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tu-1 l Photo by Joseph's First Greetings for Bishop Hanifen The great enthusiasm and joy that marked the Episcopal ordination of Conception following the ordination ceremony. Despite the light rainfall the Bishop Richard Hanifen Sept. 21, are clearly seen in the spontaneous greeting people lined the Cathedral steps to be among the first to extend the best wishes to that the Bishop received as he emerged from the Cathedral of the Immaculate the new Bishop. He returned their enthusiasm with smiles and affection. N People Joyfully Acclaim New Bishop By Mary Lynett and Cathleen Grupp Age-old pagentry flavored with Spanish culture, set in the context of post Vatican II Catholicism in the seventies — this was the Episcopal ordination of Bishop Richard C. DENk?l Hanifen as Auxiliary Bishop. Crowds packed the Cathedral of the Immaculate OI1HCXICREGISTER Conception. Denver, to witness the colorful Sept. 20 THUteD# V, SEPTEMBER 26, 1974 VOl. 1. NO, 10 15 CENTS PER COPY ordination ceremony. Autumn colors tinting the edges of SERVING THE CATHOLICS OF NORTHERN COLORADO 72 YEARS leaves of the few trees still growing near the Cathedral hinted at the post-Vatican II change in leadership style, joyfully celebrated inside the church. Change was evidenced in the alternation of ancient Archbishop Casey and all the bishops present, the asked to return the service of their lives in union with Gregorian chants, gentle American folk hymns, and the congregation broke into spontaneous applause. Bishop Hanifen's committment. The offertory procession striking chords of the Mariachi de Colores, The ministers Carnations, "that bring peace because they grew in symbolically represented all who bestowed their gift of life. of ordination for the ceremony included several laymen and peace" were distributed among the people. .Miss Wendie Langfield offered her father who died one woman, a Sister. Principal consecrator of Bishop Hanifen was this year; Jamie Marquez, his arm lost in a farming Archbishop .James V. Casey, with Bishop George Evans, accident: .Mrs. .Marne Rasby and Mrs. FJvelyn Horrigan. Participation in the procession by members ot the auxiliary Bishop and Bishop Charles Buswell of Pueblo as their sons to the priesthood. executive board of the Colorado Council of Churches co-conseera tors. Their lives in service as religious women were provided a spirit of ecumenism at the ordination. .Apostolic Delegate Archbishop .Jean .Jadot presided offered by Sister Kathleen Madden and Sister Helen Patrice Liturgical emphasis throughout was on community, at the ceremony, attended by 13 Bishops and 20 of Bishop Leech. His life in service as a religious brother was offered beginning with a scripture passage on bringing "good news" Hanifen's seminary classmates from all parts of the by Brother Bernard. F.S.C. to the poor, to the participation of Bishop Hanifen's first country. community, his family, in the offertory procession, to a Music was provided by the .Mariachi de Colores, the FJdward Hanifen and Mrs. Dorothy Lomme. brother rousing chorus of "De Colores" sung on the church steps by Cathedral 'v'ested Choir and congregational singing and the and sister of Bishop Hanifen, represented the family's the community to greet the new bishop. Knights of Columbus served as the honor guard for the new offering of Bishop Hanifen to the ministry of the Church. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hanifen, parents of the new Bishop. The Cursillo movement, represented by .Mr. and bishop, and members of his family were honored In his instruction to Bishop Hanifen. Archbishop Mrs. .Mike Rosales, offered service to Christ through participants in the Episcopal ordination. Casey stressed the role of Bishop-as-reconciler. service to His people. .Mr. Ed Owens offered his life in The celebration of joy. dignity, prayerfullness and "You are called to serve. " he said, "as a Bishop at service to the aging. peace was ■ celebration of love, love of God and love of the a time in history when there are great anxieties and More than 200 priests participated, from the pews, man chosen to be a bishop of the Church. divisions among the People of God and you are called to in the concelebrated .Mass as the rest of the congregation The pews could not hold all those who came to exercise your great pastoral charity in healing and building joined in the prayers and songs of the liturgy. witness the ordination of Bishop Hanifen. .Along the aisles community. Archbishop Jean Jadot, Apostolic Delegate in the hundreds of people stood throughout the ceremony. "The joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of our United States, in his address to the people said that Bishop Together the congregation prayed joyfully with the new brother priests and people, especially the poor and afflicted, Hanifen "sharing in the one priesthood of Christ under the bishop. For three and one half minutes the people affirmed these will be your own joys and hopes, griefs and anxieties, leadership of Archbishop Casey and in