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By Albert C. Pacciorini Staff writer A lively, respectful group of about 100 people met with two representatives of the Diocese of Oakland to discuss the issue of clergy sexual abuse and its coverup at St. Joan of Arc Church in San Ramon the evening of Jan. 22. Steve Wilcox, chancellor of the diocese, and Rev. Jayson Landeza outlined the historical issues of clergy sexual abuse while saying the evening would be mostly questions from the audience. Repeatedly, audience members drove home a theme: people, especially the young, are avoiding the Church in vast numbers, older people are falling away. They see the Church as unresponsive in meeting the needs of the gay and transgender community and not doing enough to end clergy sexual abuse. We’ve heard all this before, many said: People’s lives COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY have been ruined. Families are ruined. We’re tired of the About 50 people from St. Joseph Basilica, Alameda, were at the Walk for Life West Coast. Leading up to the apologies and repetition. Do something now.” walk, there were two hours a day for five days of Adoration for Life. On Jan. 26, about 30 walkers gathered Wilcox said he hopes the diocese can release its list at the basilica for a blessing prior to carpooling to BART and were joined by others at the walk. Walkers of credibly accused clergy on Feb. 18. While many will be included some from St Joseph Notre Dame High School and from the Young Families group. familiar names, there may be one or two not previously widely known. Rev. Ray Sacca, St. Joan of Arc pastor, opened the evening with prayer, and noted Catholics are expressing Peaceful, positive, personal messages outrage at the renewed abuse revelations. As chancellor of the diocese, Wilcox explained, part of his job is to aid victims of abuse and to prevent it from mark Walk for Life West Coast happening. Wilcox and Father Landeza offered a presentation By Christina Gray recounting the recent history of clergy sexual abuse, from Catholic San Francisco Be part of the the Oakland diocese’s first apology service in the 1980s, SAN FRANCISCO — A throng of upbeat pro-life sup- (Continued on Page 11.) porters, some from as far away as Colorado, Arizona counter-revolution and Tennessee, swarmed the streets of downtown San Read Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s Francisco Jan. 26 carrying a wide array of messages homily on Page 7. calling for an end to . A crowd in the tens of thousands poured into Civic Center Plaza on a springlike winter day for the 15th There were a handful of spontaneous hecklers, includ- annual Walk for Life West Coast, which marked the 46th ing a man who stood near the cable car turnaround on anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe. v. Wade Market Street and shouted, “Go to hell” at the procession. decision legalizing abortion. But neither he nor a costumed group of about a dozen The event kicked off with prayer, pro-life speakers and more organized counterprotesters distracted the walkers, the amplified fetal heartbeats of seven babies whose many of whom smiled and waved at the provocateurs. mothers stood on the event stage holding bullhorns con- For many, the day had begun with morning Mass at St. nected to their pregnant bellies. Mary’s Cathedral celebrated by San Francisco Archbishop “Babies saving babies,” said Walk for Life chair Eva Salvatore J. Cordileone, where about 2,900 received holy Muntean. “The babies are here to save their peers.” Communion. Later in the plaza at the start of the rally, he A woman allowed to see an image of her unborn baby led marchers in a prayer from the event stage. on an ultrasound screen or to hear its heartbeat will often “Give us the courage to speak the truth with love and choose not to abort, pro-life advocates say. conviction in defense of life,” he said. Despite a heavy police presence, the two-mile march Chastity Ronan, former director of San Francisco’s from Civic Center Plaza down Market Street to Embarcadero Alpha Pregnancy Center, took the stage to accept the Plaza appeared as peaceful as organizers had hoped. At Gianna Molla Award created for local “unsung heroes” times it felt more like a celebration than a demonstration. of the pro-life movement. VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE C. ALBERT “This is not a day for confrontation,” Dolores Meehan, St. (1922-1962) was an Italian Rev. Jayson Landeza, left, and Steve Wilcox, chancel- co-chair of the walk, advised as the march began. “Just pediatrician who refused both an abortion and a hyster- lor of the Diocese of Oakland, answer questions at a say a prayer and keep it going.” (Continued on Page 10.) forum on clergy sexual abuse on Jan. 22. On our cover Rev. Danielson was ‘a rudder in a stormy sea’ Jimmy Toner, almost 21 months old, was one of the youngest participants in the 50-strong contingent By Albert C. Pacciorini from St. Joseph Basilica Parish in Alameda to the Staff writer Remembrance Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco Jan. 26. “We trusted him … He was refuge and he was strength, This was Jimmy’s second walk. “His first time walk- a rudder in the stormy sea,” was how Rev. Daniel E. Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, Page 3. Danielson was eulogized at his funeral Mass Jan. 22. ing was while I was pregnant with him two years Homily Father Danielson, a priest of the ago,” said his mother, Claire Toner. Jimmy’s father, Rev. Paul D. Minnihan, Page 14. James Toner, teaches at St. Philip Neri School. Diocese of Oakland for 55 years, died Jan. 5 after a brief illness. He was 82. ATD 12 Father Danielson led a storied cons and sisters and many of the faithful at St. Augustine Bishop’s Column ...... 3 career: As a clergyman, mentor, Church, part of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton, Classified 12 advocate for priest education and for where Father Danielson was pastor from 1985-2007. Datelines ...... 13 a time in the absence of a bishop, as Father Danielson was born in San Francisco on Dec. Forum ...... 15 administrator of the diocese. 11, 1937 and ordained to the priesthood on March 2, News in Brief 4 In addition to Bishop Michael C. 1963 at his home parish, St. Jarlath Church in Oakland. Seniors 11 Barber, SJ, who celebrated the Mass, In a reflection, Bishop Cummins recalled Father Rev. Danielson The Church 2 three other bishops attended, Bishop Danielson as one with an expansive view of the priest- Travel 5-6 Emeritus John S. Cummins, and retired Bishops Daniel F. hood, who came of age during the time of the Second Weddings, Anniversaries 8-9 Walsh of Santa Rosa and William Justice of the Archdiocese Vatican Council. of San Francisco. They were joined by many priests, dea- (Continued on Page 11.) 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE CHURCH FEBRUARY 4, 2019 THE VATICAN BISHOP BARBER’S SCHEDULE

