MAY 28, 2021 News Brief Bishop Ordains Father Hahn to the Priesthood Cable Car Crash Kills 14 People
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The Steubenville www.diosteub.org REGISTER VOL. 76, NO. 20 SERVING 13 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST OHIO MAY 28, 2021 News Brief Bishop ordains Father Hahn to the priesthood Cable car crash kills 14 people Police and rescue service members are seen near a crashed cable car after it collapsed in Stresa, near Lake Maggiore, Italy, May 23. Pope Francis offered his condolences to the families of the 14 people killed and prayed for the lone child-survivor. (CNS photo/Italian police via Reuters) VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Italian authori- ties investigate what caused a cable car to plunge 65 feet down into a mountainside in northern Italy, killing 14 people and leaving one child in serious condition, Pope Francis prayed for the child’s recovery and for everyone affected by the tragedy. The disaster occurred on the Mottarone Diocese of Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton imposes his hands upon Transitional Deacon Jeremiah mountain near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. Hahn and invokes the Holy Spirit, in conjunction with the prayer of ordination, which constitutes the One rescue official said it appeared a cable had essential rite to the priesthood, at St. Peter Church, Steubenville, May 21. (Photo by Orsatti) snapped and an emergency brake had failed, By Dino Orsatti Steubenville, May 21. plunging the car into a pylon after which it rolled Editor Father Hahn, the son of Scott and Kimberly Hahn, grew until crashing into the tall pine trees below. STEUBENVILLE — “Excited and nervous,” is how up in Steubenville. Joining Father Hahn at the ordination Thirteen people died immediately, including a Transitional Deacon Jeremiah Hahn described his emotions were his family and friends as well as priests, religious and 2-year-old child, while a second child died later prior to becoming the newest priest in the Diocese of faithful of the diocese. The ordination was also livestreamed at the hospital. A 5-year-old child – the lone sur- Steubenville. Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton ordained Deacon on the diocese’s Facebook page. vivor – remained in serious condition. The child Hahn to the priesthood during a Mass at St. Peter Church, To Page 12 and his family are Israeli citizens living in Italy. His mother, father, brother and two grandparents visiting from Tel Aviv all died in the accident. A total of five families were in the cable car at the Mass obligation is reinstated, restrictions are lifted time. By Dino Orsatti weekend of June 5-6. In the telegram, addressed to Bishop Giulio Editor The Ohio bishops stated, as has always been the case, Brambilla of Novara and sent on behalf of the pope STEUBENVILLE/COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mass obligation those who have a serious reason are exempt from attending by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the pope expressed his is being reinstated and virtually all COVID-19 protocols will Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. This includes condolences to the victims’ family members. be lifted in the Diocese of Steubenville. those who are ill, have significant health risk factors, care Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton has lifted for someone who is ill or have significant fear or anxiety of the majority of its public health restrictions in the diocese, contracting the coronavirus in a large group. effective June 2. The bishop revoked most requirements and The bishops explained the Masses that are broadcast stipulations of the Norms for the Resumptions of Public through various media are not intended as a substitute nor Masses. do they fulfill the obligation for the persons who are able Mask-wearing and social distancing will no longer be to gather for a Sunday celebration or other holy days of required and churches will be able to return to full capacity. obligation. Instead, they are intended for the sick, home- The bishop strongly encouraged pastors to frequently bound, the imprisoned and those who are unable to attend replace the holy water and clean the fonts in a sanitary way Mass in-person. in their churches. The bishops said they decided to lift the dispensation Bishop Monforton, however, said, “We are continuing from the obligation to attend Mass because the worst of the the suspension of the distribution of the Precious Blood coronavirus pandemic is over and access to the COVID-19 to the faithful with two exceptions: those who are unable vaccine has become more widespread. to receive a low-gluten Host and the bride and groom at a The Ohio bishops said, “The book of Exodus reminds to nuptial Mass.” us to keep holy the Sabbath day. As Catholics, we are invited The bishop said while the regulations will no longer be by God to gather together in community, and participate fully mandatory, it is up to the discretion of the pastor whether in the Sunday Eucharist, which is the source and summit of any of the norms may continue to be implemented. the Christian life.” The bishops of Ohio, including Bishop Monforton, have Bishop Monforton added, “I am excited once again to Latest DPSC Figures also decided the general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays gather together in-person without restrictions in our parish Page 9 and holy days of obligation (including the Saturday/Vigil churches, and we may experience a renewal of faith in the Mass) will be reinstated in each of the dioceses of Ohio the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.” 