cooperation with all by applauding the Apostolic Mandate appointing Richard during all the years ahead when you are sharing the office of the priests of the Archdiocese, will serve as a teacher, Hanifen auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Denver. the Good Shepherd. ” priest and shepherd in this portion of God's people which is Again, at the Kiss of Peace, when Bishop Hanifen Bishop Hanifen offered his life more deeply and the Church of Denver." shared the peace of Christ for the first time as a bishop with completely for the peace of Christ. The congregation was (Continued on Page 3) f « t r 0 « official Appointments P c Catholic tJ. Has Spiritual, (Continueil Reverend John Cowhig, SS.C., to be Assistant Pastor, St. Joseph 1 Church, Colorado Springs. promote Intellectual Dimensions common The Catholic University’s In a letter to Archbishop desire as it must be that of the Official Schedule annual diocesan collection, set for William Baum of Washington and American bishops.” September 28-29, by Archbishop chancellor of the university, the Noting that the bonds between ARCHBISHOP JAMES V. CASEY James V. Casey for the Sacred Congregation’s prefect. U.S. bishops and CU are more Friday, September 27 — 2:00 p.m. — Denver, Chancery Archdiocese of Denver, received a Cardinal Gabriel Garrone, stated important than ever. Cardinal Conference Room, Priests’ Council Meeting. boost recently from the Sacred that “the well-known generosity Gardone wrote, “It is our special Friday, September 27 — 3:30 p.m. — Denver, Chancery Congregation for Catholic of American Catholics towards hope that this university, founded Conference Room, Archbishop’s Annual Campaign for Progress Education in Rome, which the university will continue and by the American bishops and Committee Meeting. reaffirmed the relationship grow. That this financial and erected by the Holy See, always Sunday, September 29 — 11:00 a.m. — Fairplay, St. Joseph’s between CU and the American promotional support, so vital be a beacon of intellectual and Church, Concelebrated Mass, Centennial celebration. Catholic hierarchy. today, improve is surely our spiritual direction in your land Sunday, September 29 — 3:00 p.m. — Leadville, St. Joseph’s and elsewhere, keeping as a Church, Concelebrated Mass, 75th Anniversary of the Parish. distinct and unique treasure its Tuesday, October 1 — 7:00 p.m. — Arvada, St. Joan of Arc precious bonds with the See of Parish, Blessing of the new Rectory and Parish Center. WE'VE MOVED TO - Peter and with the successors of GEORGE BISHOP EVANS the Apostles.” September 28-29 marks the Thursday, September 26 — 9:30 a.m. — Denver, Columbia 71st anniversary of the special Savings,' Cherry Creek, Talks by Father Bryon Hehir centering on collection taken up in Catholic “Education in Today’s World.” 1175 S anta Fe Dr parishes across the country for Friday, September 27 — 6:00 p.m. — Greeley, Catholic CU. Started in 1903 by Cardinal Community Services Northern Annual Meeting. James Gibbons of Baltimore, first Saturday, September 28 — 2:30 p.m. — Colo. Spgs., Catholic PLENTY OF FREE PARKING chancellor of the university, the Educ. Office, Western Regional Seminar on Permanent Dlaconate. annual collection is the only one in Sunday, September 29 — 9:30 a.m. — Denver, St. Thomas which Catholics are asked to Seminary, Catholic Lawyers’ Guild Red Mass. Same Phone No. 534-8233 contribute on a nationwide basis BISHOP RICHARD C. HANIFEN to an educational institution. Sunday, September 29 — 4:00 p.m. — Arvada, Spirit of Christ Collection figures for the past Catholic Community, Groundbreaking of new Parish, and Same Hours - 8:30-5:00 Mon.- fiscal year, which ended Aug. 31, Concelebrated Mass. totalled $3,500,000. University Fri. & 8:30-4:00 Sat. officials are predicting that this On Oct. 1 year’s amount will equal or exceed that amount. •Same Quality Merchandise Under the direction of the Rev. Dennis J. Burns, J.C.D., St. Joan’s Plans Mr. officials of the Boston archdiocese and chairman of the 1974 CU FEEL FREE TO STOP IN AND BROWSE diocesan fund drive, this year's collection campaign has Parish Center, reemphasized the relationship between the university and E American Catholics. Rectory Blessing ' Archbishop Thomas A Donnellan of Atlanta, chairman of Solemn blessing by areas. The new parish center will the CU board of tru s te e s ' .^rchblshop James V. Casey of the provide this needed space, said C CHURCH SUPPLIES AND RELIGIOUS ARTICLES Development Committee, new parish center rectory at St the pastor. encouraged continued support of Joan of Arc Parish, .Arvada, will The new building is 7,750 the collection in a recent letter to take place on Tuesday. Oct l.a t7 square feet and the total pastors. “Though efforts are p m construction cost, including 0 continually being expanded to The new building houses landscaping, fences, sprinkler secure funds from other sources, quarters for three priests, a system, furnishings, carpets and i that 1: He can help you invest the annual collection in the housekeeper and provides drapes totaled $135,687.27.