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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE DIOCESE OF VICTORIA IN TEXAS VOL. 30, NO. 3 www.victoriadiocese.org JULY 2016 In This Ordinations for the Diocese of Victoria Issue . . .

Msgr. John Bily Retires, pg. 13 Permanent Deacons pg. 14 Camp David pg. 6

Español pg. 17

Social Media pg. 2

Special Insert Pages 10-13 Texas Bishops Highly Concerned with Ruling That Statement from Bishop Cahill Puts Women Seeking Abortion at Grave Risk on Tragedy in Orlando as hemorrhage, infection, uterine AUSTIN — The U.S. Su- standards for women seeking an “Due to the recent tragedy in Orlando, Pope Francis ex- abortion. Their lives are just as perforation, blood clots, cervical preme Court has decided, in a pressed his love and concern for the victims, their families and 5-3 decision, to strike down Texas precious as those of their children. tears, or allergic reactions occur. HB2, a law that protects women’s Surgical abortion is an in- It is irresponsible for physicians America at this time. As he has so beautifully taught, we are safety while seeking an abortion. vasive procedure that poses nu- to perform this procedure without all sons and daughters of a gracious God. May we console The Texas bishops are highly merous and serious medical being able to provide follow-up one another in love and re-commit ourselves to a culture of concerned that the ruling puts complications. The state has a treatment for the associated com- life and respect for the dignity of every person. God bless women at grave risk. legitimate interest in ensuring the plications. you. Let's keep each other in prayer.” The Texas State Legislature maximum level of safety for the The Catholic Church in Texas, overwhelmingly approved HB2. woman subjected to the procedure in communion with millions Most Rev. Brendan J. Cahill + Its main purpose is to secure and that viable emergency care is See Texas Bishops, pg. 16 Bishop of Victoria in Texas surgical center, health and safety available if complications such The Catholic Lighthouse Page 2 — July 2016 DIOCESE

Bishop Brendan Bishop Brendan’s Cahill Schedule Official Appointments

A Shepherd’s Effective April 13, 2016 Father Kris- July topher Fuchs was appointed associate Message vocation director for the Diocese of 6 2:30 p.m., Finance Board Victoria. Ordained as Bishop June 29, 2015 Meeting, Chancery, 2nd Floor

9 6:00 p.m., Pastor Installation Effective July 5, 2016, Father Max Mass, Fr. Michael Lyons, Sts. Landman has been appointed paro- Faithful Citizenship Peter & Paul Church, Frelsburg chial vicar of Sacred Heart Church, Brothers and Sisters, time to read this document as a preparation Hallettsville, and its missions, Ascen- When I voted in the primaries in March for the upcoming national elections. It 10 2:00 p.m., Sisters of the Incarnate sion of Our Lord, Moravia, St. John I remember my reaction when the election is kind of long and detailed, so it can be Word & Blessed Sacrament the Baptist, St. John, and Immaculate Jubilee Mass, Incarnate Word volunteer asked me: “Which primary?.” intimidating to start reading - but it is Conception Church, St. Mary. Convent I whispered my answer and proceeded to definitely worth working through a little Effective July 5, 2016, Father Peter Os- go and cast my ballot. Thinking after, I bit at a time. 17 11:00 a.m., Mass, New Fourth wondered if someone was watching would As you read “Faithful Citizenship” Degree Assembly 3595, Holy car Amo has been appointed parochial he or she wonder why I was so secretive you will come across some statements Cross Church, East Bernard vicar of St. Michael Church, Cuero, about my party affiliation. I thought about that as bishops we do not believe we and its mission church, Our Lady of it myself and several things have become should endorse or actively support any 20 9:30 a.m., Mass, Twin Pines Guadalupe. clearer for me. particular candidate or party. I realize Nursing Home on Mockingbird, The first thing is the important duty that some people seem to think that the Victoria Effective July 5, 2016, Father George we have as American citizens to vote - in bishops and I seem to be “on the side” or Kunnath has been appointed paro- 4:00 p.m., Building Board chial vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe every election. It surprises me how many “against” certain candidates, especially Meeting, Chancery, 2nd Floor people don’t vote, or seem not to be in- in a presidential election. To me it really Church, Bay City. volved in the political process. As we take depends on the individual issue, and I hope 21 6:30 p.m., Bishop’s Charity time this month to honor the Declaration of that we as Catholics could work with any Banquet, Victoria Country Club Effective July 5, 2016, Father Barnabas Independence on July 4, I believe we need successful candidate in working for a just Kyeah has been appointed parochial to take time also to consider and discuss and peaceful society. 22 6:00 p.m., 150th Anniversary of vicar of Holy Family Church, Victoria. the major political issues of our time. This leads me to consider my “secre- IWBS Victoria Foundation Year On our diocesan web-site tiveness” about my party affiliation back Opening Mass, Holy Family Church, Victoria (victoriadiocese.org) we have a link to in March. I have pretty strong personal a document approved by the bishops of political opinions about what I think is best 23 10:00 a.m., Diaconate Ordination, USPS-001015 (ISSN 0894-7740) the United States, “Faithful Citizenship”. for the country. I also realize that there The Cathedral of Our Lady of We bishops approved this at a recent are great people, and many good friends, Victory, Victoria Publisher meeting, and it includes thoughts about who have opposing views. The beauty of The Most Rev. Brendan J. Cahill many important issues. I hope that this the nation founded from the Declaration 24 10:30 a.m., Mass, St. Anne’s Editor: Sarita Villafranca Richmond can provide a guide for Catholics and of Independence is that we as American Patron Feast Day Celebration, [email protected] St. Ann’s Church, Point Comfort all people of good will to discuss many citizens are able to express these different Staff: Regina Matus-Janak important issues facing our society. I [email protected] 7:00 p.m., Mass, St. Anne’s encourage you and your family to take See Faithful Citizenship, pg. 8 Patron Feast Day Celebration, The Catholic Lighthouse is published St. Ann’s Church, Hochheim monthly at 1505 E. Mesquite Lane, Victoria, TX 77901. 30 9:30 a.m., Mass, Archdiocesan Subscription rates are: $7 per year within the Social Media Youth Conference, George diocese / $10 outside the diocese. R. Brown Convention Center- E-mail local stories, photos or festival announce- Houston ments to: [email protected] (361) 573-0828 / (361) 573-5725 FAX 31 6:00 p.m., Local School Advisory www.victoriadiocese.org Council Workshop & Dinner, Port DEADLINE IS THE 15th OF THE Lavaca PRECEDING MONTH

