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FATHER CIOFFI: Death penalty inadmissible? South Floridians get a Today, yes Moral theologian taste of reconsiders initial reaction to papal change in catechism Editor’s note: In its August 2018 edition, the Catholic published questions and answers with Father Alfred Cioffi regarding a change in the wording of the Catechism of the . Father Cioffi recently wrote this article, amending his initial comments about the change in the catechism. Father Cioffi has doctorates in both moral and genetics, and has been a priest for 33 years. He is the Blue Cross- Blue Shield Endowed Chair of Bioethics in STEM at St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens. Young people representing various archdiocesan youth groups carry the World Youth Day cross at the start of the prayer vigil Aug. 22 at St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ SOTO | FC) FATHER ALFRED CIOFFI Special to the

Prayer vigil at college seminary concludes historic visit MIAMI | On Aug. 2, Cardinal Luis Ladaria, prefect of the Vati- can’s Congregation for the Doctrine of WYD cross and icon to South Florida of the Faith, declared that Francis had recently amended the ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO Catechism of the Catholic Church of the Florida Catholic staff regarding the death penalty. The in question is number 2267. MIAMI | Archdiocesan Catholics got to ex- The next day, I was asked by the perience World Youth Day Aug. 22. And they Florida Catholic newspaper to com- didn’t have to fly to be there or watch through ment on the matter. In that article, screens a mile away. essentially, I defended the long- Give or take a million people, the evening standing tradition of the Church prayer vigil at St. John Vianney College Semi- regarding the application of capital nary felt just like the real thing. punishment by legitimate civil au- About 300 young people filled a grassy field, thority as a means of last resort to flags waving to the music emanating from the protect the civilian population from stage. As the sun set, the cross and icon of World the possible escape of a convicted Youth Day were carried to a place of honor on dangerous murderer. the stage. Prayers, petitions and music inter- However, in view of ’ mingled with silent adoration of the Blessed address to the for Sacrament, amid a sea of lighted candles. Promoting the New Evangelization The best part: the WYD cross and icon were From left, Seminarians, guided by Mark Gomez of on the development of doctrine, I not far-off objects on the horizon but close-up and pray before Encuentros Juveniles, put the World Youth am reversing my opinion and I now relics everyone could touch and venerate. The the Blessed Sacrament at the Aug. 22 Wold Day cross in its base at the start of the stand with our Holy Father that, cross — a gift from St. John Paul II to the young Youth Day prayer vigil at St. John Vianney at St. John Vianney College Seminary today, the death penalty is indeed people of the world in 1984 — had stood beside College Seminary. Aug. 22. inadmissible, for the following rea- St. Peter’s tomb in Rome throughout the Holy sons. Year of Redemption, 1983 to 1984. The icon is a Archbishop Jose Domingo Ulloa of Panama went to Houston, then Washington, D.C., and First, the doctrine of capital pun- replica of the image of Our Lady of Salus Populi presided at the vigil. Giving South Floridians a Los Angeles. ishment is seen within the context Romani — the Protectress of the Roman People taste of World Youth Day was exactly his pur- of development of doctrine. Catho- — housed in the Basilica of Santa Maria Mag- pose in accompanying the WYD cross and icon ALL INCLUDED lic doctrine is indeed dynamic and giore in Rome. The devotion dates back to 590 on its one-day visit to Miami — one of only five “We know that many young people, especial- allows for legitimate development. A.D. and St. Gregory the Great. John Paul II gave stops on a U.S. tour that last happened 25 years the replica to the youths of the world in 2003. ago. After arriving here from Chicago, the cross PLEASE SEE WYD, 25 PLEASE SEE DEATH, 8 2 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2018 Before demolition, farewell to St. George JIM DAVIS Florida Catholic correspondent

LAUDERHILL | The members of St. George Church said goodbye to their at the final Mass nine years ago. But this August, they were back — this time to bid farewell to the building where they prayed, sang, were baptized, re- ceived the Eucharist, and mourned their dead. The bittersweet memorial ser- vice brought 60-70 people for a final farewell before the structure is claimed by a wrecker’s ball. St. George was among 14 parishes and Jordan Cox Alexander, left, and missions that merged into other Emery Davis grew up at St. parishes in 2009. It was one of the George Church. They joined few predominantly black parishes about 60-70 other former in the archdiocese. members Aug. 19 to celebrate “It’s a celebration of what we parish life before the building’s had and how we worshiped to- planned demolition. gether,” said Wilhelmina King, Wilhelmina King leads singing during the farewell observance for St. George Church before the building’s the event organizer and former planned demolition. (PHOTOS BY JIM DAVIS | FC) was playing a shepherd during a choir member at St. George. “A Christmas pageant. farewell Mass is one thing. But in a mere four weeks after she con- that it’s remembered.” years. At one time or another, par- What did the church mean to with this, the finality of it all — we firmed rumors that the church Launched in 1963 as a mission ish matriarch Dorothy Paul sang him? “Family, man,” he said. “Get- won’t even be able to drive by and building, which had stood empty of St. Gregory in Plantation, St. in the choir and cleaned up before ting together with good friends. I see the church.” Several churches for nearly nine years, was about to George became its own parish in Mass. She served with the St. Vin- came with my grandparents. And were represented in the service, be torn down. 1964. Born during the civil rights cent de Paul Society and Women’s everyone hung out two or three including St. Helen in Lauderdale Ken Thurston, a Lauderhill city era, St. George embodied diversity Sodality. hours after Mass.” Lakes, Holy Redeemer in Miami commissioner who spoke at the from birth. Its membership was “I did everything in the church The members of St. George may and Blessed Sacrament in Oakland gathering, said the church land mainly black but included people at one time or another,” said Paul, have said farewell to the parish Park. will be used for a community pool. from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin 85, who in 1998 received the Pri- and the building, but not neces- But they were almost too late: Part of a $1.7 million park improve- America, even Lebanon and the mum Regnum Dei Award, the arch- sarily to one another. King said The church building was already ment project, the pool should be Philippines, as well as white pa- diocese’s highest honor. she still has phone and email lists locked and condemned. So the finished within a year and a half, rishioners. At the other end of the age scale saved from the 2009 Mass. memorial service took place at the he said. Nor did members simply warm was Jordan Cox Alexander, 18. He “Every once in a while, I get adjoining community center of St. “St. George has had an impor- the pews. They volunteered in attended St. George from his first in touch,” she said. “We are the George Park. The City of Lauderhill tant part in the life of the commu- community groups and stood up Communion until the last Mass. Church, because Christ is in us.” Q opened the center on a Sunday just nity, so it’s fitting and proper to re- for wronged workers at a nearby One of his favorite memories for them. flect on it,” Thurston said. “There’s university. Some people performed King put the gathering together a lot of history here. It’s important several jobs for the parish over the FLORIDACatholic

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BIG PINE KEY | When Irma’s 120 mph winds slammed into Big Pine Key Sept. 10, 2017, they wiped out 1,200 buildings, plus the trail- Maggie Whitcomb, founder of the Florida Keys Community Land Trust, ers in the “Avenues,” a mobile speaks at the dedication of the first of four Keys Cottages, permanent, home community where many affordable housing for workers in the Keys. (COURTESY PHOTOS) people lived. One family in the area saw this obstacles.” devastation as a time when their Father Medina added that he faith called them to action. Maggie knows “how it feels to be homeless, and Rich Whitcomb had a home a little bit,” since St. Peter lost its near Big Pine and understood what rectory “and worse, our church” in had happened to the residents of the hurricane. “It’s hard to rebuild 10739-0920 the “Avenues.” when the contractors around you Immediately after the storm, are … trying to rebuild their own the couple formed the Florida lives and their homes,” the priest Keys Community Land Trust, us- said. ing their own funds to buy the He added, “The (land trust) and destroyed lots ahead of for-profit their partners appreciate the im- developers. They put the lots they portance of living in a dignified purchased into the trust so that way. They recognize the struggle homes with affordable rents could of workers in support services and be built for those who work in the hospitality industry here in the community. Father Jets Medina, of Lower Keys to have a safe, secure The two- and three-bedroom St. Peter Parish in Big Pine Key, and affordable home to come back homes — measuring 760 sq. ft. and sprinkles holy water on the to every day.” Q 1,092 sq. ft., respectively — have bedroom of the first of four been designed to meet or exceed “Keys Cottages” that will provide The Florida Keys Community all building codes as well as with- affordable housing for area Land Trust has four more homes stand 200 mph winds. They also workers. almost complete, with more to are raised above the FEMA height come. For information about the requirement. accompanied by Tom Callahan, Trust, or to apply for consideration On Aug. 16, about a month shy of executive director of the SOS Foun- for an affordable home, visit www. Irma’s anniversary, the ribbon was dation. affordablekeys.org. cut and a blessing took place for the For his part, Chuck Brush, presi- first of four of these “Keys Cottag- dent of the South Miami-Dade es,” which two Catholic agencies Council of the St. Vincent de Paul had a role in making a reality: the Society, said, “Monroe County is FLORIDACatholic Star of the Sea (SOS) Foundation our neighbor and we wanted to and the Society of St. Vincent de do our part to help our neighbor.” Paul. The society supplied the brand- “As the largest hunger relief new furnishings for the first two- agency in the Keys, SOS specializes bedroom, one-bath Keys Cottage. in the movement and distribution “The first house is the beginning of of goods and products through- our long-term commitment to the Publishes: Oct. 18 out the county,” said Emily Nixon, Keys during and after the recovery deputy director of the foundation, is over,” Brush said. Deadline: Oct. 8 which is associated with the Ba- In the sweltering heat of the day, silica of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Father Jets Medina, pastor of St. Pe- Key West. “When the opportunity ter Parish in Big Pine Key, blessed "I came that they might have life presented itself to support the Flor- the new house as well as those who ida Keys Community Land Trust had been instrumental in making and have it more Abundantly" and Maggie’s vision for affordable it a reality. John 10:10

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This October, we Catholics will ugees and immigrants, from , foibles of her human members, the APPOINTMENTS observe the 60th anniversary of , Nicaragua and many other Church of God has continued to Archbishop Thomas Wenski has the establishment of the Diocese countries; our archdiocese led in grow here in South Florida. Thanks made the following appointments: of Miami, and 50 years since it be- efforts to promote racial peace and to the presence of the Holy Spirit, came an Archdiocese. Sixty years justice during the Civil Rights era who could say that these past 60 Effective Aug. 15: might not seem like a long time (our schools were the first in the years have not been years of grace? Father Michael Garcia — in a Church that is almost 2,000 region to desegregate). The diocese As St. John says in the prelude to administrator, St. Coleman, Pompano years old, but here in South Florida (and later archdiocese) responded his Gospel: “The light shines in the Beach. FLORIDA where most everything seems to to the explosive growth of our re- darkness and the darkness has not Effective Aug. 16: have been built “the day gion by an impressive overcome it.” Father Adonis Gonzalez Betan- Catholic before yesterday,” 60 years and daring expansion of Many have come and gone — court — administrator, St. Joachim, is certainly something to parishes, schools, and so- among them were some saints, Miami. ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI celebrate! cial and health services. and to be sure not a few sinners — Effective Sept. 1: In Gaudium et Spes, And just as the Diocese of and we lift up in prayer those pio- Father Daniel Houde, Trinitar- Vol. 79, No. 11 the Fathers of Vatican II Miami was created from neers — priests, religious and ians — parochial vicar, Our Lady of wrote: “The joys and the the southern part of the — who were here at the beginning the Holy Rosary-St. Richard, Palmetto. 9401 Biscayne Blvd. hopes, the griefs and the Diocese of St. Augustine and built the parishes and schools Bay. Miami, FL 33138 anxieties of the men of Archbishop in 1958, in 1984 the dio- we enjoy today. But during these 305-762-1131 Fax 305-762-1132 this age, especially those Thomas ceses of Venice and Palm 60 years — with the help of God’s PUBLISHER who are poor or in any Wenski Beach were created from grace which is always more than be recognized. On Oct. 20, we will Archbishop Thomas Wenski way afflicted, these are the western and northern enough against our own inad- celebrate our “Diamond Anniver- DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS the joys and hopes, the parts of the archdiocese. equacies — the Catholic people sary Gala” on the air-conditioned Mary Ross Agosta griefs and anxieties of the followers Of course, the history of this of South Florida have built more infield of Marlins Stadium. And ARCHDIOCESAN EDITOR of Christ.” These words also well archdiocese — like all human his- than buildings — you have built so that we can invest in the next 60 described the Archdiocese of Mi- tory marked as it is by human sin community, a community of years, the funds raised will benefit Ana Rodriguez-Soto [email protected] ami and its involvement in the life as well as by God’s grace — has its faith, hope and love, a community our seminaries. Later, on Oct. 28, 305-762-1131 of our South Florida communities. lights and shadows. Unfortunately, where Christ is known, adored we will have a more informal but This local Church that is the Arch- the scandals of clergy betraying and encountered. fun event: a Parish Life Picnic for diocese of Miami has been, for 60 their vows and abusing the trust On Oct. 7 (the actual date of the whole family on the grounds of • ADVERTISING: Contact Valerie Casko at years, an integral part of our South of God’s people form a sad chapter beginnings of this local Church), Nativity Parish and School. 407-373-0075 or Florida community, from Deerfield in our local Church’s history here. we will celebrate in prayer with So, after 60 years, we remember vcasko@thefloridacatholic.org Beach in the north, to Key West in Yet, the Church is holy — and she Solemn Vespers at St. Mary’s Ca- the past with gratitude; we em- • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Mike Carlock at 1-888-275-9953, or the south. is holy not because of us but be- thedral and parishioners, who brace the present with enthusiasm; mcarlock@thefloridacatholic.org Our Archdiocese led the way in cause of the Spirit that is given to represent the good work being and we look forward to the future welcoming successive waves of ref- her. Despite the shortcomings and done today in our parishes, will with hope. Q State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Toll- free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 La historia de la Arquidiócesis: 60 años de gracia EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: Associate Publisher: Ann Borowski Slade En este mes de octubre, los ca- Nuestra Arquidiócesis lideró el blo de Dios, conforman un capítulo comunidad, una comunidad de fe, Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez tólicos celebraremos el 60° ani- camino para recibir a las sucesivas triste en la historia de nuestra Igle- esperanza y amor, una comunidad Business Manager: Pat Spencer versario del establecimiento de la oleadas de refugiados e inmigran- sia local. Sin embargo, la Iglesia es donde Cristo es conocido, adorado Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro Diócesis de Miami y 50 años desde tes de Cuba, Haití, Nicaragua y santa, y es santa no por nosotros, y encontrado. Marketing Advertising Associate: Michael Carlock que se convirtió en Arquidiócesis. muchos otros países; nuestra Ar- sino por el Espíritu que le ha sido El 7 de octubre (la fecha real de Advertising Graphic Designer: Puede que 60 años no parezcan quidiócesis dirigió esfuerzos para dado. A pesar de las deficiencias y los comienzos de esta Iglesia lo- Michael Jimenez mucho tiempo en una Iglesia que promover la paz y la justicia racial debilidades de sus miembros hu- cal), celebraremos en oración, con Advertising Sales Associate: Valerie Casko tiene casi 2,000 años, pero aquí, durante la era de los Derechos Ci- manos, la Iglesia de Dios ha segui- las Vísperas Solemnes en la Cate- Advertising Sales Associate: Tim Shea en el Sur de La Florida, donde casi viles (nuestras escuelas fueron las do creciendo aquí, en el Sur de La dral St. Mary, y los feligreses —que todo parece haber sido construido primeras en la región en desegre- Florida. Gracias a la presencia del representan el buen trabajo que “anteayer”, ¡60 años es ciertamente garse). La diócesis (y la posterior Espíritu Santo, ¿quién podría decir se realiza hoy en nuestras parro- Send statewide news releases to algo para celebrar! Arquidiócesis) respondieron al cre- que estos últimos 60 años no han quias— serán reconocidos. El 20 news@thefloridacatholic.org En “Gaudium et Spes”, los Pa- cimiento explosivo de nuestra re- sido años de gracia? Como dice San de octubre, celebraremos nuestra dres del Vaticano II escribieron: gión mediante una impresionante Juan en el prólogo de su Evangelio: “Gala del Aniversario de Diaman- Archdiocese of Miami www.miamiarch.org “Las alegrías y las esperanzas, las y audaz expansión de parroquias, “Y la Luz brilla en las tinieblas y las te” en el área del estadio Marlins, Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ penas y las ansiedades de los hom- escuelas y servicios sociales y de tinieblas no la vencieron”. con aire acondicionado. 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Esta Iglesia local que es pecado del ser humano como por ayuda de la gracia de Dios, que es De esta manera, al cabo de 60 la Arquidiócesis de Miami ha sido, la gracia de Dios, tiene sus luces y siempre más que suficiente contra años, recordamos el pasado con durante 60 años, una parte integral sombras. Desafortunadamente, nuestras propias deficiencias, el gratitud; abrazamos el presente con de nuestra comunidad del Sur de los escándalos de miembros del pueblo católico del Sur de La Flo- entusiasmo, y esperamos el futuro La Florida, desde Deerfield Beach clero que han traicionado sus votos rida ha construido más que edifi- con esperanza. en el norte hasta Key West en el sur: y abusado de la confianza del pue- cios: ustedes han construido una

