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Volume 79 | No. 20 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014 Inside Annual Stewardship Campaign Begins BY AMANDA HUDSON tions where ence even SSL secure site. News Editor “His call in society. Also new for this year is the c o m e s O n e section called Submit a Prayer ROCKFORD—”In His Pres- t h r o u g h change for Intention — submitted prayers ence” is the theme of the 2014 each of us;” the 2014 are placed before the altar at Diocesan Appeal that features and youth Diocesa n the Masses held in the Dioc- Jesus as the Good Shepherd. ministry/ Appeal is esan Administration Center. Batavia ‘Digs In’ for Certain diocesan-wide min- C a t h o l i c a new web Materials have been sent out istries are featured: the new education site www. Education and to explain this annual appeal Community Addition Life and Family Evangeliza- where “His Spirit shapes our rockforddiocese.org/steward- tion Offi ce where “His creation and the many ways Catho- pg. 3 youth and our future.” ship where you can give in- calls us to love all people;” All parishes in the Diocese of stantly to the Diocesan Appeal, lics can pledge their support. Restoring St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities where “His Rockford benefi t from this ap- Combined Appeal and more. Pledge weekend is set for May Center a Lent Effort example leads us to help those peal, which also pools resourc- Simply click the donate button 3-4. in need;” the Offi ce of Voca- es together to make a differ- taking you to the easy to use, pgs. 4-5 Learn more on pgs. 16-17 Easter Mass Brings Song, Sacrament to Inmates BY AMANDA HUDSON News Editor ROCKFORD—Plans were to bring Mass on Easter Sunday to women inmates at Winnebago County Jail. A lack of Catholic female in- mates — estimated at perhaps Be Reconciled ... fi ve, with only two signed up for From East to West Mass — necessitated a change, pgs. 6-9 and Bishop David Malloy in- stead celebrated Mass for 18 men at the jail on Easter morn- ing. Six of those men had been present also at his fi rst Chrism Mass jail Mass in —page 11 a different- Holy but-identical- Thursday looking cell foot washing block a few — page 19 Organ ‘Encounter’ months ago Helps Adults Learn on Christ- About Playing mas morning. The men said Liturgical Music they found out about this Mass from a bulletin posted on the pg. 25 wall at the jail. Jesus Talks of the “We’re glad he could make Good Shepherd it,” said one inmate. “I know he’s busy … It’s nice to know The Junior Observer pg. 30 what I’ve forgotten …” “I have kids out there,” said Coming Soon another. “If they’re celebrating, I should celebrate Easter too.” Pope Francis Makes Yet another also was thinking Two New Saints beyond jail walls, and said, “I Today, read about the April try to go to church on the out- 27 canonizations of Pope side sometimes. It’s nice to have John XXIII and Pope John it here.” Paul II. Next week, read The Although, as at Christmas, Observer’s coverage from there was no physical indication Rome. of the holiday season, this time the men enjoyed some live Eas- This Issue ter music provided by Laura Or- tiz, who has served at the jail for (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) Bishop Malloy ...... 2 several years, providing Bible Bishop David Mallloy (standing, right) is assisted by Deacon Richard Martin at Easter Mass in the Winneba- Headliners ...... 3 studies and meeting one-on-one go County Jail. It was the bishop’s second Mass at the facility. Diocesan ...... 4-11, 19 with Catholic female inmates. from the Christmas Mass at the At Easter, we remember that Saints ...... 12-15, 18 She played and recorded piano ranged for the Mass and served music for parts of the Mass and at it. Other ministers with Rock- jail. Numerous people, he said, Christ was arrested, tried, and Around the Diocese ...... 20-22 sang at the service. Most of the ford Reachout jail ministry, in- had thanked him, delighted that condemned to death between Nation/World ...... 23-24 men sang along, following both cluding the ministry’s executive the Catholic Church was serv- two others who had been sen- Media/Arts ...... 25 the parts of the Mass and the director, George Hofstetter, as- ing at the jail. tenced with him, the bishop Faith Forum ...... 26 music from provided books. sisted. One judge, he added, point- said. Viewpoints ...... 27 As before, Deacon Richard Bishop Malloy began his edly told him that “we have got Describing the different ac- For the Record ...... 28 Martin, diocesan coordinator homily by telling the men the to let them know they are not tions of those two others, the The Junior Observer ...... 30 of prison and jail ministry, ar- positive reactions he received forgotten.” Continued on page 10 2 FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014 | The Observer
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He it is God’s mercy that we are celebrating in Most Reverend David J. Malloy But the lives of those two popes have im- himself was one of the bishops who attend- the Easter season. And it is that same mer- Associate Publisher: pacted and strengthened the practice of the ed and voted during the council. He knew cy that ties together the pontificates of John Msgr. Eric Barr faith of believers all over the world for the the council and its teachings intimately. XXIII, John Paul II and Francis. Editor: Penny Wiegert News Editor: Amanda Hudson The Happy Easter to All Features and Multimedia Pope Editor: Sharon Boehlefeld on ... From Urbi and Orbi (To the City and the World), April 20, Vatican City Circulation/Proofreading: Susan Sabrowski, Keith by POPE FRANCIS Ludolph (CNS photo/Claudio Peri, pool via Reuters) Accounting: Jill Bonk The Church throughout the ever anew. tering others, being close to mense wastefulness for which Client Services: world echoes the angel’s The message which Christians those crushed by life’s trou- we are often responsible. message to the women: “Do bles, sharing with the needy, Production and Web bring to the world is this: Je- Enable us to protect the vul- not be afraid! I know that you standing at the side of the sick, Administrator: Gary Haughton sus, love incarnate, died on the nerable, especially children, are looking for Jesus who was elderly and the outcast … . cross for our sins, but God the women and the elderly, who Contributing Writers: Bishop crucified. He is not here; for he Father raised him and made “Come and see!”: Love is more Emeritus Thomas G. 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Bishop Malloy’s Central Catholic High School Lang May Day Medical WROK 1440AM Official information on the poli- Conference, Giovanni’s ROCKFORD — April 29, NORTH AURORA — May cies, activities, and positions Public Schedule Restaurant of the Diocese of Rockford is 6:30 p.m., 49th Annual Clergy 5, 6 p.m., Aurora Knights ROCKFORD — April 27, released only in the pages of Night of the Bishop Muldoon ROCKFORD — May 3, of Columbus Clergy Night, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, The Observer, or in state- Council of the Knights of 4:30 p.m., Mass for the 50th Blessed Sacrament Church ments from the Diocesan Cathedral of St. Peter Columbus, Hoffman House Anniversary of Holy Family Office of Communications and — May 6, 11 BATAVIA — April 27, 1 Restaurant Church ROCKFORD Publications. a.m., Priests’ Jubilee Mass, p.m., Confirmation, Holy — April 30, — May 4, The Observer uses recycled MCHENRY ROCKFORD St. Rita Church paper and is recyclable. Cross Church 5:30 p.m., Confirmation, 7:30 a.m., Sunday Mass, ROCKFORD — April 28, Church of Holy Apostles Cathedral of St. Peter Our Mission is the mission of the Church itself — to 10:05 a.m., Catholic Forum, Bishop Doran’s ROCKFORD — May 1, DUNDEE — May 4, 1:15 Public Schedule spread the Gospel through WROK 1440AM 9:30 a.m., Rockford Deanery p.m., Confirmation for St. contemporary means of communications. ELBURN — April 28, 5:30 Catholic Student Leadership Catherine of Siena Parish, WONDER LAKE — April p.m., Confirmation, St. Gall Recognition, Hoffman House Dundee, and St. Mary Parish, 27, 2 p.m., Confirmation, Member of: Church Restaurant Gilberts, at St. Catherine of Christ the King Church Siena Church AURORA — April 29, ROCKFORD — May 1, MARENGO — May 4, 2 10:30 a.m., Aurora Area 12:15 p.m., OSF St. Anthony ROCKFORD — May 5, p.m., Confirmation, Sacred Schools Mass, Aurora 75th Annual Theodor 10:05 a.m., Catholic Forum, Heart Church The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014 3
