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www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE November 15, 2009 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church Forming of Feast days disciples Christ St. Mark’s Seminary celebrates 50th anniversary

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Nov. 16 St. Margaret of Scotland, St. Gertrude Nov. 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Nov. 18 Dedication of the Basilicas of the Apostles Peter and Paul in The dedication of St. Mark's Seminary on June 2, 1960. At right, Rome, St. Rose Philippine Archbishop John Mark Gannon addresses a crowd of more than 1,600 clergy, as well as women religious, students and faithful from the Erie Duchesne Diocese. Nov. 21 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary By Jason Koshinskie the golden labors of the past,” – the creation of there were 217 young men studying for the priest- Nov. 22 FaithLife editor a preparatory seminary. The seeds were planted hood. The following year in 1963, sixteen priests Christ the King with the founding of the Cathedral Preparatory were ordained for the Erie Diocese, the largest Nov. 23 Pope Clement I, St. Columban, ERIE – It was Archbishop John Mark Gan- School for Boys in 1919, he wrote. class in its history. Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro non’s dream. In 1945, St. Mark’s Hall on East Third Street “We had a great number of students,” said For years, the master architect of the Erie Dio- was designated by the bishop as a place of resi- Msgr. John Hagerty, who served as dean of stud- Nov. 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac and cese longed to build a seminary. dence for boys studying for the priesthood and ies among the members of the seminary’s first companions The late archbishop founded new parishes, attending classes at Cathedral Prep and then faculty and administration. “We had so many in built schools, expanded business institutions. He Gannon College. The building formerly housed fact that we had to put extra cots on the stage in Nov. 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria conceived a master plan in his later years that a convent and an orphanage. Enrollment grew the gymnasium and where we could fit them.” included the construction of five regional high from 20 the first year to 93 in 1957. One of Msgr. Hagerty’s former students, Nov. 30 St. Andrew schools and a seminary. It was in 1958 that the archbishop announced Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence, R.I., an Dec. 3 St. Francis Xavier In 1959, with the overwhelming support of the a $5 million drive to cover the cost of building alumnus of St. Mark’s, will deliver the homily at people of the diocese, his dream became a real- a new seminary along with five regional high the seminary’s invitation only anniversary Mass Dec. 4 St. John of Damascus ity. schools. What happened next was nothing short Nov. 30. The public is invited on Sunday, Nov. On Nov. 30, the diocese will celebrate 50 years of amazing. In just two months, the final pledges 29 for evening prayer at 7 p.m. in the seminary to the day that St. Mark’s Seminary officially reached a staggering $9.5 million. chapel. opened its doors at its current location at 429 E. Built at a cost of $3.5 million, the new St. At its peak, the seminary had approximately Grandview Blvd. in Erie. Mark’s Seminary was dedicated in 1960 with 230 students, Msgr. Hagerty said, with 70 of The seminary was the project closest to Arch- more than 1,600 clergy, as well as women reli- them enrolled in the college program at Gannon Confirmations bishop Gannon’s heart. On the occasion of his gious, students and faithful from the diocese in 25th anniversary of his priesthood in 1925, he attendance. See ST. MARK'S, page 3 St. Mark, Lawrence Park – Saturday, said there remained “one great deed to crown Enrollment continued to increase. In 1962, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m.

