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JANUARY BRUNCH 66th ANNUAL RED MASS President of Society Chaplain Calls on Healing Georgetown Power of Holy Spirit Prep to Address n Sunday Sept. 30 participants of Othe Society’s 66th annual Red Mass Society invoked God’s blessing on all those involved in government positions, the he president of Georgetown Prepa- law profession, and the administration Tratory School is scheduled to deliver of justice. “I think the Holy Spirit was the keynote address at the John Carroll in the church – in fact, I know the Holy Society’s annual January Brunch to be Spirit was in the church,” said Msgr. Peter held on January 13, 2019. Effective J. Vaghi, chaplain of the John Carroll So- July 1, 2018, Jesuit Father James R. Van ciety following the Mass at St. Matthew’s Dyke became the 55th president of the Cathedral, N.W. North Bethesda boys’ high school and Earlier in his homily, Msgr. Vaghi said the the 17th since its separate incorpora- Holy Spirit could assist in helping those tion. distraught over the political and spiritual Photo by Christopher Newkumet Before being named challenges of the times. “Could there Then Attorney General of the United States Jeff president of George- not be a better time, both in our Church Sessions greets Washington Auxiliary Bishop Mario and nation, to benefit from the healing Dorsonville outside of St. Matthew’s Cathedral, town Prep in Septem- following the Society’s 66th Annual Red Mass. ber 2017, Father Van power of the Holy Spirit,” asked Msgr. Dyke served as the Vaghi during his homily. “It is a power members of the legal profession and founding principal that treats the anger and divisions that so government service including Mass at Cristo Rey Atlanta need the healing touch of our God if we attendees: , chief justice Jesuit High School. are to continue our respective missions of the United States; Father Van Dyke’s pre- with love – a genuine love for each other and Stephen Breyer, associate justices; sentation will be deliv- – with effectiveness.”

