Still Time to Support Needed Ministries Via Bishop's Appeal

VOL. 57, NO. 16 DIOCESE OF OAKLAND SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 www.catholicvoiceoakland.org Serving the East Bay Catholic Community since 1963 Copyright 2019 Still time to support needed ministries via Bishop’s Appeal By Michele Jurich without financial support from the Bishop’s some of the diocese’s most popular pro- Staff writer Bishop’s Appeal Appeal. grams. One is the CYO program. As of the end of August, gifts pledged to “My sincere thanks to all those who “There are over 15,000 youth partici- the annual Bishop’s Appeal stood at $2.2 Goal: $3 million have provided a gift or pledged,” Bishop pants in CYO, led by over 2,500 certified million, 73 percent of the $3 million goal. As of Aug. 31: 73% pledged Michael C. Barber, SJ, said. “There is still volunteer coaches, playing basketball, The appeal, with its theme “Rebuild My time to support our many critical ministries girls volleyball, boys sand volleyball and Church,” provides funds to offset expenses through the annual appeal. I ask you to running cross country and track,” said CYO such as parishes and schools in need; priesthood and religious life. prayerfully consider a gift or pledge today.” Director Bill Ford. pastoral ministries and services; clergy And on the first Saturday of August, The appeal got off to a later start in The funds from the appeal help to formation and retirement; and religious 700 catechists gathered at Bishop O’Dowd 2019, and a few parishes are just begin- support the work of the CYO Office in our education and formation. High School for the daylong Catechetical ning the process. Those who have con- diocese: providing training and screening Two vibrant examples of the latter are Congress. As they prepared for the begin- tributed in past years will be receiving a for coaches and CYO athletic directors, summer events that drew hundreds of peo- ning of the year of faith formation, they mailing from Bishop Barber. helping to support the 15 CYO leagues, ple. Eight hundred teenagers attended the heard from dynamic speakers and others The Bishop’s Appeal is not a second and coordinating diocesan events such as NorCal Steubenville event in San Ramon. to help propel them to another year of collection; it is set up as a pledge over playoffs and meets, Ford said. Thirty young men and 60 young women teaching the faith to the next generation. months, to support the diocesan ministries. The office also helps to provide support expressed an interest in a vocation to the Events such as those don’t happen The Bishop’s Appeal helps support (Continued on Page 14.) Voice collection on Oct. 5-6 Staff report Parishes will accept donations for the annual collection to support the public communication operations of the Diocese of Oakland. The official weekend for this second collection was set by the diocese as Oct. 5-6, though individual parishes can change the date. The money donated in each collection remains in each parish to offset the parish’s support for the publication of The Catholic Voice and El Heraldo Católico newspapers, the annual Diocesan Directory and affiliated news websites and social media. Collection envelopes are usually distrib- uted in October. Make the checks payable to your parish. The Voice publishes 21 issues a year and is delivered at their request to 85,000 Catholic households — about half of all Catholic households — in the Oakland Rev. Ramiro Flores of most Holy Rosary Parish blessed burial sites of children. diocese. El Heraldo Católico is available monthly at all parishes where Mass is said in Spanish. Every registered Catholic household Mass addresses ‘a deep hurt’ from losing a child is entitled to receive The Voice as part of belonging to a parish. It is the bishop’s By David Scholz primary method of communicating with Special to the Catholic Voice the people, and the primary method Care for parents and families who carry people of the diocese know about each the pain of the loss of a child is a ministry that other and their Catholic faith. The Voice is Kevin Ayala, is getting renewed attention from the staff also available online at www.catholicvoice 6, son of of Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services. oakland.org as is an online subscrip- Rosalba and CFCS’ commitment to this segment of tion. Breaking news is on facebook.com/ Fernando the Catholic community is now the focus TheCatholicVoice. El Heraldo Católico is Ayala, of of the monthly Masses that are held the also available at elheraldocatolico.org. Oakley, first Saturday in September in each of its If you are not receiving The Catholic shares seven cemetery chapels. Voice and would like to, please contact a tender Mass is regularly offered the first your parish or The Voice at 510-893-5339 moment Saturday of every month in the chapels. or via email at [email protected]. with his late In the case of Holy Cross Cemetery & brother at Funeral Center in Antioch, the regular aver- his grave age Mass attendance of 70 mushroomed site in the to approximately 150 for its new Special Holy Cross On our cover Children’s Mass remembrance held Sept. 7. Cemetery. Photos from the Catholic high The effort to establish the annual Mass schools in the diocese mark our was a labor of love that was more than ALL: DAVID SCHOLZ annual Catholic High School nine months in the works. SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE Information Guide, with news of “I saw a deep hurt,’’ said Kindlen the schools on Pages 9-13 and the Robles, CFCS’ director of CAtholic Funeral the pain and struggle we hold close to our 500 graves of children buried in the care special pull-out section inside. and Cemeteries Servics, recalling the heart,’’ said Marie Arce. of the CFCS’ cemeteries, are set aside in conversations he had with Marie and Joe “Families that long for the way our fam- Holy Cross in Antioch, St. Joseph in San Bishop’s Column 3 Arce that started the process. ily was when our children were here. In a Pablo, Queen of Heaven in Lafayette, Classified 16 Robles noted there has been an world that forces us to move forward, this Holy Sepulchre in Hayward, St. Michael Datelines 17 increased recognition that they need to Mass acknowledges that our children are in Livermore, St. Augustine in Pleasanton, Fall Festivals 17 give more in the Catholic faith experience still a part of our family and continue to Mission San Jose Cemetery in Fremont Forum 18-19 at the end of the life journey for those who be a core part of our lives,’’ she continued. and St. Mary in Oakland. High School Information Guide HS the child leaves behind. After officiating the Beloved Children’s “As time marches on, the parents of 1-4 September was ultimately chosen for Memorial Mass at Holy Cross, Rev. Ramiro these children are often forgotten but their High School News 9-13 the annual Mass as it marked the one- Flores of most Holy Rosary Parish blessed pain and loss stays in their hearts forever,’’ News in Brief 4 year anniversary of the passing of Arce’s burial sites of children at the cemetery and said Donna Bradshaw, a family service Obituaries 16 daughter, Caitlin, after her courageous doves were released by Modesto-based adviser with the CFCS. Seniors 15 battle with cancer. Special Moments White Dove Release to “Part of our ministry here (is) to walk The Church 2 “At this Mass we remember them, in conclude the day’s remembrance. with our families long after the rest of the Travel 6 company with other families that know Sections, containing between 300 to world has gone on,’’ she added. 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE THE CHURCH SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 OFFICIAL THE VATICAN

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Sept. 16 -23: Pilgrimage to 6 p.m., Silver Chalice award the Holy Land, Israel dinner, Order of Malta, San Francisco Sept. 24: Office meetings, Chancery, Oakland Oct. 2: Office meetings, Chancery, Oakland Sept. 25: San Francisco Province bishops, 12:10 p.m., Mass for Eighth Archdiocese of San Grade (Group 1), Cathedral Francisco of Christ the Light, Oakland Sept. 26: Office meetings, Oct. 3: Office meetings, Chancery, Oakland, including College Chancery, Oakland of Consultors 12:10 p.m., Mass for Eighth Grade Sept. 27: Office meetings, Chancery, (Group 2), Cathedral of Christ the Oakland Light, Oakland Sept. 28: 6 p.m., Evening Under the Dinner with Jesuit Ordinandi, Stars fundraising dinner, San Cathedral of Christ the Light, Damiano, Danville Oakland Sept. 29: 10 a.m., Mass, installation of Oct. 6: Mass for participants of rector, Cathedral of Christ the Light, Pilgrimage for the Sea Services, Oakland National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann HARING/CNS PAUL Seton, Emmitsburg, Maryland Oct. 1: Mass, visitation, Carmel of Papal visit Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Kensington Oct. 7-9: US bishops’ meetings, Pope Francis greets a young woman as he visits the Shrine of Blessed Committee for International Justice Office meetings, Chancery, Oakland Jacques-Desire Laval, the “apostle of Mauritius,” in Port Louis, Mauritius, and Peace Sept. 9, part of his visit to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. When Jesus told his disciples to love one another and pray for their enemies, he meant it — even disciples in a nation like Mozambique, where political ten- sions have led to violence, war and death, Pope Francis said earlier. The THE DIOCESE pope ended his visit to Mozambique Sept. 6 with a visit to a health center founded to care for people living with HIV/AIDS and with a Mass nearby in (posthumously) with the distinguished Maputo’s Zimpeto Stadium. Malta Clinic dinner Silver Chalice awards, presented by Staff report Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. The Order of Malta Clinic of Northern The event will also include silent and often feel superior to others, an attitude California is hosting its 11th Annual Silver live auctions. To register: www.orderof Honored by attacks that destroys the possibility for fellowship Chalice Awards Dinner from 6 p.m. to 9 maltaclinic.com/annualgala Pope Francis told a reporter that it is and communion, Pope Francis said. “We p.m. Oct. 1 at the St. Francis Yacht Club The Order of Malta Clinic of Northern “an honor when Americans attack me.” all know these people: climbers, always in San Francisco. California, founded in 2008, is a nonprofit The pope made his comments to Nicolas trying to climb up, up. They hurt brother- This year’s event will “celebrate the medical clinic located in the cathedral Seneze, a reporter from La Croix, the French hood, they damage brotherhood,” the pope spirit of the volunteer,” a theme that pays complex, corner of 21st Street and Catholic daily newspaper, during the flight said Sept. 1 during his Sunday Angelus tribute to the more than 50 volunteer phy- Harrison in Oakland. Led by the Order Sept. 4 from Rome to Maputo, Mozambique. address. sicians, nurses, staff and board members of Malta, the clinic provides free on-site Seneze is author of “Comment l’Amerique that power the free health clinic. Proceeds preventative health care services and veut changer de pape,” which can be trans- Euthanasia not freedom from the event will raise funds for opera- treatment to uninsured and low-income lated as “how America wanted to change Medical advancements do not help if tions and expanded service. patients. In the past decade, the Clinic popes.” Seneze gave Pope Francis a copy they treat people as objects or when they The event will honor Knight L.J. Michael has accommodated more than 30,000 of the book during the flight. Pope Francis are applied only to those people who are Lambert, and Dame Betty Ann Lambert patient visits. said he had heard about the book, but had not considered a burden and “deserve” to not been able to find a copy. Seneze’s thesis be helped, Pope Francis said. In addition, is that “rigorist” Catholics, mainly wealthy, euthanasia, which is legal in a number are opposed to Pope Francis’ emphasis of places, “only seemingly promises to on mercy over clear rules, his teaching on promote personal freedom; in reality it is Full Service Printing and Publications ethical problems with the way the world’s based on a utilitarian view of the person, Business Cards • Postcards • Flyers • Banners • Presentation Folders • Magazines economy is working, and his overtures to who becomes useless or may be equated Catalogs • Newspapers • Programs • Invitations • Envelopes • Memory Books Cuba and China. with a cost if, from a medical point of view, Color and Black & White Copies and More. there is no hope for improvement or pain Listen to the Spirit can no longer be avoided,” he said.

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Cummins, emeritus Students from St. Elizabeth Elementary School in Oakland greet arrivals to the FACE Gala, at which Family Aid to Catholic Educationbishop ofcelebrated Oakland, underits 40th whose anniversary. leadership Among those at the event was Sister Rose Marie Hennessy, OP, who served as principal ofShe the recalledschool, andthat, asshe, superintendent too, had come of theFACE diocese’s has blossomed.Department After of Catholic the gathering Schools. - to a FACE event as a student. sang “Happy Birthday,” in honor of his 90th This year, 29 pupils at St. Elizabeth birthday in March, Bishop Cummins shared States, Canada and Australia, met the climate emergency that gravely threatens Elementary are among the 489 students his recollections of FACE and his apprecia who are receiving FACE grants to help tion for the FACE founders, “who represent them attend Catholic school in the Oakland the best of our diocese in so many ways.” FACEBy Michele Jurichat 40: Gratitude, and lookingHe forward recalled Barbara Morrill and Sister Staff writer diocese. In the high schools, 348 students- are receiving grants. Sebastian Adza, CSC, told him they More than 4,000 students who have wanted to help inner-city schools by taking Even before they got through the doors - applied for FACE grants, and have quali up a second collection in all the parishes. at the annual gala that supports Family Aid “My immediate reaction was: You won’t pope Sept. 2 during their synod in Rome. nature and life itself, including our own,” the fied for them, are on the waiting list. Catholic Education, the benefactors came Ethan Flores The annual spring gala, FACE’s larg get enough money.” face to face with FACE. FACE found other ways over the years, est fundraising event each year, packed Greeters, from Grades Two through Noemi Ruvalcaba (Continued on Page 12.) the event center at the Greek Orthodox including grants from local foundations, Eight, dressed in their St. Elizabeth Vanessa Cordova is in her first year of Cathedral in Oakland on April 21. The Elementary School uniforms — plaid skirts gala honored the founders of Family Aid or dark pants, and blue sweaters — shook teaching at St. Elizabeth elementary. Her Catholic Education and those who have hands, looked their guests in the eye, family was assisted by FACE during her nurtured it through the decades. pope said in his message for the Sept. 1 smiled and welcomed them. years at St. Elizabeth Elementary and High A pair of greeters nimbly retrieved schools. She graduated from Holy Names ParishStaff changes report University and her first teaching position is nametags for the guests. Two religious orders that have Keeping a watchful eye over the eager at the school she entered in Fifth Grade. provided leadership for parishes in young group was the kindergarten teacher the Oakland diocese will be leaving at St. Elizabeth School. Climbers in the church She, too, was a face of FACE. the parishes. After 154 years, the Dominican - ecumenical day of prayer. Fathers are withdrawing from Most 21093 Forbes Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545 Two join leadership team Holy Rosary Parish, Antioch, effec On our cover tive June 30, and after 39 years, More than 100 delegates from the the Precious Blood Fathers are Catholic schools withdrawing from St. Edward’s Diocese of Oakland joined with for CatholicStaff report schools about 1,000 others at the regional changing Parish, Newark, also effective June 30. meeting of V Encuentro, an effort to Two veteran Catholic educators, • New high school leadership - People who race to get top positions — Catholic News Service — Page 10 Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, bring together the Church and the Jocelyn Pierre-Antoine and Ken Willers, • Lumen Christi Academies launching Latino Catholic community. appointed new clergy to both Phone 510-887-5656 • www.folgergraphics.com will become associate superintendents More on Pages 3 and 11. parishes, and announced oth for the Diocese of Oakland Department er staff changes. See Page 2 ...... 12 of Catholic Schools on July 1. ATD Both have received awards from the for details. Bishop’s Column ...... 3 13 Pierre-Antoine, the principal of St. Bede 15 School in Hayward, is the new associate National Catholic Educational Association. Classified...... 14 Pierre-Antoine helped develop a K-8 Datelines ...... superintendent: Leadership for Mission - ...... Christian Outreach(Continued Program onthat Page received 10.) Forum ...... 4 14 and Professional Learning. Ken Willers, News in Brief ...... 11, 12 principal of the School of the Madeleine Obituaries in Berkeley, is the new associate super Seniors ...... 2 6, 7 intendent: Leadership for Innovation and The Church 8, 9 Growth...... Travel Volunteer Tribute ...... The CatholicMay 19,Voice 2018 & Unitours, at St. Bonaventure Inc. 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Adjudged to be a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of Alameda County, Court order No. 365394, *The Catholic Voice — Publication theme subject to change. dated Jan. 20, 1967. Periodical postage paid (USPS 094-640) at Oakland, California, and additional mailing offices. The Voice publishes only one issue in July, August and December. Postmaster: Send address changes to: The Catholic Voice, 2121 Harrison St., Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94612. SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 3 ‘Thank you for helping Christ and His Church’ By Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ If the Lord gives us everything we have, Related stories does He deserve all the gratitude, or do human beings also deserve thanks? I More about bishop’s visit to the heard a good story about this riddle. Sisters, Page 5. A farmer bought a deserted farm that had fallen into decrepitude. The fields were More about the Capital Campaign and overgrown with weeds. The barn was fall- Bishop’s Appeal, Pages 1 and 14. ing down. The farmhouse had broken windows and holes in the floor. The farmer and his wife plowed the fields with wheat and remembered. corn; repaired the barn and filled it with I want you to feel today what that livestock; fixed up the house and made it Sister felt. into a real home. When their labors were I want you to know how grateful I am, as done, the farmer and his wife invited their bishop of this diocese, for your generosity local pastor to come and see the good to the Church. I represent all the people work they had done. The farmer showed you have helped by your contributions: the off the green fields. “Praise the Lord!” the kids in our Catholic schools; the children reverend said. The farmer showed the in our First Communion and Confirmation cleric the barn and all the healthy animals. and CCD classes, the 700 teachers who “Thanks be to God!” the pastor said. (Not came to our annual Religious Education a word of appreciation to the farmer and conference to be inspired; the poor and his wife.) needy who knock on the door of Christ’s Then the farmer took the minister into Church for help, at the St. Vincent de Paul the house. “See what a beautiful home soup kitchen, the Malta Free Medical my wife and I have created.” The pastor Clinic, the Pope Francis Free Legal Clinic. exclaimed “God is good!” The frustrated I’m thinking of all the works of mercy per- farmer responded, “Reverend, I wish you formed by Catholic Charities. could have seen this place when the Lord I recall the testimony of the Vietnamese was farming it all by himself.” gentleman who came to our diocese as a God is indeed good. But He allows us to refugee, having NOTHING but a plastic share in his bounty, and in His generosity. bag and the clothes on his back. Now he I’m here today to express GRATITUDE. has a college degree, is married, has a Gratitude to all of you who have helped home and family and a good job. He told VOICE CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC us with our diocesan Capital Campaign, me “I want to lead the Capital Campaign Sister Mary Inez, SNJM, left, was happy to be remembered in an anecdote by and our Bishop’s Annual Appeal. for you in this parish bishop, in thanks for Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. I was reminded of the virtue of gratitude all the diocese has done for me.” See what last week. I was invited to celebrate Mass a difference the Church — and our diocese response to your generos- and give the Anointing of the Sick for 50 in particular — makes in people’s lives. ity, I’d like to invite you to You are invited to retired Sisters of the Holy Names, many And I am grateful to you for supporting close your eyes, and hear of whom taught in our Catholic schools in our Cathedral Church: this building — the Lord speaking person- Celebrate LIFE the Oakland diocese. which was quite an undertaking. ally to each one of you in Fall Dinner and Fundraiser The Sisters came to the chapel with You should see the faces of the Eighth these words: to benefit of Concord, Pregnancy Support Service wheelchairs, walkers, canes and even Grade students who come here for their For I know well the on a portable bed. At the sight of these special Masses: the awe and wonder they plans I have in mind Saturday, October 12, 2019 beautiful women, veterans of Catholic experience here, in the presence of God. for you — says the education, my heart was filled with You should see this cathedral filled with LORD — plans for St. Mary Church Hall gratitude. Yet I wondered how many of young people for their Confirmations. Our your welfare and not 1158 Bont Lane, Walnut Creek their former students ever came back to Richmond and Antioch parishes bring for woe, so as to give Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a no-host bar followed by say “Thanks”? over 120 kids each to be confirmed. They you a future full of a dinner at 6:15 p.m. catered by Bambino’s Italian Restaurant. One of my Navy buddies, a com- want to come all that way to have their hope. When you call mander, told me that for years he had been ceremony here! me, and come and Christine Watkins will share her inspiring story of searching for his First Grade teacher from You should hear the compliments of pray to me, I will lis- hope and healing. Christine is a popular speaker, Our Lady of Lourdes school in Oakland. those attending our solemn Masses here. ten to you. When you author, founder of Queen of Peace Media, and a former professional ballerina with the SF Ballet Company. Her name was Sister Mary Inez. “I’m not Catholic, but I love your music and look for me, you will He wondered whether she was alive or I want to contribute.” find me. — Yes, when There will be live music, a raffle, and a silent auction. dead? My friend said she had a big influ- And you should see the joy of the young you seek me with all ence on his life, and he wanted to find her men I have ordained to the priesthood your heart. (Jeremiah RSVP by October 2nd and say, “Thanks!” The Sisters of the Holy here, and the tears running down their 29:11f) Price: $40 for adults Names staffed Our Lady of Lourdes, so I parents’ faces. Purchase tickets online at: looked out at the congregation and said Today I want to say to each of you [This was Bishop Michael www.birthrightdinner2019.eventbrite.com “Is there a Sister Mary Inez here? A Sister “Thank you for helping Christ and His C. Barber’s homily at a in the back waved her hands and jumped Church.” Mass for supporters of the or by calling 925-798-7227 up, holding her walker. “It’s me!” “It’s me!” Often the words of the scripture mean diocesan Capital Campaign Contact [email protected] She was so happy — so joyful — to be more to us on some days than others. In Sept. 7.] with questions.

