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archbishop thomas Wenski gives a small child a blessing outside the cathedral after his installation.

archbishop thomas Wenski, left, embraces his predecessor, archbishop John C. Favalora, during the sign of peace.

Complete InstallatIon Coverage begIns on a2 throngs of people play music and dance outside st. Mary Cathedral as they wait for their new archbishop to emerge. Photos by Daniel soñé | FC

MIA A1 A2 ARCHBISHOP Wenski INSTALLATION June 11, 2010 ‘Let us start afresh from Christ’ At installation , Archbishop Thomas Wenski exhorts Catholics to enter public square, revitalize their faith

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MIAMI — The deluge let up just as the festivities began. Two hours later, Archbishop Thomas Wenski emerged from St. Mary Cathedral into bright sunlight, having officially been installed as Miami’s fourth archbishop. On a rain-soaked June 1, the first day of the hurricane season, as the archbishop himself noted, this de- scendant of Polish immigrants — a man born during a hurricane — became the first native son to take the staff as chief shepherd of south Florida’s 1.3 million Catholics. “Hopefully, this is not a proph- ecy,” Archbishop Wenski joked as the rains fell earlier in the day dur- ing a brunch for bishops, friends Archbishop Thomas Wenski, the and family members that preceded new archbishop of Miami, is the installation Mass. interviewed by the press outside The downpours reminded Father the cathedral after his installation John McLaughlin, a retired archdi- ceremony. ocesan priest, of the days of the late Archbishop Edward McCarthy, bishop paused for impromptu news photos by Daniel Soñé | FC whose tenure as Miami’s second conferences both before making Archbishop Thomas Wenski, center, celebrates Mass during his installation ceremony as archbishop of archbishop seemed always to be his way into the cathedral and af- Miami. “blessed,” as he put it, by rain. terward. It was obvious, however, as Arch- He preached his homily in fluent weaken the Church from inside can dient but not just solutions.” have.” bishop Wenski stepped onto the English, Spanish and Creole — the only be healed by conversion, by He also told Miami’s Catholics, “We begin a new chapter in the drenched red carpet leading up to three languages he learned while focusing on “no other treasure but buffeted in recent months by finan- history of this local Church,” Arch- the cathedral doors, that he will add growing up in Lake Worth, attend- that: the gift of encounter with Jesus cial woes that forced the merging bishop Wenski concluded, “and so, his own inimitable touch to his ten- ing the seminary in Miami and Christ.” of parishes, the closings of schools this is the time for us all — priests, ure here: He will not mince words working as a priest in Little . He summarized the Church’s so- and the shuttering of ministries, deacons, religious and members of and he will have plenty to say. He urged south Florida’s Catho- cial justice teachings in five words: not to “feel sorry for ourselves. Our Christ’s faithful — to assess our fer- An outspoken advocate of im- lics to “involve themselves in the “No man is a problem,” adding, brothers and sisters in Haiti, vor and to find fresh enthusiasm for migrants and human rights since public square and do so coherently “When we see another human be- and elsewhere have challenges the spiritual and pastoral responsi- his days as a priest among Miami’s and unapologetically.” ing as a problem, we often give our- much more daunting than our own bilities that lie ahead of us. … Let us Haitian community, the new arch- He told them that “the sins” that selves permission to look for expe- — with far less resources than we start afresh from Christ.” n Timeline of an installation: A knock ... A bull ... & A Chair

Left, Archbishop Thomas Wenski knocks on the doors of St. Mary Cathedral. Above, Msgr. Michael Souckar, archdiocesan chancellor, holds up the papal bull, the apostolic letter appointing Archbishop Wenski as fourth archbishop of Miami, for all to see. Right, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, left, papal nuncio, and Archbishop John C. Favalora, right, now archbishop emeritus of Miami, escort Archbishop Wenski to the cathedra, or bishop’s chair.

MIA A2 June 11, 2010 www.thefloridacatholic.org ARCHBISHOP Wenski INSTALLATION A3

