10th annual New prioress all-school Sister Anne Wambach installed summer show as prioress of See ‘Titanic — The Benedictine Sisters Musical,’ page 3. of Erie, page 3.

www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE July 25, 2010 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church Religious scouting awards recognize faith development

By Jason Koshinskie Feast days FaithLife editor Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies throughout the 13-coun- ty Diocese of Erie were recognized for furthering their spiritual development during the annual Religious Scouting Awards held June 20 at St. Peter Ca- thedral in Erie. Bishop Donald Trautman present- ed 200 individual and group badges, patches and honors to students for their Boy Scouts participate in prayer at the achievements in spiritual growth. annual Religious Scouting Awards The awards ceremony is sponsored June 20 at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie. St. Lawrence St. Bernard by the Department of Religious Edu- cation, the Office of Youth Minis- in the later years.” try, the Catholic Committee on Boy He said he feels the same way about July 26 St. Joachim and St. Anne Scouting and the Catholic Girl Scout scouting in general. Girl Scouts line up to receive their recognitions from Bishop Donald Traut- man at the Religious Scouting Awards while Father Tom Brown looks on. July 29 St. Martha Committee. “It promotes important values and Father Tom Brown, pastor of St. causes,” he said. “Scouting has upheld July 30 St. Peter Chrysologus Thomas the Apostle and St. Elizabeth its values through the years—a belief parishes in Corry, has been involved in in God and remaining faithful to the Some of the honors earned by recognition the church gives to a scout July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola scouting as a youngster and through- virtues of living according to a moral scouts included: in 7th & 8th grade for advancement in out his priesthood. code. These are the kinds of things Family of God – Designed to the study of the sacraments to encour- Aug. 2 St. Eusebius of Vercelli, “I’ve been involved for well over our young people need today, and help 1st and 2nd grade Brownies dis- age spiritual growth. St. Peter Julian Eymard 50 years with Cub Scouts and Boy scouting is teaching these values.” cover the presence of God in their Adult troop and pack leaders were Aug. 4 Scouts. Lots of experiences,” said Fa- Several parish scouting programs daily lives as members of the family also saluted for their commitment to St. John Vianney ther Brown, who assisted the bishop received the Bishop Trautman Hon- and parish. helping instill the values of the faith. Aug. 5 Dedication of the Basilica of in presenting the awards. He is also or Unit Award, which is given to Light of Christ – This program The Diocese of Erie once again re- St. Mary Major in the chaplain for Boy Scouts and Girl programs that have demonstrated helps 1st and 2nd grade Tiger and ceived the Quality Unit Award from Scouts in the diocese. outstanding leadership, service and Wolf Cub Scouts develop a personal the National Catholic Committee on Aug. 6 Transfiguration of the Lord Scouting has long been consid- worship during the year. Recipients relationship with Jesus. Scouting. A national Quality Diocese ered a youth ministry by the Catholic included Boy Scouts Pack 21 of St. I Live My Faith – Guides Girl must achieve a number of objectives Aug. 7 St. Sixtus II and companions, Church, he said. Catherine of Sienna, DuBois, Buck- Scouts in 4th, 5th and 6th grade into determined by the committee. St. Cajetan “The desire of the youth to work tail Council; Troop 133 St. Boniface, a deeper commitment to her Catholic For more information on the re- on the religious awards is certainly a Erie, Frenchcreek Council; and Girl faith. Some of the activities are ser- treat or scouting, contact the Scouting Aug. 9 St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross step in their faith formation,” Father Scouts from Our Lady of Peace, Erie, vice projects and prayer services. Office at 814. 824.1213 or visit www. (Edith Stein) Brown said. “It can be a guiding force and St. James, Erie. Ad Altare Dei – This cross is ErieRCD.org. Aug. 10 St. Lawrence Aug. 11 St. Clare The Catholic Foundation holds second Aug. 12 St. Jane Frances de Chantal annual Legacy Society induction Aug. 13 St. Pontian and St. Hippolytus By Jason Koshinskie Aug. 14 St. Maximillian Kolbe FaithLife editor Aug. 15 Assumption of the Blessed The Catholic Foundation recently Virgin Mary recognized individuals and Catholic Aug. 16 organizations that have made planned St. Stephen of Hungary gifts through the foundation to benefit Aug. 19 St. John Eudes the people of the Erie Diocese. The foundation held its second an- Aug. 20 St. Bernard nual Legacy Society event at St. Mark Catholic Center’s chapel in Erie which Aug. 21 St. Pius X included Mass