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Catholic Volume 34 No. 20 www.biloxidiocese.org June 2, 2017 Class of 2017 Pope, President Trump speak of hopes for takes a Bow peace Pope Francis walks with U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, during a private audience at the Vatican May 24. CNS photo/Paul Haring BY CINDY WOODEN Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, and Catholic News Service Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican foreign minister. He was accompanied by Rex Tillerson, U.S. secretary of VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis and U.S. state, and H.R. McMaster, his national security adviser. The President Donald Trump spent 30 minutes speaking pri- meeting lasted 50 minutes. vately in the library of the Apostolic Palace May 24, and as The Vatican described the president’s meetings with the president left, he told the pope, “I won’t forget what you both the pope and with top Vatican diplomats as consisting said.” of “cordial discussions,” with both sides appreciating “the The atmosphere at the beginning was formal and a bit good existing bilateral relations between the Holy See and stiff. However, the mood lightened when Pope Francis met the United States of America, as well as the joint commit- Cade Slaughter, 2017 Valedictorian for the first lady, Melania Trump, and asked if she fed her hus- ment in favor of life, and freedom of worship and con- Sacred Heart High School in Hattiesburg, band “potica,” a traditional cake in Slovenia, her homeland. science.” receives his diploma from Bishop Louis F. There were smiles all around. “It is hoped that there may be serene collaboration Kihneman III during a May 20 Mass at the Pope Francis gave Trump a split medallion held togeth- between the state and the Catholic Church in the United University of Southern Mississippi’s Bennett er by an olive tree, which his interpreter told Trump is “a States, engaged in service to the people in the fields of Auditorium. This was one of five graduation symbol of peace.” health care, education and assistance to immigrants,” the ceremonies held in the Diocese of Biloxi in Speaking in Spanish, the pope told Trump, “I am giving Vatican said. late May. On challenges the graduates will you this because I hope you may be this olive tree to make The discussions also included “an exchange of views” face in their life journey, Bishop Kihneman, peace.” on international affairs and on “the promotion of peace in speaking to Sacred Heart grads, said, The president responded, “We can use peace.” the world through political negotiation and interreligious “Sometimes, stuff happens -- and it’s in Pope Francis also gave the president a copy of his mes- dialogue, with particular reference to the situation in the these moments when we need to be people of sage for World Peace Day 2017 and told him, “I signed it Middle East and the protection of Christian communities.” faith, and Jesus wants us to walk closely with personally for you.” In addition, he gave Trump copies of Because of the pope’s weekly general audience, Pope him.” The bishop encouraged the graduates his documents on “The Joy of the Gospel,” on the family Francis and Trump met at 8:30 a.m., an unusually early to share God’s love with others, just as it was and “Laudato Si” on the environment. hour for a formal papal meeting. The early hour meant Pope shared with them by those who helped to Knowing that Pope Francis frequently has quoted the Francis still could greet the thousands of pilgrims and visi- form them. “In the same way God has loved Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Trump presented Pope Francis tors waiting for him in St. Peter’s Square. you into being, your family, this faculty, has with a large gift box containing five of the slain civil rights Many of those pilgrims, though, had a more difficult loved you into being,” he said. “That love is leader’s books, including a signed copy of “The Strength to than normal time getting into the square. Security measures meant to be shared, it’s meant to be given Love.” were tight, with hundreds of state police and military police away.” For more graduation coverage, see “I think you will enjoy them,” Trump told the pope. “I patrolling the area and conducting more attentive searches pages 12-16, 18-19. Photo/Artie Rawls hope you do.” of pilgrims’ bags. After meeting the pope, Trump went downstairs to meet SEE POPE-TRUMP-MEET, PAGE 19 2 DIOCESAN EVENTS Saturday, June 10, from 4 p.m. until 6:30 June 2 June 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 11, from 7 a.m. June 22-25 Shoes For the Homeless Father Jim Ward’s 40th until 12:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit a St. June 