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Tobin said he worries re- human dignity to a caricature or when they break the fundamental solidarity that we ducing the number of immigrants, owe even across national or cultural borders, particularly refugees to the U.S., and then I think as believers, we have to question demonizing them represents a “hard- that.” People should never forget where their ening of the American heart,” and that family came from, he said, or the challenges should be of concern to the country. they and other immigrants of the past faced The country’s iconic Statue of Liberty “is — whether they did or did not enter the U.S. welcoming people because of who they are legally. and not seeing them simply as objects of “They were all lumped into the same of- charity, but as potential contributors to this fensive group,” he said. “I think that remem- experiment that is the United States of Amer- bering that and remembering that out of ica,” Cardinal Tobin said in the CMSOnAir those immigrant communities came peo- podcast aired April 23 by New York’s Center ple like Marconi, who gave the radio to the for Migration Studies. “We should be con- Central American migrants move along a street in Hermosillo, Mexico, April 23. world, and Enrico Caruso, and all of these cerned about the success that some voices Newark’s Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin said in April 23 podcast by New York’s Center people who enriched our nation’s lives in so in the public square have had in demonizing for Migration Studies that he’s worried that reducing the number of immigrants, many ways, that’s one thing, is to remember. the other.” particularly refugees to the U.S., and demonizing them represents a “hardening of Secondly, is to listen to your faith before you In the interview with Donald Kerwin, the the American heart.” (EDGARD GARRIDO, REUTERS | CNS) listen to a particular ideology. God is pretty center’s executive director, Cardinal Tobin clear. He doesn’t favor one nation over an- expressed worries about sentiments popu- so ethnocentric. I don’t think the word xeno- of prudential judgment, not doctrinal issues, other.” lar around the country at the moment, in- phobic is too strong to describe some of the Cardinal Tobin said that, “if prudential judg- The world’s main religions counsel cluding some that paint certain groups of caricatures that are proposed to Americans. ment simply means or reduces the question strongly against persecuting the stranger, he immigrants as rapists, drug smugglers or as I want to believe that Americans are smarter of the help to undocumented peoples or im- said, and that’s “because God himself iden- people intent on taking jobs away. than that and that their hearts are bigger,” migrants as matters of secondary concern, I tifies in a very real way with those who are “All of which aren’t true,” he said. “And he said. think that that’s wrong.” foreigners among you.” people forget that they’re part of families. While many Christian immigrants are be- “I think that is a misrepresentation of Even if immigrants are facing a particu- They love their children. Many of them are ing affected by some of these events, other some of the fundamental principles of the larly difficult time, Cardinal Tobin said he here at great sacrifice leaving behind their Christians shouldn’t exclusively help them church’s social doctrine,” he further ex- reminds them to always remember and re- families, their wider families, so that they but try to help everyone who is suffering plained. “Certainly, the capricious nature of peat that Christ is risen. can provide for their children. I think what even though it’s true that “the people who the laws and the enforcement of laws around “And his resurrection wasn’t simply a far- religious leaders can do is help people un- are being deported include great numbers immigration is an offense of human dignity. off historical fact, it is the judgment of God derstand, because if you can put a face on of Christians.” It is a wound to the common good. So, yes, I on death and suffering, that it doesn’t have someone, it’s much more difficult to do re- “My hometown of Detroit, Michigan, has don’t have a whole lot of time for people who the final word,” he said. “And so I would say ally inhuman things to them.” a large Chaldean community, which is being reduce things to prudential judgement. I’ll that’s going to be true in the lives of these It’s similar to what happened to the Irish eviscerated by ICE,” he said, referring to the listen to everybody, but I think that there is people as well.” and other communities that arrived in the Department of Homeland Security Immi- more of a self-fulfilling prophecy to justify God is a God of justice, he said, and “will U.S. in the past, he said, when they were gration and Customs Enforcement. the present chaos.” ultimately transform the suffering into a bet- painted in extremely unflattering ways and When asked whether people of good faith He said he’s not opposed to borders or ter world, not only for these immigrants, but yet they contributed to the country. can disagree on immigration and other is- thinks they “are necessarily wrong.” But for the United States of America.”  “We should ask why we want to become sues that the church advocates for as matters he said that “when they achieve almost an Raising a cone in the name of Pope Francis CINDY WOODEN Catholic News Service who passed on the cones because, he in the tiny Church of San Calisto, said, at his age, 70-something, “I’m where they join in singing evening watching my physique.” prayer and prayers for peace twice a ROME | Cones raised in the air, “Everything this pope does he month. Then they walk to the soup the crowd gathered for dinner at does for the poor,” Ruggiero said. kitchen nearby for dinner. the Sant’Egidio Community’s soup “And then there’s his smile.” One of the seven gentlemen wrote kitchen toasted Pope Francis on his Alberto, roughly the same age, their names in big letters on the pa- name day, the feast of St. George. was seated next to Ruggiero for the per place mats to save their seats. But The gelato was offered by the dinner, which began with a course there is always room for one more. pope, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, of gnocchi, then moved on to the And they take turns filling each as part of his name day celebration main course of veal and potatoes other’s water glasses, passing out the April 23. 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Deacon Blake Britton stands with, from left, Lydia, Tim, Victoria and Alexander Deacon Matthew Hawkins stands with family members, from left, mother Judy; sister Britton. He credits a loving family life and the example of his parents as seeds Nicole Shannon; father Paul; brother-in-law Clancy Shannon; Father Stephen Dufrene, leading to his vocation. (PHOTOS BY KATHERINE LAGUNA | FC) whom he met when discerning with the Franciscan order; and two young nephews. Deacons prepare for priesthood

GLENDA MEEKINS looking for an ideal by which to daily lives — walking with them of the Florida Catholic staff live.” Although his relationship throughout the journey from Bap- with Catholicism was “not love at tism to marriage to their daily ORLANDO | Bishop John first sight,” he persisted amidst his sustenance in the Eucharist and Noonan will ordain Deacons Mat- confusion with the liturgy and its Confession, and ultimately lay- thew Hawkins and Blake Britton mystifying rituals. ing them to rest in funerals and to the order of priesthood May 26, “Eventually that ideal that I was Anointing of the Sick.” 10 a.m., at St. James Cathedral in searching for began to take form. He looks forward to the first Orlando. Here the two men share He had a face. He had a name. time he elevates the Eucharist and their vocation stories and their It was Christ that I had always to Confession. “For many years journey to the priesthood. been searching for … and I knew I I’ve been accompanying people Deacon Hawkins was born in wanted to give my life totally to it, to the door of Confession,” he ex- Miami, but considers himself an in service to the people and living plained, “watching them approach Orlando native. His family moved always in the presence of God,” he that door with a sense of burden to Orlando when he was only 7 continued. or heaviness because of their months old and has lived in the He explained his greatest wounds, seeing them come out of same house ever since. Describ- struggle was that everything was the door with a sense of levity, just ing his family as a “clash of two new to him. He barely understood floating on the air after being freed cultures,” he explained that his it himself, let alone could find from those sins.” Deacon Hawkins mother was raised Eastern Ortho- words to explain it to his family. said he is eager “to be that instru- Deacon Matthew Hawkins serves at a Mass celebrated by Bishop dox and his father as a member of Out of respect for his parents and ment of God’s grace, his mercy, to John Noonan. (ANDREA NAVARRO | FC) the Assembly of God. “Very much their commitment to putting him free them and to see the joy that two worlds coming together and through college, Deacon Hawkins God has made us for.” colliding. I think they settled,” he graduated and went to work as an Although his family struggled said. “They compromised some- engineer for almost seven years. to understand his calling at first, where in the middle and raised Living in Dallas, he learned to de- his parents and sister fully support my sister and me in the Presbyte- fend the faith and understand how him. Deacon Hawkins is quick to rian Church.” It was not until he to live faithfully in the world. He note the joy they are taking in the was in college at the University of loved his job, the people he worked preparations and how far they Florida that he was introduced to with and the city, but ultimately have all come since he first shared the Catholic Church. left it all, including the woman he news of his vocation. He is thank- “(I was) looking for answers, was dating and thought he might ful for their love and the support looking for an identity and it just so marry. He admits that it was diffi- of his community, Annunciation happened in the midst of all that, cult, but felt God was calling him Parish in Altamonte Springs. in the midst of that darkness, I sup- “to give him an undivided heart.” Deacon Britton was born and pose, God introduced a friend in His discernment took him to St. raised in the Kissimmee/St. Cloud my life who was also going through Vincent de Paul Regional Semi- area. His mother, Lydia’s, Puerto a reversion (back to Catholicism). nary in Boynton Beach by way of Rican heritage has played a large … He invited me to Mass one day a Franciscan community, which part in his upbringing, as well as and that was the beginning of my he had considered. However, the her love of music. His father was story,” Deacon Hawkins recalled. Lord was calling him “toward the Deacon Blake Britton plays the organ. He said it is a form of “I was looking for purpose. I was people, their families and their PLEASE SEE DEACONS, 2 communion with God. (KATHERINE LAGUNA | FC) April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORNDO COMMUNITY 2

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JENNIFER POWERS ‘It’s good to take people Florida Catholic correspondent out of their comfort ORLANDO | For a third year, zone and open their Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Refugee Resettlement eyes to what is going Program partnered with the on, so they can have social work department at the University of Central Florida compassion.’ to offer a hands-on experience demonstrating difficulties faced — Nicole DeCarufel by refugees. The refugee simu- lation April 17 offered a glimpse into life as a refugee. In the first weekly ration of food, which station, the participant is given gives one the sense that food is an identity and the story of a scarce. Along the way, people be- real-life refugee as the backdrop gin to lose some belongings and to their experience, one involv- are forced to leave loved ones be- ing war and the need to escape hind. As part of the simulation, the students learn about real situations refugees experienced. (PHOTOS BY quickly. The simulated refugee is Brianna Dickey, a junior at the ANDREA NAVARRO) then given 15 seconds to grab as University of Central Florida, many personal items as they can, said the experience was a bit that can happen to refugees on as shown on pre-made cards, de- overwhelming. “Even though I their journey to safety. picting the choices refugees must knew it was a simulation, I re- “It is important for people make as they flee. ally felt what it would be like,” to feel — if only for a minute — “Students have worked for she said. “It was frantic trying what it would be like to be a refu- about four weeks to plan the to gather belongings in a hurry, gee, faced with losing things and pathway people would take then arriving at the border sta- people you love,” said Mann. “If based on what they have learned tion where they were asking you feel it, you can care. Then about refugees,” said Mary questions in another language. you can talk about it, even ad- Mann, who teaches a course on To think that 65 million people vocate for them, and not vilify immigrants and refugees at the go through this, it really pulls them.” university. “They researched real at the heartstrings and you have “This year the numbers of experiences of refugees to use in empathy and a little more under- refugees who are coming has the simulation, so people could standing.” dropped, but the need has not really get a sense of what it is like “It’s good to take people out decreased,” DeCarufel said. “The for them.” of their comfort zone and open need is great, and we have the re- The next stop simulates the their eyes to what is going on, so sources to help, whenever they border crossing, where an agent they can have compassion,” said arrive.”  asks them questions in a lan- Nicole DeCarufel, case manager guage that is not their own. Then, at Catholic Charities Refugee Re- To mentor a refugee or make a the participant is shuffled off to a settlement. DeCarufel said one donation, contact the Catholic station where they must answer a participant had a very strong re- Charities of Central Florida Refu- series of questions, and if they do action, especially when her (sim- gee Resettlement Department at not pass, they must enter deten- ulated) child was taken away, 407-658-1818. Or visit online at cflcc.org. University of Central Florida students participate in different tion. The person is shown their highlighting one of the tragedies stations during the refugee simulation April 17. Local man ordained transitional deacon

St. Joan of Arc Parish in Boca Jesus in Indialantic. Raton was filled with family and Born and raised in India, Deacon friends who came to see 13 semi- Saldanha came to the United States narians from throughout Florida in 2009 where he attended Fran- be ordained transitional deacons, ciscan University of Steubenville, including the Diocese of Orlando’s Ohio. After graduation, he entered Derek Saldanha. Each year, the St. John Vianney College Seminary bishops of the Florida dioceses al- in Miami. He is currently finishing ternate as presiders. Deacon Sal- his formation at St. Vincent de Paul danha recalled the moment Bishop Regional Seminary in Boynton Felipe Estevez of St. Augustine Beach. He will serve St. John Vian- laid hands on him. “I felt very joy- ney Parish in Orlando through- ful to have persevered and made it out May and June, and afterward, through all these years,” he said. “I he will serve at a parish near the also feel very humbled to be chosen seminary on weekends for the re- by God and by the Church to serve mainder of his diaconate year, until the Diocese of Orlando.” His fam- his ordination to the priesthood in Bishop Felipe Estévez of St. Augustine ordains Deacon Derek Saldanha, right, April 14 at St. Joan of Arc ily’s home parish is Holy Name of 2019.  Parish in Boca Raton. (COURTESY | FREDY MEDINA) 5 YOUR ORNDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018 Program offers support for survivors of domestic violence

JENNIFER POWERS The U.S. Conference of Catho- Florida Catholic correspondent lic Bishops recognizes that do- mestic violence can happen in MELBOURNE | After her any home, and have provided marriage ended due to domestic pastoral guidance to those who violence, Tracey Mahoney said may be dealing with individuals she was even afraid for anyone affected by domestic violence. It to take her picture for fear that can be physical, sexual or psy- her abuser would see it and try to chological harm by a current or contact her again. former partner or spouse, in- Now, she is helping women clude teen dating relationships, from abusive relationships find and affects not only the adults, the healing that she found, but also their children. The U.S. through a ministry called Sisters bishops emphasized in their of Strength. Mahoney began the 2002 pastoral letter on domestic ministry last fall at her parish, violence, “When I Call For Help,” Ascension in Melbourne, with that “no person is expected to the blessing of her pastor, Father stay in an abusive marriage” Eamon Tobin. and that the violence and abuse “It had been on my heart and break the marriage covenant. mind to do this kind of ministry According to Mahoney, the Sis- for a long time, but it was dur- ters of Strength ministry is grow- ing Christ Renews his Parish ing, and she is receiving inqui- that I heard the witness of some ries regularly about the group. “It survivors of domestic violence takes courage for women to come and I knew there was definite- forward, because there is a lot of ly a need,” Mahoney said. The fear of exposing themselves, of women, each at a different level talking about it, because if feels of healing, meet every other so private,” Mahoney said. “But Monday to share and grow in we listen with love and no judg- faith, and have formed a kind of ment, and let them know that we sisterhood. Everything that the are here for them whenever they women talk about is strictly con- are ready. fidential and whatever is said in “Our hope for the group is that the meeting stays there. each person can get to a place “We are a prayer support where they can forgive both group, growing in our relation- themselves and the abuser,” she ship with Christ, growing in continued. “You have to. If you faith together with others who hold onto anger, it festers, and it’s really understand on a deep level not good for you. You have to let what they have been through,” it go, so that you can allow God to explained Mahoney. “When you fill you with blessings.”  have trust in God, it heals every- thing else.” Crisis help is available 24/7 at the Tickets Start During Lent, the Sisters of National Domestic Violence Ho- Strength spearheaded a drive to tline, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or collect much-needed items for at www.ndvh.org. For questions women staying in shelters and about Sisters of Strength, please escaping domestic violence. “We call or text Mahoney at 475-298- have lived through it and sur- 6121 or email tdmahoney0513@ at $18! gmail.com. All inquiries are vived it,” said Mahoney. “This was our way of giving them some strictly confidential and can be hope too.” anonymous. Restrictions, exclusions and additional charges may apply. Subject to availability. AMWAY CENTER

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ELIZABETH WILSON Florida Catholic correspondent

KISSIMMEE | Nineteen-year- old Ziesha goes to work at Lowe’s Distribution Center with a smile on her face, eager to meet new people and work with her team. Helen Birkett, left, leads volunteers April 3 at a Catholic Charities Like many adults with develop- food drop. The organization has distributed 254,000 pounds of mental disabilities, the prospect food since May 2017 to those in need. (GLENDA MEEKINS) of employment was uncertain for Ziesha, until participation in Proj- ect SEARCH gave her the skills and confidence she needed to succeed. Volunteer moved Ziesha feels good to have the opportunity to work. “I help my team and they help me. I can help my mom pay the bills and I always by food drops have money in my pocket,” she said. GLENDA MEEKINS she explained. As pallets of bread, Project SEARCH is a one-year of the Florida Catholic staff juice, vegetables and meat were internship for students with devel- placed, volunteers loaded up the opmental disabilities, with the goal ORLANDO | The Second tables for easy access to a group of employment upon graduation. Harvest Food Bank truck rolled of 20 individuals as they came This is the first year Bishop Grady in and Catholic Charities staff through the line. Villas has participated in the pro- and volunteers began to unload Pedro Diaz was grateful for the gram, providing an employment almost 24,000 pounds of food. It food he received. He shares what specialist who supplies the interns Dalton, a Bishop Grady Villas resident, is a horticulture intern was April 3 and the 10th mobile little he has with his neighbor who with classroom instruction, career with Project SEARCH, a one-year internship for students with food drop since Catholic Chari- sometimes cannot make the food exploration and hands-on training developmental disabilities, with the goal of employment upon ties of Central Florida began to drop. Mercedes Riveron, who through worksite rotations. Seven graduation. (COURTESY) offer food through mobile drops left her homeland of Venezuela interns began the program in Au- for those in need at their Orlando for political reasons and arrived gust 2017 and have spent five days break in the resort cafeteria with location once per month. Helen eight months ago, said it’s her sec- a week together at their host site, the other employees. “There are so Birkett of Sts. Peter and Paul Par- ond time in line at the food drop. Gaylord Palms Resort, with em- many people representing differ- ish in Winter Park has been there “For us this means a lot as I cannot ployment specialist Jeanie Martin. ent cultures and speaking so many for each one of them. work because of our little ones. The program is a collaborative ef- different languages. It’s very inter- Birkett worked as a volunteer This helps me complement what fort between Bishop Grady Villas, national. So many of our interns at the May 2017 drop with her my husband provides.” the Osceola County School Dis- have had successful experiences daughter and members of her “We’re all here for a purpose. trict, the Division of Vocational Re- learning to meet other people and lacrosse team. What started as We’re all disciples, so if you can’t habilitation, Project 10, and Gay- to respect other cultures.” something to do in the summer do something, then what’s the lord Palms with start-up funding Jeffrey and Dalton are currently became a labor of love that has point?” said Birkett. “We truly are provided by the Able Trust. Four of in the program, working 25 hours kept her coming back and even- here to help our fellow neighbor the interns have already accepted per week at Gaylord Palms. Jeffrey, tually helping lead the effort. On and maybe Jesus is in that line, job offers. age 21, said meeting new people April 3, she served as volunteer number 350. So today, I pray that “We are building for their fu- is a highlight of the program for coordinator. ticket number 350 will at least ture,” said Martin. “We look at life him, adding he enjoys getting to As she walked through the have something. That’s the way skills. We ask them where they see learn new things and experience long row of tables, mingling with we ought to live. I know that Lent themselves working and living, different jobs. Dalton added, “My almost 80 volunteers, she made is about sacrificing, but we should what type of lifestyle do they want favorite part is seeing the smiles sure tables were loaded with food be doing that 365 days a year, hon- in terms of hobbies and interest. on the guests’ faces. It feels good and counted supplies to ensure estly. I’m just trying to be a better We are interested in facilitating a because I get to do something pro- all those in line could be fed. person. I’m just trying to be the lifestyle, not just employment.” ductive.” Ziesha attends a Lowe’s More than 300 tickets were given person (God) made me to be.” Interns spend an hour and a half At the end of the program, Mar- Distribution Center orientation to families, with some waiting in Participating in the event together in a classroom, learning tin assists the interns in filling out for new employees. (COURTESY) line long before sunrise. The food had such an impact on Birkett’s skills such as team building, tech- job applications and preparing for distributed that day fed more than daughter that she began a project nology, workplace safety, commu- interviews. Once a position is ac- Bishop Grady Villas is expand- 1,000 people. called Bags of Hope where she nication, social skills, and money cepted, she provides additional ing its Project SEARCH program “The first day I started we didn’t puts bottled water and a granola management. The rest of their day on-site job coaching to help them to two additional sites in Seminole even have half as many volun- bar in a bag. “She’s been distrib- is spent in the field, learning dif- learn their new responsibilities County — at Florida Hospital and teers as today. These businesses uting it to her friends and that way ferent aspects of work at the resort and reach their full potential. the Hilton in Altamonte Springs that are bringing in their groups when they pass a homeless per- including hospitality, horticulture, Martin said Project SEARCH helps beginning fall 2018 in collabora- are doing an amazing thing,” said son, they have their resources,” banquet set-up, pool attendant and break stereotypes about people tion with Seminole County Public Birkett about local companies Birkett said. “They do that for their human resources clerk. In addition with disabilities. Schools. that encourage and allow staff to school. At our church, we work to their work at Gaylord Palms, stu- “Employees with developmen- Bishop Grady Villas, a min- volunteer in the community dur- with Coalition for the Homeless dents also visit other workplaces tal disabilities love their jobs and istry of the Diocese of Orlando, ing the regular workday. “Now every fourth Sunday of the month, in the community so they may ex- often work harder than other em- supports persons with disabili- you have people who have done so we’re involved as much as pos- plore a variety of career paths. ployees,” she said. “They can be ties to use their God-given gifts this like me, and who knows, sible.” “In the classroom there is a hyper-focused. They are going to achieve greater independence, maybe a couple months from now lovely sense of camaraderie. The to bring a dedication to the table physical and emotional well-be- someone else can help in this po- Catholic Charities will hold its mo- program brings them together and that you would not see elsewhere. ing, and spiritual growth through sition. bile drop at St. Catherine of Siena gives them a structured environ- Their employment may be a high- Christ-centered, personalized and “It’s really about keeping the in Kissimmee for the first time May ment in which to be social,” said light of their life. It’s a high priority holistic residential, vocational and line moving and making sure ev- 1. For information on volunteering, Martin, who added the interns are for them and it gives them so much employment services, and com- ery single person gets something,” contact [email protected]. encouraged to spend their lunch fulfillment.” munity support.  7 YOUR ORNDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018 NEWS FROM around the diocese

