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Pictured above are three of the 100 babies saved from being aborted since 2004 by sidewalk counselors in A member of Good Shepherd Parish in Orlando front of the Planned Parenthood abortion facility in venerates a relic of St. Peter following a morning Mass Sarasota. At right are twins, seen here at 3 months old, Feb. 22. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Father Brian Campbell, parochial vicar of St. Vincent with their mother Maria, and at left is David Joseph, 5 Ferrer in Delray Beach, seated, hears a confession on months old. (COURTESY PHOTOS | DIOCESE OF VENICE) the grounds of the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens during the diocesan spiritual Parish venerates conference for men Feb. 23. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Legacy of life: relic of St. Peter Men take faith 100 babies saved As Good Shepherd school children entered journey together their church Feb. 22, they eagerly awaited the Each Friday, an abortion doctor is present at start of the celebration of a special Mass during Planned Parenthood Regional Headquarters in the feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle. The It was an event that inspired men to help other Sarasota, and sidewalk counselors stand outside gathering included the veneration of a first-class men on their faith journeys. as a visible sign of prayerful support for the wom- relic, a piece of bone, from the first pope of the The annual Diocesan Spiritual Conference for en and their babies. Often they get little response Catholic Church — St. Peter. Men Feb. 23 at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola or are met with anger. “We are going to celebrate today something in Palm Beach Gardens delivered upbeat music, But since they first regularly appeared in front very special because we have something that inspirational talks, life-changing testimonies and of the Planned Parenthood facilities, counselors belonged to Peter. We call it a relic,” Bishop John powerful witness of dynamic faith alive within the have helped save 100 babies, because their moth- Noonan explained to the children. diocese. ers changed their minds about getting an abor- Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more tion. Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more on this story. on this story. more on this story.

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ORLANDO | Bishop Moore encourage students to Catholic High School student Jus- listen to the Lord and be tin sat prayerfully at Holy Family Parish, awaiting the start of Focus open to the possibility 11. of becoming a priest or While Justin has not made any firm decisions about his vocation, sister. We want to foster he said he hoped to deepen his a culture of vocations in spiritual relationship with God during the event and learn more the diocese and show about a vocational life. “We get a lot of learning about that religious men and faith in general, but this is an op- women are real people, portunity to learn what it takes to be a priest and what it is like to live too.’ as a priest,” he said. Students his age were the focus — Father Jorge Torres of the event that the diocesan Of- fice of Vocations has hosted for “We want you to be happy,” the past six years. Focus 11 is a Bishop Noonan said. “We want three-day event aimed at offer- you to be successful, but above all, ing 11-year-olds and 11th-graders we want you to be real — real in the opportunity to learn about the sense that you are people who religious life and what God is call- not only have meaning, but who ing them to do. More than 1,750 have something to offer the rest of Diocese of Orlando seminarian, Blake Britton, foreground, and Catholic high school juniors pray the students from diocesan schools the world.” Lord’s prayer during the celebration of Mass at the diocesan three-day Focus 11 event, Feb. 25-27 at attended this year’s event, held During their daylong visit, stu- Holy Family Parish, Orlando. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) Feb. 25-27 at Holy Family Parish. dents also viewed exhibits from An evening event for young adults nearly 20 religious communi- Justin, left, a was also held Feb. 25. ties and orders, thus interacting junior at Father “Research shows that at these with priests, religious sisters and Lopez Catholic ages, young people are making brothers, and seminarians. They High School, important decisions about their also participated in other activi- ponders a lives,” said Father Jorge Torres, ties. question about director of the Office of Vocations. “We had the opportunity to the Bible posed “Our goal is to encourage students learn how the different priests and by Father Miguel to listen to the Lord and be open sisters ended up in their positions Gonzalez as to the possibility of becoming a and what they had done leading Stefan, center, priest or sister. We want to foster a up to the present. I personally a junior at culture of vocations in the diocese found this fascinating,” said Del- Melbourne and show that religious men and aney, a sixth-grader from Sacred Central Catholic High School, women are real people, too.” Heart Catholic School in New waits his turn. Each day’s event opened with Smyrna Beach. “I was intrigued The teens were the celebration of Mass with Bish- by the sisters and enjoyed talk- competing in op John Noonan. He encouraged ing with them. I loved learning a Bible trivia students to discover what is truly about their relationship with God contest during meaningful in their lives, because and the lives they live. It made me Focus 11, a by doing so they will truly under- think about my future and how three-day stand God’s calling and will live I might be able to serve God in vocations event. their lives to the fullest. many different ways.” n (COURTESY)

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Orange. Webinar: Wednesday, April DIOCESAN EVENTS • Tuesday, March 12, 9:30 a.m., 10. “Using the Parish Website to DIOCESAN EVENTS WITH Power Adult Faith Formation,” Extraordinary minister of St. Matthew Parish, Winter Haven. BISHOP JOHN NOONAN • Wednesday, March 13, 9:30 presented by Jonathan F. Sullivan, holy Communion training: director of catechetical services The Diocese of Orlando a.m., St. Timothy Parish, Lady Lake. Chrism Mass: Wednesday, and 25 years of priestly service for the Diocese of Springfield, March 27, 6 p.m., St. James will also be honored. Office of Liturgy will present • Thursday, March 14, 9 a.m., St. Ill. Free webinar will assist several workshops for those John the Evangelist Parish, Viera. Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave., Holy Saturday morning parish catechetical leaders in Orlando. Bishop John Noonan who are currently serving or • Friday, March 15, 9:30 a.m., prayer and rosary strengthening their website and will bless and consecrate the those interested in serving. All Holy Cross Parish Orlando. procession: Saturday, March other online platforms. Sponsored holy oils used during the 30, 8 a.m., St. James Cathedral, workshops are 9 a.m.-noon by the Adult Faith Formation Day of Reconciliation: March Church year. All priests from 215 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, and are held in Spanish where Committee of the National 25, at parishes throughout Diocese the diocese who are able to with Bishop John Noonan and noted. 407-246-4860, liturgy@ Conference for Catechetical of Orlando. A special day has been attend will concelebrate the the Helpers of God’s Most orlandodiocese.org. Leadership. Space is limited. For set aside for the convenience of Mass and renew their priestly Precious Infants. Contact • March 9, Holy Spirit Parish, reservations: www2.gotomeeting. the faithful to journey back to commitment following the 407-246-4819, aluciano@ 2309 Holder Road, Mims. com/register/330302002. God through the sacrament of homily. Priests celebrating 50 orlandodiocese.org. • April 13, Blessed Sacrament penance in preparation for Easter. Diocesan high school youth Parish, 720 12th St., Clermont, Contact the parish of your choice retreat: April 12-14, San Pedro available in Spanish. to find out times. Visit www. Spiritual Development Center, countries of Africa. 407-876-2211. information or to register: 407- • April 20, St. Anthony Parish, orlandodiocese.org for resources 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park. Fashion show: Sunday, March 671-6322, www.sanpedrocenter. 820 Marcum Road, Lakeland. and instructional guidance. High school youths are invited 17, 6 p.m., Stein Mart, 955 N. State org. Why Catholic? morning of Natural family planning: to Experiencia Cristo, a weekend retreat with a Latin/Hispanic Road 434, Altamonte Springs. • Senior day: “Modern Saints,” reflection for senior adults: Saturdays, April 13, May 18, 7 Hosted by the Central Deanery Thursday, March 14, 9:30 a.m.- Led by Dominican Sister Pat p.m., St. Mary Magdalen Parish, character. This bilingual (Spanish/ English) gathering offers a chance Orlando Council of Catholic 2 p.m. Presented by Franciscan Thomas, a member of the 869 Maitland, Altamonte Springs. Women. Enjoy food, fellowship, Father Giles Schinelli. Cost: RENEW International pastoral to increase one’s intimacy with Learn how to achieve and avoid fashion, raffle, door prizes and donation suggested. service team. Contact Office of pregnancies without drugs, Jesus, reinforce the faith, and music. Please bring canned goods • Holy Week retreat: “Passages Faith Formation, 407-246-4911, devices and surgeries. Each class is animate discipleship. Music, for the needy in the area. Cost: to Passion,” Tuesday, March 26, 9 [email protected]. two sessions. Contact Family Life prayer, activities and time to make $10. Tickets and information, a.m.-2 p.m. Presented by Society • Monday, March 11, 10 a.m., Office, 407-246-4865; or Greg and friends. Space is limited. Contact Nadine Hardin, 407-277-7379. of Precious Blood Father Ben Our Lady of Hope Parish, Port Barbara Nelsen, 407-260-8679. [email protected]. 35th annual “Southern Berinti. Join fellow pilgrims on a Charm” luncheon/fashion Holy Week walk in exploring the COMMUNITY show: Monday, March 18, 11 “Thresholds of the triduum” of a.m., Westin Lake Mary, 2974 the Upper Room of the Eucharist, EVENTS International Parkway, Lake Mary. the Via Doloroso and the tomb. Hosted by St. Joan of Arc Circle of Cost: $35, includes lunch. Divine Mercy Conference: Annunciation Parish. Reception • “A Taste of Tradition: Blessed Saturday, March 9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., begins 11 a.m., followed by Queen of Peace Parish, 6455 S.W. John Henry Newman,” Thursday, luncheon at noon. Donation: $30. April 9, 7 p.m. Presented by State Road 200, Ocala. Homily: Drawings, door prizes; fashions Father Patrick J. O’Doherty. Society of Precious Blood Father by Chico’s. For tickets, contact Ben Berinti. The five-part series Speakers: Father Pablo Straub Barbara, 407-788-3241. and Vinny Flynn from EWTN; offers a “meet and greet” with and Robert Allard, founder some of Catholicism’s most and director of the Apostles of interesting ancestors. Cost: $15 per Divine Mercy. A free-will offering RETREATS/DAYS session; $65 for the series. will be taken. No tickets or OF REFLECTION • Senior day: “Embracing the registration required. Visit www. Second Half of Life,” Thursday, divinemercysunday.com. San Pedro Spiritual April 11, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Flea market: Saturday, March Development Center: 2400 Dike Presented by Franciscan Father 9; Sunday, March 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Road, Winter Park. The center Giles Schinelli. A look at the Holy Family Parish, 5125 Apopka- offers a variety of programs maturing process we experience as Vineland Road, Orlando. Proceeds and retreats designed to foster we grow in age and faith. How do will provide clothing and food for a relationship with God or to we pass on what we learn? Cost: children living in the worn-torn increase knowledge of faith. For donation suggested. 28921-0308 28040-0308 March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your orlando communitY 4 Parish gains relic of St. Peter the Apostle

LINDA CALDWELL will do a good job in feeding all of conclave gathers to name a suc- of the Florida Catholic staff the sheep, feeding all of the people cessor to Pope Benedict XVI, it of- and helping them to know Jesus.” fers us boundless opportunities to ORLANDO | As children of The Church has a tradition of pray for our retired leader and for Good Shepherd Catholic School honoring relics (a part of a saint’s our new pope.” entered their church Feb. 22, they body, any part of their clothing or The feast of the Chair of St. Pe- Florida eagerly awaited the start of the cel- something closely connected to ter celebrates the papacy of St. Pe- ebration of a special Mass. them) of the saints and martyrs be- ter. Matthew 16:13-18 recounts the Catholic That day was the feast of the cause the Church recognizes that moment Jesus chose Peter to sit in Diocese of orlanDo Chair of St. Peter the Apostle. And in honoring the saints and mar- his place as the authority of the the gathering was made more tyrs in this way, the faithful also Church. Jesus asked his disciples, Vol. 74, No. 9 memorable with the veneration of honor Christ for whom they lived “Who do the people say that the a first-class relic, a piece of bone, and died. Thus, relics are meant to Son of Man is?” and they replied, 50 East Robinson St. from the first pope of the Catholic inspire Catholics with a greater de- John the Baptist, Elijah, a prophet. P.O. Box 1800 Orlando, FL 32802-1800 Church — St. Peter. votion to God through a particular A member of Good Shepherd He then turned to Peter, a member 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 “We are going to celebrate today saint’s example. Parish in Orlando venerates a of his inner circle and asked, “But something very special because The community of Good Shep- who do you say that I am?” Simon Publisher relic of St. Peter following a Bishop John Noonan we have something that belonged herd venerated the relic during morning Mass on Feb. 22. (LINDA Peter replied, “You are the Mes- to Peter. We call it a relic,” Bishop the celebration of four Masses CALDWELL | FC) siah, the Son of the living God.” Je- Director of commuNicatioNs John Noonan explained to the throughout the day, including a sus proclaimed that this revelation Teresa Lantigua Peterson children. “It may be a piece of his Mass in Spanish. the altar of the parish’s new church came to Peter through his Heaven- [email protected] clothes or a piece of something Entrusted to Father Joseph currently under construction. ly Father and said to him, “And so I Writer/PhotoGraPher very special to Peter, but it is part O’Neil, pastor, by his longtime “Being able to venerate the relic say to you, you are Peter, and upon Linda Caldwell of him. So today we honor St. Peter friend, the late La Sallette Brother of St. Peter was a wonderful and this rock I will build my church, [email protected] and we pray for the pope, because Peter Collins, the relic will ulti- special event for the Year of Faith,” and the gates of the netherworld 407-246-4924 he is a follower of St. Peter, that he mately find its permanent home in Father O’Neil said. “And as the shall not prevail against it.” n

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A small group of teachers from All Saints School evaluate and assess how their school rates when it comes to Catholic identity and mission. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Summit focuses on Catholic schools, future LINDA REEVES ness, civic, educational and philanthrop- of the Florida Catholic staff ic leaders along with parish, diocesan and school leaders. WEST PALM BEACH | Nearly 1,000 The leadership summit authorized by individuals participated in perhaps the Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was led by biggest team effort and one of the most consultants from the University of Notre significant collaborations ever initiated Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education, by the Diocese of Palm Beach last month. and focused attention on and examined The “Leadership Summit on Catho- schools’ efforts in different areas. lic Schools” Feb. 19-21 at hosts Cardinal “The summit will help us as a diocese Newman High School and Mary Immacu- to assess what areas we have strengths in late Parish was the first event of its kind and where we may need some profession- here, bringing a variety of individuals to- al development in order to be prepared for gether. The event was designed to build an accreditation program based on the on the work the diocese has done over new standards,” said Gelo about the “Na- the years to continue to provide Catholic tional Standards and Benchmarks for Ef- schools of excellence for the Church’s pre- fective Catholic Elementary and Second- cious treasures — children — and to de- ary Schools,” developed by Loyola Uni- velop a unified vision for schools moving Educators and school leaders gather at Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm versity’s Center for School Effectiveness. forward into 2020. Beach on the first day of a diocesan leadership summit focused on shaping the path The standards are in the process of be- “The three days of the summit proof schools for the future. The teachers were given an assignment: evaluate and assess ing adopted by the Florida Catholic Con- vided us with outstanding insights into certain aspects and elements of the school they serve. ference, which is dedicated to creating the thoughts of our pastors, administra- schools of excellence that are identifiably tors, teachers, faculty members and the Gelo, diocesan superintendent of schools, vitation list that included 500 educators, broader community,” explained Gary who helped organize the event and the in- parishioners, parents, students, and busi- PLEASE SEE SUMMIT, 3 March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 2 SUMMIT: ‘We chart a course for excellence over the next seven years’ From 1

Catholic. The conference is the accrediting agency for Florida’s nearly 250 Catholic schools. The summit included experts, who discussed in detail accreditation standards and examined various elements. How schools work and are managed and supported in key areas was addressed. Topics discussed included Catholic identity of schools and schools’ missions and how both these areas are carried out and given importance and special care; school Gary Gelo, superintendent of governance, which provides di- Catholic schools, presents a talk rection or authority and leader- at the diocesan summit Feb. 19 ship; and academic excellence on the topic “You know you are and continuing to ensure stu- a teacher when ...” dents receive an academically rigorous and doctrinally sound or exceeds as far as the standard Irene Korf, acting principal of All Saints School in Jupiter, left, leads a group discussion during the course of study. measures. diocese’s leadership summit. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) The summit was uniquely More than 30 teachers of All planned with “strategic vision- Saints School went to work on tions and guiding the teachers as philanthropic leaders came to- positive changes that will en- ing” in mind, according to Gelo. their assignments. They broke they assessed school elements. gether the following day to learn sure a vibrant future for Catho- He explained it is “a process that out in small groups. One group “To me this is an in-depth look at more about the new standards lic education in the Diocese of engages the entire community studied All Saints’ mission who we are as a Catholic school,” from five distinguished speak- Palm Beach,” said Gelo. “As I in integrating its best statement and evaluated said Korf, who is pleased at the ers. The keynote speaker was indicated to our participants hindsight and foresight Read it word by word with the diocesan initiative, especially Bishop Joseph McFadden of Har- on Wednesday, we have to use in aligned action.” Obvi- Bishop new standards in mind. since All Saints is celebrating 10 risburg, Pa., chairman of the U.S. ‘kaleidoscope thinking’ as we ously the summit did just Barbarito’s “When I read our mission years of serving the community Conference of Catholic Bishops’ look at how our schools work to- that by bringing together column, statement, I thought we this year with aims on proceed- Committee on Catholic Educa- gether. We will have to twist the individuals from different please see were definitely level four,” ing ahead better than ever. tion. Small groups gathered in kaleidoscope to shift how we see walks of life, human tal- Page 4. said Pat Nickler, leading “It gives everyone more own- the afternoon. Their goal was to the many pieces inside to see ents, great minds and in- the group discussion and ership in the schools. We can see “identify main strategic issues our schools from a different per- teresting insights to help shape giving the school’s mission state- where we stand and how we can and begin the goal-setting pro- spective. Even positive changes the course of schools for the next ment the highest score possible. move forward,” said Korf. cess,” explained Gelo. can cause some discomfort for seven years. “The mission statement in- At the end of the day, school A new task force, the Super- people as things shift and differ “By bringing representatives cludes everything — a love of assessments were gathered. intendent’s Planning Team, a from our current comfort zones.” of these groups together, we have God, academic excellence, ser- “We’ll do a tally sheet to see how group of 25 selected individuals, Gelo aims to have ongoing been able to give a local perspec- vice to others,” she added. “The our schools across the diocese met on the third day of the sum- meetings and discussion, and tive to the exemplary practices other members of the group are doing,” said Gelo about the mit. They discussed the previous have a draft developed before from across the nation which wholeheartedly agreed, starting information gathered, an im- days’ activities and talked about the end of the school year. our speakers shared with us,” he off the assignment project on a portant element to the planning the best ways to proceed and de- “We hope to have our Strate- added. positive note.” process. velop a plan of action. gic Vision 2020 drafted before The first day of the summit Irene Korf, acting principal Pastors, principals, board “As we chart a course for ex- the start of the 2013-14 school gathered teachers and school of All Saints School, went from members, parishioners, six stu- cellence over the next seven year, charting a course for excel- administrators from the dio- group to group answering ques- dents, civic, educational and years, I believe we will see many lence,” he said. n cese’s 19 schools, which serve more than 6,000 students. The morning included talks by three recognized Catholic educa- the tion experts: Leland Nagel, executive director of the National Carmelite Conference for Catechetical Leadership; Sister Mary Fran- River House Spiritual Workshop ces Taymans, Sisters of Notre restaurant Dame, vice chair of the National Assessment Governing Board; The River House opened its doors in and Federico Padovan, execu- September of 1984, with the Upstairs A Life of Prayer: tive director of development and opening in May of 1986 becoming the technology at Immaculata-La most popular restaurant in the area. from Salle High School in Miami. The Wisdom Call us make reservations! speakers touched on elements of of the standards document and 561-694-1188 St. Teresa Avila shared personal knowledge and insights. Location: After talks, participants were Saturday, March 23 given an assignment: take an 2373 PGA Blvd. Presented by in-depth look at their individual Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 beginning with Mass at 8 a.m.

27567-0308 Fr. Jack Welch O. Carm. schools and assess and grade the 8 a.m.-3 p.m. an expert in Carmelite StudieS school on areas using instruc- At Soverel Harbour tions, guides and criteria. The assignment included identifying any areas where there might be Visit us online at St. Jude’s Pastoral Center 28980-0308 room for improvement and to af- www.RiverHouseRestaurant.com 21689 Toledo Rd. • Boca Raton, FL 33433 firm areas that the school meets 3 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013 Men help each other along faith journeys LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

PALM BEACH GARDENS | The annual Diocesan Spiritual Confer- ence for Men Feb. 23 at the Cathe- dral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens delivered upbeat music, inspirational talks, life- changing testimonies and powerful witness of dynamic faith alive here. But the event also was about men helping other men. “I love it,” said Mark Carlton of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Boca Raton. A fourth-degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council 11241, he tries to attend the diocesan conferences each year. “The conferences are sources of inspiration and spiritual re- nourishment. They bring hope for the future,” he said. Above, young men This year’s spiritual conference fill the front pews was sponsored by Catholic Men for of the Cathedral Jesus Christ and drew more than of St. Ignatius 1,000 men from around the diocese Loyola. At left, Bishop Gerald and beyond. The morning includ- M. Barbarito ed the sacrament of reconciliation processes in as on the parish grounds and inside Mass begins during the cathedral in various private lo- the men’s spiritual cations. More than 20 priests were conference Feb. 23 on hand to hear confessions of the at the Cathedral of Father Brian Campbell, parochial vicar of St. Vincent Ferrer in Delray men who formed long lines to take St. Ignatius Loyola. Beach, seated, hears a confession on the grounds of the Cathedral part in the sacrament. of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens during the diocesan “We are having a wonderful time spiritual conference for men Feb. 23. Father Campbell and more with all the men and listening to different parishes promoted the tended a personal invitation to than 20 other priests from different parishes were available for the all the great talks,” said Jim Man- men’s conference and rallied men the nearly 90 seminarians and of- sacrament of reconciliation. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) hardt, event director and founder. to attend. Manhardt visited St. ficials and faculty members there. “It is a wonderful turnout.” Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- He believed the seminarians’ to Christ could be powerful and traveled from the Miami Archdio- Nearly 40 event captains at nary in Boynton Beach and ex- witness of faith and dedication have a big impact on conference cese to attend the conference. Announcing participants. Mirizio appreciated the oppor- The seminarians and the confer- tunity to share stories and experi- A BeAutifulA Catholic cemetery is a sacred place of ence men of all ages, backgrounds, ences with the men discerning to honor and respect for those who have careers, cultures and situations be priests. He especially cherished in New gardendied and mausoleuma memorial to all who theare interred were a good mix. Seminarians met speaking with Martin Dunne, a there. It is blessed ground, fitting for and visited with participants, and seminarian for the Palm Beach more than two dozen seminarians Diocese. The two spoke how about Diocese someoneof Palm whose Beachbody was a temple of the the beautiful new garden mausoleum at our lady Queen of Peace Catholic lined the front pews of the cathe- how the Holy Spirit brought Mir- Holy Spirit on earth and now awaits the Cemetery is now ready for viewing by Diocese of Palm Beach residents. dral during prayer, Mass and talks. izio back to the Catholic Church. this addition is in responseresurrection to the over -whelming from the desire dead. for above- ground Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito “I have known Martin for a long – Christian Burial Guidelines celebrated Mass. Several times time,” Mirizio said. “I always knew burial and the cost savings it provides. our lady Queen of Peace Cemetery during the Mass, he expressed his he would be a priest. He will be a is managed by caring Catholics who understand your individual financial joy at being with the attendees. At good priest.” Our Lady Queen of circumstances.Peace ConsultCemetery the following facts and about mausoleumMausoleum entombment. one point he recognized the large The Florida Catholic spoke to • Dry and clean ... above the ground number of seminarians present several seminarians and asked and thanked them for their atten- them to share thoughts about the Your Catholic Cemetery• Reasonable of costs,the comparable Diocese to traditional of Palm ground Beachburial dance. five hours of camaraderie among Offering Private and• CommunityNo-interest monthly Mausoleums, payments Cremain Niches, John Moore, with Catholic Men the men. Urns, Crypts, Entombments,• Inflation Gravesites, protection Interment, on all cemetery Vaults, needs and Monuments. for Jesus, spoke at one point dur- “It is nice to see all the guys to- ing the celebration. “Pray,” he said. gether worshipping God,” said • Catholic burial on consecrated ground “Think about what you have heard Wesler Hilairie, a seminarian for