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remain open without a state-required Missionaries in Baltimore license until a lawsuit on the license BALTIMORE — Colin Miller and Nathan is settled. Belk are spending their days walking through the streets of downtown Baltimore. Suicide law continues In their backpacks they might carry some TRENTON, New Jersey — A New clean pairs of socks for a homeless per- Jersey state appeals court allowed a new son or a bottle of water. But they are also law permitting assisted suicide to continue, carrying with them the word of God and overturning a lower court decision that the presence of Christ. Miller and Belk are temporary blocked the law. Two judges the first two urban missionaries who are ruled Aug. 27 that a state Superior Court working with a new initiative, the Source “abused its discretion” in stopping the of All Hope, based at the Basilica of the law. The appeals court determined that National Shrine of the Assumption of the “the court failed to consider adequately Blessed Virgin Mary in the heart of down- the interests of qualified terminally ill town Baltimore. The project was officially patients, who the Legislature determined launched on the church’s patronal feast have clearly prescribed rights to end their day, Aug. 15. Father James Boric, rector lives consistent with the Act,” the appeals of the Baltimore basilica, said the program court ruling said. is modeled after the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), where Abortion ban blocked young people give a year of their life to KANSAS CITY, Missouri — A federal evangelize on college campuses. judge temporarily blocked Missouri’s ban JONATHAN DRAKE/REUTERS, CNS DRAKE/REUTERS, JONATHAN on abortion on or beyond the eighth week Bishops support law Hurricane devastation of pregnancy that was to take effect Aug. ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew 28. U.S. District Judge Howard Sachs Cuomo signed legislation that requires A young woman removes personal belongings from her damaged home Sept. delayed implementation of the law in a public schools to teach classes about child 6, after a tornado spawned by Hurricane Dorian ripped apart her roof in ruling Aug. 27 while a legal challenge to sexual abuse prevention to students in Carolina Shores, North Carolina. In the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s brutal it continues. kindergarten through eighth grade. Known blasting of the Bahamas, Florida and the Carolinas, Catholic organizations as Erin’s Law, the legislation received continued to raise funds to aid victims there. Zimbabwe leader dies support from the New York State Catholic CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Robert Conference. The New York State Senate Mugabe, who led Zimbabwe to inde- and the New York Assembly passed the because of a mine fire. The church, built messages from St. Mark Church in Argyle pendence from Britain in 1980 and then legislation nearly unanimously, 184-1, on rock, still stands. under the title “Mystical Rose — Our Lady crushed his opposition during nearly four in June. Cuomo signed the bill Aug. 29. of Argyle” are not true. decades of rule, always liked to be seen “Erin’s Law is a critical tool in protecting Apparitions a ‘fabrication’ as a devout Catholic. Mugabe, 95, died children from sexual abuse,” said Dennis FORT WORTH, Texas — In an Aug. 26 Abortion facility open Sept. 6 in Singapore, where he has often Poust, director of communications for the letter to local Catholics, Bishop Michael F. SOUTH BEND, Indiana — A federal received medical treatment in recent years. New York State Catholic Conference. Olson of Fort Worth said recent “purported court of appeals issued a narrow opin- He was calculated and pragmatic, using apparitions, messages and miracles” of ion that allows a South Bend abortion the church when it suited him, said Jesuit New Seattle archbishop Mary that he had cautioned Catholics clinic to continue operating, at least for Father Oskar Wermter, noting that Mugabe WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has about weeks before “are, in fact, a fabri- the time being. The United States Court of appeared at Masses that would attract appointed Seattle Coadjutor Archbishop cation.” The bishop said the diocese had Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago publicity and always expected to address Paul D. Etienne as the archbishop of received “irrefutable evidence” showing upheld an injunction Aug. 22 that permits the congregation. Seattle and accepted the resignation of that reported Marian appearances and the Whole Woman’s Health Alliance to — Catholic News Service Seattle Archbishop J. 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“He asked me to tell her that she made ‘a great impression on my life,’ That’s just one person — one of the hundreds and hundreds of students that you all have touched.”

– Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ

Bishop Barber blessed and anointed Holy Names Sister Rosemary Everett and other retired SNJM Sisters at the community’s chapel in Campbell. Sister Peggy Hurley,

CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC SNJM, served as sacristan. Celebrating women religious who make a difference By Carrie McClish ment” were those who saw that they were given a new apos- Staff writer Related story tolate — the apostolate of prayer, Bishop Barber said. “Please Few educators know whether they have made a differ- know how much the Church is in need of your prayers.” ence in the lives of their students once the school year is See Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ’s column The bishop thanked the Sisters for their ministry in the over, but once in a while it does happen. on Page 3. Diocese of Oakland where they opened and served in a It happened Sept. 5 to Holy Names Sister Mary Inez number of elementary schools as well as Holy Names Sherwood as she was listening to a homily by Oakland High School, Holy Names University and Next Step Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ. retreat that was organized for the Holy Names Sisters who Learning Center, all in the city of Oakland. Bishop Barber told the assembly at the Sister’s Marie were in residence in retirement communities in Campbell, As he concluded his remarks Bishop Barber led the Rose Center Chapel in Campbell that when he shared with Saratoga and the South Bay Area. After the homily the bishop assembly in prayer petitions for the sick and elder Sisters, one of his best friends about his plans to visit the SNJM also conducted an anointing of the sick and a renewal of vows. for the individuals who care for them and for those Sisters Sisters his friend asked him to inquire about the man’s During his homily Bishop Barber spoke with gentle- who were not able to attend the liturgy. “Thank you for first grade teacher. “She’s a Holy Names Sister who taught ness, encouragement and humor about the challenges your vocation,” he said. at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Oakland, from 1964 to many in religious life encounter when faced with the 1965, and her name is Sister Mary Inez,” the bishop said. prospect of retirement. Many of the 50 SNJM Sisters in the chapel gasped “I know that it can be very hard accepting an assign- Our Lady of the Rosary Church audibly and immediately applauded when the bishop ment of going into retirement,” the bishop said. He recalled 703 “C” Street, Union City mentioned Sister Sherwood’s religious name. the reaction of semi-retired Jesuits he once lived with in “He asked me to tell her that she made ‘a great impres- San Francisco when the nurse charged with evaluating sion on my life,’” Bishop Barber said of his friend as he the health status of the residents paid a visit. All of the INTERNATIONAL continued with his homily. “That’s just one person — one canes and walkers those Jesuits had been using “went INTERNATIONAL of the hundreds and hundreds of students that you all away” when the nurse arrived on her annual visit, he said have touched.” with a smile as the Sisters laughed along with him. FESTIVALFESTIVAL

The bishop’s visit came at the completion of a three-day But the Jesuits who adapted well to their new “assign- Saturday, October 5 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Five high school students are National Merit semifinalists Sunday, October 6 Staff report on the qualifying test. In February they will be notified if 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Five seniors at Catholic high schools in the Diocese they have advanced to finalist. FOOD BOOTHS FROM OUR MANY CULTURES of Oakland have been named semifinalists in the 65th Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be GAMES • FLEA MARKET annual National Merit Scholarship Program. offered. Every finalist will compete for one of 2,500 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY Zavier Annis of St. Joseph Notre Dame High School in National Merit $2,500 scholarships. 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The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors, September 28, 2019 includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high Dinner, Dancing & Auction school official must sub- at San Damiano Retreat mit a detailed scholarship application. A semifinalist must have an outstanding Buy tickets today at academic record throughout www.sandamiano.org high school, be endorsed and recommended by a 925.837.9141 high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance 6 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 Pilgrimages New center to teach visitors about Hawaiian saints’ ministry By Anna Weaver videos and interactive exhibits. A small Catholic News Service chapel and a gift shop complete the space. HONOLULU — Sandwiched between a Among the initial artifacts showcased specialty store selling Hawaiian products at the center will be a chalice, walking and a shirt souvenir shop, a new building sticks and carpentry tools belonging to is going up near Waikiki Beach that also St. Damien that are a part of the Sacred hopes to attract tourists, but not to buy Hearts order’s archives. Rotating exhibits trinkets and sunscreen. will supplement the permanent displays. The new building will “sell” an educa- St. Augustine Parish has spoken with the tion on Hawaii’s two saints and their min- National Park Service in Kalaupapa about istry to people with Hansen’s disease on using some of its extensive patient collec- Molokai’s Kalaupapa peninsula to visitors tions in the future as well. Father Akiona and locals alike. also hopes to travel to St. Damien’s home The two-story Damien and Marianne country of Belgium in October and speak of Molokai Education Center fills a narrow with curators of the saint’s collections there space fronting St. Augustine by the Sea about the potential for a future artifact loan Church property. Where there once was a program. Much of St. Marianne’s artifacts driveway, parking area and small courtyard, are in Syracuse, New York, where her there’s now a brick edifice and tower that Franciscan community is based and the mirrors the design of the A-frame church. hope is for more collaboration there too. A temporary construction barrier Father Akiona said the center will work separates the in-progress center from the with the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of heavy foot traffic on the street across from Peace to encourage visitors to head to the Waikiki Beach. A quote from St. Damien downtown Honolulu cathedral where St. runs along the wall. “Turn all your thoughts Damien was ordained a priest and where and aspirations to heaven,” says the reli- first-class relics of the Belgian saint and gious message amid the tourism ads. St. Marianne are housed. Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary A need to better tell the story of the two Father Lane Akiona, St. Augustine’s pastor, saints has long existed. Plans on how to do said the center’s prime location in the heart so accelerated after St. Damien’s canon- of Waikiki means many people will learn ization in 2009 and St. Marianne’s in 2012. Hawaii’s Hansen’s disease story and how A Damien and Marianne Heritage St. Damien de Veuster and St. Marianne Center above the specialty store in the Cope dedicated their lives to helping them. building that fronts St. Augustine lasted It’s difficult to get to the remote from 2010 to 2013, closing because of a Kalaupapa peninsula on Molokai, where rent hike. Prior to that, a Damien Museum those suffering from leprosy were forcibly at St. Patrick Monastery in Kaimuki and

sent from the late 1800s until the mid- CNS HERALD, CATHOLIC WEAVER/HAWAII ANNA then at St. Augustine showcased photo- 1900s. Many Hawaii visitors and residents graphs and artifacts relating to St. Damien. People pass the under-construction Damien and Marianne of Molokai Education who will never make it to Molokai will be Father Akiona knew there was plenty of Center in Hawaii Aug. 12. The center will “sell” an education on Hawaii’s two able to visit the Waikiki museum. demand for a new museum because the saints and their ministry to people with Hansen’s disease on Molokai’s Kalaupapa “The vision of the center is keeping former heritage center saw about 40,000 peninsula to visitors and locals alike. sacred and really sharing that story of visitors a year with minimal advertising and Damien and Marianne to the world,” admission charge. A few paid staffers April 15, 2018, with construction starting a lot of foot traffic off Kalakaua Avenue. Fay Pabo, St. Augustine’s administrative along with volunteer docents will run the several months later. The building should “I think for me the excitement is the fact assistant, told the Hawaii Catholic Herald, museum and guide visitors. The center be completed this fall with interior and that it’s now reality, it’s happening,” he said newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu. also will be available to host events for exhibit design coming next. of the new building. Being from Molokai Once it opens in early 2020, the $6 outside groups in the building and at an Planned displays will include photos and a member of the same religious order million, 5,900-square-foot education center adjacent reflection garden. and artifacts relating to the saints and as St. Damien adds a personal dimension will be open six days a week with a small The groundbreaking for the project was the residents along with written content, to his investment in the project.

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. teacher, director of she has been striving to determine their student activities and needs as well as what the things they Vigna as assistant principal would like to see happen. Issues discussed