Construction starts for the Dream Lab at Melbourne Central Catholic Pictured is drawing of the proposed new soup kitchen/food pantry and social service ministry building School in Melbourne. (COURTESY) at St. Theresa Parish in Belleview. (COURTESY) BREVARD COUNTY ship laboratory, the dream lab will The 5,500-square-foot labora- years since that retreat and here we of 267 others each week. Esparza have both independent learning tory will be open extended hours to are still doing this together.” noted the staff is “also tasked with MCC builds dream and collaborative work stations, an accommodate the needs of the 550 It was the Schuchts’ sibling rela- daily logistics of picking up donated interactive learning theater, video students. Burke anticipates it will tionship that touched Danilee Chin food from across the area, prepar- laboratory and broadcast studios, a robotics generate a brainstorming environ- who attended with her husband, ing menus, and rotating stock … laboratory, 3-D printing capabili- ment and an enthusiasm for cre- Glenn. “Their sharing came from so everything is kept at peak fresh- Melbourne Central High School ties, a design zone, cyber security ativity that will have wide-ranging the heart and it really invited heal- ness. They also make sure each cli- has begun construction of its state- room and the inherent capacity to impact. ing, to speak the truth and share ent gets enough food to take home.” of-the-art dream laboratory open- integrate future advances span- “As a Catholic high school, our our common woundedness,” she “The need for services has grown ing to students in the fall. “The in- ning all disciplines. The capabili- obligation is to give every student said. “I learned about the seven exponentially over the years as spiration for the dream lab came ties of the laboratory itself will be in the chance to reach the potential deadly wounds that cause the sins news of St. Theresa’s dedication from focus groups who wanted the a constant state of upgrading to new God gave them,” Burke concluded. that keep us from having the whole- and caring for the community has school to provide the opportunity technological developments. “The dream lab is designed to give ness that God wants us to have and spread,” said Esparza. In addition for students to achieve their full po- “Having the dream lab will help all the opportunity to shine.” I really felt that God wanted to heal to the new building, there will be a tential,” said Michael Burke, presi- us with more hands-on learning, Retreat brings me.” 1,750-square-foot covered seating dent of the school since July 2010 more collaborative projects and will Glenn Chin said more people area so clients may relax and enjoy and one of two presidents in the na- really impact our STEM program,” healing to should give the retreat a try and their meals. Currently all programs tion to be honored by the National said Sara, a junior who’s most inter- utilize the tools it offers. “I learned operate out of the old 1,400-square- Catholic Educational Association in ested in working with the 3- printer participants that you could actually forgive foot rectory, so the new facility will 2016. “The goal was not to grow our and in the robotics laboratory. The yourself and let God lift your bur- be a delight on both sides of the school enrollment, but to create a STEM program focuses on learning Nearly 200 people — priests, dea- dens,” he said. “You don’t have to serving line. better environment and experience achievement in science, technol- cons, religious brothers and sisters, carry around the baggage that is A recent client shared, “My hus- for each student to develop in every ogy, engineering and mathematics. laity, single and married, youths detrimental to your health. We band and I found ourselves sud- academic area.” When asked how she relates the and seniors — participated in a re- didn’t know what to expect, but denly homeless with our 11-year- The school has long benefitted technological advancements with treat at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in we learned a lot. It was definitely a old autistic son. The upheaval to from a consultative and collab- her Catholic faith, Sara responded, Indialantic April 12-14, all seeking healing miracle.” our family was immense and we orative relationship with Florida “Our faith relies on communication tools to restore wholeness to their were feeling very alone. Social ser- Institute of Technology, whose with others. Collaborating with oth- own lives and the lives of others. vices not only gave us a roof over campus is just across the street. ers in the dream lab will enhance Rooted in Scripture, the Catechism MARION COUNTY our heads, they provided critical Modeled after FIT’s digital scholar- our relationships and our faith.” of the Catholic Church and the necessities for job searches and writings of popes, the “Healing the Parish breaks promoted long-term solutions. Our Whole Person” retreat guided par- ground on son was also gifted with clothing SIGNUP ONLINE AT COMPASSCATHOLIC.ORG/FLCGOLF ticipants to find wholeness while so he could return to school with healing the wounds and sins that soup kitchen confidence, and we were all blessed fragment their souls. with full bellies each day at the soup D AN ON N C U “As human beings we are all For 51 years, St. Theresa Parish kitchen. My family truly believes St. E A L hurting from something and Je- in Belleview has served the needs Theresa’s was showing God’s love at S sus has the cure,” said Father Scott of the community through its its finest.” Circe, pastor. “He never forces him- soup kitchen/food pantry and so- The bulk of the project’s finan- C

E self upon us. Those who came forth cial services ministries. On March cial support comes from generous H Catholic Ministries L A B this weekend sought an encounter 28, ground was broken on a new parishioners who frequently rally R M IT A that will illuminate, inspire, heal 3,765-square-foot facility that will together when anyone in the com- Y R G S C and transform lives so they can open by the end of September with munity needs assistance. The group TIMACUAN GOLF O L F SUNDAY now be missionaries of God’s heal- absolutely no “down time” in ser- feeling is they can accomplish any- & COUNTRY CLUB MAY 20 ing mercy and love.” vice. thing with teamwork. LAKE MARY 1:00 PM SHOTGUN The retreat was led by Dr. Bob Both the soup kitchen and food Father David Vivero, pastor, Schuchts, founder of the John Paul pantry account for most of the on- explained, “Like the Acts of the II Healing Center in Tallahassee, site community service. According Apostles Acts 4:32, ‘the community 3 SPONSORSHIP FOURSOME = $360 and members of his team. Schuchts to Henry Esparza, the parish’s oper- of believers with great power bore spent years as a marriage and fam- ations manager, the social services witness to the resurrected Christ, PACKAGE LEVELS INDIVIDUAL = $100 See the website for details. ily therapist before realizing he office handles 23 client requests per with one heart and mind, sharing ENTRY FEE INCLUDES GOLF, CART, RANGE BALLS AND BANQUET DINNER AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY needed healing from the struggles day for rental/utility assistance, mi- their goods and possessions, plac- 4 PERSON “BEST BALL” SCRAMBLE FORMAT CLOSEST TO THE PIN (MEN & WOMEN) in his own life. nor medical needs, and helps with ing them at feet of the apostles, and PRIZES FOR LONGEST DRIVE (MEN & WOMEN) 50-50 PUTTING CONTEST; AUCTION “I went on a retreat with my emergency situations like home- distributing them according to their brother and it illuminated every lessness and domestic violence. needs.’” Within the USA and 8 countries, Compass teaches how to apply Biblical area of my life. … It began a transfor- The soup kitchen/food pantry

principles of managing money and possessions to our daily lives. 12089-0427 mation in all members of my family serves an average of 883 individu- Around the Diocese stories were written by Laura Dodson and www.CompassCatholic.org 844-447-6263 and I wanted to share it with every- als a hot, nutritious meal and stocks one,” Schuchts said. “It has been 30 empty cupboards in the homes Glenda Meekins. April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR ORNDO COMMUNITY 8

861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte EVENTS WITH BISHOP NOONAN FYI DIOCESAN EVENTS Springs. Education on personal Small Christian Community safety, cyber and senior safety, Ordination to the priest- ordain Louis Bartos Jr., Sacred Heart To submit parish, school, diocesan or Summit: human trafficking and physical hood: Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m., Parish, New Smyrna; Thomas Cuff, St. related event information to be con- May 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., attack response. Children’s track St. James Cathedral, 215 N. St. James Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Margaret Mary Parish, Winter Park; sidered for publication in the Diocese includes bicycle safety (bring Florida Catholic Orange Ave., Orlando. Goal is to bike). Presented by Council of Ave., Orlando. Bishop John Noonan Mark Fry, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, of Orlando and offer tools and resources to those Catholic Women with Seminole will ordain Deacons Blake Britton and Winter Park; Hector Isaza Zapata, Our calendar of events, please visit www. wanting to initiate this ministry in County Fire and Altamonte Matthew Hawkins. Parking available Lady of the Lakes Parish, Deltona; An- orlandodiocese.org/our-diocese/events- their parish. 407-246-4910, slfl@ Springs Police Departments. on northeast corner of Robinson Street thony Medina Cruz, St. Mary Magda- calendar/ and click “Suggest Event.” orlandodiocese.org. Free. 407-831-1212, CCW@ and Orange Avenue. len Parish, Altamonte Springs; Wilmar Submissions should be received 4-6 StMaryMagdalen.org Rojas Clavijo, St. Joseph/St. Maximilian weeks prior to the date of the event. Wills and estate planning, Ordination to the diaconate: Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m., Basilica of Kolbe Parish, Orlando; Edward Strutt- Not all submissions will be printed MASSES/PRAYER Catholic medical care seminars: the National Shrine of Mary, Queen mann, Holy Name of Jesus Parish, due to space limitations and other SESSIONS Wednesday, May 2, 12:45-2:15 Indialantic; Wilfrid Tilus, St. Catherine considerations. p.m., St. Isaac Jogues Parish social of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Interpreted Mass for the hall, 4301 S. Chickasaw Trail, Orlando. Deacon John Noonan will of Siena Parish, Kissimmee. deaf: Sundays, 11 a.m. Mass, Orlando. Free. R.S.V.P. by April 25: the Blessed Virgin Mary is an 407-249-0906, mmorris@st-isaac. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 1014 care items such as: toothbrushes, Volunteers are needed three-four association of mainly laypersons org. N. Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach. toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, hours each week to greet guests, who commit themselves “to An American Sign Language Catholic funeral rites live in the following of Jesus planning seminar: hand soap, body wash, shampoo/ gather food bags, organize the interpreter will be provided to Wednesday, conditioner, deodorant, feminine reception area and restock the Christ” according to the charism, sign. Meet in the café, 10:15 a.m., May 9, 12:45-3:45 p.m., St. Isaac care products, toilet paper, front counter. traditions and spirit of Carmelite for a “deaf coffee chat” with Jogues Parish social hall, 4301 S. diapers and baby wipes. Mission t
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Above, Sister Marie Alice Lagace, center, gathers with clergy and members of Holy Family Parish April 8 shortly before Mass. Standing behind her is Father Tri Pham, pastor of the parish, and next to him is Father Michael Cairnes, right, parochial vicar. Above center, Sister Lagace shows off some of her home displays with images of Jesus and words of peace, joy and love. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) At right, a young Sister Lagace is shown serving in Africa as a missionary in service to lepers. (COURTESY) 100 years young LINDA REEVES has eaten breakfast every weekday hood dream came true,” she said. of the Florida Catholic staff morning for the past 25 years. The “I transferred from the Daughters gift was given to her during a little of the Holy Spirit to join the African PORT ST. LUCIE | There is a party, which included refreshments and World Apostolate. This permit- religious sister at one parish in Port and a birthday cake. ted me to go to Africa.” St. Lucie who is somewhat of a ce- Who is this “Mother Teresa of She left her former order with lebrity these days and a superstar to Port St. Lucie”? Marie Alice Lagace their blessings and prayers and en- many for years. And she is celebrat- was born in Danielson, Connecti- tered the African and World Apos- ing her centennial and her 77th year cut. She and her sister, Imelda tolate community in Washington, as a religious sister. Lagace, 101, and living in Connecti- D.C., dedicated to helping the poor Sister Marie Alice Lagace, above left, was honored by Holy Family “We all love her and with joy will cut, outlived their parents and all and undernourished people of with a garden dedicated to her. be celebrating her 100 years,” said their brothers and sisters. Africa. In Cameroon, she joined Myrna Wong, longtime parishio- As a teen, Sister Lagace felt called members of her community and Looking for a new ministry path, much in return for their support of ner of Holy Family in Port St. Lucie, to the religious life of the Daughters took final vows in 1970, beginning Sister Lagace came to Florida to be- her. where Sister Marie Alice Lagace has of the Holy Spirit congregation. She her work there. gin her contemplative prayer initia- “Her breakfast many times is all called home for the past nearly 35 entered the novitiate for formation Her ministry overseas for the tives. “At its peak, she had around ready for her (when we arrive),” said years and captured hearts. “She is at age 18 and professed final vows next three years focused on serving 60 students,” said Jim Thoma, a pa- Aleen Stanton, one of the women an inspiration to all of us and loves in 1941, becoming a religious sister. the very poor and the abandoned. rishioner and school teacher him- who shares time and coffee with the Catholic Church, going to Mass She introduced Imelda to the com- She ministered to the hundreds self, who has taken Sister Lagace’s Sister Lagace, who eats a poached each and every day, and receiving munity, and she too joined the con- of lepers at the leprosy colony in classes over the years at her home egg and toast every morning. the Eucharist. Her most loved words gregation, taking vows of chastity, Baleng, Cameroon, living in mud filled with teaching cards, displays “Many times patrons at Denny’s are, ‘Abba, I love you.’ She will say poverty and obedience. huts without running water or elec- and posters. “She teaches a wom- will pay her bill anonymously. She that over 100 times each day and Sister Lagace, a high school tricity. At the colony, she distributed en’s class and a men’s class.” talks to the patrons and tells them has asked me to make sure that I do cheerleader, president of the girls medicine and clothes and interact- Thoma said Sister Lagace is an to smile and to love God.” it too.” sports club, band drum major- ed with people left alone. “The work amazing educator in the classroom, Over the years, Sister Lagace has Sister Lagace turns 100 May 9, ette and member of the debating with the people was gratifying,” she and a very powerful speaker when it taken an active role at Holy Fam- but the celebrations have already club, studied at Annhurst College, said. “What Christ-like joy I experi- comes to silent prayer, a deep form ily, serving as an extraordinary begun, paying honor to her and all a private Catholic college in Con- enced working with these beautiful of prayer life. Thoma has become a minister of holy Communion and that she has done not only in her necticut; St. Joseph’s College in New people.” She also taught at a semi- great devotee of Sister Lagace over a member of the Council of Catho- fascinating life and ministry, but York; Savannah State University in nary in Ghana and at Maya College the years. “She said her secret to lic Women. There is even a special also simply as she goes about day Georgia; and Hartford University in Kekem, Cameroon, serving as long life is prayer and relaxing,” said marker in the parish’s butterfly gar- after day, walking her life path and in Washington, D.C. She earned school principal. Thoma. “She says the best prayer is, den dedicated to her and bearing evangelizing along the way through degrees in education, science and After her mother became sick in ‘Abba, I love you.’” her name. her actions, deeds and witness of guidance and counseling. Her min- 1973, Sister Lagace came back to Sister Lagace has many fans and When asked to what does she living the Catholic faith. istry work began in New York, serv- the United States to care for her. For has won the hearts of parishioners attribute her longevity, she said, Sister Lagace may never have ing the poor and the inner-city’s the next five years, she continued and the parish pastor and priest. “Healthy eating and lifestyle and a star on the Hollywood Walk of children through various programs to work for the World Apostolate Parishioners keep an eye on her the holy Eucharist,” and graces ob- Fame, but as of April 17 she has a and ministries, and she taught organization, helping recruit men and support her and love her like a tained from her beloved Abba, God shiny plaque at Denny’s in Port St. school on all levels for 30 years. and women for service in Africa. family supports and loves a mother the Father. Lucie. Management and staff pre- After a great deal of prayer and She also began studying centering or grandmother. Women of the par- “She is love,” said parishioner sented Sister Lagace, one of their discernment, her ministry took prayer or contemplation and took ish take turns accompanying Sister Bobbi Hilyard, among the women favorite customers, with the gift a twist and turn and then a giant classes at St. Joseph’s Abbey, a Trap- Lagace to Mass and then breakfast who attend Mass with Sister Lagace. bearing her name and it is now dis- leap when she heard God calling pist monastery in Spencer, Massa- at Denny’s, and apparently those “She is the most beautiful soul I played near the booth where she her to mission work. “My child- chusetts. Her mother died in 1978. who spend time with her get back have ever met.” April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 2 Women unite to embrace their strength

LINDA REEVES of the Florida Catholic staff

PALM BEACH GARDENS | The speaker at the Women of Faith, Women of Action conference opened up and poured her heart out as she shared her life story of sexual abuse at a young age, the sudden loss of her mother, drug and alcohol Tammy Farr addiction, and a battle with an eat- ing disorder. and hosted by the diocesan Coun- She confessed she “broke every cil of Catholic Women. The turnout commandment” in the book and was good for this year’s event with contemplated suicide but then had a nearly 200 women attending. A eu- life-changing experience after find- charistic procession opened the ing Jesus and his mercy. program, setting the spiritual tone “God is asking me now to pass of the day. Deacon Joe Pollock of St. it forward,” said Judy Hehr, about Patrick led the procession around Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito greets women after the celebration of Mass during the the annual Women her newfound life after learning the the church that ended in the chapel. of Faith, Women of Action Conference April 14 at St. Patrick Church in Palm Beach Gardens. (PHOTOS truth and embracing the Catholic The conference throughout the BY LINDA REEVES | FC) faith. “It is so beautiful. God has day included adoration, rosary given me a new heart, and he has prayer, meditation, music, talks turned my mess into a message.” and the sacrament of reconcili- Hehr presented two talks during ation. “Our theme is ‘Embracing the ninth annual women’s confer- the Strength of Compassionate ence held April 14 at St. Patrick Par- Women,’” Farr said. “We are truly ish in Palm Beach Gardens. a blessed group of compassionate She travels the country speak- women.” ing during conferences and other Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was events in hope of touching lives and main celebrant for the Mass. During giving people hope with the mes- his homily, he discussed holiness sage of the Lord’s mercy and for- and living saintly lives. He remind- giveness. Hehr is from Wisconsin ed all that living holy lives is not just where she is a radio host, writer and for a select few individuals. “Holi- speaker. ness is for everyone, every single She was non-stop and moved person,” he said. “We are all called around the church, reached out to live it.” As he concluded his hom- to her audience and at times shed ily, he thanked the council women tears as she spoke of her good and for all they do for the Church, and bad. Hehr is married and the moth- for providing witness as they live A group of women join in fellowship and lunch during the annual Women of Faith, Women of Action er of four children. She talked about faithful lives. Conference April 14 at St. Patrick Parish in Palm Beach Gardens. Standing, third from right, is guest experiencing dark times in her life, The day included fellowship and speaker Judy Hehr. depression, sadness and emptiness. the women enjoying lunch together. God eventually called her back “The speaker’s story was amazing,” to the Catholic Church where she said Rhonda Bush, a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery found Christ’s mercy and joy and Our Lady Queen of the Apostles in wholeness. Royal Palm Beach. “She was full of 
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***NOTICE*** , send me more information about the only Month’s Mind Masses are held on the Catholic Cemetery in the Diocese of Palm Beach. Name: ______second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in our outdoor chapel. Prayers during Address: ______these Masses are offered for those who ______have been laid to rest during the previous Phone: ______Cell: ______Judy Hehr speaks to participants attending the Women’s Conference month, all the deceased at Our Lady Email: ______April 14 at St. Patrick Church in Palm Beach Gardens giving testimony Queen of Peace Cemetery and all of the Parish: ______Holy Souls in Purgatory. about struggles in her life but then, joy through finding a relationship  #   with the Lord. 3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018 Two men ready to serve the Church as priests