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Msgr. Aaron Brodeski, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Batavia, sprinkles holy water during a blessing after the Msgr. Daniel Deutsch (left), former pastor at Holy Cross Parish in Bata- parish breaks ground for its education and community addition. Walking with him are (left) Father Timothy via, and parish school students Luke and Matthew Lamirand put their Draper, parochial vicar, and Msgr. Daniel Deutsch, former pastor. backs into breaking ground for an addition. Batavia ‘Digs In’ For Education and Community Addition
By Amanda Hudson those gathered. News editor “When we make (God) the center … do you know what BATAVIA—Msgr. Aaron happens? … The house grows, Brodeski, pastor of Holy Cross more people come — we are Parish, here, got the school building more room, so (they) children cheering loudly for can come,” he explained to the their former pastor, Msgr. kids. Daniel Deutsch, who returned “We know God is behind for a big occasion. It was the this,” Msgr. Brodeski added, groundbreaking for a new ad- asking everyone to continue dition to the school and com- praying for the construction munity center building. project. Cousins James Forgy and Francis Haviland play on the clumps of dirt upended by the groundbreakers. Francis is Msgr. Brodeski pointed out “We look forward to (when) set to attend kindergarten next year at the school and directly benefit from the building that soon will replace orange lines on the grass and that big machine will soon be the mud and grass. sidewalk that outlined the digging a great big hole,” he planned addition. said, prompting more cheers as He introduced Batavia May- he pointed to the parked back- or Jeff Schielke, building com- hoe. liturgy and popular religion mittee members John Pitts and The new addition is a “phase Ron Link, and architect Greg two” for the building that was Norris to the students, noting built for use by the school and their support and work on be- by the parish community, says African spirituality half of the school. business manager, Deacon Lar- Msgr. Deutsch, who was ry Motyka. pastor six years ago when the The addition will include two school and community build- lower level (for second grade) Explore Summer Institute ing was built, also spoke to Continued on page 10 prayer and hiking holistic parish catechesis women in the Old Testament
Deepen your theological knowledge, sharpen your ministerial skills, and nourish your faith while studying with CTU’s renowned faculty. Summer (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) A group of people representing ministries at Holy Cross Parish in Bata- courses are designed to fit busy schedules and via lined up to break ground on April 16 for an addition to the parish’s varying academic interests. school and community building. They included (from left) Holy Cross School students Luke and Matthew Lamirand; teacher Kelly Carlson; CTU in Chicago is a great place St. Vincent de Paul Society member Roy Kautz; St. Michael Ministry of Compassionate Care founder Mary Ann Sestak; Peer Ministry Team to spend part of your summer! member Erika Andrews; Laura Schweitzer and her children, Grace and William, representing religious education; and Kathleen Dietz of the For details, visit ctu.edu/summer-institute parish prolife ministry. 4 FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014 | The Observer
D iocesan Planned Projects n Clean office floors; clean and polish floors in three downstairs rooms n Remove and recycle chest freezer, incinerator and piping n Clean, sort and recycle items in basement shop area, storage areas and garage n Restore fresh air supply lines to bathrooms, small offices n Repair air circulation throughout the building (multiple work items involved) n Repair broken toilets, drinking fountains, sump pump n Replace countertops and sinks in bathrooms; fix faucets n Put up clothes bars and shelving in clothing room n Add ceiling insulation in
(Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) office Tom Graceffa (left) gets Bishop David Malloy and Paul Logli set up to remove old screws and caulk holes in a clothing room downstairs at St. n Re-establish electrical Elizabeth Catholic Community Center in Rockford. The Joes group already had installed pipe racks from the ceilings and new racks on the walls. circuit in shop area n Reattach handrail on stairs n Repair, repaint, anchor and light a statue of Mary Restoring St. Elizabeth Center a Lent Effort n Build shelving in several By Amanda Hudson munity Center on South Main We all bring something differ- working on the weekends that storage rooms n News editor Street, here. ent (to the work) and collective- followed, calling it their Lenten Scrub stairway treads, Saying that the bishop’s pres- ly, we can do some really nice project. risers and paint ROCKFORD—Bishop Da- ence “gives us some credibil- things.” They estimate they’ll have n Repair lock on exterior vid Malloy found a couple of ity,” project coordinator Jim The “Joes” began working on donated 500 man hours through door and install an hours on April 5 to work with Strey adds that “I think all of us numerous projects at the center April 5, with more to come. interior door the St. Joseph and Sons group feel it is very worthwhile and on Saturday of the first week- (See project list, right) n Build noise fence around at St. Elizabeth Catholic Com- fulfilling to participate here. … end of Lent. They continued As often happens with repair freezer condenser work, some plans changed as n Paint door frames, step they went along. For example, faces, wall trim and some the job of cleaning the tile in walls Serving the Rockford the gym evolved when the Joes n Fix or replace floor discovered terrazzo flooring cleaning machine for Diocese since 2002 underneath. Suddenly, they west building and add a were removing the tile and machine for east building stripping and refinishing the n Replace tables and original floor. chairs Staff at St. Elizabeth Center n Replace exit lights with made lunch for the Joes each new LED lights Saturday to thank them for n Buy and install new their time and work, says Pat- sound system in gym rick Winn, director of Catholic n Add new high-efficiency Charities. lighting and fixtures to the “They are helping us restore gym St. Elizabeth Center to be the n Reorganize and best ambassador of the Church modernize the kitchen THE OBSERVER ISSN: 0029-7739 $ 1.00 per copy to the neighborhood and the n Bring in food Official Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Volume 78 | No. 15 community.” http://observer.rockforddiocese.org professionals to set up FRIDAY MARCH 22, 2013 and teach good patterns WE SPECIALIZE IN: God for delivery flow, storage, Bless preparation and serving Newspapers Business S tationery n Buy crucifixes for rooms Pope without them