Newsbriefs Three priests out of a storefront facility at 2292 turn 90 this August. He has spent 72 Communications Department in ematics, science and languages; Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. As of years in religious life: 35 years as a conjunction with the designers and the full resources of the high school to be honored 2010, they have served over 12,000 brother and 37 as a priest. He joined programmers at Atimo.us. campus and activities, including Three priests who have worked clients. Last year, they distributed the Presentation Brothers in 1939 music, art studio, speech and de- in the archdiocese for decades are enough food to provide more than 1 and taught in Ireland, Grenada, Bar- bate, journalism, cross-country, being honored by their respective million meals to people living below bados and St. Lucia until 1970, when Enrollment open at soccer, football, basketball, wres- communities this month. the federal poverty guidelines. he entered the seminary. tling, volleyball, baseball, softball, Franciscan Father William F. Col- Tickets for the celebration may be He was ordained for the Diocese Brother Rice tennis, and track and field. lins, founder of the Poverello Center purchased online at www.poverello. of St. Lucia, West Indies, in 1973 and Academy Archbishop Curley Notre Dame in Wilton Manors, is marking the org or by calling 954-561-3663. came to the archdiocese in 1978, High School is easily accessible via golden jubilee of his priesthood this Father Jose “Pepito” Garcia, cur- where his brother, Father Chris- Archbishop Curley Notre Dame the Julia Tuttle Causeway and I-95, year. He will be honored at a dinner rently retired but serving at St. Kevin topher Stack, was at Sacred Prep is accepting applications for providing the perfect drop-off point Saturday, June 26, 6 p.m., at the Fort Parish in Miami, will be honored at Heart in Lake Worth. Father Stack the 2010-11 academic year for its for parents working within Miami’s Lauderdale-Broward County Con- a luncheon June 27, 2 p.m., at Signa- served there as well as at St. Luke in 6-7-8 Brother Rice Academy, located core, the beaches, and surrounding vention Center, 1950 Eisenhower ture Gardens, 12725 S.W. 122 Ave., Lake Worth; Holy Family in North on the high school’s campus at 4949 areas. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Miami. He also will have a street Miami; St. John Neumann in Miami; N.E. Second Ave., Miami. For more information, contact Father Collins began the Pov- named in his honor: Bird Road from Nativity in Hollywood; St. Ambrose This middle school academy is David Gerhardt, admissions direc- erello Center about 23 years ago. 117 to 127 Avenues will be known as in Deerfield Beach; Our Lady of the for students currently performing tor, at 305-751-8367, ext. 29; or dger- While serving as chaplain at Impe- “Padre Jose Pepito Way.” Lakes in Miami Lakes; and finally at or above grade level. It is intend- [email protected]. rial Point Medical Center, he found Father Garcia is marking 58 years St. Mark, since 1997. ed as an enriched transition into himself ministering to people with of priesthood, nearly 28 of those in the Catholic school system and is HIV/AIDS who had been aban- the archdiocese. Ordained in 1952, shaped to respond to the unique in- Installation video, doned by their families and friends he arrived in south Florida in 1981 Archdiocese website terests and capacity of each student. and were in desperate need of food and began working at St. Timothy Students both individually and in photos available and shelter. Parish in Miami. He has been at St. wins award small groups are encouraged to ex- Photos of the installation Mass First using his own money, Father Kevin since 1987, and retired in June The Archdiocese of Miami’s web- plore subjects in greater depth and for Archbishop Thomas Wenski, Collins tried to provide for the needs 2009. site, www.miamiarch.org, which to seek unique applications of what including the after-Mass reception of those he met. When that wasn’t Tickets to the luncheon are $33 has undergone updates and rede- they are learning. line, are now posted at DotPhoto. enough, he began begging for help per person and may be obtained by sign over the past year, was recently The curriculum features: an ex- com. Please go to www.miamiarch. from other churches, synagogues e-mailing [email protected] or awarded the 2010 Communicator tended school day in which students org and click on any of the installa- and grocery stores. Finally, he and [email protected]. Award of Distinction. The website are encouraged to develop skills in tion Mass photos to see the albums a group of supporters established a The community of St. Mark, was honored in the category of “Re- at least one other world language, to and purchase the photos. A video nonprofit corporation, the Poverello 5601 S. Flamingo Road, Southwest ligion and Spirituality.” More than learn a musical instrument and to of the installation Mass also will be Thrift Store and Food Bank in Pom- Ranches, hosted a retirement Mass 7,000 entries were received overall, participate in community service made available to parishes and the pano Beach. for Father Mannix Stack on Sunday, making it the largest and most pres- projects; individualized program- general public. For more informa- Today, the Poverello Center op- June 6. tigious award of its kind. The website ming and small-group engagement; tion contact the archdiocesan Com- erates a food bank and thrift shop Born in Ireland, Father Stack will is maintained by the archdiocese’s advanced-level courses in math- munications Office, 305-762-1045. 22053-0610

MIA A3 A4 ARCHBISHOP Wenski INSTALLATION Florida Catholic June 11, 2010 ‘Let us begin … afresh from Christ’ Text of Archbishop Thomas Wenski’s homily at his installation Mass

