Volume 14 Number 3 June 2014

Punnichy's ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER St. Albert the Great Closes ENDS 51 YEARS

Punnichy’s St. Albert the Great Parish is no more. Declining rural population, low church attendance, diminishing funds all made it clear to the small community that it was time to say St. Joseph the Worker Church has been an associate parish good bye. Parish Council faced the sad reality October, 2013, of Holy Child since 1985, but Saturday, July 5, Holy Child and asked the Archbishop to close St. Albert. Archbishop lost it’s sibling as St. Joseph became an empty building and Daniel Bohan along with Reverend Francis Plaparampil put up for sale. “secularized” the church on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2014. Archbishop Daniel Bohan, Bishop and former St. Albert Parish Council Chair Janice Graessli began the pastor of St. Joseph’s Donald Bolen and several other former closing service reading a brief history of St. Albert. pastors, took part in the closing Mass on a hot Saturday afternoon with about 200 in the congregation. Parishioner The area around Punnichy in the picturesque Touchwood David Helmerson read a brief history of the church before Hills was settled in the early 1900s. “They came from different Mass. It was initially a chapel in St. Mark’s Roman Catholic lands, spoke different languages and in this strange land were School associated with Little Flower Church in 1962. Less faced with physical and spiritual hardships,” read Graessli. than a year later local Catholics decided they needed their The single common element was the faith most shared. own church and in eight months St. Joseph the Worker The first St. Albert the Great Church was built on Main Street occupied a corner lot in the city’s Glen Cairn neighbourhood. in 1938 from re-cycled lumber taken from a demolished The community continued to grow and the little church school house. The current brick structure was built in 1964 which held fewer than 200 people just wasn’t big enough. and remains in good shape. “The church has been well Holy Child Church was built in 1977 to accommodate the maintained,” said Grasessli. increasing Catholic population. In 1985 St. Joseph the Worker Archbishop Bohan departed briefly from his homily and wryly became an associate parish of Holy Child; two churches noted that if the number of people who came to the closing one parish. Weekday Masses were held at St. Joseph the Mass (the church was about two thirds full) were regular Worker and Sunday Masses at Holy Child. But two churches attendees the church might not be closing. Archbishop Bohan in one parish is an anomaly and, according to Helmerson, reminded people that the church is not the building, it is the Archbishop Bohan requested parishioners, in the interests of faith community, “and that will continue in other churches.” good stewardship, that only one church was needed in the area. “It’s a little disappointing,” said Helmerson, “the church At the end of Mass, the Archbishop accompanied by Father has served a lot of people over time and it still could but we Francis and the altar servers processed to the Confessional, complied with the Archbishop’s request.” Baptismal Font, Ambo and the first station in the Stations of the Cross, prayed and recalled what took place at those Holy God We Praise Thy Name was the last hymn sung in locations and ended at the Altar where Father Francis the church while the candles were extinguished and the Altar removed the Altar Stone, officially ending the building’s life as Cloth removed. The statues, Holy Vessels and all artifacts a church. The Archbishop kissed the stone, and parishioners now reside at Holy Child and the parish hall has been renamed followed then left the building. St. Joseph the Worker Hall. page 2 - the arch, summer 2014 Lay Ministry Graduation and Sr. Anastasia Young Retires Commissioning 2014

Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan said the Lay Ministry Sister Anastasia Young’s last day as Director of Pastoral Program is a process of formation to develop lay people’s Services was June 27 but staff, friends and family gathered June 5 for a noon luncheon to honour her retirement after skills and abilities to become more “efficacious” signs of nine years of Service. Christ’s presence among all of God’s people. He was Sister Anastasia had a particular charism for the health speaking to the 2014 class of Lay Ministry graduates at their care sector of her responsibilities and recognizing that June 14 Commissioning Service in Little Flower Church. three chaplains led He quoted from Pope Francis’ “Joy of the Gospel” to explain the program with efficacious signs of Christ’s presence. It is to “go forth in a special blessing for her. Lorraine order to bring the light of the Good News into the lives of Fahlman, Chaplain those people imprisoned by the darkness.” It means, he said at Pasqua Hospital, in his homily, “We bring the light not just show it.” For that Patti Schaan Pastoral to happen he said later in his homily “we have to be visibly Care Coordinator different from this world around us.” He referred to a society at Pioneer Village that is turning away from God but as Disciples of Christ we Seniors complex and become more visibly different. “It is in this difference that we Pioneer Village Chaplain Reverend Eusebio Tubale read a will be effective witnesses to the Light of Christ.” specially composed prayer. Graduate Joan Schwartz representing the candidates Archbishop Daniel Bohan described Sister Anastasia as a thanked everyone for their encouragement and support, dedicated professional in her service to the Archdiocese. coordinator Judy Zolc, the instructors and the staff at St. “Our staff has grown and developed,” said the Archbishop, presentimg her with a papal blessing from Pope Francis Michael’s for their efforts. “We learned about our faith and recognizing 50 years in consecrated life which was in 2013 we are challenged to make the church more vibrant.” To the but he noted, that there have been so many blessing requests graduates she said “we have become a family with wonderful from Pope Francis that the Sisters who produce the framed memories.” documents are working overtime. Following Mass, each candidate was called by name and Sisters of Social Service General Director Sister Jeanine was commissioned by the Archbishop with the presentation Scarfone and Sister Gabriella Petoniak came from Toronto of a pendant with the Lay Ministry logo as a sign of their for the occasion. Scarfone described Sister Anastasia as graduation. The logo has a fish in its centre, a sign used one who has made a difference in the world through her by early Christians; the outer part of the circular shape service in the Regina Archdiocese and for years in Retreat symbolizes people with outstretched arms who minister to ministries in eastern and Central prior to her service others and the circular shape is a symbol of oneness. in the Regina Archdiocese. “The Centennial celebrations in 2010 were a highlight,” said Four of the nine graduates are from Our Lady of Victories, Sister Anastasia in an interview with the PM. “It brought Esterhazy; one each from Holy Family and Little Flower, people together and allowed us to be creative in celebrating Regina; two from St. Joseph, and one from St. a 100 years of service.” Besides composing the centennial Augustine, Wilcox. music to the lyrics authored by Reverend Francis Hengen, Lay Ministry candidates take one weekend a month for she also authored a special centennial prayer that is on the three years, except in summer, to attend sessions at St. back of the Our Lady of the Rosary Icon prayer card produced Michael’s Retreat Ministries, Lumsden, . Lay for the Centennial. Ministry Coordinator Judy Zolc in her brief remarks prior to She intends to remain in Regina, where she was born, raised the service said there are now about 550 graduates in the and where she felt the call to her vocation with Sisters of 31 years of the program. Social Service and was full of gratitude for her 51 years of service. “God has blessed us,” she said, I am so full of gratitude. Thanks for this wonderful life.” page 3 - the arch, summer 2014 ECUMENICAL PENTECOST The annual CELEBRATION Chrism Mass

