Bishop Hartmayer Releases List of Those Credibly Accused of Sexual

hanksgiving ioSavT The Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Savannah bit.ly/D Vol. 98, No. 24 Thursday, November 22, 2018 Put Faith in Your Opinions southerncross.diosav.org $.75 Bishop Hartmayer releases list of those credibly accused of

he Diocese of Savannah is sexualsexual abuse has been abuse made has of been preparedminors based on the rec- Diocese of Savannah, or if you know Tcommitted to the protection of involving conduct within the ommendation of the Diocesan Review of anyone who has been a victim of minors, as well as to compliance diocese Board, which is composed of mem- such misconduct, please contact civil with the United States Conference • Priests under the direct author- bers who are laypersons and not in authorities and the Diocese Abuse of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the ity of a Religious Order, but the employ of the diocese. This board Reporting Line at 1-888-357-5330. Protection of Children and Young assigned to the Savannah serves to advise the diocesan bish- Along with the publication of this People. In a spirit of transparency and Diocese where a credible alle- op in his assessment of allegations information, I renew my apology for the hope of continued healing for the gation of sexual abuse has been of sexual abuse of minors as well the damage that young lives have survivors of abuse, I have decided to made involving conduct within as in his determination of a cleric’s suffered and the profound sorrow and release the list of the priests credibly the diocese suitability for ministry following an anger that our families have endured. accused of sexual abuse of a minor. • Priests where the Diocese of allegation of abuse. It also assists in The list below was compiled from the Savannah has not received reviews of diocesan policies and pro- † Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. best information available to us at this an allegation of sexual abuse cedures for dealing with sexual abuse Bishop of Savannah time and covers the period from 1950 regarding conduct within the of minors. November 8, 2018 until now. diocese, but where a credible The list below will be updated if The list is divided into three parts: allegation of sexual abuse new credible allegations of sexual • Priests under the direct author- has been made against them abuse of a minor are determined. Lists appear on page 2 ity of the Diocese of Savannah elsewhere If you are a victim of abuse by cler- where a credible allegation of The list of credibly accused clergy gy, an employee or a volunteer in the U.S. bishops’ meeting has echoes, and differences, from 2002 gathering By Carol Zimmermann BALTIMORE (CNS) Bishop Hartmayer said, "The he gathering of U.S. bishops in Congregation of Bishops in Rome TBaltimore Nov. 12-14 on the heels asked the USCCB not to vote on of the clergy abuse scandal that hit the the 3rd party proposal and the Catholic Church this past summer had Code of Conduct for Bishops so echoes of the 2002 bishops’ meeting in that the United States bishops Dallas, which took place just months would not preempt any proposals after the Church was also reeling from that will come out from the world the clergy sexual abuse crisis that made meeting of the presidents of the headlines in The Boston Globe. bishops' conferences in February. But the two meetings reflected differ- We are continuing to discuss the ent times and also ended with different proposals and are considering results. amendments from the USCCB Both meetings involved U.S. Church regarding the two proposals and leaders facing allegations of sexual the US president of the bishops' misconduct and cover-up among their conference will bring the proposal own ranks and the laity’s demands for to the meeting with Pope Francis in action amid feelings of strong distrust of February. It is at that meeting that the world's conferences of bishops Church hierarchy. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., bows his head “They were starting from scratch” in will craft protocol and procedures as he listens to a speaker Nov. 13 at the fall general assembly of the U.S. that Dioceses will use throughout 2002, said Jesuit Father Thomas Reese, Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. (CNS photo/Bob Roller) a senior analyst at Religion News the world in requiring greater Service, about the bishops’ response accountability from their diocesan then to sexual abuse charges in the desk on site, which indicates the extent to the Church crisis, along with time bishops." Church. of news coverage for the June 13-15 for prayer, and both years abuse victims Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer Standards the Church still uses to meeting. addressed the bishops. OFM Conv. is a member of the protect children and deal with abusive Both meetings were the bishops’ typi- Typically, media coverage of bish- USCCB Administrative Committee. priests were developed at that meeting, cal twice-yearly meetings as a body. The ops’ meetings is pretty sparse. Last but the bishops at that time failed to spring meeting of the U.S. Conference year, about 40 reporters attended the sexual abuse as planned. address standards of episcopal account- of Catholic Bishops is usually in June at fall meeting in Baltimore. This year, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of ability, which this year they discussed different locations each year and the fall the number jumped to 160, but many Galveston-Houston, USCCB president, but didn’t vote on. meeting in recent years has always been of these reporters left during the first informed the bishops Nov. 12 as they At the Dallas meeting, Father Reese, in Baltimore. day when it was announced at the opened their fall general assembly that who was then the editor of America Both the Dallas and the Baltimore meeting’s opening that the bishops Read Gathering page 2 magazine, was a guest anchor at a CNN gatherings were almost entirely devoted would not be voting on responses to UPDATED: 11/16/18 Southern Cross, Page 2 News Thursday, November 22, 2018

DIOCESAN PRIESTS WITH CREDIBLE ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE RELIGIOUS ORDER PRIESTS WITH CREDIBLE ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE IN THE DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH* IN THE DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH ***

Years of Service

Name and Order in Savannah Status Date of Years of Name Ordination Diocesan Service Status Eugene Gavigan, OCS 1958–1960 Deceased 1959

Nicholas Quinlan 5/21/1932 1933–1972 Retired 1972 Bro. Robert Murphy, O.Carm. 1969–1971 Unknown Deceased 1981 Bartholomew Keohane, SMA 1947–1961 Deceased Lorenzo Garcia 6/5/1997 1998–2008 Administrative leave 8/2008 Laicized S. John Murray, SMA 1959–1960 Deceased

Robert Teoli 5/3/1955 1956–1980 Deceased 12/1980 Adolph J. Gall, SMA 1932–1960 Deceased

Wayland Brown 7/9/1977 1977–1998 Laicized 2004 Austin Martin, SDS 1964–1969 Laicized 20 year prison term in SC (2018) Deceased Joseph Smith, SDS 1924–1952 Deceased 1952

James Harold, SMA 1948–1956 Deceased Date of Name Ordination Extern Priest ** Status RELIGIOUS ORDER PRIESTS WITH ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE IN THE DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH Michael O’Sullivan 1962–1972 Inactive in Kerry, Ireland Years of Service Joseph Reilly Diocese of 1964–1966 Laicized 1965 Name and Order in Savannah Status Nashville Joseph Dean, GHM Several assignments Investigated by Praesidian (an starting prior to 1962 independent investigator) Exonerated 2004 Deceased 2007