One man fought the idea of the priesthood, then said “yes” after a dramatic encounter with Jesus. One man knew as a preteen that he would be a priest, but first tried a secular career for 20 years. Deacons Daniel Daza-Jaller and Frank D’Amato paused in their seminary studies to speak to the Florida Catholic about their journeys toward vocational life and what others who are considering the priesthood might learn from their stories. They will become the newest priests for the Diocese of Palm Beach May 5, 11 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. He pushed priesthood away, God pulled him in Life experience serves a late vocation well

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DELRAY BEACH | Deacon Daniel Daza- PALM BEACH GARDENS | The way Jaller didn’t want to be a priest. He wanted a Deacon Frank D’Amato sees it, he’s spent wife and kids and career. two decades training for the priesthood — Until Jesus “kicked down” the door of his even if he didn’t always know it. heart during a youth rally, reducing him to “I’ve been in 20 years of serving,” said tears. Deacon D’Amato, 50, a resident of South “That was my face-to-face with God,” re- Florida since 1968. “Now, it will be just in a called Deacon Daza-Jaller, 27, of his experi- different way, a more important way. The ence a decade ago that will culminate in his priesthood is a vocation of service to the ordination as a priest. whole world.” As he finishes his studies at St. Vincent de As with many priests, Deacon D’Amato Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, can look back and see some groundwork in he also serves as a transitional deacon at his early life. He was born Feb. 4, 1967, in Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Delray Bethpage, New York. The family moved to Beach. He is scheduled to be ordained a South Florida the following year during the priest along with fellow seminarian Deacon construction boom. In Deerfield Beach, they Frank D’Amato May 5, at the Cathedral of attended St. Ambrose Parish, where Deacon St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gardens. D’Amato was inspired by the kindness and It is a day he never thought he could experi- bearing of an elderly priest. “He was persona ence, especially since he rebelled against his Deacon Daniel Daza-Jaller Christi to me,” Deacon D’Amato recalled. “I Deacon Frank D’Amato Catholic upbringing and wanted to steer his was about 10 and I wanted to be a priest like life elsewhere. anney College Seminary in Miami in August him. Even at that age, I knew.” St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, he 2009, with secular college as Plan B if semi- Yet when he reached college age, he didn’t Massachusetts, that specializes in educating moved with his family to Wellington when nary didn’t work out. seek out seminary. Instead, he attended older men. he was 8. His family attended St. Rita Par- “I’d appreciated the priesthood, but not for Florida Atlantic University, where he earned The education is similar, but it’s a short- ish, and he and his three siblings prayed at me,” he said. “But throughout that first year, I a degree in communications. At the time, “I ened, four-year program that accepts work home as well. But his personal faith grew felt a growing love for it.” just wanted to do my own thing,” he said. experience in lieu of a degree in philosophy. during his high school years. It started with What does he like about the priesthood? “You could say it wasn’t my time.” Just as important, Deacon D’Amato found confirmation during his sophomore year, “First, there’s an intimacy with Christ,” He launched a career in freelance event his classmates easier to relate to. then youth group during his junior year, and he said. “He’s allowing me to participate, to planning for banks, insurance companies, “With the Franciscans, I was with guys continued with Monday-night Bible studies. share the sacraments. No one else can claim communication companies, and the phar- half my age. I could only go so far in relat- “In retrospect, I can see what God was do- to be the spouse of the Church. But in call- maceutical industry. He flew all over North ing to them,” he said. “Here, we’re all five to ing — a deepening of faith,” Deacon Daza- ing me to be a priest, he shares that spousal America, the Caribbean and Europe. 10 years apart. During lunch and dinner, I Jaller said. “It became my faith.” relationship. When not traveling 100 days a year, he or- learn as much as in class. The men come The crucial year for him was 2007. That “And I love serving, helping people,” he ganized corporate golf outings at the Boca from so many backgrounds. Some talked spring, he attended a youth conference in continued. “My mother brought me up in the Raton Resort and Club. He made about about challenges of married life. Some of West Palm Beach by the Franciscan Univer- beliefs of Opus Dei, that everything you do — $80,000 a year, big money for a young single their wives died. Every journey has been a sity of Steubenville, Ohio. That’s when he even if you just pick up paper for trash — can man. long and winding road. And all came to the first heard the call, and fought it. be a gift you offer out of love to God.” “At the time, I loved it,” he said. “But I point where they surrendered to God.” “I said that wasn’t negotiable,” he said. Among his strengths is a gregarious na- started hearing the call again.” Despite his own long and winding road, “I’ve always been a big planner, and I’d ture. An extrovert, he enjoys catechesis, In 2007, he went on a mission with an or- Deacon D’Amato said his time in seminary planned my life and career — get a master’s feeding the homeless and organizing youth ganization that leads service tours. At the went quickly, and he looks forward to his or- degree, get married, have children. I’d even rallies, but also counseling couples con- Marian sanctuary in Lourdes, France, where dination as a priest on May 5. decided the genders of the children.” sidering divorce. He added he enjoys “little he worked with sick and elderly pilgrims, he “I’m not the same man as when I entered,” He confessed to a priest that he felt the call things” about parish life, like visiting homes heard the call loud and clear. he said. “All the crazy stuff going on in the and was resisting it. “That’s not necessarily a for dinner and playing with the kids. “I realized that there was more to life than world doesn’t get me as frustrated anymore. sin,” the priest replied. “But be open, if that’s During the seminary, he served at two planning events and playing golf,” he said. I know (God) will give me what I need to do what God is calling you to.” Miami parishes — St. John Vianney and In 2008, he joined the Franciscan Custody the work he gives me.” That November he attended the National St. Vincent de Paul — where he taught reli- of the Holy Land. He worked at several his- Deacon D’Amato said he has three priori- Catholic Youth Conference in Columbus, gion to third-graders and volunteered at an toric sites: Ein Kerem near Jerusalem, where ties in mind as the type of priest he hopes to Ohio. During praise and worship with thou- urban ministry. He helped with liturgies at John the Baptist is believed to have been be. One, a priest should be “a man for others,” sands of other youths he felt as if “Christ was the Lourdes-Noreen McKeen Retirement born; Mount La Verna in Tuscany, where St. he said. “You’ve got to be among the people.” knocking, and I was pushing at the door Community in West Palm Beach, and had a Francis of Assisi received the stigmata; and Two, he wants to emphasize education. “I from the inside.” “ministry of presence” at the Newman Club the Monastery of the Holy Land, a site in don’t know if I’ll be in a parish with a school, “Then, it was like he backed up and kicked at Florida Atlantic University. Washington, D.C., that has replicas of holy but we’ve got to form the youths properly. it down. I fell to the ground and cried and He also served for a year at St. Anastasia sites. The world is out there banging the drum gave up. Then I felt peace,” he recalled add- Parish in Fort Pierce, where he worked with He left after three years, however, be- about current issues. We’ve got to do the ing he still had moments questioning a deci- the San Juan Diego Hispanic Center there. cause it didn’t match his calling. “Deep in same.” sion to discern the priesthood. “I had days of He learned that even some fellow Latinos my heart, I knew the Lord was calling me to And he’s already bringing up his third ‘I’m definitely going to seminary.’ And I had have had different experiences than himself. be a priest,” he said. emphasis — the Eucharist and confession days when I felt like I couldn’t do it.” “I came to America and learned English At first he returned to his old profession, — in his homilies. “Those two things are He vacillated over whether to enter the quickly,” he explained, “but many Hispan- but then entered seminary in 2013. Although misunderstood even by parishioners. And university or the seminary. Finally, he decid- ics were born here and don’t have a good he entered for the Diocese of Palm Beach you need confession more than ever. Peo- ed on seminary, figuring that if it didn’t work grasp of American culture. I recognized seminarian program, he didn’t go to St. Vin- ple don’t know what the Church is and why out, “I could still learn more about my faith. cent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton It was a win-win.” So he entered St. John Vi- PLEASE SEE DAZA-JALLER, 4 Beach. Instead, he began formation at Pope PLEASE SEE D’AMATO, 4 April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 4 Boca parish responds to opioid crisis DAZA-JALLER FROM 3

STAFF REPORT that there’s more than my ex- planning another. “We all need fur- ‘It is so important as a community and as a parish that perience out there. I have to stay ther education concerning the way open to learning.” BOCA RATON | The total num- these drugs affect us and how they we attend to this opioid drug crisis from within the Deacon Daza-Jaller admitted ber of drug overdoses is skyrocket- are obtained. We also need to do context of education, family and of our faith.’ he’s nervous about one thing: ing in the United States, and the everything we can to combat their homilies. He said he prepares worst of it is right here in South entrance into our families and par- Msgr. Michael McGraw thoroughly and delivers them Florida, according to reports. St. ticularly to protect our elderly and well, but when he finishes, he Joan of Arc Parish in Boca Raton our youths. sits down and breaks into a hosted a two-day symposium April “Finally we know that without of other parishes and the commu- spoke, including Bob Lemon of the sweat. He thinks it’s because of 8 in response to Palm Beach Coun- God’s help and guidance, we will nity at large. As part of the program, Boca Raton Fire Department, and the gravity of the situation. ty’s drug addiction problem and its lack the divine wisdom we need to experts close to the epidemic shared Officer Bart Galletta of the Boca “It’s not just speaking; it’s overdose crisis. attend to the spiritual dimension of their insights and knowledge. Two Raton Police Department. Another preaching the word of God,” he “It is so important as a com- this crisis,” he continued. “With the medical doctors were among the special guest was Alan Johnson, said. “It’s God using Daniel’s munity and as a parish that we at- help of the Holy Spirit, we must care speakers: Dr. Ahmed Howeedy is chief assistant state attorney and su- words. That’s not to be taken tend to this opioid drug crisis from for our souls and for our spiritual a Deerfield physician specializing pervisor of both the civilian and lightly.” within the context of education, welfare in what is truly a combat in family medicine, and Dr. Beau law enforcement sides of the Palm But for anyone who wonders family and of our faith,” said Msgr. with evil.” Nelson is a Fort Lauderdale clinical Beach County Sober Homes Task if he’s cut out for the priesthood, Michael McGraw, pastor of St. Joan The symposium was open to St. social worker and therapist. Force. For information on the next he offered advice from the late of Arc, hosting the event and already Joan of Arc parishioners, members First responders also on hand symposium, call 561-392-0007.  Pope John Paul II: “Don’t be afraid.” “Don’t be afraid to be open LONG-SLEEVE RELIEF with the Lord,” Deacon Daza- Jaller advised. “All he needs is a small crack, and he’ll come in and show us more than we could ever imagine.”  D’AMATO FROM 3

Christ died for us. Most think it’s a man-made institution, es- pecially those who leave. If they knew, they’d never leave.” Thus far, the homily is his favorite part of ministering. He prepares not only through study, but by praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament, ask- ing for enlightenment from the Holy Spirit. He also strives to bring real-life situations into each message. “You only get most people for one hour a week,” Deacon D’Amato said. “It’s the only time they hear the truth. You’ve got to make it count. There’s an absence of God in school and work, even in talk. We have to re-focus people on the goal of St. Joseph School kindergarten students in Tracy Hofmann’s class helped collect more than 60 shirts as part of their participation in the heaven.” Florida Catholic Long-Sleeve Relief campaign 2018. The annual campaign was started in 2005, and its goal is to collect and distribute clean, But there’s another occasion long-sleeved shirts to famworkers. The shirts help keep the workers safe by providing protection from the sun and harmful pesticides. when he feels God even more The students were presented a certificate of appreciation from the Florida Catholic team for a job well done. (PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. strongly: baptism. “I’m praying JOSEPH SCHOOL) and pouring the water, but it’s really Christ who is baptizing through me. The kids are be- NEWSbriefs coming members of the Church and children of God. And God Schools celebrate ning ceremonies for 103 students as they now begin new paths and an essay contest for eighth-grad- is using me to do that. And that graduation May 19 at noon on the campus of pursuits. ers at St. Helen School in Vero realization will ramp up even Florida Atlantic University, 777 Pro-life essay Beach, encouraging the students more when I consecrate the Eu- Graduation of the class of 2018 Glades Road in Boca Raton. Vale- to share thoughts in writing about charist at the altar.” is right around the corner. Cardi- dictorian is Stephen Brower and contest winners abortion in today’s modern so- Deacon D’Amato is clearly nal Newman High School in West salutatorian is Ryan Haag. John ciety. A panel of judges read the sold on a priestly vocation, as Palm Beach will have graduation Carroll High School is graduat- named essays and selected winners, who firmly as he once was on globe- ceremonies at the Raymond F. ing 94 students May 19 at 7 p.m. each received cash awards. First- trotting corporate events. And Kravis Center for the Perform- Ceremonies will be held in the A local Knights of Columbus place winner Ella Basile received for anyone who may be consid- ing Arts in downtown West historic Sunrise Theatre at 117 group came up with an idea for $250, Ella Clark took second place ering a vocation, he has a simple Palm Beach May 14, 7 p.m., for S. Second St. in downtown Fort students that encouraged them to and received $150, and third-place answer: Check it out. its 127 graduating students. The Pierce. Valedictorian is Hannah use some creative talents, writing winner Connor Lowell received “If you think the Lord is call- school’s valedictorian is Lillian Morris and salutatorian is Brian skills and their knowledge of the $100. Knight John Negherbon Sr., ing you, at the very least look Cooney and salutatorian is Madi- Villa. teaching of the Catholic Church. the assembly’s faithful navigator, into it,” he said. “Pray, talk to a son Borsellino. St. John Paul II All are asked to continue to The fourth-degree Father Charles presented the awards during cer- counselor, maybe visit a semi- Academy in Boca Raton is plan- pray for the diocese’s graduates Brady Assembly 1932 organized emonies. nary or religious order.”  5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018

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April 27 — 6 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, Delray Beach; Confirmation, St. Thomas More 5 p.m., Mass for graduating high Parish, Boynton Beach. school seniors, Cathedral of St. April 28 — 10 a.m., Ignatius Loyola. Confirmation, Holy Name of Jesus May 8 — noon, Meeting, Parish, West Palm Beach; 4 p.m., Southern Deanery priests, St. Joan of Confirmation, St. Mark Parish, Arc Parish, Boca Raton. Boynton Beach. May 9 — 11:30 a.m., Luncheon, April 29 — 10:30 a.m., Catholic school teachers, All Saints Confirmation, St. Martin de Porres School, Jupiter; 6 p.m., Mass, School Parish, Jensen Beach; 5 p.m., of Christian Formation graduation, Confirmation, St. Paul of the Cross Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. Parish, North Palm Beach. May 10 — 11 a.m., Taping of April 30 — May 3, Priests TV Mass, Parallax Productions, West convocation, Jupiter. Palm Beach; 6 p.m., Confirmation, May 4 — 6 p.m., Ordination St. Philip Benizi Parish, Belle Glade. rehearsal/evening prayer/dinner, May 11 — 6 p.m., Confirmation, The Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy gather in worship and prayer on Divine Mercy Sunday at Holy Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Clare Parish, North Palm Beach. Family Church in Port St. Lucie. Members of the ministry attended Mass with main celebrant Father Palm Beach Gardens. May 12 — 10 a.m., Michael Cairnes followed by adoration and a program focused on the Divine Mercy message. (PHOTOS May 5 — 11 a.m., Priesthood Confirmation, St. Patrick Parish, BY LINDA REEVES | FC) ordination, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Palm Beach Gardens; 4:30 p.m., Loyola; 5 p.m., Confirmation, St. Mass for religious jubilarians, Christopher Parish, Hobe Sound. Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola. Lay group spreads Divine May 6 — 11 a.m., Confirmation, May 13 — 11:30 a.m., Sacred Heart Parish, Lake Worth; Confirmation, St. Ann Parish, West 2 p.m., Marian Rosary Festival, Palm Beach. Mercy message for 20 years

An image LINDA REEVES of Divine of the Florida Catholic staff Mercy is placed PORT ST. LUCIE | A large group near the of Eucharistic Apostles of Divine altar William E. Boyes Mercy arrived early at Holy Fam- at Holy ily Church in Port St. Lucie for an Family John Farina afternoon of worship, prayer, talks Church Peter Matwiczyk and reflection April 8, Divine Mer- in Port cy Sunday. St. Lucie on Divine The apostles dressed in red and t
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11202-0413 image of the Divine Mercy with sage. “This is the way of life. This is Father Tri Pham, pastor of Holy the words “Jesus, I Trust in You.” the passion of Christ. Without him Family, wrote: “In 2000, Pope St. The faithful fully participated in you have no life.” John Paul II established this first the Mass singing, praying and Following the Mass, adoration Sunday after Easter as a univer- responding to the liturgy, provid- was held in the church. At 3 p.m., sal feast of the Church in honor of ing a wonderful witness of faith there was a special program with Divine Mercy Sunday. In so do- for all attending the special cel- talks, and participants prayed the ing, he was fulfilling a request Our ebration. Divine Mercy chaplet. The after- Lord himself made in his appear- “We have four new people,” said noon program ended with a recep- ances to the Polish nun, St. Faus- Willy Peralte, about those to be in- tion. tina Kowalska. Just the thought of ducted into the Eucharist Apostles Sister Maria Faustina Kowal- Christ’s mercy fills us with confi- of Divine Mercy during this special ska, a Polish nun, first encouraged dence and hope. But it should also year for the parish. The lay minis- the devotion after the message of fill us with humility. If Christ is so try is currently celebrating 20 years Christ’s gift of mercy was placed eager to spread the news about his since it formed at the parish and on her heart in the 1930s. Catholics boundless mercy, it’s because we began doing ministry work. believe that the message came di- need that mercy. It’s because sin The group is affiliated with the rectly from Jesus. She wrote about is a reality in our lives and in our Congregation of Marians of the her experiences and the words world, and sin causes real damage Immaculate Conception, a frater- Jesus gave her in her diary, “Man- that only Christ can repair. This is nal community of consecrated life kind will not have peace until it the tough side of God’s mercy — known for its work promoting the turns with trust to my mercy” (No. the reality of sin.