Three bishops, one Anglican and two Roman Catholic, each described the church as one during an ecumenical Evensong Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan said in his April 7 Chrism Service held June 8, Pentecost Sunday, in St. Paul’s Anglican Mass homily to be anointed with the oil of Chrism is to be Cathedral. The service is one of two held each year where consecrated to God. The Chrism Mass is held annually at this the two communions pray together as part of a Covenant time of year to bless the Holy Oils used in various sacramental signed between the two on January 11, 2011. The Covenant services. commits both to a minimum of twice yearly prayer services alternating between St. Paul’s Cathedral and Holy Rosary The Archbishop devoted his homily to a lesson and explanation Roman Catholic Cathedral. of what the three oils, Chrism, Catechumens and The Sick are about, their constitution and when they are used. He also Winnipeg Archbishop Emeritus James Weisgerber as guest explained Chrism is related to Jesus Christ. “The word Christ homilist said at its very basic the church is one, “but we is related to the word Chrism which means an anointing. The have to learn how to live as one church.” The ecumenical name Christ literally means the Anointed One.” service is a very concrete and visible sign of our desire to grow together, said the Archbishop, comparing the Covenant The oils are a pure olive oil mixed with balsam that gives it to a wedding. “The real work,” he said, “comes after the a unique perfume. Chrism is used in baptism “when we are wedding.” He suggested working together to help our Native consecrated to God.” At confirmation we are given by the people and deal with modern, changing secular society. He Holy Spirit all the gifts we need in order to do whatever it is described his close friendship with Anglican bishops both in that God will ask us to do in our lives, he said. “Jesus was Saskatchewan and in Manitoba and the times spent together anointed, made The Christ in order to bring good news to the “have enriched my life.” poor to give blind people back their sight and to free everyone from whatever it is that oppresses them.” But we too, through Bishop of Qu’Appelle Robert Hardwick in remarks at the end of Baptism and Confirmation, are given a task by God to carry the service said as Christians we are called to live in common the good news of the Gospel to the world around us, he said, union, “which is why this covenant is so important. No church and to help us do that, explained Bohan, we were given the can be Pentecostal unless we pray together.” Without being ordained priesthood to serve and help carry out that task. specific he referred to what happened in the past week (the deaths of three RCMP in Moncton, New Brunswick and the Following his homily about 60 active and retired priests two girls who stabbed their playmate) and asked, “do we sit gathered at the front of the church and in response to a silently or call out to the Lord together?” series of questions asked by the Archbishop repeated their priestly vows. Everyone present was then asked to pray for Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan acknowledged that the priests to help them carry out their vocation and to pray differences remain but “we come together in love. It is a for their archbishop as well. wonderful sign of hope to our country and our society.” He referred to the dialogue which began with Vatican II and the Later, as he blessed the holy oils, Archbishop Bohan explained writings of Pope Paul VI who said dialogue is the very heart that the Oil of the Catechumens will be used in the ceremony of the church. “When we dialogue we are doing what God welcoming adults into the Catholic faith during the Easter wants us to do,” said the Archbishop. He looks forward to Vigil. The Oil for the Sick is used in anointing those who are doing more together. ill. It was once called Extreme Unction and used to anoint the terminally ill. The service began with Regina Archdiocesan Covenant Committee Co-Chair Susan Klein providing a report of the After the blessing, the oils were removed to a room where a committee’s activities since the last ecumenical prayer service crew filled little bottles with the oils, packaged, then returned and on various activities that have taken place at the local to the Sanctuary and distributed to individual parishes. level between the two communions. Archbishop Emeritus of Winnipeg, James Weisgerber was Canon Michael Jackson, Anglican Co-chair and Officiant of conspicuous in the Sanctuary beside Archbishop Bohan who Solemn Evensong before the service began briefly described welcomed him “home.” Weisgerber was a diocesan priest in the history of Evensong and how the service would proceed. the Regina Archdiocese prior to his appointment as Bishop of Saskatoon and ultimately Archbishop of Winnipeg. He retired The congregation which almost filed the church, to the delight last year after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75 of Archbishop Bohan, contained many clergy from both and now lives in Regina. Anglican and Roman Catholic communions. page 4 - the arch, summer 2014 Father T.B. Roy... 60 Years a Priest Monsignor Ken Miller's 50th The man known by some Anniversary of Ordination of his parishioners as the cowboy priest celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination June 7 at Sacred Heart Church. It was a triple celebration as it was also the 60th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church and Organist Fran Wild was recognized for her 60 years of dedication to the parish’s music ministry. Archbishop Daniel Bohan, the principal celebrant of the Two bishops, 41 priests, a deacon, three seminarians, his Mass, concelebrated with several visiting priests, expressed family and about 225 guests helped Monsignor Ken Miller his gratitude for Roy’s service and said Roy’s brief remarks celebrate his 50th anniversary of Ordination, May 28 at Holy after Mass were “the best convocation speech he’s heard Trinity Church. “It’s wonderful for all of you to be here to help in a minute and a half.” Roy had spoken to about a dozen me celebrate this day of gratitude and thanksgiving,” said children standing in front of him after Mass and described Miller at the reception that followed the Thanksgiving Mass. them as the future of the church, “Be not afraid,” he said, “you are the future of the church and if you encounter the Saskatoon Bishop Don Bolen in his homily praised Miller’s devil and he has horns, just snap off the horns.” Roy had a dedication to his vocation referring to him as a gift from God. background of farming and cattle raising growing up on the “You are a gift to the priesthood, a gift of God and a gift to family farm near Meyronne, Saskatchewan and later as a us.” Bolen followed Miller briefly serving as Vicar General in priest at Govan, Saskatchewan. the Regina Archdiocese following Miller’s retirement and prior to his appointment as Bishop of Saskatoon. He joked about The celebration was a reunion of sorts as many greeted father the relationship. with hugs and remembrances at the reception that followed the Mass. Reverend Ed Hengen in his homily thanked Roy for Later at the reception, Vicar General Very Reverend Lorne his faithful ministry. “I hope you all leave here with gratitude,” Crozon referred to Miller as one of the most important mentors said Hengen, “gratitude for the gift of God, the gift of life and in his life. He recounted how he arrived at Miller high school the gift of Father Roy.” from a small elementary school and faced the challenge of adapting to a high school with about 1,700 students at that Roy, leaning on a walker said in a strong voice the celebration time. Miller was school chaplain. The school was named was unexpected and he appreciated it. He joked about what after the Monsignor’s father who had served as Director of he said was a reputation of sometimes being miserable. “It Education for the Regina Roman Catholic School Division. has been a pleasure to serve you, even if at times I was “He knows that God believes in you,” Crozon said of Miller. miserable.” The two over time became good friends and have frequently Roy was born, August 9, 1920 and grew up on the family travelled together. farm until called to serve in the early stages of WWII. He Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan following the banquet was posted to Scotland as a firefighter eventually becoming presented Miller with a special Apostolic Blessing from Pope a trainer and served there until sent home June 7, 1945. Francis and praised Miller for what he called his generosity His first ambition was to be a doctor but a hand injury ended in service. “He reached out to others and what Pope Francis that dream. After completing high school at Regina’s Campion has been calling for, he has been doing for years.” Bohan College, he studied philosophy at St. Joseph’s Seminary, also recognized in Miller a sense of awe and wonder of the Edmonton and heeded God’s call to the priesthood. He gifts God has given him. completed his priestly education at St. Boniface, Manitoba Monsignor Miller was grateful for the presence of everyone and was ordained June 12, 1954 in his home parish in and added to his life story that earlier friend Rose Romanowich Meyronne. narrated in a power point presentation. “I knew in Grade 4 that He served in several parishes throughout the Regina I wanted to be a priest,” he said. While he may have come Archdiocese but mostly in the Govan, Seman’s, Quinton, to that decision early his story of what happened to him in Punnichy and Lestock areas of Saskatchewan, communities Grade 10 at Campion College indicated he may have had near Raymore where he now lives. He purchased land on some lingering doubts. “I said if I get 100% (on a particular which he and his brother raised cattle while serving at Govan. exam) I will become a priest. When the results came out my Wearing a cowboy hat as he visited his Govan parishioners mark was 100%.” earned him the “cowboy priest” nickname. The actual date of his ordination is May 30, 1964. page 5 - the arch, summer 2014

