies from the Institute for As developed by the modern popes, objective good, they may change and variety of solutions to a specific issue Pastoral Theology of Ave Maria University. these teachings provide guidelines develop as new situations and issues based upon the principles and criteria He is an adjunct professor of theology with and criteria to be used in the varying are encountered. present within Church teaching. the Cardinal Newman Institute in Fort times, circumstances, and situations They may also continue to develop Worth. Lucas and his wife, Mary, have fi ve in which the dignity of the human per- as the Church’s social teaching devel- A more simple way of approaching children, Cecilia, Nicholas, Timothy, Chris- son may be threatened or diminished. ops. Uniform guidelines often do not these elements is the method of “see, tian, and Julia. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 11 Views

Sometimes life is like This is the Time for a candy machine, with Fervent Prayer confusing buttons and By Susan E. Wills

f ever there were a time for fervent Although the National Shrine Surprising Iprayer for an end is the largest Catholic church in to legal abortion and Results conversion of hearts, the U.S., pilgrims gathering for the this is it! Jan. 21 Vigil Mass for Life have By Kathy Cribari Hamer For the fi rst time since 1994, all branches of the federal gov- long exceeded its seating (and ernment are fi rmly controlled ccidentally locking your keys in by abortion supporters. The standing!) capacity, spilling into abortion industry is pushing Athe trunk of the car is a little like a hard to make its anti-child side chapels, stairwells, and lower agenda come true. They want Butterfi nger. And not just because it is free contraception and free your personal butter fi ngers that cause abortion for everyone through level. Two “overfl ow” Masses were insurance and taxpayer fund- the disaster in the fi rst place. ing, abortion available wher- held this year on nearby campuses ever medical procedures are From a positive perspective (my therapy of choice), done, with no regulations (like to accommodate an additional locking your keys in the trunk is a truly harmonious informed consent or parental function. In no other case would you be able to coordi- involvement), and no rights of 1,000 pilgrims. nate hands and forearms, fl exors and extensors, not to conscience for healthcare pro- mention opposable thumbs, to pull down the trunk lid fessionals who object to killing at the precise moment your other hand fumbles the key innocent children. ring to a ledge inside the trunk, suddenly hidden, inac- We cannot hope to defeat cessible, and …. “OH NO! MY KEYS!” this agenda on our own, so we Mass was developed by the Catholics who’d just arrived in It happens in an instant. No such thing as a save. must intensify our private and Sisters of Life and Lumina, a Washington after spending the And it is exactly like a candy machine. communal prayer. post-abortion ministry. night (and longer) on buses. Forrest Gump said “Life is like a box of chocolates Since 2002, the bishops of Although the National Arlington, Virginia Bishop Paul — you never know what you’re gonna get,” and he was the United States have called Shrine is the largest Catholic Loverde’s eloquent homily half right. At least with a box of chocolates, however, for the Roe vs. Wade anniversary church in the U.S., pilgrims exhorted them to be the genera- you can break open some, and decide if you want a to be observed as a “particular gathering for the Jan. 21 Vigil tion that brings about the end cherry cordial or a caramel. day of penance for violations Mass for Life have long ex- of abortion in America. But pushing the wrong button on a candy machine is to the dignity of the human ceeded its seating (and stand- Across town, the 20,000- a different story. Trust me. Just last week, I ate a Butter- person committed through acts ing!) capacity, spilling into side seat Verizon Center reached fi nger. I’m still amazed I wasted my calories on it. of abortion, and of prayer for chapels, stairwells, and lower maximum capacity early in the It was a funny sensation, though, and it made me the full restoration of the legal level. Two “overfl ow” Masses morning. Six satellite locations think. guarantee of the right to life.” were held this year on nearby in downtown churches accom- The candy machine down our hallway has but- Catholics have responded: campuses to accommodate an modated the overfl ow. The tons like an old pay phone. There are nine letters: In the Archdiocese of Boston, additional 1,000 pilgrims. The Verizon Center rally and Mass A,B,C,D,E,F,G, H, and J. Below that bank of buttons are for example, 188 parishes con- sanctuary itself was propor- featured a special blessing this ten more: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 0. ducted Holy Hours for Life on tionately crowded. Over 40 year. Between the Christian Each candy cubicle is marked with a number and a Jan. 22! bishops, more than 400 priests, rock bands, Rosary, testimo- letter, but there are labels printed both above and below Countless Masses across the and scores of deacons assisted nies, and the Holy Sacrifi ce of each selection, so at fi rst glance it is hard to tell whether country were offered for the in- the principal celebrant, Cardi- the Mass, the Apostolic Nun- D2 applies to the Twix or the Snickers, and whether one tention “that our new president nal Justin Rigali, Archbishop cio, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, or the other costs 70 or 55 cents. will govern wisely and work of Philadelphia and chairman delivered an apostolic blessing Mystifying. Perhaps it is not as diffi cult as being to protect the lives and dignity of the Bishops’ Committee on and words of gratitude and president and making cabinet selections, but it is an oc- of all human beings, including Pro-Life Activities. About 350 encouragement from Pope casionally troublesome choice to be sure. those not yet born.” seminarians joined them in the Benedict XVI. So, during a workday afternoon when I was slowly Washington, D.C. was trans- sanctuary. All in all, it was fi tting prepa- starving, I made a candy-data-entry mistake on that formed for 24 hours from a seat Throughout the night, ration for the challenges ahead. machine, and it caused me to miss out on a peanut of partisanship and power poli- pilgrims continued prayer in May we persevere in prayer! M&M snack, which at least had the redeeming feature tics to a living font of prayer. the Basilica’s Crypt Church Susan Wills is assis- of protein in the peanuts. Observances at the National — the National Rosary for Life, tant director of edu- Instead, I ended up eating a Butterfi nger. Okay, a Shrine of the Immaculate Con- Night Prayer (Byzantine Rite), cation and outreach Butterfi nger Crunch. Turns out that variety is made ception began with an After- Adoration of the Blessed Sacra- for the Secretariat of with wafers and buttercream, instead of the original noon of Prayerful Remembrance ment, and Holy Hours hosted Pro-Life Activities, orangey hard peanut confection, but still, it wasn’t what & Intercession for all those by seminarians from various U.S. Conference of I wanted to do with my last 70 cents, which I had spent affected by abortion. The deeply dioceses and orders. Catholic Bishops. Go a good fi ve minutes fumbling through my desk for. moving program of fi rst-person By 7:00 a.m., the Great Up- to www.usccb.org/prolife to learn Pushing the wrong button on a candy machine is testimonies, homily refl ections per Church was again packed more about the bishops’ pro-life not exactly a bad decision, nor is inexplicably dropping on God’s mercy, Adoration, and to overfl owing with young activities. SEE HAMER, P. 22 Page 12 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 13 With a unifi ed voice, marchers chant Thousands pack national shrine to pray, launch ‘Yes we can March for Life 2009 By Chaz Muth Catholics from all over the Catholic News Service country traveled to the nation’s WASHINGTON (CNS) — With capital for the 36th anniversary thousands of pro-life marchers of the Roe vs. Wade decision, with overturn Roe!’ packed into the Basilica of the blacks, whites, Hispanics, Asians, National Shrine of the Immaculate elderly, middle-age, and young Conception in Washington Jan. 21 Americans represented in the for a special Mass that launched crowd at the opening Mass. an all-night vigil, Rita Richard- “I’m so glad there are so many Pope tells young people to continue son of Fredericksburg, Virginia, young people here tonight,” said couldn’t see the altar. William Spencer, 39, of Dubuque, The 32-year-old parishioner of Iowa, who brought his son, to defend human life at all stages St. Matthew Church in Spotsyl- Alex, an eighth-grade student at vania, Virginia, stood quietly by Wahlert Catholic High School in By Mark Zimmermann — including the most defenseless the arena. young adults in the crowd to a row of candles facing the back Dubuque, to the Mass. “It tells me Catholic News Service of our brothers and sisters, the un- The two-hour rally before prayerfully consider God’s call for of the basilica, closed her eyes there is a future for the pro-life WASHINGTON (CNS) born child in the mother’s womb.” the Mass included Catholic rock them. and listened as the sounds of the movement.” ABOVE: Students from Christendom College in Front — Although he was not physi- His Jan. 22 message noted that music performed by singer Steve As crowds left the arena to organ reverberated throughout the Cardinal Rigali applauded the Royal, Virginia, carry the March for Life banner in front of the “no Christian can shirk the moral Angrisano from Colorado; the join the March for Life, a local enormous basilica. U.S. Supreme Court in Washington Jan. 22. It was the 36th annual cally present, Pope Benedict XVI’s sacrifi ces of those who attended March for Life marking the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision greeting added to the excitement duty of affi rming the sacredness Who Do You Say I Am band from pastor who had accompanied his Though she had attended the the vigil and March for Life 2009 that legalized abortion. (CNS photo/Bob Rollers) of the more than 20,000 young of God’s gift of life at every stage Cleveland; Puerto Rican singer parishioners on a bus to the rally March for Life rally in Washington and said he believed God was people at a youth rally and Mass of its development and working Jessica Marie Tous; and Matt Ma- from suburban Maryland, said the each Jan. 22 for many years to com- calling on his Catholic “pro-life saying the Roe Maryland, an African-American, speech, Dornan said, “We will not for life Jan. 22 at the Verizon Cen- to ensure that this fundamental her and his band. witness of the young people at the memorate the anniversary of the disciples” to gather prayerfully decision stands recalled the celebration during apologize for our way of life — I ter sports arena in Washington. human right receives due legal Youths offered testimony rally inspired him. U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe vs. in his name so they could better for the broad principle the week leading up to the March add our love of life — nor will Young people came from protection.” during the rally and later led the “It’s great to see we’re raising Wade decision legalizing abortion, understand his will in what may that “government should for Life, including the Jan. 19 holi- we waiver in its defense. And across the United States and from Archbishop Wuerl, holding crowd in praying the luminous a prophetic generation who will it was the fi rst time she had joined be challenging times ahead. not intrude on our most private day marking the 80th anniversary for those who seek to advance throughout the Washington area. his shepherd’s staff, smiled as he mysteries added to the rosary by stand up for life,” said Monsignor the all-night vigil at the basilica, Though he expressed joy that FROM PAGE 1 family matters.” of the birth of the Rev. Martin their aims by inducing terror The rally and Mass, sponsored processed to the altar and looked Pope John Paul II in 2002. Paul Dudziak, pastor of St. Rose beginning with a 7 p.m. Mass the newly inaugurated President The president reiterated his Luther King Jr. and Obama’s — the terror of abortion — and by the Archdiocese of Washington, up at the capacity crowd fi lling the Delivering the homily for the of Lima Parish in Gaithersburg, evening before the main event. Barack Obama had broken the abortion. position that he is “committed inauguration Jan. 20. slaughtering innocents, we say precedes the annual March for arena where the Washington Capi- Mass was Father Robert Walsh, Maryland. “It gives you great Richardson wasn’t anguished racial barrier to become the fi rst Rarely mentioning Obama by to protecting a woman’s right to He said having Obama as pres- to you now our spirit is stronger Life, which marks the date of the tals hockey team and Washington assistant vocations director for hope for the Church, to see all over her lack of a view of the altar black American to hold that high name and referring to him repeat- choose” and called for both sides ident marks a partial fulfi llment and cannot be broken. You can- Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe vs. Wade Wizards basketball team play their the Washington Archdiocese. He these young people so enthusias- or the large television monitors offi ce, he said Catholics must edly as “Mr. President,” Nellie to work toward common ground of Rev. King’s dream of equality not outlast us and we will defeat decision legalizing abortion. home games. told the young people: “You’ve tic, standing up for the sacredness that allowed some spectators to voice their opposition to abortion Gray, president of the March to prevent unintended pregnan- for all and a more just society. you.” When Washington Archbishop “Together, we bear witness to received Jesus. Don’t keep him to of life.” see the principal celebrant, Cardi- and convince the new U.S. leader for Life Fund which annually cies, reduce the need for abortion, As the jubilation of the week “I add we will defeat you,” Donald W. Wuerl, the main cel- the Gospel of Life ... as we renew yourself. Bring him to others you Father Greg Shaffer, parochial nal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia, to help protect the most vulner- sponsors the march, invited the and support women and families subsided, Rev. Quinn called for Dornan said, the pitch of his ebrant for the Mass, introduced our commitment to proclaim the meet. Ideas will not change laws vicar of St. Andrew the Apostle chairman of the U.S. bishops’ able, the child in the womb. nation’s fi rst African-American in the choices they make. a change in the nation’s abortion gravelly voice rising, “and defeat the apostolic nuncio to the United value and the dignity of all human as much as the love of Christ will.” Parish in Silver Spring, Maryland, Committee on Pro-Life Activities. “Thank you for your commit- leader to discuss “important More than two dozen Repub- policies and urged Obama to be the culture of death, or we will States, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, life,” Archbishop Wuerl said in “In the last few days, we’ve said the rally “juices (him) up “I’m here with thousands of ment to live out your faith,” Car- changes” in his stance “and we lican members of Congress also that agent of change. perish as a nation.” the crowd responded with a long greeting the crowd. seen amazing things in Washing- every year.” It is a witness “for others who believe we must work dinal Rigali said, “and to exercise want to discuss that today.” were on hand, speaking a total “I am praying that God’s hand Near the rally’s end Cardinal standing ovation that cascaded He mentioned by name the ton, D.C. This is a historic time,” life not just in the womb, but in all to end abortion,” she said. “I’m your duties as Catholic citizens by To become a president of all of 45 minutes about their plans will lead him in righteousness Justin Rigali of Philadelphia through the arena as the pope’s nearly 50 archbishops and bishops he said. “Today the White House of its stages” and is “fruitful” for happy we have this kind of crowd, standing up for those who cannot people, as he has pledged, Gray to introduce legislation to limit and justice,” he said. “Today, introduced to loud applause representative smiled and waved. attending the Mass, and as he did, is not the most powerful build- vocations and “holiness,” he told because this is where we need to speak for themselves.” urged the president to take steps funding to agencies performing Thursday, Jan. 22, we come here 23 Catholic prelates represent- Nine months earlier, Pope the corresponding sections of the ing in Washington, D.C. It is right the Catholic Standard, newspaper gather to be nourished by Our The people in the pews and to end legal abortion during his abortions, overturn Roe vs. Wade to deal with some unfi nished ing both the Latin and Eastern Benedict had celebrated his fi rst congregation cheered their bish- here. ... It’s not because of us, it’s of the Washington Archdiocese. Lord, so we have the strength those sitting and standing in the presidency. or to fund programs that support business as it relates to the dream. rites, including Cardinal Sean P. Mass as pope in the United States, ops from the sections where they because of him. ... Jesus says to us Dana Bulik, a student at Our we’ll need to go out to the march aisles and side chapels fell silent “Mr. President, you are a great pregnant women, giving them We need change now more than O’Malley of Boston and Archbish- just across town at Nationals Park. were sitting. today, ‘I am the way, the truth, and Lady of Good Counsel High and take action.” as the cardinal’s words and the orator, and we appreciate the great a better chance of carrying their ever. op Donald W. Wuerl of Washing- Archbishop Sambi read the The concelebrants included the life.’ Show that to others, so School in Olney, Maryland, said Joining Cardinal Rigali at the aroma of burning incense fi lled words ... but you must also be a children to term. “We are calling on the presi- ton, D.C. message from the pope to the Chicago Cardinal Francis E. they too may fi nd their way.” students from her school left at opening Mass of the National the largest basilica in the U.S. great doer of the deeds to overturn Several of the elected offi cials dent of change to be an agent of “All of the Catholic bishops are Verizon crowd. The pontiff said George, president of the U.S. After Communion, Archbishop 6 a.m. to ensure they got into the Prayer Vigil for Life were Cardi- “It’s touching that people are the illicit Roe vs. Wade and fulfi ll called abortion a civil rights is- change as it relates to the lives of in solidarity with this wonderful he was “deeply grateful to all who Conference of Catholic Bishops; Wuerl asked the priests, semi- Verizon Center for the event. nals Francis E. George of Chicago, so dedicated to the cause,” said your responsibility to make right sue, drew parallels with slavery more than 1 million children who group,” he said. take part in this outstanding an- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of narians, and women religious to Bulik said she enjoyed the en- Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, Daniel Marianna Wright, 15, a sophomore and proper changes as president and urged the crowd to maintain will be slaughtered in his fi rst In his closing prayer, Auxil- nual witness to the Gospel of life, Galveston-Houston; Baltimore stand, one group after the other, ergy and singing at the rally. “Life N. DiNardo of Galveston-Hous- at Seton Catholic Central High of the United States and president their courageous stance opposing year as president of the United iary Bishop Barry C. Knestout and to the many others who sup- Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien; and and the crowd greeted each one is a gift from God” and it shows ton, and William H. Keeler, retired School in Binghamton, New York. of all the people,” she said. abortion. States by a horrible injustice of Washington prayed for world port them by fasting and prayer.” Bishop Paul S. Loverde of Arling- with a standing ovation. He also God’s love for us, she said. archbishop of Baltimore. Archbish- “This place is beautiful, and it has Obama issued a Rev. Luke J. Robinson of called abortion,” he said. peace, a solution to the economic Pope Benedict noted that ton, Virginia. asked young people who are con- op Donald W. Wuerl of Washing- a way of bringing people together statement Jan. 22 Quinn Chapel African Methodist Former Rep. Bob Dornan of crisis gripping the globe, and the during his April 2008 visit to the About 350 priests also con- sidering a vocation to stand up. Contributing to this ton called the event a resourceful for the common purpose of sup- Episcopal Church in Frederick, California delivered a caustic as- continued commitment of the United States he urged young celebrated the Mass, joined by “God continues to call young story were Laura Jamison assembly. porting life.” sessment of Obama’s comments marchers as well as policymakers people “to promote a culture of about 60 deacons, men to the priesthood, and young and Meredith from his inaugural address. and elected offi cials so that they life by defending the unchanging and hundreds of women to religious life,” Black. Paraphrasing the president’s work to support all life. moral truths which safeguard the seminarians Archbishop dignity and rights of every man, and women Wuerl said, ask- woman, and child in our world religious ing the youths sitting in and