2, 2017 Joseph parishioner recovering from Women’s Cursillo • OCEAN SPRINGS -- The St. Vincent Anniversary amputation. DEDEAUX -- The next Women’s de Paul Society at St. Elizabeth Seton NEW ORLEANS -- Father Jim Ward, Cursillo will be held June 22-25. Church is sponsoring a shoe drive to The Cursillo weekend is for Catholics assist Living Well Ministry in collecting CM, former pastor of St. Thomas the June 11-July 8 Apostle Parish in Long Beach, invites who are looking to deepen their faith and new or gently worn shoes for homeless love for Christ. Consider giving yourself persons in our community. Men’s sizes you to join him and the Vincentian Camp Stanislaus Community for his 40th anniversary of a gift this year! For more information are especially needed at this time. A col- BAY ST. LOUIS -- Camp Stanislaus, contact Laurie Blue at (601) 297-9606 or lection bin will be in the vestibule of the his priesthood on Sunday, June 4, at St. Gulf Pine Catholic an overnight and day camp for boys and Melanie Martin or (228) 326-2016. church, located at 4900 Riley Road, Stephen Church, 1025 Napoleon Ave, in Uptown New Orleans. No RSVP is girls ages eight through fifteen, is cur- through June 4. Please do not take them rently taking applications for campers to the office. Thanks you for your assis- needed. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. A reception and a pinata for the for the 2017 camp session. Camp June 24 tance. If you have any questions please Stanislaus will run from June 11 through contact Amy Milligan at (214) 563- children will follow. July 8. Campers can sign up for one, Priestly Ordination of 9386. two, three, or four week sessions. We June 7-July 12 will also offer a father and son camp Colten Symmes June 2-30 from July 8-9. The philosophy of camp What Catholics Really is to provide campers with a noncom- BILOXI -- Bishop St. James Summer Class petitive environment to grow and enjoy Louis F. Kihneman III will Believe ordain Deacon Colten GULFPORT -- St. James Parish will their camp experiences. The main focus OCEAN SPRINGS -- New Catholics: Symmes to the priesthood hold a summer class on “Islam and of Camp Stanislaus is the total develop- Bring your friends and join us June on June 24 at 10 a.m. at Christianity” on Friday mornings, June ment of the camper. Given the many 7-July 12 on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Symmes Nativity of the Blessed 2-30, at 9 a.m. in the Parish Center. years of operation, many fathers contin- at St. Alphonsus Church for a “Come As Virgin Mary Cathedral, DVD and discussion featuring Fr. Mitch ue to send their sons to enjoy the won- You Are,” multi-parish summer program. 870 Howard Avenue. A reception will Pacwa. derful camp experience that they had as We will explore the “What Catholics follow at Nativity School, 1046 Beach There will be no workbooks and no a young boy at Camp Stanislaus. At Really Believe” DVD series. Dr. Ray Blvd. homework. Call Rachelle Cleveland Camp Stanislaus, campers will enjoy Guerendi and Father Kevin Fete engage (228) 731-0085 for more info and to sailing, water skiing, archery, swim- in an insightful and sometimes very register. ming, field sports, crafts, hobbies, day entertaining dialogue to dispel the mis- trips, and much more. Application forms June 24 representations and misunderstandings and more information, can be down- June 4 of historic Christianity with scripture loaded from www.campstanislaus.com. Golden Jubilee Day of and tradition. Cost is $12 or $20 per For more information about Camp Refreshment for Women Feed the Need couple. To register, contact faith@lori- Stanislaus please contact the director, brannon.com or call (228) 875-5419. Sam Doescher, at [email protected] or The Catholic Charismatic Renewal OCEAN SPRINGS -- The annual (228) 467-9057 ext. 277. Feed the Need fundraiser for The Lord Is celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year. My Help is scheduled for June 4 at June 9 To mark this occasion CCRNO will Government Street Grocery. June 16 sponsor their annual Day of Refreshment The Lord Is My Help currently serves New Wine for Women on Saturday, June 24, from over 4,000 meals each month at a cost of Fish Dinners 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Matthew the $2.77 per meal. Approximately 62% of BILOXI -- The Catholic Diocese of Apostle Parish in River Ridge, La. the meals prepared are delivered by vol- Biloxi will again offer a 3-year program BILOXI -- Our Mother of Sorrows “Come to the Water” is the theme with unteer drivers to the homes of elderly, ill, called “New Wine” beginning in Parish will sell fish dinners on Friday, teachings by Women’s Retreat Team and/or disabled individuals in the Ocean September of this year.