Reverends Lindenbach and Pham Celebrate 25 Yrs. of Priesthood until 2009 where he came to Two priests from vastly St. Martin and St, Anne as different backgrounds were Pastor. Pham joined him as ordained together May 12, Associate Pastor in 2013. 1989 and 25 years later, The 25th anniversary May 13, 2014, serving in the celebration began with a same parishes, celebrated Mass at St. Martin with Pham 25 years of ordination. and Lindenbach as con- Reverend Peter Pham was celebrants joined by six other born and raised in Vietnam priests including Reverend escaped the communist Ken Koep who delivered the regime as one of the many homily. “What greater job boat people who risked their could you have than go about lives to escape by sea and the world telling the good came to Canada where he news. What wonderful work eventually entered Christ the that is,” Koep said of both King Seminary, Mission B.C. priests. He briefly referred to Regina beckoned after that Pham’s escape from Vietnam and he and Gary Lindenbach and Lindenbach’s health together were ordained in battles. “They sacrificed their Regina’s Holy Rosary Cathedral. life for others,” said Koep. Reverend Gary Lindenbach began his life in Regina where Pham in a brief address at the reception said he always he was raised, educated and felt the call to priesthood, wanted to be a priest and thanked God for his calling and his entered St. Joseph’s Seminary, Edmonton to begin his family for their support. Lindenbach said he never regretted a vocation. But before he decided to answer God’s call he minute of his vocation and particularly enjoyed the interaction worked for several years, mostly in the financial sector. “The with people. “People have been so welcoming,” he said. call to the priesthood was always there,” said Lindenbach, but he wanted to first explore the secular life. At 33 years of Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan read an opening prayer age, he decided the time was right and began the journey in the Mass but stayed in the background for the rest of the to ordination. Mass. The Archbishop spoke briefly at the reception thanking both priests for their service. Presentations were made to The two priests began their priestly vocations; Lindenbach both priests from the St, Martin Parish Council, CWL and K in and Pham in Regina at Christ the King and of C. St. Anne’s Parish held a brunch for the two priests on ministering to Regina’s Vietnamese Community. Pham then May 25 at St. Anne’s Hall at which time presentations were served in rural parishes until returning to Regina’s Holy Trinity made by St. Anne’s Parish Council, CWL and K of C. in 2000. Lindenbach remained in various rural parishes Archbishop Emeritus V. James Weisgerber Honoured Winnipeg Archbishop Emeritus V. James Weisgerber is the 2014 recipient of the St. Edmund Campion Medal presented during Campion College, University of Regina, graduation ceremonies, June 5 in the College Chapel. “He is what we want our students to become,” said Campion President Dr. John Meehan, S.J. in presenting Bishop Weisgerber with the honour. He is is the second recipient of the medal introduced in 2013 to honour individuals“whose life and activities have exemplified in an outstanding way the service of faith and promotion of justice - ideals imbedded in the Jesuit philosophy of education at the College,”says the citation. A news release from the college described the Bishop as an advocate for the promotion of social justice for the healing and education programs. advancement of Aboriginal peoples. As Archbishop of Winnipeg he opened Micah House as a centre for social In his remarks Archbishop Weisgerber said, “Life is not just justice and was instrumental in bringing a delegation of about yourself. If you use your life for others you will find out representatives from the assembly of to the who you truly are.” We are all responsible for each other. Vatican for an audience with Benedict XVI in April 2009. Bishop Weisberger is also the recipient of the Saskatchewan He continued to work with Dr. Phil Fontaine of the Moving Order of Merit, The Order of Canada and on April 14, 2012 Forward Together Campaign to encourage lasting change in an Anishinaabe traditional ceremony he was symbolically to Aboriginal Communities across the country by supporting adopted as a brother by several First Nations Elders. page 6 - the arch, summer 2014 Archdiocesan Clergy Moves, 2014

The Regina Archdiocese is losing five priests next year; one Reverend Adelberto Lillo has been at Holy Family Regina for a sabbatical, two are retiring, one is returning to Poland since arriving from Philippines and moves to Associate and another has been transferred to Ontario by his Oblate Priest at St. Joseph, Moose Jaw; St, Mary, Central Butte; Community. The changes were announced by Archbishop and St. John the Evangelist, Marquis. Daniel Bohan in the annual clergy moves. Three new priests Three Regina diocesan priests have been given additional are taking over some of the parishes who are losing their parish responsibilities in several First Nation Reserves priest. according to Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan in a letter to Reverend Carlos Jimenez SVD leaves Church of Our Lady priests. in Moose Jaw to become Pastor of Holy Family, Regina, Reverend Francis Plaparampil V.F. remains Administrator of replacing Reverend Brad Fahlman who is taking a sabbatical Sacred heart Parish, Raymore, Our Lady of Lourdes, Govan; leave to “re-centre my mission” for further studies at the St. Patrick, Nokomis; St. Mary Hungarian – Immaculate University of California, Berkley. Conception, Quinton and becomes Administrator of Mary Reverend Joaquin Ibay from Philippines has been Queen of All Hearts, Lestock and Muskowekwan, Gordons, temporarily at St. Joseph, Moose Jaw for the last five months Daystar and Kawakatoose (Kateri Place) Reserves. moves across the city to become Administrator of Church of Reverend Louis Kim Nguyen remains pastor of Our Our Lady. Lady of Sorrows, Fort Qu’Appealle; St. John, Balcarres Reverend Hope Klutsey SMA from Ivory Coast has been and Sacred Heart, and adds to his duties Pastor at St. Joseph, Canora since arriving here December, 2013 of Mary Immaculate, File Hills Reserve; St. Paul, Sakimay moves to as Pastor of St. Albert; St. Jean Baptist, Reserve; Our Lady of Light, Standing Buffalo Reserve and Ferland; St. Joseph, Glentworth; Ste Therese, Wood Mountain the Reserves of Peepeekisis, Okanese, Star Blanket, Little and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, . Black Bear, Pasqua and Muscowpetung. Reverend Dennis Remot moves from St. Mary, Moosomin to Reverend Msgr. Reymundo Asis remains Administrator of become Administrator of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Montmartre; St. James, Southey, St. Patrick, Cupar; St. John the Baptis, St. Joseph, Candiac; St. Aloysius, Filmore; Our Lady of the Dysart; St. Rita, Strasbourg and adds Administrator of St. Rosary, Glenavon and St. Ignatius, Kendal. Pius X on the Piapot Reserve. Reverend Joseph Kuruvillal leaves Mary Queen of All The reserves listed are generally in the area of the priests Hearts, Lestock to become Pastor of St. Mary, Moosomin; main base. St. Alphonsus, Rocanville; Sacred Heart/St. Andrew, Wapella The above appointments are effective August 1. and Our Lady of Fatima, Fairlight. Reverend Mieczyslaw Burdzy OMI from Poland becomes Reverend Franklin Emereuwa leaves St. Albert, Mankota Pastor of St. Henry’s Parish, Melville effective September 1. to become Administrator of St. Joseph, Canora; St. Stephen, Kamsack; St. Philip, St. Philips; Cote, Keeseekoose and Key All appointments are for six years. Reserves. Reverend Aguinaldo Fermo who has served at Sacred Reverend Juanito Vargas leaves St. Joseph, Canora to Heart of Jesus in Montmartre and associated parishes is become Administrator of St. John the Evangelist, retiring as is Reverend Keith Heiberg who has been on and Our Lady of Perpetual help Coronach. extended leave in B.C. Reverend Andrew Pawlowicz who has served at St. John the Evangelist, Rockglen, is returning appointment is renewed as Reverend Rene Mangahas’s to his home diocese in Poland and Reverend Antoni Administrator of St. Joseph, Whitewood; Holy Name of Mary, DeGutis OMI from St. Henry’s, Melville has been transferred Broadview and St. Elizabeth, Stockholm. by his OMI community to St. Catherine’s, Ontario. Campion College Announces New Dean Campion College is pleased Campion College. “This is a look forward to working College—as a professor of to announce the appointment time of growth for Campion with faculty and staff as we English, assistant dean, and of Dr. Allison Fizzard as dean as we continue to provide a continue in our commitment dean—and the University of Campion College at the strong liberal arts foundation to prepare students to be community is greatly valued University of Regina for a while developing increased responsible and thoughtful and appreciated,” says five-year term commencing opportunities for our students global citizens,” says Fizzard. Meehan. July 1, 2014. within our local communities Fizzard replaces Prof. Frank Campion College is the only “Dr. Fizzard brings to this and abroad. As dean and Obrigewitsch, SJ, who Jesuit undergraduate college position a strong academic a longtime member of our concludes his term as dean in Canada. Federated with background, as well as faculty, Dr. Fizzard will play a in June. the University of Regina, leadership and organizational key role in guiding this future Campion College is a center direction of the College.” “It has been my great pleasure skills that will serve the to work with Fr. Obrigewitsch of educational excellence College well,” says Dr. John “I am excited to take on over this past year. His almost offering programs in Arts, Meehan, SJ, president, this new challenge, and 20 years of service to the Science, and Fine Arts page 7 - the arch, summer 2014 Welcoming New Priests to the Archdiocese Fr. Adelberto Lilo Fr. Mieczysław BURDZY My full name is Fr. Adelberto I was born in Nisko, Poland and (Bert) Guerrero Lillo, and I grew up in Przyszów Ruda, was born in Camarines Norte, right in the middle of the Sando- Philippines on June 25, 1972. mierz Great Forest. Our family But I grew up and had my of seven: parents, three older entire education in Naga City brothers and a younger sister, which is under the care of the was a setting of wholesome Archdiocese of Caceres. I’m the growing up with playfulness and 2nd child among the 4 siblings. I have 2 brothers and a sister who responsibilities that a small farm is the youngest. The seed of life demanded. I began studied my vocation as a priest started at Technical Electrical School at when I became an altar server of our parish. During vacations, Nisko, which I completed in 1989 as a Technician Electri- I stayed almost of the times in our parish. One summer, the cian-Mechanic. In January I lived for almost five years in parish priest asked and encouraged me to take the entrance the United States until the death of my dad in February of examination to the seminary. 1994 impacted me greatly and reawakened the thoughts of At the age of 12, I entered Holy Rosary Minor and Major vocation to the priesthood. Seminaries. I was ordained as a deacon in 1996 and as a priest on November 22, 1997. I was an associate priest in In1995 I moved to Mississauga, Ontario. It is here, after en- 4 parishes before serving 9 years as a pastor of St. Martin countering Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate at Saint de Porres Parish. I was then asked to serve on a mission Maximilian Kolbe Parish, (that sponsored me to come to in Canada. Canada) that the decision to begin the journey in religious On April 6, 2014 I arrived in Canada. Although it was then life and priesthood crystallized and matured. In 2005 I was spring time, the temperature for me was really cold. New Ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. What a gift! Canadian friends of mine were telling me that people in Saskatchewan never count years but instead how many My first mission, as an Oblate Priest was back to Saint Maxi- winters they stayed. milian Kolbe Parish in Mississauga, then St. Hyacinth parish To serve the Archdiocese of Regina is a privilege and a in Ottawa, and back to Toronto, where I was an assistant responsibility. I never dreamed of being assigned to a mission, director of Catholic Youth Studio in Toronto, responsible where everything is new and with a different culture. I am for the operations of the office, radio program, magazine happy that I was chosen among more than 12 priests from “Rodzina” and the Annual International Festival of Religious Archdiocese of Caceres to be on a mission. This is the will Song In 2009, I was posted as an Associate Pastor of Holy of the Lord for me, and following his will is what a disciple Ghost Parish in Winnipeg, then again to Ontario where I is expected to do. God’s will is always good and I know that my mission in the Archdiocese of Regina will help me a lot began the ministry of full time Vocation Director in the As- as a priest. sumption Province of Missionary Oblates of Mary Immacu- late in Canada. Reverend Adelberto Lillo has been at Holy Family Regina Reverend Mieczyslaw Burdzy OMI becomes Pastor of since arriving from Philippines and moves to Associate St.Henry’s Parish, Melville effective September 1. Priest at St. Joseph, Moose Jaw; St, Mary, Central Butte; and St. John the Evangelist, Marquis. Lac Pelletier St. Patrick's DAY BBQ A St. Patrick Sausage and Perogy Supper was hosted by Ste. Anne's Parish at Lac Pelletier. The sausage was made fresh and smoked by the men of the parish the day before! Everyone was encouraged to wear green and after praying an Irish blessing, 105 people were served a delicious supper! Proceeds will go to Camp Lemieux and Father Dubourt's African missions. At least fifteen families from outside the parish were in attendance. We will continue to reach out and include them in our active parish life. page 8 - the arch, summer 2014 Thank You From Camp Kenosee