Thank you for that enthusiastic welcome you gave me at the begin- Florida ning of Mass. Gracias, Mesi anpil. Also, I am grateful for the support of Catholic those who traveled great distances archdiocese of miami to be here today — His Eminence, Cardinal O’Malley, my brother bish- Vol. 71, No. 9 ops, my relatives, and, of course, the priests who came down from Or- 9401 Biscayne Blvd. lando to make sure that I was well Miami, FL 33138 received. Your presence means so 305-762-1131 Fax 305-762-1132 much not only to me but also to all Publisher the faithful of the Archdiocese — for Archbishop Thomas Wenski this is a significant event not only in SENIOR EDITOR my own life but in the life of this lo- Mary St. Pierre cal Church. Your , Arch- [email protected] bishop Sambi, as Papal Nuncio in 407-373-0075 the , I ask you to con- Director of Communications vey to the Holy Father my gratitude Mary Ross Agosta for the confidence he has placed in Archdiocesan Editor me in entrusting to me the care of Ana Rodriguez-Soto this Archdiocese — in spite of my [email protected] own limitations and shortcomings. 305-762-1131 Of course, if you forget to, perhaps Archbishop Barney Auza, Papal Nuncio to Haiti, who is also present here today, could carry that same Daniel Soñé | FC message for me. 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Que ella nos ilumine tout ayisyen yo ak tout zanmi Ayiti yo [email protected] very welcomed anyway; abilidades de la arquid- con esa luz brillante como la estrella konsekan ak angajman yo pou Ayiti Projects/Online Editor: Jean Gonzalez, but for the past 52 years iócesis, yo tengo presente solitaria de la bandera cubana — refè, pou tout Sòyèt ak Frèjis nan peyi [email protected] under the leadership of my Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro, las repetidas palabras del que es la luz de Cristo, el único Sal- a gen yon lavni espwa. [email protected] predecessors, Archbish- Siervo de Dios, Juan Pablo vador del mundo. As I just said in Creole, I am Photo Editor/Layout Artist: Michael ops , Ed- II: No tengan miedo. Gra- M pa kapab pa di kèk mo an grateful to the bishops of Haiti who Carlock, [email protected] ward McCarthy and John cias a esta calurosa bien- kreyòl — ki preske tounen pou mwen join with us today in this celebra- Advertising Graphic Designer: Michael C. Favalora, the Church of FROM THE venida y a los innumerables lang manman mwen, Yo te konn di, tion. The faith of the Haitian people Jimenez, [email protected] Miami was here to extend ARCHBISHOP mensajes de apoyo que he Miyami se dizyèm depatman an, in the face of adversity has edified Executive Assistant: Christine Shields, her maternal embrace to [email protected] Thomas recibido desde el día de mi jodi a lè m wè prezans Nons Apos- us all. Even after the Jan. 12 earth- Advertising Clerk: Susan Chronowski, all. For the Church is the Wenski nombramiento, no tengo tolik Ayiti a ak 5 evèk ayisyen ki soti quake, when a foreign reporter [email protected] Father’s House — and all miedo — pero si, yo estoy Ayiti, mwen konnen se pa manti. asked where was God in all of this, a God’s children should feel temblando. Lè m te ale Orlando, ayisyen Mi- Haitian lady could point to a crucifix Send statewide news releases to at home in their Father’s House, Quiero agradecer la presencia yami yo ki te monte ave m jou m te that stood in the midst of the rubble [email protected] and here in the Archdiocese of Mi- solidaria de tantos obispos que han ale a te di moun Orlando yo: se prete of Port-au-Prince’s cathedral, as if to Our staff meets for prayer each work ami — in our parishes, schools and venido de todas partes de nuestra l n ap prete l. Konsa, jan pwovèb la say, God is here, suffering with us. day at 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions charitable institutions — we have América — norte y sur, y en especial, di: prete pa vle di bay. Jodi a, mwen And that God who takes on our own to [email protected] welcomed newcomers — from the de esta delegación de obispos de Cuba tounen lakay, mwen tounen Miyami suffering in the death and resurrec- first refugees fleeing the Cuban que ha venido a participar en esta kote m te premyè kontre ak kominote tion of his Son calls us all to a great- All contents copyright © 2009, The Florida Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from Catholic News Service. Revolution to this year’s victims of ceremonia. De los obispos cubanos a ayisyen an. er solidarity. Geography has made Haiti’s January earthquake. And quienes tanto admiro, he aprendido Mezanmi, pèp ayisyen an se yon Haiti and the United States neigh- we’ve learned that the best way to lo que quiere decir esta frase: “no es pèp ki gen kouray: malgre tout dezas bors; but Jesus Christ has made us make someone feel at home in their fácil”. ¡Y, qué testimonio de fe, esper- — tout kalite ak tout jan — kouray brothers and sisters. “Father’s House” is to speak their anza y caridad nos han dado! Pues, pèp ayisyen pa piti, epi lafwa pep sa Here in the Archdiocese of Mi- Mother’s tongue. a pesar que no es nada fácil, han nan Bondye pa piti. Menm lè apre ami, we have our problems, our And while Miami (and South permanecido fieles a la misión con- tranbleman tè sa ki frape peyi lè 12 challenges to face — the economic Florida) is part of these United fiada a ellos por Cristo para llevar janvye, Ayisyen konnen pou yo fè crisis and the closing of schools and States, it also has become a vital part a los pobres la Buena Nueva, para Bondye konfyans. Lè yon jounalis more than a dozen parishes, have of the various nations from which anunciar la liberación a los cautivos etranje sezi we tout déga, tout moun frustrated everyone and angered our people have come: Haiti, Cuba, y la curación a los ciegos, para dar mouri, moun blesi, li mande: Kote Nicaragua, Venezuela, Colombia libertad a los oprimidos y proclamar Bondye te ye? Li te kanpe bò kote Please see HOMILY, A8