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September 2018 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 5 Two removed for alleged improprieties Letters to St. Coleman, practices” regarding parish fi- erately chose to ignore archdiocese Cristobal, who has always denied However, “the irregular practic- nances. policies on the proper handling of the substance of the allegation, was es have been corrected” by Father St. Joachim parishioners Archbishop Thomas Wenski parish funds. However, these same returned to ministry at the parish,” Adonis Gonzalez Betancourt, who wrote letters to parishioners of both policies and the accounting con- the archbishop wrote. had been acting pastor in the ab- also cite financial parishes that were read at Masses trols in place, allowed us to deter- In May 2018, however, the ac- sence of Father De Paula and who irregularities Aug. 19. He also celebrated Mass at mine the amount of funds pocketed cuser contacted the archdiocese has now been appointed parish ad- St. Coleman Sunday morning. by Father which he has now given again and the investigation was ministrator. Father Gonzalez Be- FLORIDA CATHOLIC STAFF In the case of Father Pawelec, back.” reopened, at which time “the testi- tancourt, 41, was ordained in 2005. 44, the archbishop wrote that he The archbishop announced mony of the victim was determined “This investigation is ongoing had agreed to resign as pastor of that Father Michael Garcia, 30, or- to be credible,” Archbishop Wen- and, if any funds were diverted by MIAMI | Two South Florida pas- St. Coleman effective immediately dained in 2015, has been appoint- ski wrote. “While Father Cristobal Father De Paula for his personal tors were removed from their par- “and has paid restitution in the ed parochial administrator of St. continues to deny the substance use, the archdiocese will seek res- ishes and reported to civil authori- amount of $236,469.” Coleman. of the allegations, at a meeting titution for the parish and notify ties in August after allegations of The letter continued: “Father In the case of Father De Paula, 47, with me on Aug. 16, Father agreed the State Attorney’s office for any inappropriate conduct. has been relieved of all duties in the archbishop noted that he had to resign as pastor of St. Joachim. possible civil action,” Archbishop Father Henryk Pawelec, pastor the archdiocese. Appropriate ca- been on administrative leave since Currently, Father has no archdioc- Wenski wrote. of St. Coleman in Pompano Beach, nonical proceedings have been June due to the allegations, and the esan assignment and no faculties Father De Paula was ordained in was removed effective Aug. 15 af- initiated and the archdiocese has same allegation had caused him to to exercise priestly ministry here 2002 and Father Pawelec in 2004. ter an archdiocesan investigation reported this matter to the State be put on administrative leave in or anyplace else. A canonical trial Archbishop Wenski concluded determined he had diverted parish Attorney’s Office for any possible October 2016. will be initiated that might result both letters by noting, “Any type of funds “for his personal benefit.” civil action.” “At that time, civil authorities in his being permanently barred misbehavior by a priest or anyone Father Cristobal De Paula, pas- The archbishop noted that “this were notified but did not pursue from ministry.” else in authority is deeply disturb- tor of St. Joachim in Miami, was re- breach of trust … deeply saddens any action; after the civil authorities As for the financial irregularities, ing, but such failures are a reminder moved Aug. 16 after an allegation and disappoints you as much as it ended their investigation and with- the archbishop said Father De Paula of our common humanity and the “of a serious boundary violation saddens and disappoints me. Fa- out any further information from also showed “apparent disregard for frailty of our human condition. Let with an adult woman.” The arch- ther could only have diverted these the accuser that would enable any archdiocesan policies on the proper us pray for our priests; let us pray for diocese also uncovered “irregular funds because he, as pastor, delib- further action on our part, Father handling of parish funds.” each other.” Q Pope Francis convokes meeting on abuse crisis made final adjustments to the draft ‘We shared with Pope bishop McCarrick to observe “a life Msgr. Bransfield, looked forward Presidents of of the new constitution, tentatively of prayer and penance in seclusion” to continuing to work together with titled , be- Francis our situation in and accepted his resignation from Pope Francis on resolving the cri- world’s bishops fore turning it over to Pope Francis. the — the . sis facing the Church in the United It will still undergo a stylistic revi- On the topic of sexual abuse, the States. conferences called sion and review of the canonical el- how the body of Christ pope also met Sept. 13 with repre- The meeting follows a series of ements before being published, the is lacerated by the evil of sentatives of the U.S. bishops: Car- calls by commentators for Pope to Vatican summit Vatican said. dinal Daniel DiNardo, president Francis to release files held on Arch- in February Meanwhile, it has been more sexual abuse. He listened of the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishop McCarrick in Rome and at than two weeks since the former very deeply from the Bishops; Archbishop Jose Gomez, the apostolic nunciature in Wash- CNA/EWTN NEWS papal nuncio to the United States, conference vice-president; and ington, D.C. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, heart. It was a lengthy, Msgr. Brian Bransfield, general sec- While his statement did not spec- released his 11-page “testimony” retary. Also in attendance was Car- ify if Archbishop McCarrick’s case | Pope Francis concerning what he called the fruitful, and good dinal Sean O’Malley, archbishop of or Vatican files related to it were dis- has called for all the presidents of “heartbreaking case of the arch- exchange.’ Boston and president of the Pontifi- cussed during the meeting, Cardi- the Catholic bishops’ conferences bishop emeritus of Washington, cal Commission for the Protection nal DiNardo has previously called of the world to meet at the Vatican D.C., Theodore McCarrick.” Cardinal DiNardo of Minors. for greater transparency by Church in February to discuss the issue of Archbishop Vigano wrote that in Following the meeting, Cardinal authorities on matters of sexual sexual abuse of minors. 2006, he sent a memo to his Vatican ganò’s claims, or spoken substan- DiNardo released a brief statement abuse, and especially the case of A statement from the pope’s car- superiors, which said that Cardinal tively on the ongoing Archbishop through the U.S. bishops’ confer- Archbishop McCarrick. dinal advisory board Sept. 12 said, Theodore McCarrick had a history McCarrick scandal, on Sept. 10 a ence: “We are grateful to the Holy In his Aug. 16 statement calling “The Holy Father Francis, hearing of sexual misconduct with semi- statement from the C9 Council of Father for receiving us in audience. for the meeting with Pope Francis, the Council of Cardinals, decided narians and priests and that an Cardinals suggested that “the Holy We shared with Pope Francis our Cardinal DiNardo said he would to convene a meeting with the pres- example should be made of him for See is about to formulate any neces- situation in the United States — present to the a USCCB idents of the bishops conferences of the good of the Church. sary clarifications.” how the body of Christ is lacerated plan to address the “moral catas- the Catholic Church on the theme Archbishop Viganò claimed What exactly will be “clarified” by the evil of sexual abuse. He lis- trophe” of sexual abuse. That plan of ‘protection of minors.’” that his memo was ignored, and so is not yet clear, but it seems that the tened very deeply from the heart. calls for a Vatican investigation The summit will take place at the he sent a second one in 2008. That Vatican will address the accusation It was a lengthy, fruitful, and good into “questions surrounding Arch- Vatican Feb. 21-24, 2019. one, he said, had its desired effect. that Pope Francis “covered up” al- exchange.” bishop McCarrick,” new avenues According to the website GCath- His testimony said he was told that legations of sexual abuse against Cardinal DiNardo’s statement for reporting misconduct, and new olic, there are 114 conferences of Pope Benedict XVI imposed “ca- Archbishop McCarrick. said he, together with Cardinal procedures to address complaints bishops and 21 eastern-rite patriar- nonical sanctions” on Cardinal Mc- In fact, a letter obtained by Cath- O’Malley, Archbishop Gomez, and against bishops. Q chal , councils of churches, in 2009 or 2010, forbidding olic News Service revealed that the and assemblies of ordinaries. him from living in a seminary, cel- Vatican had been informed about The announcement followed a ebrating sacraments publicly, and Archbishop McCarrick’s sexual three-day session of Pope Francis’ from making other kinds of public misconduct with seminarians as Council of Cardinals, commonly appearances. early as 2000. Yet Pope John Paul LEWIS called the “C9,” which he created Finally, Archbishop Viganò al- II appointed him to Washington in & COMPANY in 2013 to advise him regarding the leged that Pope Francis knowingly 2001 and made him a cardinal a few governance and reform of the Ro- ignored Benedict’s sanctions on months later. man . Cardinal McCarrick, and made the Allegations that Archbishop Mc- A major task of the nine cardi- cardinal one of his closest advisors. Carrick serially sexually abused at nals has been revising the 1988 ap- For that, Archbishop Vigano said, least one teenage boy in the 1970s Learn Rosary Making ostolic constitution, , Pope Francis should resign. were only made — and deter- Contact us for a catalog and introductory offer. which regulates the government While neither Pope Francis nor mined to be credible by the New 10055-0920 of the . In their lat- any senior curial cardinals have York archdiocese — this June. On rosaryparts.com • 1-800-342-2400 est session Sept. 10-12, the council directly addressed Archbishop Vi- July 27, Pope Francis ordered Arch- 6 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2018

ST. LUKE’S: GATEWAY TO Former addict goes from CHANGED LIVES

St. Luke’s Center, operated by Catholic Charities, is currently the only addiction to sobriety, via faith program of its kind within the Arch- diocese of Miami. Located just a block Second of two parts addiction operated by Catholic er side of addiction, he sponsors “Snorting and smoking didn’t away from St. Mary Cathedral in Miami, Charities of the Archdiocese of several men who come to the pro- have the effect I wanted so I got St. Luke’s is a community-oriented, spe- ANNE DIBERNARDO Miami. gram. He also has buried at least my hands on a needle and learned cialized and evidence-based addiction Florida Catholic correspondent “St. Luke’s was the doorway,” five men that he tried to help over how to intravenously shoot hero- recovery treatment program for adults Moseley said, noting that his fa- the last year. in,” he said. “My life became about with alcohol and/or drug addiction who may also have a co-occurring mental MIAMI | “I always told myself ther and stepmother made a deal “I use tough love with them. En- using heroin and everything else health diagnosis. The program provides I could stop if I wanted to,” said with him: “Stay on top of this and abling is very dangerous — it will came last.” assessment, outpatient, and short-term Garrett Moseley of his heroin ad- if you do we’ll help you all we can. kill people. I’ve worked with hun- The American Medical Asso- residential treatment for 30 or more diction. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for dreds of guys and I’ve watched ciation has classified Opioid Use days. Today, the 29-year-old says them.” parents refuse to say no and con- Disorder as an illness. Admission is open to anyone, but he was spiritually blind. Now he Although Moseley is not Catho- tribute to killing their children. “There’s just a class of people right now the wait list is quite long, wears a tattoo of Ephesians 2:8 to lic, the program at St. Luke’s is of- It feels like the natural instinct is who are genetically predisposed,” said Sandra Valdes, program director at remind himself and others that it fered to anyone who requests it. to protect and help them, but the Moseley said. “I had a spiritual de- St. Luke’s. “Because of the opioid crisis is “by grace you have been saved.” “We serve people not because they best thing you can do in that situa- ficiency. We’re all looking to fill the more people are eligible for a 90-day While addicted to opioids, are Catholic; we serve them be- tion is cut everything. And usually spiritual void with material things. treatment,” she explained, noting Moseley missed important en- cause we are Catholic,” said Msgr. when you feel alone, you have no With addicts and alcoholics, it’s the program is smaller, with a more gagements, could not hold a job, Roberto Garza, who has chaired choice but to call on God,” Mose- magnified. A shopaholic won’t die personal approach, and this limits the and was not present for his fam- the board of Catholic Charities for ley said. but with us, once you form that number of clients. ily. But he did not know he had a the past 17 years. His addiction to opioids started physical dependency, you are tak- St. Luke’s Center is listed on the problem with heroin until Oct. 11, While the center does touch on with Percocet, frequently given to ing your life into your hands be- South Florida Behavioral Health 2012, when his parents decided spirituality, it is more in line with dental patients for pain. Then he cause today’s drugs are lethal.” Network. If a bed is not available, they they had enough and invoked the a 12-step program such as Alco- upgraded to Roxicet, a combina- Despite his experience, he said, can recommend an outpatient program Marchman Act. holics Anonymous. Msgr. Garza tion of acetaminophen and oxyco- he wouldn’t change a thing. “The in the interim, said Valdes. The center Also known as Florida’s Sub- said he makes himself available to done usually given to dying can- pain and the damage and the collaborates with St. John Vianney stance Abuse Impairment Act, Catholic participants who want to cer patients, and finally to heroin. people I hurt, I wish I could take Seminary, which sends two seminarians Marchman is a civil, confiden- avail themselves of the sacrament “I started with one-quarter of that back, but the flip side of that to the center to learn more about the tial, involuntary commitment of reconciliation. a pill and then as time passed my is that I have gotten right with my program and be available to clients. statute aimed at helping those “My relationship with Jesus body adapted. Then it went to two, God. I have a great life today be- Clients are also directed to support with substance abuse problems Christ is cornerstone and keeps and then four and then anywhere cause of all of this.” groups such as Narcotics Anonymous get the help they need when they me sober today,” Moseley said, from six to eight pills a day,” Mose- And, he added, he can use his and AA due to their longevity, structure, have become a danger to them- noting that the foundation of 12- ley said. experience to help others. “My and proven success. selves and others. step programs is God. “I stud- After law enforcement start- illness forces me to get right with Although there has been no long- The police took him to Jackson ied the Bible my whole life, and ed shutting down pill mills that God every moment, otherwise I term study, the success rate for St. Detox for seven days, where he at- even taught Sunday school, but proliferated in Broward County, could very easily put the needle Luke’s is high for clients who complete tended his first Narcotics Anony- I learned faith without works is pharmaceutical drugs became back in my arm,” he said. “My it. But that success also depends on mous and Alcoholics Anonymous dead. I had to take action. The very expensive. So he resorted to faith has gotten me through so other factors such as clients’ motivation, meeting. That led him to St. Luke’s more I did the more God showed the illicit opiate, heroin, which much, it’s given me the ability to readiness, support system and other socioeconomic considerations. “It is a Center, a treatment program for up.” satisfied his addiction at a third of do so many great things I could life-changing process,” Valdes said. adults with alcohol and/or drug Now that Moseley is on the oth- the price. have never done on my own.” Q After son’s death, mother starts prayer group ANNE DIBERNARDO developed an addiction to opi- help her son until they realized to take himself to detox,” said Florida Catholic correspondent oids to manage his pain. At the this was enabling his behavior. Doyle, who also looks upon time, pill mills were popping up They drew the line and resorted Blayne’s death as a divine inter- HOLLYWOOD | Renee Doyle, throughout Broward County. to tough love. vention. “In my heart I feel the a Nativity parishioner and mem- Her second son, Cory Lewis, “It had snowballed into a mess Lord scooped Blayne up,” she ber of the Charismatic Renewal, who also was suffering with ad- and I could not help him any- said. lost her third son, Blayne Lewis, diction to various substances, more,” Doyle said. “We learned “He was so tired. I prayed so to what she describes as a drug- started selling pills he obtained later that he had to do this on his hard for him.” related accident in 2009. from the mills. own. As a parent it’s a hard deci- “Mary gives me my strength,” After his death, Doyle found “Blayne had smoked pot be- sion to have to make.” added Doyle, who started the peace and strength by uniting fore getting involved with opi- Blayne’s life ended when he Mother’s Prayer Group at Nativ- her sufferings with Mary, the oids and witnessed his brother was hit by a car Dec. 5, 2009. ity two months before her son’s Mother of Sorrows. Like Mary, making a lot of money from sell- Although his death was not due death. Doyle surrendered her son to the ing pills and so he fell into a ter- to an overdose per se, Doyle be- “I think everybody has to ex- Lord and is not bitter. rible cycle,” said Doyle, a nurse. lieves he was on drugs at the time perience sorrow. Through sor- “The Blessed Mother was a She noted that during this time, of the accident and likely wan- row you experience joy and good role model for me and helped me anyone could walk into a pill mill dered into traffic. Epidemiolo- things happen, but we don’t get through this. You lose a part with an old MRI and the doctor gist Jim Hall said deaths like his understand it when we are go- of your heart when you lose a would write prescriptions for the — not directly caused by drugs ing through it. But miracles and child. The Lord spoke to my heart people who lined up around the but probably related — are also a blessing come from sorrow and I and said, ‘Just think of what my building. large part of the epidemic. think you have to go through sor- mother went through.’ I thought, Like many of those suffering Two months after his brother row to understand.” Q how can I be so selfish and said, from opioid use disorder, Cory died, Cory checked himself into STOPPNow opioid activist Renee ‘Mary, I know you can give me and Blayne were good students, a detox program at the Broward Anyone who wants to pray for Doyle is pictured here holding the strength to get through this. from a loving home, and involved Addiction Recovery Center. He their children or grandchildren a sign with the image of her You know exactly what I am go- in sports. Giving Blayne money, has been clean and sober now for can join the Mother’s Prayer deceased son, Blayne Lewis, who ing through.’” paying his bills, and getting him six years. Group, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at was addicted to opioids. (ANNE Blayne’s problems began a job were among the things “After Blayne died it was di- Nativity Parish, 5200 Johnson St., DIBERNARDO | FC) when he injured his knee and Doyle and her husband did to vine intervention that led Cory Hollywood. September 2018 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 7

