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WWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | Dec. 14, 2017 FLORIDACatholic MIAMI ARCHDIOCESE 2 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017 ‘A bishop for the people,’ and a ‘servant of the Lord’ Peruvian-born Enrique Delgado ordained as Miami’s newest auxiliary bishop

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MIAMI | As applause and cheers filled St. Mary Cathedral Dec. 7, Miami’s newest auxiliary bishop placed his hand on his heart, bowed his head gently and smiled. Bishop Enrique Delgado shows the papal bull appointing him Miami’s Archbishop Emeritus John C. Favalora congratulates Miami’s Bishop Enrique Delgado’s ges- auxiliary bishop of Miami, which he just received from the hands of new auxiliary, Bishop Enrique Delgado, at the conclusion of the ture at his ordination ceremony — the papal nuncio to the U.S., Archbishop Christophe Pierre. (PHOTOS ordination rite Dec. 7. repeated also during his emotional BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) remarks at the end — typified the humility and the attitude with because the mission of the Church MORE PHOTOS — See first Peruvian to be named a bishop Drexel in Weston since 2010. which he assumes his new role. is to serve. Jesus said it very clearly Page 17 for more photos from in the U.S. He becomes Miami’s “In stature, a small bishop. But As he told the people of his par- that we have to be servants of the the ordination. 11th auxiliary bishop. Ordained a in life in the Spirit, very big,” said ish, St. Katharine Drexel, at the servants, and that is what a priest priest for the Archdiocese of Miami Father Michael “Happy” Hoyer, de- solemn vespers the night before: and a bishop is called to be, so I just who also holds a master’s degree in in 1996 in his native Lima, he has scribing his longtime friend. “I have always said I am a parish want you to see me always as a ser- economics with specializations in served as pastor of two parishes Father Hoyer, pastor of St. Greg- priest for the people and now I am vant of the Lord.” finance and accounting, and a doc- here: St. Justin Martyr in Key Largo, going to be a bishop for the people, The former industrial engineer, torate in practical theology, is the from 2003 to 2010, and St. Katharine PLEASE SEE ORDINATION, 19

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish extends our prayers and congratulations to Bishop Delgado on his ordination as Auxiliary Bishop of Miami.

La Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe extiende

nuestras oraciones y felicitaciones al Obispo Delgado 11793-1214 por su ordenación como Obispo Auxiliar de Miami.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church • 11691 N.W. 25 Street, Doral, Florida 33172 305-593-6123 • www.guadalupedoral.org Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 3 The ways of God: ‘I had to go very far to be able to listen’ Future From successful engineer to Miami Bishop Enrique auxiliary bishop, he confirmed his Delgado is seen here vocation far from home some weeks prior to his ordination ROCÍO GRANADOS Miami. He is the first Peruvian to to the La Voz Católica staff be named a bishop in the United priesthood States. in June MIAMI | Bishop Enrique Del- Perhaps because of the in- 1996. gado said the phrase, “Man plans, fluence of his late mother, Car- (COURTESY God laughs” is the story of his life. men Arroyo, a devout Catholic PHOTO) At the peak moment of his pro- who went to daily Mass, Bishop fessional career as an industrial Delgado was always close to the engineer, he left it all to become Church. He served as an altar boy a priest. and a catechist, as an extraordi- “As an engineer, I had every- nary minister of holy Commu- thing resolved until the day I am nion, and a helper at retreats. going to die, but in plans,” said the “I was very, very involved,” said Peru native, laughing, and add- the bishop, still pastor of St. Kath- ing that when he says something, arine Drexel Parish in Weston. God usually says something else. And although he felt God pushing “As an obedient servant I go him toward a deeper surrender, with God because I know he he hesitated. knows better,” he added, refer- In the meantime, he worked allowed him to travel to many His flight made a stopover in John Vianney College Seminary. ring to his acceptance of a call successfully as subdirector of a fi- countries. On one of those jour- Miami, where by coincidence There, he saw some “late voca- to priesthood and now his ap- nancial corporation in Lima, the neys, to Japan around 1989, he he knew a seminarian, who in- pointment as auxiliary bishop of Peruvian capital, a position that began to accept the other calling. vited him to spend the night at St. PLEASE SEE FATE, 8

Father Michael “Happy” Hoyer and the entire community of St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and School extend heartfelt congratulations and abundant blessings to The Most Reverend Enrique Delgado on his Episcopal Ordination. December 7, 2017

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Christ in taking up his Enrique Delgado to the episcopa- Such a bishop was St. Ambrose, what is being asked of you; and cross transformed the outward vio- Archdiocese of Miami cy, the pope has chosen a servant whose feast day the Church com- each question points out a path for lence of the act of crucifixion into an www.miamiarch.org Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ leader, a humble shepherd of souls memorates today. Like Ambrose, a you to follow in the exercise of your act of freely giving his life for others. archdioceseofmiami and a hard worker. bishop seeks to “discern wherever episcopal ministry. And what is Acting as father, brother and Twitter: @CatholicMiami In the Gospel today, Jesus speaks he exercises his ministry, the signs asked of you? What are those paths friend to all, Bishop Enrique Del- Instagram: @CatholicMiami not about donkeys but about sheep of life which are able to uproot the to be followed? You are asked to gado will stand in the midst of and shepherds. He tells us that he seeds of destruction and death. preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ; God’s people as a living image of Our staff meets for prayer each work day at is the Good Shepherd. I remember Hope sustains him as he transforms to go ahead of and lead God’s peo- Christ, our hope, in whom all God’s 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ thefloridacatholic.org once, years ago, when I was cel- conflicts themselves into an oppor- ple; you are asked to teach the sa- promises and all our expectations ebrating Mass for some youngsters tunity for growth and for reconcili- cred heritage of our past; to defend are fulfilled. To cite St. Augustine, All contents copyright © 2017, The Florida and the Gospel of the Mass was the ation” (Pastores Gregis). and promote the doctrinal unity Ambrose’s most distinguished con- Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from same one we just heard, it occurred As a good shepherd must know of the faithful; to show mercy and vert, with you he is a Christian but Catholic News Agency. to me to ask them what a shepherd his sheep — and even as Pope charity to the needy and the poor; for you he is a bishop. Respect him, was. Here in urbanized Miami we Francis says — have the smell of you are asked to pray without ceas- love him, and pray for him that his don’t see many sheep or people the sheep, a bishop must know his ing. These questions set before you ministry as bishop among us will be whose task is to tend to them. And so people and be close to them; but, a road map, or itinerary, to be fol- fruitful. when I asked them what a shepherd just as importantly, he must know lowed in the exercise of your epis- Enrique, as a bishop, follow the was, most of the children looked Christ and be close to him so that copal office. example of the Good Shepherd back at me with blank stares — until the people might recognize, in him Enrique, remembering that the himself, convinced that in the one brave boy raised his hand and and through his ministry, Jesus title “bishop” is one of service not words of St. Paul chosen as your suggested that a “shepherd” was Christ, who is the shepherd of shep- of honor, may it be your highest as- episcopal motto: You can do “all a mean dog. So, who knows what herds, the one who lays down his piration to be consumed — not to things in Christ who strengthens was going through their minds as I life for his sheep. burn yourself out but to burn your- you.” n

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11663-1214 auxiliar de la Arquidiócesis de Miami Q: What do you do on your day off? 6 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017

