The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 73, Number 22 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Catholic Charities to host annual I PAGE 8 NORTH COUNTRY Caritas Dinner

Vatican to conduct review into McCarrick case I PAGE 13 CATHOLIC OCT. 10, 2018 Celebrating 'Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent' WASHINGTON (CNS)-Each year the U.S. clergy sex abuse crisis and other ture of life as missionary disci­ ing love to cultures gripped by Catholic Church observes Octo­ assaults on human dignity, New ples, the cardinal said. oppression and death," says the ber as Respect Life Month, which York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan This year's theme draws on the reflection. "Like St. juan Diego, calls Catholics "to cherish, de­ said. story of Our Lady of Guadalupe let us embrace our daily mission fend and protect those who are As the church remembers Re­ and St. juan Diego. Mary ap­ to help others encounter God's most vulnerable, from the begin­ spect Life Sunday, "our hearts are peared to him as a pregnant in­ transforming, life-giving love." ning of life to its end, and at heavy with revelations of how digenous woman. She "sent him Cardinal Dolan said: "We are every point in between," said the those who should be most trust­ with miraculous flowers in his called and sent to be messengers chairman of the bishops' pro-life worthy have not only failed in cloak to tell the bishop to build a of God's love, treating one an­ committee. this regard but have inflicted im­ church where people could re­ other as cherished and chosen For this year's pro-life obser­ mense evil," he said. ceive her Son and her loving, ten­ by him. In doing so, we help vance "we become even more The theme for this year's Re­ der care. " build a culture that respects all aware of the need for messen­ spect Life Month is "Every Life: "By embracing the mission en­ human life. The body of Christ gers of God's love and instru­ Cherished, Chosen, Sent," which trusted to him, St. juan Diego needs you. The world needs ments of his healing" due to the highlights "our call to build a cul- helped bring Christ's transform- you." Diocese THE FURRY FAITHFUL BLUE releases MASS IRCP report In March, the Diocese of Ogdensburg launched the Independent Reconcilia­ tion and Compensation Program (IRCP), part of an on-going effort to express contrition to those who suffered sexual abuse by diocesan clergy and to help them find a sense of healing. Bishop LaValley instituted this IRCP, moti­ vated in part by the suc­ cessful IRCP programs undertaken by other dio­ ceses. Victims who partic­ ipated in those programs expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be The Blue Mass, held Sept.30 in Platts­ heard. burgh, included participation from local, This report outlines the state and federal lawenforcement and IRCP's progress and re­ corrections staff,and representatives views the lessons we Alyza Symonds, Yana Kucipak, Samuel Scout Ellis, Heidi Ellis and French Bulldog, Arthur Ellis, attentively listen to Mass at 51. from Canadian agencies. learned in the process. Alphonsus Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Tupper Lake. Father Douglas A. Decker invited parishioners to bring their pets for a blessing to FULL STORY, PAGE S FULL STORY, PAGE 3 mark the Feast of 51. Francis of Assisi. II NOR TH e 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LI e DIOCESAN LIFE OCT. 10 , 2018 NORTH COUNTRY EDITOR'S NOTE CATHOLIC Box 326 Respecting life in all its stages Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 USPS0039 -3400 As a relatively young, rela­ Though I was in a signifi­ midst who are homebound Life is beautiful and valu­ BISHOP TERRY tively healthy woman, I can't cant amount of pain, it or dealing with prolonged ill­ able in all its stages - from R.LAVALLEY say that I spent much time struck me that the physical nesses. While these people conception until natural Presid ent reflecting on the impact of pain was not the hardest part obviously retain the dignity death. REV.JOSEPH A. MORGAN prolonged illness or aging. of the experience. The pain afforded to them as humans As Catholics, it's important Vice President Then I got hurt. and isolation combined to made in the image and like­ that we show love and re­ JAMES D. CROWLEY As part of my ongoing re­ wreak havoc with my emo­ ness of a loving God, I know spect to life and those who Secretary- Trea surer covery, there was about a 20- tional and spiritual wellbe­ I don't do enough to show live it. DARCY l. FARGO day period in which I was ing. That's been the hard them that they are also val­ May we all remember those Editor & largely confined to my part. ued and loved. who need us to fi ght on their Communications Director couch. I could walk only with That experience caused me I hope to do better in the behalf and those who need Publish 45 is- assistance. I couldn't drive. to reflect on those in our future. our kindness. ® sues per year: ." Wee kl y except skipping eve ry other Synod to focus on youth, young adults week begin­ ning July This month, the General those who attend church. The Catholic Church must Ithrough Aug. and skipping Synod of the Bishops of the 'Father Bil~ Say~' This is an evangelizing chal­ become relevant to the one week in Dec. by the Di o- Catholic Church is meeting. tipastor220)gntail:7:"om lenge. In recent times, the needs of young people. I cese of Ogdensburg. Since the Second Vatican church has developed what have found that many young 622 Washington Street, Og­ , Council, this General Synod ,; •.fl.~ we call a new evangelization. people are sensitive to injus­ densburg, N.Y. 13669. of Bishops has been an im­ ,-.' Pope Francis speaks of this tice and inequality. There are Editorial Office: portant part of the Catholic .. new evangelization with his many places in the world 622 Was hington Street, Church. This year's Synod Fr. \\,illiam G. :\Iucnch stress on God's love, mercy where young people are Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. will be the fifteenth meeting Bishops in Synod will make and compassion, and our poor, exploited and live in of the General Synod. Hun­ need to respond to that love area of conflict. There are Telephone: strong statements and rec­ (315) 608-7556 dreds of Bishops from ommendations as advisors by loving our brothers and several other concerns that around the world will be to Pope Francis. May this sisters. This must be part of capture their attention. A E-mail: meeting with Pope Francis at Synod produce real chal­ our message to young peo­ good example would be the news@northcountry the Vatican. lenges for us all, the church ple. environment. catholic.org I hope that you remember throughout the world. I be­ Many young people have One thing Father Reese the last two sessions of the lieve this is an important turned to evangelical and others have mentioned Entered at the Synod. Both focused on the Synod. churches. They have devel­ for the Synod's attention is Post Office: Ogdensburg, NY family. Both these meetings A great deal is being writ­ oped the joy of reading and the clerical sex abuse crisis 13669 and were titled, 'The Vocation ten these days concerning studying the Bible. Our in our church. This sex additional mailing offices as and Mission of the Family in the Synod. Today, I would church needs to learn to abuse crisis has become a Periodi cal Postage. the Church and in the Con­ like to review with you some make the Bible come alive worldwide concern, for temporary World." Pope ideals that I picked up from for young people. The Sec­ young people also. This, of Subscription: Francis summarized the dis­ an article written by Father ond Vatican Council encour­ course, deserves the atten­ For oney ear: cussions of these sessions. Thomas Reese, S.]. He wrote aged the church to be more tion of the entire church. In-Diocese Rate: $27 He publicized this in a book of hi s hopes for the Synod. scripturally based. Person­ The Synod needs to support Outside of DioceseRat e: $30 entitled, "Amoris Laetitia: On The Bishops will be coming ally, I am saddened when I the programs that are being Mattersfor publication Love in the Family." I found from all over the world. Yet, think of this. developed to solve this cri­ should be this to be a very powerful their concerns are very sim­ Why have we failed to lead sis - demands like zero tol­ addressed to message for our church. ilar. ordinary Catholics more into erance. The Synod must call PO Box 326 This book renewed the Many young people are the Bible. Why can't we get upon the Bishops to deal Ogden sburg, NY 13669 teaching of Jesus as to the leaving our Catholic Church, young people to love the well with these concerns in and should be received by family and the challenges of some even in their teens. Bible? their own dioceses. Thursday prior to being a Christian family in They are finding the Young people have Finally, I want to make it publicati on. Paper isprinted eac h the Catholic Church. Catholic Church irrelevant to demonstrated a strong de­ clear that I believe that our Monday; This year, the 15th General their lives, even rather bor­ sire for community. Religion Catholic Church has a mean­ dateline isW edn esday. Synod will be concerned ing. is about spirituality and ingful and powerful mes­ Member, Catholic Press with young people - the All Bishops must recog­ community. Too many