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BISHOP BARBARITO’S Leadership Summit SCHEDULE March 9 — 10 a.m., Confir- mation, St. Jude Parish, Tequesta; Stop-by visit, Steubenville Florida on Catholic Schools middle school day rally, The Borland Feb. 19, 20 and 21 were graced 25 members of the summit who atmosphere of the school must Center, Palm Beach Gardens; 4:30 Florida days for the Diocese of Palm spent the day formulating spe- be permeated by our Catholic p.m., Mass, 100th anniversary, St. Beach. Our “Leadership Summit cific goals and objectives for our beliefs. Religion is not but one Ann Parish, West Palm Beach. Catholic on Catholic Schools” was held to schools which were presented subject among many others; all March 11 — 1 p.m., Video con- begin a plan to formulate a vision from the previous day. These subjects are taught in a faith ference, U.S. Conference of Catholic diocese of Palm Beach for Catholic education within goals and objectives will be fur- context. Through the celebration Bishops’ Child and Youth Protection Committee, Pastoral Center, Palm Vol. 74, No. 9 our diocese. This vision includes ther studied and clarified. With- of the sacraments, most espe- the setting of goals and objec- in the coming months, I will cially the Eucharist, our Catholic Beach Gardens. 9995 North Military Trail tives to be implemented within present them to other groups schools engender our faith as it is March 12 — 10 a.m., Meeting, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 our Catholic schools over the within our diocese for further taught and lived by all who are a presbyteral council, Pastoral Center; 561-775-9500 Fax 561-775-9502 next seven years. The feedback and input be- part of our schools. 1 p.m., Meeting, deans, Pastoral Center; 6 p.m., Mass/dinner meet- Publisher first day of the summit fore their final promul- 3. Catholic schools promote ing, Legatus, St. Vincent de Paul Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was the professional day gation. academic excellence within a Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach. for all of our principals, This is an exciting safe environment. Our schools Director of March 14 — 1:30 p.m., Taping Communications teachers and profession- and challenging time are to provide an academically of Easter Mass, Parallax Studio, West Dianne Laubert als within the schools for our diocese. Build- rigorous and doctrinally sound [email protected] of our diocese. They ing on the work of the program of education. Within a Palm Beach. 561-775-9529 heard talks on Catholic Task Force for Catholic safe environment, students must March 16 — 11 a.m., Confirma- tion, St. Lucie Parish, Port St. Lucie; diocesan Editor education by nationally LIVING THE Schools, the goals and be engaged in learning which Linda Reeves prominent professionals objectives formulated utilizes current technology and 5:30 p.m., Confirmation, Emmanuel TRUTH IN Parish, Delray Beach. [email protected] in the areas of Catholic LOVE by the summit will be teaching methodologies to ani- 561-775-9528 identity and academic used to guide us in the mate a core curriculum which March 17 — 12:15 p.m., Con- excellence. Bishop coming years to ensure is relevant, research-based and firmation, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens. • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Following the presen- Gerald the Catholicity, aca- infused with our Catholic faith. Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275- tations, the principal and Barbarito demic excellence and School graduates should be pre- March 19-21 — Catholic Days 9953, or customerservice@theflorida faculty members from vitality of our Catholic pared as leaders in their respec- at the Capitol, Tallahassee. catholic.org each school met to re- schools. We truly are tive communities who are able March 23 — 11 a.m., Mass/ view the National Standards and blessed within our diocese with to incorporate Gospel values lunch, Southern Deanery Diocesan Notify us of address changes Council of Catholic Women, St. (temporary or permanent) as soon as Benchmarks for Effective Catho- an outstanding Office of Catho- into their homes, relationships Mark Parish, Boynton Beach. possible. Please change your address lic Elementary and Secondary lic Education, as well as extraor- and workplaces. online at www.thefloridacatholic.org Schools. Each school assessed dinary principals and teachers 4. All parishes must support March 24 — 10:30 a.m., Mass, or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. its current status against specific who want to give the best to our Catholic schools. Every parish Palm Sunday, Cathedral of St. rubrics for each standard and young people. Working with in our diocese, including those Ignatius Loyola. • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky benchmark related to Catholic them, we wish to support our which have no connection to a March 26 — 11 a.m., Chrism at 407-373-0075 or Mass, Cathedral of St. Ignatius [email protected] identity and academic excellence. young people in the common school, must be active support- Consultants from the University endeavor of Catholic education. ers of Catholic schools. Educat- Loyola. • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Missy of Notre Dame University provid- Before the summit, I formu- ing our young people is integral March 28 — 7:30 p.m., Mass of Haggerty at 1-888-275-9953, or the Lord’s Supper, Cathedral of St. [email protected] ed guidance to our diocese in con- lated six principles by which the to the mission of the Church. ducting the three-day summit. summit was to be guided and Catholic school education is a Ignatius Loyola. State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Feb. 20 was the day on which which will be reflected in the responsibility of all of us and March 29 — 3 p.m., Service of Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. almost 130 participants from goals and objectives that will not only of those whose parish- the Passion of the Lord, Cathedral Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407- of St. Ignatius Loyola; 6 p.m., Sta- 373-0075; Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax around the diocese came togeth- flow from this work. These prin- es have a school. This is an ex- 407-373-0087 er for the summit. These includ- ciples are: tremely important principle for tions of the Cross, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: ed pastors with schools, priests, 1. Catholic schools are a pri- all of us to embrace. General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade deacons, religious and princi- ority in the Diocese of Palm 5. All are welcome in our March 30 — 8 p.m., Easter Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez pals, as well as many involved Beach. The Diocese of Palm Catholic schools. Our Catholic Vigil Mass, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Business Manager: Pat Spencer in business and administrative Beach has many priorities which schools should be accessible to Loyola. Advertising Sales Manager: Jane Radetsky roles. The summit began with a include the care of the poor and all families who desire a Catho- Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro keynote presentation by Bishop vulnerable, the support of mar- lic education for their children, Layout/Online Editor: Michael Carlock We need to engage philanthropic Advertising Graphic Designer: Joseph McFadden of Harrisburg, ried and family life through regardless of socioeconomic sta- Michael Jimenez Pa., the chairman of the U.S. continued education and parish tus, race, ethnicity or religious organizations and individuals, Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski Conference of Catholic Bishops’ outreach, the care of our priests beliefs. Our Catholic schools are as well as government resourc- Committee on Catholic Educa- who provide us with the Eucha- Catholic because we are Catho- es, to broaden our support. Our Have a comment/want more tion. It also included addresses rist, and the cultivation of a relic. We teach and hand on the Catholic schools must be open to info/have a story suggestion? by five prominent professionals spect for life from the moment of basic values of life to our young the poor and middle class, much Leave your feedback at www. in keeping with their original thefloridacatholic.org; click reader from across the country on vari- conception until natural death. people because that is what feedback button on left of screen. ous areas pertaining to Catholic Our Catholic schools provide us Christ calls us to do for all. The mission. education. with the opportunity to educate welcoming of all into our schools The days of the summit were Send statewide news releases to The afternoon sessions were young people and their families enhances our Catholic mission. truly a work experience, but [email protected] breakout groups in which spe- in our faith and assist in helping 6. We must broaden the fi- filled with wisdom, dedication cific topics were presented to our young people in integrating nancial support of our schools. and great hope. We have begun Our staff meets for prayer each work a process that will strengthen day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions be considered for possible goals the priorities of our diocese in Our schools are currently fund- to [email protected] and objectives for the diocese. their lives. ed primarily by the tuition paid our schools and our diocese in All of the suggestions were tabu- 2. Our schools must be mis- by parents and the support of the an essential service to our most All contents copyright © 2013, The Florida Catholic Inc., lated to be considered by a sub- sion driven, focusing on our parishes which have schools. We valuable treasure — our young except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. division of the group for the fol- Catholic faith. The reason Cath- must extend our development ef- people. Let us continue to sup- lowing day of the summit. olic schools exist is to hand on forts to include the entire Catho- port this effort most especially Feb. 21 brought together about the Catholic faith. The fiber and lic community and all parishes. by our prayers. n

procession and recitation of the DIOCESAN EVENTS rosary. Food and music follow the Promote diocesan, parish TV MASS prayer gathering. 561-496-2480. Catholic Charities: and school happenings Weekly Televised Mass: The • Rosary gathering: First televised Catholic Mass airs each Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the COMMUNITY Events listed on this page and others taking place in the Diocese of Palm Beach Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Televi- Presidential Women’s Center in are listed on the Events Calendar on the diocesan website at www.diocesepb. sion Networks (check your local West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint EVENTS org. Organizers/ministry leaders can promote activities by visiting the website and listing), featuring priests of the five- Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by going to the News and Events section for submission information. Submitted infor- county diocese and Bishop Gerald Annual parish festival: March Catholic Charities of the Diocese mation may also appear in diocesan E-News. For more information, please contact M. Barbarito. Weekly homilies are of Palm Beach Respect Life Office. 8, 5-11 p.m.; March 9, 11 a.m.-11 the Office of Communications at 561-775-9529. 561-345-2000, ext. 287. p.m.; March 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., available online at www.diocesepb. • Samaritan Center benefit: St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 org/videos. To support the Catholic March 11, 6 p.m., Quail Valley George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. board director of the network; Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West Mass, please contact the Diocese of River Club, 2345 Highway A1A, Pancake breakfast March 10, 8-10 Father Leonir Chiarello, executive Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack Palm Beach Office of Communica- Vero Beach. Dinner, live auction, a.m., to benefit St. Vincent Ferrer director; and Father Isaia Birollo, Hamilton. 561-722-6793. tions at 561-775-9529. entertainment and awards School. Raffle drawing March 10. director of programs in Haiti. 561- Prayer gathering: Fridays, presentation. Tickets: $125 per Flea market, food, carnival rides, 499-6234. 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., Planned Parenthood, 1322 N.W. person. 772-770-3039. games. 561-276-8068. Divine Mercy conference: 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Federal Highway, Stuart. Prayer • Birthline/Lifeline spring Rummage sale: March 8-9, March 23, 8:30 a.m., Holy Family Pray with others for the end of warriors and sidewalk counselors luncheon benefit: March 24, 11 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ascension Parish, Parish, 2330 S.E. Mariposa Ave., abortion. 561-347-1636. needed. 772-221-1865. a.m., Westchester Country Club, family center, 7250 N. Federal Port St. Lucie. Mass followed Prayer gathering: Fridays, 12250 Westchester Club Drive, Highway, Boca Raton. Gently by conference. Theme: “Have 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Boynton Beach. Cocktail reception, used treasures including small Mercy on Us and on the Whole Woman’s World Medical Center lunch and presentation. Tickets: appliances, decorative items, World.” Presenters: Dave and Joan that offers abortion services, 503 S. RETREATS/DAYS $60 per person. Reservations: 561- knickknacks, linens, tools, house Maroney, directors of Mother 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure Coast OF PRAYER 278-0880 and lawn furniture, clothing, of Mercy Messengers, dedicated rosary group leads rosary recitation 40 Days for Life campaign: jewelry, fashion accessories and to promoting the Divine Mercy for the end of abortion. 772-465- Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Through March 24. People toys. 561- 251-7914. message. Registration: $15; light 8298. Center: Retreats and programs nationwide are encouraged to Indoor garage sale: March 9, 8 breakfast and lunch provided. Love available for clergy, religious, men, pray to end abortion and to fast. In a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Redeemer Parish, offering appreciated. 772-335- women, married couples, singles the Diocese of Palm Beach, people 1454 S.W. Mapp Road, Palm City. 2385. CONCERTS and people in recovery programs. gather in groups near the sites of Vendors: $ 30, for one table; $50 Carmelite spirituality Season theme: “Draw near to God two abortion clinics: 503 S. 12th for two tables. 772-781-8903. workshop: March 23, 8 a.m.-3 St. Patrick Parish concert and God will draw near to you.” St., Fort Pierce; and 100 Northpoint Middle school rally: March 9, p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo season: 13591 Prosperity Farms Reservations required except when Parkway, West Palm Beach. 561- 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Borland Center, 4901 Road, Boca Raton. Hosted by the Road, Palm Beach Gardens. All are stated. Location: 1300 U.S. Highway 345-2000, ext. 287; dkazimir@ PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Carmelite communities of South welcome. 561-626-8626. 1, North Palm Beach. 561-626-1300 catholiccharitiesdpb.org. Registration required. Visit Florida. Presenter: Carmelite Father • March 17, 3 p.m., the Bel or www.ourladyofflorida.org: Diocesan Catholic Days Steubenvilleflorida.com. Jack Welch, who taught Carmelite Canto Singers, “Music of the • Centering prayer: Wednesdays, at the Capitol: March 19-23, Flea market: March 9, 8 studies at Washington Theological Passiontide.” 4-5 p.m., main chapel. Tallahassee. Sponsored by Florida a.m.-noon, St. Clare Parish, 821 Union for more than 20 years. • April 21, 3 p.m., Pipes PLUS Workshop focuses on the spiritual • Young adult gathering: March Conference of Catholic Bishops. Prosperity Farms Road, North with Alan Bowman, organ, plus 26, 6-9 p.m. Soup and prayer for Faithful from Florida dioceses meet Palm Beach. Hosted by Council of life of St. Teresa of Avila and is Yoko Sata Kothari, piano. designed for those interested in the conclusion of Lent. Free-will state representatives and promote Catholic Women. More than 50 offering. legislation that supports the vendors, refreshments. Proceeds deepening personal relationships teachings of the Church. Includes benefit charity. 561-622-7477. with God. Cost: $30, includes ANNOUNCEMENTS • Holy Week retreat: March 27- Red Mass concelebrated by bishops lunch. Reservations: 561-267 1055 31. Led by retreat team. Triduum St. Matthew Parish services and sunrise Mass Easter of Florida, with homilist Bishop Cornerstone Cup golf or [email protected]. Permanent diaconate morning. Cost varies for singles, Gregory L. Parkes of Pensacola- tournament: March 9, 1-5:30 “Spring Sensation” fashion applications: Men interested in married couples and religious. Tallahassee. Cost: $170 per person, p.m., Atlantis Country Club, 190 show and luncheon: March 23, applying for the next diocesan Registration required. double occupancy. Availability is Atlantis Blvd., Atlantis. Individual noon, Vero Beach Country Club, permanent deacon formation first come, first served. Visit www. and team entries available for 2855 Country Club Drive, Vero program are encouraged to speak • Day of reflection: April 3, 10 diocesepb.org or http://www. 18-hole team scramble. Contests, Beach. Sponsored by St. Helen to pastors for permission and a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Easter Joy: The flaccb.org/CDAC/index.php for prizes, box lunch. Range balls Council of Catholic Women. Beach support. Visit www.diocesepb.org Resurrection Appearances and registration. For information, included. Proceeds benefit parish Shop and Stein Mart fashions. and go to the “Ministries” tab and Mission.” Led by Passionist Father contact Betty McKinley, 561-775- debt reduction. 561-379-8457 or Tickets: $35. 772-567-5660. Diaconate Ministry for program Patrick Daugherty. 9598, 772-342-0837, bmckinley@ [email protected]. Annual “Night for the application and information. 561- Cenacle, spiritual direction diocesepb.org; or Don Kazimir, Lenten talk: March 11, 7 p.m., Children” auction and dinner: 775-9540. and programs: 1400 S. Dixie 561-345-2000, ext. 287; dkazimir@ St. Joan of Arc Parish, 370 S.W. April 20, 6-11 p.m., St. Anastasia Birthline/Lifeline: Catholic Highway, Lantana. 561-249-1621. catholiccharitiesdpb.org. Third St., Boca Raton. “Your Family School, 401 S. 33rd St., Fort Charities ministry serving women • Centering prayer: Thursdays, Mother and daughter and the Bible,” presented by Pierce. Theme: Arabian Nights. and promoting life, located at 100 7-8:30 p.m. Free-will offering chastity programs: April 13, Franciscan Father Bill Burton. 561- Appetizers, gourmet food stations W. 20th St., Riviera Beach; 1200 E. appreciated. girls ages 10-12 and mothers; April 392-0007. featuring authentic Mediterranean Main St., Pahokee; 3452 Boynton 14, girls ages 13-16 and mothers, Mass and talk: March 12, 8:30 cuisine, live entertainment and Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach; and 1:30-4 p.m., St. Clare Parish, 821 a.m., St. John of the Cross Parish, music, live and silent auctions. 155 S.E. Third Avenue, Delray MASSES/PRAYER Prosperity Farms Road, North 7550 26th St., Vero Beach. Guest Tickets: $100. Proceeds benefit Beach. For volunteer information Palm Beach. Hosted by diocesan speaker: Susan Conroy, who will school’s media center. Sponsors, and training, or information on SESSIONS Natural Family Planning Office share stories about her experiences volunteers, and donations of contributing to the nonprofit, call Traditional Latin Mass: representatives, top experts and with Blessed Teresa of Kolkata and gifts needed. 772-461-2232 or 561-278-0880. Sundays, 1:30 p.m., St. Christopher trained volunteers of Family Life members of the Missionaries of [email protected]. Parish nurse meeting: Open to Ministry. Age appropriate. Cost: Charity. 772-567-4393. Presentation: May 23, 7-9 p.m., all registered nurses interested in Parish, 12001 S.E. Federal Highway, $25 per family; $40 for both St. Thérèse de Lisieux Parish, 11800 health ministry. For dates, time and Hobe Sound. Missals available “Joe-Paddy” festival: March in Latin/Spanish and Latin/ programs. Registration required. 14, 6 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Lake Worth Road, Wellington. locations, call Catholic Charities, [email protected]. Presenter: Immaculee Ilibigazia, Interfaith Health and Wellness, English. Father Marco DeLeon, Regional Seminary, 10701 S. parochial vicar of St. Mark the Diocesan “Stand Up To Military Trail, Boynton Beach. who will share her story of survival 561-842-2406, ext. 31; or email Bullying” rally: April 16, 7-9 p.m., and faith during the genocide [email protected]. Evangelist Parish in Fort Pierce, is Casual outdoor event under a main celebrant. All are welcome. Cardinal Newman High School, tent featuring live Irish music in Rwanda. 561-784-0689 or Protecting God’s children: 512 Spencer Drive, West Palm [email protected]. Volunteer choir members needed performed by Echoes of Erin. The Catholic Diocese of Palm to sing Gregorian chant and Beach. Sponsored by Office of Safe Also features Frank Sinatra, Dean Spiritual retreat for Beach is committed to the safety traditional hymns. 772-971-2066. Environments. Displays of winning Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. physically challenged: June and protection of all children entries of diocesewide school anti- favorites by The Rat Pack Now. 7-9, Duncan Retreat Center, and vulnerable adults in its care. Sts. Cyril and Methodius bullying contests. Recognitions, Irish and Italian food, drinks, 15820 S. Military Trail, Delray Victims of abuse are encouraged Byzantine Catholic Church: certificates and presentation silent and live auctions and raffle. Beach. Organized by Achieve to contact the diocesan victim Sundays, 10 a.m. third hour by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito. Tickets: $50. Sponsorship packets Inspire Motivate Ministry (AIM), assistance coordinator Theresa followed by 10:30 a.m. Divine Fun activities, raffle for contest available. 561-732-4424 established by parishioners of St. Fretterd, 561-801-0999, to begin Liturgy, 1002 Bahama Ave., Fort winners, refreshments. All are Open house, talk and Joan of Arc in Boca Raton and part necessary emotional, psychological Pierce. 772-595-1021. encouraged to attend. 561-775- reception: March 16, 4-6 p.m., of the parish ministry. Weekend and spiritual healing. For more Prayer meeting: Tuesdays, 7 9593 or [email protected]. Our Lady Queen of Peace, Casa San retreat is open to people of all information on diocesan policies p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo Diocesan Marian festival: Carolos conference center, 9600 faiths and provides one-on-one and procedures for reporting Road, Boca Raton. 561-392-8172. May 5, 2 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, W. Atlantic Blvd., Delray Beach. assistance to physically challenged. abuse as well as to view the USCCB All are welcome. 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray Scalabrini priests will speak on the Event is limited to 18 participants, “Charter for the Protection of Live Mass broadcast: Sundays, Beach. Theme: Our Lady, Guardian global missions and services of the and the program continues to Children and Young People,” visit 9 a.m., St. Rita Parish, 13645 of the Faith. Parishioners and Scalabrini International Migration welcome volunteers. 561-441-0634. www.diocesepb.org and click on Paddock Drive, Wellington. Visit students from all parishes are Network. Speakers include Father Men’s Scripture study and Offices/Safe Environments. www.saintrita.com, scroll down left invited to attend, display favorite Matthew Didone, former pastor discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., Prayer vigil: Wednesdays, side of main page and click onto images of Mary, and join a of Our Lady Queen of Peace and Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family 3-5 p.m.; and Fridays, 8-10 a.m., live Mass broadcast. 561-793-8544. March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 6 Catholic Charities expands, offers services to the people of Pahokee LINDA REEVES backpacks, carseats and fire of the Florida Catholic staff safety items were distributed. A “Mommy and Me” support PAHOKEE | Catholic Chari- group for mothers and new ba- ties of the Diocese of Palm bies will begin in March. Beach is now offering services “Here in Pahokee and Canal in the Pahokee area and assist- Point, the two areas of concern ing the poorest of the poor. for St. Mary, we applaud the Ministries and programs be- presence of Catholic Charities gan providing services Jan. 31 and that Catholic Charities is from a renovated building on headquartered in our parish the grounds of St. Mary Parish. from which they will serve the The fourth Birthline/Lifeline entire Glades (community),” Pregnancy Care Center is among said Father John Mericantante, programs offered there. St. Mary pastor. “It is a great “Everyone has been warm and blessing and responsibility for friendly,” said program admin- our migrant church. We take istrator Mary Rodriguez, who is this responsibility most seri- excited about serving the com- ously as a special calling and munity, one of the poorest in the complementary to all our other United States. Rodriguez is vis- parish ministries.” iting schools, officials, residents “Catholic Charities is really and businesses at this point, the extended arm of the bishop spreading the good news of her to help those in need,” he con- center and ministry. She had her tinued. “It allows the Catholic first client Feb. 14 and the young Church to serve in many and woman just happens to be ex- various capacities needed in pecting twin boys. certain areas and in certain Maria Rosas, a resident of Pa- populations.” n hokee who has lived there since A renovated building on the grounds of St. Mary Parish in Pahokee is a new home to Catholic Charities she was a small child, will work ministries. (LINDA REEVES | FC) at the center full time as a recep- tionist. “I enjoy the work,” she said. “I like to help people. Sometimes people just need to talk to someone.” Legatus Invites You! The Pahokee program will also offer immigration legal I hope that The Lord will bless and grow Legatus in the Palm Beach Diocese, and that services to help families with Broward Monument our collective efforts will bear fruit for him through living our Catholic faith in our legal matters including natural- Preserving the memory business, community and personal lives. 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May 6-19, May 13-26, May 20-Jun. 2, May 27-Jun. 9 ... 28805-0308 www.proximotravel.com Carmela A. Dupuis -Executive Director Jack Rook | [email protected] • 412-951-0306 email: [email protected] 855-842-8001 7 Your Palm beach community Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013 Students pledge to fight bullying LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff ‘STAND UP TO BULLYING’ WEST PALM BEACH | Pink shirts were the fashion trend for All April 16, 7-9 p.m., Car- Saints School students Feb. 25. And dinal Newman High School, it wasn’t just the girls wearing that 512 Spencer Drive, West color. Palm Beach. Theme: “Stand More than 200 of the West Palm Up To Bullying.” Students, Beach students gathered for a pro- parents, faculty and members gram known as “Pink Shirt Day,” of school communities are invited. Bishop Gerald an international anti-bullying M. Barbarito will present awareness day first started in certificates to the diocese- Canada after a boy was ridiculed wide school contest winners. for wearing pink, a color tradition- Students’ work will be on ally associated with girls. After display. Refreshments, raffles the boy was bullied, some of his and activities. Organized by friends and other classmates sent Office of Safe Environments. an anti-bullying message to the 561-775-9593. bullies who targeted the boy by wearing their own pink shirts the Middle school students following day. from All Saints School As part of Pink Shirt Day at All wear pink shirts with an Saints, students were encouraged to anti-bullying message Feb. wear pink. Middle school students 25. The school devoted even tie-dyed their own pink shirts the day to encourage with the word “Respect” printed on respect for others and to the front in big black letters. The promote the upcoming event is a good example of the initia- diocesan anti-bullying tives taking place in schools here in rally. (LINDA REEVES | FC) keeping with the diocese’s continuing movement and push to secure bully-free environments and cre- ing this is something I need to think caught dead with,” she said as she she said. “Bullying is not just about their students’ entries and select a ate anti-bullying attitudes among about,” she said. introduced herself and captured the mean things you say and do, but first-, second- and third-place win- Catholic youngsters. As part of the day, students the attention of the young audience the nice things you never do.” ner representing each grade. Win- The diocese will host a big an- gathered in the school gym for a decked out in pink. “I cried every Students throughout the diocese ning pieces will be displayed at the ti-bullying rally next month. All presentation by Jodee Blanco, the night. My school years were a night- are working on entries for a dioce- youth rally planned for April 16 at members of school communities author of “Please Stop Laughing at mare. I am going to share some sto- sewide school competition spear- Cardinal Newman High School. are invited to the event designed to Me.” Blanco, who recently moved ries with you.” headed by the Office of Safe Envi- Winners will be recognized and promote the message further. to the Diocese of Palm Beach from She theatrically staged her past ronments. Themed “Stand Up To presented with awards. Lydia Pomerantz, All Saints guid- New York and is a former market- and took on roles, playing parts rep- Bullying,” the contest encourages All Saints student Jordan Becci, ance counselor, said the Pink Shirt ing professional, travels around resenting the bullies of her child- fourth- through 12th-graders to 10, said that she has not started Day was a good way to promote the the country presenting talks about hood, who devastated her young take a creative approach to promot- on her contest entry yet, but she is rally. “We are doing it to get every- her personal experiences as a vic- years. The message was powerful ing anti-bullying. looking forward to creating someone going, to bring home the issue tim of bullying. She shares how it and had the students spellbound. Students are working on letters, thing that clearly represents the to kids in a different way. We hope affected her life. She emphasized the importance of T-shirt logos, songs, essays, public anti-bullying message. it creates a different awareness and “Hi. I am Jodee Blanco and I was standing up for those being bullied. service announcements, posters “I want to stop bullying,” she that people will come away think- the kid who nobody wanted to be “Bullying damages you for life,” and videos. Each school will judge said. n Rally gathers teens in faith and fun WEST PALM BEACH | Young Catholics gathered Feb. 23 for a day of fellowship, prayer, Mass, music, talks and fun. The all-day gathering was hosted by the diocesan Office of Catechetical Leadership, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Formation, and was held at St. Juliana School in West Palm Beach. Anthony Marchi- ca, office director and event orga- nizer, opened the day with a prayer and kept the young people busy throughout the day with activities. Included were talks by seminarians from St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, the sacrament of reconciliation and adoration at St. Juliana Church. The rally closed with prayer led by a member of the Diocesan Youth Council. Council members helped plan the event, which the teenagers appeared to enjoy. n Teens have fun participating in activities during a rally organized by the diocese Feb. 23 in West Palm Beach. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES) March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Palm beach community 8 Teacher, students take a field trip to Alaska LINDA REEVES by far the youngest at the confer- of the Florida Catholic staff ence. The rest were professional scientists and grad students. They BOYNTON BEACH | A St. Mark created and presented a poster on science teacher took students out- the benefits to students of teacher side the classroom for lessons researcher experiences. We all and a field trip in January, but the had a wonderful time and were group did not go to a beach or to received extremely well. We spent a local park. The class traveled to much of days in the conference Alaska. and at the poster sessions.” Teacher Elizabeth Eubanks, The group also took field trips to who invited two students in sev- the Anchorage Museum and to the enth grade, three students in Sealife Center in Seward, about eighth grade and two parents to three hours south, to get a behind- join her in Alaska Jan. 10-26. Eu- the-scenes tour. banks was traveling to the region Eubanks said that she believes as part of an initiative by Teach- the students learned a great deal ers and Researchers Exploring about the region and the abundant and Collaborating or “PolarTec,” and diverse marine and animal an educational research organi- life and the changing eco-system. zation sponsored by the National “They also seriously loved playing Science Foundation. The group in the snow,” she added about the offers teachers an opportunity to Florida youngsters. Elizabeth Eubanks, far right, a science teacher at St. Mark School in Boynton Beach, gathers with five visit polar regions of the world and The students venturing into the of her students in Alaska during a field trip in January. (COURTESY PHOTO) actually take part in research. snow and great outdoors included “Most of our team was in An- Abby Gibbons, Garrett Guinan, er, said she enjoyed learning that ing the “sea ice is melting and the about climate change and “how chorage for about a week at the John Colassaco, Shireen Deeb and the “people in Alaska survive off polar bears are starving and aren’t Alaska and Florida are being af- Alaska Marine Science Sympo- Anna Severtson. When asked what of whales” and because of climate getting nutrition or living space.” fected by the change in the tem- sium,” she said. “My students were she learned, Abby, an eighth-grad- change and specifically warm- John also learned a great deal peratures in Alaska.” n

