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Matteo Ricci Model for Dialogue The Church in The Augustinians in Japan Zimbabwe Mother of Peace Orphanage Focus on

The Society for the Propagation of the Faith National Director’s Message

Happy spring! As we celebrate Troy worked tirelessly connecting children in Edmonton to mis- the season of new life, we also sion children throughout the world. He told and lived the mis- introduce to you a “new look” sion story. We were blessed to have him as part of our mission for our magazine, Missions To- family. Please keep him and his community, the Spiritans, in day. In response to a number of your prayers. our readers’ concerns about the size of the print, coloured back- Earlier I referenced the challenges found in mission work profiled grounds and spacing that made in this edition of the magazine. We have also experienced the the magazine difficult for them challenges of this work albeit in a different way here at home. In to read, we are introducing a fo- the past year we have, in one way or another, experienced eco- lio size magazine with new de- nomic challenges. Thank you to each of you for your faithful sign and layout features we hope address these concerns. Please support and prayers during these times. They sustain us and pro- feel free to share your thoughts about these changes with us. vide us with renewed hope.

The last few issues of Missions Today have featured the minority May you enjoy a safe and relaxing summer. Catholic faith communities of Iraq and China. This current is- sue profiles a similar community, that of Russia. An overview of Burkina Faso and the current missionary activities in this African nation are also found in this issue. Peace and blessings,

By its very nature, mission ministry is challenging. Introducing Mrs. Marie Deans the faith in some places can be met with a variety of outcomes; National Director sometimes missionaries are embraced and warmly welcomed while other times they endure difficult sometimes hostile cir- cumstances that can and do put them in harm’s way. This issue of Missions Today profiles a number of such stories from Japan and Kenya. Our regular feature “Across the Globe” also profiles various challenges faced by missionaries. The story shared by Fr. Liam McCarthy who works in Zimbabwe is a poignant and pain- ful one that is, unfortunately all too common among those in the missions.

Father Michael Troy, synonymous with Holy Childhood in Ed- monton for over 30 years has left us for his eternal reward. Fr. Illustration - Bro Joseph Hiep

Missionary Prayer Intentions May: For Priests, Religious and committed lay people June: For the Churches in Asia – May the emerging Church – May all priests, religious men and women and lay ministers in Asia effectively communicate the gospel and be joyful witness infuse missionary enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to to Christ. their care.

2 MISSIONS TODAY In This Issue… Vol. 68, No. 3 May/June 2010

The National Director’s Message 2 Letters from Abroad – Easter Greetings from Children of Mary Orphanage, 4 Matteo Ricci – Model for Dialogue 5 Across the Globe – United States, Australia, Kenya, Malaysia, Vatican City, Russia 6 Feature Article: The in Today’s Russia 8 The Augustinians in Japan: Following in the Footsteps of the Martyrs 11 Youth and Mission – St. Joseph Catholic High School, Edmonton, AB 12 Farewell to Teresa – Father Liam McCarthy ofm 12 Background to “Farewell to Teresa” – The Mother of Peace Orphanage Community – Mutoko, Zimbabwe 13 Focus on: Burkina Faso 14 A Fatal Calling 16 The Society of Saint Peter 18 This Issue’s Crossword 19 Holy Childhood Association – Remembering Fr. Troy; Greetings from Uganda 20 Mission Conversations with the Editor 22 Magnus Rosendahl, public-domain-photos.com In Remembrance: Our Deceased Donors 23

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MISSIONS TODAY 3 Letters from Abroad

4 MISSIONS TODAY Matteo Ricci­ A Model for Dialogue and Mission in our Globalized World

This is an edited version of an original article written by Catho- friendly with the Chinese, respecting the Chinese culture, but in lic News Service Reporter Cindy Wooden and which appeared terms of the faith, he was very unabashedly Catholic.” in CNS On-Line 03/02/2010 In his speech at ’s Pontifical Italian Father Matteo Ricci, the 16th- Gregorian University March 2, Father century Jesuit known for his positive re- Tsang said Father Ricci was not so “nar- lations with the Chinese, is a model for row-minded as to regard non-Christian dialogue and evangelization in the 21st- cultures or religions as nothing good; century globalized society, said speak- indeed, he saw quite a lot of compat- ers at a conference in Rome marking the ibility between early Confucianism 400th anniversary of Father Ricci’s and Christianity,” and recognized that death. Confucian teachings could be seen as preparing the Chinese to receive the Father Ricci’s experience and writings Gospel. Father Ricci’s respect for the remind people “that there are basic Chinese and his commitment to shar- similarities in all human beings, in hu- ing the Gospel with them offer the still- man nature: hope, suffering, question- relevant lesson that Christians cannot ing the meaning of life. We all share claim God is at work only among Chris- those whether we are Westerners or tians, but at the same time they cannot Chinese,” said Jesuit Father Augustine claim that all religions are equally valid Tsang Hing-to. paths to salvation, Father Tsang said.

Father Ricci, who was born in 1552 and Italian Bishop Claudio Giuliodori of arrived in China at the age of 30, stud- Matteo Ricci Painted in 1610 by the Chinese brother Macerata, where Father Ricci was born, ied in great detail the Chinese language, Emmanuel Pereira (born Yu Wen-hui) said the Jesuit is still a model for dia- culture and Confucianism. His respect logue and evangelization because “he for the Chinese gradually paved the way “He is a model of a Christianity that entered into the Chinese culture with- for his dialogue with China’s govern- does not close itself within four walls, out losing himself and in a way that ment and cultural leaders. At the same allowed him to introduce themes from time, “he was very frank and strict, ex- but goes out into the world.” the Gospel into the culture.” His rela- plicit and direct on the goodness of the tionship with the Chinese “took place Christian faith,” Father Tsang said, and “he did not hesitate to in the context of dialogue, with respect, but without forgetting point out the defects of Taoism and Buddhism.” that his mission was to bring the Gospel,” the bishop said.