BISHOP’S INSIGNIA A star, a vicuña, waves and a paschal lamb

FLORIDA CATHOLIC STAFF sheep. The shepherd is prepared to lay down his life for his flock and to sacrifice MIAMI | Bishop Enrique Delgado has everything for them. Pope Francis has adopted within his shield symbols that in- called the world’s priests to bring the heal- dicate his interests and service. The shield ing power of God’s grace to everyone, to is in three sections. stay close to the marginalized and to be The dominant upper left is an eight- “shepherds living with the smell of the pointed star that is an ancient symbol of sheep.” The Holy Father asks the faithful Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the to “be close to your priests with affection Church, as she stands as the Star of the and with your prayers, that they may be New Evangelization. The star also honors shepherds according to God’s heart.” Pope Francis, who named the new bishop. The coat of arms of Bishop Delgado It is taken from the coat of arms of the is distinguished by the special insignia Holy Father in thanksgiving for the trust around the shield, which indicates the placed in the new bishop. Below the star rank of bishop. The most prominent is the are waves signifying the waters of baptism low-crowned, wide-brimmed ecclesiasti- and the coastal waters depicted on the cal hat or galero. The color and ornamen- coat of arms of the see of Miami, where the tation of green and the number of tassels bishop has served as presbyter and pastor. indicate his rank as a bishop. To the right is the vicuña, the national The shield is surmounted by the pro- animal of Peru, the birthplace of the bish- cessional cross and the bishop’s motto un- op. The vicuña is depicted perched atop furls below. The bishop has chosen as his the high alpine areas of the Peruvian An- motto: Omnia possum in eo qui me confor- des, which is symbolic of the biblical refer- tat — I can do all things through him who ences to the mountain of the Lord and the strengthens me — from St. Paul’s Letter to inauguration of the ministry of Jesus in the the Philippians (4:13). Sermon on the Mount. “In thanksgiving to God, and to fulfill The bottom section is the new ministry his will, I can rise superior to any condi- of the bishop, symbolized by the paschal tion through the strength which Christ lamb, in the role of the shepherd and his gives,” said Bishop Delgado. n 11790-1214 Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 7 A bishop ‘by the grace of God’ STAFF REPORT

MIAMI | His voice quiver- ing with nervousness and emo- tions, Bishop Enrique Delgado addressed the congregation at his ordination Mass Dec. 7 with these words, switching as needed from English to Spanish: “My dear brothers and sisters, it’s a great honor for me to be here today as a newly ordained bishop by the grace of God. I want to give thanks to the Holy Father, Pope Francis, for en- trusting me the office of bishop. And I would like also to thank Bishop Enrique Delgado blesses the congregation during his At the conclusion of the ordination rite Dec. 7, Bishop Enrique you, (Archbishop Christophe) congratulatory stroll through St. Mary Cathedral at the conclusion Delgado delivers his thanks to his father, who was watching in Peru Pierre and Archbishop (Thomas) of the ordination rite. Behind him are Bishop Felipe Estevez, left, of via the internet, and his siblings who traveled to Miami, as well as to Wenski. St. Augustine and Bishop John Noonan of Orlando, who served as his parish family of St. Katharine Drexel in Weston, where he serves “I want to thank my brother co-consecrators during the ceremony. Both are former Miami priests. as pastor. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) bishops, too, and all my brother priests of the Archdiocese of Miami, and all the brother priests that have come today to celebrate with me this ordination that is for the glory of God and for the greater (good) of the Church. Because my episcopacy will be of service: to the Lord, to the Church, to the people of God. “I want to thank you, my family, too, who have come here to join me on this great day for myself. I want to thank my parents: my mother who is watching me in heaven, and my father who is The Community of watching me in the internet. “For my father, who is watching me at this moment, gree- St. Bernard Catholic Church, tings from Miami. And to all those who are with him at this of Sunrise, Florida, moment of joy. I know you wanted to be here, but I know you preferred to stay so that we also would like to congratulate could be with you in our hearts.” “I want to thank also all the The Most Reverend Enrique Delgado people, my community, St. Katharine Drexel. And I see today many, many people from for his Episcopal Ordination St. Justin Martyr. Thank you for coming. I want to give thanks on December 7, 2017 also for the members of all de- nominations and the civil au- as Auxiliary Bishop thorities. I thank you for your presence today here in this cel- of the Archdiocese of Miami. ebration. “In Spanish, I want to tell all my brothers and sisters. I feel truly moved, but I want to dedicate this episcopacy - tomorrow May the Lord bless you always, I will celebrate my first Mass on the feast of the Immaculate Con- ception. And I want to dedicate to guide the Church of Miami as this episcopacy to the Virgin Mary, that she will protect this a Good Sheppard! episcopacy. And that always, 11631-1214 this be at the service of God; of the Church and the people of God. That it be for the glory of 8279 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, FL 33322 God and for the people of God. “Que el Señor nos bendiga. Phone: 954-741-7800 May God bless you always. www.saintbernardchurch.net Thank you.” n 11722-1214 8 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017

FATE day in Japan, after attending Mass he again stopped in Miami and in the chapel of the University of spoke to the then rector of St. John FROM 3 Sophia in Tokyo. He saw a shop Vianney College Seminary. selling religious articles and upon The future bishop envisioned seeing an image of the cross, felt a studying in a seminary in Peru, tions,” which is what he considers great emotion. but at the same time he felt pulled himself, having entered the semi- The image contained an in- to Miami. That’s when the rector nary at 35. scription in Japanese. A woman told him, “Why go to Lima if we It felt good to see people his religious who worked at the shop need you here?” He answered that own age. “In Peru, the seminar- pointed him to an English-lan- all his family lived there, and left ians are pretty young guys,” said guage Bible and the passage that it at that. the bishop’s sister, Pilar Delgado. read: “Follow me and I will make When he returned to Peru, his That led him to reconsider the you fishers of men.” friend and mentor, Father Gabriel possibility of the priesthood, and It felt like a bolt of lightning had Genovard, advised him to study it marks the point where he began hit him. “I was petrified,” Bishop outside of Peru, where he would giving serious consideration to Delgado recalled. He said to him- be tempted by many distractions, the idea. In Japan, two important self, “ ‘Lord you are talking to me and also urged him to join the events aided his discernment. clearly. I cannot be confused any- Franciscans, like himself. Bishop The first was a conversation more.’ I had to go very far to be Delgado accepted his first advice he had with a Jesuit priest, who able to listen.” but not the second. “I felt my call told him he had to give God time, At that moment, he decided he was to be a diocesan priest,” he and “if God is calling you, all the would enter the seminary, at least said. doors will be opened for you.” The for one year. It was the proof and Then nothing happened until Miami Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Roman ordains future Bishop Enrique new bishop recalls hearing those confirmation he needed because, about a year later, when during Delgado a priest for the Archdiocese of Miami June 29, 1996, in Peru, words and feeling as if “they had as an engineer, “everything re- another trip, this time to Puerto where most of Bishop Delgado’s family lived at the time. (COURTESY) come from God himself.” quires proof.” Rico, he attended the ordination The second took place his last On his return trip to Peru, of a priest from there for the Arch- diocese of Miami. He spoke brief- ly to Miami’s vocations director at the time, after which they ex- changed business cards. When he returned to Peru, he thought nothing would happen and he could return to his lay life. But two weeks later, he received a package containing the paperwork for ap- plying to Miami’s seminary. He traveled here once more and agreed with the vocations director that perhaps he needed to experience parish life in a local church — to find out if he liked it — and then he could enter the seminary. Six months later, in February 1991, he left Peru and came to live in local parishes: first St. Agnes in Key Biscayne for a month, then Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in Fort Lauderdale for six Most Reverend Enrique Delgado months. That fall, he entered St. John Auxiliary Bishop Vianney College Seminary, fol- Archdiocese of Miami lowed by more years of study at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Saint Anthony Parish, Seminary in Boynton Beach. He was ordained a priest for the arch- Fort Lauderdale, Congratulations diocese June 29, 1996, by Miami’s then Auxiliary Bishop Agustín congratulates Román. The ordination took place and Godspeed in Peru, in front of all his family and friends. Auxiliary Bishop It was one of the most spiritual St. John Neumann days of his life, Bishop Delgado Catholic Church recalled. “At that moment, you Enrique Delgado realize that you are not you, but Miami, Fla. you are a servant of God. It’s a spiritual moment of feeling very humble (and) at the same time to- “How beautiful on the tally connected with God.” This October, after 21 years of mountains are the feet of those service in various archdiocesan parishes, Pope Francis named who bring good news...” him a bishop — something he Is 52:7 humbly accepted but also did not expect, he said, because he has always considered himself a parish www.sjn-miami.org priest. @ As for his delay in entering the parishoffice sjn-miami.org seminary, he said the things of the Lord don’t happen right away, 11714-1214 11732-1214 they develop. “It’s just situations and things that you live and discern. God was calling me.” n Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 9 Joyful vespers at St. Katharine Drexel TOM TRACY Florida Catholic correspondent

