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Pope, Obama Wall of Fame meet at Vatican Bioethical issues get marked attention, Venango Catholic honors past and page 2. current outstanding athletes, page 4. www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE July 26, 2009 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church Feast days In new encyclical, pope says moral values must be part of economic recovery, development By Cindy Wooden Christianity is not merely use- St. Ignatius St. Bernard Catholic News Service ful, but essential for building a of Loyola good society and for true inte- VATICAN CITY — Ethi- gral development,” he wrote. July 29 St. Martha cal values are needed to In addressing the global eco- overcome the current global nomic crisis and the enduring July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola economic crisis as well as to poverty of the world’s poorest Aug. 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori eradicate hunger and pro- countries, he said, “the prima- mote the real development of ry capital to be safeguarded (CNS photo) Aug. 4 St. John Mary Vianney all the world’s peoples, Pope and valued is man, the human Pope Benedict XVI waves to the United Na- “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth”), Aug. 6 Transfiguration of the Lord Benedict XVI said in his new person in his or her integrity.” tions General Assembly after his speech at the pope calls for the reform of the United encyclical. The global dimension of the Aug. 8 the U.N. headquarters in New York in this Nations as well as of international bodies in- St. Dominic The document, “Cari- financial crisis is an expression April 18, 2008, fi le photo. In his encyclical, volved in economics and fi nance. Aug. 10 St. Lawrence tas in Veritate” (“Charity in of the moral failure of greedy Truth”), was dated June 29 financiers and investors, of the Aug. 11 St. Clare and released at the Vatican lack of oversight by national “To manage the global their own economic recovery The pope said that “more Aug. 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe July 7. governments and of a lack of economy; to revive econo- overlooked the long-term eco- economically developed na- The truth that God is the understanding that the global mies hit by the crisis; to avoid nomic benefits of solidarity tions should do all they can Aug. 15 Assumption of the Blessed creator of human life, that economy required internation- any deterioration of the pres- and not simply the human and to allocate larger portions of Virgin Mary every life is sacred, that the ally recognized global control, ent crisis and the greater im- Christian moral obligation to their gross domestic product earth was given to humanity Pope Benedict said. balances that would result; to help the poor. to development aid,” respect- Aug. 20 St. Bernard to use and protect and that “In the face of the unrelent- bring about integral and time- “In the search for solutions ing the obligations they made Aug. 21 Pope Pius X God has a plan for each per- ing growth of global interde- ly disarmament, food security to the current economic cri- to the U.N. Millennium De- son must be respected in de- pendence, there is a strongly and peace; to guarantee the sis, development aid for poor velopment Goals aimed at Aug. 22 Queenship of the Blessed velopment programs and in felt need, even in the midst protection of the environment countries must be considered significantly reducing poverty Virgin Mary economic recovery efforts if of a global recession, for a and to regulate migration: for a valid means of creating by 2015. they are to have real and last- reform of the United Nations all this, there is urgent need of wealth for all,” the pope said. Pope Benedict said food ing benefits, the pope said. organization, and likewise of a true world political author- The economic growth of and water are the “universal Charity, or love, is not an economic institutions and in- ity,” he said. poorer countries and their citi- rights of all human beings Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary option for Christians, he said, ternational finance, so that the Pope Benedict insisted that zens’ demands for consumer without distinction or dis- and “practicing charity in concept of the family of na- the idea of the world’s richest goods actually benefit produc- crimination” and are part of – Aug. 15 truth helps people understand tions can acquire real teeth,” nations scaling back develop- ers in the world’s wealthier na- “Finally the immacu- that adhering to the values of the pope wrote. ment aid while focusing on tions, he said. See ENCYCLICAL, page 3 late virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was fin- ished, was taken up body ® Beginning Experience and