While Father Ricci found great fault with what he understood Roberto Sani, rector of the University of Macerata, said Father about Taoism and Buddhism, he believed that Confucianism Ricci’s example could help people today deal with hopes and in its purest form was a philosophy open to Christianity. After fears about their increasing contacts with people of other cul- his death, missionaries developed the so-called “Chinese rites” - tures and religions. Just as the global expeditions of the 1500s onfucian-based social rituals involving ancestor veneration and gave Europeans a sense of an expanding world filled with pre- offerings to the emperor - which allowed Chinese converts to viously unknown cultures, globalization today is challenging preserve elements of their heritage while being Catholic. people to recognize their common humanity and share their knowledge and beliefs, Sani said. Centuries of controversy ensued, and although the Chinese rites developed after Father Ricci’s death, he was so strongly identi- “Ricci is a model for young people today. He was strong in his fied with that disputed form of inculturation that his sainthood faith and culture, but able to establish a real dialogue with the cause was not opened until the 1980s. Father Tsang said it was Chinese,” he said. “He is a model of a Christianity that does not unfortunate that the controversy led some to question Father close itself within four walls, but goes out into the world.” Ricci’s holiness. It is true, he said, that Father Ricci “was very

MISSIONS TODAY 5 Across the Globe

KENYA–Africa can become a continent of hope. MALAYSIA–Native peoples of Borneo: fervent Christians living in peace with Islam “We thank God for the gift of the missionaries, men and women who moved by love, left their country, came to minister in our Vatican City­ - Bishop Joseph Hii Teck Kwong, Auxiliary Bishop midst bearing much bodily suffering, cultural challenges, climatic of Sibu, located in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, describes the difficulties, and the language barrier,” writes Fr. Celestino Bundi, relationship between Muslims and Christians as one of “religious National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies of Kenya. Fr. harmony”. In his diocese, as in all of so-called “East Malaysia”, the Celestino highlighted how the work of the African PMS is directly faithful belong to the local indigenous tribes. “The native people inspired by the testimony of the missionaries who evangelized Af- of Borneo are devout Christians, who live in harmony with Mus- rica. “In a spirit of total surrender to the will of the Father, they lims. The religious harmony in Borneo should be a model for the gave their lives and their graves today are visible signs of their com- entire nation. In the late 1800’s, the many different indigenous mitment to evangelization. Their dead bodies were planted as seed tribes were evangelized by missionaries, who learned both the lo- to the African soil. The missionaries came when Africa had no cal language and Iban, a language still in use today. We have a modern hospitals, transport systems, and schools. They mobilized deep gratitude to them for bringing us the faith and for having the work of animation despite their language barrier and the vast allowed the Gospel to take root in Borneo.” geographical distances they had to walk. They trusted in Divine Providence and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. As we pay hom- In the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, the indigenous age to the missionaries who brought the Good News of Our Lord Christians make up 50% of the total population, with Malay Jesus Christ to Africa, we are challenged to remain faithful to the Muslims at 30% and the Chinese community at 20%. “In Gospel message, steadfast in defending it, and conscious of the re- Borneo’s society there is social and interreligious harmony. We sponsibility that the Pontifical Mission Societies have.” have cases where, in the same tribe, there are Muslims and Christians who share the same culture and traditions. The re- Fr. Celestino adds that, “We have a duty to promote team work, lationship with the Muslim Malays is marked by mutual re- open ourselves to dialogue, be ready to adapt and develop passion spect and is devoid of conflict. I believe that this experience for the mission work.” Africa is not a continent of misery, poverty, could be a model for the entire nation.” An edited version, taken from wars, corruption, etc. It can become a continent of hope with mis- Agenzia Fides 03/09/2010. sionary vocations, peace initiatives, and community life.” An edited version, taken from: (Agenzia Fides 23/11/2009)

6 MISSIONS TODAY AUSTRALIA–Bishop goes “priest ITALY–Process of Beatification opened for Fr. Dan- hunting” in India iele Badiali, Fidei Donum missionary

Melbourne - Bishop Brian Heenan of Rockhampton, in the state Faenza, Italy - March 20, 2010 marked the thirteenth anniversary of Queensland, has gone to India to find priests to work in a part of the assassination of Father Daniele Badiali. The young priest, of Australia that stretches from tropical islands to the wilderness a Fidei Donum missionary, was killed in 1997 while working in of the Australian outback. The diocese covers some 160,000 Peru. Bishop Claudio Stagni, Bishop of Faenza presided at a com- square miles - slightly smaller than all of Sweden - but has only memorative Mass for Father Badiali, which marked the opening 400,000 people. phase of the process of beatification and canonization for the mis- sionary. Fr. Daniele Badiali’s body was found on the morning of He hopes that Indian priests could help overcome an extreme March 18, 1997 in a bank not far from his . He had been shortage of native clergy. “These priests can come, please God, shot to death. The priest, Pastor of San Luis, in the Peruvian An- for maybe two years or three years and then, if all is going well, des, had been abducted the previous evening by a group of bandits they will probably go back to India, and others will come and take while he was returning to San Luis after celebrating an evening their place,” Heenan said. The bishop said he would also be happy Mass. The bandits had stopped the car, forcing a girl out to take to hear from priests elsewhere in the world who were interested in her hostage. Fr. Daniele offered to take her place. The kidnappers working in his diocese. He noted that other Australian bishops later demanded a ransom, but fearing capture, preferred to kill the had gone “priest hunting.” hostage.

