So. 29 35tf _ Established in 1844: America’s Oldest Catholic Newspaper in Continuous Publication Friday, September 24, 199 1999 Parishes gear up to mark Respect Life Sunday By JOHN FRANKO thethe annualannual “Life"Life Chain."Chain. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Inin Pleasant Life committee. Staff Writer “It “Itgives gives us usa focal a focal point point for for the the rest rest of of HillsHills will will decorate decorate the the church church in inhonor honor SusanSusan Rauscher, Rauscher, director director of of tl the Help for the year, to share in the importance of October's Respect Life Month. diocesan Department for Social Father Edward Bryce, pastor of St. and sanctity of life," said John “It’s not just about the unborn," said Awareness, said Respect Life Sunday East Timor Bede in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze sec­ Valentine, Respect Life chairm an at St. Rosi Bonacchi, Respect Life chair­ activities were not scheduled on a tion, doesn’t mince words when it Caritas and other church-based Ferdinand in Cranberry Township. “It's woman. “It's about womb to tomb. If we diocesan level so that people could comes to pro-life issues. aid agencies prepare to enter som ething we can gear up for, b u t it don't have reverence for life, what good mark the day in their own parishes. “The whole theme of the Gospel is the East Timor as an international can't begin and end there." is anything else we do? We're fighting A commissioning service for rtght-to- Gospel of life,” he said. Valentine's will host a for the Kingdom when we're fighting for life chalrpeople was held Sept. 19 at St. military force begins work to Father Bryce will Join thousands secure peace in the region. “Celebration of Life" following the Life life." Sebastian in Ross Township. across the in the annual See page 9. Chain. Activities will include a cookout St. Bonaventure in Glenshaw will “As long as people tolerate laws and Respect Life Sunday observance Oct. 3. and a performance by the Christian address a different pro-life issue each law m akers who have no respect for life, Parishes will mark the day with such Rock band 121 Street. week in its bulletin and host a pro-life we will always be at risk," Father Bryce Settling in: The 33 men activities as pro-life prayer services and “We're trying to get the youth more Mass at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13. said. ordained as permanent deacons baby showers benefiting crisis preg­ this summer are settling in to a into right-to-life issues," he said. “Even though it should be obvious to Bishop will address nancy centers. St. Ferdinand will also host a diaper Catholics, we need to be reminded we God’s gift of life in a pastoral letter th at variety of ministries. Scores of supporters will link up on See page 7. drive Oct. 10 in support of the Lifeline have to stand up for what is right," said will be published in next week's issue roadways from 2 to 3 p.m. as part of pregnancy help center. Clare Roberts, a member of the Respect of the . Major undertaking: St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on Pittsburgh’s South Side has kicked off a drive aimed at Churches raising $1.5 million over the next three years. welcome See page 12.

Nature of salvation: How century Christ saves people was the topic of a recent three-day gathering of Catholic and together Baptist leaders. The congregations of 16 See page 11. churches on Pittsburgh's North Side gathered last Sentences overturned: The Sunday in a show of unity to sentences of five protesters welcome the new millennium. convicted in two separate 1997 After a picnic lunch at the protests at the U.S. Army's National Aviary, some 270 School of the Americas have people processed to St. Peter been overturned by a federal Church where the pastor. appeals panel. Benedictine Father Ben See page 11. Walker, delivered a message of reconciliation. Assisi restoration: The “The basic message, of purchase of phone cards in the course, is that it is high time United States can help pay for we all try to reconcile our­ restoration of the earthquake- selves among the various ravaged Basilica of St. Francis denominations," Father Ben in Assisi, . said. See page 8. "The turnout was super, Above: Father Benjamin especially when you consider Walker, far left, Brother Gone from the dashboard: A that some of the denomina­ Matthew Laffey and one of reader asks Father Charles tions have very