Scripture from Sleuth-ing a Catholic for schools perspective Play proceeds to benefit Catholic Father Michael schools, see Kesicki to give talk at Around the Diocese, St. Joseph, Erie, page 4. page 3. www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE July 9, 2006 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church ‘New life to the church’ Dedication of All Saints Church – July 15 at 5:30 p.m. Join the newest parish in the Erie Diocese in cel- ebrating its official dedication at this Saturday Mass with Bishop Donald Trautman presiding. After St. Matthew in the Woods and St. Cyprian parishes consolidated in 2005, the new congregation broke ground on a new church located at 11264 Route 97, two miles north of Waterford. All Saints Parish will also hold an open house weekend July 29-30: Sat., July 29 from 2-5 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. with Mass at 5:30 p.m.; and Sun., July 30 from noon-7 p.m. with Masses at 8:15 and 11 a.m.

100th anniversary Mass for St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport – July 16 at 10:30 a.m. St. Elizabeth Parish, Smethport, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its current church in 2006. The original church was destroyed in a Christmas Eve fire in 1905. The fire caused the church steeple to fall into the rectory, which was also destroyed. The cornerstone of the current church was laid in Photos by Jason Koshinskie July 1906. Bishop Donald W. Trautman poses with the newly-ordained. From left, Father James Campbell, Father Bishop Trautman will celebrate a 10:30 a.m. Marc Solomon and Father Joseph Cambell. anniversary Mass. Many other events the parish is planning for the anniversary year are still in the planning stages. Campbells, Solomon ordained Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel By Jason Koshinskie – July 16 FaithLife editor The annual Carmelite Days of Prayer begin on ERIE – On June 23, the feast of the Most Sa- Tues., July 11 at 8:30 a.m. cred Heart of Jesus, three young men from the Erie and 7:30 p.m. at the mon- Diocese gave their hearts to astery, 510 East Gore Road, the priesthood of Jesus Erie. The morning service Christ. consists of Mass, hom- Bishop Donald ily and prayers. The evening Trautman ordained service consists of homily, twin brothers James and prayers and Benediction of Joseph Campbell and the Blessed Sacrament. All Marc Solomon to the are welcome. priesthood in front of an overflow crowd of family, friends, diocesan Mass and final day of novena to priests and guests at St. church,” he said. “To that we prayer of consecration. Spon- celebrate 100th anniversary of St. Ann Peter Cathedral. say, ‘Alleluia!’” soring priests Father Edward Church, Erie – July 26 More than 100 He advised them that the Krause, Father Chris Hamlett priests from the Erie road of the priesthood is dif- and Msgr. Desmond McGee Bishop Donald Trautman Diocese attended the or- ficult but God will not let then vested the new priests will offer this 7:30 p.m. Mass dination. A busload of friends them travel it alone. with a stole and chasuble. that will close the celebration and well wishers from Marc “The Holy Spirit is more Bishop Trautman then of the 100th anniversary of Solomon’s home parish of St. than enough for the task at anointed the hands of the new the current St. Ann Church, Francis of Assisi in Clearfield hand,” he said. “Trust in that priests with sacred chrism to 921 East Ave., Erie. made the trip to witness the gift. Great is the gift that you enable them to engage in the The 87th annual St. Ann event. Many friends of the have been called to receive. sacramental ministry in a to- novena opens July 18 with Campbells from their home Prefer nothing to Christ. Imi- tally committed fashion. Mass and novena services parish of St. Andrew in Erie tate his love and the mystery After the liturgy, Bishop at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. also came to see the brothers you celebrate.” Trautman returned to the The novena Masses and ser- ordained. During their examination, pulpit to thank the Campbell vices run for nine days through July 26. This year’s After the presentation of the candidates expressed their and Solomon families, as well novena will be conducted by Father John Murray, the candidates and election by intentions to be faithful to the as the many priests, teachers a Redemptorist missionary from Seaside, N.J. Ac- the bishop, consent was given bishop, the worship life of and mentors for helping the cording to Father James O’Hara, pastor