“Most of the dioceses have journeyed overseas, as I am doing, to Fr. Daniele was 35. He was a Fidei Donum priest of the Diocese of South America, South Africa, the Philippines or to Europe, and Faenza and had been a missionary in Peru since his ordination in including India, simply because ... not as many young people are 1991. An edited version, taken from (Agenzia Fides 03/17/2010) offering themselves for the priesthood at this time.” An edited version, taken from NCR on-line 03/05/2010. UNITED STATES–Miracle attributed to missionary Bishop Baraga, the “Snowshoe Priest” RUSSIA– urges Russia’s Catholic bishops to work with Orthodox peers Marquette, Michigan - The Diocese of Marquette is investigat- ing a possible miracle attributed to Bishop Frederic Baraga (1797- Vatican City-Pope Benedict XVI met the four Catholic bishops of 1868). Father Ronald Browne, appointed to lead the canonical tri- Russia in January as part of their “ad limina” visit. Catholic-Or- bunal described the miracle as, “a case involving what was thought thodox differences involving theology, church structure and prac- to be a tumor on a patient’s liver that showed up on various tests, tice make formal dialogue a challenge, the pope said. In Russia, including a CT scan and an ultrasound. However, when explor- marked by more than 1,000 years of Orthodox tradition and cul- atory surgery was done, there was no tumor to be found.” The ture, “it is essential to take into account the necessity of a renewed cure seems to have taken place after the patient’s family invoked commitment to dialogue with our Orthodox brothers and sisters,” the intercession of Bishop Baraga and placed his stole on the sick person’s abdomen. Following the prayers, the patient said that the Pope Benedict told the Catholic bishops he understood the chal- pain in the abdominal area went away. lenges of ministering in Russia and he praised their efforts to “re- launch liturgical-sacramental participation, catechesis, priestly for- Bishop Baraga was born in 1797 in Slovenia and came to the mation and the preparation of a mature and responsible laity” after United States as a missionary to the upper Great Lakes Region decades of communist repression of church activities. Russia also in 1830. Ministering to the Odawa and Ojibwa Native Ameri- is experiencing a crisis in family life, a sharply declining birthrate can tribes, the bishop is said to have traveled throughout the and other problems common to Western industrialized nations. 80,000 square mile territory by means of boat, canoe, horse, dog sled, and even snowshoe. Often called the “Snowshoe Pope Benedict told the bishops not to be discouraged when results Priest,” he was consecrated as Bishop of Marquette in 1853 do not seem to match the amount of effort they put into pastoral and served there until his death in 1868. An edited version, taken from programs. “Nourish in yourselves and in your collaborators an au- Agenzia Fides 03/12/2010. thentic spirit of faith,” he said. An edited version, taken from a report by Cindy Wooden, CNS 01/29/2010.

MISSIONS TODAY 7 The Church in Russia

In recent past issues, Missions Today has described the Catho- ishes still do not have their own churches, which were national- lic Church’s presence in Iraq and China. In both countries, the ized in Soviet times. Some 300 clergymen from many countries struggles of the Church are in plain view, yet the faith of the Iraqi around the world carry out pastoral services. Source: AsiaNews. and Chinese Catholics remains strong. In this article, we turn our it 10/29/2007 attention to Russia, another country where Christianity has been part of the social matrix for centuries. For most of us, what imme- An Interview with Bishop Joseph Werth of Transfiguration Dio- diately comes to mind when one thinks of Christianity in Russia cese in , Russia are images of bearded patriarchs in golden vestments celebrating the Orthodox Christian tradition. Or, perhaps one thinks of a M. Ponzi: It can be said that the Catholic Church in Russia was communist atheistic land which in the past brutally suppressed all reborn after 1991. expressions of faith. Both images would be accurate, but underly- ing these initial impressions is a small but viable Catholic Church What has been your practical experience in these years? in modern Russia. Bishop Werth: When I arrived in – a territory of 13 million square kilometers – there were only three Catholic priests. There were several communities … to which these priests ministered. The rest of the Catholics were scattered over this vast region. My first task was thus to identify these people and gather them into larger or smaller communities. I am thinking in particular of my own diocese, which includes only a third of Siberia: Western Si- beria, to be exact. This diocese in Novosibirsk is called Trans- figuration of the Lord and covers four million square kilometers. We have about 60 larger, more structured communities on the territory, and about 300 smaller communities that are visited by priests. When I arrived here and saw that there were no priests the Roman Catholic Diocese of Transfiguration at Novosibirsk first question I asked myself was: where can I find some? I sought help from Catholic communities abroad. For the time being the map by - Andres Rus, wikimedia.org majority of the priests come from abroad.

L’Osservatore Romano reporter Mario Ponzi recently interviewed What is being done to promote priestly vocations Bishop Joseph Werth of Transfiguration Diocese in Novosibirsk, within Russia? Russia. In January, Bishop Werth was in Rome with his fellow Russian Catholic bishops as part of the ‘ad limina’* visit with the Although there were insufficient resources to create a true and Holy Father. The interview provides a revealing glimpse into a proper seminary, I found a ‘pre-seminary’ which has had 120 stu- part of the universal Church so rarely seen dents in 16 years. To tell the truth, very few of them have become priests, but one has to consider that this was the beginning of But before we turn to the interview, here are a few background 1993. In Novosibirsk in 1991, we only had a tiny church. The facts to set the context of Bishop Werth’s account. need then arose to build churches and to found houses of prayer. We did so. And this work must continue, because still today not Novosibirsk was originally founded in 1893 when the Trans-Si- all the communities have churches or places in which to pray. berian Rail Way river crossing was built over the River Ob. It is Masses are for the most part celebrated in private homes where Russia’s 3rd largest city with a population in 2008 of 1.5 million. families live. Thus the priest celebrates Mass with the small do- Located in the administrative district of Novosibirsk Oblast, it is mestic community. a city of warm summers and severe winters. What is the state of religious freedom in Russia today? Currently some 600,000 Catholics live in Russia, although some experts say Russian Catholics might account for 1 per cent of I was born in the and I know what the situation the population, or 1.5 million people. There are 230 Catholic was like during the Soviet epoch. Today I can therefore enthusi- parishes registered in Russia, but some 30 per cent of the par- astically affirm: we have freedom of religion. However, this does