ABOVE: Many Orthodox Christians and clergy were represented at the march.

RIGHT: Angelina Esteban, a parishioner at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Church in Royal Oaks, Michigan, holds a Members of the Sisters of Life cheer at the beginning of a pro-life youth Mass at the (Left to right) Cardinals William Keeler, retired archbishop of Baltimore, Justin Rigali of sign during the March for Life rally on the U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin (R-Oklahoma) addresses the March for Life in Washington Jan. Verizon Center in Washington Jan. 22. Young people from across the nation packed Philadelphia, and Francis George of Chicago concelebrate Mass during the opening National Mall Jan. 22 in Washington. 22. She spoke about her decision to carry through with an unplanned pregnancy while Katherine Hiney, 9, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, listens to speakers during the March for the arena for the events held in advance of the annual March for Life. (CNS photo/ Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the (CNS photos/Bob Roller) holding public offi ce. (CNS photo/Leslie E. Kossoff) Life rally on the National Mall in Washington Jan. 22. (CNS photo/Leslie E. Kossoff) Gregory A. Shemitz) Immaculate Conception in Washington Jan. 21. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec) Page 14 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 National / International

NATIONAL Vatican: Pope ‘strongly rejects’ NEWSBRIEFS bishop’s Holocaust statements By John Thavis Bishops say economic stimulus must Catholic News Service help vulnerable families, the poor VATICAN CITY — The Vati- can said a traditionalist bishop WASHINGTON (CNS) — Poor families and vulnerable who has minimized the full workers should be central priorities in any economic re- extent of the Holocaust must dis- covery legislation Congress adopts, said the U.S. bishops. avow his positions before he will “Low-income families and individuals are experiencing the be accepted into full communion greatest hardship and have the least capacity to cope in with the church. this time of economic crisis,” Bishop William F. Murphy of A Vatican statement Feb. 4 Rockville Centre, New York, said in a Jan. 28 letter to the House and Senate. This segment of the population also said Pope Benedict XVI did not is more likely to quickly “use these new resources” pro- know about the controversial vided in any stimulus package “to purchase the essentials statements by British-born Bish- of life and to help move our economy forward,” he said. op Richard Williamson when he Bishop Murphy wrote the letter on behalf of the bishops lifted the excommunication of as chairman of their Committee on Domestic Justice and him and three other traditional- Human Development. A copy of it was released by the U.S. ist bishops ordained illicitly in Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Offi ce of Media Relations. 1988. “Economic policies that assist and protect ‘the least among “The positions of Bishop Wil- us’ are the right thing to do morally. I believe they are also liamson on the Holocaust are very effective economically,” he said. “We urge Congress absolutely unacceptable and are to act quickly and wisely with a constant attention to ad- strongly rejected by the Holy dressing the human impact and moral dimensions of this Father,” the statement said. recession,” he said. The House Jan. 28 approved an $819 In order to function as a bish- Concentration camp survivors walk out of the Auschwitz-Birkenau billion economic recovery package with a 244-188 vote. op, Bishop Williamson must death camp gate that bears the infamous phrase “Arbeit Macht Frei,” The Senate began debate on its version Feb. 2. Its bill distance himself from his previ- which means “work sets you free,” in Oswiecim, Poland, Jan. 27. provides somewhat similar spending outlays. ous statements in “an absolutely Holocaust Memorial Day is commemorated internationally Jan. 27, unequivocal and public man- the anniversary of the date of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945. Pope Benedict XVI rejected the Rabbi Klenicki, Catholic-Jewish ner,” the Vatican said. In a statement meant to defl ect statements minimizing the Holocaust made by traditionalist Bishop (CNS photo/ relations expert, dies at 78 the increasing public outcry over Richard Williamson which aired on Swedish television. Peter Andrews, Reuters) MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CNS) — Rabbi Leon Klenicki, the papal decree lifting the ex- a longtime Jewish voice on Catholic-Jewish relations, died communication, the Vatican said Jan. 25 at his home in Monroe Township. He was 78 years the decree did not change the ju- the Holocaust should stand as Catholic, and Jewish communi- old. No cause of death was immediately reported. “The ridical status of the traditionalist a “warning to everyone against ties in Germany, but the pope two of us were united (in) a fraternal bond that is deep and Society of St. Pius X, which still forgetting, denying, or minimiz- and the Vatican should clarify abiding,” said Cardinal William H. Keeler, retired arch- has no canonical recognition in ing” evil. unambiguously that there can bishop of Baltimore, who is the U.S. bishops’ moderator of the Catholic Church. Fr. Lombardi said the pope’s be no denial” of the Holocaust, Catholic-Jewish affairs. He made the comments in a Jan. The society was founded by words at the general audience she said. 26 letter to Rabbi Klenicki’s widow, Myra. A copy of the let- French Archbishop Marcel Lefeb- were “unequivocal.” On Jan. 21, the same day the ter was made available to Catholic News Service Jan. 27. vre, who also incurred automatic The spokesman said the pope pope lifted the excommunica- “Leon was a pioneer in the promotion of a vision of Catho- excommunication when he or- had spoken about the horror of tion, a Swedish television station lic-Jewish relations that drew inspiration from the Second dained the four bishops against the Holocaust in his 2005 visit to aired a November interview with Vatican Council and the vital streams of contemporary Jew- a German synagogue and in his Bishop Williamson in which he ish thought,” Cardinal Keeler added. “One can only look papal orders. The society has not repeated his position that the back on Leon’s career with gratitude to God for the paths accepted the liturgical reforms of 2006 visit to the Nazi death camp Holocaust had been exagger- that he opened up for so many religious leaders commit- the Second Vatican Council and at Auschwitz. He said the papal ted to reversing centuries of estrangement between their its concepts of religious freedom statement at the Jan. 28 audience ated. own faith community and other traditions,” he said. Rabbi and ecumenism. “could not have been clearer, and The papal decree lifting the Klenicki had spent 28 years working on interfaith matters The statement from the Sec- from the context it is apparent excommunication was made for the Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith. retariat of State said the society that it referred to the positions public Jan. 24 and Jewish groups would have to recognize the of Bishop Williamson and to all — especially in Germany, the Brain death raises questions, from teachings of Vatican II and of similar positions. U.S. and Israel — expressed post-conciliar popes to be in full “On the same occasion, the shock that the Vatican would Minnesota to Washington to the Vatican communion. pope also clearly expressed lift the excommunication against WASHINGTON (CNS) — Don’t talk to Raleane “Rae” Kup- It said the four bishops at the reason for removing the Bishop Williamson even after his ferschmidt about brain death. The 66-year-old woman from present do not have a canonical excommunication, which has comments had been televised. Lake Elmo, Minnesota, was declared brain dead nearly a year function in the church and “do nothing to do with legitimizing German Cardinal Walter ago after a massive cerebral hemorrhage. She was removed not licitly exercise a ministry in positions denying the Holocaust Kasper, who coordinates the from a ventilator, following her wishes, and her family took the church.” — positions which were clearly Vatican’s dialogue with the her home to die. But when Kupferschmidt began respond- The Vatican has emphasized condemned by the pope,” the Jews, said the controversy was ing to family members, they rushed her back to the hospital, that even after the removal of the spokesman said. fueled in part by a lack of com- where she regained what her husband called “98 percent” of excommunications remaining Fr. Lombardi’s statement was munication within the Vatican her earlier vigor. In late September she experienced another problems need to be resolved released by the Vatican press and by “management errors in health crisis and went into a coma. Although doctors were not before full communion can be offi ce late the same day that Ger- the Curia.” as hasty to term it brain death this time, they offered little hope established with the society’s man Chancellor Angela Merkel Cardinal Kasper said he has of her survival — a prediction she defi ed again in October. “I been following the unfolding keep thinking that (God) saved me a second time, so I could leadership and members. said the pope and the Vatican controversy “with great con- inspire people and let them know they shouldn’t give up, even The Secretariat of State state- needed to make clear there could when things look hopeless,” she told the Stillwater (Minneso- ment — like a statement the be no denial of the Holocaust. cern.” ta) Gazette in a Jan. 13 interview. Coincidentally, the newspa- previous day from the Vatican At a news conference in Berlin He said the pope “wanted to per’s interview with Kupferschmidt took place the day after the press spokesman, Jesuit Father Feb. 3, Merkel said she normally open the discussion because he President’s Council on Bioethics issued “Controversies in the Federico Lombardi — reiterated did not comment on church mat- wanted unity inside and out- Determination of Death,” a 144-page white paper on what the the German-born pope’s remarks ters “but we are talking about side” the church. But the cardinal council prefers to call total brain failure. at his Jan. 28 audience, in which fundamental questions.” said he “would have also liked he recalled the suffering of Jews “This is not just a matter, in to see more communication in during World War II and said my opinion, for the Christian, advance.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 15 International