MIA A4 June 11, 2010 www.thefloridacatholic.org ARCHBISHOP Wenski INSTALLATION A5 Workaholic, childlike, bighearted That’s how those who have worked with Archbishop Thomas Wenski describe him ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO At left, Elizabeth Florida Catholic staff Krobrynski, left, and Sister Yamile Saieh, right, along with Taylor Wilson — Cristina Caban puts it MIAMI of St. Thomas Aquinas plainly: “He’s a workaholic.” High School and Sherman She should know. For the past Alcius of Archbishop three years she has been Archbish- Curley-Notre Dame High op Thomas Wenski’s secretary in School, bring up the Orlando — scheduling his appoint- offertory gifts. Their ments, answering his phone, typing escort is Sister Carmen his letters and trying to get copies of Ors, center, of the St. Mary the ones he types himself. Cathedral staff. Far left, “He answers all his mail, all of it,” Claretian Sister Carmen Caban said, even those she would Alvarez, who has known argue deserve no response. Archbishop Wenski since “Because everyone who takes the he served as a deacon time to write deserves an answer,” at St. Benedict Parish in is Archbishop Wenski’s reply to her Hialeah, prays during objections. ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC MARLENE QUARONI | FC the installation Mass. Her official work hours, she said, are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but that’s only on paper. As she put in the fare- well card that she wrote to him, “I’m St. Ambrose overworked, I’m underpaid and I Welcome still enjoy it. There’s something wrong with this picture.” Still, “he works harder than all of Archbishop Wenski us who work around him,” Caban said. “His sense of humor is what a lot of people don’t know,” she added. “He Our Prayers are with is the best boss I have had, ever.” Those who knew Archbishop Wenski when he was a priest also you as you begin remember him fondly. “It’s because we took such good care of him since he was little,” joked Claretian Sister Carmen Al- your ministry varez, who first met Miami’s new archbishop when he was assigned as a deacon to St. Benedict Parish in as our new Hialeah. She remembers how he “invent- Pastor Rev. Bryan Dalton ed” a religious education program that had catechists going out to 380 S. Federal Hwy. Chief Shepherd among us. teach in people’s homes and in the Cambridge Square apartment com- Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 plex. Eventually, the program taught more children than were enrolled in the parish-based classes. Father Bryan Dalton & “I knew that with the vision he has and his personality, he would the Parish Family of St. become something,” said Sister Al- varez, who later worked with Arch- bishop Wenski again when he was Ambrose wish to assigned as a newly ordained priest to Corpus Christi Parish in Miami. Congratulate and Welcome “Since he was a seminarian he earned the admiration and love of all the people who worked for him,” Archbishop Thomas Wenski she added. “I admire him very much because he is a very capable man, a on his installation as the hardworker and someone whose Little Flower Catholic heart is like that of a child.” Archbishop of Miami. Sister Yamile Saieh, a member of Church and School the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco Where traditional values who worked with then-Father Wen- We offer you our love, continue to blossom. ski at Notre Dame d’Haiti in Miami, said, “I still can’t believe” he has re- prayers and support as you turned as archbishop. 1805 Pierce St. Her wish for him, she said, is

Hollywood, FL 33020 22055-0610 that “he remain the same (person) shepherd us into the future. 22064-0610 he has always been, with that great heart he has that can encompass the May God bless you. Reverend Thomas O’Dwyer Pastor whole world.” n

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Archbishop Thomas Wenski greets people outside the cathedral after his installation ceremony.

ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC Bishops from Haiti, Cuba, the United States and parts of Latin America make their way into St. Mary Cathedral at the start of the installation Mass.

