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Volume 6 Winter 2009/2010

Lourdes Pilgrimage 3 2010

Admission 6 months later 1 year later Visits 7 the

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 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, of New York, Principal Chaplain While 2009 was a very active year at the Association level, with the Pilgrimage, the Na- Reverend 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 . 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

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Pilgrims line the River Gavé in the Domain in Lourdes

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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 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. If you cannot of Malta; it is our most visible expression as a lay religious make the pilgrimage, please consider sponsoring a Malade. order. John Paul II stated, “I felt here an inexpressible Our members have a history of being most generous and we joy” when he visited Lourdes. We too, all return with a long hope we can count on your continuing support. lasting, indescribable peace earned in our service. Critical dates as follows: We have formed a capable team of Knights and Dames • Applications for Knights and Dames — due now, but to serve as our leaders in preparing for and leading the will continue to be accepted pilgrimage on the ground in France. These include the • Applications for Malades — the Malade Selection Com- Medical Team, Clergy, Knights, Dames, Auxiliary and mittee will meet for the first time on January 17, 2010. Volunteers. Our New York office staff, as we have come to If you would like to sponsor a Malade, please send in a expect, is working tirelessly to ensure a successful journey. proposal form. If you have not yet recommended a Malade to the Malade • The Malades in Spirit Program will begin in January Selection Committee, please act quickly. Our medical 2010. The forms will be sent by email and will also be diligence begins in early January. posted on our website, www.maltausa.org.

4 | Hospitallers | Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 • Contributions — sooner rather than later but anytime and thank you!!! Lourdes Pilgrimage Chairs We conclude by recognizing Chairs of the Lourdes pilgrimage who have come before us to lead the previous 24 1986 Ann R. Peabody, DM pilgrimages. Over the years they have partnered with our 1987 Ann R. Peabody, DM, and Mildred G. Ix, DM medical team to set an exceptional standard of care for our 1988 Lucy F. McGrath, DM, and Patricia D. Murphy, DM Malades and they have recruited able and inspiring clergy. 1989 Mary Agnes Kiernan, DM* Many of these Knights and Dames continue to join us year 1990 Barbara M. Cleary, DM after year and enrich every pilgrim’s journey to Lourdes. We 1991 Dr. Frank Hardart, KM* and Frances O’C. Hardart, DM stand on their shoulders. Their leadership and example give 1992 Donald G. Wiesen, KM, and Patricia A. Wiesen, DM* us confidence to assure every first time pilgrim a life chang- 1993 Francis H. Ludington, KM, and Angela K. Ludington, DM ing experience. 1994 Donald J. Matthews, KM, and Hope E. Carter, DMOb Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us. 1995 James M. Dillon, KM, and Susan K. Dillon, DM 1996 P. Gestal, KM, and Janet S. Gestal, DM Cardinal O’Malley 1997 Robert L. Shafer, KMOb, and Ellen S. Shafer, DMOb speaks to 25,000 at Sunday Mass in 1998 Daniel D. McCarthy, KMOb, and A. Patricia McCarthy, DMOb Pius X Basilica. 1999 Charlotte E. Flatley, DM, and Paula G. Murphy, DM 2000 William R. Burleigh, KMOb and Anne Burleigh, DMOb 2001 John H. Sennett, KM, and Dianne M. Sennett, DM 2002 Jack E. Pohrer, KM, and Carole B. Less, DM 2003 Robert J. Fredericks, KM, and Jeanette K. Fredericks, DM 2004 Carl A. Schwarz, Jr., KMOb* and Sue Farrell, DM 2005 John B. Connolly, KM and JoAnne O. Connolly, DM 2006 Joseph G. Metz, KMOb and Elissa M. Metz, DM 2007 Margaret M. Lyons, DM and Michael P. Castine, KM 2008 Joseph H. Miller, KM and Barbara Miller, DM 2009 Howard V. Redgate, KM and Susan T. Redgate, DM * Deceased

Calendar of Events

February 11 April 28 – May 4 September 8 Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day 25th Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Members Feast of Our Lady of Philermo. Masses in of the Sick. Masses will be offered around of the Order of Malta from around the world honor of the Patroness of the Order will be the world for the sick. join together in pilgrimage. celebrated around the world. February 22 May 20 November 11 Malta Human Services Foundation Board Board of Councillors meets in Cincinnati. Board of Councillors meets and New Member meets in New York City. Orientation is scheduled in New York City. June 24 February 23 Feast of Saint John the Baptist. Members November 12 Board of Councillors meets in New York City. of the Order around the world will attend Solemn Mass of Investiture, Annual Meeting, Masses to celebrate the feast of the Patron of Annual Dinner in New York City. April 15 the Order of Malta. Malta Human Services Foundation Board November 13 meets in New York City. Mass and Hospitaller Presentation, Mass for the Sub-priory.

