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9-2-15 Full Paper The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 70, Number 13 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Reaching out to divorced, remarried NORTH COUNTRY Catholics I PAGE 10 Iraqi archbishop's faith is challenged by crisis I PAGE 11 CATHOLIC SEPT. 2, 2015 Pope urges prayers for creation 'HOMEBODY' VATICAN CITY (CNS) - The World "all people of goodwill" to should mark the annual day planning prayer and reflec­ Day of Prayer for the Care of join members of the Ortho­ of prayer begun by the Or­ tion initiatives in order to ON HIS WAY Creation should be a time for dox Church in the special thodox Church in 1989. make the day of prayer a key individuals to examine their day of prayer Sept. 1. moment for "assuming co­ Pope to make lifestyles and the way they "We want to make our con­ See Bishop laValley's herent lifestyles" that have impact the environment, tribution to overcoming the less negative impact on na­ first trip to Pope Francis said. ecological crisis that human­ (olumn on page 3 ture. Pope Francis invited U.S this month At the end of his weekly ity is experiencing," the pope everyone to join him for an general audience Aug. 26, said, explaining why he de­ Around the world, the evening prayer service Sept. the pope asked Catholics and cided the Catholic Church pope said, church groups are 1 in St. Peter's Basilica. Seek to bring ADVENTURES AT GUGGENHEIM Catholic radio station to area John and Maura Fehlner, parishioners of St. Agnes in Lake Placid and St. Brendan's in Keene, are planning to CNS PHOTO BY PAUL HARING launch Catholic radio station Aself-ilescribed "homebody," Pope WCLP 98.3. Francis will make the 10th foreign trip The low power FM radio of his pontificate in September, visiting station's mission is to edu­ Cuba and then, for the first time in his cate the public about the life, the United States •• The fonner Car­ teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church through dinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos the distribution of nationally Aires was not ahousehold name to syndicated and locally pro­ most North American Catholics when duced Catholic program­ he was elected to succeed Pope Bene­ ming. dict XVI March 13,2013, but his broth­ WCLP will begin broadcast­ ers in the College of Cardinals knew ing as soon as the start-up who he was.His growing up with four funds are received and the siblings in afamily with strong ties to equipment is installed. its Italian origins, his training and min­ FULL STORY, PAGE 4 istry as aJesuit and his regular contact with the poorest residents ofBuenos Aires are influences seen in his preach­ Rachel's ing, priorities,style of governance and, Vineyard PHOTO BY PAT HENDRICK especially, in the way he interacts with Ellen Miner of Saranac Lake, right, a member ofthe 2015 summer camp staff at Guggenheim, right, leads some of the campers individuals. Retreat for those suffering from in an adventure project during the fourth week of camp.A report on the 43rd season ofthe diocesan summer camp will be part FUll STORY, PAGE 9 aftereffects of abortion set for ofthe NeCs special issue on diocesan youth ministry coming next week. Columbus Day Weekend FULL STORY, PAGE 12 YEAR OFFAITH PILGRIMAGE: join Bishop LaValley on trip to Catholic Italy... p. 3 II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 Lie DIOCESAN LIFE SEPT. 2, 2015 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 Celebratory song of September USPS 0039-3400 BISHOP TERRY Happy New Year, everybody! It's also time to register for that city for the weekend. diocesan standards, in 25-30 R.l.AVAllEY In a gallant effort to embrace Celebrate Christ set for Oct. 16 We will all be anxious for re­ parishes with competent quali­ President September with joy I'm for Catholic School ad­ ports from our ten diocesan fied leaders (adults and youth) REV.JOSEPH A. MORGAN ready to start the ministrators and facul­ delegates to the World Meeting by June 30, 2015." Vice President month with new reso­ ties and Oct. 17 for all of Families, as well as from the A very hard working commit­ SR.JENNIFERVOTRAW,SSJ lutions and - maybe - a people engaged in busloads of Catholics planning tee, led by Father Chris Car­ Secretary-Treasurer bit of celebration. parish life. to travel from the North Coun­ rara, has made sure this has MARY lOU KILIAN Moving away from The theme for this try to see the pope. happened. Don't miss next Editor/ the lazier summer two day event, to be In our parishes, the arrival of week's special issue of the General Manager schedule, the NCC is held at the Crowne September means we'll be North Country Catholic to back on track to arrive Plaza in Lake Placid, is starting