Feb. 6: Office meetings, Chancery Feb. 15: Office meetings, Chancery Feb. 7: Office meetings, Chancery Feb. 16: 10 a.m., Adult Confirmation, Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland Feb. 9: 11 a.m., World Day of the Sick Mass with the celebration of Sacrament Feb. 17: 3 p.m., Mass, banquet in of the Anointing of the Sick, Cathedral of celebration of the Lunar New Year with Christ the Light, Oakland the Chinese community, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Union City Feb. 14: Office meetings, Chancery THE CATHEDRAL VATICAN MEDIA/CNS VATICAN 3D-printed helmets While the Swiss Guard’s halberds and uniforms have remained largely unchanged over the centuries, its ceremonial helmets are now a product of 21st-century technology. The four-pound, hand-forged metal helmet has been replaced with new lightweight headgear. Still crafted in the “morion” style of the Renaissance and topped with a fluffy red or white ostrich feather, it is now made using a 3D printer and tough, weather-resistant ASA thermo- PHOTO COURTESY plastic — the same material often used for automotive exterior parts. The New school year Swiss Guards used the new helmets during a special ceremony Jan. 22 at The St. Junipero Serra Catechetical Institute and the School for Pastoral the Vatican commemorating the 513th anniversary of their foundation. Pope ministry started a new school year Jan. 12. Around 75 new students began Julius II requested a contingent of Swiss soldiers to protect the pope and their journey toward catechetical certification, both in English and Spanish. his palace in 1505 and the first Swiss soldiers arrived at the gates of The School for Pastoral ministry gathered for a day of recollection, led by Jan. 22, 1506. The Swiss Guard — made up of 110 soldiers — is the small- Father Michael Castori, SJ. The catechetical institute is a one-year formation est and oldest military corps in the world. The men guard all entrances into process for parish and Catholic school catechists, parents and all adults State as well as keep watch over the pope and his residence, who want to know their Catholic faith better and be able to hand it on more the Domus Sanctae Marthae. effectively. Participants will receive a solid introduction to the Catholic faith in 60 hours of basic catechetical formation, and if they complete the pro- a catechetical and working gathering,” gram, will be eligible to receive the Basic California Catechist Certificate. Global prayer network Alessandro Gisotti, interim director of the The mission of the St. School for Pastoral Ministry is to Pope Francis helped launch a new Vatican press office, told reporters Jan. 16. form adults to be “missionary disciples,” inspired and equipped to bring the mobile app and online platform connect- The Feb. 21-24 meeting on the protection Good News of Jesus Christ to their families, parishes and the wider world. ing people around the world in prayer. The of minors in the church “has a concrete For more information, www.oakdiocese.org. pope presented “the official platform of the purpose: The goal is that all of the bish- Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network: Click ops clearly understand what they need to to Pray,” Jan. 20 after praying the Angelus do to prevent and combat the worldwide care providers, distribution of holy water with visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square. problem of the sexual abuse of minors,” Day of the Sick Feb. 9 from Lourdes, France, and a reception. Joined by Jesuit Father Frederic Fornos, Gisotti said. The annual World Day of the Sick Mass World Day of the Sick was initiated by head of the international prayer network, will be 11 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Cathedral Pope John Paul II in 1992 and is held annu- holding a tablet displaying the platform, Reaching out of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., ally worldwide on the date nearest the feast the pope said it would be “here that I add To pray well, people need to have the Oakland. Those who are sick or ill and their day of Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb. 11. The my intentions and prayer requests for the heart of a child — a child who feels safe families, caregivers and health care provid- event is a ministry of the Diocese of Oakland church’s mission.” The prayer network, and loved in a father’s tender embrace, ers and friends are invited to observe this and is supported by the Order of Malta. formerly called the Apostleship of Prayer, Pope Francis said. If people have become day with the religious and lay people from The Order of Malta serves the sick, and is a Jesuit-run outreach that has given estranged from God, feel lonely, aban- the Diocese of Oakland. assists with many charities, including both Catholics the pope’s monthly prayer inten- doned or have realized their mistakes and World Day of the Sick events in Oakland free medical and legal clinics in the cathe- tions since 1890. are paralyzed by guilt, “we can still find the will include Mass, Sacrament of Anointing of dral center. For health clinic information, strength to pray” by starting with the word, the Sick, blessing of caregivers and health 510-587-3000 or orderofmaltaclinic.com. Traditionalist Catholics “Father,” pronounced with the tenderness Pope Francis has closed the pontifical of a child, he said. No matter what prob- commission that had been responsible for lems or feelings a person is experiencing the pastoral care of Catholics attached to or the mistakes someone has made, God the pre-Vatican II Mass, transferring the “will not hide his face. He will not close commission’s tasks to a special section of himself up in silence. Say, ‘Father,’ and he the Congregation for the Doctrine of the will answer,’” the pope said Jan. 16 during “Let the Catholic voice . . . be spread in every diocese, in every parish, Faith. And because the disputed issues his weekly general audience. in every association, in every family.” at the heart of the Vatican’s ongoing talks Sainthood for 17 — St. Paul VI with the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X Publisher: Bishop Michael C. 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Catholic population,” he explained. “In Jr. Day Jan. 21, the federal holiday mark- Inspiring a generation recent years, however, many have come Women deacons ing his birthday. The civil rights leader was WASHINGTON — The pro-life move- to see the murals as at best blind to the WASHINGTON — Should the Vatican born Jan. 15, 1929, and was fatally shot ment has touched hearts, changed lives consequences of Columbus’ voyage for permit the ordination of women as deacons April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. and saved lives in the 46 years since the the indigenous peoples who inhabited this — a topic that has been studied by a papal Supreme Court handed down its Roe deci- ‘new’ world and at worst demeaning toward commission — a majority of U.S. bishops Measure fails sion legalizing abortion on demand, Vice them.” So the murals will be covered by a surveyed said they would expect the U.S. WASHINGTON — In a vote on the eve President Mike Pence told the 37th annual woven material “consistent with the decor Conference of Catholic Bishops to pave the of the annual , the Senate Rose Dinner in Washington Jan. 18. “Our of the space, though it will be possible to way to implement it. There was, though, Jan. 17 failed to pass a measure that would movement is as vibrant as the values that display the murals on occasion,” he contin- only a minority of U.S. bishops answering have codified the Hyde Amendment, which we advocate,” he said, delivering a keynote ued. “I will establish a committee to decide the survey who believe the ordination of forbids federal funding for most speech at the dinner, which is sponsored on the place to display the images of the women as deacons is theoretically possi- or abortion-related care. Called the No by the March for Life organization. “We’re murals and the appropriate communication ble. These were two key findings of a report Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion growing and we’re inspiring a rising gener- around the display. We will begin soon the issued Jan. 22 by the Center for Applied Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2019, or ation with our message of generosity and making of covers for the murals.” Research in the Apostolate. Sixty-two S. 109, the bill also would have required compassion, and life is winning in America percent of U.S. diocesan diaconate direc- health plans offered under the Affordable because of all of you.” He repeated the Facts speak for themselves tors, who also were included in the survey, Care Act to disclose “the extent of their message he delivered to the March for Life SAN DIEGO — “Pro-life” isn’t a label said their local bishop would implement coverage for abortion and the amount of rally earlier in the day: “We’re the Pences that actor-director Nick Searcy would claim the sacramental ordination of women as any surcharge for that coverage to consum- and we’re pro-life.” He and his wife, second for himself. “I think some pro-life people deacons, but just 54 percent of the bishops ers.” Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of lady Karen Pence, were a surprise addition might consider me too pro-choice, and pro- themselves said “yes” when asked “if the Kansas City, Kansas, chairman of the U.S. to the roster of speakers at the annual rally choice people would consider me too pro- Holy See authorizes the sacramental ordi- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on the National Mall earlier that day. Mrs. life,” he said during a telephone interview nation of women as deacons, would you on Pro-life Activities, wrote Congress ahead Pence also was at the Rose Dinner. in early January with The Southern Cross, consider implementing it in your diocese?” of the vote to urge support for the bill. newspaper of the Diocese of San Diego. Murals ‘demeaning’ But what Searcy can’t stand is obfuscation. ‘Artisan of peace’ Santa Rosa names out SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The president “It’s absurd to say that it’s just a clump of WASHINGTON — Societies today SANTA ROSA — Bishop Robert F. Vasa of the in South cells,” he said of the unborn child, regard- need “artisans of peace,” like the Rev. of Santa Rosa said he hopes the public Bend announced that in consultation with less of one’s stance on keeping abortion Martin Luther King Jr., “who can be release of a comprehensive list of cleri- other school officials, he has decided to legal. “Let’s not pretend that it’s something messengers and authentic witnesses of cal sexual abuse allegations will give all cover 19th-century murals in a prominent other than a human life.” God the Father, who wills the good and abuse survivors “the assurance that they campus building that depict the life and the happiness of the human family,” said have been heard and that the church is exploration of Christopher Columbus. Discrimination ban the president of the U.S. Conference of very much concerned for their well-being The works by Luigi Gregori that adorn WASHINGTON — The Freedom of Catholic Bishops. Rev. King “was a mes- and healing. In the name of the church, the building’s ceremonial were painted Religion Act, introduced Jan. 16 in the senger and true witness to the power of I want, first of all to express my sincere in 1882-84, not long after a devastating House of Representatives, would — if the Gospel lived in action through public sorrow that so many have been subjected fire and reconstruction” of the structure, enacted in its current form — ban religious life,” said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of to the evil actions of priests and bishops,” Holy Cross Father John I. Jenkins, wrote discrimination in the U.S. immigration Galveston-Houston in a statement issued he said in a statement. in a letter to the campus, released a day system. The bill was introduced with 124 for the observance of Martin Luther King — Catholic News Service before Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 21 co-sponsors. Its general provision says, and was the university geared up for its “Notwithstanding any other provision of annual Walk the Walk Week in honor of the the immigration laws, an alien may not be SAN DAMIANO holiday. The paintings “reflect the attitudes denied entry, re-entry or admission to the of the time and were intended as a didactic United States, or any other immigration RETREAT presentation, responding to cultural chal- benefit, because of the alien’s religion or lenges for the school’s largely immigrant, lack of religious beliefs.” Marriage: A Transforming Friendship (Married Couples Retreat) Fr. 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ALL: MICHELE JURICH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE Students from St. Elizabeth Elementary School in Oakland greet arrivals to the FACE Gala, at which Family Aid to Catholic Education celebrated its 40th anniversary. Among those at the event was Sister Rose Marie Hennessy, OP, who served as principal of the school, and as superintendent of the diocese’s Department of Catholic Schools. Adults: $20 | 12 and Under: $10 FACE at 40: Gratitude, and looking forward By Michele Jurich Even before Staffthey gotwriter through the doors at the annual gala that supports Family Aid Catholic Education, the benefactors came face to face with FACE. Greeters, from Grades Two through Eight, dressed in their St. Elizabeth She recalled that, she, too, had come to a FACE event as a student. Elementary School uniforms — plaid skirts or dark pants, and blue sweaters — shook This year, 29 pupils at St. Elizabeth Elementary are among the 489 students hands, looked their guests in the eye, The evening’s special honoree was who are receiving FACE grants to help smiled and welcomed them. the Most Rev. John S. Cummins, emeritus them attend Catholic school in the Oakland bishop of Oakland, under whose leadership A pair of greeters nimbly retrieved Noemi Ruvalcaba diocese. In the high schools, 348 students nametags for the guests. FACE has blossomed. After the gathering are receiving grants. Keeping a watchful eye over the eager Ethan Flores sang “Happy Birthday,” in honor of his 90th Vanessa Cordova is in her first year of More than 4,000 students who have birthday in March, Bishop Cummins shared young group was the kindergarten teacher teaching at St. Elizabeth elementary. Her applied for FACE grants, and have quali his recollections of FACE and his apprecia at St. Elizabeth School. family was assisted by FACE during her fied for them, are on the waiting list. tion for the FACE founders, “who represent She, too, was a face of FACE. years at St. Elizabeth Elementary and High The annual spring gala, FACE’s larg the best of our diocese in so many ways.” schools. She graduated from Holy Names est fundraising event each year, packed - - University and her first teaching position is He recalled Barbara Morrill and Sister More information or register the event center at the Greek Orthodox Sebastian Adza, CSC, told him they at the school she entered in Fifth Grade. Cathedral in Oakland on April 21. The - wanted to help inner-city schools by taking On our cover gala honored the founders of Family Aid up a second collection in all the parishes. More than 100 delegates from the Catholic Education and those who have “My immediate reaction was: You won’t Diocese of Oakland joined with nurtured it through the decades. about 1,000 others at the regional get enough money.” meeting of V Encuentro, an effort to FACE found other ways over the years, bring together the Church and the Two join leadership team including grants from local foundations, Latino Catholic community. More on Pages 3 and 11. (Continued on Page 12.)

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Light refreshments served FEBRUARY 4, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 5 2019 volleyball SVdP expands dental services scholarship awarded By Bill Ford to West Contra Costa County Special to the Catholic Voice By Michele Jurich Meghan Freitas, an active, eighth-grade Staff writer To get care volleyball player for St. Edward CYO and When you’re poor, have limited or no a student at St. Edward Catholic School, access to dental care you can afford, den- Contact the St. Vincent de Paul Newark, has been awarded the 2019 tal pain — and its resulting infection — can conference at your Contra Costa