RELIGIOUS ORDER PRIESTS WITH CREDIBLE ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE *Diocesan priests are under the direction of their local bishop. Most serve in OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH the parishes of the diocese, but they may also be assigned to other diocesan posts and ministries; **Extern priests are those released for service outside the diocese. Years of Service Name and Order in Savannah Status ***Religious priests are professed members of a religious order or institute. Religious clergy live according to the rule of their respective orders. In pasto- Robert Poandl, GHM 2008–2012 Recalled in 2012 by GHM for ral ministry, they are under the jurisdiction of their local bishop, as well as of allegation filed in Cincinnati; no the superiors of their order. allegations in the Diocese of Savannah Source: USCCB glossary of terms Serving prison term in OH (2014) http: //www.usccb.org/about/public-affairs/glossary/index.cfm

Gathering from page 1 the Vatican wanted the bishops to delay bishops’ meetings on its website. Priests, or SNAP, Call to Action and where their meetings took place. any vote until after a February meeting The 2002 meeting, pre-social media, Voice of the Faithful. Because of predicted protests, this with the pope and presidents of the bish- did not have live tweets during the This year, members from SNAP and meeting had tighter security than most ops’ conferences around the world that meetings from reporters, observers and the research site BishopAccountability. reporters remember from any other will focus on addressing clergy abuse. bishops. org were outside the hotel where the bish- bishops’ meeting. The Congregation for Bishops, which This year, the USCCB’s social media ops were meeting, holding signs in the During presentations and comments made the request, also said the delay accounts — Facebook, Twitter and cold. The groups’ leaders focus more on from the floor, the Dallas meeting was was needed to better evaluate the pro- Instagram — with postings about the oversight and justice than controversial not far from anyone’s mind. posals in light of canon law. Baltimore meeting had 42,100 respons- debates over the perceived roles celibacy Comparing the two meetings 16 years In 2002, media coverage was at a es and were seen by nearly 2 million. and homosexuality have in the crisis. apart and looking ahead, Francesco record high for a bishops’ meeting with The USCCB also ran two Facebook But also, the right-wing advocacy Cesareo, president of the National 750 accredited journalists. Live events with bishops answering group Church Militant, representing the Review Board, told Catholic News It also was the first time a version of questions about the meeting. latter views, held a rally adjacent to the Service: “This is a moment of opportu- livestreaming was made available, then Both meetings — with their focus hotel Nov. 13 at a pavilion used for con- nity and it is not a moment to be wasted. called a “live Web cast,” which was on abuse — drew protesters including certs. About 300 attended, not the thou- If we don’t get it right this time we may taken from the Eternal Word Television victims of abuse or those calling the sands projected. Signs such as “Resign not get a third chance to really grapple Network cable feed of the bishops’ bishops to do more about the crisis. The Now” hung on the fence outside the with this issue.” meeting. Now the USCCB always pro- 2002 meeting included protesters from pavilion, which could be seen by the vides livestreaming of public sessions of Survivors Network of those Abused by bishops as they left the hotel ballroom

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Youth try to reorder parts of the Nicene Creed during the annual Junior Youth Conference (JYC) held in Nov. 9 (above) at St. John the Evangelist Church in Valdosta and Nov. 10 at St. Anne Church in Richmond Hill.

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1001183.1 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL Southern Cross, Page 4 Comentario en Español Thursday, November 22, 2018 About our seminarians recently visited two of the seminaries roles in seminary life, along with the Iwhere our men from the Diocese of expected spiritual formation. Savannah are studying to be our future Seminaries today closely follow priests. As the Vocation Director, I have the guidelines set forth by Pope Saint a privileged view of the good that is John Paul II in 1992 in a document happening in the seminaries, giving me titled “Pastores Dabo Vobis” or “I will much encouragement and hope for the give you Shepherds.” This document, future. written after a gathering of bishops of Whenever I visit the seminaries, I the whole world, provides a uniform, always find joyful, young men who worldwide roadmap for seminaries to have chosen to respond gladly to an follow when forming new priests. It invitation from Jesus himself to follow took some time for the instructions of him in a radical way. Jesus has filled “Pastores Dabo Vobis” to be imple- their hearts with great love for him and mented, so the priests ordained in the his people. They are eager to grow in past 20 years or so are the product of holiness so they can become the future the formation plan laid out by Pope shepherds. These men love the Church John Paul II. and long to be part of its renewal. There The framework that “Pastores Dabo is an inspiring deep sense of convic- Vobis” provides is based on four pillars tion is today’s seminarians. Nobody is or dimensions identified by Pope John forcing them to go to the seminary and Paul II. These are specific areas of a nobody is keeping them in there, yet seminarian’s life that need attention in they remain determined as ever to fol- order for him to become a good priest: At Mount Saint Mary's Seminary Nov. 9 after Mass. From left to right: Nate low Christ in this radical way. human, spiritual, pastoral, and academ- Swann, Will Cook, Deacon Patrick May, Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Also in the seminaries I find priests ic. Of these four, though all of them Conv., Father Pablo Migone, Esteban Mallar, Lewis King. and faculty members who know the necessary, Pope John Paul II highlight- Photograph courtesy of Father Pablo Migone. students well. They challenge the men ed the significant importance of human when needed, and encourage them formation. He wrote: “In order that his when needed. Seminarians are the [priestly] ministry may be humanly as message of Christ to others through his confidently say that we have excellent product of today’s culture and society – credible and acceptable as possible, it humanity, he will not be an effective men. These seminarians are open to they do not grow up in a vacuum – so is important that the priest should mold priest. the formation process and are eager to a good seminary understands where the his human personality in such a way Despite its challenges and ups and serve each of us here in our diocese. men are coming from in order to help that it becomes a bridge and not an downs, being the Vocation Director them mature and grow closer to Christ. obstacle for others in their meeting with gives me tremendous insight into what Father Pablo Migone is chancellor of Fraternity, the development of healthy Jesus Christ the Redeemer of humani- is happening now, and some light into the Diocese of Savannah and resides in relationships, physical health, academ- ty.” In other words, if a priest lacks the what is to come. We are blessed with the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, ics and counseling all play essential ability to effectively communicate the 20 seminarians in our diocese, and I can Savannah.