Vatican launches channel on INTERNATIONAL YouTube to feature coverage of NEWSBRIEFS pope, Vatican events on Internet Christian refugees probably will By Carol Glatz not return to Iraq, bishops say Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite signs of a new season VATICAN CITY — The Vati- of hope on the horizon in Iraq, the vast majority of Iraqi can launched a video channel on Christian refugees will probably not return to their home- YouTube that will feature news land, said two U.S.-based Chaldean Catholic bishops. “No coverage of Pope Benedict XVI one in the United States will go back to Iraq or the Middle and major Vatican events. East because the future for children, (opportunities for) It marked the start of the Vati- education and life are better here,” said Chaldean Bishop can’s strategic vision of working Ibrahim N. Ibrahim. Also, experience has shown that once “to be present wherever people people have overcome the initial diffi culties of adapting are,” said Archbishop Claudio to a new culture, “no one will convince them to change it Celli, head of the Pontifi cal Coun- again” and rip up those freshly laid roots, said Chaldean cil for Social Communications. Bishop Sarhad Y. Jammo. Bishop Jammo heads the Epar- The Vatican offi cially unveiled chy of St. Peter the Apostle of San Diego, California, and the new channel Jan. 23 during a has under his care Chaldean Catholics in the western U.S., while Bishop Ibrahim heads the Eparchy of St. Thomas press conference that presented the Apostle of Detroit, the diocese for Chaldean Catholics Pope Benedict’s message for in the eastern United States. The two Iraqi-born bishops World Communications Day, spoke to Catholic News Service Jan. 28-29 while they were which was dedicated to new This is the home page of the Vatican’s YouTube video news in Rome for their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report media technology. on the status of their dioceses. Addressing pilgrims in St. channel which features news clips of Pope Benedict XVI Peter’s Square Jan. 25, the pope and major Vatican events. The channel, www.youtube. said he hopes the YouTube chan- com/vatican, was unveiled Jan. 23. (CNS) nel “will enrich a wide range of Pope’s Africa trip to include encounters people — including those who with bishops, youths, disabled have yet to fi nd a response to their Church” concerning the major aggregator sites like Digg. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On his fi rst trip to Africa, Pope spiritual yearning — through burning issues and problems in Unlike many videos available Benedict XVI will meet with the continent’s bishops, visit the knowledge and love of Jesus on YouTube, which viewers can the world today. a church-run center for the disabled in Cameroon and Christ.” “Therefore, choosing YouTube rate according to YouTube’s one- address young people in a stadium in Angola, the Vati- The new Vatican initiative as an appropriate platform for es- to fi ve-star grading system, the can said. The trip March 17-23 will focus on preparations will make information and news tablishing a presence on the Web” Vatican videos cannot be rated for the Synod of Bishops for Africa, to be held in Rome in about the Vatican more readily made sense, he said, especially or embedded onto external Web October. The pope’s schedule, published Jan. 26, calls accessible on the Internet, the given that so much information sites or blogs. The Vatican chan- for him to release the synod’s working document when he pope said at the end of his mid- on the pope and the Vatican was nel’s home page, however, can celebrates Mass and meets with synod planners March day Angelus address. already appearing in fragmented, be embedded elsewhere. 19. The pope’s program calls for encounters with political The wise use of online net- out-of-context forms and scat- Just a few hours after its leaders, representatives of other Christian churches, and working technology can help tered over multiple venues. launch, the Vatican channel re- Muslims in Cameroon, the fi rst leg of his visit. In Angola, people form new communi- By creating its own channel corded more than 12,000 views where the pope will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the ties “in ways that promote the on YouTube — which boasts and enrolled more than 500 free country’s evangelization, he plans to talk to regional bish- search for truth, the good, and 70 million viewers a month subscribers who will receive ops, celebrate Mass for pastoral workers, and meet with the beautiful, transcending geo- — the Vatican is seeking to give regular updates of new Vatican Catholic movements engaged in women’s promotion. graphical boundaries and ethnic people the opportunity to ac- video uploads. divisions,” he said. cess information about the pope Henrique de Castro, a man- The Vatican channel is the and the Vatican from a regular aging director for Google, said Vatican asks better health care result of a new partnership the and trustworthy source, said Fr. the company was honored the Vatican Television Center and Lombardi. Vatican chose to use YouTube for children with Hansen’s disease Vatican Radio forged with the He said Pope Benedict “was to communicate with people VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Children, especially those suffering Internet giant Google and its personally informed about the around the world. from Hansen’s disease, have a right to adequate health care, video-sharing Web site, You- project and sees it as a positive He said in a written press re- said Mexican Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan in a state- Tube. step” forward for the church. lease that YouTube was pleased ment for World Leprosy Day. “Children run the risk of seeing The Vatican’s television and The Vatican’s ad-free YouTube its online users “will have access their futures mortgaged by the negative consequences of radio operations had been col- channel, www.youtube.com/ to the words of the pope on some their illness,” said Cardinal Lozano, president of the Pontifi - laborating for the past year and a vatican, each day will offer one of the most important issues fac- cal Council for Health Care Ministry. The cardinal’s statement half to produce short news videos to three short video news clips ing the world today.” was released Jan. 22 at the Vatican. Marking World Leprosy that are aired on the Vatican Radio of the pope or major Vatican More people search on Google Day at the Vatican Jan. 25, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged Web site. events with audio commentary for “God,” for example, than for the international community to assist those with Hansen’s disease and their families. “I assure them of my prayers and Jesuit Father Federico Lom- in English, Italian, Spanish, and many famous world fi gures and renew my encouragement to those who struggle with them for bardi, head of the Vatican’s televi- German. celebrities, he noted in written their complete healing and reintegration into society,” Pope sion and radio offi ces, said during The footage is produced daily remarks. Benedict said during his midday Angelus address. In his the Jan. 23 press conference it Fr. Lombardi said the YouTube by the Vatican Television Center, statement Cardinal Lozano focused on the needs of children only seemed natural to start of- which works with Vatican Radio initiative was only the beginning with Hansen’s disease and cited statistics from the World fering the news clips “not only to to produce the audio commen- of a long journey utilizing some Health Organization, which in 2007 said there were more than a prevalently Catholic audience, tary. of the possibilities today’s digital 250,000 new cases of Hansen’s, with 12 percent involving but to a much larger, practically Viewers will be able to leave media and platforms offer. children. global audience.” comments, distribute the vid- He said the Vatican hopes to Editor’s Note: These numbers are all the more distressing He said it was important to eos by e-mailing or messaging expand the kind of video cov- because Hansen’s disease is curable when treated with offer these services to people who the links, and share the videos erage it offers to include high- antibiotics that cost about $150 per person. are looking for the pronounce- with friends on various social defi nition broadcasts and events ments and position of “a high- networking sites like MySpace without dubbed commentary, but level moral authority like the and Facebook, as well as submit in the original language and with pope and, in general, the Catholic the Vatican video links to news “natural sound.” Page 16 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Scripture Readings

“Then I acknowledged my sin to you, my guilt I covered not.” — Psalm 32:5

past misconduct in order to get elected. Most and to return February 15, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. of the time, however, the transgressor becomes to his restored Cycle B. Readings: isolated in his or her guilt and what is hidden place in the larger 1) Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 eventually comes to light, willingly or not. community. Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 11 In both the fi rst reading and the Gospel, the In a few short 2) 1 Corinthians 10:31 to 11:1 disease of leprosy — and the means for deal- days, Christians will Gospel) Mark 1:40-45 ing with it — are used as metaphors for sin, its enter the peniten- capacity to isolate the sinner, and the importance tial season of Lent, By Sharon K. Perkins of “coming clean.” The rituals prescribed by Mo- an opportunity to ses are simply a means for the sufferer and the come out of hiding: ’m hiding, I’m hiding, and no one knows larger community to publicly acknowledge both a time to put aside where;“I for all they can see is my the disease and the cure, so that nothing remains the games of self- toes and my hair” — so goes a children’s poem hidden. deception, to seek by Dorothy Keeley Aldis that many a young Jesus’ interaction with the leper in the Gos- God’s compassion student of the 1960s memorized and probably pel adds yet another, welcome dimension to and mercy, and to still recalls. The rhyme is a humorous, tongue-in- the problem of human sin, guilt, and isolation. celebrate our healing cheek account by a child who thinks he’s hiding Moved by compassion, he touches and heals with one another from his parents; the audible description of their the man, indicating that in the reign of God, the — perhaps through search makes it obvious to the reader that they consequences of sin and suffering are not only the sacrament of know where he is all along but decide to play his brought to light but restored to health. And when reconciliation. It’s game for a while. that healing does take place, Jesus instructs the the perfect time to There are other kinds of “hiding” that people once-isolated leper to give public thanks to God “come clean.” do, not for fun, but out of guilt and shame. The Genesis story of Adam and Eve, hiding from God in the primordial garden, is an insightful QUESTIONS: observation of this tendency of human beings to What sinful tendencies and actions have you gotten in the habit of hid- cover up their wrongdoing. The urge to conceal is strong, whether one is a child hiding the pieces ing from yourself and others? How can the approaching season of Lent of her mother’s treasured vase broken during forbidden horseplay, or an adult politician hiding become a time of healing and restoration for you? Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth

Pope says Christians must work, pray, convert for Christian unity VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Full Pope Benedict XVI greets Russian and for meetings with leaders of Christian unity will be a gift from Orthodox Metropolitan Kirill before the Armenian Apostolic Church. God, but it is something Chris- their meeting at the Vatican in this Pope Benedict also said, “I tians themselves must work for, Dec. 7, 2007, fi le photo. Metropolitan shared the pain of the Patriarch- pray for, and experience personal Kirill, who was in charge of the ate of Moscow for the death of church’s ecumenical relations for the conversion in order to receive, our beloved brother in Christ, past 20 years, was elected Jan. 27 His Holiness Patriarch Alexy.” Pope Benedict XVI said. as the new patriarch of the Russian Dedicating his weekly general Orthodox Church. (CNS photo/ The pope said he would remain audience Jan. 21 to the Week of L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) in a communion of prayer with Prayer for Christian Unity, the the Russian Orthodox, who at pope said God wants Christians movement because it highlights that time were preparing to elect to be one, but that can happen the absolute necessity of an au- a new patriarch. only through deeper unity with thentic, interior renewal in all Looking at relations with Christ. the members of the people of the churches of the West, Pope The theme of the 2009 week God, a renewal only the Lord Benedict said the Catholic, An- of prayer was “That they may can accomplish, but to which we glican, and Protestant churches become one in your hand,” a quote all must be open,” the pope said, continue to discuss how they from the Book of Ezekiel in which because like the ancient Israelites can witness better to their unity God tells the prophet to take two “we, too, have picked up customs in Christ before “a world that is sticks, representing his divided far from the word of God.” increasingly divided and facing people, and join them together. Pope Benedict prayed that the many cultural, social, economic, “The hand of the prophet week of prayer would “stimulate and ethical challenges.” that puts the two sticks together all of us toward a sincere conver- The pope asked people to pray becomes like the very hand of sion, an increasingly docile listen- with him that the ecumenical God who will gather and unite ing to the word of God, and a faith movement would intensify, that his people and, fi nally, all of that is always deeper.” the day would come soon when humanity,” the pope said. The week of prayer, he said, Christians would be united. “We can apply the prophet’s unifying hand of God,” Pope The prophet made it clear to the also is an opportunity to thank “The desire that lives in our words to Christians in the sense Benedict said. people that the restoration of their God for the progress made in hearts is the hastening of the day of an exhortation to pray, to work, The divisions Ezekiel tried to unity could occur only through ecumenical relations over the past of full unity, when all the dis- to do everything possible so the heal were caused by different their conversion and return to the year, particularly for the three ciples of the one Lord can fi nally unity of Christ’s disciples will be groups going their own way and ways of the Lord, the pope said. personal meetings he had with celebrate together the Eucharist, accomplished, so that our hands “taking on customs foreign to “The vision of Ezekiel is elo- Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch the divine sacrifi ce for the life and will become instruments of the divine law,” he said. quent for the entire ecumenical Bartholomew of Constantinople salvation of the world.” NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 17 Scripture Readings

“Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; see, I February 22, Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time. am doing something new!” Cycle B. Readings: 1) Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25 — Isaiah 43:18-19 Psalm 41:2-5, 13-14 2) 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Gospel) Mark 2:1-12 ted. Even those I have taken to confession tend to creep back into my mind and try to drag By Jeff Hedglen me down. But here again God’s mercy shines he past has such an allure for us, especially through in the words of Isaiah: “I … wipe out … Tas we get older. We love to tell stories of how it your offenses; your sins I remember no more.” was “back in the day.” Whenever we gather with God’s eternal presence and unfailing forgive- old friends, we tell and retell the same stories as God is all about the here and now. Even the ness can give us the strength we need to leave though they had happened just last week. name God reveals to us in Exodus is “I am who the past behind. It’s not that God is saying we For some, the past is so much a part of their am,” not “I was” or “I will be” but I AM. This are to deny our past, or even forget it, but that lives that they seem to constantly relive it, be it shows us that God is eternally present, and he is we must avoid allowing the days behind us to the glory days of high school and college, their calling us to meet him where he is. dictate the ones before us. If we hold too tight home town, or even the physical shape they once For me and a lot of people I know, one aspect to yesterday, we might miss what God is doing had. of the past that continues to nag, pull and, at right now, and if God is doing it, it is sure to be a For others, the history they carry with them is times, bring guilt, is the sins I have commit- good thing. a burden. These people sometimes wallow in the past. The hard and painful times tend to hold on as though affi xed to the soul with super glue. We are, for sure, a product of our previous QUESTIONS: experiences. But we do not have to be defi ned by What “new thing” is God doing in your life these days? What things them. In this weekend’s fi rst reading, God says through the prophet Isaiah: “Remember not the from the past are hard for you to let go of? In what ways do you see God events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; see, I am doing something new!” as being eternally present? Copyright © 2009, Diocese of Fort Worth

Each of us, following Jesus, is meant for Greatness

By Jeff Hedglen of being themselves. God needs might also come in the form of me to be me. If I spend all my time raising God-fearing and God- was just reading a friend’s I will never be the next Mother trying to be other great people, loving children, loving a wife for blog. He was writing about I will miss the opportunity to 70 years, and being a blessing to Igreatness and how he Theresa, Padre Pio, or St. Francis; they achieve my own greatness. everyone he meets. Either way his longed for it. It was not that he Granted, the greatness most of life will go down in the book of life was seeking to fi nd shallow fame, already did a pretty good job of being us will achieve will never make as greatness, if he does so in the but a life that was lived beyond the evening news, but that’s OK context of a life of unabashedly the mundane existence of work, themselves. God needs me to be me. If because greatness is measured by seeking to do the will of God. eat, sleep, repeat. more than public recognition. This idea of being great really This brought to mind the night I spend all my time trying to be other Take for instance the life of does not mean achieving notori- of May 1, 1991. On this night I Father Bob Wilson. For those ety. It is embodied in these words saw greatness. It was at Arlington great people, I will miss the opportunity who knew him, he is remembered from Mother Theresa, “In this life Stadium and the night of Nolan as a great priest, a great man of we cannot do great things. We Ryan’s seventh no-hitter. On a to achieve my own greatness. God, a great friend, and a great can only do small things with fl uke, a friend and I decided to leader, just to name a few. But great love.” go to the game. We had no idea outside of Catholic circles and Each step on the road to who was pitching. From the sixth the Diocese of Fort Worth, his greatness begins with surrender inning on, the quaint old ballpark one at just about everything. and rising from the dead, rather life and passing went virtually to the possibilities held in the in Arlington was electric. As each When we compare ourselves we are to imitate him by being the unnoticed. Does this diminish imagination of a limitless God. pitch zipped in and each out was to these lists, people, and awards best we can be at who we were his greatness? Not to the people We just have to have the courage recorded, we all silently hoped we can often think we will never created to be. whose lives he touched. to desire more, the openness to we were going to be a part of be great. But greatness has an- When we were created, God As another example, take the see more, and the commitment something great. And of course other measure, and it starts with had a plan for who we would be life of my blogger friend. He has to do what it takes to be more. we were. who you were created to be. and who we would become. Jesus yet to reach 30 years, and most Greatness awaits us all, are we Greatness comes in many On a retreat many years ago, completely fulfi lled his Father’s of his life is ahead of him, but waiting for it? forms. We often think about it in the priest giving the refl ections plan for him; we are to follow in he dreams of greatness, longs to Jeff Hedglen, youth minister at St. terms of sports fi gures, television said that we all are called to strive these footsteps. Greatness comes make a difference in the world, Bartholomew Parish in Southwest and movie personalities, and he- to be like Jesus. I had heard that in fulfi lling God’s plan for our and deeply desires to have a life Fort Worth, is the principal or- roes of various types. There are before, but he put a new twist individual lives. of meaning and purpose. ganizer of Camp Fort Worth each awards given for the “best” in so on it. He said we were not called I will never be the next Mother His story might end with his summer. Readers with questions many categories, and there are list to imitate Jesus in performing Theresa, Padre Pio, or St. Francis; greatest achievement being a can contact Jeff at jeff@stbartsfw. upon list ranking who is number miracles like walking on water they already did a pretty good job world-altering invention, but it org. Page 18 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 América

Acompañando al padre Walterscheid como parte del liderazgo del retiro hispano sobre El padre Domingo Romero, OFM, habla con los jóvenes Dos jóvenes, participantes del retiro, cantan en vocaciones se encuentran (desde la izquierda hacia la derecha)la hermana Diana durante una de las discusiones de mesa redonda. una de las liturgias del fi n de semana. Rodríguez, HCG; Inés Díaz, SSMN; Merys Jiménez, HCG; and Flor Barreto, HFIC. Retiro hispano sobre vocaciones ofrece a jóvenes oportunidad de pensar, orar y DiscernIR