11138-0427 message of Divine Mercy. “With 300). “Today, Jesus is reminding us of so much going on in the world, we Churches everywhere held spe- the power and abundance of his need Divine Mercy,” said Peralte, cial celebrations April 8. Parishes mercy. We should be full of joy and who brought the devotion and the displayed the Divine Mercy image, confidence at this reminder. To- group to Holy Family. As part of featured adoration, had time for day, as Christ feeds us once again their ministry, the apostles gather the Divine Mercy chaplet and held from the very fountain of mercy, in prayer, participate in study and special programs. Parishes also of- holy Communion, let’s ask him for perform acts of mercy and out- fered the sacrament of reconcilia- the grace to be living images, liv- reach to help others. tion at various times, the essential ing paintings, of his mercy in this “God gave me this mission to key to the devotions and at the world so wounded by sin.”  April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 6 ‘Rejoice and be Glad’

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, all called to be holy by living our bring forth fruits of devotion, each has given us a great treasure on lives with love and bearing witness one according to his kind and voca- the subject of holiness in his new in everything we do, wherever we tion. A different exercise of devotion apostolic exhortation, “Gaudete et find ourselves.” is required of each — the noble, the FLORIDA Exsultate.” Its title is taken from the Pope Francis outlines five signs artisan, the servant, the prince, concluding words of Our Lord in of holiness which fit the framework the maiden and the wife; and fur- Catholic the Beatitudes from his Sermon on offered by the Beatitudes. These thermore such practice must be the Mount, “rejoice and be five signs correspond to modified according to the strength, DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH glad” (Mt 5:12). The pope the celebration of the Eu- the calling and the duties of each emphasizes that Jesus ex- charist, the celebration of individual.” The message of Pope Vol. 79, No. 12 plained what holiness is the sacrament of recon- Francis is the same as St. Francis de all about in the Beatitudes ciliation, personal devo- Sales: Holiness and the call to sanc- 9995 North Military Trail which truly are the basis tions, individual methods tity is to be lived by everyone and Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 of Christian identity. Pope of prayers, personal sac- the same joy abides in those who 

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LINDA REEVES Staff ing Safe Environment training for of the Florida Catholic staff members children and adults, background of the checks, and a zero-tolerance policy Diocese PALM BEACH GARDENS | In for sexual abuse. I’ve never been of Palm commemoration of National Child Beach’s prouder to say that I am a Catholic.” Abuse Prevention Month, the dioc- Pastoral esan Office of Safe Environments is Center TRACK RECORD planning events for April in obser- wear blue The “Charter for the Protection vance of the diocese’s continued April 10 of Children and Young People” commitment to protect and care to support is a landmark document created for all God’s children. the by U.S. bishops in 2002 and up- The initiatives are a reminder prevention dated as needed. It challenges all that all can play a role in helping of child Catholic institutions and entities with the well-being of children, abuse. to strengthen ongoing measures, youths and vulnerable adults. The (LINDA and develop new procedures and diocesan office includes two new REEVES programs to make children, young team members. | FC) people and the vulnerable even “The schools and parishes have safer. been asked to hold an event dur- The charter was developed with ing this month of April that brings rigorous mandates that are con- awareness to child abuse preven- tinually reviewed and refined, and tion,” said Lisa Linnell, new ad- schools made posters and banners, who also contribute to this vital with the Office of Safe Environ- which dioceses are instructed to ministrator of education and train- training sessions were held, re- mission.” ments. She was a Catholic school follow. The diocesan Office of Safe ing programs. She replaces Donna sources are still being distributed, teacher before taking on her dioc- Environments implements char- Eurich, who left the administrator’s and special prayers continue for MOVING FORWARD esan positions in the Development ter directives and helps carry out post officially in December to as- those hurting and suffering in the Linnell is getting to know every- Office and then the Office of Safe changes and updates over the years sume a position as Safe Environ- aftermath of sexual abuse. one at the Pastoral Center and the Environments. She is the adminis- to make safeguards even more ef- ment coordinator in the Diocese of On April 10, staffers of the di- various parishes and schools. She trator of background screening. fective. Tulsa, Oklahoma. ocesan Pastoral Center wore blue spoke about initiatives she would Team members are in contact Year after year, the Diocese of Linnell is a parishioner of St. in observance of National Child be planning. with parishes, schools and leader- Palm Beach has been found in full Clare in North Palm Beach and for- Abuse Prevention Month. Linnell “Although not new, I hope to em- ship to ensure everything possible compliance with the USCCB-man- mer assistant principal of St. Clare said prevention is key to keeping phasize even further that the use is being done to keep children, dated annual audit, and the dioc- School. She also served as a teacher children, youths and other vulner- of social media and the internet youths and vulnerable adults safe. esan Office of Safe Environments and instructional coach during her able safe. opens the door to predators and They also keep informed about any team has become leading experts 13-year tenure, and brings a wealth “Too many times we deal with cyber bullies,” she said. “Educating modern procedures and advance- in the fields of safety, education, of experience in education and in- the devastating wounds of abuse adults and our children and keep- ments in the field. protection and prevention, working sight on how to serve children and after the fact. The emphasis on pre- ing up to date with new apps and “We attend two conferences each and partnering with local and na- their parents in a safe environment. vention in the Office of Safe Envi- trends are imperative to the safety year where we get to meet people tional organizations and experts, “This ministry is and always has ronments helps us educate people of our children. Another important from other dioceses who do what scholars and professionals. been close to my heart,” she said. on the signs of potential abuse and emphasis in our office is educat- we do. The conferences also keep us Today, fingerprinting and “To think I might have a small part therefore, hopefully, preventing the ing those who care for vulnerable up to date on changes and new in- screening procedures are manda- in keeping even one child or vul- abuse from happening in the first adults. We are offering live train- formation,” Casey said. “I am grati- tory for all clergy, religious, employ- nerable adult from being victim- place,” she said. ings and online modules to be sure fied to know that this office is help- ees in parishes, schools and other ized is personally fulfilling.” “My predecessors and cowork- we are doing all we can to keep this ing to fulfill the U.S. Conference of diocesan entities, as well as vol- She and the other members of ers in this office have established population safe as well.” Catholic Bishops’ charter for the unteers who come in contact with the Safe Environment Office team impressive procedures and pro- Connie Oblaczynski joined the protection of children, young peo- children, youths and vulnerable encourage educators to get be- grams that protect our vulnerable safe environment team in March ple and vulnerable adults,” she said. adults. The technology and process hind the April national prevention populations,” she continued. “I am as office assistant. A parishioner of Father Albert Dello Russo, dioc- of background screening has great- campaign supported by the U.S. extremely thankful for their efforts St. Clare, she is replacing Dorothy esan chancellor, is Safe Environ- ly advanced, making rescreening Conference of Catholic Bishops. and dedication. I pray that I am Vilardi, who left her position in Jan- ment coordinator overseeing the every five years go smoothly. They offered a variety of ideas for successful in continuing their work uary to pursue other interests and office, and Lorraine Sabatella is vic- In January 2017, records indicate schools to create awareness of the by working diligently and coop- spend more time with her family. tim assistance coordinator, a posi- that 29,639 individuals had under- month, and spread the message eratively with the many parish and In her role, Oblaczynski is re- tion mandated in the charter to as- gone level two Florida Department about keeping children safe. Some school employees and volunteers sponsible for scheduling appoint- sist victims of abuse. Sabatella, the of Law Enforcement and Federal ments and fingerprinting clergy, former diocesan chancellor before Bureau of Investigations back- WHAT IS THE CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION employees and volunteers. She her retirement in 2017, supervised ground screening here to date, and OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE? is maintaining the background and directed the Office of Safe En- had been cleared. screening database and taking care vironments from its very beginning The office continues to be in- The charter is a comprehensive docu- ronment for children and young people; of the physical files. in 2002 and helped grow diocesan formed and educated about mod- ment established by the U.S. Conference healing and reconciliation of victims and “Everyone has been so friendly policies and procedures, as well as ern issues and attempts to get a of Catholic Bishops in June 2002. The survivors; making prompt and effective and welcoming,” she said. “I love advancements over the years. handle on the latest developments document, most recently revised in 2011, response to allegations; cooperating with my job. I enjoy meeting employees “All of us who were and still are in the ever-changing world of tech- addresses allegations of sexual abuse of civil authorities; disciplining offenders; and volunteers from our entities.” involved in creating and maintain- nology, terror and crime so much a minors by Catholic clergy or other Church and providing for means of accountabil- Oblaczynski was a former sub- ing safe environments for all, see part of life today.  personnel, which some have called the ity for the future to ensure the problem stitute teacher for five years at St. this work as a calling and a bless- biggest crisis in U.S. Church history. The continues to be effectively dealt with Clare School, and then was school ing, and work tirelessly to protect For Safe Environments Office gen- landmark document has changed the through a national Secretariat of Child secretary for 18 years. our children, young people and eral information and resources, call way the U.S. Catholic Church addressed and Youth Protection and a National “The Office of Safe Environ- vulnerable adults. The Church is 561-775-9510. For more information the issue and is still making a positive Review Board. ments is integral to keeping the made up of imperfect human be- on diocesan policies and procedures difference. It provides guidelines on The bishops’ Committee on the children, youths and vulnerable ings. We can only do our best to for reporting abuse, as well as to reconciliation, healing, accountability and Protection of Children and Young People adults in our diocese safe,” she ex- heal the past and move forward view the USCCB Charter for the Pro- prevention of future acts of abuse. The is chaired by Bishop Timothy L. Doherty plained. “I am blessed to assist in a in faith and trust to build a bet- tection of Children and Young Peo- bishops’ charter has led dioceses across of Lafayette, Indiana. Representatives small way.” ter future,” Sabatella said in a 2017 ple and diocesan policies and Code the nation to increase efforts already from the various regions of the United In addition to the two new staff interview. “The Catholic Church of Pastoral Conduct, visit www. put in place to do everything possible to States take on roles as committee mem- members, Kathy Casey, a parishio- in the United States has raised the diocesepb.org/safe-environments. keep children and young people safe. bers, including Bishop William Wack of ner of St. Luke in Palm Springs, is bar in the area of child protection. Lorraine Sabatella, victim assis- The charter calls for action in the Pensacola-Tallahassee, a member of the an important part of the team. She We have the strongest measures tance coordinator, can be reached following matters: creating a safe envi- Congregation of Holy Cross. is currently celebrating nine years in the world in place for protecting at 561-801-0999. The Florida abuse with the diocese and seven years children and young people, includ- hotline is 1-800-962-2873. April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY 8

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BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

LAKEWOOD RANCH | Richard and Monica Rice have been attend- ing Our Lady of the Angels Parish in Lakewood Ranch since Mass was celebrated in a nearby Lutheran Church where just a few dozen peo- ple initially attended. Those days are long in the past as the Parish now has 5,133 indi- viduals and 1,946 families. To ac- commodate the growth, a new 21,060-square-foot Parish Church was built, and Bishop Frank J. De- wane dedicated and blessed the Bishop Frank J. Dewane pours people and the building April 22, Chrism Oil on the new altar of proclaiming it to be a sacred space Our Lady of the Angels Parish from this day forward. Church during a dedication and The Rices, and many others, Pictured is the exterior of the new Our Lady of the Angels Parish Church in Lakewood Ranch. (COURTESY) blessing. (BOB REDDY | FC) were impressed by the Dedication Mass that has many parts rich with the consecration was Father Smith’s Church. Next was the censing of the tradition. “It was beautiful,” Monica personal one. altar to signify Christ’s sacrifice, Rice said. “It was really emotional The Dedication of a Church was and then of the nave of the Church at times. To have the Bishop come done as part of a Mass and began and of the people throughout sym- here for this was a special blessing. with a procession from the former bolizing “prayers rising up to the It is truly wonderful for the whole church to the new building of con- Lord.” Parish Community.” celebrating priests, escorted by The new Church has a seating Bishop Dewane explained that a the Color Corps of the Knights of capacity for 1,074 people, doubling Church dedication and blessing has Columbus. Gathering outside the the seating capacity from the previ- many parts the purpose of which is Church, the Rite began with prayer ous worship space. The cruciform to solely and permanently dedi- and a hymn. Parish representatives design comprises a hybrid pre-en- cate the building as a sacred space. then presented the Bishop with a gineered steel building frame with However, the more important part certificate of dedication, copies of a steel roof, and concrete masonry of a Church is the people who wor- the architectural plans and a cer- structural walls with cementi- ship there. “I have a distinct advan- emonial key. tious stucco finish system and tage point to see the true beauty of The Bishop then said, “Go within aluminum window systems. The this church today,” the Bishop said His gates giving thanks, enter His exterior design style borrows from from the altar. “I don’t have to look courts with songs of praise.” The Italian Renaissance and Spanish up, but it’s right in front of me. It’s opening procession then began. Mission Revival archetypes. There Pictured is the opening procession of the dedication and blessing Mass here. It’s all of you.” Once inside, the next part of the are prominent gold-domed towers for the new Our Lady of the Angels Parish Church. (BOB REDDY | FC) The Bishop also noted several Rite included the Bishop blessing and a central gold-domed cupola hundred people were watching the the water in the Baptismal Font with a cross frame central entrance accommodate 30. The Parish hall theran Church. The original church Mass from the former church. “You and then he, along with Father gable. Both an interior and exterior will undergo future renovations was opened in 2003 and the number simply outgrew it. And that’s a good Scheip and Parochial Vicar John focal point is a beautiful 11-foot-4- to include the installation of a new of registered families has more than thing.” Haong, blessed the people with inch diameter rose window above kitchen. doubled in the past 10 years. At the conclusion of the dedica- Holy Water as they are the spiritual a triple arched entrance canopy. All construction was respectful Ray and Robbie Phaneuf have tion and blessing, Father Michael temple of the Lord and so as to re- Another lovely element is an ocu- of the natural habitat of the eagle’s been parishioners for four years Scheip, Parish Administrator, who call their Baptismal promises and lus between the narthex and the nest, which has been on Church and are impressed with the new has been there since early 2017, pro- repentance. This was followed by nave, which offers views of the rose property for several years. There is Church, pleased that the hard work claimed, “Bishop, we made it!” He the sprinkling of the walls of the window at the exterior wall. The a permanent 100-foot protection has paid off. “What a special day,” thanked the many people who were Church — marking the Church as a church design features 68 exterior zone around the nest, which was Ray Phaneuf said. involved in the vision and the con- holy place from that day forward — windows, which will soon display in place during construction of the “This has been a long time com- tributions necessary in making the before finally blessing the altar and colorful stained glass. new Church and required monitor- ing. With so many people moving to new Church possible. He also made the sanctuary. Located on the west side of the ing and certain restrictions to con- the area, we were crammed into the a special point of joy to note that the The Mass then proceeded with Church, there is a Daily Mass Cha- struction times. old church,” Robbie Phaneuf said. Mass was the first time the Parish some minor adjustments, such as pel, which will seat an additional McIntyre, Elwell and Strammer “Now we have a big open space to had kneelers and everyone knelt. the Litany of Saints replacing the 194 people. To preserve the his- of Sarasota is the contractor, and worship. Just perfect.” “This is just the beginning. This general intercessions. Following tory of the Parish, all the Sanctu- George F. Young Inc. of Lakewood Two of the newest parishioners, is all for you. Priests come and the Litany, the rites of anointing, ary items from the now-Parish hall, Ranch is the civil engineer. The ar- Julia Barreda and Kellen Braren, go. Bishops come and go. But the censing, covering and lighting the which previously served as the wor- chitect is parishioner John J. Holz of parishioners for just a few months, people of God remain faithful and altar followed. During the anoint- ship space, will be placed in the Plunket Rayisch Architects LLP of are excited to see the new Church. steadfast,” Father Scheip said. ing, Bishop Dewane spread Sacred Daily Mass Chapel, including the Sarasota. The couple is engaged to be married The memory of previous admin- Chrism Oil — blessed at the Chrism altar, tabernacle, cross, chairs for Our Lady of the Angels Par- next February, and Barreda even istrator Father Dan Smith, who died Mass during Holy Week — first on the presider and assistant, a statue ish was first established in 1999 remarked that the new Church is so in 2016, was present throughout, as the altar and then in the sign of the of the Blessed Mother, as well as 18 as a Mission of Our Lady Queen of beautiful that little will need to be major aspects of the design of the cross at four points on the walls of of the stained-glass panels. Martyrs Parish, led by Third Order done for the wedding. “It is already Church were part of his vision. In the church. This is done to provide a On the south side of the Church Regular Franciscan priests sharing so wonderful. I don’t know if I would addition, the chalice used during sacred designation for the altar and is the Adoration Chapel that will worship space with a nearby Lu- change anything,” she said.  April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 2 Seminarian ordained as transitional deacon

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BOCA RATON | Diocese of Venice Seminarian Carlos Encinas feels blessed and at peace following his Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate April 14 at St. Joan of Arc Parish Church, Boca Raton. Transitional Deacon Encinas said a few days later that “the peace and happiness that I experienced that day are still with me. Praise God! The role of a Deacon is to as- sist the Priest ministering some of the sacraments to the people of God. I’m really excited that I will be able to do that.” Celebrated by Bishop Felipe de Jesús Estévez of the Diocese of St. Augustine, the ordination of 13 Carlos Encinas, kneeling right, is presented the Book of Gospels by men at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Bishop Felipe de Jesús Estévez of St. Augustine, left. Seminary in Boynton Beach is one of the final steps toward priesthood. rientes, Argentina, and was work- ing ordained and said: “Receive While his family was unable to ing toward a medical degree when the Gospels of Christ, whose herald attend from Argentina, they were he discerned his vocation to the you have become. Believe what you able to watch a live feed on Face- priesthood. read, teach what you believe, and book. Present in support of Deacon During the ordination, the new practice what you teach.” Encinas were a number of friends deacons promised to live a life of In his homily, Bishop Estévez Newly ordained Deacon Carlos Encinas, second from right, is seen as well as Fathers Tomasz Zalewski prayer, celibacy and obedience to noted the wisdom of the Church April 14 following his ordination to the transitional diaconate with, and Lawton Lang of St. Joseph Par- their Diocesan Bishop. Deacon En- that those seeking ordination to from left, Msgr. David Toups, seminary rector, Bishop Felipe Estévez ish in Bradenton, where Deacon cinas will have an additional year the priesthood first become dea- of St. Augustine, and Father Tomasz Zalewski, Pastor of St. Joseph Encinas served a pastoral year. In a of theological studies and spiritual cons. “This is so that each one of Parish in Bradenton. (COURTESY PHOTOS) show of support, Transitional Dea- formation before petitioning for Or- them understands that as Jesus con Encinas served as the deacon dination to the Priesthood in 2019. taught the Apostles by the wash- manner as servants.” with the Living Word for others as at the April 15 Masses at St. Joseph As part of the ordination rite, Bishop ing of the feet at the Last Supper, Bishop Estévez added that dea- they have been blessed by a per- Parish. Estévez placed the Book of Gospels that they ought to do the same as cons are not simply servants, but sonal intimate relationship with Deacon Encinas, 39, is from Cor- in the hands of each candidate be- the Lord. That is to minister in the they are called to be an encounter the Lord.  Cursillo leaders near and far gather for retreat

BOB REDDY of the Florida Catholic staff

AVON PARK | Cursillo Move- ment delegates from the Diocese and beyond recently came together for a unique retreat in Avon Park that aided them in their goal to be effective leaders. From April 12 to 15, they gath- ered from four Dioceses in Florida, as well as from Alabama, Canada and Spain. Retreatants expressed their joy about being able to par- ticipate in the intense, yet profound retreat, particularly by being able to share the experience with people from other parishes and Dioceses. The Cursillo de Cursillos Retreat Bishop Frank J. Dewane is seen with particpants of a Cursillo course provided participants with a Movement leadership retreat in Avon Park following an April 13 Mass Particpants of a Cursillo Movement leadership retreat in Avon Park treasure of knowledge and a living at Our Lady of Grace Parish. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Grace Parish. experience of what is essential in the mentality, purpose and meth- person and the Church. tions. A small-group dialogue fol- ly, the weekend provided a relaxing faith. odology of the movement. Cursillo Jarine Pagan, who is Diocese of lowed each presentation. Sufficient atmosphere with plenty of time for Bishop Dewane said they are ex- is a Catholic lay movement whose Venice lay leader for the movement, time was allotted for questions and breaks, reflection, personal contact amples of faithful who don’t just say objective is to penetrate the culture said the retreat helped participants answers at the end of each session. and daily Eucharist. they live as Christ called, but do it with Christian values by living and grow in their faith beyond what a Father Jose del Olmo, Diocesan Bishop Frank J. Dewane cel- each day. However, he challenged proclaiming them. normal Cursillo weekend can of- Cursillo Spiritual Director who is ebrated Mass for the retreat April the group to take what they learned The retreat was offered to those fer. “This is offering a deeper, more also Parochial Vicar at Jesus the 14 at Our Lady of Grace Parish, from the retreat and to be changed Cursillistas who have the desire to foundational look at the movement. Worker Parish and San Jose Mis- and welcomed the Cursillistas and by it, going forward and allowing be effective Christian leaders, and It is life-altering for the partici- sion in Fort Myers, said each day praised them for taking the time to themselves to be the Lord’s instru- has provided many with the op- pants.” created a different environment in set themselves apart from the world ments. “Through this retreat you portunity to discover the immense A team of laity and clergy pre- and through the participation of the and grow in their relationship with come to know the Lord,” he said. possibilities that Cursillo offers the sented 13 talks and four medita- Cursillistas in friendship. Ultimate- the Lord, and ultimately in their “You must be changed.”  3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018 School in portables during hurricane repairs