When my wife, Edrina, and I came to Kenosee, in the list of opportunities for service. The retreat was called “On summer of 2013, to help out at the Kenosee Boys and Girls the Road to Faith” and during the retreat they celebrated the Camp (www.CampKenosee.net), we never dreamt we would Easter journey. be asked to stay here and become the Interim Directors. I The youth and young adults played in the mud, splashed remember sitting down in our Mother Teresa Centre and each other in puddles, got dirty, fixed our small tractor, went saying to God, “Well, Lord, you need to send us people with for a long wilderness walk, read scripture, played basketball your heart because I’m not sure I know what to do.” That and catch-the-flag and they shared their hearts with us and very week in July, Michelle Braden - the Archdiocesan Youth each other. They also dug in and helped haul logs, clean Director, arrived at the camp. buildings, move furniture, move canoes and went over and Kenosee Boys and Girls camp is sponsored by the Knights above their call. They brought life. They brought love. But of Columbus and the Archdiocese of Regina and is located most of all they brought Jesus. about twenty-two kilometers north of Carlyle, in the beautiful Edrina and I can’t thank them enough. Moose Mountain Provincial Park. Forming a continued relationship with Michelle Braden and Since Michelle’s initial “getting to know the camps in the the Archdiocese of Regina, as well as our relationship with diocese” visit, we have spent much time forging a relationship the Knights of Columbus, has become a vital key for us as a with her and the Archdiocese. It is a relationship that has camp. God is blessing those who come here, whether it’s to become very rewarding, fruitful and totally centered on God. seek His direction in their lives, attend summer camp, or just So, what a blessing it was when she was looking for a enjoy getting out of the city and into the wilderness. The late destination for an Easter retreat and we informally invited Father Banga, long-time director of Kenosee Boys and Girls her to hold her retreat at the camp during the Easter school Camp, followed this philosophy from Hosea, “The wilderness break. She accepted and showed up with twenty-four youth will lead you to your heart, where I will speak.” and young adults from around the Archdiocese. Thank you to Michelle Braden, the youth and the young adults In typical youth ministry style, she combined a work bee who came to help make this possible. with a four day retreat for the youth. They brought their own William Sinclair, food, cooked their own meals and provided everything they Interim Director, Kenosee Boys And Girls Camp needed. We didn’t have to do anything except give them a page 9 - the arch, summer 2014

