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Pope Francis CNA PHOTOS 500 South Floridians will be trying to catch a glimpse of the in Havana, D.C., and Philly ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO time. I want that in my obituary,” away. stay in Havana; and the last one a of the staff said the parishioner at St. Elizabeth Tan will be joining a group of 47 three-day trip to Philadelphia, where MIAMI | Three in 17 years: Ann Seton in Coral Springs. other pilgrims on that grueling bus 18 people will catch up with Pope That’s a claim only Brazil can make, That’s why Tan will be getting on a trip, which is also one of four offi- Francis on the last stop of his U.S. until Pope Francis sets foot on Cuban bus Sept. 22 and riding through the cial archdiocesan pilgrimages to see tour, for the conclusion of the World soil this weekend, and on U.S. soil a night to arrive in Washington, D.C., Pope Francis. The others are plane Meeting of Families. few days later. in time to see Pope Francis. He will rides: one for 187 people for a three- This also marks the third time the It’s also the claim Ann Tan wants be the third pope she sees — even night stay in Havana; another for Archdiocese of Miami is taking an though it might be from very far eight young adults for a two-night to make: “Three popes in one life- PLEASE SEE POPE, 3 Miami Catholics set to be ‘ambassadors’ to Weston Catholics set for World Meeting Archdiocesan delegation ready to encounter Pope Francis in Havana The trip is the third Miami archdiocesan of Families 2015 pilgrimage to Cuba for the three consecutive papal visits there, beginning with Pope John TOM TRACY the world that there are people willing to TOM TRACY Florida Catholic correspondent Florida Catholic correspondent Paul II in 1998, Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 follow Church teaching as married peo- and Pope Francis Sept. 19-22. ple,” said Carlos Luis Pulido, who with his The group are scheduled to join Arch- WESTON | After a year of prepara- wife, Carolina, heads up the marriage and MIAMI | This weekend, a triple show bishop Wenski for at least two tions, some 36 families here family life ministry at the parish. of spiritual support will be complete when private Masses in Havana — with members aged 1 to 82 The Pulidos will help lead the pilgrim- more than 180 South Florida Catholics travel churches and to join thou- — are ready to pilgrimage to age along with Father Enrique Delgado, to Havana once again for the third papal visit sands of Cubans attending the much-anticipated Pope of St. Katharine Drexel, and Clau- to Cuba. the Sept. 20 with Pope Francis visit to Philadelphia. dio and Grace Cid, a husband-wife team Miami is Francis in Havana’s Plaza de la Several of the delegation of who organized travel logistics for the Sept. leading the Sept. 18-21 pilgrimage from Mi- Revolución. 112 Catholics from St. Katha- 22-28 pilgrimage. ami to Havana in support of Pope Francis’ For logistical reasons, the rine Drexel Parish will also During the trip, the group plans to at- historic visit to the island before the pope’s group will not travel to the officially attend workshops tend daily Mass with their pastor while three-city visit to the U.S., culminating in the pope’s two other stops, Hol- and sessions of the Sept. 22- staying in campground cabins near the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. guín and the region of Santia- 25 Vatican-sponsored World city. They also will visit the National The Florida delegation of pilgrims to go de Cuba, home of the Shrine Meeting of Families, which Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel and the Sis- Cuba will include clergy, adults, families of Our Lady of Charity, Cuba’s patroness. prompts the papal visit to the U.S. ters of the Blessed Sacrament outside of and young adults who will encounter Pope “Our main mission is to be there with Francis during his events in Havana. PLEASE SEE CUBA, 3 Pope Francis, to accompany him, to show PLEASE SEE WESTON, 3 2 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2015 Pilgrims to travel from Homestead to Philadelphia for Pope Francis

TOM TRACY Pilgrims on the Florida Catholic correspondent weekend trip to Philadelphia MIAMI | When South Florida fill out release realtor Isabel Nuñez heard of Pope forms and other paperwork Francis’ upcoming U.S. visit for the during a World Meeting of Families in Phila- preparation delphia, she phoned a travel agent meeting who had helped her plan a previous in August. trip. (CRISTINA Nuñez, a member of St. Ann Mis- CABRERA sion near Homestead, said she has JARRO | FC) never been to a papal event, and the same is true for many of the immi- papal itinerary in the U.S. are still in Philadelphia will include two grant families who are members of being announced, and this being big public events on the Benjamin St. Ann Mission. Pope Francis there might be a few Franklin Parkway. The pope will at- “As soon as we heard that he was surprises. His six-day visit, Sept. tend the closing ceremonies of the coming we started to get this going,” 22-27, will begin in Washington, World Meeting of Families Saturday said Nuñez, adding that the plan is D.C., continue in New York City and night and celebrate the closing Mass for some 90 members of the mission conclude in Philadelphia, which Sunday afternoon. to take a low-cost, no frills trip to see is hosting the Vatican-sponsored At the closing festival, which Pope Francis. They will be traveling World Meeting of Families. Before starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, he is on two buses and staying in motels he lands in the U.S., Pope Francis expected to listen to performances 45 minutes outside of Philadelphia. will visit Cuba for three days, Sept. from Andrea Bocelli, Juanes, and St. Ann Mission has histori- 19-22. the Philadelphia Orchestra. Both cally served the farmworker and Hundreds of Catholics from the events are free and do not require Mexican-American community of Archdiocese of Miami are traveling tickets, according to organizers. southern Miami-Dade County. As in archdiocese-organized pilgrim- The pope also will have more such, it is probably one of the south- ages to stops along Pope Francis’ private encounters with Pennsyl- Father Jesus Alberto Bohorquez poses with an Argentine flag the day ernmost parishes making a pilgrim- route. vania’s bishops, priests, men and Pope Francis was elected. Father Bohorquez was born in Argentina age to Philadelphia. Two archdiocesan groups and women religious at the Cathedral although his family hails from Colombia. (COURTESY) “A lot of our people are excited. Archbishop Thomas Wenski will Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, and We are going to work our schedules join the pope for the Mass in Ha- is expected to visit with prisoners at from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on tele- Pope Francis in the life of Mexican around Pope Francis, so we want vana Sept. 20; another group will the Curran-Fromhold Correctional vision. Next year, 28 youths from people, the priest added. “They have to be there early and wait for him, see him in Washington, D.C., Sept. Facility. the parish will travel to World Youth a special love for the papacy.” to see him in the plaza (Benjamin 23 and 24; and a fourth group will The pilgrims from St. Ann Mis- Day 2016 in . The St. Ann group created their Franklin Parkway),” said Nuñez. take part in the closing festivities of sion will be accompanied by their Those traveling to Philadelphia own pilgrimage T-shirt for the oc- She is also exploring the pos- the World Meeting of Families the pastor, Father Jesus Alberto Bo- are mostly adult parishioners, and casion, which displays the St. Ann sibility of taking the parishioners weekend of Sept. 26 and 27 in Phila- horquez, who is of Colombian de- have made considerable sacrifices Mission logo and which reads, in to Pope Francis’ meeting with His- delphia. scent but was born in Buenos Aires, to join the trip. They also under- Spanish, “One Family in Christ, One panics and immigrants outside In- Several local parishes and enti- the same Argentinian city where stand that there is no guarantee Family of Christ.” dependence Hall, if that becomes ties such as St. Ann’s have planned Pope Francis lived and served as they will get close to Pope Francis. Afterwards, the group plans to possible. their own pilgrimages to see Pope Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio. “This is such a historical event go see some of the historic sites in Some of the finer details of the Francis, whose Sept. 26-27 agenda “When I heard the news about that as long as we know the pope Washington, D.C., before returning Pope Francis’ (election) I celebrat- will be in Philadelphia we will be to Florida. Joining the group will be ed like it was a soccer game. I got there. We will help make the state- a retired priest from the Archdio- my Argentina flag out,” Father Bo- ment to the whole nation that Cath- cese of San Juan, Puerto Rico, who horquez said. olics stand with the pope,” Father assists at St. Ann’s, and several reli- He added that in 2013 he ar- Bohorquez said. gious women from the Missionary ranged for St. Ann’s young people to The pilgrimage planning pro- Guadalupanas of the Holy Spirit. watch the World Youth Day events cess has revealed the importance of Nuñez said she is prepared for the difficulties and uncertainties of the experience and for navigat- ing the hundreds of thousands of visitors who will be on hand for the events in Philadelphia. Retirement Planning “I know it might be crazy, and that we will have to walk with a multitude of people,” she said. “Our Free Portfolio review members have a deep respect for the clergy and so this is a dream IRAs–Tax Free Insured Bonds–Annuities come true for our group. 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related to marriage,” said Pulido, make a brief stop there to appear It’s taken a lot of work — and in WESTON a native of Venezuela. He recalled POPE on the Late Show with Stephen Col- some cases cost a lot of money — to FROM 1 seeing Pope John Paul II during his FROM 1 bert, who invited him after seeing organize and travel on these pil- visit to the South American country him on the front page of The New grimages. But Catholics in Miami Philadelphia. in 1982. official pilgrimage to Cuba for a York Times speaking of the pope’s are determined to support Pope To prepare for the pilgrimage, Now, Pulido, his wife and their papal visit. The first trip was a nine- ecological encyclical, Laudato Si’. Francis as he speaks — probably the Weston families have been five children plan to convene in hour jaunt to Havana in 1998 for the The young adults who travel to quite frankly, in his native Spanish meeting monthly and reading Philadelphia to experience Pope historic Mass of Pope John Paul II; Cuba also managed to score some — to the people and faithful of both family-related spiritual materials Francis’ visit as a family. The Puli- the second a four-day trip to Santi- special tickets: They will be present the U.S. and Cuba. provided through the Miami-based dos are founding members of St. ago and Havana in 2012 for Masses when the pope greets young people As Archbishop Wenski put it Southeast Pastoral Institute (SEPI), Katharine Drexel Parish, which was with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. at the Father Felix Varela Cultural during a recent symposium on the which supports Hispanic Catholic established in 2001 and completed Archbishop Thomas Wenski will Center Sunday evening, Sept. 20. Church and Cuba at Florida Inter- life throughout the southeastern construction on its new church in accompany the Miami pilgrims on Through that same connection, national University, “this pope likes U.S. March 2014. their trip to Cuba, and will try to they will be spending some time ex- to make symbolic gestures.” SEPI has been encouraging Among the parish delegation to join the Philadelphia group for din- changing faith stories with a group In traveling first to Cuba and Spanish-speaking families in the Philadelphia will be a group of 12 ner on their first night there — at an of Catholic young adults on the is- then to the U.S., and flying from U.S. to join the papal visit activities teenagers, 6 young adults and some authentic purveyor of Philly chees- land. Santiago to Washington, Arch- and the World Meeting of Families, 8 to 10 other children, ages 1 to 11. esteaks. Aside from the official pilgrimag- bishop Wenski said, Pope Francis is which is held every three years in a One traveler is 82 years old. In between, he’ll witness Pope es, individual groups from St. Ann figuratively “building a bridge” not different city. Grace and Claudio Cid, along Francis’ historic talk to a joint ses- Mission in Homestead and St. Kath- only between the U.S. and Cuba, “We definitely felt that, through with Father Delgado, are registered sion of Congress, thanks U.S. Rep. arine Drexel Parish in Weston will but also between the U.S. and Latin our ministry of family and marriage for the World Meeting of Families. Alcee Hastings (D–Fla. District 20), be traveling to Philadelphia; and America, between the poor there and in these times when marriage “At night when they come back who early on offered him what has about a dozen local families will be and the wealthy here. has been under fire, we want to hear from the talks they will be sharing become “the hottest ticket” in our taking part in the World Meeting of These pilgrimages are a way for from Pope Francis about what steps what they learned with the group,” nation’s capital. Families before the pope arrives for South Florida Catholics to show we need to make to serve and trans- Pulido said. n On the same day the pope vis- the weekend festivities. (See accom- that they stand with their pope, mit to our parishioners any themes its New York, the archbishop will panying stories) both there and here. n

