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The C150atholicWitness The Newspaper of the Diocese of Harrisburg May 11, 2018 Vol. 52 No. 9 March 2, 2018 Prayer Vigil 7:00 P.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. This will include a live enactment of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary by young people from throughout the Diocese, similar in manyHigh ways to the Mass Living Way for of the Cross. This event will replace the traditional Palm Sunday Youth Mass and Gathering for 2018. All are welcome and encouragedChapel to attend. Centennial March 3, 2018 Opening Mass for the Anniversary Year 10:00 A.M. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. Please join Bishop Gainer as celebrant and Homilist to begin the anniversary year celebration. A reception, featuring a sampling of ethnic foods from various ethnic and cultural groups that comprise the faithful of the Diocese, will be held immediately following the Mass. August 28-September 8, 2018 Pilgrimage to Ireland Join Bishop Gainer on a twelve-day pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle, sponsored by Catholic Charities. In keeping with the 150th anniversary celebration, the pilgrimage will include a visit to the grave of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Participation is limited. November 3, 2018 Pilgrimage to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS The Entrance Procession is seen during a Solemn Pontifical High Mass celebrated at St. Lawrence Chapel in Harrisburg onApril 24 in observation of the centennial anniversary of theSAVE chapel, currently THE homeDATE to the for Mater this Dei Latin diocesan Mass Community pilgrimage. See page 9 forto coverage the Basilica of the Mass andin Washington,the Mater Dei Community . D.C. Additional details will be forthcoming. Blast of Cash Helps Final Approval Set PayMa rforch 3 St., 20 1Matthew’s9 Closing Mass for Anniversaryfor Canonization Year of CatholicIn the Churchafternoon at Holyin Dauphin Name of Jesus Church, Harrisburg. Please join Bishop Gainer as celebrant andBlesseds homilist for this Paul special VI, Mass Romero to conclude By Mary Klaus the parish finances, too. By Carol Glatz The Catholicour year-long Witness anniversaryFather Paul Clark, celebration. St. Matthew’s Catholic News Service pastor and the Diocesan Judicial Despite blasts of arctic tempera- Vicar, says it’s a win-win event. The Vatican announced that final approval would be given May 19 for the can- tures, icy roads and piles of snow, For“Our Blast more of Cash information: is an easy onizationswww.hbgdiocese.org/150 of Blesseds Paul VI, Archbishop Oscar Romero and four others. January in the Dauphin community fundraiser and is beneficial to the Pope Francis already cleared the way for their canonizations earlier this year tends to be cheerful, thanks to the parish,” he said, praising the parish with the publication of decrees recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession Knights of Columbus of St. Matthew Knights. “We have one of the larg- of each one of the blesseds. the Apostle and Evangelist Parish. est groups of Knights in the Har- The Vatican said May 3 that an “ordinary public consistory” – a meeting of the For the past five years, the Knights risburg area. With their help, we’ve pope with cardinals resident in Rome and invited bishops and other dignitaries – have turned January into a “Blast of been able to pay off our new church would be held May 19 to finalize the approval of six canonizations. This meeting Cash” month with a fun fundraiser in 3 ½ years.” of cardinals and promoters of the sainthood causes formally ends the process of that puts money in the pockets of Blast of Cash involves the approving a new saint. many participants and the enriches Knights selling 1,000 tickets for The dates and locations for the canonization ceremonies are expected to be an- $20 each, with nounced shortly after the consistory. three-digit Meanwhile, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, has said that numbers up to Blessed Paul’s canonization will take place at the end of the Synod of Bishops on 999. Tickets are youth and discernment, scheduled for Oct. 3-28. sold from Octo- The other men and women to be canonized include: Father Francesco Spinelli ber through of Italy, founder of the Sisters Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament; Father Vincen- zo Romano, who worked with the poor of Naples, Italy, until his death in 1831; More ST. MATTHEW’S, Mother Catherine Kasper, the German founder of the religious congregation, the page 3 Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ; and Nazaria Ignacia March Mesa, the Spanish founder of the Congregation of the Missionary Crusaders of the Church. The 2 - Catholic Witness • May 11, 2018 Pope Accepts Resignation of U.S. Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Soroka Auxiliary Bishop Andriy Rabiy Named Administrator Catholic News Service rector for the Winnipeg archeparchy, from 1985 to 2000. During that time, he also was Pope Francis has accepted the resignation vice chancellor, 1985-1994, followed by two of Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrai- years as chancellor. nian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia On March 29, 1996, he was appointed and has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Andriy auxiliary bishop for the Ukrainian Catho- Rabiy of the same archeparchy to be apos- lic Archeparchy of Winnipeg; his episcopal tolic administrator. ordination was June 13, 1996. On Nov. 29, Archbishop Soroka, 66, is resigning for 2000, he was named to head the Ukrainian medical reasons. Under Church law, a bish- Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and op is expected to submit his resignation to was installed Feb. 29, 2001. the pope at age 75. His resignation was ac- At the national level, he has served the cepted in accord with Canon 210 of the Code U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as a of Canons of the Eastern Churches which al- member of several committees: Committee lows a bishop to resign before age 75 “due to for Aid to Home Missions, 2010-present; ill health or to another serious reason.” Ad Hoc Committee on Aid to the Church in The resignation and appointment were Central and Eastern Europe, 2001-present; announced in Washington April 16 by Arch- CNS/COURTESY UKRAINIAN and Committee on Relations Between East- bishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio CATHOLIC ARCHEPARCHY OF PHILADELPHIA ern and Latin Catholic Churches, November to the United States. CNS/KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Pope Francis has named Auxiliary 2003-2010. From 2002 to 2009, he also was Pope Francis has accepted the res- Bishop Andriy Rabiy of the Ukrainian Ukrainian-born Bishop Rabiy was named a member of what is now the Committee on Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia an auxiliary bishop for the archeparchy last ignation of Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy to be apostolic administrator of the the Protection of Children and Young Peo- August and his episcopal ordination took of Philadelphia. Archbishop Soroka is same archeparchy. Bishop Rabiy is ple. place in his native Lviv last September. He pictured in a 2015 photo. pictured in an undated photo. In his statement, Archbishop Soroka will remain apostolic administrator until a thanked Pope Francis, Cardinal Leonardo successor to Archbishop Soroka is appoint- years have been filled with many challenges tions, visits, pilgrimages, festivals and in Sandri, prefect of the Vatican Congrega- ed. and blessings, some unique in the experience personal sharing.” He added “the dedication tion for the Oriental Churches, and Major Archbishop Soroka has headed the Phila- of the Philadelphia archeparchy. of the clergy, religious and faithful and their Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kiev- delphia archeparchy since February 2001. In “Success in responding to the varying love for their Church” was an inspiration to Halych, Ukraine, “for their understanding addition to Bishop Rabiy, Auxiliary Bishop needs of the archeparchy and its parishes him. and compassion.” He also thanked the pope John Bura also serves the archeparchy. was achieved with the positive and hopeful Born Nov. 13, 1951, in Winnipeg, Mani- “for the confidence he has shown in the abil- The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of participation of clergy, religious and laity toba, he was ordained a priest June 13, 1982, ities” of Auxiliary Bishop Andriy Rabiy in Philadelphia includes the District of Colum- enabled by the grace of God,” he continued. for the Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of naming him apostolic administrator. bia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jer- “Most gratifying to me was the personal Winnipeg at Sts. Vladimir and Olga Cathe- “The risen Christ greeted his apostles sey and parts of eastern Pennsylvania. It has journey of prayer and fraternity experienced dral. with the words, ‘Peace be with you!’ May a total Catholic population of 12,846. with the clergy, religious and faithful of the After his ordination, he had a number of the peace offered by the risen Christ charac- “I take this opportunity to extend my heart- archeparchy.” parish assignments, while serving as a chap- terize our continued love and service of our felt gratitude to the clergy, religious, semi- Archbishop Soroka said the highlight of lain for a couple of Knights of Columbus Ukrainian Catholic Church,” Archbishop narians and laity of the Ukrainian Catholic his ministry as the head of the archeparchy councils and also as chaplain for the national Soroka said. “Let us remember one another Archeparchy of Philadelphia,” Archbishop leadership was being with parishioners “and executive board of the Ukrainian Catholic in prayer as we seek the intercession of the Soroka said in a statement. “These past 17 their ministers in parish liturgical celebra- Youth of Canada. He also was vocations di- mother of God in this time of transition.” Pittsburgh Diocese Plan Will See Number of Parishes Drop from 188 to 57 By Bob De Witt best position our local Church for the future,” Bishop Zu- Catholic News Service Bishop David A.