2 THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER MAY 28, 2021 Bishop Monforton ordains TOR Franciscan Father Joseph Marie Krilich STEUBENVILLE —Third Order in biology from the university. Regular Franciscan Father Joseph Marie The May 22 ordination marked the first Krilich was ordained to the priesthood, time a priesthood ordination Mass took May 22, at Finnegan Fieldhouse, located place at Franciscan University since the on the campus of Franciscan University of 1996 priesthood ordination of Third Order Steubenville. Regular Franciscan Father Dave Pivonka, Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. president of Franciscan University, and Monforton was the main celebrant and Third Order Regular Franciscan Father ordained Father Krilich to the priesthood. Stanley Holland. Third Order Regular Franciscan Father “Franciscan played a significant role Joseph Lehman, minister provincial, and in my discernment journey,” Father other TOR friars concelebrated the Mass. Krilich said. “I feel honored to have my Bishop Monforton said in his homily: ordination take place where, in some “This is a great holy day for all the respects, my intentional discernment Franciscan Third Order Regulars, friars journey began.” and sisters alike.” The bishop added, “A Before entering the Sacred Heart Province good shepherd lays down his life for the in 2014, Father Krilich volunteered as a sheep. ... Encounter those words each day.” missionary and teacher in Belize with the Third Order Regular ordinations are Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy typically held at the motherhouse in Loretto, Trinity. He received his Master of Divinity Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton stands with Third Order Regular Pennsylvania, but due to the newly ordained from the Catholic University of America, Franciscan Father Joseph Marie Krilich, pictured at left, following his priest’s close connections to Franciscan Washington, D.C. ordination to the priesthood, May 22, at Finnegan Fieldhouse, located on University, his ordination took place there. Father Krilich grew up in Indiana with the campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Pictured with the Father Krilich graduated in 2013 with a his parents and seven sisters, all of whom bishop and Father Krilich is Third Order Regular Franciscan Father Joseph bachelor of science in chemistry and a minor graduated from Franciscan University. Lehman, minister provincial. (Photo provided) In the left photo, Third Order Regular Franciscan Brother Joseph Marie Krilich kneels before Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, placing his hands between the bishop’s hands, promising respect and obedience. In the right photo, the bishop imposes hands upon Brother Joseph Marie Krilich and invokes the Holy Spirit. This ancient sign, in conjunction with the prayer of ordination, constitutes the essential rite of ordination to the priesthood. Third Order Regular Franciscan Brother Joseph Marie Krilich prostrates himself before the altar at Finnegan Fieldhouse, May 22, during his ordination Mass to the priesthood. Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton is pictured standing in front of him. Catholic Central baccalaureate Mass Newly ordained Third Order Regular Franciscan Father Joseph Marie Krilich is vested with the priest’s stole and chasuble by Third Order Regular Franciscan Father Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University. Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton observes. (Screenshots/Franciscan University of Steubenville Facebook page) Class of 2021 graduates at Catholic Central High School, Steubenville, gather for a photo at the baccalaureate Mass celebrated by Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, May 23, at Finnegan Fieldhouse, located on the campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville. (Photo provided) THE STEUBENVILLE REGISTER MAY 28, 2021 3 Franciscan University graduates largest class Bishop Monforton’s Schedule June 1 Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Steubenville, 7 a.m. 2 Radio segment, WDEO 990 AM, 10:15 a.m. Baccalaureate Mass, St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, Ironton, 7 p.m. 3 WAOB radio segment, 7:40 a.m., 8:40 a.m. and 6:40 p.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, Ironton, 8 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration, Blessed Sacrament Church, Wintersville, 7 p.m. 4 Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Steubenville, 8:30 a.m. 5 Mass, Holy Rosary Church, Steubenville, 4 p.m., livestreamed and recorded (Triumph of the Cross Parish and diocesan Facebook pages) Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, third from left, and Third Order Regular Franciscan Father 6 Power and Purpose Conference Mass, Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, pictured at left, welcome Archbishop Franciscan University of Steubenville, 11:20 a.m. Bashar Matti Warda, Chaldean archbishop of Erbil, Iraq, and Bishop Francis Kalabat of the Chaldean 7-10 Diocesan Information Solutions Community Catholic Eparchy of St.