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www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE OF ERIE August 12, 2012 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church A new shepherd – Bishop-elect Lawrence Persico Feast days appoints Greensburg priest as Diocese of Erie’s 10th bishop By Jason Koshinskie FaithLife editor ERIE – Msgr. Lawrence Persico, JCL, a priest and vicar general of the Diocese of Greensburg, has been ap- pointed by Pope Benedict St. Maximilian St. Rose of Lima XVI as the new bishop of the Kolbe Diocese of Erie. The appointment was an- Aug. 11 St. Clare nounced by the Vatican at Ro- Aug. 13 Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus man noon (6 a.m. EST) July 31. Announcements were Aug. 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe made by the papal nuncio’s Photos by Tim Rohrbach Aug. 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary offi ce in Washington, D.C., Bishop Donald Trautman places a on the head of Aug. 16 St. Stephen of Hungary and by the Diocese of Erie. Bishop-elect Lawrence Persico. The fuchsia zucchetto, a small, With the appointment, the round silk skullcap, is a symbol of the offi ce of bishop. Aug. 20 St. Bernard pope accepted the resignation Aug. 21 St. Pius X of Bishop Donald Trautman Aug. 22 Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary and appointed him apostolic to hear what all of my con- from our relationship to Jesus administrator of the diocese stituents need. And then, to- Christ,” he said. “That can be Aug. 23 St. Rose of Lima until Oct. 1 when Bishop-elect gether, we fi nd solutions.” very dangerous because the Aug. 24 St. Bartholomew Persico will be installed as the He said the church in culture cannot give us what 10th bishop of the Diocese of Aug. 25 St. Louis, St. Joseph Calasanz northwestern Pennsylvania Jesus Christ can give us. No Erie. Bishop Trautman, 76, is similar to the church in matter what material things Aug. 27 St. Monica submitted his resignation last western Pennsylvania where we may have, what wealth we Aug. 28 St. Augustine year when he turned 75, the he has lived and ministered may have, that doesn’t take mandatory retirement age for the place of Jesus Christ.” Aug. 29 Passion of St. John the Baptist throughout his priesthood. bishops. Bishop-elect Lawrence Persico smiles during the July 31 news “It’s the same type of peo- When asked if he would Sept. 3 St. Gregory the Great Bishop-elect Persico en- conference announcing his appointment as the new bishop of ple—blue collar, hard work- be willing to continue the the Diocese of Erie. “I am delighted to be coming to Erie,” Sept. 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary tered the auditorium at St. ing. I think that they care diocese’s lawsuit against the Mark Catholic Center in Erie Bishop-elect Persico said. about their faith, their church. federal government seeking to to a standing ovation from Bishop Trautman said. plans and is eager to listen and I think, like the people in overturn the U.S. Department diocesan staff members and After introducing the bish- learn. western Pennsylvania, they of Health and Human Ser- Confi rmations employees. Bishop Trautman op-elect, Bishop Trautman “I am eager to listen and want to be close to God and vices’ mandate, he said, “Oh, opened the news conference placed a zucchetto, a small, learn,” he said. “It would be get to know him.” absolutely.” His comment was Bishop Donald Trautman will visit the by reading a prayer for a new round silk skullcap, on his foolish of me to come here He said one of the biggest followed by applause from di- following churches to offer the sacrament of bishop which he composed head. The fuchsia zucchetto with a grand plan for the challenges facing the larger ocesan employees. The man- confi rmation: last year and requested it be is a symbol of the offi ce of Diocese of Erie. I don’t know church is secularism. date would force employers prayed in parishes. bishop. what the needs are. I need to “Our world today faces to provide insurance cover- Immaculate Conception, Clarion – Sunday, “The Lord has answered Bishop-elect Persico said he hear what the people have to a secularism that tries to set Sept. 16 at 11 a.m. our prayer and the Diocese is coming to the Diocese of tell me. I need to hear what itself up as a god almost in See NEW SHEPHERD of Erie has a new shepherd,” Erie without any preconceived the priests have to say. I need the sense of holding us away page 2 Sacred Heart, Erie – Sunday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Confi rmation classes include St. Andrew, Erie, and Sacred Heart, Erie.