Marty Mart CYO Volleyball Scholarship. VOICE BILL THE FORD/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC land you in the hospital. County parish The award was presented to Meghan at St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa “Being involved in the community … the Mass prior to the recent Jim Negri County is working toward keeping dental gives me a sense of joy,” wrote scholar- Girls’ CYO Volleyball tournament, in front patients out of emergency rooms by expand- referred by SVdP. ship winner Meghan Freitas, holding of her cheering teammates and the other ing the availability of its dental services to • SVdP of Contra Costa County and her award. Others from left: Sue Mart, players in the tournament. Victoria Mart people in West Contra Costa County. individual donors provide all funding for Mark Lima, Grace House, Vicki Mart- Larsen, daughter of Marty Mart, pre- Three years ago, St. Vincent de Paul dental services incurred by uninsured Larsen and Father John Fernandes. sented the award on behalf of the Oakland began its Adult Dental Program in Central patients in the program. An estimated 50 Lima, House and Mart-Larsen are mem- Diocese CYO. County, where it partners with La Clinica percent of patients are found eligible and bers of the CYO Scholarship Committee. The scholarship is not awarded on Dental to provide dental care for impover- enrolled in Denti-Cal, the state dental the basis of volleyball skills but on the leadership skills and collaborative abilities that ished, uninsured residents. Those services insurance for low-income residents candidates’ expression of Christian values will make her an excellent student and future are in the central part of the sprawling county. The keen eyes of the Vincentians are experienced in CYO sports, and the ability athlete.” Meghan has applied to continue her But the lack of transportation for those critical to getting help for those who need to work with teammates and with other education at Moreau Catholic High School. served by the nine parish-based confer- it, said Stephen Krank, Vincentian coor- teams in exhibiting those Christian values. In its 16th year, the scholarship is award- ences in West Contra Costa County have dinator. There are 750 volunteers in the In her scholarship essay, Meghan ed annually to an outstanding Eighth Grade been a barrier to receiving care. A new county. Working in pairs, they meet with wrote: “As a participant in CYO volleyball CYO girls’ volleyball player. Candidates partnership with Lifelong Medical brings individuals to assess their needs. for over five years now, I have learned to submit an application with their reflections dental services to those who need it closer Sometimes people need help with rent, love the game. There are many aspects on their “athletic abilities, sportsmanship to where they live. furniture or a utility bill. But during these of volleyball that I love, but the first is my and the effects of their CYO participation An estimated 300,000 people are home visits, other problems may surface. team. My team helps me to persevere and on their daily life and their faith.” They are without dental insurance in Contra Costa From these visits, the dental program play to my fullest abilities. On and off the also asked to provide a reference from an County. was born. court, their cheers bring excitement and adult who is significant in their life. The top Uninsured adults who are experiencing The first people to get help are those liveliness to the game.” candidates are then invited to interview with dental pain are the priority patients for the experiencing dental pain, Krank said. An active athlete, Meghan participates the scholarship committee. SVdP program. Here’s how it works: The next are those whose dental situa- for CYO in girls’ volleyball and girls’ basket- This scholarship is named in honor • Person in need contacts their local tion may be hampering their ability to find ball. She is also a swimmer and lifeguard. of the late Marty Mart, former assistant St. Vincent de Paul branch. A pair of work. “It’s difficult to get a job if you don’t She is a leader in campus ministry, and vol- diocesan CYO director, volleyball coach Vincentians, as the trained volunteers have your front teeth,” he said. unteers for school and parish events includ- and referee, who passed away in 2002. are called, will visit the person and find Most of the clients accepted for care ing the Holy Spirit Vacation Bible School. The scholarship of $1,000 is used to help their needs. will require multiple visits to take care of She is very proud of her Portuguese support the awardee’s education, and is • Cases are then referred to the SVdP their needs. heritage and traditions, helping at the local funded entirely through private donations Dental Committee by SVdP branches or Vincentians, said Barbara Hunt, devel- Holy Ghost Festival. She wrote that, “Being and by the CYO leagues. through the RotaCare Pittsburg free medi- opment director, “see the face of Christ” involved in the community, whether it is at Two additional scholarships, the “Bill Ford cal clinic. The patient request is screened in those they encounter. This may explain school, home or church, or during games, CYO Scholarships,” named after the current and reviewed by the dental committee, why the poor turn to SVdP for assistance. gives me a sense of joy and delight to know CYO director, will be awarded this May to which includes a licensed dentist. “Government is a very scary place to that I am helping my community.” two, additional eighth-grade CYO players • If accepted, the patient receives go to request help,” Hunt said. “St. Vincent In his letter of recommendation, St. participating in any of the CYO sports in services via La Clinica Dental Clinic in de Paul is a trusted resource.” Edward teacher and CYO Coach Richard the Oakland diocese. More information on Concord or Pittsburg, Lifelong Dental in So trusted that the first week the pro- Bialza wrote: “My time with her has been the scholarships will be posted on the CYO West County or a local dentist who has gram was available, nine requests came a routine demonstration of thoughtfulness, website, www.oakandcyo.org, at a later date. agreed to provide free services to clients in. The number continues to grow. Pilgrimages

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The Catholic Voice invites you to enjoy an incredible journey! A Marian Shrines Pilgrimage Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Santander, Lourdes, Montserrat & Barcelona September 23 – October 2, 2019 • 10 Days $3,999* from SFO Includes round-trip airfare from SFO, taxes, surcharges, hotel, breakfast & Table D’ Hote dinners daily as noted on itinerary, air-conditioned motor coach & full-time tour manager. *Double occupancy. 6 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 The Catholic Voice invites you on a Hawaiian Pilgrimage!

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CALL FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS Marianna Pisano at Unitours Inc. [email protected] 1-800-777-7432 (9:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST) BOOK ONLINE : http://bit.ly/ShrinesFrance2020 To receive a mailed brochure contact: Camille Tompkins at The Catholic Voice 510-419-1081 or [email protected] FEBRUARY 4, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 7 ‘Building a , love and intimacy with God’ By Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone Two months ago, National Public Radio covered a news story about a very con- troversial genetic engineering technique known as “CRISPR.” The story told of a Chinese scientist who claimed to have altered human embryos such that he cre- ated a pair of twin girls who were resistant to the HIV infection. The story went on to speak about the concerns scientists in the field have about this kind of research proceeding too quickly before the debate about its Archbishop ethics is sufficiently mature, pointing out Salvatore J. that it could lead to the practice of creat- Cordileone is ing “designer babies.” In the lead-in to the interviewed story, the reporter stated: “This claim is by Catholic highly controversial with some scientists radio denouncing this work as unethical human outside San experimentation.” Francisco City Hall Revolution, counter-revolution during the Did you catch that? The modification West Coast took place on embryos, and it is denounced Walk for Life, as “unethical human experimentation.” In Jan. 26. other words, the reporter here — likely unwittingly — acknowledges that human DEBRA GREENBLAT embryos are human beings, endowed with CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO human dignity. Such an unguarded state- ment demonstrates that everyone really If openness to life is just a sort of in my prayers, night and day.” beliefs on our society and even in our law, knows — despite powerful voices in our optional add-on to the meaning of the Paul could claim a “clear conscience” especially concerning the beginnings of society who would have us believe other- sexual union of a man and a woman because he had given his all for the sake human life? wise — that human life really does begin rather than at the heart of its meaning of the Gospel, enduring by the grace of We can take our cue from the Gospel at conception and is therefore deserving as being for procreation and the unity of God hardships and sufferings that would reading for this Mass of the Memorial of of protection in the law and, even more the spouses, so that a new child can be otherwise be humanly unbearable. Ss. Timothy and Titus: Our Lord sends out importantly, in societal attitudes. welcomed into the loving embrace of the As St. John Paul II explains in his His disciples two-by-two. He sends them This disturbing development, though, child’s father and mother, then it comes encyclical “Veritatis Splendor:” “According out on mission, but He is really forming his simply marks the latest further step in to mean something quite different: the to Saint Paul, conscience in a certain Church to carry out the Great Commission a revolutionary path begun a very long gratification of an urge, the mere satisfying sense confronts man with the law, and thus He would entrust to her after His victory time ago, one which, among other things, of an appetite — something, essentially, becomes a ‘witness’ for man: a witness of over death and his return to his Heavenly decouples the procreative act from pro- self-centered, rather than the act by which his own faithfulness or unfaithfulness with Father in glory. creation: now, if that sounds nonsensical one expresses the total gift of self to the regard to the law, of his essential moral It is by remaining within the commu- to you, well, that’s because it is. other and, through that, to God. rectitude or iniquity.” nion of the Church that one can have this Last year marked the 50th anniver- Thus, abortion becomes a backup for That is quite different from how many assurance and mature into a person of sary of the iconic year of that revolution: failed contraception, a literal license to people understand conscience today. In spiritual excellence. There are the basics: 1968. Think of all that happened in that kill in order to avoid the consequences of this novel way of thinking, John Paul says, Sunday Mass attendance without excep- very iconic year of social upheaval: the one’s self-indulgent actions. So you see, “The individual conscience is tion, frequent confession, daily prayer assassinations of Martin Luther King and as big and complex as this problem is, the accorded the status of a supreme (especially the rosary), study of the Bible Robert Kennedy, the riot at the Democratic root of it lies at the spiritual level. tribunal of moral judgment which and the truths of our faith. And then there National Convention in Chicago, students hands down categorical and infal- is putting it all into action: acts of charity rioting on college campuses across the Just the beginning lible decisions about good and evil. and justice, such as we are doing today. country in protest of the Vietnam War (I As Archbishop Charles Chaput To the affirmation that one has a We need to maintain tight bonds of always found the idea of using violence observes in his book “Strangers in a duty to follow one’s conscience is communion with the Church in order to to protest a war to be painfully ironic), the Strange Land:” unduly added the affirmation that acquire the wisdom to develop a rightly explosion of unfettered abuse of halluci- “… the birth control pill was one’s moral judgment is true merely formed conscience and the strength to live nogenic drugs, the overturning of sexual originally marketed as an aid to by the fact that it has its origin in the by it. That second point is critical, because mores and trust in the basic institutions marriages and families. But detach- conscience. But in this way the ines- the world will hate us for it, and attack us of society. ing sex from fertility leads in unin- capable claims of truth disappear.” for it. That’s what happened to Pope Paul Yes, 1968 was emblematic of an age tended directions. One of them is That is, if everyone decides for them- after “.” of revolution. But it was also a year which artificial reproductive technology. It’s selves what is true, then there is no But we need look no further than the witnessed the birth of a movement of worth remembering that in [Aldous] truth. Instead, he explains the purpose personal experience of many who bear counter-revolution. It was thought at the Huxley’s novel [“Brave New World”], of conscience in this way: “The judgment public witness to the in time to be a stillbirth, an irrational clinging the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’ were of conscience is a practical judgment, a the womb all across our country, from to an oppressive idea that had at long last vulgarisms — dirty words. Today, in judgment which makes known what man Washington, DC, to here in San Francisco. been relegated to the ash heap of history. modern practice, babies have no must do or not do … It is a judgment which This is exactly what St. Paul had in mind But its 50th anniversary last year gave necessary link to sexual intimacy applies to a concrete situation the rational in writing to Timothy, where in this same ample evidence that it has grown and and romance. They can be created conviction that one must love and do good passage he sheds light on what he under- even flourished, and even in the face of in a lab almost as easily as the old- and avoid evil.” stands conscience to mean: “For God did an aggressive and rapid deconstruction fashioned way.” That is to say, conscience is not the not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of the natural meaning of sex, marriage Conclusion: If they can be created in a internal faculty to decide for oneself what of power and love and self-control. So do and procreation in all of the institutions of lab, then why can they not be genetically is right and wrong, but to discern the right not be ashamed of your testimony to our cultural influence — law, politics, educa- altered in a lab as well? thing from the wrong thing to do in a con- Lord, … but bear your share of hardship tion, academia, entertainment, media, the crete situation based on what is objectively for the Gospel with the strength that comes corporate world and so forth — although Role of conscience right and wrong. from God.” you wouldn’t know it if your only sources I say all this to make the point that what Deciding for oneself what is right and He could say this because he lived it. of information came from those very we are about today is part of a much big- wrong, independent of the truth claims that This is the same exact call to conscience institutions. ger picture. Respect for life in the womb God has sown right into the created order: that God is giving us today. So, do not be I am referring to the dozens of confer- is not an isolated cause, but more like Doesn’t this sound a lot like the Garden ashamed! On the contrary, bearing hard- ences and symposia held last year in our a golden thread that weaves its way all of Eden after the fall of our first parents? ships for the sake of the Gospel, and the country alone to mark the 50th anniver- throughout a beautiful tapestry that is We keep making the same mistake, even opprobrium that one will inevitably incur sary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical on the God’s plan for life, love and intimacy — ulti- though ever since then our human experi- for fidelity to it, is God’s gift of a clear responsible transmission of human life, mately, with Him forever in heaven. Pulling ence has shown, without exception, the conscience that bear Him testimony to all “Humanae Vitae” (now St. Paul VI — it is away any one thread unravels the entire unspeakable suffering that human beings the world. Such people may be reviled by certainly no coincidence that Pope Francis tapestry. To be pro-life in the true, complete bring into the world by making up their own those who are content with spiritual medi- canonized him in the very year of the 50th and authentic sense of what that really rules in contradiction to God’s, harming ocrity, but they give inspiration to those anniversary of that encyclical). means, then, is to understand, accept and especially the weak and the vulnerable. who desire spiritual excellence. It was a landmark encyclical, and in live out this entire plan of God as St. Paul We are, in fact, witnessing this before it Pope Paul upheld the timeless and VI explains so well in “Humanae Vitae,” our very eyes now, in our time; we are Conclusion universal teaching of the Catholic Church and it is ultimately for our own happiness reaping the bitter fruit that has come from The revolution is waning: It is showing about God’s plan for marriage and family, in this life and in the next. Unfortunately, 50 years of cultural revolution: family the inevitable signs of weariness, banal- and that for the marital embrace to be though, something else happened during fragmentation, and all of the social ills it ity, boredom and vile vulgarity. In a word, truly what God intended it to be in all of these last five decades which gave people has led to. it is pathetic. The counter-revolution is in its beauty and goodness it must be open an excuse to separate out these different But for those who are better off, this full swing. Be a part of it! It never gets to the transmission of life and unity of the aspects of God’s integral plan for our hap- new, distorted sense of conscience is an old, is never boring, but is always young, spouses at all times and in every way. piness with Him: a distorted understanding excuse to succumb to self-indulgence, fresh, and plunges us into the depths of This, of course, flew in the face of the of the notion of conscience. laziness and spiritual mediocrity. This is the human adventure. As we walk for life conventional thinking, which held that Over these last 50 years conscience demonstrated by those who, in unguarded today, then, let us join our hearts, minds more contraception would reduce abortion. has come to be seen as simply the faculty moments, show that they know deep down and bodies to a counter-movement char- Sadly, this very superficial view is still with to decide for oneself what is right and inside what is right and wrong, but rather acterized not by mediocrity and hatred and us today, despite the ample evidence to wrong, thus conveniently allowing one than allow their conscience to convict destructive self-indulgence, but by power the contrary. not to apply to oneself those parts of the them they suppress it in order not to be and love and self-control: for the glory of The problem is, when contraception is truth of Christ that one finds especially convicted by the purveyors of the dominant God and the building of a culture of life, introduced into the picture and becomes burdensome. cultural norms. love and intimacy with Him now, and for- the presumed norm for relations between This, though, is certainly not what ever in heaven. Amen! the sexes — as it has now — it changes St. Paul intended when he wrote to his Spiritual excellence everything: one’s entire world view and disciple Timothy. In our first reading for The question is, then, how can one live (Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone is arch- how one looks at the purpose of man and Mass today, the Memorial of Sts. Timothy with the certainty of a correct conscience, bishop of San Francisco. He was bishop woman coming together. It ultimately leads and Titus, we heard him say: “I am grateful and have the strength to live accordingly, of Oakland from 2009-2012. This was his to the disintegration of the natural unity of to God, whom I worship with a clear con- and not succumb to the powerful voices of homily from the Jan. 26 Mass for the Walk sex, marriage and procreation. science … as I remember you constantly unreason and anti-science that force false for Life West Coast.) 8 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 Weddings and Anniversaries Going to the chapel — if you have a connection By Michele Jurich Staff writer Marriage prep classes For those who are alumni of Catholic colleges or universities, there is the Residential and commuter opportunity for a homecoming weekend Feb. 23-24 Walnut Creek all your own. April 27-28 Walnut Creek Both Saint Mary’s College of California June 1-2 Orinda in Moraga and Holy Names University in July 27-28 Livermore Oakland make their Aug. 24-25 Orinda chapels available for Sept. 20-22 Fremont weddings of alumni Oct. 26-27 Orinda and current students, Dec. 7-8 Orinda as well as current PREP Retreat Weekend faculty and staff mem- Resident/non-resident options bers. Sept. 20-22 Fremont The choice of a wedding location is a Convalidation/Remarriage personal one. Jan. 19-20 Orinda Rev. Ragusa “For some of those May 18-19 Orinda who begin marriage on their college or Sept. 7-8 Orinda university campus, that’s where they met Classes in Spanish the person,” said Rev. Salvatore Ragusa, March 30-31 Pittsburg SDS, who serves as co-director of cam- July 27-28 Pittsburg pus ministry and chaplain at Holy Names Nov. 23-24 Pittsburg University. But it can be even deeper than that. Register: https://www.oakdiocese. “These years are very formative,” said org/ministries-formation/marriage- Father Ragusa, who previously served and-family-life/registration as chaplain at Saint Mary’s College. “This For Spanish, call Sandra Martinez, became a family, a community. 510-267-8371 “It’s the first time they’re away from family,” he said. It may be, too, the first time they don’t “have to” go to church, The chapel is available, too, for vow but they do. renewals as couple celebrate anniversa- “Campus ministry speaks to them,” ries, da Silva said. Father Ragusa said. “It’s a spiritual place “It’s a blessing to get to be involved with where they grow in their faith.” this,” da Silva said. “You remember your

