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Labor Day statement Arlington Catholic Herald | Feb. 25-March 2, 2016 National News | 13 Lack of jobs tied to decline in family life By MARK PATTISON that impactThe meaningful work Supreme and family Court without Scalia Catholic News Service stability,” Archbishop Wenski said. upholding the provisions but it will not set a national Little Sisters can obtain contraceptives through the ex- “SimplyWill put, it welack must a advocatetip of the for scales? precedent. changes in the Affordable Care Act. WASHINGTON — Today’s “economic jobs and wages that truly provide a dig- On March 23, the court will hear oral arguments in A completely different case with church attention in- and political forces have led to increas- nified lifeBy forCAROL individuals ZIMMERMANN and their fami- CatholicArlington News Service Catholic Herald | Sept. 8-14, 2016the religious liberty case Zubik v. Burwell, which in- volves immigration. In United States v. Texas, which is | 9 ingly lowered economic prospects for lies, and for working conditions that are volves the Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious on the docket in April, the court will consider whether Journeys in Faith Americans without access to higher safe and WASHINGTONallow for a full —flourishing As the nation of looks ahead to up- employers contesting the contraceptive mandate of the the Obama administration was entitled to shield more education, which is having a direct im- life outsidecoming of the Supreme workplace,” Court hedecisions added. without Justice Anto- Affordable Care Act. than 4 million undocumented immigrants from depor- pact on family health and stability,” said “Unionsnin and Scalia’s worker input, associations, it may see whilea lot of tie scores. The case, supported in a friend of the court brief by the tation, a move that was put on hold Nov. 9 by the 5th Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski. imperfect,That’s remain because an essential the Feb. 13 part death of of one of six Catho- USCCB and other faith groups, will determine whether U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, uphold- He made the comments as the author the effort,lic membersand people of ofthe faith court and — good who- often was described the Little Sisters of the Poor and other ministries can be ing a Texas-based federal judge’s injunction against of this year’s Labor Day statement from will canas be its powerfulmost conservative leaven to voice ensure and known for his strict forced to provide contraceptives as mandated by the U.S. Obama’s actions. the U.S. bishops. that theseinterpretation groups, so ofimportant the Constitution’s in soci- intent — may lead Department of Health and Human Services. Without Scalia, a 4-to-4 tie is expected in this case, Linking the decline in good jobs to ety, continueto many to 4-4 keep decisions. human dignity at An “accommodation” for organizations morally which would create no new law and affirm the lower family woes, Archbishop Wenski said, the heart Justiceof their Anthony efforts.”Creating Kennedy has been described as a opposed to the contraceptive her coverage was created court’sspiritual decision. Charles Wheeler, director of training home “Over half of parents between the ages And swing“if you vote, are ana term employer, he is said you to aredespise, but depending by the Obama administration to allow those religious and legal support for Catholic Legal Immigration Net- of 26 and 31 now have children outside called onto hisrespect vote in the upcoming dignity cases of your before a successor to Sca- employers opposed to the mandate to direct a third- work in Oakland, Calif., said that Scalia’s death “may of a marriage, and research shows a ma- workerslia through steps in, athere just will wage either and be work splitArchitect- decisions or 5-3 votes party Dominique administrator to provide the contestedMurray coverage have helped made it harder to getdesign to that magic number” her that parish church jor factor is the lack middle-skill jobs — ing conditionswith the more that liberalallow justicesfor a secure forming the majority. to their employees at no cost. would have blocked the president’s actions. careers by which someone can sustain family life,”When Archbishop the court Wenski issues split said. decisions, the lower court The sisters and other organizations said their reli- “I’m guardedly optimistic,” he said, saying he hopes a family above the poverty line without “Withrulings time, Bystandwe willZOEY and begin “it MARAISTwill to restorebe as if thea court did not even gious rights are still infringed because the alternative the Supreme Court “looks to precedent and the biggerMurray and Father Gould were both in agreement a college degree — in regions with high Gene Blevins | ReuteRS via CNS sense oftake hope theCatholic andcase,” lasting said Herald Megchange Penrose, Staffthat a Writer law professor at steps involve them in seeing that contraceptives objec- picture” to stop the deportation plan from proceeding.that the new church should incorporate artwork from income inequality.” A firefighter is seen battling a wildfire in the Angeles National Forest near Los places Texasour economic A&M University’s and political School sys of- Law. tionable to them are provided. In 2015, President Obama’s executive actions ex- The statement, dated Sept. 5, Labor Angeles this summer. tems at the“To service me, that’s of the what’s human troubling person about a 4-4 ruling,” In 2014, a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling in a related case, panded a 2012 program known as Deferred Actiondefunct for churches as much as possible. They traveled to Day, was released Aug. 22. Archbishop 12 | once more.”she said, notingDominique that it goes againstMurray the court’shas always decision feltBurwell drawn v. Hobby to God Lobby , said private companies did Childhood Arrivals,Arlington or DACA, Catholic and created Herald the Deferred| New March York, 24-30, where 2016 they purchased much of the liturgi- Wenski is chairman of the U.S. bishops’ which pressures young people not to community accordingLocal to our God-given News in the firstthrough place to takeher the eyes. case. In her youth, she notwas need attracted to comply to with the contraceptive mandate Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanentcal furniture for the sanctuary. The large stained glass Committee on Domestic Justice and start a family, because they lack possibil- dignity,” the archbishop added. The full text“This of the puts U.S. bishops’everything Labor of Day critical importance in a because they were protected under the Religious Free- Residents, known as DAPA. The USCCB supported this holdingbeautiful pattern,” she old added, cathedrals noting that in the her court native is dom Montreal. Restoration Act. She The 1993 law says the government plan, and CLINIC, an umbrella organization forwindows Catho- on either side of the church are from a closed Human Development. ities for the future. Yet this same culture “As we engageArlington with our neighbors Our Lady and OstatementfArlington LOurdes is available Catholic in English Herald and Spanish | Dec. 1-7, 2016 | “Divorce rates and the rate of single- presents others with so many options our communities, we quickly find ways at, respectively,not operating bit.ly/usccbld16came at to its appreciate“full and strength” whenart through it is has a cru her- mother,“shall not substantially who en- burden a person’s exercise of re- lic legal services providers, was among 224 organizachurch- in Philadelphia.Local News 7 parent households break down along that they too are dissuaded from start- to deepen solidarity in a broader way, bit.ly/usccbtrabajo.cial rolerolled to “help her us as in a nation, art classes especially and when who dealing herself ligion” was unless a talented that burden is the least restrictive means tions that filed a joint brief urging the Supreme CourtMurray then set to work melding these different ele- similar educational and economic ing a family.” and to act on the structures and policies with federal law.” to further a compelling governmental interest. to take the current case. lines,” he continued. “Financial con- Archbishop Wenski said, “When our Penrosewoodworker, said that equal votes floral are arranger “all fine and andgood inmaker a Since of stained Scalia sided glass with the family businesses in that Law experts have pointed out that anotherments option into one cohesive look. It’s eclectic, she admits, cerns and breakdowns in family life can leaders ought to be calling us toward a balance,windows. but we have real issues facing the court” that call decision, some feel the upcoming religious liberty case the court could take with only eight justices is “butto hold I think it’s worth it in order to save all the beautiful lead to a sense of hopelessness and de- vision of the common good that lifts the for clear direction.As an In adult, particular, it’s she been cited the one upcoming of Murray’s will likely great end with joys a 4-4 vote, which will uphold the cases over for re-argument when it has a full courtartwork in that previous generations have sacrificed so spair. The Rust Belt region now appears human spirit and seeks to soothe our Little Sisters of the Poor case, which is just one of the oral lower court’s decision and mean the contraceptive place. argumentsto onhelp the docket design