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Father Andrew Brierley, parochial vicar of Holy Name of Jesus, accepts an award on behalf of the parish from Barbara Gerlock, chairwoman of the 15th Circuit Court Juvenile Justice Board. Msgr. David Toups, center, rector of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, receives a large trophy from (STEVE ANTON | FC) Lt. Stephen Thibodeau during a presentation at the seminary. The trophy stems back to a little friendly competition March 2012 when the seminarians challenged the law enforcement officers of the Palm continual support to juveniles Beach County Sheriff’s Office to a baseball game. The seminarians, armed with faith and excitement, Parish receives in custody. The parish’s most won the game 13-5. The officers wanted to have an engraved trophy be part of future competitions, honor for assisting recent initiative was presenting with the trophy going to this year’s winners. The game is planned for April 14, 2 p.m., at the seminary, youngsters with gift cards and 10701 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach. All are welcome to attend and cheer for seminarians. Also youngsters clothing at Christmastime. Dur- shown are, from left, seminarian Benjamin Lehnertz of the Diocese of Orlando; Father Louis Guerin, a ing the award ceremony, several seminary faculty member; William Gralnick, chaplaincy unit and foundation project manager; and Sgt. in trouble individuals and organizations Rick Dempsey. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Father Andrew Brierley, Holy were recognized and given cer- Name of Jesus parochial vicar, tificates for assisting juvenile accepted an award Feb. 14 on justice youngsters. Among those behalf the parish during public honored were Brother Leo Fish- FloridaCatholic ceremonies at the 15th Circuit er, senior chaplain of the Florida Your Faith. Your LiFe. Your CommunitY. Department of Juvenile Jus- Department of Juvenile Justice; tice Board in West Palm Beach. the Children’s Home Society, a Subscribe today VISA The award was presented by nonprofit dedicated to children Barbara Gerlock, chairwoman and families; and Salvador Rin- of the board, and given to the aldi, founder of a local Catholic West Palm Beach parish for its charitable organization. 1-888-275-9953 9 Your Palm beach communitY Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013 Faithful gather at special Mass for Pope Benedict XVI

LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

PALM BEACH GARDENS | The faithful gathered Feb. 28 at the Cathedral of St. Igna- tius Loyola to pray for outgoing Pope Benedict XVI on the final day of his pontificate. Father Thomas Barrett, main celebrant at the noon- time Mass, called the Holy Father a great theo- logian, outstanding administrator and “a man of great love for Christ,” who had many “significant accomplishment in his eight-year reign” as leader of the Catholic Church. He called the pope’s retirement a courageous move and a historic occasion. Pope Benedict XVI is the first pope to resign in almost 600 years. Father Barrett offered prayers for Pope Emeritus Benedict, 85. “We gather with a sense of thanksgiving, and we honor him in a special way. His legacy will continue to live on,” Father Barrett said. Parishes throughout the dioceses celebrated Mass in honor of the pope upon his departure. He is staying at Castel Gandolfo outside Rome and will move to a small monastery within the Vatican grounds after it is renovated. The faithful are encouraged to pray for the pope emeritus and for the cardinals, who will elect a new leader for the Catholic Church. n FYI Visit the diocesan website, www.diocesepb. org, for updated information on the conclave, Pope Benedict XVI greets a crowd gathered for special prayers concerning the election of a Alex Johnston leads a procession followed by Father Edgar Mazariegos, Deacon his arrival in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Feb. 28. It was new pope, and materials to download and John Beaudoin, left, and Father Thomas Barrett, cathedral rector. The clergy his final public appearance before he drew to a reproduce. of St. Ignatius Loyola celebrated Mass the day Pope Benedict made his final close his papacy. (PAUL HARING | CNS) public appearance as pontiff Feb. 28. (LINDA REEVES | FC)

The Holy Land and Petra

Oct. 10-21 Visiting: Spiritual Director: Fr. chuck Notabartolo Tel Aviv, Carmel, Tiberias, Capernaum, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Cana, Mount Tabor, Sheikh Hussein Bridge, Jordan, Petra, Jerusalem, Old City, Mount of Olives, and All-Inclusive Price Mount Zion. Holy Sepulchre, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Visitation, Qumran, Dead Sea. from Fort Lauderdale: $3,895 Package Includes: Subject to change Round-trip airfare, 9 nights accommodation at 4 star hotels: breakfast and dinner daily, Single room supplement: $740 air-conditioned touring bus throughout the tour as per the itinerary. English speaking guide: all entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary: fees for portage at all hotels: Jordan RegistRation deadline: July 1 visa fee: Israel and Jordan departure taxes. Not included; lunches, drinks, tips, insurance.

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FORT MYERS | During this Year of Faith, FORT MYERS | Each person has been the fifth annual Diocesan Catholic Women’s given a gift from the love of God: the forgive- Conference was meant to inform, inspire ness of sin, and as an international speaker and encourage women to boldly proclaim reminded more than 700 men, Christ died for the truth, and that was exactly what hap- that gift. “Now you need to decide what to do pened on Feb. 16 where more than 500 wom- with that gift,” said Dr. Scott Hahn, keynoter en converged at Bishop Verot High School in at the fifth annual Diocese of Venice Catholic Fort Myers. Men’s Conference on March 2 on the campus Jackie Wells, a parishioner at St. Francis of Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Xavier in Fort Myers, noted the conference Hahn challenged each conference partici- is one of the best parts of coming down to pant to contemplate about that gift. Those Florida during the winter months. “This gathered included men ranging in ages from conference is really important in growing in their teens to their 90s. They left the event re- Faith because when you are alone, it seems newed during this Year of Faith. Age did not like everyone else is thinking the opposite,” differentiate between the eagerness of the Wells said. “Then I come here and see all Teresa Tomeo, Catholic radio personality men to learn what united them in their Faith. these beautiful people. I hear these speakers and author, delivers the keynote address George Bromley of Our Lady of Light Par- and it revitalizes me and it makes me want to during the Diocese of Venice Women’s ish in Fort Myers, who also lives part time Dr. scott Hahn, noted author and speaker, stand strong with the authority of the Catho- Conference Feb. 16 at Bishop Verot in Ohio, said it was a special day and he was delivers the keynote address during the lic Church.” Catholic High school in Fort Myers. “privileged to attend such an important 2013 Diocese of Venice Catholic Men’s The conference featured a keynote ad- (COURTesY | DIOCese OF VeNICe) event. Conference March 2 at Bishop Verot dress by Teresa Tomeo, Catholic radio per- “As a man of Christ, I know I will go home Catholic High school in Fort Myers. sonality and author; Dr. Jennifer Roback cal “Humanae Vitae,” which warned that a and use what I learned in my life,” Bromley (PHOTOs BY BOB ReDDY | FC) Morse, a leading voice in the protection of culture that embraced contraception would said. “We have each been called to spread marriage and president of the Ruth Insti- suffer from a rise of marital infidelity, objec- our Faith to others and I will start that right ther John Ludden, Diocesan Vicar for Priests tute; and Sister Mary Gabriel of the New tification of women, and the misuse of con- away.” and Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish York-based religious order Sisters of Life, traception by government authorities — all To set the tone for the day, there was a pro- in Naples. In the letter, Bishop Dewane noted which is dedicated to protect and enhance of which has happened. cession, and exposition of the Blessed Sacra- that there is a growing need for fellowship the sacredness of human life. The attendees “I know some of you may not be on board ment. The day concluded with Mass. among Catholic men, particularly in the also had time for Eucharistic Adoration and with all of the Church’s teachings or are Bishop Frank J. Dewane was unable to at- midst of today’s culture, which is often hos- the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The day fit- struggling in your Faith,” Tomeo said. “It is tend the conference because of an infection tile to authentic morals and values. tingly concluded with Mass. OK to question, but God loves you too much in his previously replaced hip. A letter from Tomeo began by dismantling the false to let you stay there. If we are going to be Bishop Dewane was read on his behalf by Fa- Please see CONFERENCE, 2 notion that the Church is “waging a war on handmaids of the Lord, we need to know our women,” noting a slew of Church documents Faith and we need to give Him everything,” that reveal the Church’s authentic teachings Tomeo concluded. on the dignity of women and the “feminine Roback Morse spoke about supporting genius,” a term Blessed Pope John Paul II traditional marriage by first explaining the coined to describe authentic femininity legal history of marriage in society. She not- that stems from a woman’s unique ability to ed the institution of marriage is recognized bring about and nurture life, both physically by the state for the purpose of determining and spiritually. parental rights, custodies, and the protec- “Jesus was and continues to be the biggest tion of children, not the recognition of two women liberator,” Tomeo said, noting that people’s love for each other. Jesus was defending and upholding the dig- “The purpose of marriage in society is to nity of women during His time on earth and attach a mother and father to a child and likewise, the Church continues to do that to- to each other,” Roback Morse continued. day, calling women to know their true worth. “Knowing who the parents are gives the “The Church speaks truth,” Tomeo add- public protection of parental rights. … Gen- ed. “A ‘no’ from God is actually to bring us to der does make a difference.” an elevated ‘yes.’ We are designed in God’s Trying to remove the gender require- image and likeness and we can do a number ment opens a Pandora’s Box, Roback of different things as women, but we are not Morse added. Ultimately, she warned, called to act like men. This hurts us in the this redefinition will lead to marriage be- end.” More than 700 men attend the 2013 Diocese of Venice Catholic Men’s Conference She pointed to Pope Paul VI’s encycli- Please see WOMEN, 2 March 2 at Bishop Verot Catholic High school in Fort Myers. 2 Your Venice community Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013

CONFERENCE has to his family, specifically go- Hahn said during this Year of ing to Mass as a family, receiving Faith it is important to remember From 1 the Sacrament of Confession and that God wants our trust and con- finding time for daily prayer. “In sent of heart. This needs to be done His letter continued with words our weakness, we can be strong through words and action. “We all of encouragement for the men to through nourishment of the graces need to be alert, awake and obedi- focus on the important spiritual of the Sacraments, which Christ in- ent to the marching orders we have duties and obligations a husband stituted for our salvation.” been given by God,” he said. Developing a relationship with Christ is an important part of anyone’s faith journey, but it needs to be meaningful, he said. Using the example of a relationship between a man and a woman, Hahn said couples first start in a personal relationship, but over time — through dating, engagement and eventually marriage — that relationship devel- ops into a covenant relationship, Hundreds of women attend the annual Diocesan Catholic which is deeper and more mean- Women’s Conference held Feb. 16 at Bishop Verot Catholic High ingful. “A personal relationship School in Fort Myers. (COURTESY PHOTOS | DIOCESE OF VENICE) with Jesus Christ is not enough. You have to work on it and grow into a ‘(God) is calling us to committed relationship or that re- WOMEN lationship will never reach your From 1 this Lent, this Year of heart,” he said. Faith, which will be Rediscovering God together with coming “a registry of friendship, your wife is like being part of God’s which will eventually lead to the different for each of family, Hahn explained. “You have abolishment of marriage,” not- to find opportunities to share your ing children are the ones who us. Recommitment experience of joy in our salvation.” will suffer. to prayer, regular Hahn later spoke about the Sac- Sister Mary Gabriel reminded rament of Reconciliation and the the women that God’s mercy is confession or to really power it can have. “There are few endless and always available. read what the Church sacraments you can receive often. “God doesn’t just love the perfect Confession is one of them and the version of you, He loves you as you teaches about the rewards are eternal.” are now, but Jesus is always calling issues we struggle with The talk was germane as the Sac- us to new life.” Radio personality Gus Lloyd speaks during the 2013 Diocese of Venice rament of Reconciliation was avail- She challenged the women to most.; Catholic Men’s Conference March 2 at Bishop Verot Catholic High able to the men throughout the day. “not leave today without first ask- School in Fort Myers. (BOB REDDY | FC) The men were appreciative of the ing the Lord what it is He is calling — Sister Mary Gabriel availabilty of more than a dozen us to this Lent, this Year of Faith, priests which allowed them to take which will be different for each of advantage of this important Sac- us,” she said. “Recommitment to moms who came with their in- rament. Some noted they went to prayer, regular confession or to re- fants were made to feel. Confession because so many oth- ally read what the Church teaches “I think it’s important that ers did. Others added that the con- about the issues we struggle with moms know that these events ference was the first time they had most.” are open to them even if they are been to Confession in a long time For Jamie Ramirez, who is a bringing infants because so often and that they felt a burden had been parishioner of Our Lady of Guada- we think, ‘Oh if we can’t get a sitter lifted as a result. lupe in Immokalee, the conference then we can’t go,’” Oram said. “And In addition to Hahn, Dr. Peter gave her “a lot to think about.” As a it’s important to come because Kleponis, a licensed clinical thera- result of the conference, she plans after these types of conferences, pist and nationally certified coun- to work on getting her family on you leave more energized having selor, spoke on the addiction that “less media time and more family spent time with other like-minded is most damaging to marriages time.” women.” and families today — Internet por- First-time attendee Martha The power of the conference nography. Kleplonis said pornog- Oram, who is active with St. John was that the women of all ages You cultivate friendships, raphy’s easy accessibility affects the Evangelist Parish in Naples, shared the same experience, men and women and the family. attended with her 4-month-old and their eagerness to learn We provide the He offered tips on how to prevent daughter and said she appreci- the truth about their Faith was children from accessing pornogra- ated how welcomed she and other inspirational.n nurturing environment. phy at young ages, and how to talk about it with older children. Mary McBrien tells Sister Jeanette, Director of Carmel Terrace, Gus Lloyd, author, radio per- she is glad to have put down roots at Carmel Terrace. sonality and father of four, served as the day’s master of ceremonies, She enjoys a spacious apartment, gourmet-quality foods, and spoke about his book “Mag- meticulous services, and a full schedule of daily activities. netic Christianity,” offering tools So she spends her time doing the things she likes to do. on how to enhance one’s relation- Add to this a beautiful wooded campus and ship with Christ. He offered tools a rare commitment to caring; you see how on how to defend Holy Mother Carmel Terrace will grow on you, too. Church against attacks and how to Please come for a tour, and a complimentary lunch. be a shining example of the Faith to others. Father Ludden celebrated the Carmel Terrace Assisted Living closing Mass and said the men A Caring Mission of the Carmelite Sisters should leave the conference with a better awareness of what God is 933 Central Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4892 calling them to do. “We have been

(on the campus of St. Patrick’s) 28817-0308 given an inheritance of eternal life,” www.carmelterrace.org he said. “God must be your guide to Women chat with a religious sister during a break in the Diocesan 508-788-8000 that reward.” n Catholic Women’s Conference. (BOB REDDY | FC) March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 3 Religious jubilarians honored Bob Reddy anniversary as a religious sister and of the Florida Catholic staff continues to be active, volunteer- ing to help the poor and homeless VENICE | Four women who rep- in Port Charlotte. “I was called to resent 200 years of consecrated life help people,” she said. “That is what and a commitment to loving and I will do until I cannot do it any- embracing Jesus in their lives were more.” honored Feb. 24 during a special She was born in Grand Rapids, celebration. Mich., and has advanced degrees in Pallottine Father Fausto Stampi- education from Duquesne Univer- glia celebrated the Mass for the ju- sity in Pittsburgh. She served as a bilarian celebration for religious at teacher and principal in both Mich- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat igan and in Florida before retiring to Center in place of Bishop Frank J. work with the poor and homeless. Dewane, who was unable to attend Sister Hillman, who celebrates due to a medical issue. 60 years of consecrated life, was The women religious honored born in Brooklyn, and has degrees were Sister Virginia Conant, Sister from Nazareth College in New York, for Christian Community; Sister The Catholic University of America Gloria Hillman, Dominican Sister in Washington, D.C., and Fairfield of Hope; Sister Charlotte Gould, University in Connecticut. She Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa; and spent many years working in reli- Sister Josephine Streva, Allegany gious education and adult faith for- Franciscan. Combined, they have mation. Apart from her service, she served as brides of Christ for 200 spends time with friends, weaves years. pine needles into baskets and medi- Father Stampiglia praised the tates. commitment the sisters each made Sister Gould, who celebrates in answering Christ’s call by dedi- 50 years of consecrated life, was cating their lives to serve the people born in Merna, Ill. She has degrees of God in all that they do and are. from Edgewood College in Madi- “No matter what, that is the greatest son, Wis., and Clarke University in love,” he said. Dubuque, Iowa. She worked as a Four jublilarians, from left, Dominican Sister of Sinsinaw Charlotte Gould; Allegany Franciscan Sister Sister Monica Paul Fraser, Sister teacher in New York, Illinois, Fort Josephine Streva; Sister Virginia Conant, Sisters for Christian Community; and Dominican Sister of Hope of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, N.Y., who Myers and most recently in Cape Gloria Hillman, are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year and were recognized during a Mass is the Diocese of Venice Director of Coral. Aside from teaching, she also Feb. 24 at our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) Religious, said the annual celebra- worked in Idaho. She likes reading, tion is a special time for the jubilar- gardening — especially flowers — born in Detroit, and has degrees in a variety of ministries, including Education Coordinator at St. Fran- ians who work behind the scenes, and traveling. from the University of Detroit, St. retreat administration, youth out- cis Xavier Parish in Fort Myers. not seeking any recognition for The youngest of the jubilarians Bonaventure University in New reach, Rite of Christian Initiation When not at the Parish, she likes to their chosen life. is Sister Streva. She celebrates her York and the Blessed Edmund Rice of Adults and sacramental prepara- travel, walk, read, garden and spend Sister Conant celebrates her 65th 25th anniversary in 2013. She was School in Arcadia. She has worked tion, and is currently the Religious time with her terrier. n