Sobre nuestros seminaristas ace poco visité dos de los También en los seminarios formación de nuevos sacerdotes. encuentro con Jesucristo Redentor Hseminarios donde estudian encuentro sacerdotes y profesores Tomó algún tiempo para que las del hombre”. En otras palabras, si nuestros seminaristas de la Diócesis que conocen bien a sus alumnos. instrucciones de “Pastores Dabo un sacerdote no tiene la capacidad de Savannah para ser nuestros Retan a los seminaristas cuando Vobis” sean implementadas, por lo para comunicar eficazmente el futuros sacerdotes. Como Director es necesario pero también saben que los sacerdotes ordenados en los mensaje de Cristo a los demás por Vocacional tengo una perspectiva animarlos cuando es necesario. Los últimos 20 años más o menos son medio de su humanidad, este no privilegiada de las cosas buenas que seminaristas actuales son producto el producto del plan de formación será un sacerdote efectivo. están ocurriendo en los seminarios, de la cultura y la sociedad de hoy, presentado por Juan Pablo II. Pese a sus dificultades y lo cual me llena de gran esperanza no crecen en un vacío, por lo tanto El modelo que proporciona altibajos, el ser Director Vocacional para el futuro. un buen seminario comprende bien “Pastores Dabo Vobis” se basa en me da un tremendo conocimiento Siempre que visito los seminarios de donde vienen estos muchachos cuatro dimensiones identificadas de lo que está sucediendo me encuentro con muchachos con el fin de ayudarlos a madurar por el Papa. Estas áreas específicas actualmente en los seminarios y me jóvenes y alegres. Estos son y crecer más íntimamente a Cristo. de la vida de un seminarista da pistas de lo que está por venir. jóvenes que han decidido responder La fraternidad, el desarrollo de necesitan atención para que el Estamos bendecidos con veinte con gusto a una invitación de relaciones saludables, la salud joven madure a ser un buen seminaristas en nuestra diócesis, Jesús mismo a seguirlo de una física, el crecimiento académico sacerdote. Estas son: la dimensión y puedo decir con confianza que manera radical. Jesús ha llenado y la asesoría desempeñan papeles humana, dimensión espiritual, tenemos un grupo de jóvenes sus corazones de amor por él y su esenciales en la vida de un dimensión pastoral y dimensión excelentes. Nuestros seminaristas pueblo. Estos muchachos están seminarista, junto con la esperada intelectual. De estas, aunque todas están abiertos al proceso de ansiosos por crecer en santidad formación espiritual. son necesarias, el Papa Juan Pablo formación y lo que más desean es para luego ser nuestros líderes Los seminarios de hoy siguen de Paul II enfatiza la importancia de servir a cada uno de nosotros aquí espirituales. Aman a la Iglesia y cerca las instrucciones establecidas la formación humana. Escribe en el en nuestra diócesis. desean ser parte de su renovación. por el Santo Papa Juan Pablo II documento: “para que su ministerio Existe en ellos un profundo sentido en 1992 en el documento titulado [sacerdotal] sea humanamente Padre Pablo Migone, es Canciller de de convicción. Nadie les obliga a “Pastores Dabo Vobis” o “Les daré lo más creíble y aceptable, es la Diocesis de Savannah y reside en la ir al seminario y nadie les obliga pastores.” Este documento escrito necesario que el sacerdote plasme Catedral de San Juan Bautista, Savannah. a quedarse allí, pero estos jóvenes después de una reunión mundial de su personalidad humana de permanecen determinados a seguir obispos ofrece un plan uniforme a manera que sirva de puente y no a Cristo de una manera radical. seguir por todo seminario para la de obstáculo a los demás en el Thursday, November 22, 2018 Noticias diocesanas Southern Cross, Page 5 El Obispo Hartmayer hace pública la lista de aquellos

a Diócesiscreíblemente de Savannah está La lista acusados está dividida en tres partes: de conabuso acusaciones creíblessexual ha sido de Simenores usted es víctima de abuso Lcomprometida con la protección • Sacerdotes bajo la autoridad preparada basándose en a la por parte del clero, un empleado de los menores y con el cumplimiento directa de la Diócesis de Savannah recomendación de la Junta de o un voluntario en la Diócesis de del Estatuto para la Protección de que han sido sujetos de una acusación Revisión Diocesana, la cual está Savannah, o si conoce a alguien que Niños y Jóvenes de la Conferencia de creíble de abuso sexual que involucra compuesta por miembros laicos que haya sido víctima de dicha mala Obispos una conducta dentro de la Diócesis. no son empleados de la Diócesis. conducta, por favor comuníquese con Católicos de los Estados Unidos. • Sacerdotes bajo la autoridad Esta junta sirve para asesorar al las autoridades civiles y con la Línea En un espíritu de transparencia directa de una orden religiosa, pero obispo diocesano en su evaluación de Denuncia de Abusos de la Diócesis y con la esperanza de continuar asignados a la Diócesis de Savannah, de las denuncias de abuso sexual de al 1-888-357-5330. proporcionando sanación a los que han sido sujetos de una acusación menores y en determinar la idoneidad Junto con la publicación de esta sobrevivientes de abuso, he decidido creíble de abuso sexual que involucra de un clérigo para el ministerio información, yo también renuevo mis publicar la lista de sacerdotes que una conducta dentro de la Diócesis después de una denuncia de abuso. disculpas por el daño que han sufrido han sido creíblemente acusados de • Sacerdotes de los cuales la También asiste en la revisión de las vidas de los jóvenes y el profundo abuso sexual de un menor. La lista Diócesis de Savannah no ha recibido políticas y procedimientos diocesanos dolor y rabia que nuestras familias que se encuentra a continuación fue ninguna acusación de abuso sexual para abordar el abuso sexual de han enfrentado. consolidada con base en la mejor que involucre una conducta dentro de menores. información disponible que hemos la Diócesis, pero que han sido sujetos La lista que se encuentra a † Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. obtenido hasta este este momento, y de una denuncia creíble de abuso continuación será actualizada si Obispo de Savannah 8 de noviembre de cubre el período comprendido entre sexual en su contra en otro lugar. se determinan nuevas acusaciones 2018 1950 hasta el día de hoy. La lista de miembros del clero creíbles de abuso sexual a un menor.