BOB REDDY everyone was OK.” Florida Catholic The temporary buildings offered a huge step forward for the school NAPLES | Eleven shiny white as it cleared the way for the major buildings sit in the parking lot of St. reconstruction work to begin, Prin- Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in cipal Maria Niebuhr explained. The Naples, the new temporary home goal is for all of the construction to for the students from Pre-K3 to fifth be complete in time for the start of grade. the new school year in August. On April 10, the students re- The first day back from the Eas- turned from Easter break and loved ter break went smoothly as the what they found. “It’s so pretty,” one drop-off was changed and every- Pre-K girl exclaimed. “I love it,” said one needed to find their new class- another. One boy expressed his joy rooms, Niebuhr added. Some of the to have an in-classroom bathroom. classrooms are smaller than their “It’s cool.” permanent counterparts, while The older students liked the new others are larger. Size did not mat- classrooms and are excited about ter because everyone was happy to the repairs taking place in the old be in the new rooms. classrooms. “Being in here makes One quirk of the new portables us realize our classrooms will get is that no holes can be put in the fixed. That’s a relief,” said one fifth- walls. However, the teachers ad- grader. Most took the transition in justed when they learned that the stride as they quickly got used to walls are magnetic. While some new surroundings. The portables classrooms have bathrooms, most are configured differently than do not, so two of the buildings are their usual classrooms, so ad- bathrooms. Morning prayer used justments had to be made. These to be in the school courtyard, but Students walk from their portable classrooms at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School in Naples April 10. changes were necessary because is now in the Parish hall. There The new buildings are being used to allow work to begin on rebuilding the school that was heavily the main school building was heav- were only a few glitches on the first damaged by Hurricane Irma in September. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) ily damaged when Hurricane Irma day back, mostly with the phone struck Sept. 10, 2017. The build- system and where to put all of the Students ing bore the full force of the storm extra supplies that didn’t fit in the enjoy with windows blown out as well as portables. their new roof and extensive water damage. “Really, everyone did great.” portable A portable classroom which served Niebuhr said. “Children figure classrooms as a science lab was gutted and will things out very quickly. All of the at St. not be repaired. A Herculean effort staff and volunteers worked hard Elizabeth got the classrooms and offices safe to make the transition smooth and Seton to reopen, but it was clear that com- it worked. I’m so proud of everyone Catholic plete repairs would have to wait. for coming together and dealing School in When the students returned with all of the changes we have had Naples. to school Oct. 2, they found class- this year. Seton is a tight-knit com- rooms without carpeting, tarps munity and everything we have on the roofs, plastic over holes and gone through has not wavered our other obvious signs of damage, faith, but really strengthened it and as none of the elementary school brought us all closer together.” classrooms were spared damage. When observing the students, The classrooms and offices will and Parish community as the Par- by getting into the portables. “We But as is the case with youth, they faculty and staff and the support be completely renovated and up- ish church reopened during Holy knew that when we got in here it adapted quickly. received from the community graded to bring the school where Week. Father Russell Ruggiero, was only temporary and that we Kindergarten teacher Maria through this past several months, it needs to be technologically, as Parish Administrator, said it was had something wonderful to look Crowley said it was heartbreaking Niebuhr said it has never been no major improvements have been hoped to get work on the school forward to for the next year. After to have a classroom for young chil- about the brick and mortar of the made since the 1980s. Such up- started sooner, but when dealing all we have been through, we are dren without carpeting. “I know buildings, “St. Elizabeth Seton has grades will exceed the cost of what with insurance and planning con- focused on that one goal — return- it was harder on me and the other always been the intimacy of our the insurance will cover. With the struction on a site where children ing home.”  teachers. The children took a short school and the family atmosphere. help of insurance, donations and are every day, safety needed to be time to get used to what the damage We are looking to build upon what an ongoing capital campaign, paramount. For more information about St. did and were fine in a short time. was started in 1981 by providing an those costs will need to be met. The Crowley expressed the feeling of Elizabeth Seton Catholic School, Of course, taking naps was a chal- atmosphere of faith, of community, move to the portables comes at an most of the teachers when she said call 239-455-2262 or visit www.saint lenge, but we brought rugs in and of service and of love.” exciting time for the entire school it was a great hurdle to overcome elizabethseton.com. Memorial Mass celebrated for former Pastor in Holmes Beach, Punta Gorda

STAFF REPORT Father Luis Pacheco of the His- he was not born Catholic, but in in Cape Coral and then at Sacred the strength of the Holy Spirit to go panic Ministry in Collier County fact converted and used his new- Heart Parish in Punta Gorda. He on.” HOLMES BEACH | In a place reflected on the remarkable and found faith to become a priest. Born was elevated to Administrator of More than 20 priests from where Father Robert J. Mongiello spiritual life of his friend and in Mercer, Pennsylvania, Father Sacred Heart Parish in 1995 and across the Diocese concelebrated celebrated Mass for six years, his brother priest. While most people Mongiello began his studies for the Pastor in 1997, a position he held the Mass with Bishop Dewane. A brother priests joined Bishop were aware that “Father Rob,” as priesthood at Pontifical College Jo- until 2004 when he was appointed reception was held in the Parish Frank J. Dewane to prayer for his most people called him, was a sephinum in Columbus, Ohio, and as Pastor of St. Bernard Parish. He hall where there was a display of eternal soul. wonderful singer and had an infec- finished at St. Vincent de Paul Re- retired in 2010 due to declining pictures of Father Mongiello in his Father Mongiello died March tious sense of humor, the fact that gional Seminary in Boynton Beach. health. younger years. Those who knew 22 at the age of 68, and was re- he was a kindergarten teacher for Ordained to the priesthood for Father Pacheco said most peo- him used the time to reflect upon membered at St. Bernard Parish in 11 years before entering seminary the Diocese of Venice May 15, 1987, ple knew the priest suffered from the life and positive impact he had Holmes Beach April 12, where he came as a surprise. Father Mongiello first served as Pa- various ailments, but few knew the upon their lives and the places in served as Pastor from 2004 to 2010. The other revealing story was rochial Vicar of St. Andrew Parish extent of his pain. “He tapped into which he served.  April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY 4

Bishop Frank J. Dewane poses for photos with some of the more than More than 1,100 people attended the first-ever Emmaus Retreat Conference in the Diocese April 15 at 1,100 people who attended the Emmaus Retreat Conference April EmmausSt. Leo the Great Parish in Bonita Springs. retreatants (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) gather15 at St.for Leo the Great conference Parish in Bonita Springs.

BOB REDDY the middle of us.” organizing committee needs to start of the Florida Catholic staff Gloria Valdez of St. Elizabeth Se- planning for the second conference ton Parish said the day was a beau- soon. “We could easily double or BONITA SPRINGS | In what tiful experience that was difficult triple this number. The demand is was described as a day filled with to put into words. “Everything was there,” he said. blessings, more than 1,100 people so perfect: the music, the speakers, There are 28 active Emmaus gathered for the first-ever Diocese the quiet times. Just being around groups within the Diocese and Fa- of Venice Conference of Emmaus re- so many people who God works ther Batista said it was important treatants April 15 at St. Leo the Great through every day is inspiring. I that they meet as a group. When not Parish in Bonita Springs. can’t wait to go back to the Parish on retreat, the members perform In a sea of white, those gath- and tell everyone what they missed.” acts of charity at the local level and ered participated in prayer, music, Paulo Palacios of Jesus the Work- meet less formally with other re- Bishop Frank J. Dewane celebrates Mass for Emmaus retreatants April speakers and fellowship. The day er Parish in Fort Myers is relatively treatants to help reinforce what they 15 at St. Leo the Great Parish. began with the praying of the rosary, new to the Emmaus experience and have learned. and later included Adoration of the admitted he was overwhelmed by Throughout the day there were a the day and praised the retreatants’ (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), speaks di- Blessed Sacrament, before culmi- the joy he felt at the conference. “It number of speakers, including Fa- outward expression of faith and en- rectly to them and should embolden nating with Mass. is like nothing I have been to before. ther Batista; Father Luis Albarracín, couraged them to continue doing their efforts to deepen their faith. He An Emmaus retreat includes the I can’t wait until we do this again.” Parochial Vicar of St. Paul Parish their good works. added that Pope Francis repeatedly faithful meeting to deepen their Father Jiobani Batista, Pastor of in Arcadia; Father Luis Pacheco, “It is good that you give of your- stresses the importance of mercy faith by the study of the word of God St. Margaret Parish in Clewiston who directs the Hispanic Minis- selves,” Bishop Dewane said. “Take and everyday acts of holiness, and while also sharing testimonies of and spiritual director of Emmaus, try in Collier County and also pro- the spirit of this day and take it back this should be something to which how God continues working in their said the main goal of the confer- vides spiritual support for Emmaus to your Parish and make it like yeast all should strive. lives. The theme of the conference ence was to get together all of those within the Diocese; Father Lorenzo in the dough, so that the holiness Maria Escobedo of Our Lady of was “Did not our hearts burn within who had experienced the Emmaus Gonzales, Pastor of St. Columbkille rises up and becomes ever more vis- Guadalupe Parish in Immokalee us?” which is a quote from the Gos- retreat and encourage them to con- Parish in Fort Myers; and Father ible.” summed up the day best when she pel of Luke 24:32. tinue serving God through the Par- Jorge Vaquero, who was visiting The Bishop said the recent apos- said, “It was a thousand of us filled One participant described the ish. The enthusiastic response to the from Colombia. tolic exhortation from Pope Francis with a total love for Our Lord. And conference as spectacular and sim- first conference, filling the venue Bishop Frank J. Dewane ad- on the call to holiness in today’s we are all ready to shout it from the ply wonderful. “God was present in with ease, made him realize that the dressed the conference at the end of world, titled “Gaudete et Exsultate” rooftops.”  Incarnation Catholic is named best private school by local magazine

STAFF REPORT FYI with cancer. I witnessed virtually have learned to be assertive yet kind the entire school attend her funeral, and loving leaders who were more SARASOTA | Incarnation Cath- Incarnation’s mission statement reflects school is proud of its attention to indi- and knew how difficult it was for than ready for their next challenge, the core values of the faculty and staff: vidual student’s learning styles and takes olic School in Sarasota has been “Incarnation Catholic School exists to steps to help every student achieve their so many. I have seen students rally high school.” named Best Private School in the provide an education of excellence while highest potential. With core subjects plus, around a friend whose mother had Principal Colleen Curlett said the Sarasota-Manatee area by SRQ cancer, and later flood the funeral in recognition just reaffirms what ev- Magazine fostering the mission of Jesus Christ to art, music, technology, world language, . grow in faith, knowledge, and love of and physical education, students interact celebration of her life and to support eryone associated with Incarnation As the announcement stated: God.” with degreed and Florida-certified teach- the family, some who never knew Catholic School already knew. She “Many parents want to send their The school offers prekindergarten ers who are committed to the students her. I am inspired by the teachers I said the school is excited and hon- children to private school in the (including VPK) through grade eight in a in their classes. For more information or work with. They are innovative, fair ored by the recognition. Sarasota-Manatee area. So, what Christ-centered environment forming a to register for the 2018-2019 academic and know their students and their “We are grateful to our families can readers teach us about the community of families, students and staff. year, call 941-924-8588 or visit www. job well. I am inspired by my stu- and alumni who have chosen to choices? Incarnation Catholic Dedicated to academic excellence, the incarnationschool.edu. dents who are so invested in a book share their love of our school,” she School graduated to the top of the we are reading, they are laughing said. “Incarnation offers an excel- class this year with our voters.” and crying when the robot gets in lent education in a faith-based en- Cardinal Mooney Catholic High we couldn’t have asked for a better asked to serve on their school board trouble.” vironment. We have a wonderfully School in Sarasota tied as third fi- educational and personal upbring- and am extremely impressed with “What strikes me the most about supportive community of families nalist in the category. ing. The school was small enough their strong STREAM curriculum, Incarnation, aside from the highly who partner with us. Academic suc- SRQ Magazine quoted parents that the teachers knew each student integrating science, technology, re- committed teachers and faculty, is cess is our goal for your child.” who raved about the quality of the over the years and it was like a huge ligion, engineering, arts and math.” the way the students are with each Father Matthew Grady, Parish education provided at Incarnation extended family,” she wrote. “As Another parent, Cynthia Pflug, other,” Aimee Odette wrote. “From Administrator, said, “This recogni- Catholic School, including Robin adults, now in their 30s, both my wrote, “I have been inspired and the youngest in the school to the tion is the fruit of academic excel- Serbin. son and daughter have fond memo- greatly moved by the students’ oldest — the eighth-graders — they lence, stakeholder satisfaction and “My son and daughter both at- ries of their Incarnation years and compassion. I have witnessed fun- take care of each other, they look out a proud legacy of faith that Incarna- tended Incarnation from kinder- are still close friends with many of draising and life celebrations in an for each other, they laugh, play and tion has and continues to provide in garten through eighth grade and their classmates. I’ve recently been effort to try to help a young student learn with each other. My children the Suncoast community.”  5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018

PRAYER FOR HEALING VICTIMS Praying for Victims of Abuse OF ABUSE

STAFF REPORT God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always NAPLES | As Child Abuse Pre- just: vention Month ends, it remains You gave your only Son to save FLORIDA appropriate to continue reflect- us by his blood on the cross. ing on the progress that has been Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, Catholic made in raising awareness to ad- join to your own suffering the pain dress the scourge on society. of all who have been hurt in body, DIOCESE OF VENICE During April, Parishes across mind, and spirit by those who be- the Diocese and nation were en- trayed the trust placed in them. Vol. 79, No. 12 couraged to include special inten- Hear the cries of our brothers tions for the victims and survivors and sisters who have been gravely 1000 Pinebrook Road of abuse, and for the continued harmed, and the cries of those who Venice, FL 34285 protection of minors and vulner- love them. Soothe their restless 

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BOB REDDY member of the Joint Working Group of the Florida Catholic staff between the Holy See and the World Council of Churches. VENICE | Many people in the Bishop Massa spoke about the United States observe Yom HaS- need to properly develop one’s hoah, which is also known as conscience to respond to injustices Holocaust Remembrance Day. It such as the Holocaust. He used the commemorates the lives and hero- example of the White Rose Society, ism of the Jewish people who were a group of university students who slaughtered by the Nazis between were publicly against the atrocities 1933 and 1945. of the Nazi regime and did so by dis- Here in the Diocese of Venice, tributing leaflets at their school and Bishop Frank J. Dewane hosts an throughout Munich in early 1943. annual interreligious gathering Bishop Massa noted that the of “Yom HaShoah: An Hour of Re- courage of the group, of whom the membrance.” This year the event Auxiliary Bishop James Massa most well-known being Sophie was held April 15 at Epiphany Ca- of Brooklyn, New York, greets Scholl, is remembered for appealing thedral, Venice, just a few days after people at a reception following to the conscience of their country- April 11, the traditional Remem- The annual “Yom HaShoah: An Hour of Remembrance” honoring the the “Yom HaShoah: An Hour of man. Sadly, for their actions, Sophie brance Day. vicitms of the Holocaust took place April 15 at Epiphany Cathedral Remembrance.” (PHOTOS BY and others were executed by guil- The powerful hour includes a in Venice. BOB REDDY | FC) lotine. Today they stand as martyrs symbolic reading of the names of who show that conscience really is infamous concentration camps, a at a Catholic Church before and as a whole cannot identify what schools in the Diocese to have com- essential in opposing evil and re- moment of silence, the lighting of 13 was impressed by the entire com- Auschwitz is. Another 22 percent prehensive program to educate storing justice in the world. memorial candles, a guest speaker, memoration. “Millions were lost, of millennials said they haven’t middle and high school students “Interfaith dialogue has among presentations, music, and the com- but people forget,” she said. “They heard of the Holocaust or are on the Holocaust through various its great truths, the belief that we missioning of high school students forget the voices that were silenced. not sure whether they’ve heard means, explained Dr. Kristy Swol, can share the richness of our re- to be a continuing voice for those It is so good for us all to remember of it. The numbers are discour- Diocese Director of Education. “It spective traditions and strengthen lost in Holocaust. such a terrible time in the world. It aging, meaning the Holocaust is is hoped that by learning about the our own identity within our own Afterwards the guests went to a can never happen again.” starting to fade for the collective Holocaust, they learn about the past tradition,” Bishop Massa stressed. reception in the Parish Hall where Bishop Dewane spoke briefly memory. and also how to protect the future,” “Christians and Jews need one an- there were also displays of research about the need for such gatherings, “As generations inevitably die off, Swol concluded. other. And together we need the fol- projects done by middle school- which bring together members of it is our responsibility to continue This year the featured guest lowers of the world’s great religions ers from Epiphany Cathedral and the Catholic and Jewish communi- to raise awareness and that task speaker was Auxiliary Bishop James to plant new seeds of interreligious St. Martha Catholic schools. These ties to recommit to the promotion has become ever greater,” Bishop Massa of Brooklyn, New York, and understanding so that the soil of covered topics of research on the of peace and solidarity among all Dewane continued. “Unless we past-Executive Director of the U.S. the 21st Century leaves no room for stories of those whose lives were peoples. do something and say something, Conference of Catholic Bishops’ violence to sow. Heart must speak to taken too soon, or of the incredible Using the example of a recent those numbers will continue to rise Secretariat for Ecumenical and heart. That is what we need today; story of survivors. poll, the Bishop noted that two- and history will be repeated.” Interreligious Dialogue, and later to enter the conscience. Why do we Lisa Arnold said she had never thirds of American millennials One way to help avoid this is Consultor to the Pontifical Council do this? So that the world might be been to a Holocaust Remembrance (18-34), and 41 percent of adults the ongoing effort of the Catholic for Interreligious Dialogue, and a healed.”  Annual conference unites Council of Catholic Women

BOB REDDY one. Not only does your organiza- Florida Catholic tion facilitate and give means to its member to respond to their call to VENICE | The 33rd annual holiness, it is an example for other Venice Diocesan Council of Catho- to follow.” lic Women Convention brought Following the Mass, Cornelia together women from across the Zanetti, Seminarian Fund Chair- Diocese to celebrate their achieve- woman, presented the Bishop with ments of the past year and get moti- a check to support vocations. Later vated for the coming year. in the day, an additional check was Held at Epiphany Cathedral presented to Catholic Charities in Venice April 21, the theme of from the Hugs for the Homeless- the convention was “Evangeliza- ness Fund. tion: Living the Joy of the Gospel.” The speakers included Deacon Throughout the day, the women Bishop Frank J. Dewane is seen with members of the Venice Diocesan Council of Catholic Women during Scott Little, who spoke about the heard from motivational speakers, their convention at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice April 21. (BOB REDDY | FC) meaning of evangelization; Sharon and enjoyed fellowship and fun. Aragona, Catholic Charities COO, One of the day’s highlights was a of unity for the organization which ness, farmworkers, needy children for making things happen in many who spoke about ongoing outreach spiritual enactment of “Women of has councils at parishes across the and much more. The scope of its respects and for their countless to the homeless; and Erika Pineros, the Old Testament,” by VDCCW Diocese, but also to re-energize the activities reaches many aspects of good works and unfailing effort to who spoke about Catholic Chari- Juniors, young women from St. Mi- women as they continue to do good Diocesan life. make a difference in the lives of so ties’ efforts to support migrant chael Parish in Wauchula. work for Holy Mother Church. A central part of each gather- many. workers. Many of the attendees noted how The diocesan council acts ing is when the women participate Bishop Dewane said they answer The Council took time out of wonderful the convention was, and through its membership to support, in the Mass celebrated by Bishop the “Call to Holiness” in a profound their day to honor Father Connolly some wished it lasted longer than a empower and educate all Catholic Frank J. Dewane. Concelebrating way, which Pope Francis empha- because in 2018, he celebrates the single day. The speakers received women in spirituality, leadership this year were Franciscan Father Jo- sized in a recent apostolic exhorta- 50th anniversary of his Priestly high praise and everyone was look- and service. Council programs ex- seph Connolly, the Diocesan Coun- tion. Ordination. After Father Connolly ing forward to next year. ude Gospel values and serve the cil Spiritual Adviser, Father Jack “Each one of us has to hear our shared some thoughts, he was pre- Brenda Dolan of St. Therese Par- needs of the Church and society in Costello, Father Claudio Stewart, ‘Call to Holiness’ and begin to form sented with an image of Our Lady of ish in North Fort Myers, Diocesan the modern world. The group is par- Father Gordon Zanetti and Father that response, whatever that may Good Counsel, who is the patroness Council President, said the goal of ticularly outspoken in its support of Jim Cogan. be,” the Bishop continued. “The of the VDCCW.  the day was not only a celebration respect life, vocations, homeless- The Bishop praised the women challenge is the same for every- 7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018