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BY CINDY WOODEN See more coverage beginning(CNS photo/Paul on pg. Haring) 9 Catholic News Service Hindus, Sikhs and Jains present, Pope crucifix in gym VATICAN CITY Francis preached the Gospel, but mally began his ministryPope as bishopFrancis of for- ed the values it espouses are essentially times it was quite loud; he punctuated Rome and as pope by pledging to pro- human, st- insi tect the Catholic Church, the dignity of involving everyone. While the rites and rituals of the in- the strength required to be tender and husband to Mary, each person and the beauty of creation, auguration of his ministry as pope took compassionate to others. times and bad, at her side in good just like St. Joseph protected Mary and place immediately before the Mass, the In the Gospels, watched over Jesus, and worried as a father about who him Jesus. liturgy itself was a celebration of the appears as a strong and he courageoussaid, and n Brochures Brochures St. Joseph himtaught a trade, the pope said. Install new water heater To protect creation, to protect every feast of St. Joseph, patron of the univer- man, a working man, yet in his heart we St. Joseph responded to his called to be man and every woman, to look up sal church and see great tenderness, which is not the a protector them with tenderness and love is to open venerable predecessor,also the name day of my virtue of the weak, but rather a sign of to God, openby to being the signs constantly of God attentive on up a horizon of hope, XVI, the former Joseph Ratzinger. Pope Benedict strength of spirit and a capacity for con- ence and receptive to God 150,000 and 200,000 people he told gathered between s pres- The retired cern, for compassion, for genuine open- not simply his own, s plans, and under sunny skies in St. Peter the liturgy, but was pope the crowds not present applauded at ness to others, for love. Fidelity to God the pope said. and the nearby streets. enthusiastically when Pope Francis said, for individuals ands forword all and of creation God n We must not be afraid of goodness, s Square s plan Create a new office With representatives of other Chris- We are close to him with our prayers, of tenderness, makes the difference, he said, calling tian churches and communities, delega- full of affection and gratitude. The new pope Pope said exercisingFrancis said. the role on everyone to be sensitive and loving tions from 132 countries, Jewish and The new pope stood at a lectern to of protector as St. Joseph did means do- toward those in Muslim leaders as well as Buddhists, their care, especially read his homily, sticking to the text ing so discreetly, humbly and silently, toward children, the aged, the poor and he had prepared in advance. At times but with an unfailing presence and ut- the sick. Flyers Bindery Services his voice was extremely soft and other In the end, everything has been en- understand. trusted to our protection, and all of us downstairs in the old This Issue The Gospels present St. Joseph as a are responsible for it, tectors of God he said. Bishop Malloy ...... 2 Offi cial s gifts. Be pro- Headliners ...... 3 Appointments Continued on page 10 Diocesan ...... 4, 6-7 Quick News Nation/World ...... 8 The Rev. Bernard Sehr Pope Francis ...... 9-12 to be Parochial Admin- DAC to Close March 28-29 Inside istrator of St. Patrick Par- Around the Diocese ...... 13-14 ish, Dixon, Illinois, effec- The Diocesan Administration building Third Talk The Junior Observer ...... 15 Center in Rockford will be tive Dec. 17, 2012. Examines Faith Forum...... 16 Deacon Thomas Mc- closed Holy Thursday, March Church- Viewpoints ...... Kenna 28, and Good Friday, March World 17 to the Bishop,to be effective Secretary Business Cards Direct Mail Media/Arts ...... 18 29. It will reopen April 1. Connection For the Record ...... 18 March 6, 2013. Next Observer April 5 pg. 3 Given at the Chancery, Easter, the There will be no edition of n March 15, 2013 Celebration Refit and replace window The Observer on March 29. that Puts Everything in Perspective pg. 17 air conditioning units in 121 Industrial Drive upstairs office DeKalb, IL 60115 n Remove a downstairs (815) 758-5484 wall www.castleprint.com Chris Graceffa shows one of 10 n Take care of “multiple [email protected] crucifixes he bought for rooms at electrical things” St. Elizabeth center. n Build a chapel — in 2015 The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014 5
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Michael LaLoggia uses a power saw as he works to build shelves for a storage room off the gymnasium at St. Elizabeth center. Teamwork Jay Ginestra (left) and Joseph Altenhoff work to build a shelf for a storage room at St. Elizabeth Catholic Removes Cross Community Center in Rockford on April 5. It took a few good men — Tom Graceffa, Paul Logli and Bishop David Malloy — to remove the empty wooden cross (below) that was hung in the gym (left) at St. Elizabeth Catholic Community GOLDEN FRONTIER Center. Plans are to find a large Sponsored by Catholic Shrine Pilgrimage crucifix to replace it, and to se- cure it much higher on the wall. — Featured Trip — POLAND WITH FR. BARRY HARMON, VANDALIA, ILL. — Ten day tour of the sites and shrines of Poland. We visit the most famous of all Polish shrines, Black Madonna of Czestochowa located in the Pauline Monastery since 1382. The Tatra Mountains on the Border of the Slovac Republic in beautiful Zakopane will be part of this tour as well as the capital, Warsaw. Mass is offered at the tomb of St. Stanislaus on the Wawel in Krakow. Round trip air between Chicago/St. Louis/Kansas City/Indianapolis and Poland with hotels, meals, sightseeing and entrance fees are included in the trip. Fully escorted. Father Barry Harmon OCTOBER 13 TO 22, 2014 PRICED AT $3,154
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Diocesan Celebrating Sacraments for Inmates on Be Reconciled Day BY AMANDA HUDSON guys need that. I thank Father have or fi nd “and make it per- News editor Lou each time he comes. We all sonal. You and I have to take can take a page out of his book. that to heart. (Jesus) didn’t just DIXON—Joy probably is not “My New Year’s resolution die for our sins. He died be- the usual emotion experienced is to make every Mass. Tell cause he loves us.” by inmates at the Dixon Cor- (Bishop Malloy) to keep up the Speaking about Be Rec- rectional Center. good work.” onciled and confession, the But for one young man, the It was evident that the men bishop talked about forgive- gift of joy illuminated his face were very familiar with the ness. “God will forgive, but after he had completed his fi rst Mass. The readers knew how to you must change your heart,” confession ever, to Bishop Da- proclaim, the song leader knew he said, giving encouragement vid Malloy on Be Reconciled how to sing, and the atmo- and ideas to help that process. Day, April 9. sphere was like that at churches “Next Friday is Good Friday,” As the chapel began to fi ll elsewhere. he said, instructing them to (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) with men, the bishop an- Describing the general read about the Passion in the nounced to the room that “I’ll Bishop David Malloy poses outside the gates at Dixon Correctional Center on April 9. He heard confessions from inmates during “Be Rec- boundaries of the diocese, Gospels “when his forgiveness be happy to hear confessions if onciled” day. Bishop Malloy told the men, “I for all of us exploded into the anybody would like to go.” But wanted to be here with you … world … the young man had questions: reconciliation. Catholic Bible study with help I think it is really important for “The story is real. Jesus’ love “What is it? What do you do? I The Catholic men at Dixon from laity also. me to come here and be with for you is real. But you have to always wanted to go, but never Correctional Center are luckier Following just under an hour you.” try and meet him now.” knew how to …” than many in their situation of confessions, Bishop Mal- He shared that his previous Several men gathered around Reassured that Bishop Mal- because they are able to attend loy said Mass for the 40-some visits to other prisons resulted Bishop Malloy after the Mass loy would help him through it in many people thanking him to shake hands and exchange Mass each week, thanks to Fa- men who gathered in the con- all, he took a deep breath and for remembering those who are a few words. Two more men ther Louis Tosto, parochial ad- crete and wood chapel. Some nodded. Introduced to the bish- incarcerated. asked to go to confession, and ministrator of St. Mary Parish op, they went to a side room off hadn’t heard it was the bishop “You are not forgotten,” he it was quickly arranged. the hallway outside the chapel in Polo. He provides Mass most who would be the celebrant and emphasized. “I’m sure it’s dif- “He makes us feel like he’s for confession. Several other Thursdays for around 80 men, asked who he was. One said he fi cult (to be here), but don’t feel one of us … ,” one man said of men soon were lining up to and Father William Antillon, had just heard about the Mass forgotten.” Pointing to the up- the bishop, “When he speaks, take their turn. pastor of St. Mary Parish in that morning. Another noted coming Holy Week, he said the he brings you in closer.” And so, Be Reconciled came Morrison, fi lls in as needed. Pa- that some 20 other guys would week is “a reminder in another Yet another man said, “For to this part of the diocese as perwork for three other priests have come, but they were on way to say ‘(You’re) not alone me, (the bishop’s visit) shows Catholics throughout the 11 is being processed for approval work duty. here.’ Celebrate that Jesus died respect for us.” counties came to churches by the state so they can serve Still another said, “It’s a nice for me and for you.” He paused a moment, then large and small to receive the there as well, Father Tosto says, treat to know that the higher- The bishop asked them to said simply, “I can’t put it into always-important sacrament of adding that hopes are to start a ups are concerned. A lot of look at any cross they might words what it means.” Be Reconciled Heralded as Success in Western Parishes BY TONY CARTON cus to its normal Lent routine ciled, was an opportunity for or just make Observer correspondent of confessions and devotion on folks who have felt the long- a meaningful April 9, the fi nal Wednesday of ing for reconciliation to come confession. DIOCESE—The Diocese of Lent before Holy Week. forward and discuss their ques- Father Jo- Rockford added a special fo- The initiative, Be Recon- tions or concerns with a priest seph Naill, pastor at St. Mary Parish in Oregon, was “a little w o r r i e d ” when no one showed up for the fi rst 20 minutes of Be Reconciled. But then from 9:20 a.m. un- (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) til at least 5 Father Joseph Naill, pastor of St. Mary Parish, Ore- p.m., when gon, was among the priests in the Rockford Diocese The Observer who took part in Be Reconciled, April 9. checked at his parish, he was said. “It was kind of a steady busy. fl ow during the day and I was It was “a phenomenal day … impressed.” it has just been a blessed day of She said she thought Be Rec- mercy,” he said. “People have onciled was well organized and seen (ads) on television, in The appropriately presented. Observer, in bulletins, and they “I think people were encour- are so grateful for this day. This aged to come in,” said House. I could do again!” “I don’t think we would have Jeanie House is the adminis- had the numbers we did had it trative assistant with St. Mary not been promoted like it was.” Parish in Morrison. She said The parish had ordered spe- pastor, Father William Antil- cial leafl ets outlining the sig- lon was available for confes- nifi cance of reconciliation and sions 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 House said she thought the p.m. Wednesday and the par- pamphlets served as a sort of ish hosted a Lent reconciliation refresher for folks that had been service Thursday evening. away from the confessional for “Father said around 10 peo- a while. ple came in Wednesday and, of “We all sin you know, some- course, we are a small parish times not on purpose either, but and I actually thought that was people seem to have forgotten a pretty good number,” House what confession is all about Continued on page 32 T he Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014 7
Diocesan Fox Valley Priests Also Busy April 9 By Pat Szpekowski Bridget Church in Loves Park, scary. But doing it this way in Observer Correspondent said, “Mass this morning in our parishes in such a specific our chapel was so much more and organized way is wonder- FOX VALLEY—Throughout crowded today than ever. It was ful. One of the most unique the Fox Valley area, the faith- full. We also have Adoration of things about Catholicism is ful of all ages arrived at their the Blessed Sacrament every confession and the forgiveness parishes from morning until Wednesday in the chapel, too. of our sins.” the evening to take part in con- Right after Mass, there was a At St. Mary Parish, Huntley, fession on Be Reconciled day, long line for confession. It is confessions began at 8:30am. April 9. Many parishes also of- so wonderful to see our parish “Our church has been very fered adoration of the Blessed embrace Be Reconciled.” busy since morning,” said Ma- Sacrament in the church or Taeyaerts added, “It was ria Maddox, parish secretary. chapel to help people center such a good idea to have the Be “There have been long lines their thoughts and prayers be- Reconciled day. It posed a non- here all day.” fore confession. (Observer photo by Dan Szpekowski) threatening atmosphere for Msgr. Stephen Knox, pastor, Joyce Romke (left) and Judy Taeyaerts went to confession at St. Thom- While many people are regu- confession. We had informa- appeared a little exhausted with as More Parish in Elgin on Be Reconciled day. lar weekly or monthly confes- tion in our bulletins and I saw about six more hours ahead sors, a large number of pa- it in the newspapers, too.” of him. He heard confessions rishioners who tended to the Parishioner Sue Moylan throughout the day with Father sacrament of reconciliation on wanted to thank Bishop Da- Jonathan Bakkeland, parochial this day had not taken part for vid Malloy for Be Reconciled. vicar, and another priest. years, if not decades. Be Rec- She read an article in the local “To hear today’s confessions onciled brought confession to paper with was awesome,” Msgr. Knox a priority, especially during Bishop Mal- said. “Why? Because hearing Lent. loy’s photo the confessions of people who As they were leaving St. earlier in the have not confessed their sins Thomas More Church, Elgin, morning. for years was truly a gift. Es- early in the morning, parish- “It’s an ex- pecially to hear and sense their ioners Joyce Romke and Judy cellent idea joy. This Be Reconciled day is (Observer photo by Dan Szpekowski) Taeyaerts felt blessed. Joyce and brought very special.” St. Rita of Cascia Parish in Aurora was one of many in the diocese that Romke, mother of Father Keith the sacrament Maddox added that parishio- gave people a chance to adore the Blessed Sacrament before or after Romke, diocesan vocations di- of penance ners remarked how much they going to confession. rector and parochial vicar at St. (Observer photos by Dan to promi- Szpekowski) liked how Be Reconciled was nence,” she Sue Moylan presented to them in an invit- said. “Con- ing and welcoming way in their fession is perhaps the least parish weekly bulletin, too. understood sacrament and can As she was leaving St. Mary, be intimidating for us all. It’s Continued on page 9