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• Henry A. Schoenfeld Seminary Burse In thanksgiving by Elsie Farek 100.00 Seminary Burses Previously reported $4,075.00 Total $6,081.00 Seminary burses are a permanent fund used for the education of future priests for the Diocese of In memory of Thomas Holub by Victoria. The goal of each burse is $15,000. The interest from this amount is applied yearly to the Bernice Schoenfeld 20.00 Those wishing to begin a burse or to education of seminarians. The burses are in memory of or in honor of an individual priest or lay In memory of Larry Berger by persons, living or deceased. Publication of the burses will appear periodically when new contributions Bernice Schoenfeld 20.00 contribute to an existing seminary burse are received. In honor of Rev. Max Landman’s may do so by sending their contributions June 27, 2016 Hostyn KJT Society #3 250.00 priestly ordination by with the appropriate burse designation to: TOTALS Benedict and Dianna Kallus 50.00 Bernice Schoenfeld 20.00 • Rev. Msgr. John C. Bily Seminary Burse #2 M/M Joseph C. Hild 100.00 Total $4,135.00 Diocese Of Victoria Previously reported $6,289.00 Wayne E. Marek 50.00 Seminary Burses In honor of Rev. Msgr. John C. Bily Total $2,950.00 • Rev. Charles Sonnier Seminary Burse P. O. Box 4070 for his service to St. Michael Parish, Previously reported $3,095.00 Victoria, TX 77903 Weimar by Allen and Jeanette • Rev. Paul P. Kaspar and Parents, John & In memory of Rev. Charles Sonnier by: Hoelscher 20.00 Frances Kaspar Seminary Burse Barney and Pat Barfield 25.00 Total $6,309.00 Previously reported $500.00 M/M J. O. Hermes 200.00 DSA update Donation in memory of Lawron J. Popp A friend 100.00 • Rev. Jerome Caponi Seminary Burse #2 by Frances Vesely 10.00 Catholic Life Insurance Branch Previously reported $125.00 Total $510.00 #82, Yoakum 500.00 2016 Diocesan Services Appeal In memory of Marie Marek Luchak Wesley and Elaine DeBord 40.00 Diocesan Goal: $ 1,936,221.00 on the 6th anniversary of her death • Knights of Columbus Victoria Council M/M John Herman 10.00 Parish Pledge Totals: $ 665,319.18 June 12, 2010 by John J. Marek 25.00 #1329 Seminary Burse #4 Michael D. Seale 50.00 Parish Contribution Totals: $ 565,670.18 Total $150.00 Previously reported $667.50 Janice Hill 30.00 Number of Parish In memory of Adolf Motal by Fred and Bernice Ohneiser 25.00 Families Participating: 2,451 • Rev. Tommy Chen Seminary Burse K of C Victoria Council #1329 100.00 Rick and Laurie John 100.00 In honor of Rev. Tommy Chen’s 8th Total $767.50 Trevor and Stormy Seekamp 40.00 Ordination Anniversary to the priesthood Robert Shimek, Sr. and Save the Date by St. Ann’s Altar Society, • Rev. Dan Morales Seminary Burse in Cindy Murphy 20.00 Point Comfort 100.00 Honor of his Work for Vocations James and Mary Honish 25.00 October 1! In memory of Agnes Hartl by Previously reported $3,981.00 Mary Rainosek 20.00 Albert and Doris Winter 25.00 In memory of Agnes Hartl by Josephine John and Debbie Pekar 100.00 In memory of Agnes Hartl by Novak and Cynthia Richard 25.00 Gary and Becky Cooper 100.00 Annual Conference for Irene Hare 25.00 In honor of Rev. Dan Morales by Robert, Terry, Kathleen and Catechesis and Ministry Total $150.00 Paz and Andrea Morales 25.00 Chase Hermes 50.00 Prayer: The Faith Prayed In honor of Rev. Dan Morales’ 52nd Robert and Susie Stevens 40.00 Holy Family Church, Wharton • CDA Court of St. Ann #369 Seminary birthday celebration by: Mrs. Vernon F. Matusek 25.00 Burse #2 Daryl and Joan Hill 52.00 Linda Gaudette 1,000.00 Bishop Brendan Cahill will offer Previously reported $11,168.99 Paul and Helen Flessner 50.00 Charles and Geralyn Klimitchek 100.00 his keynote address, “Gladly Will I Glenn and Anita Schulte 30.00 In memory of Clarice Hall by C.D.A. John Tinoco 100.00 Glory in My Infirmities” using the Emma Raska 25.00 Court St. Ann #369 50.00 In memory of Helen Borowicz by title of the book on Father Charles Annual donation by C.D.A. Otto and JoAnn Bleier 25.00 Richard and Jeanette Poppe 50.00 Court St. Ann #369 250.00 Total $4,258.00 Lana Muenich Family 25.00 Kram. The bishop will offer the Total $11,468.99 Kenneth and Judy Anderle 250.00 same keynote in Spanish. A second • Rev. Msgr. John C. Peters Seminary Jerome and Jocelyn Bolom 50.00 keynote address, “To Be Known As • Rev. Wayne Flagg and Rev. Philip Brune Burse #7 Greg and Cindy Patek and Family 50.00 God’s and As God Knows Us!” will Seminary Burse Previously reported $10,495.00 Ron and Marie Terreo 25.00 be presented by Charleen Katra, Previously reported $8,230.00 In memory of Lorraine Butchek by Harvey and MaryAnn Matusek 25.00 and Rita Martinez will offer it in In honor of Rev. Philip Brune’s 2nd Hubert and Elizabeth Janak 25.00 Anthony and Dorothy Spann 100.00 Spanish. The conference begins Mark Janak and Karen Sullivan 20.00 ordination anniversary to the priesthood by: In memory of Rev. Msgr. Celestino Say at 9:00 a.m. and closes with Mass A.J. and Liz Mican 25.00 Lambert and Carol Brune 25.00 by Frances Holley Family 25.00 at 4:30 p.m. For complete descrip- Mark and Sharon Kubicek 25.00 In memory of Rev. Charles Sonnier 25.00 Leroy and Donna Leopold 100.00 In honor of Charles and Mickey Glueck’s In honor of Rev. Msgr. John Peters on Brian and Denise Leist and sons 50.00 tions of workshops and presenter 50th wedding anniversary by Pastor Appreciation Day by Brett, Sheila and Caleb Noake 30.00 biographical information, go to Darry and Barbara Meyer 25.00 Sacred Heart School teachers, Ben Scott 50.00 www.victoriadiocese.org or call In thanksgiving of Rev. Wayne Flagg staff and students 300.00 Yoakum CB Club 100.00 (361) 573-0828. by Johnny and Jo Ann Canik 25.00 In memory of Larry Berger by: Anthony and Joyce Harper 50.00 Total $8,330.00 Kenneth and Rene Staff 40.00 Joni Anderle and Rylie Vancura 20.00 Catherine Miksch 20.00 Michael and Robin Trojcak and Incarnate Word & • Rev. Scott Hill Seminary Burse Diane Kutac 20.00 family 15.00 Previously reported $1,403.00 Dorothy and Melvin Zapalac 10.00 Paul and Dolores Janak 100.00 Blessed Sacrament In honor of Charles and Mickey Glueck’s Alphonse Besetzny 10.00 Donation by a parishioner from 50th wedding anniversary by David and Karen Koranek 20.00 St. John the Baptist, Koerth 2,500.00 Gift Shop Daryl and Joan Hill 50.00 David and Michele Kubos 25.00 Total $9,385.00 (361) 575-7111 Total $1,453.00 Total $11,015.00 1101 NE Water St. (in Old Victoria) • Rev. Daniel P. Kahlich Seminary Burse • Rev. Michael Rother Seminary Burse • St. John the Baptist Church, St. John In Victoria, TX 77901 In honor of my 50th ordination anniversary to Previously reported $6,835.00 Memory of Rev. Brian Crookes Seminary M-F 8:30-4:30 Sat. 9:30-3:30 the priesthood by In memory of James A. Rother by Burse #2 Rev. Dan Kahlich 2,000.00 John Rother, Jr., Bernard and Madeline Previously reported $5,961.00 Bibles, Books, Rosaries, Medals In honor of Rev. Dan Kahlich’s 50th ordination Rother, James and MaryAnne Gibson, In memory of Albert Berckenhoff by Statues, Baptism & Wedding Items anniversary to the priesthood by: John and Michaeleen Krchnak 100.00 Forrest and Ann Dittrich 20.00 Inspirational Gifts Albert and Rita Kozel and Family 500.00 Total $6,935.00 The Catholic Lighthouse Page 4 — July 2016 DIOCESE Sisterly Thoughts

