February 2016 Synod: the Next Step Director of Leadership Institute Appointed BRIDGEPORT—Patrick J
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Inside this issue 7 Teens brave blizzard for March for Life 23 Jenna Bike St. Joe’s soccer star Please visit us on: at www.facebook.com/ bridgeportdiocese at www.twitter.com/ diobpt, dobyouth Latest news: bridgeportdiocese.com Frank E. Metrusky, CFP® President and Financial Advisor 945 Beaver Dam Road Stratford, CT 06614 203.386.8977 Securities and Advisory Services offered through National Planning Corporation (NPC), Member FINRA/SIPC, and a Registered Investment Advisor. Catholic Way investments and NPC are separate and unrelated companies. 2 February 2016 Synod: The Next Step Director of Leadership Institute appointed BRIDGEPORT—Patrick J. ily into our diocesan family and Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind. Donovan, executive director of ask for your prayers for them as Prior to coming to the Diocese Youth and Young Adult Ministry he begins this new chapter in his of Wilmington, he served as a in the Diocese of Wilmington, ministry,” the bishop said. parish youth minister and theol- Delaware, has agreed to serve The Diocesan Leadership ogy instructor in the Diocese of as the inaugural director of the Institute is a key initiative flow- Knoxville, Tenn. newly established Diocesan ing from the recently concluded He is the co-author of Reaching Leadership Institute, effective Diocesan Synod. It will provide Teens through Film, Volumes 9, 10 immediately. ongoing, systematic formation and 11 and is a regular contribu- Donovan, an author and and support for all current tor to “Youth Ministry Access,” online contributor to “Youth Church leaders in the diocese, an online ministry service pro- Ministry Access,” a national web- initially focusing on the laity but vided by the Center for Ministry site, is also serving as the chair also ultimately including clergy Development. His most recent of the National Federation for and those in consecrated life. book, Using the Remote to Channel Catholic Youth Ministry strategic Patrick Turner, director of Jesus, is available from St. Mary’s planning committee. Strategic and Pastoral Planning Press. “Patrick has wide experience of the Diocese of Bridgeport, said He has given presentations in leading strategic planning pro- that Donovan will be working in across the country on using tech- cesses and managing large min- collaboration with local and dioc- nology in ministry, using modern isterial organizations. He brings esan pastoral leaders. media to spread the Gospel and great professional knowledge and “The Institute will provide Lord,” said Turner, who believes diocesan pastoral leaders,” said creating effective ministry for pastoral experience in various exemplary theological and spiri- the Institute will have an impact Bishop Caggiano. young people. fields of ministry, which will help tual education and pastoral lead- on the long-term spiritual and pas- Donovan holds a bachelor’s Patrick and his wife, Maureen, him to guide the creation of the ership formation for every adult toral renewal of the diocese. degree in communications from have four children and live in Institute,” said Bishop Frank J. who wishes to grow in the knowl- “Patrick comes to us ably the University of Tennessee at Bear, Del. In the coming months, Caggiano. edge of the Catholic faith and in equipped to realize these goals Knoxville and an MA in the- they will be permanently relocat- “I welcome him and his fam- their personal relationship with the in collaboration with local and ology from the University of ing to the diocese. n Your gift helps these soup kitchens and pantries serve over one million meals every year in Fairfield County: Loaves & Fishes • New Covenant Center, Stamford Help Us Feed the Hungry this Lenten Season • Senior Nutrition Programs, Southern Fairfield • The Thomas Merton Center, Bridgeport • Dorothy Day House of Hospitality, Danbury $10 $25 • Morning Glory Breakfast Program, Danbury The Thomas Merton Center, Bridgeport serves serves Morning Glory Breakfast Program, Danbury 10 7 100% of the proceeds of Loaves and Fishes goes directly breakfasts dinners Dorothy Day House of Hospitality, Danbury to provide food for the neediest in our community. New Covenant Center, Stamford Any amount you can give will make a difference. Senior Nutrition Programs, Southern Fairfield $50 serves $100 20 days of serves All parishes in the Diocese of Bridgeport will have pantry groceries for 49 envelopes available for donation during Lent. family of 4 meals To donate online go to: www.ccfairfield.org/donate/ ON THE COVER | CONTENTS ASHES TO GO—Sister Sally 5 NEW MISSION DIRECTOR 16-18 CATHOLIC SCHOOL PROFILES Norcross, C.N.D. distributed ashes at Faith-filled learning communities Father Seraphim Rohlman Inside this issue Norwalk Community College. In the spirit of Pope Francis and his procla- mation of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, 6 YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE 19 BOOK REVIEW Teens brave blizzard 7 for March for Life Father