Bi-weekly news bulletin of the Catholic Diocese of Erie August 28, 2005 www.ErieRCD.org School system, multi-age highlight busy 2005-06 By Jason Koshinskie equitable,” he says. “So, where throughout the diocese, the 2004- FaithLife editor we can be system-like, we want 05 school year saw that change to. We’re using an intelligent with the implementation of the Even as students cling to their approach.” Stanford 10s. Now in its second final days of summer freedom, year, educators are interested in they know they will soon find Multi-age classrooms seeing comparative results. themselves back in the familiar “This year, because we’ll setting of the classroom. With a successful first year of have a second set of scores, we While parents may breathe a multi-age classrooms under its can do some good comparisons collective sigh of relief as the belt, the diocese is continuing to and see student progress,” 2005-06 school year quickly introduce the same approach in Kovacs says. “What we would approaches, many teachers, prin- more schools. expect to see from any given cipals and administrators have Last year, four schools began group of kids is at least one been hard at work to make sure using multi-age classroom cur- year’s growth. We hope for more the academic year is a successful riculums. Schools using the than that.” one. approach for selected grade lev- The data from the Stanford els include St. Thomas School, 10s won’t be compared to the A system-like approach Corry; St. Boniface School, Erie; Iowa results because they are Dylan Vogt, a sophmore at Cathedral Prep, picks up his Tablet PC and St. Andrew School, Erie. St. structurally different tests, she before the start of the school year. The school is in the process of The major initiative that will Gregory School in North East says. making the Tablet PCs and wireless Internet available to every continue this school year will be used the approach throughout the student. developing a system of schools, entire school. Living the faith says Fr. Schultz. That campaign This year, St. Thomas, St. involved in a project for their ing freshmen class in five began last year with the forming Boniface and St. Andrew schools A new religion curriculum classroom or school; intermedi- years. of the Northern Vicariate are adding additional multi-age that includes a service-oriented ate students will complete a proj- “We expect 180 incoming Diocesan Educational Council. classrooms while St. Patrick component will also be put in ect for their school or parish; and freshmen,” says headmaster Fr. This year, the Eastern and School, Franklin, and Sacred place this year. middle school and high schools Scott Jabo. “There were 149 Western Vicariates will be Heart School, Erie, are joining “It’s important that we have students will be involved in a freshmen last year. It’s a nice brought into that group to form a the initiative. objectives that students need to parish or community project. spike.” diocesan-wide council. “It works well in all direc- learn, but we also feel that reli- Fr. Jabo says the enrollment “It’s a system-like approach, tions,” says Darlene Kovacs, gion is different than other cur- New principals jump can be attributed to sever- trying to combine where we can who develops and oversees the ricular areas,” Kovacs says. al issues. to use our resources best,” says elementary and middle school “This is your faith. We don’t Diocesan schools have two “The technology program Fr. Shultz, vicar for education. curriculum for the diocese’s want to just keep it in the pages new principals this year. St. has created a huge boost of “I’m not sure exactly what they Office of Education. “It’s educa- of a book. We want to take that Joseph School, Warren, wel- interest in the school,” he says. will mean. Each school is still tionally sound and it’s research faith and go out and make it comes Sandra Dawes and St. “We’re in the process of mak- independent. We’re not trying to based. It’s not just about saving real.” Bernard School, Bradford, wel- ing Tablet PCs and a wireless take them over. But we’re trying money, although that’s certainly To go along with the academ- comes Kimberly Mooney. Internet program available for to become more system-like and a piece of it. It works as an effec- ic principles of the faith, a second each student. Last year’s class efficient.” tive educational setting for kids. portion of the curriculum indi- Tapping into technology found it to be very successful The areas most likely affected So, it’s a no-lose situation.” cates that students on all grade and word has gotten around by the diocesan-wide approach levels must complete a service One school that is seeing a about it.” include marketing, purchasing Goodbye Iowas, hello project or activity during the significant increase in enroll- Other changes include cam- and a possible common tuition Stanford 10s course of the school year. ment this year is Cathedral Prep pus renovations, increased structure, Fr. Schultz says. The projects are geared High School in Erie. When class- scholarship money, a growing “We’ve got to make sure our After years of using the toward various academic levels. es resume this week, the school Arts/ Technology Department teachers are all being paid what is Iowas as the standardized test Primary children will be will welcome its largest incom- and ongoing marketing. St. Boniface hosts anniversary Mass 1M-plus visit Cologne for WYD