followed by a brief pro- gram. Honorees received a Legacy So- ciety pin that was blessed by Bishop Donald Trautman. Those honored for their planned Clergy gift through The Catholic Foundation since May 2009 included: Inductees to The Catholic Founda- appointments Captain Clare Baldauf Endow- tion’s Legacy Society received a pin Brian, Maria and Michael Pilarcik of Linesville participate in a Mass for ment Fund for Emerging and Unmet which was blessed by Bishop Donald The Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, Catholic young adults July 18 at Presque Isle in Erie. Needs through Catholic Charities, Trautman. STD, SSL, Bishop of Erie, Young adults gathered at the Beach 11 picnic pavilion for Mass followed with Catholic Charities board mem- announces the following by a picnic. ber Gilles Mulard accepting the Leg- Schenberg, president of the Cursillo clergy appointments: Father Steve Schreiber, director of youth and young adult ministry, cel- acy pin. Movement ebrated the Mass. The Cursillo Movement En- See LEGACY, page 3 Father Richard Allen, appointed pastor of St. dowment Fund represented by Doug Mary Parish, Reynoldsville, and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Sykesville. Ef- fective July 1, 2010. Vatican says new norms will strengthen eff orts against abusive priests Father Joseph Campbell, appointed to the fac- ulty of Kennedy Catholic High School, Her- By John Thavis mitage, and assistant to Father Jeffrey Lucas in Catholic News Service Revised sex abuse norms at a glance campus ministry, with residence at St. Joseph Parish, Sharon. Effective Aug. 1, 2010. VATICAN CITY -- The By John Thavis Vatican has revised its pro- Catholic News Service Father Michael DeMartinis, appointed pa- cedures for handling priestly rochial vicar (part time) at Our Lady of Peace sex abuse cases, streamlining VATICAN CITY – The revised Vatican norms dealing with disciplinary measures, ex- sexual abuse of minors by priests and other “more grave crimes” Parish, Erie, and director of theatre arts at Villa against church law contain several changes from the previous Maria Academy and Cathedral Prep, Erie. Ef- tending the statute of limita- tions and defining child por- version published in 2001. fective Aug. 1, 2010. The main provisions of the revised norms: nography as an act of sexual Extend the statute of limitations from 10 to 20 years after Father Daniel Hoff man, appointed temporary abuse of a minor. a sex abuse victim’s 18th birthday. parochial administrator of St. Michael Parish, Vatican officials said the Include use of child pornography as a type of sexual abuse Greenville, and St. Margaret Mission, Jame- changes allow the church to of minors. stown. Effective immediately. deal with such abuse more Establish parity between abuse of mentally disabled rapidly and effectively, often CNS photo people and that of minors. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, Msgr. Andrew Karg, through dismissal of the of- Confi rm the right of the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation to approved request for presents the Vatican’s revised procedures for handling cases ask the pope to laicize an abusive priest without a church trial, in health leave. Effective immediately. fending cleric from the priest- hood. of sexual abuse by priests during a press conference at the the most serious and clear cases. As expected, the Vatican Vatican July 15. Confi rm that the doctrinal congregation can use an “extra- Father Regis Meenihan, granted retirement sta- judicial” process to quickly remove an accused priest from active tus from active ministry. Effective Sept. 1, 2010. also updated its list of the “There are two types of sex abuse cases; civil law deals ministry. “more grave crimes” against ‘delicta graviora’: those con- with the crime separately. Confi rm the practice of allowing qualifi ed lay Catholics, Msgr. Charles Murcko, appointed chaplain of church law, called “delicta cerning the celebration of the The latest revisions, ap- and not only priests with doctorates in canon law, to serve on John XXIII Home, Hermitage, with residence graviora,” including for the sacraments and those concern- proved by Pope Benedict XVI tribunals that deal with sex abuse cases. at the chaplain’s apartment. Effective July 15, first time the “attempted sa- ing morals. The two types are May 21 and released July Confi rm the doctrinal congregation’s competency to 2010. cred ordination of a wom- essentially different and their 15, for the most part codify judge cardinals, patriarchs and bishops accused of “more grave an.” In such an act, it said, gravity is on different levels,” practices that have been im- crimes.” the cleric and the woman said Msgr. Charles Scicluna, plemented through special Lists “attempted sacred ordination of a woman” among the Father Stephen Schreiber, appointed to cam- “more grave crimes” reserved to the doctrinal congregation. pus