ALBERT C ALBERT at Holy Names High. But that is only part have included uniform compliance and of Vigna’s HNHS story. developing more events and programming. Steve Wilcox, chancellor of the Diocese of Oakland, and Greg Toler, Human Vigna can trace her connections at Meanwhile major renovations and other Resources director, discuss work opportunities with students from Cristo Rey HNHS back to a cousin, Sister Marie changes have been taking place on cam- De La Salle East Bay High School. Andrea, SNJM, who was a teacher at the pus over the summer and has included school more than 60 years ago. Another new carpets, new technology and new fur- significant connection Vigna has to the niture. “Everything looks sharp and clean Students get a first-hand high school is through her mother, Louise, and elegant,” Vigna said, noting that some a member of the class of 1954. classrooms are not yet ready to be used. “She told me about her time at Holy Despite some delays the end of first phase Names all the time,” Vigna said with a one of the “Campaign for Holy Names” is look at the start-up life laugh. “Mom is 83 and still gets together expected to be completed in a few weeks. with friends from high school for lunch. She The second phase, which will result in the By Michele Jurich of information to share with their future loves this school.” construction of a pavilion, will follow. Staff writer employers.” Although not an alumna herself, Vigna “Change can be a little unnerving,” she While Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay Students are also working at Revalue. also attended homecoming events at Holy said, “but people are excited.” High School students have been working io and Synergistech Communications, two Names with her mother. Meanwhile enrollment — now at 152 at some of the Fortune 500 companies in smaller operations with room to grow. Vigna’s mother was overjoyed when her — has been “on a steady upswing,” Vigna the Bay Area — Chevron and Deloitte, for Synergistech Communications is a daughter was first hired at Holy Names in said. “We are the only all girls school in example — some of the student employ- recruiting firm that specializes in technol- 2006 to serve as activities director and Alameda County and empowering young ees are working in start-up companies, ogy, offering students a view of the wide teach English. After a couple of years at women is at the heart of our mission. and in the process, perhaps picking up the range of technology opportunities. Holy Names, Sister Sally Slyngstad, a People see value in that.” entrepreneurial spirit themselves. Oakland native Mark Hall’s Revalue. former principal, “saw in me the potential to The administration has also worked Cristo Rey schools serve students from io provides energy and utility audits for be in (school) administration,” Vigna said. hard to keep in contact with recent alums low-income families in urban areas who residential and commercial properties. With support from both her mother and and the feedback has been encouraging. could not otherwise afford a private school Hall’s 2½-year-old company has moved Sister Slyngstad, Vigna explored admin- “We’ve heard back from students telling education. Cristo Rey schools accomplish into its first office space in West Oakland, istrative positions as dean then later as us that they are well prepared,” Vigna said. this by providing a work-study program in a space the company shares with a dozen assistant principal of student life. Along “That is wonderful, but we are always look- addition to academics and extracurricular other companies. the way she worked toward finishing her ing for ways to improve.” activities. His company works with PG&E and A student in the Oakland school, for EBMUD to administer their energy and example, does academic work four days water savings plans that might help con- a week and once a week leaves the St. sumers save money, energy and water and Elizabeth Campus in Oakland to work. the environment An employer contracts with the school “We’re still in start-up,” he said. His for a team of four students, for $36,720 a Cristo Rey associates are helping set up year. The students rotate on the fifth day the office and putting together the data- of the week. base to do outreach to local businesses The money the students earn offsets and affordable housing complexes they some of the cost of their education; fami- will reach out to. The students are learning lies make a contribution according to their about energy efficiency. means. Donors help make up the difference. In the surveys, Hall’s company will The Oakland school’s 150 students also help teach customers about green work with 30 employers in the East Bay. healthy homes. The students are helping “We’re going to need to have 100 by put together PowerPoint presentations and 2021,” said John Coughlan, director of the designing T-shirts. Hall said he’s hoping corporate work study program. The school, that whatever career paths the students which opened in 2018 with its first class, pursue later, this experience, from input is adding one class of students each year. to output, will help build the foundation. Greg Toler, director of Human Hall said he attended the orientation, Resources for the Diocese of Oakland, where he learned about the summer said of the students, “They come in with program in which students honed their eyes wide open. We welcome them as part office skills. of a team, from draft day.” “They come dressed to impress,” he Students work for the chancery in the said of his young associates. “They have Schools, Finance and Human Resources a different mindset than high school departments. “They all have a leg up on students,” he said. They are prepared to their peers,” he said. “They will have a lot engage in the workplace. 10 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 Catholic High School Information Guide Bishop O’Dowd: One community, many voices By Christopher Smart Special to The Catholic Voice At the sound of the daily 8:25 a.m . bell, the vast crowd of O’Dowd students gathered in the Quad move through the New central doors of Hurley Hall and into their Principal classrooms. There are numerous other Christopher entries to the building, and while a signifi- Smart visits cant number of students may have Flex with students period or class in the gyms, band and Elizabeth drama rooms, the chapel and the Center Dessler for Environmental Studies, the majority and Tarik move together, integral parts of one body, Glenn Jr. savoring the last minutes of conversations with friends. In my 33 years as a Catholic school COURTESY PHOTO educator, I have rarely felt the level of positive energy that emanated from O’Dowd students as they moved to class on that first day. I observed similar unity at our At O’Dowd, we seek to Back to School Night, when O’Dowd par- partner with one another ents and guardians walked with purpose CHART YOUR and positive spirit to the first class of the as colleagues, teachers, OWN COURSE. evening. As O’Dowd’s new principal, I see this parents, and students to “moving together” as an essential part build a diverse, equitable of the “O’Dowd DNA” and a wonderful embodiment of O’Dowd’s charism of and inclusive community “Finding God in All Things,” which calls us of learners even as we to “community in diversity.” We have opened the academic year celebrate that unity and with the largest student body in the 68-year history of Bishop O’Dowd High School. “one body” which is so Daily, 1,250 students, who represent 143 present every day partner schools, fill our halls, classrooms, labs, cafeteria, gyms, fields and the Living in our community. Lab, our outdoor classroom teaching sus- tainability and science. Approximately 300 Education evenings, we seek to help student-athletes in six sports represent families address students’ health and well- O’Dowd in the West Alameda County ness and ensure an inclusive community Conference. More than 60 students for all. Topics include academic support are already hard at work preparing for opportunities, the New York Times 1619 this year’s productions of “Cabaret” and Project (an initiative focused on the 400th “Godspell.” Several hundred students anniversary of the beginning of American are engaged in numerous clubs and co- slavery), the college application and finan- curricular activities ranging from Debate cial aid process, the 2020 election, teen to the Black Student Union to Student choices regarding drugs and alcohol, and Government. building a community of equity, inclusion They are ably guided and cared for and belonging at O’Dowd. by teachers, staff members and leaders As the seminal Catholic pastoral mes- who are committed to promoting and sage on education, “To Teach as Jesus Did,” preserving the tripartite dimensions of makes clear, parents are the first and pri- OTS Catholic education — Gospel message, mary educators, not just in matters of faith, IL P > fellowship in community and service — but in all elements of learning. 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bright gold plaques showcase these — to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive > > > Community in Diversity, Social Justice, community of learners even as we celebrate S G Strength of Character, Kinship with that unity and “one body” which is so present O A R I N Creation, Academic Excellence and Joy. every day in our community. The plaques include questions prompting us to examine how these values show up (Christopher Smart became principal at Attend Pilot Open House in our lives, calling us to enact them in real Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, ways, every day. July 1. The 20-year veteran of Catholic Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Mindful of the joyful opening of the education at Jesuit High School in school year, we also acknowledge that Portland, Oregon, began his career at 1011 Chestnut Street in Alameda the divisive political, social, emotional, Jesuit High School in Sacramento. He relational, spiritual and economic realities was graduated from Marin Catholic in of the United States in 2019 require that San Rafael, and with bachelor’s, master’s we, as a loving community, provide special and doctoral degrees from Santa Clara care for our students and staff, including University, the University of San Francisco Learn more at: tools and resources for our parents and and the University of Portland, respectively. www.sjnd.org guardians to be successful “primary edu- See his biography: www.bishopodowd.org/ cators” of their children. Through Parent principal-announcement1.)

I Learn. Experience O’Dowd at Open House I connect. November 3, 2019 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. I Grow.

Bishop O’Dowd High School I serve. A Catholic College Preparatory School Oakland, CA — Tarik ’19 bishopodowd.org SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 11 Catholic High School Information Guide Trading spaces enriches mission at Saint Mary’s High

By Jeanne Gray Loughman space for the program’s two co-directors, Special to The Catholic Voice a conference and work room and a Saint Mary’s High is a school on a mis- gathering space with a library and infor- sion: to live its Lasallian Catholic mission mative bulletin boards. The 15 lay and Saint Mary’s High to the fullest. The centuries-old purpose of Religious members of the Ministry Team Ministry Team the De La Salle Christian Brothers teach- and Formation Committee will contribute members in the ing order founded in 1680 France by St. expertise in music, liturgy, vocation dis- new Ministry John Baptist de La Salle remains at the cernment, retreats, service and Lasallian Center. Standing heart of this Christ-centered community, Youth programs. from left: Clare “To provide a human and Christian edu- The number of students actively McCormick, Susan cation for the young, especially the poor, engaged in the ministry program continues Foster, Alexsandra according to the ministry which the Church to grow. Participants are members of many Walton, Emily has entrusted to it.” faiths and cultural traditions, representative Eckart ‘21 The foundation of the Lasallian teach- of the student community. In June, Saint and Adalberto ing vocation is the teacher-student rela- Mary’s students and faculty moderators Gonzalez ‘07. tionship, described in the school’s mission were among 19 schools attending the Kneeling are statement, “With faith grounded in love, we Young Lasallians Assembly at Saint Mary’s Alyssa Kaumbulu- teach one another to pursue a life of virtue, College in Moraga. Docherty ‘20, and scholarship and service.” Saint Mary’s A beautiful new Student Chapel com-

Andrew Oster ’20. PHOTO COURTESY continually reaffirms its mission through pleted in 2018 has been a catalyst for deepening its collective understanding events and activities that further Lasallian of it, in the boardroom, faculty room and formation in the high school community. classroom. The chapel was in constant use during The writings of De La Salle and the four grade-level student orientations at the legacy of the Christian Brothers guide the start of the school year. school’s 156-year commitment to Lasallian Faculty and staff spent a full day in education. The Twelve Virtues of a Good mid-August at the Christian Brothers’ Mont Teacher, listed by De La Salle, patron saint La Salle in Napa for a reflective retreat of teachers, in 1706 and the Lasallian Core focused on the Lasallian teaching vocation. Principles, a touchstone of the Brothers’ The school’s strategic plan for ministry schools, will be studied and discussed seeks to help every member of its com- by the entire Saint Mary’s community munity develop a more intimate relation- throughout the school year. ship with God, deepen their faith and The recent relocation of two key spirituality and encourage a more profound campus spaces is also giving witness to love for themselves and others, which will mission. The Senior Projects Office and ultimately enrich the Catholic Church and Campus Ministry Office traded spaces the global community. during the summer, and the impact of the In November 2019, the Lasallian Family change is evident just a few weeks into the worldwide will conclude its yearlong com- school year. Senior Projects, known else- memoration of the tercentenary of the where as Capstone Projects, are in a less death of St. John Baptist de La Salle on hectic area of campus, more conducive to Good Friday 1719. A vibrant hymn com- research and group and individual work, posed for the anniversary, “One Heart, while the new Ministry Center has a home One Life, One Commitment,” is inspiring adjacent to the school library, with greater Saint Mary’s High and Lasallian communi- presence, access and visibility. ties in the Bay Area and in 80 countries The Ministry Center includes office around the world.

World-renowned singer to perform at SJND Gala Special to The Catholic Voice St. Joseph Notre Dame High School will welcome world-renowned performer Frederica von Stade to its Fifth Annual World- Dream Flight Gala on Oct. 26 at the renowned Claremont Country Club. performer Described as “one of America’s finest Frederica artists and performers” by The New York von Stade Times, von Stade has enriched classical will per- music and delighted audiences around the form at the world for more than three decades. The Fifth Annual mezzo-soprano has garnered six Grammy Dream Flight nominations, two Grand Prix du Disc Gala at St. awards, the Deutsche Schallplattenpreis, Joseph Notre Italy’s Premio della Critica Discografica, Dame High and “Best of the Year” citations by Stereo

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY School. Review and Opera News. Von Stade was awarded France’s The Dream Flight Gala was created highest honor in the Arts when she was in 2015 to raise vital funds for tuition appointed as an officer of L’Ordre des assistance at SJND. Each year, nearly 60 Arts et des Lettres, and in 1983 she was percent of SJND students receive schol- honored by President Reagan at the White arships and tuition assistance thanks to House with an award given in recognition generous donors and event supporters. To of her significant contribution to the arts. learn more and to purchase tickets, visit She will perform alongside current www.sjnd.org/dreamflight. All ticket sales SJND senior Taylor Viera at the event. directly support SJND students.

OPEN HOUSE th Catholic education that develops strong students. November 17 And better people. Learn more at CarondeletHS.org 12 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 Catholic High School Information Guide Mariner in Paris: ‘Don’t be afraid to explore the world’ Senior hits Special to The Catholic Voice For the first time in her 25 years as a French teacher at Moreau Catholic High highest ACT School in Hayward, Audrey Schroeder will be sending a student to France to attend college. Syrah Glaze ’19 will be attending score possible the American University of Paris in the Special to The Catholic Voice fall to study environmental science with a Zavier Annis, a senior at St. minor in international business. Joseph Notre Dame High School in Schroeder and Glaze share an excel- Alameda, is one lent rapport. Reminiscing, teasing, sharing of only a small inside jokes and giggling throughout their percentage of stu- whole interview, it’s clear these two share dents nationwide a special bond. Glaze attributes her desire to receive a score to go to France for college to the four years of 36 out of 36 she spent with Schroeder. points possible on Schroeder has led the French exchange the ACT exam, a and immersion trip to Paris for 14 of the standardized col- last 16 years, including the trip Glaze took lege admissions in summer 2017. Glaze says, “[Taking Annis exam. According French] definitely influenced my college to the ACT organization, less than 1 decision because starting off my first year percent — 0.2 percent total — of the of French, I got so into the language and Class of 2018 earned a score of 36 the culture because [Schroeder] made it on the exam. fun, easy to learn, just made French cul-

MOREAU CATHOLIC HIGH SHOOL/COURTESY PHOTO HIGH SHOOL/COURTESY CATHOLIC MOREAU “I owe all my success to the spec- ture super interesting to me.” tacular English, math and science Schroeder, who prefers the attention be Audrey Schroeder, French teacher at Moreau Catholic High School, with her student teachers at SJND, as well as my kept away from her and on the students, is Syrah Glaze, Class of 2019, who will be attending the American University of Paris. teachers at St. Philip Neri. I couldn’t excited for Glaze and tremendously proud have done it without them,” Zavier of her. As a teacher, it took some getting She gave her that desire to want to go work in the field of environmental sciences. said. “Huge thanks to my parents, too, used to for Schroeder to accept the Glaze places and made it possible for her to If she can’t find a job in Paris, she will for all the sacrifices they make for me.” family’s proclivity for travel. Over time she come with me. There’s a lot of kids that consider returning to the U.S. and looking Zavier runs varsity track at SJND learned that not only could Glaze balance want to do it, but it’s not everybody who for work in the South. No matter what, she and is involved with ASB, National her school work and travel, but she was can. Somebody like Syrah’s mom is gonna doesn’t anticipate that she will ever stop Honors Society and pep band, among also receiving incredible learning opportu- make sure that it happens no matter what.” being a student of the world. other clubs. He is also a member of nities: “At first I was kind of taken aback by Now, Glaze will be on her own in She encourages other students to do SJND’s unique Biomedical Sciences that ... But the more I got to know Syrah, a country far from her mom, who has the same: “Don’t be afraid to explore the Program and hopes to one day and the more I got to know her mother, I been her travel companion for so many world. I know that there’s some obstacles become a pediatric surgeon. realized it was all gonna be all right. She years. For many 18-year-olds that would when it comes to being able to travel, but if was going to get the work made up and be intimidating, but for Glaze, it’s inspir- you get the opportunity to explore and see she was gonna have a really interesting ing. What makes her most nervous also the world for what it is, not just staying so travel experience with her mom.” excites her the most: “Being in a city where focused on social media and school and Thanks to her mother, Glaze has been nothing is in English and everyone is dif- the people that you see every day … I’m all exposed to different cultures, which has ferent, but I’m excited for that difference about getting to know the rest of the world.” allowed her to see that the world is much at the same time. Not only am I going to Schroeder agrees and adds, “There’s bigger than she imagined. Schroder, be in a place that’s really unfamiliar, but no better road to peace in my world than The Catholic Voice ever humble, shares, “I think [Syrah’s] also having to see what I can do — being making those kind of culture connections.” mom deserves a tremendous amount of independent.” is on Facebook this credit, maybe even more than me, Glaze plans to finish her studies then (Originally published in the Moreau because Syrah’s mom is the traveler ... remain in Paris where she hopes to find Catholic Vector magazine, Summer 2019)

De La Salle high school

Open House Saturday - November 16, 2019 1:00 - 3:00pm

Cristo Rey De La Salle High School 1530 34th Street, Oakland

Parking available on campus www.crdls.org

We look forward to seeing you Get atour the campus Meet the faculty and staff Learn about the Corporate Work Study Program Attend curriculum presentations and live demonstrations Socialize with current students and parents/guardians Open House November 3, 2019 • 10 a.m. to Noon For more information about: 1130 Winton Drive, Concord, CA 94518 ! Application process ! Tuition assistance Apply Online at dlshs.org/admissions ! Mustang for a Day visits

Call the Director of Admissions, Financial assistance available Annie Nguyen, at (510) 519-9217 SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 13 Catholic High School Information Guide De La Salle to induct 2 teams, 6 athletes into Hall of Fame Special to The Catholic Voice a two-sport varsity star at De La Salle in Matthew Boelk in 2003. Kelly was a versatile athlete, who Six individual athletes, two teams and football and baseball. Alumbaugh was an Matthew Boelk, class of 2000, helped started at running back during his senior one longtime supporter of Spartan ath- all-state selection on offense and defense lead the De La Salle volleyball program season when injuries struck the Spartans’ letics make up the 2019 Athletic Hall of in football in 1997, and an all-state honoree to its first three North Coast Section backfield. He also started at linebacker, Fame Class for De La Salle High School, in baseball in 1998. In 1997, Alumbaugh Championships, including a 33-1 record making 122 tackles, two interceptions, Concord. was the varsity football team captain and his senior season. He was twice named to and one fumble recovery that year. Kelly The honorees are recognized not only helped extend the Spartan football team Volleyball Magazine’s Fab 50 All-League was a First Team All-BVAL selection at for their athletic achievements but also win streak to 73 games, breaking the Team, when he led the Spartans in aces the running back and linebacker positions. for their academic, professional and com- previous national record. After graduating and kills during his junior and senior sea- He also earned a full-ride athletic football munity involvement. Many of the members from De La Salle, Alumbaugh attended sons. He also set a high school and league scholarship to the University of Oregon. of this class are noted for their dedication the University of California, Los Angeles, record in his junior season with 47 kills in a He was killed in Richmond the day before and support of the De La Salle mission. where he was a walk-on baseball player. match. Boelk earned All-Bay Valley Athletic he was to leave for Oregon. These alumni will be recognized during Before he began his first classes at UCLA, League honors for two years in a row. His the half-time ceremony of the De La Salle he started coaching football at De La Salle, junior year, Boelk led the Spartans with Robert (Bam) Portis football game against Buchanan on Sept. and would continue for the next four years 210 kills. Boelk was also selected to the Robert (Bam) Portis, class of 1994, was 20. The afternoon celebration and 2019 before UCLA classes began for him each Contra Costa Times Top 100 Athletes in a two-sport star at De La Salle where he Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will fall. After graduating from UCLA in 2002 2000. Boelk is a sales manager for Dear played football and baseball. He was run- be Sept. 22 in the Kenneth H. Hofmann with a degree in history, Alumbaugh began John Denim in Los Angeles. ning back and corner back for the football Student Center. as a long-term substitute and coach foot- team and played outfield and pitched for ball at De La Salle, eventually taking over Parker Hanks the baseball team. Portis is listed as a Honored teams as the head varsity football coach in 2013. Parker Hanks, class of 2004, was member of the 30 years of the Cream of The honored teams are the 2006 golf Today, Alumbaugh continues to lead the a three-year starter in baseball, as a the Crop (Bay Area News Group). Portis team and the 1995 football team. De La Salle football program, is an associ- catcher, and in football, as a linebacker. earned All-East Bay and All-Times honors The 2006 Golf Team won the Northern ate enrollment officer for the school, and On the football field, he was a first team in 1993. He ranked No. 18 on the East Bay California Golf Championship and the CIF teaches in the social studies department. All-BVAL selection, a second-team all- Cream of the Crop in 1994, was on the State Golf Championship, earning De La state linebacker as a junior and senior, top recruiting list for high school football, Salle’s first state golf title. The Spartans Brian Bacharach and was named the Contra Costa Times and was invited to the North-South Prep edged out San Diego Cathedral Catholic Brian Bacharach, class of 2002, was Defensive Player of the Year and the All-Star Game in 1994. Portis received a 363-364 for the CIF Boys State Golf a two-time All-American in water polo, De La Salle Athlete of the Year in 2004. full athletic scholarship to the University of Championship at the Santa Maria County a three-time, First Team All-North Coast Hanks led the football team in tackles his Colorado, Boulder to play football. Portis Club. The Golf State Championship was Section selection, as well as a North junior and senior years, as a part of the lives in Pittsburg, and works with Pacific a perfect ending for De La Salle’s season Coast Section MVP, and Junior Olympic back-to-back Spartan national champion- Gas & Electric Co. that year, which, according to its players, All-American, while at De La Salle. He ship football teams from 2001 to 2003. hadn’t played a complete round all season. helped the Spartans capture NCS water Hanks was named all-state in baseball Brother Raymond Michael Saggau, FSC The 1995 Football Team was unde- polo titles in 2000 and 2001 and helped as a junior and was a first team all-state Brother Raymond Michael Saggau feated (13-0), won the school’s fourth Team USA to a Junior Olympic water selection as a senior, when he was embodies what it means to be a De La consecutive NCS Championship, and polo championship in 2000. He led De La selected to play in the Area Code Games Salle Spartan. He’s shown love and guid- extended the Spartans historic win-streak Salle in scoring three consecutive years, and was named to the Team One Top-10 ance to countless students, faculty and to 52 games. The coaching support from tallying over 300 career goals. Bacharach West team. Hanks earned a juris doctor- staff over the years. His dedication and Bob Ladouceur earned him the National also competed on the varsity swimming ate degree from Pepperdine University, commitment to DLS Athletics has been Football League’s inaugural High School team for four years, earning All-American School of Law. Hanks is a senior real an inspiration to so many who feel blessed Coach of the Year award. After completing honors. He competed for the United States estate and legal counsel for Equinix in to have had the opportunity to be in his the fourth straight undefeated season, the in the 2000 Maccabi Games in Netanya, San Francisco. presence for so many years. He worked 1995 football team was State Champions Israel in swimming. Bacharach went on at De La Salle from 1967 to 1969 as and finished the year ranked in the top-10 to the University of California, Berkeley, Terrance (TK) Kelly vice principal, teacher and sub-director. nationally. where he was a four-year letterman in Terrance (TK) Kelly, class of 2004, He returned to De La Salle in 1996 water polo. Brian is the development direc- was named by the coaching staff as the through 2018 in various positions. Brother Justin Alumbaugh tor for Acadia Realty Trust in the New York Most Valuable Player after he helped the Michael is now retired at Mount LaSalle Justin Alumbaugh, Class of 1998, was City area. school win its fifth USA Today national title in Napa.