this springher thehome Catholic parish Church of mandateSt. Raymond for religious of groups 2017 will be interpreted differ - CPAIn the meantime, Michael Moreland, a law dearlyprofes- for.” to have the highest concentration in the tendenciesInside toward fear, we find our inse- 2 | Arlington Catholic Herald | Oct. 20-26, 2016 nation of drug-related deaths, including curities exploited as a means to further Parish & Diocesanhas a NewsvestedPenafort interest Churchin. The others in Springfield.involve abortion and ently in different areas of the country. sor at Villanova University, pointed out what manySince are the building’s dedication late 2006, the parish has Hymnsimmigration. and guitarsMark Rienzi, senior counsel of the Becket Fund for trying to wrap their heads around: “It’s hard to imagine from overdoses of heroin and prescrip- partisan agendas. Our leaders must nev- “I can’t believe that (God) gave me the opportunity to continued to add new art. Murray still sees the church as this issue The abortion case before the court March 7, Whole Religious Liberty, which is representing the Little Sis- the Supreme Court without Justice Scalia.” tion drugs.” er use anxiety as a means to manipulate fulfill the destinyMissionaries He wanted for thisof church,”the Precious she said. Blood “a blank canvas, with much opportunity to make it more Archbishop Wenski quoted from persons in desperate situations, or to pit Woman’s Health v. Cole, involves abortionDworak clinics first in tersheard of the praise Poor, is and confident worship the case music will win as even a And as far as how the court proceeds without him ‘Arlington Worship’Texas brings challenging a state law upheld in lower courts without Scalia. He said that the 5-4 Hobby Lobby deci- and how a successor fills those shoes, Penrose put it Pope Francis’ address to Congress dur- one group of persons against another for Murray grew up in a region of Canada known for beautiful.” The process reminds her of the length of time it requiring them to complyCincinnati to standardsfreshman of ambulatory Province attending sion came the in diocesana case that involved high aschool for-profit youth business, this way: “Hold on, it will be an interesting ride that’s ing the pope’s U.S. visit last September: political gain.” its rich history of Catholicism.Advertising But “growing up in the Awardstook for cathedrals to be built centuries ago. together young adultssurgical centersfor praiseand requiringPress Releaseabortionministry doctors – October to Rally. have 15, 2016not“We a religious had adoration order.2004. (and)The Review it was Board really of thefor Mission sure.” - “I would like to call attention to those In touting the “sanctity of work,” Arch- ’60s, things got kind of weird over there,” she recalls. “They would take a hundred years to build a cathe- admitting privileges at a hospitalThe nearMissionaries foreignan abortion to clinic. me, of buttheHe toPrecious also this pointed day I out rememberaries that ofanyone the the Preciouswho first works song Bloodfor the determined family members who are the most vul- bishop Wenski said, “Dignified work is Top five weekly online storiesThe10/10-10/17 law’sHer opponents family, thoughsay it aims Catholic, to close abortion did not attend church dral back then. That’s one thing that God has taught nerable, the young. For many of them, a at the heart of our efforts because we music. 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Shea was the perpetrator. zoey maraist | CatHoliC Herald In her personal life, Murray also tries to give new life less maze of violence, abuse and despair. Human Work”), “reminded us that hu- bit.ly/foss1016 a joint friend of the court brief in theme case that supporting music in the church can be alive.” Their problems are our problems. We man labor is an essential key to under | - area, her family attended “a newer one that looked Dominique MurrayArlington stands Catholic in her Herald Springfield | April home 21-27, next 2016 to religious art, or what she calls, “beautiful relics of our 14 NationalThe Newsmusic soared through thethe sanctuary Texas law. of Ourpriests Lady resided Her at love St. Anthony of contemporary Catholic worshipRev. 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Rev.used Sheaby the also servedthey as created local Arlington authorities Worship, and the diocesandriver’sgathered Viclicenses in- the topews undocument finished with- a contemporary It’s been more than 30 years since pa- ti dinner to the recent capital campaign. and “clearly Catholic but the U.S. Marine Band as a percussionist. When Murray close knit parish (and) it was a wonderful time.” “God has brought me full circle from growing up v. Texas, the eight Supremephrases. Court The justices instrumentation must now de - attorneys andchaplain justices, of the but Bethany she did House Retreatconsisting tim of Assistance a praise session,Coordinators, edversion immigrants, Patricia of All the Catholic whichclas- Keller Herald noted subscribers will receive a copy of the rishioners of the 126-year-old St. Paul Now, they have an architectural plan6 clearly Virginian.” The Doughnuts draw crowds forbecame pregnant with their first child, Victoria, she de- Founding pastor, Father James R. 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NoConstruction 37 in the diocese to church, he said. “I’d be a crazy person the rest of the er of who God is and who we are called to be more like.” rary block on deportations, but giving undocumented your neighbor”and awareness while a mariachiof aging and A retired demonstrator reli- Denny holds aHattler sign outside will receive available the St. for deportations. st. Ambrose church in Annandale st. 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Bishop Loverde was installed as and served as founding chair of SOAR’s Justice Anthony Kennedy wondered if the president ministration’s executive actions. In addition to the US- Copyrights ©t. 2016 Mary of sorrows church in Fairfax st. Paul Mission in Hague the third bishop of Arlington in 1999 and board of directors. by The Arlington can defer deportations for millions of people without CCB, other Catholic groups filing briefs included the CouRteSy pHotoS New church and parish center New church established four primary goals for the Catholic Herald Inc. specific congressional authorization, calling it a “legis- Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., or CLINIC, The future St. Ambrose Church in Annandale will look very different from the cur- $16 M $4 million diocese: evangelization, unity, recon- (ISSN0361-3712) Find outand more as least three Catholic colleges, which joined in a rent church in the round. 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upon concluding my tenure as your bishop. Yet, the sa- cred season of Advent reminds us about today. Today, now, is the hour for us to stay awake.” Hundreds who attended Mass prayed with him and later delivered a heartfelt standing ovation. Many wait- ed in line to wish him well and express their personal thoughts. Courtesy BoB WItCHGer Linh Nguyen and her husband, T.A., said they at- Bishop Michael F. Burbidge meets with priests from the Diocese of Raleigh following a Mass of Thanksgiving tended because Bishop Burbidge had the heart of a at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Cary, N.C., Nov. 29. priest, shared his time generously and stayed connect- ed to people. By Kate turgeon Watson fulness for the people of the Diocese of Raleigh, and “Both of our kids were confirmed by him. He comes For the Catholic Herald all they shared with him during his decade serving in here (to our parish) a lot … and we are really going North Carolina. to miss him,” Linh said. “To me, he’s a priest … even Thirty minutes before the 6:30 p.m. Mass, the church In addition to thanksgiving, he also spoke about though he is a bishop. He’s so close to us and so easily parking lot was almost full. The last well-wisher left “trust” and “today” in his homily. accessible.” around 10:30 p.m. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, who “As I prepare to begin a new ministry … guess what is “Blessings to Bishop Burbidge on his new assign- had celebrated his final public Mass as leader of the happening? Questions like these: ‘Lord, will I be able to ment. Thank you for all you have done for us,” said Diocese of Raleigh, went home not2017 long after. CPAstart all over again and respond to the responsibilities Glenn Barnes from the Newman Center in Chapel Hill. It was an evening filled with emotion as the faithful that will come my way? Is this the right timing? Will I be “The Diocese of Arlington is amazing and they will gathered at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Cary able to ‘let go’ as you desire?’ While our weak human be blessed to have him,” said Jasmine Colon-Monge, a Nov. 29 for the special Mass and reception. About 30 nature can draw us back to anxiety, doubt and fear, member of Infant of Prague Parish in Jacksonville. priests concelebrated,Advertising and many women religious and we cannot Awards stay in that place if we are true followers of Bishop Burbidge was installed as the fourth bishop deacons were present as well. Christ,” he said. “It is only human to look to the past of Arlington Dec. 6. During Mass, Bishop Burbidge expressed his thank- and to treasure wonderful memories as I certainly do Read the stories of the diocese in the bishop’s newspaper.