ministry (part time) at Cathedral Prep, involved are automatically an official of the Vatican’s permissions granted over the excommunicated, and the Makes it a grave crime to record confessions with modern Erie, while continuing as director of Youth and doctrinal congregation. last nine years and make them technology. Young Adult Ministry and associate director of cleric can also be dismissed Sexual abuse of a minor by part of universal law. vocations. Effective Aug. 1, 2010. from the priesthood. a priest was added to the clas- The Vatican spokesman, Vatican officials empha- sification of “delicta graviora” Jesuit Father Federico Lom- transparency.” alleged victim’s 18th birthday Msgr. Lawrence Speice, granted retirement sta- sized that simply because in 2001, and at that time the bardi, said publication of the The norms on sexual abuse to 20 years. For several years, tus from active ministry. Effective Sept. 1, 2010. women’s ordination was Vatican established norms to revisions “makes a great con- of minors by priests now stip- Vatican officials have been treated in the same docu- govern the handling of such tribution to the clarity and ulate: routinely granting exceptions Deacon Robert and Eleanor Walker, appointed ment as priestly sex abuse did cases, which were reserved to certainty of law in this field, The church law’s statute to the 10-year statute of limi- Engagement Encounter coordinator couple. Ef- not mean the two acts were the Congregation for the Doc- a field in which the church of limitations on accusations tations. Exceptions to the 20- fective immediately. somehow equivalent in the trine of the Faith. The norms is today strongly committed of sexual abuse has been ex- eyes of the church. affect how church law treats to proceeding with rigor and tended, from 10 years after the See NORMS, page 3 By the Way... from Catholic News Service In September, a team of Mercy sisters will begin a third outreach of Catholic Rural Min- istry in the Erie Diocese. The team will be IN THE U.S. The Vatican confirmed Pope Bene- find someone of Cardinal Ouellet’s stature dict XVI’s visit to the United Kingdom, to replace him as of Quebec and based in Reynoldsville and work out of the primate of Canada. While his promotion is St. Mary Parish rectory. Philadelphia Jo- where he will meet Queen Elizabeth In 1999, Sister Phyllis Schleicher, OSB, seph McFadden, 63, has been named II and beatify Cardinal John Henry New- widely seen as good for the universal church, Sister Mary William Hoff man by Pope Benedict XVI as the bishop man. During his four-day visit Sept. 16-19, his departure will leave a gaping hole in the and , OSB, the pope will fly to Scotland to be welcomed Quebec church. John Zucchi, a professor of accepted the challenge to bring a permanent of Harrisburg, succeeding Bishop Kevin presence of women religious to McKean and Rhoades, who was named to head the Diocese by Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince history at McGill University, described the Philip, in Edinburgh at the Palace of Holy- 66-year-old cardinal as a Canadian insider Potter counties. of Fort Wayne-South In 2007, Sister Clare Marie Beichner, SSJ, Bend, Ind., last No- roodhouse, the queen’s official residence in who not only lived through Quebec’s 1960s Sister Marian Wehler Scotland, the Vatican said in a written state- Quiet Revolution, which transformed the and , OSB, officially Jason Koshinskie vember. The pope also began Catholic Rural Ministry in the Oil City named Msgr. Michael ment July 5. Prince Philip is the Duke of French-speaking province into a secular so- Edinburgh. The pope will preside over an ciety far less influenced by the church, but as Deanery, which includes Clarion and Venango counties. They also Fitzgerald, 62, judicial cover parts of Crawford and Forest counties, including Titusville vicar of the metropoli- outdoor Mass in Bellahouston Park in Glas- someone who deeply felt its impact within gow, Scotland. He will meet with political, his immediate family. Of the eight children and Marienville. The ministry has been widely successful in provid- tan tribunal of the Phil- ing pastoral outreach and spiritual support as well as responding to adelphia Archdiocese, cultural and business leaders in Westminster in the Ouellet family, only the cardinal — Hall in London. The pope will participate in joined by his 88-year old mother — continue the social needs of the area. as an auxiliary bishop In Pennsylvania, any area that has less than 274 people per square of the archdiocese. The an ecumenical celebration in Westminster to practice the Catholic faith. Abbey and celebrate Mass in Westminster mile is considered rural by the state. appointments were an- Bishop Joseph The next issue of FaithLife published Aug. 7-8 will highlight the nounced in Washington McFadden Cathedral as well as take part in a prayer vigil PEOPLE OF FAITH jubi- in London’s Hyde Park. Pope Benedict