breakfast. Kim Elsmore: 941-484- 1124, [email protected]. 7:15 p.m. Kelly Evers, 239-561- stfrancisfortmyers.org. DIOCESAN EVENTS 9543, elsmore@dioceseofvenice. Training for workshop 3022. Magyar Mise, Mass in 2018 Giving Challenge. org. leaders. Office of Marriage Legal help available for Hungarian, second Sundays, 1:30 Spanish 101 for the and Family is seeking married needy. Cenacle Legal Services Inc. p.m., Incarnation Parish, 2902 Catholic Charities, Diocese of workplace, Venice Inc. will participate in Thursdays through couples willing to teach a one-day (CLS), a not-for-profit legal aid Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. Last the 2018 Giving Challenge, a June 7, 10:30 a.m., Institute of workshop up to three times per organization, in partnership with Mass of the season will be May 24-hour giving event, May 1, Catholic Studies and Formation, year. Training will be provided on the Diocese of Venice, serves legal 13; will return in October. All are noon-May 2, noon. The Patterson 10222 S.W. Peace River St., Lake basics of Theology of the Body needs of its income-eligible clients welcome. Foundation will provide a one- Suzy. Goal is to provide basic level and teachings of the Catholic in South Sarasota County without Summer STREAM camp, June to-one match for donations up to Spanish to leaders who instruct Church on marriage. Stipend regard to creed, race, age, sex, 4-July 27, Epiphany Cathedral $100 per donor, per organization. Hispanic Catholics. Course can be is paid to those couples who disability, ethnicity or status in the Catholic School, 316 Sarasota St., The challenge is presented by accessed by attending in person, assist. Kim Elsmore, elsmore@ U.S. CLS attorneys volunteer pro Venice. Sports, computers, Bible the Community Foundation of by Skype, or by watching recorded dioceseofvenice.org. bono. To request an appointment: study, arts and crafts, cooking, Sarasota County, strengthened lessons. http://institute-dov/ The Diocese of Venice will 941-244-0308, CenacleLegal@ team activities, music, dance, by the Patterson Foundation. Courses.html. host the 2018 Florida Respect gmail.com. CLS offices are located theater. Weekly field trips. Full No matter the size, your gift can Novena of Masses for Life Conference Sept. 28-29, at 237 N. Nassau St., Venice. day: $150 per week; half day: $100 “Be The One” to make a positive Life. Masses continue at at the Charlotte Harbor Event Follow on Facebook at Cenacle per week. Nicole Loseto, 941-488- impact. Proceeds will benefit various parishes throughout and Conference Center, Punta Legal Services. 2215, [email protected]. Diocese of Venice entities and the Diocese on the 25th of Gorda. www.dioceseofvenice. Television Mass for the Summer camp, June 4-Aug. programs: Catholic Charities each month through Christmas. org/RLC2018, Berdeaux@ homebound in the northern 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., weekdays, Diocese of Venice Inc., Epiphany Jeanne Berdeaux, 941-441-1101, dioceseofvenice.org, 941-374- portions of the Diocese, 9:30 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Cathedral Catholic School, Berdeaux@dioceseofvenice. 1068. a.m. on the CW Network; in School, 21505 Augusta Ave., Incarnation Catholic School, St. org; www.dioceseofvenice.org/ World Youth Day 2019. the southern portions of the Port Charlotte. STREAM (science, Joseph Catholic School, St. Martha respectlife. Diocese is planning a group trip Diocese, 10:30 a.m., on WFTX- technology, religion, engineering, Catholic School, St. Mary Academy Natural family planning to World Youth Day 2019 in TV (FOX-4). Check your local arts, math)-focused classes and Cardinal Mooney Catholic practitioner training, June 1-8. Panama, Jan. 19-28, 2019. Includes listings for channel information. changed each week. Before care High School. To donate visit www. Training for Creighton Model four-star hotel accommodations, Leaflet missals are available upon and after care available. Marie givingpartnerchallenge.org. FertilityCare sponsored by Diocese nonstop flights and other perks. request by calling 941-484-9543 Tambasco, 941-625-553, marie_ Worldwide Marriage Family Life Office. Kim, elsmore@ Registration is now open. Contact and asking about the TV Mass [email protected]. Encounter Weekend, May dioceseofvenice.org, 941-484- your Parish youth director, DRE, or by writing: TV Mass, Diocese Vacation Bible School, June 4-6, Our Lady of Perpetual Help 9543. or Joshua Mazrin, Diocesan of Venice, 1000 Pinebrook Road, 18-22, 9 a.m.-noon, Epiphany Retreat Center, Venice. For Catechetics summer course, Evangelization Director, mazrin@ Venice, FL 34285. Gail Ardy: 941- Cathedral School, 310 Sarasota husbands and wives to spend time Tuesdays, May 15-Aug. 14. dioceseofvenice.org, 941-484- 486-4714, ardy@dioceseofvenice. St., Venice. Totally Catholic as a couple. WWME.org, 813-270- Sponsored by the Institute for 9543. org. “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus.” 7832. Catholic Studies. Collegiate-level “Witnessing Faith with Safe Environment training. For kindergarten through fifth Diocesan Scout awards online class titled “Catechetics: Bishop Dewane,” last Fridays, As part of the Safe Environment grade. After care available. ceremony and Mass, May 6, Handing on the faith in the 8:30 a.m., on 1660 AM in Naples, Program, the Diocese of Venice epiphanycathedral.org. 11 a.m., Epiphany Cathedral, 310 world of today”; also serves as and 1410 AM and 106.7 FM in Fort requires that all employees and Sarasota St., Venice. Celebrated prerequisite for the master’s in Myers. Listen anywhere online at those volunteers who work with by Bishop Frank J. Dewane. Scouts catechetics program. Cost: $600. RelevantRadio.com. Join Bishop children and/or vulnerable adults VOLUNTEERS and Scouters are invited to process Institute-dov.org, 941-766-7334. Frank J. Dewane for his monthly be fingerprinted and trained in in wearing uniforms. Janet Ordination to the talks. You can also find them at Safe Environment. For class times NEEDED priesthood, July 14, 11 a.m., http://dioceseofvenice.org/our- and locations, contact your local Thorne, 941-484-9543, thorne@ Volunteers needed. Catholic Epiphany Cathedral, 350 Tampa bishop/bishop-frank-j-dewane/. parish or Diocesan school or visit dioceseofvenice.org. Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. “Be Healed” retreat, Ave. W., Venice. Transitional Young adult opportunities. www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report May is looking for volunteers for Deacon Shawn Roser will be The Diocese of Venice offers many all abuses against minors to the 9-11, Our Lady of Perpetual Help the Venetian Charity Ball event ordained by Bishop Frank J. opportunities for young adults Florida Department of Children Retreat Center, 3989 S. Moon committee in Fort Myers. Ball Dewane. All are welcome and to build communities. Through and Families at 1-800-962-2873. Drive, Venice. Draws upon “Be will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at encouraged to attend. programs like Theology on Tap, To report abuse by Diocesan Healed” by Dr. Bob Schuchts. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Project Rachel retreats intramural sports teams, and personnel or volunteers, call Directed by Father Shawn Resort, Bonita Springs. Volunteer Parish-organized social events, the Diocesan Victims Assistance Monahan, Oblates of the Virgin offer hope and healing after committee members assist with there is something available Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at Mary. Cost: $284.50, includes abortion. 239-719-7210, project. planning and organizing, and for everyone throughout the 941-416-6114. accommodations and meals. [email protected]. duties such as soliciting auction Diocese. Young adults (18-39) are https://olph-retreat.org/ignatian- Video testimonials: www. items, selling raffle tickets, encouraged to participate in these healing-retreat, 941-486-0233. dioceseofvenice.org/offices/ and coordination and logistics. opportunities to enrich their faith COMMUNITY Mother-daughter overnight respect-life/post-abortion-help. Volunteers also needed for tasks and make friends: purity retreat, Friday, May Create a Catholic legacy to EVENTS the day before and day of the 11, 5 p.m.-Sunday, May 12, 10 support seminarian education. t
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SARASOTA | The Knights of Columbus joined Bishop Frank J. Dewane April 15 at Community Pregnancy Clinics in Sarasota for the blessing of a new ultrasound machine which was made possi- ble by the fraternal organization. Deacon Gary Ingold, Com- munity Pregnancy Clinics Inc. CEO, explained the importance of having the latest technology so mothers can choose life for their unborn baby. “An ultrasound is a huge factor when it comes to providing medically accurate in- formation to women about their Bishop Frank J. Dewane blesses an ultrasound machine at the pregnancy. The image helps to Community Pregnancy Clinic in Sarasota April 13. The machine was create the connection between donated by the Knights of Columbus. Dr. Karen Liebert, left, medical director for Community Pregnancy mother and the unborn child.” Clinics, and a technician use the new machine to look at an ultrasound The donated ultrasound is the and toes, plus they get to hear the James P. Coon, Knights Re- of Rachel Pierce’s baby. latest machine which provides heartbeat. Awesome!” gional Culture of Life Director, the clearest images, explained Dr. “With this donation from the said the blessing of the ultra- the Diocese have stepped up to than $30,000. Without the sup- Karen Liebert, Medical Director Knights, Community Pregnancy sound was the culmination of the buy these machines because port of the Knights, most preg- for Community Pregnancy Clin- Clinics in Sarasota can continue focused effort of Knights from they know it is the right thing to nancy centers would be unable ics. A feature of the machine is to carry out our mission,” Dea- across the area who worked to- do and the machines make a dif- to purchase an ultrasound ma- that a digital image can be direct- con Ingold said. This is particu- gether to be able to purchase the ference! Lives are saved!!” chine. ly emailed or texted to the moth- larly important as the pregnancy ultrasound as part of the Knights Since 2009, state and local Within the Diocese of Venice, ers. “This is such a life-affirming clinic literally sits in the shadow Supreme Council Ultrasound Ini- Knights of Columbus councils the ultrasound donated in Sara- feature that gives the moms some- of the regional headquarters of tiative. This included the Knights have teamed up with the Su- sota was the 14th such machine thing to hold on to,” she said. Planned Parenthood, the largest of St. Joseph Council 5604, Ss. Pe- preme Council to fund about 900 made available to pro-life preg- Liebert gave a live ultrasound abortionist in the U.S. ter and Paul Council 15231, Our ultrasound machines, costing nancy centers from local Knights. demonstration with the assis- In the location for less than a Lady Queen of Martyrs Council approximately $44 million, for  tance of patient Rachel Pierce, year, the pregnancy clinic pro- 13639, Our Lady of Angels Coun- placement in pro-life pregnancy who is 18 weeks pregnant. Pierce vides a safe, pro-life option for cil 13341, Holy Cross Council care centers in all 50 states, and For more information about Com- explained how wonderful the im- moms, Deacon Ignold said. There 7414, Padre Louis De Soto Assem- Canada. As part of the process, munity Pregnancy Clinics, with pact of an ultrasound is, even for have been many documented bly 1860, and St. Jude Parish. the local Knights raise 50 percent locations in Sarasota, Fort Myers someone who is pro-life. “Who saves of unborn children whose Bishop Dewane noted that the of the funds, with the Supreme and Naples, plus a mobile clinic, wouldn’t want to save their child moms chose life. “We are having Knights are always public in their Council contributing the other please visit www.community4life. when they see the tiny fingers a real impact.” support of life. “Councils across half. Each machine costs more com.

NEWSbriefs Father Jack Costello, Walk to Our ticipants are asked to meet at Our Adoration Chapel Epiphany Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Cathedral Lady May 19 Center at noon for lunch and the nears completion Rector, blesses the outside All are invited to join the Dio- May Crowning. Father Jack Costello, Rector of of a new cese of Venice for the 2018 “Walk 2018 Giving Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, Adoration to Our Lady: A Marian Pilgrimage blessed the work being done on a Chapel under to the May Crowning,” Saturday, Challenge May 1-2 new Adoration Chapel on Divine construction May 19. The walk will begin at 8 Mercy Sunday, April 8. The Chapel April 8. a.m., with check-in beginning at The Patterson Foundation will is planned to be available 24 hours 7:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes provide a one-to-one match for a day and should be open by sum- Parish, 1301 Center Road, Venice. donations up to $100 per unique mer. For more details or to sign up Participants will process while donor and/or per organization in for a time, call 941-441-7495. praying the rosary 6.6. miles to its 2018 Giving Challenge. This Verot team rocks team took first place at regionals valuable services that assist disad- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Re- event runs from noon, May 1, to to reach the Sunshine State Ath- vantaged children. treat Center, 3989 S. Moon Drive, noon, May 2. The challenge is pre- solar challenge letic Conference championships at Student takes Venice. sented by the Community Foun- Hickory Point Complex in Tavares, A hot dog and hamburger dation of Sarasota County with The Bishop Verot Catholic High where they finished third. Cardinal many top prizes lunch will be served at noon, fol- giving strengthened by the Pat- School STREAM (science, technol- Mooney went 4-1 in Division A-Pri- lowed by the May Crowning. terson Foundation. No matter the ogy, religion, engineering, arts, vate Schools. at County Fair There is no cost for the event, size of your gift, you can “Be The math) team recently competed Golfers support but registration is required. To One” to make a positive impact. April 7 in the SunChase Solar Chal- Mallory Albritton, a Cardinal register, please visit https:// Proceeds will benefit the fol- lenge at FGCU, and earned first Catholic Charities Mooney Catholic High School dioceseofvenice.regfox.com/ lowing Diocese of Venice entities place for presentation and third freshman, recently competed in diocese-of-venice-2018-walk-to- and programs: Catholic Charities place in the relay. program the 2018 Sarasota County Fair. She our-lady. Diocese of Venice Inc., Epiphany Mooney beach took first place in senior show- For further information, con- Cathedral Catholic School, Incar- More than 200 golfers partici- manship and first place in her tact Gail Ardy at ardy@dioce- nation Catholic School, St. Joseph volleyball team pated in the 2018 AFCAAM char- class of steers. With all of her heif- seofvenice.org, Susan Laielli at Catholic School, St. Martha Cath- ity golf classic which benefited the ers, she also took third place in se- [email protected], or olic School, St. Mary Academy places third Catholic Charities after-school nior showmanship, reserve grand call 941-484-9543. In the case and Cardinal Mooney Catholic reading program and youth men- champion heifer, reserve grand of unforeseen circumstances, High School. To donate visit www. The Cardinal Mooney Catholic toring programs. Everyone enjoyed champion bred heifer, and grand such as inclement weather, par- givingpartnerchallenge.org. High School girls beach volleyball a great day of golf while supporting champion cow-calf pair. 9 QUICK READS Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018