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HHF opened the Center of Hope, the only inpatient facility Many Challenges, Many Solutions: in Haiti for village women in high risk pregnancy (50 beds) Haitian Health Foundation and for severely malnourished children (25 beds). HHF feeds (continued from cover) 6,000 women and children on a regular basis at both the Feeding Pavilion in Jeremie and in the most needy of the It is a sad truth that for many in this impoverished land, 105 villages under its care. HHF has built 5 Akamil produc- the only way a person’s problems go away is when they die. tion mills, one in Jeremie and 4 in hub mountain villages Someone asked the Lowneys why they bother when the for ready access. These mills produce Akamil, a life sustain- problems are so great and the need is never-ending. A simple ing cereal of ground corn, rice, and beans in oil. In another enough question from someone who does not look at the project, Health Agents are trained and salaried by HHF world through the eyes of Christ. But when you do, you see and are the sole health providers for their village. They are the face of a starving child or the tears of a mother whose supervised by more advanced HHF health staff. The Happy child lacks basic medicine or a smart young six year old House program, which began 13 years ago, builds new ce- whose future is limited because education is not available to ment block houses with cement floors, windows, doors, and her. And you see a country tin roof. In the Give a Goat whose future is walled in by All those involved in the Haitian Program, a pregnant goat is endemic poverty and no real given to a poor family to help way out. The Lowneys and all Health Foundation know that you begin a herd, and to make the those involved in the Haitian family more self sufficient. Health Foundation know that can not solve the problems of the The list goes on — the you can not solve the prob- world, but you can make a difference Haitian Health Foundation lems of the world but you can employs about 200 Haitians; make a difference in the life of in the life of one desperate person MDs, dentists, nurses, techni- one desperate person on one on one ordinary day. cians, drivers, secretaries, and ordinary day. others to deliver the broad What started as a volun- variety of services which the teer trip to provide dental care in a remote area of a poverty- organization sponsors, supports or is involved in. stricken country has become a life’s work. No one can solve all the problems of the world. But no The Haitian Health Foundation (HHF), based in eastern problems like those in Jeremie would ever get solved without Connecticut, began in 1982, when Dr. Jeremiah J. Lowney, the effort, heart and commitment of the dedicated people of KM, accepted the invitation of Bishop Daniel P. Reilly, of Nor- the Haitian Health Foundation and the many volunteers and wich, to join an exploratory trip to Port au Prince. donors who support their work. Dr. Lowney, an orthodontist, was recovering from a For more information, you can visit the Haitian Health Foun- serious cancer surgery but joined the group of 12 people. dation web site at www.HaitianHealthFoundation.org or contact He went to Haiti equipped with instruments and supplies Marilyn Lowney at [email protected] to remove diseased and infected teeth. Dr. Lowney worked that week with Mother Teresa’s Missionary of Charity Sisters, doing dental surgery in the slum clinics of Port au Prince. He returned three months later and has journeyed to Haiti every three months for the past 28 years. Dr. Lowney became friendly with Mother Teresa, and would speak with her often by telephone. In 1985 she asked him, and his small group of volunteers, to join four of her Sisters, who were opening an orphanage in Jeremie. Jeremie is in the Grand’Anse, a city of 60,000 in an area of 600,000 of Haiti’s poorest. In 1985, there were no Americans in the Grand’Anse, and the only source of health care was a small, very poorly equipped, government hospital. HHF moved from dental care to full health care in 1985, and began construction of a 27,000 square foot outpatient clinic/volunteer residence, which opened in early 1988. Since then, the services provided have expanded to help Jerry Lowney, Virginia Lowney and Marilyn Lowney with some friends. address some of the many needs of this poor area. In 2001,

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Grand Master Visits the United States HMEH Frá made his first visit ever to the New York rain) with members from the greater metropolitan area left the group area in September when he joined the American Association at its tired from a full day’s activities but happy with the events in which National Conference in Garden City, Long Island. After attending the they participated. conference, the Grand Master spent several days in the New York City Tuesday morning started with Mass at Saint Joseph’s Church, area meeting with members of the Association and visiting Terence home of the Chaplain of the Sub-Priory of Our lady of Lourdes. A Cardinal Cook Health Care Center in Manhattan. traditional English breakfast followed with Father John McGuire at The Grand Master spoke to the gathered attendees at the National his residence (including delicious homemade scones). The Grand Conference, reminding them that the Order is dependent for its Master then made his way (with his group) to Ground Zero for a sol- existence on the presence of members of the First Class in its ranks. emn visit to that special place. A visit followed to St. Peter’s Church As a , we need more (and younger) members to make where a historical background on the parish (the oldest parish in the commitment to become Knights of Justice. He also commented New York City although Fr. McGuire’s Church is the oldest Catholic on the wide range of activities in which the Association was engaged. Church building in the city) and the role of the church following the With wit, wisdom and a deep understanding of the history of the 9-11 tragedy were provided by the . Then the group visited St. Order, the Grand Master engaged the hearts and minds of all present Paul’s Church where a memorial continues to honor the work of the to the commitment to the charism of the Order. rescue/recovery teams from 9-11. The visit to New York presented an opportunity for many members The Order’s Permanent Observer to the UN, Ambassador Robert including Officers and the Board of Councillors to get an up close Shafer, KMOB, hosted a luncheon for the Grand Master that included and personal view of the remarkable man who was chosen in 2008 a number of Ambassadors to the United Nations. to replace the late Frá Andrew Bertie, who died after twenty years as The Grand Master enjoyed another high calorie, low-keyed dinner at Grand Master. Frá Matthew Festing, known to some already because the Metropolitan Club where he and other visitors spoke informally of his presence in Lourdes during the Annual Pilgrimage, lived up to with members of the Board of Councillors and other members of the his deserved reputation as a personable man, a capable leader and a Order at a reception to the dinner and then enjoyed a relaxing man with a vision on where the Order must focus to continue to thrive evening of great food, good fellowship and casual conversation. as an agent for faith and hospitaller works in a world so desperately needing the Order’s help. On Wednesday morning, the Grand Master met with the editor of Archbishop Migliore, the Vatican representative at the United Nations, AMERICA Magazine; early in the afternoon, he headed to the airport hosted a dinner at his residence for the Grand Master on Sunday for a short flight to continue his visit to the United States by meeting evening. Mass and a quick cup of coffee with Archbishop Dolan with members of the Federal Association. started Monday morning. Then the Grand Master and his entourage The visit, a first for Frá Matthew to New York, was by all accounts a were treated to a fabulous view of the Manhattan skyline aboard a great success. Leaders and members of the American Association New York City fireboat. Later in the day, the group headed to Terence learned much about this humble and capable leader of the Order and Cardinal Cook Health Care Center where a tour of the facility allowed he learned much about the work of the Association. Hopefully, this will the Grand Master to visit with many of the patients. A reception on the be the first of many visits to the American Association for this amaz- wonderful veranda overlooking Central Park (accompanied by a little ing leader of the Order of Malta. God bless him and keep him safe.

Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 | Hospitallers | 7 Almost seven hundred Knights and Dames gather for the Annual Dinner. (left) Archbishop Dolan delivers his homily at the Investiture Mass. (right)

sion in the afternoon for new members and their families. A Mass and the blessing of the robes and capes ended the Investiture of Ninety- orientation session but the events of the day were followed by a reception for the new members, their families and the nine New Members Officers and the Board of Councillors. On Friday morning, four hundred members and their is Centerpiece families attended the Annual Meeting of the Association where crisp reports from the officers, a very moving presen- of Association’s tation from the Grand Hospitaller, Albrecht von Boeselager, and recognition of retiring Area Chairs and Board members Annual Events closed out a busy morning. People moved to the Cathedral for the Investiture. he Cathedral of Saint Patrick was the venue The evening began with a reception at the Waldorf where for the Solemn Mass of Investiture where members, old and new, joined with family and friends to ninety-nine new members of the Order of Malta celebrate their associations in the Order of Malta. A receiving promised their commitment to the charism of line featured Cardinal Egan, Dolan and Migliore, the Order, to defend the faith and to help the visitors from Rome and other dignitaries. Dinner featured a sickT and the poor. Our Principal Chaplain, and a longtime fabulous meal in the magnificent Grand Ballroom of the Wal- friend of the Order of Malta, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of dorf and the entertainment provided by Hank Lane Music. New York, was the chief celebrant at the Mass where several The guest speaker, Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Bailiff Grand thousand Knights, Dames, family and friends, witnessed Cross of Honor and Devotion, left people eager for more of the Rite of Investiture. In addition to the ninety-nine new his message of encouragement to the Knights and Dames to Knights and Dames, six deputy chaplains received stoles continue the tradition of defense of the faith and assistance to from Archbishop Dolan along with his admonition that the sick and the poor. they assist in the spiritual care of the Knights and Dames Saturday morning came quickly for the more than in the area to which they are assigned. Eight bishops were three hundred people who showed up at 9AM for the Mass installed as Conventual Chaplains ad Honorem and five and a presentation. Msgr. Dennis F. Sheehan kept order clergymen as Magistral Chaplains. and attention by his piety at Mass and his pointed sermon. The Choir of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, led by Dr. He did much with his topic for his presentation on the Jennifer Pascual, Director of Music and Mr. Daniel Brondel, translation of the Latin Missal into English. Even those Assistant Director, filled the magnificent Cathedral with the who might have wished to sleep in were happy they made strains of the Anthem of the Order. Members who have died the effort to hear his thoughtful and insightful presenta- since the last Investiture were remembered in prayer. tion on the workings of the Church. He had the audience The Investiture was the highlight of three days of non- looking forward with knowledge and understanding to the stop activity; Foundation and Board of Councillor meetings coming release of the new translation. His explanation of on November 12th were followed by an orientation ses- “Formal Equivalence” and “Dynamic Equivalence” opened

8 | Hospitallers | Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 many eyes to a greater understanding of the translations est in continuous use in New York. It was following Vatican II and the translation that is soon to a fitting setting for the Mass and installation of Joseph Metz, be released. With wit, wisdom, and great patience, Msgr. Ph.D., KMOb, as the second Regent of the Sub-priory. Frá Sheehan took the audience on a historical and intellectual John Dunlap relinquished his post as first Regent when he journey that ended with some wonderful examples regard- was elected to the Sovereign Council. ing the soon to be released translation. Several members made their Promise of Obedience, As if the events of the Investiture weekend were not entering the second class. The new Regent, Joe Metz, received enough, the Sub-priory of Our Lady of Lourdes capped off the promise from Mary Anne Baker, Robert E. Baker, and the weekend with a 4:00PM Mass at Saint Joseph’s Church in William J. Koenig, Sr. Greenwich Village. The Church, lovingly restored under the A reception followed in the parish hall, bringing the three watchful attention of Father John McGuire, OP, is the old- days of activities to a happy ending on Saturday afternoon.