to hear about this learn all the details. Publish 45 is- at your home every "Nurturing Families and year's Bishop's Fund Appeal. In the coming weeks, we'll ~ sues per year: week. There is so much Parishes with Living Coming off the most suc­ also be starting to hear about _ Weekly except going on this month Stones," highlighting cessful year ever, the Bishop the major diocesan event that skipping one that it would be impos- Marylou two of our diocesan pri­ LaValley is hopeful that the will be taking place NEXT Sep­ week in Jan. sible to keep up if it Kilian orities, the faith forma­ generosity of 2014 will be re­ tember. and every didn't. tion of families and peated. It's definitely worth blocking other week As usual September building parishes with After all, the ambitious initia­ off Sept. 25, 2016, so that you beginningi July through Aug. brings us the Marriage Jubilee living stones. tives arising from the diocesan can be among thousands who and skipping one week in for couples (see page 7 for in­ This year, families will also vision can't be accomplished gather at the Olympic Arena in Dec. by the Diocese of Og- formation), Leadership Week­ be the center of attention dur­ without a few extra dollars! Lake Placid for the Follow Me den sburg. end for youth (page 13) and ing the World Meeting of Fami­ One of the six goals of the vi­ Summit. 622 Washington Street, Og­ the first days of school for lies in Philadelphia Sept. 22-25 sion is to "establish youth min­ Stay tuned for all the exciting densburg, N.Y. 13669. families. before Pope Francis arrives in istry, in accordance with details! Editorial Office: 622 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. APASTOR'S PERSPEGIVE Telephone: (3 15) 608-7556 Saluting heroic efforts in Ticonderoga E-mail: news@northcountry I want to take a moment Catholic schools are about throughout the years. catholic.org today to recognize the heroic 'Father Bill Say-;' -' - families. The strength of our The history of our Catholic efforts by all the folks at St. tipastor22@ gmail.com Catholic Schools has always schools has been a story of Entered at the Mary's School, Ticonderoga - depended entirely on their in­ dedicated families - families Post Office: .,\ the families, Sister Sharon Dal­ volvement and participation. united to keep our schools Ogdensburg, NY .t,i' ton, the principal of St. Mary's These parents trust our strong as they offer a strong 13669 and and her faculty and Father '\; Catholic Schools for an excel­ formation to their children, to additional mailing offices as Kevin McEwan, the pastor. Fr. \VillhllH G. Muench lent education and formation their whole family. Periodical Postage. This September, the students in the Catholic faith that gives So, I am so impressed to see at St. Mary's School will be re­ different places - causing many hope for their future. the determination and dedica­ SUbscriptioo: turning to their school build­ unique difficulties - especially I had the happy experience tion of the families of St. Mary's For one year: ing. As you probably know, St. for school lunches. I am cer­ of teaching in Catholic schools School in Ticonderoga. They In-Diocese Rate: $27 Mary's School was badly de­ tain that they can be very of the Diocese of Ogdensburg would not accept any other Outside ofDiocese Rate: $30 stroyed by a fire a year ago on proud of all that they did and and was also a pastor for a choice than to rebuild their the second day of the last accomplished. parish with a Catholic School. I school. There was no time Matters for publication year's school year. The school Father Kevin has had a busy am always pleased to meet for­ wasted for sadness and de­ should be year, also, organizing the ef­ addressed to could not be used for the mer students, often at alumni pression. They know how im­ whole school year. forts to refurbish the school gatherings. portant their school was to PO Box 326 building. I was totally im­ Ogdensburg, NY 13669 I want to congratulate and I am constantly impressed at their own families and so they recognize the huge effort of pressed with the generosity of how well they have done and supported Sister Sharon and and should be recei ved by so many including many other Thursday prior to Sister Sharon and her faculty they were truly touched by the her faculty though that diffi­ for carrying on the complete parishes which sent donations. formation they received. They cult year. The challenge was publication. In addition, there was an in­ Paper is printed each school year in temporary cir­ speak often of the solid forma­ accepted and the building is Monday; cumstances, using the base­ credible number of volunteers tion they received as students now ready.
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