at St. Ann, by the gathered assembly with the church, the Gospel and to formation of the newly or- this is the oldest continuous novena in the diocese. a round of applause. Bishop Jesus Christ. After a promise dained priests. He also put an Trautman then deliv- of obedience, the candidates end to the speculation as to Wedding anniversary Mass at Blessed ered his homily to the reclined face down in front where the new priests would three candidates, who of the altar while the con- be assigned by reading their Sacrament Parish, Erie – July 30 at 2 p.m. were seated directly in gregation sang the litany of appointments as parochial Bishop Trautman will offer this Mass for couples front of the cathedra. saints. Bishop Trautman vicars. who are celebrating their 25th, 50th or 60th wed- “Tonight, the people of conferred holy orders on Father James Campbell ding anniversaries in 2006. A light reception for God are jubilant because the candidates through the anniversary couples and their families will follow. he has given new life to the laying on of hands and the See ORDINATION, page 4 To register, contact your church office or Catholic Charities’ Family Life Office at 814.824.1250 or 800.374.3723 ext. 250 or go online at www.Eri- eRCD.org. Clergy appointments Transfiguration of the Lord – Aug. 6 The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, Father Joseph Campbell, appointed Father Mark Nowak, appointed Father Marc Solomon, appointed “After six days Jesus took STD, SSL, Bishop of Erie, announces parochial vicar of St. Francis of temporary parish priest at Our Lady parochial vicar of St. Peter Peter, James and John and the following clergy appointments: Assisi Parish, Clearfield, for a term of Mercy Parish, Harborcreek. Cathedral, Erie, for a term of three led them up a high mountain of three years ending June 30, 2009. Effective June 22, 2006. years ending June 30, 2009. Effective apart by themselves. And Father Alexander Amico, appointed Effective July 5, 2006. July 5, 2006. he was transfigured before pastor of St. Paul Parish, Erie, for , appointed them, and his clothes became Msgr. Joseph Riccardo a term of six years ending June 30, Father James Faluszczak, appointed pastor of Ss. Cosmas and Damian Msgr. Richard Stack, retired as dazzling white, such as no 2012. Effective July 1, 2006. temporary parochial administrator Parish, Punxsutawney, for a term pastor of St. Paul Parish, Erie. fuller on earth could bleach of Immaculate Conception Parish, of six years ending June 30, 2012. Effective June 30, 2006. them. Then Elijah appeared Father John Bauer, appointed Clarion, while continuing his Effective July 1, 2006. to them along with Moses, pastor of St. Basil the Great Parish, assignment as campus minister at Father Mark Swoger, appointed and they were conversing Coalport, for a term of six years Clarion University. Effective July 1, Father Christopher Singer, pastor of St. Timothy Parish, with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, ‘Rabbi, ending June 30, 2012. Effective July 2006. reappointed parochial vicar of St. Curwensville, and St. Bonaventure it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: 1, 2006. George Parish, Erie, for a term of Parish, Grampian, for a term of six one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.’” Father Robert Horgas, appointed three years ending June 30, 2009. years ending June 30, 2012. Effective – Mark 9:2-5 Msgr. Joseph Bobal, retired as pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Falls Effective July 1, 2006. July 1, 2006. pastor of St. Timothy Parish, Creek, and Holy Cross Parish, FaithLife publication schedule Curwensville, and St. Bonaventure Brandy Camp, for a term of six years Parish, Grampian. Effective June 30, ending June 30, 2012. Effective July Spiritual Seal FaithLife will take a one-issue break for the 2006. 1, 2006. summer after this current issue. Publication will The sacrament of Confi rmation is a THE RITE resume Aug. 6 and continue on a bi-weekly ba- gift of the Holy Spirit that directs the Father Thomas Brown, reappointed Father Matthew Kujawinski, baptized toward service to the church Bishop extends his hands over sis. If you have any questions, contact FaithLife at pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish, Corry, reappointed parochial vicar of Our and the world. candidates and asks God to 814.824.1171 or e-mail [email protected]. send the Holy Spirit to “be and St. Thomas Parish, Corry, Lady of Peace Parish, Erie, for a craments of Chri their helper and guide.” ee sa stian thr in f iti known collectively as the Catholic term of three years ending June 30, o BAPTISM at e io He anoints each candidate’s forehead n n www.MassTimes.org O