8 MISSIONS TODAY Transfiguration Cathedral in Novosibirsk photo - Vardion, wikimedia.org not mean that we are a State Church or a Church privileged by What is the Catholic Church’s presence in society and the State. We have certain difficulties, for example, concerning how is she accepted? the issue of visas. We are waiting for the State to change laws to permit our priests and women religious not only to obtain a sort The Catholic Church in Russia is a minority. The people who of tourist visa but a visa that will enable them to stay with us and have Catholic roots, but who are not necessarily practicing, rep- work undisturbed for a longer period. In the past 18 years I have resent one percent of the population. Such a small minority is never seen any direct curtailment of freedom. imperceptible in society. Caritas** is very active in our diocese and, for example, in Novosibirsk itself, we have launched several What is your relationship with the Orthodox community? social projects which have been very well-received by the city and by individuals. We have two schools in the diocese, an elementary I must honestly say that they could be better. Let us hope that one school and a junior high school. We also have a Catholic newspa- day they will be. I work, as I have said, on a territory of four mil- per and, in Novosibirsk, a television studio – a production studio lion square kilometers on which the Orthodox Church has 10 dio- that publishes video material. ceses. On December 19 (2009), the Feast of St. Nicholas … I pre- sented a relic of St. Nicholas of Bari to the Orthodox Church. The Can the Catholic Church’s message circulate freely result was truly marvelous and I hope that other such moments in Russia? will become ever more numerous in the future. Although high level dialogue may still be arduous, a basic dialogue has always ex- So far we have had no difficulties. We have never been forbid- isted, especially during the communist period when… all the reli- den to disseminate information with these means. Some com- gious communities met with the same difficulties since they were munities have websites on which information can be found. I all being persecuted. In those circumstances, the various believers am thinking, for example, of the timetable of our celebrations. became very close to one another. It is a shame that in more recent It is somewhat more difficult to be present in schools and uni- times Catholics and Orthodox have not always made the most of versities. this possibility to attain, if not unity, at least a better understand- ing. We must pray that this happens as soon as possible. Among the pastoral challenges that you are called to face are the consolidation of the Christian presence in the country, the proc-

MISSIONS TODAY 9 Interior of the Assumption of Mary Catholic Church in Astrakhan photo - Rartat, wikimedia.org lamation of the Gospel in a generally difficult and unwilling envi- five years. The bishop must make a detailed report of the diocese ronment and the pastoral care of the family. How do you plan to in his charge. In addition, the bishop makes a pilgrimage to the confront these challenges? tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Thus, the ad limina visit is a time of spiritual renewal for the bishop. Source: The Catholic Today Christians have to confront such a great many challenges Encyclopedia both in the West and in our country, dominated for 70 years by militant atheism. This demands unity of us Christians in particu- **Caritas (Internationalis): a Catholic charitable organization, lar, for the Catholic Church can do almost nothing on her own founded in Germany in 1897 and is today the largest Catholic and even the Orthodox Church is far weaker by herself. If all the relief organization in the world, dedicated to reducing poverty Christian Churches were to cooperate, Christian values could be and fighting injustice. defended and protected more effectively. In our community, we work in particular with young families. Baptism is celebrated with increasing frequency, quite the op- posite to before, when most Baptisms concerned adults. More and more people are getting married. As for us, at our Ca- thedral in Novosibirsk we hold a monthly meeting to which young families are invit- ed for an exchange of opinions. The priest suggests a specific topic on which there is a brief discussion. Then they spend some time together, speaking to one another and socializing. These meetings are certainly very important for our families.

*Ad limina: The discipline of the Church requires that a visit be made by the ordinar- ies of dioceses (bishops) to the Pope every Christmas Setting inside Mother of God Catholic Church in Novocherkassk photo - Rartat, wikimedia.org 10 MISSIONS TODAY The Augustinians in Japan Following in the footsteps of the martyrs