by Sister Mildred Truchard, IWBS

Year of Change (Continued from last month) In 1874 a development that in the Church and in the Convent would be able to send Sisters to This two-story brick building (1872) provided additional helped the Sisters in Victoria School. Graduates of the school Victoria. This was the ill-fated space for classrooms and boarders during the 1880’s. was the fact that they were able were requesting entrance into the voyage on which four of the to become certified as educa- order. The increasing numbers twelve young Sisters died from tors and thus become eligible to helped staff the school and some yellow fever before they ever got called the “Villa”, to take care overcrowded, it was decided to draw public school salaries for of the other newly-established to Texas. Bishop Neraz, filled of the rabbits and ducks and to build Incarnate Word Convent four months each year as part of foundations. with missionary zeal, would con- clean the duck pond. I remember on Water St. the “Community System”. This At the diocesan level, the tinue to administer the diocese someone slipping and falling into (to be continued) allowed them to save the duck pond.” their earnings for future Early Sisters at the Mon- During the summer the can- For more about the early buildings. astery of the Incarnate didates spent the nights at the days of the Sisters in Victoria Then, in 1882, three Word in Victoria. Notice Villa in order to provide space for – please come by the Gift Shop Sisters left Victoria to that some of the Sisters the Sisters who lived and taught at Incarnate Word Convent make the fifth founda- are wearing black habits elsewhere during the school year and purchase Sister Alberta tion in Texas in Hal- instead of the white gar- but were home for the summer. Novosad’s book: TEXAS FOOT- lettsville; this foundation ments with a maroon When Nazareth Convent became PRINTS in the Sands of Time. was transferred to San scapular. These “lay” Antonio in 1926. Today, sisters were not bound the Sisters continue to to stay within the cloister serve at Sacred Heart and could leave the mon- School in Hallettsville astery for business needs. and at the San Antonio foundation. The order by this bishop of San Antonio, Rev. An- for the next fourteen years. time was well established in the thony Pellicer, who was a great The school continued its New World. advocate of Catholic education, spiritual and academic advance- Although the Victoria com- suffered from diabetes. At this ment to many boarders and day munity of IWBS Sisters had sent time insulin treatment was not students. One of its monetary Sisters out to begin new founda- yet available and although he achievements was the acquisi- tions, the little community con- sought treatments that were tion of a sewing machine for tinued to prosper in the bustling $100.00; however, at least one little town on the Guadalupe of the Sisters cited that it was River. Things were happening! not able to produce quality stitch- The Italian Count Joseph Telf- ing, equal to the hand-stitching ener with a host of immigrants which was part of the curricu- from his homeland completed lum. Another undertaking by the the railroad from Rosenberg to Sisters in 1880 was the purchase Victoria (the Macaroni Line) of the old Fairgrounds about a in 1882. Steamboats navigated mile away from the Convent. the Guadalupe River to Victoria As time went on, a garden was until the middle 1880’s. During planted and animals were raised this time telegraph service had practiced at the time, he suc- to provide food for the Sisters reached Victoria; soon afterward cumbed to the disease in 1880. and the boarders. Since the site telephone service was available. At his death the Rev. John Neraz was in walking distance of the Victoria was being connected was consecrated bishop of the school, it also served as a pic- with the rest of the world! In Diocese of San Antonio. Bishop nic area for the students. Sister the city itself, businesses were Neraz was no stranger to the Sis- Mildred shares, “When I entered springing up in what is now the ters. He had come from France Nazareth Convent in 1954, it downtown area. People were in 1866 on the warship on which was one of the responsibilities able to get around the growing Mother St. Claire Valentine of the candidates (high-school city on a mule-powered streetcar returned from her recruiting trip students living at the convent and system with four cars. to Europe to get volunteers, so studying to become Sisters) to go Change was also happening that the Brownsville community out to the property, which was The Catholic Lighthouse CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Page 5 — July 2016 Bishop Selects Group to Attend Conference at Notre Dame CUERO—Congratulations to Jennifer Saenz, principal of St. Michael and Fr. David Berger, for having been selected by Bishop Brendan Cahill to attend the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) this summer on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, a staff member from St. Michael will be accompanying the pastor and principal to Notre Dame. The institute will focus on attracting and retaining Latino families to our Catholic schools. St. Michael was selected as a pilot school to launch this initiative within our diocese. Depending on the success of the LEI for our diocese, Bishop Cahill may choose to expand the program’s footprint to other Catholic schools of the diocese in the future. The Story Of Esther HALLETTSVILLE—The sixth grade Re- ligion class at Sacred Heart Catholic School brought their year of study to a happy conclu- sion by putting on a play. Their teacher Sister Emiliana wrote the play on the story of Esther from the Old Testament to help them enjoy and remember the story and emphasize the moral lessons. The students worked hard outside of class making props and gathering costumes PERFECTION— Jose Andres Ramos, a seventh grader from Our Lady of Victory so they could spend class time perfecting their School, was chosen as the Grand National Grade-Level Champion in Zaner- parts in the play. They were very proud of their Bloser’s 2016 National Handwriting Contest. More than 270,000 students par- accomplishments. There were two showings, ticipated from public and private schools, requiring students from kindergarten first for the fourth graders and then the fifth through second grade to submit print entries while students in third through graders. eighth grade submit cursive entries. Andres was not coached during the process; his skill is self-discipline, which he demonstrated while he persevered through penmanship’s challenges. At the school’s award ceremony, Andres was recog- Holy Family K of C Council #9088 nized for his achievement by Principal Sr. Laura Toman and Catholic Schools Presents the Superintendent Dr. John Quary. Pictured above is Andres with Dr. Quary. Fourteenth Annual Catholic Educators Honored by KC’s On May 18, 2016, about 200 Victo- toward strengthening Catholic education. ria Catholic school Huse is anticipating his ordination into teachers and their the Permanent Deaconate this summer spouses were hon- after seven rigorous years of preparation. ored by the Holy He expressed the importance of Christian Family Knights of principles taught by these three Catholic Columbus Council schools which provide a strong foundation Fishing Tournament #9088 with a fried of lifelong Catholic faith saying, “God chicken dinner held always wins out at the end of the day”. at the Holy Family Mr. Huse pointed out that these three August 5 & 6 Activity Center. schools have been in existence for a Faculty and Eddie Huse combined 356 years and they deserve our Port O’Connor Community Center staff from Nazareth prayers. He also recognized St. Joseph Academy, Our Lady of Victoria School High School teacher David Pozzi for Door Prizes Cash Prizes and St. Joseph High School along with 48 years of teaching, the longest tenure KC members and their wives listened to of these three schools. This is just one Live Auction Raffle inspiring words from St. Joseph Class of example of the tremendous dedication For information on entrees, contact: 1977 graduate Eddie Huse. He thanked these teachers have for instilling Catholic www.nazarethacademy.org the teachers for their dedicated efforts education into our leaders of tomorrow. Sister Ann Meletio at 361-485-2044 Establish Good Habits – You should be able to Julie Fulgham at 979-649-5516 rely on your habits to help you, and not hurt you, Tip to Help in your prayer. A good habit takes 66 days (at least) George Wenzel at 361-649-7707 Your Prayer Life to establish. So, if you can commit to a routine of All Proceeds Benefit prayer for 2 months, you should start to lay the groundwork for healthy prayer habits. Nazareth Academy School, Victoria The Catholic Lighthouse Page 6 — July 2016 YOUTH

Wendy Eggert, Director • Ryan Leos, Associate Director [email protected] • (361) 573-0828 • www.victoriadiocese.org

Camp David 2016

Reflection on Camp David By Jordan Morgan Seminarian

This was my first year to experience Camp David and I really Europe Trip had no idea what to expect. I was a little hesitant at first but that August 15-26, 2016 quickly went away after I arrived and met the Youth Leadership Tour Rome, Italian Team (YLT). The YLT was very welcoming of my presence Riviera, Venice, Salzburg, Austria & Prague and they were very interested in getting to know me not only as a person, but also me, the seminarian. We spent a lot of time French Rhone River Cruise together and became well acquainted. September 20-28, 2016 It wasn’t long after my arrival that the campers started to Lyon, Macon, Vienne, Touron, arrive at Camp David. I quickly realized that this was going to Viviers & Avignon, Air Discounted be a fun week. The youth spent time getting to know each other and most importantly, developing a deeper relationship with God. The youth were able to take full advantage Rhine Riverboat Getaway of this year’s theme, “Care of Gods Creation.” They participated in many sessions that August 5-13, 2017 talked about what harms the environment and what we can do to fix these issues. You Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, could tell the youth participate in their science classes; it showed when they had to give Netherlands, Air Discounted examples of the things that destroy God’s creation and what we can do to help fix it. Camp David was divided into two overnight sessions and a day session for the ABCATS TRAVEL younger group. Each session closed with the planting of an olive tree. This activity Call Jim or Malvina Slovak really impacted the youth, encouraging them to start making changes to protect their (361) 578-0828 environments. [email protected] I look forward to the years to come to spend time with the youth and help them grow www.abcatstravel.com closer to God. I cannot wait for Camp David 2017! The Catholic Lighthouse YOUTH Page 7 — July 2016 Blessing KC’s Present Scholarships Summer Fun Days at BLESSING—Knights of Columbus p.m. Mass with council chaplain Rev. Pe- Chancery Library Council #4307 presented their annual ter Yeboah-Amanfo at St. Peter’s Church. scholarships and Knights of Columbus The recipients are Ryan Lezak, Margaret Bibles to the three recipients for the aca- Nance, and Dionicio (Isiah) Morales. demic year of 2015-2016. The presenta- Also in attendance were members of tions were made on May 21 after the 6:30 Council #4307.

Bishop Brendan Cahill and Father Roger Hawes following confirmation at Holy Cross in Yorktown.

Save the Dates July 13 & 27 ~ Last Summer Fun Days Library Fun Days at the Chancery have been a big hit this Summer! The children have planted seeds, learned about the Eucharist, crafted crosses, made milk carton chapels and more. Library Fun Days will be on July 13 and July 27 from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Children must be accompanied by a an adult. HOLY SPIRIT—Bishop Brendan Cahill at the confirmation ceremony June 5, at St. Patrick’s Church in Bloomington, along with Father Samuel Appiasi. Also assisting but not pictured was Deacon Fred Soto.

GRADUATES RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS—Knights of Columbus Council #9088, Holy Family Victoria, presented scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Those honored were, left-right, Brenna Sestak, Christopher Ontai, Samuel Bonorden, and Lucas Kabela. Knights of Columbus representatives back row, left-right, Harvey Kocian, Grand Knight; Charles Bluntzer, Scholar- ship Chairman; and Steve Dolezal, Deputy Grand Knight. The Catholic Lighthouse Page 8 — July 2016 DIOCESE In Memory of ... Sister Manuela Hernandez school at Frydek Catholic School and at B Immaculate Conception School in Sealy. E Sister Manuela Hernandez, MCSH She entered a member of the Missionary Catechists Nazareth Con- S of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, vent in 1955, T passed away at the age of 90, Thursday, after graduating May 19, 2016. She was born October 29, from Nazareth 1925 in Mexico to the late Andres Hernan- Academy. She W dez and Maria De Jesus Cruz. became a nov- I She is preceded in death by her parents. ice on August Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, 5, 1959 and S May 23, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes made her first H Church presided by Father Albert Yankey. vows on Au- E Burial followed at Catholic Cemetery #3. gust 6, 1965. She earned a S Sister Constanza Rosa Dominguez Bachelor of Arts degree in History with ! a minor in English from Incarnate Word Sister Constanza Rosa Dominguez, College in San Antonio. She was awarded SAYING GOOD-BYE—The diocese wishes farewell to Gloria Aparicio MCSH a member of the Missionary Cat- a Texas Teacher Certificate, specializing who faithfully served as secretary to Bishop Emeritus David E. Fell- echists of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and in the elementary level. During the 56 hauer and Bishop Brendan Cahill. God bless her on the next chapter Mary, passed away at the age of 90, Friday, years of her religious profession, Sister of her life. May 6, 2016. Faustina taught in San Antonio, Victoria, She was born February 17, 1926 in Floresville, Selma, and Hallettsville. Faithful Citizenship Mexico to the late Pilar Dominguez Rivas Sister Faustina retired from full-time Continued from pg. 2 and Leonor Colin Monroy. active classroom duties in 2012 to reside She is preceded in death by her parents. at Incarnate Word Convent Healthcare. views and debate them fiercely. After the greater citizen involvement. Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, Survivors include her brothers, Dennis election we are called once again to trust We are blessed to live in the United May 10, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Orsak, Edwin Orsak and wife Theresa, in “We the People,” and work together for States of America, we are blessed to live Church presided by Father Albert Daniel Orsak and wife Bonnie; sisters, the good of our culture. in Texas. Writing about politics, I want to Yankey. Burial followed at Catholic Bernadette Coroneos and husband Joe, One more thought about politics in especially thank all of the men and women Cemetery #3. Linda DuFour, Darlene Brewer and this national election year. Growing up who have placed their names on ballots husband Curt; and Aunt Mary Gajewski; Sister Faustina Orsak in Texas I have come to a conclusion that for a variety of offices. Thank you also to many nieces and nephews. while we spend a lot of time debating all those election volunteers who make it She was preceded in death by her Sister Faustina Orsak, 76, of Victoria, national politics, most of the day-to-day possible for us to vote in a safe way. May parents and brothers, Joe, Patrick, and died May 23, 2016. She was born March work of building a better culture is carried God bless America and each of you and Clement Orsak. 21, 1940, in Sealy, Texas to the late John on by the local politicians. As we focus your families with deeper gratitude and A Funeral Mass was held on Wednes- and Albina Gajewski Orsak. She was a on the national election, we need also to commitment to continually participate in day, May 25, 2016 at Incarnate Word Sister of the Incarnate Word and Blessed participate in elections for school boards, building a just and peaceful society - let’s Convent. Burial followed at Catholic Sacrament. She attended elementary city councils, county commissioners, keep each other in prayer, Cemetery No. 3. judges, etc., etc. Having worked quite a bit with these local politicians in the past I Brendan + can assure you they particularly appreciate