sage, a message that we Association. church's relationship with nize that they can learn so young people do not find must get out to our young teen agers and young adults. much from the young them­ community in their people. So, I pray for the POSTMASTER: This meeting is called, selves. For that matter, all parishes. Our challenge as a Bishops of this Synod. May Send address changesto "Young People, Faith and Vo­ clergy needs to listen to church is to make our they produce challenges for North Country Catholic, cation Discernment." This is young people, if they will parishes more welcoming to our Church and for its fu­ PO Box32 6 truly a major concern for ever make sense to the young people. Many find ture. I pray also for all the Ogdensburg, NY our Catholic Church in our young people. This includes their parishes rather unwel­ Bishops of the Catholic 13669-0326 time. My hope is that the all young people, not just coming. Church. II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 LI C OCT.10,2018 DIOCES LIFE Report on the Diocese of Ogdensburg Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program Introduction outlines the IRCP's progress and not interested in money alone and two had died. In March 2018, the Diocese of reviews the lessons we learned in but, were grateful that the There were twenty-six priests Ogdensburg launched the Inde- the process. Over a period of Church reached out to them, lis­ who had credible allegations pendent Reconciliation and Com- many years now, the Diocese of tened to them, and expressed brought against them in relation pensation Program ("IRCP"), part Ogdensburg has made signifi­ sorrow and understanding. to the claims in the IRCP, includ­ of an on-going effort to express cant strides forward in dealing We pray this program brings ing eleven repeat offenders. The contrition to those who suffered with the sexual abuse of minors some measure of peace and con­ incidents of abuse occurred over sexual abuse by diocesan clergy by clergy, and in preventing acts solation to the victims. We are a period of seventy-five years, and to help them find a sense of of abuse through our safe envi­ happy that many have indicated with some claims dating to the healing. Bishop LaValley insti- ronment programs. that their healing has been aided 1940s. tuted this IRCP, motivated in part The IRCP by our outreach to them in the The fact that no incidents of by the successful IRCP programs The Diocese of Ogdensburg IRCP. abuse were reported to have oc­ undertaken by other dioceses in has consistently reached out to The diocese is financing the curred in the last twenty years New York State. Victims who par- victims of sexual abuse and of­ IRCP through a line of credit and gives us hope that the safe envi­ ticipated in those programs ex- fered them assistance and sup­ long-term loan. The diocese will ronment efforts we have under­ pressed gratitude for the port. Through the years, the not and has not used money do­ taken are effective. Despite the opportunity to be heard. Diocese has offered counseling nated to parishes, schools, char­ justifiable anger aimed at the At the time that the IRCP was and other types of support and itable organizations, It's our Church at the present time, it's under consideration, we did not assistance to victims who have Church, It's our Future Capital important to acknowledge that anticipate the crisis the Church come forward. With the IRCP, the Campaign, or donations to any we have made much progress in now faces due to the scandal in- Diocese has offered financial specific programs or ministries providing a safe environment for volving former Cardinal McCar- compensation in response to to fund the IRCP or compensate our children and vulnerable rick and the release of the what these victims, who as mi­ claimants. Funds to repay the adults. Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report. nors or vulnerable adults, had loans for the claims of the IRCP We are saddened that there Additionally, the former Apos- been victimized by Church lead­ will come from accumulated net were repeat offenders. Our files tolic Nuncio to the United States, ers. investment returns in the Dio­ reveal that the protocols in place Archbishop Vigano, released a In introducing the IRCP, Bishop cese Loan Account and net accu­ for dealing with abuse in the past letter in which he suggests that LaValley stated, 'This is an op­ mulations due to good claims were not effective and are not ac­ Pope Francis and other members portunity for victims to find performance in the diocesan self­ ceptable today. of the hierarchy protected healing. We cannot give back insurance program. Our records show a common abusers. These events raise ques- what they have lost. Victims have Lessons Learned protocol that was followed with tions about the integrity and told me that they want a tangible When the IRCP was undertaken, tragic effects. The abuser would transparency of the Church. sign of the Church's desire for we did not fully grasp the extent be arrested or the matter would While the sin and crime of sexual healing and reconciliation. We of the abuse that occurred over be reported to a diocesan official. abuse of minors is found in every trust and believe that this pro­ the last seventy years. As of this To avoid scandal and spare the segment of society, it is espe- gram can aid in healing and rec­ writing, our diocese over the last victims from giving grueling tes­ cially horrific when these acts are onciliation." The IRCP addresses 70 years has received approxi­ timony, where police agencies committed by those who repre- the request for a tangible sign of mately 72 credible claims of sex­ were involved plea deals were sent Christ and His Church. We, our desire for healing and recon­ ual abuse of a minor by a reached with the approval of law as a Church and as a diocese, ciliation. member of our clergy which in­ enforcement agencies, judges or have worked hard to eliminate The IRCP was administered by volved twenty-seven priests, in­ district attorneys. When no law this evil and to protect our chil- Mr. Kenneth Feinberg, a re­ cluding the claims handled by enforcement agency was in­ dren and young people. It is an spected and trusted mediator. the IRCP. Ten of these claims volved, the matter was handled effort that demands our constant Mr. Feinberg and his colleague, were resolved outside of the IRCP quietly by the diocese and par­ attention and total commitment. Ms. Camille Biros, exercised com­ process for an aggregate amount ents or guardians of the victim to Prevention of abuse, education plete autonomy in assessing of approximately $750,000.00. In avoid putting the victim through and training of those who work claims and awarding compensa­ eleven cases not submitted to the legal process. The accused with minors, and reconciliation tion to victims, and the diocese the IRCP, the claimants had died was sent for counseling, and with those who have been hurt abided by their decisions. or were unable to be found. upon receiving a recommenda­ remain an on-going priority. In the IRCP, as of October 4, Thirty-eight credible claims tion from mental health profes­ As the People of God, we un- 2018 approximately thirty-seven were submitted to the independ­ sionals that there was no danger dertook the IRCP because it was victims have resolved their ent administrator at the start of to others, the bishop would reas­ the right thing to do. There are claims and have received the IRCP. During the course of the sign the offender to another as­ wounded voices that need to be $5,495,000 in compensation. IRCP, eleven additional credible signment. heard. There are broken hearts Two other claimants are still con­ claims were brought forward in Although this protocol was that need tending. Concrete ac- sidering whether to accept the the program. Of these forty-nine done in good faith and with tions of repentance and words of compensation offered by the in- credible claims, thirty-nine par­ good intentions, these tragic apology are so necessary. dependent administrator. ticipated in the IRCP. Six of the decisions allowed the Our desire in this program was Throughout the process, claimants could not be located, to help victims heal. This report claimants made clear they were two declined to submit a claim, CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 II NORTH C OUNTRY CATH O LI C DIOCESAN LIFE OCT . 