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Editor’s note: The following past 35 years. I thank him in the province of Pennsyl- () – Aug. 15 text is a statement from Bishop- now for the opportunity to vania. elect Lawrence Persico which he shepherd his people in the “I come with only one agenda, I am delighted to be com- “Finally the immac- read at the July 31 news confer- church of Erie. and that is to share with you ing to Erie! I look forward to ulate virgin, preserved ence announcing his appoint- I am deeply humbled by building on the wonderful free from all stain of ment as bishop of the Diocese the confi dence that His Ho- my faith in Jesus Christ.” work which Bishop Donald original sin, when the of Erie. liness, Pope Benedict XVI, – Bishop-elect Lawrence Persico Trautman has accomplished course of her earthly has placed in me by this ap- during his 22 years as the life was fi nished, was On this day my thoughts pointment as the 10th bish- bishop of Erie. He has set the taken up body and soul go fi rst to giving thanks op of the Diocese of Erie, bar high for any future bish- into heavenly glory, and to Almighty God for the and pledge him my loyalty op of Erie. He was gracious exalted by the Lord as many blessings that he has and fi delity. journey together toward the I am grateful to Bishop enough to call me after the queen over all things, bestowed upon me through- I express heartfelt thanks fullness of the kingdom of Lawrence E. Brandt, the nuncio informed him of my so that she might be out the course of my life. I to Pope Benedict for entrust- God. bishop of Greensburg, who appointment. Bishop Traut- more fully conformed am grateful to God fi rst and ing to me the responsibility I am grateful to Archbish- has been a wonderful mentor man expressed how much to her son, the Lord of foremost for the gift of life of leading the good people op Carlo Maria Viganò, the and friend to me. I have been he loved being the bishop of Lords and conqueror itself. Also thanking him of this local church, in these apostolic nuncio to the Unit- privileged to serve as his Erie and the great respect he of sin and death.” for giving me the privilege 13 counties of northwest- ed States, for his solicitude vicar general, and now look has for the deep faith of the — Catechism of the , No. 966 to share in the sacred priest- ern Pennsylvania in their and support in this appoint- forward to working together hood of Jesus Christ for the pilgrimage of faith, as we ment. with him as a brother bishop See STATEMENT, page 3 5k for Catholic education ERIE — The third annual 5k for Catholic educa- tion will be held Saturday, Aug. 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Bishop-elect Persico – curriculum vitae Ordination, installation of Blvd. in Erie. The entry fee is $20. Registration can be done on- Bishop-elect Lawrence bishop-elect set for Oct. 1 line at www.ErieRCD.org. Thomas Persico, JCL, was Participants can run or walk the 5k or 1 mile. Do- born in Monessen, Pa., on By Jason Koshinskie be Oct. 1 nations and volunteers are appreciated. Nov. 21, 1950. He is the son FaithLife editor Bishop-elect Persico has All proceeds will benefi t Catholic education of the late John B. and the already chosen six days in throughout the Diocese of Erie. late Helen Gush Persico. His ERIE – Bishop-elect Law- October when he will visit The initial race raised more brother, John E. Persico, lives rence Persico will be ordained the three vicariates of the than $2,000 for the Bishop’s in Monessen with his wife, and installed as the 10th bish- Diocese of Erie. Plans call Tuition Assistance Program. Nira; he also has a late sister, op of Erie on Monday, Oct. 1 for him to visit the Eastern The project, organized Betty E. Angeline, as well as at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie Vicariate Oct. 9 and Oct. 22. by local youth for seven nieces and nephews. during a 2:30 p.m. Mass and He will visit the Western Vi- youth, looks to contin- He attended St. Cajetan ceremony. cariate Oct. 11 and Oct. 23. ue raising both aware- Elementary School in Mon- The announcement was He is scheduled to visit the ness and funds for educa- essen and St. Joseph Hall, made by Bishop Donald Northern Vicariate Oct. 24 tion within the diocese, as well as promoting youth the diocesan high school Trautman July 31 during and Oct. 25. Each evening activism within the church. seminary in Greensburg, Bishop-elect Persico’s ap- will include a social hour For more information on the 5k for Catholic edu- Pa., graduating in 1969. He pointment announcement with area priests and Mass cation, visit www.eriecatholic.org, e-mail eriecatho- earned a bachelor’s degree in and introduction at St. Mark at 7 p.m. followed by a so- [email protected] or call 814.881.5459. philosophy in 1973 from St. Catholic Center in Erie. cial reception for the public. Pius X in Erlanger in the Dio- The ordaining prelate The details of each location cese of Covington, Ky., and will be Archbishop Charles are being organized by the graduated from Saint Vincent Chaput, the archbishop of diocesan