Newsbriefs Divine Mercy need to be returned by March 15. Please send a $20 check, payable to Fort Myers student To be considered for a grant, the Magnificat Fort Myers, to Joanne conferences in project must clearly be seen as a Tarantino, 3315 Bermuda Isle Cir- competes in service to the migrant poor or new cle, Unit 128, Naples, FL 34109 (239- Polish language immigrants. Preference will be giv- 887-0060); or Shirley Ruehl, 11451 History Bee Polish-speaking faithful of the en to those projects under Catholic Pembrook Run, Estero, FL 33928 Quentin Fairchild, a fifth-grad- Diocese of Venice are invited to a se- auspices, and for those who have (239-949-7015). Requests must be er at St. Francis Xavier Catholic ries of spiritual conferences in their submitted a financial plan for past postmarked by March 15. School in Fort Myers, entered the native language. The guest speaker grants received. Applications can National History Bee by taking a is Pallottine Father Leslaw Gwarek be obtained from Brother Terence timed 80-question history exami- from Poznan, Poland. The topic of M. Connolly, CFC, 26670 Noble Dreams Are Free nation. Quentin was one of the top Co-chairs of the January 2013 the conferences is “Divine Mercy in Lane, Bonita Springs, FL 34125, or 120 scorers in the state and moved golf tournament Walk for the Poor in Punta the Bible and teaching of the Cath- by calling 239-992-0901. Gorda, present a check for on to the regional competition held olic Church.” The conferences will Dreams Are Free Catholic School $35,000 to the Society of St. in Orlando Feb. 20. take place at Epiphany Cathedral in in Sarasota invites everyone to the Vincent de Paul District Council Venice on Friday, April 5, and Satur- Magnificat second annual golf tournament on of Charlotte County Inc. day, April 6, at 7 p.m. The event will the Champions course at the Palm- conclude with the celebration of the breakfast Aire Golf and Country Club on May Punta Gorda raised $35,000 Jan. Eucharist on Divine Mercy Sunday All women are invited to a break- 11 at 8 a.m. Tickets are $80 each or 26. The walk, organized by the So- at 11 a.m. For information, contact fast sponsored by Magnificat, a $320 for a foursome. The event in- ciety of St. Vincent de Paul District Father Piotr Zugaj at 941-497-2931 ministry to Catholic women. The cludes a luncheon, awards ceremo- Council of Charlotte County Inc., or [email protected]. breakfast will be held Saturday, ny and raffles. Call 941-366-4010 for tripled the old record for funds March 23, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., sponsor and registration details. raised. The funds are used by the at the Holiday Inn Airport at Gulf four St. Vincent de Paul confer- Grants for migrant Coast Town Center in Fort Myers. ences in Charlotte County to pro- care projects The speaker will be Kathleen Beck- Walk for Poor vide direct financial aid to needy man, a member of the Magnificat raises $35,000 residents. In 2012, the conferences Grant requests for funding of mi- central service team. Advanced provided a record $450,000 of such St. Francis Xavier Catholic grant care projects from the Chris- registration is required by mail. The annual Society of St. Vin- assistance School fifth-grader tian Brothers are now available and Seating is limited; no walk-ins. cent de Paul Walk for the Poor in Quentin Fairchild 4 Your Venice community Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013 Faithful show love for Bishop

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VENICE | Many have inquired Florida about the health of Bishop Frank J. Dewane in recent weeks and all Catholic are joined in prayer for his health to continue to improve. diocese of Venice A serious infection which put Vol. 74, No. 9 Bishop Dewane in the hospital has done little to dampen his spirits as 1000 Pinebrook Road his continues on the long road to Venice, FL 34285 recovery following a staph infec- 941-484-9543 Fax 941-484-1121 tion in his previously replaced hip. Publisher The Bishop has Bishop Frank J. Dewane made significant Director progress as he of Communications now waits sur- Billy Atwell gery to implant a [email protected] new hip. 941-484-9543 One factor diocesan Editor which is help- Bob Reddy Bishop Frank ing to make this [email protected] J. Dewane lon g pr o c e s s 941-484-9543 more bearable has been the outpouring of support from thousands of well- • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275- wishers, including people young 9953, or customerservice@theflorida and old who have sent cards and catholic.org personal notes of prayer from parishes, women’s and men’s groups, Notify us of address changes schools and other organizations. (temporary or permanent) as soon as possible. Please change your address Bishop Dewane read each note and thanked people for their sup- online at www.thefloridacatholic.org Picturted are some of thousands of letters, notes and cards wishing Bishop Frank J. Dewane well while or call Tammy at 1-888-275-9953. port. The comments and remarks to the Bishop have been very per- he recovers from an infection. Below is a letter from a kindergarten class at St. Catherine Catholic School • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky sonal in nature. Some shared sto- in Sebring, sending good wishes to Bishop Dewane. at 407-373-0075 or ries of tragedy and others of hope [email protected] while offering their prayers for a continues for everyone, “the Peo- • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Missy quick recovery. Children, Catholic ple of God in the Diocese of Venice Haggerty at 1-888-275-9953, or school students and other young in Florida.” He also noted that the [email protected] people have been particularly cre- ministry of Pastors and all priests State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., ative in their cards and messages serving at the local Parishes with- Suite G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. by hand-drawing pictures and in the Diocese is truly a blessing, Box 4993; Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407- writing simple notes such as: “We and asked that people continue to 373-0075; Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax hope that your doctors make you pray for them. 407-373-0087 feel better! Then maybe you can “During this Season of Lent, EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: come visit us again!” let us remain spiritually united General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade in prayer, particularly for the less Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez In a letter to the faithful, Bish- Business Manager: Pat Spencer op Dewane expressed his regrets fortunate among us, and families Advertising Sales Manager: Jane Radetsky that he has not been able to at- and individuals in need.” n Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro tend many important Parish and Layout/Online Editor: Michael Carlock Diocesan events as a result of his People interested in sending cards Advertising Graphic Designer: illness. “Be assured, however, that to Bishop Dewane can send them Michael Jimenez to: Diocese of Venice in Florida, Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski I am ever present and united with you in prayer… and am strength- ATTN: Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Have a comment/want more ened by your prayers for me and 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL info/have a story suggestion? my Episcopal ministry.” 34285. All cards received will be Leave your feedback at www. Bishop Dewane noted in the forwarded to the Bishop while he thefloridacatholic.org; click reader letter that his pastoral concern recovers. feedback button on left of screen.

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The Florida Catholic (ISSN 0746-4584) publishes semi-monthly for the Dioceses of policy and standards in Catholic Press Association. The appearance of advertising in these media. Political advertising not accepted. Periodicals postage paid at Orlando, FL 32862 Orlando, Palm Beach and Venice for $24 per year in Florida, $30 per year in the U.S., and pages does not imply endorsement of businesses, services and products. Complaints and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Florida $95 per year foreign, by The Florida Catholic Inc., 50 E. Robinson St., Suite G, Orlando, regarding advertising should be made directly to the advertiser or to your local Better Catholic, P.O. Box 4993, Orlando, FL 32802-4993. Member, Catholic Press Association; FL 32801-1619. Publisher reserves the right to refuse advertisements contrary to paper’s Business Bureau. Readers must exercise prudence in responding to advertising in all subscriber to Catholic News Service (CNS). March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 5 Catholic legacy to support needy Incarnation Catholic School receives $100,000 gift and $300,000 match Bob Reddy Schwartz, Diocese of Venice Direc- ibly exciting opportunity, and a students — particularly needy stu- of the Florida Catholic staff tor of Education, explained during great challenge for Incarnation dents — by sharing with them the the school’s “Sunset in Paradise School. These funds unlock the truth of the Gospel.” SARASOTA | Stephen and Ja- Gala” Feb. 23 that Incarnation potential for many children who Operating under the leadership nine Marrone have a passion for School is well-known for its reputa- otherwise might not have the op- of the Church of the Incarnation seeing that children obtain a solid tion of academic excellence and its portunity for a Catholic school in Sarasota, Incarnation Catho- Catholic education, regardless of innovative “whole child” approach education.” lic School boasts an enrollment of their family’s income. To that end, to teaching. Bishop Frank J. Dewane, who more than 160 students, from chil- the Stephen and Janine Marrone In addition to the outright gift of was unable to attend the gala, dren in prekindergarten through Foundation granted $100,000 and $100,000, the Marrone Foundation and Father Bernie Evanofski, Pas- conveyed to the school a mes- the eighth grade. While many stu- a match grant of $300,000 to Incar- has pledged to match, dollar for tor of Incarnation Parish. sage through Schwartz: “Through dents come from Incarnation Par- nation Catholic School of Sarasota dollar, all donations and gifts to the Schwartz said more than $80,000 generous donors, we have helped ish, Catholic students from five with the intention of helping needy school over the next nine months had already been contributed by hundreds of poor children — and other Sarasota parishes are also children obtain a Catholic educa- up to $300,000, for a potential to- donors toward the match. “Incar- through the generosity of the Mar- represented, along with students tion. tal of $700,000 over the next nine nation Catholic School is well on its rone Foundation, hundreds more from other religious faiths. The Marrone family chose In- months. way to reaching an incredible goal will be given the freedom of a su- Tax-deductible gifts and dona- carnation School for many rea- Schwartz said the generosity of thanks to the generosity of the peo- perb Catholic education. At a time tions to the Marrone Foundation sons, but was particularly drawn to Stephen and Janine Marrone and ple who love this school specifically when public schools are cutting Matching Grant initiative for In- its strong Catholic values and the their foundation is a gift from the and Catholic education in general,” art, music and physical education, carnation Catholic School may be success of its students, as well as heart in support of Catholic edu- she said. “An investment in Catho- we are expanding these programs. mailed to 2911 Bee Ridge Road, its designation as a National Blue cation. A ceremonial check for lic education is an investment in Most importantly, these funds will Sarasota, FL 34239. For more infor- Ribbon School by the U.S. Depart- $100,000 was presented during the the future of the Catholic Church.” help Incarnation School continue mation, call Thomas Martin at 941- ment of Education. Dr. Kathleen gala to Principal Regina Housel Housel said, “This is an incred- to deepen the spiritual lives of its 924-8588. n Diocesan teachers support the ‘need to succeed’ Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

FORT MYERS | Getting the attention of students of any age and then engaging them to help them learn in new and exciting ways is one of the greatest challenges facing modern teachers. To help Diocese of Venice Catho- lic school teachers handle this challenge, the Diocesan Department of Education held its annual Education Conference with a theme of “Engage Every Age.” The conference was held Elizabeth Fulham, Pinellas Feb. 25 at Bishop Verot Catholic High County District Superintendent School in Fort Myers and brought in for the Office of Schools in the 360 teachers, faculty and principals Diocese of St. Petersburg, serves to the event. While there was a key- as the keynote speaker at the note speaker, the day focused on the Diocese of Venice Education exciting opportunity teachers have Conference Feb. 25. today to make the classroom a fun place where learning is something She shared examples with the students look forward to rather than teachers, going into the audience dread. and being interactive with them in “We provide our students with a ways they could use with their own 21st-century education,” Dr. Kath- students. She also encouraged them leen Schwartz, Diocesan Director of Diocese of Venice teachers share ideas during the annual Education Conference which was held Feb. 25 to share ideas with each other. “You Education, told the gathered educa- at Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort Myers. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) have to break up the monotony of tors. “When people go to our schools school because students want to they see joyful faces and quickly of St. Petersburg, served as the key- learning classroom, where all stu- Fulham offered examples of learn. It is your job to be sure they learn that we educate the whole per- note speaker, and quickly explained dents are actively engaged. “power teaching,” where students do.” son. … We have a real responsibil- that teaching cannot be done by “Break the lecture cycle, and on have to stay actively involved in or- During breakout sessions, the ity, as students are becoming more recitation or memorization — it the other side, you can’t always have der to follow the lead of the teacher. educators were given opportunities dependent on schools than ever must go deeper. projects,” she explained. “Engaging Teaching in this direct fashion can to hear about the latest technologies before.” In a world where students enter in a variety of ways can be fun for the work at any level, and must be used and teaching methods from experts A key part of a Catholic educa- school being able to multitask on students and for the teachers; it just in such a way so that both the stu- who were brought in for the day. tion in the Diocese of Venice is that computers and with games, in ad- has to begin with an understanding dents and teachers accept the ben- Later on, the educators were teachers teach students, not sub- dition to the wave of technology of the guidelines within your class- efits of this method. broken down into grade-specific jects, Schwartz said. “Our job is to at their fingertips, Fulham admit- room community.” “This is not something everyone groups and were encouraged to give them whatever support they ted that this reality can often be The job of a teacher is to instill can do all of the time,” she said. “In- share education ideas and strate- need to succeed.” overwhelming to some teachers. It confidence in each student, as this tegrate these ideas into your entire gies. These ideas and strategies were Elizabeth Fulham, Pinellas shouldn’t be, because a teacher who will open up a new world of wonder lesson plan. Mix things up. Use what gathered by the facilitators and will County District Superintendent for is able to engage their students in a and possibility as the student devel- works for you. Just don’t stay in the be shared with all of the educators the Office of Schools in the Diocese direct way can develop a positive ops. same lecture cycle.” who attended the conference. n 6 around Your community Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013

Guadalupe Social Services, P.O. includes light dinner, wine or other DIOCESAN EVENTS Box 5034, Immokalee, FL 34143; beverage. Visit www.faithandwine. VENICE DIOCESE note the intention is to support com. Mass to honor volunteers, COMMUNITY PAGE SUBMISSION DEADLINES the soup kitchen. Visit http://www. March 12, 4:30 p.m., St. Catherine 6th annual Catholic Bioethics catholiccharitiesdov.org and click Parish, Sebring, for volunteers in Seminar, April 13, Resurrection The deadline for submissions to the Around Your Community page is no the DONATE NOW button. DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands Parish, Fort Myers. Designed later than the Friday two weeks prior to the publication date. Submissions may and Hardee counties. Reception “Quo Vadis” discernment for physicians, health care be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 941-484-1121. will follow Mass. Register at www. group, South, last Wednesdays, workers, clergy and students, Please include the date, time, location, brief description of the event, cost, if but anyone interested in these dioceseofvenice.org/volunteermass 7-8:15 p.m., St. John the Evangelist any, contact person and a phone number with area code for information. and follow the prompts, or Parish, 625 111th Ave. N., Naples; topics is welcome. Seating is call 941-441-1136. For more Central, last Thursdays, St. Francis limited. Speakers presenting information, call Gail Ardy, 941- Xavier Parish, 2157 Cleveland bioethical topics from the Eucharistic adoration, Wednesdays, 6 p.m., St. William 484-9543. Ave., Fort Myers; and North, Catholic perspective are: Jesuit Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Parish, 601 Seagate Ave., Naples. last Fridays, Epiphany Cathedral Father Robert Spitzer; Father Tad Easter food baskets. and Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Call Liz Suarez, 239-594-0305. Parish, Santa Maria Chapel, 310 Pacholczyk, Ph.D.; Nikolas Nikas, Guadalupe Social Services of Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sarasota St., Venice. Father Cory J.D.; and Dr. Wes Ely. Visit www. Marian Movement for Catholic Charities is preparing Incarnation Parish, Sarasota. For Mayer, Director of Vocations, floridacma.org and link to the Priests prayer group, 3:30 to distribute more than 575 information, call 941-921-6631. hosts a special group meeting for bioethics seminar. For general p.m., Sundays, Incarnation Parish Easter food baskets to those men who may be discerning a questions, call Dr. Steve Hannan, Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, conference room, Sarasota. Call Pat most needy in Immokalee. To vocation to the priesthood. Food 239-849-6908. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Carosella Chapel, St. Bretherton, 941-371-7443; or Kathy share in this effort to feed the and refreshments provided. For Martha Parish, 200 N. Orange Ave., Carol, 941-379-3683. farmworkers who bring food to Diocese of Venice Council additional information, call Father Sarasota. our tables, send a contribution of Catholic of Women Mayer, 941-484-9543. Convention, Central Deanery, Eucharistic adoration, to: Guadalupe Social Services, P.O. Wednesdays, 5 p.m., Sacred Heart SECULAR Box 5034, Immokalee, FL 34143. Theology on Tap, North, first April 27-28, Embassy Suites Hotel, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Piatti Bistro, 10450 Corkscrew Common Drive, Parish, 211 Cross St., Punta Gorda, The estimated cost of each basket followed by Our Lady of Perpetual COMMUNITIES 6630 Gateway Ave., Sarasota; Estero. Theme: “Joy in Christ … is $26. Help novena. and South, last Wednesdays, 7 Joy in Each Other.” Free on-site Dominican laity, fourth NET high school-age retreat, parking and complimentary Eucharistic adoration/ April 26-28, Our Lady of Perpetual p.m., Fred’s Food, Fun and Spirits, Thursdays, following 11 a.m. 2700 Immokalee Road, Naples. breakfast daily. Contact Anna, exposition of the Blessed Mass, Incarnation Parish, 2901 Bee Help Retreat Center, Venice. [email protected]; or Sacrament, Wednesdays, 8:30 Sponsored by the Office of Youth Committed to provide interesting Ridge Road, Sarasota. For more speakers in a relaxed young adult Brenda, [email protected]. a.m.-6:30 p.m., St. Maximilian information, call Linda Bailey, and Young Adult Outreach. Kolbe Parish, 1441 Spear St., Port National Evangelization Teams are atmosphere. Admission is free 941-923-8456; or Peggy Hanifin, and attendees are welcome to Charlotte. 941-923-8188. comprised of young adults who Weekly prayer vigil to end travel the country invigorating purchase food and drinks. For RETREATS/DAYS St. Maximilian Kolbe further information and to R.S.V.P., abortion, Fridays (except secular Fraternity of Secular the Catholic identity of teens. OF REFLECTION holidays), 10 a.m.-noon, in front Contact George Smith, gsmith@ please contact George Smith, Franciscans, second Saturdays, [email protected]. of the new Sarasota Planned 9:30 a.m., St. Katharine Drexel dioceseofvenice.org. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parenthood, Central Avenue 2013 Emerald Ball, March 16, Religious Freedom updates. Retreat Center, Venice. 941-486- Parish, 1922 S.W. 20th Ave., Cape Anyone interested in updates between Seventh and Eighth Coral. For more information, Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort, Naples. 0233 or visit www.olph-retreat.org streets, five blocks north of Bishop Frank J. Dewane will be the regarding the latest issues in for information, reservations. contact Barbara Carroll, 239-437- Religious Freedom, and the Fruitville Road. 941-377-1929 or 5033 or [email protected]. host. Proceeds from the black-tie • “Come to the Water” monthly Diocese of Venice in general, [email protected]. gala will benefit Catholic Charities day of prayer, March 13, April St. Francis Xavier Lay can email religiousfreedom@ Weekly prayer vigil to programs and services in Collier 10 and May 8, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Carmelite Community, third dioceseofvenice.org and put end abortion, first and third County. Includes live auction, Includes two conferences and Sundays, 1-3:30 p.m., Villa “Subscribe” in the subject line. Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., next cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. the sacrament of reconciliation. Francisco, 2140 Cottage St., Fort Please include name and parish to Georgia’s Florist, 22186 Olean Sponsorship opportunities are Concludes with Mass. Cost: $25 Myers. Call Missy Sedgwick, 239- information in the body of the Blvd., Port Charlotte. Call Vera available. For more information per person, includes continental 997-3832. All are welcome. http:// email. Lackatas, 941-423-6770. contact, Michelle Doaz, 239-455- breakfast, lunch. carmelnet.org. Television Mass for the Weekly prayer vigil to end 2655, michelle@catholicharitiescc. • Eucharist adoration, first Third Order Lay Carmelite homebound in the northern abortion, Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 org. Thursdays, through May, 1 Community, Servants of Our Lady portions of the diocese, 10 a.m. p.m., Naples Planned Parenthood, of Mount Carmel, second Sundays, Chrism Mass, March 26, 10:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Concludes with 1425 Creech Road, Naples. Call a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, Venice. on ION Television Network and Benediction followed by Mass. 2-5 p.m., St. Andrew Parish hall, on SNN (Sarasota News Network); Collier County Pro-Life Association, 2628 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral. Blessing of oils and gathering of All are invited to come and spend 239-248-0694. priests of Diocese. All are welcome. in the southern portions of the Call Alice DeClemente, TOC, time in quiet prayer before the Monthly prayer vigil to end diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV Blessed Sacrament. 239-772-3034 evenings. All are Holy Week retreat, March (FOX-4). Check your local listings abortion, Saturdays, 9:15 a.m., 28-31, Our Lady of Perpetual Help welcome. Are you being called to for channel information. Leaflet 3900 Broadway Blvd., Building C, the Lay Carmelites? Retreat Center, Venice. Led by missals are available upon request Fort Myers. 239-561-2245. Carmelite Father J.J. McCarthy. MASSES/PRAYER Portiuncula Fraternity of by calling 941-484-9543 and asking Secular Franciscans, third Includes accommodations and about the TV Mass or by writing: meals; evening Mass of the SESSIONS Sundays, 2-4 p.m., Our Lady Queen TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 Lord’s Supper; Way of the Cross; PRAYER GROUPS of Martyrs, 6600 Pennsylvania Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. Sacrament of Reconciliation, Novena of life to the Sacred Ave., Sarasota. All are welcome. For more information, contact Venice Ultreya, first Tuesdays, celebration of the Lord’s Passion; Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Call Vi, 941-739-2860, or visit www. Gail Ardy, 941-486-4714, ardy@ Heart of Mary, first Fridays after 7 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral Parish, portiuncula.org. Easter Vigil and sunrise Liturgy of Soy Building, 350 W. Tampa Ave., dioceseofvenice.org. 11 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Parish, St. Clare Fraternity of the the Eucharist. Single occupancy: Venice. Cursillistas are welcome. Safe Environment training. 3100 26th St. W., Bradenton. Ada Secular Franciscans, fourth $300 per person; double Call Weulcia, 941-484-3076. occupancy: $225 per person. A $50 As part of the Safe Environment Feldman, 941-755-3951. Sundays, noon-3 p.m., St. William nonrefundable deposit is required Program, the Diocese of Venice Tridentine Latin Mass, Spirit of Love prayer group, Parish, 750 Seagate Drive, Naples. with registration. Registration requires that all employees and Sundays, 8 a.m., St. Agnes Epiphany Cathedral Parish, 350 W. All are welcome. Bob Pekar, 239- deadline: March 22. 941-486-0233, those volunteers who work with Parish Chapel, 7775 Vanderbilt Tampa Ave., Venice. Information: 261-6177,or [email protected]. Marge, 941-484-1135. www.olph-retreat.org. children and/or vulnerable adults Beach Road, Naples. Confession, Father Solanus Casey be fingerprinted and trained in Yom Hashoah, Sunday, April Saturday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in chapel. Cursillo, course about Jesus, Fraternity of Secular Safe Environment. For class times the Church and you. Contact: 14, 2:30 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 239-262-8127 or oremus@naples. Franciscans, third Sundays, 1:30- and locations, contact your local Joan Cushin, 4105 N.W. 24th Venice. Keynote speaker: Dr. net. 3:30 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral, parish or Diocesan school or visit Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33993; Abraham J. Peck, the executive Tridentine Latin Mass, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. All are the Diocesan website at www. 239-283-2680; or joanandtom65@ director of the Center for Catholic- Sundays, 2:15 p.m., Resurrection of welcome. Call Marie, 941-484-4043, dioceseofvenice.org. Report all centurylink.net Jewish Studies, and adjunct Our Lord Parish, 8121 Cypress Lake or John, 941-486-3518. abuses against minors to the professor at Saint Leo University. Drive, Fort Myers. 239-481-7171. Cenacle prayer group, Fridays, St. Joseph Chapter of Florida Department of Children Holocaust survivors and people of Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, 12:15 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes the Dominican Laity, fourth and Families at 1-800-962-2873. all faiths are invited to this annual 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (excluding Good Parish center, 1301 Center Road, Thursdays, 2 p.m., St. Thomas To report abuse by Diocesan “Hour of Remembrance” service Friday); and Mondays, 9 a.m.-10 Venice. 941-497-2931. More Parish, Chelsea Center, 2506 personnel or volunteers, call and reception, which serves to a.m. (Oct.-May), St. Frances X. People of God Charismatic Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota. All are the Diocesan Victims Assistance reflect on the past and to stand up Cabrini Parish, 12001 69th St. E., prayer group, Thursdays, 7 p.m., welcome. Mary Quinn, 941-924- and say, “Never again!” Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at Parrish, 941-776-9097. St. Joseph Parish center, 3100 26th 3100; or Shane O’Neill, 941-927- 941-416-6114. Casa Maria soup kitchen. Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, St. W., Bradenton. Contact Marcy, 6313. Guadalupe Social Services of noon-3 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral 941-720-7622 or mbc702@msn. Lay Cistercians of South Catholic Charities in Immokalee Parish, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. com. Florida, West Coast, second now manages of the soup kitchen, COMMUNITY Private prayer and Benediction. Cenacle for Life prayer Thursdays, after 9 a.m. Mass, St. clothing and shower programs EVENTS 941-484-3505. group, Mondays, 8:30 a.m. in Vincent de Paul social hall, Fort formerly run by Guadalupe Eucharistic adoration, daily, 9 the chapel; 7 p.m. in the ministry Myers. Lead a deeper spiritual Center. All of the services remain, Faith and Wine, March 14, a.m.-5 p.m., adoration chapel, St. center, St. Peter the Apostle Parish, life following Cistercian (Trappist) including a hot meal for 100 6:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Joseph Parish, 27904 33rd Ave. W., Naples. Contact Marilyn Melone spirituality. Led by Father Ronnie people each day. To support Parish, Naples. Speaker: Jim Towey, Bradenton. 3 p.m., Divine Mercy 239-775-7518 or Rosetta Hunt 239- Sison and Cistercian Sister Lillian the newly named Casa Maria president of Ave Maria University. chaplet; 4:30 p.m., rosary (May to 775-6456. Shank. Contact Sister Shank, 863- soup kitchen, send a check to: Cost: $15 in advance; $25 at door, October). Cenacle for Life prayer group, 983-6067. March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice community 7 Retreat changes young hearts and minds