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The priest reveals the heart of God - “My compassion grows

warm and tender.”(Hosea 11:8)

Priests and Transitional Deacons Ordinations • Priests Anniversaries The Catholic Lighthouse Page 10 — July 2016 Father Peter Oscar Kofi Amo

Name: Father Peter Oscar Kofi Amo Age: 41 Hometown: Born in town of Winnebe in the central part of Ghana, West Africa; raised in town of Komenda in the central part of Ghana and Terkwa, in the western part of Ghana Parents: Oscar Peter Amo and Mrs. Theresa Awo Amo Siblings: (2 brothers and one sister) Martin Amo married to Esther with 3 children lives in Ghana, Benedicte Amo married to Mark with a son and they live in Italy, Stephen Amo studying in Kenya in the seminary with the Fransiscan Friars. He will be ordained a deacon next year and God willing by the end of 2017 he will be a priest. First Parish Assignment: St. Michael and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Cuero Where did you attend College/ Seminary? St. Paul Major Seminary from 9-12th grade and St. Peters Regional Seminary in Ghana How did your Vocation come about? “As a young boy we lived in an area where there was a mission church. There was hardly a priest around. I fell in love with the priesthood at age 14. We were all waiting for the priest to show up and he wasn’t showing up. I thought to myself I wish I was a priest I would get up and celebrate Mass.” What or who inspired you to enter Seminary? It was always in my heart to become a priest. In Ghana I waited 9 years working as a teacher in the high school never losing hope on becoming a priest. People around me thought I would give up and move on to the next vocation. Archbishop Mathias Nketsiah in Ghana had a friend in the United States, Bishop David Fellhauer, who accepted me into the diocese to discern. I flew from Ghana, to London, to Houston and to Victoria and here I am serving the people of the Diocese of Victoria in Texas! Do you have any hobbies? Listening to cool music like Whitney Houston & Michael Jackson and playing soccer A few words to those who were a part of his vocation: After all of these years I thank Archbishop Mathias Nketsiah and Father Charles Elvis Otsiwah for recommending me to Bishop David Fellhauer who accepted me in the Diocese of Victoria. After staying with Father Dan Morales for over a year I thank him so much for teach- ing me American culture, how to drive, and many other things. I thank Bishop Brendan Cahill for his fatherly care and love for me. Finally, I have been ordained as a priest to serve in this diocese! See Father Peter Oscar Kofi Amo, pg. 12

“You are a priest forever...” (Hebrews 7:17) The Catholic Lighthouse Father Max Landman Page 11 — July 2016

Name: Father Max Alexander Landman Age: 29 Hometown: Uvalde, Texas Home Parish: Sacred Heart, Uvalde, Texas Parents: Jack Landman, Jr. (deceased); Liza Toombs Sibling: 1 older sister, Camille Simon, she lives in New Orleans First Parish Assignment: Sacred Heart, Hallettsville; and the surrounding parishes, Ascension in Moravia; St. Mary’s; St. John the Baptist Where did you attend College/ Seminary? TCU for undergrad; Holy Trinity Seminary for philosophy; Pontifical College Josephinum for theology How did your Vocation come about? The first inklings of a vocation to the priest- hood came about when I was nine or ten years old, serving at Mass. I did not really understand the theology, but I had a profound sense of peace in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, and sometimes imitated being a priest. There were also strong suggestions from a few different people that I needed to be a priest, including shortly before Confirmation from a very holy and dedicated catechism teacher. Her influence in particular made it impossible for me to simply dismiss the idea. Before graduating from college, the death of my great Aunt Biddy had a profound impact on me, both as a spark for taking my faith more seriously and, for reasons I cannot explain, planting the idea of priesthood firmly in my heart. When that idea still remained after working for a year after graduation, I realized that I would not be at peace unless I gave seminary a shot. Fortunately, I was able to persevere through many difficulties and foster a relationship with our Lord that guided me on to ordination. What or who inspired you to enter Seminary? In addition to the people and events I men- tioned above, there was the devotion of my grandmother, my mother’s faith, my father’s See Father Max Landman, pg. 12

“The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me ...” (Isaiah 61:1) NewlyThe Catholic Ordained Lighthouse Page 12 — July 2016

The two new deacons were asked: How did you feel being ordained a deacon Anniversaries knowing that in 1 year you will become a priest? 75th 60th Deacon Jacob Mendoza “I was excited and humbled to be ordained, I am eager for priesthood, but also excited to be in a period of 1 year transition to fully prepare for priesthood.”

Deacon Jacob will be spending every other weekend during the school year at St. Philip Parish, El Campo. Msgr. Eustace Bishop Charles Msgr. Thomas C. Deacon Stephen Vacek “My ordination to the diaconate was Hermes Grahmann McLaughlin Retired the most joyful moment of my life. I am 1st Bishop of the Diocese Retired Diocese of Victoria Cemetery Director humbled to be called by God’s people, of Victoria, Retired Vicar General / Chancellor Living at Elmcroft, the people of our diocese, to the voca- Living at Casa de Padres, Living at Padua Place, Victoria tion of the transitional diaconate and San Antonio San Antonio The ordination celebration held at The next year the priesthood. I thank the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory in- Lord for the gift of serving at his altar, Rev. Daniel Kahlich cluded the ordination of two deacons. proclaiming his gospel, and serving Pastor Jacob Aaron Mendoza and Stephen the people of God of the Diocese of 50th Queen of the Holy Rosary Paul Vacek were ordained transitional Victoria. May God bless you! Spanem Hostyn deacons. Deacons preparing for the Bohem!” and priesthood are transitional deacons Sts. Peter and Paul for one year before being ordained Deacon Stephen will be spending every Plum a priest. Both men are attending St. other weekend during the school year Mary’s Seminary in Houston. at Sacred Heart Parish, Hallettsville. Father Max Landman Father Peter Oscar Continued from pg. 11 Kofi Amo influence, and the witness of St. John Paul II and Continued from pg. 10 Pope Benedict XVI. What was your favorite part of Seminary? The most What would you like to share with enjoyable part was developing strong friendships the people of the Diocese of Victo- that will help sustain me throughout my life. ria? I have received love, care and a Favorite Saint or one that inspires you? I am in awe lot of support, from the good people over soon-to-be St. Teresa of Calcutta’s perseverance in this diocese. The prayers of sup- through darkness. port have helped me reach the altar What is your favorite scripture? The response of of our Lord Jesus Christ. May God the people in Luke 7:16. Fear seized them all, and bless them and their families. they glorified God, exclaiming, “A great prophet has arisen in our midst,” and “God has visited his people.” What is your favorite book? The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky Hobbies? Golf; I’m also pretty interested in culture, politics, and the media What would you like to share with the people of the Diocese of Victoria? I want to tell the people of this diocese how welcoming and supportive they have been, and what a privilege it is to serve them in the name of Christ. A few words to those who were a part of his voca- tion: I would like to express my gratitude to Bishop Fellhauer for welcoming me into the diocese and or- daining me a deacon and Bishop Cahill for so eagerly embracing his new flock and ordaining me a priest. “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you ...” (John 15:16) The Catholic Lighthouse DIOCESE Page 13 — July 2016

“I stayed with the same company for 58 years”, says Msgr. Bily.