Photo courtesy of Georgetown Preparatory School and Anthony Kennedy, retired associ- ered at the gathering Jesuit Father James R. Washington Auxiliary Bishop Mario ate justice. Other officials in attendance following Mass for the Van Dyke, President Dorsonville was principal celebrant at included: Jeff Sessions, Then U.S. At- Baptism of Our Lord of Georgetown Prep the Mass. The Mass is held each year on torney General; Alexander Acosta, U.S. at St. Patrick’s Church the eve of the opening of the Supreme Secretary of Labor; Noel Francisco, U.S. in Washington. The annual lecture Court’s new term. Bishop Dorsonville Solicitor General, members of Congress; traditionally focuses on members of the called on all participants to search out John DeGioia; president of Georgetown academic community. truth, unity, and prayer in “times of University; John Garvey, president of In his presentation, “The Crying Need turbulence” in order for all to achieve The Catholic University of America; for Catholic Imagination,” Father Van justice. and deans and students from area law Dyke plans to highlight Catholic pri- The annual celebration blesses those schools. mary and secondary education where involved in the administration of justice Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apos- he has served for over 25 years. as well as all public officials. “The Spirit tolic nuncio to the United States, joined Continued on page 3 comes – if you will – with the tenderness Bishop Dorsonville, Bishop Roy Camp- of a true friend and protector, to save, bell, and Bishop Michael Fisher, auxiliary to teach, to counsel, to strengthen, to bishops of Washington, Arlington Bishop console, to renew, to heal,” Msgr. Vaghi Michael Burbidge, and Bishop Paul VOL. 25 said. Now in his 32nd year as chaplain of Loverde, retired Bishop of Arlington and NO. 1 INSIDE the Society, Msgr. Vaghi invited the Holy 17 concelebrating priests at the Mass. Spirit to move the faithful into being “men and women of justice, compassion, Speaking of the rights outlined in this Page 3 Chaplain’s Letter boundless mercy and joy in our respec- country’s Declaration of Independence, Page 6 Summer Pilgrimage tive vocations.” Msgr. Vaghi said, “Life is God’s first gift to us. And I speak of life in every circum- Page 7 Book Review The priest prayed for the Holy Spirit to stance and condition, and especially the guide the faithful in their vocation as Continued on page 5 WWW.JOHNCARROLLSOCIETY.ORG John Carroll Society UPCOMING EVENTS Established 1951 Archdiocese of Washington 2018-19 Officers December 1, 2018 March 31, 2019 President, Carol Grefenstette Bates ST. NICHOLAS MASS & GIFT DRIVE 28th ANNUAL ROSE MASS First Vice President, Jeffrey H. Paravano Second Vice President, David Florenzo The Church of the Little Flower, Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, Secretary, Preeya Noronha Pinto Bethesda, 5 p.m. Mass. 10:30 a.m. Mass. Assistant Secretary, Suvia Yuan Principal Celebrant and Homilist: Bishop Homilist: Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano, Treasurer, Chris Mitchell Mario Dorsonville. Reception and visit Bishop of Bridgeport. Assistant Treasurer, Erik Causey with St. Nick to follow in Parish Hall. Assistant Treasurer, Mary Ann Dmochowski Luncheon to follow in the Parish Hall with the JCS Pro Bono Health Care Parliamentarian, John J. DeGioia, Ph.D. January 13, 2019 Historian, Jane Sullivan Roberts Service Awards. Immediate Past President, Thomas M. Loughney, M.D. JANUARY MASS AND BRUNCH Chaplain, Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi ON THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD April 27, 2019 Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Washington, 33rd ANNUAL DINNER Board of Governors DC 10 a.m. Principal Celebrant and The Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, Homilist: Msgr. Peter Vaghi. Bret Baier DC, 6:30 p.m. James D. Bishop Brunch to follow at the Grand Hyatt, Melanie Buttross, M.D. Washington 1000 H Street, NW. December 2018 through June 2019 Andrew N. Cook Maureen O’Donnell DeBritz, M.D. Brunch speaker: Father James R. Van Dyke, FIRST THURSDAY AND THIRD Kim Viti Fiorentino S.J., President, Georgetown Preparatory THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP School. Gregory D. Grant Speaker: Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Michael R. Huston Series Topic: The Devout Life: Daniel G. Matthews February 23, 2019 An Ongoing Gift Hon. Anita McBride PRE-LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION Every First Thursday at the Church of Rajesh C. Noronha Saturday, February 23, 8:30 a.m. the Little Flower in Bethesda. Theological Edward A. O’Connell Washington Retreat Center Scott Rembold Reflection at 7:00 a.m. (following Hon. Margaret Sweeney Retreat Director: Father Mark Ivany, 6:30 a.m. Mass) in the Rectory Director of Spiritual Formation, Meeting Room. Saint John Paul II Seminary Executive Director In addition, the same talk will be given Colleen Mudlaff every Second or Third Thursday at the law firm of Cozen O’Connor, P.C., Washing- Communication and ton, DC, at 12 p.m. Lunch provided. Outreach Committee Chair, Raj Noronha Editor, Lynnea Mumola Designer, Andy Eng NEW JCS MEMBERS As of November 1, 2018 Mary Devlin Capizzi Tara Dwyer-Arras Joseph Moreno Dr. Philip Cardinale Robert Smith Sponsor: Joseph Jay Matthew Carroccio Sponsor: JCS Fall Retreat Thomas W. Hague James D. Bishop Sean Cooksey Holly McMahon Sponsor: Patrick McMahon Gerard Murphy Tom Johnson n a rainy Saturday, Michael New Jacqueline Murphy Stephen Raiola Sponsor: Michael Sweeney OOctober 27, members Nicholas Sawicki Betty Brown Sponsor: of the John Carroll Society Nicholas Serenyi James Kahrs Sponsor: Donna Pennington gathered at lovely Mount Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Walter C. Pennington Katharine Losoncy St. Mary’s Seminary for this Sponsor: Sponsor: year’s fall retreat, whose theme was “Living as Sons and Daugh- Kevin Dorn Mark Daniel Hopson Maya Noronha and Joe Maida IV Preeya Pinto ters of the Light.” Victoria Mariconti Erick Mullen John Morgan Thomas P. Swanton Veronica Leach The rain did not, however, dampen spirits, or the Spirit, as Sponsor: Sponsor: Sponsor: retreatants reflected upon the talks given by Msgr. Michael Daniel Hardwick Edward O’Connell Maya Noronha Heintz. Heintz, who serves as academic dean and spiritual Msgr. Anthony R. Frontiero Jennifer Pohl Liam Miniter director of the seminary, provided JCS James M. Gannon Sponsor: Sponsor: Mariana Mihalchik Mary Ellen Bork Raj Noronha members with many helpful insights, Patricia Ryan such as, for instance, the notion that their Roy Ryan Michele C. Farquhar Colin Dunn first vocation was being called into very ex- Sarah Sallis Sponsor: Sponsor: Danielle Thumann Ari Fitzgerald Dennis Potts istence by the Lord. Heintz also generously Renee Trotter answered questions from members, includ- Sponsor: Fernando Munoz Jonathan Amgott Elizabeth Meers Sponsor: Sponsor: ing those about the current challenges faced David Florenzo Nick Reaves by the Church. Gail Battle Annie DuCote Thomas Southard Thomas P. Joyce, Jr. After a morning of talks and reflection, mass was celebrated Sponsor: Sponsor: Sponsor: by JCS’s chaplain, Msgr. Peter Vaghi, in the beautiful seminary Carol Bates Susan Gibbs Steve Urbanczyk chapel, with Msgr. Heintz providing the homily. Members then Gabriela Weigel Matthew H. Brown Sponsor: Sponsor: Continued on page 7 Ryan Blaney Mark Holmes