Walter Orlowski, pastor, and Concludes with Vespers Angels in the Bible Storybook Sister Sally, coordinator of Pastoral Care at St. Matthew Parish took to ST. JOSEPH HIGH SPORTS Jenna Bike 8 VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY 22-23 23 St. Joe’s soccer star the road to distribute ashes to people Please visit us on: At St. Augustine Cathedral Bike and Matakevich stand out throughout the city. ABOVE THE at www.facebook.com/ bridgeportdiocese at www.twitter.com/ diobpt, dobyouth FOLD: Students are St. Lawrence Latest news: bridgeportdiocese.com ® School in Huntington receive ashes. TRAINING LAY LEADERS COLUMNIST THOMAS HICKS Frank E. Metrusky, CFP 15 24 President and Financial Advisor 945 Beaver Dam Road Stratford, CT 06614 (PHOTOS BY MICHELLE BABYAK) Ignatian Center at Fairfield U. Reflection on Night 203.386.8977 Securities andMember Advisory FINRA/SIPC, Services offered and athrough Registered National Investment Planning Advisor. Corporation (NPC), Catholic Way investments and NPC are separate and unrelated companies. 3 February 2016 Local News Centers of Mercy chosen in diocese BRIDGEPORT—During this The Centers of Mercy in the diocese and that he is strongly Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Diocese of Bridgeport are open at encouraging each parish to con- Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has the following locations: tinue to offer the Sacrament of worked with diocesan pastors Reconciliation during the season and priests to open Centers of On TUESDAY evenings, of Lent on a weekly basis Mercy throughout Fairfield from 7-8:30 pm: “There is no better or more County. Vicariate I: Holy Spirit, consequential use of our time as “I am delighted to confirm an Stamford priests than in being the instru- initiative of great importance in Vicariate II: St. Matthew, ments of God’s love, healing, the life of our diocese,” said the Norwalk and mercy in this sacrament,” bishop, “and I am most grateful Vicariate III: Our Lady said the bishop, who is planning to the pastors of these parishes for of the Assumption, Fairfield to visit the different centers and their generosity in making their Vicariate IV: St. Catherine hear confessions in the coming churches available for this import- of Siena, Trumbull months. ant initiative.” Vicariate V: St. Joseph, The bishop said he is grateful Two Centers of Mercy will Brookfield that priests from surrounding par- be located in each Vicariate of Vicariate VI: St. Augustine ishes have volunteered their time the diocese, one for Tuesday Cathedral, Bridgeport to hear confessions at the Centers evenings and one for Thursday of Mercy. evenings. The Centers of Mercy On THURSDAY evenings, “Please join me in praying will be open, and a priest will be from 7-8:30 pm: that this initiative, with God’s available to offer the Sacrament Vicariate I: St. Thomas More, grace, will bear abundant fruit of Reconciliation, each Tuesday Darien in the life of our diocese during or Thursday evening, from 7:00 Vicariate II: Assumption, The Centers of Mercy will con- • The Centers of Mercy for this Year of Mercy,” the bishop to 8:30 pm beginning in Lent, and Westport tinue throughout this Extraordinary TUESDAYS began on February said in launching the effort. extending throughout the Year of Vicariate III: St. Pius X, Jubilee of Mercy: 16, the Tuesday after Ash For more on the Jubilee of Mercy. Fairfield Wednesday, and will continue Mercy, see page 8. “With the Centers of Mercy, Vicariate IV: St. Theresa, • The Centers of Mercy each Tuesday thereafter until (For more info on the Centers no Catholic in our diocese will Trumbull for THURSDAYS began on November 15. of Mercy, contact Father Joseph need to wait more than two or Vicariate V: Sacred Heart, February 11, the day after Ash Marcello, coordinator of diocesan three days before there are regular- Danbury Wednesday, and will continue The bishop said the Centers observance of the Extraordinary ly scheduled Confessions in his or Vicariate VI: St. Charles each Thursday thereafter until of Mercy will replace the Lenten Jubilee of Mercy: 203.377.3133 her local area,” the bishop said. Borromeo, Bridgeport November 17. Confession Campaign in the or [email protected].) n White Mass talk to focus on ‘Ethics of Genetics’ BRIDGEPORT—Sister announced on March 6, are tra- early formation of CHS while in Nazareth Residence for Mothers Maureen McGuire, DC, exec- ditionally drawn from the ranks that role. and Children in Roxbury, Mass., utive vice president of Mission of physicians, nurses, dentists, Before entering the healthcare one of the first transitional hous- Integration of Ascension Health healthcare workers or healthcare ministry, Sister Maureen held ing programs in the nation for will be the featured speaker at volunteers in Fairfield County various leadership and direct ser- homeless women and children the 23nd annual White Mass who exemplify the compas- vice roles in professional social affected by HIV/AIDS. breakfast set for Sunday, March sionate and loving care for the work. She began as a caseworker Sister Maureen served for six 6, at 9:30 am at St.