Nadia Smith When the retreat began, NET Special to the Florida Catholic team leader John Notermann noted that the teens “seemed to be enter- LAKE PLACID | When most ing into the retreat in a profound people participate in a spiritual kind of way.” retreat, they can expect lots of time When it was over, the adult lead- for prayer and reflection in an at- ers were pleased with the transfor- tempt to grow closer to God. For mation of the teens as well. the 60 youth who recently partici- “The NET retreat was so im- pated in a confirmation retreat in portant for our parish because it Lake Placid, prayer and reflection allowed our teens to hear the con- were just two elements during a cepts we have been teaching in a weekend in which their Faith was new light,” said Jennifer Castelli of challenged and then fortified. St. Catherine in Sebring, where she Youth from various parishes serves as the Confirmation teacher. gathered at Campo San Jose retreat “Everything was presented gently center Feb. 23-24. The weekend but powerfully, leading them step- was a mix of games, skits, talks, by-step to a better understanding of and small-group sessions and was their Catholic faith.” centered on Eucharistic Adoration Bill Maguire, the Youth Direc- and Confession. The retreat fit- tor for St. John the Evangelist Par- tingly concluded with Mass. ish in Naples, added that the NET The retreat was organized by teams prayerfulness and desire to the Diocese of Venice Office of connect with the teens were keys Youth and Young Adults and run to their success. “The NET people by the National Evangelization really make an effort to know the Team, known as NET, a minis- kids’ names,” he said. “Generally try of young people who give up Teens separate into gender-based small groups during the NET retreat at Campo San Jose in Lake Placid to get kids to listen to you, you have their jobs, leave their families and Feb. 23-24. This allowed for a more interactive and personal faith-sharing experience with each other to win the right to be heard, and friends, and dedicate nine months and the NET team members. (COURTESY PHOTOS | DIOCESE OF VENICE) so they really focus on creating to sharing the Gospel with young relationships and getting to know Catholics throughout the United from being made in the image and much from the retreat that he de- Cconfession because I felt closer to them.” States. Since 1981, NET teams have likeness of God, not from worldly scribed as “really fun.” God, more than I have ever felt be- Father Jose Gonzalez, the direc- led more than 25,000 retreats and success. They also encouraged the “There are a lot of activities fore.” tor of Campo San Jose and pas- reached 1.6 million youth. youth to pay attention to what they and you learn a lot about God,” he Likewise, 15-year-old Natalie tor of St. Catherine in Sebring, led The confirmation candidates listen to, watch and read; to make said. “It just hit me that it is really Peliska of St. John the Evangelist the Eucharistic Adoration, heard were challenged to accept God’s sure their relationships are rightly important to do simple things to Parish in Naples, found time before Confessions and celebrated the love and respond to that love ordered with God first in their strengthen your faith.” As a result of the Blessed Sacrament a highlight. Mass for the teens. He said he was through a series of talks and dra- lives; and to read the Bible and turn the retreat Antoa plans on “trying “Adoration is always amazing. The thrilled with the retreat, with NET matizations. to prayer. to get closer to God every day and songs, the praise and worship mu- Ministries and with the teens who The goal of the retreat was to Campo San Jose overlooks a lake being thankful for the little things.” sic help to lift your heart to God,” attended. learn about God in a deeper way, and has expansive grounds where For Roberto Benitez of St. Paul she said. “And then being able to go “I was impressed by the kids be- and for the teens to share and dis- the youth gathered for a bonfire Parish in Arcadia, the retreat was to Confession — a transformation ing so moved by the Sacraments,” cuss their witness of faith. in addition to other activities. The “a great experience.” He admit- always happens.” Father Gonzalez said. “I thought NET team members unpacked teens and the chaperones stayed ted to initially having reservations For 15-year-old Tatiana Natoa, there was a lot of reverence and the culture’s message taught about overnight in the retreat’s dorm- about the retreat. “At first I thought 15, of St. Catherine said the confir- faith in their hearts.” n the Church’s message regarding style accommodations. it wasn’t going to be much fun, but I mation retreat “allowed me to get their human dignity, stressing to Antoa Ayala, 16, of St. Catherine just got into it and it’s been great af- closer to God.” For more information on schedul- the teens that their worth comes Parish in Sebring said he gained ter that. I really liked Adoration and “During Adoration I read the pa- ing a NET Ministries Confirmation per about how to pray and what to retreat, contact George L Smith, say,” she said. “I got really emotion- Diocesan Youth and Young Adult al and I started crying. I have never Director, at gsmith@dioceseof felt like that while I was praying.” venice.org or 941-484-9543.

Teens participate in a night of Eucharistic adoration and Confession NET team members John Notermann and Becky Price perform a short skit on trusting in Jesus for the during the NET confirmation retreat at Campo San Jose in Lake girls attending the confirmation retreat at Campo San Jose in Lake Placid Feb. 23-24. Placid Feb. 23-24. 8 Your Venice community Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013 legacy of life: 100 babies saved S arasota pro-life team changes mind of mother, prevents another abortion

Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff ‘Praying for the unborn SARASOTA | The sidewalk counselors who stand in front of is a powerful the Planned Parenthood Regional experience. Headquarters in Sarasota each Fri- day are unsung heroes in the fight to Praying for life end the scourge in this nation that is is who we are abortion. Each Friday, an abortion doctor as Catholics. We is present at the facility, and sidewalk counselors stand outside as are all called to a visible sign of prayerful support defend life from for the women and the babies they carry. Often they get little response conception to from the mothers. Some react to the natural death.’ counselors with anger, but these counselors are never discouraged Pictured above are three of the 100 babies saved from being aborted since 2004 by sidewalk counselors in front Jeanne Berdeaux from continuing their weekly vigil. of the Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Sarasota. At right are twins, seen here at 3 months old, with their The real reward is the knowledge mother Maria, and at left is David Joseph, 5 months old. (COURTESY PHOTOS | DIOCESE OF VENICE) that since they first regularly appeared in front of the Planned Par- the pregnancy. a time and those who are not coun- “definitely had a change of heart.” then prayed the rosary. During Lent, enthood facilities, they have directly “This is the second save this selors hold signs and pray. The counselor noted at the time: the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil is saved 100 babies. These are ba- year,” Styer said. “But what makes The first save was on Nov. 18, “Today was one of the greatest days taking place in front of the Planned bies whose mothers changed their this simple story unique is that is 2005, at the previous Planned Par- of my life.” Parenthood in Naples on Goodlette- minds about getting an abortion represents the 100th baby we know enthood location. A counselor saw a Jeanne Berdeaux, Diocese of Frank Road. Jim Styer, who helps organize the we’ve saved since we began this couple going inside, and later wrote: Venice Respect Life Director, said The Friday prayer vigil in Sarasota weekly prayer vigil, said the 100th ministry. There probably have been “My heart broke when I saw how similar stories abound for people takes place at 736 Central Ave., from save came when a regular counsel- more; these 100 are the ones we young they were. I prayed to the Holy who participate in weekly vigils or 10 a.m. to noon. In Port Charlotte, a or spoke to a young woman, talking know about. None would have hap- Spirit for His strength to get through in larger organized prayer walks. weekly vigil takes place on Tuesdays about her unborn baby and the ways pened without the dedication and talking to this couple; I just wanted “Praying for the unborn is a pow- and the first and third Wednesdays she can receive help. The counselor diligence of the people who come them to leave.” The counselor talked erful experience,” she said. “Praying at 9:30 a.m. at the Georgia Flowers provided literature and the woman out each week. The counseling will with the couple and gave them pro- for life is who we are as Catholics. parking lot, which is adjacent to the went inside. Sometime later, the continue, the prayer will continue, life literature and they went inside. We are all called to defend life from abortion doctor’s office. young woman came out and got more babies will be saved all thanks When the couple came out later, conception to natural death.” Anyone looking for an opportuni- in her car and told the counselor to the dedicated pro-lifers, and first- the counselor was ready to offer A recent series of prayer walks ty to participate in a prayer vigil or to that after seeing her baby’s image ly to God.” them post-abortion help, but: “To took place across the Diocese, the support the Respect Life activities in in the ultrasound, she decided she The weekly vigil takes place on my surprise, they started asking me most recent being on Feb. 21 in Port the Diocese of Venice can visit www. couldn’t go through with an abor- Central Avenue and in recent weeks what I could do to help them.” The Charlotte where more than 300 dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife tion. The woman added that she the numbers have reached to more counselor went with them to a local people, including students from St. or email Berdeaux at Berdeaux@ didn’t need any help, that she has a than 30 each Friday. The average pregnancy center and later in the Charles Borromeo School, marched dioceseofvenice.org for more infor- big family that can help her through person comes out for three hours at day it was learned the couple had to an abortion doctor’s office and mation. n

Port Charlotte Prayer Vigil

During a prayer vigil for life in Port Charlotte, the faithful walked from St. Charles Borromeo Parish to the office of a nearby abortion doctor where the group gathered to recite the rosary. (BOB REDDY | FC) March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Your Venice communitY 9 Diocesan faithful pray for retiring Holy Father BoB Reddy play throughout the Mass. of the Florida Catholic staff Father Costello noted Pope Benedict’s many accomplishments VENICE | In a scene repeated and passions, such as for the Sa- throughout the Diocese of Ven- cred Liturgy; caring for the sick and ice, thousands gathered in prayer poor; and outreach to other faiths, for the intention of thanking Pope just to name a few. He added that Benedict XVI for his life of service his leadership has helped guide and dedication to the Catholic the Church during the past eight Church, while also wishing him years and even before his pontifi- well after his resignation. cate when he was Prefect for the Each parish celebrated a Mass Congregation for the Doctrine of of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict the Faith. Feb. 27 after 5 p.m., just hours be- He also reflected upon an expe- fore his resignation became official rience of going to the Vatican with Feb. 28. The Masses were celebrat- a parish group many years ago. The ed at the request of Bishop Frank J. group had reserved front-row tick- Dewane who asked the faithful to ets for the weekly papal audience, join him in prayer “for Pope Bene- a difficult ticket to obtain. When dict XVI, for his health and well- the group arrived, the seats were being, and in thanksgiving for his already full. service to the Church. Throughout As it turned out, Pope Bene- his pontificate, the Holy Father has dict had requested that the sick be been a loyal and active Shepherd. placed in the front and others were Through his teachings and writ- placed elsewhere. “That is an out- ings he promoted an authentic per- ward example of his compassion sonal relationship with Christ. His and caring for the poor. It is part Father Jack Costello, Rector of Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, speaks about Pope Benedict XVI during constant care for the sick, the poor, of who he is as a man of God and a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Holy Father on the evening of Feb. 27. Similar Masses were celebrated and seeking peace in the world Successor of St. Peter,” said Father throughout the Diocese in honor of the retiring Pontiff, whose last formal day was Feb. 28. (BOB REDDY have inspired us all.” Costello. | FC) Father Jack Costello, Rector of Following the Mass at the Cathe- Epiphany Cathedral Parish, began dral, several people explained that and Masses on TV and noted that wonderful that we can reflect upon health. An additional prayer was the Mass of Thanksgiving by ask- while they never personally met the he came away from those experi- his life while he is still living,” Gar- offered for the intention of the ing all gathered to reflect on the Holy Father, they were struck by the ences knowing he had heard the vey said. Cardinal-electors who will elect ways Pope Benedict has touched innate holiness he possessed. message of Christ coming from the Throughout the Mass, prayers the next Successor of St. Peter, that their lives in a personal way. A por- John Garvey said that he would Holy Father. were offered for Pope Benedict for they be guided by the Holy Spirit trait of the Holy Father was on dis- often watch public appearances “He is a remarkable man; it is his service, and for his continued throughout the conclave. n

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Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey: Dec. 14, 1929 - Feb. 21, 2013 Orlando bids farewell to its third shepherd

Bishop John Noonan censes the altar and then the casket of Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC)

Diocese of Orlando seminarians serve as During her uncle’s funeral Mass, Gemma Dorsey, niece of Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey, center left, and Passionist Brother Augustine pall bearers at the funeral Mass for Bishop Lowe, the bishop’s friend of 23 years, walk down the aisle of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Norbert M. Dorsey. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) to accept the gifts of bread and wine. (MICHAEL HARKER | FC) Thousands gather at shrine to attend funeral Mass for retired Orlando bishop Jean Gonzalez welcome, saying, “Hello, holy and of the Florida Catholic staff beautiful people of God.” Hundreds of mourners and ORLANDO | In 1993, Bishop supporters flocked to the Basilica Norbert M. Dorsey celebrated the of the National Shrine of Mary, dedication of a shrine he deemed Queen of the Universe in Orlando as a “temple of praise and prayer” to celebrate the “gifts of life and in the heart of tourist territory. love” of Bishop Dorsey, who died During that Mass, the late after- Feb. 21. noon sun bathed the sanctuary “Norbert would be over- with light emanating from the whelmed (by this gathering) and Magnificat windows on the lower would want me to say, ‘Thank you level of the church and the round very much,’” Bishop Noonan said. Marian windows surrounding the Bishop Dorsey, who served as top of the 85-foot-tall nave. Orlando’s third bishop from 1990 On Feb. 28, two decades later, to 2004, died in Orlando with fam- the sun shined brilliantly through ily and friends at his side. He was Gemma Dorsey eulogizes her “Uncle Lenny” — Bishop Norbert those same, beautiful stained- 83. After his retirement, the bishop Father Robert Webster, left, who served as Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey’s M. Dorsey — before the closing glass windows as it illuminated suffered from many different ail- master of ceremonies for many years, greets Shirley Dorsey, center, of his funeral Mass. (LINDA sister-in-law of Bishop Dorsey, and Gemma Dorsey, his niece. Also the altar and the casket before it — ments, including a diagnosis of CALDWELL | FC) pictured is Passionist Brother Augustine Lowe. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) the vessel holding Bishop Dorsey’s prostate cancer. Bishop Noonan earthly body. recalled how Bishop Dorsey knew ami; Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito of Bishop Dorsey’s spirit flowed the suffering he would face and ac- Palm Beach; Bishop Felipe Estevez as homilist. uncle.” But he said “over and above through the shrine, especially as cepted it. of St. Augustine; retired Archbish- The Mass also gathered some 65 what Bishop Norbert meant to all the voices of the faithful gathered “He was told he would suffer op Bernard Harrington of Winona, deacons and more than 150 priests. of us” he was a “man of the cross.” at his funeral Mass sang “Lift High a great deal, and he said simply, Minn., a winter resident of Florida; In his homily, Archbishop Fa- “As a Passionist, he faithfully the Cross,” a hymn truly reflective ‘But Christ suffered more,’” Bishop Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Pe- valora described Bishop Dorsey testified that through the cross of of his Passionist order. His spirit Noonan said. tersburg; Bishop Gregory Parkes in many ways — “priest’s priest, Jesus all of creation was once and also helped greet those gathered, Bishop Noonan presided over of Pensacola-Tallahassee; and a memorable mentor and house- for all redeemed in and by God’s as Bishop John Noonan of Orlando the funeral Mass and was joined retired Bishop John Snyder of St. mate, a theological doctor, a gifted love,” the archbishop said. “That admittedly borrowed the words by fellow episcopal shepherds Augustine. Archbishop Emeritus musician, a globe-trotting mis- of the retired bishop during the Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Mi- John C. Favalora of Miami served sionary,” and even as a “doting Please see bishop dorsey, 14 March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic REMEMBERING BISHOP DORSEY 11 Bishop leaves a legacy of love and service Bishop Dorsey, who possessed a missionary spirit, dies at 83