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Going on vaca- of six years ending June 30, 2012. “receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” tion and looking EUCHARIST CONFIRMATION Effective June 30, 2006. Father John Neff, appointed pastor for a church? This of St. Luke Parish, Youngsville, for CHRISM OIL Web resource Consecrated perfumed Father James Campbell, appointed a term of six years ending June 30, provides traveling oil used for anointing at parochial vicar of St. Michael Parish, 2012. Effective July 1, 2006. ANNUAL CONFIRMATIONS confi rmation and ordination Catholics with a and at the dedication of Greenville, and its mission church of WORLDWIDE 9 million (2004) listing of churches churches and altars. It is St. Margaret, Jamestown, for a term traditionally made from throughout the United States along with schedules U.S. 645,000 (2005) of three years ending June 30, 2009. olive oil. for Mass times and services. Effective July 5, 2006. Source: Catechism of the , 2005 Offi cial Catholic Directory and Vatican Statistical Yearbook of the Church 2004. ©2006 CNS NEWS BRIEFS U.S. Pope gives palliums to new archbishops By the Way... VATICAN CITY (CNS) Father Rich Toohey and Joe Ranelli, Teens invited to experience God’s love — The powers of evil and both of Notre Dame Parish in Hermit- death will never triumph age, will lead a pilgrimage to Mexico at Steubenville conference over Christ and the church STEUBENVILLE, OHIO he built on the rock of Pe- Oct. 10-15. Some stops on the itinerary (CNS) — Nearly 1,000 ter and continues to fortify include visits to the shrines of Our Lady teenagers from across the with his successors, Pope of Guadalupe and San Miguel Del country flooded the cam- Benedict XVI told new Milagro, the Tilma of Juan Diego, the pus of Franciscan Univer- archbishops from 18 coun- Basilica of Our Lady of Ocatlan, the sity in Steubenville June tries. Though the church Plaza of Santo Domingo and the shrine 16-18 for the summer’s first and Christ are continually of Our Lady of Covandonga, which is High School Youth Confer- walking toward their cross, also the headquarters of the Confrater- ence. Events included talks suffering and being tossed Jason Koshinskie and workshop sessions, lit- to and fro like a small boat CNS photo nity of the Most Holy Rosary. Father Rich will serve as the group’s spiritual director while urgies, time for prayer and on a sea whipped up “by Pope Benedict XVI presents a pal- fellowship, as well as skits CNS photo the winds of ideologies, lium to Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl Joe is coordinating the pilgrimage. For more information on the and musical entertainment. ... in the suffering church, of Washington during a Mass in St. pilgrimage or to register, contact Joe Ranelli at 724.962.5059. Organizers described the Nearly 1,000 teenagers gather for Christ is victorious,” the Gannon University President Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D., Franciscan University’s first summer Peter’s Basilica June 29, the feast of conference, one of a dozen pope said during a Mass Ss. Peter and Paul. The pallium sym- recently was honored by the University of Minnesota’s College of hosted by the university on High School Youth Conference in in St. Peter’s Basilica for Steubenville, Ohio. bolizes the archbishop’s authority and Education and Human Development. its campus and around the the feast of Ss. Peter and unity with the pope. On May 31, Dr. Garibaldi was presented with the University country, as “a weekend to get rocked by God, to get serious about Paul June 29. During the life in Christ and his church and to learn the truth of the Gospel.” Mass, the pope gave the archbishops named within the previous of Minnesota’s Outstanding Achievement Award, conferred to Speaker Kate Barta, a religion teacher from Houston, shared her ex- year a pallium, a circular band of white wool marked with six black graduates or former students who “have attained unusual distinc- perience of being captivated by her unborn baby’s heartbeat during a crosses. The pallium symbolizes an archbishop’s authority and unity tion in their chosen professions or in public service, and who have recent ultrasound. “The heart is the deepest center of who we are,” with the pope. The pope and archbishops were dressed in brilliant demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership on a com- she said. “God made us in his image, and he has a heart that is so red vestments, but the pope wore a longer, more traditional style of munity, state, national, or international level.” good.” Barta added, “There’s one thing above all else that God’s heart the pallium. Among the 27 archbishops receiving palliums were U.S. The Outstanding Achievement Award is the highest non-degree is — it’s unchanging.” Archbishops Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, George H. honor that can be bestowed on a U of M alumnus. Garibaldi in Niederauer of San Francisco and Donald W. Wuerl of Washington. 