2 — The Carroll Citizen Advent 2018 CHAPLAIN’S LETTER — ADVENT 2018 President of Georgetown Prep to Address Society Continued from page 1 My dear John Carroll Society members, “In my own role as a Jesuit priest and In a few short weeks, after the completion of our 23 days of Advent, Catholic educator for more than a we will sing that beloved Christmas hymn, Joy to the World. Joy was quarter of a century, I have come to born in a manger and that same Joy instituted a meal in the upper believe that a huge problem facing the room. Church, our nation, and the world in the post-modern era is not merely Out of love, that same Joy was nailed to a cross which became for a lack of catechesis, but more impor- us the tree of life. The risen Christ is a Christ who gives Himself in tantly a reduction of education to the joy and should be received in joy. He is the Mystery of our lives. absorption of content and mastery skills That Mystery is the Mystery of love, a Mystery born in the wood of and the point of education to future productivity – life ‘in a world of three a manger at Bethlehem over 2000 years ago, a Mystery reborn, yes, dimensions - with the aid of (our) five the Mystery of Love incarnate, the Mystery which lives forever in the senses,’” Father Van Dyke said quoting Eucharist, our food of life. Evelyn Waugh. I truly hope that these 23 days of Advent, this time of waiting, will “But,” he added, “that is a sad and be a wonderful time to prepare spiritually for Christmas this year, for hopeless world, and so many of our current crises are the fruit of the radical the Joy born that we might forever have and enjoy life forever. This reduction of the human spirit bereft of is a time for family and an important time to concentrate on the imagination.” supreme Mystery of our faith. Father Van Dyke received his Final I wish to propose for you and your families a few concrete spiritual Vows in 2005 and has served as the suggestions for this season. These suggestions are meant to assist you rector of the Jesuit Community at St. Ignatius in New York City as well as in making a truly spiritual Advent in this season of expectant joy as we the Director of Ignatian Programs and await the coming of the Christmas Jesus this year. Faculty and Staff Faith Formation at Xavier High School in New York City. The first suggestion is to consider attending an extra daily Mass He currently serves as the Director of each week during Advent. The Eucharist is a truly wonderful way of Ignatian Programs and Faculty Forma- keeping the focus on the fundamental spiritual dimension of this tion at Canisius High School in Buffalo, season before Christmas. New York. Second, I would suggest the making of an Advent confession. It Additionally, Father Van Dyke has taught English at several high schools might just be the best preparation for Christmas in your spiritual life in New York including Canisius, Xavier, this year. All parishes have extra opportunities for confession during Fordham Prep, McQuaid Jesuit High Advent. At Little Flower, we celebrate “Come Home for Christmas,” a School and Regis High School. At Regis, full day of confessions, on Saturday December 15. Advent confessions he also served as the school’s chaplain. can be a wonderful time to come as a family. The priest has served on the Board of Trustees at Fordham Prep and Regis Finally, Advent is a time of giving to those in need. There are so High School. many opportunities to share with those in need this Advent. For A graduate of Canisius High School, many years, we have had a rich John Carroll tradition of collecting Father Van Dyke received a Bachelor’s toys for the needy in this season which continues this year. Where of Arts degree in English from the charity is, after all, there God is. Generosity, moreover, can be the face . He received M.Div. and Th.M. degrees from the of God for so many in need of love and compassion. Weston School of Theology and a To keep Christ in Christmas means having Him the center of our MALA degree from St. John’s College lives during these 23 days of Advent. Wishing you and your family in Annapolis, . a beautiful and prayerful Advent season and a joyous Christmas and The Mass for the Baptism of Our Lord will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church blessed new year, I remain, at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Msgr. Peter Vaghi, John Carroll Society chaplain, will be the principal celebrant Prayerfully in the Lord, and homilist. Immediately following Mass members will gather at the Grand Monsignor Peter J. Vaghi Hyatt in northwest Washington for a Chaplain, the John Carroll Society brunch featuring Father Van Dyke’s address. By Lynnea Mumola Photo by Eddie Arrossi