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Diocesan Catholics of All Ages Notice Be Reconciled Ads By Lynne Conner a great opportunity for Chris- the sacrament of reconciliation Observer correspondent tians to come together and more often ... . I think it also rely on Jesus’s mercy. I heard greatly speaks to those who DIOCESE—From school Bishop (David) Malloy’s radio have been away from the sacra- children to college students to ads for Be Reconciled day, ad- ment for a longer time as well.” seniors, the diocese’s first ever vocating this great opportunity Children from St. Bernadette Be Reconciled day on April 9 during Lent,” she said. School in Rockford and St. seemed to offer local Catholics “This type of event and hear- Bridget School in Loves Park a sense of positive renewal at ing from the bishop challenges also went to confession on Be the end of the Lenten season. us to be pro-active in seeking Reconciled day. The kids saw At Rock- a few differences between Be ford’s St. Reconciled day and their usual Bernadette method of receiving the sacra- Parish, Diane ment. A d o l p h s o n St. Bridget School seventh- felt the ini- grader, Marissa Trotter said, tiative spoke “There are more priests here to those who today and we are in the church attend the instead of the chapel. Students from St. Bernadette School in Rockford line up for confession. sacrament of “I definitely think it’s a good reconcilia- idea to receive the sacrament of berger was surprised to see ter and Flock Notes to appeal tion regularly reconciliation,” she added. “It Bishop Malloy’s Be Reconciled to our college population,” she as well as to helps to clean out all the dust TV spots during local pro- said. those who do (Observer photos by Lynne Conner) and dirt from the year in prepa- gramming. “There was a slide show on not. Maria Alderson of the Newman Center in DeKalb ration for Christmas or Easter, “I think the commercials our Newman website and a “Having a said, “We have used social media outlets ... to ap- depending on what time of the with Bishop Malloy were a post on our Newman Facebook Be Recon- peal to our college poplulation” to come to Be Rec- year it is.” good way for people to know page with links to Bishop Mal- ciled day is onciled day at Christ the Teacher Parish. Sixth-grader, Kenny Kirn- that it’s time to be reconciled loy’s TV spot. We also put an and receive God’s love and for- ad in the Northern Star (the giveness,” he said. NIU campus newspaper) pro- At the Newman Catholic Stu- moting all day confession at the From America’s Next Top dent Center at Northern Illinois Newman Center. University in DeKalb, Maria “The Northern Star ad shows Model to Role Model Alderson, director of adult that famous photo of Pope Fran- Join Us... faith formation and of justice cis going to confession. The ad and social action said that the just says, ‘All day confessions, for an evening with TV and radio ads for Be Rec- come and be reconciled’ be- onciled day were just part of cause we figured there’s a lot Leah Darrow how the event was promoted of students on campus who around Newman and the NIU haven’t been to confession in campus. a long time, perhaps since they Thursday, May 8th, 2014 “We had publicized Be Rec- arrived here,” she said. “Hope- 7:00 PM onciled day through the usual fully, the students will see this St. Bridget Parish, Loves Park vehicles: our bulletin, Mass ad in the paper and figure it’s a announcements and fliers; but sign, and they’ll stop in.” “I wanted to become one of the models on the Join us for this beautiful evening with Leah we have also used social media In the end, several factors billboards in Time Square. But when my picture as she shares about her journey and the outlets like Facebook, Twit- could be credited with the suc- was fi nally hoisted up on that billboard, I realized cess of Be Reconciled day: that the deepest desires of my heart—to be beauty of Christian modesty and chastity. parishes’ extended hours for known, to be loved, and to fulfi ll my purpose in Leah will encourage women and men of all life—were not met.” Leah Darrow confessions, media public- ages to embrace their God-given dignity— ity for the event and Bishop A free will donation will be accepted by being classy, fabulous, and faithful. Malloy’s personal appeal for at the door. Catholics to receive the sacra- Questions: Contact St. Bridget Parish Offi ce at 815-633-6311 ment before Easter. Some NIU Sponsored by St. Bridget Catholic Church students saw the success of Be Reconciled as a combination of many things as well. Cristina Alvarez said, “I think it’s a very good idea to be open most of the day, so that The Newman Center in DeKalb people can come when they are advertised Be Reconciled in the available.” campus newspaper. Continued on page 10
Father Keith Romke, diocesan vocations director and parochial vicar at St. Bridget Parish in Loves Park, talks and prays with St. Bridget School sixth-graders during Be Reconciled day, April 9. The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014 9
Diocesan Did you subscribe to Fox Valley ... The Observer Online? From page 7 Maura Jones, 17, said that while she was into her faith, “I felt Here’s how to access much better after fi nally going back to confession today to en- your digital editions. joy the celebration of God.” ? The downtown St. Patrick Look for an email noti cation from Church in St. Charles was busy [email protected] all day, too. in your inbox. Click on the link in the letter. “I go to confession on a regu- 1 lar basis,” said Leanne Dezutel, “but this a very special day for (Observer photo by Dan Szpekowski) us. I feel that God is helping Jim Christensen, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Crystal Lake, said us to be better prepared for all “Going to confession is great.” of the changes going on in our parish.” “I read the information in Bridgette Behler, two of the 11 She said they will be receiv- our bulletin and was surprised senior leaders of the retreat, ing a new pastor and that their when reading the list of ‘how to regularly go to confession. sisters at St. Patrick School are make a good confession.’ It re- “Confession is very impor- You’ll be connected with our TOO website. being transferred because they ally made me think,” she said. tant,” said Gehrig. “We have are needed elsewhere. Ferguson also hoped that the opportunity to go to con- Confession at St. Monica young people will realize the fession all of the time at school, Parish in Carpentersville, as at value of going to confession during lunch or after school.” many parishes in the diocese, and “giving your own life’s He added, “I want to keep was available in both Spanish problems into God’s hands for going to confession all of the and English. His forgiveness.” time, even though it might be Father Josue Lara, parochial At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton hard when I go to college, too.” administrator, and Father Ale- Parish in Crystal Lake, parish- Behler said, “I love every- jandro Del Toro, parochial vic- ioners took part in the Adora- thing about confession and try ar, were busy as families came tion of the Blessed Sacrament to go as often as possible. It’s with their young children. and confession. good to have the priests and Hearing about Be Reconciled Jim Christensen said, “Be our assistant principal Father from her pastor, Msgr. Martin Reconciled day is very spe- Thomas Doyle always ready Heinz at St. Catherine of Siena cial to give all day access for for us. When I was little my Parish in West Dundee, and confession and especially for parents made me go, but now reading about it in the bulle- people who hesitate to go. It is I go for myself, knowing that tins and the local papers, made good to be right with God.” He God has forgiven me.” Barbara Ferguson realize that it added, “ Going to confession is Cecilia Jelinek, a teacher at was a special day. great because it gives us grace Marian Central who was at the “It somehow made this day as we receive God’s forgive- juniors’ retreat, summed up her and confession seem so impor- ness and are renewed.” thoughts on Be Reconciled. Type in the email address you provided to us when you tant. Having it the whole day On April 9, junior students “The sacrament of confession subscribed and enter a password you’ll remember. When made it easier for everyone’s from Marian Central Catho- calls us to conversion. Pope 2you have entered your passoword, the top of the screen will busy schedules,” she said. lic High School, Woodstock, Francis has provided us all his change and you’ll see “View Your Current SUBSCRIPTION.” The value of a good exami- were holding a junior class re- example to experience God’s nation of conscience was also treat at St. Elizabeth Ann Se- mercy to be reconciled with on Ferguson’s mind. ton. Seniors Mike Gehrig and God.”