Saskatchewan Prolife Conference Archbishop Bohan’s Letter on The short version of Peter LaBarbera’s talk on Homosexuality homosexuality is Hate the Sin Love the Sinner. LaBarbera is Please read the letter Archbishop Bohan has written to a controversial figure, founder Catholics to address the controversy that has arisen of Americans for Truth about around the participation of Peter LaBarbera as guest Homosexuality. He was one speaker at the Pro-Life Conference in Weyburn April of several speakers at the 11th and 12th annual Saskatchewan Pro Life conference held here April 11-12 but most of the attention was focused on him because In light of the recent controversy surrounding the of his views on homosexuality. presentation of Peter LaBarbera, president of His appearance was opposed Americans for Truth about Homosexuality, at the by Intolerance Free Weyburn, upcoming Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association a local group intent on preventing him from appearing. The group, holding signs denouncing LaBarbera’s appearance provincial convention in Weyburn, it is an opportune and his views, protested silently across the street from time to remind Catholics and all people of good McKenna Hall watched by two Weyburn police officers will of the Catholic Church’s official position on standing in front of the Hall. discrimination against homosexual persons, as LaBarbera’s controversial appearance at the conference expressed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, prompted Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan to issue a letter reminding the faithful of the Church’s official position on namely that: discrimination against homosexual persons. “They must be accepted with respect, compassion and sensitivity. “They must be accepted with respect, compassion Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination avoided,” the Archbishop quoted the Church’s Catechism. in their regard should be avoided.” (CCC, 2358) LaBarbera acknowledged the protesters but suggested Any Catholic is reminded, therefore, to take this even though views were “polar opposites” a civil discussion could be held. At one point in his talk he complimented the fundamental aspect of Church teaching into protestors for having the courage to express their views. account in evaluating any speaker or position they His talk focused on what he called the sin of homosexuality may encounter on this topic. and its impact on society. He believes homosexuality is a chosen way of life, not natural, and told several stories of The teaching of the Church on responsible and people who he said gave up the “lifestyle” and are now moral sexual behaviour is well known. All of us heavily criticized. are called to chastity regardless of our station Linda Gibbons is a great grandmother who spent a total in life or our sexual orientation. This call is not of 10 years in prison for protesting at abortion clinics. She always an easy one. However, Pope Francis, in spoke at the Friday evening banquet, gave a brief history of herself including undergoing an abortion in 1970 but devoted his Exhortation “The Joy of the Gospel”, reminds her talk to the plight of Mary Wagner currently serving time us that the “Church is called to be the house of the in jail for trying to convince women in an abortion clinic to Father with doors always wide open.” If anyone not go through with the abortion. Wagner is trying to get a constitutional hearing on the rights of the unborn. comes looking for God, regardless of who they are Other speakers included Nic Davidson, Youth Minister at and where they are on their journey of faith, the St. Benedict’s Parish, Duluth Minnesota. He and his wife doors of the Church are not to be closed to them. converted to Roman Catholicism in 2008 after attending a “The Church is not a tollhouse; it is the house of workshop on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. He told his own story of conversion from a missionary for the Assemblies the Father, where there is a place for everyone, of God but spoke mostly about Theology of the Body. with all their problems.” (47) Laura Ricketts, Executive Director, Guiding Star Project, In our Archdiocese we reaffirm this understanding described how the project began and the services it offers of the Church. through its centres. It is a relatively new U.S organization founded in 2006 that develops centres to promote Natural Law and promote a New Feminism. Its centres provide counselling on pregnancy, midwife services, adoption, Yours sincerely in Christ, childcare, etc. It describes itself as “the beacon of light Archbishop Daniel Bohan, proclaiming that women’s bodies were beautifully created.” Archdiocese of Regina page 10 - the arch, summer 2014 Santa Maria Establishes St. Charles Church Is Sold St. Charles Roman Catholic Church officially closed its doors Foundation with a farewell Mass October 26 and five months later was sold to the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Mount Zion Parish Santa Maria Special for $672,000.00. The new owners took official possession of Care Home like all the church March 31. Deacon Paul Sunday Omoyefa said long term care homes they will make no changes to the church building. receives operational Omoyefa said his congregation of 257 expect to hold their funding from the first service in their new church, April 20 after all utilities have provincial government been re-installed. Currently his congregation holds services but relies on fund in the Eastview Community Centre. raising and donations Regina Archdiocesan Financial Officer Barry Wood said those to upgrade rooms. A funds will be distributed among parishes to which former St. foundation has been Charles parishioners will gravitate. Wood said that will take established to formalize place once it is known how many will be absorbed in each fund raising for needed parish and the money will be distributed accordingly. The room upgrades. “Our hallways look a little sterile. They look Archdiocese does not retain the funds, said Wood, it belongs more like a hospital than a home and we want to make sure to the parishioners. Three offers were made for the building that our facility looks and feels more like a home,” said John with the Redeemed Christian Church of God winning the bid. Kelly Santa Maria Executive Director. The foundation became operational April 1 and will initially be run by the Board of St. Charles was located in the Eastview area of Regina, Directors and staff. “We don’t want to spend a lot of money on a residential enclave surrounded by industry and small administration at this point,” said Kelly. The last major upgrade businesses. The first St. Charles was built in 1935 and the occurred about 8 years ago when all the beds were changed current building was opened May 7, 1963. For most of its from manual to electric and three years ago $1-million was life it was served by priests from other parishes and had its spent to upgrade the windows. One side of the building has own priests only from 1960-1990 when it became part of a furniture from 1968 and that is being upgraded at a cost of Tri-parish unit with Good Samaritan and Canadian Martyrs about $100,000.00, said Board Chair Joan Pratchler. with the office located at Good Samaritan. Santa Maria was built in 1968 and expanded to 147 beds on three floors in 1988. All are single beds with the exception of two with two beds and four rooms are respite set aside Catholic Health and Education for families who can leave someone in care for up to a This year, to celebrate Catholic Health and Education in month while they take a break from home care. One floor Saskatchewan the Catholic Health Association is uniting again is a restricted access ward for cognitive impaired/dementia with the Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association patients. for a second joint conference. Santa Maria is one of 22 special care homes in the Regina This year’s conference theme is ‘ON HOLY GROUND Where Qu’Appelle Health District, including 12 in the city, and the only Catholic Health and Education Serve.’ It will be held at the one owned by the Catholic Health Ministry of Saskatchewan. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon from October 24-26, It has a long waiting list and people cannot walk in the front 2014. door and expect to be admitted. The Health Region operates Keynote speaker Fr. Tony Ricard will be sharing on "Exploring on a first bed available system in the city of Regina called God’s Unconditional Love - If Loving You is Wrong, I Don’t SWADD, System Wide Admission and Discharge. Once an Want to be Right!” and “Have You Seen Him? Searching for individual is assessed as needing special care the system the Child Jesus." looks for an available bed in Regina and where one is found that is where the individual is placed. Once there patents can Dr. Sleeth will speak on "A Prescription for a Healthier, Happy request a move and many choose to move to Santa Maria. Life."In this session, he will describe our symptoms, clarify “We have about 25 names on the list and they’re looking at the signs, diagnose the illness and lay out a simple plan for about 250 days before a bed may be available,” said Kelly. The living a healthier, more God-centered life in a digitally-dazed, waiting list for the dementia ward is much smaller, however. A always-on world. Sleeth will share how his own family was slightly different system including distance from home is used dramatically transformed when it adopted Sabbath practices to place residents in one of 10 rural long term care homes. and will help us better understand how our own lives can be transformed—physically, emotionally, relationally and Saskatchewan has been criticized for not having sufficient spiritually—by adopting the 24/6 lifestyle. number of beds to accommodate increasing demand. Kelly said a growing population, immigration and people not moving In addition to these two keynote speakers, we are offering plenary presentations featuring various topics relating to away from the province plus the baby boomers coming of age Catholic health and education. are all contributing to the demand. Mark your calendars – October 24 – 26, 2014!! page 11 - the arch, summer 2014 Archbishop Visits LES Is More if Reading at Church Moose Jaw Schools By Jason Antonio Reading the Scriptures aloud in church is an important part of the Christian life, which is why this ministry benefits from preparation, prayerful reflection and practise. To assist with this ministry, a one- day workshop was held March 15 at St. Luke’s in Regina for all Anglicans and Roman Catholics who read in church. The event was Archbishop Daniel Bohan visited Holy Trinity Catholic hosted by the Anglican-Roman School Division in Moose Jaw, SK on Sunday, May 25 and Catholic Covenant Implementation Monday, May 26. On Sunday, His Grace met with the Board Committee, which works to hold events and services both of Education where the trustees shared stories with him and denominations can do together. Both dioceses signed the described why they became involved with Catholic education. covenant in January 2011. Archbishop Daniel talked to the Board about the importance Representing the Diocese of Qu’Appelle were Deacons of Catholic education and took the time to commend the Michael Jackson and Susan Page, while representing the Board for the work they are doing for the school division. Archdiocese of Regina was Sister Melvina Hruska. On Monday, Archbishop Daniel had a full day of touring Hruska provided tips on how to be better “proclaimers of the the Moose Jaw Catholic schools. His day began at Vanier Word,” using a number of areas to highlight the importance Collegiate where he participated in the daily morning prayer of reading in church. with the students and staff in the chapel. From there, His One area dealt with the qualifications to read, including Grace made his way to the French Immersion elementary speaking ability; commitment to training and practise; the school, École St. Margaret for a tour and the opportunity to needs of the community; or, a nudging of the Holy Spirit or the practice his French language skills. The Archbishop then Holy Spirit working through someone else to get you to read. headed to south hill where he toured and visited St. Mary Preparation is a “very important undertaking,” Hruska pointed School and Sacred Heart School. He spent considerable time out. Preparation needs to begin a week before one reads, speaking and interacting with students in both schools. After so the reading has a chance to “take root” inside. A person a long morning, the Archbishop enjoyed a very entertaining should “never read publicly what you have not read privately,” lunch at Sacred Heart. He was treated to lunch time she added. entertainment by the very talented students of Sacred Heart. An important item is checking pronunciation of unfamiliar After lunch, Archbishop Daniel travelled to St. Michael words. After getting the proper pronunciation, say the word out loud a few times. Also aim for comprehension of the School where he visited and sang with the students in the text. Attempt to study it more for personal formation and Raphael Centre. While at St. Michael, he also took time to transformation. Practising aloud at home is the next – and tour the school and attend an assembly in the school gym. biggest – part in understanding the reading. (The LES is more His final stop of the day was at St. Agnes School. His Grace approach should be applied: Loud, Enunciate, Slow). Use met with the St. Agnes student leadership team, listened to the punctuations to pause, take a breath and then continue. some emerging readers and finished the day with a tour of Once you get up to the lectern, adjust the microphone to your the school. Archbishop Daniel thoroughly enjoyed the day height, Hruska explained. Wait for everyone to stop moving and commented that Catholic education is in good hands before starting. Introduce the reading, pause for two to three at Holy Trinity. seconds and then begin speaking. The volume of your voice should not drop at the end of the sentence. Deliberately end on a higher note. Slow your pace down. When the pace seems slow to you, it will be about right for the listeners. Add some expression to your voice. Adapt to the gathering – “the larger the space, the slower the pace” – and to the reading. If you make a mistake, don’t apologize. Instead, make a quick correction or repeat the phrase if necessary. Slow down toward the end of the reading, which is an indication you are coming to the end. And finally, have faith and relax. Hruska pointed out since you are reading in your own church, you are among friends and a community of the faithful. Make eye contact if possible while reading. Remember, your listeners are relying on you to help them understand the Word of God. page 12 - the arch, summer 2014 End of Life Care Dialogue Moving In Faith