Mass and blessing of new units at Christ the King Manor – Nov. 22 A new beginning for Erie DAWN Bishop Donald Trautman will bless the new short-term rehabilitation unit at Christ the King Manor in DuBois on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. Agency opens office on Villa Maria campus and celebrate Mass in the manor’s chapel. By Jason Koshinskie can become productive members of The campus’ green space and ball School Mass at St. Thomas, Corry – FaithLife editor the community. fields allow for some recreational “Just like we say, this is a new be- time, as well, Dunn said. Dec. 4 ERIE – After unpacking and put- ginning,” said Maureen Dunn, exec- “At any one time, we’re working Bishop Donald Trautman will celebrate a school ting away all the moving boxes, Erie utive director of Erie DAWN. with 20 moms and their children,” Mass for the students of St. Thomas School in Cor- DAWN is ready to show off its new Dunn said the agency is thankful she said. “We’re working with lots of ry at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 at St. Thomas Par- home. for the years it has been housed at the intensive issues. This space will help ish. Erie DAWN (Dwellings and Ad- St. Benedict Education Center and us deal with a lot of those issues.” vocacy for Women in Need), which that it simply outgrew the space. The Erie DAWN will maintain its out- Installation of permanent diaconate is in its 15th year, has moved from new space at 2549 W. Eighth St. in reach center at the Erie City Mission’s the St. Benedict Education Center to Erie includes offices and classrooms family center on French Street. of St. Joseph, Sisters of Mercy and candidates – Dec. 5 the Villa Maria Campus. The agen- in the former Villa Maria College ad- One of the things that will contin- Benedictine Sisters, Erie DAWN Bishop Trautman will in- cy hosted a community open house ministration building. ue is using graduates who have suc- offers a two-year program of subsi- stall seven men as candidates Nov. 5. “We’ll be able to provide a number cessfully completed the program as dized housing, case management, for the permanent diacon- Since its founding in 1995, the of new opportunities,” Dunn said. ambassadors. mentoring and advocacy, helping ate at 11 a.m. on Saturday, agency, in partnership with area “We’ve implemented a youth mentor- “We find that works really well women transition back into inde- Dec. 5 at St. Mark Seminary landlords/realtors, has provided safe, ing component of our program. The for them because they’re so proud of pendence by giving them the tools to Chapel, 429 E. Grandview affordable, independent, transitional moms all have mentors. Now we’re themselves and they’re really speak- maintain self sufficiency. Blvd. in Erie. These men are housing for low-income women and matching up mentors for the kids.” ing from experience and from the fourth-year students in the children. Advocacy and support ser- She’s hoping those mentors are heart,” Dunn said. For more information about Erie diocese’s permanent diacon- vices are provided so that the women nearby at Villa Maria Academy. A shared ministry of the Sisters DAWN, visit www.eriedawn.org. ate formation program and are scheduled to be ordained deacons in May: „Dick Brogdon – St. Jude the Apostle, Erie Advent – a season of joyful waiting Child Protection audit finds diocese „Fred Keck – Holy Rosary, Erie „Doug Konzel – St. Joseph/Bread of Life, Advent, the season of expec- in full compliance Erie tation leading up to the celebra- tion of Christmas, begins Nov. audit. Next „Dick O’Polka – St. Patrick, Franklin By Jason Koshinskie 29. To help enhance this joyful FaithLife editor year’s audit „Jim Owens – Blessed Sacrament, Erie period that prepares us for the will be an commemoration of the Incar- „Rick Rueberger – St. Anthony, Sharon For the sixth time in six years, the Dio- on-site vis- nation, the following resources cese of Erie has complied with the church’s it, which „Dennis Socash – Ss. Peter and Paul, are available. national standards for child protection pro- happens Hawk Run grams and the prevention of and response every three Advent calendar to sexual abuse. years. An Advent family calendar The diocesan Office for Protection of “It’s basically from Catholic Charities will be Children and Youth was found to be in full our self reporting on Clergy available on the diocesan Web compliance of the Bishops’ Charter for the questions based on the Bishops’ Charter,” site at www.ErieRCD.org be- Protection of Children during its most re- Msgr. Smith said. ginning Nov. 20. The printable cent audit. Auditors look for a number of things, he appointments calendar includes a Scripture As part of the process, the diocese estab- said, including: verse, reflection and activity for every day of the season. The Most Rev. Donald lished its own Office for the Protection of „Allegations brought to the attention of Children and Youth in 2004. It is under the the diocese during the year. W. Trautman, STD, SSL, Jesse Tree direction of Msgr. Robert Smith, vicar gen- Bishop of Erie, announces Faith magazine has created Jesse Tree ornaments to help reflect eral, and Karen Streett, coordinator. „The diocese’s response. the following