will priests and women religious of the diocese who are celebrating June 22 by Archbishop lee anniversaries this year. The vocation and ministry stories of our Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the United preside at the beatification ceremony of Car- Pope Benedict XVI became the dinal John Henry Newman in Cofton Park, first person to register for the inter- jubilarians contained in our annual Faithful Servants issue are always States. Bishop McFadden’s installation Mass inspiring. We will return to the regular news bulletin edition Aug. has been scheduled for Aug. 18. Bishop-des- Birmingham. It will be the first beatification national World Youth Day gathering in he has carried out as pope. Spain next year. The pope kicked off the 21-22. ignate Fitzgerald will be ordained to the epis- In talking with Father Tom Brown, pastor of St. Thomas the copate Aug. 6, along with Bishop-designate registration process at a meeting July 2 with  Cardinal Antonio Rou- Apostle and St. Elizabeth parishes in Corry, for this issue’s reli- John McIntyre, who had been appointed an When Cardinal Marc Ouellet be- gious Scouting awards story, he mentioned a number of Scouting auxiliary bishop two weeks before. came archbishop of Quebec in 2002, co Varela of Madrid and other organiz- values—one of which is being good stewards of the environment. people initially viewed him as an The Scouts have their own “Leave No Trace” principles which as- AROUND THE WORLD outsider, as “the man from Rome” sent to ers of the event. straighten things out, said Ottawa Archbish- In a talk to sist in this effort. As a lifelong Scouting enthusiast, Father Tom has brought that Following a July 7 meeting with Cu- op Terrence Prender- the group, ban President Raul Castro, Cardinal gast. While that never the pope principle to his parishes. For the most recent fiscal year, which end- Jaime Ortega Alamino of Havana said was the case, Cardinal said the ed June 30, the parishes raised $8,098.39 through its recycling pro- Ouellet’s conservative gathering gram. The funds gained by recycling old appliances and scrap metal the release of 52 political prisoners is have gone to St. Thomas School in Corry to refurbish its science lab under way and will continue over the next views and his belief offers young that true fulfillment in people a and for new flooring. four months. An announcement on the cardi- “We’ve helped ourselves by saving stuff that typically would’ve nal’s Web site said the process leading to the life could only be found great oppor- in Christ failed to en- tunity to been thrown away,” Father Tom says. “Recycling is a spiritual thing. release began with a May 19 meeting with We have to take care of God’s creation and what He’s given us.” Castro by Cardinal Ortega and Archbishop dear him to an increas- know Je- Bill Herring ingly secular society. sus Christ , director of the St. Peter Cathedral choir in Erie, is Dionisio Garcia Ibanez of Santiago, president inviting anyone who is not in the choir or might be from another of the Cuban bishops’ conference. Spanish As he becomes prefect Cardinal Marc and learn of the Congregation to trust parish to sing with the choir for the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Aug. diplomatic sources July 8 said Spain’s foreign Ouellet 15, the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Re- minister has agreed to take in the 52 prisoners for Bishops in August, his guidance in their lives. They will also Cardinal Ouellet will return to Rome and be able to share their values and aspirations hearsal will begin at 10:15. Singers are not required to be able to set for release. Catholics can “take some holy read music. pride that the bishops of Cuba were in this me- have the opportunity to shape not only the with others from around the world, united by Quebec church but the future of the church “the desire to build a better world inspired by “We’re looking for anyone who would like to sing,” Herring says. diation,” Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski “It would be nice to have a really big choir for this Marian feast.” said. He called it a “significant turn of events” around the world through the appointment Gospel values,” he said. The World Youth and assignment of bishops. Although he Day international gathering is to be held in Call the rectory at 814.453.6677 to RSVP so enough printed mu- that church leaders were able to engage with sic can be made available. Cuban officials and said it bodes well not only remained a controversial figure because of the Spanish capital Aug. 16-21, 2011. Pope for the in Cuba, but also for his outspoken faithfulness to church teach- Benedict will join the young people for a vigil Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshinskie@ the “continued development of civil society.” ings, observers believe it will be difficult to Aug. 20 and Mass Aug. 21. ErieRCD.org or 814.824.1171.

