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POPE’S EVANGELIZATION INTENTION POPE’S UNIVERSAL INTENTION THAT SEMINARIANS AND MEN AND THAT THE AGED, MARGINALIZED AND WOMEN ENTERING RELIGIOUS LIFE THOSE WHO HAVE NO ONE WILL FIND WILL HAVE MENTORS WHO LIVE THE — EVEN WITHIN THE HUGE CITIES OF JOY OF THE GOSPEL AND PREPARE THE WORLD — OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM WISELY FOR THEIR MISSION. ENCOUNTER AND SOLIDARITY. 9 NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER NEWS AND PERSPECTIVES FROM ROME JUNE 26 - JULY 9, 2016

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Wade perform an abor- REGISTER CORRESPONDENT and “evaluate” initiatives coming recourse to abortion.” sider appropriate.” 1552 — also knowneasily as the into Protect the establishedthe legislative catego -session was sched- tion cannot accomplish that re- tion in the state from bishops’ conferences regard- Furthermore, it is expected to During the June 6-8 meeting, Life Initiative — throughries of thea traditional Okla- dicastery.uled to end, Fallin vetoed the bill. In examination,” Fallin wrote. chagrined state ing the institution of “new minis - support programs and initiatives Cardinals George Pell, prefect of OKLAHOMA CITY — Pro-life homa Legislature told Vaticanthe Register spokesman her Fatherveto letter Fed -to lawmakers, Fallin Paul Blair, a local Baptist pastor, pro-lifers. AP photo/ ULTUREintended to help women who have the Secretariat for the Economy, C tries and ecclesiastical offices.” activists and legislators say Okla- that Fallin assured ericothem inLombardi a meet- toldsaid reporters the bill’s on language was too who initiated the legislation a year Sue Ogrocki NCREGISTER.COMIt will further help in creating had an abortion, as well as “study Cardinal Reinhard Marx, coordi - homa Gov. Mary Fallin, a Republican ing last October thatJune she 8 supportedthat the lack ofvague a decision and onambiguous, and she NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER ago, told the Register that he was - and promote formation on the nator of the Council for the Econ - - CONTINUES ON PAGE 6 groups of faithful and lay move who has described herself as strongly the initiative. Theythe said precise the gover- nature of the new dicast expressed doubts that the law main issues of biomedicine and of omy, BUILDING which oversees CATHOLIC the Secretar FAMILIES- ery was “intentional.” ments of an international character L pro-life, betrayed them when she IFE nor expressed no reservations about would survive a legal challenge. and approve or acknowledge stat- the law regarding human life and iat, and Msgr. Dario Edoardo JUNE 26-JULY 9, 2016 recently vetoed a bill that would have the bill, which passedDicastery both cham- is the general word utes without impinging on the juris - the ideologies developing in rela - Viganò, prefect of the Secretariat ADDRESS made it illegal for doctors in Okla- used by the Holy See for Curial B1 Eucharistdiction of the secretary ofGives state.Abusetion to humanof lifeHope and gender for Communications, to updated the the Persecuted departments. identity.” council on the reforms in their There is a significant difference The section for the family will It will do this, the statute respective offices. between pontifical councils and focus on many of the issues raisedPower in Iraqi Refugees stresses, “on the basis of Catholic Father Lombardi reiterated that congregations: The former essen - CHAMPION OF FAMILIES. Pope Francis embraces the Walker family, who at the recent synods on the family: moral doctrine and the teaching of Cardinal Pell would be staying on tially serve as think tanks and con - traveled 11,000 miles from Argentina to see the HolyCelebrate Father in Philadel - It will “promote family pastoral Surrogacy’s Daleidenthe Church.” as prefect, despite turning 75 that sultation bodies, while the latter phia during his apostolic journey to the United States last September. ministry, protect its dignity and First Communion well-being based on the sacrament day. He also said Msgr. Viganò told have executive and administrative L’Osservatore Romano their homes by terrorists are still very pain of marriage,” in the “light of papal Council of Nine Cardinals the Pope and cardinals that Vatican Unhappy Fanningpower, are always headed by a car - the FlamesBY DOREEN ABI RAADof Indictment? ful. When the children — most of whom are - - teaching.” It will also promote the Meanwhile, proposals for a sec - Radio and the Vatican Television dinal and exert greater influence in cease their functions and merge ration for the laity or hosting a con between 9 and 11 years old — asked the ond “super-dicastery” have been Center would be integrated later the decision-making and implemen - into the new body. The Pontifical ference.” utside the Cathedral of Ourfamily’s “rights and responsibility Attorneysdelivered Contend to the Pope, this time deal - this year. priest questions, such as, “What wrong did Ending tation process. Academy for Life would become Father LombardiLady of added the Annunciation that he in the Church and in civil society” Prosecutorialing with “Charity, Justice and Peace,” Cardinal Sean O’Malley, as head we do?” he would remind them of Matthew Since his reform of the Roman part of the new dicastery but con- could imaginein theBeirut, new Lebanon,dicastery theso that, as an institution, it can of the Pontifical Commission on the 5:3-11, the beatitudes, particularly verse 11: Experts Say Service Is Religioustinue to operateFreedom as a separate entity. having powers that don’t easily “fall function better. the Vatican announced June 8. Curia began in 2013, Pope Francis has children could hardly con Misconduct With The Pope will now examine and Protection of Minors, updated the “Blessed are you when they insult you and been known to be considering the “There isn’t any confusion,” into the previoustain their categories excitement. of a - Rife With Exploitation Planned Parenthood council about the Pope’s recent doc - persecute you and utter every kind of evil Father Lombardi said. “It has been OcongregationAll the suffering or council,” of their andlives so, in for forced Other Duties consult further about the new creation of a congregation for the laity dicastery, which, as with the new ument, “Like a Loving Mother,” against you [falsely] because of me.” in view of his wish to involve laypeo - said on more than one occasion that exilenow, seemed “they haven’tto vanish wanted as tothey define antici The family section’s other duties BY JOAN FRAWLEY DESMOND BY PETERdepartment JESSERER SMITHfor laity, family and life, issued motu proprio (of his own “Our mission is always peace and for SENIOR EDITOR ple more in the life of the Church, in it is a dicastery … but it is not patedthem the precisely.” holy sacrament He was forat painswhich to they will- include monitoring all Catholic STAFFhas yet WRITER to be defined as a congrega - accord), which introduces more giveness,” Father Sakat emphasized. - accordance with the vision of the Sec - endowed with the quality of a con -hadpoint so diligentlyout that he prepared.had not been Two told girls institutes that aim to serve the good tion or pontifical council. stringent rules for negligent bishops “We try to guide the children on the ond Vatican Council. gregation or the quality of a coun -joinedthis hands“authoritatively” and gleefully and thatspun the each of the family and have a “direct LOS ANGELES — During a and religious superiors. right track for them to build Christian soci cil.” Asked why it was not possibleother Vatican around. purposely described it as a link” with the Pontifical John PaulHOUSTON Father — Did theLombardi, Houston who On June 4, the Vatican announced - eties later, wherever they go. - recent concert tour through Scandi- Dresseddicastery in for white the time robes being. adorned withII Institute for Studies on MarriageDistrict Attorney’sannounced Office the abusenews atits the end of Father Lombardi said the crite that the Holy Father had “approved yet to define the new body more important thing is for them to alwaysThe accept most navia, pop icon Adele invited a male wooden rosaries on the eve of Pentecost, and Family. It will also offergrand-jury guide - subpoenathe 15th meeting power inof order the “council of ria for reflections during the C9 ad experimentum” (for a trial period) precisely, Father Lombardi said he others,” he added. couple up to the stage, where one of the 30 Iraqi refugee children quickly lines for marriage-preparation cardinals,” held June 6-8, also reit - meetings have included “simplifica - CITY The New Dicastery to help Planned Parenthood not the statute for the creation of a new could “only hypothesize.” BLESSED BY COMMUNION. Iraqi Christian the men spontaneously proposed composed themselves when Syriac - courses — a key theme raised at the erated the new body will incorpo - tion, harmonization” of the tasks of dicastery for laity, family and life, He proposed that, in the past, The new statute has neverthe only escape an indictment, but also children, uprooted from their homes in the marriage to his partner. Cath - rate the current roles of Justice and different Curial bodies “and possi- Fragmented Families but it was careful not to describe the pontifical councils have counseledolic Patriarchless revealed