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West Texas Read Pope Benedict XVI’s ANGELUSANGELUS First Papal Letter to the Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Catholic faithful/6 Volume XXVI, No. 6 JUNE 2005 Sainthood process on fast track for John Paul II Pope Benedict XVI speeds up efforts to appreciable amount of expediency, but the “fast track” designation bring sainthood to his internationally beloved time, and Krakow, does move that process in the right direction. predeccesor. Poland, Cardinal “The fastest track I know of comes from Franciszek Macharski the Holy Spirit,” said Michael Pfeifer, Bishop By Jimmy Patterson said Pope John Paul II’s of the Diocese of San Angelo. “John Paul II Editor West Texas Angelus cause would “fulfill all was a great leader and did so much for the Welcome ... requirements like any church. He cooperated in a unique manner other sainthood cause.” with the grace that was offered him as a man ... to the new Angelus. We hope you The cause to put on a fast track the beatifi- Simply because Pope and a Christian.” find the changes we’re introducing to cation of Pope John Paul II is news that is not John Paul’s stature the Pope John Paul II’s Two miracles must be attributed to a poten- your liking. entirely unexpected because of the late pon- world over was sainthood cause to be tial saint and those miracles must occur after The Catholic Church is about many tiff’s holiness, according to Cardinal Jose renowned and he was put on fast track. death. things. Guiding its people in the way of Saraiva Martins, who spoke last month on so beloved by Catholics Christ and in the teachings of the church Vatican radio. and non-Catholics alike will not make the are certainly atop that list. But were it not The process will no doubt still take an for its people, there would be no church. sainthood process move with any greater (Please See SAINT/8) In this new Angelus, we want to emphasize the people of God’s church. There are 1.1 billion of us, so we have Group hopes to keep a lot to talk about. Here in West Texas, we number priest’s legacy alive 80,000, give or take a few hundred. And there are a lot of stories here about good, By Jimmy Patterson ize -- both spiritually and strong Catholics doing good things in the Editor infrastructurally -- the often Church -- clergy, women religious, deacons blighted south part of Midland. Luz Reyes, left, and laity. And it is our hope to introduce MIDLAND -- On the south- But memories and legacies at her Midland Angelus readers throughout this diocese to side of Midland, there is no are at their best when they are Restaurant, some of the stories and some of the good doubt that the memory of Fr. put into action to help others. Dona Anita’s, is news that’s happening in our parishes. Tom Kelley will live for many Luz Reyes and a small group, heading up an We’ll continue to give you the mes- years. The legacy of the including parishioners at effort to have a sages of Bishop Michael Pfeifer, follow- Catholic priest, who died after Kelley's church, Our Lady of building named ing the tradition established by the an almost three-year battle San Juan, hope to turn those after the late Rev. Thomas Angelus’ previous editors, most recently with multiple myeloma, was Kelley, above. the just-retired Pete Micale, Fr. Mark most assuredly to help revital- (See KELLEY/11) Woodruff and Fr. Maurice Voity. There are issues that will continue to be addressed, events that you need to From The Bishop’s Desk know about and words from Bishop Pfeifer that you need to read. But we’d also like to hear from you. A Laity share responsibility for life, mission of church newspaper about people has to receive By Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI En espanol/Pagina 3 make by virtue of his apostolic authority, "to input from those same people if it has a Diocese of San Angelo listen to the Spirit who lives and speaks in the chance to grow and flourish. So if there’s strengthened commitment to fostering among faithful' (cf. Pastores Gregis,44). someone in your parish doing good; ften during his long pontificate, Pope the laity a sense of shared responsibility for "More important, it calls for the cultivation someone unique; someone going above John Paul II stressed the importance of the life and mission of the church. In stress- in every aspect of ecclesial life of a spirit of and beyond, not only for the Church but Othe laity in the life ing the need for a theology and spirituality of communion grounded in the supernatural sen- in his or her community, we’d like to hear and mission of our Church. communion and mission for the renewal of the sus fidei and the rich variety of charisms and about him or her. So drop me an email I feature here some of the ecclesial life, I have pointed to the importance missions which the Holy Spirit pours out upon and let me know what makes this person encouraging words of Pope of 'making our own the ancient pastoral wis- the whole body of the baptized in order to special and why others would benefit John Paul II in an Ad dom which, without prejudice to their authori- build them up in unity and fidelity to the word from reading their story. My email box is Liminia presentation he ty, encouraged pastors to listen more widely to of God (cf. Lumen Gentium, 12). An under- always open and I’d like to hear from gave on December 10, 2004 the people of God' (Novo Millenio standing of cooperation and shared responsi- you. with regard to how the laity Ineuente,45). Certainly this will involve a bility which is firmly rooted in the principles shares responsibility for the conscious effort on the part of each bishop to of a sound ecclesiology will ensure a genuine Bishop Pfeifer [email protected]. life and mission of the develop within his particular church structures and fruitful collaboration between the church's -- Jimmy Patterson Church. of communion and participation which make pastors and the lay faithful." Editor "An appreciation of the distinct gifts and it possible, without prejudice to his personal The Angelus apostolate of the laity will naturally lead to a responsibility for decisions he is called to Page 2 June 2005 The Angelus The West Texas From the Editor Angelus Official Newspaper of the Please allow me to introduce myself Diocese of San Angelo, Texas POSTMASTER: Send all address hen I said ‘I do’ 21 years ago, I real- Church that I am here today. Next to my three and I am happy to have the opportunity to changes to: ly had no idea it would one day lead kids, and my wife’s enduring faith, love and work in a communications capacity as editor WEST TEXAS ANGELUS Wto this ... the opportunity to edit a forgiveness, when she brought me into the of the Angelus. My faith has been shaped by P.O. Box 1829 newspaper for almost 80,000 of you in West Church it was the greatest gift she could give man, and two expressions of faith stick with SAN ANGELO, TX 76902-1829 Texas. me. me maybe more than others. So, ummm, exactly Pope John Paul II, the late Rev. Thomas Fr. Tom said in the first homily my wife and __________________________ what does getting mar- Kelley, of Our Lady of San Juan in Midland, I ever heard him preach that the church is ried 21 years ago have and Brother Henry Kinkade, who raised me in made up of people, and together the people are Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer,OMI to do with editing the the Baptist faith, remain the three people who like stained glass. We are all beautiful standing Publisher West Texas Angelus, you shaped my faith more than anyone, next to my alone, but it is not until we work together that may ask? parents of course, who lived the words of St. we make the most beautiful picture. Jimmy Patterson Plenty, quite frankly. Francis of Assisi, when he said, “Preach the In the movie, “The Apostle,” the gifted Editor I’ll be honest with you. I gospel at all times. When necessary, use actor Robert Duvall, who plays an apostolic was born and raised a words.” Those words sum up the upbringing I preacher, meets a Catholic bishop after wit- Southern Baptist. It was- was provided as a child. nessing a Catholic service. In a line I’ll never Kenneth Grimm n’t until I met my wife, Brother Kinkade was (and still is) a fiery forget, Duvall, in an uncharacteristic moment San Angelo Standard Times Karen, while living and Baptist who would rock in the soles of his of tolerance and acceptance, says, “You do it Production Manager working in College Patterson shoes. He taught me my fear of God, often your way, I do it mine. But we both get it Station (where oddly building up a sweat so intense he’d have to done.” Member enough neither of us were or are Aggies), that pull out a hanky and wipe his brow before There are a number of changes you’ll see in Catholic News Service I became more familiar with the workings of calling people to the front of the church every this newspaper in the coming months.