Tokyo– The story of the Augustinian mission in Japan is one that spans centuries. In 1602, Augustinian friars from the Philippines arrived in Japan, built the Church of the Holy Spirit in Nagasaki, and soon after more churches followed. Sadly, however, missionaries and their converts soon came under severe persecution. Beginning in 1611, missions were destroyed and missionaries exiled or mar- tyred. Augustinians and other religious orders continued to preach the gospel despite the persecution, and from 1623-1625 some 650 Christians were martyred. Subsequent attempts at establishing a mission church failed, but the seed had been planted. For centuries, Catholicism continued on in secret in the Nagasaki underground. Christian Martyrs Of Nagasaki 16th century In 1952, 350 years after their first arrival in Japan, the Augustin- Japanese artist unknown wikimedia.org ians were invited by the Diocese of Nagasaki to return to Japan. Three Augustinians — Father Edward Griffin, O.S.A., Father In addition to the parishes in Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the reli- George Krupa, O.S.A., and Father Tom Purcell, O.S.A. — ac- gious also work in the schools: “Our apostolate in the school is not cepted the invitation. The Augustinian mission has continued to only a means for reaching a larger part of society, but it is also an grow since it set roots in Nagasaki. Today, Augustinians minis- efficient means for communicating Gospel values to the students ter in four seaside cities throughout Japan: Nagasaki, Fukuoka, – Catholics and non alike,” the Augustinians said. Nagoya and Tokyo. Though the Catholic population in Japan is small, the friars minister to a growing community of faith which The recent beatification of 188 Japanese martyrs, including now has 13 brothers, a pre-novice, and an oblate*. Three are Thomas Jihyoe of Saint Augustine (Jihyoe was the first Japanese from the United States, one from the Philippines, and the rest person to be ordained a priest), “gives us a sense of the history in are Japanese, which is a sign of hope for the Augustinian Order which we – in spite of our lowliness – are called to be architects in the country: the primary objective of the new mission is to give with Christ’s help. This inspires in us a greater sense of responsi- birth to a Christian community founded on the spirituality and bility for the task entrusted to us in this part of the world. We will charism of Saint Augustine, in Japan. continue our task, trying to be living witnesses of Christ’s love.” Developed with source material from Agenzia Fides and www. Their main field of apostolate is the parish. There are four Augus- augustinian.org tinian parishes in Nagasaki, Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Nagoya. The *oblate: refers to a lay person who under the guidance of a spiritual director, pastoral service reaches many areas: “One of the main challenges in this case Augustinian, participates in the order’s spiritual life. Source: of recent years,” one member of the community mentioned, “is the Catholic Encyclopedia growing number of non-Japanese Catholics: the immigrants are the ones that present specific pastoral needs that we try to meet.”

Augustinian church and priory Nagasaki photo - wikimedia.org MISSIONS TODAY 11 Youth in Mission Zimbabwe Father Michael Troy’s Legacy: Farewell to Teresa St. Joseph Catholic High School, Edmonton, AB Story - Father Liam McCarthy OFM

Under the shadow of Mutemwa Mountain the little proces- sion made its way from the chapel to the cemetery. It was a Sunday morning at Mother of Peace Orphanage, near Mu- toko, in Zimbabwe. I had just celebrated Mass for the orphans and staff. Stella, who with her sister Gene, takes care of the orphans, whispered to me: “There’s a funeral today – a little orphan has died- nine months old” Two chairs were placed in front of the altar and the small hard-board box was rever- ently carried and placed on them. All knelt for the prayers, the sprinkling of Holy Water – and then we all set off for the cem- etery – the adults, little groups of bare-foot children clutching bunches of flowers and greenery, holding hands – some came and held my hand - as we accompanied baby Teresa on her final journey. The little infant, an orphan, had come to the or- phanage named “Fortune” – and at Baptism had received the name Teresa. Arriving at the graveside the little coffin was photo SJCHS placed beside the open grave. I continued the prayers – “May Father Michael Troy, who is honoured elsewhere in this issue for the Angels and Saints welcome you, Teresa – May all your his work with Holy Childhood, was also an influential Catholic ancestors welcome you – your grand-parents, your great grant educator for over forty years in Canada. Missions Today, as part of parents – all your family who have gone before you – May they its Youth and Mission segment, honours him and, in our next issue, welcome you into Paradise. The little box was placed in the will examine the legacy of youth outreach and mission he has left grave with great dignity, Holy Water sprinkled, and carefully in one Catholic high school in Edmonton, Alberta. Below is an ex- the clay filled the grave – until it was neatly finished off with cerpt from a tribute to Fr. Troy written by Robert Schaan, Religious a border of stones, marking the spot where Teresa was buried. Studies Department Head and School Chaplain at St. Joseph. We shall hear more from Robert and his team in our next issue. It was then that an unforgettable image was imprinted upon my memory. The little ones clutching greenery and flowers “Father Troy had a favourite phrase that he used to open acceptance were asked to now play their part. They rushed to the grave speeches whenever a group set out to honour him for his contribu- – climbed up on the clay – and for a few moments seemed tions to the communities he served. He would simply say, “The totally engaged in the task they had to do. Then, together, at honour is in those doing the honouring, not the honouree.” a given sign they all withdrew from the grave – and behold it was a garden of flowers – all beautifully planted – no more clay There is so much that could be said about Father Troy. Descrip- tors used regularly by St. Joe’s students, alumni, staff and anyone with connection to the school in the past 40 years include: spiri- tual guide, athletic model and inspiration, coach, mentor, teacher, priest, scholar, humourist, minister of countless sacraments and sacramental moments to so many in our St. Joe’s family, and simply – and perhaps most powerfully – a good shepherd. With each of these descriptors there are numerous stories that one could share. Some stories are deeply personal moments of growth, and many other stories are at the root of St. Joe’s traditions such as the annual Fr. Troy Christ-centred basketball Tournament, various social justice initiatives both locally and internationally includ- ing work for the Holy Childhood Association, the sponsorship of children through the organization Chalice (many in countries visited by Father Troy), and support of Spiritan missionary work, and on and on.” Father Liam brings orange juice to the orphans photo - Fr. Liam 12 MISSIONS TODAY The Mother of Peace Orphanage Community photo - Fr. Liam to be seen – only a blaze of colour. Teresa had gone home, The Mother of Peace Community is situated 100 miles east of surrounded by the love of her orphan friends – and flowers, Harare, towards the border with Mozambique. There is fairly planted by tiny hands, to say farewell. good tar road until you reach the settlement of Mutoko. The countryside becomes increasingly less fertile away from Harare Father Liam McCarthy is a member of the Order of Friars due to low local rainfall and the landscape changes to one of Minor Conventual’s OFM Conv. He has spent most of his rocky, bolder strewn mountains. working life serving the people of Africa. He is presently living and working in Harare, Zimbabwe. On arrival, many of the children are ill with malnutrition, chest and skin infections, diarrhea and other symptoms of The Mother of Peace Orphanage Community HIV infection.

