Fatima message focus of annual rosary march By Jason Koshinskie sary of a miracle attributed to FaithLife editor Our Lady. On Oct. 13, 1917, more than 70,000 people wit- With rosaries in hand, nessed the Miracle of the Sun in marchers paraded through the Fatima, Portugal. Bi-weekly news bulletin of the Catholic Diocese of Erie October 23, 2005 www.ErieRCD.org streets of downtown Erie Oct. Beginning at the cathedral, 9, bringing attention to Our marchers processed through Lady of Fatima and her mes- downtown with banners, a large sage. wooden rosary and a statue of A line of about 150 people Our Lady of Fatima. snaked through downtown as “She is very well-traveled,” marchers prayed the rosary Bob Scherer, a Blue Army mem- Youth process while another 50 people prayed ber, says of the statue. “She even through the streets of downtown Erie the rosary inside St. Peter goes to Clearfield for their with a large, wooden Cathedral for the 11th annual rosary march.” rosary during the rosary march sponsored by the After praying the joyful, sor- 11th annual Blue Erie Diocese’s Blue Army, a rowful and glorious mysteries, Army rosary march chapter of the World Apostolate marchers processed into the Oct. 9. of Fatima. cathedral for exposition of the “The purpose is all for Our Blessed Sacrament, consecration Lady of Fatima and drawing to the Immaculate Heart of attention to her message of Mary, investiture of the brown praying the rosary,” says John scapular and benediction. Walsh, vice president of the The featured speaker was Fr. Blue Army. “It’s no coincidence Jack Custer, dean of Ss. Cyril we have it in October.” and Methodius Seminary in The month of October is Pittsburgh. dedicated to the rosary, with “At the Annunciation, Mary Oct. 7 the feast day of Our Lady could not have possibly known of the Rosary. the depth of the mystery she was Eucharist that we celebrate? It’s “We also try to have the saying ‘yes’ to,” Fr. Custer says. about the humility of the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA Erie Diocesan Blue Army Division march as near to the 13th as we “It was because of her faith and Incarnation, about a God who Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima P.O. Box 311 can,” Walsh says. trust in God that she said ‘yes.’ became vulnerable, all because www.bluearmy.com Fairview, PA 16415-0311 The 13th marks the anniver- What is the mystery of the of Mary’s ‘yes.’” Phone/fax: 814.474.2753 World Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist covers many topics Catholic News Service there were not enough priests to offer confession or because The first week of the Oct. 2- priests were juggling too many 23 world Synod of Bishops on duties and did not have time to the Eucharist at the Vatican fol- offer the sacrament often lowed a long-standing tradition: enough. Bishops from all over the world When people sin, they break gave speeches all over the map. the bonds of friendship with God The press tended to view the and with their brothers and sis- assembly as a showdown debate ters, which is why penance and on married priests, eucharistic reconciliation are needed for an sharing, Catholic politicians and honest participation in the Communion for divorced Eucharist, said U.S. Cardinal J. Catholics. The actual content of Francis Stafford, head of the the first 30 hours of synod dis- Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican cussion included those topics, but court dealing with the sacrament was less dramatic than the head- of penance and matters of con- lines. The bishops, in fact, ranged science. far and wide in choosing subjects Catholics need to give the for their six-minute speeches on same importance to the sacra- “The Eucharist: Source and ment of penance as they do to the Summit of the Life and Mission sacrament of the Eucharist if of the Church.” CNS photo from Reuters they are to deepen their relation- ship with Christ and the church, The topics included the qual- The synod was to take up a number of issues Pope Benedict XVI delivers a speech during the said Lithuanian Bishop Rimantas ity of televised Masses, the short- first general session of the Synod of Bishops in pertaining to the Eucharist. Norvila of Vilkaviskis. age of priests, Communion in the the Paul VI audience hall at the Vatican Oct. 3. hand versus Communion on the In a 14-page summary of the tongue, ministry to the sick, the the church must do to ensure that Catholics who live in remote and their families. synod discussions Oct. 3-12, Eucharist’s connection to social