clergy on the story of salvation from the creation of the world through The audit showed that more than 23,000 „Questions related to safe environment the birth of Jesus. appointments: children and youth, 1,500 parish and programs including background evaluations Download a free, printable set of Jesse Tree ornaments at school employees (including teachers and and training programs. Msgr. Henry Kriegel, appointed pastor of St. www.ErieRCD.org/jessetree.htm. Each of the 28 ornaments is educators) and 2,700 volunteers in the Erie Any allegations go to Dr. Robert Nelsen, Patrick Parish, Erie, and St. Hedwig Parish, accompanied by a Scripture verse and explanation of what the Diocese received safe environment train- the diocese’s victim assistance coordinator, Erie, for a term of six years. Effective November, symbol represents. The ornaments are available in both small and ing, educating and inservicing from July 1, who is in private practice and serves as the 16, 2009. large sizes. 2008 through June 30, 2009. This latest audit was a self-conducted See AUDIT, page 3 By the Way... from Catholic News Service Do you have a memory or story to share IN THE U.S. „Bishop Thomas Tobin of Provi- VI’s meeting with artists. With the help of an about a Sister of St. Joseph? dence strongly criticized remarks by international committee, the Vatican chose In preparation for the community’s 150th „Life issues from the test tube to the Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., about the artists from around the world to invite to the anniversary in the Erie Diocese in 2010, deathbed are on the agenda for the U.S. U.S. bishops’ role in the health reform debate. gathering based on leadership in their fields the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall general In an interview with Cybercast News Service and not on their religious backgrounds. Pennsylvania are inviting people to share assembly. The Nov. 16-19 meeting in Balti- Oct. 22, Kennedy said the bishops were fan- stories and memories of the sisters. They PEOPLE OF FAITH more also will include what the bishops hope ning “the flames of dissent and discord” by would be grateful for any memories, anec- will be their final consideration of action insisting that health reform not include abor- tion funding. “I can’t understand for the life of „Hungarian Bishop Zoltan Meszle- dotes or inspirations you are able to share. items related to the Roman Missal and debate The Sisters will consider your stories and vote on a lengthy me how the Catholic Church could be against nyi, who froze to death in a Hungar- document offering the biggest so- ian prison in 1951, has been beatified as a and memories for use in their publications support to married cial justice martyr for the faith. “His readiness to apply and Web site during their anniversary year Jason Koshinskie couples and affirming issue of our the church’s love was shown clearly when he and beyond. Please limit your story to 250 that true marriage can time, where was dragged away and kept in inhuman con- words and include your name and contact information when sub- only involve a man and the very dig- ditions, barefoot through the winter, in soli- mitting. Stories can be e-mailed to [email protected] (please indi- a woman. The meeting nity of the hu- tary confinement without medical help,” said cate “Share a Story” in the subject line) or mailed to Public Rela- Cardinal Peter Erdo of Esztergom-Budapest, agenda also will feature man person is tions Office, Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania, a preliminary report on being respect- who preached the homily at the Oct. 31 be- ed by the fact atification Mass in Esztergom. “For many 5031 West Ridge Road, Erie, PA 16506-1249. Corresponding the causes and context study on clergy sexual photos are also appreciated. If you have any questions, contact abuse of minors conducted by the John Jay that we’re car- years, a deep, sepulchral silence descended College of Criminal Justice and a report by ing and giving over this bishop’s fate, but God’s wisdom and Stephanie Hall, director of communications and public relations the National Religious Vocation Conference health care” steadfastness ultimately proved greater than at 814.836.4203. on a recent study of religious vocations. The to the millions man’s,” the cardinal said. Born in Hatvan, Bishop Donald Trautman’s Oct. 22 speech at The Catholic bishops will hear the final presidential ad- of people who Hungary, in 1892, Bishop Meszlenyi studied University of America in Washington has garnered much atten- dress by Cardinal Francis E. George of Chi- are currently at Rome’s German-Hungarian College after tion from the national Catholic press. He critiqued what he called cago, who is beginning the third year of his uninsured, being ordained a priest in 1915. He was made the “slavishly literal” translation into English of the new Roman Bishop Thomas Tobin auxiliary bishop of Esztergom in 1937. He three-year term as USCCB president, and will Kennedy said Missal from the original Latin. He said the “sacred language” choose chairmen-elect for five committees. in the inter- was arrested at his cathedral office by agents view. Bishop Tobin called his