That connection continues, he said. For ECHOMEDIAPHOTO.COM ECHO MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY, own wedding day.” some, it’s the place they owned their faith While her assistants handle the Daniel and Jenna Costanza were married in the chapel of Saint Mary’s College as a young adult. rehearsal and day-of preparation, da Silva in December 2018. There is one wedding on the calendar lives near campus and occasionally slips this year at Holy Names University. Father to resources in the diocese, or beyond, if may walk along the arcade, where a wall into a secluded spot in the chapel to wit- Ragusa can prepare the couple for mar- need be. of plaques commemorates weddings in the ness the ceremony. riage and can officiate at the marriage. The reasons the couples choose to wed chapel. The earliest is dated 1933. Her work contributes to her own There are options for preparation elsewhere at Saint Mary’s vary. Sometimes both went One prospective bride and groom, on happily-ever-after. “I go home and tell and for bringing a properly credentialed to school there; sometimes one did, and touring the chapel and grounds, found the my husband that every time I talk with a officiant to the campus. Marriage records the other didn’t. names of family members on the wall, da couple, I think about our wedding day. I tell are kept at Divine Mercy Parish, formerly Saint Mary’s can be a neutral choice Silva said. him I love him.” St. Lawrence O’Toole-St. Cyril Parish, in when they come from families active in two whose boundaries the campus is located. parishes, and they don’t need to choose Over the hill at Saint Mary’s College of one over the other. 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By the numbers Study . . . ‘There will be a Mass’ Parishes with the most Catholic marriages in the (Continued from Page 8.) Diocese of Oakland, 2017 By Michele Jurich “They’ve been coming here a long Approximately 82 percent Staff writer time: First Communion, confirmation,” 40 St. Cornelius, Richmond of couples in the U.S. main- According to reports from 2017 — the pastor said. They want to be mar- 36 Queen of All Saints, Concord tain at least one joint bank the last full year that is available — the ried in their church. 33 St. Mark, Richmond account, and although they parish in which the most marriages A couple seeking to be married in 31 St. Michael, Livermore have different motivations were celebrated in the Diocese of the church meets with the pastor, who 27 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Brentwood for pooling their finances, Oakland was St. helps them begin their paperwork. A 27 St. Francis of Assisi, Concord Garbinsky says the need for Cornelius Parish married couple in the parish offers mar- 25 St. Lawrence O’Toole/St. Cyril, Oakland* justification does not appear in Richmond. The riage preparation close to home. 24 St. Elizabeth, Oakland to be a primary factor. parish, with 645 Of the 40 weddings in 2017, all were 23 Most Holy Rosary, Antioch “Common reasons include registered fami- Catholic marriages. 21 All Saints, Hayward convenience and a standard lies, witnessed 40 In addition to young couples marry- 790 total Catholic marriages belief about how couples Catholic marriages ing, the parish also sees people who 104 total mixed marriages should manage their money,” that year. have been married civilly who, after a few 894 total marriages she says. “We show that “In the Hispanic years, want to be married in the church. although the perceived need *Now, with St. Paschal Baylon Church, community, a lot of “When they bring their kids to First to justify spending is not an Rev. Mora Divine Mercy Parish Catholics don’t see Communion,” Father Mora said, “they antecedent of the decision to a wedding without a Mass,” said Rev. see they need to be role models. Source: Diocese of Oakland pool finances, it does repre- Sergio Mora, who has been pastor They’re missing something.” sent an important downstream Richmond’s St. Cornelius Parish saw the for the past 5½ years. “There will be He offers encouragement to those consequence of the decision most marriages of any parish in 2017. a Mass.” who want to be witness to marriage. to pool, which subsequently Those nuptial Masses, for the most “They’re being an example for others,” ALBERT C. PACCIORINI/THE CATHOLIC VOICE influences purchase decisions part, are scheduled on Saturdays — at he said. over time.” 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Sometimes “I’ve done some of these blessings “Our findings suggest couples will request a Friday evening on Sunday liturgies,” he said. “I tell them pooling finances may be one wedding — often due to the availabil- what marriage is all about. It doesn’t simple way to spend money ity of a reception hall. “I can help,” the have to be that big. They want it, they’re more responsibly,” Garbinsky pastor said. willing and there’s no impediment.” says, though she notes that “It’s a big community and a young They can do without the costly cul- couples should not to let the community,” he said of his parish. The tural trappings of weddings, he said. need to justify spending go couples who marry there are not new “The coins, the veil … they don’t need too far, which could lead to to the parish. all of that.” negative consequences.

Celebrating 53 years Celebrating 50 Years Thanking God for 50 years Bill and Nancy Edgardo and Zenaida Deacon Nels and Dotty Gonsalves O’Connell Cruz Married June 7, 1969 April 23, 1966 April 26, 1969 Loving parents of Loving parents Loving parents of Laurie, Marcie, Michael, of Laura, Paul, Brian, Kevin, Edward & Cristina John, Gina and Megan and Kaitlyn Melissa & Sylvester grandparents Grandparents to nine Nana & Tata of Jack, Julia, wonderful grandchildren of Isaac Malaya Jalen

Celebrating 40 Years Sara and Rolando Andrew and Barbara Mendoza Happy Wilson Married March 2, 1979 35th Anniversary to 50 Years of Thank you Lord for Mr. Phil & Mrs. Casey Love and Caring our children: Michelle, White August 23, 1969 Jonathan (Araceli) November 3, 1984 and Monica and our grandchild, Samuelito!

Celebrating 25 years Celebrating 20th Anniversary Rudy and Pauline Ruben and Alicia Melvin and Beverly Montano Perez Nelson Celebrating 12 years Married May 21, 1994 Married March 6, 1999 St. John’s Catholic Church of Blessings on St. Charles Borromeo February 4, 2019. Catholic Church Blessed with 3 daughters Married February 4, 2007 Livermore, CA Selina, Ruby and Maya at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Livermore, Ca.

