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HOSPITALLERS IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY THE SOVEREIGN MILITARY HOSPITALLER ORDER OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM OF RHODES AND OF MALTA® AMERICAN ASSOCIATION, U.S.A. VOLUME 6 WINTER 2009/2010 Lourdes Pilgrimage 3 2010 Admission 6 months later 1 year later Grand Master Visits 7 the United States Investiture of 8 Ninety-nine New Members Admission 6 weeks later 6 months later The Pregnancy 15 Care Center of Many Challenges, New Rochelle, NY Many Solutions: Haitian Health Foundation (First of a three part series on major works of the Association in Haiti) When many Americans think of Haiti, they think of a poor country with starv- ing people, a country in the path of ravaging hurricanes, a country that ranks among the poorest in Latin America. Amid the poverty and sometimes hope- lessness, there are beacons of hope, lights that shine with a stream of generos- ity. Some of that light comes from the work of members of the Order of Malta. Members of the American Association are deeply involved in on-going aid to these beautiful people, many of whom have no where else to turn. Members of the American Association are giving of their time and their treasure to help. This is the first of a three part series on three major works supported by mem- bers of the Order of Malta that help to make a difference in Haiti. What do you get when a Knight or a Dame walks down a street and see a host of problems? If it is Lowney family, you get solutions. The Haitian Health Web-only articles: Foundation is addressing a broad spectrum of needs in one part of Haiti where Click on “News & Events.” Click on “Association the need never seems to end and the opportunity to make a difference, one Newsletters.” Click on the “Web Only Articles” under the Winter 2009/2010 issue of Hospitallers. Who person at a time, never runs out. When Jesus told His disciples that “the poor was the first Regent of the Sub-priory of Our Lady you will always have with you”, for the twenty-first century, he certainly would of Lourdes? Who was the first professed Knight of have had Haiti in mind. If you were knowledgeable enough to identify all the Justice in the American Association? Who was the problems that result from extreme poverty, it is likely that you would be mak- first member of the American Association to serve ing a list of the problems in Jeremie. (continued on page 6) on the Sovereign Council? Read the profile of Frá John Dunlap contributed by Ellen Shafer, DMOB. A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT BOARD OF COUNCILLORS he American Association continues on its mission to assist the Joseph H. Miller, President sick and the poor and to defend the faith. You are at the heart of Jack E. Pohrer, Chancellor what it means to be a Knight or a Dame — focused on the works Mary C. McCooey, Vice Hospitaller and ministries that help those in need and living our faith in the James F. O’Connor, Treasurer real world. Marie L. Garibaldi, Secretary TAs the new president of the American Association, I am humbled by the Marjorie L. Bycraft trust that has been handed over to me and amazed at the depth and breadth Thomas F. Carney, Jr. of the sacrifices you make to keep the work of Blessed Gerard and all the Hope E. Carter saints of our Order alive and moving forward. I will do my best to honor the Kenneth R. Craig traditions of our Order and to continue the great work of my predecessors, Robert L. Dillmeier Dan Kelly and Jack Pohrer. Sheila D. Feitelberg We are thankful to Paul Durnan, Bob Fredericks, Joe Metz and Dick Milone, whose board Peter J. Kelly, MD terms have expired. Their leadership, hard work and diligence have served our Association Peter C. Krause successfully for the past six years. We also want to thank our retiring Area Chairs, Joe Feit- Carole B. Less elberg, and Bob Fredericks for leading their areas tirelessly in their ministries, works and Margaret R. Lyons spirituality. We warmly welcome our newly elected board members, Peter Kelly, MD, Sheila Margaret (Meg) M. Lyons Feitelberg, Carole Less, Meg Lyons, and Ellen Shafer, and extend our good wishes as they as- Peter F. Muratore sume their positions on the Board of Councillors. P. Declan O’Sullivan This year will be another banner year for the Association. Planning for the Lourdes Pil- Howard V. Redgate grimage is already well underway; Gail and Joe Berardino write elsewhere in this issue about Thomas J. Reedy the on-going plans. This central work of our Association and one of the principal works of Thomas F. Schlafly the Order of Malta highlights the basic commitment of our membership to serve. I hope that Ellen S. Shafer many of you will be joining us for this 25th Annual Pilgrimage of the American Association. John F. Shine So many graces flow from the waters of Lourdes to those who go and to all of us in the As- John R. Sise sociation who support this important undertaking. By your participation, your prayers, your financial support, you give witness to the great love and honor we have for the Blessed Mother Peggy M. Stanton and for our Lords, the sick. Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, Principal Chaplain While 2009 was a very active year at the Association level, with the Pilgrimage, the Na- Reverend Monsignor James P. Cassidy, tional Conference, the visit of the Grand Master, the Prison Ministry symposium, the Investi- Assistant Principal Chaplain ture and our Annual Dinner, 2010 will likely continue at the same pace. We welcome ninety- Reverend Monsignor Kevin W. Wallin, nine new Knights and Dames, who, like many of you, are regularly engaged in the works in Spiritual Advisor to the Board your areas, keeping you busy and committed to the hundreds of works and ministries that make up the real tapestry of our Association. For the first time, a member of the American Association, Fra John Dunlap, was elected to the Sovereign Council. Along with Dan Kelly, newly elected to the Government Council, our Board of DirECTors of THE MalTA Association will be well represented in Rome. In addition, Joe Metz will be serving as the Regent Human SERVicES FoundaTion for the Sub-priory of Our Lady of Lourdes. Congratulations to these outstanding “Knights.” Hershel F. Smith, Jr., President At our recent Investiture dinner and Mass, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, our new William M. Kearns, Jr., Vice President Principal Chaplain, inspired us with these powerful words. “My brothers and sisters in Christ, Mary Kay Farley, Secretary more and more, we are being challenged to stand up in defense of our Catholic faith. We are John R. Sise,* Treasurer called up to bear the cross of Christ in the ridicule, the rejection that we take in the criticism William H. Besgen and occasional vitriol that we receive simply because we are Catholics. And I ask you this Thomas F. Carney, Jr.* evening, folks! Who will rise to defend the Church we love? I am forced to admit that balding John K. Castle Irish bishops of notable girth have nowhere near the credibility of an articulate, prominent, Robert J. Fredericks committed lay Catholic. Where are they? Viola! Knights and Dames of Malta!” Peter C. Krause* In 2010, let us renew our commitment to live the charism of our Order, to defend the Mary C. McCooey* faith and to care for the sick and the poor. John R. Mullen God bless you for all you do. P. Declan O’Sullivan* Jack E. Pohrer* Howard V. Redgate* James L. Ryan Joseph H. Miller, KM John R. Sise* * Member of the American Association Board of Councillors 2 | Hospitallers | Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 LOURDES PILGRIMAGE Lourdes Pilgrimage 2010: Renewing our Vocations by Gail T. Berardino, DM & Joseph F. Berardino, KM (continued on page 4) Pilgrims line the River Gavé in the Domain in Lourdes Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 | Hospitallers | 3 LOURDES PILGRIMAGE e are honored to be the Chairpersons We have secured a charter plane that will embark from for the 2010 Lourdes Pilgrimage and Newark airport and fly directly to Lourdes. This plane will we have the pleasure of inviting you accommodate approximately 325. In addition, we have reserved to join us in renewing our vocations to commercial flights from Boston (35 seats reserved) that land the Order of Malta during our upcom- in Pau, France (30 minutes from Lourdes) after a connection Wing pilgrimage to Lourdes. We have chosen the theme of in Paris. We have supplemented the charter with commercial “Renewing our Vocations” because this is our 25th pilgrim- flights from JFK that will land in Toulouse, France (two hours age and we have so much to be thankful for as members in from Lourdes). Buses will await each of these flights for the the Order. completion of the journey to our hotels. We encourage you to The response to the invitation letter mailed in early submit your application before the first of the year. October has been excellent and we expect between 350 The budget for the pilgrimage is $1,040,000 and, as and 400 pilgrims to join us. The pilgrimage leaves April you know Malades, their Caregivers and core clergy come 28, 2010 and returns May 4, 2010. We hope you will find a as our guests. To fund these subsidies will require over way to participate in this worldwide gathering of the Order $300,000 in gifts to balance our accounts.