Daniel Soñé | FC Angela Kopelakis, left, Archbishop Thomas Wenski’s niece, her MARLENE QUARONI | FC daughter, Briana, center, and the archbishop’s sister, Mary Engle, Archbishop Thomas Wenski receives a crucifix from retired Auxiliary Bishop watch as the archbishop leaves the cathedral after Mass. after entering the cathedral. Many nations ‘What you see represented at is what you get’ Daniel Soñé | FC installation a s s More than 30 bishops attend, including Family members say they had a feeling 10 from Haiti and five from Cuba Archbishop Wenski might return to Miami of ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO ents attend a class prior to having Florida Catholic staff their children baptized, Robert ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO of Hurricane Lilly in 1996, when Freeborn said. Ashley was his third Florida Catholic staff then-Father Wenski, as director of MIAMI — Mary Engle said she child and he simply could not ar- ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC the archdiocese’s Catholic Chari- always had a feeling her brother range his schedule to attend the Priests concelebrate the installation liturgy. MIAMI — One cardinal, two ties, delivered tons of aid to the would come back to Miami — and class again. M papal nuncios and more than 30 Cuban people by partnering with she’s glad. “I called Tommy,” he recalled. bishops from the U.S. and Latin Caritas Cuba. “It’s a lot closer” to her home in “About 15 minutes later we get a call America took part in the June 1 Bishop Aranguren, who said he Lake Worth than Orlando was, said from the deacon. It’s not going to be Installation installation Mass for Archbishop also attended the ceremony as a Archbishop Thomas Wenski’s sister, an issue.” Thomas Wenski. representative of CELAM, the Lat- who attended the installation cere- Bishop Wenski was going to be June 1. 2010 The cardinal was Boston’s Sean in American bishops’ conference, mony along with her daughter, An- visiting the parish to celebrate Mass O’Malley, formerly bishop of Palm noted “how many emigrants from gela Kopelakis; her granddaughter, that weekend and he would perform Beach. the countries of CELAM have been Briana, 9; and cousins and in-laws all the baptisms. The papal nuncios were Arch- welcomed in Miami.” from both her mother’s and her fa- Freeborn, a member of Sacred bishop Pietro Sambi, Bene- He added that the welcome had ther’s side of the family. Heart Parish in New Smyrna Beach, dict’s representative in the U.S., been beneficial to the Church in “I was not surprised,” said Mary also recalled the time his cousin who read the papal bull appoint- both continents: “At the same time Freeborn, the archbishop’s aunt on showed up at the parish rectory on ing Archbishop Wenski as Miami’s we are welcomed, we share our his father’s side. “I think he’ll go fur- his Harley and was not recognized fourth archbishop; and Archbishop wealth, our popular, simple faith ther. I’m very proud of him.” as the bishop. Bernardito Auza, the pope’s repre- which is a means of evangeliza- Her sons, Robert of Edgewater, “He was knocking on the door sentative in Haiti. tion.” Fla., and David of Deerfield Beach, and they said, ‘There’s a biker out Perhaps more significant — Bishop Manuel Valarezo of the also were in attendance along with there.’” and a testament to Archbishop apostolic vicariate of the Galapa- two of Robert’s three children, Lau- Asked what piece of advice he Wenski’s consistent involvement gos Islands described Archbishop ren, 13, and Ashley, 10. would give the new archbishop of ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC throughout the hemisphere — was Wenski as “a man who is very in- Archbishop Wenski baptized Miami, Freeborn said, “The only Archbishop Bernardito Auza, right, papal nuncio to the presence of 10 Haitian and five terested in helping poor peoples both of them and gave Lauren her think you can tell him is to be him- Haiti, takes part in the installation Mass. Cuban bishops. and missions.” first Communion. self and true to the faith. That’s “He was, for us, a great defend- The Galapagos is a region in Having a bishop for a cousin what he is. With him, what you see er, a great advocate,” said Father Ecuador with 30,000 inhabitants, came in handy when parish rules is what you get.” n Gene Gaetan of the Diocese of Jac- 20 percent of whom are Catholics, required that parents and godpar- mel, Haiti, noting that Archbishop Bishop Valarezo said. Wenski supports “all the episcopal He explained that Archbishop Archbishop conference of Haiti, at all levels, Wenski became involved with the Wenski economic and pastoral.” Galapagos through his longtime gives “We can say he’s a Haitian- friend and seminary classmate, Communion American bishop,” Father Gaetan Father Daniel Kubala, pastor of St. to his said. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Mi- grandniece, “He was the one who made him- Briana ami, who helps sustain a number Kopelakis, self present in the cities, and there of Church projects there. 9. began a relationship that has con- “Besides,” Bishop Valarezo said MARLENE QUARONI | FC ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC MARLENE QUARONI | FC tinued,” said Bishop Emilio Aran- of Archbishop Wenski, “he speaks Haitian children bring up flowers and fruit baskets Framed by a “welcome home” banner, Archbishop Thomas Wenski processes Archbishop Thomas Wenski blesses people on his way out of St. Mary guren of the Diocese of Holguin, very good Spanish.” n MARLENE QUARONI | FC during the offertory procession. up the red carpet to the doors of St. Mary Cathedral. Cathedral at the end of the installation Mass. Cuba, referring to the aftermath