Married August 25, 2002 Celebrating 40 Years March 18, 1950 Geoff and Pat Saturnio Married May 26, 1979 St. Joseph’s Church, Fremont

Loving parents of JP, Mark, Philip and Matthew Seven grandchildren: Noah, Katelyn, Linda and Vernon Whitmore Isaiah, Mikayla, Leon and Rosina Watson Some husbands dedicate songs, some dedicate a Andrew, We Love you Mom and Dad Facebook page and some dedicate gifts to their Madison and Thank you for sharing 69 years wives on a wedding anniversary. I will keep it Myles simple and dedicate my Love to you. of Love with the World Happy Anniversary Love Always – Jose, Jorge, Lucia Celebrating Seventeen Years and the entire St. Benedict Family 10 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 Pro-life movement finds strength in modest numbers By Michele Jurich Staff writer While the March for Life West Coast in San Francisco draws tens of thousands of people each year, the Issues4Life rally and walk at Frank Ogawa Plaza in front of Oakland City Hall is decidedly smaller. But size — about 50 people — was no deterrent to the fervent pro-life message brought to the public square, and the streets of Oakland, at noon Jan. 25. “We’re bringing the message to them,” said Rev. Frank Pavone, national director of . Led by Rev. Walter Hoye, whose 2008 conviction for violating an Oakland ordinance barring protesters from coming within 8 feet of anyone entering an abortion clinic was later overturned, the rally puts the spotlight on the effect of abortion on the black community. The rally began with prayer. “There’s nothing but forgiveness in this movement,” said Karen I.S. Shablin, a femi- nist pro-life speaker from the East Coast. She decried the double-standard of those who cry for animals that have been mistreated but will “write a check to people who kill humans.” She encouraged a gentle approach to Rev. Walter Hoye and a pro-life group rallied at Oakland City Hall on Jan. 25. changing hearts and minds. “Wake up, be kind and loving when we talk tained public protest.” to people,” she said. “We can change hearts “That’s what you and I are part of,” he said. of others interested in having a dialogue. The March for Life in Washington, DC, “I hope we all go out with love and kind- which he attended the previous week, is ness,” she said to those preparing to march focused on government policy. He called through Oakland after the speeches. for a rebirth of life and of justice “not just Pat Castle looked like he came ready to for part of the country, but for all.” run. The founder of LifeRunners traveled from “We cannot settle for the idea of baby Omaha, Nebraska, to tell of standing in freez- killing not being OK in Nebraska but OK ing weather in front of an abortion clinic in in California,” Father Pavone said. “That’s Fargo, North Dakota, where he encouraged a not how it works.” young about-to-be patient to change her plan. The opponents, he said, speak in terms LifeRunners has chapters around the of choice, but stop short of describing world. Karen Patnaude traveled 5,400 abortion procedures. miles from Fiji to attend the West Coast Father Pavone called for “ripping the veil pro-life events. off” abortion procedures, and “bringing our While Roe v. Wade may be precedent, unborn brothers and sisters into the hearts Father Pavone told the gathering, “it isn’t and minds and lives of our fellow citizens.” settled.” After the speeches, the children car- “It’s a matter of grave injustice,” he said ried the sign, joined by prolife leaders and VOICE MICHELE JURICH/THE CATHOLIC ALL: of abortion. A precedent can be reversed, marched west down Broadway. “We Shall Karen Patnaude of LifeRunners traveled 5,400 miles from Fiji to attend the West he said, when such an issue evokes “sus- Overcome,” they sang. Coast pro-life events.

pregnant and unmarried at 20. “It was a lot more personal,” she said. Peaceful . . . Jim King from Memphis, Tennessee, who became a Catholic more than 40 years (Continued from Page 1.) ago, said his active opposition to abor- ectomy while pregnant with her fourth child tion grew after he stopped into a Catholic despite knowing that the decision could church between business meetings. result in her own death, which it did. “Something almost blew me over from Ronan turned to the pregnancy center the tabernacle,” he said. “It said to me, when she found herself pregnant, unem- ‘Speak up for the unborn children.’” ployed and homeless shortly after moving Californian Ruth Enero, who traveled to San Francisco 10 years ago. Despite with members of her church in Modesto, miscarrying her unborn child, Ronan held a handmade sign that read, “Embrace went on to direct the growth of the center a Consistent Ethic” on one side, and “Value from a small service center to a medical Every Life” on the other. She opposes clinic, which today serves 1,000 families abortion, war, death penalty, euthanasia a year. She resigned in 2016 after being and racism and poverty. diagnosed with cancer only months after “A couple of times I was told it wasn’t a the birth of her daughter, Catica. pro-life message,” she said. “But it seems “If you are experiencing tragedy in your really obvious to me that when you dehuman- life, look at Gianna Molla, look at me, look ize any group of people it’s very easy to kill at Jesus,” she said. “Give him your tragedy them. All human life needs to be protected.” and let him turn it into triumph.” The Walk for Life West Coast was one Other speakers included Patricia of the last January pro-life marches mark- Sandoval; the Rev. Walter B. Hoye, founder ing the anniversary of the 1973 Roe deci- of Issues4Life; Father Shenan Boquet, sion, which with its companion case, Doe president of Human Life International; and v. Bolton, legalized abortion virtually on Abby Johnson, a former clinic director at demand. Pro-life marches were held in dio- a Texas Planned Parenthood who is the ceses across the country, with the national subject of the movie “Unplanned,” sched- March for Life taking place in Washington uled for release in March. and drawing more than 100,000 Catholics Sandoval, who had three abortions, was and others from all over the country. hired by Planned Parenthood to work as a In Indianapolis Jan. 22, the actual Roe back-office nurse without nursing credentials. anniversary, 900 people gathered for a “I was manipulated and trained to lie to Mass celebrated at St. John the Evangelist women that it was not a baby,” she said. Church. Afterward, roughly 600 pro-life She turned to cocaine and eventually advocates from around Indiana marched fell homeless before a conversion experi- a mile for life in 22-degree wind chill. ence with a stranger saved her. “We must never lose proper perspective “I want people who do not agree with of uniting ourselves to the way of God rather me to hear me,” she said. “I don’t judge than trying to conform God into our way of you, I was one of you. You think I am fight- thinking,” Archbishop Thompson said. “That’s ing to take your rights away? I’m fighting when humanity loses its way. That’s when for your rights to be given back to you.” things start to break down in our society.” On the parade route, marchers walked In a statement released Jan. 22, which with an array of self-styled messages includ- also was a National Day of Prayer for the ing, “Make Unborn Babies Great Again.” Legal Protection of the Unborn, Florida’s No words were required for Katie Forbes’ nine Catholic bishops said the church’s sign. The Arizona State University student’s teaching on abortion is continuously prov- exposed belly featured a life-size painting of ing to be prophetic. COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY her unborn child, Timothy, due in May. “Our nation is increasingly rejecting After an early morning Mass and a rosary dedicated to unborn children on Jan. “There is nothing better than an ultrasound abortion and Roe v. Wade as states con- 26 at St. Michael Church, a Livermore contingent of more than 75 people made to get the pro-life point across,” she said. tinue to adopt more limitations on abortion the annual trip to San Francisco’s Civic Center to participate in the Walk for Forbes said as the oldest of eight chil- and expand alternatives to abortion,” said Life. In the photo, Wes Arnold, Livermore Knights of Columbus grand knight, dren from a Catholic family, her values the bishops. But they also recognized, Thea Shirley and Suzanne Gutierrez. were put to the test when she found herself “There is still much work to be done.” FEBRUARY 4, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 11 Catholics . . . (Continued from Page 1.) through its No More Secrets ministry and the 2008 construction of the healing gar- den for victims next to the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland. Father Landeza has been involved for decades in ministry to survivors of clergy sexual abuse, serving on local and national groups dealing with the issue. Both men identified the website bish- opaccountaility.org, not Church affiliated, which tracks clergy suspected of abuse. Father Landeza noted one of his own best friends has been a victim. It was only in 1994 that the first priest was convicted of criminal sexual abuse of a minor in the US, Father Landeza said. While the National Catholic Reporter newspaper did some reporting on the issue in the 1980s, it wasn’t until the Boston Globe newspaper’s expose in 2002 there was a national focus. The movie, “Spotlight,” recounts the paper’s effort. After that, in 2002, US bishops adopted the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, known as the Dallas Charter. It established procedures for addressing allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy. It also addressed reconciliation, healing, accountability and prevention of future acts of abuse, and was revised in 2005, 2011 and 2018. Following VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE C. ALBERT the charter, in 2004 the bishops commis- As described by Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins, Father Dan Danielson was joined at his funeral by some of his “loyal, sioned the John Jay College of Criminal loving, competitive classmates from St. Patrick’s Seminary,” from left, Father Danielson’s sister, Bonnie Danielson; and Justice, part of the City University of New classmates: Msgr. Antonio A. Valdivia; Revs. E. Donald Osuna, Dan Derry, George Wolf and Bishop Daniel F. Walsh. A York, to study the issue. It surveyed the classmate not pictured who attended the funeral was Rev. Brian Joyce. years 1950-2002 and estimated approxi- mately 3,800 priests were credibly accused the continuing education of priests. eral fronts nationally, including co-founding of child sexual abuse in 10,000 incidents. Father Danielson served in a variety of the National Organization for Continuing “Interestingly,” Wilcox said, “many Danielson . . . roles in the diocese, working with Cursillo Education of Roman Catholic Clergy. victims don’t come forward immediately.” (Continued from Page 1.) and Charismatics, and was instrumental As the service closed, Bishop Barber, Father Landeza said his friend, victimized Among Father Danielson’s parish in the development of the first Priests’ standing next to Father Danielson’s simple in the 1970s, didn’t discuss it until the 2000s. assignments: Holy Spirit, Fremont; St. Senate, the Council for Retired Clergy, pine coffin, said both of Oakland’s other In the last year, the state of Pennsylvania Joseph, Alameda; St. Paschal, Oakland; and with Rev. James A. Schexnayder, the former bishops, Archbishops Salvatore offered up a 1,500-page report detailing and the Catholic Community of Pleasanton. establishment of the permanent deacon- J. Cordileone and Allen H. Vigneron, had clergy sexual abuse in six dioceses. Then In addition to his pastoral duties, Bishop ate; with Rev. Brian T. Joyce, the diocesan sent their condolences. followed revelations about the sexual Cummins noted that Father Danielson Pastoral Council and Rev. Richard A. For Father Danielson, Bishop Barber abuse of young men and seminarians by developed a national reputation on the Mangini, strategic planning for the diocese. said, “after so much doing, it is time to let former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who need for education of seminarians and for Father Danielson was involved on sev- go, and let God.” has been demoted and is in seclusion. In November, US bishops resolved to take some action toward holding them- selves accountable, a move stalled by San Jose diocese sells Denver archbishop says fight sex-ed bill Pope Francis, who instead asked the DENVER (CNS) — Colorado lawmak- Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila said. bishops to attend a weeklong retreat in bishop’s $2.3M home ers are considering a bill to require all “Specifically, public schools would have January. The pope has scheduled a world- Staff report public schools and charter schools “to to promote abortion as an equal option to wide meeting on the subject with bishops’ San Jose Bishop Patrick J. McGrath either use a comprehensive sex-ed cur- life, and parents wouldn’t be notified before representatives Feb. 21-25. said the diocese has sold a $2.3 million, riculum that contradicts human nature and lessons were presented on gender-identity This is a global problem, Father five-bedroom home in San Jose’s upscale is inconsistent with Christian values, or to and sexual orientation,” he added. Landeza said, but many other nations don’t Willow Glen district that would have been provide no instruction on sexuality at all,” The Colorado Catholic Conference, see it as a problem — they are in denial. his retirement home. Denver’s archbishop said in a letter read which represents the state’s Catholic What happens if a diocesan priest is The San Jose Mercury News reported at all Masses Jan. 27. bishops on public policy matters, said in a accused of sexual abuse, Wilcox asked? the home purchase in August 2018, spark- Legislators held a hearing Jan. 30 on statement that among its other objections is “The first thing we do for victims is offer ing criticism from parishioners angry about the Comprehensive Human Sexuality the fact the measure will keep local school counseling, then we investigate,” the largesse, and prompting the bishop to Education bill, or H.B.19-1032. Its main districts from deciding themselves on the “What is a credible accusation?” Wilcox sell the house. sponsors are Democratic Rep. Susan content for sex education for their students. asked rhetorically “It’s common sense.” The Mercury News reported Jan. 26: Lontine, Democratic Sen. “If you suspect child abuse: Call the “The house sold Dec. 3 for $2.35 million, Nancy Todd and Republican police,” he said, repeating: “Call the police.” according to Zillow.com, $50,000 more Sen. Don Coram. According to a news report on National than the diocese paid for it last year. The “We know that God Public Radio, through 2018, clergy sex diocese said this week it donated $50,000 made us male and female, abuse of minors has cost the Church not from the proceeds of the sale to Charities in his image and likeness, only in terms of trust and reputation, but Housing, a division of Catholic Charities.” but the comprehensive cur- more than $3 billion in lawsuit settlements. 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Towels were collected at the school and for the Diocese both churches. “The students took pride in this project. of Oakland, staff They were so excited to count the number of towels that members of the came in,” Vincentian volunteer Marianne Henderson said. diocesan school The towels will be used to provide showers to hundreds department of people each week at SVdP. hosted a celebra- The Livermore Knights of Columbus donated $2,375 tion of Catholic to the Livermore Joint Valley Unified School District for Schools Week Jan. special education programs in support of students with 28 at the chan- intellectual disabilities. The funds were presented at a cery office. The school board meeting Jan. 15. The Knights of Columbus gathering, part have been ardent supporters of persons with intellectual of the nationwide disabilities for almost five decades, Grand Knight Wesley appreciation of Arnold said. 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Alameda’s St. Joseph Notre Dame High School returned schools and nine VOICE CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC to their alma mater Jan. 9 for the school’s annual Back from high schools that featured the mascots, emblems and the names of the founding religious communities of College Panel. Organized by SNJD’s Alumni and College each school. In addition to Radecke, bottom right, are standing from left: Michael Dreyfus-Pai, director Counseling Offices, the panel gives current students the of technology; Jocelyn Pierre-Antoine, associate superintendent; Margo Tammen, fiscal controller; Jaci chance to ask questions about the transition from high Movra, Laurie Shahab, administrative assistants; Brenda Hernandez, a work-study student from Cristo school to college. Discussion topics ranged from the col- Rey De La Salle East Bay High School, Oakland; and (front row) Ken Willers, associate superintendent. lege search process to balancing work and class loads. Christians gather to help Camp Fire victims By Karen Mangini and Anthony Arteaga An Ecumenical Concert was performed by 80 men and women and 10 young children on Jan. 19. The choirs from St. Bonaventure Parish in Concord, the Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church and Concord United Methodist Church gathered as one body, a people of God who wanted to do some- thing to help lessen the pain of all those who lost so much in the Camp Fire in Paradise last November. It was also an opportunity to gather in prayer and celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Representatives from two Christian communities in Paradise, St. Thomas More Catholic Church and Paradise United Methodist Church, came down to St. Bonaventure to tell their incredible stories of courage, despair, fear, hope and trust. The music chosen allowed these four wit- nesses whose lived experience of devastation, destruction and loss of life, though still very raw, to know that they had not been forgotten. The concert helped them feel their sense of worth had been restored, that they had been given renewed strength to fight on and a deeper realization that people just like them really still cared about their desperate plight. While we were in awe of each of them, they stood among us in a posture of humility and gratitude. In the midst of prayer, song and spoken word, more than $20,000 was raised. This money will be evenly split and directly donated to support the two Christian communities that joined and shared their COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY experience. It was an afternoon that profoundly Choirs from three churches gathered to honor survivors of the Camp Fire. touched all who were present. Classified Advertisements • 510-419-1081 The Catholic Voice next edition: February 18 • Deadline: February 6