1976 earned a doctorate in educational psychology from Minne- California’s Catholic population sota. PEOPLE Mercyhurst West has accepted its first students. Classes will growing rapidly, report shows begin Aug. 30 at the new two-year campus in Girard. Mercyhurst LOS ANGELES (CNS) — A new California Catholics College bought the former Faith Lutheran Church, 824 Main Street study says California’s Catholic Pittsburgh auxiliary bishop elected to An analysis of census data East in Girard, in May. It will serve as the classroom building until population is growing by more shows that within 20 years 16.7 Latinos will make up 74 administer diocese a new building at the 405-acre site just east on Main Street is built than 13 percent a year. By 2025, percent of all Catholics in the it says, Catholics will make up state. PITTSBURGH (CNS) in a few years. Renovations on the former church began last week 74% more than 36 percent of the state’s Total Catholics 12.4 — Pittsburgh Auxiliary and are expected to be completed by Aug. 15. Latino Catholics 11.1 population -- up from 30 percent in millions Bishop Paul J. Bradley It was nice to see St. Peter Cathedral so full and bristling dur- was elected administrator in 2005. The forecast is part of a 71% ing the month of June, with the diaconate ordination June 9 and 65-page demographic study con- 7.9 of the Pittsburgh Diocese 7.3 ordination to the priesthood June 23. Prior to ordination, the ducted for the California Catho- June 26. He will head the 64% new priests were hopeful that the ceremony would not only be a lic Conference by Seattle-based 4.7 diocese until a new bishop church researcher Joseph Claude is installed to succeed celebration for their families but also for the larger church family Harris. He said Latino Catholics Archbishop Donald W. of the diocese. In hearing so many comments on how beautiful are driving the state’s Catholic 1990 2005 2025 Wuerl, the former Pitts- ordination was, I’m happy to report to the new fathers that it was a joyful occasion for the faithful. population increase, accounting Source: California Catholic Conference ©2006 CNS burgh bishop who was CNS photo for 80 percent of the church’s CNS graphic installed as the new arch- anticipated growth in California. bishop of Washington June Bishop Paul J. Bradley distributes Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at Overall, Catholics represent nearly 60 percent of California’s project- 22. “The main responsibil- communion for the first time as the [email protected] or 814.824.1171. ed population growth in the next 20 years, the study said, adding that ity of the administrator new auxiliary bishop of the Diocese the growth presents mixed blessings for Catholic leaders. Along with is to try to just continue of Pittsburgh in 2005. the prospect of many more members comes the challenge of how the to provide oversight on a church can serve them, especially their sacramental needs. The state’s day-to-day basis of the normal operations of this diocesan church,” Papal trip to Germany confirmed for priest population has been declining, only a handful of new parishes Bishop Bradley said at a news conference at St. Paul Seminary in Sept. 9-14 have been created over the past 15 years, and those trends are expected Crafton shortly after the diocesan College of Consultors elected him VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican officially has confirmed that to continue. administrator. Bishop Bradley, 60, has been a priest since 1971. He Pope Benedict XVI’s fourth foreign trip will be a Sept. 9-14 visit to was named auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh in December 2004 and was Germany. The brief announcement June 24 said the pope will visit ordained a bishop Feb. 2, 2005. He was diocesan vicar general and Munich, Altotting and Regensburg, all in the Bavarian region where Faith