The Mother of Peace Orphanage community was founded on At Mother of Peace approximately 130 resident orphans are the precepts and faith of the Catholic Church, but opens its cared for physically, emotionally and spiritually. Truly aston- arms to all regardless of colour or creed. ishing transformations occur. Children often amaze us with their ability to ‘bounce back’ and it is incredible to see how It was set up in 1994 as a response to the HIV/AIDS pan- quickly a child begins to thrive when nurtured in a warm and demic. It provides a home where orphans can be given shelter, loving environment. education, and healthcare and are brought up in the security of a loving Christian family atmosphere. This is an edited version, taken from the web-site, www.moth- erofpeace.co.uk.

MISSIONS TODAY 13 map - wikimedia.org. Focus on Burkina Faso BURKINA FASO A Brief Overview of the Country

Burkina Faso, which until 1984 was called Upper Volta, is located Economy in northwest Africa and has a population of 13 million inhabitants. The country is mainly agricultural with cotton its largest export Various different ethnic groups are present there. The majority item. However, recurring drought conditions have forced an in- group is the Mossi, which makes up half of the population. The creasing number of poor farmers to move into the larger urban official language is French. areas seeking jobs and assistance.

History The Catholic Church

The Mossi tribe ruled over a vast territory, including present-day The evangelization of Burkina Faso began in 1900, led by the Burkina Faso, dating back to the twelfth century. Their reign last- Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers), who established their ed into the nineteenth century until they in turn were dominated first mission in Koupéla. In 1942, the first local priests were or- by French colonials. In 1958 the colony assumed the name of Up- dained, including Fr. Paul Zoungrana, Missionary of Africa, who per Volta, after its geographic location on the Volta river system. later became the country’s first native-born in 1965. On Janu- In 1960 the country proclaimed independence. The country’s re- ary 20, 1956, the Diocese of Koupéla was created, becoming the cent history is characterized by a series of violent military coups, first ecclesiastical circumscription of French-speaking Africa to the last in 1987. The country’s name was changed, in 1984, to be entrusted to the diocesan clergy. Pope John Paul II visited the Burkina Faso, which means “Republic of the Earth of the Upright country twice, in 1980 and 1990. In 2000, they celebrated the and Righteous centenary of evangelization, in conjunction with the Jubilee of the Redemption.

The Catholic Presence in Present Day Burkina Faso

The country has just over 1.8 million Catholics distributed in 13 dioceses with 155 parishes. There are 19 bishops, 662 diocesan priests, 154 religious priests, 229 professed brothers, 1,401 reli- gious and 10,428 catechists.

The Catholic Church runs 108 elementary schools with 23,014 pupils, and 58 junior high and high schools with 19,876 students.

The Catholic Church also runs 12 hospitals, 58 clinics, a leper colony, 13 care centers, and 33 orphanages (taken from the most Upper Volta (Burkina Faso) with major rivers recent Church Yearbook). photo NASA

14 MISSIONS TODAY Volta River Landscape photo Stig Nygaard photo - wikimedia.org

BURKINA FASO Mission is at the heart of the Church’s pastoral activity.

In March, 2010, Seraphin Rouamba, Archbishop of Koupéla In Burkina Faso, we still have some foreign missionaries, but and President of the Bishops’ Conference of Burkina Faso and now several of our dioceses have none. For example, in my dio- Niger (CEBN), was in Rome attending cese the last of the White Fathers mis- the Bishops’ Ad Limina Visit. In an in- “After more than a century, sionary left in 2008 and the last mission- terview with Agenzia Fides, Archbishop evangelization has already borne ary expatriate, a Belgian, left this year. Rouamba spoke on the role of mission in So in my diocese, there are now only abundant fruit, visible through his country, and the manner in which it two diocesan priests working. In terms has been assumed by locally developed many signs of the of religious, we still have with us some religious. Missions Today presents for vitality of the Church—God’s foreign nuns. We want to always have its readers the Archbishop’s insights into family in your countries. May a at least a parish in the diocese with mis- these changes and what he sees as the fu- new missionary zeal enliven your sionaries, so as to stimulate the mission- ture of mission work in Africa. ary spirit of the faithful. Everyone must community, so that the Gospel understand that people have come from Archbishop Rouamba: message is fully accepted abroad specifically to bring the Gospel and faithfully lived.” to them and to communicate the rich- On the occasion of the hundredth an- ness of faith. Now we want to send our niversary of evangelization, in 2000, our Pope Benedict XVI missionaries abroad. diocese became aware of the fact that we to the Bishops of Burkina needed to make an extra effort for the Official statistics say that in Burkina Faso, mission. We divided the Bishops’ Con- Faso and Niger Muslims make up 60.5% of the popula- ference in three groups, and each year tion; Catholics are about 19-20%; while it is one group’s turn to send missionaries to the rest of the Protestants are 4%. I also believe that official statistics underesti- country, to those dioceses most in need and to other coun- mate the number of members of the African traditional religions. tries. There is a special committee of the Commission for the From our experience, we think that the number of followers of Clergy to determine each year which missionaries will be sent traditional religions is higher than official statistics claim (15.5%), to which diocese, within the country and in countries that because each year we baptize thousands of adults who convert to request it. These include, first of all Niger, as we are part of the Catholicism from traditional religion. same Bishops’ Conference, as well as Chad and Mali. We are confident about the prospects of the Church in Burkina This mechanism, operating at the level of the Bishops’ Confer- Faso. The Catholic Church, although numerically a minority ac- ence, is designed to work with dioceses in other African coun- tually has a recognized place in the social life of the country, as it tries. Each diocese of Burkina Faso also has links to a diocese contributes to social development and in particular, to building of other continents, especially those of Europe and even sends solidarity in society. (Agenzia Fides 03/20/2010) missionaries to Europe.