Ignace other Joseph new III details Younan -synods — and pay “specialturn atten the tables on the two under- The singer and her audience , Health Care ble forms of decentralizationNineveh Plain in by the Islamic State in the Rather than stay in the displacement but not provided new norms, unlikearrived about from the newthe nearbydicastery: patriarchate. It will be tion to the poor and the marginalcover -videographersPeace, Cor whoUnum brought new body as a congregation summer of 2014, make their first Commu camps and makeshift housing for uprooted applauded their approval. They presidedassembled over reverently by a prefect, for assisted the pro ized.” Workers, Migrants and Itinerant relation to bishops’ conferences.” (although some confusion arose congregations. to light the abortion giant’s fetal-tis- nion with Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace- Christians in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, “Should I be your surrogate if cessional, folding their hands in prayer.- - Another duty will be to “encour - Peoples. The next C9 meetings will take when an English translation of the “Whether this new dicastery, by a secretary, who may be a layper sue practice? Joseph III Younan at the Cathedral of Our you have children? I’d love to have a - Regarding other aspects of the place Sept. 12-14 and Dec. 12-14. these families came to Lebanon with the announcement referred to it as a which deals with issues on the laity “Thisson, is and the three day welay wereunder-secretaries waiting for. … age openness of families to adopAccording to attorneys repre- meeting, the Vatican spokesman Father Lombardi saidLady the of thework Annunciation of in Beirut, Leba hope of immigrating to Europe or other baby with someone Swedish,” Adele “pontifical council”). and family, could have powers thatO Jesus, (separate you are ones closest for tolaity, my familyheart,” and they tionforeign and fosteringland, Lebanon,” of children Patriarchsenting and YounanCenter for Medical Progress explained that the “majority of con - Curial reform is nownon. “more Firas Pack down pho - - Western countries. told the couple. The Vatican statement said the are, let’s say, either counseling sang,or aslife). they It led will their also shepherd comprise to a numberthe altar. caresaid for in the his elderly, homily. with a presenceundercover-video familiesinvestigators and children. This is our mission,” The megastar’s remarks zoomed also in civil institutions in support sultations” at the meeting were hill than uphill” and that the Coun - Father Sakat admitted that he feels sad, existing Pontifical Council for the governing, I don’t know. I can say of officials, both clerical and lay, Sister Waffa Yousif ShashaDavid and Daleiden Father andSister Sandra Waffa Merritt, Yousif told the Register during great interest in the first Communion again devoted to Curial reform, and cil will probably continue after the knowing that he will not be continuing with through social media. And just as Laity and the Pontifical Council for that the Council for the Laity had Sharedchosen Trauma as far as of possible Persecution from dif - ofYoussef these practices.” Sakat, who helped withHouston sacramental Assistant a Districtpractice Attor-session at Holy Family Syriac reform process is instruction,over. asking her how they can help the children for very long, even though he quickly, they prompted a cautionary Theferent patriarchate regions of had the world,taken incare accor of- preparation,According knew to the personally Vatican thestate trauma- special the attention was paid to the the Family would, as of Sept. 1, roles that were not just giving inspi- ney Sunni MitchellCatholic engaged Center in pros- in the Bouchrieh section of guide their children in the faith. sees them frequently at the school for refu- note from Jennifer Lahl, an outspo- every detail to make first Communion children had experienced. They, too, had ecutorial misconductBeirut. by The working patriarchate set up the center as “Because the children have such pure gee children run by the patriarchate. ken critic of surrogacy and the pres- special for the children and their families. been expelled by Daesh a satellite church in the second floor of a nar (as theclosely Islamic withState Josh Schaffer, legal hearts, we can build up the Church through Families have been torn apart. One ident of the California-based Center “Dear children, it is something very is called in Arabic) from their homeland in counsel for Plannedrow Parenthoodbuilding in ofthe neighborhood, where - them,” Father Sakat told the Register. He lik mother of a first communicant shared with for Bioethics and Culture, which ‘WITNESSES TO FREEDOM.’ Baltimore ArchbishopCura, issuedWilliam motu Lori propriodelivers (ofa homily specialhis tainedduring that you thata liturgy willthe regionalreceive in Baltimore today tribunals to — kick the off theIraq inaugural and are serving‘Fortnight the displaced Syriac- Breeders: A Sub- the Gulf Coast, whichmost of was the therefugee tar- families live in crowded ened their receptiveness to a blank sheet of - the Register how her extended family is produced the film for Freedom,’ a two-week national campaign ownto draw accord), attention and haveto religious functioned freedom.Lord intocontinue Archbishop your to hearts function. Lori — will while present you theare keynote Catholic address community on June in 27 Lebanon. Italy St. Maryget of the Magdalene grand-juryapartments. investigation Getspaper. “On a it, we can imprint forgiveness, now fragmented: In Iraq’s Kurdistan, some class of Women? at a ‘Fortnight for Freedom’ rally in Rockvillethus Centre, ever N.Y.since. Dioceses and groupsdisplaced around Theand the sufferingbishops country likeofhave each him, scheduled becauseItalian similar events to stand up for “While we feel 2012 AP photo/Patrick Semansky “It’s very difficult to leave thatyour resulted home, instead“What in the God indict- is giving us in faith and love, how to accept the others and what the are sheltering in Erbil and some in Duhok; the principles of religious freedom. But Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesusof being region, uprooted meanwhile, from your hold homes periodic in the your country, your church and to leave all all warm and ments of the pro-lifestrength advocates. is helping us to give more, and Church should be for them. We feel from other family members have made their way has repealed or derogated somePlain of ofmeetings Nineveh before to becomethe general exiled assem in -a your belongings behind. Despite all this, our that by itself will bring us closer to God,” fuzzy about help- Reforms Peter Breen, special counsel these children that they would still like to to the Netherlands. Qua Cura, and bly, and the regional bishops’ confer - Feast-Day Upgrade the indications of faith is strong, and we give hope to these Sister Waffa Yousif added. ing others, casting Archbishop Lori Discusses the Fifth-Annualthe world Fortnight live with some restrictions on their with the Chicago-based Thomas live happily, and they are hungry for learning “Every night we think of our children many Italian bishops have asked for ence has been tackling the issue of surrogacy in this rights of worship and their freedom of reli- More Society, toldShe the noted Register that that the parents had taken more about their faith,” he said. and their future, and we cry a lot,” she said. Marriage clarification. how to handle the reform and to BY ELISE HARRIS STATE ZIP CNA/EWTN NEWS a sworn affidavit from Schaffer, But the memories of being driven from “There is no future for our children here in light is rather dan- BY WAYNE LAUGESEN keep the prices and giousservices expression, the way and many live under actual For this reason, the RomanUmbert the Unborn contained in the district attorney’s gerous. Countless REGISTER CORRESPONDENT they were. physical persecution.” Nullity Rota, the court of higher instance response to the motion to quash the CONTINUES ON PAGE B4 women and chil- According to Albero“We Bobbio have of only to thinkWhyaithful about tothose Dothe whowish Catholics of Pope ... ? at the Apostolic See, issuedBY a GARY CANGEMI indictments against Daleiden and JENNIFER LAHL dren have been BALTIMORE — Catholics and other Chris- to all the Italian dio - the Italian Catholichave magazinelost their lives in Iraq,Francis, Iran, Syriaa new and decree has vademecum Merritt, confirms the contention an open let- Process Famiglia Cristianaplaces, “regional in Africa,” tri - Archbishopbumped Lori said. the “Soliturgical we celebra - harmed,” wrote Lahl in tian faithful live in challenging times thatceses — of which there are more F that Mitchell crossed the line into begin there, and- then tionwe look honoring at the erosionsSt. Mary to Magdalene Need Help? Pray a Memorare ter to Adele. require themBY toANDREA defend GAGLIARDUCCI their religious libertiesthan 220 — in order to clarify what bunals guarantee more effective religious liberty in the West, particularly in prosecutorial- misconduct and ille- From Thailand to California, sur- while maintainingCNA/EWTN attitudes NEWS of joy, said Balti-steps to take to implement Francis’ ness, legal certainty and avoid the from a “memorial” to a “feast,” put the United States, where we see restrictions on gally colluded with