leaders rally against poverty general secretary of the diocesan curia under then-Bishop Wuerl. he was born. He served as archbishop of Munich from 1977 to 1981, WASHINGTON (CNS) — when Pope John Paul II named him prefect of the Congregation for Several hundred commu- the Doctrine of the Faith. Earlier he taught theology at Regensburg nity and faith leaders along Documents from Pius XI’s papacy to University. His parents are buried in Regensburg, and his brother, with religious activists from be available Sept. 18 Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, still lives in the city. The Vatican has not re- around the nation marched leased a detailed itinerary for the September trip. in Washington June 27 to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope fight against poverty. The Benedict XVI has authorized event celebrated the unveil- the Vatican Secret Archives to ing of the Covenant for make available to researchers Vatican publishes more than 150 a New America, a faith- all the documentation from the based strategy for overcom- pre-World War II pontificate of decrees advancing sainthood causes ing poverty. The march and CNS photo Pope Pius XI. The documents VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has advanced the a related conference were of the 1922-1939 pontificate - sainthood causes of scores of Spanish martyrs, an Italian martyr Several hundred people march in - documents held in a variety of killed in Africa, seven founders of religious orders, three women hosted by Sojourners and Washington June 27 from the Na- Call to Renewal, a national Vatican archives, including those religious, and two 19th-century laypeople. The Vatican published tional City Christian Church to the of the Secretariat of State and the decrees the pope promulgated June 26 in the presence of Cardinal network of churches, faith- U.S. Capitol where they called on based organizations and in- Vatican Secret Archives -- will be Jose Saraiva Martins, head of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes. Congress to make eliminating poverty available to scholars beginning The pope advanced the cause of 149 Spanish martyrs, mostly men dividuals working to over- a priority. come poverty in America. Sept. 18, said a statement pub- religious killed during the country’s 1936-1939 civil war. The Vatican Twenty-three national religious groups and religious leaders endorsed lished June 30 by the Vatican. In also published a decree recognizing the martyrdom of the Italian mis- the covenant. Among other things, the document aims to bring people 2002, Pope John Paul II ordered sionary of the Servants of the Poor, Father Francesco Spoto. Born in from all religious and political backgrounds together so they can hold the archives to begin preparing the 1924, the missionary priest went to serve in the Democratic Republic each other accountable for ending poverty. One goal is to develop a material, particularly with a view CNS photo of Congo despite the risk of impending political upheaval at the start to responding to requests for infor- plan to cut child poverty in half over the next 10 years. Pope Pius XI of the 1960s. He was wounded and later died in 1964 during the civil mation about Vatican diplomatic war in what was then called Belgian Congo. contacts with Germany after Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933. In WORLD addition, he authorized the archives to make available to scholars the material from Pope Pius’ pontificate that dealt directly with Vatican- Catholics can get indulgence for German relations. The 2003 opening of the Vatican-German papers was unusual, because normal Vatican practice is to catalog and open praying for families in early July all material from an entire pontificate at the same time. The Vatican VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To encourage Catholics to attend the Fifth had said the early publication of the selected material was a sign of World Meeting of Families in Valencia, Spain, and to recite prayers Pope John Paul’s desire to “render a service to historical truth with- with their families, Pope Benedict XVI is offering a special spiritual out clamor, fear or delay.” The documents were considered especially gift, the Vatican said. “The gift of a plenary indulgence” will be giv- sensitive because they covered the period in which Cardinal Eugenio 26302 Hwy 19 N, 3 miles north of Cambridge Springs en to those who participate in the July 1-9 meeting in Spain or who Pacelli, the future Pope Pius XII, served as nuncio in Germany and CALL (814)398-2169 or (814)573-0537 then as Vatican secretary of state. In 1999, the book Hitler’s Pope gather their own families together in early July to pray for families, Thurs. & Fri.: Noon - 8pm the Vatican announced June 27. 