OBITUARIES Father Daniel I. Kubala, 67 He organized what is now the Crown recalled. studies at Mount St. Mary’s Semi- Founding director Respect Life Office as a place He then spent a year, from 1988 nary in Emmitsburg and led a where women in crisis pregnan- to 1989, working with the Na- large annual pilgrimage from Mi- of Respect Life cies could receive spiritual and tional Committee for a Human ami to her shrine there. material support that would en- Life Amendment while living at Father Kubala served again as Office, longtime able them to keep, rather than the staff house of the U.S. Confer- parochial vicar at St. Coleman af- abort, their babies. Under his di- ence of Catholic Bishops in Wash- ter leaving St. Thomas the Apostle pastor dies rection, the office also opened a ington, D.C. At one point, he also in April 2013. After returning from STAFF REPORT St. Joachim and St. Ann Ministry served as chaplain to Catholic fu- a 10-month leave in 2014, he lived for seniors — the other end of the neral directors. at St. Kieran in Miami while serv- “womb to tomb” movement. In July 1989, he became paro- ing as chaplain to retired priests. MIAMI | Father Daniel Kub- Joan Crown, current director of chial vicar and then administrator His last assignment was as pastor ala, a lover of nature and God’s the office, recalled “through tears,” of St. Coleman in Pompano Beach, of St. Matthew in Hallandale, from creatures, longtime pastor of St. upon hearing of his death, that Fa- until his appointment to St. Thom- July 2015 until his retirement in Thomas the Apostle in Miami, and ther Kubala “saw something in me as the Apostle that October. May 2017. founding director of the archdioc- that I didn’t see in myself which In 1998, Father Kubala took “Father Kubala, like any priest, esan Respect Life Office, has died. began my very privileged 37 years an unusual sabbatical: He spent had his shortcomings, including He was 67 and had been a priest Father Daniel Kubala of ministry in respect life.” three months as a missionary in a quick temper and a stubborn for 42 years. Father Kubala retired When she visited him a few the Diocese of Cienfuegos, Cuba. streak, but he loved the Lord, and from active ministry in May 2017, and Sophie Kubala. He studied for weeks ago, “we talked about the He had begun traveling to the is- he loved God’s people,” Archbish- after a serious fall left him paraple- the priesthood at St. Mary’s Col- first child saved through our ef- land in 1996, accompanying then- op Wenski said. “As a pastor (at St. gic. He suffered a heart attack Aug. lege in St. Mary, Kentucky, and forts in the Archdiocese of Miami. Bishop Wenski on humanitarian Thomas), he was particularly dedi- 29, from which he never recovered, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Em- He never forgot that child and her missions. He also had traveled cated to the parish school, one of and died Aug. 31. mitsburg, Maryland. parents,” Crown said. “He taught there for John Paul II’s historic visit the ‘flagships’ of our archdiocesan Father Kubala served as pastor Archbishop us very well to always be prepared in January 1998. school system. Also, he tirelessly of St. Thomas the Apostle from ordained him for the Archdiocese for a knock at our door that could “The people made their way promoted eucharistic adoration. 1989 to 2013, during which time of Miami May 15, 1976, one of eight be ‘Mary’ looking for shelter.” into my heart,” he told La Voz Perpetual adoration initiated by he built what Archbishop Thomas new priests in a class that included Father Kubala served as respect Católica at the time. “I felt the him continues today.” Wenski, his friend since ordina- Archbishop Wenski, Father Rich- life director until 1987, when he desire to tell the Cubans that in Father Kubala is survived by his tion, humorously described as ard Soulliere and Father Tom Wis- took on a five-month stint as ad- Miami there were Catholics and brothers, Frank and Walter, who “Kubala Land” — an oasis of medi- niewski, both now retired. ministrator of Good Shepherd Par- a Church who wanted to support live in Kentucky and Ohio, respec- tation grounds, fauna and organic Father Kubala spent his first two ish in Kendall. He also worked on them.” tively; and his sister, Genevieve, gardens whose produce he donat- years of priesthood as parochial preparations for the visit of Pope In 2012, Father Kubala was one who lives in Palmetto Bay, as well ed to the Missionaries of Charity vicar at Immaculate Conception in John Paul II to Miami in Septem- of 51 recipients of the Seton Legacy as many nieces and nephews. homeless shelter in Miami. Hialeah. In 1978 he was named pa- ber 1987. of Charity medal, which recog- Funeral services took place A native of Central City, Penn- rochial vicar at Visitation Church “Father’s excitement over his nizes people for their charitable Sept. 3 and 4 at St. Mary Cathe- sylvania, Father Kubala was born in North Miami and founding di- most beloved Holy Father coming works in the spirit of St. Elizabeth dral in Miami, followed by burial Jan. 16, 1951, one of four children rector of what was then called the to Miami was unmatched (except Ann Seton. He had developed a at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery, — three boys, one girl — of Walter “pro-life movement.” for) his meeting Mother Teresa,” deep devotion to her during his Doral. Q Sister spent most of her 68 years of religious life at St. Rose, St. Gregory

STAFF REPORT served as teacher and principal at to her and jokingly shouted, “Let from Rosarian Academy in West St. Rose of Lima School in Miami my people go!” Palm Beach. She earned a Bach- MIAMI | Vilma Angulo re- Shores. She then served in pasto- “Of course that didn’t work. elor of Arts degree in history and members Sister Jean Rosaria Fisch ral ministry for 37 years, 11 at St. They were also extraordinary a Master of Science degree in ad- as having the interview skills of an Rose and 26 at St. Gregory. ministers of (holy) Communion, ministration/school supervision, FBI agent, balanced with the abil- She had taught at St. Rose from led marriage ministries, youth both from in Mi- ity to make everyone feel loved 1952 to 1953, and at Little Flower groups, prayer groups, children’s ami Shores. and welcomed. in Hollywood from 1960 to 1965. groups — all the ministries that A funeral Mass was celebrated An Adrian Dominican, Sister She also taught at schools in she so lovingly coordinated,” An- Sept. 12 at St. Catherine Chapel Jean worked in pastoral minis- Grosse Pointe Farms, , gulo recalled. in the Dominican Life Center in try at St. Gregory Parish, Planta- the Dominican Republic and She said she will remember Adrian. She was buried in the tion, from 1991 until last year. Puerto Rico. Sister Jean as “an outstanding community’s cemetery. Throughout that time, Angulo Angulo met Sister Jean in the woman of faith, who was Gospel- Memorial gifts may be made to said, she made it a point to register summer of 1991, when she inter- driven and mission-focused. How Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 every parishioner personally. viewed with her and the late Msgr. we will miss her!” E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, “She would make you feel so Noel Fogarty for the position of Sister Jean was born in Apple- Michigan, 49221. Q welcomed and loved you shared DRE at St. Gregory. Sister Jean’s ton, Wisconsin, and graduated with her things that you would Sister Jean Rosaria Fisch initial title at the Plantation parish never have thought to share,” said was director of parish ministries. Angulo, who worked as director of they could bring to a particular “She set out to meet with ev- religious education at St. Gregory ministry,” Angulo continued. ery ministry, get to know them from 1991 until 2005. “It was dur- “They always left her office signed and their needs as well as their ing those registration interviews up for a ministry and they prob- vision for the parish. Before long that she found out if a couple ably didn’t even know how that every ministry was a vibrant par- needed to seek an , to happened.” ish entity,” Angulo said, “and then have a marriage convalidated, Sister Jean died Sept. 8 at the she would see a need and create baptize their children, seek grief Dominican Life Center in Adri- a ministry for that need. I often 10177-0920 support. an, Michigan. She was 86 and asked her if she ever slept, or just “By the time the parishioners in the 68th year of her religious invented ministries overnight.” were registered, she had an over- profession, having spent 58 of One time, seeing Sister Jean view of their family, what their those years in South Florida. For laughing and talking with some of personal needs were and the gifts 15 years, from 1965 to 1980, she her catechists, Angulo walked up 8 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2018

Father Alfred NEWSbriefs DEATH Cioffi, who FROM 1 has doctorates St. Helen Parish Souckar. Some sessions are already in moral sold out so please register early. Cost theology and marks 50th is $45 in advance or $55 on-site. Not just a re-phrasing of the same bioethics, St. Helen Parish in Fort Lauder- Online registration at: https://bit. teaching in more contemporary is associate professor of dale will mark its 50th anniversary ly/2CxNTXy or go to www.miami- language, but rather a deeper pen- biology and with a series of events the weekend .org. etration and elucidation of the lay- bioethics at of Oct. 12-14. On Friday, Oct. 12, ers of truth contained within that St. Thomas Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m., fol- Reminder: 60th doctrine. University, lowed by dinner. On Saturday, Oct. anniversary events For example, there has been Miami 13, the church will host a candlelight development of doctrine in the Gardens. procession at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. Archbishop Thomas Wenski is Church’s teaching on marriage. 14, at 7 p.m., the golden anniversary inviting all of South Florida’s Catho- The last on marriage in favor of the intrinsic dignity there has been an average of about Mass will be celebrated. St. Helen lics to join him in celebrating the before the Second Vatican Coun- of all human life. In the words of 50 deaths from lightning strike is located at 3033 N.W. 33 Ave., Fort 60th anniversary of the Archdio- cil was ‘Casti connubii,’ in 1930, by Pope Francis: “Here we are not in over the past 20 years. Just step- Lauderdale. For information, call cese of Miami, which was founded Pope Pius XI. In it, the Holy Father any way contradicting past teach- ping outside one’s home intuitively 954-731-7314. Oct. 7, 1958. Following is a listing mentions the begetting of children ing, for the defense of the dignity of represents an increased risk of in- of planned Diamond Jubilee Year to be the primary purpose of mat- human life from the first moment jury or death. Register now events: rimony: “The primary end of mar- of conception to natural death has In view of these facts, how much • Dress-down day and 60th anni- riage is the procreation and the been taught by the Church consis- less risky is life for the average per- for catechetical versary presentation: Friday, Oct. 5, education of children.” tently and authoritatively.” son if all death row inmates were conference all archdiocesan schools. The first encyclical on marriage In the United States, in 1971, to be executed? To try to ascertain • Masses for the feast of after Vatican II was ‘Humanae Cardinal Humberto Medeiros, this question, one can make this The Office of Catechesis will Our Lady of the Holy Rosary: week- Vitae,’ by Blessed Pope Paul VI, then archbishop of Boston, intro- calculation. According to Am- host the 40th annual Catechetical end of Oct. 6-7 in all parishes (Office in 1968. In contrast, the Holy Fa- duced the phrase “consistent ethic nesty International, there were at Conference Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 of Worship). An indult is a tempo- ther stated that: “This particular of life” to mean precisely to respect least 993 executions worldwide in a.m.-4 p.m., at Archbishop Edward rary or personal favor granted by the doctrine (union and procreation), and cherish human life at all stag- 2017. According to the United Na- McCarthy High, 5451 S. Flamingo competent ecclesiastical authority often expounded by the magiste- es and in all circumstances. In tions, we were 7.6 billion people Road, Southwest Ranches. This for the good of his local Church. In rium of the Church, is based on 1983, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, in the world last year. If all of last conference is recommended for all this case, Archbishop Wenski has the inseparable connection, es- then archbishop of Chicago, ex- year’s executed death row inmates teachers and catechists in the Arch- given permission to celebrate the tablished by God, which man on pounded on this theme with what instead had escaped, that comes diocese of Miami, as well as anyone Mass for Our Lady of the Holy Ro- his own initiative may not break, came to be known as the “seam- to about 0.000,01 percent of the interested in learning more about sary rather than the solemnity of between the unitive significance less garment” argument; true world’s population. the Catholic faith. This year’s theme the Lord’s Day (27th Sunday in Or- and the procreative significance pro-life advocates also uphold the This means that the increased is “Building a Culture of Encounter.” dinary time). which are both inherent to the intrinsic worth of the born, even if risk of injury or death from an Keynote speakers will be Fa- • Solemn vespers and conferral marriage act.” they are not innocent in the sense escaped death row inmate today ther Frank DeSiano in English of diocesan honors: Sunday, Oct. 7, So the Church has now come that the unborn are. seems to be negligible for the aver- and Bishop Nelson Perez of Cleve- 5 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral, 7527 to understand that marriage is Third, as regards legitimate age person on earth. In contrast, land in Spanish. There will be two N.W. Second Ave., Miami. not just primarily for begetting authority having recourse to the according to the World Health Or- panel discussions on “Spirit-Filled • A White Gala to Honor the children, but rather for the mu- death penalty as a last resort to ganization, over 15 million people Catechesis,” featuring Ingrid Del- White Collar: Saturday, Oct. 20, 6 tual enrichment of spouses and protect civilian population, this (0.2 percent of the world’s popula- gado of the Florida Conference of p.m., outfield of Marlins Park. Pro- for procreation, up to par with must be seen existentially. This is tion) died in 2016 due to heart at- Catholic Bishops, Bishop Perez and ceeds benefit Florida seminaries. each other. In fact, without this what I mean: Whenever there is tack or stroke; both pathologies Father Tony Ricard in English; and Purchase tickets, and buy tribute deeper understanding (devel- life on earth — human and non- can be more correlated to un- Sister Hilda Mateo, Father Alejan- ads honoring archdiocesan priests, opment of doctrine) childless human — there is always some healthy lifestyles than to the attack dro Cardinale and Marcelo Murua at: http://www.adomdevelopment. couples — due to no fault of their risk of premature death. For ex- of an unjust aggressor. in Spanish. Other speakers include org/. own — could be hard-pressed to ample, according to the U.S. De- And finally, what is to me the Lawrence Sutton (who will speak • 60th Anniversary Picnic: Sun- find meaning to their marriage partment of Transportation, there most valuable pro-life argument on teaching children with autism), day, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. Mass, 12:30- in God’s eyes. were over 37,000 fatal car acci- in favor of seeking to abolish the Marcelino D’Ambrosio, and Martin 5 p.m. picnic; on the grounds of Second, the development of dents in the U.S. in 2016. Accord- death penalty worldwide is this: Madar, as well as local pastors Msgr. Nativity Parish, 5220 Johnson St., doctrine as regards the death pen- ing to the National Oceanographic It deflates the accusation of pro- Chanel Jeanty and Msgr. Michael Hollywood. alty is a more consistent argument and Atmospheric Administration, abortionists and pro-euthanasia proponents that pro-lifers only care about the unborn. When we pro-lifers rally against capital pun- ishment, we leave pro-choicers perplexed at our extremely high Florida Offender and Family Support regard for the dignity and sanctity To answer the real life questions of all human life, including that of those directly involved in the that only experience can offer largest genocide in the history of humanity — all because they, un- like us, fail to see and appreciate OUR SERVICES AND SUPPORT the humanity of the born and the unborn. PRE-INCARCERATION – counseling, guidance, information, Blessed Cardinal John Henry preparation and support for the offender and family members so that all Newman, an Anglican priest who support members are properly prepared. converted to Catholicism, in his book on the development of doc- – counseling, guidance, information, preparation, INCARCERATION trine, wrote: “In a higher world it and support for the offender and family members concerning the daily routine is otherwise, but here below to live of prison life, and various policies as well as procedures of the FDOC. is to change, and to be perfect is RELEASE AND POST RELEASE – counseling, guidance, to have changed often.” In view of information, preparation, and support for the offender and family members the fact that our Lord Jesus Christ concerning release preparation and requirements. calls us to be perfect as our Heav- enly Father is perfect (Mt 5:48), I have changed my opinion to agree