WESTON | On the eve of his ordination as the newest auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami, Bishop-elect Enrique Delgado gathered for solemn vespers with over 1,000 of his closest friends: the parish community of St. Katharine Drexel in western Broward County. Held Dec. 6 in the church whose long-awaited construction was overseen by the Peru-born priest, the vespers ceremony also brought family members and civ- ic dignitaries together to pray for the new bishop. The Vatican had announced Pope Francis’ decision to ordain the priest to the episcopacy Oct. 12, sending the parish and the wider Catholic community of South Florida into high prepara- tion mode for the Dec. 6-7 ordination formalities. “His life has changed in ways he has yet to imagine and we thank him for saying, ‘Yes,’ when he received that call from the (apostolic) nuncio, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, informing him that Pope Francis had chosen him to be a bishop,” Miami Arch- bishop Thomas Wenski told those gathered for the vespers, which traditionally are celebrated the Bishop-elect Enrique Delgado takes an oath of fidelity at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Weston during solemn vespers Dec, 6, the eve of his evening before ordination. ordination as the newest auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami. At left is Archbishop Thomas Wenski, and at right is Father Richard Archbishop Wenski noted that Vigoa, his master of ceremonies. (PHOTOS BY TOM TRACY | FC) the elevation to the episcopacy is an invitation “not to elevate one’s self but to lower one’s self, like Je- sus.” “Enrique, you are a co-worker with the bishops, but also be especially attentive to the poor, the weak, the immigrant and the stranger — victims of today’s dis- posable culture and the global- ization of indifference,” the archbishop said. “May you be to them an image of the Good Shepherd himself who came to save the least, the last and the lost.” Archbishop Wenski added a word of gratitude to the communities of Weston and St. Jus- Archbishop Christophe Pierre, right, apostolic nuncio to the United Over 1,000 parishioners, family and friends attend solemn vespers tin Martyr in Key Largo, where States, greets family members of Bishop-elect Enrique Delgado, at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Weston for Bishop-elect Enrique Bishop-elect Delgado also served before the start of solemn vespers Dec. 6. Delgado Dec. 6, the eve of his ordination as auxiliary bishop. as pastor. A globetrotting businessman member of the parish who served “He is an engineer and with his grow from what started in a (intellect) and he has always been and engineer in his previous vo- on the building committee, said gentle way pulled it all together storefront to a warehouse to now a very welcoming person to what- cation, Bishop-elect Delgado people are attracted to Bishop- and got it done,” Hayek contin- having its own home,” he said. ever we needed to do and have helped the community at St. elect Delgado because he has “a ued. “He’s also a good shepherd “Father Delgado has been a great conversations about,” Stermer Katharine Drexel, the only Catho- gentle nature and is approach- because he is a very simple, hum- pastor and I am sure he will be a said. lic church in Weston, accomplish able,” qualities that will serve him ble individual and very giving. great bishop.” Jim Norton, former Weston city the much-needed construction of well with a large flock. His brilliance is camouflaged by He added that when the city commissioner and a founding pa- a new permanent worship space “That is very important — that that, and he is a wonderful guy.” teamed with the parish for some rishioner, noted that Bishop-des- and multipurpose building. people are able to approach you On hand at the 2014 dedication community programs related ignate Delgado “certainly helped At the dedication ceremony in and learn from you in a gentle and again at vespers was Weston to families and children, he saw get this house of prayer off the 2014, Archbishop Wenski playful- way,” said Hayek, adding, “Bish- Mayor Daniel Stermer, who not- how Bishop-elect Delgado’s background and we are very blessed ly referred to the suburbs here as op-elect Delgado was our third ed he has been a friend of the St. ground as an engineer influenced to have him as the new auxiliary “Westonzuela,” a nod to the many pastor here and he came in at a Katharine Drexel community the way he worked. bishop.” Venezuelans among the city’s ap- time when the parish was in a dif- since its inception. “He analyzes things in very lit- He predicted he would have a proximate 65,000 residents at that ficult situation and we didn’t have “I have known Father Delgado eral ways which is very good. So great impact diocesewide. “He’s time. this structure that we are stand- since he arrived and it is really not only does he give his pastoral George Hayek, a founding ing in. amazing to watch the church heart to things, but he has a good PLEASE SEE VESPERS, 29 10 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017

Surrounded by other relatives, Bishop Enrique Delgado’s brother Mario Delgado, Mario’s wife, Carmen Delgado, and their daughter, Daniela, watch the ordination from a front Watching Bishop Enrique Delgado’s ordination Dec. 7 are, from left, his oldest brother, pew at St. Mary Cathedral Dec. 7. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) Rafael Delgado, with his daughter, Luz, and his wife, Eva de Delgado. Family unites to witness ordination Large, tight-knit Delgado siblings learned the faith early on from their parents

ROCÍO GRANADOS do, a physician, the bishop’s father large family — seven brothers La Voz Católica staff did not attend the ordination. At and five sisters — and their father, his age, 94, “making a 36-hour trip a banker, was the only one who MIAMI | The feeling was mutual is too exhausting. He understood worked, all the Delgado siblings are among Bishop Enrique Delgado’s that it would be better for him to career professionals. siblings: It’s a blessing and a grace stay there,” said Rafael. But their fa- “It was my mother’s desire to to have a brother who is a priest. ther watched the ceremony via the make sure we all succeeded,” said Eight of his 11 brothers and sis- livestream produced by the Arch- Pilar. “She was a fighter who qui- ters, along with their respective diocese of Miami. etly did her things and helped those families, traveled from as far away The episcopal ordination served who needed it most.” as Oxapampa, Peru, and Manassas, as an opportunity for bringing “She always said, ‘God will pro- Va., to attend his Dec. 7 ordination the family together, this time 27 of vide. We have to have faith that ev- as a bishop at St. Mary Cathedral. them. The last time they were all to- erything will turn out alright,’ and “It’s a great pride and joy for the gether was at their brother’s priestly that way each one of us found their whole family,” said Rocío Delgado, ordination, celebrated in Lima’s way,” Pilar added. Her father, she one of the new bishop’s five sisters. Santísimo Nombre de Jesús (Holy noted, was always devoted to his She still gets emotional when re- Name of Jesus) Church by Miami’s family and looking after his chil- calling how she heard about his ap- then Auxiliary Bishop Agustín dren. pointment, which was announced Román. That’s where they took the But what their parents did most Oct. 12. last family photo together. Soon af- was imbue their children with re- A few days earlier they had spo- ter, seven of his siblings emigrated ligious devotion. From a very early During a visit to Miami in 2006, Bishop Enrique Delgado’s parents, ken, and “he was very happy. He to the U.S., and later their mother, age, the siblings saw their parents’ Rafael and Carmen Delgado, pose for a photo. Carmen is deceased told me changes were coming, good Carmen, died. and Rafael, now in his 90s, lives in Peru. Frail health kept him from ones, to wait until Thursday. He Her children remember Carmen PLEASE SEE FAMILY, 26 traveling to Miami for his son’s ordination as bishop. (COURTESY) couldn’t tell me anything,” Rocío as a woman who was very devoted said. Sure enough, very early Thurs- to the faith, who “always wanted Bishop Enrique day morning she received by email one of her children to be a priest or Delgado, the Holy See’s announcement of his a nun,” said Pilar Delgado, a sister introduces visiting family official appointment. who lives in Virginia. Her prayers members to “I cried, my heart was jumping, were heard when Enrique became Archbishop it was a very emotional thing,” she a priest. Thomas said. Bishop Delgado recalled that Wenski and the “My father was very proud,” said after his priestly ordination, his papal nuncio, Bishop Delgado. mother asked him for a blessing. Archbishop His younger brother, Mario Del- What he said to her was, “Mother, I Christophe gado, who lives with his father in don’t want to be your priest. I want Pierre, before Peru, said they received a call from to continue being your son. Please the vespers at St. Enrique at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 12. don’t ask me to hear your confes- Katharine Drexel “My father started calling all my sion.” Parish in Weston brothers and sisters to tell them Although he never did, Bishop on the eve of his the news,” said Mario. And family Delgado spoke constantly with her ordination. (TOM members started planning the trip. by telephone, and she would always TRACY | FC) Upon the recommendation of ask him for a blessing. their oldest brother, Rafael Delga- Although the Delgados are a Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 11

Congratulations Bishop Enrique Delgado

May you always gain the blessing of God’s favor and offer the gifts of God’s holy Church.