small congre­ the diocesan reconciliation Bober about the fate of St. gations," he said. “It was crosses lead the walk to St. Christopher, whose likeness almost history-making in a Peter from the National adorned nearly every Catholic sense, since some of the con­ Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North motorist’s dashboard not so gregations involved have Side. Left: Enjoying a picnic long ago. never done anything ecu­ lunch held in conjunction See page 7. menical.” with the ecumenical event Father Ben had been won­ were, from left, Kathleen dering how best to prepare Fucci of St. Peter; and June his parish for the new millen­ Fitzpatrick and Marcy index nium. “I said to myself. "Why Schadhauser of the Diocesan news 2.3,12.13 ju st limit it to the people of St. Allegheny Center Alliance Editorial/...... 4 Peter?' Church. Opinion/comment...... 5 “The overall feedback has Entertainment...... 6 been very positive," Father L ife ...... 7 Ben said. “The Spirit was Classified...... 10 moving, if I may say so, World 8, 9 amongst all the participants." N ation...... 11

Book on Education norms seen as doable covers m odern situations WASHINGTON (CNS) — Legal church “In the course of the discussion I have (CNS) — only in , although trans­ norms for U.S. Catholic higher education ‘...(l)t would be the height come to the conclusion that it would be can and should be implemented, speakers the height of arrogance and of naivete to The word "indulgences” has lations are planned. of arrogance and of naivete an old-fashioned ring to it, An is a remis­ said at a daylong conference Sept. 18 in think we would be able to maintain our but the Vatican's revised sion of the temporal punish­ Washington. to think we would be able Catholic identity (without such a set of norms) when all our Christian brothers handbook on indulgences ment for the sins people have They predicted that if it is done prudent­ to maintain our Catholic outlines some modern situa­ committed. Colloquially, an ly, it will not lead to the major legal or have been unable to do so," he said. tions in which Christians indulgence is described as a institutional problems that some oppo­ identity (without a set of “Here is a theologian who does not think merit eternal reward. promise of reduced time in nents have warned about. norms) when all our law is a bad term," he said, adding The conference, convened by Vincentian that in the Catholic tradition “communion When undertaken with the purgatory because of prayers Christian brothers have traditionally required confes­ or good works. Father David O'Connell, president of The must take visible form” in social relation­ sion, Communion and The church distinguishes Catholic University of America, was held been unable to do so.’ ships and structures. prayer, indulgences can be between partial and plenary at the university's law school. — Father J. Augustine DiNoia The juridical structures "embody com­ earned for acts of charity or — or total — indulgences. It drew more than 120 university admin­ munion, they do not obstruct it," he said, Christian witness in every­ Jesuit Father Ivan Fucek, a istrators. theologians, bishops, church Jesuit Father Robert Spitzer, president day life, Vatican theological consultant at the and civil lawyers and educators from Corde Ecclesiae" to Catholic colleges and of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., said. , said around the country to discuss U.S. imple­ universities in the United States. reported that he had informally ques­ For example, in a factory that in addition to the confes­ mentation of "," ( From Dominican Father J . Augustine DiNoia. tioned a number of Catholic university cafeteria where swearing and sion. Communion and prayer the Heart of the Church”). John Paul secretary for doctrine for the National trustees, , administrators, accredi­ vulgarity are the norm, a needed for a partial indul­ Us 1990 apostolic on Conference of Catholic Bishops, opened tation board members and students, par­ worker can earn an indul­ gence, a plenary indulgence Catholic higher education. the conference with a talk on the question ents and alumni about four issues in the gence by publicly making the requires that the individual law professor of juridical norms from a theological per­ proposed norms: sign of the cross and praying be free from all sin and sinful Gerard Bradley said opponents of juridical spective. • The requirement for theologians to before he eats, said a monsi- attitudes. Implementation norms have greatly exag­ The understanding of the church as have a mandate from the local bishop in gnor who works in St. Peter's “If you die immediately gerated the risks of loss of public aid if communion “is essential for understand­ order to teach at a Catholic college or uni­ Basilica. after receiving a plenary Catholic institutions adopt norms ing the theological principles and particu­ versity. “That can require a lot of indulgence, you go directly to strengthening church ties. lar norms of the 'Application.'" he said. • The “presidential oath" requirement, courage.