His parishioners knew him as “father fix it”. On many occasions Father

Fr. Tim said, “We Bily would be found cutting the yard, were travel companions fixing a leak, a broken door or taking for Tribunal meetings in Victoria. We have care of anything else around St. Mi- been good loyal friends chael School or church that needed to for many years and continue to be.” be done. Seminarian Recalls, Msgr. Bily Always Around By Dalton Ervin of hide-and-seek, Fr. Bily was of the service of the Most Rever- hum of his lawn mower. have children and grandchildren Seminarian always around. end David Fellhauer, until today It would be through Fr. Bily’s who are being baptized by the WEIMAR–The Reverend Looking back at this seem- in 2016 under the Most Reverend priestly ministry that I would first same faithful pastor. Monsignor John C. Bily has ingly omnipresent priest, the im- Brendan Cahill. This pastor of St. hear the words of absolution in The more time I spend around spent the last twenty-eight years, age of St. Joseph, the foster-father Michael Parish in Weimar served the confessional. At his anointed Msgr. Bily, the more I learn about in addition to four years as an as- of Jesus and husband of Mary as repairman, gardener, bus driv- hands I would receive the Body the true meaning of being a priest sociate pastor from 1962-1966, comes to mind. In the Gospels, er, plumber, electrician, security, and Blood of Jesus in the Eu- and loving the people of God of his fifty-eight years of priestly we read very little of the life and and countless other roles making charist. Through his guidance of entrusted to his fatherly care. His ordination at St. Michael Catholic work of Joseph. We know he was very little noise and attracting no the parish, I would be prepared legacy of fidelity, support, and Church in Weimar. It is in the a carpenter and that it was he who attention except for the gentle for and receive the Sacrament perseverance will remain in Wei- midst of his twenty-eight-year took the Holy Family to Egypt of Confirmation, and with mar as long as St. Michael Catho- tenure that my time with Msgr. in order to protect the infant his recommendation I would lic Church does. Although we can Bily begins. When my parents Christ from Herod’s terror apply and enter into seminary count the number of Sacraments celebrated the Sacrament of Mat- until it was safe to return. formation for the Diocese of he has administered, the number rimony at St. Michael Church, Joseph is known for his silent Victoria. At the same time, Fr. of lives he has affected both in it was the then Fr. Bily who ac- yet tireless work in support- Bily would be the presence of and out of the confines of the cepted their vows and it was he ing and protecting the fam- Christ for my family in times walls of the church, Catholic and who baptized me almost 25 years ily entrusted to him by God. of tragedy and death. Saying non-Catholic alike, Msgr. Bily’s ago. Growing up on the same Likewise, Fr. Bily quietly that this priest simply played a years of service and devotion to block as the church made Fr. Bily worked by repairing, caring role in discerning and cultivat- others are beyond enumeration. a fixture in my life. Whether we for, and protecting the parish ing my own vocation would be The Lord has been faithful to were cutting through his yard on entrusted to him by the Most an understatement. Countless His promise and “[given us] a the way to school, riding bikes, Reverend Charles Grahmann people in Weimar share this shepherd after [His] own heart” or playing the unending games in 1988, through the entirety Photography Courtesy of Lydia Ford same story, and many now (Jeremiah 3:15). The Catholic Lighthouse Page 14 — July 2016 DIOCESE

Meet a Deacon (a TCL series)

Deacon Leo Sharron

I was born in San Bernardino, Cali- I have an Associates Degree in Elec- fornia on September 27, 1962 to Leo and tronics and Computer Technology from Deacon Leo Sharron and his family. Melba (Scheffler) Sharron. We moved Texas Vocational School, a Diploma Most of all, I give thanks to God for My advice to all parents and grand- back to my mother’s hometown of Cuero, in Pastoral Theology from St. Thomas my grandmother, Minnie Scheffler, who parents is to never stop praying for your Texas when I was about 2 years old and University in Houston, and a B.A. in Psy- never stopped praying for me, even in the children. now at the age of 53 I am still a Cuero chology from the University of Houston- shaky times of my life. Her dedication to May God’s blessing continue to be boy. I attended St. Michael’s School in Victoria. I am currently working toward prayer and her unwavering faith lead me with you all. Cuero for 8 years where the Sisters of the a Masters in Education in Clinical Mental to a deep conversion of heart. Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Health Counseling at UHV. ran the school. This was at a time when Since I was a small boy I have always tuition was only about $20 a month! Over felt a need to be of service to others. I Permanent Deacon the course of my years at St. Michael’s I always felt drawn to religious life, but gave the poor sisters a lot of grief with was not ready to discern that call until Formation Class Forming my mischievous behavior. I think I have much later in my life. In 2001, I answered Christ, whom the Father has sancti- diaconate as a proper and permanent rank been spanked in every corner of every God’s call and entered formation for the fied and sent into the world, has through of the hierarchy. room of the school and I deserved every diaconate and was ordained on my son’s His apostles, made their successors, the If interested in discerning a possible one of them! Many of the sisters who birthday on July 29, 2006. I am assigned bishops, partakers of vocation to the diaconate, taught me did their time in purgatory on to St. Michael and Our Lady of Guadalupe His consecration and please discuss your interest Earth. That being said, I managed to win Churches in Cuero. His mission. They have with your pastor, and send the religion award over the course of many It is an honor to be able to serve the legitimately handed on contact information to Dea- of those years. people of God as a deacon. Through my to different individuals con Chuck Glynn (cglynn@ My wife Anne and I have been married ministry, God has given me the opportu- in the Church various victoriadiocese.org). Infor- for twenty-five years. She has a kindness nity to fulfill my desire to be of service degrees of participation mational meetings for you and sense of charity that I often lack. She to others. As a deacon I assist at Masses, in this ministry. Thus and your family will be held has truly been an inspiration in my life. preach, help with religious education of the divinely established from 2-4:00 p.m. on Saturday We have one son, Anthony who is married adults and children, preside at baptisms, ecclesiastical ministry is September 10 at Our Lady of to Ceara and they have blessed us with two funerals, and on occasion with weddings. exercised on different levels by those who Sorrows in Victoria, and again from 2-4:00 beautiful granddaughters who are 1 and 2 I provide grief counseling to family mem- from antiquity have been called bishops, p.m. on Sunday September 11 at Sacred 1/2 years old. Next to God, family is most bers in my parish and community as well priests and deacons. This teaching formed Heart in Hallettsville. You only need to important to me. as visit the sick and homebound. the foundation for the “restoration” of the attend one of the sessions. In addition to my parish duties, I also serve as a full time chaplain for Hospice of South Texas. Working with terminally Three to be Ordained Permanent Deacons ill patients and their families is one of the most profound and fulfilling experiences in my life. Being able to walk with pa- tients as they face the end of their life is an honor and a blessing. Helping families cope with end of life issues and grief help me to grow in my own faith. As I work on my Masters in Counsel- Heavenly Helpers ing, I hope to continue to work with Hos- pice of South Texas and to provide grief Christian Store support groups and counseling to those (979) 543-2850 struggling with the loss of loved ones. Edward Huse Michael Tankersly Anthony Hensley I feel truly blessed to have been called Sacred Heart Assumption of BVM to serve the people of God as a deacon. I Holy Family Victoria Hallettsville Ganado M-F 9:30 - 5:30 Sat. 9:30 - 3:00 credit my Catholic education, the good sisters (God bless them for putting up with Bibles, Books, Rosaries, Medals me), all my teachers, and all the priests They will be ordained to the Permanent Deaconate on July 23 at The Cathedral Statues, Baptism & Wedding Items who have been an example of faith and of Our Lady of Victory by Bishop Brendan Cahill. See the photos and story in Inspirational Gifts service for forming me in faith. the August 2016 Catholic Lighthouse. The Catholic Lighthouse DIOCESE Page 15 — July 2016 Sunday Readings from July 10 - August 14

July 10 - Fifteenth Sunday July 31 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Time Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37 Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17 Colossians 1:15-20 Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Luke 10:25-37 Luke 12:13-21

July 17 - Sixteenth Sunday August 7 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Time Genesis 18:1-10a Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalms 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 Psalms 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22 Colossians 1:24-28 Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 10:38-42 Luke 12:32-48