Planned Parent- Mary’s Maternal Love Abounds in Time-Honored Prayer rogate mothers have signed contracts more Archbishop William Lori. reform.ment’s The vademecum Affordable required Care Act hiring that requiresof temporary workers, ting her on par with the apostles. religious speech on collegeThe campuses,reason, according efforts to Archhood’s- attorney to get the abortion with intended parents, only to change The archbishopith headsa letter the sent Ad Hocto the Commit- that diocesanemployers tribunals to pay befor estabhealth- insurancewhich is that a normal cov- procedure when to remove religious symbolsbishop Arthur from publicRoche, space, is that she “hasgiant off the hook. their minds and seek custody of the tee for Religiousgeneral Liberty secretary of the U.S.of the Confer- lished “asers soon birth as control possible.” and abortion —there in direct are small con- tribunals handling Family the undermining ofthe the honor Religious to be the Freedom first witness of the “There were several instances of her into our lives, entrusting our children. In other cases, they have ence of CatholicItalian Bishops, bishops’ which, confer for the- lastBut theflict issue with has Catholic remained ateaching. sore justFines a few ordered causes.” W the prosecutor colluding with selves to her maternal love. - Restoration Act and Lord’sa long resurrection.”list of other abuses.” balked at demands that they undergo five years,ence, Popehas asked Francis Catholics established to recognize a one, especiallyagainst the the economic sisters, aspect,for declining A tocollection pay for of the notes sent to Matters the Pontifical Council forHe Legisla said none- of it should“She surpriseis the witness Catholics to the RisenPlanned Parenthood in this investi- Bishop Paul Etienne of Chey an abortion when tests point to a the 14bilateral days from working June 21 —group the vigilon ofthe the feastas Pope birthFrancis’ control, reforms were have overturned asked in May, when c at h o l i c familiar with -the Bible.Christ and announces the message ofgation,” Breen said. “You also have l i v i n g enne, Wyo., recently tweeted,- birth defect or the presence of two or of St.reform John Fisher of the processand St. ofThomas investigat More- —for to both smallerthe Supreme tribunals Courtand causes of thetive United Texts regardingStates correct inter “The Lord promisedthe Lord’s us we resurrection would experi- just like theinstances where the prosecutor “Our Lord and Our Lady are the more unborn babies. July 4ing as marriage the “Fortnight nullity. for Freedom.” that are freedeclined of charge. to hear the case andpretation asked oflower the motu proprio can BY AMY SMITH be seen in a ponderousence not study only challengesrest of the in apostles,”expressing he said,and explaindivulged- and broke the secrecy of best tag team in history. Call upon In the latest high-profile surro- ParishesHis Juneand 8dioceses letter tothroughout Bishop theThe Italiancourts bishops’to resolve conference the matter without penaliz- CONTINUES ON PAGE 5 drafted by Geraldina exercisingBoni, a pro our- faith,ing butthat, truefor thispersecution,” reason, “it is right them. Lean on them. Hope in gacy case in the United States, countryNunzio hold Galantino, prayer nights, 67, the discussions bishop hasand sustaineding the the nuns. network of 15 any would say the Rosary fessor of canon law atArchbishop Alma Mater Lori said.that “It the is reallyliturgical part celebration of being of this them. Trust them.” Melissa Cook, a California woman, otheremeritus events throughout of Cassano the twoall’Jonio, weeks. regional tribunalsArchbishop for nearlyLori paraphrased 80 Pope Francis is their favorite Marian - University of Bologna.a disciple and is somethingwoman should we haveshould the samebear rank of ‘APOSTLE TO THE APOSTLES.’ Detail of Appearance of Jesus Christ to As another of my favorite saints, filed suit in state and federal court, “Lookstated thatat the the Littleworking Sisters group of is tothe Poor,”years. Morein thandescribing 80% of religiousthe tribu persecution in the Mprayer. It is a lovely Most of the Italianwith regional courage and evenfeast a as certain that given amount to the of celebration joy. of Maria Magdalena by Alexanderprayer, Andreyevich of course. IvanovBut my (1835). favorite Public domain via St. Gianna Molla, said of Mary in challenging a California law that Archbishopbe chaired Lori by told Bishop the Register. Galantino “They nals’ are expenses United were States paid and off otherby an Western countries as - bishops’ conferencesIn heldbeing that criticized the or apostleschallenged in theor harmed,General Roman Wikimedia Mary-themed