COLOGNE, Germany (CNS) — In back-to-back encounters with more than a million young people from around the world, Pope Benedict XVI urged them to discover the transforming power of the faith and join the “true revolution” of personal holiness. At a World Youth Day vigil Aug. 20 and a closing Mass the next day, the pope preached about the inspiration of the saints and the mystery of the Eucharist, encouraging the youths to change themselves if they want to change the world. “Only from the saints, only from God does CNS photo from Reuters Bishop Trautman visits with Peg and Walter Burrows after Mass true revolution come,” he told a Aug. 14 at Sacred Heart Parish, Erie. The couple, of St. Thomas vast candlelit crowd spread Pope Benedict XVI arrives for the World Youth Day Mass at Parish, Corry, are celebrating 65 years of marriage. Marienfeld outside Cologne, Germany, Aug. 21. The service across a field outside Cologne. attended by more than 1 million people concluded the internation- Congratulations to all the Mass celebrated by Bishop The pope was presiding for the al Catholic youth gathering and came at the end of the pope's first couples being honored this Donald Trautman. Sixteen cou- first time over World Youth Day, visit abroad since his election in April. weekend at St. Boniface Parish, ples are celebrating their 25th and he did so in a solemn and Kersey, during the Erie wedding anniversary, 38 couples dignified style. At the vigil, he John Paul II, there was no papal crowd in adoration of the Diocese’s annual anniversary are celebrating their 50th, three sat quietly as he watched slow bantering with the crowd or light- Eucharist. Mass celebration. couples are celebrating their 60th liturgical dancing and listened to hearted silliness. At the end of the Look for local coverage of Fifty-nine couple and their and two couples are celebrating Scripture readings. Unlike simi- long evening, dressed in a golden World Youth Day in the Sept. 11 families will attend the Kersey their 65th. lar megameetings with Pope cope, Pope Benedict led the issue of FaithLife. News Briefs Briefly Faith magazine focuses on Fr. Villegas becomes U.S. citizen

U.S. WORLD By the Way... St. Joe’s offers faith, A native and a priest of the the Shrine of Our Lady of teens for Sept./Oct. issue Archdiocese of Yucatan in Guadalupe, Fr. Villegas looks for- St. Ann Parish, Erie, is celebrating 33 stem cell discussions Mexico, Fr. Jorge Villegas, pastor ward to continuing his work with Gov. Rendell lifts abortion restric- Pontificating with priests: Marx, years of First Friday and First Saturday Hang on for a great of St. Stephan Parish in Erie, the Hispanic population of the Erie tions on funding in state budget vocations and papal infallibility devotions and 100 years of the dedication St. Joseph Parish/Bread of Life ride with Jesse Spade of became a citizen of the United Diocese. of the church with a visit from the world Community, Erie, invites you to a Erie and Meghan Larsen States on Aug. 8. “Since I was a little boy, I have famous International Pilgrim Virgin complimentary dinner and discus- of Coudersport, Faith been interested in the American PITTSBURGH (CNS) — Before Pennsylvania VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI With the change of immigra- Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Aug. 26- sion to kick off its Alpha program magazine’s 2005 Teens of culture,” he says. “The divine Gov. Ed Rendell signed the state budget, he vetoed interrupted his summer vacation recently to give the tion rules since 9/11, Fr. Villegas Sept. 1 from 6-9 p.m. the Year. They’re featured providence is working in really language prohibiting funding for abortion-related longest talk of his pontificate, a two-hour tour de 28. A “Fatima Farewell” service will be says holding dual citizenship Alpha is a basic introduction to on the cover of the mysterious ways, don’t you programs and restored a $6.6 million appropriation force covering such diverse topics as papal infallibil- held at the church Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. makes more sense for people who the fundamentals of the faith. The September/October think?” he asks with a smile. for family planning services that could include abor- ity, Third World vocations and the errors of Karl The statue has visited more than 100 Jason Koshinskie have responsibilities in two coun- program is for people who want to issue, set to be delivered He is currently in the middle of tions and abortion referrals. By doing so, he ignored Marx. His discourse in late July to 140 priests and countries in nearly 60 years. People have tries. know more about Christianity, to homes during the first his fourth 3-year assignment to the the deeply held conviction of many Pennsylvania res- religious in northern Italy offered insights into a pon- reported