comments “ir- from Hungary’s secret police in June 1950 be- used by translators “tends to be elitist and remote from everyday speech and frequently not understandable” and could lead to a „“Families are struggling. Faith is responsible and ignorant of the facts” in an cause of his sermons criticizing communist calling” is the theme for this year’s national Oct. 23 statement and said the congressman abuses of power. He died in Kistarcsa intern- “pastoral disaster.” collection for the Catholic Campaign for Hu- “owes us an apology.” “The bishops of the ment camp near Godollo March 4, 1951, The bishop, former chairman of the U.S. bishops’ liturgy com- man Development, which will be taken up in United States are indeed in favor of compre- after being locked for months in a cell with mittee, made his remarks as part of the Msgr. Frederick R. Mc- most U.S. Catholic churches including those hensive health care reform and have been for open windows. Manus Lecture Series. A noted liturgist, Msgr. McManus served of the Erie Diocese, the weekend of Nov. 21- many years,” the bishop said. “But we are as an expert during Vatican II. 22. “This year, our call as Catholics to bring adamantly opposed to health care legislation Our bishop will also be profiled in a feature story in the Nov. glad tidings to the poor ... to proclaim liberty that threatens the life of unborn children, re- 15 edition of the Erie Times-News, as well as an upcoming issue of to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, quires taxpayers to pay for abortion, rations health care, or compromises the conscience ErieLife magazine, along with other local religious leaders. to let the oppressed go free is more important The Catholic Foundation will host an “Estate Planning at than ever before,” said Bishop Roger Morin of individuals.” Bishop Tobin has invited of Biloxi, Miss., who is chairman of the U.S. Kennedy to engage in a discussion about the Any Age” luncheon seminar Nov. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. at St. bishops’ CCHD subcommittee. He made the issue of health care reform. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie. comments in a letter to parishes asking Cath- Atty. Colleen Stumpf of Quinn Law Firm will give a presenta- olics to be as generous as possible during the AROUND THE WORLD tion on wills, living wills and health care power of attorney. Visit annual collection that is the primary source The Catholic Foundation at www.TCFRCD.org. Registration is of support for the U.S. bishops’ domestic „More than 260 painters, sculptors, necessary. Call 814.824.1236, as seating is limited. anti-poverty program. Twenty-five percent of dancers, actors, playwrights, musi- On Nov. 22, the feast of Christ the King, more than 65 mem- the proceeds support projects in the diocese cians, architects and other artists have accepted a Vatican invitation to meet Nov. 21 bers of the combined children, young adult and adult choirs at where the funds are collected. “The mission St. Peter Cathedral in Erie will provide music ministry for the 11 of CCHD is crucial in 2009 — to uplift and with Pope Benedict XVI. The gathering under embolden all who are one layoff or one medi- Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel a.m. This feast day marks the end of the church year. cal scare away from the poverty line — and will bring the artists together to mark the 10th all who are already there,” the bishop said. anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s letter to Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshinskie@ artists and the 45th anniversary of Pope Paul Hungarian Blessed Zoltan Meszlenyi ErieRCD.org or 814.824.1171. African synod closes with message, Mass and final proposals

By Catholic News Service tional companies and the cultural agreement with Pope Benedict The propositions said the agenda of foreign aid organiza- that condoms would not beat family in Africa is threatened to- VATICAN CITY – After three tions. the pandemic. It asked people to day by the practice of abortion, weeks of discussion and strategiz- The pope encouraged the bish- recognize the success obtained the denigration of childbearing, ing, the Synod of Bishops for Af- ops to return to their African dio- by prevention programs advocat- “the distortion of the notion of rica ended with calls for spiritual ceses and broadcast their 11-page ing abstinence and fidelity within marriage and the family itself,” conversion and social reforms on message, which denounced moral marriage. and divorce. The bishops called the African continent. and social ills while reminding The synod’s propositions also for better education of Catholics The more than 200 participat- Africans of their traditional val- spoke about AIDS, calling for ef- in the meaning of Christian mar- ing bishops published a message ues, particularly regarding the forts against anything “that helps riage, improved marriage prepa- to the world Oct. 23, appealing family. the spread of the disease, such as ration programs and better sup- for a fairer global order based on The message said poverty, mis- poverty, the breakdown of family port for families. Gospel values and telling corrupt ery, war and chaos are most