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— Married Couples Retreat with Father u NEW EVENTS Rusty Shaughnessy and Karla and Richard Obernesser. At San Damiano Retreat, 710 Friday, Feb. 8 Highland Drive, Danville. Cost: $350 per couple. All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry, Grilled Cheese and Information/registration: www.sandamiano.org or Pasta Too. 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Raymond Parish, Aquinas lecture 925-837-9141, ext. 315. 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin. $7 per person, $7 takeout box; $3 for kids 6-12, 5 and under eat Mirela Oliva, associate professor at the Saturday, Feb. 9 free. Sponsor: Knights of Columbus, Council 7987. Center for Thomistic Studies at the Everyday Mysticism: Teihard and the Gospels University of St. Thomas, Houston, with Marie Noonan Sabin. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at San Saturday, Feb. 16 will present the 28th Annual Aquinas Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Enrichment. Lecture at the Dominican School of Information/reservation: www.sandamiano.org or At St. Agnes Parish, Cauchi Hall, 3966 Chestnut 925-837-9141, x. 315. Ave., Concord. Four presentations based on Philosophy and Theology at 7:30 p.m. Pope Francis’ wisdom and teachings on marriage Feb. 20. Oliva will examine “Causality February 22 to 24 and family from Chapter four of his exhortation, in the Human Life, where she will look Retrouvaille — A Lifeline for Marriages. Do Amoris Laetitia: The Joy of Love. Registration: at the meaning of life that regards the you feel lost, frustrated, hurt or angry with your 12:30 to 1 p.m., Enrichment: 1 to 4 p.m., followed life narrative. She will analyze spouse? Retrouvaille helps married couples heal by 5 p.m. Mass and a blessing of marriages. and renew their marriages. The next Oakland Registration: https://oaklandwwme.org/enrichment. various forms of causality in the human life refer- meeting will include follow-up sessions over six php. Questions? Contact: Joe and Sue Talarico, Saturdays (March 2, 16, 30, April 13, May 4 925-680-7767. ring to Thomistic schol- and 18) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register at www. ars such as MacIntyre HelpOurMarriage.com or contact Gus and Edda Thursday, Feb. 21 and Stump, but also Rivera, 510-709-6063. All Saints Parish Senior Group Trip to Cache philosophers such as Women’s Silent Retreat. At St. Clare’s Retreat, Creek Resort. Four-hour casino stop. $39 per Gadamer. Due to lim- 2381 Laurel Glen Road, Soquel. “Mary as the person, $15 slot pay casino bonus. Information/res- Model of Closeness to Jesus” with Father Gary ervations: contact Diana DeJesus, 510-581-0736. ited seating, RSVP is highly recommended. Sumpter, chaplain of Kolbe Academy and Trinity Prep in Napa. Register online at www.stclaresre- Saturday, Feb. 23 To register go to dspt. treat.com or 831-423-8093. edu/aquinas2019 or Italian Catholic Federation — Branch 285 — Coming Together in the Lord — Silent Retreat Polenta and Chicken Cacciatore Dinner. Doors phone 510-849-2030. for Men. At The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos, open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine The DSPT is located 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos. 650-917-4000 or Church Hall, 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. at 2301 Vine St., www.jrclosaltos.org. Tickets: $30. Reservations required. RSVP by Feb. 17: contact Christine, 925-462-3704. Proceeds Berkeley. A recep- benefit Tri-Valley Scholarship Program and other tion will follow the March 9 and 10 ICF Charities. lecture. Help After Abortion Healing Retreats. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Francisco Saturday, March 2 Project Rachel Ministry. In English, led by the Contemplatives of St. Joseph. RSVP to 415-614- Run Alpha Training Day. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. COURTESY PHOTO 5567 or email Leslie at [email protected]. Michael Parish Hall, 326 Maple St., Livermore. All inquiries are confidential. Alpha is a space for people outside the church to Mirela Oliva explore faith within the context of the local church. 12:30 to 4:45 p.m. at St. Felicitas Church, 1662 Individual registration: $25, Group registration 1313 A St., Antioch. 925-757-4020. (4-plus): $20 each, walk-in registration: $30. Manor Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. u TAIZÉ Contact: Eric Hom, erichom@stmichaellivermore. Monday to Thursday 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. at St. (An ecumenical, candlelit service of prayer in com or 925-447-1585. Registration: alphausa.org/ Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., St. Felicitas Church runalphalivermoreca. 510-522-0181. and veneration of the cross.) Chapel (inside St. Joseph Center/Office), 1662 Manor Blvd., San Leandro. 510-351-5244. First Saturdays Feb. 15, March 15 u 8 to 9 p.m. at Dominican Sisters of Mission San SPIRITUALITY Monday to Saturday, Immediately following 8:30 a.m. Mass until 3:30 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church, Mullen Jose Chapel, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont, (off Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 First Friday Commons Library, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Mission Tierra). Third Fridays, Sept. to May. 510- 933-6366 or [email protected]. Weekly meditation groups in the John Main, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 9:30 Walnut Creek. 925-939-7911. OSB, tradition. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays in a.m. to midnight every first Friday at Our Lady of the Keeley Center, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Good Counsel Chapel, 2500 Bermuda Ave., San Every last Saturday Friday, Feb. 22 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Claire La Scola, Leandro. 510-614-2765. Immediately after 7 p.m. Spanish Mass; ends with 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., 925-447-9800 or [email protected]. benediction at 9 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 837 Alameda. Every fourth Friday, (every third Friday Mondays Tennent Ave., Pinole. 510-741-4900. in November and December). www.facebook.com/ TaizeOnTheIsland. Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the chapel at St. Francis of Men of St. Joseph meeting. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays Assisi Church, 860 Oak Grove Ave., Concord. in St. Anthony room at St. Mary of the Immaculate 925-682-5447. u EVENTS Conception Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut u SUPPORT Creek. Information: michaelgallagher1025@ Mondays, Tuesdays, Tuesday, Feb. 5 outlook.com. Holy Mass Healing Ministry of Father Richard GROUPS Thursdays, Fridays McAlear, OMI. 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Dunstan Church, Feb. 12, 26 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the convent chapel and 2 to 1133 Broadway Ave., Millbrae. Celebrants: Rev. Feb. 12, 28 Fil/Am ministry. 7:30 p.m. second and fourth 9 p.m. in the church on Wednesdays at St. Bede Richard McAlear, OMI; Rev. Andrew Ibegbulem, Grief Support. At St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Tuesdays, St. Clement Parish Center, 750 Calhoun Parish, 26950 Patrick Ave., Hayward. 510-782- OSA; Deacon Ernie von Emster, assisting. Personal 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. Call 925- St., Hayward. Simon Medrano, 510-303-2965. 2171. healing prayer after Mass. Open to the public. 846-8708 for more information. All are welcome Sponsor: Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic regardless of religious affiliation. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Mondays, Wednesdays Charismatic Renewal. Contact: Rose Payan, 510- Perpetual Help Devotion Baclaran format. 12:45 to 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 332-8552. Information: SFSpirit.com. Tuesdays 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays after last morning Mass, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. Divorce Support Workshops. 7 p.m. at St. Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 3155 Saturday, Feb. 9 Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point, 925-550-0679. Tuesdays Everyday Mysticism: Teilhard and the Gospels Blvd., San Ramon. This is a video series by 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. benediction in Mary’s Chapel with Marie Noonan Sabin. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at San DivorceCare. Questions/registration, email Mondays at St. Jarlath Church, 2620 Pleasant St., Oakland. Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Rosemarie McKenney, [email protected]. Rosary in Spanish. 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Information/reservations: www.sandamiano.org or Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741-4900. First Tuesdays 925-837-9141, ext. 315. Second and Fourth Tuesdays 7 to 8 p.m., Eucharistic Adoration in Vietnamese, St. Leander Parish Crab Feed. 5:30 to 9 p.m. at St. John Vianney Grief Ministry. 7 p.m. in Wednesdays at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., Alameda. 575 West Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. Tickets are Mullins Common, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit). 9 to 11:15 510-522-0181. $50 and are available at the school office from 7:30 Walnut Creek. Facilitator: Rev. Padraig Greene. a.m. at St. Raymond Parish, Moran Hall, 11555 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday at 451 Davis St., Information: Eileen Matthews, 925-939-8199 or Shannon Ave., Dublin. A different faith topic is pre- Wednesdays San Leandro, 510-351-4144. All proceeds benefit St. [email protected]. sented each week followed by discussion and shar- 6 to 7 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; Leander School. We will continue our tradition of the ing in small groups. Kathy Morte, 925-833-7819. Confessions: 6 to 6:45 p.m. at St. Joseph the dessert auction and our sports memorabilia raffle. Third Wednesdays Meditation of the next Sunday Gospel and Worker Church, 1640 Addison St., Berkeley. All Saints School Crab Feed. 5:30-9:30 p.m. in Military Peer Support Group. 7 to 8 p.m. in the Coronilla in Spanish. 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph 510-843-2244; www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org. the Zaballos Family Gymnasium, 22870 Second rectory at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., Parish Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741- St., Hayward. All-you-can-eat crab and pasta. Pleasanton. Veterans share life challenges and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. David of Wales Church, 4900. Prizes, raffles, auction, entertainment. Tickets $55 opportunities. Contact: Dom Pietro at 925-462- 5641 Esmond Ave., Richmond, 510-237-1531. each. Ascshayward.org or 510-219-7676. 4665 or [email protected]. First Wednesdays Thursdays Catholic Men’s Night. 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Feb. 9 to 17 Fourth Wednesdays Immediately following 8 a.m. Mass until noon, in Immaculate Conception Parish, 2039 Mt. Diablo St. Columba Church’s 37th Annual African Family Caregiver Support Ministry. 7 p.m. in the Chapel at St. Anne Church, 1600 Rossmoor Blvd., Walnut Creek. Adoration, Confession and American Celebration Series. At 6401 San Pablo rooms 214 and 215 in the Ministry Center at St. Pkwy., Walnut Creek, 925-932-2324. rosary for men. Food and drink follow. Contact: Ave., Oakland. Theme: “Called to Follow … Called Isidore Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. [email protected]. to Worship … Called to Lead.” Saturdays at 4 p.m., Family caregivers are invited to our monthly meet- Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, 8 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9-10: Rev. Bryan ings which include prayer, handouts on caregiving Thursdays Saturdays Massingale, Fordham University; Feb. 16-17: Rev. and discussion related to coping when caring for Holy Hour for Vocations. 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to Michael-Ray Mathews, deputy director at Faith in loved ones. Dave Clare, 925-314-5784. Action (formerly PICO California); Feb. 13-17: M. Roger Parish, 37891 Second St., Fremont. 510-790-3207. 3 p.m. Saturdays at St. Mary Church, 2039 Mt. Holland Experience Gospel Choir Workshop. For more Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, 925-891-8900. Thursdays First Thursdays information visit the parish website, https://stcolumba- Widows/widowers grief support group. 5 p.m. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. to mid- oak.com or contact the church office at 510-654-7600. Holy Hour-First Thursday (or Thursday before first night Fridays, midnight Fridays to 8 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Fairview Friday.) 7 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 1219 Saturdays, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Feb. 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12 Ave., Brentwood. Sandy Heinisch, 925-513-3412 Excelsior Ave., Oakland. Every Thursday before the 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. 925-634-4154. or [email protected]. First Friday is a day of special prayer for the new Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Center Parents Who Have Lost a Child Grief Support vocations to the priesthood and religious life and Thursdays, First Saturdays for Education & Spirituality present: Boundless Group. At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 for our priests, religious, deacons and seminarians. Compassion — Creating a Way of Life. 10 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Sandy Heinisch, 925- 510-482-0596. a.m. to noon at Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, 513-3412 or [email protected]. (first Saturdays), St. Isidore Church, 440 La 43326 Mission Circle (entrance off Mission Tierra), Gonda Way, Danville. 925-837-2122. Fremont. A seven-week personal transformation Third Thursdays u process for developing and deepening compassion. EUCHARISTIC Fridays $10 per session. Group size is limited. Register Catholic Divorced Widowed and Separated of Contra Costa. 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary Church, 2039 Noon to 5 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, early. Event will repeat in the fall. Register by Jan. Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Those who are ADORATION 606 Mellus St., Martinez. 925-324-3589. 1 to 8 25 at http://bit.ly/2019Boundless or 510-933-6360. struggling from a loss due to separation, divorce, St. John the Baptist Divine Mercy Adoration p.m. at St. Monica Church, 1001 Camino Pablo, death of a loved one or loneliness and depression Chapel, 11152 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510- Moraga. 925-376-6900. After the 7:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, Feb. 17 are welcome to participate in these peer group 230-4325; [email protected]. until 9 a.m., at Church of the Good Shepherd, Sunday Pasta Dinner at San Damiano. At 710 meetings. Joan S., 925-939-1007. Holy Spirit Parish, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. 3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg, and 24-hours in the Highland Drive, Danville. Dinner served at 4:30 510-797-1660. Adoration Chapel, adjacent to the church. A code p.m. Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and St. Michael Parish, 458 Maple St. at Fourth is required to enter, dial the parish office for access under. Reservations at www.sandamiano.org or Next Voice: February 18. Submis­ ­ St., Livermore. To schedule: Adoration@ at 925-439-6404. 925-837-9141, ext. 315. StMichaelLivermore.com. sions by February 6 to Carrie McClish, First Fridays 2121 Harri­son St., Suite 100, Oakland, Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, 3100 u RETREATS CA 94612; [email protected] 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Agnes Parish, 3966 Van Buren St., Alameda. 510-373-5200. (text/photos); phone 510-419-1074; or Chestnut Ave., Concord. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Raymond Church, 11555 Feb. 8 to 10 by fax at 510-893-4734. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, Shannon Ave., Dublin. “Marriage: A Transforming Friendship” 14 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 ‘I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what You will’ By Rev. Paul D. Minnihan Those words, written and prayed by Blessed Charles de Foucauld were at the core of Father Dan Danielson’s prayer life and his priesthood. Abandonment and surrender of self-will to the will of the Father. This is not for the faint of heart. This arduous spiritual journey that he trod may be what drew us to him. Perhaps this is why — whether we agreed with him or not — we trusted him. Today, each of us brings from our treasure trove an encounter or two with Dan. As priest, he brought healing, forgive- ness, direction, sound reason and wisdom into our lives. He was a righteous man and embodied the best of Church. Dan Danielson was a Churchman. He always kept at center the living Jesus Christ in our encounters with him. This is how we knew him at St. Jarlath, Oakland; Holy Spirit, Fremont; St. Columba, Oakland; St. Paschal Baylon, Oakland; the Catholic Community of Pleasanton; and Corpus Christi in Piedmont. And this is why we loved him, this is why we trusted him. Today, we bring these personal and living memories of Dan — the man and the priest — to the Altar of God. We say: “Thank you.” “Thank you.” “Thank you.” Dan was thorough, thoughtful, mind- ful, careful and always thinking with the