MIA A6 MIA A7 A8 ARCHBISHOP Wenski INSTALLATION Florida Catholic June 11, 2010 HOMILY: Catholics should involve themselves in the public square From A4 young people: “The greatest perse- And, because God matters, we tions.” APPOINTMENTS cution of the Church does not come are also called to model a life in For us, Catholics, therefore, there many. But let’s not feel sorry for from the enemies outside, but is which man matters as well. can be no such thing as a “problem Office of the Archbishop: ourselves. Our brothers and sisters born from inside the Church.” For this reason, Catholics should pregnancy” — only a child who is Official appointments in Haiti, Cuba and elsewhere have This “suffering of the Church that involve themselves in the public to be welcome in life and protected challenges much more daunting comes from the sins that exist from square — and do so coherently and by law. The refugee, the migrant Before his retirement than our own — with far less re- inside the Church” will not be solved unapologetically. This is not to “im- — even one without “papers” — is June 1, Archbishop John C. sources than we have. We can be by better computer programs, more pose our views” but to “make our not a problem. He may perhaps be Favalora made the following tempted, like Martha in the Gospel, efficient business practices, or even proposal” about what is necessary a stranger but a stranger to be em- appointments: to be worried about many things — by better preaching — what is re- for human flourishing in society. braced as a brother. Even criminals but let us not forget the one thing quired, rather, is conversion, a re- Thus, we bring to public policy de- — for all the horror of their crimes Father Harry Loubriel — tem- necessary: our relationship with commitment on the part of all to bates on issues of human life, dig- — do not lose their God-given dig- porary administrator, Our Lady of Jesus Christ. live the faith coherently. nity, justice and peace, immigration nity as human beings. They too Mercy, Deerfield Beach, from May With the light of the Risen Christ But there are other difficulties reform, and marriage and the fam- must be treated with respect, even 15 to Aug. 1. and with the power of the Holy Spir- and resistances found outside as ily an understanding of the human in their punishment. This is why Father Alfred Cioffi — tem- it we must continue to announce well as inside the Church. The in- person that, while founded on the Catholic social teaching condemns porary administrator, St. Katharine the good news of Jesus Christ and creasing sway within our culture Christian Scriptures, is also acces- torture and advocates for the aboli- Drexel, Weston, from June 14 to invite all to an encounter with him of what Pope Benedict has called sible to human reason. tion of the death penalty. Aug. 1. in the Church so that they might the “dictatorship of relativism” is a While this understanding ex- As I begin my service to this local have life in him. We have no other growing challenge to the Church’s pressed in the Church’s social Church as its fourth Archbishop, I treasure but that: the gift of encoun- mission to bring the Gospel to all. teachings can seem to be quite com- ask for your support, your coop- Effective June 7: ter with Jesus Christ. As the bishops This radically secular world view plex, I believe it can be summarized eration — and, most of all, I ask Father Luis Rivero — paro- of Latin America said at the Fifth wishes to reduce faith to the realm in one simple phrase: No man is a for your prayers. We begin a new chial vicar, St. Agnes, Key Biscayne. Conference of CELAM in 2008: “We of the “private” and the “subjective” problem. This is why as Archbishop chapter in this history of this local have no other happiness, no other and thus tries to limit our freedom of Miami I will continue to proclaim Church — and so, this is the time for Effective Aug. 1: priority but being instruments of to serve, whether in health care, a positive and consistent ethic of us all — priests, deacons, religious Father Damian Flanagan the Spirit of God, in the Church, so education or social services. It tries life: No human being — no matter and members of Christ’s faithful — chaplain, Our Lady of Lourdes that Jesus Christ may be known, to exclude our voice, the voice of how poor or how weak — can be re- — to assess our fervor and to find Academy, with residence at St. followed, loved, adored, and com- the Church, in the public square. duced to just a problem. When we fresh enthusiasm for the spiritual Catherine of Siena Parish. municated to all, despite difficulties To a world tempted to live as if allow ourselves to think of a human and pastoral responsibilities that and resistances.” God doesn’t matter and therefore being as a mere problem, we offend lie ahead of us. We must look ahead Permissions granted: Some of those difficulties and a world that teeters on the brink of his or her dignity. And, when we see and, like Peter, trusting in Christ’s Father John F. Fink to retire resistances are found within us — despair, we need to witness to hope another human being as a problem, words, “put out into the deep.” Duc on July 1. sometimes faith is found weakened, by showing — by what we say and we often give ourselves permission in altum. The Lord has already as- Msgr. James Parappally, hope uncertain and charity grown do (and by what we won’t do) — how to look for expedient but not just sured us: “I am with you always.” on leave of absence for medical cold. Pope Benedict remarked last beautiful, how joyful life is when solutions. The tragic history of the So let us begin. Let us start afresh reasons. monthWenski commenting Commemorative on the 053110.qxpscandal one 5/31/2010lives convinced 11:14 that AMGod Pagedoes 1 20th Century shows that thinking from Christ (“Novo Milenio In- of clerical sex abuse of children and indeed matter. like this even leads to “final solu- eunte”).

Bishop and the faithful of the Mother Diocese of Florida Congratulate Most Rev. Thomas G. Wenski on the occasion of his installation as the fourth Archbishop of Miami. May God grant you health, happiness and many years of dedicated service in the vineyard of our Lord!

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Barry University offers Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski, DD our prayerful support on his return to South Florida as Archbishop of Miami.

11300 NE Second Avenue Miami Shores, Florida 33161-6695 305-899-3100 • 800-695-2279 21830-0610 www.barry.edu Congratulations and Prayerful Best Wishes Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski On the occasion of your installation as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Miami, Florida.