Available in See regular issue inside Catholic Herald Print & Online Oct. 6-12, 2016 | catholicherald.com at catholicherald.com Bishop Burbidge named to Arlington He succeeds Bishop Paul S. Loverde as fourth bishop of Arlington At a glance Catholic Herald Staff Report - cepted the res Born in Philadelphia: Pope Francis has ac ishop Paul S. June 16, 1957 ignation of Arlington B nted as his Loverde and has appoihop Michael F. Auxiliary Bishop of successor Raleigh Bis Philadelphia: 2002-06 Burbidge, 59. ho turned 76 in - Bishop Loverde, w Arlington Dio Bishop of Raleigh, N.C.: September, has led the law requires 2006-16 cese since 1999. Canon resignation all bishops to submit their at age 75. Installation date: unced Oct. Dec. 6. The changes were annogr. Walter Erbi, 4 in Washington by Msat the apostolic the charge d’affaires States. Episcopal Motto: nunciature to the Unitedrve as apos- Walk Humbly with God - Bishop Loverde willntil se Bishop Bur tolic administrator u hich will take bidge’s installation, w edral of St. place Dec. 6 at the Cath n. Thomas More in Arlingto See NEW Bishop page B3

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F MA through the snow H C on groceries and hurried indoors, thousands PA G ROME Thousands gather for the B A D E of pro-lifers headed straight into the impend- MD MADRID DC OH annual March for Life just as ing storm to represent the unborn at the annual Joe Cashwell | CatHoliC HeRald March for Life. Panther goalieBest Gretchen Sports Bennett, Photo of — Paul third VI Catholic place High — School Joe Cashwell in Fairfax, punches for “Goalie away a Cadet makes scoringa greatsnowstorm attempt. save” The Panthers’ hits the city. Best Chart or A Ponti cal College Josephinum — 11 E CUA Theological College — 0 tenacious defense and Bennett’s 17 saves gave Paul VI a 1-0 win and its first WCAC Girls Soccer Championship since 1993. “A little snow couldn’t keep you away, could Information B Mount St. Mary’s — 10 F St. John XXIII — 0 By ZOEY DI MAURO it?” Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for C St. Charles Borromeo — 10 G University of San Dámaso — 2 Paul VI’s Anna Moschella (2) heads the Graphic — sec- D St. John Paul II — 3 H North American College — 7 Go to catholicherald.smugmug.com/WCCatholicaC-girls-soccer/ herald Staff Writerball away from Meaghan O’Donovan Life, shouted to the cheering crowd gathered by ond place — Arlington Catholic Herald | May 19-25, 2016 to see more photosSports and buy | 19 prints from the game. (17) of St. John’s College High School in Washington. Ashleigh Buy- GeorGetown WMIRA RegAttA While the rest of the East Coast stocked up See MaRch pgs. 4-5 Stages of Formation ers for “Priest O’Connell girls row for the win formation”

College Seminary Track Joe Cashwell | CAtHoliC HerAld ENTER WITH College I — Freshman Fr. Colin Davis (left) and Fr. Joseph Rampino lay prostrate on the altar at the Ca- HIGH SCHOOL College II — Sophomore DEGREE thedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington during the priesthood ordination Mass College III — Junior in June. College IV — Senior BACHELOR’S Bachelor’s in Philosophy Best Sports Photo Story — second place Spiritual Year — optional year dedicated to developing prayer, Joe Cashwell | For tHe CatHoliC Herald — Joe Cashwell for reading, service and non-degree studies. (Popular to take after The Bishop O’Connell Women’s Varsity 8+ boat (above) is seen in action during the Washington Metropoli- The O’Connell women’s 4+ boat crew, including College IV, but can be taken at anytime.) Pathtan toInterscholastic the Rowing Association priesthoodRegatta held on the Potomac River near Georgetown May 14. The (from left) Devin Christenson, coxswain Libby Scully, O’Connell women’s 4+ boat crew, including (below, from left) Kristina Colevas, Devin Christenson, Abby Kristina Colevas, Abby Clukey and Sarah Kelly, are all “O’Connell girls row Clukey and Sarah Kelly, celebrates their championship win by ceremoniously tossing coxswain Libby Scully smiles as they hold the John Beebe Cup after their By CONNOR BERGERONinto the Potomac River. inary without a bachelor’s degree; major championship win. to victory” Major Seminary Track Catholic Herald Staff Writer seminary is for those who have a degree. 4 YEARS4 ENTER WITH College track seminarians typically will COLLEGE Pre-Theology I DEGREE Pre-Theology II Each year the Arlington Diocese cre- study for eight years, while major semi- ates a poster with photos of diocesan nary seminarians will study for six. seminarians. Below each face is the “There are many qualities I am look-

2 YEARS2 name, level of education, school and ing for in someone for the priesthood,” Pastoral Year — optional year dedicated to learning the pastoral parish. It’s great to recognize faces from said Father J.D. Jaffe, Arlington diocesan needs by working in a parish. our parishes, but often people don’t fully vocations director. “God is eclectic in His understand the terminology. call and so it is more about the whole The graphic (at left) illustrates the person than any particular trait.” Bishop O’Connell’s first year coach Christine McGowan (rear) follows her stu- College Seminary Track/Major Seminary Track stages of formation for diocesan priests. The men have the optiondent of athletes adding — led aby coxswain Libby Scully (right) of the women’s 4+ boat — to the launch area prior to the start of the regatta. Theology I — becomes lector Of the 43 diocesan semi- spiritual year for prayer, Theology II — becomes acolyte narians, 11 are studyingDumfries SAI atnt johnFind pAul theout gRe Amoret reading, service and non- the Pontifical College Jo- degree studies, or a pasto- Master’s in Divinity or Paul VI’s Molly Cripe (8) and St. John’s Gabby Nastasi Theology III — receives candidacy MASTER’S BACHELOR’S Bachelor’s in Sacred sephinum in Columbus, National Vocations ral year to broaden their for diaconate Theology Ohio; 10(19) are fight at BoysMount for control St. win Awareness of third the ball Week straight during is Nov. the tracktitleexperience game and of parish field life. title; coach to retire Mary’splayed Seminary Nov.For thein 5 Catholic Emat the- Herald 6-12.Maryland Go to usccb.org. SoccerPlex in Boyds,“Most Md. of the time in vo- Saint John Paul the Great Catholic 4 YEARS4 4 YEARS4 mitsburg, Md.; 10 are at St. cations work, I get to meet Theology IV — ordained a deacon MASTER’S Master’s in Theology High School in Dumfries won its third Coach Mike Dobson (front Charles Borromeostraight Seminary Boys Virginia Catholic in Wyn Schools- men and women who are on firePaul for VI a re senior- Gabriellarow) Gordon and Saint John (4) Paul the embraces Maya Anand (21) after Gordon scored the game’s only goal off State Championships for track and field Great’s track and field team, newood, Pa.; threeMay 14.are The at team St. was John led by headPaul coach II lationship with Christ and Hisof church,” Anand’s timely assist.celebrate The their Panthers third straight won the Nov. 5 game 1-0 over St. John’s. Seminary in Washington;Mike Dobson, who two is retiring are at this the year said Father Jaffe. “They are asking how Virginia Catholic Schools after 40 years of teaching and coaching. State Championship May 14 in University of SanOn Dámaso the girls’ side, Bishopin Madrid; O’Connell of to pray better, how to serve God or His Dumfries. Dobson is retiring Arlington and Paul VI Catholic of Fairfax this year after 40 years as a and seven are attied thefor first Pontifical with 118 points apiece. North people more, how to take their faith teacher and coach. ILLUSTRATION BY ASHLEIGH BUYERS BY ILLUSTRATION American CollegeSaint in John Rome. Paul the In Great the senior past, Josh more seriously, etc.” Priesthood Ordination Glascock placed first in the 110-me- seminarians haveter hurdles,attended second Theological in the 300-meter With more than 40 men in formation, hurdles and third in the high jump. College of CatholicSenior University Michael Horan finishedin Wash first in- the Arlington Diocese is blessed to have To learn more about the path to priesthood: ington and Popethe St. 300-meter John hurdles XXII and National third in the so many future priests. Courtesy joHn paul tHe great triple jump, while junior Myles Sher- Seminary in Weston,man placed Mass., second in but the high there jump, Jordan, principal, Dobson joined the “He started these programs and has grateful for his generous service, witness Talk to your parish priest visit arlingtondiocese.org/vocations 110-meter hurdles and the triple jump. school’s faculty in 2009. He started sev- stayed with them, consistently working and perseverance in leadership.” OR are none there thisThe year. team succeeded despite the ab- eralBergeron programs fromcan scratch,be reached including at cbergeron@catho-to improve the programs by encourag- Students described Dobson as a great sence of distance runner Andre Gallant, driver’s education, the cross country ing each student athlete and coach to- leader, coach and teacher who inte- Seminarians whomight injured follow himself a couplea college of weeks teams,licherald.com the track and or field on teams, twitter the @cbergeronACH. ward personal growth,” said Sister Mary grates Christ into everyday activities. track or a major seminaryago and did not track. compete The in Saturday’s col- indoor track teams, Karaoke Night and Jordan. Dobson recently was honored with a SOURCES ARLINGTON DIOCESE VOCATIONS OFFICE | 2016 meet. the daily recitation of the Divine Mercy “Our lives have been greatly en- special presentation and blessing after lege track is for thoseAccording who to enterDominican the Sister sem Mary- Chaplet. riched by Mr. Dobson,” she said. “I am the all-school Mass. 2017 CPA Photos Newspaper Awards Human ecology RCIA St. Joseph’s table 6 | Local News Arlington Catholic Herald | March 24-30, 2016 Arlington Catholic Herald | March 24-30, 2016 Local News | 7 Record number of students Parishioners reflect on the seven Warrenton St. John the evangeliSt conference attend faith formation sessions sorrows and joys of St. Joseph Cardinal Turkson speaks at Mary Washington. Page 4 on his feast day. Pgs. 14-15 to businesspeople at Catholic U. Page 3 Youths bring stations to life Catholic Herald March 24-30, 2016 | catholicherald.com Sr. Mary Jordan

Joe Cashwell | For the catholic herald Shelby Nesbit, as Veronica, holds up the image of Jesus during heading west the sixth station. Ben Nesbit, as Pilate, washes his hands during a Living Stations of the Cross presented by the youth The Dominican sister group of St. John the Evangelist Church in Warrenton March 18. will become principal of a new high school in Phoenix. Catholic herald Staff report Joe Cashwell | For the catholic herald