Church while quite able to push at the VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE C. ALBERT membrane respectfully and only when Rev. Paul D. Minnihan gives Communion to Father Dan Danielson’s sister, Bonnie Danielson. necessary. And when he did push, he had thought through the implications. the body grow more quickly than others? sure ... de Foucauld writing to a Trappist I sat with him. In his high-backed wheel Danielson did not cavalierly or unknow- How does this living and breathing organ- friend: chair, I would wheel close to him and lean ingly meander into anything. Because of ism require us to be active, each according We are leaves in the wind, toward him. Then wheel back to create this, he could be the greatest advocate to his or her vocation and never in isolation specks of dust, flakes of foam. Only some distance. Drawing close to him and for those in need and whose voice was — lay women and men, religious, deacon let us be faithful and with great moving from him. All of this was in beauti- lost. He was refuge and he was strength, and priest clergy and bishops? Dan was love and obedience allow our- ful silence. a rudder in the stormy sea. not just thinking through these questions. selves to be wafted where God’s will Before I left his room to return to The heaping accolades we have heard This was his spiritual life allowing Christ to is guiding us; in that way, we shall Pleasanton for Confessions and Mass, I and are hearing are deservedly placed govern His body — for Dan, abandonment give His heart the greatest possible noticed that he was looking here and there upon him. All the good he did — all the and surrender. consolation, until one last gust of and there and here. I asked, “Dan, do you good he gathered together — was made Today, we may presume all of this, even blessed wind carries us to heaven. need anything?” His last words to me and possible because he kept surrendering to roll our eyes about it, but are we being Heavenly Father, we thank you for the to us, “I need nothing.” A little while later Christ. It was his willingness to strive at Church and doing what our mission invites largesse of this small leaf, this speck of I left. And soon thereafter, that one last abandoning himself. Once again, perhaps us to do — is the body evangelizing? Are dust, this flake of foam. We thank you for gust of blessed wind carried him from us. this is what drew us to him. we sharing Him? Do we treat the Church this: man, priest, pastor … good shepherd, What he said to me and to us on that Then there are those times when you as a living, breathing and growing body? spiritual director, fighter and path finder, Jan. 5 day was in a nutshell the prayer just wanted to throttle him. Didn’t you want Or do we punch a clock? Dan spent 55 mentor, brother and friend. that sustained him as a priest. Let it be the to throttle him? On different occasions years as a priest using his creative genius Faithful to where You took him and prayer that sustains us on this day: he would recount a remark he made or and spiritual life to form and fashion the sharing freely all the gifts that you gave I abandon myself into your hands; do describe an encounter he had, I would look structures and systems that would enable him, Dan was obedient to Your will. He with me what You will. at him with my mouth ajar, just shrugging this to be for the Church of Oakland and placed his trust in You and your Son and my head. All I could say is, “you’re kidding far beyond. We need to be throwing all wanted nothing else. (Father Paul D. Minnihan is pastor for the me?” There are times he had no idea how our creative resources into doing the Let’s go back to that same afternoon, Catholic Community of Pleasanton. This abrasive he could be. His coarse manner same today. Jan. 5 and after our softly worded banter, was his homily for Father Dan Danielson’s rubbed against many of us at different When he was engaged in specialized that drew his grin and soft spoken “yes,” funeral Mass on Jan. 22.) times. It also became part of my banter ministry with clergy, for example — dea- with him, even up to his last day. con and priest formation — the focus was On Saturday, Jan. 5, I went to see him to provide the clergy with the practical midday and to sit with him. He grimaced at resources to exercise and renew their one point and I asked, “What is it?” As only responsibilities. Never for themselves, Dan he could say and did say, he softly replied, always pointed the work toward the benefit Plan ahead “my butt is sore.” I looked and said, “a pain of the whole mystical body of Christ. When in the XXX to the end.” He looked at me his ministry drew him to the Cursillo and and smiled whispering “yes.” Dan was real, other lay organizations, he was always to get the most for really real, so very real. He revealed for so directing them toward the whole mystical many of us the best in our human nature body in motion. your ad dollars and he reminded us that we all need a One reason his approach worked savior and redeemer. was that his own spiritual life was deeply Today at this Mass of Christian Burial, intertwined. This wasn’t a job. It was Dan. in 2019 this Eucharistic liturgy where heaven and His spiritual life was grounded in the earth unite, Dan is present among us — prayer of abandonment, rooted in the more present than we are present, more Eucharist, edified by his Jesu Caritas alive than we are alive. Because he is group and at service to the mystical Body Mailed to 90,000 households here, I can hear him. He’s saying the word of Christ. He was constantly sharpening “marvelous” as he looks around. “This is the tools God had given him to be of total www.catholicvoiceoakland.org/advertise.htm just marvelous.” service to the mystical body. And for his Call the Advertising Dept., 510-419-1081 My sisters and brothers do understand years of specialized ministry and service ... he is saying this NOT because we are as pastor, that is precisely what he did. He gathered for him. Dan sees in all of us gave his all... Issue date Features for 2019 Ad deadline gathered his spiritual life on earth at work Even in retirement, he did not shut February 18 Pilgrimages & Retreats January 30 and the Church’s, more importantly — down the engines. There was no cooling March 4 Summer Camps, Schools & Activities February 20 gathered is the visible and mystical Body of the jets. March 18 Senior Living March 6 of Christ. His love for the development of I remember coming to Pleasanton and this Pauline metaphor is woven through visit with Dan before he retired. When April 8 Holy Week & Easter Liturgies March 27 56 years of priestly life and ministry and I walked into his study, I noticed a yel- April 29 Summer Camps & Schools/CYO Wrap Up April 17 beyond. low and black book — “Retirement for May 13 Catholic Volunteers Tribute May 1 Dan and his classmates were ordained Dummies.” I laughed and said, “You’re May 27 General News May 15 priests between the first and second ses- kidding.” His wise response — “I’ve never sions of the Second Vatican Council. Prior retired before and I want to do this right. June 10 Graduation Tributes May 29 to ordination, Dan’s mind was captured Too many have not .” Dan needed to learn June 24 Senior Living & Resources/CYO Wrap Up June 12 by and engulfed in the writings that would to retire. From his youngest years to his July 8* Religious Jubilarians Celebrations/Vocations June 26 form the documents of the Council, includ- oldest days, Dan had an unquenchable August 12* Religious Jubilarians Celebrations July 31 ing much of the liturgical movement of the thirst for knowledge. Dan was always 20th century. He studied, discussed and learning to learn. September 2 Fall Festivals/College Information Guide August 21 debated what was coming from the council. In retirement, Dan was still active. September 16 Catholic High Schools Information Guide September 4 St. Paul VI was his hero. Dan would Maybe for some, too active! He would October 7 Elementary School Guide/Respect Life September 25 describe him holding the body of the take time to share the stories of his years October 21 National Vocations Awareness Week/ October 9 Church together to finish the Council and in full-time ministry and always with some grow the Church from the Council. In Pope humor attached. You had to love it! There Retreats/Pilgrimages Paul VI’s reflection, Dan saw the Church were certain occasions when he would November 11 Senior Living & Resources/Holiday Guide October 30 living and breathing her self-awareness wrap or bundle these stories with a thought November 25 Gift of Giving/General News November 13 as the mystical body of Christ. There was or cartoon clip from the New Yorker or even December 16* Christmas Liturgies December 4 no stagnancy. a passage from de Foucauld. Dan wanted This seized his imagination. Alive and to underscore that his lived experiences *The Catholic Voice — Publication theme subject to change. with Christ as the head, how does this were spiritual ones. The Voice publishes only one issue in July, August and December. body grow together while some parts of Here’s one that Dan shared that I trea- FEBRUARY 4, 2019 FORUM THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 15 The internet and Satan’s game By Most Rev. Robert Barron By now the entire country has seen a video of a supposedly racist confrontation, in front of the Lincoln Memorial, between a grinning young high school student and a Native American elder, chanting and beating a drum. The immediate and ferocious judg- ment of the internet community was that the boy was effectively taunting and belittling the elder, but subse- quent videos from wider angles as well as the young man’s own testi- mony have cast considerable doubt on this original assessment. My purpose in this article is not Bishop Barron to adjudicate the situation, which