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ORLANDO | He was a man who answered the call as a shepherd, a Passionist priest, and to the name “Lenny” when shouted by child- hood friends. After battling cancer for many years, Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey passed away Feb. 21, with family and clergy and religious friends at his side. He was 83. Bishop Dorsey served as Or- lando’s bishop from 1990 until his retirement in 2004. He knocked on many a church’s door during dedication ceremonies; under his leadership, the diocese added four par- Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey poses for a formal In this 2006 photo, Bishop Dorsey processes into St. James Cathedral during a celebration ishes, one mission and six schools. portrait in 1991. (FILE PHOTO) in honor of the 50th anniversary of his priesthood. (FILE PHOTO) During his tenure, he expanded the diocese’s ministry to the Hispanic community — such as through name stuck, his love of the Passion- ‘LOVE IS INGENIOUS’ Thomas Grady. Because of Bishop Radio Paz and health clinics for ist community also stuck. Bishop Grady’s dedication and love of migrants and farmworkers. He or- Dorsey often told reporters he loved Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey’s motto was “Love Is people with special needs, Bishop Ingenious.” It was taken from the Rule of the Passionist dained 36 priests and 60 permanent his service as a missionary, espe- Congregation and written by St. Paul of the Cross. The full Dorsey oversaw the completion of deacons. cially in Papua New Guinea. But text reads: “The love of God is very ingenious and is proved Bishop Grady Villas, a residential Born in Springfield, Mass., on he also studied in Munich, London not so much by words, as by the deeds and actions of the facility in St. Cloud for adults with Dec. 14, 1929, his parents, Leon- and Rome, earning degrees of mae- lovers.” disabilities. Bishop Dorsey took the ard and Mary Ann (Dowd) Dorsey, stro from the Pontifical Institute of reigns of expanding Mary, Queen named him Leonard James Dorsey. Sacred Music, and a doctorate of of the Universe Shrine after Bishop His father, a reserve U.S. Army offi- sacred theology from the Gregorian Grady’s retirement. In 1993, Bishop cer and veteran of three wars, and University in Rome. filling his former responsibilities as “When then-Father Norbert Dorsey stood with Bishop Grady to his mother, who was active in civic, Bishop Dorsey was a composer assistant general of the Passionist Dorsey, a Passionist priest, arrived celebrate the dedication Mass of the political and religious affairs, died of music, something retired Arch- order. in Miami as the newly appointed shrine, which is now a basilica and before seeing their son become a bishop John C. Favalora of Miami Prior to coming to the Orlando auxiliary bishop, the priests kid- a national shrine. bishop. recalled as he described his friend Diocese, Bishop Dorsey was or- dingly referred to him as the ‘monk Bishop Dorsey also oversaw the Leonard James Dorsey had an as a “prince of a priest and bishop.” dained an auxiliary bishop of the from Rome,’” the archbishop said completion of a cemetery for bish- active social life as a young man, The archbishop said he was sad- Miami Archdiocese in 1986, where in a statement. “In the years he ops and priests of the Orlando Dio- and after graduating high school dened by the death of his “good he served as vicar general and as spent in Miami, he made a special cese located on two acres of land he had two offers for scholarships. friend and colleague,” a man who executive director of the Ministry effort to reach out to priests to af- at the back edge of Mary, Mother Instead, he entered the Passionist should be remembered as “a gentle of Persons, a member of the pasto- firm them in their ministry and of God Chapel at San Pedro Cen- order. He attended Holy Cross Sem- shepherd of souls.” He added Cath- ral council and president pro-tem was very close to them. He is still ter in Winter Park. The cemetery inary in Dunkirk, N.Y., from 1946 to olics of both the Orlando Diocese for Black Catholic Affairs. Bishop well regarded and remembered by was a suggestion by Bishop Grady, 1948 and pronounced his vows as a and Miami Archdiocese were “re- Dorsey served as a member of the the Miami clergy for this. … Hav- who expressed to Bishop Dorsey Passionist with the religious name cipients and witnesses of his kind, (then) National Conference of Cath- ing known him was a great grace a desire to be buried at San Pedro of Norbert on Aug. 15, 1949. gentle and loving pastoral care.” olic Bishops’ Committee on Priestly for me.” Center. During an interview with the “The bishop’s long years of reli- Life and Ministry, and chairman of After making his mark in Mi- Bishop Dorsey was predeceased Florida Catholic before his instal- gious life as a Passionist prepared its Region IV. A believer in fostering ami, Bishop Dorsey also made his by his parents and brother, Paul. He lation as bishop of Orlando, Bishop him well for the many crosses he relations with members of other mark in Orlando (see sidebars, is survived by his sister-in-law, Shir- Dorsey talked about the evolu- bore in configuration with his Di- faiths, he was also a member of the Pages 10-11). At the time of his re- ley L. Dorsey of East Longmeadow, tion of his name Norbert. He said vine Lord Jesus whom he loved and U.S. bishops’ consultation with the tirement, Bishop Dorsey recalled Mass.; his niece, Gemma L. Dorsey members of the community would served so faithfully,” Archbishop Synagogue Council of America. one of the highlights of his ten- of Boston; and Passionist Brother change their “civilian names,” and Favalora said. “Now he will enjoy Bishop Dorsey was installed ure — when he confirmed close to Augustine Lowe of Orlando, his de- his novice master told him and the the fruits of the sufferings of his as Orlando’s third bishop May 25, 2,700 young people on Pentecost voted brother in Christ, . other young men they could offer latter years. Now he will share the 1990, and his motto was “Love Is Sunday 1996 at the Orlando Are- A funeral Mass was celebrated three names to choose from. Yet, eternal life, face to face with God, Ingenious.” Archbishop Thomas na, an event that gathered some Feb. 28 at the Basilica of the Nation- Bishop Dorsey recalled that he did which emanates from the cross of Wenski of Miami served as coadju- 11,000 people. al Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Uni- not choose Norbert as his religious his crucified Redeemer. Now he will tor bishop of Orlando for a year be- “When I asked the young people verse in Orlando. (See story, Page 1). name. enjoy the fullness of the heavenly fore Bishop Dorsey’s retirement. He to stand to receive the Holy Spirit, Interment was at the Gate of Heaven “I went in and mentioned my hymns and celestial chorus, which said Bishop Dorsey’s service to the there was a great ‘whoosh!’ as they Cemetery in Springfield. three names. (The novice master) his love for music sought after here. Church and ministry as a bishop stood up,” he recalled. “It was quite In lieu of flowers, Bishop Dorsey said, ‘No,’ to each of them,” Bishop Rest now in peace, Norbert, dear “exemplified” his episcopal motto, an experience for us. I have over- asked contributions be made to Dorsey recalled fondly. “Then he friend.” which is taken from the Rule of the seen so many confirmations — the Passionist Community Sup- said, ‘You’ll be Norbert; the other Prayer and meditation served Passionist Congregation (see box thousands — I want those young port Fund, Passionist Pastoral one left last week.’ It was not an aus- as a “base” for his “preaching mis- this page). When the archbishop people … to know that while they Center, 111 S. Ridge St., Suite 300, picious beginning, but it stuck.” sions” in parishes, overseas mis- was a priest serving in Miami, he may have forgotten the date or me, Rye Brook, NY 10573; or the Bishop Bishop Cuthbert O’Gara, also a sions and assignments for his order. also got to know Bishop Dorsey, that I think about them and I’ve Dorsey Colloquium on Priestly Life Passionist, ordained him a priest As a Passionist, he had supervised who arrived in Miami after work- kept them in my prayers.” and Ministry, Diocese of Orlando, April 28, 1956, at St. Michael’s Mon- missions and provinces in 52 na- ing in Rome for the Passionist com- Bishop Dorsey had great re- P.O. Box 4905, Orlando, FL 32802- astery in Union City. Just as his tions on five continents while ful- munity. spect for his predecessor, Bishop 4905. n 12 Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013 Remembering Orlando’s third shepherd — Bishop Norbert Dorsey Remembering Orlando’s third shepherd — Bishop Norbert Dorsey March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic 13 Bishop Dorsey embraced life as Passionist priest

Linda CaLdweLL sor and the director of formation at the Pas- Throughout his life, Bishop Norbert Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, VAYA CON DIOS of the Florida Catholic staff sionist monastery in West Hartford, Conn. M. Dorsey touched many lives, through Queen of the Universe. He was filled “The Church, my parents and the peo- Speaking on behalf of the his ministry and service to the Church with such joy. He told me he loved the Guadalupe Catholic Community ORLANDO | Growing up across the ple of Springfield gave me some priceless and, just as importantly, his friend- event, especially because he had dedi- in Wahneta (Centro Guadalupano street from a Catholic church in Spring- “seeds” or values many years ago — the Gos- ships. Six people who knew him well cated the shrine 20 years ago. Bishop Mission), La Salette Father Nor- field, Mass., Leonard James Dorsey came pel of Jesus Christ, a sharing in his life, and offer personal reflections of the gentle Dorsey had given Msgr. (Joseph) Harte man Farland, pastor of the mis- to know the life of a parish priest. The a love of God’s people. The hope of any new shepherd of the diocese. tremendous support in creating the vision located in rural Polk County, priests would often call on him to fill in harvest is still based on those gifts,” wrote sion and ministry of the shrine. He was spoke about the community’s as an altar server and to run errands for Bishop Dorsey in an article he authored for As a priest of the Miami Archdiocese, a very generous man.” love, gratitude and admiration for them. The young man also sat alongside The Catholic Observer, the newspaper of the Bishop John Noonan knew Bishop Bishop Dorsey. the priests rooting on the local baseball Diocese of Springfield in 1986. Dorsey as he served as auxiliary bish- Dominican Sister Lucy Vazquez “As we missed his fatherly ministry team and was a member of the parish Early in his ministry, the young priest op — a role Bishop Noonan also later served as chancellor of the Orlando Di- upon his retirement, we will also miss drum corps. The dynamic priests of his distinguished himself as a leader within served. His memory revolves around ocese during Bishop Dorsey’s tenure as his exemplary life as retired person, parish inspired and captivated Bishop the Passionist order. In 1965, he was elected a time when Bishop Dorsey lived at St. bishop (1991-2004). She described her confronting illness and diminishing Dorsey, planting a seed in his heart. rector and theologate in West Springfield, Mary Cathedral, which is in an area of friend and colleague as a “a good, kind powers. His kindness, thoughtfulness, While in high school, Bishop Dorsey where he organized courses in the theology Miami that can be difficult. and gentle man, a gentleman in every humility and ever-paternal ministry as worked as a waiter at a nearby Passionist of Vatican II for laity. Three years later, he “One night he came home, he found sense of the word.” But she also noted our bishop were a constant blessing. monastery. While there he became familiar was elected to the first of two terms as Pro- At left is Father Norbert Dorsey with Passionist missionaries in Papua, New Guinea. At a homeless man who was a drug ad- that his “statistical accomplishments In this 1991 file photo, Bishop Dorsey visits a classroom at St. Andrew Thank you for your concern, your help with the priests and brothers of that religious vincial Counselor for the Eastern Province of right, Father Dorsey holds a child from a village in Papua New Guinea. (FC FILE PHOTO) dict, who had broken into the kitchen are well documented.” School in Orlando. (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND) and your presence to us. We are sure you order. After graduating from high school, he the Passionists, where he served as director of the rectory at the cathedral. He was “This diocese flourished under his go to a well-deserved reward, joined to entered the seminary and on Aug. 15, 1949, of personnel for more than 600 religious men Dorsey was elected assistant general of the asteries and parishes in 52 countries and five sitting at the kitchen table. He was all leadership in many, many ways. New grateful to Bishop (William) Borders ing Bishop Dorsey. He shared two spe- the Lord you served so well. Vaya con at the age of 19, he pronounced his vows as and was in charge of formation and educa- worldwide order of Passionists, a position continents, sharing his life and experiences bloody because he had broken the parishes, missions, and schools were and Bishop (Thomas) Grady, and to all cial memories of Bishop Dorsey. One Dios, amigo.” a Passionist, taking the religious name Nor- tion. that took him to Rome for the next 10 years. of the Church. It is estimated that during this glass, the kitchen window. established. Policies for the protection who had helped to build this vibrant reminded him of the bishop’s humility, bert. Seven years later, he was ordained to In 1976, after serving two years as the ex- In this role, Bishop Dorsey ministered to Pas- time, he traveled more than 1 million miles “And Norbert comes in and just said of children and vulnerable adults were local Church. Bishop Dorsey knew this while the other reminded him of how would soon be ordained. the priesthood and was assigned as a profes- ecutive assistant to the Provincial, Bishop sionist priests and brothers serving in mon- by plane, train and ship. n simply, ‘Young man, what are you do- developed and enforced. Faith forma- young diocese already had a rich histo- Bishop Dorsey served as a “great en- “Without saying anything to me, he ing?’ And he was covered with blood, tion programs for children and adults ry, and he felt privileged to build on it. courager.” surprised me by inviting Father Elordi all over the place. (Bishop Dorsey) said, were updated and strengthened. Di- “He was not one to seek the lime- “Each year, the bishops of Florida to my ordination. He even mentioned ‘Get up here right away and wash off ocesan schools received Blue Ribbon light. In fact, he was quite uncomfort- travel to Tallahassee to celebrate the it in his homily when he said that never and clean up.’ recognition. A new residence for devel- able in it, but if you met him, you did annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit for before had he ordained someone in the The bishop, the pope and “And he brought him over to the sink opmentally challenged adults was con- not forget him. In all the years I worked those serving in government. There presence of the priest who had bap- Helping a diocese grow and washed his hands and he said, ceived and built. A confirmation was closely with him, I never once saw him are many meetings with the governor tized him. ‘You sit down there,’ and he prepared a held in the Orlando Arena, a vibrant abuse his episcopal authority, but there and other legislative leaders during “My family will never forget this ORLANDO | After Bishop Nor- sandwich for him. And he simply said, witness to Central Florida of the living were countless times when he went out this time, as well as the demanding generous act, and I will always trea- the autographed baseball bert M. Dorsey was installed as the ‘Next time you want something, you faith of this local Church. Priests and of his way to buy a bicycle for someone schedule of events all surrounding the sure the beautiful and wonderful gift third bishop of Orlando May 25, knock on the front door and I’ll let you permanent deacons were ordained, who needed one as their only means of annual Catholic Days at the Capitol. Bishop Dorsey gave me as I embarked LAKELAND | One memory from Bishop ‘yes,’ he had seen baseball. 1990, he found himself as shepherd in.’ and lay ministers were commissioned. transportation, to have the teeth of a After one of these grueling days, after on my journey as a priest. While I was Norbert M. Dorsey’s tenure as bishop of Or- “When I got my courage up, I showed him of some 235,000 Catholics. “He brought him to the door, and of Much more could be said of his accom- young farmworker man fixed, or to pay a dinner with the bishops and several visiting Bishop Dorsey during his fi- lando is a story that involves a baseball, the the baseball and he said, ‘Let me see.’ I ex- During his episcopacy, the Or- course he gave him something from plishments, but that would not really for the body of an undocumented man other priests and religious in the area, nal days, I thanked him, not only for pope and an explanation in English and Lat- plained that George ‘Sparky’ Anderson was lando Diocese grew to almost his pocket, and he said, ‘Now, good capture who he was. or woman to be returned to his or her when all others were enjoying the re- ordaining me, but also for such a won- in of what the name “Sparky” means. an extremely faithful Catholic who not only 400,000 Catholics. Bishop Dorsey night, and I hope you had enough to “Bishop Dorsey was candid, honest homeland for burial — so many count- laxation and conversation, I found derful gesture.” In 1994, St. Joseph Parish in Lakeland participated himself, but also encouraged established Holy Cross Parish in eat.’” and caring, and never took the pre- less acts of kindness that no one knew Bishop Dorsey in the kitchen where he wanted to honor Sparky Anderson, then- others to come to Mass with him. I asked Orlando, St. Catherine of Siena rogatives of his office too seriously. In about and that exemplified the good- was washing the dishes and helping to John Wettach served as comptroller manager of the Detroit Tigers, for the base- him to sign the ball and he asked me, ‘What Parish in Kissimee, St. Rose of Lima Father Paul Henry, rector of the Ba- fact, he had a self-deprecating sense of ness of his heart.” clean up after the meal. He had taken and later chief financial officer of the ball legend’s support of the parish and does Sparky mean?’ When I explained that it Parish in Poinciana and St. John silica of the National Shrine of Mary, humor that set everyone at ease and al- off his suit, was in short sleeves, and Diocese of Orlando under Bishop Dors- school. Father John Caufield, then pastor meant a ‘lively personality,’ he chuckled and the Evangelist Parish in Viera, and Queen of the Universe, has served as lowed him to laugh at himself. Michael McCarron has served as was clearly comfortable in that setting ey from 1986 to 2000. He was a friend of the Lakeland parish, turned to Bishop wrote in Latin, `To Sparky with blessing.’” St. Leo the Great Mission in Lake a priest in the Orlando Diocese since “What was most important to him executive director of the Florida Con- working alongside the good folks who of the bishop and said he admired him Dorsey for an unusual request: Could he get Father Matt Mello, pastor of St. Matthew Wales. 1968. He recalled how Bishop Dorsey’s was the care of the people God had ference of Catholic Bishops since 1995. had prepared our meal. “greatly.” a baseball signed by Pope John Paul II to give Parish in Winter Haven, was serving as He oversaw numerous con- background as a Passionist priest of- entrusted to him. He felt blessed and He has worked alongside bishops from “Always a great encourager, he, on “When he came to Orlando, he as a gift to Anderson? school pastor of Santa Fe and attended the struction, expansion, and reno- fered him exposure to world travel as he honored to be our bishop, and he was all seven of Florida’s dioceses, includ- a number of occasions, took time to lived in the Passionists’ house on Lake Bishop Dorsey arrived at the 60th birth- evening. The story still makes the priest vation projects, including the visited monasteries and parishes. Fa- write a handwritten note to me about Sue. When he moved to his present day party in honor of Anderson held at Santa laugh. “He had me howling when he was building of the Basilica of the Na- ther Henry said the bishop’s “interesting difficult situations or issues in which home, there were no furnishings in Fe Catholic High School’s gymnasium with telling the story that night,” Father Mello tional Shrine of Mary, Queen of background” gave him “a diplomatic I had been engaged on behalf of the the house, so my wife and I had to help his mission accomplished. Before present- said. “His legacy was his presence and his the Universe in 1993; elementary In this file photo, Bishop Dorsey blesses Bishop approach to life.” bishops, sometimes helping to smooth him get everything he would need. ing the baseball, the bishop revealed his gift service. He left us in good shape as a diocese. schools for Holy Redeemer Par- Grady Villas in St. Cloud, assisted by Father “A gift he brought to the Diocese over mistakes I had made, bolstering We are talking can openers, towels, of light-hearted humor as he told the story of We wouldn’t be able to do the Alive in Christ ish in Kissimmee, Resurrection Robert Webster. (FC FILE PHOTO) of Orlando was the ability to delegate my confidence and lifting my spirits.” dishes, furniture — everything. It was how he got the baseball signed. It was during campaign without the structure Parish and St. Anthony Parish in and facilitate. He had the ability to a great pleasure. an ad limina visit that Bishop Dorsey saw he left us. Lakeland; Annunciation Parish in safety personnel. The first Blue Mass was call forth the gifts in others, allowing Father Miguel Gonzalez, paro- “During this time, we got to know Pope John Paul II. The bishop recalled “He truly cared for ‘the Altamonte Springs; Holy Family Parish in celebrated Oct. 5, 2001, at St. James Cathe- them to be creative in their ministries. chial administrator of St. John Vianney him very well. Bishop Dorsey was a the day in a Florida Catholic story in guys’ (his priests),” Father Orlando and Trinity Catholic High School dral. Today, the annual Mass honors not He was also forward thinking and was Parish in Orlando, was one of 36 men lovely man who had a big heart. He 2008. Mello continued. “He was in Ocala. He dedicated new churches at only police officers, but all public safety the first bishop in the United States to ordained to the priesthood by Bishop was very talented and cared about ev- “I was trying to think of what to say. always kind. He listened Queen of Peace in Ocala, Prince of Peace personnel and first responders. appoint a woman — Dominican Sis- Dorsey. The priest reflected on that day eryone. He radiated goodness. I brought pictures of the shrine (Na- to me when I had con- in Ormond Beach, Resurrection in Win- Under Bishop Dorsey’s direction, the ter Lucy Vazquez — as his chancellor. — May 23, 1998 — to share a memory “Plus he was a fine linguist, flu- tional Shrine of Mary, Queen of the cerns. He was a ter Garden, St. Ann in DeBary, St. Mary diocese purchased most of the historic post That brought a lot of national attention of the bishop. ent in Italian and French. I remem- Universe in Orlando) — you know good bishop and in Rockledge, and Annunciation in Al- office building in downtown Orlando to be to the diocese. “One story that speaks to my heart ber one time, there was an accident the Holy Father had a devo- a good man.” n tamonte Springs. a new chancery center for the growing di- “Bishop Dorsey was not overbear- and mind was a meaningful gift Bishop somewhere in this area, and a couple tion to our Blessed Mother In 1995, Bishop Dorsey established a ocesan offices. The 2001 purchase placed ing. In fact, he was very congenial. He Dorsey gave me when I was ordained a from Italy who did not speak English and he was happy to see Diocesan Review Board for the safety of the diocesan offices right next door to St. would begin each of his homilies refer- priest 15 years ago on May 23. Bishop was injured. Bishop Dorsey visited the the photos. vulnerable populations several years be- James Cathedral. ring to the congregation as the ‘beauti- Dorsey was a member of the Passion- woman in the hospital and spoke to her “Then I said, ‘Holy fore U.S. bishops gathered for a historic Pope John Paul II accepted Bishop Dors- ful people of God.’ It did not matter if ist congregation. Growing up in Puerto in Italian. His visit brought great com- Father, I have a spe- meeting in Dallas to discuss that same ey’s letter of retirement Nov. 13, 2004, dur- he was preaching at a confirmation, at Rico, the Passionist priests ran the par- fort to her. He told me that he did not cial request. Have matter. In 1997, Bishop Dorsey established ing which time then-Bishop Thomas Wen- the funeral Mass of a priest or a priest’s ish my family attended. The priest who dare go visit the husband because if an you ever heard a diocesewide program of employee and ski was elevated from coadjutor bishop of parents, he always added a special baptized me, Father Luis Elordi, was a Italian man saw a priest entering the of baseball?’ He volunteer fingerprinting and criminal Orlando to bishop of Orlando. warmth to his comments. He had the fellow Passionist. room, he would think he was dying. He pronounced background checks and Safe Environ- “Bishop Dorsey has always been a gentle heart of a loving shepherd, and people “(Shortly before my ordination), had such a great sense of humor. ‘baseball’ after ment training. Bishop Dorsey’s own father but ardent servant of the Gospel,” said Bish- were touched and affirmed by his lov- Bishop Dorsey was visiting Peru for a “Bishop Dorsey was such a warm me and asked served as a police officer in his hometown, op John Noonan. “We express our grateful ing ways. Bishop Dorsey walks with parishioners after a groundbreaking at Church of conference, and Father Elordi was his and charming person and an impor- what it was. I and in his memory and to honor all officers praise to God who made Bishop Dorsey an “The last public event he attended the Annunciation in Longwood Sept. 1, 1991. (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE host. Father Elordi told Bishop Dors- tant part of our family. My grandchil- explained and in the Orlando Diocese, he established the apostle and gave him to us as our shepherd was last year’s Christmas concert at the BRUND) ey that he knew one of the men who dren adored him, as did all of us.” n he indicated (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND) Blue Mass, a celebration of the gift of public and precious friend.” n 12 Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013 Remembering Orlando’s third shepherd — Bishop Norbert Dorsey Remembering Orlando’s third shepherd — Bishop Norbert Dorsey March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic 13 Bishop Dorsey embraced life as Passionist priest

