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The Mosaic of Catholic Faith Discovering the Eastern Catholic Churches May 10, 2014 Discovering the Eastern Catholic Churches Crosier Potus The Mosaic of Catholic faith Discovering the Eastern Catholic Churches May 10, 2014 “The words of the West need the words of the East, so that God’s word may ever more clearly reveal its unfathomable riches.” - St. John Paul II St. Stephen Cathedral The Cathedral of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix Presented by 1 Mosaic of Catholic Faith SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of many dedicated supporters who made the Mosaic of Catholic Faith possible through their gifts of time, talent, and treasure: Jocelyn Abyad Beth Ann Bader Basilian Associates Sr. Jean Marie Cihota Joyce Coronel Crosier Community of Phoenix Eastern Catholic Clergy Association of Arizona Nisha George Mark Gorayeb Judy Harding, Photographer Subdeacon Michael Melnick John Putros, Nu Image Video Kathleen Slonka, Official Photographer, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix St. Stephen Cathedral Right Reverend Archpriest Stephen Washko, Rector, Byzantine Cathedral Elisabeth Wisthoff 2 Discovering the Eastern Catholic Churches PROGRAM 9 am Enthronement of the Word of God Most Reverend Thomas Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix Most Reverend Gerald Dino, Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix Welcome and Introduction Reverend Robert Rossi, osc, Master of Ceremonies Christ is Risen! Chaldean Hymn Presentation I: Catholicism and Its Mission in the World Mr. Steve Greene, Director, Kino Catechetical Institute Christ is Risen! Melkite Hymn Presentation II: Traditions of the West; Traditions of the East Right Reverend Wesley Izer, Syncellus for Eparchial Administration, Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix 10:15 am Break 10:30 am Christ is Risen! Maronite Hymn, Zouheir Faddoul, organist Presentation III: Historical Development of the Church Very Reverend David Petras Q & A Speaker Panel Christ is Risen! Syro-Malabar Hymn Noon Lunch and Exhibits 1:30 pm Lay Witnesses on Faith Traditions Melkite, Chaldean, Maronite, Roman, Syro-Malabar 2:30 pm Proceed to Church 2:40 pm Divine Liturgy Preparation Divine Liturgy* Most Reverend Gerald Dino, Homilist Concelebrants Latin Rite and Eastern Rite clergy *Does not serve as Sunday obligation 3 Mosaic of Catholic Faith PRESENTERS Mr. Steve Greene Steve Greene is the Director of English Programs for Kino Catechetical Institute at the Diocese of Phoenix. He is also the co-host, with his wife, Becky, of “The Catholic Conversation” radio program, which airs weekly in Phoenix on Immaculate Heart Radio, AM 1310. Steve has taught in the Diocese of Phoenix in a variety of capacities since moving to Arizona from his native Wisconsin in 1997. He has taught the Catholic faith for more than 15 years as a youth minister; high school theology teacher; professor of philosophy, theology and catechetics; and in stand-alone presentations on a wide variety of topics relevant to Catholic thought and life. Steve has also been featured as a guest on The Bishop’s Hour radio program, Catholics Matter television program, and in The Catholic Sun newspaper. He and his wife have four children and one little intercessor in heaven. Steve and his family are members of St. Timothy Catholic Parish in Mesa, Arizona. Very Reverend David Petras The Very Reverend David Petras was born in Ohio in 1941. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duquesne University, a licentiate of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, and a Doctorate in Eastern Church Studies from the Pontifical Oriental Institute. Ordained to the priesthood in 1967, Fr. David completed his doctoral studies in 1970, whereupon he served as Assistant Chancellor for the Eparchy of Parma and subsequently held pastoral positions in Detroit, Akron and Cleveland. He was ordained an Archpriest in 2004 at St. John’s Cathedral, Eparchy of Parma by the Most Reverend John Kudrick. Fr. David has held numerous academic positions including Director of Spiritual Formation and Professor of Liturgy at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary; Diocesan Director of Continuing Education of Priests, Chairman, Priestly Life Commission, and Director of Seminary Education and Priestly Formation for the Eparchy of Parma; and is currently a Field Instructor at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary. He has served on numerous commissions and councils at both national and local levels, notably the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation, and is a prolific author of many scholarly works, including Light for Life, an adult catechesis sponsored by the Eastern Catholic Bishops of America. An accomplished presenter, Fr. David has spoken at many conferences and symposia and is recognized as an authority on Byzantine theology and history. 