Find your Attend Our Open House Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Moreau Catholic High School Passion Register online at moreaucatholic.org/openhouse S HIGH ME S A C N H Y O L O O L

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ALL: ALBERT C ALBERT ALL: More than 500 people attended a thank-you Mass After Mass, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, visited with many well-wishers. on Sept. 7. Gratitude expressed at Capital Campaign donor Mass By Michele Jurich Staff writer “Every gift we have comes from God,” Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, told the 500 people at the Cathedral of Christ in his homily on Sept. 7. “Everything we have we know is a gift from God.” To the people gathered, donors to the Reclaiming Christ’s Mission Together The Andersen Capital Campaign, Bishop Barber family, from expressed “my gratitude to you for sharing St. Michael with Christ and his church some of the gifts Parish of He gave you.” Livermore, The Capital Campaign, which began Jeff, not in 2014 and is winding down to its con- pictured, clusion, has received pledges of $42.9 Dominic, 10, million. Contributors were invited to attend and Jacque, morning Mass in the cathedral, celebrated brought by Bishop Barber, and to enjoy a reception the gifts afterward. to Bishop “I am here to represent the people you Michael have helped,” Bishop Barber said, naming, C. Barber, among others, the Cristo Rey De La Salle SJ, who is East Bay High School in Oakland and the assisted by Lumen Christi Academies; parishes such the Very Rev. as Holy most Rosary in Antioch and St. Brandon Cornelius in Richmond, which will bring Macadaeg, large confirmation groups, and families, serving as to the cathedral; and service organizations episcopal such as St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic master of Charities East Bay. ceremonies. Among the beneficiaries of the Capital Campaign are the Catholic school tuition glad I did.” members of St. James the Apostle Parish endowment, religious education leadership Related stories Active in her parish, she said, the in Fremont. “We want to be part of building training, the 2015 Bishop’s Appeal, retired campaign reminds us that “we are part of the church community,” she said. “We are priests, parishes and the reduction of More photos at facebook.com/ something bigger.” the Church.” diocesan debt. TheCatholicVoice As a member of the Order of Malta “It’s a piece of heaven on earth,” he During the active phase of the and a volunteer in the free medical clinic added. She agreed. Capital Campaign, parishes relied on Read an update on the Bishop’s for uninsured adults, Brussok is frequently J.C. Orton, a parishioner at Newman campaign leaders, who worked together Appeal, Page 1 at the cathedral, which she has come to Hall/Holy Spirit Parish in Berkeley, minis- to promote the campaign to their Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, visits think of as the “mother ship” of the diocese. ters in the Catholic Worker Berkeley and fellow parishioners. For Mary Fair of St. Charles Borromeo Berkeley Night on the Streets. He said the Sisters, Page 5 One of those leaders was Anne Parish in Livermore, the Capital Campaign he made his contribution to the Capital Brussok, who led the campaign in the tiny represented the opportunity to support Campaign, because when you have but mighty parish of Our Lady of Mercy in position, and two family members needed ministries that reach beyond her parish. excess, you don’t hoard it. Point Richmond. care. “Could I really make a commitment “The church is much bigger than the parish Whatever your gift, he said, no matter For Brussok, making her pledge was a to do that?” she recalled asking herself. and this is a way to express that.” big or small, why hold back instead of put- leap of faith. She had just left a corporate “I decided to do it, and she said, “I’m Josefina and Ernesto Moningding are ting it where it will do some good.

Making goal “We do a lot of referrals for counseling for grief, marital Still time . . . strife and parenting,” Streett said. Parishes that have met their 2019 Bishop’s Appeal Through her office’s Catholics Care initiative, four goal as of Aug. 30. (Continued from Page 1.) events focused on end-of-life questions were offered in St. Monica Parish, Orinda for Scouts of Catholic faith, boys and girls, including Scout the diocese. In addition programs for those with end-of-life Holy Spirit Parish, Fremont religious awards. issues, and their caregivers, are planned. “The goal is for children to play among friends in a The vibrant ministry to Latino Catholics offers ministry St. James the Apostle Parish, Fremont Christian environment and to have fun!” Ford said. training in the parishes. The ministry’s most visual display St. Clement Parish, Hayward The ministries the Bishop’s Appeal supports, in addi- is in December, when thousands make the pilgrimage Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, San Leandro tion to the big summer gatherings, are faith formation along International Boulevard to the Cathedral of Christ St. Ambrose Parish, Berkeley events. the Light, near the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. St. Patrick Mission Parish, Port Costa Also among them is marriage preparation. Among The SPRED — Special Religious Education Sacred Heart Parish, Oakland the requirements for marriage in the Diocese of Oakland Department — ministry involves people from more than St. Joseph Parish, Pinole is attendance at a marriage preparation course. Some half of the diocese — some as catechists and some as St. Patrick Parish, Rodeo parishes offer their own, but, for the most part, couples friends, as the participants are aptly known. Friends are St. Philip Neri-St. Albert Parish, Alameda go to weekend events, with priests and other married from 44 different parishes; catechists from 40 parishes. St. Joan of Arc Parish, San Ramon couples leading workshops, coordinated by Mimi Streett These small faith communities gather at SPRED cen- St. Jerome Parish, El Cerrito of the Office of Marriage and Family Life. ters in 20 parishes through the diocese. Many centers The diocesan program prepares 450 couples for mar- host more than one community, which serve children by St. Felicitas Parish, San Leandro riage each year, Streett said. There are three sessions age group, and a thriving adult group. The goal of SPRED St. Raymond Penafort Parish, Dublin for Spanish-speaking couples, three sessions for couples is to invite those with intellectual disabilities into the life St. Anne Parish, Union City seeking to convalidate their marriage; and eight sessions of the church. St. Isidore Parish, Danville offered in English this year. For additional information on the Bishop’s Appeal, con- Our Lady of Grace Parish, Castro Valley There are also classes in Natural Family Planning tact the Office of Mission Advancement at 510-267-8358 St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, Antioch methods. “This isn’t just for spirituality and emotionally, or Giles Miller, director of major gifts and campaigns, at but for women’s health,” Streett said. [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 15 COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY Faith into action At the Catholic Community of Pleasanton Aug. 25, 205 people turned faith into action by packing 24,624 meals in two hours to be sent via the Kids Against Hunger organization to impoverished children and their families in the Philippines. It was the second year the parishes’ Social Justice Committee organized the effort, which organizes volunteers into assembly lines to build packages of dehydrated meals. For more information about Kids Against Hunger Bay Area, https://kahbayarea.org; and for information about the CCOP Social Justice Committee, email: [email protected].

New rector to be installed at cathedral on Sept. 29 By Michele Jurich dral, will also include a musical selection But he is quick to point out that the instal- Staff writer requested by Father Macadaeg. lation is not about himself. At the 10 a.m. Sept. 29 Mass at the “Widor Toccata,” usually heard at “I’m not here because of my own gifts Cathedral of Christ the Light, Bishop Easter, was also played, at his request, and talents,” he said. “It all relates to Christ, Michael C. Barber, SJ, will install the Very at his ordination to the priesthood six my faith in Jesus. Here’s a person embark- Rev. Brandon Macadaeg as the fourth rec- years ago. ing on this journey of faith.” tor of the cathedral in its 11-year history. “I like it,” he said. He remembers it from The cathedral, he said, with beautiful, Father Macadaeg will be the first rec- his days at the seminary. uplifting liturgy, becomes a place where tor to have been ordained a priest in the Mass will be followed this Sunday with people encounter Christ. cathedral. He was ordained to the priest- a reception on the Cathedral Plaza. “We are the exemplar of what the hood on May 18, 2013, by Archbishop Previous rectors of the cathedral are Church has to offer, at the heart of our VOICE MICHELE JURICH/THE CATHOLIC Alexander J. Brunett, who was serving as the Very Rev. Quang Minh Dong, who diocese,” he said. Very Rev. Brandon Macadaeg apostolic administrator of the diocese. A served from 2008-2010; the Very Rev. week later, Bishop Barber was ordained Raymond Sacca, who served from 2010 a bishop at the cathedral, becoming the to 2015; and the Very Rev. James V. fifth bishop of Oakland. Matthews, who served from 2015 until his During the liturgy, Father Macadaeg will death on March 30 of this year. Senior make a profession of faith. The profession, At 32, Father Macadaeg becomes the he said, is made at important times of our youngest rector of a cathedral in the world. lives: baptism, confirma- Living tion, First Communion and Experienced ordination to the priesthood. and He will also make a short Trusts & Estates Attorney statement to the congregation. MBA, CPA, Esq. He will be accompa- Jeffrey Hall Resources nied at the altar by two • Revocable Trusts friends, Deacon Frank • Wills and Probates Reilly of San Diego, who will • Trust Administration serve as deacon, and Rev. Andrew Gunter, a priest For a free 30 minute consultation NEED HELP of the Archdiocese of San 925-230-9002 Francisco and chaplain at Marin Catholic High School www.HallLawGroup.com ON THE STAIRS? in Greenbrae. An Acorn Stairlift is the In the pews will be his perfect solution to use the parents, Cedric and Cindy Macadaeg, his sister and stairs if you suffer from: brother-in-law and niece Arthritis or COPD Gianna, who is 9 months old. ü They will likely be joined ü Joint pain in your feet, by parishioners from his knees or back first assignments in the ü Mobility issues when Diocese of Oakland: Holy using the stairs Spirit Parish in Fremont and Divine Mercy Parish in ACCREDITED A+ BUSINESS Rating Oakland. ® Father Macadaeg attended Catholic schools SPECIAL OFFER in the diocese, including Our Lady of the Rosary CALL NOW TO RECEIVE School in Union City and All Serving the Bay Area Saints School in Hayward. High Quality Home .00* After graduating from public Care Since 1996 $250 high school in San Ramon, TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF he enrolled at Catholic A NEW ACORN STAIRLIFT! University of America and completed his seminary at North American College in Attendant CNA Respite Care 1-855-996-9979 Rome. The Mass, with the 415-759-0520 | www.irishhelpathome.com *Not valid on previous purchases. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. Not valid on refurbished models. Only valid towards purchase of a NEW Acorn Stairlift directly from the manufacturer. $250 discount will be Cathedral Choir, chant and HCO License #384700001 applied to new orders. Please mention this ad when calling. AZ ROC 278722, CA 942619, MN LC670698, OK music befitting the Sunday 50110, OR CCB 198506, RI 88, WA ACORNSI894OB, WV WV049654, MA HIC169936, NJ 13VH07752300, PA IrishHelpAtHome PA101967, CT ELV 0425003-R5, AK 134057. experience at the cathe- 16 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 Blessing of the animals, 2019

Staff report Placita (patio outside of the church) at The Blessing of the Animals, which 21250 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. is held on or near the Feast Day of St. Saturday, Oct. 5 Francis of Assisi (Oct. 4), will take place Cathedral of Christ the Light. 10 to at various schools and parishes in the 11 a.m.on the Cathedral Plaza, 2121 Diocese of Oakland. Harrison St., Oakland. Sponsored by the St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most Cathedral Shop. celebrated saints in the Catholic Church, St. John Vianney Parish. 10 a.m. in is the patron saint of animals and the envi- the Courtyard behind our Church at 1650 ronment. The following venues responded Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. to our request for the time and date of St. Michael Church. 10 a.m .in the their blessing. Check first with your own church courtyard at 458 Maple St., parish and school to see if one is being Livermore. held closer to you. Our Lady of Grace Parish. Noon in All pets should be on a leash or in a the gathering area (patio by the parking carrier. lot) at 3433 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley. Sunday, Sept. 29 San Damiano Retreat. 1 to 3 p.m. at 1 p.m. in front of St. Patrick School, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. 907 Seventh St., Rodeo. Sunday, Oct. 6 Friday, Oct. 4 Holy Spirit Parish/Newman Hall. St. Anne Church. After the 8 a.m. Mass At the 10 a.m. Mass, 2700 Dwight Way, at 1600 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek. Berkeley. St. Columba Church. After the 8 a.m. Sacred Heart Church. After the 10 Mass at 6401 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. a.m. Mass at 4025 Martin Luther King Jr. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. 10 Way, Oakland. Entrance to parking lot on St., Alameda. St. Joseph Parish/Old Mission a.m. in the church plaza at 500 Fairview 41st Street. St. Charles Borromeo Parish. 1:30 San Jose. 2 p.m .on the steps of Old Ave., Brentwood. St. Joseph Basilica. 1 p.m .at the to 2:30 p.m. on the back lawn behind the Mission San Jose, 43300 Mission Blvd. St. Joachim Church. 5 p.m. on the Basilica’s Gathering Space, 1109 Chestnut church at 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. in Fremont. Livermore Knights’ OBITUARIES Sister Carol Louise recognition Hiller, OP Special to The Catholic Voice Sister Carol Louise Hiller, formerly Each month, the Livermore Knights of known as Elizabeth June Hiller, died Aug. Columbus recognizes at least one member 24 at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, and a family that models Christian family Michigan. She was 97 years of age and values, live their faith through action and in the 77th year of religious profession make outstanding contributions to the in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. council and the community. Sister Hiller, born in Detroit, was For the month of August, three members graduated from Southeastern High were awarded the Knight of the Month. These School in Detroit and with a bachelor Knights are Jim Shirley, John Gutierrez and of philosophy degree in English from

Irving Garcia. All three were recognized for VOICE CARRIE MCCLISH/THE CATHOLIC Siena Heights College (University) their contributions at various events during From left, John Gutierrez, Grand Knight Anthony R. Contarciego, Jim Shirley in Adrian, a master of arts degree the month. Shirley and Gutierrez were the and Irving Garcia. in English from De Paul University lead cooks at the council’s Family Picnic. in Chicago, and a master of library Gutierrez is also the recorder of the council Table. He led the team in organizing the the Gutierrez family for their continued out- science degree from University of and a member of the Membership Retention Hispanic Family Retreat and the Youth standing contributions to the council and to Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Team. Garcia is the chancellor for the Soccer Challenge. St. Michael parish. Lady Suzanne Gutierrez She ministered for 17 years in council and a leader of the Hispanic Round The Family of the Month award goes to is a fixture at most of the council’s events. elementary and secondary education and 21 years as school librarian at schools in Illinois, New York, Michigan, Livermore Lab protest Florida, Nevada and Alaska. In the Diocese of Oakland, she served as On her 80th birthday, Sister Dianne Nixon, SNJM, left, was arrested along with school secretary for six years at All several anti-nuclear weapons activists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Saints School in Hayward from 1984- in Livermore on Aug. 6, the 74th anniversary of the World War II bombing of 1990. She became a resident of the Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later Nagasaki, Japan, was also bombed by an atomic Dominican Life Center in 2004. device. Sister Nixon, who is celebrating her 60th year as a professed member of Sister Hiller is survived by cousins the Sisters of the Holy Names, was 6 years old when the bombings took place and and her Adrian Dominican Sisters. she learned about Hiroshima and Nagasaki when she was 10. After the revela- The Rite of Committal (burial) was tion the longtime educator said she vowed to do what she could to prevent that held Aug. 26 in the Congregation from happening again through prayer, positive action and teaching about atomic cemetery. A memorial Mass was held energy. The Livermore event, sponsored by various social justice groups including Aug. 30 in St. Catherine’s Chapel. The Tri-Valley Cares, Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose in Fremont, Nights on the Ritual of Remembering took place Street Catholic Worker in Berkeley and Pax Christi, drew nearly 200 people and Aug. 30 in the Rose Room at the

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY included a keynote talk by author and activist Daniel Ellsberg. — Carrie McClish Dominican Life Center.