often life, marital unfaithfulness, pro- The propositions condemned Catholic politicians in Africa to caused by “a tragic complicity miscuity and a lifestyle that is de- all acts of violence against “repent or resign” in the name of and criminal conspiracy of local void of human values and Gospel women, including “the batter- the common good. leaders and foreign interests.” virtues.” ing of wives, the disinheritance At a closing Mass in St. Peter’s Africa needs “saintly politi- One of the strongest synod of daughters, the oppression of Basilica Oct. 25, Pope Benedict cians who will clean the conti- propositions condemned a sec- widows in the name of tradition, XVI said if the church wants to nent of corruption, work for the tion of the 2003 Maputo Pro- forced marriages, female genital change hearts and minds in Africa good of the people and know tocol, adopted by the African mutilation, trafficking in women it must itself be a model of unity how to galvanize other men and Union in Maputo, Mozambique, and several other abuses such as with “no divisions based on eth- women of good will from outside on women’s rights in Africa for sex slavery and sex tourism.” nic, language or cultural groups.” the church to join hands against encouraging the continent’s gov- Synod members promised to ernments to provide abortion promote the education of girls The pope, who presided over the common evils that beset our (CNS photo) most of the synod sessions, re- nations,” the message said. services in cases of rape, incest or and women, open shelters for ceived 57 final propositions from The bishops called on inter- Choir members play instruments during the closing Mass of the danger to a woman’s physical or those who are abused and bring the synod, to be used as the basis national corporations operating Synod of Bishops for Africa in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican mental health. women into church decision- for a papal document on pastoral in Africa to stop “their criminal Oct. 25. While thanking international making structures. directions in Africa. devastation of the environment aid agencies for their assistance, The closing Mass was con- The propositions called for a in their greedy exploitation of stop “these crimes against human- The synod’s message noted the the bishops also criticized aid pro- celebrated by more than 200 new spirituality to counter bad natural resources.” They lament- ity” that “foment wars in order to church’s valuable work in fight- grams that come with strings at- African bishops, and the liturgy government, ethnic tensions, ed that no international body or make fast gains from chaos at the ing HIV and AIDS and caring tached that violate the recipients’ combined Roman and African disease, exploitation by multina- world leader has come forth to cost of human lives and blood.” for those affected, and expressed moral and cultural values. elements.

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It was accredited „Nov. 28 – Sister Christine Kosin, OSB by Middle States and had its own sports teams. „Dec. 5 - Sister Ann Muczynski, OSB “There was a lot of enthusi- „Dec. 12 - Sister Judith Trambley, OSB asm to continue to produce large „Dec. 29 - Sister Christine Vladimiroff, OSB, prioress numbers of students and priests,” Msgr. Hagerty said. “Then the numbers started to fall.” Holiday open house at St. Joseph Father Michael Kesicki has Monastery served as rector of St. Mark’s Seminary since 2000. He and Fa- ST. MARYS – The Trifles and Treasures Gift Shop at the St. ther Nicholas Rouch, vice rector, Joseph Monastery, 303 Church St. in St. Marys, will kick off the share the administrative respon- Christmas season by hosting the convent’s fifth annual holiday sibilities and run the formation open house on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. program. Sister Mary Andrew One of the largest religious gift shops in the area, Trifles and Himes, RSM, directs the music Treasures offers a wide selection of gifts, specialty items and ministry, and Father Stephen baked goods. Schreiber serves as the resident Lunch ($5 per person) will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. spiritual director. Father Kesicki attended St. Mark’s for eight years—four years each in the high school and college programs. He saw the enrollment At its peak St. Mark's Seminary had 230 students diminish. In 1983 when he was a enrolled in its high school and college program. %ULHÁ\ senior in college, the seminary’s Seminarians are pictured with Archbishop John Mark high school program closed. Gannon in the chapel. At right, the cornerstone of St. Annual WICU/Second Harvest Food “We still get high school alum- Mark's Seminary. ni who want to come visit the Drive Nov. 18 seminary,” he said. “One of my ministration of the diocese under since he became rec- WATERFORD – WICU-TV and the Second Harvest Food favorite moments is every year in the banner of St. Mark Catholic tor. Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania will partner for their annual food May we get an anonymous spray Center. “The seminary is drive on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. of roses for the altar in the chapel Today it is home to seminar- a place of discern- All Saints Parish, located at 11264 Route 97 N in Waterford, is from one of our graduates.” ians from the dioceses of Erie, ment, but it is also one of the food drop-off sites for non-perishable food items. The enclosed card typically Greensburg and Buffalo. In the a place of human, Other sites include: WICU, reads, “In gratitude for some of past, students also came from the spiritual, academic and pastoral and father? 3514 State St. in Erie; The Mead- the best years of my life.” dioceses of Pittsburgh and Altoo- formation,” Father Kesicki said. “But the main thing is that he ville Tribune, 947 Federal Court The seminary currently oper- na-Johnstown. “Underneath the discernment, will recognize his freedom that in Meadville; Northwest Savings ates a four-year college program, Father Kesicki remembers what we’re looking for from a comes from God to make his de- Bank on Liberty Street between which began in 1972. Originally it some of the larger ordination man who comes here is a clear cision in God. That has to be the Second and Pennsylvania avenues offered a two-year program, and classes. sense that he wants to give his life common denominator for every- in Warren; Northwest Savings students finished their degrees at “I remember when I was in away in service to Jesus through one who comes here.” Bank, 80 W. Columbus Ave. in other seminaries. Now seminar- 8th grade, there must have been the church. Now as to how that Information from “That You Love Corry; Country Fair, 103 S. Per- ians get their diplomas from Gan- at least 14 priests ordained that will happen—will he end up a One Another—The Life and Times of ry St. in Titusville; Nick’s Place, non University. year.” priest or going to a religious or- Archbishop John Mark Gannon” by 12246 Edinboro Road in Edinboro; and Federated Church, 11995 The diocese eventually relocat- In June, five men are sched- der, or will he end up leaving the Msgr. Robert Barcio (1996, Meridian Main St. in East Springfield. ed its central offices to St. Mark’s. uled to be ordained priests for seminary and living in the world Creative Group), was used in this re- This drive supports Second Harvest, which supplies food for The seminary now houses the ad- the Erie Diocese, the largest class as a single man or as a husband port. 239 charitable member agencies, 53 of which are Catholic affiliates through parish or agencies. Second Harvest serves 11 counties in northwest Pennsylvania, including 11 of 13 in the Erie Diocese. For more information, visit www.eriefoodbank.org. Child Protection audit finds diocese in full compliance AUDIT, from page 1 Mercyhurst Prep chairperson of Gannon Univer- pastors in their deanery,” Msgr. of them in implementing the dioc- cilitators or the education of our presents ‘Babes in Arms’ sity’s Psychology Department. Smith said. “By the time we’re esan policy, as well as the Bishops’ children,” Msgr. Smith said. All allegations that come to the ready for our on-site visit, hope- Charter for the Protection of Chil- ERIE – Mercyhurst Prep’s Performing Arts Department pres- diocese are reported to the Erie fully all the parishes will be au- dren. ents Rodgers and Hart’s musical comedy “Babes in Arms.” The County district attorney, Msgr. dited.” “So far, the parishes have been THOMAS M. play runs November 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Novem- Smith said. He said the purpose of the par- really magnificent in implement- ber 22 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for “All of our allegations go back ish audit is to see if parishes are ing every facet of our diocesan CLICKETT students. The school is located at 538 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie. years and years,” Msgr. Smith complying with what the U.S. policy, whether it’s with back- MEMORIALS, INC. said. “There is nothing current or bishops and the diocese requires ground checks, the training of fa- Clarion talk focuses on how men are even remotely current. We take every allegation seriously, even hurt by abortion though in some cases the alleged CLARION – Theo Purington will present a talk titled, “I Didn’t perpetrator may be deceased. No Have a Voice; I Had to Kiss My Child Goodbye,” on Thursday, allegation goes without some re- When Caring Matters! sponse from the diocese.” Nov. 19 at Clarion University. GRANITE BRONZE Purington’s talk will focus on how men are also pained by abor- The diocese is in the process of auditing its parishes, Msgr. Smith FINAL DATE tion and raises issues concerning L ETTERING the implications of reducing a said. He and have been meeting baby to property wherein one par- with the diocese’s deans to ex- COMPETITIVE PRICES ent has all the rights. plain the process. 