soul into heavenly Beginning Experience glory, and exalted by the “Coping With Life Alone,” Lord as queen over all things, so that she might a six-week peer-led program, be more fully conformed Diocese launches new ministry to help themes such as loneliness, stress, will be held at to her son, the Lord of grief, trust and relationships with St. Mark Catholic Center Lords and conqueror of cope when a marriage ends God, self and others. This is a peer- 429 W. Grandview Blvd. in Erie sin and death.” – Catechism of the Catholic By Jason Koshinskie Ann Badach, director of the Fam- led program with facilitators them- from 4-6 p.m. Church, No. 966 FaithLife editor ily Life Office, said for those who selves being widowed, separated or on the following dates: have participated in the diocese’s divorced. August 16, 23 and 30 Sisters of Charity anniversary The grieving process that accom- Fellowship of Divorced and Separat- Beginning Experience Week- panies the loss of one’s spouse is ed, Beginning Experience provides end is held on a Friday evening September 13, 20 and 27 The 200th anniver- rather long. Experts estimate that it participants with an avenue toward through Sunday and is designed as a sary of St. Elizabeth Ann can extend from three to five years or healing and a new beginning in their time of closure on the past and new To print a registration form, Seton’s founding of the longer. lives. beginning in the present. visit www.ErieRCD.org Sisters of Charity will be The Erie Diocese is embarking on “The journey of grief is very simi- “In ‘Coping With Life Alone,’ observed throughout the a new ministry to help heal the heart- lar for those who are suffering a loss people find a lot of common ground Contact the nation on August 2. The ache for those who find themselves from death, divorce or separation,” as they are entering the world as a Sisters of Charity are single again when a marriage ends Badach said. “In looking to expand single person again,” Badach said. Family Life Offi ce at 814.824.1265, asking dioceses in which through separation, divorce or death. our ministry to people who are wid- Beginning Experience is rooted 800.374.3723 Ext. 265 or e-mail their sisters are now serv- The Family Life Office of Catholic owed, we came upon Beginning Ex- in Christian theology but open to [email protected]. ing to ring church bells at Charities will offer Beginning Expe- perience.” people of all faiths. noon (Eastern Time) on rience, a program that helps persons BE is a national ministry based in “We are hoping it will take off Learn more about Beginning August 2 in observance deal with the natural grief process. A South Bend, Ind. The program has and we are able to offer this ministry of the celebration. St. Elizabeth Experience at Ann Seton six-week “Coping With Life Alone” two components: in other parts of diocese,” Badach The Diocese of Erie is session will be held at St. Mark Cath- “Coping With Life Alone” is said. “In order for any program to www.beginningexperience.org. blessed with the presence of several Sisters of Char- olic Center in Erie beginning Sunday, a six-week program with sessions be successful anywhere in the dio- ity, and so Bishop Trautman is encouraging pastors August 16. that explore a number of common cese, we need volunteers.” throughout the diocese to ring the church bells at noon on Sunday, Aug. 2 in conjunction with the na- tional celebration. St. Michael Parish in Greenville will have a spe- cial anniversary Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. Several Sisters of Charity who serve in the Clergy appointments Erie Diocese are located in the Greenville/Hermit- age area. The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, Year for Priests opens SSL, Bishop of Erie, announces the following From staff and wire reports Conference of Diocesan Vocation clergy appointments: Directors, will spend a few weeks Formally opening the Year for in the Erie Diocese. The icon was Father Bill Barron, appointed The following priests have been Priests June 19, Pope Benedict featured at evening prayer and the temporary parochial administrator appointed to membership on the urged all priests to strive for holi- of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Erie. Presbyteral Council for a term of five ness and said the ordained ministry Effective July 8, 2009 through years. Effective September 1, 2009: was indispensable for the church August 12, 2009. and the world. Father Michael Allison He said he hoped priests would Father Ted Msgr. Mark Bartchak use the year and its special events Marconi, Father Scott Detisch to deepen their commitment to appointed Father Joseph Dougherty their own renewal “for the sake of pastor of Our Father James Gutting a more forceful and incisive witness Lady of Peace Msgr.