Historia y fotos el programa como una oportuni- “Estamos intentando alcanzar el retiro, dijo que el grupo de que el obispo había compartido por Joan Kurkowski-Gillen dad para preguntar y conseguir una gran mayoría de la población exigentes jóvenes estaba muy la cena con el pequeño grupo traducido por Ana M. Fores información en un ambiente más que no podríamos incluir de enfocado en las discusiones y de jóvenes y luego observado la familiar. otra manera, quienes estuvieran participaba en mesas redondas y víspera del sábado en la tarde reciendo con dos her- “Me río y salgo como cualquier aislados de la iglesia si no fuera otras actividades con entusiasmo. con todos. “Cuando lo presenté, manos menores, Nayeli muchacha normal; por eso siem- por programas así”, agrega Una visita sorpresa del obispo solamente distinguí caras son- CReyes tenía momentos pre me pregunta mi mamá si el padre Walterscheid. “Este Kevin Vann de Fort Worth animó rientes”. en que se veía, repentinamente, estoy segura de mis intenciones”, discernimiento ha ayudado a aún más el espíritu del grupo. El Muchos de los participantes vestida de monja. explica la joven, quien asiste a muchos hispanos”. obispo había regresado algunas del retiro aseguraron a los or- Sin embargo, la residente una universidad local y quiere Y el impacto de este fi n de horas antes, después de partici- ganizadores que continuarían de Pilot Point no consideró se- ser enfermera. “Por eso estoy semana no se puede medir sola- par en la Marcha para la vida en el proceso de discernimiento. riamente una vocación religiosa aquí. Quiero ver lo que Dios mente con el número de partici- Washington, D.C. Reuniones de seguimiento están hasta años después. quiere de mi”. pantes que eventualmente entran “Estaban encantados”, dijo planeadas una vez al mes en dife- “Una vez fui a un retiro para Católicos hispanos como a la vida religiosa. la hermana Yolanda, explicando rentes lugares de la diócesis. jóvenes y me hablaron del tema”, Reyes — personas solteras que “Ayuda al futuro de la iglesia”, A la derecha: Margarito Soto, un cuenta la joven de veintiún años, tienen interés en la misión de la continúa el director de vocacio- feligrés de la iglesia de la Inmaculada recordando cómo la oración y la iglesia y están considerando la nes. “Los feligreses salen de aquí Concepción en Denton, quien refl exión le revivió esos pensa- vida religiosa — están invitados honrando más a la iglesia, con participó como músico durante el mientos de la niñez, cuando al retiro anual, dice el padre Kyle una apreciación aún más grande fi n de semana, revisa los materiales pensaba en volverse monja. “Así Walterscheid, director diocesano de sus raíces y la fe que se les ha ofrecidos por la ofi cina de vocaciones que estoy meditando, cada vez de vocaciones. entregado. Esto los convierte en durante el retiro. más, sobre el asunto”. “Hay muchos hispanos que mejores laicos”. Abajo: (De izquierda a derecha) Reyes era una entre veinte hablan inglés; sin embargo, pre- Charlas emotivas y con mucho Las hermanas Sylvia García, MCDP; hombres y mujeres con el propósi- fi eren el español, especialmente corazón, dadas por representan- Nancy Sullivan, DC; y Merys Jiménez, to de reunirse el 24 de enero en el cuando se trata de su vida es- tes de comunidades religiosas, HGC, comparten sus inspiraciones Centro católico de renovación para piritual. Si has crecido hablando vigorizan a los participantes de con mujeres que están buscando posibles vocaciones a la vida religiosa. un retiro hispano sobre vocacio- español, te sientes más a gusto estos retiros. nes espirituales. Patrocinado por hablando con otros en tu idioma “Se involucran más en su la ofi cina de vocaciones, el fin de natal”, explica. iglesia local, así que de cualquier semana — dedicado a liturgias, La mitad de los católicos de manera es un triunfo para la charlas espirituales y discusiones la diócesis de Fort Worth son diócesis”, dice el padre Walter- de mesa redonda — fue conducido hispanos, y aproximadamente la scheid. completamente en español. mitad de esa demografía habla Le hermana Yolanda Cruz, Aunque Reyes es bilingüe, vio español. SSMN, quien ayudó a organizar

Abajo: El padre Walterscheid se reúne con el padre Abajo, a la derecha: Las hermanas Yolanda Cruz, SSMN (a Domingo Romero para hablar con un grupo de la extrema derecha) e Inés Díaz, SSMN (en el centro, vestida con hombres sobre el camino hacia el sacerdocio. bufanda), guían una discusión de mesa redonda para las mujeres durante el retiro de fi n de semana. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 19 América En marcha, manifestantes que se pronuncian a favor de la vida convierten el llamado de Obama al cambio en una petición para poner fi n al aborto

WASHINGTON (CNS) — El versus Bolton, mediante la cual se presidente Barack Obama y su reconoció el aborto como derecho apoyo verbal a la práctica del constitucional y nulifi có las leyes aborto se criticaron por parte de estatales en contra del aborto. miembros del Congreso, clérigos Nellie Gray, presidenta del y personas activas en la defensa fondo de la Marcha anual en de- de la vida durante el inicio de la fensa para la vida y que auspicia manifestación de la 36º Marcha el evento, invitó a Obama a una anual en defensa para la vida. discusión sobre “los cambios im- Durante cerca de dos horas, el portantes” en su postura. 22 de enero, una multitud que se Para llegar a ser presidente de calculó llegaba a las 100,000 per- toda la gente, Gray instó a Obama a sonas escuchó a tres docenas de tomar los pasos necesarios para ter- oradores que prometieron luchar minar con el aborto legalizado. contra los esfuerzos de ensanchar Obama publicó el 22 de enero la disponibilidad de la práctica del una declaración diciendo que la aborto, y de oponerse a cualquier decisión tomada en el caso Roe aumento del uso de fondos fede- sostiene el amplio principio de que rales por las agencias que llevan “el gobierno no debe inmiscuirse a cabo los abortos. en los asuntos más privados de El desdén del público por los la familia”. puntos de vista de Obama sobre el El presidente reiteró su pos- aborto ofreció un agudo contraste tura de que está “comprometido con el entusiasmo mostrado por a proteger el derecho de la mujer Estudiantes de Christendom College en Front Royal, Virginia, llevan la pancarta Defensa de la vida frente de la corte cerca de 2 millones de personas a a decidir” e hizo un llamado a suprema de los Estados Unidos en Washington, el 22 de enero. Era la 36˚ marcha anual en Defensa de la vida, marcando favor del 44º presidente el día de ambas partes para que trabajen por la decisión de la corte suprema de Roe vs. Wade en 1973 que legalizó el aborto. (CNS Photo/Bob Roller) toma de posesión en los mismos el interés mutuo a fi n de evitar em- terrenos, 48 horas antes. barazos no intencionales, reducir Los oradores tomaron casi una la necesidad del aborto, y apoyar festación, y hablaron por un total para que se anule la ley de Roe; elegidos le llamaron al aborto un postura de desafío en contra del a las mujeres y a las familias en las de 45 minutos acerca de sus planes o subvencionar programas que asunto de derechos civiles; señala- nuevo presidente, prometiendo decisiones que tomen. para presentar un proyecto de den apoyo a las mujeres encinta, ron paralelos con la esclavitud; e (trabajar para) anular la decisión de Más de dos docenas de miem- ley mediante el cual se limitaría dándoles una mejor oportunidad instaron al público a mantener la Suprema Corte del año 1973 en bros republicanos del Congreso el acceso a fondos a las agencias de dar a luz en tiempo debido. su postura en su oposición a la el caso de Roe versus Wade, y Doe estaban presentes en la mani- que llevan a cabo abortos; planes Varios de los funcionarios práctica del aborto. Galileo merece honor y El Papa critica el negar que sí existió el holocausto gratitud por parte de la Iglesia y reafi rma la solidaridad con los judíos Católica, dice el Vaticano CIUDAD DEL VATICANO visitas a Auschwitz, describiendo entrevista por un canal de tele- CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El Papa Benedicto XVI el lugar como “uno de los campos visión sueca, grabada el pasado (CNS) — Galileo Galilei, que fue renovó “completa e indiscutible de concentración en donde millo- noviembre, pero que salió al condenado por el Santo ofi cio de solidaridad” con los judíos del nes de judíos fueron brutalmente aire el 21 de enero, el mismo día la iglesia católica, era un genio y mundo y criticó toda ignorancia, sacrifi cados” por los nazis. en el que el Papa Benedicto les un hombre de fe que merece el falta de aceptación de que sí su- “Que el holocausto sea un avi- perdenó la excomunión a él y a aprecio y la gratitud de la iglesia, cedió y también la disminución so para todos a fi n de no olvidar, otros tres obispos. Ellos habían dijo el Vaticano. de su signifi cado del asesinato de no negar o de disminuir” lo sido ordenados en contra de las El astrónomo del siglo XVII brutal de millones de judíos que les pasó a millones de judíos, órdenes papales en 1988, a mano fue “un creyente que trató, den- durante el holocausto. “pues la violencia que se ejerce del finado arzobispo francés tro del contexto de su época, de Los comentarios del Papa se en contra de solamente un ser hu- Marcel Lefebvre. El Vaticano reconciliar los resultados de su dieron a conocer el 28 de enero, mano es violencia que se ejecuta hizo público el decreto el 24 de investigación científi ca con los un día después del cual el rabino en contra de todos”, dijo. enero. principios de la fe cristiana”, se principal de Israel pospuso in- “Que la violencia nunca más Algunos grupos de judíos dijo en una declaración escrita, Retrato de Galileo Galilei, de 1635, por defi nidamente una reunión en vuelva a humillar la dignidad del expresaron disgusto debido a el pintor holandés Justus Sustermans dada a conocer por el Vaticano el el Vaticano, señalada para marzo ser humano”, dijo. que, después de los comentarios en la galería de arte del palacio Pitti, próximo, en protesta contra la El holocausto debe servir de televisados del obispo William- 29 de enero. en Florencia, Italia. (CNS Photo/Marco son, todavía hubiera el Vaticano “Por esto, Galileo merece todo Bucco, Reuters) excomunión perdonada de un importante lección para las viejas nuestro aprecio y nuestra grati- obispo tradicionalista que había y nuevas generaciones, enseñán- perdonado la excomunión. El tud”, se decía. astronomía. disminuido la severidad y exten- doles que “solamente el arduo rabino principal de Israel pos- Galileo fue el primer cientí- En la celebración internacional sión del holocausto. camino de escuchar y dialogar, puso la reunión, fi jada del 2 al 4 de fi co que estudió el cosmos utili- se conmemora el 400º aniversario En un discurso dado un día de amar y perdonar, conduce a marzo en Roma, con la Comisión zando un telescopio, lo que abrió de los primeros descubrimientos después del Día internacional del los pueblos del mundo — a las pontifi cia de relaciones religiosas completamente nuevas fronteras de Galileo en los que usó un tele- recuerdo del holocausto, el Papa culturas y religiones — a la meta con los judíos. al descubrimiento y forzó a la scopio a fi n de estudiar la bóveda Benedicto dijo que esperaba deseada de fraternidad y paz en El rabino David Rosen, miem- humanidad a “volver a leer el celeste de la noche. que “la memoria del Holocausto la verdad”, dijo el Papa. bro de la delegación del rabino libro de la naturaleza bajo una luz Galileo, científico italiano, persuadiera a la humanidad a El obispo de origen británico principal, dijo en el canal de completamente nueva”, se guía. fue condenado por sospecha de refl exionar sobre le fuerza impre- Richard Williamson, de la tradi- televisión israelita IBA News que La declaración fue dada a con- herejía en 1633 por sostener que decible del mal cuando conquista cionalista Sociedad de San Pío X, la reunión con el Vaticano había ocer durante una rueda de prensa la tierra daba vueltas alrededor el corazón humano”. ha proclamado que los informes sido pospuesta indefi nidamente, en el Vaticano, en donde se deta- del sol. Fue “rehabilitado” en Los judíos fueron “inocentes sobre el holocausto fueron ex- “hasta que llegue una respuesta llaron un número de iniciativas 1992 por una comisión especial víctimas de un odio racista, ciego agerados, y que ningún judío del Vaticano lo sufi cientemente auspiciadas por las dependencias del Vaticano, establecida por el y antireligioso”, terminó diciendo murió en las cámaras de gas de satisfactoria para permitirnos del Vaticano, durante este año, Papa Juan Pablo II. en su audiencia general. los nazis. reanudar nuestras relaciones que es el Año internacional de la El Papa recordó sus muchas Y repitió su postura en una como antes”. Page 20 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 América Pastores necesitan ser padres fuertes, amantes de los hijos de Dios, dice el Papa en su audiencia general