Bishop Gregory Parkes and Christ’s faithful rejoice with you! 11797-1214

Prayerful Best Wishes MOST REVEREND ENRIQUE DELGADO On his Episcopal Ordination as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami

MOST REVEREND FRANK J. DEWANE THE PRIESTS, CLERGY AND FAITHFUL OF THE DIOCESE OF VENICE IN FLORIDA 11744-1214 12 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017

The Pastor, Parochial Vicar, Deacons, Staff, Parish Ministers and Volunteers of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Miami Beach praise God and congratulate the Most Reverend Enrique Delgado on the Occasion of his ordination as Auxiliary Bishop of Miami on December 7.

“Give Thanks to the Lord for He is Good! His Mercy endures forever!” 11760-1214

Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito

with the priests, deacons, religious and lay faithful of the family of the Diocese of Palm Beach offer their prayers and congratulations to

Bishop Enrique Delgado

on the occasion of his Episcopal Ordination and Ministry as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami.

May God guide you as you begin your new ministry.

Ad Multos Annos! 11734-1214 Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 13 Miami’s new auxiliary bishop: Smart, gentle, humble, simple Bishop Enrique Delgado will be a ‘typical Pope Francis bishop,’ friends agree JIM DAVIS Florida Catholic correspondent

WESTON | Bishop Enrique Del- gado remembers his first call from God while in Japan. It was around 1990; he was working as a businessman. He visited the chapel at the Jesuit-aligned Sophia University in Tokyo and found himself transfixed by a picture of a cross in the gift shop. He asked a nun what the inscription in Japanese below the cross said. “She handed me a Bible in Eng- lish and Japanese. It said, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ It was like thunder from my head to my heart,” he said in an in- terview at St. Katharine Drexel Par- ish in Weston, where he has been pastor since 2010. “I was petrified.” The experience galvanized him to pursue the call — a path leading to his ordination as an archdiocesan priest, and then to his selec- Future Bishop Enrique Delgado, left, serving his deaconate year at St. tion as the newest auxiliary bishop Bishop Enrique Delgado shows a plaque from Sophia University, Timothy Parish in Miami, helps out during the Easter Vigil. The pastor of Miami. Tokyo, that includes the photo of a cross that inspired him to become at the time was Msgr. Gerard LaCerra, center. (COURTESY PHOTOS) As news spread on Oct. 12 about a priest. (JIM DAVIS | FC) the Vatican’s choice, Bishop Delga- do’s friends rushed to praise him. yielded a hardworking efficiency. adjustment, Bishop Delgado con- in the Keys. They not only did de- “We deserve a person like him to be But what friends and colleagues fessed. On his first day at St. John votions, but went boating, fishing, bishop,” said Father Michael Hoyer mention most is Bishop Delgado’s Vianney, his first task was to clean swimming and riding a jet ski. of St. Gregory Parish in Plantation, personality: cheerful, friendly, gre- bathrooms — this after years as a “The Miami group stuck to- a friend for more than a quarter- garious. They also note a focused, globe-trotting businessman. gether,” said Father Heria, now the century. “He is a pastor and a peo- serious, studious side, and an ear- “It was a terrible first day,” he said rector at the Shrine of Our Lady of ple person. He is the soul and spirit nest determination to do what’s with a grin. “That moment, I real- Charity in Miami. “Enrique was a of kindness and compassion and best for parishioners. ized I would have to start all over very smart man, but a gentle, hum- service.” “A bishop sometimes gets walled again. As an engineer, I had to com- ble, simple man.” Hedalys Anton-Aguirre, a con- off with bureaucracy and admin- pete to be the best. At seminary, I His priestly ordination seemed firmation teacher at St. Katharine istration,” said Father Hoyer, with discovered that if you are the last, almost like a destination wedding Drexel, said she felt “very emotion- whom Bishop Delgado stayed for six you are the best.” — traveling to Lima with 16 priests al” at the news of Father Delgado’s months at Our Lady Queen of Mar- plus Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Ro- selection. “When you know some- tyrs Parish in Fort Lauderdale. “But HUNGRY TO LEARN man, who conferred the sacrament. one who is a spiritual leader, and he is very approachable. He will be However, at both schools — St. They toured the Peruvian capital, as going to be in another ministry, very good for the episcopacy.” John Vianney and St. Vincent de well as sites like Cuzco and Machu you know he is a good guy. I hope Bryan Froehle, who oversaw Paul, the major seminary in Boyn- Picchu. And Father Sosa served as he can stay with us for a few more Bishop Delgado’s doctorate at St. Future Bishop Enrique Delgado ton Beach — instructors noted his emcee at the ordination. months.” Thomas University, likewise cites is seen here with Father Michael single-minded seriousness at study “It was easier to go there with one The Lima native will be the first his people skills, with individuals “Happy” Hoyer, right, in Peru a and learning. bishop than for my family to come Peruvian-born bishop in the U.S. and large groups alike. few days prior to his ordination “He was always hungry to learn,” here,” Bishop Delgado said. He brings to the vocation a busi- “He brings a warm and enthusi- as a priest for the Archdiocese said Father Juan Sosa, who taught As Bishop Roman laid hands ness background, holding an eco- astic presence that is personal and of Miami. liturgy and the Rite of Christian on his head, it was one of the most nomics degree from the Univer- encouraging,” Froehle said. “I’ve Initiation of Adults at St. Vincent de spiritual moments of his life. “I felt sity of Lima. A business career may been in crowds and turned around Paul. “He was eager to be prepared a total surrender of life in that mo- seem a sharp break from a spiri- and found him going out of his way tion. to serve, excited to introduce people ment,” Bishop Delgado said. “You tual vocation, but Bishop Delgado to wish someone well or to reach out Before entering seminary, he to Jesus.” realize that now you are not you — seems to blend them well. to someone.” took an extra step in 1991, sam- Bishop John Noonan of Orlando, you are a servant of God. I felt very “In business, you organize peo- The road to Bishop Delgado’s pling parish life at Our Lady Queen who was vice rector at St. John Vian- humble and, at the same time, to- ple and delegate a lot,” he said. “At second vocation, however, wasn’t of Martyrs. Father Hoyer, who was ney at the time, remembers Bishop tally connected with God.” the end, everything is translated a steady progression. On the way pastor there at the time, admired Delgado as “mature, quiet, very fo- After his ordination, Bishop Del- into numbers. You can read them from Japan to his home in Peru, he the future bishop’s cheerful work cused. He was a deep thinker, with gado was a parochial vicar at St. and see what’s going on, and if stopped over in Miami. He stayed ethic. “He was always willing to an analytical background.” Agnes Parish on Key Biscayne, then they’re in favor of the people of overnight at St. John Vianney Col- help — washing dishes, sweeping Not that Bishop Delgado was at Nativity Parish in Hollywood. He God.” lege Seminary and saw men his age the floor, serving Communion, go- a recluse — not with friends like got his first pastorate in 2003 at St. preparing for the priesthood. The ing on shopping errands,” Father Father Fernando Heria, who occa- Justin Martyr Parish on Key Largo. FRIENDLY, GREGARIOUS sight reassured him that it wasn’t Hoyer said. sionally hosted retreats for fellow Years in the business world too late to choose a second voca- But seminary life was a major seminarians at his family’s house PLEASE SEE HUMBLE, 14 14 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017

