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Pope Francis Shows a New Way to Be Pro-Life by Francis X JANUARY 17, 2014 VOLUME 48, NUMBER 1 INSIDE: Pages 2-3: Diocese celebrates 90 years of mission work Page 4: Why march for life? Pages 9-12: Catholic Charities’ annual report Pages 19: St. John the Baptist Preschool Marks anniversary Pope Francis Shows a New Way to Be Pro-Life By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service On the morning of Jan. 25, 2013, participants in the Washington, D.C., March for Life received an unexpected boost in the form of a Twitter message from Pope Benedict XVI. “I join all those marching for life from afar, and pray that political leaders will protect the unborn and promote a culture of life,” the pope wrote on his account, @Pontifex. This Jan. 22, when marchers on the Mall again protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 decision legalizing abortion, Pope Francis might very well follow Pope Benedict’s lead by tweeting his sup- port. If he does, those words will be among the relatively few Pope Francis has devoted to the subject. Pope Francis’ decision to talk less than his predecessors about abortion has puzzled and distressed some supporters of the pro- life movement. Yet the pope has made clear his commitment to the defense of unborn life and, thanks to his colossal popularity and gift for communicating across cultural divides, his pontificate could prove a boon to the pro-life cause in enormous and unprecedented ways. The pope’s comparative reticence on abortion became evident to many observers a few months into his pontificate. At a June Vatican Mass dedicated to pro-life causes, an event that had been planned under Pope Benedict, Pope Francis surprised many when delivered a homily without any reference to abortion, euthanasia or any other specific threat to life. During his weeklong visit to Brazil the following month, the pope said nothing about the country’s moves to liberalize abortion (or its legalization of same-sex marriage), explaining afterward to report- ers that the “Church has already expressed itself perfectly on that.” Among people used to regarding the pope as the world’s foremost advocate for the unborn, his silence was disquieting. “Some people think that the Holy Father should talk more about abortion,” Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston said in a speech to the Knights of Columbus in August. But the cardinal added: “I think he speaks of love and mercy to give people the context for the Church’s teaching on abortion.” CNS/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO In a widely quoted interview published the following month, Pope Francis blesses the children of a couple wearing T-shirts with the message in Portu- Pope Francis acknowledged that he had “not spoken much” about guese, “Stop Abortion,” during the offertory at the closing Mass of World Youth Day in Rio “issues related to abortion, gay marriage and the use of contracep- de Janeiro in this July 28, 2013, file photo. The pope had met the couple, who have a baby girl with anencephaly (missing part of her brain), the previous day and invited them to par- More PRO-LIFE, page 14 ticipate in the Mass. Clergy Recall Msgr. Gribbin as Deacon Moschella Remembered Good and Humble Shepherd for His Commitment to Ministry By Jen Reed Msgr. Gribbin’s death on Christmas By Jen Reed for more than 30 years. The Catholic Witness Day. The Catholic Witness He stepped up to volunteer, attended The priest, who had served the parish functions, and served on the di- During an interview on his 65 years Diocese of Harrisburg for more than By all accounts from those who ocesan Deacons’ Council. of priestly ministry in the 66 years, suffered a de- knew him, Deacon Sa- But perhaps the best evi- summer of 2012, Msgr. bilitating stroke less than bino “Sam” Moschella dence of his commitment Robert Gribbin told The two hours after hearing embodied the meaning of to ministry was found in Catholic Witness, “If Confessions during an the word “commitment.” the later years of his life, you’re going to write about Advent Penance Service He was faithful to his as he fulfilled his ministry me, just say that I tried at Immaculate Heart of family, to the Church, at the altar despite physi- always to be a good par- Mary Parish in Abbott- and to his diaconal minis- cal limitations. ish priest. That’s the mes- stown. He died on Dec. try – which, among other Father Samuel Houser, sage.” 25 at Misericordia Nurs- things, involved visit- who retired from St. Pat- Those same humble ing and Rehabilitation ing the sick, marrying rick Parish last month, re- sentiments – “a good par- Center in York. He was couples, baptizing infants marked that although Dea- ish priest” – rang loud 90 years old. and serving at