The Carroll Citizen Advent 2018 — 3 MEMBER NEWS

n The Honorable James A. Belson, n Members Jack and n Proud parents Brian society member and graduate of Marie Murphy re- and Elizabeth Young Gonzaga College High School’s Class of newed their wedding announce the arrival of 1949 received the school’s St. Aloysius vows on their 50th Peter Reese on July 16, Medal last October for exemplary service, wedding anniversary 2018, at 3:25 p.m. at commitment and dedication to the during the Society’s Georgetown University community. The medal was bestowed summer pilgrimage. Hospital. Shown here at at the annual St. Aloysius Dinner. two months old, Peter Reese measured 19.5 inches long and weighed 7 lbs., n The John Carroll Society partners with 7.5 oz. at birth. He joins big sister Harriet. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. to serve hot meals to homeless men and women through the DECEASED MEMBERS dinner van program. Members of the Please pray for the repose of the soul John Carroll Society volunteer certain of the following members and friends evenings to serve food and beverages of the John Carroll Society: to about two hundred of the hungry in Pictured from left to right: Carol Bates, Eleanor Depenbrock Philip Bates downtown D.C. outside of Catholic Elizabeth Meers, Judge Margaret Sweeney, John Brazil William Golden Charities. Last July the members of the Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Michael Huston, John Carroll Society pictured at right Roberta Spees, Edward O’Connell, Dan Mary Creedon Anna Rynn participated in the program. Matthews and Msgr. John Enzler, president Adoreen McCormack Susan O’Donnell and CEO of Catholic Charities. Albert Fleury Jr.

MEMBER PROFILE John Carroll Society school classmate Gerry was able to highlight the Mitchell, and made new very first gathering of the Continues Legacy of friends and associates. John Carroll Society – a According to Judge Bayly, communion breakfast Faith for Longtime who served on many held at the same hotel. committees and the Board Member In his address, Judge of Governors, the Society Bayly drew connections lthough Judge John H. Bayly “strengthens my faith – from Archbishop Patrick places all the credit for member- the opportunities help A O’Boyle, the first Arch- ship in the John Carroll Society with you.” At the Annual Din- bishop of Washington, to Msgr. Peter Vaghi, the organization’s ner in 2018, Judge Bayly Archbishop John Carroll, chaplain, the longtime member and received the John Carroll the first Bishop in the John Carroll Society Medal recipient Society Medal for his ex- United States and the can remember attending a handful ample of faith. society’s namesake. of events with his father, Dr. John H. A lifelong Catholic, Judge “Archbishop O’Boyle Bayly Sr. during the early days of the Bayly attended the now- agreed that the society society in the late 1950s. “I went with closed Campus School Photo by Christopher Newkumet should maintain the him to a breakfast or two following operated by The Catholic Judge John H. Bayly pictured religious and patriotic society-sponsored Masses,” Bayly University of America and at the 2018 Annual Awards ideals of Archbishop John recalled recently. graduated from Gonzaga Dinner Carroll who had encour- Judge Bayly would eventually follow High School. He received aged the laity to remain in his father’s footsteps and officially degrees from Fordham University steadfast in their faith and to embrace joined the John Carroll Society in and Harvard Law School. He and his their non-Catholic neighbors with 1985 during his career as an attor- wife, Katharine Kenny Bayly, attend warm charity and forbearance.” ney and five years prior to accepting his neighborhood parish, Blessed For Judge Bayly the John Carroll President George H. W. Bush’s 1990 Sacrament, and have 3 children and Society has always been true to both appointment as Judge of the Superior 7 grandchildren. Archbishop Carroll and Archbishop Court of the District of Columbia. Last September during the brunch fol- O’Boyle, who encouraged the original He retired from that position in 2011 lowing the 66th annual Red Mass, Judge founders of the organization “to stand but still serves throughout the year as Bayly presented a talk on the history of fast in the faith.” a Senior Judge. the John Carroll Society. In “A Return to By Lynnea Mumola In the society, Judge Bayly recon- our Roots: The Mayflower Hotel and the nected with old friends, such as high Beginning of our Beloved Society,” he

