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OMI USA March 2014 Newsletter of the U.S. Province of the OMI USA Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate March 2014 Vol. 17, No. 2 Philippine Oblate named Cardinal ope Francis has named Philippine ognition within the Church.” For the Archbishop Orlando Quevedo, founder of the MILF “it is good for P OMI of Cotabato to the Col- peace in Mindanao.” lege of Cardinals. Cardinal-designate In a 2003 paper titled Injus- Quevedo represents the large island of tice: the Root of Conflict in Mindanao in the southern Philippines, Mindanao, Quevedo said the root which experiences all the major prob- cause of the Moro rebellion in the lems facing the Philippines, including the southern Philippines was “injustice” to complex and often difficult relationship the Moro people’s “identity, political sov- between Christians and Muslims. He is ereignty, and integral development.” well-known among Asian Catholic lead- Writing in the GMA News, Fr. ers, among other things as the chief liv- Jun Mercado, OMI commented, ing intellectual architect of the pastoral ideas “By naming Archbishop Quevedo coming out of the 42-year-old Federation as the first Mindanao Cardinal of of Asian Bishops’ Conferences. the Catholic Church, Pope Francis Quevedo said that he will try to invites us to reflect on the role and contribute to Pope Francis’ vision of a place of the mi- Cardinal Orlando Quevedo, OMI church of the poor. “As the pope also norities in soci- together care for our environment. envisioned, we need to become a ety; and he invites “I am sure Pope Francis is humble church of the poor in the Philip- us also to look at aware of the peace process in pines,” he said. each other in all Mindanao and the strategic location Mohagher Iqbal, leader of the our diversities and of the Archdiocese of Cotabato… Fr. Jun Mercado Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), pluralism of faiths Archbishop Quevedo belongs also said that Muslims “hoped that a person no longer as enemies or threats to one to a minority that understands the of the caliber of Msgr. Quevedo would another but as partners to build a so- Bangsamoro Question as an issue receive a position of prestige and rec- ciety for all, especially for the poor and Continued on page 4 Chambers named Honorary Oblate n January 12 Mr. Robert Chambers was made an Honorary Oblate. Introduced by the pastor, Fr. Jim OFee, OMI, he received the cross of Fr. Andrew Kunz, OMI from the provincial, Fr. Bill Antone, OMI. Mr. Chambers is a long-time and very active mem- ber of Holy Angels parish in Buffalo, NY who has exhibited generous service to the Oblates. His mother, Frances Cham- bers, was hired by Fr. Kunz as a parish organist. She, too, was an HOMI and had carried Fr. Kunz’s cross. Chambers is a member of the newly formed Oblate Associates’ group in Buffalo. He was a teacher, then principal at Above, l-r: Fr. Jim Fee, Mr. Chambers, Fr. Bill Antone. Bishop Timon Catholic High School. March 2014 -1 The province began pressing diminishments the “Renewing the in our lives, we might Province Mission” politely smile at hearing decision-making process such a statement. Those almost three years ago. of us who have been There was nothing serving for a few years rovincial extraordinary about Oblates in province leadership joining together in order to and administration also discern missionary priorities smile at hearing such a and commitments, but the hopeful perspective as historical moment required we spend most of our more than usual energy and time trying to stay glued together as we move effort given the growing Frs. John Morin, Tony Rigoli, rom the P the rom “mismatch” between from challenge to F personnel resources and challenge. Perhaps this Lenten season us respond more creatively to future ministry commitments. of spring calls us to spend more time and needs. This overall platform includes At this point in time, most of the effort contemplating and nurturing the certain “anchor ministries” and yet, it decisions that the process generated signs of renewal and new life in our is hoped, these anchors will provide have either been implemented or are on province. us with opportunities for renewed the way to being implemented. By saying outreach. An example of renewed that, a certain interim closure can be outreach includes consideration of made on the major discernments that the campus ministry in Houston. Hopefully process required. How have we done? that development can also be a sign of Did we make good decisions? Time other doable new initiatives. will tell. Another sign of One thing for sure, having done renewal is our insistence and what we have done so far in the RPM apparent acceptance of supportive process is only the