19/11/18 SACERDOTES DE ÓRDENES RELIGIOSAS CON ACUSACIONES CREÍBLES DE ABUSO INFANTIL EN SACERDOTES DIOCESANOS CON ACUSACIONES CREÍBLES DE ABUSO INFANTIL EN LA LA DIÓCESIS DE SAVANNAH *** DIÓCESIS DE SAVANNAH * Años de servicio en la Nombre y nombre de la orden Diócesis de Savannah Estatus Fecha de Años de servicio Nombre ordenación en la Diócesis Estatus Eugene Gavigan, OCS 1958–1960 Fallecido en 1959

Nicholas Quinlan 21/5/ 1932 1933–1972 Jubilado en 1972 Bro. Robert Murphy, O.Carm. 1969–1971 Desconocido

Fallecido en 1981 Bartholomew Keohane, SMA 1947–1961 Fallecido

Lorenzo Garcia 5/6/1997 1998–2008 Permiso administrativo en 8/2008 S. John Murray, SMA 1959–1960 Fallecido Laicización (Removido Adolph J. Gall, SMA 1932–1960 Fallecido permanentemente del ministerio) Austin Martin, SDS 1964–1969 Laicización (Removido Robert Teoli 3/5/1955 1956–1980 Fallecido en 2/1980 permanentemente del ministerio) Wayland Brown 9/7/1977 1977–1998 Laicización (Removido Fallecido permanentemente del ministerio) en 2004. Joseph Smith, SDS 1924–1952 Fallecido en 1952 Condenado a 20 años de prisión en Carolina del Sur en el 2018 James Harold, SMA 1948–1956 Fallecido

Fecha de Sacerdote SACERDOTES DE ÓRDENES RELIGIOSAS ACUSACIONES DE ABUSO INFANTIL EN LA DIÓCESIS DE Nombre ordenación externo ** Estatus SAVANNAH BAJO INVESTIGACIÓN DE SU ORDEN RELIGIOSA Michael O’Sullivan 1962–1972 Inactivo en Kerry, Ireland Años de servicio en la Joseph Reilly Diocesis de 1964–1966 Laicización (Removido Nombre y nombre de la orden Diócesis de Savannah Estatus Nashville permanentemente del ministerio) Joseph Dean, GHM Distintas Investigado y exonerado por en 1965 misiones/asignaciones Praesidian en el año 2004 iniciando en el año 1962 Fallecido en 2007

* Los sacerdotes diocesanos están bajo la dirección de su obispo local. La SACERDOTES DE ÓRDENES RELIGIOSAS CON ACUSACIONES CREÍBLES DE ABUSO INFANTIL mayoría sirve en las parroquias de la diócesis, pero también se les puede FUERA DE LA DIÓCESIS DE SAVANNAH asignar a otros cargos diocesanos y ministerios; ** Los sacerdotes externos son aquellos con autorización para servir fuera de la diócesis. Years of Service *** Los sacerdotes religiosos son miembros que han profesado en una orden o Name and Order in Savannah Status instituto religioso. El clero religioso vive según la regla de su respectiva orden. Robert Poandl, GHM 2008–2012 Retirado del ministerio en 2012 En el ministerio pastoral, están bajo la jurisdicción de su obispo local, así por su orden religiosa, GHM, por como de los superiores de su orden. una acusación presentada en Cincinnati; no hay acusaciones en Fuente: Glosario de términos de USCCB la Diócesis de Savannah. http: //www.usccb.org/about/public-affairs/glossary/index.cfm Está cumpliendo su condena en una prisión de Ohio desde el 2014. Southern Cross, Page 6 News Thursday, November 22, 2018

Monsignor LeFroisa priest in Rochester, diesNew York inin theValdosta title of Monsignor in 1966,after long illness 1949. he had a lifelong preference to be He began service in the Diocese called “Father Marv.” of Savannah as an assistant pas- Monsignor LeFrois is sur- tor of Holy Family Church in vived by six nephews, Thomas Columbus, Georgia in 1951. His Conrad, Richard Conrad, Bernard other assignments included assistant Conrad, James Conrad, Philip rector of the Cathedral of St. John Conrad, Daniel Conrad, and one the Baptist in Savannah, pastor of niece, Michelle Rowley all of the St. Teresa Church in Albany, pastor Rochester, New York area. of St. Anne Church in Columbus, Three of his brothers, all of whom pastor of St. Mary on the Hill are deceased, also were ordained Church in Augusta, and pastor of priests, including Father Chris Sacred Heart Church in Warner LeFrois, who also served in the Robins. He retired after serving as Diocese of Savannah. Quoting from the book of Wisdom pastor of St. John the Evangelist Bishop J. Kevin Boland celebrat- Bishop Boland said, “The souls of onsignor Marvin J. LeFrois, Church in Valdosta in 1994. Father ed the Funeral Mass Nov. 12 at the just are in the hand of God.” 94, a retired priest of the Marv had been a member of the St. John the Evangelist Church in Father Marvin was in the service of MReverend Monsignor Diocese of Savannah died Nov. 9 at the diocesan family for 69 years. Marvin LeFrois Knights of Columbus for 69 years. Valdosta. a Hospice in Valdosta after a long He served as faithful Friar for many Burial was on Nov. 17 at the Listen to Bishop J. Kevin Boland's illness. years for Assembly 2022. Catholic Cemetery in Savannah homily from Monsignor LeFrois' July 13, 1924 - November 9, 2018 A native of Greece, New York, Although he was elevated to the with Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, funeral Mass here: Monsignor LeFrois was ordained position of domestic prelate with OFM Conv. presiding. http://bit.ly/FrMarv