a celebration, and for hundreds of movement happening in Cuba, the CUBA thousands living in a depressed en- spiritual environment the pope will FROM 1 vironment, the people will have that bring to Cuba, and the (developing) one moment that they will treasure relationship between Cuba and As in previous years, pilgrims will the rest of their life,” said Deacon U.S.,” he said. enter a nation suffering economic Gazitua, who is also a chaplain for Abraham recently traveled to stagnation and material shortages the Miami Dade Police Department Lebanon with the Order of Malta but also with expectations for new and longtime prison ministry chap- to meet with Church leaders there beginnings and an easing of U.S. lain. concerning the plight of Middle travel restrictions to Cuba. Cuba has permitted greater free- East Christians. He is hopeful that This year’s papal visit to Cuba fol- dom of religion in the past decade, Pope Francis will bring attention lows the Aug. 14 reopening of a U.S. although observers are still critical to the crisis in Syria and Iraq dur- embassy in Havana and the rees- of sluggish progress toward im- ing his meeting with U.S. lawmak- tablishment of full diplomatic ties proved human rights and freedom ers and at the U.N. headquarters in between the two countries. of speech. New York. “We do have a responsibility for Since Pope John Paul II’s 1998 vis- Representing a younger set of the people of Cuba in terms of (en- it especially, the Church has steadily pilgrims to Havana will be Broward couraging) freedom of speech and encouraged Cuba’s gestures toward County native Vickie Machado, a religion and that is our job as Catho- reform of the Soviet- economy. doctoral student at the University lics, as ambassadors on this trip to The Vatican helped mediate re- of Florida in Gainesville who will demonstrate how the Holy Spirit newed conversations between Cuba travel to Cuba with a group of seven is moving and working in us,” said and the in order to fos- other young adults. Deacon Ralph Gazitua, a member ter what Archbishop Wenski has de- After making contact with a of St. John Neumann Parish in Mi- scribed as a “soft landing” in Cuba’s Catholic Cuban youth group, the ami who plans to bring his Cuban- future transitions. Miami pilgrims will be on hand for American wife and two adult sons Thomas Abraham, a Miami civic Pope Francis’ encounter with Cu- on the Havana pilgrimage. leader and chairman of the Antho- ban young people after the Mass on Deacon Gazitua, who is presi- ny R. Abraham Foundation, said he Sunday. dent of a free trade zone business plans to travel with both the archdi- “I am looking forward to it all. I in Miami and who has previously ocesan pilgrimage to Cuba and on just got the itinerary and it is gradu- traveled to Cuba on business and for the pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. ally sinking in that I will be going,” the 2012 papal visit, said he has per- immediately following Havana. said Machado, who previously sonally observed greater religious It will be a first visit to Cuba for worked on environmental projects participation at Sunday Masses in Abraham, who is the son of a promi- in Florida and who is impressed Havana. He was also on hand for the nent Lebanese-American Catholic with Pope Francis’ ecological en- embassy flag raising event in Cuba businessman and Miami philan- cyclical, Laudato Si’. last month. thropist, the late Anthony R. Abra- Machado has also been active in Pope Francis, he said, is a highly ham. The elder Abraham’s car deal- Pax Christi and the Catholic Worker charismatic figure who will bring ership business was for decades an House for the homeless in Gaines- a sense of joy to Cubans amid their anchor of the Little Havana business ville. daily hardships. His visit will com- community and the family enjoyed The trip to Cuba, she said, will be prise a historic moment for Cubans close ties with Cuban Americans in her first time outside of the U.S. Her and visitors alike. both Miami and Tampa. father had Cuban roots. “This will be an incredible expe- “From a historical point of view, I “Personally I think Pope Francis rience with my whole family there,” thought it would be a great opportu- has given a freshness to Catholi- Deacon Gazitua said, noting that his nity to witness this great pope who cism in a very positive way; the is- wife Maria Elena is an art historian is very approachable and has good sues he is talking about are at the with an ongoing interest in the art of relationships with people,” he said root of Christianity, and he is bring- her homeland. She has been to Cuba of the Cuba pilgrimage, noting that ing them to light again, getting peo- for art research projects but was un- increasing economic and commer- ple to think again about important able to obtain a visa for the 2012 pil- cial freedoms for Cubans will be issues again so vital to the faith,” grimage. good for the island as they were in Machado said. “I would think the 34440-0917 “When you are amongst the peo- the post-communist Soviet Union. Cubans will be really excited.” n ple listening to the Holy Father it is “It will be interesting to see this 4 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2015 Program offers healing after a broken marriage ANNE DIBERNARDO Florida Catholic correspondent FYI Wellspring is a three-day in- MIAMI | Like many, Ana Du- house retreat for those who want ran thought she had a good mar- to deal with unresolved loss, pri- riage. She went from living with her marily focused on those separated parents to marrying at age 21 and and divorced. Wellspring provides never lived alone. But after 29 years a timeout from routine for a period of marriage, she was faced with di- of reflection in a safe and nurturing vorce. environment. The next Wellspring “I was a basket case, crying all the Experience will be held Oct. 2-4, time,” Duran said. “I was so devas- in both English and Spanish. For tated when my husband left three information, contact Elaine Parker years ago. He had always taken care at 954-270-4116. of our children and me. “I never thought I was going be okay,” she continued. “No one could feature experts such as Ray Guaren- relate to me. Nobody in my fam- di, a Catholic psychologist and host ily had ever been divorced. All my of the radio talk show “The Doctor is friends were married.” In.” Author and theologian Christo- On her sister’s recommendation, pher West is also in the video series. she attended the Divorce Care pro- The Catholic’s Divorce Survival gram at St. Maximilian Kolbe Par- Guide is handed out as a companion ish in Pembroke Pines. At first, she to the videos; it can also be used if a cried like a baby, but she then saw session is missed. At the conclusion that others in the group were as dis- of each 13-week series, a speaker traught as she was. Pictured are members of the Divorce Care support group at St. Patrick Parish. From left are Elaine clarifies the annulment process “I began to heal slowly, and real- Parker, Gonzalo Vasquez, Stephanie Wright, Ana Duran, Gianpaolo Masconi and Ana Perez. (ANNE within the Church. An attorney also ized I could help others heal,” Du- DIBERNARDO | FC) often attends to answer questions ran said. Now she helps with the Di- and offer advice on the divorce pro- vorce Care support group at her own thought I knew exactly what I was which mirrors the topics in the adult there was a need for a Christ-based cess. parish, St. Patrick on Miami Beach. doing, but I never got help for my- program but at a child’s level. healing program. Participants are told that this She also facilitates the in-house self.” Divorce Care participant Gonza- Jean Duda, who was then direc- program is not for meeting people Wellspring Experience, a three-day She had been married outside of lo Vasquez has been in the process of tor of the archdiocesan Ministry to date. However, after attending weekend retreat for the divorced the Church for five years when she a divorce for seven months. He was for the Divorced and Separated, and experiencing healing, many are and separated. moved back to Florida in 2005 and married for 19 years and has three brought the program to the Catho- equipped with the tools to go on to “The good thing is that I am heard the announcement about a daughters, 18, 16 and 9 years old. He lic Church. Rose Sweet, a nationally successful relationships. bringing people to heal, while shin- divorce care ministry. It wasn’t until praises the program for giving him known Catholic speaker and author Bruce Strom is a former facilitator ing the light to God,” Duran said. she went through the program that the opportunity to express his feel- of “Healing the Divorced Heart” and of the Divorce Care program. Today Divorce Care is a Christ-centered, she realized she had never healed ings and process his thoughts. He “Dear God, Send Me a Soul Mate,” he is instrumental in promoting all 13-week video-based support group from her divorce. loves the videos and has even gone had contributed to the Divorce Care the Divorce Care ministries in the program offered at local churches Divorced people often “don’t take to therapy. program and developed the Catho- archdiocese on Meetup.com, a free throughout the archdiocese. The time for ourselves because we are “It’s hard, but I feel at peace be- lic’s Divorce Survival Guide. website that automates the running program is open to members of all so busy and we think we are fine,” cause it is helping me to deal with Currently, St. Maximillian Kolbe of clubs, meetings, and support religions — not only those who are Parker said. “We are broken people, the angry feelings,” Vasquez said. uses the non-denominational Di- groups. If anyone types “divorce” or divorced, but those who are sepa- getting into relationships — how “Now I feel encouraged and em- vorce Care video program, while “support” on Meetup, the support rated or even just contemplating it. could we expect it to work?” powered to grow in my faith. It is St. Patrick’s alternates the videos groups pop up. Elaine Parker helps run the Di- She encourages everyone to try to a privilege to be here and have the with the Catholic program every “I get so many new people that vorce Care group at Maximilian make their marriage work. If there opportunity to listen to other people 13 weeks. The Catholic version is are not Catholic, but what a great Kolbe. After 23 years of marriage, is a way to reconcile you should, she share their testimonies.” similar but adds the aspects of sac- way to bring people to the Lord her husband told her he “needed to said; but if not, you should take the Currently, there are two versions raments, annulments and single through Meetup,” he said. “It tells find himself,” she said. She was sep- time to heal, “so that if we get into a of the Divorce Care program in the sexuality. It also uses Blessed John people you’re not alone and here is arated for seven years and has been relationship, we are whole.” archdiocese. The non-denomina- Paul II’s teachings on of Jesus to help you.” divorced for 15. Parker is currently taking on re- tional program, known today as the Body. Strom encourages people to visit “My husband was living with his sponsibilities as the new coordina- Church Initiative, was developed The Catholic video series, pre- www.divorcecare.org for a listing girlfriend for many years, so I moved tor of the Wellspring Experience. by Steve Grissom, who credits his sented by Sweet, addresses key top- of Catholic Divorce Care groups. on, got divorced and was remarried St. Maximilian Kolbe also hosts a church for helping him heal after ics including grief, despair, forgive- The goal of the program is to have within the next year,” Parker said. “I Divorce Care for Children program, the pain of divorce. He saw that ness, love and God. The videos also a program in each area within the archdiocese. n NEWSbriefs ter his retirement, he would return munities in the region. He also students graduating each year and and featuring music from the 1940s OBITUARY: Father from Spain in the summer months taught in primary and secondary over 60,000 alums throughout the until today and a performance by to visit with his former parishioners schools in Nicaragua before coming world. Wyclef Jean; traditional Founders’ Enrique Boned, 85 at Immaculate. to South Florida. “We shall highlight Barry’s Week festivities, Nov. 9-14, which Parishioners of Immaculate Con- “He will be remembered for his achievements while engaging stu- will include a special lecture by Jo ception celebrated a memorial Mass constant dedication to the priest- dents and the community with an Piazza, award-winning journal- Sept. 13 for Father Enrique Boned, a hood and for the love that he earned exciting and memorable schedule ist, editor, digital content strategist priest for 58 years who served at the day by day, a quality that has made turning 75 of celebratory events,” said Sister and author; a 75th anniversary per- Hialeah parish for 17 years. Father him unforgettable to the South Barry University is pulling out all Linda Bevilacqua, Barry president. formance Nov. 22 by flutist Néstor Boned died Aug. 31 in his native Florida communities,” said Father the stops in the 2015-2016 academic “Our institutional gene pool is rich, Torres, who will be joined by former Spain, at the age of 85. Manny Alvarez, pastor of Immacu- year to commemorate the 75th an- robust, and resilient and impels us and current Barry faculty and stu- He had worked as parochial vicar late Conception, in a note in the par- niversary of its founding. What be- to continue educating and contrib- dents; and a Women’s Leadership at Immaculate Conception from ish bulletin. gan as a small all-women’s college, uting to the community, setting Conference March 13-18, 2016. 1981 to 1993, and again from 1996 Father Boned was born June 29, today Barry offers more than 80 our course for the future with those Barry is sponsored by the Do- until his retirement in 1998. In the 1930 in Inogés, Zaragoza. He was or- undergraduate and more than 75 same dynamic characteristics.” minican Sisters of Adrian, Mich. A intervening years he served as pa- dained June 26, 1957 for the diocese graduate programs in the arts, sci- Among the events being planned: full list of events and activities can rochial vicar at St. Cecilia Parish, of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, where he ences, education, business, medi- a Birthday Bash, Oct. 3, hosted by be found at: https://www.barry. also in Hialeah. For many years af- worked with the indigenous com- cine and law with more than 2,000 Barry graduate Shaquille O’Neal edu/75. September 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 5 Who they are, how they serve For the Year of Consecrated Life: profiles of religious serving in South Florida