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it, but we’re on top of it.” In wake of To which Asher Harirchi, a the- ology teacher at nearby Archbishop Stoneman Edward A. McCarthy High School, replied, “It may not have crossed Douglas shooting, their minds, but you can bet it’s on the minds of their administrators.” archdiocesan He was right. The previous week, school administrators huddled to schools take extra discuss practices in all phases of an emergency — before, during and measures after — as well as how to anticipate JIM DAVIS several types, according to Donald Edwards, associate superintendent Florida Catholic correspondent of schools. Harirchi himself applauded the FORT LAUDERDALE | In many addition of the FBI seminars and ways, the annual pre-school gath- Hubbard’s talk. “It makes me more ering of archdiocesan educators aware,” he said. “It tells me to stop, followed familiar tracks: training, get my eyes off my cellphone and devotions, information, inspiration. look around. I need to be more edu- But for the first time, the event cated on the warning signs.” also dealt with the possibility of He agreed also with Hubbard’s someone opening fire in a school. counsel to rely on prayer and faith. The tragedy at Marjory Stone- Three teachers from St. Mark School, Southwest Ranches, pose during the back-to-school conference “I think we’re not doing a good man Douglas High School in Park- for archdiocesan educators. From left are Ryan Hinsz, Elena Toyos and Kelly Musselman. (JIM DAVIS | FC) enough job of explaining Catholi- land, in which 17 students and staff cism. We talk a lot about rules and died, occurred only seven months corridor, various educational firms them with the educators, were: ly contributor to the magazine structures, and not enough on the ago. Although the archdiocese’s 60 spread tables with books and other “God will protect you and your stu- Magnificat. “I know that my heart most basic level: a relationship with schools have long had safety proto- materials. And three sets of break- dents; God will provide a way for breaks with you. Nobody’s grief is God.” cols in place, the leaders wanted to out sessions offered updates on you; and God will heal whatever greater than anyone else’s.” Pryzbylski said Hubbard was make sure everyone was ready for familiar topics like accreditation, pain is breaking your heart and But for herself, she said she found brought in to bring a “different per- anything. classroom management, bullying your students’ hearts. that prayer, Bible reading and keep- spective” to the issue of preventing Accordingly, the conference on prevention, the STEAM interdis- “If we can teach our children ing a personal journal helped her to and confronting school violence. Aug. 15 featured sessions by FBI ciplinary method, and teaching that God will protect — despite hear God’s voice. She said that the students are in dif- agents on how to watch for dan- special-needs students. what their minds tell them — then “I don’t like that children have to ferent emotional phases, with some ger, and how to handle an “active But the breakouts included a new we have done well,” she said. “In a go to school scared,” she said. “But I having lost friends in the February shooter” situation. And the keynote topic: the seminars by FBI agents, Catholic school, it is not taboo to know that God wants our good, not calamity. speaker was a woman who lost her who also passed out booklets on talk about God’s love and protec- our demise. His ways are greater Brian Gibbons confirmed that daughter in the 2012 shooting trag- how to prevent violent extremism in tion. I pray that you’ll know that than our ways. He sees our tears students at St. Thomas Aquinas, edy in Newtown, Connecticut. schools, as well as “Quick Reference God is not asleep, and that Jesus and broken hearts. And he sees the where he coaches lacrosse, were “We’re trying to be as proactive Guides” on warning signs. will protect you until he calms the greater picture.” affected by the Stoneman Douglas as we can,” said Kim Pryzbylski, Giving the keynote was Jennifer waters.” Ryan Hinsz, a science teacher tragedy. “Many of them are from superintendent of schools for the Hubbard, whose daughter, Cath- Hubbard’s talk overlapped one at St. Mark School in Southwest Parkland and they lost friends (in archdiocese, during the gathering erine, was among the 26 people — that she gave the previous day at Ranches, said his focus was on the the incident),” he said. at the Broward Convention Center. including 20 first-graders — killed Mary Help of Christians Church sessions about the STEAM educa- Like others at the back-to-school She said the archdiocese’s schools at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Parkland, less than a mile and a tional approach, which integrates conference, Gibbons said it helps to have held safety drills for at least in Newtown. Hubbard told how half from Stoneman Douglas High. science, technology, engineering, teach in a Catholic school. He said eight years, and some invite local she gradually drifted from her Irish She said it was “intimidating” to the arts and mathematics. he prays and reads the Bible with police to review their protocols. Catholic upbringing, how her faith address those 70 listeners, some of “I’m not concerned” about the his students. “I also tell them to fall Much of the day was a typi- was tested with the news of her whom had lost friends and class- shootings at Marjory Stoneman back on faith rather than drugs or cal back-to-school conference for 6-year-old daughter’s death, and mates in the Feb. 14 shooting. Douglas, Hinsz said. “That’s part of alcohol. I tell them, ‘Don’t live by archdiocesan educators. The day how three messages brought her “I will never understand the pain the joy of a Catholic school. As the the ways of the world; live by the began with a Mass, celebrated by back. your community went through,” speaker (Hubbard) said, God is pro- way of the Word.’” Q Archbishop Thomas Wenski. In a Those messages, as she shared said Hubbard, who is also a month- tecting us. We’re not impervious to 10 BACK IN SCHOOL Florida Catholic September 2018

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STAFF REPORT EDUARDO FLOR St. Mary Cathedral, Miami Flor is a product of Catholic KRISTEN WHITING education in the Archdiocese of All Saints, Sunrise Miami and has been a teacher and Born and raised in South Flor- administrator with the archdiocese ida, Whiting is a product of the for 19 years. Catholic school system, having at- He began his career at his alma tended St. Bernadette and Cham- mater, Msgr. Edward Pace High inade-Madonna College Prep School in Miami Gardens, where in Hollywood. She received her he served for 17 years. He started as bachelor’s degree in elementary graphic designer in the Advance- education from the University of Kristen Whiting Ana Oliva Stephanie Murphy Eduardo Flor ment Office while assisting with Central Florida. Whiting and her alumni and fundraising events. He husband of 17 years are the proud five in Broward County schools. gram. that she needed to continue her then taught computer science, serv- parents of Matthew, a sophomore During her time in the public- In 2010, Whiting returned to journey with God. She then at- ing as department chair and net- at St. Thomas Aquinas High in school system, she was honored her Catholic roots, teaching fifth tended and graduated from Our work administrator of the student Fort Lauderdale, and Joseph, a with the Sally Mae First Year grade at St. David School in Davie. Lady of Lourdes Academy where servers. He expanded the technol- kindergartner at All Saints. Teacher Award, Disney’s Ameri- After three years, she was pro- she grew academically and spiri- ogy education program to include Whiting began her career in can Teacher Award, and early ac- moted to curriculum and instruc- tually. She credits her parents for advanced courses for graphics, web 1996, teaching grades one through ceptance to the Leadership pro- tion specialist, where she had the sacrificing themselves to provide design, and programming. Seven opportunity to develop and align her and her brother with a Cath- years later, he joined the school’s curriculum as well as work with olic education and the basis of leadership team as the director teachers to develop their craft. She their faith. She is very proud to be of Student Activities, helping the is most proud of her work in devel- a product of Catholic education. program expand to over 70 clubs oping service learning opportuni- Oliva’s message to the students and organizations. His role then ties, including a schoolwide ser- and the community every day is changed to director of Student Af- vice learning day for students in to place all their trust in God and fairs, where he coordinated admis- grades PreK3-eighth. all will be well. sions along with student activities, During her eight years at St. Da- helping to increase the school’s en- vid, Whiting received her master’s STEPHANIE MURPHY rollment each year. in educational leadership. She St. Jerome, Fort Lauderdale Flor is not new to the cathedral says she feels honored and blessed Murphy holds a Bachelor of family since he joined the school to be part of the All Saints parish Arts in communication from staff last year as assistant principal. and school community. Florida Atlantic University and a He has also participated on Catholic Master of Science in educational school advisory boards and serves ANA OLIVA leadership from Nova Southeast- as director of marketing and public Epiphany, Miami ern University. She has a wealth relations for the Archdiocese of Mi- For the past 23 years, Epiphany of experience as an International ami Virtual Catholic School. has been Oliva’s second home. She Baccalaureate teacher, coordina- A graduate of Immaculate Con- began as a reading teacher and tor, instructional coach, learning ception School in Hialeah, Pace Little Flower had various roles throughout her team facilitator and testing coor- High and St. Thomas University in years, including assistant princi- dinator, and as an assistant prin- Miami Gardens, Flor has a bach- pal for eight years before taking cipal. She is also experienced in elor’s degree in information tech- CATHOLIC SCHOOL on the role of principal. She has curriculum writing, professional nology computer systems and a School of Academic Excellence est. 1949 bachelor’s and master’s degrees development and fundraising ini- master’s in educational leadership. in special education from Florida tiatives for education. He recently married and is a parish- International University and an Murphy is dedicated to provid- ioner at Immaculate Conception. educational specialist degree in ing a relevant and rigorous edu- His vision for St. Mary Cathe- educational leadership from Nova cational program that teaches the dral School includes maintaining Southeastern University. Catholic traditions and prepares a strong Catholic identity as the Oliva and her family were mem- students to be lifelong learners school prepares to celebrate its 80th bers of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish and grow in their faith. She will anniversary in 2019, and raising in Miami for over 30 years. She at- strive to lead St. Jerome School the academic bar to ensure student tended Sts. Peter and Paul School to develop 21st-century thinkers learning and achievement while for seventh and eighth grade. Be- while inspiring creativity and in- building the school’s reputation as • Catholic Identity • Music and Award Winning Art ing part of that educational com- novation, and cultivating commu- a Catholic school of excellence. Q Programs • Structured Environment munity planted the spiritual seed nicators and problem-solvers. • Contests and Competitions • Caring Sense of Community • Language Program • High Academic Expectations • Clubs and Service Council • Challenging Curriculum NEWSbriefs • Sports and Extra curricular • Culture of Respect and activities Dignity ‘Great things’ ence will feature keynote speakers, Oct. 19-21, at Camp Owaissa Bauer • After school program music, breakout sessions, lunch in Homestead. Participation in • Challenging Technology conference aimed and dinner, Mass and the oppor- Camp Erin is free and the weekend Curriculum We accept tunity for confessions. Cost is $40. includes lodging, meals, transpor- School Choice/Step Up • Individual Chromebooks for at middle schoolers For information, contact rbanich@ tation and comfort gifts. This non- and AAA Scholarships students in grades 5-8 The Office of Youth and Young theadom.org. denominational camp integrates Adult Ministry is calling all middle traditional camp activities with school students to “Great Things: Grief support grief education and emotional sup- 954-922-1217 The Archdiocese of Miami Middle port. Camp Erin is hosted by Catho- School Conference,” to be held Sat- camp for kids lic Hospice. For information, contact 11455-0920 www.littleflowerleopards.com urday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-9 p.m,. at St. Children ages 6 to 17 who are Gian Santayana at gsantayana@ 1843 Pierce St. • Hollywood, FL 33020 Thomas University, 16401 N.W. 37 grieving the death of a significant catholichospice.org or 954-944- Ave., Miami Gardens, in the Fer- person in their lives are invited to 2709. nandez Family Center. The confer- Camp Erin Grief Support Camp, September 2018 www.thefloridacatholic.org BACK IN SCHOOL 11