Bishop Enrique HUMBLE Delgado’s coat FROM 13 of arms blends symbols of Christ the King Peru, where he was born, CatholiC ChurC h There, he used his business savvy with those of to pay down a debt of more than $1 South Florida, 16000 S.W. 112 Ave. • Perrine, FL 33157 • Tel. 305-238-2485 million. home of the Father Stephen Hilley, who fol- archdiocese lowed him at St. Justin, voiced “pro- he serves. (JIM found respect” for the achievement. DAVIS | FC) “He arranged for large matching gifts and earned the respect of do- nors. He was good at making people realize it was something that needed to be done.” GETTING LAITY INVOLVED At his current parish, St. Katha- tice that she has used more than Manos Hermanas. Members do- rine Drexel, he led a campaign once when she needed advice and nate simple things like backpacks to get the congregation out of a counseling. and uniforms, enabling the stu- makeshift sanctuary in a ware- “Whenever you go to church, he’s dents to attend government-run house district. He succeeded in there,” she said. “If you have a ques- schools. The mission also helps In the name of 2014, when Archbishop Thomas tion about church, he listens. And train builders, mechanics and elec- the parishioners Wenski dedicated the parish in its you always have an answer from tricians. own home. him.” “We need not just to serve holy of Christ the King, Nor did his education end: While She recalls a homily of his at St. bread, but (show) how to get the at St. Katharine Drexel, he studied Katharine Drexel. “He said that bread,” Bishop Delgado explained. we wish you a for years at St. Thomas University when he goes to heaven and God “That’s part of the Gospel. Wherev- for a doctorate in practical theol- asks, ‘What did you do for your par- er we see a suffering brother, there’s fruitful ministry. ogy. His 300-page dissertation im- ish?’ he is going to answer, ‘I have all the face of Jesus.” pressed Froehle, who directs the my people working with me. I didn’t What kind of bishop will Father university’s program in practical lose anyone.’” Delgado be? The most common theology. Among his teaching tools are phrase from his friends: “a pastoral “It was remarkable,” Froehle service projects, from here to Peru bishop.” said. “It included a theological to the Dominican Republic. “One “I think he’ll be known for deep- 11779-1214 study of the role of a priest, but also of the things we need to promote is ening faith in the people, modeled the relationship between those in that you show your love of God in on his own deep faith and his trust ecclesial ministry and lay leader- love of your brothers and sisters,” he in what God is doing,” said Froehle. ship. He pursued the question of re- said. “That’s why we have plenty of “He’s going to bring warmth and search that would deepen engage- opportunities to reach out to people enthusiasm and engagement.” ment of parishioners in the life of a in need.” Added Bishop Noonan, “He’ll be parish, and how to transform a life In Santo Domingo, St. Katharine a typical Pope Francis bishop. As toward adult discipleship.” Drexel helps the minor seminary Pope Francis says, he smells like Parishioner Anton-Aguirre val- with basics like mattresses. In Peru, the sheep. And he will be beloved Most Reverend ues his open-door policy — a prac- the parish partners with Misión by them.” n Richard J. Malone and The Church of Buffalo extend prayerful best wishes and congratulations to The Passionists Most Reverend Our Lady of Florida Enrique Delgado Spiritual Center on his ordination and installation as Auxiliary Bishop of Miami ItIt isis nono accidentaccident thatthat youyou areare readingreading e Passionist Community of Ad Multos Annos! this.this. EnrichEnrich youryour physical,physical, psychologicalpsychological Our Ladyandand of spiritualspiritual Florida congratulateslife,life, forfor “By“ByBishop hishis WoundsWounds Enrique YouYou areDelgadoare Healed”Healed” on his ordination. MenMen Jan.19-21;Jan.19-21; Feb.2-4;Feb.2-4; MarchMarch 2-4;2-4; April April 6-86-8 WomenWomenBe JanJan assured 12-14;12-14; of 26-28;26-28; our continued MarchMarch 23-25;23-25; prayers. April April 13-1513-15

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A glimpse At the life And ministry of Bishop enrique delgAdo

CHILDHOOD YEARS COLLEGE YEARS PRIESTLY YEARS

Bishop Enrique Delgado Graduated: Industrial engineering degree, 1982, was born Dec. 26, 1955, Universidad Nacional Federico Villareal; master’s in Lima, Peru. At right, he in economics with specialization in accounting and poses for a picture during finance, 1986, Universidad de Lima his first Communion Nov. 18, 1963, in Lima. Below, he is shown as a student, age 11, in his native Peru.

Future Bishop Enrique Delgado celebrates his first Mass as a priest after being ordained June 29, 1996, for the Archdiocese of Miami in his native Peru.

Ordained: June 29, 1996 in Lima

Parochial vicar: St. Agnes, Key Biscayne, July 1996 to June 1999 Future Bishop Enrique Delgado poses with his parents, Rafael and Carmen Delgado, after obtaining Parochial vicar: Nativity, Hollywood, June 1999 FAMILY: FOURTH OF 12 SIBLINGS his degree in industrial engineering in his native to April 2003 Peru. Administrator/pastor: St. Justin Martyr, Key ENGINEERING YEARS Largo, April 2003 to August 2010 Worked: As an industrial engineer for Lima Caucho (B.F. Goodrich), 1980-1987; as adjunct Pastor: St. Katharine Drexel, Weston, August general manager for Artesanías del Peru, 1987- 2010 to present 1988; as subdirector of COFIDE, Peru’s corporation for development, from 1988 until entering the seminary in Miami in 1991

Future Bishop Enrique Delgado poses with his younger brother and a niece in his native Peru. Then Father Enrique Delgado, St. Katharine Drexel’s pastor, speaks with parishioners after the dedication of the parish’s first church building Feb. 16, 2014.

Appointed Auxiliary Bish- op of Miami: Oct. 12, 2017 Future Bishop Enrique Delgado is shown here at work as an industrial engineer in his native Peru. Ordained Auxiliary Bish- op of Miami: Dec. 7, 2017 Newly named Auxiliary Bishop Future Bishop Enrique Delgado poses with his parents, Enrique Delgado for the siblings, nieces and nephews after being ordained a Archdiocese of Miami speaks at priest in his native Peru June 29, 1996. a press conference. Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 17

ORDINATION OF BISHOP ENRIQUE DELGADO, DEC. 7

Bishop Enrique Delgado reacts to applause from the congregation and his fellow bishops as he takes Miami Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino congratulates the new his place among them after the ordination rite. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) auxiliary, Bishop Enrique Delgado, at the conclusion of the ordination rite.

Father Gary de los Santos, ordained in May, gives the thumbs-up Archbishop Thomas Wenski Members of Neocatechumenal communities in the Archdiocese of sign as he joins a long line of archdiocesan priests processing into places the miter, a symbol of Miami hold up a sign outside St. Mary Cathedral congratulating St. Mary Cathedral for the ordination of Bishop Enrique Delgado, his new office, on the head of Miami’s new auxiliary bishop. new auxiliary bishop of Miami and the first Peruvian to be ordained Bishop Enrique Delgado. a bishop in the U.S. Bishop William Wack of Pensacola- Tallahassee chats with members of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary at the reception which followed the ordination.