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Young Adults, Teachers on Theology of the u NEW EVENTS Body. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Pleasant Hill. Presented by D.J. Hueneman and Preventing Sexual Harassment Saturday, Sept. 28 Fall Festivals by Cynthia Wood. Attendance is free, two meals are West Contra Costa County St. Vincent de included. To register: text “ethosca” to 313131; dial Paul Friends of the Poor Walk. 9 a.m. to noon 925-449-5887; or go to www.ethosca.org. Hosted at Fernandez Park Baseball Field, 595 Tennent by Ethos California. In partnership with the Office Ave., Pinole. All funds raised go back to the SVdP of Life and Justice, Diocese of Oakland. Limited conference designated by the walkers. Information: the entrance.) Multicultural food, games, seating; advance registration required. www.fopwalk.org. Sept. 20 to 22 entertainment, raffle prizes. Mexican fam- Birthright of Concord Fall Dinner. St. Mary All Saints Fiesta. At 22824 Second St., ily dinner: Sept. 28 from 6-10 p.m.; dinner Parish Hall, 1158 Bont Lane, Walnut Creek. Doors Tuesday, Oct. 1 Hayward. Cultural food booths; games; prices $25 adults/$10children. Information: open at 5:20 p.m.; dinner served at 6:15 .pm . outdoor sports bar; grand raffle and more. A Knight for Champions: 11th Annual Silver 510-234-2244. Speaker is author Christine Watkins. Tickets, $40 510-581-2570. Chalice Awards Dinner. 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Francis Oct. 4 to 6 for adults and $20 for children ages 5-12, at www. Yacht Club, 99 Yacht Road, San Francisco. A fund- Saturday, Sept. 21 birthrightdinner2019.eventbrite.com or by dialing raiser for The Order of Malta Clinic. Information: St. John’s Fall Festival — Fiesta Day 925-798-7227. St. Philip Neri-St. Albert the Great Parish www.orderofmaltaclinic.com/annual-gala. of the Dead. At 264 E. Lewelling Blvd., Fun Fair. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., corner of High San Lorenzo. Free admission; live bands, Second Wednesdays and Van Buren streets, Alameda. New and Friday and Saturday; raffle grand prize, Bingo. 6 p.m. in the Stack Center at Our Lady of Thursday, Oct. 3 returning fun games, food booths, beer gar- 5K; international cuisine. Information visit: Grace Parish, 3433 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley. WINGS — Women in God’s Spirit Mass. 9 a.m. den and more. Information: 510-373-5200. Facebook @StJohnFallFestival or email: Enjoy a variety of fun Bingo games on shutter Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1315 [email protected]. cards, 50/50 blackout game on Bingo sheets, Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Presider: Bishop Oscar Sept. 21 and 22 progressive Bingo game each month. Sponsor: Cantú of the Diocese of San Jose. At 9:45 a.m. St. Raymond Fall Festival. Sept 21: 11 Saturday, Oct. 5 St. Maximilian Kolbe Council 16770 Knights of Bishop Cantú will be the keynote speaker, topic: a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sept. 22: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Felicitas Harvest Festival and Parade. Columbus. “International Social Justice.” Questions: Janet 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin. Live music; 8 a.m.: parade at Washington Manor Park; Schott, 925-373-9346. international food; carnival games; wine 9:30 a.m.: festival at school, 1650 Manor pull; chili cook off; and more. Information: Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi. 7:30 to 8:30 Blvd., San Leandro; 4:30 p.m.: outdoor www.st-raymond-dublin.org or parish’s multilingual Mass. Facebook Events page. u RETREATS p.m. at San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Facebook event page — St. Raymond Fall Danville. A beautiful evening in celebration of how Festival. Oct. 5 and 6 Oct. 4 to 6 St. Francis made death his sister. Free. Information: Oktoberfest (St. Joseph Parish and Feast of St. Francis Retreat with Rev. Garrett www.sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, ext. 315. Sunday, Sept. 22 School, Pinole). Oct. 5: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Galvin, OFM. At San Damiano Retreat, 710 St. Anthony Festival. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Oct. 6: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in St. Joseph School Highland Drive, Danville. Information/registration: Friday, Oct. 4 the church parking lot at 971 O’Hara Ave., Gym, 1961 Plum St., Pinole. 510-741-4900. www.sandamiano.org or 925-837-9141, ext. 315. Mass Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Oakley. 925-625-2048. Our Lady of the Rosary Church Assisi. 10 a.m .at San Damiano Retreat, 710 International Festival. Oct. 6: 11 a.m. to Oct. 13 to 17 Highland Drive, Danville. Information: www.sanda- Sept. 27 to 29 9 p.m.; Oct. 7: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 703 C Free Working Retreat with Sister Celeste Crine, miano.org or 925-837-9141, ext. 315. Most Holy Rosary Harvest Faire. Sept. St., Union City. Information: parish office at OSF. At San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, 27: 6-10 p.m.; Sept .28: 4-10 p.m.; Sept . 510-471-2609 or www.olrchurch.org. Danville. Information/registration: www.sanda- Wednesday, Oct. 9 29: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 1313 A St., Antioch. miano.org or 925-837-9141, ext. 315. St. Raymond WINGS is celebrating 20 years. 925-757-4020. Oct. 5 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Raymond Church, 11555 Sept. 28 and 29 El Rancho Family Carnival. 11 a.m. to 7 Shannon Ave., Dublin. Reception to follow in Moran p.m. at St. Joseph Elementary School, 1910 u TAIZÉ Hall. RSVP to [email protected]. Our Lady of Grace Festival. Sept. 28: San Antonio Ave., Alameda. (An ecumenical, candlelit service of prayer in 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sept. 29: 11 a.m. to 7 simple chant, Scripture readings, silent worship p.m., 3433 Somerset Ave., Castro Valley. Oct. 11 to 12 Sunday, Oct. 6 and veneration of the cross.) (Enter parking lot on San Miguel.) Pancake St. Joan of Arc 40th Anniversary Marian Conference. At Immaculate Heart of Mary breakfast, Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m .to noon. Festival. At 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Friday, Sept. 20 Church. 400 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Information: Information: www.olgfestival.com. San Ramon. Program: 11 a.m. Mass on 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St., www.ihmbrentwood.com or 925-634-4154. St. Clement Parish. 750 Calhoun St., the parish lawn; festivities: noon to 4 p.m. Hayward. Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-10 .pm. , Featuring gourmet food trucks, live music, Alameda. Every fourth Friday, (every third Friday Oct. 18 to 20 Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. games, raffle and more. Information: visit in November and December). www.facebook.com/ Most Holy Rosary Parish Evangelization www.sjasr.org or 925-830-0600. TaizeOnTheIsland. Weekend Retreat. At Most Holy Rosary Parish Sunday, Sept. 29 8 p.m.in the chapel, Dominican Sisters of Center, 21 E. 15th St., Antioch. Oct. 18: 5:30 to 9 St. John the Baptist Annual Parish Saturday, Oct. 26 Mission San Jose, 43326 Mission Circle (off p.m.; Oct. 19: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Oct. 20: 7 a.m. Festival. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1156 San School of the Madeleine Festival. 11 a.m. Mission Tierra), Fremont. Third Fridays. www. to 5 p.m. Must attend all sessions. This event is Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. (Kearney Street is to 3 p.m. at 1225 Milvia St., Berkeley. msjdominicans.org or 510-933-6360. held in English. Register online: https://tinyurl. com/EvangRetreatOct2017 by Oct. 4. Information: Sunday, Oct. 20 Martha Locklin, 925-457-1682. 6 p.m. at Hillcrest Congregational Church, 404 Wednesdays Angeles County jails for the past 20 years. RSVP by Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Ecumenical services Sunday, Oct. 20 Sept. 16 at http://bit.ly/2019, or dial 510-933-6360. are held on the Third Sunday at a participating Meditation of the next Sunday Gospel and area church. A Choral Concert featuring Philippine Coronilla in Spanish. 7:30 p.m .at St. Joseph Tuesday, Sept. 24 Saringhimig Singers. 5 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Parish Center, 2100 Pear St., Pinole. 510-741- 40 Days for Life Fall Kick-off. 7 p.m. at the gym at Church, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San 4900. St. Mary Parish, 2039 Mount Diablo Blvd., Walnut u Ramon. George Hernandez, director. Tickets: SUPPORT Creek. Speaker is Brian Johnston of California $25 or purchase online at www.sjasr.org/giving. First Wednesdays Pro-Life Council. The 40 Days vigil begins at 7 Information: Anna Bantug, 925-389-0263. GROUPS Catholic Men’s Night. 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the a.m. the next day in front of 1357 Oakland Blvd., Immaculate Conception Parish, 2039 Mt. Diablo Walnut Creek. Information: www.40daysforlife.com/ Oct. 1 to Nov. 12 Blvd., Walnut Creek. Adoration, Confession and walnutcreek or [email protected]/ Fall Grief Workshop. Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. u rosary for men. Food and drink follow. Contact: SPIRITUALITY at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley [email protected]. Sept. 16, 23, 30 Saturday, Oct. 5 Blvd., San Ramon. For information or to register St. Columba Health Cabinet CPR and Stop the contact Susan at 925-830-1737 or sunshine_ Weekly meditation groups in the John Main, Thursdays Bleed Class. 9 a.m. to noon at St. Columba Social [email protected]. OSB, tradition. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Holy Hour for Vocations. 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Hall, 6401 San Pablo Ave., Oakland. CPR tuition the Keeley Center, St. Charles Borromeo Church, Parish, 37891 Second St., Fremont. 510-790-3207. fee: $79.50 per student or apply for scholarship; Second and Fourth 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Claire La Scola, Stop the Bleed Class, to learn how to recognize 925-447-9800 or [email protected]. life-threatening bleeding, is free. 510-654-7600. Mondays u St. John Vianney Grief Ministry. 7 p.m .in EVANGELIZATION Respect Life Gathering. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Parish Mullins Common, 1650 Ygnacio Valley Road, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1 The Berkeley Chapter of St. Paul Street Hall of the Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Walnut Creek. Facilitator: Jerry Mellin. Information: Men of St. Joseph meeting. 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays Evangelization is a grass-roots organization Harrison St., Oakland .Free parking and free Eileen Matthews, 925-939-8199 or etmatthews@ in St. Anthony room at St. Mary of the Immaculate that take seriously the Christian mission to continental breakfast and lunch. Register: www. sbcglobal.com. Conception Church, 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut spread the good news. We do it in a non-confron- oakdiocese.org/respectlife Creek. Information: michaelgallagher1025@ tational approach out on the streets. Planning and training meetings are held at 7:15 p.m. on the last To know more, appreciate, and celebrate Filipino Tuesdays outlook.com. religiosity and spirituality, we would like to invite Wednesday of the month in the back portable at Divorce Support Workshops. 7 p.m .at St. you, your family and communities to be with us Sept. 24, Oct. 8 St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1640 Addison St., Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Berkeley. Contact: David Brandt, dave.brandt456@ at “Understanding and Appreciating Filipino Fil/Am ministry. 7:30 p.m .second and fourth Blvd., San Ramon .This is a video series by gmail.com or 510-384-7215. Spirituality and Religiosity: Pananampalataya DivorceCare. Questions/registration, email Tuesdays, St. Clement Parish Center, 750 Calhoun (Faith), Panalangin (Prayer) and Pagsasabuhay Rosemarie McKenney, [email protected]. St., Hayward. Simon Medrano, 510-303-2965. (Living the Faith).” At St. Michael Church, 458 u Maple St., Livermore, from 8 a.m .to 5 p.m . Third Wednesdays Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2 EVENTS This gathering is a continuation of our four-year Military Peer Support Group. 7 to 8 p.m. in the Perpetual Help Devotion Baclaran format. Sept. 20 to 21 diocesan celebration of the 5th Centenary of the arrival of the Christian Faith in the Philippines. rectory at St. Augustine Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays after last morning Mass, “Let Us Not Forget Hospitality” — Weekend Visiting Filipino bishops and the Filipino clergy Pleasanton. Veterans share life challenges and Our Lady Queen of the World Church, 3155 Taizé Retreat for Young Adults. At Mercy opportunities. Contact: Dom Pietro at 925-462- of the Diocese of Oakland will help in discern- Winterbrook Drive, Bay Point, 925-550-0679. Center, 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame. The 4665 or [email protected]. ment, prayer and celebration. Pre-registration is Brothers of Ecumenical Community of Taizé will encouraged. The event is free. Contact your local Sunday, Sept. 29 lead Prayer Around the Cross at 8 p.m .Sept. priests for details, go to www.500thAnniversaryC Fourth Wednesdays Family Rosary Program. 3 p.m. at St. Edward 20 and Sept. 21, morning, midday and evening elebration2019.eventbrite.com, or email oakjour- Family Caregiver Support Ministry. 7 p.m .in Church, 5788 Thornton Ave., Newark. A rosary Prayer of the Resurrection, also at 8 p.m., at [email protected]. rooms 214 and 215 in the Ministry Center at St. prayer service hosted by Knights of Columbus Mercy Chapel. Cost: $40/$25, according to abil- Isidore Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. Council 11790. Held on the last Sunday of the ity to pay. Information: http://mercy-center.org/ Monday, Oct. 7 Family caregivers are invited to our monthly meet- month. Information: Mike, 510-912-0442. Flyers_2019/0920TaizeRetreat/retreat.html. ings which include prayer, handouts on caregiving Saint Mary’s College High School, Berkeley: 35th and discussion related to coping when caring for Golf Invitational. At Berkeley Country Club, El Oct. 3 to May 7, 2020 Saturday, Sept. 21 loved ones. Dave Clare, 925-314-5784. BACAR Conference — A Call to Engage This Cerrito. The Phil Doran ‘63 Memorial Tournament WINGS — Women in God’s Spirit. Thursdays, benefits Saint Mary’s tuition assistance and honors 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Chaotic and Painful World. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays at Notre Dame High School, 1540 Ralston Ave., Berkeley Police Capt. Phil Doran (1945-2010), Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Saint Mary’s alumnus, alumni parent and school Widows/widowers grief support group. 5 p.m. Theme: Pass It On. A different speaker each week Belmont. Sister Simone Campbell, an advocate for at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Fairview social justice and the Nuns on the Bus campaign, golf coach. Register at www.saintmaryschs. with a spiritual or humanitarian message, followed org or Joanne Marchetti Howe in the Saint Mary’s Ave., Brentwood. Sandy Heinisch, 925-513-3412 by discussion and small group sharing. Information: will be the keynote speaker. Sponsored by the or [email protected]. Bay Area Conference of Associates and Religious Advancement Office, 510-559-6227 or at jhowe@ www.stcharleslivermore.org/WINGS.asp. Inc. Advance registration: $60; onsite registration: stmchs.org. Parents Who Have Lost a Child Grief Support $75. Optional box lunch: $10, lunch orders must Group. At Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Oct. 20, Nov. 17 be placed at the time of registration. Information/ Saturday, Oct. 12 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Sandy Heinisch, 925- Masses in Tagalog. Every third Sunday (except registration: contact Kathy Noether, knoether@aol. Pax Christi Northern California Annual 513-3412 or [email protected]. in September and December) at 3:30 p.m. at St. com or www.bacar2.org. Assembly. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Spirit/Newman Michael Church, 458 Maple St., Livermore. A pot- Hall Church, 2700 Dwight Way, Berkeley. Theme: Next Voice: October 7 . Submis sions luck reception follows the Mass in the parish hall Sunday, Sept. 22 Choosing Peace: Is the Catholic Church Returning at 326 Maple St., Livermore. Information: www. to Gospel Nonviolence. Keynote speaker: Marie by September 25 to Carrie McClish, The “Other” Gospel People: A Chaplain Shares 2121 Harrison St., Suite 100, Oakland, stmichaellivermore.com/Filipino or 925-447-1585. Her Experiences Ministering Inside California’s Dennis. Suggested donation: $20-$25. 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Bazar, OP, chaplain to the men and women in Los Relationship Conference for Teens, Parents, 18 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE FORUM SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 VANTAGE POINTS Seminarians deserve our thanks, our support and our solidarity in prayer By George Weigel relatively junior officers who reformed the remained, and what is coming through the on biblical theology far more than textual If you’re feeling a bit down about the U.S. military after the debacle of Vietnam pipeline, is very good news indeed. dissection, so that future homilists know future of Catholicism in the United States, — have taken a set of severe problems I am not so naïve or romantic as to how to invite their congregants to “see” the ask yourself these questions: Why haven’t in hand and put a venerable institution, believe that the seminarians with whom world through a Scriptural lens. Lay profes- American seminaries emptied over the essential to the Catholic future, on a much I’ve worked in recent years are men sionals should be further incorporated into past 16 months, as more solid foundation. immune to personal challenges: not least priestly formation and seminarian evalua- Crisis 2.0 continues Is there more to be done, in refining from a toxic culture that constantly tells tion — especially orthodox, joyful Catholic to roil the U.S. Church recruitment of students for the priesthood them that their commitment to celibate women (including wives and mothers) and an aggressive and reforming American seminaries? love is at best a delusion and at worst who may be able to spot problems, and media regularly puts Undoubtedly. But a great deal has in fact pathological. What impresses me about help young men address them, that more Catholicism in the been accomplished in the last 15 years, the seminarians I interact with today is that traditional formators may miss. Bishops worst possible public and it’s important that the people of the they fully recognize those challenges and must invest more personal time with their light? Church know it. are facing them through an intensified life seminarians (as they should invest more Why haven’t the Last month, I had the pleasure of work- of prayer, fraternal solidarity and a deeper time with their priests), inviting them into McCarrick affair, the ing with two seminarians in the 28th annual commitment to the truths of Catholic faith. a fraternity of mutual support — and, if Weigel Pennsylvania grand meeting of the seminar on Catholic social Other Catholics may deny that Crisis necessary, correction. jury report, the Bransfield affair and other doctrine I am privileged to lead in Kraków. 1.0 and Crisis 2.0 are, at bottom, crises of The seminarians I work with know that, revelations of episcopal misgovernance Like other future priests who have been fidelity, exacerbated by doctrinal and moral in seeking the priesthood of the Catholic (and worse) caused a mass exodus part of the program over the past quarter- dissent. These guys know that’s the case; Church under 21st-century cultural and of young men from priestly formation? century, these men were impressive: intel- they live what they know; and they want political circumstances, they’re taking a Can you name another profession, lectually alert and engaged; deeply pious to spend their lives helping others live the great risk, including the risk of martyrdom regularly subjected to media ridicule and without being cloyingly sentimental; able to beauty of love as described by St. Paul in (which comes in many forms). Their happy popular caricature, to which young men interact with (and offer a real witness to) 1 Corinthians 13 and modeled by Christ embrace of, and their determination to are applying in greater numbers than fellow-students in a multinational context in Ephesians 5:1-2. prepare well for a life of risk is perhaps the 20 years ago? of Catholic men and women; much more So what needs further fixing in 21st- most impressive thing about them. They I’ve been in and around seminaries mature than I remember seminarians century seminaries? Theology must be deserve our thanks, our support and our and seminarians for 54 years now. I knew being four decades ago. taught so that an immersion in this intellec- solidarity in prayer. seminaries and seminarians during the If there has been a winnowing of can- tual discipline produces pastors capable of Really Bad Patch of the post-conciliar didates for the priesthood since Crisis 1.0 inviting others into friendship with the Lord (George Weigel is distinguished senior fel- years. And I have watched with admiration in 2002, and if that sifting has continued Jesus — and knowing what that friend- low at the Ethics and Public Policy Center as seminary formators — not unlike the in the wake of Crisis 2.0, then what has ship means. Biblical studies must focus in Washington, DC.)