4 Discovering the Eastern Catholic Churches Right Reverend Wesley Izer The Right Reverend Wesley Izer, known to most as “Father Wes,” was born in California in 1946. He was a professed Salesian of Don Bosco for 43 years until he was enrolled as a priest in the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Don Bosco College, Newton, N.J., a Master of Divinity and a Master of Sacred Theology (Pontifical degree) from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, California. He was ordained a priest in 1977. For 15 years he taught in the Salesian high schools located in California. He also served as provincial archivist and animator for the Salesian family. Since the beginning of the Eparchy, Fr. Wes has served parishes in California, Arizona, Washington, and Alaska and has held numerous chancery positions including Protosyncellus (Vicar General). Currently Fr. Wes serves full time in the Phoenix Eparchial Chancery as the Syncellus (Episcopal Vicar) for Eparchial Administration, Eparchial Finance Officer, Chancellor, and also as an Eparchial Consultor and a member of the Eparchial Finance Council, Personnel Board, Building & Sacred Arts Commission and Pension Committee. In 1997, he was honored by the late Bishop George Kuzma, the second Bishop of Van Nuys, with the honorific title of Archimandrite (archabbot) for his dedicated service to the Eparchy. Reverend Robert Rossi, osc Fr. Robert Rossi, osc, a member of the Canons Regular of the Order of the Holy Cross (Crosiers), was born just outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1942. He received his high school and college education from the Crosiers and after completing philosophy and theology studies, was ordained a Catholic priest in 1970. Fr. Rossi’s career as a Crosier spans 50 years of Order leadership in the United States and abroad, including religious education and formation and missionary service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Brazil. He is widely traveled and speaks French, Spanish and Portuguese. He has authored several books and a number of articles on the history and spirituality of the Crosier Order. Although a semi-retired member of the Crosier Community of Phoenix, Fr. Rossi offers personal spiritual direction, gives retreats and conferences, and serves as a fundraiser for the community. Currently, Fr. Rossi serves as the Interim Director of the Office of Consecrated Life for the Diocese of Phoenix and chairs the planning committee for the new Cross Corps Volunteers—a Crosier lay group that will focus on providing domestic and international service. 5 Mosaic of Catholic Faith ABOUT CROSIER CROSS MINISTRIES Crosier Cross Ministries is a school of spirituality sharing the peace, hope and joy of the Glorious Cross of Jesus through spiritual accompaniment, instruction and training. Inspired by the Second Vatican Council and the distinctive gifts of the Crosiers, Crosier Cross Ministries provides formation and education in spirituality and theology through personal spiritual direction, parish missions, contemplative retreats, guided study, and other programs. These include the following • Developing innovative programs like the Mosaic of Catholic Faith • Offering faith formation classes in collaboration with the Diocese of Phoenix • Conducting the Crosier Spiritual Exercises and other retreats throughout the year • Celebrating healing Masses with the intercession of St. Odilia, patroness of the Order • Expanding multicultural outreach and spiritual programs to veterans Crosier Cross Ministries invites you to deepen the presence of God in your life and share your faith journey with others traveling the spiritual path. UPCOMING 2014 CROSIER CROSS MINISTRIES EVENTS Summer Instruction Series Crosier Province Offices May 27 & 29, June 3, 5, 10 & 12 Crosier Spiritual Exercises Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery June 5 – 8 St. Odilia Feast Day Healing Mass St. Theresa Parish July 17 Fall Bible Study Series Crosier Province Offices September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, October 7 Gift of Myrrh Day of Reflection Franciscan Renewal Center December 12 To learn more, please call 602.443.7115 or email [email protected] 6 Discovering the Eastern Catholic Churches ABOUT THE CROSIERS Founded in 1210 by Blessed Theodore de Celles, the Canons Regular of the Order of the Holy Cross—the Crosier Fathers and Brothers—are an ancient Roman Catholic order. Deriving from the French croisés, or “those signed by the cross,” the term Crosier embodies the Order’s spirituality, which focuses on Christ’s glorious, exalted cross. The Crosiers recognize that Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection ensure hope and healing, even in the midst of struggle, and are dedicated to “living together for God alone.” For more than 800 years, the Crosiers have lived a life of community, prayer and ministry;
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