MISSIONS TODAY 15 Facing Danger to Spread the Good News

According to a recent Fides Report, 37 Catholic Church work- ers were killed around the world in 2009. This number includes priests, religious and pastoral workers. Those who spread the Gospel often must put themselves in vulnerable situations. The very nature of their work requires that they remain trust- ing of those whom they serve while being open and available to the needs of others. Following Christ leaves one open to attack and abuse. In the article which follows, Tablet Reporter Isabel de Bertodano relates the story of the demise of one such person. The story of Father Gerry Roche is representative of so many others working in cities and remote areas around the world to bring Christ’s Message to those in need.

A Fatal Calling By Isabel de Bertodano

Father Gerry Roche of the St Patrick’s Missionary Society was Gerry Roche grew up in west Limerick, the youngest of 11 chil- murdered during the night of 10 December (2009), when thieves dren of whom he was the only one to become a priest. He was broke into his house in the town of Kericho in western Kenya’s ordained in 1968 and went straight to Kenya with the St Patrick’s Great Rift Valley. At 68 and having spent 41 years as a mission- Missionary Society, more often known as the Kiltegan Fathers. ary in Kenya, Fr. Roche had told friends and family that he was thinking of retiring to his home parish of Athea in Limerick this Missionary work in the country has been well established since year, after a rewarding and happy career. the beginning of the twentieth century, and when Fr. Roche ar- rived there would have been well over 100 men from his order in Fr. Roche was no stranger to the tougher aspects of work of a mis- Kenya. sionary and he knew how frustrating and lonely the job could be. This is the front line of the Church’s work, spreading the word During his career, Fr. Roche set up many parishes, some covering in some of the world’s most deprived corners. According to Fr. vast areas, requiring him to spend a lot of time travelling between Eamon Aylward, executive secretary of the Irish Missionary villages. According to Fr. Kiggins, he was known for his ability to Union, missionaries in Africa would always be acutely aware of the make friends and galvanize local people to help build the church closeness of death, but maybe cared too little for their own safety. in a new parish.

“Many missionaries would be assisting on a regular basis at the “The poor formed his parish councils,” said Fr. Kiggins, who burials of people who have died from malaria, cholera, HIV etc,” gave the eulogy at his old friend’s funeral in Limerick last month. he said. “They themselves would regularly fall victim to malaria “They worked beside him on the building sites. He was one of or some other tropical disease, often leaving them delirious for them. His cook was usually some poor man with 15 children days.” He added that missionaries take their work extremely seri- to feed rather than someone who could actually cook. His food ously and in countries where the local government structures are came from his cows, his garden and the gifts of the people. Very weak, they are the only reliable source of assistance for locals. But little of it ever passed through a supermarket checkout.” living in such impoverished communities can make them appear affluent by comparison. Most recently Fr. Roche had been in the parish of Keongo in Kericho, Kenya’s tea producing region, where he had just finished “Even though the missionary normally lives an extremely simple building the new church. A memorial Mass for him in the town and poor life by Western standards, the poverty of local people was reportedly attended by five bishops, scores of priests and Re- is often so extreme that the living conditions of the missionary ligious and thousands of locals. would be seen as pure luxury in the eyes of the local people,” said Fr. Aylward. “This reality often leaves the mission house vulner- Christianity is the major religion in Kenya and about a quarter of able to robbery and even worse, as we have unfortunately seen in the population is now Catholic. However, Fr. Roche was working the case of Fr Gerry and others.” with the Kipsigis people, many of whom would have had only

16 MISSIONS TODAY the most basic sense of religion and understanding of God until a parish was set up in their area. Teaching people about Christian- ity and seeing how it improves their lives is the fuel driving most missionaries and Fr. Roche found it immensely rewarding.

“Gerry loved the work, he really thrived on it,” said Fr. Kiggins. “He was very popular and he spoke the local Kipsigis language at great speed. In fact, he did everything at great speed.”

The priest was also known as a man with a strong sense of justice, not afraid to fight for a just cause. “He was a straight talker and was ready to speak his mind whether it was about political cor- ruption, church practice he did not agree with or criticisms he had of our own missionary society,” said Fr. Kiggins. “He attended a reconciliation meeting recently where members of feuding tribes were present and I never heard him quite so enthusiastic about any meeting.”

Fr. Roche had been burgled in the past but never when he was at home. “He was a bit careless and he might leave the door unlocked when he went out,” said Fr. Kiggins. “At night it was a different matter, he would certainly have locked himself in. Everybody is very careful there now; even the locals find it dangerous.” map by Uwe Dedering, wikimedia.org

“Kiltegan missionaries in Kenya never had guns but it was common to have a night watchman with a spear or bow and arrow,” said Fr. Kiggins. “Gerry seemed to have felt so safe that he did not have any watchmen. Our policy was to let anyone who broke in take what they wanted and it generally worked. Sadly, not for Gerry.”