10 , 2018 Report on IRCP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 decades, our diocese and rector of Safe Environ­ and accused. The victim san policies and practices abuse of other victims the Catholic Church ment conducts periodic is invited to meet person­ and make recommenda­ in many cases. throughout the United inspections of our ally with the bishop. The tions to the bishop on The protocols for han­ States has made docu­ parishes and schools to person making the allega­ areas of safe environment dling abuse cases in past mented progress in deal­ make certain they know tion is advised of his or and the handling of accu­ decades, not only for the ing with this crime of and are adhering to our her right to have an attor­ sations. The current Catholic Church but for sexual abuse of minors, safe environment poli­ ney present to assist him members of the Review other public and private especially since the im­ cies. The Director of Safe or her, and to submit a Board include: Mr. Mark employees, emphasized plementation of the Char­ Environment assures that complaint to the district House, MA, Chairperson, secrecy to protect victims ter for the Protection of all clergy, seminarians, attorney having local ju­ judge (ret.) Patrick McGill, and avoid scandal and Children and Young Peo­ employees and required risdiction. In addition, the Timothy Farrell, DNP, Kurt embarrassment. It was ple ("Charter") in 2002. volunteers receive safe diocese will report the Halliday, Ph.D., Mrs. believed that the stigma The Charter calls for zero environment training and complaint to the appro­ Sheila Peo, judge (ret.) of being a victim of sexual tolerance for guilty clergy undergo a background priate district attorney, Barbara Potter, Mr. Mark & abuse was a harsh one for with removal from min­ check. even if the statute of lim­ Dr. Kelly Scott, Ms. Kath­ the victims to bear. Testi­ istry, full cooperation Handling of Allegations itations has expired. leen Wears, Rev. Douglas fying in court about sex­ with law enforcement, of Misconduct Today After the preliminary in­ Comstock, pastor, Rev. ual abuse was thought to comprehensive child The diocese has a com­ vestigation of the matter, Msgr. john Murphy, Pro­ be a hard burden for vic­ safety education, safe en­ prehensive Child & Youth the matter is submitted to moter of justice, Rev. tims and the general prac­ vironment training and Protection Policy that ad­ the diocesan Review Christopher Carrara, Vicar tice seems to have been to background checks for all dresses how allegations Board which assesses the for Pastoral Personnel, avoid such burden at all who work with children of misconduct are han­ credibility of the com­ and Msgr. Harry Snow. As costs. This past protocol and youth in the Church, dled. All allegations of plaint and advises the you see, the Board in­ assumed that the abuser and on-going audits to as­ sexual abuse are handled bishop regarding further cludes counselors with could be rehabilitated and sure compliance with our according to the diocesan actions to be taken. If the expertise in child sex returned to gainful em­ diocesan safe environ­ policy and all applicable Review Board finds the al­ abuse cases, retired ployment. Advances in ment policies. provisions of New York legation credible, the judges and law enforce­ the areas of psychiatry The Diocese of Ogdens­ State law and Church law. bishop removes the cleric ment officers, teachers, and counseling have burg has implemented The diocese reports all from ministry. Since its medical professionals, taught us that those as­ comprehensive policies allegations of sexual establishment, the Bishop psychologists, parents, sumptions are not valid. and programs for child abuse of minors to the of Ogdensburg has acted and a pastor. Such procedures for han­ protection and safety in local law enforcement au­ upon all recommenda­ As this IRCP program dling sex abuse cases all of our parishes, thorities and cooperates tions made by the Board. comes to a close and were terribly wrong based schools and programs. in any of their investiga­ The Victims' Assistance upon further reflection on on what we know today. Each year, we are audited tions. Our Victims' Assis­ Coordinator will offer im­ lessons learned from its The majority of the indi­ by an independent audit­ tance Coordinator offers mediate pastoral care of implementation, particu­ viduals involved in mak­ ing firm to make sure we to meet with the victim to persons who bring a larly in light of the recent ing those decisions under are in compliance with offer support and assis­ claim of clergy sexual revelations and accusa­ that old protocol are de­ the Charter. We have been tance. Every complaint re­ abuse of a minor. Our Vic­ tions in the Church, ceased. found to be consistently ceived by the diocese is tims' Assistance Coordi­ Bishop LaValley has con­ Safe Environment Program compliant with the Char­ investigated, including nator is Terrianne sulted further with the Over the last two ter in each audit. 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And who are you, CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 L._._._._._._._._._._.1 This months editions have been graciously supported by the following parishes, organizations & individuals: Nothing can diminish • Rev. Andrew Amyot • Respect Life Office the priceless worth of • Norman & Kathleen Bechard • Ss. Philip & James Parish, Lisbon any human life. • Ken & Sue Bellor • St. Elizabeth's Church, ~ • CC of Holy Name & St. Matthews, Elizabethtown Every person is AuSable Forks • St. Hubert's Church, Star Lake • CC of Morristown, Hammond & • St. John the Evangelist Church, cherished. Rossie LaFargevilie • CC of St. Philip of Jesus and St. • St. Joseph's Church, Olmstedville Joseph, Willsboro/Essex • St. Margaret's RCC, Wilmington • Champlain Valley Right to Life, • St. Mary's Cathedral, Ogdensburg Inc. • St. Mary's Church, Clayton • Rev. Martin Cline & Parishioners • St. Mary's & St. Paul 's Parish, of St. Cecilia's & Queen of Heaven Indian Lake • Helen R. Guardino-Trimm • St. Patrick's & st. 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Justin Thomas of God's love. • RCC of Keeseville • Vocations Office ~ Every person is We invite you to visit the RESPECT LIFE OFFICE website at: sent. www.rcdony.org/pro-life More information can be found at www.usccb.org/respectlife NO RTH C O UNTRY CATHOLIC 0(T.l0,2018 DIOCESAN LIFE Blue Mass: God accomplishes His Good CONTINUED FRDM PAGE 5 great stress you must en­ came to glorifying God. dure. On behalf of the The disciples of jesus Church of Ogdensburg, thought like that. They extending from Essex, didn't want to believe that Franklin, Hamilton, God could work through Herkimer, Lewis, St. someone who hadn't re­ Lawrence, jefferson to ceived their own seal of here in Clinton County, I approval, and so they want to thank you for ac­ made quite a fuss about cepting the awesome re­ that stranger who was sponsibility of providing casting out spirits in the protection and safety for powerful name of jesus. all who call our North Both joshua and the dis­ Country, 'home.' It is with ciples of jesus were gUilty much personal sacrifice, of throwing roadblocks in as well as that of your the path of God as God loved ones, that you ac­ made the divine glory cept this charge. Please known among His people. know of our ongoing We are guilty of doing the strong support for you as same when we insist that we implore God to keep God can act only in ways you safe from harm as that we think God should, you enforce laws that when we think that we keep us all safe. You have have an exclusive recipe our trust and respect. PAT HENDRICK/NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC for how people should be. New York State Police Captain Brent Davison and his wife, Nikki present the offertory gifts during the Blue Mass I also want to ask a spe­ Certainly, neither joshua held Sept. 30 in Plattsburgh. cial blessing upon your nor jesus' disciples re­ families today, because it's ceived praise for such a image. your spouses, children, mindset. We honor today you, and parents who daily You see, the way that women and men whose pray for your safety while God chooses to work in vocation in life is to help you are at work, and who me may be very different ensure that the common love and support you at from the way that God good is served in the the end of the day when works in you, and that's midst of the world of dif­ your duty is done. ok, because we think, ferences in which we live. Finally let us remember speak, act and pray differ­ Trouble always, always all those who have fallen ently. God made us to be surfaces when we trumpet in the line of duty, who different, but still accom­ our differences and de­ never failed in their gener­ plishing His good pur­ mand that others march ous service, even when it poses in all of us. And that to our tune and see things meant the giving of their means that each of us our way, all the while very lives. Let us give gives glory to God as God jeopardizing the common thanks to God for the wit­ works in us. good. ness they left us, a witness The beautifully colored This Blue Mass offers us of sacrifice, and a witness oak, maple and elm trees the opportunity to thank Plattsburgh City Police Department officers pose with Bishop Terry R. LaVal­ to the dignity and honor are all part of God's won­ you, who with your family ley after the Blue Mass. of their vocation of serv­ derful, masterful plan for sacrifice much for the ice. God bless you and creation. We must help safety and well being of us plain can't seem to get scared and fearful for our­ your families for your one another be tolerant all. May we never take you along, we place you, the selves and for our loved selfless service. God's cre­ and accepting of each for granted. Every day you women and men in blue, ones. We need you, too, ation of the human person other. That doesn't mean place yourself in harm's in stress-filled, often dan­ because things happen: is a many-splendored gift. that we compromise our way so that ours might gerous situations. In our hurricanes, floods, earth­ May each of us learn not values or the truth of our truly be the land of the fractured society, in many quakes, fires and we are just to tolerate but to faith. But, we are each vi­ free. But, because the ways, we expect you to not self-sufficient. cherish the