FLORIDA children at Annunciation School to Alfie Evans, a seriously ill Brit- an immigrants gathered for Mass darity with the Muslim and Jewish were issued by her family, who ish toddler, in a last-minute ef- at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart. communities. Leaders of Chris- Florida Martyrs called her their “bedrock,” and her fort to prevent doctors in England “On May 19, we will know the date tian, Muslim and Jewish com- children’s school, which described from withdrawing life-support. and the place.” That’s the date car- munities from various European documentary to air Riordan as an “integral member of The Italian foreign ministry, in a dinals will gather at the Vatican for countries traveled to attend the our school community.” Riordan, brief note April 23, said Angelino a meeting known as a consistory, conference to voice their concerns A special one-hour episode who grew up in Vermont, attended Alfano, the foreign minister, and where they’re expected to decide to Icelandic lawmakers. Msgr. Du- featuring the proposed “Martyrs Christ the King Elementary School Marco Minniti, the interior minis- the details. The archbishop’s state- arte da Cunha, general secretary of la Florida” will air Wednesday, in Burlington and graduated from ter, “granted Italian citizenship to ment came hours after reports that of the Council of European Bish- June 6, 10 p.m. EDT on Michael Vermont’s Colchester High School little Alfie.” Honduran Cardinal Oscar Mara- ops’ Conferences, issued a state- O’Neill’s original EWTN series in 1992. She married her high “The Italian government hopes diaga said to members of the press ment condemning the proposed “They Might Be Saints.” The cause school sweetheart, Michael Rior- that being an Italian citizen would in Madrid that the Romero canon- law as an attack on religious free- for the “Martyrs of la Florida” was dan, in 1996. She was returning allow the immediate transfer of ization would take place Oct. 21. dom, and assuring the support of formally opened Oct. 12, 2015, in from a business trip in New York the baby to Italy,” the foreign min- Chinese Catholics the European Catholic Church of Tallahassee and is currently be- when the plane was forced to make istry said. The baby’s parents, Tom the rights of Jews and Muslims to ing prepared for submission to an emergency landing in Philadel- Evans and Kate James, lost their warned to practice their religious tradition of the Congregation for the Causes phia after its engine exploded in latest legal battle April 23 to pre- circumcision. of Saints in Rome. Officially desig- midair and shrapnel hit the plane vent doctors from removing Alfie’s follow rules Philippines to nated as the cause of the Servants breaking the window beside her. life-support when the European of God Antonio Cuipa and Com- Riordan was pronounced dead at a Court of Human Rights refused to HONG KONG | Catholics in deport nun, 71 panions, it includes 17 priests and hospital from blunt trauma to her intervene. Doctors in the U.K. have China’s Henan province have religious, 7 Spanish lay men and head, neck and torso, a spokesman not been able to make a definitive been warned that venues will be MANILA, Philippines | Philip- women, and over 60 Native Amer- for the Philadelphia Department diagnosis of the 23-month-old closed if they do not adhere to the pine authorities have arrested, icans who were killed in evange- of Health announced April 19. child’s degenerative neurological revised regulations on religious af- detained and intend to deport a lizing and defending the Catholic Fewer refugees condition, but they have said keep- fairs. Ucanews.com reported that 71-year-old Australian nun for al- faith in the colonial land known ing him on life-support would be a clampdown on religious free- legedly engaging in illegal political as la Florida. It is a story that be- accepted, impacts “futile.” Tom Evans flew to Rome dom has intensified in the prov- activities. Ucanews.com reported gan in 1549 with the landing of and met Pope Francis April 18, ince in recent months, with cross- immigration officers arrested the Dominicans in Tampa Bay resettlement begging the pope to help get his es removed from churches, minors Sister Patricia Fox, Philippine su- and ended in 1761 in Pensacola programs son “asylum” in Italy. banned from entering churches, perior of the Sisters of Our Lady as three Apalachee Indians were Pro-lifers launch Church-run kindergartens closed of Sion, at her convent in Quezon killed trying to protect the Eucha- WASHINGTON | War, famine and children expelled from Mass. City April 16. rist. Those being considered for and gang violence have created ‘vote no’ campaign Now Henan Chinese Patriotic Although the prosecutor in canonization lost their lives in six the largest global refugee popula- Catholic Association and Henan charge “found no probable cause” of the current seven Florida dio- tion since World War II, yet the U.S. DUBLIN | Pro-life activists Catholic Administration Commis- for her arrest and ordered the ceses and beyond. The program has drastically cut the numbers have launched a campaign urg- sion have jointly issued a circular, nun’s “release for further investi- was filmed on location at vari- of refugees it will accept, caus- ing citizens to vote no in a forth- warning worshippers to take the gation,” immigration officials in- ous sites in Florida and includes ing the reduction and closure of coming referendum to remove the new rules seriously. It warned sisted on the nun’s detention. They interviews with expert witnesses Catholic resettlement programs Eighth Amendment to the Irish people to follow “the principle of said Sister Fox failed to surrender as well as several Florida bishops. nationwide. Nearly 20 U.S. Catho- Constitution. That amendment religion and education separa- her passport to the bureau. The Prior to the episode’s debut on lic refugee resettlement programs provides legal protection for un- tion” and the revised regulations nun said her documents were with June 6, Father Len Plazewski, vice- have closed in the past two years born children “with due regard to on religious affairs. It said no reli- a travel agency. Sister Fox was de- postulator for the Florida Martyrs and dozens of others have scaled the equal right to life of the moth- gious venue should hold training tained at the bureau’s intelligence cause, and Heather Jordan, who back their efforts because there er.” Launching their outreach in sessions and no children should division but was released April serves on the board of the Martyrs are fewer refugees being admit- Dublin April 18, Caroline Simons be brought to church by parents. 17. Immigration officials have ac- of La Florida Missions Inc., will ted into the country, said Richard of the Love Both campaign group “It was only propaganda and edu- cused the nun, who has worked in be guests of Father Mitch Pacwa Hogan, director of resettlement warned that if the Irish Constitu- cation previously, but now there is rural communities for 27 years, of on “EWTN Live” at 8 p.m. More services for Migration and Refugee tion is amended, “Ireland will go a red line, a high-pressure line, so being an “undesirable alien” for information about the Martyrs of Services, an arm of the U.S. Con- from being a country that protects take it seriously,” the circular said. joining protest rallies and visiting La Florida can be found at www. ference of Catholic Bishops. T unborn babies to one of the most Catholic leaders political prisoners martyrsoflafloridamissions.org. he U.S. State Department au- extreme abortion regimes in the Court jails thorized the resettlement of 85,000 world.” condemn law refugees in fiscal year 2016. In fis- Minister for Health Simon Har- Catholic activist NATION cal 2017, it authorized 110,000, ris has said that if the amend- REYKJAVIK, Iceland | The which began during the last year ment is repealed, he will propose Catholic Church in Iceland is HA TINH, Vietnam | A court in Catholic mother of the Obama administration. legislation to provide for abortion speaking out against a popular central Vietnam has jailed a Cath- killed on However, the State Department without restriction up to 12 weeks’ proposed law that could land Jew- olic activist after convicting her of ended up permitting only 53,716 gestation. However, the proposal ish and Muslim parents in prison subverting the communist state, Southwest flight refugees to enter the country by would permit abortion at any time for up to six years for circumcising ucanews.com reported. It quoted the end of the fiscal year. throughout the pregnancy if there their infant boys. “If this bill goes an April 13 report in a state-run WASHINGTON | Tributes from President Donald Trump took is a risk to the life or health of the through, it would mean regular newspaper as saying the People’s business leaders and politicians office three months into the 2017 mother or if the unborn child is persecution of Jewish people,” Court in Ha Tinh province sen- alike described Jennifer Riordan fiscal year and his administration diagnosed with a condition that Father Jakob Rolland, chancel- tenced Teresa Tran Thi Xuan to — the 43-year-old passenger who made it clear it wanted to reduce means they are not expected to lor of the Diocese of Reykjavik, nine years in prison April 12 for died April 17 from injuries suf- the number of refugees the coun- live for long after birth. told Catholic News Service. “That “attempting to overthrow the peo- fered on Southwest Flight 1380 try would take in. The number of Blessed Romero’s brings us back to 1933, when Hitler ple’s government.” when its engine exploded — as a refugees authorized for admis- took power in Germany. And we Xuan, 42, also faces another five devoted mother, community lead- sion to the U.S. in fiscal year 2018, canonization know how it ended.” years under house arrest after fin- er, mentor and volunteer. Riordan, which began Oct. 1, 2017, was cut The new bill, presented by sev- ishing what observers called a very a Wells Fargo executive from New to 45,000, but the State Depart- WASHINGTON | During an en members of the Icelandic par- harsh sentence. The newspaper Mexico, was a “thoughtful leader ment has only admitted 10,548 in April 11 homily in Washington, liament in February, seeks to ban said Xuan shared articles and vid- who has long been a part of the the first six months. Salvadoran Archbishop Jose Luis nonmedically indicated circum- eo clips on social media from “re- fabric of our community,” said Escobar Alas said the canoniza- cision of male children under age actionary groups” to undermine Tim Keller, the mayor of Albu- tion of Blessed Oscar Romero will 18. “We see this as a question of the government. She also was ac- querque. Susana Martinez, gov- WORLD “probably” be in Rome and “prob- human rights. No person should cused of organizing protests at the ernor of New Mexico, described ably” take place at end of October be subject to unnecessary opera- local government headquarters her as “an incredible woman who Citizenship after a meeting of bishops. He tions without their consent,” said against the Taiwanese steel firm put her family and community granted to hedged his statement in an inter- Dr. Olafur Thor Gunnarsson, a Formosa, which was responsible first.” But statements about Rior- view with Catholic News Service member of the Icelandic parlia- for a massive toxic waste spill in dan that were closer to home for sick toddler saying the final decision is up to ment who is sponsoring the bill, at the province. During the protests, the parishioner of Our Lady of the Pope Francis. “Soon we will have a conference April 17 in Reykjavik. in April 2017, she incited people to Annunciation Catholic Church in VATICAN CITY | The Italian a canonization,” the archbishop Bishop David Tencer of Reykyavik damage public property and cause Albuquerque and mother of two government granted citizenship said to a crowd of mostly Salvador- wrote a letter expressing his soli- social disorder, the court said. 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DALE GAVLAK fired into Damascus” from the once beleaguered country. It provides Catholic News Service rebel-held area, which for the past food and nonfood necessities to a six years fired shells into the Syrian large number displaced throughout AMMAN, Jordan | Caritas Syria capital. the country due to fighting. said the recent massive missile Pope Francis sharply criticized “They lost everything, their strikes by the United States, Britain the inability of world leaders to find properties, their houses. They are and France, intended to weaken a nonviolent means to restore peace forced to rent tiny apartments in Syria’s chemical weapons capabil- to Syria after the April 14 attack. “I big cities, and the rent is very expen- ity, have not hindered its assistance am deeply disturbed by the current sive,” Awad said of money used to to the country’s poor and internally world situation, in which, despite pay rent in Damascus and Aleppo, displaced. the instruments available to inter- where some reconstruction is be- “We have enough pain in our national community, it struggles ginning. lives, we don’t need any more,” said to agree on joint action in favor of “We are helping families with Children, survivors of the April 11 suspected gas attack in Syria, are seen Sandra Awad, communications di- peace in Syria and other regions of destroyed houses in Aleppo to re- in northern Aleppo April 17. (MAHMOUD HASSANO, REUTERS | CNS) rector for the Catholic aid agency the world,” he said. turn to their homes and live there Caritas Syria, adding that such in- During an address to the Euro- instead of paying high rents or stay- etc.,” she said. “Surgeries are expen- “More and more elderly come to tervention does not solve the crisis. pean Parliament April 17, French ing in shelters,” she said. sive and require assistance from the Caritas centers for help, because “Those (strikes) won’t help. It’s President Emmanuel Macron ac- Medical assistance is also pro- other charities as well.” most of the young people left the the opposite. They are opening the knowledged that the strikes likely vided in Damascus, Aleppo, Ha- Caritas is also providing psycho- country and their parents behind wounds of our hearts. We don’t want did not “resolve anything” in the sakeh, Homs and the Houran. social support to children in Da- without any income or care,” she to live in war anymore,” Awad told region, but were nevertheless “im- “Family medical expenses are very mascus and Aleppo most affected said. Catholic News Service by telephone portant” for preserving the “honor high. Sanctions prohibit materials by the grinding conflict. “They are Meanwhile, Bill O’Keefe, the from Damascus April 19. “When we of the international community.” needed to make medicines. Most likes sponges that absorb all the dirt Catholic Relief Services vice presi- heard the bombardment, we felt, Critics suggested that prior noti- of the medical (or pharmaceutical) of the war,” Awad said of those who dent for government relations and ‘please, no, not again.’” fication limited the effectiveness of factories have been destroyed. All try to express the fear they feel by advocacy, echoed Pope Francis’ call Awad explained that those “liv- the attacks carried out in response the good doctors left the country drawing “blood, cutting heads, and for an end to Syria’s long-running ing in the areas close to the targeted to the Syrian government’s alleged and emigrated. Half of the health shells raining down.” war. “We have been responding to points were very afraid.” She said use of a nerve agent and chlorine centers are also destroyed,” Awad “They are very vulnerable. The those fleeing the Syrian conflict for a Muslim family receiving Caritas gas, killing dozens of civilians in explained. psychosocial team uses activities to eight years. The poorest and most aid, having earlier fled Ghouta and Ghouta. This means patients requiring make them more comfortable, ex- vulnerable people in Syria have now living in the Barzeh district of Caritas Syria is the country’s medical treatment can often wait press their feelings, their fears, and been the most impacted,” he told Damascus, told her that “everyone branch of Caritas Internationalis, very long to see an available physi- to get relief from the trauma they CNS. was shaking and crying because the Catholic Church’s internation- cian and even months for surgery. have suffered,” she added. “They do not need more bombs. they have already been trauma- al network of charitable agencies. “Paying for medical expenses is Caritas also assists some 150 el- Syria needs serious diplomacy be- tized.” Awad said Caritas is doing what it very difficult for Syrian families, so derly in Aleppo and helps to pay for tween all parties to end the con- “They suffered a lot during the can to meet the huge needs of many charities must help pay for medi- tuition, uniforms, and stationery flict. Further violence only leads to war, with the father killed and a son suffering the violence, now in its cal care, otherwise they wouldn’t used by Syrian university and other more suffering and displacement,” who his lost legs from mortar shell eighth year, which has engulfed the get any medication, examinations, students still in school. O’Keefe said.  Families fleeing Venezuela find home with Scalabrinians in Sao Paulo

LISE ALVES ernment, with the help of the U.N. guese from a 15-year-old Haitian Catholic News Service High Commissioner for Refugees, refugee, Rochenerly Joffre, who ar- announced a plan to start relocat- rived at the mission with her fam- SAO PAULO | At the beginning ing Venezuelans to other cities in ily late last year. of March, Gisela Gomez, 36, gath- the country. Cities and nongov- “I can do many things,” said ered a few belongings, said good- ernmental entities were asked to Gomez. “I was a primary school bye to her 17- and 15-year-old sons, help take in some of these refu- teacher back home, but I also have and left the region of Monagas in gees. a hairdresser certificate, and I Venezuela, traveling more than Among those able to spare beds can even install floor tiles if they 600 miles south to the Brazilian was Missao Paz (Peace Mission) in want,” she added, trying to sound border with her daughters, 3 and 6. Sao Paulo, a Catholic entity run by hopeful. “There was not much else we the Scalabrini International Mi- “Back in Venezuela the eco- could do,” Gomez told CNS. “We gration Network. In the first week nomic situation is very bad, there need to find work.” In Boa Vista, of April, the first 23 Venezuelans was no way we could have stayed,” Gomez’s husband was waiting for arrived in Sao Paulo. she said. “Here in Sao Paulo, in less them. He had been in Brazil since “There were supposed to be 39, than a week my husband was able the beginning of the year and be- but some changed their minds at to get a waiter’s job in a Peruvian lieved that life would be better for the last minute when they saw they restaurant.” his family here. had to get on a military airplane,” Venezuelan refugee Gisela Gomez poses with her 6-year-old She said she believes she made Along with Gomez more than said Scalabrini Father Paolo daughter, Gisele, April 11 after arriving at Missao Paz (Peace Mission) the right choice by leaving Ven- 50,000 Venezuelans have crossed Parise, director of the Migratory in Sao Paulo. (CNS PHOTO | LISE ALVES) ezuela. “Now all I want is for my the border into the northern Bra- Studies Center, which runs Missao sons to come and meet us here zilian state of Roraima, fleeing the Paz and the Migrant House in Sao the youngest just 3 weeks old. “We have currently staying when they are done with school,” political and economic turmoil of Paulo. “Not the most reassuring At Missao Paz, these Venezu- with us Venezuelans, Angolans, she said, averting the question of their native land. site for someone who has been elans will obtain Brazilian docu- Haitians and Togolese,” said Fa- whether or not she would go back With the greater influx of refu- fleeing political chaos.” ments, so that they can search for ther Parise. He said most refugees to Venezuela if the economic and gees, however, tension began ris- “They arrived with very few pos- jobs and attend school. The mis- stay three to four months, “just political scenario were to improve. ing in Brazilian cities and towns sessions,” Father Parise said. “One sion also has legal advisers and long enough” to get a job and find Suddenly, Gomez asked what near the Venezuelan border. carried with him a portable fan, psychologists for those who seek more permanent housing arrange- day of the month it was. Tears Makeshift camps were set up in while others had rolled up mat- help. Immersion lectures and Por- ments. swelled up in her eyes as she heard town squares, hospitals became tresses as if expecting to sleep on tuguese lessons are given to refu- In the mission’s recreation it was April 11. overwhelmed, and refugees pan- the floor; hardly any of the families gees so they can feel less like an room, while two boys entertained “It’s my birthday today,” she handled on street corners. had suitcases with them,” he add- outsider in Latin America’s largest themselves with a computer, Go- gasped. “I almost forgot with all In February, the Brazilian gov- ed. All six families had children, city. mez was learning a little Portu- that has been going on.”  April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS 12 Cardinal Wuerl: Faith can help cleanse societal waters of racism MARK ZIMMERMANN as a sin, the cardinal said that evil rooted, fostered and experienced in Catholic News Service has spanned continents and centu- slavery in this nation and the denial ries and continues in today’s world. of their fundamental human dig- WASHINGTON | With faith, “In societies around the world, nity,” he said the societal impacts of people can confront and help over- the social construct of race has been racism endure today. come the evil of racism, Washing- used to classify ‘us’ and ‘them,’ “The context in which our re- ton Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said separating those who are seen as sponse to racism takes place,” the in an April 17 talk at The Catholic ‘different’ — those who come from cardinal said, “must also include a University of America. a different place or look differently recognition of the lingering effects “The elimination of racism may or speak a different language,” Car- of slavery and segregation and of seem too great a task for any one of dinal Wuerl said. “This construct the many social inequities that ex- us or even for the whole Church,” he has then led to the assertion of in- ist, including the disparate nega- Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl delivers a lecture on his said. “Yet we place our confidence nate superiority of one group over tive impact that certain policies pastoral letter titled “The Challenge of Racism Today” at The Catholic in the Lord, because in Christ, we the other. This has real destructive have had, including the concentra- University of America in Washington April 17. (JACLYN LIPPELMANN, are brothers and sisters, one to the effects in society and in the lives of tion of people by race in residential CATHOLIC STANDARD | CNS) other. With Christ, we stand in the individuals and families.” neighborhoods, de facto segrega- spirit of justice, peace and love.” He said the concept of race is not tion in public schools, with many cese’s schools, six years before the all one big family. From the theo- Cardinal Wuerl, who as the arch- a biological reality, but a social con- African-American children being Supreme Court’s landmark Brown logical point of view, we’re all God’s bishop of Washington is Catholic struct. “Properly understood, there consigned to poor quality schools, v. Board of Education decision that children, and that’s the first thing University’s chancellor, was invited are not multiple races, but objec- the inequities manifested in em- outlawed segregation in public we should look at,” he told the Cath- by its president, John Garvey, to tively there is only one race — the ployment opportunities, health schools. Then-Archbishop O’Boyle olic Standard, Washington’s archdi- speak on his recent pastoral letter, human race,” he explained. “We care and incarceration rates.” also gave the invocation at the ocesan newspaper. “The Challenge of Racism Today.” are all one species, one people, one In his pastoral letter, Cardinal beginning of the 1963 March on Ehiem, who was born and grew Speaking at the university’s Pry- human family, albeit manifested in Wuerl emphasized the importance Washington, which featured Rev. up in Nigeria before immigrating zbyla Center to an audience con- diverse ethnic, cultural and societal of Church efforts to foster social jus- King’s immortal “I Have a Dream” to the United States when he was sisting mostly of seminarians and ways.” tice, opportunity and hope in facing speech. in high school, said he appreciated other students, the cardinal com- He added, “We are, all of us, those problems. In February, Cardinal Wuerl how Cardinal Wuerl pointed out pared racism to a residue that has brothers and sisters, children of the Speaking in the month that blessed commemorative bronze that Rev. King’s work for civil rights contaminated streams that flow same God.” marked the 50th anniversary of plaques honoring unknown en- and racial justice was rooted in his into the societal well from which Quoting from his pastoral let- the assassination of the Rev. Mar- slaved men, women and children Christian faith. people drink. He warned that the ter on racism, Cardinal Wuerl said, tin Luther King Jr., Cardinal Wuerl buried throughout the Archdiocese “He’s a very prophetic figure … unhealthy contaminants causing “Today we need to acknowledge praised him as being first and fore- of Washington. The plaques will be (and) a great example of standing racism in our culture can be subtle past sins of racism and, in a spirit most “a man of faith.” installed this spring in the archdio- up for what you believe in,” the sem- and ubiquitous. of reconciliation, move toward “His Christian faith is what ani- cese’s five cemeteries, to prayerfully inarian said, adding that Rev. King’s “We have the possibility to be a Church and society where the mated his life and kept him going remember those enslaved people faith “was essential to who he was that fresh stream of water flowing wounds of racism are healed.” day after day,” the cardinal said. buried in unmarked graves. and his message.” into the societal well,” he said. Noting that African-Americans “Always faithful to the Lord and his As he concluded his talk, the car- Confronting racism doesn’t re- Noting that the U.S. bishops in because of their skin color have Gospel, he also insistently, forceful- dinal said, “My brothers and sisters, quire a “top-down” solution in the their 1979 pastoral letter “Brothers borne “the social scars of denigra- ly, yet without violence, reminded it is possible that we can build a new Catholic Church, said Joseph Ba- and Sisters to Us,” identified racism tion and a cultural classification this nation that we are all brothers city, a new heaven and earth, a new salla, a Catholic University junior and sisters, because we are all chil- community. … We’re capable of a and a history major from Cleveland. dren of the same God.” much better world. Each one of us “It’s an individual choice, for Pope: Name given at baptism Cardinal Wuerl also praised can renew the face of the earth.” clergy and laypeople, to take a stand Cardinal Patrick O’Boyle, the first Afterward Julian Ehiem, a semi- against what is morally and objec- gives sense of identity resident archbishop of Washing- narian for Washington who is tively wrong in our society,” he said. ton in 1948. Immediately he began studying at Theological College, “By all of us consciously taking that JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES “Baptism ignites the personal working to integrate the archdio- said the topic is very timely. “We’re stand, that’s how change occurs.”  Catholic News Service vocation to live as Christians, which will develop throughout one’s life. It VATICAN CITY | Naming a child implies a personal response and not is an important task for parents, be- a borrowed answer that is ‘copied cause it gives children a sense of and pasted,’” he said. identity and belonging to their fam- Another important designation ily and to God, Pope Francis said. given to children and adults who “Without a name, we remain un- receive baptism is the sign of the known, without rights and duties. cross, the pope said. Making the God calls each one of us by name, sign of the cross, he added, “is the loving us individually in the con- badge that shows who we are: Our creteness of our history,” the pope way of speaking, thinking, looking said April 18 during his weekly gen- and working is under the sign of the eral audience. cross, that is, the love of Jesus until “Therefore, the name is impor- the end.” tant. Parents think of the name to Departing from his prepared give to their child already before remarks, Pope Francis once again birth,” he said. “This, too, is part of asked parents and grandparents to the expectation of a child who, in teach their children how to properly his or her name, will have an origi- make the sign of the cross, which at nal identity, including for the Chris- times “is not done well.” tian life linked to God.” “To make the sign of the cross Continuing his series of Easter- when we wake up, before eating, season talks on baptism, the pope when facing danger, to defend said that a person’s name, asked against evil and at night before during the welcoming rite of the going to sleep means telling our- sacrament, “takes us out of ano- selves and others who we belong 11940-0427 nymity” and is the first step in a to, who we want to become,” the person’s journey as a Christian. pope said.  13 VATICAN NEWS Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018 Chilean abuse victims welcome pope’s letter

JANE CHAMBERS Catholic News Service ‘We have not done enough. Our SANTIAGO, Chile | Victims of commitment is that this clergy sexual abuse welcomed Pope Francis’ letter in which he apolo- does not happen again.’ gized for underestimating the seri- ousness of the crisis in Chile. Pope Francis James Hamilton, Jose Andres Murillo and Juan Carlos Cruz, vic- tims of Father Fernando Karadima, only in Chile but also in the United released a statement April 11 saying States, in Italy, in the whole world,” they appreciated the pope’s letter he said. and were “evaluating the possibili- Abuse victims alleged that Bish- ties” for meeting with the pope. op Juan Barros of Osorno — then a “The damage committed by the priest — had witnessed their abuse hierarchy of the Chilean Church, to by his mentor, Father Karadima. which the pope refers, has affected In 2011, Father Karadima was sen- many people, not just us,” the vic- tenced to a life of prayer and pen- tims said. “The purpose of all our ance by the Vatican after he was actions has always been about rec- found guilty of sexually abusing ognition, forgiveness and repara- boys. Father Karadima denied the tion for what has been suffered, and charges; he was not prosecuted will continue to be so, until zero civilly because the statute of limita- tolerance against abuse and con- tions had expired. cealment in the Church becomes a During his visit to Chile in Janu- reality.” ary, the pope sparked controversy Pope Francis’ letter, released by when he pledged his support for Bishop Santiago Silva Retamales, president of the Chilean bishops' conference and head of the military the Vatican April 11, asked “forgive- Bishop Barros and said: “The day ordinariate, speaks to the media in Punta De Tralca, Chile, April 11 after receiving Pope Francis' letter ness of all those I have offended” they bring me proof against Bishop on the country's sexual abuse crisis. (REUTERS | CNS) and said he hoped to “be able to do Barros, I will speak. There is not one it personally in the coming weeks.” piece of evidence against him. It is lem. In this sense, the departure of “Our commitment is that this does attempts by members of the Chil- The Associated Press reported calumny.” He later apologized to Bishop Barros is necessary but not not happen again.” ean hierarchy to cover up or dis- April 13 that the three survivors will the victims and admitted that his enough. Now is the opportunity to Regarding the pope’s admission miss abuse cases, he was grateful meet with Pope Francis April 28-29 choice of words wounded many. assume and overcome the crisis of that he did not receive “truthful that the pope “has seen the truth” and will stay at the Domus Sanc- A short time later, the Vatican the Church in Chile.” and balanced information,” Bishop thanks to Archbishop Scicluna and tae Marthae, the Vatican residence announced Pope Francis was send- Claret added that the abuse of Silva said he was certain the au- Father Bertomeu’s investigation. where the pope lives. ing Archbishop Charles Scicluna power must end for trust to be re- thorities of the bishops’ conference “I think the pope found himself In an interview with CNN Chile, of Malta and his aide, Father Jordi stored for sexual abuse victims, made the information they had at in front of something that they were Cruz said he was grateful for the Bertomeu Farnos, to Chile to listen who feel that they were ignored and the time available to the pope. trying to cover up and, with humil- pope’s “unprecedented” apology to people with information about not taken seriously by the Chilean In the past few months, Catholics ity, he saw that he needed to correct and expression of shame, and he Bishop Barros. Church. in Osorno have become increasing- it,” he said. hoped to have a frank discussion Juan Carlos Claret, spokesman Following the release of Pope ly divided. Some continue to sup- “We have to really thank Arch- with Pope Francis about the pain for the parishioners in Osorno, said Francis’ letter, Bishop Santiago port Bishop Barros, while others bishop Scicluna and Father Ber- suffered by victims of abuse. “We Catholics in the diocese “value the Silva Retamales, president of the hope for change. tomeu for the work they have done,” want to talk with him and humbly pope’s willingness to restore trust. bishops’ conference and head of “In Osorno, there are wounds Cruz added. “Personally, they have speak to him about forgiveness and That is precisely the task that must the military ordinariate, said the that have not been healed, and we helped me recover the trust in tell him not only everything we unite all believers in Chile.” bishops of Chile would travel to the cannot do ecclesiastical work. This something that I thought I had lost have experienced, but also to speak However, he said, “It is not pos- Vatican in the third week of May. is an opportunity for the pope,” for good. Not just for me; I know that with him about the situation that sible to restore trust if there are no The bishops, he said, shared in said Father Americo Vidal, a parish other people were affected positive- many people have suffered, what adequate and sufficient measures the pope’s pain. “We have not done priest in the troubled diocese. ly by it (their investigation). So, we we have suffered. It happened not to effectively take care of the prob- enough,” he said in a statement. Cruz told CNN Chile that, despite have to really thank them.”  ‘HISTORIC’ MOVE BY POPE FRANCIS 3 laywomen named to doctrinal congregation