814-438-7349 In October 2006, Purington “The process that we go discovered that his girlfriend at through with them, the deans the time was pregnant with his in turn will go through with the Route 8 South child. After pleading with his girl- Union City, PA friend to protect the life of their unborn baby, he was told in De- cember 2006 that the baby had The Catholic Foundation is been aborted. The events helped him fully Committed to Ethical Investing embrace his Catholic faith. He opened United Choice for Life Theo Purington crisis pregnancy center in Man- chester, New Hampshire, where he counsels expectant young mothers and helps refugees transition to American life. The Catholic Foundation conscientiously invests the military weapons. The event is co-sponsored by Students for Life, Clarion Campus money that people donate to its endowment funds. Examples include Ministry and the Newman Club. Guidelines are in place to ensure that all investments chemical and bio- are in complete agreement with the moral and social logical weapons, Cathedral Prep kicks off capital campaign teachings of the Catholic Church. nuclear weapons ERIE – Cathedral Prep High School officially kicked off the and indiscrimi- public phase of “Transforming Lives: The Campaign for Cathedral This is very important to Foundation donors Mark and nate weapons of Prep” Oct. 29. The campaign is an $18.3 million initiative that in- Joyce Ravnikar-Kulyk. Well known for their Catholic mass destruction. cludes the renovation of the school’s science wing ($1 million), the philanthropy, the Kulyks also serve on The Catholic renovation and construction of the H. David Bowes Auditorium Mark and Joyce Ravnikar-Kulyk ($1.8 million), the construction of the Cathedral Prep Events Cen- Foundation’s board of directors. “Being a socially Investments are ter on the corner of 12th and Cherry streets ($9 million), increasing responsible investor shows that you are interested in made in socially responsible, high performing Prep’s endowment by $2 million and growing the school’s annual how the money is being invested,” said Mark. “It’s not companies. Past studies have shown that those fund ($4.5 million). just a matter of the biggest returns, but more a matter of investing in socially responsible stocks may enjoy a The progress of the campaign and updates of the various proj- investing your money with your conscience.” good return. You do not have to sacrifice to feel good ects were discussed as part of the President's Leadership Council reception in the Prep library. about your decision. Father Scott Jabo, president of Cathedral Prep, announced that When donations are made to The Catholic to date, the school has already received commitments for $10.3 mil- Foundation, investments are also chosen carefully to As more people choose socially responsible invest- lion. reflect the wishes of the donor. Areas where investing ments, those stocks will perform. “Stock prices are is prohibited include companies that support or have based on how many people want them,” explains ‘Coping with Life During the Holidays’ direct participation in abortion; companies that are Kulyk. “That’s what drives up the cost. Stocks associ- Whether this is the first or the twenty-first holiday you are materially involved in the manufacture and distribution ated with warfare, for example, will find a decrease in spending without your spouse, Beginning Experience can help. If of contraceptives and birth control products; and com- value as people stop buying them and start choosing you are widowed, divorced or separated, you are cordially invited panies that engage in embryonic stem cell research, fetal socially responsible stocks in their place. It becomes a you to attend a special event, “Coping tissue research or human cloning. self-fulfilled prophesy.” with Life During the Holidays,” hosted by Beginning Experience, a ministry for persons who find themselves single Consistent with the For more information on how you can become a again. Catholic teachings socially responsible donor, contact Dr. Emma Lee The event will be held Sunday, Nov. on war, the Catholic McCloskey, president of The Catholic Foundation, 22 from 4-6 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Foundation will not Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. in Erie. Light refreshments will at 814.824.1236, or visit the Foundation Web site at be served. Beginning Experience is a program made possible by invest in compa- mycatholicfoundation.org. Catholic Charities. nies that produce Please RSVP by Nov. 18 by calling 814.824.1265 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Religious education leaders honored for years of service

Schools vie in ‘To Know and to Serve’ religion competition ERIE – Six teams from elemen- tary schools in the Erie Diocese that won their regional “To Know and to Serve” religion competi- tions met at St. Mark Catholic ERIE – The Erie Diocese’s De- Hund (10), St. Peter Cathedral, Joseph, Oil City; Jo Anne Bruno Center Oct. 28 for the diocesan (15), St. Tobias, Brockway; and competition. partment of Religious Education Erie; Sister Sandy Pedone, HM honored 26 religious education (10), St. Joseph, Sharon; Elaine Anne Osborn (15), St. Jude the “To Know and to Serve” com- Apostle, Erie. bines religious education and ser- leaders throughout the diocese Shearer (10), St. Michael, Green- for their more than 415 collec- ville; Mary Beth Jones (10), St. Honored but not pictured were: vice for sixth grade students in the Barb Murray (25), St. Mary, Diocese of Erie’s Catholic school tive years of service Oct. 29 at Joseph, Sharon; and Carol Hoff- St. Mark Catholic Center in Erie man (30), St. Andrew, Erie. Reynoldsville; Bernice Strauser system. The project encourages (20), St. Michael, Fryburg; Elaine students to enhance their knowl- at its leader recognition dinner. Standing: Ann Enderle Liska Parish religious education leaders (10), Immaculate Conception, Fike (15), Assumption of the edge of the Catholic faith through Blessed Virgin Mary, Sykesville; a competitive setting. were recognized for 30, 25, 20, 15 Clarion; Kathleen Kutz (10), and 10 years of service. East Side Catholic Faith Forma- Cindy Zemcik (15), St. Francis According to Kim Lytle, direc- Xavier, McKean; Kathleen Clem- tor of curriculum for the diocese’s Honorees are pictured, from tion Ministry, Erie; Dawn Kid- left to right, and noted by their ney (10), Immaculate Concep- ent (10), St. Michael the Arch- Office of Education, one of the angel, DuBois; Molly Fernan project’s goals is to increase the years of service and parish. tion, Clarion; Bishop Donald From left to right are members of the winning team from St. Marys Seated: Sue Dahrouge (30), Trautman; Pat McAllister (15), (10), St. Leo Magnus, Ridgway; interaction between sixth grade Pat Marshall (10), St. Mark the students and social service agen- Catholic Middle School: Jack Wolfe, Rachel Keller, Angela Mose- Ss. Cosmos and Damian, Punx- St. Catherine of Siena, DuBois; barger, Ashley Lenze and Abbey Gerg. Each team member received sutawney; Lia Ghering (10), TC Marshall (10), St. Patrick, Evangelist, Erie; Penny Rakovan cies in an attempt to provide ad- (10), Immaculate Conception, ditional opportunities for service a blessed rosary, as well as a plaque of the Blessed Mother for the All Saints, Waterford; Cheryl Franklin; Sister Marie Stephen school. Godak-Nothum (10), St. The- Kebort, SSJ (15), St. Patrick, Brookville; and Amy Toth (10), projects. St. Charles, New Bethlehem. Each elementary school in the resa of Avila, Union City; Karen Erie; Dianne Phillips (25), St. diocese created a five-member St. Marys; Immaculate Concep- lic Middle School received $100 team of sixth graders and com- tion, Clarion; St. Michael, Green- for its service agency, Gifts for peted at the regional level. The en- ville; St. James, Erie; St. Peter Kids of Elk County, which pro- trance “fee” had each class adopt Cathedral, Erie; and Blessed Sac- vides new toys for infant children ‘In God We Trust’ a social service agency. At the lo- rament, Erie. through age 10 for Christmas. cal and deanery levels, winning The diocesan competition fea- All material for the questions theme for teams received $100 to donate to tured six rounds of 10 questions. came from the fifth and sixth their sponsored agency. The team The winning team from St. Marys grade RCL textbooks. St. Leo class trip winning the diocesan competition Catholic Middle School missed Each student received a blessed received an additional $100 for its only two questions, scoring 58 medal of St. Paul for participat- to Washington agency and $50 for its school. out of 60. The second-place team ing in the diocesan competition. The six teams that won their from St. James answered 57 of At the regional level, participants RIDGWAY – Eighth grade regional competition included: St. the 60 questions correctly. received a holy card and small students from St. Leo School in Marys Catholic Middle School, For winning, St. Marys Catho- statue. Ridgway traveled to Washington, D.C., Oct. 18-22 for their class re- treat and trip titled “In God We Trust.” The trip was sponsored by Victorious Missionaries serve others Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holtz from Falls Church, Va., at whose home the at Emmaus Soup Kitchen students and chaperones stayed. ERIE – The Victorious Mis- The students visited Arling- sionaries, an organization of peo- ton National Cemetery and the ple with physical disabilities who changing of the guard at the Tomb meet monthly for spiritual support of the Unknown Soldier, the and socialization and provide ser- Smithsonian Institute of Natural vice to those less fortunate, pre- History and Air and Space Muse- pared and served a meatloaf din- um, the Basilica of the National ner at Emmaus Soup Kitchen on Shrine of the Immaculate Con- Pictured at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Oct. 17. Serving dinner are, from ception, rode a double-decker bus Conception are St. Leo School 8th graders, from left to right: (front left to right, VM members Joanne to tour the city area as well as vis- row) Katie Robuck, Leah Kucenski, Gabby Benninger, Olivia Cer- Reinfeld, Jason Rzodkiewitz, iting the major monuments on the roni, Claire Grazioli, (back row) Dillan Hodgdon, Danielle Healy, Jackie Johnson, Jan Rapoza, National Mall, the United States Matt Bobby, Alise Pura and Maddie Foringer. Missing from the pho- Joyce Rzodkiewitz and Pat Fron- Capitol, the Library of Congress to are the chaperones Father Ted Marconi, Deacon Larry Caggeso, zaglia. and the Supreme Court. Mary Detwiler and Sharlene Marconi. Students experienced the Met- ro system each day riding into and reflected on a particular the group had a guided tour and Washington from Virginia, as theme, concluding the day with a celebrated Mass with Msgr. 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