The following Chaplains, Dames and Knights were invested at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on November 13, 2009

Deputy Chaplains Linda Anderson Couzens Joan J. Pruitt Daniel L. Hooker Very Reverend Sylvester J. Cronin Margaret M Doran Deborah W. Raho Christopher Samuel Hyland Reverend Robert M. Dunn Karen L. S. Dutkowsky Lynne E. Redmond George B. Irish Reverend Monsignor Peter G. Finn Valerie K. Flinn Kathleen K. Salisbury Peter R. Kehoe Reverend Monsignor Marguerite A. Forrest Patricia H. Schlafly Thomas R. Kiley Douglas Mathers Katherine E. Galvin Suzanne E. Spence Stanislaw Kowalczyk Reverend George Ratzmann Susan Gan Mae K. Tighe M.D. John B. Krieger Reverend George Williams, S.J. Kathleen M. Gandolfo Barbara A. Wilson Robert C. Lawler M.D. Althea M. Howe Will Roger Long D.D.S. Conventual Chaplains Knights of Magistral Grace Deborah M. Kelley Thomas J. Lopez M.D. ad honorem Henry J Amoroso Lynn M. Lawless William B. Lytton III Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito Raymond W. Belair Esq., D.MIN. Cynthia S. Long Leo H. MacDonald Sr. Most Reverend Herbert A. Bevard Ronald Lee Blake Christine K. Lopez Jeffrey F. Machi Most Reverend Darryl E. Blatzer William Patrick Callahan Margaret Ludwiczak Richard E. Mack Emmett E. Brown IV Most Reverend Susan G MacDonald John R. Malicki Ronald D. Brown Robert James Carlson Barbara J. Mack Eugene T. McEnery M.D. Mario C. Bruschi Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane Melenie O. Magnotta Raymond J. McRory James Butler Jr. Most Reverend John J. Myers Barbara P. McRory George D. Molinsky Richard T. Caleel D.O. Most Reverend Dennis Schnurr Cecilia S. Murray Joseph Morandi Francesco C. Cesareo Ph.D. Most Reverend John M. Smith June W. Piola John Francis Murray James V. Coffey Joan J. Pruitt Bogdan Nowak Magistral Chaplains William H. Collins Deborah W. Raho Robert Joseph O’Hara Reverend David G. Caron, O.P. James E. Costello Lynne E. Redmond Charles C. Piola Jr. Reverend Monsignor Damien J. DeVasto Vernon E. Gardin Kathleen K. Salisbury Thomas Joseph Redmond Albert G. Doumar Very Reverend Paul Hartmann Patricia H. Schlafly Edgar E. Rugg Timothy I. Duffy Reverend Mark R. Hession Suzanne E. Spence Thomas R. Ruthman Joseph P. Dutkowsky MD Very Reverend Brian J. Welding Mae K. Tighe M.D. Christopher J. Rutkowski Bernard A. Feeney Barbara A. Wilson Oscar Sanchez Dames of Magistral Grace William B. Fleming Lynn M. Lawless David K. Schlafly Thelma R. Albright Clair W. Flinn Jr., D.D.S. Cynthia S. Long David R. Spence Sarah E. Belair Angelo J. Fortunato Christine K. Lopez John P. Tansey Marilyn T. Benoit Thomas A. Galvin Margaret Ludwiczak Salvatore B. Valente Marissa D. Blackett Peter M. Gandolfo Susan G MacDonald W. Edward Whitney Merilee Marie Blake Joseph B. Gill Barbara J. Mack Robert A. Wilson Josephine A. Cancro Dennis C. Golden Ed.D. Melenie O. Magnotta Maria R. Celis - Wirth Michael F. Grimshaw Barbara P. McRory Celina B. Charlier Ph.D. Thomas J. Gruber Cecilia S. Murray Patricia E. Costello Gregory P. Hartmann June W. Piola

Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 | Hospitallers | 9 highlights The American Association through the Palentine Keyhole Reflections on the 2009 American Association National Conference by Patricia and Desmond McCarthy Long Island was pleased to be able to showcase our Association at international programs were highlighted. The Association’s DVD was our recent conference. As a group, we hosted a member of the Ro- a very effective way to provide an overview of the Order’s works. Our man as our principal speaker, had guest members come from good friend Albrecht von Boeselager, who is fine now, was unable to thousands of miles from east and west to meet our members and attend because of an automobile accident. share programs and liturgies. Paul Durnan, KM, chair of the Committee on Education and De- Our own Prince and Grand Master made his first trip to New York. fense of the Faith reported on the TV and radio projects. Our prison A man well trained in history of the Order, he shared his vision and ministries programs was described by the chair, Robert Fredericks, goals for the future. He particularly requested that we concentrate on KMOb; he also spoke of the prison ministry symposium scheduled for increasing the numbers and decreasing the age level of the members October 16-17 in New Jersey. of the First Class. His ease of speech and friendliness won the audi- Joe and Gail Berardino, co-chairs of our “Lourdes 2010” pilgrimage, ence. He suggested to us that our history had some blemishes that encouraged all to attend especially the new members. The 25th Annual required attention. Pilgrimage will take place from April 28 through May 4. The theme for Our keynote speaker, Jean Louis Cardinal Tauran, a member of the the American Association Pilgrimage is “Renewing our Vocations.” Order, Baliff Grand Cross, knows us well. Traveling the world in the Sunday morning started with a Strategic Plan Presentation by Jack service of the Holy See, he has worked with many of our ambas- Pohrer and the committee. Following the breakfast meeting, Jean sadors. The Cardinal addressed our theme, “Christian — Muslim Louis Cardinal Tauran, Edward Cardinal Egan and Bishop Murphy, relations, A Road to Understanding.” We believe that his homily and assisted by John Powers and Deacon Jeff Trexler, celebrated speech provided us with a great source of information and guidance a Pontifical Mass attended by 180 Knights and Dames. on the subject. You will find copies of both on our website. The Grand Master and his high charges were very complimentary We would like to quote a few lines to spark your interest. “The grow- of our various program reviews and the obvious organizational skills ing presence of Muslims in the western societies has made Islam a of our leaders saying, “You have so much going on.” The Knights reality which cannot be avoided.” Christians are 32% of the world’s congratulated and recognized the contribution to the Order that the population, while Muslims account for 19%. “If problems arise be- Dames have made on this, the twenty-fifth Anniversary of the re- tween Christians and Muslims, very often they are due to ignorance.” establishment of the Dames in the US. To carry on a dialogue, we must have a clear cut idea of our own faith, be deposed to listen, to understand and to love the counterpart, It is always wise to reflect on the value of a just completed confer- to respect each other’s differences. ence, the lessons learned. As to the conference, we think the interac- tion of our members with our guests demonstrated that while we are Our workshop included two renowned experts on Muslim-Christian of different cultures and live in different economic conditions, in our relationships that helped us further our understanding. With many kind own way, we fulfilled the goals of the Knights of Malta. words and deep affection, we thanked Edward Cardinal Egan for his many years of support as our Principal Chaplain. Rev. Paul Murray, O.P., We now as an organization enter a new chapter. We have a new a pixie of a man, charmed all even before he actually gave us an insight Principal Chaplin and a new President and five new Board members. into our own spirituality. Our host, Bishop Murphy, opened the confer- Have faith in each other for the sake of our neighbors, the sick and ence Friday evening with a celebration of the Eucharist. The Chaplains of the poor. the Order concelebrated Mass on Saturday at Molloy College. In closing, we thank Jeffrey Trexler and the New York staff. We were Our Hospitaller, Joseph Metz, KMOb moderated our afternoon ses- not given a GPS when asked to run the conference so Dr. Trexler was sion which was devoted to the works of the Order. Both local and the next best thing.

10 | Hospitallers | Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 guidance and they gather strength to do Our Lady of Victory Parish this from others who have been on the same journey. How does this particu- launches Cancer Support Group lar faith-based cancer support group differ from other support groups? It is sacramental in as much as it provides by Joseph B. Gill, KM in Centerville grace and spiritual blessing to help the cancer patient cope with the diagnosis of cancer. “I think cancer support Falmouth; one of the things he said It is our goal to reach as many Mid- needs to provide inspira- was: “…The Cancer Support Group Cape and perhaps even some Outer- prevents isolation, because shortly after Cape residents, who are in need of this tion, hope, and tools to use diagnosis, people tend to withdraw type of support. We’d like to reach out to help get through this.” from others, while in essence, they need more to other parishes and help them support from others the most.” start their own groups. We’ve already “I feel that this important A committee was formed and is had people come to our meetings from support group will be a made up of nurses, educators and other other parishes. cancer survivors; they developed a If it’s up to Jane and other Cancer great resource for cancer brochure and press releases for the local patients, it seems like the Catholic patients in our area. Thank papers. The group took off from there. Cancer Support Group at Our Lady of you for all your time and Since the first meeting in September, Victory does indeed fill that major void the meetings have an average atten- and offers ways to deal with cancer, effort in putting this group dance of 65 to 70 people. Each gather- with purpose, courage and hope for together and realizing what ing starts with a Mass and Anointing of patients, survivors, caregivers, family an important purpose it the Sick in the church and then moves and friends. to the parish center for a speaker, re- The Catholic Cancer Support will serve to those of us flection and social hour. Group at Our Lady of Victory is led who have cancer.” Everybody especially enjoys the so- by Joseph Gill and is supported by cial hour because it’s an opportunity for committee members: Fr. Mark Hes- his is what one of the can- patients, survivors, friends and family sion, Msgr. John Moore, Dr. William cer patients told us, who to network, compare notes, learn about and Paula Connolly, Rita Ailinger, Sue came to the first meeting resources and share their situation and Downing, John and Mary Lees, Edward of the Catholic Cancer emotions. The entire program runs Marshall, Joe Ryan and Lois Wrightson. Support Group at Our about two hours. For more information, contact Mary LadyT of Victory Parish (OLV) in Center- Sue Downing, Boston Area Chair, is Lees, cancer survivor and Committee mem- ville, MA. The parish center was filled a committee member especially inter- ber at (508) 771-1106 or contact the parish with cancer patients like Jane (*name ested in transferring this mission to office at (508) 775-5744. changed in the interest of privacy), other parishes. Joe Gill and Ed Mar- cancer survivors, caregivers, family shall, of Centerville, MA, both members members and friends. Cancer touches of the Order of Malta, were involved everybody and it’s important to have an from inception and continue to be on outlet to reflect, pray and find support the organizing committee. They say, and the Catholic Cancer Support Group “The purpose of our cancer support at Our Lady of Victory does just that. group is to help people with the diagno- The group was formed following a sis of cancer deal with the disease with series of conversations among Fr. Mark purpose, courage, and hope. Everyone Hession, pastor at OLV and Order of is entitled to hope, for a cure, for a Malta Chaplain, Joe Gill and Ed Mar- peaceful death, to live until a specific shall, OLV parishioners and members event happens, to go on living with the of the Order, and Msgr. John Moore, disease, to enjoy life.” recently retired and transferred to OLV. How do patients and their families Msgr Moore had started a similar group find the strength to deal with the diag- at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in North nosis? They rely on others for help and

Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 | Hospitallers | 11 The Last Great Knight of Medieval Christendom by John Dick, KM, Area Hospitaller from Minnesota

he most recent member of the Order of Malta to be canonized is ironically a member who died almost 600 years ago. Additionally he will be most remembered for his sanctity as a lay of the Carmelites which he joined after the death ofT his wife and marriage of his youngest daughter. Still the life of this former Knight and Prior of our Order provides us an excellent reflection of someone who balanced the spiritual and corporal works of mercy and who most likely and equally fulfilled the precepts: Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum. St. Nuno de Santa Maria Àlvares Pereira was a Knight of Rhodes by the age of 23, the 3rd Count of Ourem and the Prior of Crato, the headquarters of the Knights in . At this time he was appointed Constable, the commander of the military, by the new King whom he helped bring to power. Later through the marriage of his daughter Beatrice he became founder of the Bragança royal family dynasty. A ma- Saint Nuno jority of the Catholic royal families in Europe claim lineage St. Nuno believed prayer, penance and commitment from him, including Blessed Charles of , another of to the poor and needy, to be the true calling of nobility. So the blesseds of our Order. Other descendants include Queen following his daughter’s marriage he exchanged his worldly Isabella of Spain, Catherine of Aragorn and her daughter titles to become Brother Nuno of St. Mary and gave most Mary Tudor. of his remaining wealth to the poor and orphans. He also As a Knight, St. Nuno never shared in the spoils of his built several Churches including the Carmelite Monastery victories and always treated his enemies justly. During the in Lisbon which he later entered. The Confraternity of the long war with the Kingdom of Castile, he would cross the Holy Constable which he founded evolved into the modern border to bring food to the people suffering from famine and Carmelite Third Order. to provide for the widows and orphans of the war. Once he Saint Nuno died on Easter Sunday while the Passion was was so hungry he traded his horse for six loaves of bread being read to him, at the words, “Behold thy Mother.” He was only to encounter six English knights equally famished. In a canonized by Pope Benedict on April 26, 2009. noble gesture he gave away each of the loaves. At the Battle of More information can be found at: Aljubarrota in 1385 his forces, greatly outnumbered, stopped http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/2009/ns_lit_ an invasion by Castilian troops who supported the Avignon doc_20090426_nuno_en.html anti-pope. He attributed this victory to Our Lady whose http://www.insidethevatican.com/newsflash/2009/newsflash- name was inscribed on his sword. apr-15-09.htm Despite many achievements he hated war and his Collect from the Missal of the Order military capabilities were tempered by a deep spirituality, a O God, who called blessed Nonius to lay down the profound love of the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin, the weapons of this world and follow Christ under the protection foundations of his interior life. Totally dedicated to Marian of the Blessed Virgin, grant through the intercession of this prayer, he fasted in Mary’s honor on Wednesdays, Fridays former member of our Order that we too may deny ourselves and Saturdays and on the vigil of her feasts. His personal and cling to you with all our hearts. Through the same Jesus standard bore the image of the cross, of Mary and of the Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy saintly knights James and George. He also spread devotion to Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. the Rosary and brown throughout Portugal.