We are promised much good hether you want to use Ecclesiastes was Tinkerbell. Eli, who was supposed the candy into manageable piles that Drawing attention to saints like Isaac W3, or The Byrds, there is a season to be one of St. Isaac Jogues’ converts, Magan, on first swipe through the snack Jogues, Anthony or Dominc Savio, serve for all things, and in the simplest of terms was a Stormtrooper. Simon had traded size bounty, unearthed a simple card. as a reminder that we are all “called to be that means: We all “turn” into our parents. plans to be St. George (for which he had “Oh wow, it’s St. Anthony,” she said. saints together with all those who in every That thought passed through my mind a killer helmet he couldn’t wear due to his “That’s Simon’s patron saint. I’m going to place call upon the name of our Lord as I walked up to every caretaker at our impending surgery) for Gryffindor robes go give that to him right now. That will be Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours” (1 All Saints Trunk or Treat and said, “You and spectacles. Isaac donned Woody the perfect for him to have for tomorrow.” Corinthians 1:2). know, when I was growing up we only got Cowboy wares, and Ruthie was just a cat. Simon’s surgery went perfectly, thanks It also reminded me that God’s plans one piece of candy per house.” In fact, Noah, still ready to transform the in no small part to the hands of Dr. Yu, the which, in this case, included Simon attend- My words were met with polite smiles soul of Stormtroopers in the New World, Anointing of the Sick by Father Jacob, and ing the Trunk or Treat prior to his surgery, and nods, as they leaned around me to was the only appropriately-attired child the prayers of countless loved ones that are much greater than any I could forge on dump handfuls of chocolate, suckers and having crafted his own St. Isaac Jogues included that St. Anthony card. my own. sugary morsels into each of my children’s costume along with a shower-curtain tee- In all my worry about the kids having an In everything there is a season...a time pumpkin buckets. Within five minutes, pee set up on the back of his pickup. insulin dump due to all of their Smarties, to attend a Trunk or Treat, a time to have our kids had so much candy that Eli had When we arrived home, they continued I had forgotten to recognize the spiritual a cyst removed, and even a time to carry a resorted to toting a full size Baby Ruth in the treating (as if we needed more candy), beauty of the Trunk or Treat. The evening couple gallons of candy to the office. his free hand, and he wasn’t even halfway to a few of our friends down the street wasn’t about candy. It was about fellow- through the line of trunks. Multiply that before paying forward some of the candy ship for our children among their extended Jason Halcombe has five sons and two daugh- by seven (yes, folks even gave 7-month- to a handful of trick-or-treaters. Catholic family under the auspices of cele- ters. He and his wife, Magan, are members of old Ruthie sweets), and you see how we It wasn’t until we started paring down brating our common faith. Immaculate Conception Church, Dublin. ended up with six gallon bags of candy. Truth be told, we weren’t even supposed to be at the Trunk or Treat. After years, and several doctor’s referrals, Simon finally had a surgery on the books for All Saints Day to remove a dermoid cyst from the bridge of his nose. The original plan was for all but Noah, Jesse, and Eli to head with Simon for his surgery Wednesday night, but a rescheduling pushed his cyst-ectomy (Magan will be so mad I didn’t use medical jargon) to Thursday afternoon, which meant Simon wouldn’t have to miss out on saint-or-treating after all. What it did mean, though, was Magan had to rush to assemble costumes as well as worry that, thanks to Hurricane Michael, the engine in my car blowing up, and preparations for Simon’s surgery, she had never completed her original plans to assemble more saintly attire for the kids’ candy shuffle. Jesse, originally slated to be St. Dominic Savio, was now Spiderman. AnnaMarie, once tapped to be Mary, Queen of Saints, Thursday, November 22, 2018 Grace Scholars Southern Cross, Page 7 Southern Cross, Page 8 Grace Scholars Thursday, November 22, 2018 Thursday, November 22, 2018 Grace Scholars Southern Cross, Page 9 Southern Cross, Page 10 Grace Scholars Thursday, November 22, 2018 Thursday, November 22, 2018 Feature Southern Cross, Page 11 The Catholic Church and the Masons in the Bulletin and other publications t is, of course, an old story. naturally beautiful,” before explaining available online. One site, “Catholic various rituals – including burial rites. IMembers of my family often that being a Mason meant, essential- Quick Questions,” discusses it fully, It now appears that the Church’s explained who the “Masons” were ly, taking vows to another religion. referencing the 1917 Code of Canon views on Freemasonry weren’t com- and why Catholics never joined that If the Catholic Church condoned law and the 1983 Code that con- pletely understood by many Catholics fraternal group. Neither my father, this, it would not be true to itself, firmed that law. Pope (Saint) John in the past.. A doctrinal statement, his brothers, or his Catholic co-work- the Bulletin writer noted. He further Paul II gave his personal approval the CDF Declaration of Masonic ers could even consider becoming explained: “It would be as incon- to the 1983 Congregation for the Associations (1983 CIC), did attempt, Masons. Why? The explanation sistent as allowing its members to Doctrine of the Faith’s ruling that however, to clarify the Catholic was simple. They couldn’t become become Baptists, Unitarians or any clearly stated that practicing Catholics Church’s position regarding mem- Masons without risking excommu- other religion, because Free Masonry could not be both Catholics and bership in a Masonic Lodge by reit- nication from the Catholic Church. teaches religion and may even be Masons. erating the Catholic Church’s stance Usually, the discussion went no considered a religion itself.” The history of Free Masonry goes more clearly. Because Freemasonry’s further. Our parents were busy and, Close to a century later, in 2006, back to ancient times. In the begin- codes continue to include “a deistic being average kids, we soon lost in “Our Sunday Visitor,’” a weekly ning, it was a guild of skilled crafts- God” as well as naturalism and “reli- interest in the subject. Nevertheless, Catholic publication, writer Sandra men. Later, it evolved into a fraternal gious indifferentism,” a Catholic’s we were aware that we had non-Cath- Miesel, explained that the Church organization that, in some countries, taking an oath to it is still forbidden olic relatives on our mother’s side couldn’t espouse Freemasonry had as one of its goals the demise of by the Church. Becoming a member of the family who certainly were because the Masons still taught a rival the Catholic faith. Secret oaths its of the Catholic Knights of Columbus Masons and proud of it. religion based on naturalism and a members currently take are consid- organization has been suggested as I later learned that the problem with denial of absolute truth. ered to be incompatible with Catholic an appropriate option for Catholics this fraternal group was its creed. Over the years, the debate has teachings. seeking fellowship and involvement Becoming a Mason meant taking on continued in some quarters. May A current online site, “Catholic in good works in their community. another religious creed — something a practicing Catholic be a Mason? Quick Questions,” attempts to the Catholic Church logically for- How would the Church respond answer such questions, noting that Columnist Rita H. Delorme is a volunteer bade. A tactful response to a reader’s to members who became Masons? Freemasonry still espouses a natural in the Diocesan Archives. query on the subject appeared in a Considered until the present day, religion that indicates that all reli- very early issue of the Bulletin of Freemasonry is still cited as a society gions are equal, and that it doesn’t the Catholic Laymen’s Association whose members swear a secret oath. matter which you belong to. Largely of Georgia (July 1, 1920). This care- By doing this, they are potential- social in a way, the Masonic group, fully-worded editorial reply began: ly in danger of excommunication. nevertheless, still features altars, its “There is so much in Masonry that is Information on the subject is easily own prayers and moral code, and Knights have raised $100K for seminarians By Joe Pappalardo Albany and I got the idea that, ‘Why and-written checks amounting to can’t we do something like that?’” Hmore than $100,000 have made Martin said. their way to seminarians in Valdosta, The Albany council has been put- thanks to Father John Kennedy ting on a seminarian support dinner Council 4913 during the past 15 for 15 years, allowing the recipients years. to make purchases for “personal The amount was raised through St. needs, pizza and clothing or even be John the Evangelist Parish’s annu- able to fix a minor repair on their al Seminarian Recognition Dinner. vehicle.” Last June, the event raised a record At the Valdosta parish, the Knights amount of almost $8,000, and 19 took the core idea of a fundraiser for seminarians in the Savannah diocese seminarians and turned it into a com- each received a check for over $400. munity-driven event for 200 people. Under the leadership of Knights of One of the focal points for the council Columbus Council 4913, the parish has been the event’s theme. The 2018 event brings many groups together dinner centered on Luke 5:4, loosely to raise money directly to benefit translated “Cast your nets into the seminarians. deep.” The Knights of Columbus are com- Along with the council, three recipients are now priests. Not only Knights and parishioners at St. John mitted to providing moral, financial other groups provided support: the have the Knights received countless the Evangelist, Georgia seminarians and spiritual support to future priests Ladies’ Auxiliary, St. John Council of thank you notes, but they can even have a little more cash to cover their and religious at all stages of their Catholic Women and St. John Youth. point to success stories of men who expenses. To help with events like formation. This Georgia event has According to Martin, the women’s received support from the dinner. One this, you can find a local council: been a staple of parish life for the groups prepare the dinner, desserts recipient is now an ordained priest http://www.kofc.org/un/en/insurance/ past 15 years. Each year, seminari- table and some prizes, while the who serves a Hispanic community find-a-council.html and join online ans in Georgia travel to St. John the Knights provide substantial fund- just 20 miles away. here: http://www.kofc.org/un/joinus/ Evangelist Parish to join community ing, the bars, set up and “behind the One of the current seminarians en/index.html members for a night of prizes, food scenes general help.” has attended the event the past three and entertainment. Martin noted that seminarians years. Reprinted with permission. According to the dinner’s chairman, traveling longer distances will even “He’s a deacon now,” Martin said. Don Martin, the idea formed after stay the night at his house and those “So it’ll be kind of neat when he Joe Pappalardo, Joseph.pappalardo@ he witnessed a similar event at St. of other community members. In becomes a priest you have something kofc.org Teresa’s parish in Albany. 2018, the dinner benefitted 19 local to relate to.” “I attended one as a state officer in seminarians, and many of the former Because of the efforts of the Southern Cross, Page 12 Faith Alive Thursday, November 22, 2018 Three Advent traditions to slow you down