there are enough priests to cele- villages did not have “the oppor- Bishops from around the Cardinal of Venice, justice and environmental issues, brate Mass was a recurring topic tunity for frequent celebration world will have to grapple with recording secretary of the synod, liturgical translations, Mass of discussion. Italian Cardinal and reception of the Eucharist.” “a couple of contradictions” in offered members 17 questions to prayers with a missionary theme, Angelo Scola of Venice, the In his speech Oct. 6, he asked order to allow the faithful to discuss in their small groups as the dehumanization of secular synod’s recording secretary, had how these communities would have more access to the they prepare proposals to be culture, priestly celibacy, the real opened the synod saying the then be able to make the Eucharist, said Archbishop given to Pope Benedict XVI presence of Christ in the Eucharist was a gift, not a right, Eucharist the source and summit Roland Minnerath of Dijon, before the Oct. 23 close of the Eucharist and the proper place of implying that a lack of priests of their lives as the church asks. France, the special secretary of gathering. The questions arose eucharistic adoration. And all was a motive for prayer, not for Cardinal of the synod. He said talks during from the content of 230 formal that came in the synod’s first two changing the church’s discipline Sydney, Australia, said it would the first 10 days of the synod had speeches, many of which showed days. on priestly celibacy to ensure be a mistake for the Latin-rite shown that “on the one hand we the bishops disagreed on some While no one has a right to greater access to the Eucharist. to relax “the are a church of the Eucharist, but very “delicate” points, as well as claim God’s gifts, Catholics do A lack of priests coupled with ancient tradition and life-giving on the other hand we seem to from the contributions of have a right to receive the people’s great need for spiritual discipline of mandatory celiba- have fewer and fewer priests to Catholic observers and represen- Eucharist from the Catholic nourishment must prompt the cy” for its priests. Retired celebrate it.” The archbishop tatives of Orthodox, Anglican Church, said Cardinal Julian church to be open to considering Ukrainian Bishop Sofron Mudry said another contradiction the and Protestant churches. Synod Herranz, president of the a role for married priests in the of Ivano-Frankovsk said that faithful may be experiencing members “from every continent” Pontifical Council for the life of the church, said some although married priests “kept concerns the sacrament of recon- spoke about “the worrying lack Interpretation of Legislative members of the Synod of the church alive” during 45 years ciliation. He said the church says of priests,” Cardinal Scola said. Texts and the Vatican’s top expert Bishops on the Eucharist. of communist persecution in participation in Sunday Mass “is on church law. Whether the faith- Coadjutor Bishop Arnold Ukraine, his church has found obligatory and confession is Look for continued coverage ful have a right to receive the Orowae of Wabag, Papua New “endless” practical problems important, but we can’t offer that of the world Synod of Bishops in Eucharist and, if they do, what Guinea, told synod participants with supporting married priests to all of our faithful,” because the next issue of FaithLife. News Briefs Briefly Nov./Dec. Faith Joseph Campbell ordained U.S. for release in the United States and Canada by the By the Way... Gannon to host end of October. The 129-page volume “deals with transitional deacon The response to the diocese’s collection the questions of Christian faith and the destiny of open house Nov. 6 Joseph Campbell, a seminarian Hamlett; for Hurricane Katrina relief has been U.S. has resources to help at home humanity, of the state of Israel, Islam, the legacy and from the Erie Diocese and a stu- Msgr. overwhelming, to say the least. As of Oct. Gannon University will host its features Farrell the future of the church and society,” said the press dent at the North American Richard and abroad, religious leaders say 17, more than $629,000 in donations has annual Open House Sunday, Nov. release. But instead of any new pronouncements, the “We have the ability College in Rome, was ordained Sullivan; been forwarded to Catholic Charities USA. 6. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The United States not book is a collection of talks the pope gave during the to help people make into the order of the diaconate on Fr. Rick The funds will go toward Catholic Charities Scholarship contests for only has the resources but the responsibility to deal Aug. 18-21 events in Cologne, including World changes in their lives,” Oct. 6 at the Altar of the Chair in Tomasone; agencies’ emergency and long-term recov- prospective students will be with both domestic disasters like hurricanes and Youth Day and meetings with representatives of says Natalie Higbee, St. Peter’s Basilica. Fr. Dennis ery efforts in the wake of both Hurricane offered at 9 a.m. in English, educa- “critical needs of the world’s poor and most vulner- Germany’s Jewish and Muslim communities. The program coordinator of Campbell was ordained a tran- Martin; Fr. Katrina and Hurricane Rita. tion, engineering, chemistry, biol- able.” How Congress responds “should reflect our texts include the pope’s complete remarks, not just Jason Koshinskie Project R.U.T.H., an sitional deacon along with 20 of Edward The total so far shows a portion of the ogy and foreign language. moral obligation to reach out to the poor and vulner- his original written addresses. outreach of Catholic his classmates from around the Lohse; generosity of people throughout the diocese. Many Catholic schools, Also new to the open house is able,” said a Sept. 29 letter written by Catholic Charities’ Prince of United States. The ordination was seminarian Knights of Columbus councils and other groups have done their own on-site admissions, which will Relief Services president and CEO Ken Hackett and Doctrinal head says church teaching Peace Center in conferred by Bishop Donald W. Bill Joseph Campbell fundraising projects for service organizations such as the Salvation Army allow up to 45 students to know, Bishop John H. Ricard of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Farrell. “But they Wuerl of Pittsburgh, who is attend- Barron; authority is at service of Gospel and American Red Cross. during the open house, if they have Fla., chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on have to have what it ing the World Synod of Bishops at and others. Bishop Trautman recently received a letter from Cardinal been accepted to Gannon. International Policy. “At the same time Congress takes to do it them- the Vatican Oct. 2-23. In a brief appearance, Pope ROME (CNS) — The church’s teaching office is not , for the Congregation for the Evangelization of Advance registration is required responds generously and quickly to those who have selves. Lisa was Campbell entered seminary Benedict XVI greeted and blessed an autonomous authority but operates at the service Peoples, thanking the people of the Erie Diocese for donations in 2004 for on-site admissions appoint- lost so much, we ask that you continue to work to ready to dream from St. Andrew Parish, Erie. He is the ordinands along with their of the word of God and the Gospel, said U.S. to the Pontifical Mission Societies in support of new and young church- ments. improve the lives and dignity of those who have so again.” assigned to St. John the Baptist guests. Archbishop William J. Levada, head of the es of the mission world. From 1-4 p.m., Office of little around the world,” Bishop Ricard and Hackett “Lisa” is Lisa Parish, Erie. “He has such a warm smile,” Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. “We are grateful for the support of $110,423 to the Society for the Admissions staff will meet with said in the letter, sent to Senate conferees on a bill Williams, a vibrant, A group of family and friends says Dolores Campbell. Archbishop Levada made the comments Oct. 10 in a Propagation of the Faith, which offers assistance to 1,150 mission dioce- students individually to review appropriating funds for foreign operations. The letter caring, independent from the Erie Diocese attended the Deacon Joseph Campbell, talk at Rome’s University of Sant’Anselmo. It was ses,” Cardinal Sepe writes. “The offering of $1,297 for the Holy their applications and transcripts. outlined the bishops’ position on several internation- single mom busy ordination. Those attending along with his brother Deacon his first major public address since assuming duties Childhood Association demonstrates the willingness of the young chil- In order to be eligible to partici- al funding issues before the Senate conferees. working, attending included Joseph’s parents, John James Campbell and Deacon Marc at the helm of the congregation, which is charged dren in your diocese to be missionaries even in their youth.” pate