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In 1571, the Muslims attempted to con- access to minors during the last half cen- son to support Trump and openly condemn A challenge quer Europe through the Mediterranean tury (and most especially during the 1960s Democrats is hypocritical. We are against I am certain that I am not alone in Sea. The pope asked all Christians to pray and 1970s). abortion but refuse to participate in tor- this issue! Does not Christ tell us that we the rosary so that the Christian fleet would The report concludes that the vast turing and dehumanizing another person should love the Lord our God with all our be victorious. They were outnumbered by majority of clergy sex offenders are not living for the sake of antiabortion beliefs. heart, our soul, our mind and our strength 3 to 1. Against all odds, the Christians won pedophiles at all but were situational These last three years have given rise and to love our neighbor as ourselves? this battle at Lepanto. generalists violating whoever they had to overzealous cults scurrying in and out Is not our Catholic faith to be first and In 1815, Andrew Jackson’s army was access to. Pedophiles, by definition, seek of once holy temples that seem to have foremost an avenue for healing and char- greatly outnumbered by the British red- sexual gratification from pre-pubescent become nests of evil. Uncharitable charity among all of our brothers and sisters? coats at the Battle of New Orleans. The children of one gender and target this latans canonizing themselves while freely Yet when I read the Forum, it often times families of the soldiers prayed the rosary age and gender group (especially while condemning those who actually live the is filled with letters of absolute hatred and and the Americans were victorious. under stress). Clergy sexual offenders in gospels daily is the new norm. vile condemnation directed at others who There are many more battles won the Church were more likely to be target- People supporting Trump in their let- read The Voice. by the power of the rosary: 1683 Battle ing whoever was around them (and they ters seem to have no heart, sympathy I am not talking about different opin- of Vienna, Austria. 1627, La Rochelle, had unsupervised access to) regardless nor empathy. Cult indoctrination hates ions; I am directly referred to letters that France.. etc. of age and gender. everyone including Pope Francis and even condemn, calling others vile or even In 1964, millions of brave women in The researchers conclude that there is God Himself. “soulless,” those letters that have other Brazil prayed the rosary in the streets no causative relationship between either Everything Trump stands for is vile and avenues to express such outrage such as to stop the communist takeover of that celibacy or homosexuality and the sexual his love of money from the coal industry the Times or other daily newspapers. Are country. They were victorious. The evil of victimization of children in the Church. is killing our planet. Keep singing your we not continually assaulted 24 hours a socialism was defeated. Therefore, being celibate or being gay did alleluias day, seven days a week by every possible Praying the rosary is our best hope of not increase the risk of violating children. Maria Garcia media outlet about hatred and division in defeating evil in our times. Take up this So, blaming the clergy abuse crisis in the Union City our world without The Voice becoming yet weapon and use it every day for protec- Catholic Church on gay men or celibacy another one? tion from violent criminals, for the end of is unfounded. Christ did not teach us this way. Every child murder, for the conversion of abor- Continuing to blame homosexual men, Life is life word He spoke had meaning and purpose tion doctors, atheists and the conversion celibacy and believing that the frequency Joe Maraccini (Forum, Sept. 2) has to show us the way we are to live our lives of lukewarm Catholics. At Fatima, the of clergy abuse found in the past (espe- once again treated us to the World as children of God! His teaching does not Mother of Jesus said many souls fall into cially committed in the 1960s through the According to Joe, (reminiscent of the 1982 support this theme of rhetoric, yet The hell because no one is praying for them. early 1980s) will continue now and in the movie, The World According Garp.) He Voice allows it as people sling hate-filled It seems demons are winning many future is clearly misguided based on these continues to beat his seamless garment language at those who think differently in battles around us, but Jesus and the conclusive research findings. drum and Trump takedowns. He even almost every issue of The Voice I receive! angels will win the war and He’s using His Jim McCrea went so far as to write, “the gates {of hell} Often times after reading the Forum, Mother. Our Lady, our Queen will crush the Piedmont open under (Trump’s) desk.” Be careful, in I feel as if I have been physically stuck, head of the devil. the words of Earl Nightingale, “When you saddened and confused as to why The Peter Navarini judge others, you do not define them, you Voice plays a part in continuing the divi- Livermore Become true prophets define yourself.” sion that permeates almost every area of Thank you for publishing the essay In the World According to Joe, “Pro-life our society instead of following the lead of by Father Paulson Mundanmani, “Let is the protection of all lives and the cur- Christ in loving one another. Misguided blame us become true prophets for our times.” rent administration’s policies aren’t doing So I am issuing a challenge to The Marianne Pinto’s letter (Forum, Sept. (Voice, Sept. 2). He calls our attention to that.” So, if true, what is the alternative Voice! You are the only avenue we have 2) seems to take great delight in stating the prophetic statements of the Leadership for Catholics? Do we embrace what the for good solid local Catholic information that “the clerical predation of minors and Conference of Women Religious and Democrats are promoting? For exam- to build up and sustain Christ’s mission seminarians and the revolution against individual nuns as they speak out on the ple, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors for us to love and serve our brothers and Church doctrine on homosexuality, mar- causes of injustice, especially hatred and Protection Act, introduced in the Senate in sisters. It is called charity and it is the most riage and more can be explained partly by racism, admit complicity, and work to 2017 by Sen. Sasse, R-Neb, was recently important of the virtues and it is mandatory the homosexual problem in the clergy as bring about systemic change. And in the defeated in the Senate, 53-44, needing as well. Let’s see if The Voice is open to confirmed by the John Jay report.” ending paragraphs Father Paulson calls 60 votes to pass. Only three Democrats this challenge in representing the message But what, exactly, did the most recent for us Church members to become “true voted for the bill. All of the senators who of Christ and not be yet another avenue John Jay Report (2011) say? My source prophets of our times.” have announced they’re running for the of hatred! document is “The New John Jay Report Gwen Watson Democratic nomination in 2020 — Booker, Nancy Crabtree on Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church,” Lafayette Gillibrand, Harris, Klobuchar, Warren, and Concord published in Psychology Today on May Sanders — voted “nay.” Not clear where 18, 2011 by Thomas G. Plante, professor Biden stands on this one. of psychology and religious studies, at Cliques in the temple So, we have “evolved” into allowing Spiritual weapon Santa Clara University and adjunct clini- Reading some of this week’s (Sept. babies to be murdered not only in the In 1978, Serial Killer Ted Bundy broke cal professor of psychiatry and behavioral 2) letters in the Forum takes me to Luke womb but as soon as they have been into a Florida sorority house, killing two sciences at Stanford University School of 18: 9-14 born. This is infanticide and is insane! But women; then Bundy tried to kill a third Medicine. The Pharisee is obsessed with his own hey, demand change, vote Democrat, like but couldn’t. This third woman said she In summary, the report states that virtue and holiness that he feels empow- Joe says. promised her mother she would pray the clergy sexual abuse of minors in the ered to berate the tax collector who humbly In the World According to Joe, he rosary every night for protection. American Catholic Church is an historical prays for mercy from God. attacks what he calls are Trump’s policies Bundy revealed later before his execu- problem with the vast majority of cases The temple is full of self-righteous — “separating brown children from their tion to a priest, Rev. William Kerr, that a occurring from the mid 1960s to the mid cliques exactly like that Pharisee that families and locking them in cages.” This “mysterious force” stopped him from killing 1980s. Furthermore, 94 percent of all compliment and support the most vile, ignores the fact that the children are often this girl. This is the power of the rosary. cases occurred before 1990 and that 70 evil, vindictive president who causes suf- being sex-trafficked and are accompany- In 1945, eight Jesuit priests survived percent of clergy offenders were ordained fering to Mexicans and South American ing masses of adults who are entering the Hiroshima atomic bomb blast because as priests before 1970. The report con- refugees, separating and losing children our country illegally. Clinton put the laws they were praying the rosary. Only eight cludes that these numbers, as well as the forever. There are a huge number of brown on the books and — just or unjust — they blocks away and none of the priests suf- style and type of abuse is fairly consistent illegals that are welcomed here and they were perpetuated by the Obama admin- fered from radiation. Tested by scientists with other large organizations with men are safe. istration. Trump is the first president trying more than 200 times. who had unsupervised and unlimited Using abortion as a platform and rea- (Continued on Page 19.) SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 FORUM THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 19 LETTERS

(Continued from Page 18.) Another area of concern is the imple- to remedy the situation and has had no mentation of that law. President Obama Letters to the editor provide a forum for readers to engage in an open exchange Democratic support. implemented it in a manner he considered of opinions and concerns in a climate of respect and civil discourse. The opinions I was grateful when Trump signed into to be in compliance with the law. He began expressed are those of the writers, and not necessarily of the Catholic Voice or law the First Step Act, a prison and sen- the processing of those seeking to enter, the Diocese of Oakland. While a full spectrum of opinions will sometimes include tencing reform bill with strong bipartisan the judgement process, the retention those which dissent from Church teaching or contradict the natural moral law, it support. The act expands rehabilitative camps and the separating children from is hoped that this forum will help our readers to understand better others’ think- opportunities, increases good-time-served parents as best he could. ing on critical issues facing the Church. credits for most federal prisoners, reduces President Trump continued his imple- mandatory minimum sentences for a num- mentation. President Trump’s administra- live.” Last week he announced a season of their families and locking them in cages,” ber of drug-related crimes and formally tion has pleaded with Congress time and prayer and effort for “our common home.” as Maraccini charges? That was in fact an bans some correctional practices including time again for more funds to build more Last October, the Bishops’ Conferences Obama-era immigration policy, exposed in the shackling of pregnant women. This housing and provide more food, etc. of Asia, Africa, Oceania and Europe called 2014 photos, the same year Obama said in was truly forward thinking and merciful for those being held. For the most part on governments to take concrete mea- reference to illegal immigration that “those legislation. Congress has refused to do so. Once sures to limit global warming and see to it who cut the line will not be unfairly rewarded.” On one point, I agree with Maraccini again, it is Congress that is at fault, not that “big emitters” be held accountable for Trump himself wants to amend the — that life is life inside and outside the either president (although Congress has meeting their climate commitments. cynically misused 1997 (Clinton-era) womb — but I challenge him and all pro- the power to correct it all, they prefer to The United States Conference of “Flores-settlement agreement” so as to gressives: if you cannot protect the most blame the president for political purposes). Bishops did not join its fellow bishops. The avoid separating children from their par- vulnerable in society, ponder St. Teresa’s All of this can be validated by a few best it could do was lament our withdrawal ents while the adults’ immigration cases words: “We must not be surprised when Internet searches. from the Paris Accords and reaffirm its are being heard. we hear of murders, of killings, of wars, of Cliff Wiesner timid 2001 plea for “prudent” dialogue. “Racism?” From Old South cotton plan- hatred. If a mother can kill her own child, Livermore The time has come to recognize the tations, to “Jim Crow” laws, to Woodrow what is left but for us to kill each other.” climate actions of our president for what Wilson “progressives,” to the ever worsen- As a society and individually, we need to they are, “sins committed against the world ing, multi-generational dysfunctions of the take this to heart. ‘Fomenting hysteria’ in which we live.” And that recognition vote-buying modern welfare-state planta- Matt Lopez Rev. Gerald Coleman, PSS, (Forum, should come, not quietly in ministries and tion (and what George W. Bush called Clayton Sept. 2) draws an analogy between the meetings, but from the pulpit by way of its “soft bigotry of low expectations”), “excessive individualism” that he believes prayer and exhortation. systemic racism has been and remains pri- is a driving force behind mass killing and Barbara and Jim Wolpman marily an opportunistic Democrat disease. Pray for infants the “loathsome hatred and subtle anarchy” Walnut Creek Meanwhile, Democrats continue For those of us who have seen the he thinks he sees coming from President demanding hundreds of millions in tax televised pictures of the children of the Trump. His sources are two opinion page dollars for Planned Parenthood, the refugees at our borders, seeking to enter writers from the “unbiased” New York Sisters pray for healing abortionist outfit (and lately, fetal body- the United States for a better life, we will Times. The Sisters of the Holy Names of part merchant) founded by overt racist never forget them. Babies to age 8 and Father is the one who is “fomenting Jesus and Mary have been ministering Margaret Sanger — who wrote in 1939 above, barely surviving in the most horrific hysteria” with unwarranted comments that in Oakland since 1868. As the leadership that “we do not want word to go out that we conditions in detention centers. The Infant he assigns to the president, using terms team for the Holy Names Sisters’ U.S.- want to exterminate the Negro population.” of Prague, the young Jesus, is the face of “undisguised hate and racism,” “toxic and Ontario Province, we ask you to share Michael Arata these children. dehumanizing ideas” and “fevered and with your readers the urgent call to action Danville I submit this Novena prayer to the paranoid form of right-wing politics.” issued by the Leadership Conference of miraculous infant, for both the children Then there is the problem of “anti- Women Religious. and their parents: immigration hysteria” that Father also We were proud to be present and to Background ignorance Infant Jesus of Prague. uncharitably assigns to Trump — referring give our wholehearted support as the Bishop Robert Barron reports (Forum, Savior of the World, please hear our to one remark Trump made before his LCWR Assembly called on President June 24) that young people are leav- plea election about rapists being among illegal Trump to end his use of divisive and ing the Church “often because religion For your beloved children crying out to immigrants (which happens to be true) — disrespectful language, and to use his is seen as conflicting with science.” He you in need. and having called immigrants “alien killers, moral authority to “defend and preserve blames this on dumbing-down of the faith Elaine S. Hammer criminals and predators,” when Trump was the dignity of your fellow citizens in the in catechesis and apologetics. I wonder if Castro Valley referring to MS-13 gang members (which tireless and demanding pursuit of the it may also result from dumbing-down of is also true). common good.” science in middle and high school. How The “moral bankruptcy that shows itself The full text of LCWR’s letter to much science do these people actually Differing voices in isolation, egomania, narcissism, exces- President Trump can be found here: https:// know? And how much do their catechists I appreciate your attempts at allowing sive individualism and vitriolic language” bit.ly/2YQNUAz. We implore all Americans and clergy know? differing voices to be heard via this section may well be a component in mass killings, to work and pray for the healing of this I once had a brief look through a volume but am concerned that it has morphed into but no more than the history of psychotro- country, and to demand the same from of the documents of the Council of Trent. It letters that only parrot that fed to them by pic drugs used by most killers, as well as the president. included suggested timetables for seminary those who hate our president and try to the effects wrought by the preponderance Signed by Maureen Delaney, SNJM classes; scientia naturalis (natural science) turn folks against him by distortions and of fatherless homes. And four other members of the figured prominently. Going beyond science sometimes outright falsehoods. It is simplistic for Father Coleman to U.S.-Ontario Province Leadership Team into mathematics, how many of our young The following observations of why think that mass shootings will be curbed people can appreciate Euler’s Equation, some of that happening on our southern by universal background checks (existing contemplation of which leads fairly easily border is deceiving, It is also used in many in California, where many shootings occur) Racism, abortion to acknowledgement of the reality of God, other political commentaries; and a ban on semi-automatic firearms “For years,” David Chambers (Forum, if only the God of Plato’s ideals? The President is charged with imple- (tried and failed). Sept. 2) considered abortion “a horrible I do not know what can be done about menting and enforcing laws passed by The Church would help a lot by talk- right to allow by law.” But “then came this background ignorance, but in the room Congress. It was the Congress which ing more about sin and the pervasive Donald Trump.” So now, says Chambers, where I help with one of my parish’s teen conceived and passed the present disregard for human life that legal abor- it may “be deeply misguided to seek legal confirmation classes the deacon who leads Immigration law. Three presidents includ- tion stimulates, which is endorsed by all fixes to faith-based issues.” the class has displayed the Periodic Table of ing Trump have pleaded with Congress Democrat candidates for president. We live And because of Trump’s personal char- the elements, a diagram of the Solar System to rewrite the law eliminating those areas in a society that condones mass killing of acteristics [actual and alleged], especially his and pictures of all the popes from Peter to which are resulting in the current mess. innocent babies; it really is not such a leap purported “racism” amid efforts to halt illegal Francis. Such things may help slightly. Each subsequent Congress has refused to mass killing of innocent adults. immigration, pro-life support for Trump policies John A. Wills to do so. Thus, if you are unhappy with the Jack Hockel supposedly represents “a deal with the devil.” Oakland immigration law, don’t blame the president, Walnut Creek Joseph Maraccini’s own letters have the fault lies with Congress. repeatedly sounded similar themes fol- Proud Catholic lowing his enthusiastic fall 2016 union- One of my proudest moments as a Climate sins newsletter endorsement of radically pro- Catholic lately came when I read in The In 2001 the American bishops issued abortion Hillary Clinton (six months after Catholic Voice about St. John Vianney Want to write? their statement on climate change. At she claimed “the unborn person doesn’t Parish working with Trinity Center to allow Contributions to Reader’s Forum the time it was unclear just how serious have constitutional rights”). a vetted number of homeless people to should be limit ed to 250 words. the problem was. It was understandable Again now (Forum, Sept. 2), Maraccini sleep in their cars in the parish parking lot Letters must be signed and must that the bishops would be a bit timid, so hyperbolically misrepresents Trump admin- during nighttime hours and to have the use include the writer’s address and while acknowledging the risk, they urged istration positions on immigration, health of bathroom facilities during those times. phone number for verification “prudence” and “dialogue.” In fact, the word care and environmentalism as supposed As I understand the program this is purposes. All letters are subject “prudence” appears no less than 16 times counterweights in rationalizing “inclusive to be a temporary safe place while the to editing. Writers are generally in their 10-page statement. and progressive” governance of “all life families are helped to find housing and limited to four letters in any Since 2001, our scientific knowledge of issues” — i.e., monopolized Democrat rule, payment for rental deposits so they can 12-month period. the existence and dangers of global warm- precursive to full-on Godless socialism. end their homelessness. ing has coalesced into a well-accepted Optimized responses to those other Kudos also to the JustFaith communi- Mail your letter to: The Catholic Voice, scientific theory. issues ultimately involve prudential judg- ties who work on these issues and to 2121 Harrison St., Suite 100, Oakland, In 2015, Pope Francis issued Laudato ment. But abortion on demand — including Catholic Charities East Bay whose guiding CA 94612. Fax: 510-893-4734. Si, recognizing the danger. And he was not renewed Democrat insistence on partial- principles call for “giving a hand up instead Our e-mail address is: timid about it. Recently he called the failure birth infanticide — is intrinsically evil, a of (just) a hand out.” [email protected] to act for the protection of creation a “sin monstrous, genuinely diabolical deal. Marlene Candell committed against the world in which we And “separating brown children from Walnut Creek