By Shemaiah Gonzalez (CNS) Emmanuel” or “Come Thou Fount they picked out for them. I let my to begin or end the day. Some dvent, the four-week period of Every Blessing” or praying an boys wrap the present themselves, find setting aside time for prayer Apreceding Christmas, is a Advent prayer together. In our and as I supervise, we pray for the during their lunch break resets time to slow down as we wait in house, we take turns blowing out child and their family before turn- them, giving them energy for the hopeful expectation for Christ’s the candle as we ready ourselves ing the gift in. rest of the day. coming. It’s a time to take stock for a peaceful sleep at the end of — Contemplative prayer Begin by quieting yourself with of what’s important in our lives, the evening. Contemplative prayer, also a few deep breaths and focus on casting away extra commitments — Giving tree called silent prayer, is the practice God’s presence with you. You may and wasted energy we’ve added Each year our Catholic school of quieting your thoughts, words focus on a short verse or word to throughout the year. has a giving tree set up in the and physical movements to simply keep your mind from wandering. Here are a few traditions that an foyer. rest in the Let your word be the themes each individual or a family can practice Families love and week of Advent: hope, faith, joy, to slow down and draw closer to are invited presence peace. Christ during Advent. to select of God. At Choosing a family tradition to — Advent candles a paper first this share during Advent will ground Many parishes light a candle at ornament can be dif- us in the holy as commercialism Mass each of the four weeks of labeled ficult but swirls around us. These traditions Advent. The candles are violet, with a in time you focus us to wait in hopeful expec- the liturgical color for Advent child’s grow to tation for Christ’s light to come in the Church calendar, with the age, gen- desire these into our world and our hearts. exception of the third candle, der and moments, which is rose for Gaudete Sunday. a desired finding Gonzalez is a freelance writer. Her web- We light the candles to symbolize gift for a they serve site is www.shemaiahgonzalez.com. the coming of Christ, the Light of family in as an the World. our com- anchor for Additional resources Many families choose to carry munity your day usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgi- this tradition into their homes. that needs and the cal-year/advent/ You can purchase a wreath for the a little Advent candles online or you may choose help this season. dynamiccatholic.com/best-advent-ever to make one with items in your holiday Start by yard or ones you find on a family season. setting aside five to 10 minutes catholicmom.com/2018/11/08/ walk. Children will love gathering Many parishes, schools and of your day for prayer. Many five-ideas-for-a-simple-prayerful-advent/ branches or pine cones to make nonprofits have such giving find prayer to be the perfect way the wreath. trees during Advent. It is good Candles often provide their own reminder to place focus on those calming effect. Remembering can- who may not have much during dles from birthdays past, my own the season. children hold a sense of anticipa- My sons usually pick a giv- tion whenever they see one lit. ing-tree tag with a child around Families could mark this their own age. We go shopping moment as a sacred one by sing- together, and they get to choose ing a hymn or anticipatory carol the present. They love thinking such as “O Come, O Come, about the child enjoying the toy Thursday, November 22, 2018 Columns Southern Cross, Page 13 The plans God has for you he president of France, Emanuel getting my PhD. wants me to do? started having kids, I thought I was say- TMacron, really stirred the pot a few I shared my post, chiding the president If we aren’t careful, we can get too ing goodbye to my professional hopes weeks ago when he was speaking to a for his shortsightedness. But I also rec- caught up in just doing the next thing, and dreams. group at a Gates Foundation event in ognized that the true taking the next Somehow saying yes to God and yes New York. sentiment behind Each one of us opportunity, that we to life has still given me time to write “I always say,” Macron said, “‘Present his words was true: miss God’s perfect two books and be on a talk show and me the woman who decided, being per- there are girls in this should be asking plan for each one of now, out of the blue, be teaching college fectly educated, to have seven, eight or world who don’t ourselves, on a us. And that looks classes with the masters degree I got and nine children.'” have these same different for each then tucked away while I had those six President Macron was addressing opportunities, whose regular basis: Am of us. Our job is to children. the education restrictions for girls in impoverished coun- open ourselves to My point here is not to share my impoverished countries, adding, “Please tries greatly limit the I doing what God God and let him resume with you but to encourage you, present me with the young girl who resources of their has asked me to know we will go and to remind myself, that God dreams decided to leave school at 10 in order to people. where he sends bigger than we do. He has plans for be married at 12.” But I also realized, do? Am I using us and do what he each one of us, and has so much more in Unfortunately for him, the second from a personal the gifts God has needs us to do. And store for us than we can imagine. If we part of that quote isn’t what most people point of view, that all of that, if we try to figure it all out right now in this heard. In my social media circles, a fun talking about moth- given me? Is what really are staying moment, we will limit ourselves. And campaign started to present “Postcards erhood and career I’m doing serving in the center of his we’ll get freaked out. for Macron,” showing the French pres- doesn’t have to be perfect will, should Our job is to be open to doing what ident all the women out there who have an “either/or” or a my family and bring us peace and God asks and using the gifts he’s given chosen big families while also pursuing “then/now” – we joy and freedom, us. Those passions and abilities and higher education. It was impressive to should all be con- bringing peace to while also drawing brains are an important part of what you click on the hashtag and see so many sidering what God all the things God us closer to him. have to offer this world. beautiful families being nurtured and is asking of us and In my own life, Perhaps in some seasons it will seem cared for by women who have also doing it. Right now. wants me to do? I’m continually like you only share those gifts with your invested in college and graduate level In this moment – amazed at God’s children and spouse and neighbors and degrees. right here where I am. great love for me and his plan that seems sometimes you will share them with the Despite having only six children (and Each one of us should be asking our- far more exciting that I could have pre- greater world around you. not the seven, eight and nine Macron selves, on a regular basis: Am I doing dicted. Back when I was a young college referred to), I posted a picture of me and what God has asked me to do? Am I student trying to figure out what my Rachel Swenson Balducci is a freelance Paul and crew. I added that I have a mas- using the gifts God has given me? Is future would hold, I never imagined I writer and member of Most Holy Trinity ters in journalism from the University of what I’m doing serving my family and would get married right out of college Church, Augusta. She can be reached at Georgia, and I’m currently praying about bringing peace to all the things God and eventually have six children. Once I [email protected]. Southern Cross, Page 14 Commentary Thursday, November 22, 2018 Identify with the suffering of all God’s people They didn’t evacuate in time. The peo- We are changed when we are accept- were complicit in their victimhood. hat does it mean it be a victim? ple in that country are barbaric. Why ed and loved as we are. Isn’t that what happened to Jesus? WThe English word originated in didn’t they have an armed guard? Worse than the declaration of con- The mob turned on him and blamed the 15th Century from the Latin “victi- Any way that we may differentiate ditional love is absolute blame. Sadly, him for his fate. Even his closest ma,” which denotes a “creature killed ourselves from victims provides us we’ve blamed victims since ancient friends fled or denied him to protect as a religious sacrifice.” The word is the false security of believing that our times. Jesus had his work cut out for themselves. now defined in the Oxford English good sense and our good nature will him trying to teach his followers that The ultimate victim, Jesus – once Dictionary as “A person harmed, protect us from a similar fate as theirs. victims were not to be blamed. The and for all – transformed the nature of injured, or killed as a result of a crime, We know better, we think. We are dif- prevailing idea at the time was that victimhood. His death was not a sac- accident, or other event or action.” ferent. Thinking this way might protect a victim had sinned or his ancestors rifice to appease the gods. Distancing This legally straightforward word us in the short term, but it chips away had sinned: “the sins of the father.” ourselves from his death, while a nat- has mixed cultural connotations. A at our compassion and sense of con- Thus, possession by demons (probably ural reaction, in fact distances us from person can be accused of “playing the nection with our fellow human beings. mental illness), leprosy, blindness, and God’s love. Entering into his suffering victim” in order to garner attention I’ve often wondered, how it is that other infirmities were, before Christ’s and death is our path to resurrection. and sympathy. People who have been some people will show more com- time, considered the direct result of It follows then that since Jesus iden- victimized by others often choose to passion toward the plight of animals sin. tifies himself with the “least among call themselves “survivors” rather than than of their fellow humans? Perhaps Blaming the victim is a convenient us” … indeed, even with a condemned “victims” because the latter suggests this is because an animal might be way to avoid our responsibility, indi- man hanging on the cross beside him they are identified more with the regarded as sentient, innocent and vul- vidually or societally, for him or her. then so must we. No one merits God’s crimes committed against them than nerable. And, I’m not suggesting that We may think we have evolved, grace. We are all condemned men and with their recovery efforts. animals don’t deserve our compassion. but far too often we do the modern women who are beneficiaries of God’s In a society that promotes individu- However, every human deserves at equivalent of what was happening in unconditional love. God’s love is with- alism and competition, being labeled least as much, regardless of what he or Jesus’ time. Every disease from AIDS out exception. Ours must be, too. a victim is a serious liability. Most she has done to bring suffering upon to Ebola, from cancer to schizophre- Only when we identify with the suf- of us would not want to be identified themselves. nia, comes with its share of blame fering of all God’s people, regardless in such terms. Of course, there is no And this is where it gets complicat- attached to the victim by those who of their behavior, their nationality, other word for people who die from ed: What are we as Christians to do prefer maintaining distance rather than their religion and race, do we begin to crimes, accidents, and disasters. They when a victim is not perfect? When a fostering empathy. Everyone subjected live the Kingdom Jesus proclaimed. are rightly called “victims.” And they victim has chosen poorly? When a vic- to violence, from gun violence to rape, are not able to rebrand themselves. tim is someone dramatically different from police brutality to bombs, can be Mary Hood Hart is a freelance writer Recovery is impossible. Sometimes from ourselves? blamed as a way for us to detach our- and educator living in Pittsboro, NC. their bereaved families labor to bring Some Christians will claim they selves from taking proper care of them She can be reached at maryhoodhart@ their individuality and vitality to the “love the sinner, but hate the sin.” This and accepting our Christian responsi- gmail.com attention of the world, so that their expression is hackneyed and ineffec- bility to prevent their suffering. loved ones’ unique qualities are not tive. How would you respond if I told We can isolate, denigrate, and overlooked in the cloak of victimhood. you, “I love you, but I hate what you marginalize those whom we see as Perhaps another reason people are do?” “deserving their fate” because they uncomfortable with the word “victim” That proclamation of love is condi- is that victims are very often blamed tional because suffering people may for the fate that befell them. Slandered choose a behavior, even an unhealthy DIRECTOR OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES dead persons have no way to defend one, believing in the moment that it themselves. Most of us are not so was a good choice even if it isn’t. Is The Diocese of Savannah has an immediate opening for a insensitive as to outwardly blame the anyone prompted to change by such a Director of Catholic Charities of South Georgia. This posi- dead. But we do so in subtle ways. He declaration? I know I wouldn’t be. The tion works for the Bishop and is responsible for oversight shouldn’t have been driving in such implication is clear: I love you, but I management of the 12 independent and parish outreach terrible conditions. She shouldn’t have would love you more if you didn’t do centers and is the diocesan coordinator for Catholic Relief walked alone in that neighborhood. what you’re doing. Services and the liaison with Catholic Charities USA.