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MIAMI | In 1958, the year the Diocese of Miami was created, the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine founded Immaculata Academy overlooking the gleaming waters of Biscayne Bay. Three years later, in 1961, Fi- del Castro confiscated Christian Brothers of La Salle schools across Cuba. But six exiled students peti- tioned Bishop Coleman Carroll and Catholic Welfare Bureau Director Father Bryan Walsh to fund a De La Salle school for the refugee commu- nity. Within three months, a build- ing was erected and La Salle High School was resurrected alongside Immaculata. Students switch classes under the watchful eye of Immaculata- One of those six students, Jose LaSalle’s principal, Salesian Sister Kim Keraitis. (PHOTOS BY MARLENE Arellano, had finished his junior Immaculata-LaSalle seniors Isabella Fraguio, 17, and Julio Soriano, QUARONI | FC) year at a Philadelphia boarding 17, serve as campus ministers for their classmates. school and planned to return to Cuba when his uncle in Miami told He recalled with gratitude how from the Operation Pedro Pan exo- him there was no going back. So he Bishop Carroll was “very enthusi- dus of over 14,000 unaccompanied and his cousin, the late Eduardo astic.” “They built the school in 90 children from Cuba. Arellano had a Arellano, along with Benny Benach, days. We came in, laid out the grass, “fantastic” senior year despite great Oscar Bustillo, Eduardo Sanchez put in the desks and blackboards hardship as his father was deceased and Nestor Machado first met with and we went around the commu- and his mother and two siblings re- the Christian Brothers and resolved nity recruiting students.” mained in Cuba. to help to relocate their school — at The first La Salle senior class had “I wouldn’t have gotten through least for a year in order to graduate. about 30 students, about 30 percent without prayer or faith,” he said. “It was an incredible story and an in- FORMER STUDENTS RETURN AS TEACHERS credible movement by the Church.” Immaculata and La Salle of- MIAMI | English and math teacher “You can definitely see that in the ficially merged in 1970 after the Ana Lourdes Garcia said she found her spirit of the school, the way students feel construction of the adjacent shrine love of learning through caring mentors comfortable here and the population of Our Lady of Charity and of the at Immaculata-LaSalle. A 1986 gradu- of the student body from all over the school football field, science and ate, she originally planned to become Americas,” he said. “It’s such a beautiful a medical researcher and was drawn and historical location in the city and business building in the 1960s. Af- to their very strong science program, I’ve always found that pretty inspiring. ter the departure of the St. Joseph taking organic chemistry through Barry We have what looks like ruins of early Sisters and De La Salle in the 1970s, the Salesians of St. John Bosco as- Salesian Sister Kim Keraitis, principal of Immaculata-LaSalle High University as a senior. Vizcaya, this bridge leading over to School, says it’s a place “where everybody is part of everything.” “We made aspirin, nylon, acetone. Vizcaya from campus.” sumed leadership in 1985. The We did real things and the lab was a Another alumnus is head trainer Ed- Salesian Sisters took over adminis- fully functioning lab. It really prepared die Cedeiras. He teaches sports medicine tration in 1995, the same year the students who are coming in from ly accept each other for themselves me for when I went to UM,” Garcia and as assistant track and cross-country school got its first gym — also then for example Venezuela facing all and not for what they have or don’t said. “When I get together with friends coach has guided 23 athletes to qualify a Miami Heat practice facility. these political situations. …They have.” it’s always good memories, the dances, for state championships over 12 years. had a place to live here, they had working with teachers on projects.” For him, working there is coming home. OCEANFRONT SCHOOL jobs here, but they really wanted ANNIVERSARY PLANS Garcia, who has taught at the school “I’ve always felt this was pretty Sixty years later the landmark their kids to find a family, a com- The school hosted an anniversa- since 1997, said it has increased its much a very sacred ground, even now. archdiocesan school on the bay munity, a school family, and they’re ry Royals Gala on the bay in Febru- academic rigor with more AP courses We came from Cuba so La Ermita (the continues to serve at capacity as very grateful for that.” ary and will hold a closing outdoor and expanded STEAM programs while Shrine of Our Lady of Charity next door) the spiritual and academic home Having worked 40 years in edu- Mass in December with Archbishop always balancing that with social, emo- played a big role,” he said. “Bishop to 870 students — and one of Mi- cation, Sister Kim confessed that Thomas Wenski followed by a bar- tional and spiritual development. (Agustin) Roman was a key catalyst on ami’s only two oceanfront Catholic she initially questioned whether becue. “The school has its curriculum and the grounds as well, his presence.” schools. Students in hunter green she would be the best fit for Im- It’s also launching the “Building set identity but it also seems to have Sister Rosa Lopez, of the Sisters of polos inhale that ocean view and maculata-LaSalle, being from New on the Legacy” capital campaign to all this space where you can grow into St. Joseph of St. Augustine, graduated salty, fresh air and shuffle to classes Jersey and not speaking Spanish. raise $15 million for the construc- yourself. It’s one of the reasons I loved it in 1979. After teaching for 16 years at through palm and bamboo accent- But she loved it from day one, find- tion of new athletic facilities as well as a student and why I absolutely love it Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame High ed breezeways featuring mosaic tile ing time to minister as well as ad- as a fine arts/technology building now,” she said. School (now merged with Msgr. Edward benches, images of St. John Bosco minister. “We have such dedicated to expand its STEAM offerings. Graduate Gabriel Suarez didn’t set Pace High), she now happily serves in and statues of Mary. And while members and the kids are Immaculata-LaSalle was the first out to become a teacher. He studied his- campus ministry. She leads retreats for mostly Hispanic, students today great here. It’s such a family and AdvancED STEM certified Catholic tory and Russian at Middlebury College students along with youths from area hail not only from Miami and Cuba there’s such a strong support sys- school nationwide. and started working in hospitality. But churches and schools — with 2,000 but from across in- tem in both the faith and academ- “We don’t want to increase our then he received a call to come back and participating this year. cluding Venezuela and Nicaragua. ics, the professional life, that I hope enrollment but we need more space teach at his alma mater, and eight years “Once the Salesians came it brought “The beauty of (the school) is we I’m not reassigned for a while. It’s a for our kids. We didn’t build beyond later he embraces his new profession as back a charism. It strengthened the have a very strong history with our place where everybody is part of ev- the gymnasium so we really do a history teacher. school because now there is a unified alumni and a very strong legacy erything.” need an athletic facility where we Suarez said Immaculata-LaSalle gave identity,” Sister Rosa said. “It’s very because of its history. These were The principal also highlighted have proper locker rooms, train- him a solid faith and academic founda- strong and the school reaches out to so people who came over from Cuba, the school’s economic diversity. ing rooms,” Sister Kim said, noting tion for life that grounded him through many. There is a great spiritual founda- were exiled and their parents put Tuition is approximately $15,000 about 400 students are involved in the crises of adolescence. Now he seeks tion to it. It tries to reach out to every them at LaSalle and they found a yearly. “There are some really the athletics program. to build that home environment where child whatever their strength may be … home,” said the school’s principal, wealthy kids and some low income “(O)ur school is very strong and for them to excel in their unique gifts.” all types of students can learn, grow and Salesian Sister Kim Keraitis. “Today but when you come together you thrive. we share that same history with our don’t know who they are. They real- PLEASE SEE SCHOOL, 19 September 2018 www.thefloridacatholic.org BACK IN SCHOOL 13 12351-0920 14 BACK IN SCHOOL Florida Catholic September 2018

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CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO Pre-K2 thru 8th Grade Florida Catholic correspondent Continue your child’s Catholic education in a school which provides MIAMI GARDENS | As a fresh- “Christ Centered, Academic Excellence!” man, it is nerve-wracking to navi- gate around a new school where 305-222-8751 everything from the campus to the One year after Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame High closed its doors, its teachers and students are unfamil- students who transferred to Msgr. Edward Pace High feel at home. From Step-Up Scholarship, Gardiner Scholarship and McKay Scholarship accepted iar. Imagine having to do so again as left are Christie Corolian, Tajmara Antoine, Saskia Magloure and Justane a sophomore, junior or senior. Pierre. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC) This is what junior Christie Coro-

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 12416-0920 lian, seniors Saskia Magloure and Antoine, along with 89 other peers Dame High, faced as the new kids 9-11 a.m. personalized walking tour Justane Pierre, and alumna Tajmara from Archbishop Curley-Notre at Msgr. Edward Pace High School last fall. “It was kind of weird seeing a whole bunch of new faces and a lot more people,” Justane said. “It was just a whole different atmosphere than Curley was.” After Curley-Notre Dame closed in 2017, students had the options of attending public or charter schools, or continuing their Catholic educa- tion at Pace, the archdiocese-desig- nated merger school. Most students chose Pace as their new home. But starting over is never easy. “My first day, I was not excited,” Saskia said. “I did not want to be here, I had a bad attitude and I got lost.” Antoine agreed. “I had told my- self that I wasn’t going to like any- thing. My first week I also got a warning and a demerit for tardiness. It was hard to navigate around a new campus with enough time.” It proved to be especially stress- ful for Antoine because not only was she adjusting to a new school as a se- nior, she also had to start college ap- plications, prep for college entrance exams, and maintain a GPA under a different system than the one used at Curley-Notre Dame. She said she often felt that after graduation she would be forgotten, having left no mark for anyone to remember her one year at Pace. Looking back, she couldn’t believe how wrong she was. “I really didn’t expect that I was going to actually like the school like I did. This is a big school, so I wasn’t expecting to get to know the teach- ers so well, but that was the oppo- site, especially with teachers like Dr. (David) Masters and Mrs. (Yvette) De La Vega. I really think the teach- 12437-0920 ers give you a strong support sys- tem,” said Antoine. Christie, who struggled with certain subjects, found that Pace’s teachers, as well as study hall after

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SCHOOL ‘The school really does Marian Center gets new wheels FROM 12 give you tools to be able to build on your faith. The MARLENE QUARONI advanced in technology and the Florida Catholic correspondent STEAM program and a lot of these retreats, that’s a great way specialty programs have taken over I’ve really been able to MIAMI GARDENS | Students some of the classroom space and so at the Marian Center couldn’t wait we really need a building just dedi- expand on my leadership.’ to ride a newly donated recumbent cated to arts and technology.” hand cycle around the administra- Senior Isabella Fraguio called the Julio Soriano tion building’s large day training academics at the school “very rigor- room Aug. 29. ous” and praised her teachers as “I’ve been fortunate in my life, “fantastic” but said she also appreci- the best campuses anywhere in the so I wanted to bring joy to other’s ates the nurturing environment that country,” he said. lives,” said Anthony DiNito, a real- has helped her to overcome chal- A decade ago, he found new life tor and founder of Wheel Heroes, a lenges and excel on the debate team, once again at the school. He had suf- nonprofit organization which do- as drama stage manager, class rep- fered a stroke that left him only able nates specially designed bikes for resentative for student government to speak Spanish. A college football kids with lower levels of physical and in campus ministry leadership. player, he was encouraged to coach. and mental abilities. “You can get through those chal- “It was all because I volunteered to According to the group’s website, lenges because you have adminis- coach football at La Salle and that the bikes “offer safe, stable and styl- trators and teachers and classmates brought the English back.” ish choices providing them with a who are going to be there for you,” The pastor of Our Lady of the new form of mobility, exercise and she said. Lakes Parish in Miami Lakes, Fa- therapy along with the joy of cy- Julio Soriano, the son of Salva- ther Jose Alvarez, a 1978 graduate, cling.” doran immigrants, serves as stu- also looks back with gratitude for Wheel Heroes seeks sponsors dent director of campus ministry the school that introduced him to for the bike giveaways, with donors and finds that many students take “the realities that shape the world receiving incentives depending on Marian Center student Valerie Virgil presents Anthony DiNito with a their faith seriously. “The school re- and of my own capacities and direc- the donation amount. The Ever- drawing of the cycle his nonprofit donated to the school. (PHOTOS ally does give you tools to be able to tion within that world,” he wrote in glades Bicycle Club, a nonprofit that BY MARLENE QUARONI | FC) build on your faith,” said Soriano. an email, adding that it did so in an organizes bicycle rides to benefit “The retreats, that’s a great way I’ve environment that was “highly cre- charities, raised the money for the ‘We organize rides to benefit the handicapped really been able to expand on my ative, safe and fun.” Marian Center cycle. leadership.” Father Alvarez called the school’s “We organize rides to benefit the community. This bike will encourage Marian Center Salesian character its most impor- handicapped community,” said students to get into bicycling.’ STRONGER THAN EVER tant asset. “While the school is to be Sue Kawalerski, the Bicycle Club Arellano, 74, feels faith is a strong commended for its cutting-edge de- president, who attended the event Sue Kawalerski foundation at Immaculata-LaSalle. velopment in many areas of educa- along with board member Jojo Two of his children are graduates, tion, it is the philosophy of forming Ruso. “This bike will encourage including son Gaston Arellano who youths in the spirit of St. John Bosco, Marian Center students to get into volunteers. Ride for Kids has tuned Sisters of St. Joseph Benedict Cot- now works as director of operations. as well-founded human beings — bicycling.” the cyclists’ purpose.” tolengo, called the bike amazing “I went on to college, to work, and all academically, spiritually, pastorally DiNito’s charitable giving started The Marian Center has several after she went for a ride. of a sudden everything comes back and practically — that it continues in 1999, when he gave part of his re- tricycles for students, but the new “It’s a gift from God,” she said. Q around and now this school is one to be committed to and sets it apart altor’s commission to Children’s cycle gives students an alternative, of the best in the county and one of from others.” Q Miracle Network, which benefits providing hand-pedal steering, Miami Children’s Hospital. In 2013, rather than leg-pedaling, a padded DiNito took on a different mission back support and better maneuver- after he found a new passion for cy- ability. cling. He rode from Miami to Key “It’s comfortable, soft and easy 9-Day Holy Land Pilgrimage West, raising more than $1,000 for to get around with,” said Rafael Oli- “DiNito’s Ride for Kids” to buy spe- vero after he rode the $1,700 red Pa- Travel back in time to the ancient cial bicycles for disabled children. cific Handy 7 recumbent hand cycle Holy Land and birth place of Jesus “Other cyclists wanted to par- around the room. Feb. 16-24, 2019 and Christianity. Follow in the ticipate,” DiNito said. “In 2014, we The Marian Center’s executive footsteps of Jesus for the spiritual drew more than 100 cyclists and director, Sister Lidia Valli of the experience of a lifetime. No other tour offers as much meaning and value. The Marian Center’s Ashley If you have not walked in Jesus’ footsteps Acoccella tries out the throughout the Holy Land, now is your chance. cycle Wheel Father Hoyer It is an experience you will never forget! Heroes donated to the center.

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For information and all other pilgrimages Father Hoyer or Father Gary 11337-0920 Altura Tours • Tour Directors 1-800-242-4122 St. Gregory the Great 954-473-6261 20 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2018 emembering those R who helped build the Archdiocese of Miami This is the thrird print installment of the “60 for 60” campaign, aimed at recognizing members of the faithful who contributed their time, talent and treasure in building up the Archdiocese of Miami over the past 60 years. “The diamond anniversary of the archdiocese is a wonderful time for us to stop and reflect on the many things we have accomplished, share our gratitude with the many that have helped us reach this milestone, and continue to plan and to serve our community,” said Archbishop Thomas Wenski. “The ‘60 for 60’ campaign gives us the opportunity to feature the members of the faithful that have helped transform our community during the first 60 years of the archdiocese.”