4 — The Carroll Citizen Advent 2018 Society Chaplain Calls on Healing Power of Holy Spirit Continued from page 1

lives of those on the periphery of soci- ety, the poor and needy. Only through constant prayerful study, vigilance, and personal and collective effort will the magnificent vision of our forebears remain a reality today and endure in the years to come.” Photo by Christopher Newkumet Later at a brunch honoring lawyers for Following the Red Mass, the John Carroll Society honored two law firms and two individuals for their volunteer service, Msgr. Vaghi elabo- their dedication to pro-bono legal work through the Catholic Charities Legal Network. From left to rated on the faithful’s call to holiness and right: Carol Grefenstette Bates, society president; Fernand A. Lavallee, accepting the award for the their role as lay leaders. “Crisis manage- firm of Jones Day; Ari Fitzgerald, a partner in the Washington DC office of Hogan Lovells; Gerard ment and best business practices have Mitchell, a partner at Stein Mitchell Cipollone Beato & Missner; Krissa L. Webb and Thomas J. Kelly, their uses, but they cannot replace true accepting the award for the firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath; Washington Auxiliary Bishop Mario Catholic leadership – which is grounded Dorsonville, recipient of the John Carroll Society Medal and Msgr. Peter Vaghi, chaplain and Red in personal holiness,” he said in closing Mass homilist. Not pictured was Msgr. Ronald Jameson, rector of St. Matthew’s Cathedral who was also presented with the John Carroll Society Medal during the Mass. remarks. “When intentionally lived, the Christian way of life is a way of living that is different than other ways of life. described the Mass as wonderful. “It was a The John Carroll Society 2018 Pro Bono It is a walk with Jesus.” time to reflect and to pause and appreci- Legal Service Awards were presented to: ate the blessings we have in our legal Ari Fitzgerald, a partner in the Washing- The priest said building a relationship system and our Church.” ton DC office of Hogan Lovells; Gerard with Christ through prayer, sacraments Mitchell, a partner at Stein Mitchell and compassionate outreach “results As part of the event the John Carroll Cipollone Beato & Missner; and the firms in sharing this life with others and not Society honored two individual lawyers of Drinker Biddle & Reath and Jones Day. being afraid.” and two firms for their commitment to The John Carroll Society Medal was the Catholic Charities Legal Network. Andrew Cook, chair of the Red Mass presented to Bishop Mario Dorsonville Committee for the John Carroll Society Established in 1989, the Catholic Chari- and Msgr. Ronald Jameson, rector of ties Legal Network has provided pro bono St. Matthew’s Cathedral. legal assistance to 90,000 individuals About 450 members of the John Carroll who otherwise would not have access to Society attended the brunch at the representation. James Bishop, director of Mayflower Hotel, site of the organiza- the network said it would not be possible tion’s first meeting in 1951. In a brief without the dedication of many lawyers, talk, “A Return to Our Roots: The including retired attorneys who are able Mayflower Hotel and the Beginning of to give of their time, as well as law stu- Our Beloved Society”, Judge John Bayly dents and new lawyers – several described the original founders of the of whom are on loan from firms for up

Photo by Christopher Newkumet organization who wanted to stand fast in to three months. He credited the Red Msgr. Peter Vaghi, society chaplain and pastor faith, the same motto of the Archbishop Mass and John Carroll Society awards as of Little Flower Parish in Bethesda delivered of the time, Cardinal Patrick O’Boyle. the homily at the 66th annual Red Mass on ways of “encouraging other lawyers to September 30. volunteer.” By Lynnea Mumola