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Diocesan Education Leaders Meet in Rockford
Father Carl Beekman gave three talks at the Educational Leaders Conference on April 4 at St. Rita Parish in Rockford. The annual conference is for principals, directors of religious education and others whose work includes teaching the Catholic faith. Father Beekman asked participants to begin by appreciating the stability provided by a solid faith, to remember their fundamental mission of forming others in the faith, and to realize that teaching the faith is “an integral part” of the Church’s mission. He drew from a book of reflections by
Pope Francis during his presentations. Hudson) Amanda by (Observer photo Batavia ‘Digs In’ for Education and Community Addition From page 3 rooms will be removable, so it date for a remodel of Donovan to parking lot lighting are and two upper level (for mid- can become one large room for Hall, the parish hall located un- planned, and a new brick pa- dle school) classrooms. The gatherings of up to 70 people. derneath the church. That will tio area and walkway outside Two new meeting rooms, one include new flooring, new ceil- Donovan Hall will provide wall between the upper level on each level, will also be part ing tiles and fewer but larger parishioners with an opportu- Msgr. Aaron Brodeski (left), of the new addition. Construc- meeting rooms along the east- nity to remember loved ones by pastor of Holy Cross Parish tion is anticipated to begin in a ern edge of the hall. having their names carved into in Batavia, and Msgr. Daniel few weeks, according to Msgr. The 20-year-old church the bricks. Hopes are for the Deutsch, former pastor, talk Brodeski. will receive a new roof and entire project to be completed before the groundbreaking. (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) Plans are for a June 1 start new kneelers. Improvements by August. Catholics of All Ages Notice Be Reconciled Ads Easter Mass ... From page 8 from the priests at Mass. I think that From page 1 “It was announced at Mass on Sun- having a day dedicated to reconcilia- bishop noted that one “took day (April 6) that the priests would be tion is important because confession the opportunity … to turn his hearing confessions on Wednesday, the has been on the decline for the past 40 heart” to Jesus. He called the ninth,” said Matthew Tucci. “I didn’t years. men to that same opportunity know that there was a special Be Rec- “Having a day like this during the today, reminding them that “we onciled day, I just knew that I wanted to season of Lent provides a great oppor- have a choice here to believe” go to confession at least once during the tunity to bring the practice of confes- in Jesus and his rising from the Lenten season. sion back,” he continued. “Being on a dead. “I think that any future Be Recon- secular college campus, reconciliation Jesus’ resurrection is not just ciled days would draw more Catholic is an important sacrament for college a story or some psychological students if the event was promoted by aged students as it helps reconnect them invention, he said, noting, “We word of mouth on campus,” he added. with Jesus. can’t really imagine” the res- “That photo of Pope Francis going to “Going to confession isn’t like a free urrection, and Jesus’ coming confession shows Catholics and the pass from sins,” Wolfe added. “It’s God forth from the tomb is “never world as well that he is one of us.” offering His love and His mercy. really described” in the Bible. (Observer photo by Lynne Conner) Sean Wolfe, a recent NIU graduate, “They say that the best things in life But “we can try and imag- Msgr. Daniel Deutsch, diocesan Vicar for Clergy, ine the moment when we (our- said, “I found out about Be Reconciled are free and this is probably one of the Religious and Vocations, and pastor at St. Bridget day through the diocese’s website and best things in life.” selves will) come forth from Parish in Loves Park, listens to a confession April 9. the tomb,” he said of that fu- ture event at the end of the world. “The thief on the cross ad- Discover the richness of Your catholic faith mitted what he did – That’s the choice we have,” he said. “The In the power of the Holy Spirit first thing is: You have to start with your own heart.” You are invited At the end of Mass, Bish- op Malloy provided a final Pentecost Sunday, June 8th 9:30am thought. “My last point is simply, ‘Do not lose hope,’” he said. “Keep Church of the Holy Spirit your hope alive. This reflection (of Christ’s resurrection) is a 5637 Broad St. - Roscoe, IL. 61073 constant source of hope for all Sunday Mass - 9:30 a.m. of us, and I hope for you, too.” Come and See — Join Us Church of the Holy Spirit, Roscoe, is a Vibrant, Caring, Catholic Community
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Diocesan Chrism Mass Draws Priests, Faithful to Cathedral April 17 BY AMANDA HUDSON ing the words of consecration, News editor and preaching, the granting of absolution is not our merit. It is ROCKFORD—The annual Christ’s gift, both to the faith- Mass of Chrism on April 17 ful and to us. And in the great- at the Cathedral of St. Peter est moments of our vocation, welcomed members of par- we are aware of the presence of ishes throughout the Diocese Christ overcoming our human- of Rockford and most diocesan ity … priests to “join the Universal “Brothers, we must truly love Church’s celebration of the this gift that has been entrusted Chrism Mass,” said Bishop Da- to us … We must be focused vid Malloy in his homily. on the beauty of the gift. And Calling the oils blessed at we must be humble, thanking the Mass “the means of the ad- God for every Mass that we ministration of God’s grace in celebrate, for every confession every parish as well as in hos- and absolution given.” pitals and nursing homes,” the Again taking a cue from Pope bishop expressed his gratitude Francis, the bishop spoke of the to the men and women who had sacrifi ces, “unspoken and un- come to collect the oils for their known except to God,” of the parishes and facilities, fi lling priesthood, saying, “They must the Cathedral. be part of our life … We renew But this Mass is about more our promises this morning, and than the blessing of these im- tonight we will refl ect that we portant oils — the priests of the are in the line of those called to diocese also renew their com- (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) sit at the Last Supper.” mitment to priestly service. Bishop David Malloy mixes the oils to be blessed for use at Cathedral of St. Peter during the Chrism Mass Bishop Malloy again thanked Bishop Malloy spoke directly to held there on Holy Thursday morning, April 17. all who had come “for your his priests in part of his homily. love for the Church and for the “Brothers,” he said, “our as being, at times, tired and cial way for us as priests, it is that day,” he urged them, say- priesthood … for your prayers ministry is strictly joined to the habitual … that means, broth- Christ’s mercy that draws the ing many returned to the sac- and your encouragement for unchanging truth and faith of ers … we are being called to a faithful.” rament, some after many years more young men to consider the Church. That faith does not renewal of the priesthood (and) The bishop highlighted the away. “Because of your prayers the priesthood … for praying vary from age to age …” the context of that renewal is April 9 “Be Reconciled” day and your priestly ministry, for your priests, for supporting “In Pope Francis, we have mercy and forgiveness.” in the diocese, thanking the many (were) reconciled to God them, for advising us and whis- seen a man on a mission of pu- Our increasingly-secular priests “for your ministry that and the Church,” he said. pering in our ears to help us lis- rifi cation, purifi cation of the society does not make that made that day, by all accounts, Speaking of the humility ten well.” He asked the laity to Church, the Roman Curia, the an easy task, Bishop Malloy a success. that comes with hearing con- fi nd their priests after Mass and laity and us as priests,” he said. continued. “But Pope Francis “The faithful were invited to fessions, Bishop Malloy added thank them. “From the fi rst, he has chal- has given us a game plan and come to the essence of our vo- that “it is that humiliation that “Brothers,” he concluded, lenged us to step out of any hint a strategy to meet those chal- cation — Christ’s forgiveness. opens us to the joy of our voca- “you have my prayers, and my of a faith that he has described lenges,” he said. “In a spe- Think about what happened tion. Like offering Mass, recit- deep thanks as well.”