“ said Msgr. Dario heaven," Father Fucek said. He announced that he and “a growing The draft document the bishops are to by which requires a profession Rezza. “It is a great gift that people consortium" of other church-state special­ vote on has been titled “'Ey Corde Ec­ of faith from the new president of a The revised "Enchiridion should know about." ists around the country have agreed to clesiae’: An Application to the United Catholic college or university. Indulgentiarum, ” or manual In his official proclamation provide representation “free of charge in States." • The requirement that a majority of of indulgences, was released of the Holy Year 2000, Pope any lawsuit which results from a cutoff, Father DiNoia said he originally opposed trustees or regents be Catholic. Sept. 17 at the Vatican by John Paul II outlined special threatened or accomplished, of direct aid juridical norms when he first became • The call for a majority of faculty to be U.S. C ardinal William Baum, indulgences for Catholics due to your observance of ... norms involved In the discussion about six years Catholic, to the extent possible. head of the Apostolic Peni­ participating in jubilee activi­ approved by the .” ago, but he gradually changed his mind, Father Spitzer said the most negative tentiary. ties in and in their own Tire U.S. Catholic bishops are slated to especially in light of the failure of many for­ reaction came in response to the majority- The manual was published communities. debate and vote this November on a docu­ merly denominational Protestant universi­ ment applying the general norms of "Ey ties to maintain their religious identity. See HIGHER EDUCATION on page 2 2 DIOCESAN NEWS FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Bishop’s next program expands on theme of Christian morality

Bishop Donald Wuerl’s Oct. Establishing norms, the Commandments." 3 Teaching of Christ" televi­ bishop notes, is like the young Responding to the question sion program, shown at 8 a.m. man who asked Jesus. “How of conflicting norms, Hanigan on KDKA-TV, is titled shall I live? What must I do to notes that the practice of “Christian Morality: The Way gain eternal life?" The believing one’s opinion is as to Eternal Life." response of Jesus is. “If you good as another would lead to It is an expansion of the wish to enter into life, keep the inability to get along in society. theme initiated in a previous commandments." "There has to be a common segment, "Christian Morality: "It's not that we don't know," standard. ... Even if we can't Doing the Right Thing." the bishop says. “The difficulty change the world by our The bishop's guest is Dr. is being comfortable enough actions, we can be a good per­ James Hanigan, professor of with that teaching, making it son." he said. “Our history of at Duquesne Uni­ our own in a way that we con­ Catholic thought is that all versity. form our lives to it." actions should be geared to “There is such a thing as The bishop and his guest the common good." right and wrong ... and an obli­ discuss how we learn norms of The program is part of a con­ gation to follow the right and right and wrong beginning very tinuing series based on a cate­ avoid what is wrong,” the bish­ early in life when parents say chism entitled The Teaching op says. “We may all have an “no“ to a child, and the child of Christ," co-written by opinion about just about gradually learns what he Bishop Wuerl. and on the everything, but that opinion is ought not to do and should do. "Catechism of the Catholic not an adequate norm for Hanigan notes that norms Church." It is shown on action and our lives. An opin­ exist in various forms: “In soci­ numerous cable systems in ion has to be measured ety we have laws, and in the diocese in the week follow­ against some norm." church we have the Ten ing the KDKA telecast.