Archbishop José H. Gomez, Auxiliary Bishop Oscar Cantú, 21888-0610 and the clergy, religious and laity of the Archdiocese of San Antonio

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of Catholicism (I), Intro to the Old Espíritu. 25-27 de junio, iglesia de COMMUNITY Testament (II), Christology (III); Mother of Christ, 14141 Coral Way, EVENTS 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.: Introduction Miami. 305-559-6111. to the Sacraments (I), Church Encuentros Juveniles, His Excellency, Summer fun runs, beginning History (IV); 2-4 p.m.: Teaching Saturday, June 26, retreat for Saturday, June 5, through Religion Today (I), Principles of young people 12-15, Youth Center, The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, D.D., Thursday, July 29, 6:30 p.m., Miami Christian Morality (III), Becoming 3333 S. Miami Ave., Miami. A Shores Community Center, 97th Peacemakers (IV). fun-filled daylong retreat to get Bishop of Lake Charles, Street and Park Avenue. For all • Miami-Dade County: June closer to God. 305-450-8528, ages and ability levels; runs are 14, 16, 18, 22, 24, St. Thomas [email protected] or split into three groups: walkers, the Apostle School, Miami, 9-11 www.encuentrosjuveniles.com. with the clergy, religious and laity short distance, longer distance. A a.m.: Teaching Religion Today (I), good way to get some exercise or Foundations of Catholicism (I), of the to get away from the pressures Intro to the Old Testament (II), SAFE of a tough day. Sponsored by Christology (III), Liturgy (IV); 11:15 Archbishop Curley Notre Dame a.m.-1:15 p.m.: Introduction to the ENVIRONMENT Diocese of Lake Charles High School. [email protected]. 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Russell and Father Sean Mulcahey, Information: 305-762-1250 or followed by family picnic. 954-961- Ministerio Pastoral Hispano, y Archbishop Thomas Wenski cursos para ampliar conocimientos [email protected]: Saturday, 7777. sobre pastoral hispana, 7700 June 19, 9 a.m., Mother of Christ, St. Stephen flea market, Miami (en español). upon his installation as Saturday, June 12, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., S.W. 56 St., Miami. 305-279-2333, St. Stephen, 2000 S. State Road [email protected] o www. Archbishop of Miami 21854-0610 7, Miramar. Spaces: $25. 954-987- sepimiami.org: SCHOOL EVENTS wenski.ai 5/14/2010 3:56:42 PM 1100. • Seminario de liderazgo “Festival of June 2010,” pastoral, 19 al 26 de junio, para Summer Knights performing June 12-13, St. Vincent, 6350 N.W. miembros de consejos pastorales, arts/athletic camp, June 14-July 18 St., Margate. Annual festival facilitadores de pastoral hispana 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Archbishop of Our Lady Aparecida Brazilian parroquial, agentes pastorales en Curley Notre Dame High School, community, featuring foods, diversos ministerios. 4949 N.E. Second Ave., Miami. For games, dancing, Brazilian folklore. TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) fifth-graders to incoming ninth- Free. www.catolicosnaflorida.org. spiritual directors workshop, graders to learn the fundamentals St. Lawrence Parish summer June 21-24, La Salle Retreat of drama, acting, singing and blast, Sunday, June 13, noon, St. Center, Wildwood, Mo. office@ musical instruments. Students Lawrence School, 2200 N.E. 191 TECConference.org or 636-933- will focus on the creation and St., North Miami Beach. Games 9233. performance of a Broadway and fun for all ages, barbecue and play for the community. Athletic Latin food. 305-932-4912. camp features basketball, ongratulations football, softball and baseball Festival de advocaciones MASSES marianas nacionales y misa fundamentals, seven on seven flag All-night vigil/Mass of the football, and a competition course. multilingüe, viernes, 18 de Sacred Heart, beginning Friday, C junio, 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 305-751-8367, ext. 22. June 11, 8 p.m., St. Raymond Kidventure, June 14-Aug. 6, 3709 Garden Ave., Miami Beach, Parish, 3475 S.W. 17 St., Miami, ARCHBISHOP seguida de un compartir musical. St. Timothy School, 5400 S.W. 102 celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Ave., Miami. Open to students www.stpatrickmiamibeach.com. John G. Noonan, followed by THOMAS G. WENSKI Father’s Day Communion in PreK2 through grade eight. all-night adoration of the Blessed Fun activities, sports, field trips. breakfast, Sunday, June 20, 10 Sacrament, prayers, intercessions a.m., Signature Grand, 6900 State 305-274-8229 or myoung@ and meditations. Mass, June 12, sttimothymiami.org. Road 84, Davie, to honor “Father 6 a.m., celebrated by Father Luis of the Year” Harry P. Durkin (’53). G. García. 305-444-7437, siervas@ Soccer summer camp, for You have our prayers and best wishes Starts with Mass celebrated by corazones.org. boys and girls ages 5 to 16, Holy Cross Father Mark Thesing June 14-July 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., as you begin your episcopal ministry (’81), followed by 11 a.m. Archbishop McCarthy High School, breakfast. Guest speaker: John RETREATS/DAYS 5451 S. Flamingo Road, Southwest in the Archdiocese of Miami Heisler, senior associate athletic Ranches. Full-day sessions director, . OF REFLECTION beginning at $135/week; half-day Adults: $25; children: $10. Open to sessions beginning at $100/week. the public. 