Por Carol Glatz en los tiempos en que las epís- Catholic News Service tolas pastorales fueron escritas, CIUDAD DEL VATICANO su universalidad fue enfatizada — El Papa Benedicto XVI oró fuertemente, dijo el Papa. para que los cristianos trataran El cristianismo es “una fe viva, a toda la gente con amor como abierta a todos, y da testimonio miembros de la familia de Dios y del amor de Dios por toda la que los pastores de la comunidad gente”, dijo. cristiana fueran padres fuertes Por lo tanto, los cristianos han pero tiernos. de “difamar a nadie; ser pacífi cos, “Los cristianos ya no son considerados; ejercer toda las extranjeros o huéspedes, sino amabilidades hacia todos”, dijo, ciudadanos compañeros de los citando la carta de San Pablo a santos y de los miembros de la Tito. familia del hogar de Dios”, dijo Las cartas “presentan la igle- el papa el 28 de enero en su au- sia en términos muy humanos diencia general semanal. — como el hogar de Dios — una La comunidad cristiana está familia en la cual el obispo actúa también abierta a todos, ya que con la autoridad de un padre”, toda la gente es capaz de saber la dijo. verdad del amor y el mensaje de En su primera carta a Timoteo, la salvación de Dios, dijo. San Pablo enumera rasgos y Con un estimado de 4,000 calidades detallados necesarios personas reunidas dentro del para tomar el puesto de obispo. salón Paulo VI, el Papa Benedicto Estos incluyen cosas tales como El PAPA MIRA CACHORRO DE LEÓN DURANTE AUDIENCIA GENERAL — El papa Benedicto XVI mira un continuó su audiencia hablando ser templado; autodisciplinado; cachorro de león sostenido por un amaestrador de leones del circo Medrano durante su audiencia general en de la vida y enseñanza de San hospitalario; capaz de enseñar, Pablo, enfocándose en sus car- apacible; de buena reputación el salón Paulo VI en el Vaticano el 28 de enero. (Foto CNS/Alessia Giuliani, Foto Catholic Press) tas a Timoteo y Tito, también entre los no-cristianos; y pater- conocidas como las epístolas nales, dijo el Papa. sentimientos paternales por sus la iglesia”. hacia otra gente en la sociedad y pastorales. Él oró para que los obispos rebaños y sean “padres cariñosos El Papa también pidió que los traten a todos como miembros de Aunque la comunidad cristia- y sacerdotes de la iglesia cre- y fuertes, que edifi can la casa de fi eles cristianos crecientemente la familia de Dios. na todavía era bastante pequeña cientemente adquieran más Dios, la comunidad cristiana y demuestren una actitud cariñosa

LA OFICINA DE SERVICIOS PASTORALES HISPANOS El Vaticano lanza canal de Y LA OFICINA DE CATEQUESIS DE ADULTOS HISPANOS DE LA DIOCESIS DE FORT WORTH noticias por YouTube PRESENTA + CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — El Vaticano lanzó un canal por YouTube por el que se presentarán noticias del Papa Benedicto XVI y de eventos mayores del Vaticano. SABADO 21 DE FEBRERO Con esto se señala la visión estratégica DE 8:30AM HASTA LAS 3:00PM del Vaticano de trabajar “para estar presente CATHOLIC CENTER en donde quiera que la gente esté”, dijo DIOCESIS OF FORT WORTH 800 West Loop 820 South el arzobispo Claudio Celli, presidente del Fort Worth, 76108 Consejo pontifi cio de comunicación social.

El Vaticano dio a conocer la noticia del PRESENTADORES: nuevo canal el 23 de enero, durante una Padre Alejandro López-Cardenale de RENEW INTERNATIONAL rueda de prensa en la que se presentó el El canal de video de noticias YouTube del y Andres Aranda, Director de SPH-Diocese de Fort Worth mensaje del Papa Benedicto para el Día Vaticano ofrece noticias del Papa y eventos mundial de las comunicaciones. Esta confer- mayores del Vaticano en video corto. Este canal, Donación $10.00 para comidas y materials encia se dedicó a la tecnología del nuevo www.youtube.com/vatican, se lanzó el 23 de Quienes están invitados: enero. (CNS) + medio de difusión. Equipos Promotores de ¿Por Que Ser Católicos? El canal del Vaticano es el resultado de Lideres y Miembros de Pequeñas Comunidades una nueva asociación entre el Centro de varios sitios de la red en donde la gente Catequistas y responsables de grupos biblicos Grupos Parroquiales y todos los Cristianos y Cristianas en General televisión del Vaticano y Radio vaticana es- participa abiertamente, como enMySpace tablecido con el gigante de Internet Google y Facebook. También podrán enviar los Para más información con Andrés Aranda (817) 560-2452 ext. 258 y su sitio web, en el que se comparte el enlaces de video del Vaticano a sitios P. Carmen Mele ext. 262 video, conocido como YouTube. dedicados a condensar las noticias, como *** Por favor no niños *** El canal de YouTube del Vaticano, libre el llamado Digg. de anuncios, será www.youtube.com/ Pero a diferencia de los otros videos Corta y envía la siguiente forma de inscripción

Nombre______Parroquia ______vatican; en él se ofrecerán de uno a tres que aparecen en YouTube, los cuales los resúmenes de noticias del Papa en video videntes pueden clasifi car de acuerdo Domicilio ______corto o de eventos mayores del Vaticano, con el sistema de una a cinco estrellas de Ciudad ______TX Zona Postal ______con audio en inglés, italiano, español y YouTube, los videos del Vaticano no pueden Teléfono ______alemán. ser clasifi cados ni injertos en sitios exter- Los videntes podrán dejar sus comen- nos de la red u en otros sitios conocidos Favor de enviar esta forma con tu donación a: Patricia Gonzales tarios, distribuir los videos por correo- en inglés como “blogs”. Sin embargo, la The Catholic Center lectrónico o mensaje de enlaces, y podrán página principal del canal del Vaticano sí 800 W. Loop 820 South Fort Worth, Texas 76108 compartir los videos con amistades o en se puede colocar en otro sitio. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 21 National Embryonic stem-cell trials said to ignore adult and cord blood cell successes By Nancy Frazier O’Brien the commentary added. any stem-cell research involving Catholic News Service Geron Corp. in Menlo Park, embryos destroyed after the date WASHINGTON — Reports “Stem-cell research is the only scientifi c California, announced Jan. 23 that of Bush’s decision. touting recent approval of human discipline where the paradigm for success is the Food and Drug Administration Dr. Thomas Okarma, president clinical trials of a treatment for a procedure that does not work, and where had approved human clinical tests and CEO of Geron, said the FDA spinal-cord injuries using embry- in paralyzed patients with acute approval “marks the beginning of onic stem cells ignore the “great other avenues that have proven successful spinal cord injury, using a stem- what is potentially a new chapter strides” already being made us- are found wanting because they fail to live cell treatment developed from in medical therapeutics — one that ing adult stem cells, according to up to that defective standard.” destroyed human embryos. reaches beyond pills to a new level leaders of the National Catholic The stem-cell line used to de- of healing: the restoration of organ Bioethics Center. — National Catholic Bioethics Center velop the treatment came from and tissue function achieved by “News stories are playing up embryos that had already been the injection of healthy replace- the potential of the use of embry- lack of signifi cant progress,” said delphia-based bioethics center. destroyed before former President ment cells.” onic stem cells, as they have been an unsigned commentary posted But adult stem cells “are al- George W. Bush’s 2001 announce- The clinical trials, expected to for nearly a decade, despite the Jan. 26 on the Web site of the Phila- ready in extensive clinical use,” ment barring federal funding of begin this summer, would involve eight to 10 patients with “docu- mented evidence of functionally complete spinal cord injury” who would receive injections between seven and 14 days after the injury. Up to seven U.S. medical centers were expected to participate in the trials. After the injections, patients would be measured for any im- provement in bowel or bladder function, return of sensation or leg movement. The National Catholic Bio- ethics Center commentary said embryonic stem cells “are not genetic matches for the patients in whom they are injected,” thus requiring the use of dangerous anti-rejection drugs. “Few are reporting that cells with the same properties and potential as the embryonic are now available through the process of ‘differentiation,’” the com- mentary added, referring to the creation of induced pluripotent In these troubled times, turn to the Knights of Columbus. stem cells from cells taken directly from the patient. The so-called IPS cells could be used to regenerate heart tissue or brain cells, and even to treat spinal injuries. Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson Despite the problems with rejection and the progress shown with IPS cells, “scientists continue Seems like almost every day, another economic ‘crisis’ appears. We could be tempted just to lock the door and put to claim that embryonic stem cells our money under the mattress. are the ‘gold standard’ in the fi eld of regenerative medicine,” the bio- But there is good news. There is a place where strength, security and ethics still rule the day. Where your needs, ethics center commentary said. and your protection, come first. Where, despite the madness, the ship still sails on calmly: the Knights of Columbus. “Stem-cell research is the only Your agent wants to help. He’s been trained to help. He is a professional who deals with Catholic families like yours scientifi c discipline where the par- every day, and who can offer guidance and suggestions in these troubled times. Calm in the eye of the storm. adigm for success is a procedure that does not work, and where A brother Knight—working full-time for you. other avenues that have proven You lose nothing from a visit with a brother Knight who can help you see ways to help yourself and your loved ones. successful are found wanting Click “Find an Agent” at kofc.org or call 800-345-5632. because they fail to live up to that defective standard,” it added. Come on home. We’re there for you. Some observers said it was signifi cant that FDA approval for Geron’s trials came three days into the administration of President A BENEFIT OF BROTHERHOOD Barack Obama, who has said he would overturn Bush’s ban on federal funding of stem-cell re- LIFE INSURANCE LONG-TERM CARE ANNUITIES search involving the destruction of new embryos. But the approval was coinci- dental, according to offi cials at the FDA and Geron. Page 22 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Diocesan / Regional Father Donlon was much loved by those he served

FROM PAGE 24 of confessions and never failed Heart and a nurse at Bethania people physically, but he could Brown, explaining that 18 years their religious faith was most in to visit the sick and celebrate the Hospital who met the easygoing bring comfort or hold your hand ago, Fr. Donlon told members of need of strengthening. sacrament of the anointing of the priest when he fi rst arrived at the to give you spiritual comfort when the Knights council of the need to “He was such a dedicated and sick. He celebrated daily Mass at hospital in 1975. “My house was you were afraid or didn’t know support vocations to religious life wonderful priest, so admired and the hospital and helped in what- in a tornado. Fr. Donlon came over what would happen next.” by assisting seminarians with the respected by so many, including ever parish needed help at the and blessed the house afterwards; Another form of ministry to cost of their education. “And he me,” said Bishop Vann. “He was moment.” later on, my house fl ooded. I told which the beloved priest was dedi- knew we should start it back then very much loved, and he will be “He taught me to respect each him not to come bless my house cated was his role as chaplain of the because it [the cost of education] missed.” Fr. Donlon’s dedication day as it came,” said Pat Saulsbury, again! He always wanted me Wichita Falls Knights of Columbus was only going to get more and and pastoral skills are legendary who worked for 15 years with to tell people that story. He just Council 1473. Fr. Donlon, a Fourth more expensive, and it has,” said throughout the Diocese of Fort Fr. Donlon in pastoral care at the had a good sense of humor,” said Degree Knight, and a member of Brown. Worth, agreed Father Karl Schil- hospital and considered him a Riddle. the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre Fr. Donlon was predeceased by ken, pastor of St. John the Apostle close, personal friend. “He also Rose Marie Fidelie, a parishio- since 1994, served as the council’s his parents and by his brother, Fa- Church in North Richland Hills, taught me to laugh in the face of ner of Our Lady Queen of Peace, chaplain for 29 years. ther Kevin Donlon. He is survived who fi rst met Fr. Donlon in 1979 adversity. Working in pastoral care, refl ected that many members of “There was no better Knight of by his two brothers, Father Brendan when Fr. Schilken began serving you see some really diffi cult things her family received care from Fr. Columbus [than Fr. Donlon],” said Donlon, and Father Angus Donlon, — prior to his own 1980 ordina- sometimes. He could always bring Donlon through the years. “He Mike Brown, a longtime friend both of Birmingham, England. His tion — in the parishes in Henrietta, in the light side. I was so glad I got came to visit everyone in my family of Fr. Donlon’s and a trustee for family suggests that memorial Bowie, Montague, and Nocona. the opportunity to work with him whenever they were hospitalized. Council 1473, which has hosted contributions in his honor be sent “He came here from a foreign and get to know him better. He was He was always there,” said Fidelie. the successful “Fr. Donlon Vocation to: Fr. Donlon’s Vocation Dinner, land and served faithfully his en- one of a kind. We all loved him a “A few years ago, I had a brain Dinner” each year since 1992. Knights of Columbus Council tire priestly life,” said Fr. Schilken lot,” said Saulsbury. hemorrhage. I was in intensive care “He dedicated his life in later 1473, P.O. Box 1232, Wichita Falls, in a written tribute to Fr. Donlon. Fr. Donlon’s determination to a couple of days, and I remember years to helping bring young Texas, 76307. “Countless thousands of people fi nd humor in any situation did that feeling of comfort [from Fr. men into the priesthood with his Jenara Kocks Burgess, North Texas were consoled by his presence in indeed give comfort, said Joann Donlon’s visits].” She added.“He vocation dinner. We’ve raised Catholic correspondent, contributed Wichita Falls. He heard thousands Riddle, a parishioner at Sacred knew that he might not heal the $1,250,000 in the last 17 years,” said to this article.