Modern society is reaching the point where an individual may decide how they wish to end their life but there are things to be done before that decision is made. The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) in recent conventions has debated end of life situations and what appears to be a push from some levels of society for individuals to make their own decisions how to die. MacLean’s Magazine has produced several articles Residents of the Santa Maria Seniors home will benefit from relating to the question and together with the CMA embarked upgraded rooms thanks to participants in the Regina Roman on a national dialogue to hear what people across the country Catholic School Board’s fifth annual Moving in Faith Day, held have to say. That dialogue arrived in Regina May 7 and was May 25 in the Canada Games Athletic Park. “It was a good held at the Queensbury Centre. It was the fourth of a planned day and the weather cooperated this year too,” said Melany five city visit with the last scheduled for Toronto. The CMA Florizone who has organized the event for the five years of will prepare a report for its members which presumably will its existence. Moving in Faith Day is usually held the Sunday be covered by MacLean’s Magazine and released to other that begins Catholic Education Week in Canada. media outlets. It began as a walk around Regina’s Wascana Lake, a Emcee, MacLean’s British Columbia Bureau Chief, Ken distance of about five kilometres but moved to the Canada McQueen asked for a respectful discussion with no soap Games Track where it has remained for the last four years. box antics. Participants are encouraged to engage in a two or five The session was broken into three parts; explanation of terms, kilometre walks or runs on the track or the 10 kilometre advance care planning and end of life care but the latter two run on a route through Wascana Park. “It brings together morphed into one. all those who wish to participate in an event filled with fun, It was the latter two in which the invited or those who registered family, faith and fitness,” said Florizone. This year about 450 in advance took part in the discussion. Each session was registered including students, teachers, school administrators interspersed with a video featuring doctors and patients (hired and parents. Many participated in family groups. All costs actors) discussing the patient’s situation, usually a terminal are covered by the 22 sponsors but participants were asked illness, and the options available. The panellists, Claire to donate an amount to support Santa Maria Seniors Home Belanger-Parker Saskatchewan Hospice and Palliative Care which was chosen as this year’s charity. Santa Maria Board Association, CMA Director of Medical Ethics Dr. Jeff Blackmer Chair, Joan Pratchler, thanked everyone for their support and Dr. Ken Stakiw Co-medical Director of Palliative Care for which will go towards refurbishing individual rooms some of the Saskatoon Health Region, offered comments after which which haven’t changed since 1968. Total cost for that project the audience was invited to comment. is estimated at about $100,000.00. Donations amounted to just over $1260.00 a considerable improvement over last Audience comments generally centred on the lack of good year’s approximately $500.00. palliative care especially in rural areas. Several gave personal experiences dealing with hospitals over the care of parents. The event is promoted in all 29 of the Roman Catholic School There seemed to be a consensus that good palliative care to Division schools but Florizone said they intend to expand the ease suffering and improve quality of life at the end of life was invitation list to encourage more participants. “We’re going preferable to the options of hastening death through whatever to ask Campion College and perhaps the Regina Christian means but a few said that option should be available. Blackmer Schools if they’d like to take part,” said Florizone. Campion noted that in countries and U.S. states where hastening death College, along with First Student Canada were the major was available only a minority followed through after receiving sponsors. the information. Both audience members and panellists There are no prizes monetary or otherwise for those who emphasized the importance of preparing and planning for finish first in any of the events; it’s all about participation, end of life because, after all, it is inevitable. said Florizone. However, Florizone who is Vice Principal at Two of the audience expressed concerns about a slippery St. Gabriel Elementary School and Director of Education slope if hastening death was available but panellists and Rob Currie visit and present trophies to schools in different others in the audience said while that has happened in some categories that had the highest rate of participation. This countries, it could be controlled by enforcing the laws. year St. Gabriel Elementary had the most participants in the suburban schools category; St. Andrew Elementary in the The question has often raised moral and religious grounds French Schools; St. Augustine in the Community Schools; in the options of hastening death but neither was raised in St. Luke in the Special programs schools and Miller had the the Regina dialogue. most participants in the high school category. page 13 - the arch, summer 2014

Swift Current Youth Retreat ARCHBISHOP’S PRESENTATION by Brandi Klein TO SIKH COMMUNITY

“Who am I?” and “What is the Plan?” are life-long questions that we journey through despite our path or age. This year Michelle Braden and her team of four young adults had the Regina Archbishop Daniel Bohan May 10 presented a letter opportunity to work with grade seven and eights in Moose of greetings to representatives of the local SIKH community Jaw and from May. 20-28th. The theme of on behalf of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious dialogue the day retreats were “Who am I? And what is the Plan?” It on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Dev Sahib was a blessing to be able to spend a day and focus on two Nanak founder of the Sikh religion. Bohan is a member of main questions that society causes us, and especially young the Pontifical Council and presented the letter on behalf people, to ask often. Society says that you are what you do, of Council President Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran. Sikh say and produce, however God lovingly tells us that we are Community President Kuldip Singh Samota accepted the His Child and that is the core of our being and definition of letter on behalf of the Sikh community. Sikh community worth. Society states that life’s purpose is to become wealthy, volunteers Ga Gan Deep Singh and his wife Prabjot Kaur have purpose and achieve great things, whereas the future were also present and the three engaged in conversation for is God’s plan and our purpose is to love all. about an hour discussing the Sikh faith and it’s similarities to Christian teachings. Archdiocesan Ecumenical Officer Brett The day was filled with a variety of activities ranging from Salkald was also present. active to introspective. There were times of prayer and praise and worship, ice-breakers, adoration, a personal testimony COOL LENTEN FUN IN MOOSE JAW and thought-provoking sessions. Our goal was to bring God into their daily life, show them that they are not alone and to help them to see Jesus in the eyes of others. Let me share with you two specific activities that we did: As a way to combat against bullying the team took a different approach. We wanted to show that Jesus is in the midst of others and that what we do to others we indeed do to him. First we had a youth draw and person and name him/her then as a group we proceeded to say insults and throw darts at the picture. At the end of the activity we revealed a picture of Jesus with the same dart holes to show that Jesus is in the eyes of others and that we are not alone in our hurt. The second activity was to physically show that we are not alone in our struggles. Each youth was given a glow stick and with the lights turned off and windows taped over a variety of questions were asked. When a question applied to the At Church of Our Lady in Moose Jaw an effort was made youth he or she would lower their glow stick. To look around during Lent to involve the children in an almsgiving activity. the room when difficult questions were asked and see that Because the Children’s Liturgy lessons for Lent were based you were not alone was amazing! on the theme of “Rocks”, we made a construction-paper “pebbled path” leading from a model of the desert to a model Please pray for these young people that God will continue of Jerusalem. Each time the children put coins in the Jar to work in their life and reveal to them that their worth is not for the Poor, they coloured a stone on the path, and helped by societies standards rather His own. pave the road for the Journey to Jerusalem. page 14 - the arch, summer 2014 CWL COMMUNICATIONS