TOP OF THE TOWN RECEPTION Catholic Athletes for Christ Founder Models Faith in Ministry and at Home he John Carroll Society gathered on beyond his career in the law and start a ministry to athletes TSeptember 19 for the annual Top of looking to grow their faith. He discussed the extraordinary the Town reception, which marks the success of Catholic Athletes for Christ, which now ministers kickoff of the Society’s programming to hundreds of players, coaches, and administrators across year. Nearly 75 John Carroll Society dozens of professional teams. The organization provides members and guests took in spectacular opportunities for athletes both to practice their faith and views of Washington, D.C. and enjoyed to spread it in the world, especially through service and conversation with friends. His Excellen- connections with young people. Ray also discussed how cy Mario Dorsonville, Auxiliary Bishop he and his wife balance his work at CAC with bringing up

Photo by Raj Noronha of Washington, welcomed everyone and their children in the Church. Ray’s talk, and his example encouraged us to take advantage of the John Carroll Society’s of living out his Catholic faith, are inspiring. many opportunities for service and spiritual growth this year. The Younger Member Fellowship wishes to thank Ray For the event’s main program, we heard from longtime JCS McKenna for speaking to us this year, and to thank the member Ray McKenna, the President of Catholic Athletes for Byrne family for once again inviting us to Top of the Town. Christ. Ray talked about hearing the Holy Spirit’s call to move By Michael R. Huston

The Carroll Citizen Advent 2018 — 5 SUMMER PILGRIMAGE JCS Pilgrims Walk with the Saints in France and Switzerland The pilgrimage began in Geneva, where St. Francis served as Bishop for twenty years. Surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation and near some of the most magnificent churches ever con- structed, Msgr. Vaghi delivered the lec- ture, “Holiness is Possible,” reminding the pilgrims of our limitless potential for Pictured from left to right on the pilgrimage are good when we keep God as the center of Carol Bates (JCS President), James Bishop (JCS our lives. Board member), Msgr. Peter Vaghi (JCS Chaplain) and MaryAnn Fiorita Adelfio (JCS member). his past July and August, more The pilgrims made their way to Annecy, than thirty John Carroll Society T where St. Francis lived for many years. got to see the first printed version of members, friends, and family ven- There, the pilgrims attended Mass at St. Francis’ classic, “Introduction to the tured to Switzerland and France to St. Francis de Sales Parish, where the Devout Life” “walk with the saints.” Led by trip remains of St. Francis and While in Annecy, past JCS chairs Carol and David Bates, with the St. Jane rested for 200 years President Elizabeth Meers spiritual guidance of Msgr. Peter Vaghi until they were removed presented the lecture, “St. (JCS Chaplain) and Msgr. Anthony during the French Revolu- Jane de Chantal: A Spiritual Frontiero (Vice Rector and Director tion. Msgr. Vaghi provided Life Revisited.” The pilgrims of Human Formation at Mount St. a further look into their lives attended Mass at the Basilica Mary’s Seminary), the pilgrims shared with his lecture, “St. Francis of the Visitation in Annecy, a journey that centered around the de Sales: Holy Bishop, Wise where the remains of St. lives of St. Francis de Sales, St. Jane Teacher and Spiritual Direc- Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal, St. John Vian- tor of Souls.” ney, and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. de Chantal now rest. St. Jane The pilgrims enjoyed daily Mass in The next stop was Thoren spent much time in Annecy some of the world’s most historic and Glières, for a visit to the under the tutelage of St. beautiful churches, learning about family home of the de Sales Francis, and together they family, and the nearby De JCS members and pilgrims the political and social climates that Jack and Marie Murphy co-founded the Visitation Sales Chapel, built on the shaped the lives of numerous saints. pose for a photo. Order. spot where St. Francis was Along the way, the pilgrims sampled A highlight of the pilgrimage born. The pilgrims celebrat- local cuisine, embraced new cultures, was Mass on the Solemnity of St. John ed Mass in the church where St. Francis and developed lasting bonds with one Vianney, Patron of Parish Priests, in the was baptized in 1567 and where he was another. Crypt Church in Ars, where St. John ordained a Bishop in 1602. They even spent much of his ministry as a devoted parish priest. The Mass included an inspiring procession of priests, includ- ing Msgrs. Vaghi and Frontiero, and the principal celebrant was Cardinal Schoenborn, a JCS Medal recipient. The pilgrims also visited the house where St. John lived and the basilica where his body, found to be incorrupt, is en- tombed. The pilgrims next visited Paray le Mo- nial and the Shrine of the Sacre Coeur, where Mass was celebrated in honor of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a devotee to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The main pilgrimage concluded with a farewell dinner in Lyon, where Msgr. Frontiero was awarded the JCS Medal. The remaining pilgrims boarded the Croisieurope Camargue for a Rhone river cruise that would make stops in Arles, Enjoying a cruise on Lake Annecy aboard the Libellule during the pilgrimage are JCS members Avignon, Châteauneuf du Pape, Viviers, (l-r) Gerry Murphy, Sarah Brown, Jackie Murphy, Jack Murphy, Regina McGranery, Marie Murphy, La Voulte, and Tain l’Hermitage, before and Bernadette Budde.