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Diocese of Oakland Catholic High School Information Guide

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1 Bishop O’Dowd High School Dragon Mornings: October 11 & 30 & November 21 & December 5, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Open House: November 3, 12:30-3:00 p.m. 9 Nuts & Bolts (parents only): RICHMOND October 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m. 2 CONCORD December 14, 8:45-10:15 a.m. 4 2 Carondelet High School Information Night: Wednesday, 8 October 16, 6:30 p.m. Open House: November 17, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Shadow Visits: Full day visits BERKELEY Land Tuesday in October & November 3 Cristo Rey De La 5 Salle East Bay High School OAKLAND Open House: November 16, 1:00-3:00 p.m. N, arrow, dots Shadow Visits: Offered daily (dark blue) by appointment ALAMEDA 3 4 De La Salle 7 1 Shadow Visits: Begin September 16 Open House: November 3, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Bay, lakes Color Application Information: Apply online www.DLSHS.org/admissions 5 Holy Names Open House: November 3, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Shadow Visits: Mondays HAYWARD (by appointment) Contact: [email protected] 6 Moreau Catholic 6 Open House: November 2, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 92 Mariner for a Day & Family Tours: Sign up at www.moreaucatholic.org/visit 7 Saint Joseph Notre Dame Shadow Visits: Fridays beginning September 20 Information Nights: September 25 & November 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Open House: October 20, 3:00-5:30 p.m. 8 Saint Mary’s College Steps for Applying to Catholic High Schools 2020-2021 High School 1. Obtain the application information online at all of the your testing location at one of the high schools Open House: December 8, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Catholic high school websites to which you plan to to which you have applied and indicate the high Morning Coffees (Parents) apply. Students may apply to the East Bay Catholic school(s) where your test scores should be sent. September 23,30; October 7, high school(s) you wish to be considered. Families may choose up to 3 schools in the Oakland 21, 28; November 4,18, 7:45-9:00 a.m. 2. Attend OPEN HOUSES and visit the schools that interest Diocese to receive your child’s test results. Online Register online: you and meet your needs. Consult this brochure for registration closes January 7, 2020. Take saintmaryschs.org/admissions calendar dates. Considering your personal strengths the High School Placement Test on January 11, 9 Salesian College and aptitudes, discuss with your 8th-grade teacher(s), 2020 at one of the schools to which you have Preparatory principal and parents the high school programs that applied. You may take it only once. Check with Admissions Information Night: best meet your needs. the high school for the due date of transcripts and October 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 3. Complete and submit the online application with fees recommendation forms. Register online: Salesian.com on time. Each school’s deadline will vary, check their 5. Notice regarding your admission status will be Open House: October 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m. websites. available and/or mailed so that you are informed on (Pre-register for a Free gift) 4. Families must register their student for the High March 20, 2020. Shadow Visits: Register online: www.salesian.com/admissions/ School Placement Test in advance online at 6. Register and pay the registration fees to your chosen visit-salesian http://Oakland.stsusers.com and choose high school on time. HS–2 u The Catholic Voice September 16, 2019 Bishop O’Dowd High School 9500 Stearns Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605-4799 Office of Admissions: 510-553-8631 President: James Childs, M.,A., M.Ed. Web Site: www.bishopodowd.org Principal: Christopher Smart, Ed.D. Email: [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES: Bishop O’Dowd High School is ATHLETICS: With 57 teams at the freshman, JV and varsity level in 16 sports, over 700 student-athletes par- a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus ticipate each year. In fact, 70% of freshman take a turn on the field, court, track or in the pool. And each year Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and a number of O’Dowd seniors play college sports with more than 20 student-athletes receiving scholarships. sustainable world. Our educational mission is rooted in our Catholic heritage. Our success is built on the partnership of students, staff, parents, the STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Opportunities abound through co-curricular programs such as debate, perform- community, and the Diocese of Oakland. ing arts, campus ministry, clubs, and many more to develop leadership Our academic, spiritual, and co-curricu- skills, explore interests, advance social and environmental justice, and lar programs develop exceptional gradu- deepen faith. ates who communicate Christ to others and enrich society through Gospel values and the way in which they live DIVERSITY: Our families identify as: Euro-American 43%; African their lives. A “charism” is a gift of the Holy Spirit and a set of spiritually American 23%; Asian/Pacific Islander 12%; Hispanic/Latino 10%; Other 12%. inspired core values. At O’Dowd, our inclusive charism, “Finding God in all International students further enrich the diversity of O’Dowd. (2018-2019) things” calls us to: community in diversity; strength of character; academic excellence; kinship with creation; social justice and joy. Each year, school COLLEGE STATS: 100% of our students who apply to four-year colleg- and student leadership strive to achieve this vision of an O’Dowd commu- es are accepted with 33% attending private colleges and universities, 20% nity enlivened, challenged and animated by the spirituality and values of choosing a UC school, and 20% choosing out of state colleges and uni- our charism. While giving preference to Catholics, we welcome students of versities. (2018-2019) all faiths who embrace our mission and contribute to it. CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,250 O’DOWD EDUCATION: Delivered experientially and through classroom learning, offering 30 honors and AP classes, O’Dowd’s deep and broad curricu- AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 26 lum emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and personal and spiri- STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 14:1 tual growth. Exceptional experiences in visual and performing arts, athletics and service to community round out the experience. TUITION: $19,900 (based on 2019-20) Carondelet High School 1133 Winton Drive, Concord, CA 94518-3598 925-686-5353 President: Bonnie Cotter Web Site: www.CarondeletHS.org Principal: Kevin Cushing Director of Enrollment: Jessica Mix ‘99 Email: [email protected] PROFILE: As a college-preparatory school founded upon the Catholic traditions of the Sisters of St. ETHNIC MAKEUP: 55% Caucasian; 15% Hispanic; 10% Multiracial; 6% Filipina; 5% African American; Joseph, Carondelet is the school where every young woman finds the empowering freedom to be herself, 4% Asian/Pacific Islander; 5% Other to excel, to discover her life’s passions and to pursue those passions with pride and focus. Carondelet is PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATES WHO ATTEND COLLEGE: 100%; 91% attend 4-year colleges, 9% more than a gateway to college and a successful career. It is a place where girls’ lives are transformed, attend 2-year colleges where confidence and character are built and where lifetime friendships are forged with 800 fellow students and a network of 9,000 alumnae who share the unique and lasting bond of sisterhood. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Welcome to an inclusive community that is rooted in Catholic values, where students are empowered to be better people, not just successful people. Students have the opportunity to MISSION: Carondelet High School inspires excellence by preparing young women to live with heart, get involved in more than 50 co-curricular offerings and clubs in the areas of academics, honor societies, faith and courage in the Catholic tradition and spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph. fine arts, theatre, culture and more allowing students to express themselves and explore their passions. CURRICULUM: Our curriculum develops student self-advocacy, creative problem solving, collaborative Students create noteworthy social service projects and initiatives that frequently gain national recognition. learning, varied forms of self-expression and the ability to communicate effectively. We stay at the fore- ATHLETICS: Carondelet has a rich, storied tradition of athletic excellence that encourages achievement front of best practices for girls’ education, continuously reassessing the tools and skills young women beyond the playing field. Now, our new Athletics Complex affirms our need to become entrepreneurial, career-ready leaders in our dynam- commitment to elevate student-athlete success even further. Carondelet ic future. The design of our new and unique Jean Hofmann Center provides year-round opportunities to develop athletic abilities in a set- for Innovation was guided by a high-level Advisory Council com- ting that values teamwork, sportsmanship, and scholarship. While our posed of thought leaders including Google, Apple, and IBM. Single- Cougar teams have carried away an impressive number of champion- gender classes in freshman and sophomore year instill self-confi- ship trophies, we are especially proud of the way they have carried dence and a strong sense of community. Co-ed classes are available themselves amongst their peers, in the classroom, and the community. to junior and senior level students through combined course offer- Each year, Carondelet has 500+ student-athletes on 29 teams playing ings with De La Salle, an adjacent Catholic boys’ school. The school offers students an opportunity to earn real college credit and the 14 different sports. individualized college and career counseling Carondelet provides is TUITION & AID: $19,450 (19-20 school year) includes a $400 non- uniquely tailored to ensure that each young woman not only gets refundable deposit. $1.2 million given in need-based grants. $331,000 into college—she gets into the college that’s right for her. given in merit awards. Tuition assistance is available for families who CURRENT ENROLLMENT: Approximately 800 AVG. demonstrate financial need. Approximately 25% of Carondelet families receive tuition assistance. Additionally, merit- and mission-based schol- CLASS SIZE: 24 arships are also awarded, including newly-formed scholarships that rec- STUDENT TEACHER RATIO: 15:1 ognize creativity, innovation and design, and service.