vicars and will be Seminary in Latrobe, Pa., in Philadelphia. Bishop Traut- announced at a later date. 1975 with a Master of Divin- man and Bishop Lawrence On Tuesday, Oct. 2 for ity degree. Brandt of the Diocese of the fi rst time, the bishops of Bishop-elect Persico was Greensburg will act as co- Pennsylvania will meet in ordained a deacon on June Photo by Tim Rohrbach . The homilist at Erie at their semi-annual pro- 8, 1976 and served as dea- Bishop-elect Lawrence T. Persico, JCL the Mass will be Archbishop vincial meeting at St. Mark con at Holy Family Chaput. Catholic Center. Bishop in Latrobe. He was ordained There will be a vesper ser- Trautman said it is a conve- a priest for the Diocese of to the priesthood, Bishop-elect released from parish min- vice on Sunday, Sept. 30 at nient time for the bishops, as Greensburg on April 30, Persico was appointed pa- istry to study law at 7:30 p.m. at the cathedral. they will attend Bishop-elect Watch videos of Bishop-elect Lawrence 1977 by Bishop William G. rochial vicar of Immaculate The Catholic University At that time, the bishop-elect Persico’s episcopal ordina- Persico's news conferences in Erie and Connare at Blessed Sacra- Conception Parish in Irwin, of America in Washing- will take an oath of offi ce. tion and installation the pre- Greensburg, view photos and learn about the ment Cathedral in Greens- Pa. But his actual ordination will vious day. Diocese of Erie's past bishops. burg. Following ordination In June of 1980, he was See VITAE, page 3 Snippets of Catholic headlines and stories from around the world from Catholic News Service By the Way... IN THE U.S. AROUND THE WORLD Habemus episcopam! (We have a bishop!) The timing of Bishop-elect Lawrence Per- Government pressure on religious groups Papal book completed; new next? sico’s appointment caught many observers off guard. Pope Benedict XVI is currently at the growing in U.S., says archbishop Pope Benedict XVI has fi nished the third volume of his opus, “Jesus papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, Government pressure on religious entities “goes well beyond” the of Nazareth,” and perhaps also will publish an encyclical letter during . Typically, many of the episcopal appoint- current federal contraceptive mandate and has become “a pattern in re- the upcoming Year of Faith. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Pope Bene- ments are made and announced before the cent years,” said Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput. “It involves dict’s top collaborator and Vatican secretary of state, told reporters Vatican shuts down for the summer. interfering with the conscience Aug. 1 that the pope had fi nished his manuscript on Jesus’ infancy and Bishop-elect Persico’s episcopal motto— rights of medical providers, pri- childhood. “It is a great gift for the Year of Faith,” the cardinal said. “Veritas in Caritate” or Truth in Charity—is vate employers and individual The fi rst volume of “Jesus of Nazareth,” covering the period from Je- drawn from St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. Jason Koshinskie citizens,” he said in a July 27 sus’ baptism to his Transfi guration, was published in 2007. The second “Rather, living the truth in love, we are to grow keynote address at the Napa In- volume, looking at his passion and death, came out in 2011. The third up in every way into him who is the head, Christ.” (Eph 4:15) stitute Conference. “It includes attacks on the policies, hiring practices volume is currently being translated into a variety of languages. The bishop-elect has already begun to design his coat of arms, and tax statuses of religious charities, hospitals and other ministries. The Vatican press offi ce did not comment on a possible new encycli- which will include his motto. These attacks are real. They’re happening now. And they’ll get worse as cal. However, many observers expect there to be a document focusing For continuing coverage of Bishop-elect Persico’s appointment, America’s religious character weakens,” the archbishop said in a speech on the virtue of faith to complete a series of Pope Benedict’s refl ections visit www.ErieRCD.org. titled “Building a Culture of Religious Freedom.” on the theological virtues. His encyclical on charity (“Deus Caritas Father Dan Hoffman recently passed his comprehensive exams He said Catholics have to fi ght for what they believe about abor- Est”) was published in 2005, and two years later he released his encyc- and is now a canon lawyer. In 2010, he was assigned to graduate tion, sexuality, marriage and the family and religious liberty. “We have lical on hope (“Spe Salvi”). The pope has called for a special Year of studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, a duty to treat all persons with charity and justice. We have a duty to Faith, which will open Oct. 11 — the 50th