ST. JOHN PAUL II John Paul II was the first pope in history to visit Miami. In 1987, he be- gan his 10-day tour of the U.S. at St. Mary Cathedral in Little Haiti, where he addressed the archdiocese’s reli- gious and lay leaders and the Creole and Hispanic communities. After a stop at St. Martha Church to meet with representatives of the nation’s priests, he met with President Ron- ald Reagan at Vizcaya and partici- pated in a papal parade which was St. John Paul II Sister Edita Rojo Father Angel Miguel Cabrera Cyrus Jollivette Father William attended by roughly 200,000 people Villaronga Kidwell along Biscayne Boulevard. The next day, he met with Jewish leaders in was located on the grounds of Mercy African-American Catholics. ship was instrumental at the local, annual trip is known as the Father downtown Miami before celebrat- Hospital in Miami and closed in the regional and national levels during Kidwell March for Life Pilgrimage. ing Mass in Tamiami Park for nearly early 2000s. FATHER ANGEL the organization, planning, and Father Kidwell is best remembered a quarter of a million people — a VILLARONGA implementation of the III Encuentro for his commitment to his faith and Mass that was interrupted by rain DR. MICHAEL Born in Spain during the 1920s, Nacional de Pastoral Hispana. his dedication to Miami and pro-life and lightning. BEVILACQUA Father Villaronga was a Francis- initiatives. Bevilacqua was known for his can priest who was celebrated as CYRUS JOLLIVETTE JOSEPH SCHOTT JR. contribution to society as a physi- a powerful preacher and evange- Throughout his distinguished FRED KLAUS Schott was the founder and bene- cian, an active parish member and lizer. He was a constant presence on career, Jollivette served in several Klaus was a parishioner at the Ba- factor of the Schott Memorial Cen- a generous contributor to the Catho- Spanish-speaking radio, especially senior-level positions in journalism, silica of St. Mary Star of the Sea with ter for the Deaf and Handicapped, lic Church in South Florida. Moving during Lent when he would deliver university administration and pub- a passionate commitment to service located in Broward County. Aside here in 1957, he helped expand pa- his famous sermons on the “The lic and government relations. Best within the Key West community. from founding Schott Memorial thology operations in various hos- Seven Last Words” of Jesus on the known for his accomplishments Klaus, along with fellow parishio- Center, he was also a successful pitals. Aside from his professional cross. He ministered at the Centro working for Florida Blue, he held ner Harold Murphy, established a businessman, owning various com- achievements, he served as the first Hispano Católico in Miami as well the position of senior vice president foundation that provides financial panies and serving on the boards of president of the Christopher Colum- as a number of parishes with large of Public Affairs and senior vice support to organizations dedicated others. He excelled as a philanthro- bus High School Faculty and Par- populations of Cuban immigrants. president of Federal Government to aiding the poor and needy citi- pist and supported St. Rita’s School ents Association, president of the St. Father Villaronga also founded the Relations. Prior to this, he worked as zens of Key West. Throughout the for the Deaf. Schott’s service and Louis Parish Council, religious edu- Spanish-speaking version of the managing editor of the Miami Times years, the foundation made gen- generosity has been recognized by cation teacher, member of the Barry Christian Family Movement, Mov- from 1971-1977 and was a former se- erous donations in support of the those around him, and as a devout University Board of Governors and imiento Familiar Cristiano, whose nior administrator at the University basilica parish’s outreach mission Catholic, he was made a Knight of St. president of the Miami Serra Club home is Casa Caná in Hialeah. of Miami. Jollivette also served on and soup kitchen and the Basilica Gregory in 1992. and Governor of Serra Internation- the board of trustees at St. Thomas School. In 2016, the basilica’s parish al, District 30. Recognized for his MIGUEL CABRERA University and was a member of the center was renovated and named SISTER EDITA ROJO service, he was inducted into the In 1961, Cabrera, along with his board of governors of the statewide the Klaus Murphy Center to honor Sister Edita, a Sister of St. Philip Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepul- wife, fled Cuba in search of a bet- Florida Chamber of Commerce. the two men and their selflessness. Neri, contributed to the Archdiocese cher of Jerusalem, USA, and made a ter life. Soon after, Cabrera began Archbishop Thomas Wenski blessed of Miami for many years through her Knight of St. Gregory. serving as a lay leader within the FATHER WILLIAM the renovated facility and acknowl- work with Cuban refugees at Centro Archdiocese of Miami, doing so KIDWELL edged Klaus and Murphy for their Hispano Católico. She is not only a SAM JONES with joy, humility and dedication Father Kidwell, a Jesuit priest, in donation, which continues the par- religious but a physician, especially Originally from St. Francis Xavier for more than 50 years. He worked 1982 began encouraging students ish’s 165-year tradition of service to known for her ministry at Gen- Parish in Overtown, Jones was the in different capacities in numer- to participate in the annual March the community. esis House, a residence for people former director of the Archdiocesan ous Hispanic movements, such as for Life in Washington, D.C. Start- with full-blown AIDS who had no- Office of Black Catholics. As such, he the Christian Family Movement, ing off with a small group of teens, RODGER SHAY where else to go. Catholic Charities served the African-American popu- Encuentros Juveniles, and Camino the trip now takes an average of Shay was a successful financier opened Genesis House at the height lation of the archdiocese and was a del Matrimonio, and was director more than 100 archdiocesan high who placed high importance on of the AIDS epidemic in 1988, when very prominent and influential fig- of Cursillos de Cristianidad as well school students, as well as college- his love of God. Aside from found- most people feared the disease and ure within the community. His work as coordinator of the Archdiocesan age young adults. Since his death shunned those afflicted. The house in Miami touched the lives of many Hispanic Pastoral Team. His leader- in 2008, the Archdiocese of Miami’s PLEASE SEE 60 FOR 60, 21 September 2018 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 21 Remember when? in archdiocesan history, as the to become priests of the Diocese of Hugh Flynn, “will be to welcome Some of what Miami Archdiocese continues its Miami,” and 130 of them are en- these people, to enable them to 60th anniversary celebration. A rolled at St. John Vianney. get acquainted with others and to happened in “White Gala to Honor the White • Bishop Coleman Carroll an- encourage them to become active Collar” will take place Oct. 20, with nounces the creation of Centro members of the parishes in which September over the proceeds benefiting the two local Hispano Catolico, with offices on they will live” as well as enroll their seminaries. Here are some of the three floors and the basement of children in Catholic schools. course of 60 years historical highlights for September. Gesu School in downtown Miami. The center will provide religious 1960 of archdiocesan 1959 instruction, information and guid- • Hurricane Donna sweeps • More than 7,500 people attend ance, English classes, child care, through the Florida Keys and Gulf history the blessing and dedication of St. health and medical services and Coast and Bishop Carroll flies Editor’s note: The following is a John Vianney Seminary in Miami. more for newly arriving Spanish- through the diocese to inspect the new feature highlighting a month A year later, the diocese announces speaking immigrants. Its purpose, The Sept. 14, 1960, issue of The that “212 young men (are) studying in the words of its director, Father PLEASE SEE REMEMBER, 22 Voice.

Rodger Shay Delia Gonzalez Eugene Clay Shaw Myrna Gallagher Frank Magrath Kathleen Magrath Msgr. Vincent Kelly Marjorie Wessel

60 FOR 60 he fought for justice for the Archdio- National Conference of Christians cese of Miami. Archbishop Wenski and Jews for 38 years, 27 of them as FROM 20 said Shaw was “a legislator who in regional director of the Miami of- applying prudential judgments to fice. Settling in Miami in 1966, they ing Shay Investment Services, and the issues of his time sought to re- joined St. Louis Parish in Pinecrest, many other professional accom- spect and promote human persons.” where they raised their six children plishments, Shay was dedicated and were active in a number of to serving the community and the HAROLD MURPHY ministries. Kathleen Magrath also Catholic Church. Throughout the Together with Fred Klaus, Mur- served on the Miami-Dade County years, he served on the board of phy established the Klaus Murphy School Board and aided other com- various institutions, including St. Foundation in 1990 to provide fi- munity organizations, among them Thomas University, The Catholic nancial support to organizations Camillus House. University of America, the Archdi- assisting the poor communities of ocesan Education Foundation and Key West. Murphy’s generous do- MSGR. VINCENT KELLY many more. Shay also was a mem- nations to the St. Mary Star of the Msgr. Kelly oversaw Catholic ber of the Knights of Columbus, a Sea Outreach mission, the Basilica schools in the Archdiocese of Mi- recipient of the “Man of the Year” School and St. Mary’s soup kitchen ami for nearly 36 years. In 1970, he award and was recognized as a have allowed numerous organiza- took on his current role as supervis- Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian tions to continue their work within ing principal of St. Thomas Aquinas Mother Adela Galindo founded the Servants of the Pierced Hearts Order of St. Gregory the Great by the archdiocese and help others in High, helping to re-energize the in Miami in 1990. (JIM DAVIS | FC) Pope Benedict XVI. the local community. Fort Lauderdale school’s declining enrollment while turning it into family has given 50 years of her life yers Guild, in 2014. DELIA BERTA GONZÁLEZ MYRNA GALLAGHER an academic and athletic power- to education and has received sev- González founded the Voca- Gallagher created the hugely house. The longtime pastor of St. eral awards, such as Woman of the SERVANTS OF THE tional Prayer League, also known popular “Road to Emmaus” week- John the Baptist in Fort Lauderdale Year, “Unsung Heroine” from the PIERCED HEARTS OF as Liga Orante Vocacional, in 1976. end retreats as a way for people to also serves as supervising principal Commission on the Status of Wom- JESUS AND MARY Originally, it was a broadcast radio strengthen their faith alongside of Cardinal Gibbons High School en, the Lifetime of Giving Award Founded in 1990, the Servants program with the purpose of join- other members of their parish com- in Fort Lauderdale. He was among and was named “Outstanding Citi- of the Pierced Hearts was the first ing listeners together in vocational munity. Based on the Gospel of Luke the earliest proponents of creating zen” by The . religious order founded in the Arch- prayer. Today, the group uses the 24:13-35, these retreats help people endowments to support Catholic diocese of Miami. The diocesan in- telephone to unite thousands of experience spiritual renewal and schools well into the future, and EUGENE P. SPELLMAN stitute was established by Mother Catholics, many of them elderly formation. After 35 years, Emmaus make it possible for needy students Spellman was a federal judge on Adela Galindo and has been actively and alone, in constant prayers for is offered not just within the Archdi- to receive a Catholic education. the United States District Court for serving St. John Paul II’s call to the vocations. González’s efforts in be- ocese of Miami, but in other places the Southern District of Florida from new evangelization since its very ginning and cultivating this group throughout the U.S., Europe, Cen- MARJORIE WESSEL 1979 to 1991. In the years prior to his beginning. The sisters take four helped the Archdiocese of Miami tral America, South America and Wessel is best known for her years term, he was a private practice attor- vows — poverty, chastity, obedi- by providing another avenue of sup- the Caribbean. of service and advocacy for the edu- ney, a research assistant to the chief ence and total Marian availability port and prayer for those discerning cation of youths and advancement judge of the Florida Third District — and are dedicated to the mission a vocation in the Church. KATHLEEN AND of women in sports. Aside from her Court of Appeal, served as assistant of evangelization and formation. FRANK MAGRATH professional accomplishments as a attorney general for the Criminal Today, the Sisters continue to work EUGENE CLAY SHAW The Magraths were active mem- public school teacher and assistant Appeals Division in Tallahassee and within the different parishes in the A congressman and Miami na- bers of the Catholic community principal, Wessel served for many was assistant state attorney for Dade Archdiocese of Miami to spread the tive, Shaw was a man of faith who in both the Archdiocese of Miami years as president of the Catholic County. Spellman was recognized love of the Pierced Hearts through- helped to promote the Church’s val- and throughout the country. Frank Educators Guild, an association for by Archbishop Wenski for his con- out the Catholic community.Q ues through his work. By advocating McGrath dedicated his life to bat- Catholics who teach in both paro- tributions as an exemplary Catholic for the Church’s causes, including tling prejudice against ethnic and chial and public schools in South and jurist at the annual Red Mass, the right to life, marriage and family, religious groups. He worked for the Florida. The matriarch of the Wessel hosted by the Miami Catholic Law- 22 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2018

REMEMBER FROM 21 damage, which includes half of the roof blown away at San Pablo Parish in Tavernier. 1961 • 25,000 Cuban refugees gather at Miami Stadium (later Bobby Maduro Stadium) to seek the inter- cession of Our Lady of Charity “for the deliverance of their homeland from communism.” The diocesan newspaper, The Voice, describes the event as “the greatest public dem- onstration of faith ever witnessed in South Florida.” • The diocese begins construc- tion of a major seminary, St. Vincent de Paul, in Boynton Beach. 1976 • Archbishop Edward A. McCar- Sept. 15, 1961, issue of The Voice. Sept. 12, 1980, issue of The Voice. Sept. 30, 1983, issue of The Voice. thy arrives in Miami following his appointment by Pope Paul VI as includes prayer with priests, reli- tural diversity of the archdiocese, tunity to venerate the saint’s relics. 2013 coadjutor archbishop with right of gious and laity at St. Mary Cathe- as Gregorian chants combined with At Immaculata-LaSalle, the cel- • Classes begin at the newly succession to Archbishop Carroll. dral, followed by a brief greeting Haitian rhythms, Spanish hymns, ebration is aimed at teenagers, and opened Archdiocese of Miami Vir- in Creole to the Haitian commu- and prayers in Latin, English and includes fireworks, a candlelight tual Catholic School, with teach- 1980 nity gathered outside; a meeting Spanish. Among those present for procession around the school’s ers in Florida teaching lessons and • Five Missionaries of Charity ar- with priests at St. Martha Church the ceremony were all the bishops track and performances by a Chris- checking homework via internet rive in Miami to open a shelter for and a greeting for Pastoral Center of Florida, four bishops from Cuba, tian band and Christian stand-up for students as far away as Lawson, homeless women which they call a employees afterward; a meeting two bishops from Haiti, and one comedian. Oklahoma, “empowering students “House of New Hope.” with President Ronald Reagan at bishop from Nigeria. to get a Catholic education from just Vizcaya; a historic meeting with • Despite a drenching down- 2012 about anywhere.” 1983 Jewish leaders in downtown Mi- pour, about 700 people attend the • Archdiocesan priests begin • Archbishop McCarthy calls a ami; and an “unfinished Mass” groundbreaking ceremony for the celebrating a vigil Mass on Satur- 2015 historic “conclave of priests” — now with nearly a quarter of a million new Archbishop Coleman Carroll days at the interdenominational • Five hundred South Floridians an annual convocation — to be people at Tamiami Park — rain and High School in southwestern Dade, chapel situated on the fourth level board planes and buses as the arch- held on Singer Island in West Palm lightning forced the pope to finish the first Catholic high school to of Concourse D at Miami Interna- diocese organizes three pilgrim- Beach. This is meant to be a time of the Mass inside a trailer behind the open in the county since 1975. The tional Airport. The goal of celebrat- ages for the visit of Pope Francis spiritual renewal for clergy, whose main . groundbreaking had been delayed ing Mass at the airport, said Father to Cuba and the U.S.: 47 will go on parish duties during their absence for months by zoning problems. Roberto Cid, who is coordinating an overnight bus ride to see him in are assumed by visiting and retired 1997 the Ministry to Travelers, is “to re- Washington, D.C.; 187 will board priests. • More than 12,000 people gather 2010 mind people that no matter where two planes for a three-night stay in at the Miami Arena for the episco- • The worldwide “Don Bosco they are, Christ is present, and there Havana; and dozens more will drive 1987 pal ordination of Bishops Gilberto Among Us” pilgrimage stops at is the Church, loving them and at or fly to Philadelphia to take part in • Sept. 10-11: The future St. John Fernandez and Thomas Wenski. Miami’s Immaculata-LaSalle High their service, ever close to them in the World Meeting of Families and Paul II begins a 10-day tour of the The moving, two-and-a-half-hour School and St. John Bosco Church, order to accompany them on their greet the pope at his last stop in the U.S. with a stop in Miami. His visit ceremony highlights the multicul- giving South Floridians an oppor- journey of life.” U.S. Q

Sept. 18, 1987, issue of The Voice. September 2012 issue of the Florida Catholic. September 2015 issue of the Florida Catholic. September 2018 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 23