(Observer photo by Penny Wiegert) (Observer photo by Amanda Hudson) (Observer photo by Penny Wiegert) (Observer photo by Penny Wiegert) Priests take Communion during the Mass at Father Joseph Naill (center) tends to the oils as Bishop David Malloy hands a box of blessed oils People from around the diocese pray before tak- which they renew their vows. seminarians work behind him. to a woman who has come to receive them. ing oils to parishes, hospitals and nursing homes. Marian Pilgrimage to the NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LA LECHE St. Augustine, FL Sept. 15-18, 2014 Travel down to the tropical state ONLY PP, of Florida to the Dbl. Occ. Oldest Marian $ Shrine in the US ~ Our Lady of 669 La Leche for 4 days / 3 nights. We will also visit the brand new Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando. We will spend a full day in St. Augustine visiting the St. Augustine Cathedral and Olde Town, which is home to the historic Castillo de San Marcos. — Includes — — R/T air from Chicago — Accommodations — Daily breakfast — 1 dinner — Tours, taxes, tips and transfers. Call for more details (815) 459-3033. 12 FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014 | The Observer
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Two Pope John Paul II A chronological record of the Popes To Be Added To Canon Of Saints April 27 Prayer, Charity Surround John XXIII, John Paul II Being Declared Saints By Cindy Wooden the spokesman said. The relic of Pilgrims are expected to begin Catholic News Service Blessed John Paul — a vial of filling St. Peter’s Square early in his blood encased in a reliquary the morning, Father Lombardi VATICAN CITY—The rite of featuring a silver sculpture of said, and will have an opportu- canonization for Blesseds John olive branches — will be the nity to participate in the recita- XXIII and John Paul II April 27 same that was used for his be- tion of the Divine Mercy chap- will use the standard formula atification in 2011. let, a series of prayers focusing for the creation of new saints, A matching reliquary has on the gifts of God’s mercy, es- but the Mass will be preceded been made for a relic of Blessed pecially shown through the pas- by the recitation of the Divine John, said Msgr. Guilo Del- sion of Christ. Mercy chaplet, and it is possible lavite, an official of the Diocese The Vatican, he said, is not Follow Canonization Events retired Pope Benedict XVI will of Bergamo, where the pope issuing tickets for the Mass, al- was born. though large sections of St. Pe- Diocese of Rome attend, the Vatican spokesman said. When Blessed John was be- ter’s Square will be reserved for Website — www.2papisanti.org “He is invited,” said Jesuit atified in 2000, no relic was official government delegations, Facebook — 2popesaints Father Federico Lombardi, the presented, the monsignor said, for bishops and priests, and for Twitter — @2popesaints spokesman. “We’ll have to see because no blood or body parts members of the Vatican diplo- Instagram — #2popesaints if he wants to be present and had been preserved for that pur- matic corps. pose. However, when Blessed Other than that, space in the YouTube channel —2popesaints feels up to it.” Discussing preparations for John’s tomb was opened in 2001 square will be allotted on a EWTN the canonizations with report- and the remains treated before first-come, first-served basis. TV — Check local cable listings ers March 31, Father Lombardi being reinterred in St. Peter’s Because the Vatican is not han- Website — www.ewtn.com also said the popes’ tombs in Basilica, some bone fragments dling ticket requests, it cannot were removed. predict how many people will St. Peter’s Basilica would not be The Observer Floribeth Mora Diaz, a Costa attend the ceremony, he said. disturbed, other than to change Facebook — The Observer Catholic Newspaper Rican whose recovering from a “We hope many people will the inscriptions from “blessed” Twitter — ObserverRkfd brain aneurysm was the miracle come and we are making prepa- to “saint.” Pilgrims can visit the accepted for the canonization of rations to welcome them,” Fa- Blog — http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/ tombs after the April 27 Mass. destinations-blog Blessed John Paul, and French ther Lombardi said. “We invite Relics from the two popes will Sister Marie Simon-Pierre, people to come to Rome with Watch for additional coverage in the May 2 paper. be presented during the liturgy, whose cure from Parkinson’s trust and serenity without ex- disease was accepted as the cessive fear.” miracle that paved the way for “If people filled St. Peter’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Land his beatification, are both ex- Square and (the main boule- pected to attend the Mass April vard) back to the Tiber River, Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus 27, Father Lombardi said. we calculate there would be with Father Perfecto Vasquez Pope Francis waived the re- between 200,000 and 250,000 13 days! quirement for a miracle for the people,” he said. 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Vatican, Rome Gear Up for Canonizations By Cindy Wooden Pope Francis had announced haps more than 1 million people man for the Rome hotel owners’ Catholic News Service in late September that he would will try to attend the liturgy, the association, Federalberghi, said proclaim the two popes saints Mass is to be held in St. Peter’s that already by early March, VATICAN CITY—About in a single ceremony on Divine Square, just outside the basilica owners were reporting that more five weeks ago, Rome hotels Mercy Sunday. where the mortal remains of the than 82 percent of hotel rooms were already reporting they Less than two weeks after two rest. in the city had been booked for were almost fully booked for the date was announced, the A spokeswoman for the of- the canonization weekend. the canonizations of Blesseds Prefecture of the Papal House- fice of Rome’s mayor said the “There will be a strong pres- John XXIII and John Paul II. hold issued an advisory that ac- city hoped by March 24 to have The Vatican had confirmed cess to St. Peter’s Square would a working estimate of the num- ence in Rome for this double the Mass will take place in St. be first-come, first-served and ber of pilgrims, as well as pre- canonization,” he said. Peter’s Square, April 27, de- warned pilgrims that unscrupu- liminary plans for transporting A crowd of pilgrims, perhaps spite knowing that hundreds of lous tour operators already were them to the Vatican and provid- more than attended Pope John thousands of people will have trying to sell fake tickets to the ing them with water, toilet fa- Paul II’s funeral (right), may at- to watch the ceremony on large Mass. cilities and first aid stations. tend the canonization of two video screens. Despite estimates that per- Marco Piscitello, a spokes- popes April 27. (CNS photo/Reuters) Top 5 Most Interesting Popes Who Have Been Declared Saints By Emily Antenucci and preaching. His tomb is be- nation of Christ — that Christ He is best known for having persuading him to turn back Catholic News Service lieved to have been found un- was both divine and human. met Attila the Hun in 452 and from his invasion of Italy. der St. Peter’s Basilica. VATICAN CITY—From St. St. Soter was Bishop of Peter to Pope Francis, there Rome from around 167 have been 266 popes; 78 of A.D. to his death about them are recognized as saints, 2seven years later. It’s believed and that number will jump to St. Soter formally introduced 80 after the April 27 canoniza- the annual celebration of Eas- tions