Palm Beach Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito congratulates Miami’s new Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado at the conclusion Among those attending the ordination of Bishop Enrique Delgado are of the Co-consecrator Bishop John Bishop Peter Eaton, left, head of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast ordination Noonan of Orlando lays hands on Florida, and, behind him, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. Standing at rite. Bishop Enrique Delgado, calling right is Father Patrick O’Neill, director of Ecumenical and Interfaith down the Holy Spirit. Relations for the archdiocese. 18 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017 11656-1214 Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 19

ORDINATION FROM 2 ory Parish in Plantation, has known the new bishop since before he entered the seminary, when he spent six months at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, where Father Hoyer was pastor, learning about parish life in Miami. Father Hoyer was part of the group of Miami priests who traveled to Peru for Bishop Delgado’s priestly ordination. And he was one of two priest chaplains at his ordination to Father Michael “Happy” Hoyer presents Bishop Enrique Delgado to the episcopacy. The other was a link Archbishop Thomas Wenski, asking, in the name of the people of back home: Father Alberto Ríos, the God, that he be ordained a bishop. Father Hoyer was present in Peru Archbishop Thomas Wenski anoints the head of Bishop Enrique vicar general of the Archdiocese of when the new bishop was ordained a priest. Delgado with the oil of chrism. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO Arequipa, Peru. The role of the priest chaplain in So the family was not terribly sur- study” — a place where he really special grace.” night that I will do the Lord’s will in the ordination rite is to present the prised when, at the age of 31, he de- had no connections. A grace and a privilege that Bish- everything I do.” bishop-designate for ordination, cided to leave a successful career in And now, he’s an auxiliary bishop Delgado is taking quite seriously, To which Father Hoyer said he which Father Hoyer did. Immedi- the secular world to enter the semi- op here. according to Father Hoyer. Prior to replied, “The mere fact that you are ately after, Archbishop Christophe nary. “The surprise came when he “Really, it’s like a dream,” Rafael the ordination Mass, he said, the asking all the time to do God’s will Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the U.S., said he was coming to Miami to Delgado said. “Being a bishop is a new bishop told him, “I pray every means you are doing God’s will.” n read the apostolic letter from Pope Francis appointing Bishop Delgado “titular bishop of Aquae Novae in Proconsulari” and auxiliary bishop to Miami. (All bishops must have a St. Maximilian Kolbe see, or geographic area to govern. Auxiliary bishops and others who CatHoLiC CHuRCH do not head dioceses are made “titular” shepherds of dioceses that no longer exist.) “Is he a good choice? Yes,” said Father Hoyer, noting that no priest starts out with the expectation of Congratulates becoming a bishop. “But when the Spirit calls … ” Bishop Enrique Delgado In fact, Bishop Delgado told Fa- ther Hoyer that when Archbishop Pierre called him back in October for his ordination and installation to ask if he would be willing to serve as bishop, “I had to say yes.” “The Holy Father and the Holy to the Archdiocese of Miami Spirit (are calling). How are you going to say no to that?” Father Hoyer said, adding that his friend is “very excited and very happy. His life will change. He mentioned that” before the ceremony. Among the others who are very happy with the new bishop’s appointment are his numerous family members. Bishop Delgado is the fourth of 12 children born to Rafael and Carmen Delgado. “My mother … is watching me in heaven, and my father … is watching me in the internet,” the new bishop noted in his closing remarks, alluding to the live-streaming of the ordination Mass on the archdiocesan website, YouTube and Face- book. “She would really be very happy,” said Bishop Delgado’s oldest brother, Rafael, referring to their mother, a daily Massgoer, who died a few years ago. Rafael Delgado was part of a 27-member contingent of siblings, 11789-1214 nieces and nephews who traveled to Miami for the ordination; 12 of them from Lima, the rest from Vir- ginia and other parts of the U.S. St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church Their father, now in his 90s, opted not to travel for the ordination. 11606-1214 701 N. Hiatus Road • Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 “He was always close to the 954-432-0206 • stmax.cc Church,” Rafael said of Enrique. 20 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017 History of Miami bishops STAFF REPORT BISHOP NORBERT DORSEY, PASSIONISTS MIAMI | Since the Archdiocese Ordained to the episcopacy: of Miami’s creation in 1958, 12 arch- March 19, 1986 diocesan priests have been selected Auxiliary Bishop of to serve the Catholic Church as bish- Miami: 1986-1990 ops. Bishop of Orlando: 1990-2004 Bishop John Fitzpatrick Bishop Rene Gracida Bishop John Nevins In total, 11 auxiliary bishops have Retired: Nov. 13, 2004 served the Miami Archdiocese, with Died: Feb. 21, 2013 nine having the distinction of being an archdiocesan priest. Two — Bish- BISHOP ROBERT LYNCH * op Norbert Dorsey and Bishop Peter Appointed to St. Petersburg: Baldacchino — came from the Pas- Dec. 5, 1995 sionist order and another diocese, Ordained to the episcopacy: respectively. Jan. 26, 1996 Three archdiocesan priests (*) Retired: Nov. 28, 2016 were ordained bishops, but served outside the archdiocese. They in- BISHOP GILBERTO clude one who was dispatched as FERNÁNDEZ apostolic nuncio in the Vatican dip- Ordained to the episcopacy: lomatic corps, and two who were Sept. 3, 1997 chosen to lead another diocese. Auxiliary Bishop of The following is a chronological Miami: 1997-2002 list of Miami’s auxiliary bishops and Retired: Dec. 10, 2002 Bishop Agustín Román Archbishop Ambrose De Paoli Bishop Norbert Dorsey the Miami priests named bishops. Died: Sept. 30, 2011 BISHOP JOHN ARCHBISHOP FITZPATRICK THOMAS WENSKI Ordained to the episcopacy: Ordained to the episcopacy: Aug. 28, 1968 Sept. 3, 1997 Auxiliary Bishop of Auxiliary Bishop of Miami: 1968-1971 Miami: 1997-2003 Bishop of Brownsville, Appointed coadjutor Bishop Texas: 1971-1991 of Orlando: July 1, 2003 Retired: Nov. 30, 1991 Bishop of Orlando: 2004-2010 Died: July 15, 2006 Appointed to Miami: April 20, 2010 BISHOP RENE GRACIDA BISHOP FELIPE Ordained to the episcopacy: ESTÉVEZ Jan. 25, 1972 Ordained to the episcopacy: Auxiliary Bishop of Jan. 7, 2004 Bishop Robert Lynch Bishop Gilberto Fernández Archbishop Thomas Wenski Miami: 1972-1975 Auxiliary Bishop of Bishop of Pensacola- Miami: 2004-2011 Tallahassee: 1975-1983 Appointed to St. Augustine: Bishop of Corpus Christi, April 27, 2011 Texas: 1983-1997 Retired: April 1, 1997 BISHOP JOHN NOONAN Ordained to the episcopacy: BISHOP JOHN NEVINS Aug. 24, 2005 Ordained to the episcopacy: Auxiliary Bishop of March 24, 1979 Miami: 2005-2010 Auxiliary Bishop of Appointed to Orlando: Oct. 23, 2010 Miami: 1979-1984 Bishop of Venice: 1984-2007 BISHOP FERNANDO Retired: Jan. 19, 2007 ISERN * Died: Aug. 26, 2014 Appointed to Pueblo, Colo.: Oct. 15, 2009 Bishop Felipe Estévez Bishop John Noonan Bishop Fernando Isern BISHOP AGUSTÍN ROMÁN Ordained to the episcopacy: Ordained to the episcopacy: Dec. 10, 2009 March 24, 1979 Retired: June 13, 2013 Auxiliary Bishop of Miami: 1979-2003 BISHOP PETER Retired: June 7, 2003 BALDACCHINO Died: April 11, 2012 Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Miami: Feb. 20, 2014 ARCHBISHOP Ordained to the episcopacy: AMBROSE DE PAOLI * March 19, 2014 Ordained to the episcopacy: Nov. 20, 1983 BISHOP ENRIQUE Served as apostolic pro-nuncio in DELGADO Sri Lanka, South Africa, Lesotho, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, of Miami: Oct. 12, 2017 South Africa, Japan and Australia Ordained to the episcopacy: Died: Oct. 10, 2007 Dec. 7, 2017 Bishop Peter Baldacchino Bishop Enrique Delgado Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 21 11719-1214 22 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017

Bishop Enrique Delgado lies prostrate in the sanctuary of St. Mary Cathedral during his episcopal ordination Dec. 7. (PHOTOS BY ANA RODRIGUEZ- SOTO | FC)

Bishop Enrique Delgado gives Communion to his oldest brother, Rafael Delgado. The new bishop is one of 12 siblings, and 27 of his relatives came to the ordination, including 12 from his native Peru.