Chaminade-Madonna College Prep’s football team members pray before the start of their home opener Aug. 24 beneath the newly installed stadium lights. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Chaminade-Madonna athletes can now play at night For the first time in 58 years, stu- tance and guidance in the execution dent athletes at Chaminade-Ma- of this lighting initiative,” said Head donna College Prep can play home of School Judith Mucheck. “The ad- games in the late afternoon and dition of this feature to Vince Zap- evening hours, thanks to the in- pone Field will put Chaminade- stallation of stadium lights at Vince Madonna on par with the other Bro- Zappone Field. The permanent and ward County high schools whose augmented outdoor lighting allows fields already include outdoor for more flexible scheduling for ath- lighting.” Chaminade-Madonna is letic teams who utilize the venue one four privately operated Catho- while helping to prevent heat-re- lic high schools in the Archdiocese lated sports injuries for all student of Miami. It is one of 17 schools in athletes. The new lights use green the United States sponsored by the technology LED. “We are grateful to Marianist Province of the United the city of Hollywood for their assis- States. Q

THOMAS our baseball team for many years.” FROM 16 Both Armstrong and Courtley- Todd said recruiting in the talent- rich South Florida area should help made that travel so much easier.” the Bobcats start great. Transfers The 10-game schedule kicks could also help. “A lot of students off Sept. 7, 2019, at home against who may not work out with the Thomas More College. Armstrong University of Miami or Florida In- also said that football adds to the ternational or Florida Atlantic and student life of the campus. Football may be more at this level actually has also brought a marching band go out of state,” she said. “With this to St. Thomas. Ken Carr, who led opportunity, they get to stay close to bands and choirs at Thomas More home.” College, will take the same posi- They also need to build the tions at St. Thomas. team’s facilities. Armstrong said his St. Thomas has the plan for a first choice would be to partner with team. Now it’s time to build. Court- next-door Msgr. Edward Pace High ley-Todd said the Bobcats want at School to share a football facility, least 100 players on their roster. She but the Bobcats have other options. and the admissions office are lead- Armstrong also said that the ing the recruiting until a coach ar- Bobcat Club’s fundraising efforts rives. The process has worked so far will go toward facilities. He plans with 50 students already expressing to run the football program out of interest. She expects that number to the athletics department’s operat- quadruple once a coach is hired. ing budget, with his goal of football Armstrong said he hopes to have bringing in at least $500,000 to the one on campus by October and an- bottom line. nounce him in December. Courtley- Ultimately, he said, football fits Todd said 25 applications came in at an institution like St. Thomas. after they announced the program “We’re a small faith-based institu- on Aug. 29. Their hiring goal: “Hav- tion,” he said. “We believe in edu- ing the right fit of a coach, who be- cation of mind, body and spirit. lieves in the same Catholic mission Traits that a character-formation as us,” she said. “We are very big into activity such as football builds are the mission of champion of charac- immense — traits of hard work, ter and having the student-athletes discipline, attitude of gratitude, buy into that. That has worked for colorblindness.” Q 24 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2018

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Pre-marriage Encounter, Friday, Oct. 5, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, 13 y 14 de octubre, 8 a.m.-9 Rosario de la Aurora, primer St. Helen golden jubilee Virtus workshops help Oct. 6, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., St. David p.m., St. Hugh Parish Hall, 3460 sábado del mes, 6 a.m. Comience weekend: parents, teachers and anyone Friday, Oct. 12, Parish hall, 3900 S. University Royal Road, Coconut Grove. el día en compañía de María, 6 p.m., Mass followed by Descubra nuevas herramientas who works with children Madre de Dios y Madre nuestra: Drive, Davie. 954-475-8046. recognize signs of sexual abuse dinner; Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 Camino del Matrimonio, para afrontar la vida, madurar • Prince of Peace, 12800 N.W. p.m., candlelight procession; 6 and spot abusers. Sessions y 7 de octubre, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., en su relación y fortalecer su Sixth St., Miami. 305-978-7293. Sunday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., golden compromiso matrimonial con are free and required for all anniversary Mass celebration. SEPI Study Hall, 7700 S.W. 56 St., employees and volunteers in • Misión de San Francisco Miami. Preparación matrimonial la ayuda de Dios. 786-473-4779, y Santa Clara, 402 N.E. 29 St., 3033 N.W. 33 Ave., Fort [email protected]. schools, parishes and entities en español para parejas que of the Archdiocese of Miami. Miami. 305-635-1331. Lauderdale. 954-731-7314. Impactos family retreat, desean celebrar el Sacramento Children not allowed due to • Santuario de Schoenstatt, Flea market, Saturday, Oct. Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m.-5 del Matrimonio en la Iglesia subject matter. Register at 22800 S.W. 187 Ave., Miami. 786- 20, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m.-7 Católica. 305-226-4664, www. www.virtusonline.org. More 295-0392. Maximilian Kolbe, 701 N. Hiatus p.m., St. Timothy, 5400 S.W. 102 caminodelmatrimonio.org. information: jrayburn@theadom. Road, Pembroke Pines. Food, Ave., Miami. For married couples • Mother of Our Redeemer entertainment for whole family. 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Official archdiocesan marriage experience God, renew and FAITH EDUCATION preparation program for all deepen their relationship with • Sábado, 6 de octubre, 12:30 engaged couples. sdiaz@ the Lord, and enjoy a time for p.m., escuela de Mother of Our VOLUNTEERS Bereavement ministry theadom.org, 305-762-1127, personal growth and reflection: Redeemer, Miami. St. John Bosco Clinic, training, www.miamiarch.org/familylife. • Oct. 12-14, hosted by Mary • Saturday, Oct. 6, 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 730 N.W. 34th St., Miami (on Help of Christians, Parkland, 954- Mother of Our Redeemer School 29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., the grounds of Corpus Christi 648-8099, [email protected]. Auditorium, Miami. MorningStar Renewal Center, Parish), seeks volunteers for • Martes, 16 de octubre, 7 7275 S.W. 124 St., Pinecrest. RETREATS/DAYS • Oct. 19-21, hosted by Our patient registration, telephone/ p.m., St. Michael the Archangel, For clergy, teachers, laypersons Lady of Lourdes, Miami, 786-200- reception, office support, OF REFLECTION Miami. in ministry and helping 4011, EnglishEmmausWomen@ Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 professions. 305-238-4367, info@ gmail.com. • Sábado, 20 de octubre, 9 Renacer 2 para mujeres, p.m. Must be 18 or older, fully morningstarrenewal.org. a.m., cafetería de la escuela St. 28-30 de septiembre, Comunidad • Oct. 26-28, hosted by bilingual. 305-635-1335, dailen. Office of Catechesis, Rose of Lima, Miami Shores. Siervos de Cristo Vivo, 3100 N.W. Blessed Trinity, Virginia Gardens, [email protected]. certification courses for those [email protected]. • Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m., St. September 2018 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 25

WYD PANAMA ARCHBISHOP: WYD IS FOR DREAMERS FROM 1 MIAMI | Archbishop José Domingo group of four seminarians. Msgr. Chanel Ulloa of Panama said the term “young Jeanty, archdiocesan chancellor and pastor ly immigrants, will not have the op- people” does not apply only to those of St. James in North Miami, will be going portunity to encounter each other under a certain age. and hopes to take several young people at World Youth Day in Panama,” he Rather, he said during a Mass at St. from the parish with him. Also planning to go is Father James McCreanor, who retired told the Florida Catholic. “We want John Vianney Seminary Aug. 22, “a young person is a dreamer. And for that reason, this July as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in to let them know that they too are Homestead. included in this great youth festival World Youth Day is for all those who are that Pope Francis has convoked in dreamers.” Three Servants of the Pierced Hearts It makes sense, then, that among the of Jesus and Mary also will be going as Panama.” chaperones for the young adult group. Prior to the vigil, Archbishop 120 or so going to World Youth Day in Ulloa had celebrated Mass in the Panama from the Archdiocese of Miami According to Rosemarie Banich, archdi- chapel of St. John Vianney Semi- are both the young and not so young. ocesan director of Youth and Young Adult Miami Dade College student Isabel Ministry, Miami’s will be one of the largest nary, also with the cross and icon groups from the U.S. at WYD Panama. present. The Mass intention was Rennella, 19, a veteran of WYD in in 2016, will be going with her mother, The archdiocese offered two pilgrimage for vocations to the priesthood and options: an eight-day trip, Jan. 21-28, and religious life, and the chapel was Paulina Rennella, who will be making her The World Youth Day cross and icon of Our Lady of Salus Populi first WYD pilgrimage. St. Ann Mission’s a five-day trip, Jan. 24-28. filled with seminarians, women Romani arrives at Msgr. Edward Pace High, where it is carried into the Pablo Rodriguez, 30, will be leading a Archbishop Thomas Wenski will accom- religious, and novices and pos- chapel by Pace students and faculty.The cross and icon made a stop group of seven from the parish and mak- pany the group, as he did in Poland, and tulants from the Servants of the at the school Aug. 22. (PHOTOS BY CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC) ing his fourth WYD pilgrimage. First-timers so will Auxiliary Bishops Peter Baldacchino Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Laura Angel, 36, and Judith Montalvan, and Enrique Delgado. Archbishop Thomas Wenski, 26, represent half of the four-member Panama is expecting about 500,000 Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldac- contingent from Youth on Fire, the young people at World Youth Day. That’s a lot chino, and Bishop , adult group from St. Joseph Parish, Miami fewer than the numbers — 2.4 million emeritus of Pueblo, Colorado, con- Beach. and 3.7 million, respectively — that went celebrated with Archbishop Ulloa They will be joined by high school stu- to Poland 2016 and Brazil 2013. and took part in the vigil, which dents from Msgr. Edward Pace in Miami “I think the biggest issue is time of followed the Mass and concluded Gardens and Belen Jesuit Prep in Miami. the year, for kids and college students,” around 10 p.m. The Pace group consists of three Banich said, as classes are in full swing Also present were several South students, two teachers and an alumnus, both in Europe and North America. Nor- Florida priests, including those Father Bryan Garcia, now administrator of mally, World Youth Day takes place in the who staff the seminary, and Father St. Bernadette Parish in Hollywood. Father summer, but Panama’s archbishop said the Rafael Capó, director of the U.S. Garcia is a veteran of two World Youth dates were selected to avoid the country’s bishops’ Southeast Regional Office Days: Australia in 2011 as a seminarian, rainy season. for Hispanics. Father Capó works and Poland in 2016 as a priest. He will be For those going, though, missing with the Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, the official chaplain for the archdiocesan classes or work pales in comparison to at- a ministry to Spanish-speaking pilgrims. tending what is perhaps the world’s great- young adults, whose members Belen’s group of 12 will be led by Jesuit est youth party. “I’m missing class and helped prepare the vigil along with Archbishop Jose Domingo Ulloa Father Wilfredo García-Tuñón, the school’s work,” said Youth on Fire’s Montalvan. “I staff from the archdiocesan Office of Panama tells the young people president. don’t mind.” of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. in attendance at the prayer Students from Pace pray at the The largest archdiocesan group is from “We are super excited,” said Angel, Members of Encuentros Juve- service Aug. 22 that WYD is for foot of the World Youth Day Blessed Trinity in Miami Springs, about her fellow Youth on Fire pilgrim. “We’ve niles, an archdiocesan movement dreamers. cross. 30 people led by their pastor, Father José always wanted to be with the young for young people, also took part, Alfaro. Groups are also going from St. people from all over the world and Pope helping especially with the care When boxed and readied for ship- to ground zero in New York after Katharine Drexel in Weston and Little Francis.” and transportation of the cross ping, they weigh about 700 pounds the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Flower in Coral Gables. “I’m looking for all the new experi- and icon. altogether. They also have GPS The self-described “Uber cross Little Flower’s religious education ences that we’re going to have,” said Pace tags attached and come with a 21- driver” was Encuentros Juveniles’ director, Jorge Santibañez, led a group to senior Nathan Bonet. “I’m excited to meet OVER 12 FEET TALL page set of instructions outlining Mark Gomez, who attended World Poland with his wife, Angelica. This time, other youths from around the world.” The cross consists of two plain the proper way to transport, ship, Youth Day in Poland in 2016. they might break a record for youngest at- But perhaps no one is more excited wooden beams with an inscrip- assemble, celebrate and care for “The last time I saw (the cross), tendee at WYD, as they will be taking their about this World Youth Day than the host, tion, but it stands over 12 feet tall. them. it was up on the stage with the Holy daughter, Alexandra, born in April. Archbishop Ulloa, who happily swayed to Each diocese must build its own “It doesn’t come to the United Father right next to it leading ado- “Yes, that is our plan,” Santibañez said. the music and posed for selfies during the stand for the cross, said Rosema- States that often,” Banich said of ration and 1.5 million people gath- “Baby Lexi has her passport ready to go. prayer vigil Aug. 22 at St. John Vianney rie Banich, archdiocesan director the WYD cross. Aside from coming ered around. Seeing it this close is She’ll be nine months at departure time.” Seminary. “Young people,” he exhorted, of Youth and Young Adult Minis- for World Youth Day in Denver in quite incredible,” he said during a Father Elvis Gonzalez, archdiocesan “God is waiting for something from each try. The icon comes with an easel. 1993, it only came one other time: midafternoon prayer rally at Msgr. vocations director, will be traveling with a one of us. He is inviting us to dream.” Edward Pace High School in Mi- ami Gardens. “I always thought what an honor youths have touched.” present,” poised to transform both it would be to carry it, and now I’m In his homily at St. John Vian- the Church and the world. the one who’s bringing it around ney, Panama’s Archbishop Ulloa Father Bryan Garcia, a veteran Miami,” Gomez told the Florida said while standing before that of two World Youth Days and ad- Catholic. “The cross will unite us cross, “just like you and me, mil- ministrator of St. Bernadette Par- all in prayer with those however- lions of young people around the ish in Hollywood, echoed that sen- many-million young people will world have found strength. … They timent in his remarks to the teens be there in Panama. It really is a have discovered that no one loves at Pace High. blessing to have the cross here and us more than him (Christ).” “I hate that phrase (youths are the icon as well.” The archbishop noted the the future),” he said. “And I think smallness of his homeland, and that John Paul II would agree, be- SAME WOOD said Pope Francis chose the isth- cause if you believe that you are the Gomez’s brother, Father Mat- mus of Panama precisely because future, then what happens is you thew Gomez, currently parochial “of his faith in the little ones” — the wait until tomorrow to do what you vicar at St. John Neumann Parish hundreds of thousands of young are called to do. We’re the present, in Miami and also a Poland 2016 people from Central America who brothers and sisters, which means veteran, stressed that point to the might not otherwise have the op- that we have to give witness of who young people at Pace. “This cross portunity to participate in a World we are today. We can’t wait until Young people representing various archdiocesan youth groups place was given to the young people, to Youth Day. the future.”Q the World Youth Day cross in its base at the start of the prayer vigil the youths, by St. John Paul II. You Archbishop Ulloa also remind- Aug. 22 at St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami. (PHOTOS BY will be touching the same wood ed his listeners that young people Freelancer Cristina Cabrera Jarro ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) that he touched and that other “are not the future. You are the contributed to this report. 26 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2018 Virtual reality finds educational home in STEM programs virtual reality (VR) systems that sensors along the rim, so a student Donated VR immerse students in a three-di- can rotate the body — lengthwise, mensional world. When they slide crosswise, even at angles — with a computer systems a visor over their eyes, they see a finger. vivid computer-generated world Based on information from real boost learning all around them. Using hand-held cadavers, the table assembles 2,000 controllers, they can move around 3D images to show layers and slices at St. Thomas in it, hold objects, even change of the various tissues. Students can their own relative size. view a cross-section of a muscle, Aquinas High During a recent introduction organ or other structure. JIM DAVIS of the devices, Matt appeared to “You can even slice off a big toe,” shrink small enough to wander in joked Lizette Foley, Aquinas’ direc- Florida Catholic correspondent a forest of towering mushrooms. tor of instructional technology. He gestured with a controller, and FORT LAUDERDALE | Ally Co- a mushroom opened, with pop-up HOW THEY FIT lumbus pulled a heart and ribs out labels naming each part. A 75-inch TOGETHER of a pig carcass, without donning monitor on a wall showed other Only a few students can work latex gloves or smelling formalde- students what he was seeing. on the table at any time, but two hyde. On the other VR system, a tech- 75-inch wall monitors allow other Matt Jahnes, a fellow student at nician loaded a pig dissection les- students to see what’s happening. St. Thomas Aquinas High School, son for senior Ally. Using the con- Packed into Anatomage’s soft- shrank so small that he could stand trollers, she made an incision and ware is a library of facts. They in- on a mushroom cap. pried it open. Then she reached clude images of a liver distended And Catherine Brinis and Leo inside and extracted the heart and by cancer, an ACL knee injury, Bonifanti peeled away a man’s several ribs. Senior students Catherine Brinis and Leo Bonifanti work with the and an ectopic pregnancy. A head skin, muscles and nervous system new virtual dissection table at St. Thomas Aquinas High School. The and chest display shows close-ups to reveal his skeleton. FOR VISUAL LEARNERS table is touch sensitive, allowing users to move or rotate the image of things like a stab wound and a That and more is made possible “Ewww,” she said with a smile. with a finger. (PHOTOS BY JIM DAVIS | FC) stent placed in an artery. And you by strides in digital imagery, tech- But afterward, she gave the expe- can trace the flow of blood from the nology that is now reaching high rience a thumbs-up. “I don’t like electronic parts on a circuit board. es STEM coursework, Xennial offi- heart into the lungs. schools like Aquinas. Teachers, dissection, but this is way better You can even step inside a beat- cials said. The table can even teach vet- students and administrators alike than doing it in person,” she said. ing human heart and examine the Once the deal was made, Xen- erinary science, with images of say it boosts learning and encour- “I think every student ought to ex- chambers. nial teams asked what kind of con- animals like a dog, a cat, a par- ages exploration in STEM (sci- perience this.” The VR system also allows a tent Aquinas educators needed. rot, a tortoise, even a squirrel-like ence, technology, engineering and Nick Boulanger, one of about 30 student to mix volatile chemicals Then the teams built each experi- Australian creature called a sugar mathematics). students watching the demo, said without the risk of getting singed ence layer by layer: design, shapes, glider. “More real, more easy to learn,” the system helps to level the field eyebrows. “That’s why kids want textures, how objects interact, how “We get a lot of tests from books, was the quick summation of sci- for different learning styles. to take chemistry. Everyone says, the controllers work, what some- but here we see how things fit to- ence teacher Beth McTighe. She “It’s good for visual learners, ‘I want to blow something up,’” one sees through the visor. Each gether,” said senior student Cath- said the technology complements who need to see something to STEM coordinator Williams said project took six to eight weeks for a erine, who plans to go into sports the usual books and lectures in learn,” said Nick, a senior who with a smile. team of three to five. medicine. “This isn’t memorizing several fields — anatomy, biology, said he’s interested in pre-medical Amazingly, the two systems Williams related the process to a — it’s understanding.” physics, even math. studies. “Everyone can learn their use no exotic hardware — they’re Catholic value: “The many are one. She said the table system helped For Erin Williams, STEM coor- own way.” on ordinary gaming computers, We’re all in this together, in a part- her realize that “God is in control dinator at the school, the technol- The mushroom and dissection which usually handle the likes nership between the school and — even down to little things like a ogy reinforces the textbook mate- routines are two of 10 “experi- of World of Warcraft and Call of the company and the students.” heart valve.” rials. ences” on the VR system. You can Duty: Black Ops. The difference is Even Msgr. Vincent Kelly, super- Fellow senior Leo, who is also in- “We’re trying to give the stu- also measure the Doppler effect of the software developed by Xennial vising principal at Aquinas, tried terested in medicine, agreed. “The dents many opportunities to refine a train as it rushes through a sta- Digital, the Miami-based firm that out two “experiences” through the way God created us, the intricacies their knowledge in science,” she tion. You can see how a flying bat donated the system. visors. He found it a “bit of a ‘Polly- in keeping us alive — so many mil- said. “We can impress the facts on navigates a cave with echolocation. Xennial usually makes digital anna’ or ‘Wizard of Oz’ world,” but lions of things can go wrong, it’s them a different way.” You can learn how lenses and mir- presentations for companies and voiced enthusiasm for the “energy amazing that they seldom do.” New this year at Aquinas are two rors affect light. You can assemble cruise lines. The VR learning sys- and excitement” it adds to learn- Foley, who trains teachers how tem represents an effort to broaden ing. to use the table, said some of them into education. He added that VR learning may are less than comfortable with “We wanted to connect with even benefit spirituality because the technology — but their minds a progressive school,” said CEO it encourages exploration. “The change when they see their stu- Douglas Fajardo, whose son, Jorge, heart and mind are always search- dents’ reactions. is a senior at Aquinas. “And we ing, and the search leads beyond “The teachers love it because the want to showcase this technology what’s imaginable. You start to ask kids love it,” she said. “The kids are to other schools, to show the im- what’s it all about. And the ultimate digital natives.” pact it has on students.” exploration is to discover God.” Like Msgr. Kelly, science teacher The VR system follows installa- McTighe said the tech can further DESIGN, SHAPES, tion of a virtual dissection table late Catholic values. TEXTURES last year, also by donations. Made “It makes students more re- Another advantage: The pro- by San Jose-based Anatomage, the spectful of the human body,” Mc- gramming is all on the one-tera- table projects full-length views of a Tighe said. “It helps them respect byte storage of each computer. human cadaver and its various lay- life, from conception to death. That makes it a standalone system, ers — muscular, skeletal, nervous, “God made us, and the technol- Msgr. Vincent Kelly, supervising principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High free from the need for an internet digestive and pulmonary systems ogy shows what a wonderful job he School, tries out the new virtual reality system during a student connection. The goal is to make it — and labels the parts. did,” she added. Q assembly, as student Matt Jahnes watches. available anywhere a school teach- The table is touch sensitive, with September 2018 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 27