anniversary of the opening D.C., where he received his licentiate degree in canon law (JCL). seek common ground where possible. But that’s never an excuse for of the — and run through Nov. 24, 2013. Father Hoffman has been appointed vice chancellor of the Diocese compromising with grave evil. ... And it’s never an excuse for standing of Erie and a priest in residence at St. Luke Parish in Erie. idly by while our liberty to preach and serve God in the public square is Catholic aid workers fi nd Syrian refugees Bishop Donald Trautman celebrated Mass at St. Bartholomew whittled away,” he said. are in dark about the future Parish in Sharpsville on July 15 and blessed the parish’s new eleva- tor, which has been a project in the making for a number of years. Refugees from Syria are in “complete darkness” about their future, Community urged to turn doubts, fears over “We have an aging population here at St. Bart’s,” said Tom De- said an offi cial with Caritas Lebanon. Father Simon Faddoul, president mas, a member of the parish’s fi nance council and Holy Name So- to God after shooting of Caritas Lebanon, which has been working with Syrian refugees in ciety. “There was some discussion about installing an elevator over Denver Auxiliary Bishop James Conley said July 22 the “senseless Lebanon for 14 months, said there was a large infl ux of people during the years.” and evil act of violence” at an Aurora movie theater has left many the last week of July as more than 20,000 refugees fl ed violence in Da- The seeds of the project began when parishioner Rose Marie wondering how and why such a tragedy could have happened. In his mascus and Homs. “The situation we are in at the moment is terrible. Baker told her husband, Elmer, that when she died instead of fl ow- invocation at an evening prayer service at the Aurora Municipal Cen- What tomorrow will bring? Unfortunately, we estimate a worse situa- ers she wanted a fund established for a handicap-accessible eleva- ter that drew thousands, he said tion,” he said. “The human plight and wound in this part of the world tor. Her family honored her request. Fundraisers such as spaghetti the community will never be the is getting deeper.” A Catholic Relief Services staff member chronicling dinners and the sale of microwaveable baked potato bags contrib- same after a gunman killed 12 the stories of refugees in border communities in Jordan and Lebanon uted to the project. people and wounded 58 at a mid- found people fraught with concern for relatives and friends left behind “A lot of people stepped up,” Demas said. “There was a lot of night showing of the latest Bat- as they were forced to fl ee the escalating violence with little advance satisfaction among the parishioners. And people were able to come man movie, “The Dark Knight notice. back to church.” Rises.” We offer our condolences to Father Monty Sayers, pastor of “Questions arise when the ev- Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarion, on the passing of his eryday securities and certainties brother, Guy “Scott” Sayers. Scott Sayers died July 27 at Shady- of life — the trust we carry in side Hospital in Pittsburgh. Please remember Scott, his wife and our fellow human beings, that we A man holds a sign during a July family, Father Monty and the members of the Sayers family in your can safely go to work each day, 22 vigil for victims behind the the- prayers. or to school, or to the movies, are ater in Aurora, Colo. The announcement of Bishop-elect Persico’s appointment shaken,” Bishop Conley said at pushed back the publication of Faithful Servants, our annual tribute the prayer service. “It’s natural for us to wonder why does this kind of to the priests, religious and deacons celebrating jubilee anniversa- suffering happen and what does it really mean? We who gather tonight ries, to Aug. 26. The next regular edition of FaithLife will be pub- have come to seek answers. Not the answers that the commentators on lished Sept. 9. television might provide, but answers to the real questions that leave us Syrian refugees fl eeing the violence in their country make their way feeling insecure and fearful.” He urged the crowd to place their ques- to a refugee camp in the Jordanian city of Mafraq July 31. Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. tions, fears and uncertainties “in the hands of our loving and merciful Contact him at [email protected] or 814.824.1171. God.” Pope appoints Greensburg priest as Diocese Nuncio’s phone call to bishop-elect of Erie’s 10th bishop came during coffee with parishioners NEW SHEPHERD, from page 1 “I was growing up in a time when rard. The associate pastor told him By Jason Koshinskie “I thought to myself, ‘You’ve got to be kid- you had more priests in parishes,” he to go to his diocesan seminary, so he FaithLife editor ding,’” the bishop-elect said. age that includes abortion-inducing said. “In my home parish, we were did. Archbishop Vigano visited the Diocese of drugs, as well as contraceptives and very fortunate because there was a “I guess eventually I was to get to ERIE – Bishop-elect Lawrence Persico was Greensburg just that week, Bishop-elect Per- sterilization procedures. pastor and the parochial vicar was Erie,” he added. having a cup of coffee with his parishioners sico noted, concelebrating Mass June 30 at “The mandate could really cripple always a newly ordained who would Bishop-elect Persico said he plans when he got “the call.” Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. what the Catholic institutions in this take an interest in the servers. on moving to Erie toward the end of Every day after the 8 o’clock Mass at St. The nuncio started the phone conversation diocese would be able to do,” Bishop- Also, I was interested in going into September. James Parish in New Alexandria, where by telling then-Msgr. Persico how much he elect Persico said. “I think that Bish- the seminary.” “I am delighted to be coming to Bishop-elect Persico has served as pastor since enjoyed his visit to Greensburg and meeting op Trautman had no other choice. In fact, he wrote to Di- Erie,” he said. “I look 1998, parishioners ven- him. We had to maintain our religious vine Word Semi- forward to ture downstairs for the “I’m thinking, ‘Why would the nuncio freedom and right of conscience.” nary in Gi- Prayer for a new bishop it.” kaffeeklatsch. call me?’” Bishop-elect Persico said. “Then While Bishop Trautman said there “For me, it’s a great in the next breath was, ‘The Holy Father has isn’t a vital connection between the Editor’s note: Bishop Donald Trautman thing because I get all appointed you as the bishop of Erie. Do you neighboring of Erie and welcomed Bishop-elect Lawrence Persico July 31 with the information in the give consent?’” Greensburg that determined Bish- an adaptation of a prayer he composed as the Diocese of Erie parish on what’s go- At this point, the bishop-elect chuckled op-elect Persico’s appointment, he awaited the announcement of a new bishop. ing on,” the bishop- when telling the story. noted an exchange of sorts between elect said. “It’s like “What? I said, ‘Archbishop, I can’t speak. the two dioceses from several years Lord Jesus, Good Shepherd and pastor of the church, you have guided pastoral practice I’m in a public place.’” ago. In 2004, Pope John Paul II our Erie Diocese in 13 counties for 159 years. In your love and care for this fl ock, 101.” “Call me back right away,” the nuncio re- appointed then-Msgr. Lawrence It was a Fri- plied. Brandt, a priest and chancellor of we thank you for guiding your vicar on earth, Pope Benedict XVI, in the selection of Archbishop Carlo our new bishop. We pray that you bless our holy shepherd and servant, Bishop-elect day and par- Maria Vigano “What else could I say but yes?” Bishop- the Diocese of Erie, as the bishop ish secretary elect Persico said. “That’s how I got the of the Diocese of Greensburg. Persico. May he be a courageous teacher of the faith and a humble, wise, prudent, and bookkeeper news.” “So we can say that the gift that collaborative leader. Betty Nemchik had the day off. Amid He describes his time since the phone call the Erie Diocese gave to Greens- May he be caring and compassionate. Endow him with the gifts your the chitchat between sips of coffee, the as “a whirlwind.” burg is being returned in the person phone in the hall rang. “Once you’re asked to assume this ap- of a native son,” Bishop Trautman church needs at this time. Lord Jesus, we trust in your providence and love. Help us welcome our new shepherd, Bishop-elect “Everyone turned to me because I’m on pointment, then it’s under pontifi cal secret so said. duty,” Bishop-elect Persico said. “I have to pick you can’t talk to anyone,” he said. “And wait- “I’m your return gift,” Bishop- Persico, with prayer and open hearts. This we ask up the phone.” ing for that time when I could have the an- elect Persico added. in your name. Amen. He answered the phone and it was Archbish- nouncement made and start moving forward The bishop-elect also shared a bit op Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the … it’s like sitting in your car with the engine of his vocation story. United States. running. 