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July 23-29 has been desig- Location Parish Date Time Contact Phone “I think the people of the diocese have been incredibly gener- nated Natural Family Planning ous,” she said. “Whenever we’ve asked them to stand up and Awareness Week in the Erie Clearfi eld St. Francis July 22 6:30 p.m. Heather 814.768.7324 give, they’ve responded. I really appreciate them.” Diocese. In conjunction with To fill the open position, Catholic Charities is seeking an ex- the awareness week, the Natu- Grove City Beloved Disciple July 24 7 p.m. Carrie 724.748.5857 perienced and dynamic development/marketing leader. Respon- ral Family Planning Office is religious ed. building sibilities include: organization and oversight of special events, presenting several information direct mail, planned giving, grant writing, information systems nights throughout the diocese. St. Marys St. Mary church annex July 26 6 p.m. Cathy 814.834.6208 and publications. Candidates should have a proven track record These informal gatherings for in above, be a self-starter and be committed to the mission of a adults will introduce aspects of Franklin St. Patrick July 27 7 p.m. Brenda 814.678.3453 church-affiliated health and human services network. Resumes Natural Family Planning such as should be sent to: Deacon William Saborsky, Human Resources, fertility awareness, responsible Smethport St. Elizabeth Hall Aug. 1 7 p.m. Dr. Gloria 814.887.7776 P.O. Box 10397, Erie, PA 16514-0397. Please mark all corre- parenthood and marital chastity. spondence “position available.” The evenings will include a brief Erie St. Joseph/Bread of Life Aug. 1 7:30 p.m. Linda 814.866.7608 overview of NFP and the mari- social hall second fl oor tal benefits that couples experi- OLP names Jeff Lipiec new principal ence when they live this lifestyle Meadville St. Agatha social center Aug. 2 7:30 p.m. Barbara 814.337.7302 ERIE — Our Lady of Peace School as well as a question-and-answer in Erie has named Jeff Lipiec as its new session. Clarion Immaculate Conception Aug. 3 7:30 p.m. Xhonane 814.226.0647 principal. Lipiec, the current principal at rectory meeting room Sacred Heart School, officially began his duties at OLP on July 1. The hiring brings Lipiec back to OLP, where he taught from 1979 to 1983. He has also served in several capacities at several Father Kesicki to give talk schools in the Erie Diocese including as a teacher at the former St. Patrick School, on Scripture at St. Joe’s Erie, (1983-90) and the former St. Mary Jeff Lipiec ERIE — Father School, Erie, (1990-91) and Sacred Heart Michael Kesicki will School (1991-95). give a talk on Scrip- He served as assistant principal at Sacred Heart from 1993- ture on Wed., July 95. He was principal of St. Gregory School, North East, (1995- 12 at 7:30 p.m. at St. 2002) before returning to Sacred Heart in the same capacity in Joseph Community 2002. Center, 124 W. 24th Lipiec received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education St., Erie. from Edinboro University and his master’s degree in education The program, from Ursuline College. titled Reading Scrip- He replaces Sister Claudia Dombrowski, SSJ, who recently ture from a Catholic left Our Lady Peace after 20 years to become principal of Cathe- Perspective, will reveal dral Preparatory School, Erie. truth and dispel com- mon myths as Father Kesicki explores the relationship between Scripture and Tradi- tion and explains how the Scriptures “Celebrating the Eucharist are interpreted and lived in the life and for you is the best way prayer of the church. Father Michael Kesicki Father Kesicki is that I can say thank you.” rector and director of seminarians at St. Mark Seminary. He is also a faculty member at Gannon University, chaplain of Holy Family – Bishop Donald Trautman, during his homily Monastery and sacramental assistant at St. Gregory Parish in North June 24 at St. Peter Cathedral, Erie. Bishop East. Trautman celebrated Mass for all the This event is free and open to the public. This talk is part of the benefactors of the 2006 Catholic Services Matters of Truth speaker series held monthly at St. Joseph Parish/ Appeal, which has reached $5.3 million. Bread of Life Community. For more information, call 814.452.2982.