Dominican Sister Mary Jordan Hoover, found- ing principal of Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Dumfries, will be leaving the Arling- ton Diocese in July to establish a new Catholic high school in the Diocese of Phoenix. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted announced March The Passion in 3-D 22 that the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia will Ben Nesbit portrays Jesus in scenes from the Passion (clockwise, from Joe Cashwell | For the CatholiC herald establish a commu- top): Jesus is stripped of His garments; Jesus meets a weeping woman At a Living Stations of the Cross at St. John the Evangelist Church in Warrenton March 18 (above), Jesus, nity in Phoenix and (Gabby Handford); Jesus dies on the cross; and Jesus is laid in the tomb portrayed by Luke Johnson, is laid in the arms of Mary, played by Illa Rochez. Pope Francis (below) holds palm will lead the newly of Joseph of Arimathea (Benjamin Davis). More photos at catholic-her- fronds as he leads a ceremony at the obelisk in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican during Palm Sunday Mass established St. John ald.com and catholicherald.smugmug.com. March 20. Paul II Catholic High School. It will serve the community in the far West Valley begin- ning in fall 2018. Holy Week Dominican Sister Mary Brigid Burn- Palm Sunday Mass at All Saints ham, currently the in Manassas (page 5), Living religious depart- CatholiC herald File ment chairwoman at Sr. Mary Jordan Hoover Mount de Sales Acad- Stations in Warrenton (pages emy in Baltimore, and Mary Gertrude Blankenhagen, serving as principal 6-7), celebrations in Rome of Overbrook School in Nashville, Tenn., will estab- (pages 18-19) and more inside lish the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia’s presence Paul haring | CNS in Phoenix. “Sister Mary Jordan is a trailblazer,” said Arling- ton Bishop Paul S. Loverde. “She has served the Diocese of Arlington as founding principal of Saint John Paul the Great High School since 2007, and has done so with profound faith, exemplary leader- ship and humility. I join the students and parents of Saint John Paul the Great in echoing our gratitude for her service to our diocesan church.” Luke Johnson, as Jesus, falls the first time during the Living Stations of the Cross. Illa Rochez, as Mary (top, right), prays The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia are commit- while meeting Jesus. Joey Matthys, playing Caiaphas (at right), watches as Jesus falls a second time. ted to remaining in the diocese and serving Saint John Paul the Great. Mother General Ann Marie

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Master catechists Meet the jubilarians Challenge coin After a two-year course, 70 Dozens of priests and sisters celebrate U.S. Military Auxiliary Bishop Spencer Music cafe Benedict’s ‘duty’ First day of school Catholics earn certification the anniversaries of their religious presents the pope with a Music lovers, budding Retired Pope Benedict said it was Selfies, school supplies and to spread the faith. Page 5 commitment. Pages 11-13 special challenge coin. Page 22 musicians mingle his ‘duty’ to resign because of sunshine mark first day back. at Fredericksburg cafe. declining health, travel demands. Page 28 | Arlington Catholic Herald | May 5-11, 2016 Page 4 Page 22 14 Local News Home to give practical tools, hope regional home from page 1 Catholic Heraldthanked the crowd of supporters. May 5-11, 2016 | catholicherald.com “The love you brought through your support is what we will show them here,” said James, who hopes the re- gional home will serve as a model for similar programs Catholic Herald in other states. Sept. 1-7, 2016 | catholicherald.com The Sunday event marked the end of phase 1 renova- tions and showcased a third-floor kitchen and seven New school bedrooms with bathrooms, along with a ground floor ‘This place won’tfilled with let large windows you and photographs fall’ of babies born at the two current Paul Stefan Foundation Homes in Unionville. The Unionville homes will be stepping superintendent A new regional stones to independent living for the women and their home for women in children. Plans for phase 2 include the addition of an Summer educational center, daycare, playground and a kitchen Jennifer Bigelow to succeed crisis pregnancies that will double as a training space and community soup kitchen. During the final phase, bedrooms on the Sr. Bernadette McManigal will open in Orange. middle floor will be renovated. with a saint For the Catholic Herald Fr. Stefan Starzynski spent two months Jennifer Bigelow will become superintendent of schools for the Arlington Diocese July 5, according to an announce- with Mother Teresa, who ended up ment by Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde. Bigelow will suc- ceed Sister Bernadette McManigal, a member of the Sisters KATIE SCOTT | CatholiC herald playing a key role in his vocation. of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose June 30 retire- A cozy bedroom in the new Paul Stefan Regional Home is ready to welcome a pregnant woman and, eventually, ment after eight years of service her baby. The space was painted and furnished by volunteers who “adopted” the room and were responsible By KATIE SCOTT was announced last year. for everything from baby supplies to the furniture and linens. For the Catholic Herald “I am pleased to welcome Jennifer Bigelow,” said Bishop It was the summer of Loverde, “whose vocation to 1992, and in a tucked- Catholic education is clearly Photographs of babies born to mothers in Paul Stefan away restaurant in Kol- evident in her decades-long Foundation Homes flank a statue of Our Lady in the kata, India, a 22-year-old service at all levels of Catholic Arlington Catholicfoyer of Herald the new | Oct. regional 6-12, 2016 home in Orange. The 27- elementary and secondary edu- American used nearly 16 room facility will offer educational programs, coun- cation. Bigelow’s gifts and pas- seling and faith-based support. two-thirds of his remain- sion will undoubtedly equip her ing money to make a long- to build upon the foundations James, a parishioner of St. Patrick Church in Freder- distance phone call to the that were ably strengthened icksburg, estimates it will cost $1 million to complete his United States. CourteSy PHoto by Sister Bernadette, and prior vision for the home. “People thought I was crazy when I The news shared over Jennifer Bigelow will be- superintendents. Our growing told them what I wanted to do years ago,” he said, smil- the receiver was what he’d come diocesan superin- Catholic school community will ing. But with ongoing assistance from numerous Arling- prayed it would be, but it tendent of schools July 5. find in Bigelow an evangelist, a ton diocesan parishes, pro-life organizations, the Or- was not a complete sur- A promiseleader and an advocate.”to the ‘abortion king’ ange County Chamber of Commerce, local businesses prise. A living saint had Terry BeatleyA graduate publishes of the University on of anFlorida, ultrasound, Bigelow he holds realized mas- that the and individual donors, his dream is becoming a reality. helped. ter’s degrees in history and educationalfetus was an leadership individual from life, theand the de- Additional support is needed to meet the goal of wel- The kitchen on the third floor (above) was finished as part of phase 1 Stefan P. Starzynski was a book onUniversity her of South Florida. Shecision is in to the abort final was stages no oflonger com- between coming women intoKa theTIe sfirstCOTT seven | Cat HroomsoliC Herald by July 1 and renovations, which also included the refurbishing of seven bedrooms. pleting a doctoral degree in educationalhimself and leadership his patient. from North He resigned Terry Beatley KaTIe SCOTT | CATHOliC HerAlD spending more than two conversations with Paul Stefan Foundation co-founder Randy James cutscontinuing the ribbon with to the the newsecond Paul and Stefan third Regional phases. A $2,500 Megan Casey (at left) cradles her 3-month-old son, Abel, during the Fr. Stefan P. Starzynski, chaplain months alongside Mother Carolina State University, withfrom a focus NARAL on Catholic and stoppedschool lead performing- Home speaks of Virginia outside in Orange May 1. Helping mark thedonation end of phase “takes 1 of care the of home the behind-the-scenes and educational work,” open house and ribbon-cutting festivities. Casey lives in a Paul Stefan at Inova Fairfax Hospital, holds a Teresa and about 75 Mis- Dr. Bernardership Nathanson. and the role of the pastor-principalabortions. He relationship. issued three warnings, ac-centerthe for U.S.women Capi in- crisis pregnancies are Orange Mayorsuch Chuckas plumbing Mason and (left), electrical James’ wiring,wife, Evelyn, said James. A Home in Unionville and credits the nonprofit with helping her “not cording to Beatley. photo of Mother Teresa as he de- sionaries of Charity in Kol- and Leetol Frame, building Orange in County Board of Supervisors chairman.donation of the same amount will furnish a room. Or a give up hope.” See“He su saidPer IasnT longenden as Tabortion page 6 is legal Washington. scribes a summer he spent work- kata — witnessing her ho- By ELIZABETH A. ELLIOTT group can Arlingtontake the hands-onCatholic Herald approach | May and 19-25, paint 2016 and | 7 Catholic Herald Staff Writer we will have increased public turmoil, Her book (left) Local News ing with the Missionaries of Char- liness in action and shar- furnish the room themselves. expectant mothers from across Virginia. The regional with underlying emotional and psychological issues, violence and continued disintegrationBy KATIEdetails SCOTT her house,The ribbon-cutting completed third-floor and luncheon bedrooms at the each new “have a home also is unique in offering on-site education and some of which may have led to their crisis pregnancies. ity in India. ing in her work tending to MIChael COllOPy | CNS Terry Beatley, president and founder of the family.” Catholic Heraldpromise Staff to Writer Paulunique Stefan flavor” Regional because Home different of Virginia groups May worked 1. pre- allowing longer lengths of stay. Danielle Nicholson, mother to a 3-year-old, was at the poorest of the poor. Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, pictured in this 1992 photo, will be canonized Sept. 4 by Pope Francis. of the Vienna-based Hosea Initiative, Beatley begins her book by detailing Dr. Bernard Locatedparing in the downtown rooms for Orange, the women, the stately said James. build - “They can live there for two, four, five years — what- the open house. She said one of the Paul Stefan Homes Now a priest serving as chaplain at Inova Fairfax Hospital, See stories and photos on pages 11-16 and at catholicherald.com. made a promise to Dr. Bernard Nathan- her quest to find the correlation between “I wasNathanson. an adopted child, but I wish my birth ing wasThe built Paul in Stefan the mid-1920s Foundation as an is namedinn and for later the son of ever it takes,” said James. The intent is to invest in the in Unionville gave her just what she needed about four Father Starzynski said the experience gave him some of his son, known as the “abortion king,” in dehumanizing slaves and unborn ba-mom had been in a place as loving as this,” said usedJames as an and assisted-living his wife, Evelyn, facility co-founder for adults. of Given the nonprofit. women with time, resources and love, giving them the years ago after finding out she was pregnant with little 2009 to spread his message of how he bies. That led her to Nathanson and herCraig Hartman, looking around a room furnished new life and plenty of fresh paint, the 27-room fa- Their son diedRams in 2005 an hour after being bornfor without “St.tools Mary’sLife needed invited to thrive local long-term.pro-life lead - John Paul the Greatfamilial Catholic support. High School See vOCaTIOn page 14 deceived the nation with his work in the promise to expose his strategy of deceiv-with everything from diapers and swaddling cility eventuallyFairfax will house teens women start in crisis preg- lungs. Even though they knew the baby’s lungs woulders to talkThrough about partnerships pro-life activism with local at the teach in- Dumfries and Bishop O’Connell She’sHigh since earned an associate’s de- abortion industry. ing America on abortion. blankets to a bedside Bible and rocking chair. nancies and offer educational programs, coun- not be developeda pro-life and Evelyn club was at encouraged their to havechurch,” ers, the said Virginia Caraballo. Initiative “Anthony for Employment and School How in Arlington.to help They receivedgree train while- caring for her daughter. She Nathanson, longtime abortion doctor, “My birth mother went to a cold place where girls seling and faith-based support. a late-term abortion, she carried the baby to term. WithI bothNot went, Welfare and and after other the presentationgroups, the facil ing- from their Students for Life mentorcurrently works two part-time jobs, in- said he was responsible for 75,000 abor- were shamed into giving away their babies. This Just before cutting the ribbon in the home’s foyer, support frompublic Father Stefanschool. P. Starzynski, now chaplainwe decidedity will provide we needed education to make in the a club culinary about to supporthow to embracethe paul Stefan the controversy cluding as a substitute teacher for Head tions, 5,000 of them personally. His cam- place empowers girls; it shows so much love.” Paul Stefan Foundation co-founder Randy James at Inova Fairfax Hospital, the couple established theat Robinson.arts, information This was technology,the way we could personal the rgroupegional might home create. of Virginia, Start, a federal program for preschool Saintly sister paign to legalize abortion paved the way By ZOEY DI MAURO Hartman was among more than 200 support- memorial Catholicfoundation. Herald Staff Writer helpcare make and the certified community nursing better assistant and cer- “Igo think to paulstefanhome.org it’s been a lot of people’s children expe- from low-income families. Her for the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade de- ers and community members to attend an open See regIOnal hOme page 14 On the eve of her canonization, see how Blessed Teresa of “God gave our Paul Stefan an amazing set of lungs,help tifications. with a pro-life The culture.”Paul Stefan Foundationrience or callthat 540/854-2300. (talking about abortion)goal turns is to someday be a social worker. cision in 1973. Nathanson later changed because theyBefore will breathe the morning existence bell into at Robinsonthe homes for Onalso the is first partnering day of school, with a theynumber walked of local into a yelling fest or insults,” said Jones.“I hope “I the women who come here his views on abortion and advocated for expectant Secondarymothers,” said School James, in Fairfax,who said some he believes 20 into universities the front office and to community fill out paperwork, colleges andthink is applying it very important for realize to turn the thatopportunity stigma they’ve been given and run full Kolkata’s example of simplicity and holiness had an effect in the pro-life movement until his death in “God wantsstudents (the homes gathered for women) in a Spanish and is making class- thisbut ait grant was monthsthrough thebefore National the club Science was Foundation on its head to offer and talkspeed about ahead abortion with intheir a hopes and dreams,” said Nich- February 2011. happen.” room May 10. officiallyeducation recognized. in technology-focused Still, the student fields. calm, respectful andolson. loving “Because manner, this so place won’t let you fall.” the Arlington Diocese, from her visit more than 30 years ago, Beatley thought she fulfilled her prom- They watched as a screen flashed facts body was“You interested. can’t raise “In a family less than on atwo job atthat McDonald’s,” both sides have better perspective on ise five years ago after she said she part- A uniqueand regional pictures ofhome embryos set to high en- weekssaid we James, had 103adding signatures, that a strong and weeducational the issue. founda It allows- peopleScott can to be better reached make at [email protected] or on to the children she helped find a home for here. nered with the African-American com- While crisisergy pregnancymusic. When centers the lights typically went focus up, onneeded tion 25,”allows said for Caraballo. a strong career. the decision on whatTwitter they @KScottACH. believe.” — Pages 11-16 munity to defeat a pro-choice Virginia serving localthree women, club members the new each home took will a trimes welcome- “It wasJames really said inspirational counseling for will both help of women “It’s struggling been surprising to me how many state senator. She then felt called to make a ter of pregnancy and tackled the tech- us,” said Jones, a junior. “It proved Rob- people think of the pro-life movement Zoey Di Mauro | CatHoliC Herald movie about Nathanson, but was advised nical terms and biological milestones, inson had so many people willing to talk as misogyny and oppression,” said Anthony Jones addresses the new pro- to write a book first. Beatley contacted explaining the start of life to their ado- about it from both sides of the issue.” Caraballo. In talking to his peers, Cara- life club at Robinson Secondary School Nathanson’s wife, who encouraged her to ElizabEth a. Elliott | CatHoliC Herald lescent peers. According to the club’s mentor, Stu- ballo has been able to witness what the in Fairfax May 10. speak with Father C. John McCloskey, an Best Coverage of Mother Teresa’s canonization — first place It’s just the first year of Rams for Life (a dents for Life of America Regional Co- pro-life movement actually is and sub- Opus Dei priest instrumental in Nathan- anytime a woman died because of abor- of care as reasonably provided to any ram is the school’s mascot), and leaders ordination Michele Hendrickson, they tly change people’s perceptions of the Keep up the good work.’ Having that son’s conversion to Catholicism. Father tion,” said Beatley. “Few Catholic legisla- other child born alive at the same gesta- Anthony Jones and Andrew Caraballo are one of two pro-life groups at a public unborn. “They’re not instantly pro-life, support of the people I trust and see on McCloskey wrote the foreword to Beatley’s tors were open to modifying the pro-life tional age, and (2) ensure that such child — Katie Scott, Zoey Maraist and Mary Stachyra Lopez for want to make sure the group knows how high school in the Arlington Diocese. but I like being able to see a change in a weekly basis inspires me to push for- book, What if We’ve Been Wrong? Keeping law in New York. They emphasized in is immediately admitted to a hospital.” to advocate effectively for the pro-life Since their formation, the group has how they’re talking about the issue at the ward,” he said. my promise to America’s “Abortion King.” CourteSy pHoto the media, the Catholic shift to agree to “It is unique in that it doesn’t protect cause. “The motto of our club has been held a silent day of solidarity for the end of the conversation, because they’re At the end of the meeting that morn- Beatley said the book, released in Sep- relax their position and capitalized on unborn children but children already “Summer with a saint; Building a family; Mother Teresa in PIE: protect, inspire, educate,” said Cara- unborn and toured the local Nova Preg- starting to get it,” he said. ing, Jones passed around a replica of a tember, is for people on both sides of the Beatley also writes about Nathanson’s the Kennedy Catholics.” born alive,” said Franks. “More than 90 ballo, a sophomore. nancy Help Center. In February, they Throughout the year, the St. Mary 10-week-old fetus. “Oh my gosh,” said abortion debate. “Catholic strategy,” which she said still The book is filled with stories of peo- percent of people consider themselves Jones and Caraballo first became held a school diaper drive that netted community has been a steady sup- one girl, marveling at the tiny plastic Nathanson co-founded the National continues today. Nathanson and Lader ple who had abortions but now work protectors of born-alive children yet in Arlington.” friends through the men’s group Catho- 335 diapers and wipes. porter of the students, said Jones. “Our baby. She passed it to the boy next to her. Association for the Repeal of Abortion set out to swing the support of the Catholic to end the procedure. Beatley tells the the U.S. Senate we are not able to gain a lic Life Community (CLC) at their par- They’ve prayed outside the Falls pastor, Father (James S.) Barkett, always “That’s a human, dude,” he said. Laws, NARAL Pro-Choice America, as it hierarchy to the pro-choice side by saying story of Rev. Hashmel Turner, an abor- vote on Born-Alive.” ish, St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fair- Church Healthcare Center abortion asks how it’s going,” said Jones. “All the is known today, with Larry Lader, a writ- it was okay to personally believe abortion tion survivor, who supports Rep. Kevin Kramer, R.