MIAMI | Since November 2014, the worldwide Church has been celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life. To mark the year, the archdioc- esan Office for Religious has been hosting monthly Holy Hours in dif- ferent parishes to give thanks for the gift of consecrated life and to pray for an increase in vocations to the religious life. At the Florida Catholic, we are marking the year by featuring quick profiles of the various religious com- munities serving in South Florida. Here are this month’s: Sister Enith Montero of the Dominicas de la Inmaculada Concepción, Donated food and other items are gathered at the Miami convent left, and Sister Blanca Hernandez tend to Msgr. Emiliano Ordax, of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul for distribution Dominicas de retired pastor of St. Cecilia Parish in Hialeah, which is where the to Cuba every three months. They also ship food to . Shown la Inmaculada religious community worked for 27 years. (CHRISTY PINA | FC) packing the boxes is Sister Rafaela Gonzalez. (CHRISTY PINA | FC) Concepción/ Edwiges Portalet, 1869, in Toulouse, Number worldwide: 470 divid- late Conception Church, Hialeah, lac, 1633, in . France; affiliated with Dominican ed into three provinces — France, and Casa de la Misericordia (Mercy Mission or charism: Service to Dominicans of Order in 1884 thanks to Blessed Hy- Ecuador, Peru — and working in House); engaged in prayer, rosary Christ in the poor, the elderly, chil- acinthe-Marie Cormier, 76th Master Spain, France, Ecuador, Colombia, crusade, formation of the laity, and dren, youths, the sick, immigrants the Immaculate of the Order Peru and Argentina providing spiritual and material aid and everyone in need Mission or charism: “To be the Number in archdiocese: 3 to families. Number worldwide: 16,701 in Conception eyes of those who cannot see … Year arrived in South Florida: five continents and 93 countries Religious initials: OP preaching the truth and bringing 1979, from the province of Ecuador Daughters of Number in archdiocese: Nine Beginnings: Founded by Mother the light of Christ” Presently working: At Immacu- Year arrived in South Florida: Charity of St. 1971 Vincent de Paul Presently working: At the Na- NEWSbriefs tional Shrine of Our Lady of Char- /Hijas de la ity, welcoming pilgrims, offering Hispanic history its 37th annual Catechetical Con- president of Houston-based Adore weekly Bible study and bilingual ference on Saturday, Oct. 24, begin- Ministries, will present a workshop Caridad de San catechesis of adults; providing ma- showcased at ning at 8 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas on “The New Evangelization in Your terial assistance to the poor here High School, 2801 S.W. 12 St., Fort Neighborhood.” The workshop is Vicente de Paul and abroad via their communities St. Thomas U. Lauderdale. This year’s theme is open to clergy, parish staff, volun- Religious initials: DC/HC in Haiti and Cuba; providing for The patron saint of Cuba, the Cu- “Healing Grace, Promise and Joy: A teers and active parishioners who Beginnings: Founded by St. Vin- the spiritual needs of alumni from ban exodus, and the role of Hispan- Church which goes forth with open want to learn time-tested strategies cent de Paul and St. Louise de Maril- schools in Cuba. n ics in South Florida are showcased heart!” for bringing the New Evangelization in three exhibits that opened Sept. Guest speakers include: Father to their parishes and surrounding Community Business Directory 8 at St. Thomas University, and will Robert Schreiter, internationally communities. The workshop will be on display through May 2016 at known for his work on the mission begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 3 the Archbishop John C. Favalora Ar- of the Church; Nelly Lorenzo, direc- p.m. Cost is $20 and includes lunch. ATTORNEY DENTIST chive and Museum inside the uni- tor of the Pastoral Institute at the That evening, from 7 to 9 p.m., versity library. “Latino Americans: University of St. Mary of the Lake; Hickman will model what he taught Vincent J. Owoc, P.A. Gloria Alvareztorre, D.M.D. 500 Years of History” is a three-part Joe Paprocki, national consultant by leading a family-friendly night of Attorney at Law* • Pediatric • General • Cosmetic exhibit culled from the photograph- for faith formation at Loyola Press; “powerful worship, relevant teach- • Probate • Real Estate • • Endo • Implant • Orthodontist ic archives of the Archdiocese of Father Gabriel Naranjo, general sec- ing and eucharistic adoration.” This Wills • Bleaching • Invisalign Miami, and The Voice and La Voz retary of the Latin American Con- Adore Night is open to everyone, • Trusts • Business Law • Family oriented Católica newspapers. The exhibits ference of Religious; and Tom East, and admission is free. • Foreclosure Solutions • Most dental plans accepted cover: La Virgen de la Caridad (Our author of “Leadership for Catholic Both the New Evangelization 4801 S. University Drive • Major credit cards and Care Credit Suite 203 Lady of Charity): Images from the youth Ministry.” Workshop and the Adore Night will 11645 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 406 Davie, FL 33328 North Miami, FL 33181 Diaspora; Latino Americans: Cuban Presentations will be given in be take place at St. Mark Church, 954-680-8000 Experiences in Miami; and Miami: English and Spanish and addition- 5601 South Flamingo Road, South- 757 41st St. Fax: 954-680-6241 Miami Beach, FL 33140 A Multicultural Hispanic Commu- al tracks will be offered for youth west Ranches — just up the road [email protected] nity. The exhibit was made possible ministry and mission. Archbishop from C.B. Smith, the site of the fam- 305-892-1515 *Florida Bar Board Certified Fax: 305-893-0886 by a competitive Latino Americans: Thomas Wenski also will be pres- ily picnic on Saturday. The picnic in Real Property Law [email protected] 500 Years of History grant from the ent to celebrate Mass. All parish will feature music, a message for the National Endowment for the Hu- catechetical teams are invited to whole family and Mass with Arch- manities and the American Library attend, as is everyone interested in bishop Thomas Wenski, who will To advertise in this directory, Association. St. Thomas University deepening their knowledge of the be celebrating his birthday that day. please email Join the is located at 16401 N.W. 37 Ave., Mi- faith. For online registration go to The picnic is free except for park ad- Florida Catholic ami Gardens. For information email www.miamicatechesis.org. mission, which is $1.50/person, up directories@thefloridacatholic. Business and [email protected] or go to www.stu. to a maximum of $8 per car or van. org or call Jane Radetsky at edu. Come to Those wishing to attend the pic- Professional Network nic are being asked to register by on LinkedIn.com All invited to learn evangelization Oct. 8 at http://conta.cc/1EFEtEe. 1-888-275-9953 workshop For more information, contact Lo- at Catechetical relle Watkins, coordinator of Evan- The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon Conference On Friday, Oct. 9, the day before gelization and Parish Life, at 305- ad vertise ments. Before you decide, ask an attorney to send you free written information the Archdiocesan Family Picnic at 762-1128 or [email protected]. about his or her qualifications and experience. The Office of Catechesis will host C.B. Smith Park, Ennie Hickman, 6 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic September 2015 Bishop Roman and the power of the rosary On Saturday, Sept. 5, just a few APPOINTMENTS days before the feast of Our Lady of Charity, I blessed a bronze statue of Archbishop Thomas Wenski has Bishop Agustin Román, former aux- made the following appointments: iliary bishop of Effective July 15 Miami, who died Deacon Mario López ap- on his way to give pointed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, FLORIDA a catechism class Coral Springs. Catholic during Easter Effective Aug. 1 week of 2012. Father Stanislaw Rakiej, Society ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI The statue is of Christ for Polonia, to pastor, Our located on the Lady of Czestochowa Polish Mission, Vol. 76, No. 11 FROM THE grounds of the Pompano Beach. ARCHBISHOP Shrine of Our Effective Aug. 20 9401 Biscayne Blvd. Thomas Lady of Char- Father Jesús “Jets” Medina to Miami, FL 33138 ity, or “Ermita” director, Office of Cultural Groups, while 305-762-1131 Fax 305-762-1132 Wenski as this national retaining current assignment at Arch- PUBLISHER shrine dedicated bishop High School. to the patroness Archbishop Thomas Wenski looks at the bronze statue of Miami’s late Archbishop Thomas Wenski which was unveiled Sept. 5 at the Effective Sept. 1 of Cuba is affectionately known. Father Pedro C. Freitez to paro- DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS The statue faces the bay. The bish- National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity. With him are Father Richard Mary Ross Agosta Vigoa and Father Juan Sosa, far right. (ROCÌO GRANADOS | FC) chial vicar, St. Andrew, Coral Springs. op’s eyes look out across the bay to- Father Biju Vells to administrator, ARCHDIOCESAN EDITOR wards Cuba, one hand touching his St. Pius X, Fort Lauderdale. Ana Rodriguez-Soto pectoral cross and the other holding those who had deep devotion to ings that dotted the area. [email protected] Father Gerald Morris to parochial 305-762-1131 a rosary. her (even if they had little formal With a plan of action devised by “Padre” Román prayed the ro- instruction in the faith), “you must him, a group of Cuban Cursillistas vicar, St. Coleman, Pompano Beach. sary as he saw the coastline of Cuba imitate her.” Indeed, that is the es- and I went out visiting those sites Msgr. Gregory Wielunski to • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at disappear when he was sent into ex- sence of evangelization — to be- with a Cuban flag, a statue of Our judge, Metropolitan Tribunal; transition- 407-373-0075 or ile aboard an ocean liner. He prayed come like the one who accepted Lady of Charity and, of course, the ing to judicial vicar Oct. 30. [email protected] it daily and taught others to discover that the Word become flesh in her rosary. We prayed for the political the beauty of this contemplative virginal womb. prisoners of Cuba. To be sure, even think of doing, other than saying • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Michael Carlock at 1-888-275-9953, or form of prayer. Since the time of St. Dominic, those who had not darkened the “muchas gracias,” was to reach into [email protected] The rosary was more than a per- who promoted its recitation to doorway of a church for many years my own pocket and give him my sonal devotion for Bishop Román counteract the spread of the Al- could not resist the invitation to own rosary. State Offices:50 E. Robinson St., Suite — it was his personal companion bingensian heresy, the rosary has pray to the patroness of Cuba for October is always celebrated as G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; throughout his life. The rosary was been a most effective tool of evan- their imprisoned brothers and sis- the month of the rosary, and thus it Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; in his hands and on his lips a power- gelization. Pope Paul VI described ters. Later, in my work with the Hai- offers us yet another opportunity to Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 ful weapon in the battle to win souls it as “the synthesis of the Gospel.” tian people, I witnessed how the rediscover this beautiful devotion EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: for Christ. In meditating on the now 20 mys- rosary was also accessible to them which leads us through Mary to General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade He told me once: “If you want teries of the rosary, we touch on all both as a means of prayer and a cat- Jesus. A little effort will yield great Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez someone to walk with you, you have the major events of Jesus’ life and echetical tool. results. Pray the rosary and discov- Business Manager: Pat Spencer to make sure that he has comfort- ministry. When I was assigned as coadju- er its power to draw you closer to Advertising Sales Manager: able shoes.” His catechetical mes- When I was a seminarian, the tor bishop of Orlando in 2003, after her Son. And since the family that Jane Radetsky Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro sage was framed so as to be those then Father Román taught me the Mass of Welcome there, Bishop prays together, stays together, dare Social Media/Community Specialist: comfortable shoes that would per- something about the power of this Román bade me farewell. “Take to invite your family members and Michael Carlock mit thousands to walk with Christ. prayer and of the Blessed Mother’s this,” he said to me. “This is my ro- your friends to pray it with you and Advertising Graphic Designer: And in that framing, Mary and her ability to draw people to her son. At sary. I give it to you.” At first, I didn’t to discover its power to bring all of Michael Jimenez rosary played a prominent part. In that time, I was working at St. Bene- know what to say or do. I was deeply you closer to each other and to Him. Advertising Assistant: Valerie Casko this way, he could bring the mes- dict Parish in Hialeah and Father touched and humbled by this won- Bishop Román — memorialized Send statewide news releases to sage of the Gospel down to the level Román encouraged me to use the derful expression of this holy bish- in bronze with a rosary in his hand [email protected] of the any person without ever wa- rosary as a means of outreach and op’s solidarity with me as I left the — still teaches us how to pray and to tering it down. evangelization to the thousands archdiocese to assume new duties evangelize. n Our staff meets for prayer each work day at “If you love Mary,” he would tell who lived in the apartment build- in Orlando. The only thing I could 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ thefloridacatholic.org www.facebook.com/ArchdioceseofMiami El Obispo Román y el poder del rosario Twitter: @CatholicMiami Instagram: @CatholicMiami El sábado 5 de septiembre, pocos Obispo miran a través de la bahía en sus manos y en sus labios, un dad de diluirlo nunca. días antes de la fiesta de Nuestra Se- hacia Cuba, con una mano tocando arma poderosa en la batalla para “Si amas a María”, les decía a All contents copyright © 2015, The Florida ñora de la Caridad, bendije una es- su cruz pectoral y la otra sostenien- ganar almas para Cristo. quienes sentían una profunda de- Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from tatua de bronce del obispo Agustín do un rosario. Me dijo una vez: “Si usted quiere voción por ella (aunque tuvieran Catholic News Service. Román, otrora Obispo Auxiliar de El Padre Román rezaba el rosario que alguien camine con usted, tie- poca instrucción formal en la fe), Miami, que murió cuando se dirigía mientras veía desaparecer la costa ne que asegurarse de que esa per- “hay que imitarla”. De hecho, esa es a dar una clase de catecismo duran- de Cuba, cuando viajaba enviado sona tenga zapatos cómodos”. Su la esencia de la evangelización: lle- te la semana de Pascua del 2012. al exilio a bordo de un trasatlánti- mensaje catequético se enmarca gar a ser como aquella que aceptó La estatua se encuentra en los co. Rezaba todos los días y enseñó con el fin de ser esos zapatos cómo- que el Verbo se hiciera carne en su terrenos del Santuario de Nuestra a otros a descubrir la belleza de esta dos que permitan miles a caminar seno virginal. Señora de la Caridad, o “Ermita”, forma contemplativa de la oración. con Cristo. Y en ese marco, María y Desde la época de Santo Domin- como es conocido afectuosamente El rosario era más que una de- su rosario desempeñaron un papel go, que promovió el rezo del rosario este santuario nacional dedicado voción personal para el Obispo Ro- destacado. De esta manera, pudo para contrarrestar la propagación a la patrona de Cuba. La estatua se mán: fue su compañero personal llevar el mensaje del Evangelio has- alza frente a la bahía. Los ojos del durante toda su vida. El rosario era, ta el nivel de la persona sin necesi- PLEASE SEE COLUMN, 21