divine gift of tally important and beau­ world we live in finds evil keep us from falling apart. As you place yourself, every human life, particu­ tifully different threads in lurking in too many Too many times, we need time and again, in harm's larly those who are differ­ the tapestry of life. After places; because some­ you to protect us from way, you place the inter­ ent from us. Through it all, each of us is built in times we find it easier to ourselves. ests of others over your all, may God be praised .. . the image and likeness of demand things be my We need you because own. Unless one were to forever may God be our God. We shouldn't try way, no matter the fallout; too many people are over­ walk in your shoes, we praised. building others into our because, too often, we just taken by evil and we are can't pretend to know the DIOCESAN LIFE II NOR T H C 0 U N TRY C AT H 0 LI C Catholic Charities to host Caritas Dinner OGDENSBURG - Catholic ized and under privileged Reservations, which are All funds raised through families who have critical Charities of the Diocese of in the North Country. required, may be made by the Caritas dinner are needs. Ogdensburg will hold its She has left a legacy that calling Catholic Charities used to provide counsel­ No administrative funds annual Caritas Dinner on has inspired all those who (315) 393-2255 by Oct ing and financial assis­ are paid for with funds Oct. 24 at the Gran View follow and continue the 17th. tance to individuals and raised through the dinner. Restaurant in Ogdens­ important works of char­ burg. ity in the Diocese of Og­ Each year, Bishop Terry densburg. R. LaValley and the Board Donahue said that Sister of Trustees presents Donna personifies the awards to individuals, Caritas Award that was es­ groups and families who tablished by the Board of have made a significant Trustees of Catholic Char­ EVERY LIFE contribution to the mis­ ities of the Diocese of Og­ sion of the agency in serv­ densburg in 1979. cherished · chosen · sent ing the poor and The award acknowl­ underprivileged in the edges individuals and or­ diocese. ganizations in the North "You who are* my messenger, This year, two individu­ Country who promote the in you I place my absolute trust. " als have been selected. mission of Catholic Char­

Receiving the Caritas ities and social justice OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Award will be Sister ministry of the Catholic Donna Franklin, the for­ Church. mer director of Catholic The individual or group Charities, an agency she should exemplify the headed for over 20 years. gospel mandates of char­ She retired last December. ity and justice. Receiving the Legacy Ciara LeRoy, who is a Award, a special distinc­ parishioner of St Andre tion reserved for youth Bessette Parish, resides and young adults, will be with her family in Malone. Ciara LeRoy of Malone. She is a graduate of According to Deacon Holy Family School and a Patrick ]. Donahue the fourth year altar server current Executive Direc­ for the Malone Catholic tor of Catholic Charities: parishes. "These are two very de­ She is an active high serving recipients and school athlete whose in­ their tireless and devoted volvement in sports in­ work in their communi­ clude cross country and ties have inspired so track and field. many others to join in Donahue said that with and to do the same." all of her involvement, The awards are given to "Ciara still finds time to those who demonstrate a emulate the Gospel values clear understanding of as an active member of St charity and social justice Andre youth group issues and who have a through community passion for addressing service projects that in­ their resolution. clude visiting the home­ Sister Donna, who now bound and raising funds resides in Albany, faith­ for the Advent Wreath fully served as executive project. Ciara is also the director of Catholic Char­ youth representative on ities in the diocese since St Andre's pastoral coun­ 1995 before retiring last cil." THE RESPECT LIFE OFFICE year. The event begins with a Sister Donna has been cash bar at 5 p.m., enter­ exemplary in her past tainment 5:30 and dinner DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG service to Catholic Chari­ at 6 p.m. ties and the mission to Theco~is$45perpe~ www.rcdony.org/pro-life serve the poor, marginal- son. II NORTH COU N T RY CATH OLIC OCT. 10, 2018 DIOCESAN LIFE Married couples celebrate their vocation Editor's note: In last Clayton -St. Mary's Francis - 62 years Crowley - 27 years Kathy Mastellon - 48 years week's edition, a number • john and Candie Pecor • Leonard and Isabel • Deacon Mark and of married couples were - 35 years Garrow - 64 years Vicky Lalonde - 30 years At a Mass celebrated by inadvertently missing Heuvelton -St. Raphael's • Hubert and Felicia • Robert and Amy Bishop Terry R. LaValley, from the list of couples • Rick and Shelly Reed - jock - 69 years Schirmer - 30 years the jubilarians renewed who celebrated their mar­ 40 years Lowville -St. Peter's • Kurt and Barbara their commitment to the ried years at the jubilee • Larry and Theresa • Robert and Melissa Ut­ Gould - 35 years vocations to which God Mass. We regret this error. Crowe - 42 years tendorfsky - 29 years • David and Bonnie called them. The following includes Hogansburg -St. Regis Mis­ • Donald and Linda Franz - 45 years "We desire to give public omitted names of cele­ sion Pugh - 50 years Plattsburgh -The RCC of St. witness of our gratitude to brating couples. • Robert and Lisa Madrid -St.John the Baptist John the Baptist God, to our families, our OGDENSBURG - On Sunday, Roundpoint - 17 years • Thomas and Barbara • Chuck and Peggy Mc­ parishes and our commu­ Sept. 23, religious and • Matthew and Sandra Sherry - 45 years Donald Sholette - 50 years nities," they said, as a married couples from Rourke - 19 years Mooers -St. Joseph's Plattsburgh -St. Peter's group. "We wish to reaf­ around the diocese gath­ • jerry and Connie • Gary and Connie • William and Carol firm our desire to follow ered at St. Mary's Cathe­ Thompson - 41 years Menard - 37 years Holzer - 30 years Christ in our chosen voca­ dral in Ogdensburg for the • joseph and Esther jock Mooers Forks -St. Ann's Potsdam -The RCC of St. Mary tion, begun at Baptism. We annual jubilee Mass for - 42 years • jeff and joanne • Stephen and Christina hope through His grace to Married Couples and Con­ • Robert and julia Cook Menard Tartaglia - 16 years come to a never-ending ju­ secrated Religious. - 42 years Morrisonville -the RCC of St. Rouses Point -St. Patrick's bilee in the kingdom of Celebrating their voca­ • Wayne and Deborah Alexander & st. Joseph • Donald and Barbara God." tion to marriage were: Thomas - 49 years • Thomas and Michelle LaBombard - 54 years Those celebrating mar­ Brasher Falls -St. Patrick's • Donald and Sharon Hamilton - 30 years Saranac Lake -St. Bernard's riages also renewed their • Stanley and Carol Thompson - 50 years • Gary and Sandra • Steve and Cherie vows. Crump - 50 years • Richard and Vicky Brown - 50 years Racette - 31 years "Blessed are you, Lord, • Hector and joanne Phillips - 51 years Norwood -St. Andrew's Tupper Lake -St. Alphonsus & for in the good and bad Foisy - 60 years • Irving and Rebecca Pa­ • Deacon Philip and Holy Name of Jesus times of our life you have Carthage -Stjames pineau - 52 years Linda Regan - 50 years • Bob and Betty Woods - stood lovingly by our • Kevin and Kathy • Norman and Elizabeth Ogdensburg -St. Mary's 60 years side," they said. "Help us, Homan - 41 years Tarbell - 55 years Cathedral and Notre Dame Watertown -St .Anthony's we pray, to remain faithful • Donald and Barbara • Thomas and Antonia • Chris and Renee Griz­ Church in our love for one an­ Kohler - 41 years Herne - 57 years zuto - 16 years • Randy and Pat Belina other, so that we may be Champlain -St. Mary's • james and Beatrice • Michael and Karen De­ (40 years) true witnesses to the • john and janice Daw­ Bero - 58 years noncourt - 21 years Watertown -St .Patrick's covenant you have made son - 50 years • Richard and Marita • Deacon james and Rita • Deacon Kevin and with humankind." Diocese cooperating with state investigation The Diocese of Ogdens­ by the Diocese said, "We lated to any sexual abuse legations of extensive sex­ Attorney General detailed burg and the seven other received a subpoena, and allegations. It has consis­ ual abuse of minors." The claims of sexual abuse of Roman Catholic dioceses we look forward to coop­ tently been our policy to press release also indi­ minors by clergy over a in New York State have erating with the Attorney cooperate with law en­ cated that the Attorney period of 70 years. been subpoenaed by the General's office. In 2002 forcement, and we will General's Criminal Divi­ Over the last two State Attorney General the Diocese of Ogdens­ continue that policy. As a sion is seeking to partner decades, our diocese and Barbara Underwood's of­ burg met with the District diocese, we remain fo­ with District Attorneys to the Catholic Church fice as part of a civil inves­ Attorneys in the eight cused on the safety of our investigate and, if war­ throughout the United tigation into the handling counties within our bor­ youth and working with ranted, prosecute any in­ States has made docu­ of sexual abuse allega­ ders and agreed to inform victims toward healing dividuals who have mented progress in deal­ tions. them of all allegations