An edited version, taken from The Tablet, Jan. 9, 2010

MISSIONS TODAY 17 Society of Saint Peter the Apostle

As we conclude our reflec- is also in continuity with the incarnation. At the Annuncia- tions for the Year for Priest let tion, Mary conceived the Son of God in the physical reality us turn our attention to Mary, of His body and blood, thus anticipating within herself what our Blessed Mother. St. Jean to some degree happens sacra mentally in every believer who Vianney had a great devo- receives, under the signs of bread and wine, the Lord’s body tion to the Blessed Mother, and blood”. (Ecclesia de Eucharista, no.55) It is in leading especially with regards to her the faithful to love the Eucharist, that the priestly vocation is Immaculate Conception. He deepened and strengthened thus responding to God’s call and would remind his parishio- will. In addition, this Eucharistic faith, which leads the priest ners, “After giving us all he and the faithful to reflect on the Body and Body of Christ, Father Lui Santi cpps could, Jesus Christ wished, in also gives us an appreciation of the Incarnation, which was addition, to bequeath us his possible through the humble obedience of Mary. Pope John most precious possession, his Blessed Mother”. Paul II continues; “The Eucharist also means continually re- ceiving this gift. It means ac- Let us take time to reflect cepting the one who is given more deeply on the relation- Dear Lord, to us anew as our Mother. It ship of Mary to the minis- we pray that the blessed Mother, also means taking on a com- terial priesthood. Mary’s mitment to be conformed wrap her mantle around your priests, impact on the life of a priest to Christ, putting ourselves goes beyond pietistic and and through her intercession, at the school of his Mother devotional sentiments. She strengthen them for their ministry. and allowing her to accom- is, in fact, the very heart of We pray that Mary will guide your priests pany us”. (Ecclesia de Eu- priestly mission. Mary’s charista, no.75) Mary stood “yes” to Gabriel’s invitation to follow her own words, by Jesus throughout his life, to share more deeply God’s ‘Do whatever He tells you’ (Jn 2:5). including his death on the divine life allowed her to be- May your priests have the heart of St. Joseph Cross. Constant reflection come the Mother of God. In Mary’s most chaste spouse and meditation on her ex- this acceptance she initiated ample and commitment will and promulgated the priestly May the Blessed Mother inspire them to embrace surely transform and infuse a mission of Jesus. From the all who suffer at the foot of the cross. priest’s sense of service with moment of his conception, May your priests be holy fervor. the Church teaches that Je- filled with the fire of your love sus “was anointed by the Fa- Priesthood means being ther with the Holy Spirit as seeking nothing but your greater glory faithful to the teachings Eternal High Priest of the and the salvation of souls. of Jesus and to his mother, New Covenant”. His birth Amen. described by the Church through Mary made this as being the first and most priestly mission possible. St. John Vianney, Pray for Us faithful disciple. She is an inspiration and a model to Pope John Paul II, in his Father Lui Santi cpps emulate. Many people ad- encyclical on the Eucharist National Secretary for the Society of St. Peter the Apostle mire Jesus, but it was Mary writes; “In a certain sense who followed Jesus faithful- Mary lived her Eucharistic ly. Let us continue to pray faith even before the institu- for our priests, that the Holy tion of the Eucharist, by the very fact that she offered her Spirit and our Blessed Mary may awaken in the heart of every virginal womb for the Incarnation of God’s Word. The Eu- priest a generous and renewed commitment to selfless love, a charist, while commemorating the passion and resurrection true voice of hope, and a witness to forgiveness.

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MISSIONS TODAY 19 20 MISSIONS TODAY MISSIONS TODAY 21 Mission Conversations with the Editor

It is never easy being a person of I am fortunate today to have priests and religious whom I consider faith, and certainly not in these good friends. I do not see the Vatican when I’m with them. I see times. In a secular society that the Church. When I read an email from one of our missionary revels in disbelief, mistrust and contacts, relating the joys and frustrations of the work in the field, individualism, practicing one’s I do not see the hierarchy, I see the Church. faith requires a special kind of commitment. Today, not only We are constantly reminded by those in power that the Church is does one have to struggle against truly represented in the people of God, and not by the structures the accepted norms of modern or institutions. The interview with Bishop Joseph Werth of Russia society, but also the ugly reali- found elsewhere in this issue, points out that because most Rus- ties of trust betrayed and hope sian Catholics do not have a parish church, they gather in private abused within the confines of our Church. Being ‘openly Catho- homes to celebrate Mass. Rather than being a depressing fact, I lic’ is a far more difficult challenge for us today than it was for our find it hopeful and optimistic. Being a Catholic in Russia requires parents and grandparents. But therein lays the grace. a conscious will to practice the faith. The Church in Russia is small in comparison with those elsewhere, but I am attracted to I’ve always seen myself as being Catholic. Perhaps a funny way to the deeply intimate level at which it functions. put it, but there it is. Growing up in a mid- dle-class neighbourhood in east Toronto, I “Cast your mind back; let us Meanwhile, the storm of scandal continues attended the local Catholic school and par- unabated, and the din of accusation con- judge this together; ish church. The church of my youth was tinues to rise. With apologies to Noel Mar- pre-Vatican II; my schooling was dominat- tin, my high school Latin teacher, “Quo ed by CND sisters, including my Grade 5 … Your princes have profaned operor nos vado ex hic?” As Looking down teacher, on whom I had a massive crush. my sanctuary. So I have handed the road, I remain hopeful that these hard Being Catholic was as familiar as breath- Jacob over to the ban and Israel times will bring us back to the Church of ing, as blue sky or winter snow. The Pope to insults.” - Isaiah 43: 26 – 28 the beginning. Like the emerging churches and the Vatican were distant images; the around the world, in Russia, in China, in Church was represented by my Pastor and Pakistan and beyond, a church that con- my teachers, as well as what I experienced siders not structure and hierarchy, but fe- at home. alty to the Word as its only purpose

My family was very involved in parish affairs, and priests, both “Quo operor nos vado ex hic? – Where do we go from here? diocesan and missionary were always visiting our home. Often, we would host a couple of missionary priests when they were preaching at our church. It was my earliest exposure to missions, and I found these priests who went away to foreign lands to be both exotic and exciting. At the same time, because of my parents’ willingness to host, I was fortunate enough to see priests as people just like my family. They became real to me, in their ways and manners.

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MISSIONS TODAY 23 I thank You God for most this amazing day: for the leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything which is natural which is infinite which is yes

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