of Blesseds John XXIII ter in Rome. and John Paul II. St. Fabian was pope The earliest popes were 236-250. He is famous martyred for their faith, which for the miraculous na- the Catholic Church takes as 3ture of his election, in which a a clear sign of holiness. Once dove is said to have descend- the persecution of the church ed on his head to mark him as ended, the clusters of pope’s the Holy Spirit’s unexpected names with the title “saint” be- choice to become the next fore them got thinner. pope. Over the past 701 years, and St. Damasus was born as of April 27, only four popes in Rome and served as will have been declared saints. pope 366-384. His pa- Here’s a look at some of the 4pacy coincided with the estab- most interesting of the earliest lishment of Christianity as the popes who are saints: official religion of the Roman St. Peter, who was first Empire in 380, and he was a named Simon, was the staunch advocate of the pri- first to refer to Jesus as macy of the bishop of Rome as being the direct successor 1Christ, the Son of the living God. His special stature in the of Peter. He is said to have es- Gospels to “feed the sheep” of tablished Latin as the standard Christ helped form his mission liturgical language in Rome. to proclaim, protect and nour- St. Leo the Great was ish the faith. He is also con- born with the name Leo, sidered the first pope. Early which he kept as pope. tradition says he was cruci- 5Serving as pope 440-461, he fied at the foot of Vatican Hill was the first pope to be called in the mid-60s during the reign “the great” and is a doctor of of Emperor Nero, martyred the church. He confirmed the because of his Christian faith church’s position on the incar- 14 FRIDAY APRIL 25, 2014 | The Observer
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Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill
The late Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill met Blessed John Paul II several times. In a 2012 inter- view, he said, “I was born in the time of Benedict (XV). I went to school at the time of Pius XI. I went to the seminary finally in the final year of Pius XI, (was) or- dained in the time of Pius XII and (during the papacy of) John XXIII I was a monsignor. Then Paul VI, when I became the bishop. Then John Paul II was a beloved pope. I had my ad liminia visits with him four times. I met (Pope Benedict Father Ken Wasilewski kisses Pope John Paul II’s ring. XVI) when he was the dean of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Father Ken Wasilewski Blessed Pope John Paul II greets the late Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill dur- the Faith several times, so I know I was blessed to be in the presence of John Paul II on several oc- ing one of the ad limina visits. him, too.” casions during my time in the seminary. While each is its own special memory, the last occasion I had was an especially privileged one. I was invited along with Father Phil Kaim to accompany Bishop Thomas Doran and (now) Bishop David Kagan (far right) to attend a short meeting with the pope as a part of Bishop Doran’s ad limina visit in 2004. Msgr. Daniel Deutsch
In 2002, on the 10th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood, I had an opportunity to travel to the Vatican with three other priests from this diocese. Every morning Pope John Paul II would invite a small group of people to join him in his private chapel as he said daily Mass. We had a desire to be selected for this honor, but we knew that there was a good chance that it wouldn’t happen... . As it turns out, we were quite fortunate to be selected ... ! After the Mass, he met us all in a larger room, where we each had a chance to be personally greeted by him. He handed each one of us a small pocket rosary. Our small group consisted of a number of lay people, some other priests, and a bishop from another country. We did have one very fa- mous person in our group, which was Jean Vanier, a noted theologian. Jean Vanier, spoke at the funeral Mass of the late Henri Nouwen. It was a typical daily experience for Pope John Paul II, but for myself and those in our small gathering, it was an experience that we will never forget! He was a courageous champion for freedom and the preciousness of all life! Pope John XXIII was the pope when I was born in 1960. The Second Vatican Council is certainly one of the landmark events in Church his- tory, and although I was an infant at the time it convened, I feel blessed that it happened in my lifetime. I definitely believe that the Council was a (Photos provided) divinely inspired work of the Holy Spirit. Over the course of my lifetime, Father Francis Wawryszuk meets Pope John Paul II in July 1990. He was on a two-week bicycle pilgrimage I have witnessed the Church’s efforts at implementing the spirit of this from Poland to Rome. “We had Mass with Pope John Paul II at Castel Gandolfo and a short private audience. council into our daily life. I know Pope said some words to me but I don’t remember any of them,” he says.
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(Photos provided) This photograph was taken in 1959 at an audience granted by His Holiness, Pope John XXIII to Bishop Loras T. Lane, Sixth Bishop of Rockford. At the audience are (from left) Fathers Willis Bradley, Leonard Guzzardo, James Molloy, John Regan and Joseph Healey, Bishop Lane, Pope John XXIII, Fathers Herman Meilinger and Joseph Rzeszotko, Mrs. Thomas Lane, Fathers Francis Moroney and Burwell Beddoes, seminarians Thomas G. Doran and Philip Moore. Bishop Emeritus Thomas G. Doran Bishop David Malloy
Bishop Emeritus Thomas G. Doran was a seminarian in Rome in 1958 “One of my memories when Pope Pius XII died and Pope John XXIII was elected. “That was a of Pope John Paul II is time of great excitement,” Bishop Doran says. “It was exciting because the fi rst time I had the (Pope John XXIII) was not in the mould of what everybody had in mind privilege of concelebrat- (for a pope). He was a different type of person. We were there for all of ing his morning Mass, his pontifi cate, including the time when he fi rst broached the idea of an in 1984. Concelebrat- ecumenical council … It was refreshing. He was a jolly fellow … very ing priests vested in a outgoing and all that. It was an interesting introduction to Rome.” room outside his chapel. Bishop Doran was appointed by Pope John Paul II to the Roman Rota. There were perhaps 20 The pope met with the Rota on a regular basis for business. “I won’t say concelebrants. After he could pick me out of a crowd,” Bishop Doran says, adding that after vesting I entered the cha- the pope appointed him as Bishop of Rockford, he saw him at regular pel behind another priest. ad limina meetings when bishops from a particular area meet with the There was Pope John pope and give him a report of their diocese. Bishop Doran can’t recall Paul, alone, praying at what he was writing on his fi rst ad limina visit, but he happened to leave his kneeler preparing for his pen (which had his name on it) on Pope John Paul II’s desk. “Next Mass. He did not move time I saw him, he had my pen for me,” Bishop Doran says. “He was no for several minutes. It dope, that guy.” Bishop Doran also served on various congregations at was a great example the Curia and saw Pope John Paul II at annual meetings. “He was quite of his prayer life and a character,” he says of the pope. “He was a strong person and left his Bishop David Malloy (second from left) sits in a chapel with Pope John of how a priest should mark on things.” Paul II. prepare for Mass.”
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