12 | Hospitallers | Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 new and sometimes frightening outside icks, KMOb. “When the prison system Prison Ministry: world. Good news to ex-convicts who focuses on warehousing prisoners until are trying to beat the odds and not end they are released with little or no time More than up back in prison like so many who are or resources spent in addressing many released from prison with no resources, of the underlying reasons why a pris- Meets the Eye no family and no hope. oner will return, it is no wonder that And more good news for prisoners prisoners find their way back to crime. who have a pen pal after having been No jobs, no place to go, no health care, lthough twenty-one of abandoned or forgotten by their family no support system.” the areas of the American and friends. Good news for children As a result of the 2004 Strategic Association have active of prisoners who have a mentor who Plan, Prison Ministry was initiated in prison ministries or are in helps them understand that there is no January 2007 as a national work of the the process of building an merit in following a parent into prison American Association; its status was Aactive ministry, it is no secret that many by taking up a life of crime. Good reaffirmed in the 2008 Strategic Plan. Knights and Dames are only aware of news for prison ministers who find the The need is great; the laborers are few. what is going on in this important work Bibles and Prayer Books supplied by the But the good men and women who because of brief updates in the Hospi- American Association to be literally a are involved in this work of mercy are tallers or at Association meetings. Many God-send in their work with prisoners. finding ways to make a difference. At a are not involved hands on and so, only Good news continues to come. Prison Ministry Symposium sponsored know what they hear. The American Association continues to by the American Association in October, What they have heard is good support Prison Ministry with funds and Knights and Dames active in the minis- news — good news for prisoners who moral support as Knights and Dames try came together to discuss what they have been given a Bible, an English do their part to care for these, among are doing and to look for ways to make a or Spanish Prayer Book or a Spanish the most forgotten and abandoned in greater impact. The ‘work on the ground’ language version of the Bible. Good our society. The numbers are stagger- was deemed to be critical. Touching one news for prisoners who have shared ing — one percent of the adult popula- life at a time, prison ministry is an ideal in prayer and discussion about God’s tion in the United States is incarcerated. way to live out the charism of helping love for them with a Knight of Malta. Recidivism (returning to prison after the sick and the poor as well as defend- Good news for convicts coming out of being released because of subsequent ing and nurturing the faith. prison who have someone helping them criminal activity) exceeds fifty percent. But the bright and energetic men find a job or getting them settled into a “It only makes sense,” says Bob Freder- and women who are involved in prison ministry are not content to stop there. A subcommittee has been formed to Prison Ministry Symposium Agenda find ways to influence national policy on prisons to put some focus on helping Saturday, October 17 the prisoners to find a way out when Welcome they get out of prison. Education, jobs, Bob Fredericks, KMOb a support system all are required if long Setting Things Right: Making Restorative Justice Our Aim term change is to occur. In the mean- Deacon John Powers, KM time, most Knights and Dames do their The Prodigal Project: part, one day at a time, one Bible at a John Santa, KM time, to change, even in a small way, The 3 Phases of Prison Ministry the hopelessness into hope. One sus- Andy Vissicchio, Jr., KM pects that Jesus finds their efforts both Working with Children of the Incarcerated noble and worthy. Joe Sokolowski, KM For more information on the Prison The Problems of Re-entry: Finding a Place To Live and a Job Ministry of the American Association, see Bill Benedict, KM the website www.maltausa.org and select How A Pen Pal Program Can Be Effective Prison Ministry on the navigation bar on Tom Schlafly, KM the left. Or contact Bob Fredericks at The Criminal Justice System Needs Overhauling [email protected] or your area chair Fred Crowe, KM to find out how you can become involved.

Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 | Hospitallers | 13 Highlights Spiritual Reading by Msgr. James P Cassidy, Assistant Principal Chaplain When Pope Benedict designated this year as the Year for Priests, he also declared St. John Vianney the Universal Patron of Priests on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the death of the Curé d’Ars. You can look to the life of this truly humble country priest to understand why the Pope declared him the universal patron for priests. As the Year for Priests continues, there is much that we all can learn from the lives of priests and bishops who came before us, carried out their mission in the real world. There are a number of books on St. John; a classic is more than eighty years old and a more contemporary version both provide insight into the importance of the priesthood in the life of the holy man. The Cure D’Ars: St. Jean-Marie-Baptiste Vianney by Abbe Francis Trochu was written in 1927; the author used much of the information assembled in the canonization cause to write a definitive biography. Father George Rutler provides a look at the saint in the historical context in which he lived while giving a contemporary relevance to his life in The Cure D’Ars Today: St John Vianney. Reading books on the lives of the saints can provide us with insight, inspiration, and a real context in which other Catholics were able to live their faith, often in trying times or with great difficulty. Maybe you could make a focus for 2010 to spend time reading about the lives of the saints; it could help you to focus your efforts to grow your own spirituality. Another book on a very different subject could also be worth some of your time. Rwanda Genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza is author of the best seller, Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holo- caust. This remarkable woman, during the massacre in 1994 that left 1,000,000 people murdered, spent 91 days hiding in the bathroom of a local pastor’s house with seven other women. Her family members had been murdered in the slaughter. Despite discomfort, fear and starvation, she found solace in prayer. As a result, she gained the courage and strength she needed later to forgive her tormentors and her family’s murderers. She continues to be an advocate for forgiveness and understanding in a world whose moral underpinnings have been replaced by hatred and death. This book tells us, from a person who has seen the worst evils that man can perpetrate, that there are other choices; how we respond to evil is, in many ways, more important than the evil itself. Be prepared to be moved. Be prepared to be challenged.