Masses at con Moschella’s physical and clear in the days after Msgr. Robert Gribbin More MSGR.GRIBBIN, page 8 St. Patrick Parish in York Deacon Sabino Moschella More DEACON MOSCHELLA, page 8 2 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, JANUARY 17, 2014 Stories from the Missions Celebrating, Sharing Faith A Look at Sundays in Kenya From the Pontifical Mission have identified those in need, and Father Lange enters Societies in the United States their humble dwellings to offer prayers and help – and, above all, to be a presence of the Lord, who never The settings couldn’t be more different. abandons us. One, Mukuru, a slum in the Kenyan capital city of “Keep God in your hearts,” Father Moses Kago tells Nairobi, home to some 10,000 living in wood and cor- the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church in Mutunguru, rugated metal shacks, crowded together, with no run- the rural community that nurtured his own vocation to ning water, electricity or sewage systems. The other, the priesthood, during one particular Sunday homily. Mutunguru, a place in the country, 60 miles north of “The Spirit can help you do extraordinary things when Nairobi, an agricultural community of 2,000 families, bad things happen.” spread out and surrounded by the beauty of nature, Joy, too, characterizes the celebration of Mass at St. pineapples and tea growing in abundance. Joseph’s. And Father Kago, who serves also as Pontifi- And yet, every Sunday, the similarities between the cal Mission Societies director for the Archdiocese of two become evident as music, dance, singing and joy Nairobi, also emphasizes the missionary dimension of characterize the joyous celebration of faith in Jesus our faith. “We do not only receive, we also give,” he and a commitment to carry His “Good News” to oth- explained. ers. The call to Catholics in Kenya to be missionary is During the two-hour plus Mass at St. Mary’s Church one stressed often in parishes, wherever they happen in Mukuru, for example, the 50 member choir – which to be. meets for rehearsal three times a week – sings and “We encourage our dear Christians to live up to what claps, raising their hands in praise. The joy, noted one we have received because of our dear missionaries,” visitor to the parish, was “palpable and uplifting.” At explains Cardinal John Njue of Nairobi. Missionaries the Offertory procession, with the gifts of bread and arrived in various places in Kenya just a little more wine are baskets of vegetables, flour, rice, bread and than a century ago. other necessities for the less fortunate members of the “The seed has been planted, and we need to make parish. sure it is watered to grow properly,” the cardinal add- And then, at the end of Mass, the words of dismissal ed. “We understand the importance of the missionary – “go to love and serve the Lord” – come to life im- vocation of all.” CNS/NANCY WIECHEC mediately as Maryknoll Father John Lange navigates All peoples – in Kenya, here at home and throughout A rural church in Mutunguru. The Church in Kenya calls all narrow dirt paths filled with ruts and trash to visit the the world – celebrating and sharing their faith. That’s Catholics to be missionaries, wherever they happen to be. sick and others in need. Lay people in the community indeed very “good news!” the JamaiCan Journal Hanover Parishioners Volunteer with Missionaries of the Poor (The following excerpts are re- nections? Of course. These are the ers is for a lifetime. They are Christ flections written by Deacon Tom Apostolates where people are “dis- personified. The personal-care work Aumen and parishioner Dick Arigo carded” to the open arms and per- of volunteers lasts a week, maybe of St. Joseph Parish in Hanover petual care of the MOP – sent from two. Anyone who has been a per- about their mission trip experience the police station, hospitals, homes, sonal caregiver to a family member in serving with the Missionaries of the streets. The MOP asks for no or friend can relate to the need for the Poor in the ghettos of Kingston, payments. The Gospel is their man- compassion, and understanding, and Jamaica, this past fall. tra: “Whatsoever you did for one of love, and tears that volunteers pro- The Congregation of the Mission- the least of these brothers of mine, vide to those living under MOP’s aries of the Poor was established in you did for Me.” (Matt. 25:40) They care. The plane ride home tugs at Jamaica in 1981 by Father Richard serve Christ by serving His children the conscience of the volunteer to Ho Lung. In Jamaica, their com- with servants’ hearts. ponder: “There, but for the grace of munity outreach programs provide Orphans, physically and mentally God…” Away from the smells, the Dick Arigo, a member of St.
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