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JEAN GONZALEZ ing calculators in advanced math classes. of the Florida Catholic staff While technology is dynamic, the theory be- hind planning and preparation remains con- ORLANDO | Over the past couple of years, sistent. Without that, schools will always have the headline of “iPads in the classroom” has issues with technology. become more prevalent in stories concerning “We try to instill in teachers how technol- school news. ogy doesn’t change the curriculum. It can There is a push within American class- enhance the curriculum, but never lower the rooms — public and private — to become standards,” Larrea said. “Teachers still are technologically savvy. The term “technology teaching the fundamentals, but are just giving in the classroom” has become a marketing students different opportunities to complete must. work and collaborate. But is it mandatory that schools have words “Picture unlimited lined, notebook paper like “iPads” and “learning management sys- and graph paper,” Larrea said in describing tems” somewhere in the curriculum in order what tablets and iPads offer. “That aspect of to survive? Does that mean books, pencils and putting thoughts to paper hasn’t changed. It’s paper are things of the past? Is that necessarily just the kids are writing upon a screen instead a good thing? Is the whole push for technology of upon paper.” in the classroom going a bit too far? Takahashi agreed that while there are some When two technology professionals of students who prefer to handwrite their work, Catholic schools were asked those questions, the use of an iPad has enhanced learning. they both immediately offered comments “We’ve seen that students are more likely to along the same lines. get the homework turned in when assigned on “Technology is like a runaway train. You the devices,” he said. “At the end of the day, we can’t stop it,” said Shannon Larrea, instruc- as educators are asking what is going to get the tional technology coordinator at Bishop Verot students to absorb the material.” High School in Fort Myers. “But technology is a tool and just like anything else, it has to be CELLPHONES IN THE used correctly.” CLASSROOM? “Any piece of technology can be of value in One piece of technology that might not the classroom if it is in the right hands for the Technology pros discuss how have a purpose in the classroom is a cell- right purposes,” said Kristopher Takahashi, phone. Takahashi stated two specific rea- director of information services at St. Anasta- sons why cellphones shouldn’t be used in the sia School in Fort Pierce. “Technology is great. technology can work in the classroom classroom. First, because the older students But putting technology in the hands of people have access to an iPad or Android device for who don’t know how to use it or when to use assignments through their devices, how they Leagues Under the Sea” books!’ He was so ex- educational purposes, there is no reason to it, that technology goes to waste or becomes a are graded through the system, it blows them cited,” he recalled. “He knew one of the books use the cellphone for any of those functions. hindrance.” away,” Larrea said, adding once students are was for an older reader, but the other one he Secondly, while the iPads and Android de- At both schools, the professionals work dili- taught how iPads are an instructional tool, found had pictures and would be good for him vices are tailored and monitored for appropri- gently on technology plans that not only look they respond to it positively and take respon- to read. Just to see his reaction, I was so glad I ate use, those safeguards are not available on at the latest and greatest, but, perhaps more sibility for the device. “We have compliance didn’t get rid of those books.” cellphones. There are no filters on individual importantly, ask the questions: “What are policies in place that students understand cellphone Internet browsers, there is no limit the functionalities of the technologies?” and and sign. If they try to download something TEACHER DEVELOPMENT or filter on what apps could be downloaded. “How can it be used in different classrooms against policy — whether browsers or too Along with getting students properly pre- And with the temptation of social media at for different age groups?” And then there’s many apps or inappropriate apps — every- pared to use devices, both Larrea and Taka- their fingertips, along with the ability to text- another question: “Can any piece of technol- thing locks down.” hashi said professional development is key to a message or make phone calls, students might ogy or mobile device be used as a tool in the St. Anastasia is at the tail end of a technol- successful technology plan. When technology not be focused on their academics as they classroom?” ogy plan it started three years ago. Like Bishop companies swoop in to promote their prod- should be. Both Larrea and Takahashi said answering Verot, the kindergarten through eighth-grade ucts, they are heavy on the hype but light on “In a perfect world, the cellphone could be those questions make all the difference. school had a 1:1 iPad rollout for middle school- appropriate and individualized functionality. used as a tablet, just a smaller, more compact ers in sixth through eighth grades. Takahashi When teachers feel pressured to use tech- version,” Takahashi said. “But we can’t con- STUDENT REACTIONS said this year the school will offer Android nology, that can create unnecessary anxi- trol what happens on a cellphone. There is a Bishop Verot officially began its 1:1 (one-to- devices (tablets) to fifth graders, with a future ety and Takahashi said he collaborates with responsibility to provide safety and modicum one) iPad program during the 2013-14 school plan of having those devices available to the teachers on how technology can enhance for a safe and effective learning environment year. Today, the entire ninth- through 12th- rest of the younger grades, including kinder- their curriculum, not replace it. in a classroom. Literally, it can take seconds grade student body has an iPad to use in the gartners. Like iPads, Takahashi said the tab- “Anytime I hear a teacher ask, ‘How often for a student to do something inappropriate classroom. Paid through a technology fee lets offer educational apps that are usable in do I need to use it?’ I go, ‘No, no, no.’ Just be- on a cellphone. I don’t think what a cellphone (rather than a book fee) as part of the tuition, the school’s learning management system. cause it is available doesn’t mean you have to could offer, especially in a classroom with students take the devices home, at times turn The difference is the price point, which is a re- use it for everything,” Takahashi said. “When other technological alternatives, could be them in for class projects, and after graduation duction of hundreds of dollars per device. you take out that pressure, it makes it easier worth the possible detriment it could be in a the devices are taken off the school manage- With electronics so well-received by the (for the teachers) to see how to use the tech- classroom.” ment program and permanently become the student body, Takahashi was asked if tech- nology for the right reasons.” When Larrea served in the classroom at students’ possession. nology would kill off skill sets so important to Takahashi speaks with each teacher be- Verot, she admitted before each student had Larrea, who has served strictly as the tech- pre-technological advances, such as reading cause there is no singular way of merging an iPad, she did offer students the opportu- nology director for the last two years, previ- books, cursive handwriting and putting pen technology in the classroom. Every teacher in nity to look up facts on their phones in class. ously served at the high school as a teacher to paper. With a laugh, he answered despite every classroom of every grade and learning But like Takahashi, she said when iPads are for 12 years. She said when students first re- being entrenched in technology and research level might use technology differently. available there is no good reason for students ceive their device, they get excited as any teen of the utilization of it, he, for one, doesn’t hate But Takahashi added technology opens to whip out their cellphones during class. would with a technological device that offers paper and pencils. If anything, learning cur- up a world of opportunities, literally, as it of- the world and apps and social media at their sive — which children do learn at St. Anastasia fers teachers and students the opportunity ALWAYS LOOKING fingertips. — is an important fine motor skill. to connect with students across the globe. St. TOWARD THE FUTURE Then reality sets in; these devices have Joking aside, he offered his experience of Anastasia is a Google for Education school, Larrea is constantly looking at the five-year been modified to specifically be educational working on the redesign of the school’s me- and Takahashi said the integration of using plan, which is a collaboration of Verot faculty tools. The iPad could potentially be a distrac- dia center. One of his jobs was to determine if Google docs and other apps within the learn- and several feeder schools, which include St. tion if students downloaded lots of gaming or the school should get rid of its library books to ing management system allows teachers and Andrew School in Cape Coral and St. Francis music apps, and spend most of their time on make room for tech stations. Takahashi saw fellow students to collaborate on not just doc- Xavier in Fort Myers. Those two schools also Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram, which is that students still checked out books, and with uments, but entire projects remotely. offer technology programs that involve the why those variables have been taken out of the the exception of some old reference material, As a teacher herself, Larrea is cognizant same learning management system as Verot educational equation. the school kept most of its books, but rededi- of the progression of technology in the class- uses. This offers a seamless transition for stu- “Most kids associate electronics with social cated a portion of the area as a place for stu- room. While today iPads might be all the rage, dents who come into Verot as incoming fresh- media and games. But when they come in and dents to sit with their tablets. before that the trend was going from chalk- men. we start showing them how the learning man- “One day this young student ran up to me boards to white boards and Smartboards, the agement system works, how they can turn in and said, ‘Mr. Takahashi! I found two “20,000 use of LED projectors, even the use of graph- PLEASE SEE TECH, 8 8 BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 Florida Catholic September 2015 A new place to play at St. John Bosco Learning Center CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO Florida Catholic correspondent

MIAMI | A basketball court, swings and monkey bars, some soc- cer balls and the space to play with them. That’s what the children of the Leadership Learning Center at St. John Bosco will be getting in a few months, when a multipurpose fit- ness court is completed on church grounds. “Many of these children live in cramped spaces,” said Mirta Fuen- tes, executive director of the Learn- ing Center. “These children need to feel the sunshine on their shoulders. They need to play outside.” Alfredo Mesa, vice president and executive director of the Marlins Summer campers at the Leadership Learning Center at St. John Bosco The space that the children previ- Foundation, gets a closer look at the visors the summer campers at the give a thumbs-up for summer vacation and the groundbreaking of ously played on at the St. John Bosco Leadership Learning Center at St. John Bosco were working on. Mesa the new multipurpose fitness court. (PHOTOS BY CRISTINA CABRERA property is now an annex building visited the center for the groundbreaking of a new multipurpose JARRO | FC) to the Learning Center. fitness course on the center’s property, sponsored in part by the What remains for play space is Miami Marlins Foundation. director of the Marlins Foundation. “It was God and determination,” a 4,500-square-foot lot next to the The Marlins stadium looms so said Fuentes of the Learning Cen- parish office. While the children Now, with the help of the Miami become an ideal outdoor play space. close to the Learning Center and St. ter’s survival. “The energy here is and the staff at the center make the Marlins Foundation and Amtrust “We understand that the Leader- John Bosco that the children often so positive. We reward effort and we best of what they have, the land re- Bank, that recreational space is un- ship Learning Center is a key part of marvel at the view. praise effort. Even the board mem- mains arid, full of weeds and rocks. dergoing a transformation to truly this community,” said Alan Alvarez, “As a neighbor, we want to con- bers rolled up their sleeves.” tinue an ongoing partnership with As a result, the Learning Center the Leadership Learning Center has not only grown structurally, as well as the parish,” said Alfredo but it now has a waiting list of over Mesa, vice president and executive 200 children. The center welcomes director of the Marlins Foundation. students as young as kindergarten “They do great work.” through those in their last year of While the Learning Center is high school. thriving now, Fuentes remembers “You see kids grow,” said Ramon the financial struggles the center Rodriguez, assistant program di- 34472-0917 faced eight years ago. Lack of fund- rector at the center.“We take every ing threatened to close the after- obstacle and we fight for it. You see school program, which has been this transformation in them, and it’s functioning for over 50 years. worth it.” The center strives to create posi- But before they grow up too fast, tive change in Little Havana by pro- Rodriguez and the rest of the Learn- viding children and their families, ing Center team want to make sure many of them recent immigrants that the kids have time for the sim- working long hours at menial jobs, ple things, like playing. with whatever they need to succeed Alvaro, an 8-year-old who — academically, financially and dreams of being an archeologist, spiritually. said he looks forward to the changes The afterschool program offers coming to the center. homework help, tutoring, computer “I like to play on the computer,” and art classes, and field trips. said Alvaro, whose favorite subject The center also has an in-house is math. food pantry for families and a re- “But I’m excited for the P.E. court. source center for women seeking I think they should put a basketball financial independence. court and two nets for soccer.” n

TECH ogy, but rather than just playing games or going on social media, FROM 7 he and other students are using it for educational purposes. Schools To see how technology enhanc- that know what they are doing in es a student’s education, Larrea offering technology are opening looks at her own 12-year-old and kids’ eyes in teaching them how his research for his science project electronic devices are used for a lot of how storms affect shark-teeth more than just Facebook.” beds on Gulf beaches. Using a Takahashi sees how teachers are Go-Pro camera underwater at the embracing that very philosophy in beach, the young man records his their classrooms. Instead of just us- findings and then uses iMovie on ing technology to say, “Hey, we use his iPad to edit video for his sci- it,” teachers are expanding their ence project. He uses Google drive own avocational horizons as they to write his report and collaborate expand educational horizons. with teachers on edits. “It all comes down to good “Seeing him do all that and love teaching,” he said. “No matter it is amazing,” Larrea said. “Young what, with a good teacher, students people are immersed in technol- will soar.” n September 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 9 Program offers ‘education without boundaries’ CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO also came to work with Liceo Sci- received iPads to use throughout Florida Catholic correspondent entifico Galileo Galilei, a school the school day, just like McCarthy specializing in the sciences, on a students. Because they are from SOUTHWEST RANCHES | joint project called “We Are What a high school that focuses on sci- Earlier this year, the Cultural Ex- We Eat,” which compared Medi- ence, the science department at change Program at Archbishop terranean and American diets. McCarthy also prepared special Edward A. McCarthy High School “ is famous for its food,” labs for them to engage in. gave a group of 20 students the said Renata Barbagallo, a teacher “They ran a physics lab for us so opportunity to live in Palermo, a at Liceo Scientifico Galileo Gali- we wanna try and do the same for small town in Sicily, Italy. And on lei who coordinated the project them,” said Christopher Caprio, Aug. 30, the host roles reversed as between both schools. “This is a the AP Chemistry teacher at Mc- McCarthy teens welcomed 20 Ital- comparison between slow food Carthy, who also took part in the ian exchange students and their versus fast food. The taste, the McCarthy-Italy visit. “We want chaperones upon arriving at Mi- sight and smell. The idea of slow to make sure that they’re not just ami International Airport. food starts at the preparation in school, but seeing everything