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Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC Thursday, November 22, 2018 Commentary Southern Cross, Page 15 'Crimes can be adjudicated; sins can be forgiven; blunders can rarely be rectified' “Crimes can be adjudicated; sins mistake was encouraging record regimentation, which I experienced procedures—they have the undoubt- can be forgiven; blunders can rarely numbers of young men, including and, in fact, enjoyed, seems in retro- ed right to appoint any bishops they be rectified.” veterans of World War II, who were spect to have been an over-reaction choose—it does not follow that it is I believe that the distinctions eligible for educational subsidies that was to some extent a mistake. wise to do so. The appointment of implied in this phrase could help us under the G.I. Bill, to enter sem- Despite the 1983 Code of Canon Theodore McCarrick as Archbishop Catholics interpret the “Return of inaries that were then enlarged to Law, with its detailed juridical pro- of Washington was made by Pope the Abuse Crisis of 2002 in 2018,” accommodate them. It is said that cedures for dealing with crimes com- John Paul II without the knowledge which sounds like a bad sequel to a a well-known and highly respected mitted by clerics, very few ecclesi- of his nuncio to the United States or nightmare—and is exactly that! American archbishop doubled the astical “processes” (trials) were held his Congregation of Bishops. This Over a long period of time—seven size of his major seminary, over the in the United States. The National appointment was a major mistake in decades in the Pennsylvania Grand objections of its rector, who feared Conference of Catholic Bishops prudential judgment, which is not Jury report—various crimes have a lowering of standards and the (now the United States Conference covered by infallibility. been alleged and some have been stretching of his faculty’s time and of Catholic Bishops) was said to Most American dioceses now have adjudicated, while others may yet be. stamina. The archbishop prevailed, have been advised to avoid jurid- stringent policies designed to remove I am not a lawyer and cannot pre- of course, and the rector resigned in ical resolutions of alleged crimes misbehaving clergy from ministry sume to speak as a prosecutor, judge protest. The number of new priests in favor of simpler administrative and the bishops of the United States or jury with regard to any of them. ordained from that seminary quickly “procedures,” if that is the correct adopted a national charter of policies I am a priest, and can absolve any doubled, as the ordination class pho- word for the ad hoc solutions adopt- in 2002. But policies are only as penitent who seeks me out, but can- tos prove. Other dioceses followed ed by many bishops. These solutions good as their implementation. I was not speak about anything divulged Boston’s lead. The seeds of the included therapeutic counseling by in Boston in 1992, when Cardinal in the confessional in the external ongoing crisis were planted in the psychologists, who wrongly claimed Law issued a “zero tolerance” policy forum. But I am also an experi- seminaries (literally “seed-beds”) of that it could “cure” pedophiles and on abusive priests. I recall the words enced journalist the 1940s and other deviants, and the transfer of a faculty member at Saint John’s as well as a 50s, well before of priests from one assignment to Seminary in Brighton saying, “It’s historian and “An error doesn't become the Second another, as if their deviant actions a great policy, but if the Cardinal well-traveled a mistake until you refuse Vatican Council. had been caused by their placements doesn’t implement it 100 percent, the Churchman, to correct it.” Another instead of their psyches. These solu- Boston Globe will bring him down.” capable of iden- mistake was a tions were catastrophic blunders, as That prophesy came true 10 years tifying several ― Orlando A. Battista relaxation of the ongoing crisis has shown. later. mistakes (“blun- the traditional Other canonical procedures have Finally, it seems to me that mis- ders”) that have vigilance regard- been waived too often. It is now takes have been made by some bish- been made during my lifetime by ing appropriate behavior of young clear that our popes have appoint- ops, often on the advice of attorneys, leaders of the Catholic Church which men in an all-male environment. ed bishops motu proprio (“on their in not apologizing for the blunders I entered 50 years ago next month, Those entrusted with the formation own initiative”), that is, by pass- of their predecessors, but only for which I love beyond words and in of future priests used to regard “paring the advice of their nuncios the crimes and sins of defrocked which I will die. Unfortunately, ticular friendships” as potentially (ambassadors) or the Congregation priests. While such apologies would it is beyond my power to rectify dangerous. The strict and regimented of Bishops, which exists to vet not rectify this blunder, they might these mistakes, but perhaps identi- schedule of prayer, studies and rec- candidates for the episcopacy and have helped the victims to heal. fying them could help prevent their reation kept the seminarians busy recommend those suitable to the repetition. and “out of trouble” for the most Holy Father. Just because popes are Father Douglas K. Clark STL is pastor It seems to me that the first part. The post-Conciliar relaxation of not bound to use the established of Saint Matthew Church, Statesboro. Southern Cross, Page 16 Vocations Essay Contest Thursday, November 22, 2018