prayer is the Memo this prayer of consecration: certainlyand will defending be composed themselves, of experts but they Italian are taxrampant program butthat “polite.”allows tax Elsewhere internation- denies parental rights to surrogate Calendar.” - from both the Vatican and the Ital - payers to giveally, a hesmall explained, portion of “millions their Popeof people Francis’ around reform we would have thebe privilege of suffering for the sake rare. “O Mary, into your maternal mothers with no biological ties to the also joyful. They are not just trying to win a ond Quoteand memorials of the Weekin third. empty tomb, to hear the truth about hands I place myself, and I aban ian bishops’ conference. taxes to the Church. better applied if the regionalof the tribu Gospel.- That isArchbishop the perspective Roche isof secretary the of Many a time, I have prayed it child in question. lawsuit. They are bearing witness to the Gos- - the Lord’s resurrection from Jesus - In 2001, the Italian bishops’ con - nals were maintained. early Church, and theone Vatican’s we should Congregation retain.” for Divine While there are 15 other memoriwith anxiety or worry weighing on don myself completely, sure of EMAIL ADDRESS YCON6F The group has been established, “This case will force a discussion pel, and doing so joyfully.” CONTINUES ON PAGE 5 als“I onthink Mary Magdalene’sGod gave July me 22 feast, himself, and as the first person to obtaining whatever I ask of you. I according to the Italian bishops, “in ference fixed anOpening amount of Mass 500 euros of the FortnightFor example, for the bishops’ confer - Worship and the Discipline of theEXCALIBUR_MEDIA / SHUTTERSTOCK my mind. And the Blessed Mother about the child’s rights,” Harold Cas- The Little Sisters, along with other Catho- Why do Catholics value religioushers was liberty? the only obligatory one to announce this message to the apos - trust in you because you are the order to encourage” and “define the ($560) for eachFreedom cause’s June expenses, 21, 7pm, ence live, of Pugliaon EWTN wrote Dec. 7, 2015, that Sacraments. He issued a letter on the the grace to be a has always helped. Her maternal George Hitchcock’s Blessed Moth- sidy, Cook’s lawyer, told the Register. lic and non-Catholic Christian organizations, “[I]n order that relationships of peace and harmony maycelebrate. be established Now, after being elevated to tles, Mary “is an example of a true while the rest of the cost was to be the new norms “could be better decision June 10, the same day the mercy intercedes so well, from er. Public domain/Wikimedia sweet Mother; I confide in you Cook may not be the first surro- havemain fought interpretative a mandate and of application the federal govern- and maintained within the whole of mankind, it is necessary that religious accomplished” within the “perennial decree officiating the decision was thefirefighter, level of a feast, and the I celebrationdidspecial intentions and authentic for myself evangelizer.” or because you are the Mother of CONTINUES ON PAGE 6 issues” around the reform. granted by the tribunal itself. This freedom be everywhere provided with an effective constitutional guarantee bears more significant weight. For Western Christianity since the Jesus. In this trust, I place myself, Pope Francis reformed the pro - solution was sustainable because of experience and competence”and devel that- respectpublished. be shown Calling for the Mary high dutyMagdalene and right of manthe freely best to lead I could. others to immediate needs — from that anyone who fled to thy protec example, when Mass is celebrated on time of St. Gregory the Great has tra - - cess for the causes of marriage nul - the size of the tribunals: Since they oped since Qua Cura. And thehis bish religious- life“an in example society,” and explains model the for Church’sall women Declaration on Religious small to large matters. tion, implored thy help, or sought sure of being heard in everything; herNow, feast day, he’s rather giving than meusing the ditionally identified her with three lity in the Code of Canon Law with covered a territory larger than a sin - ops of Tuscany wrote that “theLiberty posi -(Dignitatisin the Humanae Church,” the archbishop said One of my favorite saints, St. thine intercession was left unaided. with this trust in my heart I greet ). normal formula for a daily Mass, as is women in the New Testament: the INDEXthe motu proprio Mitis Iudex gle diocese, they couldFrom sustain the FDNYtive experience of regionaltoHave tribuFather: you- alwaysshe wondered had a special about mission, some aspect to which of the faith orthe Church grace to be Francisa de Sales, recognized the Inspired