McCarthy students greeted and lasts until everyone relaxes around South Florida.” 34433-0917 their “twins” with posters, the red, around the table after a long lunch Attending a high school foot- white and green of the Italian flag, or dinner.” ball game, heading to the mall the red and yellow of the Sicilian Barbagallo agrees that pizza for some shopping, and having a flag, Italian afro wigs and plenty and pasta are among the more caramel macchiato at Starbucks of hugs and kisses. well-known Italian dishes, but she should help greatly in the process “Every Italian tourist that also highlights that fruits and veg- of introducing Italian teens to came out from that flight must etables are very prominent in the typical American teen life. Glo- have thought ‘Wow! America is Italian diet — one that is trans- ria Garcia, the coordinator of the awesome,” said Giovanna “Gigi” forming the traditional Mediter- Cultural Exchange Program at Raffa, a junior at McCarthy High. ranean diet to a more internation- McCarthy, sees it all as a blessing. She was among the students who al diet. “It’s a wonderful opportunity visited Italy in March. “They (the “This is why the topic of food for our students, and for them host families) gave us such an was chosen: because it makes a to come to the other side of the amazing time. They were so wel- fantastic comparison,” Barbagal- world,” she said. “I think it makes coming. We wanted to give them lo said. “So (students) enjoyed it relevant for the kids, instead of the same thing.” and understood traditions in our just hearing about it, to actually Before the trip to Italy, McCar- country, even through food.” experience with another teenager thy students were paired based The Italian students who what school is like, what family is on age and interests with an Ital- stayed with their American “twin” like in a different culture. They ian “twin” student from the lo- and host family lived as Ameri- have formed a bond. As a group cal high school, Liceo Scientifico cans for two weeks. Martina Asel- they bonded quickly. That doesn’t Galileo Galilei. Thanks to tech- mo, an Italian student, was paired always happen.” nology such as email, Skype and up with Kaylee and her family. Principal Jean calls it “educa- Facetime, the Florida teens knew “I’m so excited to be here be- tion without boundaries,” one their counterparts and what they cause it’s so different from my that has taken students out of the looked like before they landed in city,” she said. “It’s so big.” classrooms and textbooks and Sicily. The Italians spoke English and into the streets, sights, smells, For two weeks, McCarthy immersed themselves in Ameri- tastes and sounds of a foreign and students lived as Italians. They can culture, with a Floridian beautiful culture. n stayed with their “twin” and host twist. Their two-week itinerary family, spoke in Italian, ate Ital- included a visit to Bayside, Jungle ian foods and went sightseeing Island, the Everglades, the Univer- to places such as the Greek ruins, sity of Miami, Universal Studios/ salt flats, churches, the medieval Islands of Adventure, a barbecue, town of Erice and the street mar- Chipotle, bowling, ice skating, a ket of “Il Capo.” Marlins Game, a football game “It was an amazing experi- at McCarthy and numerous other ence,” said Kaylee Suarez, a junior activities. at McCarthy High. “It was differ- “We are going to compare Ital- ent. Like nothing I’ve ever seen. ian culture to American culture,” That’s why I enjoyed it. And ev- said Andrea Cusumano, an Ital- Broward Monument eryone, they were so welcoming.” ian student who was staying with Such was the grandeur of the his cousin Gigi and her family. Preserving the memory hospitality that students were “America is different from Sicily, of your loved one even honored by the president of from Italy.” 1227 S. Andrews Ave. the Sicilian Region (a role similar “I think it’s more young than to a U.S. governor), welcomed by Italy,” said Ludovico Guereio, an Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 the mayor of Palermo at the city Italian student and friend of An- PhONE: council, and even made the front drea who also stayed with Gigi 954-523-7199 page of the daily newspaper. and her family. “There are a lot FAx: “It was unbelievable because of opportunities in America for 954-761-8174 we were right in the middle of the kids.” 32512-0917 city,” said McCarthy’s principal, The Italian students engaged in TOLL FREE: Richard Jean. “A lot of Italians are some of those opportunities dur- 1-800-997-7199 Catholic, so for them it was the ing their visit, especially in the op- www.browardmonuments.com biggest deal to have a Catholic portunities that arose during their school come and visit.” time at McCarthy High School. At BRONZE – GRANITE 34342-0917 The trip was not entirely tour- a welcome breakfast held at the istic, however. McCarthy students school Aug. 31, Italian students MEMORIAL and PLAQUES 10 BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 Florida Catholic September 2015

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Teamwork aids 1435 S.W. 12 Ave., Miami, FL 33129 305-858-3722 • www.stspeter-paul.org renaissance at Holy Registration Now Open SMART BoardsTM and computers in every classroom Fully accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference Family School Serving children grades PK-3 through 8th grade CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO Afterschool Care Program Available Florida Catholic correspondent Full-day PK-3 and PK-4 program NORTH MIAMI | Ryan Derival Daily Religious Instruction and Isaac Clermondo, two Arch- i-Pads used in classrooms bishop Curley-Notre-Dame Prep

34429-0917 Certified teachers classmates, got their hands dirty with dust, dirt and paint to help an- Now Accepting Step-Up-for Students Scholarshops other school receive a facelift. For info visit www.stepupforstudents.org The students were among a Call today to schedule a private tour group of volunteers who came to Holy Family School in late July to help with the interior and exterior beautification of the property. “We’re here to help in any way,” said Ryan, a high school senior. “We have helped at the library. We have done some sweeping and plenty of heavy lifting.” While the library and classrooms underwent a transformation, the administrative structure at Holy Family School is also undergoing some changes. St. James and Holy Family schools will be partnering this year, under the supervision of It’s all thumbs-up for Holy Family School and St. James School teaming the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augus- up. Some of the team members making it possible include, from left, tine, who have overseen St. James Holy Family School Principal Doreen Roberts and Assistant Principal Casey McCoy, and St. James School Principal Sister Stephanie Flynn and her School for the past 17 years. fellow Sister of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Sister Kathleen Carr. As the schools team up, Holy Family School will benefit from ed- ucational opportunities that were down to rebuild them. With this sliding accordion wall that separat- previously limited or unavailable, new journey we are uniting and ed the library from the computer lab said Kim Pryzbylski, director of the working together.” has been pushed back, along with Secretariat for Faith Formation in The teamwork between the the shelves, racks, bookcases and the Archdiocese of Miami. schools was evident and highly pro- computer desks. The appearance is “Holy Family School will have ductive throughout the day, result- clutter-less, open and inviting. complete Wi-Fi connections and ing in two large dumpster bins filled For Marianne Cadena, the li- two iPad carts and a fine arts pro- to capacity. An excess of materials, brarian at Holy Family for the last Little Flower gram. The sisters will be teaching like plywood and used desks, were 13 years, the makeover came as a SchoolCatho of AcademicLiC Excellence SC hoo est. 1949L religion and engaging students in separated for recycling. blessing and an inspiration for the retreats, Advent and Lenten activi- One of the most transformed new school year. “This new setup is ties and prayer services,” Pryzbylski spaces at Holy Family was the nice and new books are on the way. wrote in a July letter to the parents of school’s library, which had been Now that we have the space, I’m Holy Family students. compressed and partitioned to looking forward to the kids coming “This is an exciting new venture fit a computer lab. Previously, in and being able to do projects. I’m to see the two schools working to- bookshelves and bookcases were really excited for the school year to gether with such a dedicated staff,” cramped, leaving minimal sitting start.” n said Sister Stephanie Flynn, who room for students to read. Now, the will be working along with Holy Mission Statement Family’s new principal, Doreen Roberts, a former administrator at Little Flower Catholic School in partnership St. James. As supervising principal of both with families, strives to provide a strong schools, Sister Stephanie kicked off academic and spiritual foundation based in the collaboration by hosting a vol- traditional Catholic values that will prepare unteer day, and inviting neighbor- ing schools to assist with Holy Fam- each student for a successful future. ily’s renaissance. Students and fac- ulty from Curley-Notre Dame, Msgr. 954-922-1217 Edward Pace High and St. James School participated in the cleanup.

www.littleflowerleopards.com 34417-0917 “This is transforming into a bet- ter place,” said Julissa Lopez, a Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame Prep volunteers unite to help with 1843 Pierce St. • Hollywood, FL 33020 teacher from St. James School who heavy lifting and tidying up at Holy Family School. From left are volunteered for the day’s work. Asher Harirchi, campus minister, and seniors Gean Lamy, Ryan Derival “Sometimes you need to tear things and Isaac Clermondo. (PHOTOS BY CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC) September 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 11 34437-0917 12 BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 Florida Catholic September 2015 34431-0917 September 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 13 34317-0917 14 BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 Florida Catholic September 2015 Archbishop celebrates opening of school year Mass at Curley-Notre Dame Members STAFF REPORT of the Archbishop MIAMI | A longtime tradition Curley- continued this year at Archbish- Notre Dame Knightin- op Curley-Notre Dame Prep, as gales choir, Miami’s archbishop celebrat- from left, ed the annual opening of the Staika school year Mass at the archdi- Chenet, ocesan high school. 16, Cindy Like last year, the Mass was Blanc, 16, celebrated at Notre Dame and Genesis d’Haiti, the church now occu- Johnson, pying the former home of Notre 13, sing Dame Academy, the girls school during the that merged with all-boys Arch- opening bishop Curley High School in of school Archbishop Thomas Wenski distributes Communion to Archbishop 1981. Mass. Curley-Notre Dame ninth-grader Tanisha Jean, 15. (PHOTOS BY MARLENE Notre Dame d’Haiti is also QUARONI | FC) where Archbishop Thomas Wenski spent the better part of his priesthood — 18 years — ministering to Miami’s Haitian Catholic community. In his homily, the archbishop told the students that being a Christian disciple is the equiva- lent of setting out on “a great ad- venture.” He said true, long-last- ing happiness means “making a difference,” and that’s what Christ calls his disciples to do. “Discover your mission in life; discover the reason why God put you here on earth,” Archbishop Wenski told the students. “Wake up and don’t miss out on the great adventure of be- ing not just a student at a great school, but also of being a disci- ple of the one who is the reason this school exists for you: Jesus Christ.” Archbishop Curley Notre Dame is celebrating 62 years of “Faith, Family, and Excellence” — its motto — during the 2015- Special Announcement 2016 school year. The school Our Lady of the Holy Rosary-St. Richard also is planning the following Catholic School is proud to be the first events to which all alumni are Catholic school in the state of Florida invited: implementing a dual language curriculum. • Homecoming reunion, Saturday, Oct. 10. We are excited to be working with Boston College’s Two-Way • Annual golf tournament, Immersion Network for Catholic Schools. We will begin our Friday, Oct. 14. dual language program with PK2, PK3, and PK4 during our • Open house, Saturday, 2015-2016 school year. In addition to implementing the Oct. 24. program in our primary grades, our elementary and middle • Alumni doubles tennis school students will be enhancing their bilingualism by challenge, Nov. 14. receiving conversational Spanish, partaking in bilingual • Hall of Fame, Saturday, masses as well as practicing their Spanish with their April 9, 2016. classmates and teachers on “Spanish Tuesdays.” Its spiritual theme for this year, according to Principal Our two way immersion model will continue to grow with Douglas Romanik, “is our recog- a grade level being added each year until the entire school nition that we represent a fam- is fully immersed in the program. ily here at ACND. We are all in- Students will develop full academic terconnected as one body. This bi-literacy in Spanish and English year, we will strengthen our fa- across all subjects. Two-Way Immersion milial bonds with one another prepares our children to be global in our school community, but citizens in a culturally diverse world. also reach out to the surround- ing communities to exhibit who we are and why ACND repre- 34387-0917 18455 Franjo Road, Cutler Bay, FL 33157 34430-0917 sents what it is to be the body of 305-235-5442 • www.hrsrcs.org Christ.” n September 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 15 Archdiocese Singer Jewelers donates basics We specialize in religious jewelry, medals, crosses in backpacks and crucifixes. CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO rials he received. Florida Catholic correspondent Gabriel is beginning the third , Communion and Confirmation items grade at St. Mary Cathedral School MIAMI | For families who — the first time he attends a Cath- Our new location is: struggle financially, a fully-stocked olic school. He put the supplies to Sacred Family, Nativities, Blessed Mother, backpack at the beginning of the immediate use as he pulled out one Divine Mercy, Saints imported from Spain, 10174 west Flagler St. school year is considered a bless- of the composition notebooks and ing. began to draw. Italy, Peru, Ecuador and other countries. Miami, Florida 33174 This year, the Archdiocese of “It was actually Gabriel that said Miami purchased backpacks and a year ago that this would be his Hours: Monday-Saturday from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. notebooks, pencils and crayons, school,” said his mom, Evelyn Vilo- 305-663-0075 34450-0917 scissors and glue for 2,200 students Register your email with us at: [email protected] in eight local Catholic schools. Sup- PLEASE SEE BACKPACKS, 19 plies were purchased with funds raised at the Gala for the Poor, held to mark the 55th anniversary of the archdiocese in 2013. Saint Coleman Catholic School The children who received 2250 S.E. 12th Street • Pompano Beach, FL 33062 them attend Holy Family and St. phone: 954-942-3500 • fax: 954-785-0603 James schools in North Miami, St. Lawrence in North Miami Beach, www.edline.net/pages/StColeman_CS Holy Rosary-St. Richard in Cutler Bay, St. Mary Cathedral in Miami, Catholic Outreach and Ministry Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St. Helen in Fort Lauderdale, and St. Student-led liturgies, Bartholomew in Miramar. lectors, altar servers, choir, “What distinguishes our drives community service projects from others is that they are per- sonalized,” said Martha Velasquez, senior director of Stewardship and Special Events at the Archdiocese of Miami. “We went to each school Academic Highlights and asked each teacher for their rosters. 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BACKPACKS FROM 15 ria, as she watched her son draw a picture of a church. “It was tough, but we kept praying and believ- ing. The help and support we have received has been a testimony of faith. We have made it here.” 34493-0917 The St. Mary’s distribution, which took place Aug. 21, featured a surprise visitor: Billy the Marlin. The Miami Marlins mascot joined St. Mary’s faculty and volunteers in helping prep and distribute A St. Helen School student is Billy the Marlin takes time to not the supplies and adjust book bag deep in prayer as she thanks God only help out with the St. Mary straps. He also high-fived, hugged for all of the blessings she has Cathedral School back-to-school and posed for photos with stu- received in the form of back-to- supply distribution, but also to dents and their families. school supplies. pose with students. “I used to love writing in com- position notebooks,” said Alfredo He led a prayer before the dis- students) will look at their back- Mesa, vice president and execu- tribution began at the school, and packs and say a prayer for having tive director of the Marlins Foun- also thanked the Archdiocese of a backpack, and for the donors.” n dation, as he sorted through the Miami and its donors. “They (the school supplies. “With the Kiwan- is, we couldn’t miss this.” The Kiwanis of Little Havana, who partner with the Miami Mar- lins, were instrumental in stor- ing and delivering the supplies donated by the archdiocese, said Velasquez. The students received enough supplies to last them through the majority of the year. They also received JanSport backpacks be- cause they come with a lifetime warranty. So whether a child received a book bag as a kinder- Welcome back! gartener or as an eighth grader, the bag could accompany them PreK-2–8th Grade on the remainder of their educa- Gabriel Viloria shows his mom, Evelyn, the new composition tional journey. notebook he received along with other school supplies for his Felix Varela Program for Special Needs Grades 2-8 “Students are happy that some- third-grade year at St. Mary’s Cathedral School. At right is St. Mary one thinks about them,” said Fa- School Principal Sister Michelle Fernandez of the Servants of the ther Lucien Pierre, administrator Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, taking on the role of reporter as of St. Helen Parish. a cameraman captures the moment.