remains, at best, ambiguous, even in regard to the basic CNS REUTERS, TAITANO/VIA KAYA facts. It is to comment, rather, on the morally outrageous Nick Sandmann, a junior at Covington Catholic High School in Park Hills, Kentucky, and other students and deeply troubling nature of the response to this occur- from the school stand in front of Native American Nathan Phillips Jan. 18 near the Lincoln Memorial in rence, one that I would characterize as, quite literally, Washington, DC, in this still image from video. An exchange between the students and Phillips was vilified Satanic. on social media the following day, but accusations the students showed racist behavior were stepped back When the video in question first came to my attention, it as more details of the entire situation emerged. already had millions of views on Facebook and had been commented upon more than 50,000 times. Eager to find that this will restore order to their roiled society. At the risk anonymity, or the ease with which comments can be made out what this was all about, I began to scroll through the of succumbing to the reductio ad Hitlerum fallacy, nowhere and published, or the prospect of finding a large audience comments. They were practically one hundred percent is the Girardian more evident than in the Germany of with little effort — but these forums are, increasingly, fever against the young man, and they were marked, as is the 1930s. Hitler ingeniously exploited the scapegoating swamps in which hatred and accusation breed. customary on social media, by stinging cruelty. mechanism to bring his country together — obviously in When looking for evidence of the Satanic in our culture, As I continued to survey the reactions, I began to a profoundly wicked way. don’t waste your time on special effects made popular come across dozens urging retribution against the boy, Girard’s theory was grounded in his studies of by all of the exorcism movies. Look no further than your and then dozens more that provided the addresses and Shakespeare, Dostoevsky and other literary figures, but computer and the twisted “communities” that it makes email contacts of his parents, his school and his diocese. his profoundest influence was the Bible, which not only possible and the victims that it regularly casts out. I remember thinking, “Oh my goodness, do they realize identified the problem, but showed the way forward. A few weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal published a what they’re doing? They’re effectively destroying, even Take a good, long look at the story of the Woman piece on me and my work. The author referred to me as threatening, this kid’s life.” Caught in Adultery in the eighth chapter of John’s Gospel “the Bishop of the Internet,” a title that I find more than At this point, my mind turned, as it often does today, to to see what Girard saw regarding both the sin and the a little strange. René Girard. The great Franco-American philosopher and solution. It is surely telling that one of the principal names But for the moment, I’m going to claim it, only so I can social commentator is best known for his speculations on for the devil in the New Testament is ho Satanas, which make a pastoral pronouncement to all those who use what he called the scapegoating mechanism. carries the sense of the accuser. And how significant, social media. When you’re about to make a comment, Sadly, Girard maintained, most human communities, thought Girard, that it is precisely ho Satanas who offers ask yourself a very simple question: “Am I doing this out from the coffee klatch to the nation state, are predicated all of the kingdoms of the world to Jesus, implying that of love, out of a sincere wish for the good of the person upon this dysfunctional and deeply destructive instinct. all forms of human community are tainted, at least to a or persons I’m addressing?” Roughly speaking, it unfolds as follows. large degree, by the characteristically Satanic game of If not, shut up. If it becomes clear that your comment is When tensions arise in a group (as they inevitably accusation, blaming, scapegoating. simply spleen-venting, scapegoating or virtue-signalling, do), people commence to cast about for a scapegoat, All of which brings me back to the incident in shut up. The internet can be a marvelous tool, and it can for someone or some group to blame. Deeply attractive, Washington and the nasty reaction to it on the internet. I be a weapon used for Satanic purposes. Applying the test even addictive, the scapegoating move rapidly attracts a have used the internet to great positive effect in my evan- of love can very effectively undermine the scapegoating crowd, which in short order becomes a mob. gelical work for many years; so I certainly don’t agree with mechanism and drive the devil out. In their common hatred of the victim, the blamers feel those who denounce it in an unnuanced way. an ersatz sense of togetherness. Filled with the excite- However, there is something about social media (Bishop Robert Barron is an auxiliary bishop of the ment born of self-righteousness, the mob then endeavors comboxes that make them a particularly pernicious Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the founder of Word on to isolate and finally eliminate the scapegoat, convinced breeding-ground for Girardian victimizing. Perhaps it’s the Fire Catholic Ministries.) LETTERS

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