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and Safety Building on the North East campus of Mercyhurst College Sister Joseph Mary Kosarsky, RSM, was named the Sister Joseph Mary Kosarsky Nursing Arts Lab. dies at 81 ERIE — Sister Joseph Mary Kosarsky, RSM, 81, died June 17, 2006 at the Sisters of Father Damian Albert Abbaticchio, Mercy Motherhouse. She was in her 62nd year OSB, dies at 89 of religious life. LATROBE — Father Damian Albert Ab- Born July 12, 1924 in Greenville, Sister Jo- baticchio, OSB, 89, a monk of Saint Vincent seph Mary (Nellie Ann) was a daughter of the Archabbey, died June 19, 2006. late Joseph and Mary Klos Kosarsky. A son of the late Edward and Anne (Con- On Feb. 2, 1944, she entered the Sisters of nor) Abbaticchio, he was born in Latrobe on Mercy at St. Joseph Convent, Titusville, from Feb. 3, 1917. St. Michael Parish, Greenville. She professed Sister Joseph He attended Holy Family Grade School in perpetual vows Aug. 17, 1949. She celebrated Mary Kosarsky Latrobe, and was a 1936 graduate of Saint Vin- her silver jubilee in 1971, her golden jubilee in cent Preparatory School. He graduated from 1994 and her diamond jubilee in 2004. Saint Vincent College in 1941 and Saint Vin- She began her studies at Mercyhurst College then went to Mercy Father Damian Sunday, July 30, 2006 cent Seminary in 1945. Albert Abbaticchio Dinner: Noon-6:30pm Hospital School of Nursing in Scranton to become a registered nurse. He entered the Benedictine monastic com- St. Hippolyte Church Shortly after receiving her RN, she received a CRNA in anesthesi- munity of Saint Vincent Archabbey in 1938. He made simple profes- Route 27, Frenchtown ology from Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, and later studied at sion of vows on July 2, 1939 and made solemn profession of vows on Brigham Young University to become a college health nurse practi- July 11, 1943. He was ordained a priest at Saint Vincent Archabbey Adults $8 • Senior Citizens $7 • Children $5 tioner. on Nov. 4, 1945. Menu includes: 1/2 Barbecued Chicken OR Ham, Sister Joseph Mary served as a teacher in several diocesan schools Father Damian began serving the monastic community as socius Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Coleslaw, Vegetables, including Ss. Cosmas and Damian, Punxsutawney; St. Thomas, Cor- of novices (1939-41); a prefect in Saint Vincent Scholasticate (1943- Applesauce, Rolls, Beverage, HOME-MADE PIE ry, and St. Catherine, DuBois. Throughout most of her professional 45); and as a prefect (1945-53 and 1955-57), director (1957-58) at the life, she ministered as a nurse for 18 years at DuBois Hospital then for James Barry-Robinson Home for Boys in Norfolk, Va. Noon - 8:00pm 25 years at Mercyhurst College as its director of student health servic- In the Archabbey’s apostolates, he was assistant pastor at St. Bar- Games, Bingo, Chinese Auction, Take-Outs es. She spent several summers volunteering in health clinics located in tholomew Parish, Crabtree (1953-55) and St. Joseph Parish, John- and Yucatan, Mexico, the Navajo Reservation at Ft. Defiance, Ariz., and stown (1968-72). From 1967-68 he was chaplain at St. Vincent Semi- Quilt/Afghan Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, Outdoor Seating at Rosman, N.C. She also served as a member of the Mercyhurst Col- “5 for 5” Raffle, Grand Prize Drawing Available nary. He was also pastor at St. Gregory the Great Parish, Virginia lege Board of Trustees. Sister Joseph Mary received the Mercyhurst Beach, Va. (1958-65); St. Gertrude Parish, Vandergrift (1965-67); and College President’s Medallion Award. In March 2006, she was hon- St. Mary Parish, St. Marys (1972-92). ored when the new nursing lab at the Michele and Tom Ridge Health