of and reconciliation." committed criminal of­ ing with the crime of On September 6, 2018, sexual abuse and to pro­ A September 6th press fenses that fall within ap­ sexual abuse of minors, the Diocese of Ogdens­ vide any information re­ release from Attorney plicable statutes of especially since the im­ burg Communications Di­ quested by them. Since General's Office stated limitations. plantation of the Charter rector, Darcy Fargo, that time, we have noti­ that the "Charities Bureau The Attorney General's for the Protection of Chil­ confirmed that the Dio­ fied those District Attor­ has launched a civil inves­ release referenced Penn­ dren and Young People in cese of Ogdensburg will neys of all abuse claims tigation into how the dio­ sylvania's investigations 2002. The Charter calls for cooperate in this investi­ and have provided those cese and other church into six dioceses in that zero tolerance for clergy gation. District Attorneys infor­ entities ... reviewed and state. The August 14th re­ credibly accused of The statement released mation as requested re- potentially covered up al- port of the Pennsylvania CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC DIOCESAN LIFE OCT.10,2018 ON RETREAT Bishop's Public Schedule Environmental Stewardship Oct. 10 - 11 a.m . - Meeting ofThe What does 'respect for life' Foundation of the Roman Catholic demand of us Diocese of Ogdensburg, New York, Incat Bishop's Residence 6:30 p.m . -It's Our In the book of Genesis (2:15), Church, It's Our Future reception at God tells us to treat the earth as if St.Andre Bessette Roman Catholic your life depends upon it. As Parish in Malone human beings we are part of the Oct. 11 - 10 a.m. - Mass and a earth. school visit at Holy Family School in Our bodies are made from the Malone elements of the earth, the water, Oct. 12 -10 a.m. - Mass and a the soil, the air and sustained by them at this very moment. school visit at St. Mary'sSchool in 50 care for our planet truly is Ticonderoga crucial to caring for ourselves and Oct. 13 - 4 p.m . - Mass at St. our neighbor as well as the other Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg creatures who share this precious Oct. 14 - 9:30 a.m. - Mass at Notre dwelling with us. Dame Church in Ogdensburg As we continue to celebrate "re­ Oct. 15-16 - Pontifical College spect life" month, it is time to look Josephinum Board ofTrustees Meet­ beneath the surface of the many Seton Catholic sixth and seventh graders recently attended the Vocations Retreat held at Guggenheim. ing in Columbus, Ohio life issues that confront us today; Oct. 17-18 - Diocese of Ogdens­ i.e. protection of the unborn, wel­ burg Vocation Society Pilgrimage to fare of children, the sick and eld­ Christ the King Seminary in East Au­ erly, and victims of war and Investigation rora, NY violence, to name but afew. The CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 gated. The victim is in­ Ogdensburg has acted rootthat connects all of these is­ abuse with removal from vited to meet with the upon all the recommenda­ sues is poverty. ministry, full cooperation bishop. The person mak­ tions made by the Board. Rest in Peace One of the major causes of with law enforcement, ing the allegation is ad­ "It is part of our practice This week marks the anniversary poverty is the devastation of the comprehensive child vised of his or her right to and policy to cooperate of the deaths of the following natural world around us without safety education, safe en­ have an attorney present with civil authorities in clergymen who have served in the which there will be no healthy life vironmental training and to assist him or her, and to their investigation of sex­ Diocese of Ogdensburg for any of us. background checks for all submit a complaint to the ual abuse allegations", What does respect for life in All who work with children district attorney having said Bishop LaValley. "We Oct. 10 - Rev. Robert Duford, 1949; its forms demand of us? In Evagelii and youth in the Church, jurisdiction. In addition, are ready and willing to Rev.J.A.Sirois,O.M.I.,1950 Gaudium Pope Francis states,"AI­ and on-going audits to as­ the diocese reports the work with the attorney Oct. 11 - Rev. William Burns, 1837 most without being aware of it, sure compliance with the complaint to the appropri­ general on this investiga­ Oct. 12 - Rev. Francis Xavior Pel­ we end up being incapable of feel­ Charter and our diocesan ate district attorney, even tion because there are les­ ing compassion at the outcry of safe environment poliCies. if the statute of limita­ sons to be learned that letier, 1881 ; Rev. P.Joseph Mullins, 0.5.A,1960 the poor, weeping for other peo­ The diocese also has a tions has expired. will benefit our society, ples' pain, and feeling a need to comprehensive Child & After the preliminary in­ help victims find healing, Oct. 13 - Rev.Francis X. Campbell, O.S.A., 1984 help them, as though all this were Youth Protection Policy vestigation of the matter, and make children safer ... someone else's responsibility and the matter is presented to Oct. 14 - Rev.James Alexander Ha­ that, among other things, and that is our ultimate not our own.The culture of pros­ addresses how allegations the diocesan Review goa\." garty, 1903 perity deadens us; we are thrilled if of misconduct are han­ Board, which includes Oct. 15 - Rev.James Haffey, 1918; the market offers us something dled. All allegations of counselors with expertise Rev. Mark Collins Liebler, 1975; Rev. new to purchase;and in the mean­ sexual abuse are handled in sexual abuse cases, re­ Robert Fleig, S.J., 1986; Most Rev. time all those lives stunted for lack according to the diocesan tired judges, law enforce­ To Report Abuse Thomas Andrew Donnellan, 1987 policy and New York State ment officers, teachers, of opportunity seem a mere spec­ Law and Church Law. The medical professionals, If you have a complaint of sus­ tacle;they fail to move us." diocese reports all allega­ psychologists and par­ pected misconduct involving dioce­ Protecting God's Children This grace of compassion moves tions of sexual abuse of ents. The Review Board san clergy, religious, employees or us beyond our well- defined walls minors to the local law en­ assesses the credibility of volunteers, contact Victims Assis­ The Diocese of Ogdensburg has that prevent us from responding forcement authorities and the allegation and advises tance Coordinator, Terrianne Yan­ scheduled sessions for Protecting to the cries of the poor and the cooperates in any of their the bishop regarding fur­ ulavich, Adult & Youth Counseling God's Children for Adults. Pre-regis­ earth .. investigations. Our Vic­ ther actions to be taken. If Services of Northern New York, 618 tration online is required. Partici­ Lake Rd, Chateaugay, NY 12920; tims' Assistance Coordi­ pants may preregister at May the Prayer of5t. Francis the Review Board finds [email protected] nator offers to meet with the allegation credible, the www.virtus.org by selecting the move our hearts to action:"Make Phone: Day:518-651-2267, Night: registration button and following me an instrument of your peace." any victim to offer sup­ bishop removes the cleric 518-569-0612; or Father Christopher port and assistance. Every from ministry. Since the the directions. Upcoming sessions: Carrara, the Episcopal Vicar for Pas­ October 12 - 9:30 a.m., Augustin­ complaint reviewed by establishment of the Re­ toral Personnel at 315-393-2920 the diocese is investi- view Board, the Bishop of ian Academy, Carthage NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC OCT. 10 , 2018

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L ______Please remember The Society for the Propagation of the Faith when writing or changing your will. 1 II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC COMMENTARY OCT. 10,2018 SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Seeking true fulfillment means seeking God Searching for wisdom Far happier are the par- less comfortable life of Next Sunday is Mission and fulfillment in ents who, trusting discipleship. Like so many Sunday. Thousands of life is something Providence, raise Twenty-eighth Sunday young and not-so-young missionaries all over the like our first read- children in an at- in Ordinary Time people in our society, he world have found wisdom ing. It's to be mosphere of love couldn't make a commit- in serving God's needy found in the least and sacrifice. READINGS ment to spiritual wealth - ones here and in foreign likely places! Many Their carpets may Wisdom 7:7-11 God's wisdom. It would in- lands. They have coura- young people be thread-bare, Hebrews 4:12-13 volve living for others, geously given what they think they'll find but not their Mark 10:17-30 serving people without have to the poor to make happiness in a job hearts. Rather power or status. Because them rich in faith at the or career that than riches, they we can easily identify is he couldn't make the leap risk of imprisonment or makes "big bucks" Monsignor have real joy in the "rich young man" who of faith, he chose to re- death for themselves. - only to end up on helping others. goes away sad. Jesus main bound to a life of By giving generously, to opioids or alcohol. Paul E. They have found made him an amazing anxious seeking for what the Missions, we are con- Or, we read about Whitmore wisdom (first read- offer - eternal life - and he he could see and