Pope says pallium is sign of bond that protects church from evil

By Cindy Wooden Wenski of Miami; and Albert LeGatt him in his unity with the rest of the Catholic News Service of Saint-Boniface, Manitoba. church, the pope said. In his homily, the pope said the Giving and receiving the woolen VATICAN CITY – Placing a wool- church has faced persecution through- band is “a gesture of communion” with en band around the shoulders of 38 out history, but it suffers greater dam- the church whether it is threatened with new , Pope Benedict XVI age “from that which pollutes the faith “political interference or other harsh told them it was a Gospel “yoke” -- and Christian life of its members and trials” or even “in the case of commu- not a heavy burden, but a sign that by its communities, attacking the integ- nities that suffer under the influence remaining united with the church in rity of the mystical body, weakening of misleading doctrines or ideological faith, they will have the strength to face its capacity for prophecy and witness, tendencies and practices contrary to the whatever challenges come their way. tarnishing the beauty of its face.” Gospel,” Pope Benedict said. “Communion with Peter and his Jesus promised the church would be The New Testament speaks of the successors, in fact, is the guarantee of free -- not just from physical destruc- danger of divisions and misunderstand- freedom for the pastors of the church tion, but also from spiritual defeat by ings within the Christian community, and for the communities entrusted to the devil, he said. but also of “the dangers of the ‘last them,” the pope said June 29 during Unity with the church and with the days,’ identifying them with negative his homily on the feast of Ss. Peter and pope, he said, guarantees that “the lo- attitudes that belong to the world and Paul. cal churches and bishops’ conferences can contaminate the Christian commu- Celebrating Mass in St. Peter’s Ba- have freedom in relation to local, na- nity: selfishness, vanity, pride (and) at- silica, Pope Benedict gave the archbish- tional or international powers which tachment to money,” he said. ops from 26 countries, including Viet- can, in some cases, block the church’s CNS photo Still, he said, Jesus’ promise that the nam, the woolen pallium as a sign of mission.” Pope Benedict XVI talks to Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami after pre- forces of evil would not prevail against their sharing with him authority over But even more importantly, com- senting him with the pallium in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29. The the church guarantees that it will be the faithful in their archdioceses. munion with the pope “is the guar- pope bestowed the pallium on 38 archbishops from around the world. The woolen free “both from the material bonds that The archbishops, named in the past antee of freedom in the sense of full band is worn as a sig n of authority and responsibility as shepherd. seek to impede or constrain its mission, year, included: Archbishops Jerome adhesion to the truth, to the authentic as well as from spiritual and moral evils E. Listecki of Milwaukee; Dennis M. tradition, so that the people of God faith and morals,” he said. spoke about; it does not weigh down that can attack its authenticity and Schnurr of Cincinnati; Thomas G. are preserved from errors concerning The pallium is the “yoke” Jesus the person carrying it, but supports credibility.”