BRENDAN years,” Rodriguez said); freshman while Magarin caught five passes for first being an Innovation Center that running back/linebacker Leonard 71 yards. They also learned a lesson houses classroom labs for STEM FROM 16 Smith; freshman wide receiver Ja- — the Sabres jumped out to a 22-0 (science, technology, engineering, varis Jones; and freshman running halftime lead but ran out of gas. math) studies. never played football, starting from back/tight end Andres Santana. Conditioning matters. Phase two includes a new foot- the bottom up, teaching the funda- That team came to the field Conditioning cost the Sabres the ball field with grandstands for 750 mentals, determining what posi- against Pinecrest Prep. St. Bren- next week against Marathon, a 22-14 people and a track. Baseball and tions they are, whether they play dan Principal Jose Rodelgo-Bueno loss where St. Brendan lost two play- softball fields are all under con- line or skill positions.” said he expected maybe 500 people ers to injuries. Rodriguez said they’d struction. Tropical Park will be the They had to learn the Wing-T of- in the stands of 7,000-seat Tropi- stopped Marathon in the second Sabres’ temporary home until the fense, built on timing and hiding cal Park. But the school’s students, half, allowing only eight points. But fields are built, but St. Brendan will the handoff to surprise the defense. families and alumni surpassed even they also wore down. reserve the right to use Tropical Park Passing and run-pass options that the wildest estimates. “There were “We need to get everyone in- for big games. are the current rage of high school, alumni from all classes in school volved,” Rodriguez said. “I can’t Rodelgo-Bueno said football isn’t college and NFL offenses are also history,” Rodelgo-Bueno said. “They depend on the same guys.” That led just a sport, but a community-build- in Rodriguez’s playbook. However, were saying it was the biggest event him to alternate days practicing of- er. “The entire family’s at the game, he’s had to simplify that offense to ever in the history of the school. It fense and defense. the student body is proud,” he said. five run plays, five pass plays. He was beautiful that we were able to Rodelgo-Bueno said the master “The cheerleaders are able to cheer intends to add more as the athletes portray who we are.” plan of building St. Brendan foot- at the game. The dancers perform improve and understand the game. The night began with the 5,000 ball was 43 years in the making. The at halftime. The choir sings the na- Rodriguez did benefit from five fans making the sign of the cross. Archdiocese of Miami approved tional anthem. Our philosophy is St. Brendan High is competing in transfers: sophomore slot receiver/ That carried on to the team winning the plan for football in 2012 as part that we have an approach where all varsity football for the first time defensive back Jose Magarin; fresh- big. Anglin carried the day, passing of expanding athletics facilities. It athletes grow. When they arrive at in its 43-year history. The school man quarterback Khalil Anglin for 157 yards and running for 67 passed Miami-Dade County muster high school, they are children. We won its opening game against (“He’s a really good athlete; he could more and two touchdowns. Smith in 2014. Football actually was the hope to give them back as true men Pinecrest. (COURTESY) be our quarterback for the next four ran for 100 yards and a touchdown, second phase of the master plan, the and women.” Q

In May, Pace graduated its first PACE class of Curley-Notre Dame stu- FROM 14 dents, with Antoine and three other Knights graduating with a 4.8 GPA or higher, the equivalent of the top Christie said. “He’s a good teacher.” 10 percent of their class. All are col- While Christie improved academi- lege bound. cally, she also had the opportunity The remaining Knights are look- to reconnect with some friends A Knight mascot that once stood ing for ways to leave their mark as from St. Mary Cathedral School in Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame Spartans. “I’m looking forward to who chose Pace as their high school High now stands among Msgr. being more involved,” said Saskia, instead of Curley-Notre Dame. “I’ve Edward Pace High memorabilia. who will be a senior this school year. known some of them since kinder- “I want to be on top of my game and garten,” she said. Principal Ana Garcia. There are de- make sure I get everything right. As the rest of the year played out, cades of yearbooks, photos, plaques, I can’t wait to see where all of my Christie, Saskia, Justane and An- crests, jerseys and more, along with hard work is going to. And I can’t toine admit that they enjoyed them- two life-size knights, which have wait for graduation. I feel like I’m selves and truly made Pace their become a popular selfie attraction going to be emotional because in Dozens of yearbooks from Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame High are own. “This is proof that schools can with Pace students. those four years, a lot of things have now housed at Msgr. Edward Pace High, where they will be kept in get together and transition and work “I’m thinking about getting a happened.” Q the memorabilia room. (PHOTOS BY CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC) out OK,” said Saskia. Spartan to put side by side with the In Pace’s memorabilia room, Knight,” said Garcia, who has wel- some remodeling is under way to comed Curley-Notre Dame students make room for Curley-Notre Dame’s and the school’s traditions, such as own memorabilia, which Principal Hunger Fest, with gratitude. “We are Doug Romanik passed on to Pace’s honored to continue the legacy.” CURLEY-NOTRE DAME HUNGER FEST TRADITION CONTINUES AT PACE MIAMI GARDENS | In April, for sister schools in Haiti by hosting a car Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame’s annual wash. They also prepared bagged lunches Hunger Fest, celebrated its 22nd year at for the homeless at the Miami Rescue its new home in Msgr. Edward Pace High Mission, the Missionaries of Charity shel- School. A combination of 40 veteran and ter, and the Broward Outreach Center. September 26 - November 4 rookie students participated, as well as Keanu Orfano, a 2018 Pace graduate students from Hollywood’s Chaminade- and first-time participant, described Madonna College Prep who aim to bring the event as a humbling experience. the tradition to their school. “I felt glad knowing that each meal I Started by the Edmund Rice Christian put together and counted was going to Brothers at Curley-Notre Dame, the retreat someone who really needs it. I felt that the raises consciousness about poverty and Holy Spirit was passing on from us to the world hunger through prayer, almsgiving, bagged meal, and to the person receiving and fasting from food and beverages, the meal,” said Keanu. HELP SAVE LIVES IN SOUTH FLORIDA! except water, for 27 hours. Hunger Fest “Our goal was to make around 1,000 typically takes place during Lent. bagged lunches but we exceeded that by You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide mobilization! Through “Fostering Christ-like compassion and more than twice that many,” said Dimitri prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has concern for the poor is central to Catholic Francois, a former Curley-Notre Dame education,” said Christian Brother John student now at Pace. What kept them seen, with God’s help, 14,643 babies saved from abortion. Corcoran, who formerly taught at Curley- from bagging even more? They ran out Notre Dame. “It was incredibly wonderful of bread. Local campaigns in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. to see the tradition continue, and a Ultimately, they delivered 2,342 wonderful opportunity to see many of my To learn more, contact Tom Walker 954-304-3278;

bagged lunches and raised more than 11401-0920 former students.” $1,000 for Pace’s sister schools. [email protected] or visit 40DaysforLife.com. At Hunger Fest, students raised funds 28 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2018

Archbishop Thomas Wenski tries on his new “Adelante”- branded motorcycle helmet after celebrating an all- school Mass Aug. 30 to mark the start of the 60th school year at the Marist Brothers’ Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. Looking on, from left, are James Dugard, Columbus theology teacher, and Father Richard Vigoa, the archbishop’s master of ceremonies. (COURTESY)

An all-boys school, Columbus of the Office of Catechesis. She suc- NEWSbriefs first opened its doors in Septem- ceeds Peter Ductram, who moved ber 1958 with an enrollment of to the Archdiocese of San Antonio 12378-0920 Columbus kicks 139 students. Today, enrollment at the end of August. Born in Mana- stands at more than 1,700. The first gua, Nicaragua, Sister Karen came off 60th year with class graduated in 1959 and that to the U.S. at age 3 and has lived in Mass, motorcycle September the Marist Brothers as- Miami ever since. She made her first sumed the direction of the school. profession of vows Aug. 22, 2008. PILGRIMAGE TO CELEBRATE The school is planning other spe- Sister Karen formerly taught reli- helmet cial events for its anniversary year, gion at Mother of Christ in Miami The 2018-19 school year marks including a 60th Anniversary Gala and served as director of religious Divine Mercy Sunday 2019 Christopher Columbus High at the JW Marriott Marquis March education at St. Timothy in Miami. School’s 60th anniversary, and the 23, 2019, which will count on atten- She is fluent in English, Spanish school kicked off the celebration dance from alumni from the past and French, and will work to assist with a schoolwide Mass Aug. 30 six decades, and present and past parishes in forming knowledgeable in Poland also Prague, celebrated by Archbishop Thomas faculty members. Also, there will catechists with the skill to instruct Wenski. At the end of the Mass, be a closing year Mass at the school others in the Catholic faith as well Budapest and Medjugorje Marist Brother Kevin Handibode, celebrated by several priests who as serve as authentic witnesses to Extension to Lanciano, Loreto, Columbus president, presented are Columbus alumni. the faith. Sister Karen also will pro- Archbishop Wenski, a motorcycle- vide leadership in forming, imple- San Giovanni and Rome riding enthusiast, with a Colum- New director named menting, updating and revising the bus-branded motorcycle helmet, curriculum for parish programs of hand-crafted by alumnus Marcus for catechesis catechesis. Her office is part of the April 25–May 6, 2019 Rivero, class of 2002. The archbish- Sister Karen Muñiz of the Ser- Secretariat of Education, led by Kim op tried it on amid a roar of cheers vants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus Pryzbylski. and applause from the students. and Mary has been named director

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