– Judges’ comments: “A powerful retrospective of a saint from a fax. The church inspired them to turn clinic with pro-life groups from Paul VI other parishioners come up to me, say- er whose book, Abortion, was quoted in was wrong, but the decision should be be- her work. Find out more N.D., spoke at the press Di Mauro can be reached at zdimauro@ their pro-life beliefs into action. Catholic High School in Fairfax, Saint ing, ‘Heard about the work at Robinson. the Roe v. Wade case. tween the woman and her doctor. She also writes of Planned conference and endorsed catholicherald.com. personal experience.” The first time Nathanson saw a fetus “NARAL blamed Catholic leadership Parenthood founder Mar- Go to abortionking.com. Beatley’s book. garet Sanger’s “Negro Proj- “This book has the most ect,” which focused birth control mea- concise, clear description of the conver- We’re with HER! sures on African-Americans and those sion of a heart that starts first with sci- deemed unfit to reproduce. Beatley’s ence. Nathanson’s was a conversion of We’re with HER! book includes excerpts and quotes from the mind first and then the heart,” he Norma McCorvey, known as Jane Roe of said. “It’s the clearest document I’ve ever Are You? the Roe v. Wade case, and several others. read on the topic.” Beatley joined U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, Next on Beatley’s agenda is a movie Then visit PRI, Are You? R-Ariz., and other members of Congress based on the book. She is working with www.pop.orgLearn howAre PRI You? 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Peace & Justice Zika threat Catholic colleges 4 | Local News Arlington Catholic Herald | Nov. 17-23, 2016 Symposium focuses Local mission trips and study Special section looks at the ‘unhooked on immigration and peace. abroad programs unaffected culture,’ the Fighting Irish band and Page 4 by the mosquito-borne illness. Xavier’s original mascot. B section Page 5 Church construction boom Several parishes are stroyed the building, forcing the com- Architect James Mc- munity into a parish hall that seats Crery, a graduate of Bish- undertaking major only 160, according to Father Andrew J. op O’Connell High School Heintz, parochial vicar. During the sum- in Arlington, created building projects. mer tourist season, its standing room designs for several dioc- only at their four Sunday Masses. esan upcoming projects, By ZOEY MARAIST Since then, the parish has been saving including St. Paul. He de- Catholic Herald Staff Writer money to build a new spiritual home, scribed the new church as from fundraising at the annual spaghet- traditional, colonial style, Catholic Herald It’s been more than 30 years since pa- ti dinner to the recent capital campaign. and “clearly Catholic but Feb. 25-March 2, 2016 | catholicherald.com rishioners of the 126-year-old St. Paul Now, they have an architectural plan clearly Virginian.” The Mission in Hague have worshipped in and hope to move forward within the 300-seat church will have a proper church. In 1982, termites de- next few years. a bell tower, stained glass windows and a statue of St. Paul in a nook above the front door. Jubilee moratorium St. Paul is one of six diocesan par- are building permanent churches for the ishes building a new house of worship. first time. St. Ambrose Church in Annandale, St. In total, there are currently $164 mil- Patrick Church in Fredericksburg and lion worth of diocesan construction on death penalty St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax projects planned, though $70 million are replacing existing structures, while of that is going toward the new Paul VI Pope says, ‘Thou shalt not kill,’ applies St. Jude Church in Fredericksburg and to the innocent as well as the guilty. Corpus Christi Church in South Riding See construction page 5 By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES Increasing opposition world- Catholic News Service wide to the death penalty as “an Construction in the diocese instrument of legitimate social st. Ambrose church in Annandale st. Patrick church in Fredericksburg VATICAN CITY — Pope Fran- defense” is “a sign of hope,” he New church and rectory New church and school cis called for a moratorium on said. $10.8 M $10 M executions during the Year of “This issue has to be consid- 800 seats Seating capacity — unknown Mercy and said the fifth com- ered within the perspective of mandment, a penal justice, Estimated completion — 2019 Estimated Completion — 2020 “Thou shalt not which is more kill,” applies not and more in corpus christi church in south riding st. Jude church in Fredericksburg only to the inno- compliance with tyler orsBurn | CNS New church on new site New church on new site cent but to the human dignity Pallbearers carry the casket of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia out of the Ba- $17 M $5.9 million guilty as well. and God’s plan silica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington after his funeral 1,200 seats 700 seats “Even a crimi- for humanity Mass Feb. 20. See more photos at catholicherald.com. Estimated completion — TBD Estimated Completion — 2018 nal has the in- and society,” the violable right to pope said. st. Mary of sorrows church in Fairfax st. Paul Mission in Hague life, a gift of God,” The pope ap- CouRteSy pHotoS New church and parish center New church he said Feb. 21 pealed to world The future St. Ambrose Church in Annandale will look very different from the cur- $16 M $4 million after reciting the leaders to reach Angelus with an international rent church in the round. St. Paul Mission in Hague (above, right) will build the first 1,200 seats 300 seats visitors gathered consensus on Nation mourns church structure the congregation has had in decades. Estimated completion — 2019 Estimated completion — unknown in St. Peter’s the abolition of Square. Diego azuBel | EPA viA CNS the death pen- Marking the The shackled feet of a bomb- alty. He also beginning of an ing suspect in Bangkok, Thai- proposed Cath- international land, are seen as he is escort- olic government conference “For ed to Military Court Feb. 16. leaders “make a Justice Scalia a world with- Pope Francis asks world lead- courageous and out the death ers for a Jubilee Year mora- exemplary ges- penalty,” spon- torium on the death penalty. ture by seeking a Fr. Scalia is celebrant and homilist at funeral sored by the moratorium on Community of Sant’Egidio, the executions during this Holy Year By MICHAEL F. FLACH the Mass celebrated Feb. 20 at the Basilica of ARAN PANCHO pope expressed hope that it will of Mercy.” Catholic Herald Editor the National Shrine of the Immaculate Con-

strengthen efforts to abolish the ception in Washington. death penalty. See Death Penalty page 20 Amidst a crowd of political, religious and “He loved us,” Father Scalia said, “and judicial leaders, Justice Antonin Scalia was re- sought to show that love, and sought to share OPEN HOUSE membered as a man who loved his Catholic the blessing of the faith he treasured. And he faith and his country. But above all “he was gave us one another, to have each other for Dad. He was the father that God gave us for support. That’s the greatest wealth that par- the great adventure of family life.” ents can bestow, and right now we’re particu- Sunday, November 20 That was among the points made by Father larly grateful for it.” 11:00am to 1:00pm Paul D. Scalia, one of Justice Scalia’s nine chil- An estimated 3,300 people were in atten- dren and for the past 20 years a priest of the dance, including Vice President Joseph Biden, Sunday, January 29 Arlington Diocese, during his homily at the former Vice President Dick Cheney, Chief Justice 11:00am to 1:30pm funeral Mass for his father. John Roberts, Associate Justice Clarence Thom- Blue Ribbon awarded for high standard Wednesday, February 1 Father Scalia, diocesan episcopal vicar for as, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich clergy and director of the diaconate formation of academic achievement (reading and 9:00am to 11:00am in Marl Green program, was both celebrant and homilist at See scalia page 3 math scores are consistently among the nation’s top 10%). Best News Writing on a National Event — third place — Pre - K to Grade 8

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citizenship Deacon Carnazzo (right) stands on the altar with Bishop Nicholas Samra of the Zoey Di Mauro | CatHoliC Herald Eparchy of Newton, Mass. The congregation moves toward the front of the church as Deacon Carnazzo reads Part I – A Prayerful the Gospel. Beginning By ZOEY DI MAURO Catholic Herald Staff Writer Following is the first in a six-part series by Arlington Bishop Paul S. Loverde on Deacon Sabatino Carnazzo knelt at the corner of the forming our consciences as Catholics altar, surrounded by lit candles, a wall of icons and sev- prior to the November presidential elec- eral members of the clergy. Bishop Nicholas J. Samra of tion. the Eparchy of Newton, Mass., placed a hand on Dea- con Carnazzo’s head. Forming our No doubt, The congregation peered through the entrance of the Consciences each time we holy doors, left open for the Easter season. In that space watch the night- at Holy Transfiguration Church in McLean May 1, Sa- ly news, many of batino Carnazzo was ordained a priest. us become dis- Many around the diocese know Father Carnazzo mayed when we through the Institute of Catholic Culture, an adult cat- see the segment echetical program which he helped to found in 2006. on politics. Like Though raised in the Catholic Church, he fell away so many of our from the faith during his high school years. In his early Bishop Nicholas J. Samra helps Fr. Carnazzo with his fellow Ameri- Zoey Di Mauro | CATHOLIC HERALD 20s, he found his faith, sold his business and moved to vestments. cans, these days Longtime meat smoker, Fr. Christopher J. Pollard, pastor of St. John the Beloved Church in McLean, prepares meat for one Front Royal to study theology at Christendom College. I find myself at a loss to describe my of the frequent parish events known for his culinary talents. In 2011, he was ordained a Melkite deacon. His brother was at his elbow as Deacon Carnazzo thoughts, and yes, even my feelings, as All priests and deacons feel a call to the religious was walked around the altar three times, symbolizing the 2016 presidential election draws life, but for Melkite Catholic clergy, the call is a literal God walking in the Garden of Eden with Adam and near. Why? Because politics, which is one. “We do not apply to be accepted into seminary Eve. The ritual also reminds the new priest of where he meant to be the search for the common or diaconal formation, but are called to a vocation by will minister, primarily from good, is being reduced to negative ads Pastor’s smoking habit pays off the bishop,” said Father Carnazzo. After many years of the altar. ‘We do not apply and name-calling. serving on the parish council and at special events and After the bishop recited As you know, I have dedicated so festivals, his pastor recommended him for ordination. the prayer of ordination to be accepted much of my ministry as a priest and Grilling meat fans the flames of fellowship, fundraising “The more I served, the more I loved it,” he said. over him, Father Carnazzo into seminary or bishop to defending the right to life, “God was working on my heart to call me into a life of was dressed in bright, white the true and authentic nature of mar- By ZOEY DI MAURO pastor, Father Christopher J. Pollard. The food they pre- service to the church.” Fr. Carnazzo bows his head during his ordination to vestments. Bishop Samra diaconal formation, riage, and the dignity of every human Catholic Herald Staff Writer pared was served at the parish party for the Assumption of Unlike in the Roman Catholic tradition, Melkite par- the priesthood May 1. held up every piece of cloth- but are called to person who is created in the image the Mary. “It’s a solemn picnic of obligation,” joked Father ishes serve as the primary schools of formation for new ing, asking the congregation, The Gospel reading that morning was the perfect precur- Pollard. priests, said Father Carnazzo. Canon law requires that Roman Catholic Church has committed itself to, but “Axios — is he worthy?” The a vocation by the See election page 9 sor to an afternoon spent cooking 400 pounds of chicken Hosting barbeque dinners on solemnities has become a all priests have a master’s in theology, he said, but oth- the East has retained the apostolic practice of (both) a people signified their ap- over a hot grill: “I tradition for the social parish. “We have coffee and donuts erwise their bishop determines the necessary level of married and celibate clergy,” he said. proval by chanting axios bishop.’ have come to set the every Sunday, (so) it seemed weird that on a Holy Day people higher education. Father Carnazzo’s five children — Marianna, Lu- back each time. Fr. Sabatino Carnazzo earth on fire, and just come to church and leave,” said Father Pollard. “(This is) “The seminary system as we know it today was a Lat- ciano, Carlino, Vincenzo and Alonzo — watched their After consecration of the how I wish it were helping people spend the whole day celebrating the feast.” in response to the Protestant Reformation, to ensure father’s ordination from the front pew, along with his holy Eucharist, the bishop entrusted Father Carnazzo already blazing!” But picnics at St. John the Beloved have something most better formation for their priests,” he said. “(Protestant- wife, Linda. “As a married man, my wife and I are one with a piece of Communion, telling him to guard it In fact, the orange parishes don’t: large quantities of home-cooked meat. Fa- ism) didn’t impact the Byzantine churches as dramati- flesh, so she also assented to my ordination,” said Fa- until the coming of Our Lord. Father Carnazzo stood flames of the grill at ther Pollard’s own love of smoking meat has now become a cally, so we retained the apostolic practice of seminary ther Carnazzo. “This very much affects her, not just in behind the altar for the rest of the liturgy, holding the St. John the Beloved parish pastime. being the formation at home and at one’s parish. That terms of the demands on her time but ontologically.” literal body of Christ and the metaphorical body of Church in McLean is the seedbed.” Father Carnazzo’s older brother, Sebastian, had an Christ — the people of God he is called to serve. had been burning The holy smoker The Melkite rite also preserved the tradition of mar- even closer view of the ordination as one of the many for hours, thanks Father Pollard first began smoking when cooking his own ried priests who serve at the parish level, while bishops priests on the altar. He was ordained a few months ago Di Mauro can be reached at [email protected] or to the Knights of traditionally have been chosen from among the monks. in California. Deacon Carnazzo served as deacon dur- on Twitter @zoeydimauro. Columbus and the See bbq page 12 “The celibate priesthood is an ascetical gift which the ing that ceremony.

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It’s a Father Searby. gave me a new perspective.” kind of beauty that comes with age and can’t be faked.” but many Catholics If you are anxious because you don’t recall the act of contrition you learned The old made new A ministry takes root are embarrassed or as a child or worry you’ll fumble through Schmiedicke’s small woodworking business is, in Schmiedicke inherited his love for woodworking afraid to step into the the steps of the sacrament, “remem- Catholic Heraldmany ways, an embodiment of new perspectives — from his German grandfather and great-grandfather, ber confession is a dialogue between May 19-25, 2016 | catholicherald.com on the past, on the old and on the discarded. Located and after teaching himself the craft it regularly served confessional. Here’s help. friends,” Father Searby said, and that the down a gravely road near the Shenandoah River, his as his “therapy hour” after work and on weekends. “priest is there to lead you through it.” Strong Oaks Woodshop was a onetime poorhouse and With a master’s in library and information science, KATIE SCOTT | CaTHoLIC HeraLD By KATIE SCOTT How do you prepare for the sacrament? railway depot, and during World War II the building Schmiedicke has worked as a government contractor; Though building furniture pays the bills, Schmiedicke Catholic Herald Staff Writer Don’t prepare for confession like a job was a warehouse for airplane parts. Foreshadowing a research librarian for Human Life International, a said his casket-making ministry, which includes care- interview, “but rather like an encounter the current work between its walls, it first served as a Catholic pro-life advocacy organization in Front Royal; fully sanding a casket’s edges before assembly, is If you could perform a simple act that with a loving and caring Father who is furniture manufacturing facility after the Civil War. and most recently as a web developer. what he finds deeply rewarding. would make you feel strengthened, free waiting to lift up His son or daughter,” Zubik case Strong Oaks employs around 10 people, who with As he started spending additional hours tinkering and at peace, would you do it? Confes- said Father Kumanda. Schmiedicke create by hand everything from bedframes with wooden creations for friends and family, including about a year and a half ago. His mother was born and sion presents Catholics with such an And be honest with yourself. “We and chairs to bar stools and kitchen tables from re- his four children, he grew “less motivated to maintain raised in Hawaii, so he upholstered the interior of her opportunity, but for many individuals, know our big issues and our small ones,” claimed wood. The company dismantles wood from old interest in the next web development language,” he said. oak casket with her favorite muumuu, a dress with Ha- even those who deeply love the church, said Father Searby. houses, barns, warehouses and other abandoned struc- It took several years juggling both web development waiian origins. A woman enters the confession is tough. Some avoid it for Ask your heart: How have I lived the returned to tures slated for demolition. Primarily salvaging lumber and woodworking, but eventually he was able to com- For Furtado, the handmade casket was an antidote confessional at the years, others for decades. Eight Beatitudes? How have I kept the Ten from the Shenandoah Valley, Schmiedicke has traveled mit to his passion full time. to the “assembly line, commercial” approach to burial Cathedral of St. Known also as penance or reconcili- Commandments? How have I lived the as far as New York and Michigan to rescue buildings that Amidst Strong Oaks’ growing success, Schmiedicke’s he’d encountered previously. Thomas More Feb. ation, the sacrament, according to the seven virtues or vices? (See Father Searby’s otherwise would be bulldozed or burned. mother asked if he’d be willing to make a casket for his Within the funeral industry are “good people doing 24. Every Wednesday Catechism of the Catholic Church, was examination of conscience below.) lower courts “We live in a relatively materialistic society, where grandmother. a needed service,” said Furtado, “but you have people evening during Lent, instituted by Jesus Christ to offer sinners Even if it’s a sin you’ve confessed be- By Carol Zimmermann national trends say new is better,” Arlington diocesan God’s mercy and forgiveness for offenses fore, it’s good to bring it up again if it’s a Catholic News Service Schmiedicke said. Echoing Pope parishes are offering committed against Him; at the same time, recurring struggle. “Priests are healers,” Francis’ words in the environ- confession through the it is to reconcile sinners with the church, said Father Searby. If you go to the doctor WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court May 16 sent the mental encyclical “Laudato Si,’ ” Light is On initiative. which also is wounded by their sin. you shouldn’t hide old wounds that con- Zubik v. Burwell case, which challenges the Affordable Care he added that it’s “often wrong to KATiE SCOTT | CatHoLIC HeraLd “Ultimately, confession is the uncon- tinue to hurt once in a while, he said. The Act’s contraceptive requirement for employers, back to the throw something away when it ditional love and forgiveness of God doctor wants to hear about it, “because lower courts. could be saved and used.” poured out to us,” said Father James R. maybe he can give you a remedy. The The justices’ unanimous decision, explained in a nine-page un- Most of the buildings Strong Searby, parochial vicar of St. Charles confessional is the doctor of the soul.” signed opinion, was based on the information that both sides sub- Oaks dismantles date back more Borromeo Church in Arlington. “It’s re- What do you do during confession? mitted a week after oral arguments were heard in the case about than 100 years. In the Shenandoah, turning to a friend.” Whether it’s face to face or behind a how and if contraceptive insurance coverage could be obtained by the old buildings were made from Missionhurst Father Pascal NG. screen — both are equally beneficial, employees through their insurance companies without directly in- red and white oak, heart pine and Kumanda, parochial vicar of St. Ann said Father Searby — you may always volving religious employers who object to this coverage. wormyka chestnut.TIe SCoTT | Sometimes CATHOLIC HERALD hick - Church in Arlington, encourages those ask a priest for guidance if you’re unsure The court made clear that it is not expressing an opinion on Michael Schmiedicke stands in front of his Strong Oaks Woodshopory, near red the elm Shenandoah and maple were River used. in who have been away from the sacra- of what to say or do. the merits of the cases that are challenging aspects of the fed- Front Royal. His