seeing the statue of Our Lady shed tears on occasion, includ- Just back from a trip to newcomers to the Church, those week of September. idents that they do not want their state tax dollars to tiff the church and the world are still getting to know. ing on its stops in New Orleans in 1972 and Highland, Ind., in 1995. Mexico, which included a visit to Erie Diocese. who may have fallen away or peo- The entire publica- fund abortions in any way, said Susan Rauscher, For one thing, it’s clear that the pope feels at ease with Information on the statue is available on the Web at www.pilgrimvir- ple who want a brush up on the tion was designed with Pittsburgh diocesan secretary for pastoral and social priests, religious and seminarians. After speaking for ginstatue.com. basics. teens in mind. “We’ve concerns. “It is shocking that Gov. Rendell can take about a half-hour and joking that he had “gone on too Gannon University welcomed its largest freshman class in seven Reserve your spot by calling been looking forward money away from individuals in desperate need to long,” he sat back and shared his thoughts in years at its 18th annual Welcome Mass and Convocation Aug. 21. The 814.452.2982. to putting this issue give an additional $6.6 million to organizations who impromptu fashion for another 90 minutes. Pope incoming class, which stands at 640 new freshmen, is more than eight Fr. Edward Krause will present together all year,” says specialize in the deliberate taking of innocent human Benedict likes to talk, especially when he knows his percent ahead of the goal of 590 set forth by the Office of Admissions. a discussion titled “Stem Cell Anne-Marie Welsh, life,” Rauscher told the Pittsburgh Catholic, the audience is on the same wavelength and receptive to The students represent Gannon’s largest number of incoming fresh- Research & Other Culture of Life editor. ”And even diocesan newspaper. She said Catholics are “particu- the nuances of his thinking. The second-longest talk men since 1998 when 611 new students were enrolled for the fall Issues” on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. though we wrote it for larly disturbed by the governor’s actions because it is in his young papacy came in a similar meeting with semester. Both events will be held at the young people, it certainly has a few dents who spent exactly opposite” of the biblical mandate “to defend priests in Rome. Some notable anniversaries will be celebrated in the Erie Diocese St. Joseph Community Center, 147 a week working at the Young life and promote life.” inspirational messages adults will in September. St. Jude Parish, Erie, will celebrate its 50th anniver- W. 24th St., Erie. enjoy as well.” People Who Care Center in Pope says society needs cross as sary with a 10:30 a.m. Mass Sept. 11. The Knights of Columbus No. Blue Army sets Oct. 2 as world day Look for a back-to-school sur- Frenchville, Pa. reminder of people’s shared dignity 935 of St. Mary Parish, Reynoldsville, will be honored for 100 years vival guide on how to make and Faith Publishing Services has of prayer for sanctity of life of service with a Mass Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. St. Boniface K of C keep friends, Bishop Trautman’s announced that the Diocese of St. CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — The cruci- The Hallmark Channel’s recently aired film A Man Who Became suggestions for how teens can Augustine is the seventh to sign on WASHINGTON, N.J. 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Once the prayed for priests. alphabetical listing is com- On a recent trip to Boston, plete, Kenawell says she’ll she discovered a format to pray simply begin running the for priests each day by name. names again. Now she’s hoping it will catch “Up in Boston, it takes on throughout the Erie five years to get through all Diocese. the priests,” she says. “It Earlier this year, Kenawell won’t take that long here.” found out about a monthly She has forwarded copies August 28, 2005 prayer request for priest while of the prayer requests to many visiting St. Mary Parish in parishes in the diocese but she Melrose, Mass. wants to get more of them The monthly calendar fea- involved. Kenawell is sug- tures a priest’s name from a gesting parishes run off their local diocese on each day of own copies but says she’s the month along with prayer happy to send copies out to suggestions, which are then those who request them. made available at local church- For more information on es. the monthly prayer request “I thought it was a great for priests on the Web, visit idea,” says Kenawell, a parish- www.mprpapostolate.com. ioner at St. Catherine of Siena For prayer request copies or Parish, DuBois. “People say more information, contact: it’s a good idea and take them. Alice Kenawell Some people will say, ‘I 347C Patterson Ave. always pray for priests.’ DuBois, PA 15801 This sample prayer request calendar can be found at parishes throughout the Erie Diocese. Copies can also be obtained by Hopefully we can get all the (814) 371-3909 contacting Alice Kenawell.

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