7th Grade Vocation Essay Contest “How have the lives of the Georgia Martyrs inspired you to go on mission to spread the Catholic Faith to others in our Diocese of Savannah - as a priest, religious or lay person?” Don't know who the Georgia Martyrs are? Watch bit.ly/MartyrsVideo

The St. John Vianney Vocations Ministries of Savannah and Important information: Augusta and the Southern Cross have announced the topic All essays must be at least 300 words and no more than 400 words. question for the 2018 Vocations Essay Contest. Essays must include the student’s name, teacher’s name, parish or school, This year’s topic for the 300 to 400 word essay will be: and city. All essays must be submitted by the class teacher.

“How have the lives of the Georgia Martyrs inspired The DEADLINE for the receipt of essays is December 14, 2018. you to go on mission to spread the Catholic Faith to others in our Diocese of Savannah - as a priest, religious or lay person?” Essay packages should be delivered to: Southern Cross The essay contest is open to 7th grade students in parish religious educa- Attn: Vocations Essay Contest tion classes and Catholic school religion classes. 2170 East Victory Drive A total of six prizes will be presented to 7th graders for the best essays in Savannah, GA 31404 each of the classes. Prizes are as follows: 1st place - $250; 2nd place- $125; 3rd place - $75. For additional questions, contact: In addition, honorable mention awards will be presented to students who Michael J. Johnson, Editor submitted the best essays in their school and/or faith formation program, Southern Cross but did not place. [email protected], 912-201-4054