Re-affirmation ceremony during closing Mass at the 91st Annual Regina Diocesan Convention held in Assiniboia May 4-5 2014. (Lto R) Prov. Communications Chair; Marge Appell, Diocesan President; Lynn Rogers, President Elect and Archivist; Annabelle Hartman, Spiritual Development; Frances Mrozcko, Community Life; Brenda Keating, Treasurer; Yvonne Bachelu, 2nd Vice Pres& Legislation; Bonnie Pukas, Christian Family Life’ Marilyn Schuck, Resolutions; Viola Joel,Corresponding Secretary; Susan Carnduff, Recording Secretary; Sharon Musey, Communications, missing from the photo: Adele Boisjoli Education and Health, Chantal Devine, past Diocesan Pres,

2014 Regina Diocesan CWL Convention filled parent. We need to continue to write letters and sign petitions to change the law on abortion. On May 4-5 2014 the 91st Annual Diocesan Convention of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada was held in Assiniboia The second part of Mary Deutscher’s presentation was on hosted by Our Lady of Peace Regional Council. The region euthanasia and assisted suicide, again stressing the dignity consists of Councils from: Assiniboia, Coronach, , deserved by all, at the end of life regardless of mental or Lafleche, and Mankota. One hundred and seventy two physical ability. She urged all in attendance to educate family delegates including Spiritual Advisors and guests represented and friends on the need for better palliative care, an alternative thirty-one CWL Councils. to euthanasia or assisted suicide. Opening Mass was celebrated at St. George’s Roman Michelle Braden spoke on her work with Youth in the Catholic Church at 5 pm Sunday by Archbishop Daniel Archdiocese. She urged CWL members to pray and reach J.Bohan who was also the homilist. Priests who assisted out to the Youth in our Parishes. “Share your passion and were Reverends John Weckend, Francis Hengen, Andrew your stories of faith with them”, she said. Kids need to hear Pawlowicz, Regional Spiritual Advisor, Joy Montiague, Rick affirmation that they are good, and that parishioners are glad Krofcheck, Maurice Minne and Very Rev. Ed Hengen. to see them at Church, and their work is worthwhile. Archbishop Bohan acknowledged that ninety-one years is a The business session consisted of reports from executive long time for the women of the Archdiocese to be in a continual members outlining the past year’s work. One half of the Mass and faithful service to God and to the Church. “The Catholic offering was given to the Catholic Youth initiative ‘SEARCH’, Women’s League has carried out project after project from the with the other half going to Camp Lemieux. national level in its resolutions to the Canadian Government, Closing Mass was con-celebrated by outgoing Diocesan CWL to working in the parish to strengthen the life and faith of the Spiritual Advisor Rev. John Weckend; Provincial Spiritual people who make up the church at is most personal level, Advisor, Rev. Francis Hengen; Very Rev. Father Ed Hengen, trusting that God will see it to success”, he said. Very Rev Lorne Crozon, and Reverends Joy Montiague, Following Mass, a banquet was held in St. George’s Parish Andrew Pawlowicz, Francis Kurisinkal, Franklin Emereuwa, Hall. Convention Hostess, Donna Seebach CWL Regional and Maurice Minne. During Mass, Executive members of the Council Chairperson welcomed attendees and introduced Regina Diocesan CWL Council were reaffirmed in a ceremony the head table. led by Past President Chantal Devine. Father Ed Hengen was installed as Regina Diocesan CWL Spiritual Advisor, replacing Theme Speaker, Mary Deutscher of Saskatoon began her two Father John Weckend who completed his five year term. part presentation by asking those present “Where have you seen the Lord?” Mary discussed abortion, stressing that life An invitation to next year’s Convention, which will be held in at all stages has inherent dignity. A girl at sixteen is unable to Moose Jaw, April 26 & 27 2015, was extended by members get a tattoo or use a tanning service without the consent of of the Moose Jaw Regional Council. This brought the Regina her parents, yet is able to obtain an abortion. A life altering Diocesan Catholic Women’s League 2014 Convention to a decision like this needs the advice and input of a loving faith close. page 15 - the arch, summer 2014 Saskatchewan Catholic School Board St. Patrick’s in Sturgis Spring Seminar Has Been Busy Amanda Lindhout believes her Written by Aileen Lubiniecki, submitted by Sharon Musey experience of being in captivity for 460 days in Somalia is where she found her life. Lindhout was a keynote speaker May 9 at the Spring Seminar of the Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association (SCSBA). Her story is one of being beaten, assaulted, deprived, and starved but in the end a story of forgivenes. Lindhout was born and raised in Red Deer but her desire to travel the world, developed while reading National Geographic Magazines, had her back backing several third world countries. She picked up some assignments as a TV reporter in Afghanistan which eventually led her to Somalia for a story on a refugee On June 3, 2014, His Grace Archbishop Daniel J. Bohan camp, but she never made it. Four days in the country she visited St. Patrick's R. C. Church in Sturgis to confirm 14 and her entourage were kidnapped and she spent 460 days young people from St. Patrick's, St. Anthony's, Rama and in captivity before being released November 25, 2009. Her St. Joseph's, Canora. He also blessed the new addition experiences were detailed in A House in the Sky co-written and renovations completed at St. Patrick's Church. An with magazine writer Sara Corbett. addition was added to enclose the steps into Church and the installation of a handicap bathroom.As well, new flooring was Her captors were teen aged boys who had grown up in war laid in the sanctuary, new rug in the entrance and painting. and experienced the horror of seeing their parents, siblings The work was funded in part by many unique fund raisers and friends murdered. She was beaten, starved and brutally including Fabris Frenzy, garage sales, used book sales, attacked during her captivity. During one of those attacks, Christmas baking trays, Green Basket raffle and suppers as she said she experienced the greatest power; “the power well as personal donations to the Building Fund. to forgive.” “I thought of this boy on top me and understood his suffering was different than mine but it was real. He was driven by the need to make someone suffer as he was suffering. For months I was angry, forgiveness felt so much St. Patrick’s CWL Council better.” The brutal treatment continued, she said, but she made the choice of forgiveness everyday. “I discovered the Spearheaded “Dress a Child” essence of myself.” When freedom finally did come she found it hard to accept. “I could slide into anger or accept the truth of forgiveness and I chose forgiveness.” She chose forgiveness for her captors and for herself. and I choose it every morning.” Four and a half months after returning home she established the Global Enrichment Foundation which raises funds to help women in Somalia get an education. The foundation has raised over $2.5 million. She also visited a Kenyan refugee camp near the Somalia border and moved by seeing the emaciated children and their mothers she decided to enter Somalia. “It was nerve wracking but we were surrounded by security.” Thus far the foundation has provided over two million meals in Somalia. In late February 2014. Our hope was to make 100 dresses for girls in greatest need. One month later, by the grace of God, SAVE THE DATE a traveller delivered our suitcase packed with 65 dresses and Sept 20 Social Justice, D&P Joint workshop 11 pairs of shorts to Ghana, Africa. Ladies beyond our Parish Holy Trinity Regina have joined our weekly ‘sew-day’, growing in friendship, skill Sept 26, 27,28 KAIROS Regional Conference Regina and desire to respond to God’s call. We hope to send another “sardine packed” suitcase of clothing in June. Once again Oct 4 Social Justice, D&P Joint workshop “ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE” by the grace of God, we Christ the Redeemer Swift Current have a willing traveller to deliver these garments. We have Oct 18, Social Justice in Motion Conference an Awesome God who opens wide the doors of love if we Vanier High School Moose Jaw step forward to do His work!!! page 16 - the arch, summer 2014 Multi-Faith Art Winners Miss World Canada.... A Camp Monahan Alumni Fred Exner, Treasurer, Camp Monahan Board of Directors writes,” This year we celebrate 70 years of providing Christian camping. We are proud of the accomplishments of many of our past staff and campers this letter is from Annora Bourgeault who was been crowned Miss World Canada 2014, is one of many letters we have received.”