Her thoughts were the per- her vigil service and Rosary, better, I do not always pay at- you can always break open a Hamer… fect description of an event that where people overfl owed the tention to the moments that are chocolate and eat just the ones is so senseless, and grabs you largest rooms in the funeral fi ne, worthwhile, and fleeting. you like. FROM PAGE 11 in the midst of other actions, home. He said there were so I do not always take advantage If life were like that, it would your keys behind a rapidly such that it is almost like a fan- many people that if Mary Ellen of those quickly-passing in- be easy. It would, in fact, be descending trunk lid. But it is an tasy, or certainly the crossing of had been present, she would stants that are — poof — gone. heaven. unexpected turn of events that reality and a bad nightmare. have organized a fundraiser. It is our challenge, I believe, Kathy Cribari Hamer, a catches you open-mouthed and Immediately after the death At her funeral in the school maybe even our mission, to use member of St. Andrew questioning. Disappointed, an- of my marriage, I remember arena, students sang and those moments, to realize that Parish, has fi ve children, gry even, at yourself. Or others. thinking the one person whom played musical instruments, our time is too precious not to Meredith, John, Julie, Life is like that sometimes. I would tell of that dreadful and athletes came garbed in share like Mary Ellen shared Andrew, and Abby. In Recently the husband of na- event was the same person their team jerseys. The school hers. It is a shame — a disaster May, her column received the sec- tionally known Catholic writer, who was involved in it. Some- closed early, to accommodate — to encounter moments that ond place award for best family life Amy Welborn, died suddenly, times our way is devastatingly the Mass of Christian Burial, at- can be treasures, and instead column by the Catholic Press As- leaving a young family. Amy’s changed by a sudden turn tended by hundreds of people watch them disappear, like car sociation of the U.S. and Canada at reaction, according to her Face- — smaller than a turn, more who loved her, and a week keys that suddenly are too far the Catholic Media Convention in book posting, was of incredu- like a twitch — that you will earlier had never dreamed they away to catch. Toronto. In 2005, Kathy’s column lity, even confusion. never understand. had seen her for the last time. Life isn’t like Forrest Gump’s was recognized with the fi rst place After his death, she wrote, Mary Ellen Byrnes, a con- I am always reminding box of chocolates, because award in the same category. “It is impossible for me to go stant fi gure and very bright myself of the importance of through my day without think- light in the Fort Worth diocesan each moment, the appreciation ing of how I will tell Michael scene, died in late January. She of every red-ribbon occasion in about the happenings of the left behind a mother, broth- our lives. I also know that the By Jean Denton day. Even this. It is absurd.” ers and sisters, a husband and small moments are as impor- Copyright © 2009, Jean Denton She added: “I saw him, and four sons, and also the Nolan tant as the grand ones, even he looked like he was sleep- Catholic High School com- more so, if we pay attention. ing. I now understand so many munity, colleagues, friends, I was not paying careful things. Things I wish I were hundreds of students, and a attention when I fumbled, and still blissfully unaware of. myriad of athletic teams she my car keys fell into the trunk. Like how when you are fi rst loved to support. According to I was not paying attention confronted with this, you do her obituary, she had spent 24 when I pushed the wrong but- indeed expect the person to years in service to Nolan, and tons, thus buying the wrong simply sit up and assure you thus to the diocese. candy bar, and ate a Butterfi n- that this is all OK, that he is Nolan’s athletic director, ger that I didn’t even like. fi ne.” Steve Prud’homme, spoke at And even though I know NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 23 CalendarCalendar