6 — The Carroll Citizen Advent 2018 BOOK REVIEW by Ted Hirt returning to Lyon. In Arles, the pil- grims visited the Roman Theater, the Archbishop Sheen- beautiful waterfront, and the famous bridge painted by Van Gogh. Offer- A Steady Light ing a preview of the days ahead, Msgr. Frontiero presented the lecture, “The During Dark Periods Babylonian Captivity of the Popes: Victory over Vice (Sophia Institute Press, 2004, The Avignon Papacy (1309-1376).” $9.95), and Our Grounds for Hope, Enduring In Avignon, pilgrims visited the Palais Words of Comfort and Assurance (Resurrection Press, 2000, $7.95) des Papes (Palace of Popes), Avignon by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Cathedral, Pont d’Avignon (the bridge he late Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979) is known to several generations of remembered in the well-known song), Americans because of his prolific religious writings and his TV series “Life is Worth Pont du Gard, and Roman Aqueducts. T Living” that was broadcast on the ABC network from 1952-1957. He served as Bishop Upon the ship’s return to Lyon, the of Rochester, NY from 1966-69 and as Auxiliary Bishop of New York from 1951-1966. pilgrims celebrated Mass at Paroisse The cause for his canonization has proceeded to the stage that he is referred to as Catholique Saint Irenaeus Saint Just, Venerable. I review here two of his shorter works; each would be a fine gift. where it believed that the bodies of In Victory over Vice, Archbishop Sheen offers spiritual meditations on the seven St. Irenaeus and other distinguished capital or “deadly” sins, and how the sins can be overcome. Addressing the sin of religious were once buried. After sloth, Archbishop Sheen explains that our vocation is not only to work on the Earth; visiting the historic city of Beaune it also is to improve our spiritual lives – “Heaven is a city on a hill. Hence, we can- and exploring Burgundy wine country, not coast into it; we have to climb.” His message on the temptation of sin, such as the pilgrims joined together for a gluttony, rings as true today as it did many decades ago. He observes that if there is farewell meal before returning to any indication of the “present degeneration of society better than another, it is the Geneva for the flight home. excess of luxury in the modern world.” Archbishop Sheen asks us to examine our The pilgrimage was enjoyed by all. lives and our attitudes because “[i]gnorance of ourselves is another reason for forgiv- Bookended by Msgr. Vaghi’s series ing others. Unfortunately, it is ourselves we know least.” We know our neighbor’s sins of talks back home, last year’s “The “a thousand times better than our own.” In passages such as this, Archbishop Sheen Devout Life: A Snapshot” and this combines down-to-earth observations about contemporary life and our daily struggles year’s “The Devout Life: An Ongo- with the world’s temptations with his practical, religiously-inspired admonitions on ing Gift”, the pilgrimage provided a how to live a more religious life. wonderful “field trip” to France and Our Grounds for Hope is also a short book that collects brief meditations - usually Switzerland for those interested in one or two pages - of the late Archbishop’s contemplations, taken from two of his learning more about St. Francis and earlier books. With titles ranging from “When We Cannot Pray” and “The Worst his religious protegée, St. Jane, as well Thing Evil Can Do” to “Cross Asks Questions, Easter Answers Them” and “Enlarg- as many other saints of the region. ing Our Power To Be Joyful,” the meditations speak to the reader simply, yet convey The journey was filled with great food, both wisdom and the message to embrace Jesus Christ in everyday life. And, although fantastic sites, and inspiring stories of many of the book’s excerpts center on Biblical passages from Holy Week or the Easter faith. Most importantly, it helped to season, each can be read and appreciated during the rest of the liturgical year. forge many new friendships among the pilgrims. As St. Francis de Sales These short works by Archbishop Sheen exemplify his ultimate message of hope. reminds us: “[F]or those who live in As he observes in “Enlarging Our Power To Be Joyful,” one of our challenges is how the midst of the world and yet strive to endure sorrow and to see it transformed into joy. Archbishop Sheen explains that, for true virtue, it is necessary to ally in suffering, “Christ takes you into His Hands as a poor, dull block of marble, but themselves to one another by a holy with His chisel He shapes His purpose in you.” and sacred friend- ship through which they JCS Fall Retreat ing everyone had an opportunity for stimulate, assist Continued from page 2 engagement, reflection and a celebra- and encourage tion of the sacredness of the sacra- had time for private reflection before each other ments…Getting away for this retreat gathering for the Penance service, toward good.” brought me back in tune with what after which they had the opportunity The pilgrimage really matters and helped harmonize for confession and absolution. The and membership the hardships of daily living.” day concluded with a deeply moving in the John We hope you will take the time from Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Carroll Society your own busy schedule to join us and Benediction. itself have done for the fall retreat next year. It offers just that. On a day of light rain with low clouds an opportunity, as Kathleen notes, by Raj Noronha providing a gentle, illuminating glow, to refresh your soul. You will gain members reflected upon the love of strength for the challenge of living Msgr. Anthony Frontiero poses with the God and their particular vocations. your Catholic vocation in the work-a- newly-awarded JCS Medal during the One of the JCS attendees, Kathleen day world. Mark your calendars now farewell dinner of the JCS pilgrimage. Keenan, noted: “The day’s tone was for the JCS Fall Spiritual Retreat on both welcoming and reverential insur- Saturday, October 26, 2019.