Bishop William A. Wack C.S.C. and all the faithful of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee welcome Miami’s new Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado 11785-1214 11645-1214 Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 23 How the title and role of bishops, priests and deacons came to be

ROGELIO ZELADA small ecclesial communities sows spiritual growth: the elders, “pres- under the authority of the bishop, for tered unto but to minister, and to lay Special to the Florida Catholic the message of Christ in the world, byters,” genuine consultants, per- whom he is an immediate assistant. down his life for his sheep. … But the and many missionaries are sent sons of influence in which believers To this day, with different nuanc- faithful must cling to their bishop, as MIAMI | A great uneasiness in- forward to promote evangeliza- can trust and consult. es throughout history, the Church the Church does to Christ, and Jesus vades the community of Jerusalem. tion. The apostles consolidate these This initial structure will give of Christ has preserved this struc- Christ to the Father, so that all may Hellenist Christians justifiably pro- communities by visiting or sending way to another, especially with the ture and has enriched it so it could be of one mind through unity and test after noticing how members of them letters, which are like a gospel progressive disappearance of the be more effective in its service and abound to the glory of God.” n the community who should be proof conduct to deal with the difficul- apostolic community. By the end of mission. viding daily meals to Greek-born ties of growing in the faith. Soon, the first century, the bishops have The Second Vatican Council in- Zelada is associate director for His- widows are not treating them well. there will be new ministries in the established themselves as heirs of cludes a beautiful text about the panic formation of the archdiocesan At first, the widows — the im- body of Christ to lead the people of the apostolic mission. They will be mission and pastoral life of the Office of Lay Ministry. He serves on age of absolute social helplessness God. the successors of the apostles and bishops. “Lumen Gentium” says the the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee for — went every day to the temple in Paul speaks of this diversity of assume the roles of the prophets. bishop “is sent by the Father to gov- Hispanic Liturgy, writes a monthly Jerusalem to receive food — “table charisms in the First Letter to the The bishop will be the great preach- ern his family, must keep before his column for La Voz Católica and is a service” — funded by the daily Corinthians. He places the apostles er of the faith, and his preaching eyes the example of the Good Shep- regular contributor to the archdio- and weekly collections in the syna- in first place as witnesses to the should be considered instructions herd, who came not to be minis- cese’s Let’s Talk blog. gogues. However, with the grow- Resurrection, pillars of faith and on faith and action by the faithful. ing number of Christians, rejection assurance of the revealed message. He will be the great teacher, the from the Jewish authorities also in- They have placed prophets at the guardian of Christian doctrine, the creased, and as Christian widows forefront of the churches they have first catechist of his diocese. He will were denied entrance to the dining been founding, because they are be entrusted with the great mis- rooms of the temple, the Church best qualified to guide new believ- sion of sanctifying, governing and had to take on the task of feeding ers, to interpret the word of Christ, shepherding the Christian flock, of them daily. and to preside over the Eucharist. stimulating and promoting effective At this point, the first community In the community, there will also and dynamic ways and methods of faced the challenge of an unusual be evangelists, catechists who will evangelization, with great emphasis coexistence. It had welcomed in its illuminate the path of catechumens on the pastoral care of the poor, and midst converted Jews of Greek cul- with the help of teachers or doctors, on consolidation and union, along ture and language, Samaritans, and authentic Christian scribes who with his ministry, of the entire dioc- finally pagans of every origin. will delve into Scripture line by line, esan family. To solve the situation of caring looking for any reference to Christ By the first century, the Church for the widows, the apostles, with not only in the prophets, but in the gradually reorganized and struc- the help of the Holy Spirit, establish entire Old Testament. tured itself into three hierarchical a new ministry of deacons and es- As communities expand, the orders: tablish procedures to be followed. apostles institute a new ministry • The bishop (the supervisor), From then on, each time a new need responsible for caring for them in who guarantees the unity in faith. arises, the Church will institute the their stead: the bishops. The cho- His ministry unites the Church. He proper and needed ministries so sen name explains its function, as is responsible for the liturgical cel- the work of the Gospel can move the Greek word “episkopos” liter- ebration and the missionary and forward. ally means “supervisor,” i.e., “which evangelizing activity in his diocese. The apostles go out into the world looks over.” The bishops will ini- • The presbyter (the elder), whose armed with the word and begin to tially have the task of monitoring function is to assist the government establish communities. They do not how communities are functioning, of the diocese, providing his knowl- stay in them for long, just enough to visiting, correcting deviations, ad- edge and expertise. New bishops give them structure, organization monishing, teaching and encour- could be elected from among them. and, especially, to establish the pro- aging them. The Church also has • The deacon (the server), in cess of conversion to a Christian life Christians of mature faith, who have charge of the affairs of charity and in Jesus Christ. Thus, a network of the longest experience in faith and of community management, always

Bishop Enrique Delgado reacts to applause from the congregation and his fellow bishops as he takes his place among them after the ordination rite Dec. 7. (ANA RODRIGUEZ- SOTO | FC) 11665-1214 24 CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO Florida Catholic Dec. 14, 2017

‘So I go with God, because he knows better.’ Welcome Bishop Delgado QUESTIONS Bishop Enrique Delgado FROM 5

e Diocese of Fort Worth, Q: Do you have a favorite mov- ie? Bishop Michael F. Olson, A: I like films on the lives of the priests, religious, deacons, and saints and popes. My favorite is “Brother Sun, Sister Moon,” about laity prayerfully rejoice in your St. Francis of Assisi. He has always appointment as inspired me since my youth. Q: Do you have a favorite TV Auxiliary Bishop of the series? A: Anthony Bourdain (host of St. Michael the Archangel Archdiocese of Miami. CNN’s “Parts Unknown”). I like to watch him travel the world. And I Catholic Church and School like the cooking channel. Some- Extends Congratulations times I have Peruvian and Haitian foods. and Prayerful Best Wishes to Grace be to you and Q: Do you collect something? The Most Reverend peace from God our A: One of my hobbies is trav- Enrique Delgado. Father and the Lord eling all over the world: Fatima, 11710-1214 Germany, Italy, of course, and Jesus Christ. Germany and Japan. My shelf has Galatians 1:3 a lot of things I’ve brought back. In 11708-1214 my house, there are small plates of places I’ve been. Others are gifts from parishioners. The Holy Land is my favorite spot. I’ve gone there more than 10 times. Every time, it’s just like a retreat. My favorite places are the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Mount of Beatitudes. And Bethlehem, of course.

Q: What person do you admire most?

A: Pope John Paul II. He was my inspiration in life. He visited us in Peru. When you saw him, you had a sense of supernatural peace. And I like all the things he did during his tenure. He was always concerned with the welfare of the people, and with freedom in communist countries. He was a pope for that age.

Q: If you could ask God one question, what would it be?

A: “Why me?” (laughs). You have to have a sense of humor. That’s the story of my life. As an engineer, I had everything planned until I die. But when I say something, God says different. So I go with God, because he knows better.

Q: What would you like most to be remembered for?

A: I never think about that. I’d rather work, bless people, build 11701-1214

11709-1214 the kingdom and let the people decide. But I hope I’ll be remembered as a good priest. n Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 25 The meaning behind the symbols

STAFF REPORT

MIAMI | During his ordination as bishop, Bishop Enrique Delgado received three symbols of his new office: • The crosier, or pastoral staff, shaped like a shepherd’s crook, which symbolizes his authority and jurisdiction over a particular flock. • The ring, emblematic of the betrothal of the bishop to the Church. • The miter, the tall, pointed cer- emonial cap worn as part of liturgical dress. Before his ordination, and as soon as his appointment was made public, Bishop Delgado also began wearing a fourth symbol of the bishop’s office, the pectoral cross, which is worn “on the breast” attached to a chain or cord. The wearing of this insignia trac- es back, in many cases, to the Ro- man customs or practices adopted in the Middle Ages. But they have taken on a deeper religious meaning over time. Bishop Delgado’s crosier is made of wood, with his episcopal coat Pictured are symbols reflective of the office of the bishop, and items of arms carved into the side of the that now belong to Auxiliary Bishop Enrique Delgado. They include, hook that faces him when he uses it. clockwise from top left, his ring, which is emblematic of the betrothal of the bishop to the Church; his crosier, a pastoral staff shaped like Underneath is his episcopal motto: a shepherd’s crook; his pectoral cross, worn “on the breast” while “I can do all things through Christ attached to a chain or cord; and his miter, which is part of his liturgical who strengthens me.” (See story dress. (PHOTOS BY TOM TRACY | FC) on Page 6 for explanation of coat of arms.) The crosier was made in Cuba by a Cuban artist with wood from the island. Archbishop Thomas Wenski has gifted each of his auxiliary bishops with a similar wooden crosier, made by the same artist. On Bishop Delgado’s ring is an image of a lamb with a cross behind it. This is a reminder of his respon- sibility as bishop to care for God's flock in South Florida as does Jesus, the Good Shepherd. n

Congratulations Bishop Delgado!