Linda CaLdweLL sor and the director of formation at the Pas- Throughout his life, Bishop Norbert Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, VAYA CON DIOS of the Florida Catholic staff sionist monastery in West Hartford, Conn. M. Dorsey touched many lives, through Queen of the Universe. He was filled “The Church, my parents and the peo- Speaking on behalf of the his ministry and service to the Church with such joy. He told me he loved the Guadalupe Catholic Community ORLANDO | Growing up across the ple of Springfield gave me some priceless and, just as importantly, his friend- event, especially because he had dedi- in Wahneta (Centro Guadalupano street from a Catholic church in Spring- “seeds” or values many years ago — the Gos- ships. Six people who knew him well cated the shrine 20 years ago. Bishop Mission), La Salette Father Nor- field, Mass., Leonard James Dorsey came pel of Jesus Christ, a sharing in his life, and offer personal reflections of the gentle Dorsey had given Msgr. (Joseph) Harte man Farland, pastor of the mis- to know the life of a parish priest. The a love of God’s people. The hope of any new shepherd of the diocese. tremendous support in creating the vision located in rural Polk County, priests would often call on him to fill in harvest is still based on those gifts,” wrote sion and ministry of the shrine. He was spoke about the community’s as an altar server and to run errands for Bishop Dorsey in an article he authored for As a priest of the Miami Archdiocese, a very generous man.” love, gratitude and admiration for them. The young man also sat alongside The Catholic Observer, the newspaper of the Bishop John Noonan knew Bishop Bishop Dorsey. the priests rooting on the local baseball Diocese of Springfield in 1986. Dorsey as he served as auxiliary bish- Dominican Sister Lucy Vazquez “As we missed his fatherly ministry team and was a member of the parish Early in his ministry, the young priest op — a role Bishop Noonan also later served as chancellor of the Orlando Di- upon his retirement, we will also miss drum corps. The dynamic priests of his distinguished himself as a leader within served. His memory revolves around ocese during Bishop Dorsey’s tenure as his exemplary life as retired person, parish inspired and captivated Bishop the Passionist order. In 1965, he was elected a time when Bishop Dorsey lived at St. bishop (1991-2004). She described her confronting illness and diminishing Dorsey, planting a seed in his heart. rector and theologate in West Springfield, Mary Cathedral, which is in an area of friend and colleague as a “a good, kind powers. His kindness, thoughtfulness, While in high school, Bishop Dorsey where he organized courses in the theology Miami that can be difficult. and gentle man, a gentleman in every humility and ever-paternal ministry as worked as a waiter at a nearby Passionist of Vatican II for laity. Three years later, he “One night he came home, he found sense of the word.” But she also noted our bishop were a constant blessing. monastery. While there he became familiar was elected to the first of two terms as Pro- At left is Father Norbert Dorsey with Passionist missionaries in Papua, New Guinea. At a homeless man who was a drug ad- that his “statistical accomplishments In this 1991 file photo, Bishop Dorsey visits a classroom at St. Andrew Thank you for your concern, your help with the priests and brothers of that religious vincial Counselor for the Eastern Province of right, Father Dorsey holds a child from a village in Papua New Guinea. (FC FILE PHOTO) dict, who had broken into the kitchen are well documented.” School in Orlando. (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND) and your presence to us. We are sure you order. After graduating from high school, he the Passionists, where he served as director of the rectory at the cathedral. He was “This diocese flourished under his go to a well-deserved reward, joined to entered the seminary and on Aug. 15, 1949, of personnel for more than 600 religious men Dorsey was elected assistant general of the asteries and parishes in 52 countries and five sitting at the kitchen table. He was all leadership in many, many ways. New grateful to Bishop (William) Borders ing Bishop Dorsey. He shared two spe- the Lord you served so well. Vaya con at the age of 19, he pronounced his vows as and was in charge of formation and educa- worldwide order of Passionists, a position continents, sharing his life and experiences bloody because he had broken the parishes, missions, and schools were and Bishop (Thomas) Grady, and to all cial memories of Bishop Dorsey. One Dios, amigo.” a Passionist, taking the religious name Nor- tion. that took him to Rome for the next 10 years. of the Church. It is estimated that during this glass, the kitchen window. established. Policies for the protection who had helped to build this vibrant reminded him of the bishop’s humility, bert. Seven years later, he was ordained to In 1976, after serving two years as the ex- In this role, Bishop Dorsey ministered to Pas- time, he traveled more than 1 million miles “And Norbert comes in and just said of children and vulnerable adults were local Church. Bishop Dorsey knew this while the other reminded him of how would soon be ordained. the priesthood and was assigned as a profes- ecutive assistant to the Provincial, Bishop sionist priests and brothers serving in mon- by plane, train and ship. n simply, ‘Young man, what are you do- developed and enforced. Faith forma- young diocese already had a rich histo- Bishop Dorsey served as a “great en- “Without saying anything to me, he ing?’ And he was covered with blood, tion programs for children and adults ry, and he felt privileged to build on it. courager.” surprised me by inviting Father Elordi all over the place. (Bishop Dorsey) said, were updated and strengthened. Di- “He was not one to seek the lime- “Each year, the bishops of Florida to my ordination. He even mentioned ‘Get up here right away and wash off ocesan schools received Blue Ribbon light. In fact, he was quite uncomfort- travel to Tallahassee to celebrate the it in his homily when he said that never and clean up.’ recognition. A new residence for devel- able in it, but if you met him, you did annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit for before had he ordained someone in the The bishop, the pope and “And he brought him over to the sink opmentally challenged adults was con- not forget him. In all the years I worked those serving in government. There presence of the priest who had bap- Helping a diocese grow and washed his hands and he said, ceived and built. A confirmation was closely with him, I never once saw him are many meetings with the governor tized him. ‘You sit down there,’ and he prepared a held in the Orlando Arena, a vibrant abuse his episcopal authority, but there and other legislative leaders during “My family will never forget this ORLANDO | After Bishop Nor- sandwich for him. And he simply said, witness to Central Florida of the living were countless times when he went out this time, as well as the demanding generous act, and I will always trea- the autographed baseball bert M. Dorsey was installed as the ‘Next time you want something, you faith of this local Church. Priests and of his way to buy a bicycle for someone schedule of events all surrounding the sure the beautiful and wonderful gift third bishop of Orlando May 25, knock on the front door and I’ll let you permanent deacons were ordained, who needed one as their only means of annual Catholic Days at the Capitol. Bishop Dorsey gave me as I embarked LAKELAND | One memory from Bishop ‘yes,’ he had seen baseball. 1990, he found himself as shepherd in.’ and lay ministers were commissioned. transportation, to have the teeth of a After one of these grueling days, after on my journey as a priest. While I was Norbert M. Dorsey’s tenure as bishop of Or- “When I got my courage up, I showed him of some 235,000 Catholics. “He brought him to the door, and of Much more could be said of his accom- young farmworker man fixed, or to pay a dinner with the bishops and several visiting Bishop Dorsey during his fi- lando is a story that involves a baseball, the the baseball and he said, ‘Let me see.’ I ex- During his episcopacy, the Or- course he gave him something from plishments, but that would not really for the body of an undocumented man other priests and religious in the area, nal days, I thanked him, not only for pope and an explanation in English and Lat- plained that George ‘Sparky’ Anderson was lando Diocese grew to almost his pocket, and he said, ‘Now, good capture who he was. or woman to be returned to his or her when all others were enjoying the re- ordaining me, but also for such a won- in of what the name “Sparky” means. an extremely faithful Catholic who not only 400,000 Catholics. Bishop Dorsey night, and I hope you had enough to “Bishop Dorsey was candid, honest homeland for burial — so many count- laxation and conversation, I found derful gesture.” In 1994, St. Joseph Parish in Lakeland participated himself, but also encouraged established Holy Cross Parish in eat.’” and caring, and never took the pre- less acts of kindness that no one knew Bishop Dorsey in the kitchen where he wanted to honor Sparky Anderson, then- others to come to Mass with him. I asked Orlando, St. Catherine of Siena rogatives of his office too seriously. In about and that exemplified the good- was washing the dishes and helping to John Wettach served as comptroller manager of the Detroit Tigers, for the base- him to sign the ball and he asked me, ‘What Parish in Kissimee, St. Rose of Lima Father Paul Henry, rector of the Ba- fact, he had a self-deprecating sense of ness of his heart.” clean up after the meal. He had taken and later chief financial officer of the ball legend’s support of the parish and does Sparky mean?’ When I explained that it Parish in Poinciana and St. John silica of the National Shrine of Mary, humor that set everyone at ease and al- off his suit, was in short sleeves, and Diocese of Orlando under Bishop Dors- school. Father John Caufield, then pastor meant a ‘lively personality,’ he chuckled and the Evangelist Parish in Viera, and Queen of the Universe, has served as lowed him to laugh at himself. Michael McCarron has served as was clearly comfortable in that setting ey from 1986 to 2000. He was a friend of the Lakeland parish, turned to Bishop wrote in Latin, `To Sparky with blessing.’” St. Leo the Great Mission in Lake a priest in the Orlando Diocese since “What was most important to him executive director of the Florida Con- working alongside the good folks who of the bishop and said he admired him Dorsey for an unusual request: Could he get Father Matt Mello, pastor of St. Matthew Wales. 1968. He recalled how Bishop Dorsey’s was the care of the people God had ference of Catholic Bishops since 1995. had prepared our meal. “greatly.” a baseball signed by Pope John Paul II to give Parish in Winter Haven, was serving as He oversaw numerous con- background as a Passionist priest of- entrusted to him. He felt blessed and He has worked alongside bishops from “Always a great encourager, he, on “When he came to Orlando, he as a gift to Anderson? school pastor of Santa Fe and attended the struction, expansion, and reno- fered him exposure to world travel as he honored to be our bishop, and he was all seven of Florida’s dioceses, includ- a number of occasions, took time to lived in the Passionists’ house on Lake Bishop Dorsey arrived at the 60th birth- evening. The story still makes the priest vation projects, including the visited monasteries and parishes. Fa- write a handwritten note to me about Sue. When he moved to his present day party in honor of Anderson held at Santa laugh. “He had me howling when he was building of the Basilica of the Na- ther Henry said the bishop’s “interesting difficult situations or issues in which home, there were no furnishings in Fe Catholic High School’s gymnasium with telling the story that night,” Father Mello tional Shrine of Mary, Queen of background” gave him “a diplomatic I had been engaged on behalf of the the house, so my wife and I had to help his mission accomplished. Before present- said. “His legacy was his presence and his the Universe in 1993; elementary In this file photo, Bishop Dorsey blesses Bishop approach to life.” bishops, sometimes helping to smooth him get everything he would need. ing the baseball, the bishop revealed his gift service. He left us in good shape as a diocese. schools for Holy Redeemer Par- Grady Villas in St. Cloud, assisted by Father “A gift he brought to the Diocese over mistakes I had made, bolstering We are talking can openers, towels, of light-hearted humor as he told the story of We wouldn’t be able to do the Alive in Christ ish in Kissimmee, Resurrection Robert Webster. (FC FILE PHOTO) of Orlando was the ability to delegate my confidence and lifting my spirits.” dishes, furniture — everything. It was how he got the baseball signed. It was during campaign without the structure Parish and St. Anthony Parish in and facilitate. He had the ability to a great pleasure. an ad limina visit that Bishop Dorsey saw he left us. Lakeland; Annunciation Parish in safety personnel. The first Blue Mass was call forth the gifts in others, allowing Father Miguel Gonzalez, paro- “During this time, we got to know Pope John Paul II. The bishop recalled “He truly cared for ‘the Altamonte Springs; Holy Family Parish in celebrated Oct. 5, 2001, at St. James Cathe- them to be creative in their ministries. chial administrator of St. John Vianney him very well. Bishop Dorsey was a the day in a Florida Catholic story in guys’ (his priests),” Father Orlando and Trinity Catholic High School dral. Today, the annual Mass honors not He was also forward thinking and was Parish in Orlando, was one of 36 men lovely man who had a big heart. He 2008. Mello continued. “He was in Ocala. He dedicated new churches at only police officers, but all public safety the first bishop in the United States to ordained to the priesthood by Bishop was very talented and cared about ev- “I was trying to think of what to say. always kind. He listened Queen of Peace in Ocala, Prince of Peace personnel and first responders. appoint a woman — Dominican Sis- Dorsey. The priest reflected on that day eryone. He radiated goodness. I brought pictures of the shrine (Na- to me when I had con- in Ormond Beach, Resurrection in Win- Under Bishop Dorsey’s direction, the ter Lucy Vazquez — as his chancellor. — May 23, 1998 — to share a memory “Plus he was a fine linguist, flu- tional Shrine of Mary, Queen of the cerns. He was a ter Garden, St. Ann in DeBary, St. Mary diocese purchased most of the historic post That brought a lot of national attention of the bishop. ent in Italian and French. I remem- Universe in Orlando) — you know good bishop and in Rockledge, and Annunciation in Al- office building in downtown Orlando to be to the diocese. “One story that speaks to my heart ber one time, there was an accident the Holy Father had a devo- a good man.” n tamonte Springs. a new chancery center for the growing di- “Bishop Dorsey was not overbear- and mind was a meaningful gift Bishop somewhere in this area, and a couple tion to our Blessed Mother In 1995, Bishop Dorsey established a ocesan offices. The 2001 purchase placed ing. In fact, he was very congenial. He Dorsey gave me when I was ordained a from Italy who did not speak English and he was happy to see Diocesan Review Board for the safety of the diocesan offices right next door to St. would begin each of his homilies refer- priest 15 years ago on May 23. Bishop was injured. Bishop Dorsey visited the the photos. vulnerable populations several years be- James Cathedral. ring to the congregation as the ‘beauti- Dorsey was a member of the Passion- woman in the hospital and spoke to her “Then I said, ‘Holy fore U.S. bishops gathered for a historic Pope John Paul II accepted Bishop Dors- ful people of God.’ It did not matter if ist congregation. Growing up in Puerto in Italian. His visit brought great com- Father, I have a spe- meeting in Dallas to discuss that same ey’s letter of retirement Nov. 13, 2004, dur- he was preaching at a confirmation, at Rico, the Passionist priests ran the par- fort to her. He told me that he did not cial request. Have matter. In 1997, Bishop Dorsey established ing which time then-Bishop Thomas Wen- the funeral Mass of a priest or a priest’s ish my family attended. The priest who dare go visit the husband because if an you ever heard a diocesewide program of employee and ski was elevated from coadjutor bishop of parents, he always added a special baptized me, Father Luis Elordi, was a Italian man saw a priest entering the of baseball?’ He volunteer fingerprinting and criminal Orlando to bishop of Orlando. warmth to his comments. He had the fellow Passionist. room, he would think he was dying. He pronounced background checks and Safe Environ- “Bishop Dorsey has always been a gentle heart of a loving shepherd, and people “(Shortly before my ordination), had such a great sense of humor. ‘baseball’ after ment training. Bishop Dorsey’s own father but ardent servant of the Gospel,” said Bish- were touched and affirmed by his lov- Bishop Dorsey was visiting Peru for a “Bishop Dorsey was such a warm me and asked served as a police officer in his hometown, op John Noonan. “We express our grateful ing ways. Bishop Dorsey walks with parishioners after a groundbreaking at Church of conference, and Father Elordi was his and charming person and an impor- what it was. I and in his memory and to honor all officers praise to God who made Bishop Dorsey an “The last public event he attended the Annunciation in Longwood Sept. 1, 1991. (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE host. Father Elordi told Bishop Dors- tant part of our family. My grandchil- explained and in the Orlando Diocese, he established the apostle and gave him to us as our shepherd was last year’s Christmas concert at the BRUND) ey that he knew one of the men who dren adored him, as did all of us.” n he indicated (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND) Blue Mass, a celebration of the gift of public and precious friend.” n 14 REMEMBERING BISHOP DORSEY Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013 ‘Lift high the cross, Norbert’ Editor’s note: The following is the homily presented by Archbishop Emeritus John C. Favalora at the Feb. 28 funeral Mass of Bishop Nor- bert Dorsey, retired bishop of Or- lando. Here was a polished New Eng- land gentleman, a beloved brother and brother-in-law, a doting uncle. Here was a caring religious for other women and men religious, a priest’s priest, a memorable mentor and housemate, a theological doctor, a gifted musician, a globe-trotting missionary. Here was a cordial and charming episcopal confrere, a spiritual diocesan father, a benign boss, a gentle shepherd of souls. All of the above marked and make up my good friend and yours, Bishop Norbert Dorsey. In Norbert there was something for everyone. But over and above what Bishop Norbert meant to all of us and to so Fellow episcopal shepherds gather around the altar and in the sanctuary during the funeral Mass of retired Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey of Orlando many more, here was a man of the Feb. 28. In the sanctuary, from left, are Bishop Gregory Parkes of Pensacola-Tallahassee; retired Archbishop Bernard Harrington of Winona, cross. Many decades ago, he had Minn., a winter resident of Florida; Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. Petersburg; Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito of Palm Beach; retired Bishop John presented himself to the Lord to fol- Snyder of St. Augustine; and Bishop Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine. Around the altar, from left, are retired Archbishop John C. Favalora of low in the footsteps of St. Paul of the Miami; Bishop John Noonan of Orlando; Father Richard Vigoa of Miami; and Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami. (VALETA ORLANDO | FC) Cross. As a Passionist, he faithfully testified that through the cross of Jesus all of creation was once and and resurrection of Jesus. Know- as a Passionist and for 27 years as the never-ending life, is “what eye of his configuration with the Mas- for all redeemed in and by God’s ing by faith that we were made and successor of the apostles. has not seen nor has ear heard, nor ter. That union was ever obvious in love. That conviction was at the destined to live with God forever is Our Church’s farewell liturgy has it so much as dawned on man his all-embracing love and pasto- heart of his preaching and teach- the one thing that our Church never for its deceased is meant to be a what God has prepared for those ral care for so many. But it was his ing. More important, the redeem- wants us to forget. Our faith of the reminder to the faithful that God’s who love him.” He lovingly yearns daily embrace of the many crosses ing suffering and death of Jesus was Church is based upon the empty promise of life forever awaits us to share that life, his very own life, of his later years where we can rec- what characterized this man’s life. tomb. Jesus, who truly suffered and when the cross of death confronts with us. ognize it so clearly. Here is where he In a world that exalts pleasure truly died, did not remain in the us. Jesus’ resurrection is proof for all That is what we believe our dear preached the finest and most con- and superficiality, a world that is grip of death; rather he destroyed of us that God’s promise will be ful- friend, Bishop Norbert, will enjoy vincing homily of his years on the preoccupied with the body, a world death and enjoyed radiant new life. filled. To the nonbeliever, as St. Paul forever: victory over sin and death, redemptive power of the cross. that lives as if there were nothing And so shall we and all who die be- says, this is just plain folly, but to the victory through the cross. For many We come to commend this good after this life, a world that seems so lieving in him. believer this is a living word of hope. decades he wore the insignia of the man, this humble priest and bishop hopeless in the face of death, Nor- That, simply put, is the message The farewell liturgy for its be- cross proudly displayed on his reli- back to the Lord. As we send you bert believed Jesus’ words to Mar- of the cross. So important is that loved dead is meant to confirm our gious habit. Daily he bore his epis- back to our loving and merciful tha and Mary. “Your brother will message that St. Paul boasted: “I faith and increase our hope that copal cross over his heart as a bish- Father, Norbert, lift high the cross. rise again. … Whoever believes in preach one thing: Christ and him our loving God did not create us to op, and daily he lifted the sacred The angelic chorus is tuning up. Lift me, even if he dies, will come to life, crucified.” St. Paul of the Cross live in hopeless despair or to dis- sacramental signs in exaltation in high the cross, Norbert, the angels whoever believes in me will never founded his community on that sipate our energies on the passing the Eucharist. are here to welcome you and to lead die.” fundamental message of our faith. things of this life. No, our God as- However, it was most especially you into paradise, into the new, the The Church’s farewell liturgy for And Norbert Dorsey preached and sured us in the resurrection of Jesus in his personal life where the cross eternal Jerusalem. its beloved dead is about the cross taught that Gospel for over 64 years that what lies ahead in the eternal, was in highest profile as evidence Lift high the cross, Norbert. n bishop dorsey: His ‘daily embrace of ‘crosses’ served as testimony to ‘redemptive power of the cross’

From 10 In the front row of the shrine sat As a member of the Passionist members of Bishop Dorsey’s fam- community, the young Leonard ily, including his sister-in-law Shir- James Dorsey had to take another conviction was at the heart of his ley Dorsey, widow of his deceased name. He was given “Norbert.” preaching and teaching.” brother, Paul, and their daughter, (See obituary, Page 2). But to Gem- The archbishop also comment- Gemma Dorsey. Before the reces- ma, he would always be “Uncle ed on the crosses Bishop Dorsey sional, Gemma spoke from the lec- Lenny,” and she described him as embraced in his later years. He tern and thanked all for the “great a man who cherished and loved his said his friend’s “daily embrace gift of friendship, kindness and family, his Passionist brothers and of the many crosses” was where compassion” both Bishop Dorsey sisters and the Catholic Church. Bishop Dorsey preached “the fin- and his family received during his She said his episcopal motto, “Love est and most convincing homily of illness. She also singled out Pas- Is Ingenious,” exemplified the life- his years on the redemptive power sionist Brother Augustine Lowe, time of service he offered and the of the cross.” who served as Bishop Dorsey’s friendship and dedication that “As we send you back to our lov- aid during his episcopal tenure. blessed her own life. ing and merciful Father, Norbert, Gemma said she and her family “His love for you, the holy and lift high the cross,” Archbishop could not give thanks enough for beautiful people of God, was in- Favalora said. “The angelic chorus the “friendship, love and service” genious,” Gemma said. “He would is tuning up. Lift high the cross, he offered her uncle for more than say your kindness and generosity Norbert, the angels are here to 23 years. were gifts to him. Uncle Lenny, (I welcome you and to lead you into “Brother Gus, you will never say) your kindness and generous Bishop John Noonan and Deacon George Nursey bow in front of paradise, into the new, the eternal know how much your friendship spirit were a gift to all of us. I love the sanctuary where the casket of Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey rested. Jerusalem.” means to our family,” she said. you.” n (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic REMEMBERING BISHOP DORSEY 15

Bishop Dorsey anoints a confirmandi with chrism at the diocesan Day of Rededication and Confirmation in the Faith held at the Orlando Arena April 21, 1996. Some 2,700 people from 50 parishes received the sacrament of confirmation. (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND)

Bishop Dorsey gives a thumbs-up signal to passersby while participating in a Life Chain May 19, 1991, in downtown Orlando. (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND)

During his 1993 ad limina visit to Rome, Bishop Dorsey presents concept art depicting the development of Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine in Orlando to Bishop Dorsey speaks at a March Pope John 29, 1990, press conference held Paul II. (FOTO in the Chancery in Orlando. (FC FELICI) FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND)

During a visit to classes at St. James Cathedral School May 17, 1991, Bishop Dorsey sits on the floor and talks with first-graders. (FC FILE PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND)

In this 2003 file photo, Bishop Dorsey speaks with a prisoner The first three bishops of the Orlando Diocese — Bishop Thomas J. of Lake County Correctional Bishop Dorsey hands a diploma to a graduating senior from Santa Grady, left, Bishop Dorsey, center, and Bishop William D. Borders — following a confirmation. (FC FILE Fe High Catholic School in Lakeland in this 1991 file photo. (FC FILE stand together in this undated photo. (FC FILE PHOTO) PHOTO BY DAVID GONZALEZ) PHOTO BY JACQUE BRUND) 16 Vatican news Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013

Pa pal biographer George Weigel Fixing Vatican bureaucracy is a top job for new pope

Francis X. Rocca cal, catechetical and pastoral ef- est in the status quo understands a forceful way.” Church’s mission. Among other Catholic News Service forts, and ill-serving the pope’s at- that a major task in the early going Part of the problem, Weigel said, measures, he suggests splitting the tempts to reframe the global agen- of the next pontificate is going to be is that the headquarters of the uni- Secretariat of State into two bodies, VATICAN CITY | Threats to re- da of debate on the crucial issues not only to change structure but to versal Church is still dominated by responsible for internal affairs and ligious freedom around the world, facing humanity,” writes George change attitude.” the citizens of a single nation, Italy. external diplomatic relations re- the human costs of globalization, Weigel in his new book, “Evangeli- Charges of mismanagement “This curia needs to be thor- spectively; and reducing the num- media transformed by the revolu- cal Catholicism.” and corruption within the Vatican oughly internationalized,” he said. ber of Vatican offices that issue tion in information technology — The author, a biographer of bureaucracy were spectacularly “It needs to be detached from what public statements, to reduce the these are some of the challenges Blessed John Paul II and a well- documented in 2012, in the so- has become, according to one of possibility of confusion over the that the next pope is bound to face known commentator on Catholic called “VatiLeaks” of confidential my Italian friends, a deeply rooted pope’s views or Church teaching. in leading the Church. issues, paints a picture of an inef- correspondence. culture of corruption in Italy as a Such an overhaul is not some- According to one highly in- ficient bureaucracy where incom- Some of the most serious charg- whole, which has a way of seeping thing that the next pope can or formed observer, the next pope petence often goes unpunished es appeared in letters written by over the boundary between Italy should personally focus on, Weigel will also have an urgent task at and all too many players serve Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, and Vatican City.” said: “It’s not the job of the pope home: reforming the Roman Curia, their own ambition rather than the formerly the second-highest offi- Though much of the curial dys- to move slots around on an orga- the Church’s central administra- interests of the Church. cial in Vatican City State. 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Inside the Conclave ROME The world watches with interest as cardinals gather in conclave — literally under lock and key — to elect the next VATICAN CITY pope. The rarity of the event, the ceremony and secrecy add to the intrigue. Sistine Chapel

Sistine Chapel St. Peter's St. Peter’s The centuries-old chapel Basilica Square adorned with Michelangelo's frescoes has been the site of every papal election since 1878. Its marble floor is covered The Sistine Chapel The cardinal electors process into the chapel chanting “Come, with wood. The windows ceiling was painted Holy Spirit,” invoking divine help with their decision. and doors are shut as the by Michelangelo Master of Papal Liturgical between 1508 and Ceremonies exclaims, 1512. He also “Extra omnes!” painted “The Last (“Everybody else, out!”) Judgment” fresco above the altar A sweep is performed for between 1535 and electronic devices. 1541. Chimney

Cardinal Electors Placing a hand on the Gospels, each one swears During the conclave, to uphold the rules and cardinals stay in the secrecy of the conclave. Domus Sanctae Marthae, Any communication with a hospitality residence on the edge of Vatican City. people outside is They take short bus rides forbidden. They may not or walk to their twice- receive messages or news. daily voting sessions. Cardinals under the age of 80 may vote in the How long will it last? conclave. There are 117 eligible cardinals this time. Choir gallery The last six conclaves lasted only a few days.