July 24 - Seventeenth Sunday August 14 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Time Genesis 18:20-32 Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalms 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 Psalms 40:2, 3, 4, 18 Colossians 2:12-14 Hebrews 12:1-4 Catholic Daughters Court St. Ann friends and family participate in a pilgrim- Luke 11:1-13 Luke 12:49-53 age to Holy Doors with Fr. Kristopher Fuchs. Above: group in front of Holy Cross in Yorktown. For daily and Sunday readings, as well as a daily reflection video, visit www.usccb.org/bible/readings. CDA Hosted Pilgrimage to Holy Doors Brought to you by: Catholic Communications Campaign Catholic Daughters of the America’s Memorial to the Innocents in Flatonia, Court St. Ann #369 held a Holy Doors Midge Elam, founder of the memorial, Pilgrimage on April 30, 2016 in cel- welcomed the group. She told how Dedication of the Church and Altar ebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. she was inspired to build the memorial Members and their guests met at The which is a place of comfort, forgive- of St. Mary’s Church in Praha Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory in ness, and healing for those who have PRAHA—The 1st phase of the res- 20, 1895. St. Mary’s Praha was the first Victoria. The Rev. Kristopher Fuchs lost babies to stillbirth, miscarriage or toration project began in 2011 with the Catholic Church between Houston and gave a reading of the parable of the abortion. Glass bricks etched with the replacement of the leaking shingle roof. San Antonio. Many changes took place prodigal son and pointed out the names of lost children line the walls The church closed in January 2015 to in 1965 with the liturgical changes of the stained glass window depicting the of the memorial building. Mass was worshippers in order that the interior Second Vatican Council. Changes over parable and the mercy of God. celebrated in the chapel, followed by a restoration work could begin. A year and the years include: The group traveled to Holy Cross picnic lunch for the 46 pilgrims before a half later the work was completed and • A new altar was put in front of the Church in Yorktown, where Father returning to Victoria. on June 12, 2016 St. Mary’s Church was reredos (the present main back Kristopher explained indulgences of- The journey through these Holy rededicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. altar) so that the presider would fered during the Year of Mercy. The Doors was a beautiful procession as The Most Reverend Brendan J. Cahill cel- face the worshipping assembly. Chaplet of Divine Mercy was prayed each person reflected on God’s mercy. ebrated the rededication with concelebrat- • The original long leaf pine wood- by the pilgrims. They will cherish the joyful and spiri- ing bishops, The Most Reverend David E. en floor in the sanctuary has been Upon arrival at Rafael’s Refuge, a tual experience that was shared by all. Fellhauer and The Most Reverend Charles restored. It was covered with configuration. itual heritage for the future consider mak- V. Grahmann as well as 6 concelebrating green shag carpet and the church • The antique chandelier hanging in ing a donation to the St. Mary’s Church priests. floor was covered with green and the nave of the church dates back Restoration Endowment Fund. For more Bishop Cahill began the dedication white vinyl tile. to the 1800s. It was made in the information go to www.stmaryspraha.org. Mass by blessing and sprinkling holy wa- • The ambo (pulpit) was removed former Czechoslovakia. In the ter throughout the church. During Mass, and replaced with a simple wood- 1930s it was wired and the original Bishop Cahill anointed the new altar with en structure. wax candles were replaced with chrism oil and Bishop Fellhauer anointed • Ceiling fans with light kits re- electrical bulbs. the walls of the church. The new altar placed the old light fixtures in- • The canopy of the ambo is a replaced the makeshift one of the 1960s. stalled in the 1930s with the replica of the original. It was Arches were added in the new altar making advent of electricity. designed and rebuilt by Ernest it possible to see the Last Supper scene. • The 3 church bells were rope Chaloupka, Jr. and George Kalisek Look in the September 2016 After the dedication a meal was shared by pulled and had not rung in years. of Moulton. for parishioners and friends. These are now digitally con- • A new air condition/heat system Catholic Lighthouse trolled. They ring automatically has been installed with the air 2017 Trips HISTORY at 6:00 a.m., noon, 6:00 p.m. and vents in the floor instead of in the 334 Jurek Road A group of Czech immigrants in Praha after Sunday Mass. ceiling. Port Lavaca, TX 77979 • The stained glass windows are built a stone chapel in 1865 and a larger • The deteriorating original hand- (361) 552.2695 or (361) 920.3216 now re-leaded and repainted. church was built in 1876 as the immigrant crafted oak pews were repaired email: [email protected] population increased in the area. The pres- The process has restored the and refinished. www.pathwayswithpatti.com ent stone church was completed November glass windows to their original To help maintain and preserve this spir- The Catholic Lighthouse Page 16 — July 2016 WORLD Fear Closes, Prayer Opens Believers to Supreme Court Tie Vote God’s Surprises, Blocks Temporary Plan Pope Says to Stop Deportations VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Prayer is a key that opens the door to God, unlocks WASHINGTON (CNS) — With a tie selfish, fearful hearts and leads people from vote June 23, the U.S. Supreme Court sadness to joy and from division to unity, blocked the Obama administration’s Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter plan to temporarily protect more than 4 and Paul. Prayer is “the main way out: the million unauthorized immigrants from way out for the community that risks closing deportation. The court’s 4-4 vote leaves up inside itself because of persecution and in place a lower court injunction blocking the administration’s immigration policy GHANA ENVIRONMENT—Men in Ghana collect recyclable material washed fear,” he said during a Mass in St. Peter’s with the one-page opinion stating: “The ashore after heavy flooding in Accra June 13. (CNS photo/Christian Thompson, EPA) Basilica June 29. Prayer — entrusting oneself humbly to God and his will — “is judgment is affirmed by an equally divided court.” Legal experts have called it an Blueprint of Catholic took the lead in expressing sorrow that always the way out of our personal and the gay community was singled out by community’s closures,” he said. Twenty- ambiguous and confusing political and Response to Orlando: the gunman. He said he and the Chicago five archbishops appointed over the course legal decision that leaves many in a state Pray, Act, Show Solidarity Archdiocese stood with members of the of the past year were invited to come to of limbo. It also puts a lot of attention on gay community in the wake of “the hei- Rome to concelebrate the feast day Mass the vacant Supreme Court seat that may WASHINGTON (CNS) — As Or- nous crimes” in Orlando “motivated by with Pope Francis. They came from 15 determine how the case is decided in an lando, Florida, and the nation moves on hate, driven perhaps by mental instability countries. Of the new archbishops, 11 were appeal. Religious leaders were quick to from the shock of the June 12 nightclub and certainly empowered by a culture of from the Americas, 10 from Europe and denounce the court’s action as a setback attack, many are finding that there is no violence.” Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. one each from Asia, Africa, Oceania and for immigrant families and stressed the set path to find solace. But in the midst of Petersburg and several others similarly ex- the Middle East. urgency of comprehensive immigration collective mourning over the worst mass pressed sadness for gay community’s loss reform. Seattle Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio shooting in U.S. history, the Catholic and the pain they experienced because of Texas Bishops Highly L. Elizondo, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Church has something to say not only prejudice and hatred. That’s a start, some Concerned with Ruling Committee on Migration, said the court’s decision was a “huge disappointment” and about the senseless attack on human life say, hoping those messages will begin to Continued from pg. 1 but also about finding peace in troubled diffuse hateful rhetoric that can lead some a setback, but he said the focus now needs of Catholics and pro-life people across times and showing solidarity with the people to violence. “Church teaching does to be on how to fix the current immigra- America and the world, will continue their suffering. Many U.S. Catholic bishops not say you should be evil toward people,” tion system. “We must not lose hope that efforts to protect life and human dignity condemned the shooting at the gay night- said Patricia McGuire, president of Trinity reform is possible,” he said. from conception to natural death. club, which left 50 dead, including the Washington University, who said the heart The Texas Catholic Conference is shooter, and more than 50 others injured. of the church’s message is the need to love the association of the Roman Catholic Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Cupich our brothers and sisters and welcome all. REASON WE DON’T bishops of Texas. Through the TCC, the PRAY WELL OR ENOUGH bishops provide a moral and social public policy voice that includes monitoring all Impatience – Prayers can seem Journeys of Faith with Ceci legislation pertaining to Catholic moral and to go on forever with only silence social teaching; accredit the state’s Catholic coming from heaven. When will Upcoming Pilgrimages schools; and maintain records that reflect God answer me? Rome Pilgrimage for Holy Year & the work and the history of the Catholic Mercy Canonization of Church in Texas. Bl. Theresa of Calcutta If you or someone you know has been sexually August 30 - September 6 ~ $3,695 Reporting abused by a member of the clergy or other church Spiritual Director: Fr. Michael Rother Abuse personnel, you can register a complaint. • Call the bishop or the chancellor at the Chancery at (361) 573-0828; or Lourdes-Fatima with Lisieux • Call Fr. Gary Janak (361) 575-4741 or Sr. Emilie Eilers (361) 575-7111, October 2 -14 $3,895 Coordinators of Pastoral Care and Outreach; or Spiritual Director: Fr. Tommy Chen • Mark your letter “Personal and Confidential”. Write to: Most Rev. Brendan J. Cahill, Diocese of Victoria, P.O. Box 4070, Victoria, TX 77903. Holy Land- A Pilgrimage of We will also help you bring your concerns to Church officials outside the diocese Prayer and Encounter if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. with Bishop Brendan Cahill If you are unsure about bringing forth a complaint or need more information, January 23 - February 3, 2017 ~ $3,395 please contact: Fr. Gary Janak at (361) 575-4741.

