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Bishop Michael F. Olson Blesses Those Gathered for His Ordination As Bishop and His Installation As Fourth Bishop of Fort Worth Bringing the Good News to the Diocese of Fort Worth Vol. 30 No. 3 March/April 2014 Bishop Michael F. Olson blesses those gathered for his ordination as bishop and his installation as fourth Bishop of Fort Worth See pages 5 to 11 In This Issue... 5 5 A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR US Michael Olson has become the first OLQP BREAKS GROUND ON FAMILY 12 priest ordained for the Diocese of LIFE CENTER Fort Worth, to then be installed as Before our new bishop was ordained the Bishop of Fort Worth. It has been and installed, he celebrated Mass with a historic and memorable spiritual the parishioners of Our Lady Queen of moment in the history of the diocese. Peace Parish in Wichita Falls, Jan. 26. He helped them break ground for a 14 A LIFE WELL LIVED, WELL new Family Life Center, which then- 14 REMEMBERED: FR. DAVID Bishop-elect Olson said, would not only Benedictine Father David help individual families, but “the entire Bellinghausen was the last of his order parish family, as well as contributing to to pastor Muenster’s Sacred Heart the common good for Wichita Falls.” Church, and he is remembered for how much he loved the people, right down to putting up fresh corn with them. LOCAL CATHOLICS MORE ACTIVELY 13 PRO-LIFE THAN EVER 17 LIGHTER AND BRIGHTER More than 500 gathered to observe 17 This baptism at a Ukrainian Catholic Church the diocese’s Respect Life Mass at St. in St. Louis helps illustrate why we do this Patrick Cathedral, Jan. 24; our first page. Our Catholicism is terribly serious diocesan-sponsored busloads of pro- — and ethereally joyful. If we only get the life marchers and lobbyers traveled to “serious” part, we’re missing out. At least the Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol one page each issue should reflect that. in Austin, Jan. 25; and thousands (CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, ST. LOUIS REVIEW) packed Dallas's Kay Bailey Hutchison THY WILL BE DONE Convention Center, Jan. 18. Fort Worth 23 ‘ ’ Bishop-elect Stephen Berg chose his and Dallas area Catholics are ever more 23 episcopal motto well, expressing the visible in their opposition to abortion. way he has given his life over to God. Our former diocesan administrator will become the fifth bishop of the Diocese COVER PHOTO: of Pueblo in Colorado, Feb. 27. Bishop Michael Fors Olson, having just been ordained a bishop and installed as the fourth bishop of Fort 30 SHARON PERKINS AND JEFF Worth, stands before the cathedra, the bishop’s chair, HEDGLEN REFLECT ON LENT and one of the symbols of the authority of his office 30 Sharon Perkins, recently returned as the chief teacher and pastor of the Catholic faithful of the diocese. For the first time as bishop of the from her Holy Land pilgrimage, offers diocese, Bishop Olson blesses the people gathered for her poignant reflections on the Via the momentous event, Jan. 29 in the Arena of the Fort Dolorosa. Jeff Hedglen looks at Pope Worth Convention Center. Standing by the cathedra Francis’ call to make our Lenten is Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza of the sacrifices count for something in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, and behind Bishop lives of the poor. Olson is Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, archbishop of San Antonio. (Donna Ryckaert / NTC Photo) PAGE 2 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC MARCH / APRIL 2014 Joyful activity accompanies welcoming our new bishop, Bishop Michael Fors Olson henBishop Michael F. Olson, made the circuit of the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena’s floor, following his PUBLISHER: Editorial Office: 800 West W Loop 820 S., Fort Worth, ordination as bishop and his installation as the fourth bishop of Bishop Michael Olson Texas 76108, (817) 560-3300; Fort Worth, we clapped vigorously, until it seemed our hands FAX (817) 244-8839. COMMUNICATIONS Circulation Office: Rita could clap no more, then we clapped some more, expressing our DIRECTOR: Pat Svacina Garber, 800 West Loop 820 S., Fort Worth, Texas 76108, approval and our support. Some of us even shouted our acclaim EDITOR: Jeff Hensley (817) 560-3300. loudly. It was one of those moments that live in our memories. NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC When any event of that size and complexity is carried out ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Newsmagazine (USPS with as much precision and care as that gathering of 8,500 or so Tony Gutiérrez 751-370) (ISSN 0899-7020) is published bi-monthly plus was, there is a great deal going on that is hidden. There is careful one special issue in January EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: by the Most Rev. Michael F. projecting and planning. and executing. There is tremendously Judy Russeau Olson, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth, 800 W. Loop complex coordination by dozens of dedicated