beginning. Another and active apostolic community life. summit lies ahead of us. Perhaps the This pre-dates any RPM efforts we greatest challenge for us now is to One sign of renewal has have been making, but it has been discern our future missionary been what I have understood to be an essential to the RPM process. It presence. What will it be? Is there overall acceptance of the “idea” of bodes well for a communal something new that is being born? mission centers. These efforts in participation in mission. Buffalo, Lowell, New Orleans and I see signs of renewal in many Brownsville are only beginning, and there other areas, including our fund-raising, continue to be some challenges, but I JPIC ministries, vocation and generally hear an enthusiasm and formation ministries, and province openness to work through the difficulties communications and use of media. and make them successful. The greatest sign of Parallel to these efforts to build renewal is, paradoxically, the mission centers is what has become, enthusiastic perseverance of Oblates through the RPM process, a clearer and in mission, ministry and community life more realistic definition of the overall (perseverance being, of course, our province “platform” of mission and Springtime. Just as we are fourth vow!). In no way do I sense ministries on which we stand and from beginning to see signs of spring in the that this perseverance is simply a buds and blossoms and first sprouts, we which we are all working. This clarity can also see signs of renewal as a result will have to develop even more, but of our efforts. Given other sometimes something is taking shape that will help Continued on page 3 OMI-USA - 2 From the Provincial Continued from page 2 “default” mode as in “Lord, to whom shall we go?”! For all its newness, the season of spring can only bring such novelty because it perseveres from year to year and through the decades. One way to value this in our province is from a “generational” perspective. Our older men who, sometimes into their 90’s, astound me—and I think the rest of us—with their energy, passion for ministry, prayerfulness and missionary experience. On a number of occasions, I have tried to highlight and honor the contribution of our older Oblates. Their sense of history is vital as we approach the future. I want to give special mention to those who in their old age or infirmity serve the province Bishops Michael Sis, Joseph Vasquez, Mike Pfeifer, OMI through the daily ministry of prayer. Photo by AP Torres for Diocese of San Angelo Likewise we look to the younger generation, no matter the geographical area or type of ministry, we our scholastics and those in their first years of ministry continue to be united and strong and on fire as as examples of renewal. It is that smaller, yet growing missionaries in the United States and beyond? group of younger Oblates (and those yet to join us) John Morin, an Oblate with much experience, recently who will carry a very different province into the future. said to me that we need to breathe spiritual life into this effort A portion of the younger Oblates will meet again this of province renewal and go beyond the administrative level August. They will be invited to take even greater that we can easily remain in. Hopefully the faith sharing being “ownership” of the future province mission. done in our communities during this first year of the Triennium Meanwhile, a significant number of us are as well as some plans to re-establish the ministry of Continuing somewhere “in the middle” often picking up the sweet Formation will help address this very important suggestion. “smell of the sheep” in a diversity of ministries, both Finally, I wish to acknowledge the contribution of our internal and external. Oblate bishops who have carried a burden of leadership with In my view, the contribution of each and every great generosity. Although not directly involved in our prov- Oblate in the province is significant. The future will be ince renewal, they have been very supportive of our efforts. what it will be, and that depends on God. On January 27 in San Angelo, TX, after 28 years in his post, Do these and other signs of renewal invite Bishop Mike Pfeifer was able to hand over his ministry to us to bring greater quality to our community life the newly-ordained Bishop Michael Sis. On December 18, a and missionary outreach? Can this quality be number of us were able to accompany Cardinal Francis characterized by the freely-chosen conviction that, George, archbishop of Chicago, as he celebrated his 50th an- niversary of ordination to the priest- hood. At that Chicago event, it was a Among those celebrating the 95th good to meet up with Archbishop birthday of Fr.
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