All prices include flights, hotels, guides Reporting Child Abuse Hotline • 1 (800) 252-5400 • www.txabusehotline.org and meals as per itinerary. If you know or suspect a child or person has been abused or mistreated, you are required to report it to the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Ceci Triska • (979) 543-8575 (leave message) Services or to a law enforcement agency within 48 hours. [email protected] • www.selectinternationaltours.com If the person is in immediate danger, call 911. The Catholic Lighthouse ESPAÑOL Page 17 — July 2016 Obispo Brendan Cahill - “Ciudadanos Fieles” Hermanos y Hermanas, de la declaración de independencia es que Cuando voté en las primarias en marzo, como Ciudadanos Americanos somos ca- recuerdo mi reacción cuando el voluntario paces de expresar estas visiones diferentes de la elección me preguntó: “¿Cuál prima- y debatirlos ferozmente. Después de las rio? Susurré mi respuesta y procedí a emitir elecciones somos llamados una vez más a mi voto. Pensando después, si alguien es- confiar en “Nosotros el Pueblo” y trabajar taba viendo, habría preguntado por qué era juntos por el bien de nuestra cultura. tan reservado sobre mi afiliación partidaria. Un pensamiento más sobre la política Lo pensé y varias cosas se han en este año de elecciones nacio- hecho claras para mí. nales. Creciendo en Texas he La primera cosa es el deber llegado a una conclusion que importante que tenemos como mientras pasamos mucho tiempo ciudadanos Americanos para debatiendo sobre la política na- votar - en cada elección. A mí cional, la mayor parte del trabajo Un memorial es mostrado el 24 de junio en la Catedral San Juan Bautista en Puerto me sorprende cuanta gente no de construir una mejor cultura Rico. El arzobispo Roberto González Nieves de San Juan celebró una Misa para votan o parecen ajenos al pro- día a día se lleva a cabo por los las víctimas de la masacre en Orlando, Florida. La Misa fue interrumpida cuando ceso político. Como tomamos políticos locales. Mientras nos la policía entró a la catedral San Juan Bautista para investigar la posibilidad de tiempo este mes honrar la de- enfocamos en las elecciones una bomba adentro. (Foto CNS-Wallice J. de la Vega) claración de independencia el 4 nacionales, tenemos también de julio, creo que necesitamos tomar tiempo que participar en las elecciones para los La declaración de Obispo Brendan Cahill para considerar y discutir las principales consejos escolares, ayuntamientos, Comis- sobre la tragedia en Orlando: cuestiones políticas de nuestro tiempo. ionados del Condado, jueces, etc., etc.. Ha- En nuestro sitio diocesano (victoriadio- biendo trabajado mucho con estos políticos Debido a la tragedia reciente en Orlando, Pope Francis expresó su amor y preo- cese.org) tenemos un enlace a un documen- locales en el pasado, puedo asegurarles cupación por las víctimas, sus familias y América en este tiempo. Como él ha to aprobado por los obispos de los Estados que aprecian especialmente participación enseñado tan bien, todos somos hijos e hijas de un Dios de gracia. Vamos a apoyar Unidos, “Ciudadanos Fieles”. Nosotros ciudadana. Somos benditos que vivimos en el uno al otro con amor y volver a comprometernos con una cultura de vida y el obispos aprobamos esto en una reunión los Estados Unidos y en Texas. Escribiendo respeto a la dignidad de cada persona. Que Dios los bendiga. Mantenemos uno reciente, e incluye pensamientos sobre sobre la política, quiero agradecer especial- al otro en el oración. temas importantes. Espero que esto pueda mente a todos los hombres y mujeres que Brendan+ proveer una guía a católicos y toda la gente han puesto sus nombres en las papeletas de buena voluntad para que puedan discutir para una variedad de oficinas. estas temas importantes que enfrenta nues- Gracias también a todos los volun- Voto de Corte Suprema bloquea plan tra sociedad. Le pido a usted y a su familia tarios de las elecciones que hacen posible temporal para detener deportaciones que toman tiempo leer este documento que podamos votar de una manera segura. WASHINGTON (CNS) — Con un Nuevo México, se refirió al dictamen de la como una preparación para las elecciones Que Dios bendiga a América y a cada empate de votos el 23 de junio, la Corte corte como una “una triste decisión “ y dijo nacionales próximas. Es un poco largo uno de ustedes y sus familias con gratitud Suprema de los EEUU bloqueó un plan de que el plan de inmigración del presidente y detallado y puede ser intimidante para más profunda y compromiso de participar la administración del president Obama que había sido “el resultado de años de labo- empezar a leer - pero definitivamente vale continuamente en la construcción de una hubiera protegido temporalmente a más de rioso trabajo y esfuerzos comprometidos de la pena leer un poco a la vez. sociedad justa y pacífica, vamos a mantener 4 millones de inmigrantes de deportación. defensores de inmigrantes, de organizacio- Al leer “Ciudadanos Fieles” encon- cada uno al otro en la oración. El voto de 4-4 afirma la decisión de una nes comunitarias, de algunos legisladores trarás algunas declaraciones que como Brendan + corte de apelaciones que impidió los planes y de la comunidad de fe”. obispos, no creemos que debemos respaldar de decretos presidenciales que impiden o apoyar activamente cualquier candidato o deportación. En una opinion legal de una partido en particular. Realizo que algunas página, la Corte Suprema dijo: “El dicta- personas pueden creer que los obispos y yo men se reafirma por una corte igualmente podemos ser “en el lado” o “contra” ciertos Pregnant? dividida”. candidatos, especialmente en una elección Expertos de ley la han llamado una am- presidencial. A mí realmente depende en el Need bigua y confusa decisión política y jurídica, Kenneth J. French, Sr. asunto individual, y espero que nosotros, y una que deja a muchos en un estado de como católicos, pudiéramos trabajar con Help? suspenso. La decisión también dirige la 1501 E Mockingbird, cualquier candidato en trabajar para una atención pública al puesto vacante en la Ste 102 sociedad justa y pacífica. Confidential and caring assistance available for Corte Suprema. La persona que llene ese Victoria, TX 77901 Esto me lleva a pensar en como fui/ the following needs: lugar puede determinar el caso en el futuro reservado sobre mi afiliación del partido • emotional • material • spiritual • educational • si se vuelve a presentar en apelación. Providing immediate and practical help. politico en marzo. Tengo fuertes opiniones Lideres religiosos no tardaron en denun- políticas personales sobre lo que creo que We have a special concern for you and your unborn child. ciar la acción de la corte como una regresión es mejor para el país. Gabriel Project para familias inmigrantes y enfatizaron la Sé que hay personas buenas y muchos urgencia de una reforma comprensiva de (361) 576-0178 buenos amigos, que tienen puntos de vista Toll Free 1-866-MARY AID 1-866-627-9243 inmigración. [email protected] opuestos. La belleza de la nación fundada El obispo Óscar Cantú, de Las Cruces, The Catholic Lighthouse Page 18 —July 2016 EVENTS Meals • Picnics and more Ministries • Ongoing Activities July Amor Meus Spirituality Center–On-going opportunity Hospice of South Texas–Volunteer to provide continuity Moravia–Ascension Parish Picnic July 17. A stew and for guidance and discussion on one’s spiritual of inpatient care, home care, and bereavement services. fried chicken dinner beginning at 11:00 a.m. at $9 p/p. journey with experienced spiritual directors. Call for Free grief support group meetings are the 2nd Monday There will be entertainment throughout the day. Music appointment. Amor Meus Spirituality Center, 1101 of each month at 10:00 a.m. in Victoria and the 4th by Mark Halata & Texavia and The Czechaholics. N.E. Water St., Victoria, TX 77901; (361) 575-7111; Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Hallettsville. e-mail: [email protected]; website: www. For more information, call 1(800) 874–6908, (361) August amormeusspiritualitycenter.org. 572-4300, or visit www.hospiceofsouthtexas.org. Catholic Family Services–To find Catholic organizations Incarnate Word Prayer Group–Praise and worship on Port O’Connor–Knights of Columbus Council 9088 and which focus on family, visit the Catholic Association Mondays 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Incarnate Nazareth Academy Fishing Tournament, Aug. 5 and 6. of Catholic Family Life Ministers at www.nacflm.org. Word Convent, 1101 N.E. Water Street. For more See ad on pg. 5 for more information. Courage–Ministers to persons with same-sex attractions and information, contact Sr. Louise Marie Jones at (361) 575- Yoakum–Annual St. Joseph Alumni Reunion, Aug. 6 with their loved ones. The ministry also has an outreach, En- 7111 or [email protected]. Mass at 5:00 p.m. followed by a reception and dinner Courage, which ministers to relatives, spouses, and friends Natural Family Planning–NFP is the only church- at St. Joseph Family Center. Tickets are $15 for adults of persons with same-sex attractions. It is a Roman Catho- approved form of family planning. To learn about the and $5 for children under 12. Call the rectory at (361) lic Apostolate endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the NFP class schedules in the Victoria area, contact David 293-3518 for more information. Family. For more information, visit www.couragerc.net. and Annie Coffey at [email protected]. Frelsburg– Sts. Peter and Paul Country Festival, Aug. 7 Engaged Encounter–Sept. 16-18, Nov. 4-6. Registrations For the CREIGTON MODEL Fertility Care System beginning with a Polka Mass at 10:00 a.m. A fried fish are on a first come, first serve basis. Fee must accompany (CrMS) featuring NaPro TECHNOLOGY™ contact meal at 11:00 a.m. at $10 p/p large and $6 p/p small. registration form. For more information, call (361) 573- Susanne Koch in Wharton at (505) 710-0903 or susan- For more information call (979) 732-3430 or (979) 0828 ext. 2230 or visit www.victoriadiocese.org. [email protected]. 732-0257. See ad on pg. 7. Gabriel Project–Helps women experiencing a crisis Raphael’s Refuge–RR’s mission is to build and maintain Victoria–Our Lady of Sorrows Jamaica Aug. 7 at the pregnancy- an alternative to abortion. Meetings are the 2nd a memorial in honor of babies, born and unborn. It is a Victoria Community Center. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 101 W. Convent. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Flatonia. with a carne guisada dinner at $9 p/p. Live auction at Light supper included. For angel workshop/training dates, Peer counseling and spiritual direction are available 1:00 p.m. Games and fun for all. contact Barbara at (361) 649-1612 or barbaramccain85@ for those suffering a loss of a baby due to miscarriage, Yoakum–St. Joseph Parish Picnic Aug. 7 at the Yoakum yahoo.com. Holy Family, Wharton, meetings are the 4th stillbirth, infant death, or abortion. For more information, Community Center. A stew and sausage meal served Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.; Sts. Peter and Paul, contact Midge Elam at (361) 865-3021, (361) 258-1514, starting at 10:30 a.m. at $9 p/p. See ad on pg. 8 Meyersville, meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month or visit www.raphaelsrefuge.org. Victoria–KJZT Society 101 Mass for living and deceased at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call (979) 532-3593, Retrouvaille–Retrouvaille, meaning rediscovery, is a members Aug. 14, 7:30 a.m. at The Cathedral of Our M-F, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. marriage-healing ministry offered in the diocese to Lady of Victory. Breakfast to follow in the cafeteria. Grief Ministry–Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday couples in difficult marriages. Contact John and Jennifer Please RSVP by calling (361) 573-2669. of each month at 7:00 p.m. in conference/brides’ room Vincent at [email protected] or (361) 580-2770; call Praha–160th Prazska Pout/Praha Picnic Aug. 15. A 10:00 at Holy Family Church, Victoria. Before attending, call (800) 470-2230; or visit www.helpourmarriage.org or a.m. Mass with Bishop Cahill at St. Mary’s Church. Sharon at (361) 578-7572. www.retrouvaille.org. From 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. stew and fried chicken din- St. Francis and St. Clare Fraternity/Secular Franciscans– ner at $9 p/p. Music from 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. by For dates, contact Mary Ann LeBlanc at (361) 575-1858 Ennis Czech Boys, Praha Brothers and The All Around Pilgrimages or visit www.lostrescompaneros-sfo.org. Czech. There will be a cakewalk, games, country store and more throughout the day. Auction at 1:00 p.m. For Spiritual Director: Father Kristopher Fuchs (OLV) Conferences • Masses • Retreats and more more information visit stmaryspraha.org. –12 Day Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain & France visiting Hillje–St. Andrew Summer Festival, Aug. 21 at the Par- Lisbon, Aljustrel, Valinhos, Fatima, Santiago de Compos- ish Hall. A prime beef barbecue and sausage dinner at Wharton–Prayer: The Faith Prayed - Conference for tela, Burgos, Leon, Lourdes, Zaragoza & Madrid on June 11:00 a.m. with drive-thru plates-to-go also available Catechesis and Ministry Oct. 1 at Holy Family Church. 14-27, 2017. For a copy of the itinerary, please e-mail both at $9 p/p. Indoor auction at 12:30 p.m. There will Keynotes by Bishop Brendan Cahill, Charleen Katra and Dora Silva at [email protected]. Deposit and pay- be a country store, bake sale, cakewalk and more along Rita Martinez. The conference begins at 9:00 a.m. and ments must be submitted to Little Flower Tours & Travel, with some music. closes with Mass at 4:30 p.m. For complete descriptions for further payment information please contact Susan at Hungerford–St. Francis Seriphin KJT Society #79 cen- of workshops and presenter biographical information, (888) 843-7373. tennial celebration, Aug. 28 beginning with Mass at 9:30 go to www.victoriadiocese.org, click Ministries, then XXIX Annual Conference for Catechesis and Ministry, a.m., St. John the Baptist Church. A barbecue chicken/ Spiritual Director: Bishop Brendan Cahill– Holy Land or call (361) 573-0828. sausage dinner starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Prayer & Encounter Jan. 23-Feb. 3, 2017, to walk in the ACTS Retreats–For information, visit www.actsmissions. Center (KJT Hall). Silent auction, and hourly door footsteps of Jesus. The Gospels and the Rosary come to org. prizes. Free dance, 1:00-5:00 p.m., music by the Red Life as we visit Nazareth, Bethlehem, Cana, sail on the Tivoli–Our Lady of Guadalupe Church celebrates the Ravens. All proceeds benefit upkeep and maintenance Sea of Galilee, Mt. Tabor, Jericho, and pray the Stations Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament the 1st Friday of the society’s hall. of the Cross in Jerusalem on the way to an early Mass in of each month at 6:00 p.m. Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. On this very special September at 501B William St. with Father Paulson Panakal. For pilgrimage with Bishop Cahill, there will be special op- more information, call (361) 237-3634. Cuero–Our Lady of Guadalupe Jamaica, Sept. 4 portunities with Christian brothers and sisters, and learn Victoria–Our Lady of Lourdes holds Healing Mass and Shiner–Sts. Cyril and Methodius Picnic, Sept. 4 how they are the “living stones” of the Holy Land. And, Prayer the 1st Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Hallettsville–Sacred Heart Parish Picnic, Sept. 4 yes, you will take a dip in the Dead Sea too! Contact: 105 N. William St. with Father Phi Nguyen, chaplain Nada–St. Mary’s Parish Festival & Homecoming, Sept. 4 CeciTriska by email at [email protected] or call of IWBS Convent. For more information, contact Sr. Vanderbilt–St. John Bosco Festival, Sept. 4 (979) 543-8575. Louise Marie Jones at [email protected]. The Catholic Lighthouse DIOCESE Page 19 — July 2016 WEIMAR KC’S HONORS NEW PRIEST—As a dea- KJZT HELP con last summer, Father THOSE IN Max Landman served at St. NEED—The Michael Church, Weimar, KJZT Society assisting Msgr. John Bily. 101 of Victoria re- The Weimar Knights of cently had a bake Columbus Council #2153 sale with pro- are proud to be one of the ceeds benefiting co-sponsors for the semi- the Food Bank of narians of the Diocese of the Golden Cres- Victoria. Newly ordained cent. Pictured Father Max Landman is above presenting shown receiving a monetary donation from the members of Weimar Knights a $1,500 check, is of Columbus Council #2153. Presenting the donation is Grand Knight Martin Irene Brosch, KJZT Secretary; Evelyn Dierlam, KJZT President; Robin Cadle, Food Luchak, left and Treasurer Francis Janacek, right. Bank Director; Wendy Hrncir, KJZT Member; and Carolyn Nevlud KJZT, Treasurer.