people. WEB DESIGNER: 820 S., Fort Worth, Texas In the case of Bishop Olson's special day, those dozens includ- 76108. For those who are Chris Kastner not registered parishioners ed priests of the diocese, seminarians from Holy Trinity Seminary, in the Diocese of Fort Worth, members of fraternal groups and papal orders, volunteers from a CIRCULATION: Rita Garber subscription rates are $18 for one year, $35 for two years, great number of the churches of the diocese, current and former CONTRIBUTORS: $50 for three years. Periodical employees of the diocese. It was quite a team. postage paid at Fort Worth, Michele Baker Texas. POSTMASTER: Send ad- And the burden fell harder on some than others, likely causing Jenara Kocks Burgess dress changes to North Texas them to sit up in beds across the diocese in the middle of many Catholic, 800 W. Loop 820 S., Jaqueline Burkepile Fort Worth, Texas 76108. nights, as they thought of details they had previously missed. Jerry Circelli Deadline for information for Any member of the clergy coming to take his place as our Juan Guajardo the North Texas Catholic is new shepherd, our spiritual leader, would have received the best Kathy Cribari Hamer noon of the Wednesday two weeks before the paper is that we, in the Diocese of Fort Worth, could offer. That’s the way Joan Kurkowski-Gillen published. The NTC is pub- Michael McGee lished bi-monthly, the third things work in the Church of Fort Worth, as they should. Friday of the month, with But the fact that we were able to do this for a man who had Wendy Pandolfo the following two months as Donna Ryckaert the date of each issue. come to maturity among us, a man who had filled out his years To access current news and of formation for the priesthood here; lived out the early years information, find us at www. TRANSLATORS: northtexascatholic.org of that priesthood in churches across the diocese; served us in Ana Fores The appearance of advertis- administraton and in the formation of our seminarians, made it Pedro Moreno ing in these pages does not imply endorsement of busi- that much more special. nesses, services, or products. A friendly acquaintance of mine in San Antonio who works REGULAR COLUMNISTS: Readers must exercise Denise Bossert prudence in responding to for the church told me he’d heard a Methodist minister compare Jean Denton advertising in all media. our new bishop favorably to our new pope. Michael and Francis. Kathy Cribari Hamer Must be something about their joy and attention to others Jeff Hedglen that triggered the comparison. We are twice blessed. Jeff Hensley Check out our website for updated news — northtexas- David Mills catholic.org. Mary Regina Morrell Jeff Hensley Sharon K. Perkins Editor Father Jonathon Wallis PAGE 3 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC MARCH / APRIL 2014 CHURCH, NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWSBRIEFS PAGE 4 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC MARCH / APRIL 2014 his cousin was destined for this day. The new bishop comes from a large extended family, and cousins often got together to bowl or enjoy each other’s company. “From the day Michael was born, he was meant to be here,” said the visiting relative. “He never had a mean bone in his body. He’s a kind person with a great sense of humor who was always special — in a good way.” For Ronald and Janice Olson, their son’s ordination day couldn’t arrive fast enough. “The weather has been bad, but they still made it in,” said Ronald Olson, referring to the travel plans of their Chicago guests. “Friends and family are supporting Michael and that’s tremendous.” Sitting with his wife, Janice, and daughters, Patty, Mitzi, and Liz, the high-spirited dad de- scribed the eldest of his four living children as a Photo by Donna Ryckaert / NTC “people person” who cares about everybody. Bishop Michael Olson sits in the cathedra, the chair of the bishop, signifying that he is the bishop of Fort “We’re just very, very proud of him,” added Worth. He was escorted to the cathedra by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S., his mother Janice Olson. “It’s a wonderful (left), and Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio (right). feeling.” The Ordination Mass began with a long and impressive liturgical procession led by the Knights of Columbus, the Knights and Ladies Sede Vacante no longer! of St. Peter Claver, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, and the Order of Malta. As the diocesan choir sang “St. Patrick’s Bishop Michael Olson ordained and installed as fourth bishop of Fort Worth Breastplate” and other inspiring hymns, more than 100 seminarians, 230 priests, 60 deacons, and 43 bishops entered the arena-turned-wor- BY JOAN KURKOWSKI-GILLEN / CORRESPONDENT ship space. Ferns, coupled with rows of blue hydran- “WE’RE IN GOOD HANDS.”THAT’S HOW THE Monsignor Olson was rector of Holy Trin- geas, delphiniums, and coral-colored azaleas, CONSODINE FAMILY OF WICHITA FALLS REActED ity Seminary in Irving before Pope Francis lined the raised altar.
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