feel. If tinuing the work of some really ing), and so have turned it down! Why? Be- we had to give up some- spreading the Gospel to wealthy multi-millionaire entered into "the Lord's cause he just couldn't give thing we cherish in order all the world. who, in despair of finding rest" (second reading). up his fancy sports car to grow closer to Christ, And don't forget to add happiness, ends up at- One of the characters in and his bulging bank ac- would we be strong your daily rosary to your tempting suicide. the Gospels with whom count in exchange for a enough to let go? gift! Understanding trauma and helping the victims I recently attended some ers have been studying or "move on." We must swathe the vic­ are one body in Christ training on "trauma-in­ these "adverse childhood When the train goes off tims of child sexual abuse Jesus. Right now, the body formed care." It was quite experiences" for many the tracks early in life, it is in a blanket of trauma-in­ is weak and wounded, but eye-opening. years, consistently finding most difficult to get it formed care, acknowledg­ we have the ability to aid Traumatic experiences correlations between back on track. As adults, ing their pain and in its healing and recov­ in childhood are more these experiences these people often listening to them for as ery. common than we'd like to and negative health have safety and long as they need to talk. No, we are not thera­ believe. Research indi­ and social conse­ trust issues, they We need to help them pists, so we can't provide cates that more than 60% quences through­ can't manage their work through their trauma-informed psycho­ of adults experienced out the lifespan. feelings or form trauma, and understand analysis or therapy. But some form of trauma in People who experi­ positive relation­ the root and function of we are caregivers, or at their childhood, events ence trauma in ships, they have their negative behaviors. least we're supposed to such as the divorce of childhood have trouble coping and We have to avoid labeling be. their parents, ongoing higher rates of de­ problem-solving, them, blaming them, The Catholic Church drug use in their home, preSSion, anxiety, and they can live in judging them. must become a leader in physical violence, or sex­ drug addiction/al- Kathleen a near-constant Instead, we need to help trauma-informed care for ual abuse. I learned that coholism, suicide, Gallagher state of discomfort them rebuild their internal those who have been one out of four girls and violence, criminal- and helplessness. strength, resilience, and abused. one out of six boys expe­ ity, even health Moreover, hurt coping mechanisms. We rience some form of sex­ problems like obesity, people do hurt people: it need to show them how to ual abuse before the age bronchitis and heart dis­ is estimated that 1/ 3 of engage in healthy social Letters to the Editor of 18. ease. For certain, trauma abused and neglected activities and safe rela­ The federal Centers for is the root of many prob­ children victimize their tionships. We need to sup­ We welcome letters from readers Disease Control and oth- lems. own children. port them with of the North Country Catholic. Here's why: trauma actu­ Given the scourge of compassion and sensitiv­ 'Due to space limitations, we ask For a New or Used Car ally rewires the brain. child sexual abuse re­ ity, and fill their lives with that the number of words be Traumatic events create vealed in our own Church, hope. We must help them limited to 300. Mort measurable physiological is there anything we can to recognize their innate 'We cannot accept letters which Backus & changes in the brain. For do to break the cycle, dignity, and show them support ideas which are contrary to children, this neurological lessen the damage, and how they can once again the teachings of the Catholic Sons damage interferes with help these children of God "be not afraid." Church. On Canton-Ogdensburg Rd. the natural process of to recover? Our Church, and all 'Send letters to North Country 315-393-5899 maturation, triggering the Yes there is. The human Church leaders, must be­ Catholic, PO Box 326, Ogdensburg, "flight or fight" reaction. brain has an amazing come models of trustwor­ NY, 13669 or e-mail to Their brains are revamped quality of plasticity; it has thiness, and the sooner to expect danger. They the ability to be refur­ the better. [email protected] CHEVROLET can't simply "get over it" bished and renewed. United in Baptism, we • Join the conversation! II NORTH C OU NTRY CATHO LI C OCT. 10, 2018 WORLD/NATION Vatican conducting review of McCarrick case VATlCANCITY(CNS)-Promising a "Both abuse and its cios at the time: Arch­ Then-Cardinal McCar­ himself. thorough review of how cover-up can no longer be bishop Gabriel Montalvo, rick, he claimed, "was to Almost a week after is­ the Vatican handled alle­ tolerated and a different who served from 1998 to leave the seminary where suing his original accusa­ gations of sexual miscon­ treatment for bishops 2005, and Archbishop he was living" which, at tions, Archbishop Vigano duct by former Cardinal who have committed or Pietro Sambi, who served the time, was the Redemp­ modified his claim and Theodore E. McCarrick, covered up abuse, in fact from 2005 to 2011. toris Mater Seminary in said Pope Benedict made the Vatican acknowledged represents a form of cleri­ A 2006 letter obtained Hyattsville, Maryland, and the sanctions private, per­ that what happened may calism that is no longer by Catholic News Service was also "forbidden to cel­ haps "due to the fact that fall short of the proce­ acceptable," the Vatican Sept. 7 suggested that ebrate Mass in public, to he (Archbishop McCarrick) dures that are in place said. then-Archbishop participate in public meet­ was already retired, today. According to the state­ Leonardo Sandri, the for­ ings, to give lectures, to maybe due to the fact that "The Holy See is con­ ment, the pope ordered a mer Vatican substitute for travel, with the obligation he (Pope Benedict) was scious that, from the ex­ preliminary investigation general affairs, acknowl­ of dedicating himself to a thinking he was ready to amination of the facts and by the Archdiocese of New edged allegations made in life of prayer and obey." of the circumstances, it York after an allegation 2000 by Father Boniface penance." may emerge that choices that Archbishop McCar­ Ramsey, pastor of St. However, photos and were taken that would not rick abused a teenager 47 Joseph's Church Yorkville videos during the time of be consonant with a con­ years ago; the allegation in New York City, concern­ the alleged sanctions gave temporary approach to subsequently was found ing Archbishop McCarrick. evidence that Archbishop such issues. However, as to be credible. Archbishop Vigano had McCarrick appeared in Pope Francis has said: 'We Pope Francis, the Vatican claimed that Pope Bene­ public with Archbishop will follow the path of said, accepted Archbishop dict XVI later "imposed on Vigano and continued to truth wherever it may McCarrick's resignation Cardinal McCarrick sanc­ concelebrate at large pub­ lead,'" the Vatican said in from the College of Cardi­ tions similar to those now lic Masses and visit the statement released Oct. 6. nals after "grave indica­ imposed on him by Pope Vatican and Pope Benedict The Executive Commit­ tions emerged during the Francis." tee of the U.S. Conference course of the investiga­ "I do not know when of Catholic Bishops had tion." Pope Benedict took these said in August that they In the weeks after the al­ measures against McCar­ would seek such an inves­ legations were made pub­ rick, whether in 2009 or tigation, and leaders of lic, another man came 2010, because in the the bishops' conference forward claiming he was meantime I had been met with Pope Francis abused as a child by Arch­ transferred to the Gover­ Sept. 13 to tell him how bishop McCarrick and sev­ norate of Vatican City the church in the United eral former seminarians State, just as I do not States has been "lacerated have spoken out about know who was responsi­ by the evil of sexual being sexually harassed ble for this incredible abuse." by the cardinal at a beach delay," he said. After the meeting with house he had. the pope, neither the bish­ The Vatican statement ops nor the Vatican men­ comes more than a month tioned an investigation. after Archbishop Carlo However, the president Maria Vigano, former nun­ and vice president of the cio to the United States, The OiOCtSCofOgdtnWwi conference -- Cardinal released an II-page "testi­ NORTH COUNTRY Daniel N. DiNardo of mony" claiming that CATHOLIC Galveston-Houston and church offiCials, including Archbishop Jose H. Pope Francis, failed to act is on Gomez of Los Angeles -­ on the accusations of are at the Vatican for the abuse by Archbishop FACEBOOK Synod of Bishops and are Theodore E. McCarrick. Deacon laWrence Ambeau likely to meet the pope In his statement Aug. again Oct. 8. 25, Archbishop Vigano On celebrating 5 years as a Deacon. Renewing its commit­ said the Vatican was in­ ment to uncovering the formed as early as 2000 -­ IJ II Thank you from Queen of Heaven, Henderson truth, the Vatican also said when he was an official at and St. Cecilia's, Adams that information gathered the Secretariat of State -­ • Find Us from its investigation as of allegations that Arch­ for your guidance, encouragement and well as "a further thor­ bishop McCarrick "shared • Like Us your continued example of faith and family ough study" of its archives his bed with seminarians." regarding the former car­ Archbishop Vigano said • Follow Us dinal will be released "in the Vatican heard the alle­ Like due course." gations from the U.S. nun- iJ II NOR TH e 0 U N TRY C AT H 0 LIe AROUND THE DIOCESE OCT . 