The Carroll Citizen Advent 2018 — 7 John Carroll Society P.O. Box 454 Glen Echo, MD 20812

The Carroll Citizen is published by the John Carroll Society, PO Box 454, Glen Echo, MD 20812 Visit our web site www.johncarrollsociety.org Lynnea Mumola, Editor | Raj Noronha, Chair, The Carroll Citizen | Chris Newkumet, Photographer | Andy Eng, Designer For more information on the programs and services sponsored by the Society, contact: Colleen Mudlaff, Executive Director, by phone at (301) 654-4399.

First we heard Nats relief Members Treated pitcher Ryan Madson describe his experience as a convert to Witness of Faith to Catholicism in 2015. After suffering a devastating elbow and Win for the injury in 2012, Madson struggled for three years to Home Team rejoin any major-league roster. n June 5, the John Carroll Society These difficulties drew him to Omade its fourth annual outing to a the Church, and shortly after Photo courtesy John Carroll Society Washington Nationals game, this time his Baptism the Kansas City Members of the John Carroll Society and their families gather for an interleague matchup against Royals gave him a chance on for a presentation at Nationals Park before the home team the Tampa Bay Rays. Member Ray their way to winning the 2015 takes to the field against the Tampa Bay Rays. This is the McKenna once again helped organize World Series. The pitcher fourth annual trip to the ballpark for the society. our group of 35 society members and credited his newfound faith At game time our group took its block guests to the event which included for his comeback at age 35, saying that of seats beside shallow right field to see pregame talks by Nats personnel. he finally learned the importance of doing things to please God rather than merely Nats ace Max Scherzer notch his league- other people. leading 10th win. “Mad Max” struck out 13 batters, including three in the 6th Next, Ted Towne, Nats Vice President of inning on a total of 9 pitches to accom- Finance and Assistant General Manager, plish the rare feat of an “immaculate described his unexpected journey from inning.” Our group was joined in the small-town Maine to accounting work for stands by Nats Chaplain Msgr. Stephen a Maryland construction company, then Rossetti (subbing for Msgr. Vaghi), as getting hired as a Nats accountant, and well as JCS President Carol Bates. All recently joining the Nats’ Baseball Opera- enjoyed an evening of great fellowship in tions staff. A parishioner at St. Bernadette’s Photo courtesy John Carroll Society the pleasantly cool weather. The JCS an- Take me out to the Ballgame! Society in Silver Spring, Ted stressed the joy de- ticipates putting a third straight curly W members cheer on the home team on June rived from his parish activities as an offset into the books at Nats Park next season. 5. The Washington Nationals defeated the to the demands of his work and travel By Christopher H. Mitchell Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 behind pitching ace schedule. Max Scherzer’s 10th win of the season. 8 — The Carroll Citizen Advent 2018