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clergy, religious and laity of this anniversaries of two great events vout and generous men who love serving as a priest of the Diocese High school youth rally diocese. I pray that I may be as that have marked the life of the the Lord and serve his people. of Greensburg. Their faith has ST. MARYS – Elk County Catholic High School in St. Marys effective as Bishop Trautman in church: the 50th anniversary of I look forward to collaborating been a source of great strength will host this year’s High School Youth Rally on Sunday, Sept. 30. proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus the opening of the Second Vati- with them in being God’s servant for me throughout the course of The theme is “True North: ‘Master, to whom shall we go? You Christ, encouraging all people of can Council and the 20th anni- to all the people of this region. my priesthood. In particular, I have the words of eternal life,’” from John 6:68. good will in this diocese to come versary of the publication of the In the days ahead, I know that am grateful to the priests of the Doors open at 9 a.m., with the rally run- to know Jesus Christ as their Lord Catechism of the Catholic Church. I have a lot to learn, and I am Diocese of Greensburg. They ning from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. National and savior. This is also a time when Pope eager to listen and to learn. I do have been supportive brothers youth speaker and musician Cooper This is also an exciting time Benedict XVI is calling for a new not come to you with any precon- and friends, and I will sorely miss Ray (www.cooperray.com) will be the to be named the bishop of Erie evangelization. This is why I ceived plans. I come with only them and the parishioners of St. main presenter. Included in the day when our Holy Father has pro- have chosen as my motto for my one agenda, and that is to share James Parish, New Alexandria, are workshop sessions, confession, claimed a Year of Faith beginning ministry here in Erie, Veritas in with you my faith in Jesus Christ. where I served as pastor while be- Mass, eucharistic adoration, games, October 11, 2012 and concluding Caritate, — Truth in Charity — I will encourage you to embrace ing vicar general, as I now move lunch and afternoon snack, a lead- on November 24, 2013, the feast as found in St. Paul’s letter to the Jesus and to open your hearts to on to this new place of pastoral ers’ roundtable discussion and service of Christ the King. This Year of Ephesians 4:14-15, and also ex- the God who loves us so much ministry. project opportunities. Attendees will re- Faith is a time for us to renew and pressed in Pope Benedict XVI’s that he sent his only son, Jesus, to I ask for the people of the Dio- ceive a wrist band and T-shirt. deepen our personal relationship encyclical letter, Caritas in Veri- die for us so that we might have cese of Erie to pray for me that I Early bird registration is $10 if received by Aug. 31 ($15 if re- with Jesus Christ and recommit tate of June 29, 2009. life and have it to the fullest. may be a good shepherd, so that ceived after Aug. 31). All registrations must be received by the ourselves to his church. Our faith I am anxious to begin to get At this time, I would be remiss together we may be effective in Youth Offi ce by Sept. 17. Students 18 and older are considered is so important to us, especially in to know all of the faithful of the if I do not say a word of gratitude helping to build the kingdom of adults, so please have them fi ll out the forms accordingly. Con- our contemporary world, where church in Erie. I look forward to to the church of Greensburg that God here in the Diocese of Erie. tact Kathleen Peterson in the Youth Offi ce at 814.824.1218 with we are increasingly vulnerable meeting and working with the has nurtured my faith from my in- On this day the words of that any questions. All registration forms can be downloaded at www. to secular movements that pull good priests of this diocese who fancy, and has been such a bless- great bishop and doctor of the onthevine.us or contact your parish youth leader or school’s cam- us away from our relationship will be my closest collaborators. ing to me. I am especially grateful church, St. Augustine come to pus minister. with God. The start of this Year The clergy of Erie have an excel- to all the clergy, religious and la- mind: “For you I am a bishop, of Faith also coincides with the lent reputation as being loyal, de- ity that I have had the privilege of with you I am Christian.” Motor for the Mission road rally ERIE – The Motor for the Mission road rally to benefi t the Mis- sion of Friendship will be held Saturday, Oct. 6. This event, sponsored by the Diocese of Erie’s Mission Offi ce, is Bishop-elect Persico – curriculum vitae similar to TV’s “Amazing Race.” Teams of navigators and sleuths will follow clues, collect points and vie for prizes. VITAE, from page 1 The road rally will begin and end at St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie. Check-in is at 9 a.m., with the ton, D.C., where he received his ny G. Bosco on Sept. 18, 1989. , acting chancellor and the roles as vicar general, moderator rally beginning at 9:30. Lunch is at noon followed by a basket raffl e licentiate degree in 1982. On Jan. 27, 1998, he was appoint- bishop’s delegate for clergy sexual of the curia, acting