Election Results Announced at the Annual Meeting of the American Association The annual elections for the American Association were completed in early November and the results were tabulated. Over nine hundred ballots were cast in total, representing more than 50% of the American Association’s membership. Voting is done by mail — returns were counted under the supervision of the Secretary of the Association, Judge Marie L. Garibaldi. Judge Garibaldi announced the results at the Association’s Annual Meeting on November 13th to a full house in the Empire Room at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Joseph Miller was elected President of the Association for a three year term, beginning on January 1, 2010 and ending on December 31, 2012. Eight members of the Board of Councillors’ terms expired in 2009. Board members whose first terms expired who were re-elected for a second term included Hope Carter, Peter Krause, Declan O’Sullivan and Hap Redgate. Other members who were elected to three year terms were Peter Kelly, Carole Less, Margaret (Meg) Lyons, and Ellen Shafer. Members of the Board whose second terms expired and will not be returning in 2010 were recognized at the Annual Meeting in November. Hospitaller Joseph Metz and Board Members Paul Durnan, Robert Fredericks, and Richard Milone, M.D., all served the Association and deserve the thanks of the entire membership. At a special meeting of the Board of Councillors in December, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Sheila Feitelberg to fill the seat vacated by the newly elected president, Joseph Miller, until the next election in 2010. Under the Association’s by-laws, vacant Board seats are filled by the Board until the next regular election. Elections are held every fall. The Officers of the Association and the entire current Board of Councillors and the newly elected members all wish to thank those members who took the time to vote. In addition, the gratitude of the Officers and the Board is directed to all who willingly agreed to run for office, giving members a choice among many worthy candidates.

14 | Hospitallers | Vol 6 Winter 2009/2010 Highlights In memorium Deceased Members January 1, 2009 – Present Ann-Marie Blute Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Paul R. Brenner Bronxville, New York Martin Joseph Caserio Bloomfield Hills, Thomas G. Conway Kingston, New York Frank Crippen Coral Gables, Florida Bernard F. Curry Palm Beach, Florida Marie J. Doty Rye, New York Jerome A. Earley Pittsburgh, Thomas A. Ehrhart Manhattan Beach, California George H. Fearons III Stowe, Vermont John K. Figge New York, New York Patrick Joseph Foley Atlantis, Florida Thomas Joseph Francis Ford Manhasset, New York James L. Garrity Rye, New York The Pregnancy Care Center of Edward J. Gerrity Jr. Rye, New York New Rochelle, NY William B. James Greenwich, Connecticut James B. Kilsheimer III Bronx, New York “The mission of Pregnancy Care Center is to reach out with com- Kevin G. Langan Menands, New York passion to the distressed pregnant woman, help her deal with her Clyde Augustine Lewis Plattsburgh, New York concerns, support her in the continuation of her pregnancy and Darald R. Libby Manchester, New Hampshire the care of her child.” William T. McCaffrey KM Long Beach, NY So says the Mission Statement on the web site of the Pregnancy Elizabeth Harrington McCoy Vero Beach, Florida Care Center of New Rochelle. It sounds simple enough but to the Mary E. McGee New Vernon, New Jersey women and their babies who benefit from the support and servic- Most Reverend Carl K. Moeddel Cincinnati, es of this community program, it is often literally a life saver. Joseph D. Moss Maywood, New Jersey Founded over thirty-five years ago, the Center has been a beacon Suzanne C. Murphy Rye, New York of light to women looking for assistance at a time where they Charles P. O’Donnell Providence, Rhode Island might be feeling alone and without hope. It is the Center’s goal James A. Phelan Huntley, Illinois to nurture responsible motherhood, empowering the woman to Thomas J. Quigley. M.D. Seaside Park, New Jersey make healthy life choices for herself and her baby. Carl A. Schwarz Jr., Esq. Hempstead, New York The Center goes beyond physical support, offering emotional, Robert V. Trainer Ocean City, New Jersey spiritual and material resources including testing, counseling, Iris Paine Webre Houston, Texas advocacy and referrals; also available is a residential program William J. Williams Cincinnati, Ohio for mothers and babies that prepares them for transition to independent living. The Center is a locally organized and funded Frances M. Ziminsky Pound Ridge, New York outreach, providing a variety of free and confidential services and programs to meet their client needs. Over 2,500 clients and their babies are supported each year. Members of the Order of Malta volunteer at the Center and help Reminder in a number of ways. Every day, volunteers walk women through their pregnancies, helping themselves to find the right path to a good life for them and their children. Some of the ways that Asso- Web-only articles ciation members have been involved in the past include manning Be sure to go our web site at www.maltausa.org. the counseling hotline, doing public speaking about the Center, Also available on the web are the weekly reflections on the assisting with organizing material goods that are shared with the Sunday liturgy. You can also listen to speeches from Archbishop mothers, fund raising and financial support for the Center. Dolan, the Grand Hospitaller, and Msgr. Dennis Sheehan, all from If you wish to learn more about the Pregnancy Care Center, the 2009 Investiture events. The text of the Grand Hospitaller’s you can visit their web site at www.pregnancycarecenter.net or address to the United Nations Security Council is also available contact Fran Hardart at [email protected]. on the Association website in the News and Events area.

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