Where Tradition Meets Innovation

St. Hugh, 58 years of academic excellence in a Catholic environment in the heart of the Grove.

St. Hugh is a Christ-centered school which has as its mission to instill in our students a lifelong commitment to learning, to Christian values and to community service. Accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference, St. Hugh is dedicated to excellence in education from St. Brendan Elementary PK3-8 grade. Our students thrive with the latest technology including a 3D printer, Smartboards, iPads, computers and more. In middle Catholic School school (6-8) learning is enhanced through a program which includes one-to-one iPads instruction and digital textbooks. 8755 S.W. 32nd Street • Miami FL 33165 Mrs. Cristina Capote-Alonso, Principal We offer a diversified curriculum geared to cultivating young minds and promoting spiritual growth. The education of the whole child is an essential part of our philosophy. We provide liturgical celebrations, a competitive sports program, a creative fine arts curriculum and a varied selection of extracurricular activities including flamenco, ballet, Mandarin Chinese, robotics and others. P: 305-221-2722 • F: 305-554-6726 34426-0917 ST. HUGH CATHOLIC SCHOOL • 3460 ROYAL ROAD, COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133 [email protected] 34428-0917 TEL 305-448-5602 • FAX 305-444-4299 • WWW.STHUGHMIAMI.ORG 20 BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 Florida Catholic September 2015 8 New principals take over at local schools

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MIAMI | Eight local Catholic schools have new principals this year. Here are brief bios of each one, in alphabetical order by school. Sister Margaret Ann Laechelin Archbishop Coleman Carroll High

A native of San Antonio, Sister Sister Margaret Olen Kalkus Raiza Echemendia Doreen Roberts Patricia S. Hernandez Margaret Ann earned a bachelor’s Ann Laechelin degree in education from St. Mary’s University and a master’s in educa- classroom and on the court, the ters of the Most Sacred Heart tion administration from Troy Uni- more she recognized the deep hun- of Los Angeles. Since entering versity. Having played and coached ger they had in their hearts for God. the convent 25 years ago, Sis- basketball in college, she got a job Although the coaching and teaching ter Margaret Ann has contin- teaching and coaching at a large were fulfilling, she began to realize ued to serve in education as public high school in San Antonio, that God was inviting her to some- both a teacher and principal Texas. The more she worked with thing more. She found that “some- while earning another mas- her students and players in the thing more” with the Carmelite Sis- ter’s in moral theology and a certificate in Catholic school administration. Even more important than her degrees and her experience, Sister David Revezzo Teresita Wardlow Denise Aloma Margaret Ann has a heart for the young people she serves. Her better in the days to come.” to raise three sons, and her involve- face lights up as she talks about the ment in their schools was the seed of joy of helping young people be who Raiza Echemendia her vocation to teaching and school God made them to be, and helping Chaminade-Madonna College Prep administration. She brings a wealth them succeed on every level. Echemendia was born in Cuba of experience and passion for educa- and emigrated to the U.S. in 1985. tion to her new position. She holds a Olen Kalkus She attended Barry University, master’s degree in educational lead- Carrollton School of earned a bachelor’s in arts with a ership from St. Thomas University, a the Sacred Heart major in Spanish, and began her ed- master’s degree in exceptional stu- A first generation Czech-Amer- ucational career in the public school dent education from the University ican fluent in Czech, English and system. She began teaching Spanish of Miami, and a bachelor’s degree Spanish, Kalkus has lived and trav- at Chaminade-Madonna in 1999, in human services from St. Thomas eled throughout the U.S., Europe, then became the service learning University. In 2008, she opened an and the Americas. He received a director and also served as chair for Early Learning Center for children bachelor’s degree in government the Foreign Language Department. from 18 months to 3 years old at St. and Spanish from Colby College, While at Chaminade-Madonna, James School, where she has spent holds a master’s in human devel- she earned her master’s degree the past 17 years in teaching and opment from Salve Regina Uni- in educational leadership from administration. She has also taught versity, and a Master of Education Florida Atlantic University. A year child care licensing classes for Mi- in counseling and consulting psy- later, she was offered the position ami Dade College. She is married to chology from Columbia University. of assistant principal of curriculum James Roberts, an alumnus of Holy He has received numerous honors, and instruction at Chaminade-Ma- Family, and was a cantor at St. James among them a Klingenstein Fel- donna. She assumed the position of Parish for many years. The Roberts lowship, Kappa Delta Pi Education interim principal after five years as also have three grandchildren. She Honor Society at Columbia, Sigma assistant principal. Married to Julio is a firm believer that education is a Delta Pi (National Collegiate His- Echemendia, she has four children, partnership between the school and panic Honor Society), and a Walker and her oldest is currently a sopho- the family and is looking forward to Scholarship to study the Church more at Chaminade-Madonna. working with the students, parents and social change in Mexico. He is “Chaminade-Madonna has been and teachers of Holy Family. Her also a distinguished educator. Prior a home for me for the past 16 years working relationship with the Sis- to his appointment as headmas- and it is now a home for my daugh- ters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine ter of Carrollton, he held positions ter as well,” she said. “I am very will continue as Holy Family and St. as teacher and administrator at all proud to be the interim principal James schools partner together. boys, all girls, and coed schools, in- at Chaminade-Madonna College cluding, most recently, as founding Preparatory, where our mission is Patricia S. headmaster of Princeton Academy to provide a Catholic education that Hernandez of the Sacred Heart in New Jersey. educates the heart and soul as well St. Agatha School He is a frequent speaker on single as the mind and body. Through our gender education and is looking educational programs of outstand- Hernandez was born in Cuba in forward to heading the only all-girls ing academics, spirituality, school 1971, and was exiled to Miami with school, prekindergarten through activities, and physical develop- her family in 1973. She attended Our 12, in Florida. He and his wife have ment, we are preparing our students Lady of the Holy Rosary School in three children, a daughter and two to work ‘Toward a Better World.’” Cutler Bay and Our Lady of Lourdes sons. “It is an honor and a pleasure Academy in Miami, then graduated to be the headmaster of Carrollton Doreen Roberts from Florida International Univer- School of the Sacred Heart. My wife, Holy Family School sity in 1994 with a Bachelor of Sci- 34420-0917 Kim, and I are grateful for the warm A native of Massachusetts who ence in special education. She has welcome we have received from the has lived in North Miami for more worked in Catholic education ever Carrollton community, and we look than 30 years, Roberts began her since. She went to St. Agatha School forward to getting to know them professional life with an interest in and the greater Miami community nursing. She put that career on hold PLEASE SEE PRINCIPALS, 21 September 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 21

PRINCIPALS St. Thomas Aquinas High School, rience, his passion for Catholic Florida International University; Denise Aloma where he taught for 12 years and schools is evident. His vision for and a master’s in educational St. Thomas Aquinas High School FROM 20 served as an academic department St. Jerome is to continue to build leadership from St. Thomas Uni- chair. He attended Florida State on the school’s reputation for ex- versity. She worked at Msgr. Ed- Aloma is the 12th principal in in 1999 to establish the Padre Pio University and received a bache- cellence, enhance the effective- ward Pace High School in Miami St. Thomas Aquinas’ 80-year his- Program for children with disabili- lor’s degree in social science edu- ness of its instructional technol- for 25 years as a teacher, campus tory. She brings a wealth of expe- ties, a program which continues to cation. Shortly after, he attended ogy, and continue the profession- minister, counselor and assis- rience to her new position, hav- successfully serve students. In 2002, Nova Southeastern University for al development of its teachers, tant principal, then took over as ing spent 43 years in education, she earned her Master of Science in two advanced degrees: a master’s all while holding steadfast to its principal of her alma mater, now including 35 at St. Thomas, where Educational Leadership, allowing in curriculum and instruction Catholic identity and Christ-cen- Chaminade-Madonna College she has served as an English her to serve as assistant principal at with an emphasis on technology tered focus. Preparatory, for four years. Her teacher and assistant principal. St. Agatha for 11 years. She said she integration; and an educational husband, Joey Wardlow, works at She received her bachelor’s de- is truly blessed to be part of the St. specialist degree in educational Teresita Wardlow Nativity School in Hollywood as a gree from the University of Wind- Agatha community and collaborate leadership. He is also state certi- St. Mark the Evangelist School junior high social studies teacher sor, Canada, and her master’s de- with students, parents, faculty and fied in social science for grades Born in Matanzas, Cuba, and their son, JJ, is in sixth grade gree and doctorate in education staff in a faith-filled environment. 6-12 and educational leadership Wardlow graduated from Ma- there. Nativity is also their par- from Nova Southeastern Univer- She is committed to offering “Christ- for K-12. In addition to his pro- donna Academy in Hollywood ish. “I believe in servant leader- sity in Fort Lauderdale. The Alo- centered, academic excellence” to fessional qualifications, Revez- in 1981 and is now entering her ship, guided by Christ and his ma family is quite familiar with students and families. zo is a product of schools in the 30th year in Catholic education. Church,” Wardlow said. “I am so St. Thomas. Her husband, Angel, Archdiocese of Miami, having She holds a bachelor’s degree in excited and blessed to be part of taught at the high school for 22 David Revezzo attended Nativity elementary mathematics/computers from the St. Mark community. I look years, her three sons graduated St. Jerome School and St. Thomas Aquinas High. the University of Tampa; a mas- forward to many years of fun, from St. Thomas, and her eldest Revezzo comes to St. Jerome from Because of this personal expe- ter’s in counselor education from laughter, learning, community grandson is now a student. n and faith building.” KNIGHTS RAISE MONEY FOR ULTRASOUND MACHINES

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Members of Knights of Columbus Council 15425 from St. Gregory the Great Parish in Plantation pose with their pastor, Father Michael Hoyer, respect life volunteer Martha Betancourt and the $2,000 check they presented to the respect life ministry. The donation is part of a statewide Knights of Columbus ultrasound initiative. Councils that raise half the cost of ultrasound machines are eligible to receive the remaining half of the cost from the Florida Knights Supreme Council. The Knights’ donation brought respect life offices closer to their goal of having an ultrasound machine in every medically certified pro- life pregnancy help center throughout the state. (MARLENE QUARONI | FC) OPEN HOUSE COLUMN él, un grupo de cursillistas cubanos santo obispo conmigo cuando y yo salimos a visitar estos sitios con salía de la Arquidiócesis para asu- Jan. 9 – 9:30-11 a.m. FROM 6 una bandera cubana, una imagen mir nuevas funciones en Orlando. de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad y, Lo único que se me ocurrió hacer, de la herejía albingense, el rosario por supuesto, el rosario. Oramos aparte de decirle “muchas gracias”, Did you know? It’s not too late to take ha sido una herramienta muy efi- por los presos políticos de Cuba. Y fue buscar en mi propio bolsillo y advantage of FREE Pre-K through the caz de evangelización. El Papa Pa- hasta aquellos que no habían tras- darle mi propio rosario. blo VI lo describió como “la síntesis puesto la puerta de una iglesia por Octubre se celebra siempre como VPK program. We welcome interested del Evangelio”. En la meditación de muchos años no pudieron resistirse el mes del rosario, y por lo tanto, este families to call the school office to los ahora 20 misterios del rosario, a la invitación a orar a la patrona de mes nos ofrece una nueva oportu- entramos en contacto con todos los Cuba por sus hermanos y herma- nidad de volver a descubrir esta be- arrange a tour or gain more information. grandes acontecimientos de la vida nas encarcelados. Más tarde, en mi lla devoción que nos lleva, a través y el ministerio de Jesús. trabajo con el pueblo haitiano, fui de María, a Jesús. Un pequeño es- Also, our Pre-K program is open to Cuando yo era un seminarista, el testigo de cómo el rosario también fuerzo rendirá grandes resultados. entonces Padre Román me enseñó les llegaba al corazón a todos ellos, Recen el rosario y descubran su children as young as 2 years old as long algo sobre el poder de la oración como medio de oración y, a la vez, poder de atraernos aún más cerca as they are fully potty trained. Come see y de la capacidad de la Santísima como una herramienta catequética. de su Hijo. Y puesto que la familia Madre pare atraer a la gente hacia Cuando me designaron como que reza unida, permanece unida, Fort Lauderdale’s best kept secret. su hijo. En ese momento, yo estaba Obispo coadjutor de Orlando en el atrévanse a invitar a los miembros trabajando en la Parroquia San Be- 2003, después de la Misa de Bienve- de su familia y sus amigos para orar nito, en Hialeah, y el Padre Román nida allí, el Obispo Román me des- con ustedes, y para descubrir su po- me animó a utilizar el rosario como pidió: “Tome esto”, me dijo. “Éste es der de atraerlos a todos más cerca el 2601 S.W. 9th Avenue • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 medio de difusión y de evangeliza- mi rosario. Se lo doy”. Al principio, uno al otro, y hacia Él. 954-524-1990 34432-0917 ción para las miles de personas que no supe qué decir ni qué hacer. Me El Obispo Román, cuya imagen vivían en los edificios de aparta- sentí profundamente conmovido y ha sido esculpida en bronce con un www.stjeromeschool.com mentos que salpicaban la zona. honrado por esta maravillosa ex- rosario en la mano, nos sigue ense- Con un plan de acción ideado por presión de la solidaridad de este ñando cómo orar y evangelizar. n 22 BACK IN SCHOOL 2015 Florida Catholic September 2015 Teacher honored for making history come alive for students

CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO closer to students. He extends his- Florida Catholic correspondent tory lessons beyond textbooks, combining storytelling elements, HOLLYWOOD | When Ameri- props and replicas, primary source can history is taught in high schools, documents, field trips and mock tri- some students prefer to doze off als, such as a 21st century take on or check their Facebook status. So the Salem witch trials. how can it be portrayed vividly in “I really try to make history pop schools? for students,” Monaco said. “You David Monaco knows how. have to engage them and you have “You have to be a good story- to get them involved. When you get His entertaining way of teaching the history of America’s Founding Fathers has earned archdiocesan teller,” said Monaco, an archdioc- them excited, you keep the momen- high school teacher David Monaco a James Madison Memorial Fellowship. The award will aid Monaco esan high school American history tum going. I use ‘to be continued’ at in attaining a master’s in American history and government from Ashland University in Ohio, better teacher and parishioner at St. Ber- the end of a lesson and these kids preparing him to teach the U.S. Constitution and American history. (CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO | FC) nadette in Hollywood. “History is a are hooked. They want to know story. When you can get people from what happens next. They can’t wait ship supports the continued studies crammed. I stayed up about three what you want.” 250 years ago to come alive for them, for the next class.” of college graduates who became days putting the packet together.” As Monaco would recommend that period comes alive.” Getting students excited for teachers of American history, gov- It was not until after the Easter va- to his students, any American, or Monaco, who taught at Archbish- American history has drawn na- ernment or social studies in second- cation that a special package arrived foreigner, can look to the primary op Curley Notre-Dame High in Mi- tional recognition for Monaco, who ary schools across the nation. The in the mail. source documents of this country. ami for nine years and now teaches has just received a James Madison award funds up to $24,000 toward “I’m almost speechless,” Monaco They are archived and accessible, at Chaminade-Madonna College Fellowship from the James Madi- a master’s degree with a concentra- told Christopher Burkett, an assis- either in person or via the Internet. Preparatory in Hollywood, is pas- son Memorial Fellowship Founda- tion on the history and principles of tant professor of political science “You can go to the main source sionate about bringing the subject tion of Alexandria, Va. The fellow- the U.S. Constitution. at Ashland University in Ohio and and see what they actually wrote “This is a big deal for history faculty member of the Presidential down,” said Monaco, who has seen teachers. It is one of the top things Academy for American History and firsthand the letters of John Adams, in the history community because Civics, who had written his letter of George Washington, Thomas Jef- there are so few recipients, about 50 recommendation for the fellowship. ferson and other Founding Fathers. a year,” Monaco said. Burkett is also Monaco’s gradu- “You can understand them through Saint Anthony While he was surprised and ate advisor at Ashland University, what they wrote. I want my students pleased to have received the award, where Monaco will complete his to see that. Yes, these guys are dead, he admits he was hesitant to apply. master’s degree in American history but their writings are still here.” Catholic School “I was encouraged to apply three and government. By extending the lessons beyond years ago. I was in my mid-50s at the “Florida has talented teachers the textbooks, Monaco said he can time and I liked the idea,” Monaco coming out of private schools,” said help students grasp the topic better. said. “Last year I was invited again, Monaco, who is honored by the rec- The result is what he calls the “aha but I was more negative about it. I ognition. “It says something about moment.” put it aside and the deadline came how we’re teaching. We have lati- “Their eyes seem to pop when and went. But they contacted me, tude. We can teach God and his con- they get it,” he said. “That’s the mo- notifying that they would extend nection to the foundations of this ment I live for. It may happen once, the deadline if I was serious about country in the pursuit of life, liberty, maybe twice a year, but it makes it it. So, like any student would do, I happiness and the ability to pursue worthwhile.” n Accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference

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COMMUNITY 22 de septiembre, 7 p.m., Mother 762-1128, [email protected]. those who wish to renew and of Christ, 14141 S.W. 26 St., Miami; “The Family Fully Alive,” deepen their relationship with the SCHOOLS “Latino Americans: 500 Years y viernes, 25 de septiembre, 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Lord, and enjoy a time for personal St. Boniface, 8330 Johnson St., growth and reflection: Art classes for children, of History,” through May 2016, St. St. Augustine, 1400 Miller Road Tuesdays through Dec. 15, 4-5 Thomas University Library, 16401 Pembroke Pines. Conciertos para Coral Gables. Speaker: Scott • For women, in English: Oct. una experiencia nueva en el poder p.m., Schott Communities, 6591 N.W. 37 Ave. Miami Gardens. Hahn. Cost: $45, includes morning 9-11, organized by St. Brendan, S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City. Showcases Cuba’s patron saint, del amor de Dios. Entrada: $5. 407- snack, light lunch. 305-661-1548, 8725 S.W. 32 St., Miami. 305- 255-5627. For ages 8-12 with or without Cuban exodus, role of Hispanics tjpallatto@saintaugustinechurch. 301-7809, crispy1824@gmail. disabilities. 954-434-3306, in South Florida. [email protected], “Music With A Different org. com; Oct. 16-18, organized by St. [email protected]. www.stu.edu. Beat,” Friday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m., Life issues seminar, Saturday, Jerome, 2533 S.W. Ninth Ave., Fort St. Matthew, 542 Blue Heron Lauderdale. 954-261-0369. Archbishop McCarthy High “Empire of Dreams (1880- Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. golf classic, Friday, Oct. 2, 11:30 1942): The Latino Americans,” Drive, Hallandale Beach. Bilingual Bonaventure, 1301 S.W. 136 Ave., Retiros de Emaús, basados en choral presentation featuring St. a.m., Bonaventure Country Club, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m., Davie. Learn what the Church el evangelio de Lucas 24:13-35, es Weston. $150/golfer. Supports Barry University, 11300 N.E. Second Andrew’s Coro Peregrino and the teaches. Hosted by Respect Life. una oportunidad de crecimiento St. Stephen Choral Group. $10. endowment fund. Registration: Ave., Miami Shores. Screening and Free, includes lunch. R.S.V.P.: 954- espiritual al descubrir una nueva [email protected]. [email protected]. 981-2922, [email protected], relación con Dios; discussion with history professor Msgr. Pace High class of 2015 Jesus Mendez. 305-899-4051, www. Latin American Voices, Friday, www.respectlifemiami.org. • Para damas, 9-11 de octubre, Sept. 25, 8 p.m., St. Hugh, 3460 reunion, Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m. barry.edu. Matrimonio 2000, domingo, organizado por Our Lady of the Pace campus, 15600 N.W. 32 Ave., Magnificat breakfast, Royal Road, Coconut Grove. Part of 25 de octubre, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Lakes, 15801 N.W. 67 Ave., Miami St. Hugh-Steinway Concert Series, Miami. [email protected], 305- Saturday, Oct. 3, 9:45 a.m.-1:30 St. Timothy, 5400 S.W. 102 Ave., Lakes. 305-301-2587, 305-297-4271; 623-7223, ext. 347. p.m., Sawgrass Grand Hotel, with Ricardo Vazquez, Miguel Miami. Programa de preparación 16-18 de octubre, organizado por Sunrise. Hosted by Magnificat of Delabarca, Jennifer Samorano and para parejas casadas por lo civil que Sts. Peter and Paul. elvyl2910@ Broward. Guest speaker: Linda Grethel Ortiz singing Broadway, desean casarse por la iglesia. 305- hotmail.com, 786-299-6787. SPIRITUAL Rose. $25/person. 954-514-7193. zarzuelas and popular favorites. 821-0002. • Para caballeros: 17-19 de Tickets: $30-$45. 305-318-5008, Barry University “Birthday octubre, organizado por Sts. Peter www.sthughconcerts.org. Holy Hour, Wednesday, Sept. 23, Bash,” Saturday, Oct. 3, 6-11:45 and Paul, 305-858-2621; 23-25 de 7:30 p.m., Epiphany, 8235 S.W. 57 p.m., SOHO Studios, 2136 N.W. First MASSES octubre, organizado por St. Patrick, Ave., Miami. Exposition of Blessed Ave., Miami. Hosted by Shaquille 3716 Garden Ave. Miami Beach. Sacrament, prayers for families, O’Neal. Sponsorships, VIP tables FAITH EDUCATION Misa al Divino Niño Jesús, [email protected], 786- World Meeting of Families, and available. [email protected]. jueves, 24 de septiembre, 7 p.m., 232-1979. Pope Francis in U.S. Hosted by Spiritual companionship Casa de Oración Nuestra Señora Flea market, Saturday, Oct. 3, Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Eucharistic Army of the Ministry of program, St. Thomas University. del Monte Carmelo, 15710 N.W. 8 a.m., Visitation, 100 N.E. 191 St., Center, 1300 U.S. Highway 1, Praying Parents. 305-667-4911. A three-year certification program 44 Court, Miami Gardens. 305-816- Miami. Booth rental $20 or $35 North Palm Beach. Reservations designed to prepare people of 6468. Catholic Charismatic Revival, with tent. 305-652-3624. required, some require Friday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. St. Stephen, faith to foster authentic spiritual Mass in honor of San Lorenzo Celebración de la hispanidad, deposit. 561-626-1300, www. 6044 S.W. 19th St., Miramar. Hosted growth in others as spiritual Ruiz de Manila, Sunday, Sept. 27, domingo, 4 de octubre, 12:15 ourladyofflorida.org: by Shalom World. 954-494-4978. directors and spiritual companions. 3 p.m., St. Mary Cathedral, 7525 p.m., Assumption, 2001 S. Ocean • “And I Shall Dwell in the House [email protected], http://tinyurl. N.W. Second Ave., Miami. 954-981- Adoremus, adoración ante Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. com/stu-scprogram. of the Lord” day of reflection, Oct. el Santísimo organizada 7843. 7, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $30. Santa Misa, almuerzo, música. $10 La Dignidad de la Mujer, por músicos católicos, con por adelantado; $15 a la entrada. Misa del Señor de los • “Be Merciful As Your Father” luminotécnica y otras formas martes, 7:30 p.m., 22 y 29 de Milagros, domingo, 18 de octubre, 954-941-7647, blessedassumption@ septiembre, Instituto Pedro Arrupe silent retreat for men and women, artísticas. 305-546-8343, info@ att.net. 12:15 p.m., Assumption, 2001 S. Oct. 30-Nov. 1. adoremusmia.com, www.facebook. de Conciencia y Transformación Ocean Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The- JP2 Film Festival opening com/adoremusmia: Social, Centro de Espiritualidad Sea. [email protected], gala, Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Ignaciana, 12190 S.W. 56 St., 954-941-7647. • Viernes, 25 de septiembre, 8 Cinepolis Coconut Grove, 3015 Miami. 305-596-0001, www. SAFE p.m., St. Louis, 7270 S.W. 120 St., Grand Ave., Coconut Grove. ceimiami.org. ENVIRONMENT Pinecrest. Followed by the film “Dar He: The “Galatians: Set free to live,” • Jueves, 8 de octubre, 8 p.m., St. Lynching of Emmett Till.” Tickets: RETREATS/DAYS Tuesdays through Nov. 3, 7-8:30 Virtus workshops help Stephen, 6044 S.W. 19 St., Miramar. http://tinyurl.com/tickets-jp2ff. p.m., St. Ambrose, 353 S.E. 12 Ave., OF REFLECTION parents, teachers and anyone Noche de alabanza y Information: frank@jp2filmfestival. Deerfield Beach. Eight-part Bible who works with children recognize adoración, sábado, 26 de com. study. Registration $30. 561-368- 34th Catholic Charismatic signs of sexual abuse and spot septiembre, 8:30 p.m., St. Dominic, Community yard sale, 6531. Conference, Sept. 25-27, Sheraton abusers. Sessions are free, around 5909 N.W. Seventh St., Miami. Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., “Wisdom and works of Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel. $45. three hours long, and required Auspiciado por la Renovación St. David, 3900 S. University mercy,” Tuesdays through Nov. 954-961-1856, [email protected]. for all employees and volunteers Carismática Católica y el grupo de Drive, Davie. Prepaid seller 24, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Gregory, 200 El Reino de Dios está in schools, parishes and entities of oración La Buena Nueva. 786-339- spaces $25, available until Oct. 1. N. University Drive, Plantation. entre nosotros, sábado, 26 de the Archdiocese of Miami. Due to 2016. [email protected], 10-week study of the Trinity. $45/ septiembre, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mother the subject matter, children are not Outdoor candlelight 954-304-1126, 954-593-7515. books, materials. 954-473-6261 ext. of Christ, 14141 S.W. 26 St., Miami. allowed. To register, log in to www. international rosary, Wednesday, Schott Communities 5K 154. Con el P. Fernando Orejuela. $10/ virtusonline.org; click on the yellow Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m., Marian Grotto of run, walk and roll, Saturday, “Consoling the Heart of persona, incluye desayuno y word “registration” located on the the Rectory, Church of the Little Oct. 17, 7 a.m., 6591 S Flamingo Jesus,” Saturdays through Nov. almuerzo. 407-255-5627. left-hand side of the page; choose Flower, 1270 Anastasia Ave., Coral Road, Cooper City. Early entry fee: 21, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Gregory, 200 The Wellspring Experience, Miami as your “organization”; Gables. In celebration of the Feast $25; event day, $30. Sponsorship N. University Drive, Plantation. 10- Oct. 2-4, The Grand Palms Hotel, view list of available sessions. For of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. opportunities available. 954-434- week study based on life of saints. Spa & Golf Resort, Pembroke information, e-mail jrayburn@ 305-446-9950. 3306, jcohen@schottcommunities. $40/books, materials. 954-473-6261 Pines. For those who want to deal theadom.org: Adore night, Friday, Oct. 9, 7-9 org. ext. 154. with unresolved feelings of loss, • Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m., St. p.m., St. Mark, 5601 S. Flamingo Knights of Columbus charity Taller de Biblia sobre San primarily focused on separation Kevin School, Miami. Road, Southwest Ranches. golf classic, Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 Lucas, 22 de septiembre-20 de and divorce. 954-797-9770, 954- • Friday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m., Basilica Family-friendly night of powerful a.m., Hollybrook Golf and Tennis octubre martes, 7:30-10:30 p.m., 718-7241, 786-252-7973. of St. Mary School, Key West. worship, relevant teaching, Club, Pembroke Pines. Hosted by Instituto Pastoral del Sureste (SEPI), Matrimonios en Victoria, • Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m., St. eucharistic adoration with Ennie St. Maximilian Kolbe Knights of 7700 S.W. 56 St., Miami. 305-279- retiros de enriquecimiento y Bonaventure, Davie. Hickman of Adore Ministries. Free. Columbus. 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For clergy, parish staff, 12190 S.W. 56th St., Miami. 305- authorities: 1-800-962-2873. In thanksgiving for the gift of CONCERTS volunteers and active parishioners. 596-0001, www.ceimiami.org. consecrated life and an increase of vocations to religious life. Hosted Features Ennie Hickman of Adore Emmaus retreats, based on Mi canto es para ti, Señor - by Office for Religious. 305-762- Ministries. $20, includes lunch. 305- the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 for Unidos por el Espíritu, martes, 1082. September 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 25 Miami-Dade consecrated to Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary JONATHAN MARTINEZ convinced of God’s love come to- heart symbolizes love. In consecrat- Florida Catholic correspondent gether to pray for their county, ing our city to the hearts of Jesus and Metro Miami-Dade,” said the arch- Mary, we wish to acknowledge their MIAMI | On Aug. 29, more than bishop during his homily. “That we love — a love through which Jesus 2.4 million people of different rac- do so is a particular expression of and Mary want to lead us to a self- es, religions and beliefs, living in our rights guaranteed by the First less love of God and neighbor,” ex- 35 local cities, were united by one Amendment of our nation’s Consti- plained the archbishop during his common event: the tution.” homily. of Miami-Dade County into God’s Previously, have The consecration was arranged hands. taken place for individual cities: Key by the Mission for the Love of God The consecration Mass took Biscayne in 2011, at an ecumenical Worldwide, the group that also or- place at St. Mary Cathedral, with celebration in St. Agnes Church; ganized all the previous consecra- Archbishop Thomas Wenski as Doral in 2012, at Our Lady of Guada- tions. The organization seeks to the main celebrant alongside other lupe Church; Miami in 2013, at the restore an awareness of God as the archdiocesan priests. The mayor cathedral; Fort Lauderdale in Janu- center of the daily lives of people of Miami-Dade County, Carlos A. ary 2014, at St. Anthony Church; and throughout the world. Gimenez, county commissioners, Hialeah in September 2014, at Im- “Consecration is a pact estab- and Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado maculate Conception Church. lished between us and God and is were among those in attendance. “The city of Miami was conse- a relationship that needs to be nur- “Today in this county, our citi- crated two years ago and now to tured,” said Lillian Peirce, South zens and the government are ask- have the whole county consecrated Florida director of the Mission for ing for God’s blessings. In times is a tribute to the strong faith of our the Love of God Worldwide. “Con- like these, it is important to show citizens regardless of which religion secrations like this one help re-es- that we are a community of faith,” they observe,” Regalado said. “Like tablish that commitment we have Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Carlos A. Gimenez, mayor of Miami- said Gimenez. “It is important that it was for the city of Miami, this con- made to him.” n Dade, sign the declaration officially consecrating Miami-Dade County. we place the future of our county in secration is an invaluable tool that (JONATHAN MARTINEZ | FC) the hands of God as well as in the will help protect the county and its sacred heart of Jesus.” cities and see them prosper under The consecration encompassed God.” every area of Miami-Dade, from The consecration of cities and Biscayne Bay in the east to Ever- regions to the Sacred Hearts is a JOIN ARCHBISHOP WENSKI glades National Park in the west, tradition that dates back centuries. at the and from the Florida Keys in the The idea is to seek God’s protec- south to the Broward County line tion through the never-ending love in the north. All of the county’s res- found inside the hearts of Jesus and Archdiocesan Family Picnic idents were placed under the pro- Mary. tection of the Sacred Heart of Jesus “The human heart both in Scrip- and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. ture and in literature represents the “So tonight a group of citizens personal center of an individual; the Saturday, October 10, 2015