by this confidence, I fly you ‘my Mother, my trust’; I devote 2 nals” should not be lost. teaching? Or maybethe new you’d rank like of tofeast know does some justice. trivia aboutdone Pope with Francis memorials, or the Gloriabeauty will of thissinful prayer, woman too. whoDuring anoints unto Jesus’ thee, feet O Virgin of virgins, my myself entirely to you, begging you NATIONALDominus NEWS Iesus, which took effect costs because of the larger number 3 the saints. If so, emailThe your decree, question dated toJune editor@ewtn.com 3 and pub - be and priest,sung look and for specialand the I’ll prayers do dedicatedthe with fragrant oils and washesmother; them to thee do I come, before to remember that I am yours, that I NATIONALDec. NEWS 8, 2015. It places a stronger of cases they received. Similar remarks came from other one time of distress, he “recited the 4 answer in an upcominglished in issue. Latin, was signed by both specifically to Mary Magdalene will with her tears; Mary of Magdala; and belong to you; keep me and defend WORLD NEWS However,Saving according to PopeLives regional bishops’ and conferences. Savinghas a total Souls of 3,500 congregants, in best I can.” Memorare day after day,” and the thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O emphasis on local bishops than9 was be offered, which only happens on Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Mar - To give a gift subscription or for faster service, call (800) 421-3230. Please allow 4-6 - Archbishop Roche and the congrega - me, O sweet Mary, and in every VATICANpreviously NEWS the case — 11which Francis’ motu proprio and the fol- And when all of the Italian bish addition to 300 children in the Blessed Mother “did not leave him Mother of the Word Incarnate, - tion’s president, Cardinal Robert feasts and— Father solemnities. Thomas Colucci, tha of Bethany. instant of my life, present me to IN DEPTHincludes a reform of the organiza12 - lowing vademecum, these interdioc - ops gathered in Rome for their gen associated parochial school. unaided.” despise not my petitions, but in thy Infireman-turned-priest, his letter, Archbishop In Person Roche While opinions vary on just PUBLISHER’Stion ofNOTE, tribunals. EDITORIAL, LETTERS 7 esan tribunals have to be abolished eral assembly last month, the issue AnotherSarah. 800It says children Mary Magdalene are involved can be profile Reflect on the beautiful words mercy hear and answer me. your Son, Jesus.” BOOKS & EDUCATION said that, given the current ecclesial exactly who she was, Archbishop This restructuring of tribunalsB1 andNEW replaced YORK with — moreA priest, than 220a was widely discussed. in theseen parish’s as “the paradigmCCD program. of the ministry and pray: Amen. Because Jesus and his mom will CULTURE OF LIFE B3 context, the decision to honor Mary Roche said that “what is certain is has become a major issue in Italy, monkdiocesan and tribunals.a fireman walk into a The establishment of the “bilat - ofFather womenFacts Colucci in the Church.”spoke of to LifeRegis- Remember, O most gracious Vir Seeking the intercession of never let you down. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT B5 Dominican Ordinations that Mary Magdalene was part of the café —Bishop and yet Galantino he was allhas alone. written eral working group” is then a ter correspondentOn the Church’s Angelo liturgical Stagn- calen - Magdalene with a feastgin “seeks Mary, tothat never was it known, - Mother Mary should be part of our Mother of God, pray for us! TRAVEL,where HISTORY there & SAINTS is a strong tradition of - What sounds like a brainteaser response to the debate raisedPro-Life dur - Letterdar, saints are honored with either a reflectA look more at deeplythe largest upon ordina- the dignity group of Jesus’ disciples,go-to she accomprayers. We should welcome regional or interdiocesan tribunals to indicate that the interdiocesan aro over coffee in an Italian café in Amy Smith is the “Courtney Baker took“memorial,” more a “feast” or a “solem - of women,tion class on thein 45 New years. Evangelization panied him to the foot of the cross — that is, tribunals that cover a beautifullytribunals shouldreflects bethe shutincredible down,. ing the Italian bishops’ general Manhattan, where the former fire- Story, page 2 Register’s associate editor. weeks for delivery of the first issue. Call for rates outside of U.S road of Father Thomas Colucci assembly and an attemptthan to finda year a to writenity.” and mailSolemnities, such as the and on the greatness of the mystery of and, in the garden where she met him regionFOR of BREAKINGseveral dioceses. Regional while the Supreme Tribunal of a letter she had beenman