casket-making ministry, a side business, is deeply rewarding“You don’t to thesee web-developer-wood like this any Schmiedicke, a parishioner of St. John the Baptist ment for a long time to remember that As you come to the sacrament, at- eral government’s health legislation and it also was not ruling turned-woodworker. longer,” said Schmiedicke. In some Church in Front Royal, prepares to attach the side of God is “waiting for them with open arms tempt to “enter joyfully into it,” Father on the issue of a potential violation of religious freedom. instances, the trees have become a casket (at left) made from wormy chestnut in his — not to judge, but to show them His Searby said. He said stepping into the Because of the “gravity of the dispute and the substantial so rare that their wood has nearly Strong Oaks Woodshop. A casket (above) made by love and care.” confessional can feel like going for a clarification and refinement in the positions of the parties,” vanished from the commercial Schmiedicke and two of his brothers for their grand- Why you should go: Mercy is bigger the court stated that religious employers and the government market. A blight before the turn of mother was the inspiration for the ministry. More than sin — always See COnfESSiOn page 5 should be “afforded an opportunity to arrive at an approach ‘One last act of service’the century crippled the American photos at catholicherald.com. There are countless reasons people going forward that accommodates petitioners’ religious exer- chestnut, also known as wormy stay away from confession, including cise while at the same time ensuring that women covered by Woodworker builds caskets out of reclaimedchestnut, and carbon lumber monoxide pollution affects the “I was deeply moved by the request,” he said. And, selling you either a high-end glitzy and gaudy casket or anxiety, embarrassment and fear. Examination of conscience petitioners’ health plans receive full and equal health coverage, growth of a variety of species, said Schmiedicke. “You though he’d never made a casket before, he and his the cheap metal one.” Father Kumanda remembers stand- including contraceptive coverage.” By KaTie SCoTT Year of MerCY have“My the understanding same species, of but death they aren’t the same as brothers set to work building one. John Cuddeback, chairman of the philosophy depart- ing in line as a 9-year-old in his native — In what areas of my life am I not The court stressed that this approach is “more suitable” than Catholic Herald Staff Writer burY the dead thoseup to used that in point the old was structures,” tied to a he said. While they worked, Schmiedicke, the eldest of 11, ment at Christendom College in Front Royal, wasn’t able Congo, waiting with around 100 other at peace? addressing the refined positions submitted by both sides and certainThe reclaimed sense of woodpassivity receives and part of its character shared memories of the crazy adventures he’d had to help build his father’s casket, but he said Schmiedicke’s children for his first confession. — Where am I angry, depressed, added that “although there may still be areas of disagreement be- Above the hum of the table fromhelplessness; “being outside I was anda spectator sustaining nature’s work for growing up with uncles and cousins in his grand- casket for his dad was a reminder of many powerful con- “While my friends were moving for- discouraged, anxious, bitter or tween the parties on issues of implementation, the importance of saw, one story was told, then to it,” said Schmiedicke, sitting mother’s house. His brothers told stories about what nections. The planks used for the casket “connect us with ward toward the confessional, I was resentful? those areas of potential concern is uncertain, as is the necessity of another. As the dark chestnut in his Front Royal workshop it was like caring for their grandmother as she grew the trees, the earth, the past, with death,” he said. “We try moving backward,” Father Kumanda re- — Where am I too focused on this court’s involvement at this point to resolve them.” boards were fixed together, filledMother with wood of ofMercy: every shapeA Month with Mary older and her Alzheimer’s progressed. to hide from death or dress it up to be something other called. “It was because I was thinking that myself? gradually taking shape as a and size and the smell of freshly “It was time that we had with each other, time hon- than it is,” Cuddeback said. “A lovingly made casket is a after confessing my sins, the priest would — What areas of my life, my See SCoTUS page 13 sturdy rectangular box, three cutThese lumber. 31 meditations He onsaid the Blessedmaking Mother the are especially appropriate for oring her life,” said Schmiedicke. “I knew I wanted to way of observing death and acknowledging it for what it judge me, yell at me and tell my mom thoughts, my desires, have I not yet the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Each is illustrated brothers pieced together mem- casket allowed him to connect share that experience with as many people as I could.” is — the end of something, saying goodbye. what I did. Based on my experience, I do given over to Jesus as Lord? by Sr. Marie-Paul Farran of the Bénédictines ories of a life. with his brothers and his grand- Thus began the small side endeavor of his Strong “While we all know it will happen to us, that people die believe that others may think the same.” — What wouldn’t I want to talk to de Notre Dame du Calvaire at the Mount of Oaks business — offering families remains one of the most shocking “Something rich and beau- mother, to process griefOlives by in Jerusalem.fac- For those who feel that way, Father Jesus about? tiful happens when your ing the reality of death, and “to the opportunity to make a casket Find out more realities,” said Cuddeback. But “to Kumanda’s response is: Try to relax. “We — What wouldn’t I want Him to hands are occupied but your do one last act of serviceWriters ranging for from St. Augustine, St. with his help. Or if they desire, he go through grief, you need to enter don’t go to confession to face a judge or see? mind is free,” said Michael somebody that we caredMaximus for.” the Confessor and St. Bernard builds one on his own according go to strongoakswoodshop.com or call it,” he said, and “mourning prop- law enforcement (officer) who is inves- — In what ways am I not responding Schmiedicke, a web-develop- “It was a turning pointto Kierkegaard, in my Bonhoeffer, and St. Pope to a family’s specifications, includ- 1-888-712-4184. erly leads to peace and the joy we tigating something about us,” he said. to what God wants me to do? John Paul II offer their insights. All of er-turned-woodworker with a relationship with faith, with ing special details such as a Celtic have in the Resurrection.” “We go to confession to meet a loving — How has He transformed my life unique side ministry: casket- death and what comesthese after,” add up to a book that will be cross or inscription. “Death to me is not the difficult, distant and confusing treasured for years to come. and forgiving Father.” or been present to me today? making. At times he helps cli- said Schmiedicke, a parishioner Schmiedicke now makes around a half-dozen cas- thing of my childhood,” said Schmiedicke, reflecting on Father Searby said it’s good to re- — What graces were given today? ents build a casket for their tears, when Schmiedicke and of St. John the Baptist Church64 pages $7.95 kets a year, but he hopes to increase that amount in the his ministry. “It need not be feared but can be embraced member that we all have embarrassing — How did I respond well and not loved one. two of his younger brothers in Front Royal. Making that first future. as part of our existence as a transition into the next life.” sins. “We need to have a better sense of so well to those graces to love God, The ministry was born about made a casket for their grand- “The bar stools pay the bills, but if I can slip out from Fashioned from nature’s handiwork and the rem- humor about ourselves,” he said. 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Around 15 people come• Kitchens symbols of hope for each other and that what it’s said Dundon. echism, a mortal said Father Searby. because when we are free we can love, of St. Charles Borromeo Church in fense Council, an environmental action information. come per meeting from St. Timothy and nearby par- all• about: Bathrooms Christ in each of us.” White encourages her grieving friends to join a sup- group. The study found that 40 percent of • Counter Tops sin is the knowing (See suggestions at and God is love — so the more we can arlington. “So Lent is a great time ishes. • Fireplace port group, like the one at St. Timothy, and to journal, food in the United States goes uneaten. CourteSy Bread for our BrotHerS and willful viola- Acts of contrition left.) love the more we can be like Him.” Con- to prepare for our ultimate goal, to St. John Neumann Church in Reston sends a card to Di• Mauro Custom can Floors be reached at [email protected] or which she said greatly helped her relieve her sadness. tion of God’s law Need extra moti- fession, he said, gives us such freedom. repent and to be transformed.” Tossing out edible food does not sit the family of every parishioner whose funeral is there, on• Twitter Vanity @zoeydimauro.Tops — Don’t assume that the loss of an elderly person well with Jim McCracken, a parishioner tra bread from an industrial bakery and based items are donated each week. that saves edible bread from going to the • Tile in a grave matter, o my god, I am sorry for my vation? “After confessing my sins and receiv- Through the Light is on initia- and then sends another card on the first anniversary. • Residential & Commercial will be easier for them to accept. “No matter the age, for example idola- sins because I have offended you. I Go with a “con- ing absolution, I always feel renewed, tive, all Catholic parishes in the ar-of St. Louis Church in Alexandria, espe- bringing it to food pantries in Maryland It’s a simple ministry at the service of landfill and nourishes people. “It’s an act that person had a place in your heart. The more you try, adultery or know I should love you above all fession buddy,” a relieved, strengthened and at peace,” lington Diocese and Washingtoncially given that food insecurity across and Washington was looking for another bigger efforts to feed the hungry, said of mercy,” he said. “It’s an extension of loved that person, the deeper the hurt,” said Dundon. the diocese ranges from 5.2 percent to place to distribute the loaves. McCracken, who retired in 2003 as a fed- what Pope Francis is calling us to do.” n n slander. “Mortal things. 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