KJZT SO- CIETY #53 SUPPORTS GABRIEL PROJECT— The Fraternal 100 Project provided $100 from the state office to each society achiev- ing a Platinum Status for the year 2015 to be used by the society as they wish. The KJZT Society #53 St. Zdislava of Wied achieved this status and gave their money to the Gabriel Project - Lavaca Chapter which helps women experiencing a crisis pregnancy/an alternative to abortion. Pictured above, left-right, Katherine Kahanek, KJZT President; Julie Kubena, Gabriel Project representative; Bea Butschek, and Janet Janak, KJZT Members.

KJZT #9 DO- NATES TO TURTLE WING FOUN- DATION— Holy Rosary Society #9 St. John’s 100 Proj- ect donation is being given to Turtle Wing Foundation. Turtle Wing Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to help children with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential. This foundation was founded by DeeAnn Hooper, in honor of her son, Jack Hooper, who passed away April 5, 2011, of a viral-like syndrome of unknown origin. During their 2014-2015 fiscal year, Turtle Wing Foundation helped provide early intervention and supplemental services to 159 children with hundreds more being impacted by Community Education & Advocacy programming. The recipients have all been from Colorado, Fayette, Lavaca and surrounding counties with academic, social-emotional, behavioral and/or developmental needs. To learn more about Turtle Wing Foundation visit www.turtlewingfoundation.org or contact Managing Director, Susie Shank, at (979) 820-8964. Pictured above, left-right, Joyce Janda and Bessie Dornak with KJZT #9 and Susie Shank, Turtle Wing managing director. The Catholic Lighthouse Page 20 — July 2016 DIOCESE A Painted Church Rededicated St. Mary’s Church in Praha June 12, 2016

Interior of St. Mary’s Praha, at the rededication Mass.

The original ambo was stripped and gilded in 24-k gold leaf. The canopy is a replica of the original.

Interior of St. Mary’s Praha, in 2005 file photo.

Bishop Cahill blessed the new altar of sacrifice. It replaces the The hand painted ceiling of the church was left intact. The ceiling makeshift Formica altar of the was painted by Godfrey Flury (1864-1936) of Oensingen, Switzerland. 1960s.

To the east of the church is the Zdrávas Maria fountain. It was constructed as a part of the rededication of the church.

Celebrating at this Mass were Bishop Brendan Cahill, Bishop Emeritus David See story on pg. 15 Fellhauer, Bishop Charles Grahmann; priests, Msgr. Lambert Bily, Msgr. John Wagner, Msgr. Emil Wesselsky, Father Gabriel Maison and Father Kofi Amissah, pastor St. Joan of Arc, Diocese of Albany; Deacon John McCourt and Master of Ceremonies Dalton Ervin, Seminarian.