EDUCATE THE CHILDREN RACHEL MINISTRIES LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES LENTEN VOCATION Bishop Kevin Vann will be the guest speaker To Report Misconduct Rachel Ministries, a program that offers a St. Joseph Covenant Keepers of Tarrant AWARENESS PROGRAM at the Fifth Anniversary Gala for Friends of If you or someone you know is a victim safe, non-judgmental, and supportive envi- County will sponsor their annual Lenten Educate the Children 6:30 p.m., Friday, ronment to those struggling with abortion’s Speaker Series at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton All single men and women ages 18 to 50 of sexual misconduct by anyone who are invited to attend the Lenten Vocation Feb. 13 at the Tarrant County College serves the church, you may aftermath, is expanding its outreach to Church at 2016 Willis Ln. in Keller this Northeast Campus at 828 Harwood Rd., in include programs and services in Spanish. year with guest speakers Steve Kellmeyer Awareness Program held every Monday • Call Judy Locke, victim night from 6 to 9 p.m. throughout Lent at Hurst. The Gala will include a dinner and a assistance coordinator, The expanded outreach program is currently and Tim Staples. Kellmeyer, the director silent auction. For more information contact seeking volunteers who can read and speak of Adult Formation at St. Francis of Assisi St. Patrick Cathedral, 1206 Throckmorton (817) 560-2452 ext. 201 St., Fort Worth. High school sophomores Hilda Flores at (817) 560-3300 ext. 112 or or e-mail her at [email protected] Spanish to help build the Spanish program. Church in Grapevine and a noted author,will [email protected]. The ministry is also seeking Spanish-speak- present six talks during each of the Fridays and older are welcome too. Women will be • Or call the Sexual Abuse Hotline lead by the sisters, and men will be led by (817) 560-2452 ext. 900 ing licensed counselors to volunteer during of the Lenten season (except Good Friday) the Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats. beginning on Feb. 27. The talks will be at 8 priests. “Single men and women — Is God MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER • Or call The Catholic Center at calling you to the religious life, the married A Marriage Encounter weekend will be held (817) 560-2452 ext. 102 and ask There are also opportunities for volunteers p.m. following the parish fish fry and Sta- to be included on the referral list. Training tions of the Cross. Staples, a well-known life, or to be committed to the Church as Feb. 13-15 at the Catholic Renewal Center for the chancellor/moderator of the you are? Come and see,” says Vocations of North Texas, 4503 Bridge St. in East Fort curia, Father James Hart will be provided to all volunteers. Anyone speaker from Catholic Answers will speak who is bilingual and is interested in this Saturday, Feb. 28. The program is from 10 Director Father Kyle Walterscheid. This Worth. Marriage Encounter is a weekend program includes prayer, eucharistic adora- marriage enrichment program for married To Report Abuse ministry is asked to contact Betsy Kopor at a.m. to 2 p.m. following the 9 a.m. Mass. (817) 923-4757 or by e-mail to forgiven@ A box lunch is available for $5. Both events tion, reflection, presentations, discussion, couples designed to help them deepen their Call the Texas Department of Family racheltx.org. will be free, but offerings will be accepted. and a free dinner. The first gathering will be relationship. Reservations are required with Protective Services (Child Protective For more information, contact Frank Laux on Monday, March 2. For more information a $60 non-refundable deposit, and space Services) at (800) 252-5400 contact Fr. Walterscheid at kwalterscheid@ is limited. The balance of $175 per couple at (817) 939-8594 or visit the group’s Web site at www.sjcktc.org. fwdioc.org or at (817) 560 3300, ext. 105, is due at the program. In case of financial NTC DEADLINES FOR or visit the Religious Vocations page on the needs, scholarship funds are available. A diocesan Web site www.fwdioc.org. partial deposit is still required. For more SCRIPTURE CONFERENCE SUBMISSION information, visit www.ntexasme.org or to The Lubbock Diocese Knights of Columbus will sponsor the 2009 Biblical Studies make a reservation, call (817) 451-6005 or The North Texas Catholic is pub- Conference, “Our Lady in Scripture,” Feb. e-mail [email protected]. lished twice monthly, except during 14-15 in the Lubbock City Bank Auditorium. the months of June, July, and Au- Featured speakers at the event include Classifi ed Section gust when it is published monthly. Catholic theologians and Scripture scholars The deadline to submit information LAY CARMELITES Scott Hahn, Brant Pitre, and Michael Barber. The Lay Carmelites invite those in search is noon on the Wednesday of the Spanish translation services are available of a deeper relationship with Christ to join week before the paper is published. ACCOMPANIST FITNESS COACHES by advance reservation. A gala dinner with them on the second and fourth Sundays of Items for the Feb. 20 issue must Accompanist with experience at three- Looking for 20 fitness coaches for Lubbock Bishop Placido Rodriguez and the month for a time of prayer and fellowship. be received by noon on Wednesday, manual pipe organ needed for three revolutionary new home based business. conference speakers will be held Friday, Those interested in participating are asked Feb. 11. Items for the March 6 is- weekend Masses at Holy Family Church For info call 817-249-3371. Feb. 13. Dinner tickets are available for to gather at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 in the chapel sue must be received by noon on in Fort Worth. Responsibilities include $70 per person. For information about hotel of The College of St. Thomas More, 3017 Wednesday, Feb. 25. rehearsals with up to two choirs weekly, accommodations, tickets and the confer- Lubbock St. in Fort Worth. Formation will holy day Masses; availability for parish CHOIR DIRECTOR ence schedule, call (806) 698-6400, (806) take place in the college library from 2:30 funerals, weddings, and major parish Holy Family Church in Ft. Worth is 239-0804, or (806) 438-5253. Tickets are p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call celebrations throughout the year is seeking a director for the Contemporary available at $20 per person. Phyllis Poth at (817) 457-1746. CALIX SUPPORT GROUP preferred. Applicant must be familiar Music Group which presents music for Calix, a monthly support meeting for with post-Vatican II Catholic liturgy. the 9:15 a.m. Mass and various special Catholics who are alcoholic and others who Send a résumé to Holy Family Church; celebrations throughout the year. Candi- KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER are struggling with addiction and seeking dates should have a working knowledge The Knights of Peter Claver Council 89 of MAGNIFICAT Attn: Diane Kain, 6150 Pershing Ave., recovery, is offered the first Saturday of of Catholic liturgy and music, experience Our Mother of Mercy Church in Fort Worth Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic women Fort Worth 76107 or e-mail to dkain@ each month at 10 a.m. in the chapel of in directing, and enthusiasm to work with will hold their 19th Annual “Mardi Gras & that draws participation from throughout the holyfamilyfw.org. For more information, Holy Family Church, 6150 Pershing Ave. volunteers. Call Diane Kain at 817-737- Zydeco Dance” from 8 p.m. to midnight North Texas region, will sponsor a women’s call (817) 737-6768 ext. 104 in West Fort Worth. The next meeting 6768, x104 for more information. Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Meadowbrook breakfast with praise and eucharistic devo- will be Saturday, March 7. Calix meet- Lions Club, 6013 Craig St. in Fort Worth. tion from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 21 ings focus on enhancing spiritual growth SERVICES AVAILABLE Donations are $20 per person and admission at the DFW Hilton Lakes Conference Center PASTORAL ASSISTANT through sharing Eucharist, discussion, Topsoil, sand, gravel, washed materials, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wichita includes authentic Louisiana gumbo and and Hotel, located at 1800 Highway 26 East and fellowship. For more information, call driveways, concrete, backhoe, and trac- Falls seeks a full-time Pastoral As- red beans and rice. Call (817) 253-0806, in Grapevine. The opportunity to receive the Deacon Joe Milligan at (817) 737-6768 tor services. Custom mowing lots and sistant to assist the Pastor in meeting (817) 534-7652, or see any Knight at Our sacrament of reconciliation and to meet ext. 105. acres. Call (817) 732-4083. the temporal and pastoral needs of this Mother of Mercy Church at 1007 East Terrell with prayer teams will be available after active 1,300-family parish. Principal Ave. for more information about this event. the keynote presentation. Author Patricia duties will include administrative and Proceeds from the event go towards funding Treece will serve as keynote speaker for the A DIVINE AFFAIR LITURGY COORDINATOR facilities management as well as serving the many charitable activities sponsored event. For more information or to purchase The Carmelite Auxiliary will host “A Divine Large Vatican II parish with five weekend as staff liaison to all parish ministries throughout the year. admission at $18 per ticket to the break- Affair” auction, luncheon, and Irish Dance Masses is looking for an energetic, fast, call Nancy Ferri at (817) 498-7980 by performance from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat- engaging person to coordinate liturgical and committees. Qualifications include Tuesday, Feb. 17, or obtain tickets at local urday, March 14 at the Hilton Arlington’s celebrations with style and reverence. a Master’s degree in Theology or other MONICA ASHOUR Catholic bookstores, including Keepsakes in Grand Ballroom. For more information, Responsibilities will include training related field, or its equivalent in educa- Monica Ashour, a co-founding member of the Arlington, Little Angels in Coppell, Catholic contact Evelyn Breaux at (817) 738-8636 and scheduling ministers, planning tion and experience; prior experience local Theology of the Body Evangelization Arts and Gifts in Farmer’s Branch, and St. or Aileen Neil at (817) 923-9301. weddings, funerals, and sacramental in ministry; practicing Roman Catholic. Team (TOBET) will present “A Time Bomb Set Anthony’s Bookstore in Fort Worth. rituals. The coordinator will also be For a full job description and application to Go Off in the 21st Century: The Theology ST. AUGUSTINE GROUP responsible for all liturgical articles and procedure, please visit www.sacred- of the Body” on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the St. The St. Augustine Men’s Purity Group, a vestments. This is a full-time position heartwf.org. Applications are accepted Rita Parish Center in Fort Worth. The talk support group for men who struggle with with weekends and offers competitive immediately. is for those 17 or older. Pizza, salad, and MINISTRY FOR GAYS, LESBIANS sources of sexual impurity such as those salary and benefits. Send a cover let- other snacks will be served at 6 p.m., fol- The Fort Worth diocesan Ministry with found on the Internet, meets regularly ter and résumé to LC Search, St. Philip lowed by the talk from 6:30 to 7: 30 p.m. Lesbian and Gay Catholics, other Sexual in Room 213 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton the Apostle Church, 1897 W. Main St., LITURGY AND MUSIC DIRECTOR A North Dallas Suburban Parish in Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children Minorities and Their Families regularly School, located at 2016 Willis Lane, Keller; Lewisville 75067; [email protected]; transitional growth is seeking a full-time 10 and under. Free childcare is available. meet the fourth Thursday of the month. at 1301 Paxton Ave. (Padre Pio House) in fax (972) 219-5429. No phone calls. director of liturgy and music to lead Tickets are an extra dollar at the door. For The next regular meeting will be Feb. 26 Arlington; and at Immaculate Conception Job description may be viewed at www. the assembly in worship and song as more information, call the church office at at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Renewal Center Parish in Denton at 2255 Bonnie Brae St. stphilipcc.org/job_board.htm. a member of our pastoral team. A col- (817) 451-9395. at 4503 Bridge St. in Fort Worth. For more For additional information, visit the Web information, contact Father Warren Murphy, site at www.sampg.com, or e-mail to Mark laborative person is needed to initiate LITURGICAL MUSIC DIRECTOR and grow a comprehensive liturgical TOR, at (817) 927-5383 or Doreen Rose at at [email protected]. St. Patrick Cathedral seeks a full-time (817) 329-7370. music ministry; to guide parish liturgical Director of Liturgical Music and Organist ministries, plan and accompany weekend DEAF MINISTRY to assist the Rector by assuming respon- Adrian’s Flooring The Deaf Ministry Program is in need of a liturgies, holy days, weddings, funerals, sibility for the musical life of the parish. Specialists court reporter to help with CART (Computer special liturgical celebrations, direct PATRIOTIC ROSARY The successful candidate will provide or- in all facets of flooring Assisted Real-Time Translation) services. and rehearse choir and cantors and St. Patrick Cathedral at 1206 Throckmorton gan music for all 5 weekend Masses, Holy The Deaf Community celebrates a special interface with existing Spanish Choir. St. in Fort Worth will host a Patriotic Rosary Days, and occasional diocesan events; New Flooring Deaf Community Mass on the first Sunday Requires close collaboration with staff from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 to pray will direct and rehearse the Adult choir • Carpet • Tile • Laminate of each month at 1:45 p.m. at San Mateo and parishioners. Needs strong piano for wisdom, courage, and God’s guidance and develop other ensembles; supervise • Hardwood Church near downtown Fort Worth. The and conducting skills, good vocal skills, for the new leaders of the United States as and train Cantors; select hymns and find Sales, Installations, Repairs, Cleaning ministry would like to provide CART services knowledge of Catholic liturgy and must they face the difficulties and trials ahead. imaginative ways to broaden the musical for deaf persons who do not sign so they can be a practicing Catholic with a degree For information call the Fort Worth Queen and liturgical efforts of the Cathedral Special Savings on read the simultaneous transcriptions and be in liturgy or music, or equivalent years of Peace Center at (817) 244-7733 or (817) taking advantage of its location at the • Tile & Grout cleaning • Sealing • a part of the special liturgy. To help with this of experience. Salary and diocesan ben- 558-9805. heart of downtown. Applicants must pos- Re-grouting/Recaulking of fl oors, service, contact Mary Cinatl, director of the efits commensurate with education or sess degrees in organ, choral or sacred tubs, showers & more Deaf Ministry Program, at (817) 284-3019 experience. Send letter, résumé, salary music, strong organ and conducting (Voice and TDD) or [email protected]. requirements and three current/verifi- Convenient Service .... skills, complete knowledge of Catholic able references to: Search Committee We bring the store to you! OSB VOCATIONS WEEKEND liturgical traditions, and should be The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Liturgy and Music, 352 Cascata Drive, All charge cards accepted! COURAGE GROUP practicing Catholics living in full accord Frisco, TX 75034. Indiana, invite all high school-aged girls to Courage D/FW, a spiritual support group for with the teachings of the Church. For a Call us at attend “Discover the Treasure of the Hills those striving to live chaste lives according complete job description, compensation ADVERTISE IN THE (817) 913-5579 High School Visiting Weekend,” a vocations to the Catholic Church’s teachings on homo- information and application procedure, weekend Feb. 27 to March 1. For more infor- sexuality, meets regularly Friday evenings. please see the Cathedral website, www. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC Visit us online at mation, call Sr. Sinkhorn at (800) 734-9999, For information, e-mail to CourageDFW@ stpatrickcathedral.org. (817) 560-3300 www.adriansflooring.com. ext. 2830, or visit the sisters’ Web site at Catholic.org or call (972) 938-5433. www.thedome.org to register online. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, February 6, 2009 Page 24 Good Newsmaker Former chaplain of United Regional Health Care System, formerly Bethania Hospital, and renowned fundraiser in support of vocations in the diocese Pallottine Father Aidan Donlon dies at age 79 Father Aidan Donlon, SAC 1929-2009

Father Aidan Anthony Donlon, a Pallottine priest and beloved spiri- tual leader for more than 53 years, died Saturday, Jan. 24 in Wichita Falls at the age of 79.

A Rosary service was held Jan. 29 at Sacred Heart Church in Wichita Falls. Bishop Kevin Vann presided at the funeral Mass, held Jan. 30 at Sacred Heart. Father Hoa Nguyen, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, who served as homilist at the liturgy, and Father John Swis- tovich, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Wichita Falls, concelebrated at the Mass, and were joined on the altar by priests and deacons from the Diocese of Fort Worth. Interment was at Above: Fr. Donlon, pictured in 2005 on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of Sacred Heart Cemetery. ordination to the priesthood, in the historic Bethania Chapel, located at the United Born June 2, 1929, in Tipper- Regional Health Care System Hospital (URHCS), in Wichita Falls. ary, Roscrea County, Ireland, Fr. Donlon was the son of James Top Right: Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth religious order worked closely with Fr. Donlon for several years as they provided pastoral care to Joseph Donlon, a lawyer, and hospital patients and their families. Shown here, from left to right, are Sisters Mary Evelyn Donlon, a teacher. Geraldine da Silva, Ancilla Sojka, Irene Asztemborska, and Miriam Stepniowska. Fr. Donlon entered the Society of The sisters joined Fr. Donlon in marking his 50th anniversary of priesthood at a the Catholic Apostolate (SAC), celebration Aug. 12, 2005 hosted by members of the administrative and pastoral also known as the Pallottine Fa- care staff at United Regional Health Care System’s 11th Street Campus in thers religious order, in 1948 and Wichita Falls. attended the Pallottine Seminary Center Right: Paul Macha, Grand Knight of Council 1473 (left), presented of Ireland, where he received his Bishop Kevin Vann (center) and Fr. Donlon with a large cardboard display undergraduate degree in philoso- check in the amount of $128,000 at the 15th annual Father Donlon Vocation phy; after completing graduate Dinner, held in February of 2006. The dinner, now in its 18th year, has raised work in theology in Argentina, he over $1,250,000 in funds to assist seminarians. was ordained in Buenos Aires, Ar- Bottom Right: Father Aidan Donlon (second from right), is shown with his gentina on Aug. 14, 1955. He later three brothers, all of whom became Catholic priests. Pictured with him are (left told friends that he had dreamed to right) Kevin Donlon, Angus Donlon, and Brendan Donlon. of being a priest since the age of 10, when he was an altar server at took him to the Diocese of Reno, Bethania Hospital, now known parishes within the Northwest Fr. Donlon, according to his many his parish in Ireland. Nevada. In 1974, he began work as as United Regional Health Care, Deanery of the diocese, while also close friends, particularly cher- After coming to the United a hospital chaplain in Muskegon, in Wichita Falls, where he resided bringing the Eucharist to nursing ished his years of hospital ministry States in 1956, the young priest Michigan, in the Diocese of Grand for the rest of his life. He retired home residents. because of the opportunity to served in parishes in the Texas dio- Rapids, and was then assigned in from active ministry Sept. 22, 2006, Known for his endearing minister to patients and families ceses of Abilene, Lubbock, and San August of 1975 to serve as chap- but continued to assist at Mass at combination of an Irish brogue, during challenging times when Angelo, before a new assignment lain and head of pastoral care at Sacred Heart and at several other combined with a soft Texas drawl, SEE FATHER, P.21

MAILING LABEL: Please enclose label with address change or inquiries concerning mail delivery of your paper. Thank you. Inside... This issue of the NTC More than 500 ministers from 44 Twenty Hispanic young men and OK, the Vatican was slow to give parishes serving English-, Spanish-, women gave a late January week- up their electric typewriters and and Vietnamese-speaking Catholics end to listening to speakers, interact- turn them in for computers, but made the last diocean Ministry ing with men and women religious, give a look. They’re posting daily Formation Day, a day of and seeking to discern news about the pope and “Encountering the Living Word.”2 God’s calling for them. 8&18 Vatican events on YouTube. 15