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Trautman Feed ERIE – Sister Annette Marshall, OSB, has been appointed to My Sheep Endowment Fund developed by the the position of executive director at the Inner-City Neighborhood foundation board in collaboration with Bishop Art House in Erie. She will continue the work of Sister Anne Trautman. Wambach, OSB, former executive director, who was recently in- Planned giving donor who has chosen stalled as prioress of the Benedictine Sisters to remain anonymous. of Erie. Legacy Society members have made a Sister Annette currently serves as execu- planned gift to The Catholic Foundation tive director of Lake Erie-Allegheny Earth through will bequests or residue of estate, life Force, now known as Earth Action. She insurance or annuities, retirement or pension previously worked as associate director of plan assets, real estate or charitable trusts. Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwestern The foundation also presented the diocese’s Pennsylvania and as an elementary and high Catholic ministries with a check for $239,000 school teacher at various local schools. As a The Catholic Foundation was established result of having held administrative posts at in 2007 with four original endowment funds: institutions including Villa Maria Academy Sister Annette Catholic Education Endowment, Clergy and St. Benedict Academy in Erie and St. Marshall, OSB Health & Welfare Endowment, Catholic Char- Ravnikar-Kulyk; Mark Kulyk; Bishop Don- Gregory School in North East, Sister An- ities Endowment and Evangelization for Wor- Pictured, left to right, during The Catholic nette brings a wealth of administrative and educational experience Foundation’s Legacy Society event include: ald Trautman; Dr. Emma Lee McCloskey, ship & Communications Endowment. president of The Catholic Foundation; and to her new position. The foundation grew by two endowments Gilles Mulard, Catholic Charities board “The Inner-City Neighborhood Art House plays an important member; Doug Schenberg, president of the Mark Horstman, president of The Catholic in 2008: Immaculate Heart of Mary Education Foundation’s board of directors. role in the city of Erie,” Sister Annette said. “I look forward to Endowment and St. Martin Center Endow- Erie Diocese’s Cursillo movement; Joyce continuing the strength and purpose of this very meaningful min- ment. istry with energy and excitement.” During the past year, Catholic Foundation national conference in Harborcreek, with 124 vancement workshop fees to benefit diocesan The Neighborhood Art House, a ministry of the Benedictine education grants have funded a number of scholarships awarded to 19 parishes in the Catholic schools. 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All-school summer show presents ‘Titanic — The Musical’ Sister Anne Wambach installed as prioress of Benedictine Sisters of Erie Sister Anne Wambach, OSB, in North East from 1992-95 and shall, OSB; Sister Charlotte Zalot, ERIE – “Titanic,” the 10th annual diocesan all-school musi- OSB; Sister Mary Lou Kownacki, cal, will be presented at the Blasco Library’s air-conditioned Hirt was installed as the 21st prior- at the Neighborhood Art House ess of the Benedictine Sisters of in Erie, beginning as program OSB; and Sister Diane Cook, Auditorium on Erie’s bayfront. OSB. “Titanic-The Musical” will be Erie during a ceremony July 11 at director in 1995 and as executive performed on Friday and Satur- Mount St. Benedict Monastery’s director since 2005. day nights, July 23, 24, 30 and 31 chapel in Erie in front of a gath- The community also an- ering of members of the religious nounced the formation of a new At right, Sister Anne Wambach, at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinee OSB, shares her refl ections to performances scheduled for July community, oblates and invited monastic council which will guests. serve as an advisory body to Sis- the Benedictine community, 25 and Aug. 1 at 2:30 p.m. oblates and guests during her The large cast will tell the story Sister Anne has served the ter Anne. Council members in- people of the Diocese of Erie as clude Sister Susan Doubet, OSB, installation as prioress July 11 at Photo courtesy of the Benedictine Sisters of the ill-fated ship on her maiden Mount St. Benedict Monastery. voyage accompanied by a full or- a teacher at St. Gregory School sub-prioress; Sister Annette Mar- of Erie chestra with a beautiful score. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for students and will be available in the theater Vatican says new norms will strengthen eff orts against abusive priests lobby before each performance. The event is sponsored by St. Boniface Parish in Erie. NORMS, from page 1 from the priesthood. This norm the use of reason.” applies to “the acquisition, pos- For a Q & A fact sheet In 2003, two years after pro- year limit will be possible, too, but session or distribution by a cleric regarding the Vatican’s updated mulgating the Vatican’s norms on Sister Parish Day is Aug. 7 the Vatican rejected a suggestion of pornographic images of mi- norms on sexual abuse and priestly sex abuse, Pope John Paul ERIE — The Mission of Friendship will hold its sixth annual to do away with the statute of lim- nors under the age of 14, for pur- the ordination of women, visit II gave the doctrinal congregation Sister Parish Day on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Holy Rosary Parish, 2701 itations altogether, sources said. poses of sexual