10, 2018 Registration form available at Features: The festivities include: The ClINTON www.catholicwatertown .org.Please Serving of aTasty Polish Platter $10, ROSARY RALLY register by Oct. 19 to Deacon Kevin Bake Sale Items, Polish hot Dogs $1, Ice Redford -In honor ofthe 101 Anniver­ kmastellon @spwatn.org. Cream Sundaes $1, Theme Basket Raffles sary of Our Lady of Fatima a Rosary Rally and a 50/50 Raffle. Take outs are avail­ to be held. HARVEST HAM DINNER able. Proceeds to benefit church pro­ Date: Oct. 13 Black River - Harvest Ham Dinner to be grams, repairs and restoration. Time: Noon to 1 p.m. held. Contact: 315-348-6260. Place: Church of the Assumption Date: Oct. 25 Time: 4 p.m. to 7 ADORATION TURKEY DINNER Place: St. Paul's Church Lowville - Eucharistic Adoration to be Dannemora - StJoseph'sto have their Cost: Adults, $9; Seniors 65 +, $8; held. Annual Roast Turkey Dinner. Youths 5-12, $4; Immediate Families, $25 Date: Oct. 18 Date: Oct. 14 Contact: Call Rectory at 315-773- Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5672 for more information. Place: St. Peter's Church Cost: Adults, $10; Children, $7; under Features: to one hour of exposition, 5,Free SPAGHETTI SUPPER the Divine Mercy Chaplet, silent adora­ Features: Dinner, Music, Chinese Auc­ The North County Catholic welcomescontribution sto "Around the Diocese': Watertown - St. Anthony'sChurch Altar tion, and benediction. tion and Country Store. Parishioners are invited to send information about activitiest o: Rosary Society to have a spaghetti din­ North Country Catholic, PO Box 326, ner. HEALING MASS WALK OF FAITH AND BBQ Ogdensburg, NY 13669; fa x, 1-866-314-7296; Date: Oct. 25 Lowville - Mass for healing to be held. Peru - Walk of Faith to be held. e-mail [email protected]. Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Date: Oct. 27 Date: Oct. 14 Itemsmu st be received in the NCC office by the Thursday before publication. Place: Msgr. Sechi Hall Time: 10 a.m. Schedule: 11 :45 a.m. Meet at Our Cost: Adults, $8, Children, $4.50; Chil­ Place: St. Peter's Church Lady ofLourdes Shrine; 12:30 p.m. Open­ Date: Oct. 21 ; Nov. 4 & 18; Dec. 2 available dren under 3, Free; Sauce, $5 per quart; Features: Praise, Worship and healing ing Ceremony; 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Din­ Time: 3 p.m. Meatballs, $.75 each prayers for the body and soul. Music by ner Place: St. Peter's Upper Room JEFFERSON Features: Take-out available at 4 Jacki Archer and the St. Peter'sChoir. Features: Walk is free and will hap­ Features: Discernment, Evening p.m., please bring your own containers S1 LAWRENCE pen rain or shine. Donations will be ac­ Prayer and Dinner for high school juniors PEACEFUL PRAYER cepted for'The North Country Mission of and older. Watertown - Pro-life representatives of SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER ROSARY RALLY Hope" and "The Jamaica Project &Red Contact: Father Venette Watertown's four Catholic parishes will Evans Mills - Spaghetti and Meatball Potsdam - Public Square Rosary Rally to Bird Mission." There will also be a 50/50 ([email protected]) or Father Lucia be praying in front of Planned Parent­ dinner to be held by Indian River Council be held. raffle. Pulled Pork Dinner will be held ([email protected]) hood on Stone Street every day, includ­ 7471 Knights of Columbus. Date: Oct. 13 starting at 2 p.m. Cost for dinner is $10, ing weekends, during the month of Date: Nov. 3 Time: Noon Adults; Children under 10 are free. HARVEST DINNER October. Time: 4 p.m. to 7 Place: Park at the corner of Route 11 Altona - Holy Angels to have Harvest Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Place: St. Mary's Parish Center and Maple St. (Across from Kinney's). CRAFT SHOW Dinner. Features: Join us in this peaceful, Cost: Adults, $7; Seniors, $6; Children Mooers - Ladies of St. Ann'sto have a Date: Oct. 28 prayerful witness to the sanctity of all under 12, $5; under 5, Free; Sauce, $5 per PANCAKE BREAKFAST craft show. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. human life. quart Canton - Pancake breakfast to be spon­ Date: Oct.20 Place: Holy Angels Church Hall sored by the Knights of Columbus. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Adults, $10;Children 6-12, $6; STOP BULLYING CONFIRMATION RETREAT Date: Oct. 14 Place: Mooers Fire Station under 5, Free Clayton - Facts, effects and prevention Adams - Confirmation Retreat with NET Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Features: Craft and non-craft ven- of bullying presentation to be held. Ministries to be held. Place: St. Mary'sSchool dors, hot lunches, baked goods, and raf­ HARVEST DINNER Date: Oct. 18 Date: Nov. 20 Cost: Adults, $7; Children 4-10, $5; fle prizes. Proceeds support the Mooers Morrisonville - St. Alexander'sChurch to Time: 6 p.m. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. under 3, Free; Families, $30 Food Pantry. Donations for the food have aTurkey Harvest Dinner. Place: St. Mary's Parish Center Place: St. Cecilia'sChurch pantry accepted. Date: Nov. 11 Feature: All (families& individuals) Cost: $25 (Meal will be included) CLMA DINNER Contact: (518) 236-6016 Time: 11 :30 a.m. to 5 p.m. are invited to attend this free presenta­ Features: NET Ministries challenges Norfork - The Annual Dinner hosted by Cost: Adults, $1 0; Children 6-12, $5; tion. Come and be informed about this young Catholics to love Christ and em­ the Commissioned Lay Minister Associa­ HARVEST DINNER under 5, Free growing epidemic in our communities. brace the life of the Church.These are a tion to be held. Chazy - Sacred Heart to have aTurkey Features: There will be a Harvest Din­ Contact: For more information, con­ first come, first served basis registration. Date: Oct.24 Harvest Dinner. ner raffle,country store and silent auc­ tact St. Mary's parish office at 315-686- Contact: Pre-Registration is required. Time: 5:15 p.m. Date: Oct.21 tion. 3398 or reception @stmarysclayton.org Register by Nov. 9 by emailing slippin­ Place: Church of the Visitation Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. [email protected] or call the Regional Of­ Cost: $12 per person Place: Sacred Heart Parish FRANKLIN ADULT FAITH FORMATION fice at 315-782-3620 Features: Spouses welcome. Mass, Cost: Adults, $10; Children under 12, Watertown - Adult Faith Formation dinner and guest speaker Fr. Bryan Stitt $5; under 5,Free; Take-outs, $1 0 HARVEST DINNER about the Eucharist to be held. LEWIS will be speaking on Understanding Peo­ Features: Shop for treats and take a North Bangor - St. Augustine's Parish Date: Oct.22 & 29; Nov.5, 12 & 19 ples' Temperaments as a Catholic int he chance on our raffle. will be hosting a Harvest Dinner. Time: After Noon Mass POLISH FESTIVAL 21st Century. Date: Oct. 28 Place: St. Patrick's Chapel Houseville - St. Hedwig's to have their Contact: For more information or to FISHERS CLUB Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Cost: $10 for Workbooks Polish Festival. register call Jeannie Grizzuto at 315- Plattsburgh - The Lakesiders Fishers Place: St. Augustine's Parish Center Features: The Eucharist, Discovering Date: Oct. 14 393-2920, Ext. 1413 or email Club to have their fall discernment Cost: Adults, $1 0; Seniors, $9; Children the Mass in the Bible with Dr. Brant Pitre. Time: Noon, following the 11 a.m. [email protected]. meeting. under 12, $5; under 5, Free; Take-outs Contact: Pre-registration required. Mass CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 li N 0 R TH e 0 U N T Rye A T H 0 LI e OCT. 10 , 2018 NEWS

The Pontifical Mission Societies of the OBITUARIES AuSable Forks - Harry Patrick,89; drew's Church; burial in Calvary Ceme­ Sackets Harbor - Maria L. (Frechette) Diocese of Ogdensburg, Inc. Mass of Christian Burial Oct. 1,201 8 at ter y, Norwood. West, 56; Massof Christian burial Oct. The Society for the Propagation of the Faith Holy Name Church. 20,2018 at St. Andrews Church . Sr. Mary Ell en Brett, SSJ , Director Ogdensburg - William J. LeBeau, 92; 622 Was hi ngton St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Brasher Falls - Janet Esther (Cum­ Funeral Services Oct. 4, 201 8 at Foxwood Saranac Lake - Cris Zervas, 77; Funeral (3 15) 393-2920; lax 1-866-314-7296 [email protected] mings) Russell, 84; Mass of Christian Memorial Park. Services Oct.3, 201 8 at the Fortune­ Burial Oct. 1,2018 t St. Patrick's Church; Keough Funeral Home; burial in St. burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Ogdensburg - Vaughn J. Montroy, 70; Bernard'sCemetery . Funeral Services Oct.27, 2018 at the Fox Respecting Clayton - Mary (Hall) Ba stian,80; Mass & Murray Funeral Home; burial in Hill Tupper Lake - Walter M.Zurawski, 92; of Chri stian Burial Oct. 3, 201 8 at St. Cemetery, Pari shville. Ma ss of Chri stian Burial Oct. 8, 201 8 at Mary's Church; burial in St. Mary'sCeme­ St.Alphonsus Church; burial in parish every life tery. Plattsburgh - Karen Ann Curtin,62; cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial Oct. 5, 2018 at This October, the Catholic Church throughout Dannemora - Genevieve "Jenny" M. St.John'sChurch ; burial in Mt. Carmel Watertown - Patsy L. Chiumento, 93; the United States will observe Respect Life Month. (Drollette) Dumas, 70; Ma ss of Christian Cemetery. Funeral Services Oct. 4, 2018 at the D.L. This annual tradition has been observed for over Burial Sept. 29, 2018 at StJoseph's Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.; burial in 45 years. Church; burial in parish cemetery. Plattsburgh - Concetta (Marinaccio) Glenwood Cemetery. The 2018 theme for this month's observation of Dubuque, 98; Mass of Christian Burial Respect Life is "Every Life : Cherished, chosen, Fort Covington - Shirley A. LaFoun­ Oct. 6, 201 8 at Our Lady of Victory Martin - Richard Walter Martin Jr., 69; sent." tain,78; Mass of Christian Burial Nov. 10, Church; burial in St. Peter'sCemetery . Funeral Services Oct. 5, 201 8 at the D.L Imagine how different your life would be if you 201 8 at St.Mary's Church. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc.; burial in had never been introduced to God and to your Potsdam - Howard E. Kelley, 87; Fu­ Glenwood Cemetery. Catholic faith? Louisville - Jane Francis "O'Brien" neral ServicesOct. 2, 2018 at the Garner Imagine how much more difficult your life Smith, 84; Mass of Christian Burial Oct. Funeral Service; burial in St. Mary's Watertown - Charles P. Dullea; Memo­ might be without feeling God's hand on your 12,201 8 at St. Lawrence Church . Cemetery. rial Services May 2019 at St. Patrick's shoulder, helping you through. Church . God's gift of life requires that every person, in Louisville - Paul Hyo, 88; Massof Potsdam - William Peter Whalen, 93; whatever stage of life be afforded dignity, re­ Christian Burial Oct. 8, 2018 at St. Mass of Christian Burial Oct. 6, 201 8 at Watertown - Lucile B. (Donohue) spect, and protection. Lawrence Church ; burial in parish ceme­ St. Mary's Church; burial in St. Mary's Nadelen, 92; Mass of Christian burial Oct. During October, pray for victims of domestic vi­ tery. Cemetery. 3,2018 at Holy Family Church; burial in olence, child sexual abuse, human trafficking or Glenwood Mausoleum. abuse of any kind to another individual. Lyon Mountain - Barbara A. (Corron) Redford - Margaret S. (Perry) Hurd, 87; The family is the first place where children Pageau, 85; Mass of Christian Burial Oct. Mass of Christian Burial Oct. 5, 2018 at West Chazy - Mildred E. (Coryea) Re­ learn to honor life. 9,2018 at St. Bernard's Church; burial in Church ofthe Assumption; burial in nadette, 89; Mass of Christian Burial Oct. If Jesus came as a homeless person, or as a St. Bernard'sCemetery . parish cemetery. 4,2018 at StJoseph'sChurch ; burial in child from extreme poverty, a terminally ill per­ parish cemetery son needing extensive care, or even an unborn Massena - Joyce M. Dumas-Perry; Me­ child, how would we treat Him? morial MassOct. 13, 2018 at Sacred We are all made to the image and likeness of Heart Church. [;MONASTERY CARD SHOP~l CardS for A CC Occasions God and therefore if we have met any of the peo­ Massena - RossJ . Kenney, 84; Mass of 'Jvf.ass 'Enro[[,nents f or !Jour riving & deceased foued ones. ple mentioned above we have met Jesus. Christian Burial Oct. 4, 2018 at St. Mary's Together, may we grow in love and respect for Church. Precious Blood Monastery all and be more aware of how we honor life this OPEN: 9 AlVl - 5 PM month and every month to come. Massena - Robert E. Larche, 86; Mass SATURDAY 9 AM -1 2 PM May we build a culture of life by embracing our of Christian Burial Oct. 3, 2018 at St. mission as messengers of God's love. 400 PRATT ST.) WATERTOWN Mary'sChurch ; burial in Calvary Ceme­ 315-788-1669 By our words and actions, we pray that every tery. www.sisterspreciollSbloo{l.org human life is cherished and chosen and that Catholics can continue to understand, value and Massena - Richard Lee Loftier, 78; Mass become engaged with building a culture that of Chri stian Burial Oct. 5, 2018 at Church cherishes every human life. ofthe Sacred Heart; burial in Ma ssena May Catholics everywhere become shepherds of Center Cemetery. strength while protecting and leading their sheep. Morrisonville - Rosemarie Jones, 76; Mass of Christian Burial Oct.2, 2018 at BUIC K " , PONTIAC. •~~S . @ii:f.,-l" St. Alexander 'S Church; burial in parish "Family owned dealership serving the cemetery. North Country for over 56 years!" Please remember 'The Society for the Propaga­ For more information, visit our Website tion of the Faith" when writing Norwood - Alice A. Allen, 95; Mass of at: www.ba rstowmotors.com or changing your Will. Christian Burial Oct. 5, 201 8 at St. An- MARKET ST.• POTSDAM. NY • (315) 265-8800 www.rcdony.org!mission BACK PEW II NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC OCT.10 , 2018 Around the diocese CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Features: After Mass, Bishop LaValley not a graduation. It's a new beginning DIOCESAN EVENTS DESTINATION CONFIRMATION will talk about the role of parents as the and a call to continue even more pas­ JOURNEY WITH CHRIST DOVS PILGRIMAGE Norfolk - Destination Confirmation to first teachers of faith for their children sionately their journey of faith . The Diocese of Ogdensburg Faith Forma­ D.O.V.S. (Diocese of Ogdensburg Voca­ and how they can assist in the prepara­ Contact: [email protected] or tion Society) is sponsoring a vocation be held with Bishop LaValley. tion Dept. to have leadership program. tion for the celebration of the sacrament call the Regional Office at 315-782-3620 pilgrimage to Western New York with Date:Oct.21 Schedule: Eastern Region, Oct. 13 at Time: 10:30 a.m. of Confirmation. Bishop will also share by Oct. 12 St.Alexander'sChurch, Morrisonville Bishop LaValley. with the students how Confirmation is Date: Oc1.16-18 Place: Parish of the Visitation Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $18 Cost: $350 if registered by Aug. 31; $399 after Aug. 31 Theme: Heart of Leadership and Tools that help you lead Features: Departing from various site in diocese. Price includes bus to all Features: All ministries are welcome to attend. destinations;two nights stay at Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora, NY; Contact: Western Region: contact Shayne by Sept.21 - phone: 315-782- two breakfasts; one lunch;two dinners. Join us for this one-day family event 3620 or [email protected]; Eastern The pilgrimage Will feature tour of Region : contact Andi by Oct. 5 - phone Christ the King Seminary, Mass at the for men, women & teens 518-310-3669 or [email protected] seminary, tour of Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Buffalo; Mass and Holy Hour for at St. Mary's Cathedral in Ogdensburg SCOUT MASS Vocations at the Basilica; free time at Ni­ Canton - Annual Scout Award Mass to agara Falls. Saturday, October 13, 2018 Contact: Connie Randall at 315-265- be held. 2762 or Mary Enslow at 315-268-1016. Date: Oct. 13 Time:5 p.m. Place: St. Mary's Church CARITAS DINNER Ogdensburg - The Annual Catholic Features: Mass and dinner to be Charities Caritas Dinner to be held. Keynote Speaker: held. Any and all scouts who have Date: Oct. 24 earned a Catholic Religious Emblem are Time: 5 p.m. cash bar, 5:30 p.m. En- J ohnnette Benkovic Williams encouraged to attend to receive their awards. tertainment,6 p.m . Dinner Founder of Women of Grace Place: GranView Restaurant Contact: Scott Quinell at 315-212- 0137 or [email protected] . Cost: $45 It All Started in the Garden With A Man and Features: 2018 Caritas Award Recipi­ a Woman - But It's All About Eve THE CATHOLIC FAMILY ent is Sr. Donna M. Franklin and 2018 Ogdensburg - Enjoy a one day family Legacy Award Recipient is Ms. Ciara The Catholic Family: event for men, women & teens. LeRoy, Malone. All proceeds from the CARITAS Dinner will be used to provide Beacon Of Hope In An Age Of Confusion Date: Oct. 13 Place: St. Mary's Cathedral financial assistance and counseling to individuals and families in need. Features: Our keynote speaker will Presenter: Contact: 315-393-2255 by Oct. 16 to be Johnnette Benkovic Williams, who, Thomas K. Sullivan make reservations. together with Thomas Sullivan and Sue AFTERNOON: Brinkman will present us with strategies The Rosary: Your Weapon for Spiritual Warfare for living our faith out loud so that we YOUTH MINISTRY CERTIFICA­ may be beacons of hope in a noisy and TION DISCUSSION WITH TEENAGE BOYS: Youth Lay Ministers and Catechists, take confused world. Knighted by Christ: Ignited by the Holy Spirit advantage of this great opportunity to The day will include Morning Prayer, receive your Youth Ministry Certification Presenter: presentations, Mass with Bishop LaVal­ ley,special evening presentations for from the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Schedule: Nov. 3, at StJames Minor Sue Brinkman teens, and will conclude with a Healing Community Room in Carthage; Nov.l0 sponsored by Rosary service. the Diocese or Ogde nsburg MORNING: at St. Agnes Elementary School in Lake a nd Women or Grace Contact: For more information: see A Catholic Family Survival Guide Placid www.rcdony.org/familyevent DISCUSSION WITH TEENAGE GIRLS: Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Unleashing the Genius Within You Features: This is a free training ses­ sion. Contact: To register and/or learn more about the course offerings, please contact: Tom Semeraro, Director of Youth Ministry [email protected] or 315- 393-2920 ext. 1415