chancellor, the at 12:30 p.m. On Jan. 20, 1983, Bishop-elect ed pastor of St. James Parish in abuse, while continuing as pastor bishop’s delegate for clergy sexual Cost is $15 per person and includes lunch (early registration $10 Persico was appointed assistant New Alexandria while continuing of St. James Parish. abuse and pastor of St. James Par- per person due Sept. 4). Children under 8 ride free. To register a chancellor, pro-synodal judge in his role as chancellor. Five months later, Bishop-elect ish. team, call 814.824.1250 or e-mail [email protected] or visit of the Tribunal and chaplain of He has served as the bishop’s Persico was elected vice presi- Bishop-elect Persico has been a www.eriercd.org/missions.asp. Assumption Hall, the retirement representative to the administra- dent of the Pennsylvania Catho- member of the Canon Law Soci- The Mission of Friendship is a cultural exchange between the home of the Sisters of Charity tive board of the Pennsylvania lic Conference for two three-year ety of America since 1983 and is Diocese of Erie and the Archdiocese of Yucatan, Mexico. The of Seton Hill, Greensburg. He Catholic Conference since Nov. terms, which concluded in 2011. a member-at-large of the Grand mission coordinates and provides volunteer staff for a variety of was named vice chancellor of the 25, 1998. He was invested as a Knight of Lodge of Pennsylvania, Order projects that serve the poor. Diocese of Greensburg on Oct. 2, Bishop-elect Persico was the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sons of Italy in America. 1984 and on Feb. 11, 1988, was named a monsignor with the Sepulchre of Jersusalem on Oct. appointed chaplain of the Bene- of Prelate of Honor to his Holi- 2, 2010. And on June 1, 2012, he dictine Sisters Monastery of St. ness by Pope John Paul II on Feb. was reappointed as judge, defend- THOMAS M. Emma in Greensburg. 28, 2005. er of the bond and advocate of The new bishop-elect was ap- On Aug. 4, 2005, Bishop Law- the diocesan Tribunal by Bishop CLICKETT For Art’s Sake pointed chancellor of the Diocese rence E. Brandt appointed him as Brandt, while continuing in his MEMORIALS, INC. Gallery & Frames of Greensburg by Bishop Antho- vicar general, moderator of the The Cat’s Meow Village z Custom Framing STUMP GRINDING by Ken Eaton Original Art z Prints z Gifts ERIE DIOCESAN Back yards - tight spots - No problem We’re the of¿ cial framer for several area schools. Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and When Caring Matters! 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Genesee McKean Waterford ERIE COUNTY Youngsville Bradford Eldred Shinglehouse Corry Edinboro Albion WARREN DEANERY Sartwell Union City Warren Lewis Run BRADFORD DEANERY Crossingville Cambridge Smethport Springs Canadohta Lake WARREN COUNTY Conneautville Port Allegany Mt. Jewett Parish improving cemetery at St. Joseph, Force Saegertown Coudersport Sheffield Galeton MEADVILLE DEANERY Mageetown Tidioute McKEAN COUNTY Linesville Kane Titusville Austin Meadville Frenchtown POTTER FORCE – St. Joseph Cemetery Conneaut Lake COUNTY Tionesta Wilcox CRAWFORD Cochranton in Force, a well-known landmark COUNTY Rouseville FOREST ST. MARYS DEANERY COUNTY Marienville Johnsonburg Emporium Jamestown MERCER St. Marys for those traveling on Route 255 Oil City CAMERON Greenville COUNTY ELK Ridgway COUNTY Franklin Crown COUNTY in Elk County, will soon be get- SHARON DEANERY Driftwood VENANGO Fryburg DUBOIS Kersey COUNTY Brandy Camp Sharpsville Stoneboro Lucinda DEANERY ting some sprucing up. Hermitage Force Mercer OIL CITY DEANERY Sigel Sharon Brockway Emlenton JEFFERSON St. Joseph Parish is already tak- Farrell Clarion COUNTY CLEARFIELD West Middlesex Grove City CLARION DEANERY COUNTY Brookville ing steps to improve the cemetery Falls Creek DuBois Frenchville Crates Rimersburg Reynoldsville New Drifting next to its church and parish cen- East Clearfield Bethlehem Sykesville Brady WESTERN Walston Anita Grassflat Around Around Curwensville ter, according to Father Thomas Delancey Grampian VICARIATE Punxsutawney Morrisdale CLEARFIELD Hawk Run Tyler, pastor. COUNTY Osceola Mills “The church’s cemetery board Madera Houtzdale Ramey decided that improvements were Coalport needed,” Father Tyler said. “Over the course of the past few years, you may have noticed some sig- nifi cant improvements. But there is still a long way to go to restore Grads receive scholarships at Holy Redeemer, Warren and enhance its attractiveness.” WARREN — Five students The parish is removing over- Pictured (left to right) with a rendering of the projected improve- recently received scholarship grown trees and adding lighting ments to St. Joseph Cemetery in Force are Father Thomas Tyler and awards from their home parish of to the altar area. In the spring, cemetery board members Brenda Boyer, John Lobb, Don Chiappelli, Holy Redeemer