thinkingand his fireman buddies liked Father Colucci, 60, achieved Immaculate Conception, rank the God’s mercy.” at the tomb, was the first witness of tribunals were established in Italy the Apostolic Signatura, the way forward in the applicationabout since of she wasto stop pregnant for cappuccinos and gelato. Welcoming Converts . NEWS, VISIT - As the first person to see the Divine Mercy.” after Pius XI’s 1938 document Qua theChurch’s rank ofhighest captain court, in hasthe mainNew- the reform. with her daughterHe withhighest, was special fresh with from feasts the coming first private in sec How new Catholics enrich the Church. Father Tolton: Reflecting Christ NCREGISTER.COM York City Fire Department after needs, Emersyn Faith,”Mass ABChe celebrated at St. Francis of FATHERNews THOMAS reported COLUCCI June 7. The In Depth, page 11 spending 20 years with the force. Assisi Church in West Nyack. letter was addressed to the After a life-altering accident to the Catholic priesthood at St. “I want to help people,” explained doctor who suggested Baker St. John Fisher and seemingly miraculous cure, Patrick’s Cathedral. abort her baby. Father Colucci in his thick New York At a Time of Racial Strife Learn more about St. Thomas the man who retired from a life of Father Colucci wasAs assignedBaker told to ABC News,accent. “I “My life is a gift from God, More’s compatriot in defense rescuing people from physical St. Mary, Mother of knewthe Church how important in something it was for which I’m happy. Now of marriage. death has now dedicated his going to be to write that letter, Travel, page B5 Pro-Life Profile Fishkill, where he beforewill begin Emmy on was evenI want born.” to give back. I want to be The story of Father Tolton has remaining years to saving people June 18. It is the largest“I hope parish he sees in Emmy,” involved she in people’s lives — and is the best now been recounted in a new comic from eternal death as a priest of the Dutchess County, N.Y.said. “I hope he sees mybeing words a Catholic priest BY JENNIFER SOKOL Archdiocese of New York. According to St.on Mary’s paper. Emmypastor, is proof that CONTINUES ON PAGE 6 book, Father Augustus Tolton: The On May 28, retired FDNY Capt. Father Joseph Blenkle,children the with parish special needs are ne hundred and 30 years ago, First Recognized Black Catholic Priest worthy and can change the Colucci was one of 15 men ordained after his ordination in Rome in America. The book was the inspi world. She’s doing it right now.” - on Easter Sunday, Father ration of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph The letter read in part: O The First Recognized Black Catholic Priest in America “From that first visit, we Augustus Tolton returned home to Perry of the Archdiocese of Chicago, dreaded our appointments. The the United States and celebrated who is also a member of the U.S. most difficult time in my life Mass for a community of Franciscan bishops’ Subcommittee on African- was made nearly unbearable sisters. Not only was the occasion American Affairs and the postulator because you never told me the for Father Tolton’s cause for saint truth. My child was perfect. … the fulfillment of a promise made six - “She’s given us a purpose FACEBOOK.COM/PARKERSPLACEAUSTRALIA years earlier to his friend Sister Per hood. and a joy that is impossible to express. She’s given us bigger smiles, more petua, it also marked a milestone in - Bishop Perry explained the laughter and sweeter kisses than we’ve ever known. She’s opened our eyes U.S. history: Sister Perpetua memo book’s purpose. “I was introduced to to true beauty and pure love. rialized the event in the community - Edition du Signe (French publishing “So my prayer is that no other mommy will have to go through what I did. My prayer is that you, too, will now see true beauty and pure love with every sonogram. records and wrote, “The first Mass company) by Jac Treanor, the archi “And my prayer is when you see that next baby with Down syndrome lov in the United States by the first Afri vist for the Archdiocese of Chicago. - ingly tucked in her mother’s womb, you will look at that mommy and see me can-American priest and ex-slave - He showed me a comic book done for then tell her the truth: ‘Your child is perfect.’” - was celebrated on Wednesday, July 7, SERIOUS CARTOONS. This comic an anniversary of the Archdiocese of 1886, in the chapel of St. Mary’s Hos book will educate young readers Seattle, and I was captivated by the pital in Hoboken, N.J.” - about a heroic priest. layout and the striking color and Courtesy of Maria and Corinna Laughlin scenes. I immediately thought,

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