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With his Benedict Monastery. school and church, he expects and donated $500 to the Bethany encouragement and organiza- Abbot Primate Notker Wolf, to raise $1,000, with all funds Food Pantry his first year. tion, students and staff donated who leads the worldwide Bene- going to both the Emmaus Soup In addition to his work with more than 100 pounds of food to dictine confederation, traveled to Kitchen and the Bethany Lu- the LCBA, John led a food drive Second Harvest Food Bank. Erie from to celebrate the closing Mass. “The sisters are looking back Conference examines spirituality, mental health to a period where they have done an enormous amount of Finding Meaning through work, care and education for the Chaos, Spirituality and Men- poor,” Abbot Wolf said. “They tal Health was the title of a are also reflecting on this service conference held June 27 at to the church and to God, which Gannon University. Over 100 is prayer. It’s a very prayerful professionals, consumers, atmosphere in this house. I also family members and clergy like what they are doing in taking attended the event, a collab- care of refugees.” orative effort by six agencies Also attending were Archab- and organizations including bot Douglas Nowicki, OSB, of the Catholic Charities’ Offi ce of Disabilities. St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe Dan Wolf, OSB, assists Abbot Primate Notker Wolf during the and Bishop Donald Trautman. Many of the presenters closing of the jubilee year Mass June 25 at Mount St. Benedict had had personal experi- Monastery. ences with different forms of mental illness, and could speak from fi rst-hand experi- ence about the diffi culties of Office of Education presents Sleuth fi nding wholeness and spiri- tual health in a society that Photo by Anne-Marie Welsh The Office of Educa- attaches stigmas to mental Consumers’ Assoc.; Scott Tait, Connie Rakitan, founder tion is presenting Sleuth, illness. Speakers included, founder of the non-profi t Peo- and director of Faith and Fel- a murder mystery and left to right, Trisha Cloyd, ple Bridge; Jackie Johnson, lowship, a program of congre- comedy show by An- manager of family education director of the Disabilities Of- gation-based spiritual outreach thony Shaffer, as a benefit at Stairways; Pauline Hoff- fi ce for the Erie Diocese; art for persons with mental ill- show for Catholic schools man of the Pa. Mental Health therapist Shawn Tubbs and ness. throughout the Erie Dio- cese. The five-member cast includes Father Jay Schultz and Matthew Setzkorn along with three Campbells, Solomon ordained rotating cast members from each region of the ORDINATION from page 1 diocese. Critic Rex Reed has was assigned to St. Michael Par- said that this play has ish in Greenville, which is also “more plot twists than a where he served as a transitional country road,” and it is deacon. Father Joseph Camp- sure to be a fun evening bell was assigned to St. Francis of theater for everyone. of Assisi Parish in Clearfield. Ticket prices vary by Photo by Jason Koshinskie Father Solomon was assigned venue but will be avail- Father Jay Schultz (left) and Matthew Setzkorn rehearse a scene for to St. Peter Cathedral Parish in able at all locations before Sleuth. Erie. each show. Retired Bishop Michael J. Murphy received an extended Sleuth will be presented at the following locations: standing ovation when Bishop Trautman congratulated him Titusville Franklin on the 30th anniversary of his Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22 Thursday & Friday, Aug. 3 & 4 ordination as a bishop. Bishop Henne Auditorium, University of Pittsburgh Barrow-Civic Theater Murphy, who concelebrated the at Titusville 8 p.m. curtain Mass, marked the milestone an- 8 p.m. curtain Benefits St. Patrick School, St. Stephen niversary June 11. Benefits St. Titus School School and Venango Catholic High School Bishop Lawrence Brandt of Greensburg, former chancellor Photo by Jason Koshinskie Meadville Erie of the Erie Diocese, also concel- Friday & Saturday, July 28 & 29 Friday & Saturday, Aug. 11 & 12 Father James Campbell, Father Joseph Campbell and Father Marc ebrated the ordination Mass. Solomon smile while receiving a round of applause from the St. The Academy Theater Schuster Theater at Gannon University The new priests celebrated 8 p.m. curtain 8 p.m. curtain Peter Cathedral congregation following their ordination to the their first Masses of Thanksgiv- priesthood. Benefits Seton Catholic School and the Benefits all Catholic elementary & ing the same weekend. Fathers educational programs of the Meadville Catholic secondary schools in Erie James and Joseph Campbell celebrated his first Mass June returning to offer Mass at St. parishes offered their first Masses June 24 at St. Mark Seminary before Francis June 25. 24 and 25, respectively, at St. Andrew. Father Marc Solomon Ss. Cosmas & Damian Parish- 616 West Mahoning • Punxsutawney

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