"Camp Monahan is the place where you can let loose, yell loud, run fast, and get muddy- a paradise for kids and adults! When I was finally old enough Twenty-nine original works of art submitted by Grades 10- my parents took me to 12 students from across Saskatchewan hung on the wall of Scamper Camp and from the BMO Learning Centre, MacKenzie Art Gallery March 29, that moment on I was celebrating art, faith and spirituality. The works are the result hooked. My parents took of a project initiated in 2011 by Multi Faith Saskatchewan. that drive to Katepwa Lake “We wanted to reach out to communities,” said Krishan every summer to drop me Kapila former president of Saskatchewan Multi-Faith. As a off and told me if I wanted to teacher he thought the best way to do that was through the go twice a summer I would children. Four of those works originated in one Regina school, have to pay the second St. Luke’s Alternative School and five came from Nutana week myself. So began Collegiate Alternate school, Saskatoon “We were all very my hoarding of all birthday excited and filled with a great deal of pride,” said St. Luke money and allowances to make sure I could go twice each School Principal Heidi Hildebrand. Nutana Collegiate retired summer. art teacher Renee Duddrige echoed Hildebrand’s comments. Soon enough I was old enough to participate in the St. Luke Art teacher Patty Roche identified students Hillary challenges, and challenges they were! Participating in the Ryder who took first prize of $125, and Sara Armstrong who Senior Challenge began my love of canoeing and exposed took 2nd and $100. Nutana students Tela Fox was judged me to a world of adventure I had never considered before. 3rd and received $75 and Coulton Baule received a 4th I now have my own canoe to traverse the water ways of prize of $50. Chey Peterson, Kevin Ast along with Ryddr Saskatchewan and head to the mountains each summer to and Armstrong of St. Luke and Rustee Apps, Sharrona Bird do multi-day hikes. and Brianna Dodd of Nutana had their art chosen as part of Not only did Camp Monahan supply me with life long a travelling exhibit. Nine of the 15 art works chosen for the memories, it gave me an opportunity to grow my social skills- travelling exhibit came from alternative schools. something every child and young adult needs. As a camper I “We want to get out the message of love, compassion and began learning how to grow and maintain friendships. When peace on earth,” said Kapila. Every student who submitted I became a Camp Counsellor those abilities blossomed art work received a certificate of participation at the March even more. As both a Junior Counsellor and Overnight Trip 29 reception and the 15 whose works were chosen for the Planner I was thrown into a group of diverse people whom travelling exhibit received certificates of recognition and you I lived with for several weeks. Building fires, serving specially cast medals as well. meals, and planning programs as a team supplied me with social and cooperative skills vital to my success, as well as Grade 10 student from Rosetown central High School Haley giving me some life long friends. Lindridge called her work Relying on Nature. “I wanted something different; a tree on her face some blush and stuff It is those social skills that I put into action during my time as and looking mean.” She is really excited that her work will a Miss World Canada 2014 Delegate. Just like camp I was be seen throughout Saskatchewan. “I’ve never really done thrown into a group of 40 incredible women competing for the anything like this so it was really exciting to hear.” title of Miss World Canada 2014 whom all worked together to achieve community goals. Together we fundraised 67,000 All 29 works will remain in the MacKenzie Art Gallery until for Variety- The Children's Charity, and through those April 27. From there the travelling exhibit will visit Fort cooperative experiences I have again gained life long friends. Qu’Appelle as the first stop in a multi city tour. I am proud to say that I won Miss World Canada 2014 and am Multi Faith Saskatchewan partnered with Saskatchewan thrilled with the opportunity to be a Canadian ambassador for Human Rights Commission, MacKenzie Art Gallery, the rest of my life. Each day I remind myself of the reasons I Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, SaskCulture, was successful in becoming Miss World Canada 2014 and it Saskatchewan Lotteries, B’nai Brith Lodge 739 and the is the confidence and social skills I gained at Camp Monahan Rotary Club of Regina Eastview to bring the project to life. that are on the top of that list." page 17 - the arch, summer 2014 MYGEN Rally 2014 Another Success!

“We are all rooted in family whether we like it or not,” said to love one another. “There’s a huge difference between liking Michael Manhardt, self-styled culture changer who delivered and loving. You don’t have to like them,” he said, “but you have the keynote talks to the MyGen youth rally held at O’Neil High to love them.” His presentation was animated with frequent School March 29,30. interactions with the audience including an “accidental” spill from his water bottle released while swinging his arm to Manhardt is an internationally recognized speaker and founder emphasize a point. It resulted in laughter and an exchange of the One Strong Family Movement. He uses the acronym with two who were splashed. F.A.M.I.L.Y (Forget About Me I Love You) as the basis for his talks. He is a regular presenter Grade 8 St. Gabriel Student Josh at the annual Los Angeles Diocese Farris said the breakout session was Religious Education Congress. his favourite part of the weekend. “We went to the William Booth Care Home This is the second year for the and played bingo with the residents. My Gen Youth Rally organized There was also good energy all by a 3 way partnership between weekend and I really liked the band.” the Archdiocese of Regina Youth Volunteer Jenna Kampman said she Ministry Office, the Regina Catholic enjoyed the energy of the weekend School Division and the Knights of and seeing the youth connect with Columbus, with added support this each other. year from the CWL as well. About 135 grades 8-12 youth, and 50 Sunday morning Mass was celebrated young adult volunteers attended the by Fr. John Meehan, S.J. President of rally which included music, keynote talks from Manhardt, Campion College, University of Regina assisted by Deacons breakout sessions that included a visit to the William Booth Barry Wood and Joe Lang. Deacon Lang delivered the homily seniors’ care home, (and 14 other sessions to choose from!) walking among the audience. He concluded playing his guitar and an hour long interaction with Regina Archbishop Daniel with a rendition of Amazing Grace with vocal accompaniment Bohan. Saturday evening the group was entertained and from “family” he invited to join the band. inspired by “Refined/ Undignified”, a hip-hop dance troupe Representatives from several K of C councils provided volunteer from Bible College who delivered a message services for the rally including lunch and refreshments. The through word and dance that cautioned young people to not CWL, were prayer partners, praying individually for each replace real human relationships with technology. This was rally participant by name. The collection taken at the Mass followed by an amazing liturgy that many young people listed is to be donated to Development and Peace for their various as the highlight of the event and the night wound up with a international charitable projects. high-energy dance and a sleepover at the school with all The My Gen Rally is an annual event which takes place 200 people! The music was provided by an ad hoc group of every year towards the end of March. Youth ministry musicians gathered from around the diocese. coordinator Michelle Braden hopes that over time it can have Manhardt’s definition of family included everything from sport a more diverse diocesan representation with attendees from clubs to workplace. “It’s all family,” he said, and in order to be communities from all over the archdiocese. rooted in family you need to love referring to God’s command