954-771-6231, 954-565- Seminario de crecimiento www.futbolhpcamps.org. 0623. espiritual, 12 y 13 de junio, iglesia Immaculata LaSalle summer “Ecological Integrity: All Saints, 10900 W. 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MIAMI — Long before Archbish- op Thomas Wenski used a gilded hammer to knock on the door of St. Mary Cathedral, a lively group of Catholics were beating conga drums, strumming guitars and dancing in his honor. The impromptu serenade by more than 50 members of the Camino Neocatecumenal (Neocat- echumenal Way) contrasted with the scripted formality of his instal- lation ceremony, which began with a knock on the closed door of the cathedral. Waiting inside were Miami’s three auxiliary bishops — Bishop Felipe Estevez, Bishop John Noonan and retired Bishop Agustin Roman. It was Bishop Roman who handed Archbishop Wenski a crucifix once the cathedral doors opened. Afterward, the archbishop sprin- kled holy water on those present in the vestibule of the church. Then, accompanied by his predecessor, Archbishop John C. Favalora, and Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the pa- pal nuncio to the U.S., Archbishop ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC Wenski made his way to the cathe- A priest leaves the procession and begins dancing to the beat of the music being played by members of the Camino Neocatecumenal. dral’s Blessed Sacrament Chapel, where the three knelt for a moment south Florida. to all men in order to save at least in prayer. After the Mass, Archbishop some” — and, in even bigger letters, When they moved to the altar, the Wenski spent a full hour personally “Welcome home.” ceremony of installation took place. greeting each of the hundreds who “This is a demonstration that the Archbishop Sambi delivered a brief obtained a seat at the installation Church is alive,” said Aidar Gonza- message, then read the papal bull, — among them nearly 400 priests, lez, a member of the Camino Neo- or letter, announcing Archbishop plus deacons, members of religious catecumenal from Mother of Christ Wenski’s appointment as Miami’s communities and two representa- Parish in Miami. fourth archbishop and thanking tives from each parish of the arch- The movement’s goal is to re- Archbishop Favalora for his nearly diocese. kindle in today’s Catholics the early 16 years of service here. But before doing so, he briefly Christians’ enthusiasm for the faith Msgr. Michael Souckar, archdi- stepped outside to greet and bless by means of the proclamation of the ocesan chancellor, held up the pa- the more than 100 well-wishers who word and instruction in the faith. pal bull for all to see, and Archbish- had braved the rain and heat to wel- The group, founded in Spain, has op Sambi and Archbishop Favalora come him — all the while strum- adherents today throughout the escorted Archbishop Wenski onto ming guitars, banging on bongos world. the cathedra or bishop’s chair at the and singing Spanish-language “We know him because in Orlan- back of the cathedral. They then hymns. do he presided over a beautiful Eu- handed him the crosier, or bishop’s They also unfurled a huge ban- charist for us,” said Gonzalez. “We staff, another symbol of his office ner inscribed with his episcopal want him to know he can count on Members of the Camino Neocatecumenal (Catechumenal Way) sing as shepherd of the Catholic flock in motto — “I have become all things our support.” n hymns outside St. Mary Cathedral prior to the installation Mass. Haitian bishop: ‘It was an honor’ TOM TRACY of laying hands on him the day he he considered himself also at ly because he knows what people priests can take them to all the Florida Catholic correspondent was ordained a bishop. I was al- home,” the bishop added. “So now can comprehend,” Bishop Lafon- camps, Bishop Lafontant said. ready a bishop for 10 years when he can start working with them.” tant said. “We need a kind of new pastoral MIAMI — Bishop Joseph La- Archbishop (John C.) Favalora Bishop Lafontant said that due Asked if the new Miami arch- because people are not gathering fontant, apostolic administrator ordained him,” Bishop Lafon- to Archbishop Wenski’s knowl- bishop would be a blessing for Hai- mostly in the churches; they are for earthquake-ravaged Port-au- tant told the Florida Catholic the edge of the Creole language and ti’s earthquake recovery efforts, gathering in the camps. The Prot- Prince, Haiti, led a delegation of morning following the Mass. the work he did at Notre Dame Bishop Lafontant pointed out that estant ministers go to the camps Haiti bishops to the installation “It was a great ceremony. The d’Haiti Parish in Miami, he has Archbishop Wenski has already so we should go to the camps also. of Archbishop Thomas Wenski, part I loved the most was that ev- become a specialist in Creole, in published some 40,000 simple I have also given the priests bat- bringing a relationship to full erybody considered Archbishop proverbs and even telling jokes in daily prayer booklets in Creole tery-operated public address units circle. Wenski as a child who was away Creole. for distribution in the earthquake made possible by a benefactor for “It was really an honor to be in- and has come home (to Miami): “When he preaches that goes refugee tent cities and camps. He preaching in the camps.” n vited because I had the privilege That means they accept him and through to the people immediate- is shipping them to Haiti so the

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