in the interviews, students college and raising and Dolores Campbell; his twin Solomon are scheduled to be with promoting and protecting Catholic doctrine and World Mission Sunday, celebrated this year on Oct. 23, universally must have scored at least 1,000 on her son, Michael. Thanks to the brother, Deacon Joseph Campbell; ordained diocesan priests on June Cardinal laments ‘decidedly morals around the world. Noting that this fall marks encourages Catholics to offer prayer and support for the missionary task. the SAT (math and critical read- mentoring and housing provided All households registered many of his brothers, sisters, 23, 2006 at St. Peter Cathedral in the 40th anniversary of the end of the Second Pastoral Care Week will be observed Oct. 23-29. Please use this ing) or 21 on the ACT and have a mixed’ progress on respect for life through Project R.U.T.H. she is nieces and nephews; Fr. Chris Erie. Vatican Council, the archbishop said the council’s week to say thank you to the many chaplains and volunteer care givers 3.0 grade point average. in the Erie Diocese should enjoying a second chance in life, WASHINGTON (CNS) — The nation’s progress Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (“Dei throughout the diocese who provide pastoral care in hospitals, prisons, Other activities include an 11 be receiving Faith maga- a life in which she says she was Development Director: Immediate opening for a Development Director toward a culture in which every human life is Verbum”) rightly emphasized the interconnectedness nursing homes and other settings. For more information on acknowledg- a.m. Mass in the university’s zine on a bi-monthly basis. with a Clarion Area Scholarship Fund. The development director is responsi- once “as low as a person can go.” respected and defended is “decidedly mixed,” of several theological notions: revelation, the word ing our pastoral caregivers, visit www.pastoralcareweek.org. Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, 512 If you are not receiving ble for programs and activities necessary to advance Catholic education The Nov/Dec edition of Faith Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore said in a of God, Scripture, tradition and magisterium. “Dei On Oct. 24, Bishop Trautman will bless the new community center at Peach St. your free subscription, within the Clarion County Catholic School System consistent with its educa- also includes a look at the new tional vision. Responsibilities include community outreach, marketing, inter- statement marking Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 2. Verbum,” Archbishop Levada said, affirmed that the Christ the King Manor in DuBois. The manor is a not-for-profit health- Registration will begin at Why Catholic? program being please contact the Office facing with parents, teachers and school administrators, and recruiting of “The ‘healing arts’ are moving beyond the field of church’s teaching office “is not above the word of care facility affiliated with Catholic Charities of the Erie Diocese. 11:30 a.m. in the lobby of the applicants. Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. introduced throughout the Erie of Evangelization for healing and into an ethical minefield, where techni- God, but serves it” by listening to it devoutly, guard- The Erie Diocesan Cemeteries’ annual All Souls Day Mass will be Waldron Campus Center, 124 W. Applicant should have good communication skills. Marketing and teaching Diocese and a compelling per- Communications at cal knowledge can be used as much to demean life as ing it scrupulously and explaining it with the help of held Nov. 2 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel, 5711 West Lake Road, 7th St. A student and community experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. All inquiries sonal story of one person’s return 814.824.1160, toll free at kept confidential. Inquiries and resumes can be sent to: to serve it,” said the cardinal, chairman of the U.S. the Holy Spirit. Erie. Mass will begin at 4 p.m. and will be celebrated by Bishop services fair will be held in to the Catholic church. The mag- 1.800. 374.3723, or send The Children's Milissa Bauer Al Lander bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities. As Trautman. The public is invited to attend. Contact the cemetery office at Hammermill Center from 11:30 azine is expected to arrive at an e-mail to Scholarship Fund (814) 226-4160 ext. 115 (814) 226-6853 examples, he cited moves toward assisted suicide, 814.838.7724 for more information or visit www.eriedc.org. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. P. O. Box 765 [email protected] [email protected] PEOPLE homes during the first week of “immoral and speculative research” on embryos to Bishop Trautman will also celebrate Mass on Nov. 3 for deceased Gannon University President [email protected]. Clarion, PA 16214 November. produce stem cells, the production and eventual religious at 7:30 p.m. at the Mercy Motherhouse in Erie. Antoine M. Garibaldi will give destruction of embryos for in vitro fertilization and Beatified German cardinal ‘feared The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has unveiled its newly welcoming remarks at 12:30 p.m. the invention by drug companies of “ever new ways redesigned Web site at www.usccb.org. The conference’s Web pages pro- For more information call A Cenacle of God more than man,’ pope says FOSTER HOMES NEEDED! to block human reproductive capacity.” Cardinal vide a wealth of information on national and international church news, 814.871.7240 or toll free Prayer for America Keeler said, “As Catholics we know that the truth of documents, ministries and evangelization, as well as family, laity, social 1.800.GANNON-U or log onto Erie County Office of Children & Youth human life is infinitely greater than any narrow view VATICAN CITY (CNS) — German Cardinal justice and life issues. www.gannon.edu. Clemens von Galen of Munster, an outspoken critic will be held onSunday, November 6, 2005 at 7:00pm that dismisses some lives as disposable.” Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. 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She was born also received certification in on June 9, 1940, in Pittsburgh, administration and principal- the commonwealth in 2004, practical help in bringing their October 23, 2005 compared to 36,908 in 2003. babies to term by providing daughter of ship from Duquesne “Our conference wel- counseling support as well as the late University. comes any decrease in the material assistance,” said Joseph F. Sr. Kathleen began her number of abortions,” said Viglietta. and Della E. ministry as an elementary Pennsylvania Catholic Real Alternatives is Wittmann teacher in the Erie diocesan Conference (PCC) Executive administered by the Leap. schools of St. Luke and St. Director Dr. Robert J. O’Hara Department of Public Welfare She was George, Erie; St. Catherine, Jr. “We are confident that the and offers confidential assis- in her 45th DuBois; and St. Walburga, number will continue to tance via its toll-free number year of reli- Sr. Kathleen Titusville. She also served WorldWorld SnyodSnyod ofof BishopsBishops Marie Leap decline if women are present- (1.888.LIFE.AID) to all gious life. for 10 years as principal of ed with accurate information women, regardless of income, On Feb. 2, 1960, she entered St. Catherine School. She covers many topics about the life growing within both before and after child- the Sisters of Mercy in went into parish ministry, covers many topics them and the resources avail- birth. In 2004, it served 17,570 Titusville from St. Margaret serving as director of reli- able to help them continue women. Parish, Greentree. She pro- gious education at St. Peter their pregnancy and raise their In 2004, slightly more than fessed perpetual vows on Cathedral, Erie, and Ss. babies.” As in previous years, 46 percent of the abortions Aug. 13, 1967, and in 1987 Simon and Jude, Pittsburgh. the most abortions were done were performed on women celebrated her silver jubilee. She was pastoral associate at LocalLocal seminarianseminarian inin on women ages 20-24, unmar- who have had one or more She earned a B.S. in edu- Holy Cross Parish, Fairview. ried and early in pregnancy. previous abortions. cation from Mercyhurst Since 2000, she has served as RomeRome ordainedordained deacondeacon Nearly 92 percent of abortions College and two M. A. the director of the Mercy were done in just seven coun- — Pa. Catholic Conference degrees, one in education Institute at Mercyhurst ties: Allegheny, Bucks, www.pacatholic.org from Edinboro University and College. Fatima message focus We sponsor BUS TOURS to Pittsburgh, Cleveland Sr. Schroeck Fatima message focus and Buffalo to hear The Mighty Wurlitzers $40 for members, $45 for non-members ofof annualannual ROSARYROSARY MARCHMARCH Price includes show ticket, round trip bus and dinner. Erie Area Theatre Organ Society Call Joe Luckey at 871-7276 Leave your number for a return call.

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