gratification, by www.ErieRDC.org. a number of special faculties to East Ave. in Erie. Use of child pornography whatever means or using what- streamline the handling of such The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m with registration begin- now falls under the category of ever technology.” equivalent to abuse of minors. cases. The new revisions incor- ning at 9:30 a.m. clerical sexual abuse of minors, Sexual abuse of mentally The norms define such a person porate those changes, which were Sister parish pastors, committees, parishioners and those inter- and offenders can be dismissed disabled adults will be considered as someone “who habitually lacks already in practice. ested are invited to join the discussions and share ideas, experi- ences, faith and food. The Mission of Friendship is a cooperative relationship between the Diocese of Erie and the Archdiocese of Yucatàn, Mexico. The SAINT PAUL Serving the Best mission’s sister parish program encourages an exchange between Babyback Ribs, parishes in each diocese. A variety of projects, open to the creativ- ity of the participating parishes, enables each community to share ITALIAN FESTIVAL Certified Angus Beef spiritually, culturally and economically. 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August 13-15, 453 West 16th Street, Erie Private Rooms Available for Baptisms, Holy Communions Warsaw choirs to perform at cathedral Friday & Saturday: 6-10 pm; Sunday: 12-9 pm and Special Occasions Aug. 16 Friday: 5:15 pm Mass; Pasta fagioli dinner; Music by The Two Cousins from 7-10 pm 814-333-2000 Open daily 11am to 11pm ERIE – The Warsaw Cathedral boys’ and men’s chorus, Can- Saturday: 4:30 pm Mass; Music by 11142 Highline Drive tores Minores, will perform on Monday, Aug. 16 at St. Peter Ca- Open Sunday 9:30 am thedral in Erie at 7:30 p.m. The Contels from 7-10 pm Perry Highway for Brunch This celebrated choir has performed throughout Europe and is Sunday: 11 am Mass followed by procession of the Meadville, PA 16335 Reservations Accepted making an American concert tour that will begin in Los Angeles Virgin Mary statue; Spaghetti dinner from 12-5 pm; and end in New York. Their music is presented in Latin, English Music by Lindsay Vendetti from 6-9 pm and Polish. Following the concert, there will be a brief program of more popular music as a farewell. Daily activities: games, prizes, bingo, games of Admission to the concert is free and open to the public. The chance, children’s activities, home-made foods choir’s touring expenses are covered by a free will offering made at Services: Free trolley shuttle from Erie Central intermission and by the generosity of sponsors. Mall or from parking lot at 18th and Hickory Street More details: 814.459.3173 www.meadvilleribandchophouse.com

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The Cathedral is inviting members of the Diocese who enjoy STUMP GRINDING singing to come and sing in a special choir at this Mass. This choir by Ken Eaton will rehearse at 10:15 am in the Cathedral on August 15th and then Mercyhurst Prep students Back yards - tight spots - No problem Free estimates, Insured, Shrubs and sing in Mass at 11:00 am. You do not need to small trees removed, Prompt service read music. Just come and sing with us. For devote a week to volunteering Ken (814) 474-2195 or more information call 814-453-6677, ext. 8. (814) 397-0384 LICENSE PA 056587 Please RSVP to ensure enough music will be at Catholic Charities programs available for this celebration. BALTIMORE – Father 80 students applied for Mike Allison, chaplain the trip by writing an THOMAS M. at Mercyhurst Prep High essay expressing their CLICKETT 60 Years of Excellence School in Erie, and a group interest in the program. of incoming seniors recently This year, 23 students MEMORIALS, INC. spent a week in Baltimore were chosen. volunteering at several Cath- Students visited Since 1950 olic Charities programs. Christopher Place, a For 10 years, Father Al- residential program lison has orchestrated this that provides education trip, which is now called the and training as well as When Caring Matters! Ann Ryan Mission. Ryan, emotional, spiritual GRANITE BRONZE All your collision needs. and addiction recovery who participated in the trip FINAL DATE Special Wash & Wax...$50 during her time as a student support to formerly L ETTERING at Merchurst, said it was one homeless men. They 453-6185 COMPETITIVE PRICES of the most meaningful ex- also volunteered at Gal- periences of her high school lagher Services, which A Mercyhurst Prep student serves lunch at Our 814-438-7349 career. When she passed provides residential and Daily Bread in Baltimore. The hot meal pro- away during her sophomore day support for people gram prepares more than 250,000 meals for the hungry each year. Route 8 South year in college from menin- with developmental Union City, PA Dave Ras Amy Ras Carol Ras Jim Winarski gitis, her parents started a disabilities. owner office office mgr. fund to help support the an- “We have former participants we nual trip. keep in touch with who are social This has allowed the tra- workers, psychologists, teachers, dition to continue and for AmeriCorps members and Teach for the number of students who America participants,” Father Alli- attend to grow. More than son said.

Collection for the Churchch in Latin America and Mission of Friendshipp August 7-8, 2010

Make it your mission to help support our brothers and sisters in Yucatan, Mexico and the Church in Latin America!