Cardinals per region POPE DAYS BALLOTS Benedict XVI 2 4 14 61 11 John Paul II 2 8 A Swiss Guard stands John Paul I 1 4 11 watch outside the door Paul VI 2 6 19 1 facing the Sala Regia. John XXIII 3 11 Ballots and Voting Pius XII 1 3 Votes are handwritten and cast individually into special urns. Stove and Countries with the The top of the ballot reads, Smoke most cardinal electors “Eligo in Summum Pontificem” Stove A chimney is installed on the Crowds Italy 28 (“I elect as the most high roof of the Sistine Chapel for pontiff”). gather in U.S. 11 the conclave. In the back St. Peter’s Ballots are counted by three corner of the chapel, a stove is Square in Germany 6 “scrutineers.” The work is set to burn ballots and related anticipation of checked by three “revisers.” The papers, including notes taken the announcement. Brazil 5 ballot counters and verifiers are by the electors, each morning Spain 5 chosen by lot at the start of the and afternoon. “Habemus Papam” conclave. If balloting is not successful, India 5 The elected cardinal is asked if he accepts the election as pope. One round of voting is expected the smoke burns black with the If he accepts, he chooses the name he will take. France 4 the first day. Each day after, two help of an added chemical. From the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, the senior votes are taken in the morning If balloting is successful, a Poland 4 cardinal deacon proclaims, “Habemus papam!” (”We have a and two votes in the afternoon chemical is added to produce pope!”), and announces his name. Mexico 3 until a successful vote. the celebratory white smoke – A two-thirds majority is the signal that the church has a The new pontiff appears on the balcony and imparts his first Canada 3 required to elect the new pope. new pope. papal blessing. 3 US cardinals discuss papal candidates

Catholic News Service Boston and Daniel N. DiNardo of ed in the 2005 conclave that elected are, in fact, good candidates.” Boston cardinal said. Galveston-Houston met the press. Pope Benedict — said there are Asked whether Pope Benedict’s The papacy is “an extremely ROME | After Pope Benedict Because Pope Benedict had an- “smaller, more intimate conversa- resignation at 85 would cause demanding job,” he said, so it also XVI left the Vatican and began the nounced his intention to resign tions” where the cardinals ask each the cardinals to look for younger, “could result in the conclave choos- last hours of his papacy, Cardinal Feb. 11, Cardinal George said, the other about specific cardinals they healthier popes than they may have ing a younger man.” Francis E. George of Chicago told cardinals already had begun think- know or want to know more about. in the past, Cardinal O’Malley said, Cardinal DiNardo said the car- reporters he already was consider- ing of individuals they consider He said they ask questions like, “I think it’s a little early to say what dinals are just coming to grips with ing the qualities of certain cardi- good candidates. “What do you know about this can- the long-term effect is going to be.” the idea that a pope actually could nals and what kinds of pope they “There’s a likely list at this point didate? And could you tell me how He said the conclave could elect resign, even though it always has would make. — it isn’t winnowed yet — of people he would react to this? And what “an older man, realizing that he’s been a possibility according to “I would imagine each of us has who might be considered candi- sort of person is he, what’s his per- not going to have to carry on this canon law. some kind of a list of primary can- dates,” he said. sonality?” burden into his 90s” because it At the same time, he said, the didates and other secondary and In addition to the general meet- Cardinal George said the car- would be easier to resign now that cardinals are not in the kind of rush tertiary,” the cardinal told report- ings of the cardinals where the dinals being named possible can- Pope Benedict has. news outlets are in and “it worries ers in Rome Feb. 28 as he and fellow needs of the Church are discussed, didates in the news — “all of them “Certainly, it’s a whole new ball- U.S. Cardinals Sean P. O’Malley of Cardinal George — who participat- that I’ve seen, unlike last time — game after this resignation,” the Please see CONCLAVE, 18 18 Vatican news Florida Catholic March 8-21, 2013 Pope delivers personal, emotional farewell address at final audience Francis X. Rocca Peter’s Square Feb. 27, the eve of Abandoning his usual practice Catholic News Service his resignation. of giving a catechetical talk on a Under a clear blue sky with tem- devotional text or theme at public VATICAN CITY | On his last full peratures in the low 40s, the pope audiences, the pope spoke about day as pope, Pope Benedict XVI arrived for his last public audience his time as pope and his historic delivered an unusually personal shortly after 10:30 a.m., standing decision to resign. He looked and emotional farewell address, and waving for almost 15 minutes tired but composed as he read his thanking the faithful around the as his white popemobile made a speech, and he smiled at the fre- world for their support and assur- circuit through the square. Cheer- quent interruptions by applause. ing them that he would remain in ing pilgrims waved national flags Pope Benedict recalled his al- their service even in retirement. and banners with slogans such as most eight-year pontificate as a “I will continue to accompany “always with the pope” and “you time of “joy and light, but also dif- the path of the Church with prayer will never be alone.” ficult moments.” and reflection, with that dedica- The crowd spilled over into the “The Lord has given us so many tion to the Lord and to his bride adjacent Via della Conciliazione, days of sun and light breeze, days that I have tried to live every day which had been closed to motor- in which the catch of fish has been till now and that I want to live alized traffic, and the Vatican esti- abundant,” he said, likening him- ways,” the pope told a crowd in St. mated turnout at 150,000. self to St. Peter on the Sea of Gali- lee. “There have also been moments in which the waters were turbulent Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd as he leads his final general and the wind contrary, as through- audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Feb. 27. (PAUL HARING out the history of the Church, and | CNS) the Lord seemed to be asleep,” he said. “But I have always known ger carry the power of office for the to him not as to a “prince or a great that the Lord is in that boat and government of the Church, but in man whom they do not know,” but that the boat of the Church is not the service of prayer I remain, so to as “brothers and sisters or sons and mine, it is not ours, but it is his and speak, within St. Peter’s precincts.” daughters.” The pope called their he does not let it sink.” The pope thanked his collabora- expressions of affection and soli- The pope, who announced Feb. tors in the Vatican, making special darity “reason for joy at a time when 11 that he would step down be- mention of Cardinal Tarcisio Ber- so many speak of the (Church’s) de- cause his “strengths, due to an ad- tone, who as secretary of state is cline, but we see how the Church is vanced age, are no longer suited to the highest Vatican official. Cardi- alive today.” an adequate exercise of the Petrine nal Bertone, who has drawn blame The conclusion of the pope’s talk ministry,” told the crowd that he for the mismanagement sensation- set off a two-minute standing ova- had made his decision “in full con- ally documented in the 2012 “Va- tion, which he acknowledged by sciousness of its gravity and also tiLeaks” of confidential correspon- smiling broadly and standing with novelty, but with profound seren- dence, “has accompanied me faith- outstretched arms. ity of soul.” fully in these years,” the pope said. According to the Vatican spokes- Although he would be retiring The pope thanked the cardinals, man, Jesuit Father Federico Lom- to a life of prayer, meditation and some 70 of whom sat near him in bardi, the pope’s speech was the study in a monastery inside Vati- front of St. Peter’s Basilica, and last of his pontificate. No papal ad- can City, he said, he would con- who are expected to begin meet- dress was expected at his farewell tinue to serve and sacrifice for the ing March 4 to plan the election of meeting with cardinals scheduled Church. the next pope. Pope Benedict also for the next day. “Whoever assumes the Petrine voiced his gratitude to other mem- The audience was also the last ministry no longer has any pri- bers of the hierarchy, the Vatican opportunity for large numbers of vacy,” he said. “He belongs always diplomatic corps and “all those the public to see the pope in per- and totally to all, to the whole who work for good communica- son before his resignation was to Church. tion,” a category presumably in- take effect at 8 p.m. Feb. 28. He was “My decision to renounce the cluding the press. expected to greet several thousand active exercise of the ministry does Pope Benedict acknowledged people that evening in the small not revoke this,” he said. “I am not messages he had received over the town square of Castel Gandolfo, 15 returning to private life, a life of preceding two weeks from heads miles southeast of Rome, in front of trips, meetings, receptions, con- of state, religious leaders and other the papal summer residence where ferences, etc. I am not abandoning dignitaries. But he made special he will live until the end of reno- the cross, but remain in a new way mention of letters from “simple vations at his permanent home in beside the crucified Lord. I no lon- people,” who he said had written Vatican City. n

CONCLAVE “The question of where he might family of God.” be from or even his age follows af- Whether a person can function From 17 ter that, it’s secondary, not deter- in the office of pope “now becomes minative,” he said. a more important question than me intensely that people are mak- As for how Pope Benedict’s res- it was before,” he said, although ing all kinds of judgments already ignation might change people’s it remains to be seen if that ques- when we’re really only at the be- understanding of the papacy, Car- tion will have a lasting impact on ginning of this. I think we need to dinal George said it is too early to people’s understanding of the pa- be patient. The Church is patient.” know. pacy. n Cardinal George said the ques- In a family, the father is still the tion on his mind and probably the father even when he is old or ailing, Contributing to this story were Fran- 28522-0308 27141-0727 minds of most other cardinal-elec- he said. “Function doesn’t count in cis X. Rocca and Cindy Wooden in 27141-0727 tors is who would be best suited for a family, relationships do,” he said. Rome. the papacy. “And the Church is a family, the March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic Vatican news 19 Faithful throw big farewell for pope Carol Glatz by one person,” said Michele Bres- The monsignor said the pope’s Pope Catholic News Service cia, 25, of Foggia, Italy. “What hit impact “will remain what it’s been: Benedict me most was him saying that the that of a prayerful, loving father, but XVI VATICAN CITY | The last gen- one and only supreme guide of the who is called to a new level of soli- waves eral audience in St. Peter’s Square Church is the Gospel, the word of tude with God.” as he turned into a farewell party with God, and Jesus Christ with his wit- Sister Pilar Benavente of the Mis- arrives balloons, flowers, flags, posters, ness to poverty, humility and ser- sionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa to lead cheers, standing ovations and a vice to others.” said the pope’s resignation is “a sign his final touching thank-you speech from Echoing the pope’s words about for the Church and for the world: a general Pope Benedict XVI. the Church not being a structured human being acknowledging his audience Authorities estimated about organization, but a living commu- limitations ... recognizing his own in St. 130,000 people were in attendance, nity, Brescia said, “The Church isn’t humanity.” She said that sometimes Peter’s most of them packed in the square, a religious association explicitly for “the tendency could be to look at the Square with some spillover onto the long evangelization. It has to be a home pope as a superman,” but his act of at the Vatican boulevard in front of the basilica. for everyone, it has to be a guiding resignation could “open the door to Feb. 27. Some children took off school and light for everyone searching for the greater changes” in the Church. (PAUL held handmade signs, babies were truth.” “I would like a pope who is com- HARING bundled up tight against the chill Father Stephen Brock, a native of fortable with contemporary cul- | CNS) and pilgrims’ groups unfurled long Illinois and priest of the prelature ture” and a Church where different banners to the pope such as: “We’re of Opus Dei, said the “Holy Spirit is cultures are in a spirit of commu- always with you” and “You will nev- in charge of the Church; it’s not us, nion, she said. er be alone.” it’s not even the pope really. He’s just Franciscan Father Gearoid O It was also the last chance for trying to do God’s will.” Conaire said the pope “is moving pilgrims to have religious items Because the pope made the deci- away, but he’s not getting down off blessed by Pope Benedict. Many sion to step down after a long period the cross,” referring to some criti- came supplied with rosaries and re- of intense prayer, “he’s so certain cism that the pope did not remain ligious trinkets, while others quickly that this is what God wants, and it pontiff until his death. fumbled for their necklace pendant fills you with the same sense of se- “He really reiterated that he con- or their ring. renity” that the pope displays, said tinues to stay with Christ on the The pope’s speech paid homage the priest, who teaches at Rome’s cross,” even though his life won’t to God — his source of strength — Pontifical University of the Holy be filled with travels, speeches and and all the men and women who Cross. “His prayers are going to large events, said the friar, who is make up the living body of the be very powerful, and the Church executive secretary of the Francis- Catholic Church. He gave his assur- needs that prayer.” cans’ justice, peace, and integrity of Father O Conaire. ian, “Benedetto,” which means both ances that resigning as pope would Msgr. Robert J. Fuhrman, assis- creation commission in Rome. Trinitarian Father Francesco Benedict and blessed. not mean he was abandoning his tant national director of the New The pope displayed much cour- Saverio said Pope Benedict “left “Some ‘Benedetti’ (Benedicts and flock, but delving deeper into spiri- York-based Pontifical Mission Soci- age “to go against 600 years of tradi- the pontificate in order to become blesseds) went on to become popes. tual union with the world through eties, said “by announcing his res- tion and say ‘I don’t think it’s up to something much more. Like he This pope is leaving the pontificate Christ. ignation, he placed a big ‘Amen’ on me now to continue,’ and his abil- said, he’s not leaving the Church, to become ‘Benedetto’ (blessed),” he “He confirmed that the Petrine a beautiful life, a life that’s not over ity to step back and say ‘it doesn’t he’s doing something to unite and said. n ministry is a service, first of all, for but that will continue to bless the depend on me, but on Christ,’ who strengthen this Church.” the good of the Church and not a Church with a life lived in contem- continues to be with the Church, Father Saverio referred to the Contributing to this story was Lauren prestigious office to be exercised plation.” never abandons the Church,” said double meaning of Benedict in Ital- Colegrove.

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She  ed to the streets to beg very different from “average” college students. on to lead worthwhile lives without help. for whatever she could get. She’s just one Mary, left, and Jhovana, right, are pursuing Mary and Jhovana live in a rural farming Orphaned or abandoned children run an heartbreaking example of the obstacles an education in Bolivia’s mountains. community high in the mountains outside even higher risk of not  nishing school, poor children face in getting an education.” Corocio, Bolivia where they have neither Cavnar said, because many have to drop “I thank God for our ministry partners around the world, but also through the running water nor electricity. They share a out to care for younger siblings. around the world,” he added. “They provide steadfast support we’ve received for two-room wooden shack with their parents, “I’ve talked to orphaned girls as young thousands of children like Laurinda with a Catholic educational projects,” Cavnar said. and everyone sleeps on a dirt  oor. as 12 in places like Mozambique and Haiti way to stay in school. I’m in awe of God’s In Bolivia, Mary and Jhovana Pampa are “Our parents sustain the family by who had to drop out of school because their power to reach out and save children like shining examples of the impact American raising chickens, growing tomatoes, and brothers or sisters needed them. 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Scripture The Hungering for forgiveness readings Sunday, March 10 Hunger creates vulnerabil- In a sense, they could not, in the Fourth Sunday of Lent ity, and in our vulnerability we words of the psalmist, “taste and Friday, March 8 precious Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; have many options from which see the goodness of the Lord” Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11b, 14, 17; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 to choose to have our hunger sat- until they first “tasted” the depth Mk 12:28-34 Year A Scrutinies isfied. of their hunger and “saw” the in- 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23: 1-6; As Joshua gathers the com- ability of anyone or anything else Saturday, March 9 blood Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, munity to celebrate the Passover, to fully satisfy them. Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21b; Lk 18:9-14 13-17, 34-38 the re-enactment of God feed- The younger son’s motiva- Q: On Good Friday at my par- The story is told about a young ing God’s people with freedom, tion for returning home seems Sunday, March 10 ish, Communion was offered at the monk who desperately wants they are enjoying the first fruits to be his hunger! Once he no- Fourth Sunday of Lent evening service under both forms. I to grow in sanctity and depth of drawn from their own land. They tices that the pigs are feasting Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17- am new to the parish, and this sur- union with God, so he seeks out are now a people, at least for the while he is starving, he be- 21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 prised me. When I asked the pastor, one of the most noted men of moment, at one with God, rest- gins rehearsing his atonement Year A Scrutinies he said it was a long tradition at the holiness in his religious ing in the arms of God’s speech and beats a path home 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23: 1-6; parish to save the precious blood congregation. One day embrace and the boun- to his father. Desperate need Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, from the night before and receive it the elder spiritual mas- ty of God’s forgiveness calls for desperate measures, 34-38 on Good Friday. He told me that of ter leads the eager neo- — made tangible in the even if it means acknowledging all days, Good Friday, when Christ phyte to the banks of abundant food they his utter failure in trying to pro- Monday, March 11 shed his blood, was the most fitting the river resting at the now enjoy. There is no vide for himself. Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; day to receive the precious blood. Is edge of the monastery longer need for manna, It’s not his remorse, or grov- Jn 4:43-54 this practice allowed? grounds. As both men the bread of travelers, eling or even his finely crafted — Online reader inquiry wade out into the gen- for the Israelites have “I’m sorry” speech that wel- Tuesday, March 12 tly rushing water, the finally “arrived.” comes him home, but rather Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 A: No, it is completely irregular elder monk, without Sunday As we know, this had his father’s unbounded mercy, to have done this. warning, plunges the Word not always been the joy and forgiveness. Yet, had the Wednesday, March 13 Not only is the practice itself younger monk’s head Father case along the rigor- younger son not hungered for Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13c-14, 17-18; wrong, but the sacramental theol- under the surface of the ous path from slavery forgiveness, the door to the cel- Jn 5:17-30 ogy to justify it is river — and proceeds to Ben to freedom. Through- ebration would have remained erroneous. The hold it there, with all the Berinti out their sojourn in the only a distant dream rather Thursday, March 14 doctrine of the strength his feeble arms desert, when the pangs than a heart-pounding reality. Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Church teaches could muster. of hunger groaned most In the case of the elder son, it is that under either Thrashing about in the water, deeply within their stomachs his misguided hunger for enti- Friday, March 15 species alone, struggling to come up for air for and souls, the Israelites often tlement and revenge that keeps the whole and what seemed an eternity, the chose other “feedings” besides him beyond the music, dancing, Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; complete Christ young monk eventually is set free those the God of liberation was and the aroma of the now siz- Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 and the true and rises to the surface. Stunned offering them. zling fatted calf. Saturday, March 16 sacrament is re- and gasping for breath, the mas- But once they came face to When our hunger for forgive- OPINION ceived. To sug- ter tells his enthusiastic spiritual face with their hungers and ness reaches the depth of the Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9b-12; Jn 7:40-53 gest, therefore, as inquirer, “When your hunger for the dissatisfaction of their false young monk’s desperate thrash- Msgr. Sunday, March 17 it seems the pas- God is as deep and desperate as seeking for nourishment, once ing for air, perhaps then we will Charles tor does, that the was your desire to come up for they “tasted” the emptiness join the Father as “ambassadors” Fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Patrick’s Day Pope precious blood air, you will then arrive at the of their deepest hungers, they in the “ministry of reconcilia- Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; is somehow less doorstep that leads to spiritual turned back to God, and God tion” — a sure sign and fruit of Jn 8:1-11 perfectly re- wisdom!” provided richly and abundantly. holiness. n Year A Scrutinies ceived when only the sacred host is Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; consumed is a flawed notion. Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 Further, since no Mass is cele- Monday, March 18 brated on Good Friday, the practice you describe requires that the pre- An alluring God Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c- cious blood be reserved overnight. Sunday, March 17 snacking just inches from our do you not perceive it?” The new- 62; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 But the norms currently in force for- Fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Patrick’s Day feet (and the prying eye of a cam- ness that God proposes is rooted Tuesday, March 19 bid the reservation of the precious Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; era). in God’s faithful and prodigal blood after the celebration of Mass, Jn 8:1-11 This entire Lenten journey, love. St. Joseph, husband of Blessed Virgin Mary stating: “The consecrated wine, on Year A Scrutinies soon to draw to its close, is a Paul, bursting at the seams 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; the contrary, should be consumed Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; pathway littered with signs of over his own radical experi- Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a immediately after Communion and Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 the constant attempts by God ence of new life in Christ, urges or Lk 2:41-51a may not licitly be reserved” (Inaesti- When I visit my parents in the to lure us into a deeper, closer the Philippians to lay hold of Wednesday, March 20 mabile donum, No. 14; General In- lush surroundings of the Allegh- relationship, where our vora- the same pursuit of hope that is struction of the Roman Missal Nos. eny National Forest in northern cious hungers and thirsts can be overflowing in his life, “forget- Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; (Ps) Dn 3:52-56; 163, 182, 247, 249; Redemptionis Sac- Pennsylvania, I have the op- truly satisfied. But as Jesus dis- ting what lies behind but strain- Jn 8:31-42 ramentum, No. 107). portunity to enjoy the beauty of covered in the desert, where the ing forward to what lies ahead.” Canon 925 does state that, in the wildlife up close and personal. Lenten journey always begins, Paul captures the essence of our Thursday, March 21 case of necessity, it is permitted to Animals that crawl and fly and there are other attractive tidbits, alluring God, who always pres- Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 give Communion under the species slither and jump are never in other kernels set before us that ents us with an “upward calling, of wine alone to a sick person. short supply. I think I enjoy the lure us away from the source of in Christ Jesus.” Friday, March 22 In this case, the precious blood deer the most, but I’m fascinated our true satisfaction. Hopefully, In the dramatic confronta- Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 may be reserved briefly in a prop- by the playfulness of the chip- these false enticements have tion between Jesus and the rock- erly sealed vessel in the tabernacle munks that scurry about. been our opponents in the wres- fisted scribes and Pharisees, who Saturday, March 23 after Mass. However, it should not Chipmunks have a voracious tling matches we’ve waged these literally are preparing to launch Ez 37:21-28; (Ps) Jer 31:10-13; be considered an ordinary occur- appetite, and so they can eas- weeks of Lent. their indignation at the woman Jn 11:45-56 rence. ily be lured by kernels of corn The desire of God to lure us caught in adultery, we see the or salted peanuts. Often while forward, into new beginnings Lord luring both the rock-hurl- Sunday, March 24 Q: In Luke 23:44, the writer lazing on the front porch, we’ve and fresh starts is a substantial ers and the woman herself into Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord states that an eclipse of the sun took made a trail of tasty tidbits lead- thread woven through the texts the future of God. The accusers, Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; place at the time of Christ’s cruci- ing from the base of a tree in the of this Sunday’s Scriptures. however, only want to look back- Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a, 19-20, 23-24; fixion. Is there a basis of fact as to yard right up onto the porch. The prophet Isaiah proclaims: ward, refusing to unclench their Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-23:56 or 23:1-49 its occurrence? And, if so, was this Propping the screen door open, “Remember not the events of the fists and release both their rocks solar eclipse coincidental and in we quietly sit and watch the chip- past, the things of long ago con- and their hardened hearts. When munks nibble and creep, nibble sider not; see I am doing some- Please see ECLIPSE?, 25 and creep, until finally they are thing new! Now it springs forth, Please see BERINTI, 25 March 8-21, 2013 Florida Catholic CROSSWORD 25 crossword See puzzle solution on Page 16 one can work” (Jn 9:4). And when treat the darkness as historical. ECLIPSE? Judas leaves the Last Supper to be- We should balance accepting its 1234 56789 01 11 21 31 FroM 24 tray Jesus, John observes simply historicity with an appreciation that 41 51 61 and profoundly, “And it was night” the texts are restrained in terms of (Jn 13:30). Yes, deep darkness had precise details. n 71 81 91 accord with the laws of science? come upon the world. — Chick P. 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