Cristo Rey | De La Salle East Bay High School 1530 34th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 510.886.2256 President: Matthew D. Powell, Interim President Web Site: www.cristoreydelasalle.org Principal: Ana M. Hernández Director of Admissions: Annie Nguyen Email: [email protected] PROFILE: Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School is a Roman SPIRITUAL FORMATION: Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay students receive a Lasallian Catholic value- Catholic, co-educational, secondary school founded in the fall of 2018 on based education. The school is committed to the education of the whole person. The school adheres to the campus formerly home to Saint Elizabeth High School in the the five Lasallian Core Principles of (1) Faith in the Presence of God; (2) Respect for All Persons; (3) Fruitvale district of Oakland. The school is sponsored by the De La Salle Quality Education; (4) Inclusivity; and, (5) Concern for the Poor, and Social Justice. These principles are Christian Brothers, District of San Francisco New Orleans. We are lived out through the celebration of liturgies and prayer services, service-learning opportunities, class currently recruiting families for the Classes of 2023 & 2024. retreats, and social justice and peace education. OUR MISSION: Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School St. Elizabeth Campus, is a diverse, STUDENT ATHLETICS: Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay is part of the NCS and CIF as a non-league Lasallian Catholic learning community that educates young people to become men and women of faith, affiliate as we begin to build our athletic program. We are offering for both men and women, Volleyball, purpose, and service. A rigorous and personalized college preparatory curriculum integrated with a Soccer, and Basketball. corporate work study experience prepares students of limited economic means to succeed in college and in life. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Our school is designed for families who have demonstrated a financial need. OUR CORPORATE WORK STUDY MODEL: Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School is one of 37 successful Cristo Rey Network schools operating across the country. The Corporate Work Study Program AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: Student-to-teacher Ratio: 23:1 (variable and scalable based on personalized empowers students to contribute to the cost of their education. Working five days per month, four learning platforms) students share one full-time entry-level position at a business, nonprofit, or government agency. Cristo ETHNIC MAKE-UP OF STUDENT BODY: 72% Hispanic/Latino, 15% African American, 7% Asian, Rey De La Salle integrates this innovative Corporate Work Study 6% undeclared. Program with a rigorous, personalized college preparatory academic offering. Thus, students graduate with four years of corporate work TUITION AND FEES: experience on their resumes. Total Family Contribution: $250-$2500 (sliding scale depending on total family income) 2019 CRISTO REY NETWORK SNAPSHOT: FACTS Tuition Management Application Fee: $35.00 37 Cristo Rey schools across 24 states make up the largest network Student Contribution Earned Through Corporate Work Study of high schools in the country that exclusively serve low-income Program: $9,180 students. Fundraising Contribution by school partners: $6,500-$8,750 (depending on family contribution) WHOLENESS PROGRAM: Comprehensive student and family Registration Fee: Equal to and goes toward your first Monthly Family support program that is focused on student success in school, Contribution college, and in life and addresses social and psychological issues relevant to students’ personal and social growth. To support a ADMISSIONS CONTACT: If you are interested in more information student’s wholeness, we focus on considering and strengthening the about eligibility and applications, please contact Director of Admissions: entirety of a young person through personal counseling, academic Annie Nguyen, or Enrollment Manager Eduardo Valencia at email: counseling, college counseling, and family support. [email protected]. September 16, 2019 The Catholic Voice u HS–3 De La Salle High School 1130 Winton Drive, Concord, CA 94518-3528 925-288-8100 President: Mark DeMarco ’78 Web Site: www.dlshs.org Vice President for Academic Life: Dr. Heather Alumbaugh Admissions Team: email: [email protected] PROFILE: De La Salle High School is a private Catholic high school for cultural, and economic backgrounds and does so in partnership with parents and all those who are young men founded in 1965 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the committed to living the Lasallian heritage. District of San Francisco New Orleans. The campus, which lies on almost twenty acres, is characterized by CURRICULUM: De La Salle High School offers a college preparatory curriculum, including 30 advanced openness and beauty, and can accommodate 1,050 students. Facilities include a 400-seat theater, library, placement and honors courses in most disciplines. All major departments offer a full academic program large music facility, gymnasium, pool and athletic field complex, computer center, a student center, and sequence of courses. There are a number of elective courses, as well as the ordinary prerequisite STREAM (Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering and Math) building, and a student learning center. courses for college entrance. De La Salle’s curriculum provides a thorough education while meeting the Eighty-five dedicated professionals comprise De La Salle’s administration and faculty. Four members have individual needs of each student. earned doctoral degrees, and 50 members have earned master’s degrees in their related fields of STUDENT ACTIVITIES: De La Salle High School offers 14 interscholastic sports, two club sports: administration, teaching, counseling, or library services. In addition, there are six counselors, two of whom rugby and ice hockey, an intramural program, and 30 co-curricular activities, including National Honor are college counselors. The faculty is noted for its professionalism, warmth, support, and availability to Society, California Scholarship Federation, drama, band, student government, robotics, and yearbook. students and their parents. The Campus Ministry program involves students of all faiths at every grade level. Campus Ministry provides many opportunities for students to integrate growth and understanding in De La Salle is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools Christian living through retreats and immersion programs. and Colleges. De La Salle received a full accreditation during the 2015-2016 school year. The next accreditation TUITION AND FEES: Tuition: $19,900. Book Fee: $350 visit will be held in the 2021-2022 school year. De La Salle is affiliated with the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, the California Scholarship Federation, the National Honor Society, and the National FINANCIAL AID: Granted over $3.6 million in 2019-2020. Education Council of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Approximately 33% of the students benefit from tuition assistance. MISSION STATEMENT: De La Salle High School is a Roman Catholic educational community where CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,031 students are loved, instructed, and guided, according to the traditions of the Brothers of the Christian STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO: 14:1 Schools and the charism of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Founder of the Brothers and Patron of Teachers. De La Salle provides a Lasallian, AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 30 Catholic education rooted in a liberal arts tradition, which prepares GRADUATES FROM CLASS OF 2019 ATTENDING COLLEGE: young people for college and life. The school seeks to educate students 98%; 81% to 4-year; 17% to 2-year spiritually, academically, physically, and socially through the promotion of a vital faith life, sponsorship of strong academic ETHNIC MAKE-UP OF STUDENT BODY: African American programs, a wide range of student activities, and the witness of a 4.5%; American Indian 0.4%; Asian 3.1%; Caucasian 52.6%; Filipino concerned and dedicated faculty, administration, and staff. De La Salle 4.3%; Hispanic/Latino 17.2%; Multi-Racial 13.0%; Pacific Islander High School recognizes and promotes the dignity and respect of each 1.9%; Other 3.0%. student by providing an environment that is moral, caring, and joyful. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, November 3, 2019 (10:00 a.m.— Noon) Within such a setting, the school seeks to challenge its students to APPLICATION INFORMATION: serve others, especially the poor and the marginalized, and to deepen a sense of responsibility for humanity’s future. De La Salle seeks to serve Applications for 9th grade due by Friday, December 6, 2019. qualified students with varied academic needs and diverse social, Apply online at www.DLSHS.org/admissions. Holy Names High School 4660 Harbord Drive, Oakland, CA 94618 510-450-1110 Principal: Kendra Carr Web Site: www.hnhsoakland.org Admissions Coordinator: Petra Rocha Email: [email protected] Phone: 510-450-1110 x117 MISSION STATEMENT: Holy Names High School, a small Catholic throughout the year. Model UN and WE Club provide opportunities for students exercise, analyze, and school for young women, provides an academically challenging college preparatory education in a vibrant affect positive change in our local community. learning environment. Our diverse community nurtures spirituality, encourages artistic expression, and Annual retreats nurture a sense of spirituality and community with encouragement for each young wom- promotes justice, preparing the next generation for leadership and service. an to find and exercise her voice. Every voice is valued in the Holy Names community. During biannual ACADEMIC PROFILE: Holy Names High School provides a rigorous college preparatory program that is Service Immersion Days, each class participates in community outreach missions to support our local well-rounded, innovative and focused on educating the whole person — academically, spiritually, socially, community. Summer internship and volunteer opportunities abroad are available through the support of and personally. In addition to providing a complete college preparatory curriculum, every young woman HNHS donors, including an immersive two week trip to a partner school in Africa through Powerful at Holy Names begins her STEM education with Intro to Engineering. Using technology to support teach- Beyond Measure. ing and learning, our curriculum fosters creative thinking and reflection to empower graduates with the ATHLETICS: Holy Names High School’s inclusive athletic program allows everyone the opportunity to knowledge and the experience to succeed in higher education and beyond. participate in high school athletics. Sportsmanship, teamwork, responsibility, and respect for self and oth- CURRICULUM: Holy Names’ dynamic curriculum includes several signature programs focused on the ers are at the core of the Monarch Athletic Department and we continue to build leaders on the field, in development of the whole person. The Project Lead the Way program the classroom and in our community. HNHS athletes are continuous- gives students access to real world, applied learning experiences that ly acknowledged with all-league honors and regularly qualify for NCS empower them to succeed in STEM fields where women are histori- postseason play. Every HNHS team is a Scholar Team with a collective cally underrepresented. Certified college counselors ensure that every 3.0+ GPA. Sports include Volleyball (JV, Varsity), Basketball (JV, student receives four years of guidance toward success in college. Varsity), Cross Country, Golf, Track & Field, Soccer, and Swim. Competitive Honors and Advanced Placement classes are offered as CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 151 well as a variety of enrichment classes. Small class sizes and a highly accomplished faculty ensure that each young woman receives the edu- AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15 cation she deserves to prepare her for college and beyond. Holy STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 4.5 - 1 Names is a Google Academy School. Each student receives her own RACIAL MAKE-UP OF STUDENT BODY: AFRICAN-AMERICAN: Chromebook to use throughout the school year. 24%, American Indian: 4%, Asian: 8%, Decline to State: 23%, ACTIVITIES: Holy Names provides a broad spectrum of co-curricu- Euro-American/Caucasian: 22%, Multi-Racial: 19%, lar activities and community service. Through a variety of sports, stu- ETHNIC IDENTITY: 41% Hispanic/Latina 59% non-Hispanic/Latina dent run clubs, service learning, retreats and artistic performances, students gain confidence, knowledge and a commitment to building a PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATES WHO ATTEND COLLEGE: 100% better world. HNHS Robotics competes in multiple competitions TUITION AND REGISTRATION: $18,300 tuition; $1,000 registration Moreau Catholic High School 27170 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544 510-881-4300 President: Terry Lee Web Site: www.moreaucatholic.org Principal: Dr. Liz Guneratne Director of Admissions: Eric Wilson Email: [email protected] PROFILE: Moreau Catholic High School is a compassionate community offer 44 STEM courses and 42 Honors and Advanced Placement courses, including an honors dance class. of caring, dedicated, and visionary academic leaders tirelessly committed We have a complete Visual and Performing Arts curriculum that offers beginning to advanced level classes to transforming our students into agents of social change. Our inclusive, in all five major arts disciplines with instructors who are professional, working artists. innovative, and relationship based approach encourages our students to find their voice and prepares STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Our numerous co-curricular activities enhance the academic and spiritual them to confidently take on college and the world. Founded in 1965, Moreau Catholic High School in Hayward is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory, co-educational school sponsored by the dimensions of our school by fostering community, leadership, creativity, and sportsmanship. Our Athletic Congregation of Holy Cross and fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association Department offers a broad-based competitive program with 51 teams and 21 sports. In partnership with (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). faculty mentors, our students run over 40 clubs, categorized as Cultural, Service, Arts, Activities/Game/ Social, or Academic. MISSION STATEMENT: Moreau Catholic is dedicated to the legacy and values of the Congregation of Holy Cross and its founder Blessed Basil Moreau. We are a college-preparatory school committed to outstanding GRADUATES WHO ATTEND COLLEGE: 99% (83% 4-year college; 17% 2-year college) achievement. As a community of faith, we prepare our students through academic, social and spiritual learning TUITION AND FEES: $19,598 Tuition includes an individual MacBook Air, electronic textbooks, course experiences that form and transform them as they become responsible citizens of our global community. management and productivity software, retreat fees, and yearbook. An additional $250 fee gives each The fulfillment of our mission as Holy Cross educators is facilitated through a partnership between the student a Booster Club membership that grants admission to all regular season home athletic events. family and school community. We believe this partnership is given FINANCIAL AID: Several merit-based scholarships and need- meaning through the legacy and values established by Blessed Basil Moreau. His vision lies at the core of our school’s mission, as we based grants are available: For 2019-2020, Moreau Catholic High focus on four pillars: Building Respect, Educating Hearts and School allocated $2.4M in tuition assistance to families. Minds, Being Family, and Bringing Hope. Approximately 39% of our students receive some form of aid. The average amount of financial aid awarded per student was $6,308. CURRICULUM: As a leader in bioprinting curriculum integration, we have developed innovative educational applications for CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 840 biotechnology, bioengineering, and green engineering. Our Science STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO: 13:1 Innovation Lab offers zSpace virtual reality featuring holographic technology in a student-centered learning environment. In our AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25 Design Studio, students apply scientific principles in an STUDENT BODY: 42% Asian/Filipino; 25% Hispanic/Latino; 10% environment that promotes risk-taking and invention. Students Multiracial; 9% Euro-American; 10% African-American; 3% Native design their Holy Cross Social Justice Senior Capstone projects by Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; 1% Declined to State identifying needs in the world they are passionate about, exploring the tools for transformation, inventing new solutions reflective of ADMISSIONS INFORMATION: Early applications for the Class their transformational high school experience, and presenting their of 2024 are due December 13, 2019, and the final deadline for findings in a TEDx talk at our school. Our Media Arts Center applications is January 7, 2020 and registration for admitted includes on-site technology as well as “start-up” tools such as students will take place in March. For more information on events 360-degree cameras for producing original virtual reality films. We and to apply online, visit moreaucatholic.org/admissions. HS–4 u The Catholic Voice September 16, 2019 Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School 1011 Chestnut Street, Alameda, CA 94501 510-523-1526 Interim Principal: Julie Guevara Web Site: www.sjnd.org Admissions Director: Eileen Graybeal Email: [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT AND/OR PROFILE/PHILOSOPHY: Saint Joseph Notre Dame, a Catholic African-American 12.5%, Asian 23%, Euro-American/White 24%, Latino 21%, Native American .5%, parish high school, provides a dynamic and rigorous college preparatory education. Our faith-filled, Multiracial/Other 18%, Pacific Islander 1% diverse, and welcoming community embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ. We develop confident, open- PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATES WHO ATTEND COLLEGE: On average, 99% of our graduates minded, and effective leaders who are ready to live joyful lives of faith, scholarship, and service. attend college. One hundred percent of the Class of 2019 enrolled in college this fall. CURRICULUM: At SJND, our robust curriculum excites and challenges students in a uniquely welcom- PILOT ATHLETICS: SJND is proud to be ranked the #2 Best High School for Athletes in Alameda County. ing academic environment. With 40 AP and honors courses and low student-to-teacher and student-to- Our storied Athletics Program has something for everyone: 70 percent of SJND students participate in at counselor ratios, our students are able to form important relationships with classmates and faculty and least one of our many sports teams, with recent championships in softball, basketball and cross country. receive the individual support they need. We offer a diverse range of course offerings to meet the interests of our talented student body, with new additions including an Engineering Pathway with an emphasis in STUDENT ACTIVITIES: SJND encourages students to “chart their own course” by not limiting them- computer science, an AP Seminar course, Introduction to ASL and Deaf Studies, and French 3/Honors selves to just one activity, but exploring their many individual interests. Take advantage of our over 35 French 3. The prestigious SJND Biomedical Sciences Program, unique in the East Bay, continues to offer clubs and leadership opportunities. Participate either on-stage or backstage during the annual musical an innovative, project-based approach that cultivates academic excellence, theater productions, not just limited to seasoned performers. Contribute to creativity and problem-solving and has resulted in competitive college out- the school’s award-winning literary arts magazine Prisms, named Best comes, including Harvard, UCLA, University of Pennsylvania and High School Literary Arts Magazine in the nation, or hone your talents in Northwestern University’s Honors Program in Medical Education. a variety of visual arts courses with the opportunity to exhibit your work at Additionally, we continue to invest in our award-winning arts programs, a local art gallery and in regional exhibitions. All students have the oppor- offering a wide array of art, music, and theater electives, including AP tunity to explore their faith through annual retreats, liturgies and service options. Our highly-regarded theater program produces multiple perfor- opportunities. mances throughout the year, led by an A.C.T. Conservatory veteran. TUITION AND FEES: $18,860 (based on 2019-2020), plus a registration CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 470 students fee of $800 ($200 additional for senior expenses). SJND is proud to offer tuition assistance and scholarships to 60 percent of our student body. AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 21 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION: The best way to get to know SJND is to STUDENT-TO-TEACHER RATIO: 14:1 experience it for yourself! SJND encourages students to participate in our ETHNIC MAKEUP OF STUDENT BODY: Niche.com ranks SJND as the Shadow Visit program, offered every Friday beginning Sept. 20. We also #1 Most Diverse Private High School in the San Francisco Bay Area, and invite families to our Pilot Open House on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3:00 p.m. the #3 Most Diverse Private High School in America. Register and learn more at www.sjnd.org/visit-sjnd. Saint Mary’s College High School Peralta Park, 1294 Albina Ave., Berkeley, California 94706 510-559-6240 President: Lawrence Puck ‘78 Web Site: www.saintmaryschs.org Principal: Dr. Peter Imperial Email: [email protected] or [email protected] PROFILE: Saint Mary’s is a Lasallian Catholic college-preparatory high school located on a beautiful CO-CURRICULAR: Saint Mary’s offers competitive athletic programs in eighteen interscholastic sports 13-acre site in North Berkeley since 1927. The High School was founded with Saint Mary’s College in San as a member of the Tri-County Athletic League (TCAL) and North Coast Section. The Panthers regularly Francisco in 1863 and has been conducted by the De La Salle Christian Brothers since 1868. The Western achieve league and section titles. A variety of faculty-moderated clubs, organizations, and activities Catholic Educational Association and Western Association of Schools and Colleges have accredited the school through 2022. Saint Mary’s educates students through comprehensive academic and co-curricular encourages student leadership, community, service, and fun. An active Parent Association provides programs that support and encourage spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. The school opportunities for family gatherings and volunteer support of school programs. purposely cultivates an inclusive community representing various social, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. TUITION AND FEES: (2019-2020) Tuition: $19,880; Registration Fee: $750

MISSION STATEMENT: As a Christ-centered community striving to live the mission of Saint John TUITION ASSISTANCE: Saint Mary’s tuition assistance is need-based. The school does not offer Baptist de La Salle, Saint Mary’s College High School is a Lasallian Catholic school where diversity and academic or merit-based scholarships. Details are available on the school web site. inclusion are essential, and quality education of the whole person is our active ministry. With community support and faith grounded in love, we teach one another to pursue a life of virtue, scholarship, and CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 600 service. The hallmarks of a Lasallian education are: Faith in the Presence of STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO: 16:1 God, Quality Education, Respect for All Persons, Inclusive AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 26 to 28 Community, and Concern for the Poor & Social Justice. CURRICULUM: A challenging college-preparatory curriculum GRADUATES WHO ATTEND COLLEGE: 99% provides Saint Mary’s students with the knowledge and skills needed ADMISSIONS INFORMATION: The school web site’s Admissions for success in post-secondary studies. Throughout the curriculum, critical thinking, analytic research, and life skills are developed — section includes the student application, Admissions calendar, test skills that are important for a student’s intellectual and moral growth. dates, December 8 Open House details, student transportation The school’s comprehensive curriculum exceeds University of options, and all up-to-date Admissions information. California and State University requirements, and includes a full offering of Visual and Performing Arts courses, Advanced Placement ETHNIC MAKE-UP OF STUDENT BODY: European American/ (AP) courses, and a variety of electives. Co-curricular programs White 36%; African American/Black 20%; Multiracial/Other 21%; inspired by the Lasallian Mission include: Freshman Experience, Enrichment Week, Lasallian Days, and Social Emotional Learning Hispanic/Latino 13%; Filipino 4%; Chinese 3%; Indian 1%; Japanese Groups (SEL). 1%; Native American 1%; South Asian 1%. Salesian College Preparatory 2851 Salesian Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 510-234-4433 Director: Fr. John Itzaina, SDB Web Site: www.salesian.com President: Stephen Pezzola Principal: Marylou Flannery Director of Admissions: Christina Karabinis Email: [email protected] PROFILE: Salesian College Preparatory is a fully accredited, learn abroad. International enrichment opportunities provide a window into the world students will enter coeducational high school in the Catholic tradition of St. John Bosco. once they leave high school, including tackling the challenges of college and the modern workplace. The secluded and gated campus, established in 1960, spans 21 acres CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 410 surrounded by majestic redwood and pine trees, Wildcat Creek, and flowering gardens. Salesian was voted the “Best Faith Based High School” TRANSPORTATION: Salesian currently offers van service covering various East Bay communities in Contra Costa County by Parents Press’ magazine for a sixth year in a row. Salesian is a welcoming including Berkeley / Oakland, Fairfield / Vallejo, Hercules / Pinole and Concord / Pittsburg. community that develops confident young adults with cultural competency by providing opportunities to AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20 explore and pursue personal, academic, co-curricular and spiritual interests within a nurturing and STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO: 14:1 inclusive environment. ETHNIC MAKEUP OF STUDENT BODY: 22% African American/Black, 25% Asian/Pacific Islander, MISSION STATEMENT: Salesian educates young men and women and develops them into good citizens 12% Euro-American, 24% Latino and 17% Multiracial. for the betterment of society and the glory of God. Salesian combines the elements of Home, Church, GRADUATES WHO ATTEND COLLEGE: 99% of Salesian students attend college. School and Playground within a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Every student, at the end of their senior year, completes a Senior Synthesis Portfolio which is a direct reflection of how they’ve STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Our multidimensional students participate in over 30 co-curricular activities embraced St. John Bosco’s philosophy of reason, religion and loving kindness. including Culinary, Film, Robotics, Hiking, Choral, and Outdoor Adventures. Many students are also involved in Student Leadership and Ministry, a unique program that cultivates and refines leadership CURRICULUM: Student success and personal development are core values of Salesian. We offer a skills for elected representatives, Campus Ministry Team members and Faith Family Leaders. rigorous college preparatory curriculum including 22 Advanced Placement and Honors Courses. Students are positioned for acceptance to the college of their choice. Salesian offers a wide array of 18 electives, ATHLETICS: Approximately 72% of students participate in 13 interscholastic sports. Since 2000, the including Sports Medicine, Instrumental Music, Dance, Photography, Drawing and Painting, Salesian athletic program has earned 3 California State Titles, 26 North Coast Section Championships, 74 Environmental Science and Drama. Our academic counselors offer individualized support and guidance League Championships, and numerous finishes in the top ten State rankings. The campus features a to help students plan for and navigate the college application process. Salesian supports 1-to-1 iPad number of athletic facilities, including soccer, softball, baseball and football fields, a track, basketball gym, technology allowing for better engagement, collaboration and development of life-long learners. dance studio, training room, weight room and tennis courts. Salesian hosts numerous CYO track meets and CYO basketball games at its facilities. STEM PROGRAM: Salesian’s renovated science laboratories and classrooms are designed to integrate Next Generation Science TUITION AND FEES: Current tuition is $17,200. The registration Standards within our STEM curriculum. Last year the Robotics fee is $650. program supported by UC Berkeley Pioneers in Engineering (PiE) TUITION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: Academic and merit- won the 2019 PiE Robotics Competition. This year we are introducing based scholarships are available for students who have demonstrated AP Computer Science. Next year we are adding AP Chemistry and exemplary qualities. Tuition grants may be offered to those who the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science Pathway. Salesian demonstrate ﬁnancial need. Over half of our students receive some students are certainly prepared for science and technology related form of need based assistance. career choices. ADMISSIONS INFORMATION: We invite you to get to know HONORS AT ENTRANCE: Salesian offers an accelerated track for Salesian by visiting us at our Open House event on Sunday, October incoming freshmen. 20, 2019 from 1pm to 3pm. We also encourage and offer Shadow GLOBAL CITIZENS: Salesian students engage with different Days which can be arranged through our Admissions Department. cultures, absorb new perspectives, and gain skills that prepare them to AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS: People of Color in Independent make a positive impact as global citizens. Each year, Salesian offers Schools (POCIS), Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) several teacher-led international trip opportunities for students to and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).