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Bishop Enrique Delgado greets visiting family members and friends Dec. 6 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Weston, before the solemn vespers on the eve of his ordination as the newest auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami. Many of his family traveled from their native Peru. (PHOTOS BY TOM TRACY | FC)

told me, ‘Count on us for whatever members his first day in the semi- FAMILY you need.’” nary as “terrible.” In his last job Bishop Enrique Delgado introduces visiting family members and At the time, Bishop Delgado in Lima he had a beautiful office FROM 10 friends to Archbishop Thomas Wenski prior to the start of vespers worked as manager of a company with a secretary who brought him Dec. 6, the eve of his ordination as auxiliary bishop. in Lima and had a promising ca- coffee every morning. “And all of example at home. Their father, reer as an industrial engineer, a sudden I enter the seminary and Rafael, frequently took the family with a master’s in economics. the first task I’m assigned was to for Sunday Mass near their house, “When he made the decision to clean bathrooms. At that moment at the Shrine of St. Rose of Lima go to the seminary it was a bit of a I realized that I had to start from in Lima, where the remains of the surprise and a bit of satisfaction to the bottom again,” he said. patroness of the Americas and the know that was his true vocation,” “I see my uncle as an example Philippines are venerated. said Pilar. of life,” said Armando Pino, one Bishop Delgado recalled when, But he decided to enter the of the new bishop’s 23 nieces and on a Christmas Eve, “I sat them seminary in Miami, not Peru, nephews. “He left his business ca- down in the dining room and told where his family resided. “I think reer to do something better, which them, ‘I’m leaving everything and it was a good decision because it is what he is doing now, and we St. Malachy going to the seminary.’ My mother was a new start in his life,” said are seeing the fruits.” got very happy; she cried tears of brother Rafael. “He is an example of faith, of CatholiC ChurC h joy. And my father hugged me and For his part, Bishop Delgado re- trust in God, of perseverance. I think the road has been long for 6200 N. University Drive, him,” said another niece, Luz, Tamarac, FL 33321 who traveled from Lima for the ordination. She was 6 years old when he was ordained a priest. “For us it was a beautiful family celebra- tion. Afterward there was a dinner at my grandparents’ house.” Her uncle, she said, “is constantly concerned about my grandfather. He always asks how he is. He is always grateful to the one who gave him life and faith, because we recognize in the family that my two grandparents al- La Comunidad de San Isidro felicita y ways had the faith in their hearts.” Congratulations to Bishop Delgado loves to travel, extiende su bienvenida a nuestro Nuevo but his favorite place to visit is Oxapampa, in Peru’s central re- Bishop Enrique Delgado Obispo Auxiliar Enrique Delgado! gion, where his father lives with his younger brother, who is a cof- on his new appointment as fee grower. “When he gets there, he puts on his boots and goes to Auxiliary Bishop of Miami. the farm,” said Pilar. The Parish Community of Although the new bishop has many siblings, and nieces and From the Priests, Deacons, San Isidro welcomes and nephews, and travels frequently to visit his family in Peru, none of Staff and the Parishioners of congratulates our new them live in Miami. But “for a priest, his parishio- St. Malachy. Auxiliary Bishop ners become his family, his siblings, his fathers, his mothers; his 954-726-1237 • www.stmalachy.church Enrique Delgado! other family,” added Pilar. He gets

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11704-1214 Pompano Beach, Florida 33069 weddings. All of that is the life of n Tel. 954-971-8780 a priest.” Dec. 14, 2017 www.thefloridacatholic.org CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP DELGADO 27

From the staff of the Congratulations on your ordination Bishop Enrique Delgado

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Bishop Enrique Delgado poses with altar servers at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Weston at the start of solemn vespers on the eve of his ordination as the newest auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami.

Bishop Enrique Delgado signs documents Dec. 6 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Weston during solemn vespers on the eve of his ordination as bishop. At left is Archbishop Thomas Wenski, and at right is Father Richard Vigoa, his master of ceremonies. (PHOTOS BY TOM TRACY | FC)

God bless you, Bishop Enrique, in your Apostolic ministry. The people of Saint Lawrence Parish rejoice at your Ordination and pray for you. God has blessed us with a new Bishop who is a true pastor of souls. May Our Lord preserve you in His service.

God bless you, Bishop Enrique, in your Apostolic ministry. The people of Saint Father William Elbert, pastor, Deacon Clyde McFarland, and the people of Lawrence Parish rejoice at your Ordination Saint Lawrence (Deacon-Martyr of Rome) Catholic Church and School and pray for you. God has blessed us with 2200 N.E. 191 Street, Aventura-North Miami Beach, Florida 33180

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Above is The Florida Catholic English edition AD, ¼ page, in a space 3.9” high + 8” wide. The La Voz Catolica SPANISH edition is ¼ page but space will be 5.5” high + 5” wide. What I need is your “Spanish translation” of the English text above. I have my “draft version” in Spanish below. Feel free to give your own version below it. THANKS

Dios te bendiga, Obispo Enrique, en su ministerio Apostólico. El pueblo de la Iglesia [ o la parroquia] San Lorenzo se alegra de su Ordenación y oramos por ti. Dios nos ha bendecido con un nuevo Obispo que es un verdadero pastor de almas. Que nuestro Señor te proteja en su servicio.

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VESPERS FROM 9 very knowledgeable, very focused, he has a great business acumen and obviously knows a lot about finance and economics, and that will really help regionally here in the archdiocese. He will focus on how our churches can be better situated from a financial position as well as offering theological guidance.” Bishop-elect Delgado’s many siblings and extended family were also at vespers, including his sister Pilar and her husband, Carlos Pi- Bishop-elect Enrique Delgado, center, now the newest auxiliary nillos, from Manassas, Va. bishop of the Archdiocese of Miami, meets with Archbishop Thomas “We are a little bit nervous be- Wenski, right, and Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to cause it is the first time the whole the United States. (PHOTOS BY TOM TRACY | FC) family is here,” Pilar said of the presence of many of her brothers, has done a great job here. I don’t nephews and nieces from Peru know what the archbishop has and elsewhere. in mind for him, but I think he is “I never imagined he would be going to be one of those guys who a bishop and even Father Enrique does a great job administering the never imagined he would be a archdiocese, helping out with all bishop. It was a big surprise,” Car- kinds of things administratively,” los added. Kerney said, adding that “he did a Newly ordained Father James great job” as a parish priest. Arriola, parochial vicar at St. “It is an honor and a privilege Katharine Drexel, noted how busy that our pastor was appointed as life has been at the parish since the a bishop, but he will continue be- nomination of the bishop-elect. ing the same Father Enrique, now “He is a very humble person in ev- Bishop Enrique,” said Marisela erything he does, and in the midst Zambrano, parish manager. “He of all this craziness of the ordina- is so kind and will continue being 11667-1214 tion, he still has the time to ask me the same as he is.” how I am. It’s amazing to see this On hand observing the ves- of a bishop. We can expect a lot of pers was Archbishop Pierre, who Father Richard Vigoa assists great service from him.” served in a more active role the Bishop-elect Enrique Delgado Mark Kerney, a member of the following afternoon, represent- in vesting prior to the start of parish council, finance and building Pope Francis at the ordination solemn vespers Dec. 6, the eve of ing committees, said simply, “I am Mass at St. Mary Cathedral. n his ordination as auxiliary bishop. happy as heck for him, because he May God’s blessings be with you today SaintCatholi ElizabethC Chur Ann SetonC h Coral springs and always! Congratulations

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