CAROL GLATZ Francis named to be undersec- earned diplomas from the Con- run Pontifical Oriental Institute, her doctorate from the John Paul Catholic News Service retaries of the Dicastery for La- gregation for Divine Worship encourages studies of European II Pontifical Theological Insti- ity, the Family and Life in 2017. and the Sacraments in 1994 and, Christianity and bringing to- tute. VATICAN CITY | Pope Fran- Leading the dicastery’s section in 2002, from the Roman Rota, a gether the cultures and spiritu- The pope also named two cis appointed three women as on the laity, Ghisoni is a sea- Vatican court that deals mainly ality of the continent’s Eastern priests as consultors for the consultors to the Congregation soned canon lawyer and jurist, with marriage cases. She also and Western traditions. doctrinal congregation: Italian for the Doctrine of the Faith. It having served as both a lawyer has authored several scientific She was one of the six men and Father Sergio Paolo Bonanni, marks the first time women and and a judge on the Diocese of publications relating to canon six women the pope appointed who teaches theology at the laypersons were named as active Rome’s tribunal, the Roman Rota law. in 2016 to a commission to study Gregorian University; and Span- contributors — not support staff. and the Congregation for Divine Michelina Tenace, born in the issue of women deacons, ish Claretian Father Manuel The Vatican newspaper, Worship and the Sacraments. Italy in 1954, is a professor and particularly their ministry in the Arroba Conde, a judge serving L’Osservatore Romano, called After completing her stud- head of the department of fun- early Church. the Diocese of Rome, profes- decision to appointment the ies in philosophy and theology damental theology at Rome’s Laetitia Calmeyn, born in Bel- sor at Rome’s Pontifical Lateran women “historic.” The Vatican in Tubingen, Germany, she ob- Pontifical Gregorian University. gium in 1975, is a consecrated University and head of the uni- announced the appointments tained her doctorate in canon An expert on Christianity virgin and teaches theology at versity’s Institutum Utriusque April 21. law at the Pontifical Gregorian in the East, she is also part of the College des Bernardins in Iuris, which specializes in the Linda Ghisoni, born in Italy in University in Rome. She did Rome’s Aletti Center. The center, Paris. She is a nurse specializing relationship between canon law 1965, is one of two women Pope further specialized studies and which is connected to the Jesuit- in palliative care and received and civil law.  April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic VATICAN NEWS 14 ‘Is my dad in heaven?’ little boy asks pope

CINDY WOODEN Pope make his children like that, then it’s your dad.” Catholic News Service Francis true, he was a good man. He was a Earlier, a young girl named Car- greets good man. lotta also asked the pope a delicate ROME | After circling a mas- children “That man did not have the gift question: “When we are baptized, sive, crumbling public housing as he of faith, he wasn’t a believer, but he we become children of God. People complex on the outskirts of Rome, visits St. had his children baptized. He had a who aren’t baptized, are they not Pope Francis had an emotional en- Paul of good heart,” Pope Francis said. children of God?” counter with the neighborhood’s the Cross “God is the one who says who “What does your heart tell you?” children. Parish goes to heaven,” the pope ex- the pope asked Carlotta. She said, Question-and-answer sessions in Rome plained. they are, too. with youngsters are a standard part April 15. The next step in answering “Right, and I’ll explain,” the pope of Pope Francis’ parish visits. And, (PAUL Emanuele’s question, he said, told her. “We are all children of God. HARING at St. Paul of the Cross Parish April would be to think about what God Everyone. Everyone.” The nonbap- | CNS) 15, there were the usual questions is like and, especially, what kind of tized, members of other religions, like, “How did you feel when you heart God has. “What do you think? those who worship idols, “even the were elected pope?” A father’s heart. God has a dad’s mafiosi,” who terrorize the neigh- But then it was Emanuele’s turn. heart. And with a dad who was not a borhood around the parish, are The young boy smiled at the pope believer, but who baptized his chil- children of God, though “they pre- as he approached the microphone. dren and gave them that bravura, fer to behave like children of the But then froze. “I can’t do it,” Eman- do you think God would be able to devil.” uele said. leave him far from himself?” “God created everyone, loves ev- Msgr. Leonardo Sapienza, a pa- “Does God abandon his chil- eryone and put in everyone’s heart a pal aide, encouraged the boy, but dren?” the pope asked. “Does God conscience so they would recognize he kept saying, “I can’t.” to each other before Emanuele re- “‘A little while ago my father passed abandon his children when they are what is good and distinguish it from “Come, come to me, Emanuele,” turned to his seat. away. He was a nonbeliever, but good?” what is bad,” the pope said. the pope said. “Come and whisper “If only we could all cry like he had all four of his children bap- The children shouted, “No.” The difference, he said, is that it in my ear.” Emanuele when we have an ache tized. He was a good man. Is dad in “There, Emanuele, that is the an- “when you were baptized, the Holy Msgr. Sapienza helped the boy in our hearts like he has,” the pope heaven?’” swer,” the pope told the boy. “God Spirit entered into that conscience up to the platform where the pope told the children. “He was crying for “How beautiful to hear a son say surely was proud of your father, be- and reinforced your belonging to was seated. Emanuele was sobbing his father and had the courage to do of his father, ‘He was good,’” the cause it is easier as a believer to bap- God and, in that sense, you became by that point, and Pope Francis en- it in front of us because in his heart pope told the children. “And what tize your children than to baptize more of a daughter of God because veloped him in a big embrace, pat- there is love for his father.” a beautiful witness of a son who them when you are not a believer. you’re a child of God like everyone, ting his head and speaking softly to Pope Francis said he had asked inherited the strength of his father, Surely this pleased God very much.” but with the strength of the Holy him. With their heads touching, the Emanuele if he could share the who had the courage to cry in front Pope Francis encouraged Eman- Spirit.”  pope and the boy spoke privately boy’s question and the boy agreed. of all of us. If that man was able to uele to “talk to your dad; pray to Pope calls for end to ‘needless Lay down your weapons, urge the Mexican bloodshed’ in Nicaragua bishops after second priest murdered

JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES people. But despite criticism of DAVID AGREN Father Ruben Catholic News Service the overhaul coming from busi- Catholic News Service Alcantara ness leaders, university students Diaz, pastor of Our Lady of VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis and elderly pensioners, the presi- MEXICO CITY | Yet another Carmen Parish in called for an end to violence in Ni- dent publicly blamed right-wing Mexican Catholic priest has been Cuautitlan Izcalli, caragua after several days of pro- groups for the inciting violence. murdered in his parish, the second Mexico, was tests against proposed social se- Outrage spread after a local such lethal attack against clergy in stabbed to death curity legislation led to the deaths journalist, Angel Gahona, was the country in less than a week. in his parish of more than two dozen people. shot and killed while broadcast- Father Juan Miguel Contreras April 18. He is “I express my closeness in ing the protest on Facebook Live. Garcia was shot dead in the St. pictured with prayer to that country and I am A police officer was also shot in Pius of Pietrelcina Parish in the two unidentified united with the bishops in asking the head during deadly clashes in Guadalajara suburb of Tlajomulco women in 2015 that every form of violence end, the Nicaraguan capital, Managua. de Zuniga. An April 20 statement in Mexico City. that a pointless shedding of blood Nicaragua’s Catholic bishops from the Jalisco state prosecutor’s (COURTESY) be avoided and that open issues called for peaceful demonstra- office said Father Contreras was be resolved peacefully and with a tions and sheltered protesters in confronted and shot in the sac- sense of responsibility,” the pope the cathedral of Managua. risty. Two assailants subsequently deeper and more sincere conver- costed by the assailant and was in- said April 22 after praying the “Re- Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Jose fled in a compact car. No motive sion. It’s time to look honestly at volved in a discussion prior to the gina Coeli” prayer with pilgrims Baez of Managua has been out- for the attack was offered. our culture and society in order to attack, according to Mexican me- gathered in St. Peter’s Square. spoken in his support of student The attack on Father Contreras ask ourselves how we lost respect dia. The assailant alleged abuse in The pope said he was “very protesters who have been target- followed the April 18 murder of Fa- for life and the sacred,” the confer- his shouts and fled the scene, the worried about what is happening ed. In an April 22 tweet, he urged ther Ruben Alcantara Diaz in the ence said in an April 20 statement. newspaper Reforma reported. His these days in Nicaragua,” where the president to engage in con- northern Mexico City suburb of “We ask the Catholic faithful whereabouts remains unknown. citizens took to the streets begin- structive dialogue. Cuautitlan Izcalli. Father Alcanta- to accompany their priests with Attacks on clergy have become ning April 18 after the government “President Daniel Ortega, aban- ra was attacked April 18, just prior prayer, above all, in the pastoral common in Mexico, where the ho- announced changes to the na- don your arrogant attitude, listen to the 7 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of service of the communities they micide rate reached historic high tion’s social security system. The to the people, embrace dialogue Carmen Parish, the Diocese of Iz- are entrusted to,” the statement levels in 2017 and the violence proposed overhaul, which would with sincerity, feel the pain of so calli said in a short statement. continued. “We ask those that do consuming large swaths of the have increased pension contribu- many families and contribute to The Mexican bishops’ confer- not appreciate and take away life country has not spared the Catho- tions while reducing benefits by peace in the country,” he tweeted. ence issued a call for action on the for any reason to look up to the lic Church. 5 percent, was scrapped by Nica- Bishop Baez also tweeted that violence consuming the country kind face of God, to not only lay The Catholic Multimedia Cen- raguan President Daniel Ortega he was calling on military and and impacting the Church. “We down their weapons, but also ha- ter has counted 23 priests killed April 22. police forces to end the repression are making an urgent call to con- tred, rancor, vengeance and all in Mexico since December 2012, Ortega has been heavily criti- against protesters and “to listen to struct a culture of peace and rec- destructive feelings.” when the six-year administration cized for his handling of the cri- God’s voice in their hearts: ‘Thou onciliation. These regrettable oc- Father Alcantara, who was also of President Enrique Pena Nieto sis, which led to the deaths of 25 shall not kill.”  currences call all of us to a much the diocesan judicial vicar, was ac- began.  15 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic April 27-May 10, 2018

SCRIPTURE Always a season to pray for priests readings

Friday, April 27 Sunday, April 29 just this, fulfilling his “vows before nourishment of the people of God, prove helpful by enabling the whole Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32; those who fear the Lord.” I hope that that your sermons are not boring, Church to devote herself anew to Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11; Jn 14:1-6 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 I have been successful in that task that your homilies reach people’s promoting the desire for holiness. and that I will continue to be. Let’s hearts because they come from your Let us ask the Holy Spirit to pour Saturday, April 28 In this season in which dioceses pray for the priests of our dioceses, heart, because what you say to them out upon us a fervent longing to be Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn around the state and around the many of whom celebrate anniver- is what you carry in your heart.” saints for God’s greater glory, and 14:7-14 country are preparing for saries in the coming weeks, St. John goes on to say that as let us encourage one another in this ordinations to the priest- and pray for those who are we keep to the commandment of effort. In this way, we will share a Sunday, April 29 hood, this Sunday’s read- about to be ordained, so that love, we remain in Jesus and he in happiness that the world will not be Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, ings strike a chord. Thus, they will be able to “fulfill us. This is the central message as able to take from us” (No. 177). This 31-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 I hope you won’t mind their vows before those who well in today’s Gospel passage: “I Sunday is an invitation for all of us if I look at the readings fear the Lord,” so that they am the vine; you are the branches. to live in holiness and invite others Monday, April 30 through the lens of the make it possible for “the Whoever remains in me and I in to holiness. Praying for our priests priesthood, for a second lowly to eat their fill,” and for him will bear much fruit, because to do these things is a way of helping Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-5, 15-16; week in a row. “those who seek the Lord (to) without me you can do nothing.” us all to do them Jn 14:21-26 In the Acts of the praise him.” This is certainly true for the priest, I offer you the names of the men Apostles we read of the St. John writes in our called to offer Christ’s love to oth- to be ordained to the priesthood Tuesday, May 1 SUNDAY joys and the challenges WORD second reading: “And his ers, for one cannot give what one in Florida in the coming days. Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; experienced by the early commandment is this: We does not have. Through his life of May our prayers be prayers for the Jn 14:27-31a Church. In the midst of Father should believe in the name constant prayer, through his cele- building up of the Church, so that, doubts about whether or Alfredo of his Son, Jesus Christ, and bration of the sacraments, through as it walks in the fear of the Lord, Wednesday, May 2 not to trust the former per- love one another just as he his pastoral ministry — in all of “with the consolation of the Holy St. Athanasius, bishop and secutor, Saul of Tarsus, the Hernández commanded us.” The Sec- these ways, the priest is united to Spirit it (may grow) in numbers.” doctor of the Church community is described ond Vatican Council, in its Jesus Christ, even as he gives of For the Diocese of Palm Beach Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 beautifully: “The church “Decree on the Ministry and himself to others. (May 5): Deacons Daniel Daza- throughout all Judea, Galilee and Life of Priests,” indicates what the All Christians are called to build Jaller and Frank D’Amato; for the Thursday, May 3 Samaria was at peace. It was being first task of priests must be: “Since no up the body of Christ, to “fulfill our Archdiocese of Miami (May 12): Sts. Philip and James, apostles built up and walked in the fear of the one can be saved who does not first vows before the Lord” (especially Deacons Omar Ayubi, Gustavo Lord, and with the consolation of the believe, priests, as co-workers with the vows of marriage), to help oth- Barros, Juan Alberto Gómez, and 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Holy Spirit it grew in numbers.” their bishops, have the primary duty ers to come to believe in the name Matthew Gomez; for the Diocese Looking back over more than of proclaiming the Gospel of God to of Jesus Christ, and to be united to of St. Augustine (May 12): Deacons Friday, May 4 a quarter century of priesthood, I all” (No. 4). Priests, who are called Christ. If I have looked particularly Martin Ibeh and John Sollee; for Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-12; Jn certainly remember difficult mo- to be faithful to their own commit- at the way in which priests are called the Diocese of St. Petersburg (May 15:12-17 ments, but much more I remember ment as priests, need to do so having to do these things, it has been with a 19): Deacons Kyle Bell, Louis Tur- the “consolations of the Holy Spirit,” in mind that it is their responsibility view that we should all pray for our cotte, and Timothy Williford; for Saturday, May 5 which have allowed my ministry to to lead others to believe in Jesus and priests, so that they will help us on the Diocese of Orlando (May 26): Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:2, 3, 5; Jn be fruitful. Let’s pray for those to be to live according to his law of love. our journey to holiness, which is re- Deacons Blake Britton and Mat- 15:18-21 ordained in our various dioceses, Please pray for your priests, that they ally what this Sunday’s readings are thew Hawkins; for the Diocese of so that they will be instruments may take seriously the responsibil- about. Pensacola-Tallahassee (June 2): Sunday, May 6 by which the Lord will continue to ity to preach as Pope Francis has As Pope Francis says at the close Deacon Jack Campbell; for the build up the Church in our time. encouraged them to do on so many of his new apostolic exhortation Diocese of Venice (July 14): Dea- Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps The psalmist proclaims, “I will occasions, as he did three years ago on the “Call to Holiness in Today’s con Shawn Roser. May these men 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17 praise you, Lord, in the assembly of next week, at the ordination of new World, Gaudete et Exsultate”: “It “fulfill their vows before those who your people.” The priest is called to priests in St. Peter’s: “Let this be the is my hope that these pages will fear the Lord.”  Monday, May 7 Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26–6:4a Reflecting on our astounding God Tuesday, May 8 Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Sunday, May 6 boldly proclaims to Cornelius in our justice and wondrous deeds known and to know this “love of God dwell- Wednesday, May 9 Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Scripture from the Acts of the Apos- far and wide. And yet, with narrow ing in our hearts” cannot be con- Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13; Mk 16:15-20 tles: “In truth, I see that God shows minds and constricted hearts, we tained, but must “go and bear fruit.” Acts 17:15, 22–18:1; Ps 148:1-2, no partiality.” And all those want a God who works It is for this expansive and life- 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Several weeks ago, as I gazed out “circumcised believers,” only on our terms. giving love that Jesus lays down Thursday, May 10 over the Indian River Lagoon on a who had accompanied Peter Perhaps we might mis- his life and invites us to remain in crystalline, starry night, the moon, that day, were “astounded takenly cling to our no- him. St. Damien de Veuster, priest which had been in full-illuminated that the gift of the Holy Spirit tion of a sliver-revealing The truth of this love and revela- Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 brilliance as we exited the great Vig- should have been poured out God when we hear the tion will come to full measure on the il of Easter, was now a mere sliver of on the gentiles also.” words of the evangelist day of Pentecost, when the sudden, Friday, May 11 itself. Looking like a newly clipped From the preaching of John, who conveys that unexpected, unplanned and dy- Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20- fingernail, I was fascinated by this Peter down to our very day, Jesus has “chosen” his namic Spirit of God will blow open 23a wisp of light pasted to the deep black we still are “astounded,” — disciples, that he calls this the doors of the upper room, and the SUNDAY canvas of the night sky. or perhaps even disbeliev- WORD gathered group of people disciples will go forth boldly to peo- Saturday May 12 The image of this slender, barely ing, disappointed, envious “friends,” and therefore ple and places they never dreamed visible crescent of silvery light comes or troubled — by the fact Father think that to be friend, of. Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; to mind as I contemplate the word of that God bursts into our Ben to be chosen necessarily As our joyous celebration of the Jn 16:23b-28 God offered to us this Sixth Sunday lives however and when- cuts off other people or Easter season nears its end, with of Easter, because it reminds me ever God desires with the Berinti other ways of God’s rev- paschal joy still reverberating in Sunday, May 13 that so much of God is hidden from fullness of light rather than elations. every corner of creation, let us be Ascension of the Lord us. But rather than be open and em- just a sliver. But as the Letter and open to our God who shines forth, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph bracing of a full-moon God, we set- This should come as no surprise, Gospel of John underscore for us, and whose presence and power are 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, tle for only a sliver — and we expect since the psalmist declares that “the “God is love,” and the love of God working in ways we cannot grasp, 11-13; God to work in ways that are more Lord has revealed to the nations (not is wide and embracing, a fully il- through people we would be as- Mk 16:15-20 wisp than wonder. to any one nation, or community luminated embrace that is meant tounded by, and in stone-rolled Peter cracks open the vastness of or person in particular) his saving to expand our own hearts, our own tombs we think are bereft of resur- God’s desires and abilities when he power” — making his salvation and vision, our own embrace of others — rection.  April 27-May 10, 2018 Florida Catholic CSSIFIEDS 16

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