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD PROTESTS Camilla Griffith, 13, prays during the protest. Hundreds of people protested against Planned Parenthood outside one of the clinics in Kendall Aug. 22 as part of nationwide revulsion to undercover Hundreds of people protest videos put out against Planned Parenthood by the Center Aug. 22 outside one of the clinics for Medical in Pembroke Pines. Father Alfred Cioffi addresses the protestors gathered along Kendall Drive. Progress. (PHOTOS BY MARLENE QUARONI | FC) Program helps those seeking forgiveness for abortion Decades ago, ity to forgive the sin of abortion. It given are all valid,” Msgr. Puthus- bly wrong. But do not give in to dis- WHERE TO is the absolution of the censure (not seril stressed. couragement and do not lose hope. SEEK HELP Miami Archdiocese the sin) that is reserved to the dioc- Pope Francis made his inten- Try rather to understand what esan bishop.” tions known in a letter to Arch- happened and face it honestly. If In 1992, Florida’s bishops approved put in place what Because the Church considers bishop Rino Fisichella, president you have not already done so, give the “Post-Abortion Reconciliation abortion such a grave sin, Canon of the Pontifical Council for the yourselves over with humility and Program Guidelines,” which urge those Pope Francis has 1398 in the Code of Canon Law Promotion of New Evangelization. trust to repentance. The Father of wounded by abortion to seek healing states: “A person who procures a That’s the office which is organiz- mercies is ready to give you his for- through confession. decreed for Year of completed abortion incurs a latae ing the events for the holy year. In giveness and his peace in the sacra- “Spiritual healing remains the most sententiae excommunication.” La- the letter, the pope says that “one ment of reconciliation.” important element in this program. The Mercy tae sententiae essentially means of the serious problems of our time Pope Francis did break new sacrament of reconciliation is the most “automatic.” Under canon law, the is clearly the changed relationship ground, however, when he said powerful and necessary component for ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO power — faculty — to remove that with respect to life. … The tragedy those who go to confession with Catholics. of the Florida Catholic staff censure — excommunication — is of abortion is experienced by some priests from the Fraternity of St. “Whenever possible, it is desirable reserved to the diocesan bishop. He with a superficial awareness, as if Pius X also will “validly and licitly that the person receive the sacrament can, in turn, grant it to his priests. not realizing the extreme harm that receive the absolution of their sins.” from a priest who has been trained in MIAMI | Pope Francis made Miami’s second archbishop, such an act entails.” The Fraternity of St. Pius X was post-abortion counseling. A Catholic headlines again Sept. 1 when he Edward McCarthy, did so in Sep- He added, however, that many founded by Archbishop Marcel who has already received the sacra- announced that priests through- tember 1986, when he declared a women experience abortion “as a Lefebvre in 1970, in response to ment but remains troubled, can often out the world will be able to forgive Jubilee Year of Reconciliation in moment of defeat,” believing they what he perceived as “errors” of benefit from a session(s) with a Project the sin of abortion during the Ju- preparation for the September 1987 have “no other option.” the Second Vatican Council. The Rachael trained priest. bilee Year of Mercy — Dec. 7, 2015, visit of Pope John Paul II to Miami. Speaking of those women, he Fraternity’s members incurred au- “A non-Catholic who seeks the through Nov. 20, 2016. But priests in In a pastoral letter announcing writes: “I am well aware of the tomatic excommunication when program should also be offered an the Archdiocese of Miami have had the year, he said, “I am extending pressure that has led them to this Archbishop Lefebvre consecrated opportunity to meet with a priest or that faculty since the mid-1980s, to all priests who have received fac- decision. I know that it is an ex- four bishops without the permis- minister who understands post-abor- as have priests throughout Florida ulties to hear confessions from the istential and moral ordeal. I have sion of Pope John Paul II. While tion trauma and healing.” since perhaps 1980. Archdiocese of Miami the special met so many women who bear in Pope Benedict XVI lifted that ex- Project Rachel and Rachel’s Vineyard “We’ve had the faculties in Mi- faculty to absolve, in the act of the their heart the scar of this agoniz- communication in 2009, the Fra- retreats have been offered in the ami for a long time,” said Msgr. sacrament of reconciliation, from ing and painful decision. What has ternity and the Vatican are still ne- Archdiocese of Miami since the late George Puthusseril, Miami’s ju- the censures of Canon 1398 in- happened is profoundly unjust; yet gotiating to re-establish full com- 1980s. Project Rachel is a one-on-one dicial vicar — chief canon lawyer curred by those who have procured only understanding the truth of munion. session between the counselor and the — and head of the Metropolitan an abortion and those who have as- it can enable one not to lose hope. In his letter, Pope Francis also women (or men) seeking assistance with post-abortion healing. Project Tribunal. He added that he thought sisted at it.” The forgiveness of God cannot be speaks of the indulgences granted Rachel counselors are available in each the same was true for “most dioces- An article in the Sept. 19, 1986, denied to one who has repented, every jubilee year, adding special of the archdiocese’s five emergency es in the U.S.” edition of the Florida Catholic, re- especially when that person ap- provisions during the Year of Mercy pregnancy centers. The process is en- But to say that priests can now ferring to Archbishop McCarthy’s proaches the sacrament of confes- for those who, for various reasons, tirely confidential and one on one. After “forgive the sin” of abortion is a decree, noted that “most, if not all, sion with a sincere heart in order find it “impossible to enter the Holy the individual counseling, which takes bit misleading, said Msgr. Michael the other dioceses in Florida have to obtain reconciliation with the Door,” particularly the sick, the about eight or nine weeks, the women Souckar, pastor of St. Andrew given their priests perpetual facul- Father.” elderly, those who are confined to can attend a Rachel’s Vineyard week- Church in Coral Springs and adju- ties … to absolve in abortion cases.” Those words echo the ones writ- their homes and those in prison. end retreat in English or Spanish. tant (assistant) judicial vicar. The What Pope Francis has done now ten by St. John Paul II near the end “Living with faith and joyful To reach a Project Rachel counselor, faculties being granted actually is bypass the bishops throughout of his encyclical, Evangelium Vitae, hope this moment of trial, receiv- call 954-981-2984 or email ilovelife@ refer to something beyond absolu- the world who have not given that the Gospel of Life: “I would now ing Communion or attending holy bellsouth.net. The toll-free number for tion. faculty to their priests, Msgr. Pu- like to say a special word to wom- Mass and community prayer, even Project Rachel is 1-888-456-4673. “What the Holy Father has done thusseril said. Every priest will have en who have had an abortion. The through the various means of com- is to extend to all priests the faculty it during the Year of Mercy. Church is aware of the many fac- munication, will be for them the to absolve the censure (penalty of He noted that the pope’s Year tors which may have influenced means of obtaining the Jubilee in- to the Father each time they cross excommunication) incurred by of Mercy announcement changes your decision, and she does not dulgence,” the pope says of the sick the threshold of their cell signify procuring an abortion, not the ab- nothing for those women — or men doubt that in many cases it was a and infirm. for them their passage through solution of the sin,” Msgr. Souckar — who already have received abso- painful and even shattering deci- As for prisoners, “They may ob- the Holy Door, because the mercy explained. “All priests who have lution after confessing involvement sion. The wound in your heart may tain the indulgence in the chapels of God is able to transform hearts, the faculty to hear confessions also in the procurement of an abortion. not yet have healed. Certainly what of the prisons. May the gesture of and is also able to transform bars have, by the same faculty, the abil- “All the absolutions that have been happened was and remains terri- directing their thought and prayer into an experience of freedom.” n