in Warren. low-maintenance deer- and elk- Betty Leair, Jim Betta and Fran Bleggi. Missing from the photo is This year’s award recipients are resistant plants and grasses along John Muccio. Kayla Bullock, daughter of Rob- with decorative pear trees will be ert and Melissa Bullock; Nicole planted at the cemetery entrance restoration from the entrance to ners, parish vendors and families McClement, daughter of Ron near the fountain. The board has the altar. To complete the work, of those buried in the cemetery and Kim McClement; Kelsey also started to restore a number the parish is conducting a capital for donations. Morrison, daughter of Karl and of old, worn and damaged head- campaign to meet the projected For more information about Kathy Morrison; Bernadette stones. $60,000 cost. The fi rst $10,000 the project, call the parish at Nollinger, daughter of Denny The project will be done in has been donated already by the 814.787.4151. Donations may be and Marcella Nollinger; and stages as funds permit, Father A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo sent to St. Joseph Roman Catho- Jessica Schumann, daughter of Tyler said. The fi rst phase of the Foundation. lic Church, P.O. Box 124, Force, Mark and Paige Schumann. landscape project will involve the The board has asked parishio- PA 15841. The scholarship fund at Holy Redeemer was established in 1999 as an award fund to recognize stu- to the parish beyond the require- depending on the amount of in- dents who have given much of ments of their religious education terest available from the fund, the Principal retires after 40 years at St. Michael School their time and talents to the par- class. number of qualifi ed recipients GREENVILLE — The St. ish during their four years of high The fund has grown over the and their degree of involvement Michael School community in school. years with the help of parishio- within the parish. Greenville recently recognized Recipients must have regular ners. In the 14 years since the Pictured left to right are Bull- Mary Jo Lipani for her 40 years attendance at Sunday Mass, plan award was established, 37 schol- ock, McClement, Msgr. John of service as school principal. on attending a school of higher arships have been given to youth Lucas, pastor of Holy Redeemer, Lipani, who retired following learning, participate in religious of the parish. The amount of the Nollinger, Morrison and Schu- the 2011-12 school year, was hon- education and provide a service awards have varied over the years mann. ored with a retirement Mass and dinner reception June 24. Many friends, family members, former students and school faculty at- Catechist retires after more than 50 years of teaching tended the event. DRIFTING — St. Severin Lipani, pictured with her great Mission in Drifting recently hon- nephews and great niece who ored Rose Fenush, a long-time traveled from Virginia to celebrate catechist, upon her retirement with her, said she plans to travel from teaching after more than 50 in her retirement. years of service. Fenush said she was asked if she’d be interested in teaching the year her daughter, Alice, received DACS students support local animal shelters her fi rst holy Communion. She said she answered the call and DUBOIS — For the past 16 found that she loved teaching years, DuBois Area Catholic young people about the faith. School students in Pre-K through More than 50 years later (par- fi fth grade have been collecting ish staff members say it’s closer food, supplies and funds for local to 55), Fenush said she fi nally animal shelters including Gate- decided it was time to retire. She way Humane Society and Clear- still plans to be a substitute teach- fi eld County SPCA. er and will continue in her other The collection starts near ministries as eucharistic minister (left), facilitator of religious edu- with a plaque, potted plant and Earth Day and continues through and choir member. cation, and Father David Perry gift card to celebrate the occa- the end of the school year. Stu- Pictured are Shelley Cowder (right), pastor, presenting Fenush sion. dents, their parents and families and local friends of animals have responded generously each year. A jeans day at the school help stu- dents collect $400. Gala benefi ts St. Boniface School, Erie “It’s a simple and effective way ERIE — The third annual St. for our students to realize how Boniface School Joan Pisano special animals are in our lives Legacy Gala and Auction was and how we can help them,” said held on May 19 at the Ambas- elementary art teacher Janice sador Conference Center in Erie. Kness. Seven distinguished alumni were Pictured (left to right) are (sit- Sydnee Orr, (standing) Melissa Harris and Giavona Consenti- recognized at this year’s event. ting) Christopher Rhoades, Rossi, Ashley Usaitis, Samantha no. 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