L The Bible is still a best-seller. Read it today! Photo by Douglas Kaup Eleanor Schano, host of WQED-TV's “Agewise,” congratulates Martina O'Toole, who was cho­ Y2K sen as one of two "Happiest Centenarians” in ceremonies recently at the Little Sisters of the Poor home on the North Side. Sixteen centenarians were honored at the event. Martina, who ARE YOU PREPARED??? celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, Sept. 20, lives in a Downtown apartment and belongs KNOW ING THE PROBLEM ....IS THE SOLUTION! to Epiphany parish. C.J. Turner of the Vincentian home, formerly of the North Side, age 102, was named male honoree. Both will attend a reception with Art Linkletter as part of the symposium Bits & Bytes Y2K & B e y o n d the Little Sisters will host Oct. 7. B y T im o th y V. K elly ~ A book which defines the Y2K Probler Name j Art Linkletter keynote speaker Address City __ Stale Zip ; for ‘Gift of Aging’ symposium Phone#

• Send check for $16 23 (ine Tax S&H) to Network Technology Services The Little Sisters of the Poor will join with executive director of Generations Together at Suite 14E Chatham Towers numerous area agencies to host a sympo­ the University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh PA 125219 or call sium titled “The Gift of Aging" from 7:30 a.m. • “Faith and Wellness" by the Rev. David (412)434-5931 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Oct. 7. at the Baker, director of chaplaincy services at the Pittsburgh Hilton. Passavant Retirement Community in Bishop Donald Wuerl will give the welcome Zelienople. at 8:30 a.m.. followed by presentations by • “Art and Science of Caregiving" by Vilma specialists in the field of aging. Falck, gerontologist and associate professor At the 1 p.m. general session, keynote at the University of Texas-Houston School of H o m e C a r e speaker Art Linkletter will present “Old Age is Public Health. 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Established for the chetical administrator, who has Medal recently marked Its gold­ working crowd who have diffi­ seen her enrollment in parish en anniversary with much to culty attending morning Mass CCD climb from 122 last year to celebrate. The Washington due to work schedules, the litur­ 176 currently. County parish has seen an gy is particularly popular during A longtime parishioner, her increase in parishioners during . family joined Our Lady of the the last year. His pastoral staff includes a Miraculous Medal in 1965. She Bishop Donald Wuerl was the parish secretary, maintenance said this year, a program was main celebrant for a liturgy person, organist, catechetical begun for 4-year-olds. Sept. 11 at the rural church administrator and part-time “I started out with three. Now I located in the Meadowlands. youth director. have 11." Eckels said. Father John O’Shea said the He said the parish is ex­ Although she has been in parish has benefited directly tremely active and would not be charge of CCD for nine years, from a growth spurt in the area able to carry on much of its min­ she said she was chosen for that is attracting new families. istry and outreach if not for the training by the Diocese of "Our CCD enrollment has strong spirit of volunteerism Pittsburgh in 1955 at Duquesne increased and we have regis­ there. University. Two people from tered 40 to 50-plus families over The priest said he is currently each parish were selected and the past year," the pastor said. working with a small mens taught by the Mission Helpers of Father O’Shea, who was in­ group which reviews and stud­ the Sacred Heart. She was 18 at stalled as pastor just over a year ies spiritual writings, and he is the time. ago, said the parish retains particularly proud of the parish She said parishioners were many of its charter members. youth group that was organized pleased Bishop Wuerl attended Photo by Douglas Kaup “We are trying to put an only this month. James Knapp the anniversary dinner as well Father John O'Shea, left, speaks from the pulpit of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Sept. 11, dur­ em phasis on the spiritual life," is parish youth minister. as part of the parish jubilee. ing a liturgy observing the parish's golden jubilee. Bishop Donald Wuerl is standing to the right. Diocesan development office wins national accolades By CHUCK MOODY egory. the "Total Foundation" category was a Dufour said in addition to the sub­ ing and development officer, praised Staff Writer “It's an accolade for the diocese and videotaped television ad for the Cath­ mitted material, he did a verbal pres­ Bishop Wuerl for his leadership. our bishop," Dufour said of the olic Diocese of Pittsburgh Foundation entation over the telephone during “We can be grateful for the fact in The diocesan Office for Develop­ awards. “It's the first time the office done by Bishop Donald Wuerl. which he highlighted the office's year­ this diocese that Bishop Wuerl has ment has won two awards from the was ever recognized this way.” “That's basically Bishop Wuerl's ly seminar for estate planning profes­ raised our sights so m uch th at we can National Stewardship Council, in­ The awards were presented on Sept. ad," said Dufour. “It’s a beautiful ad. sionals. produce materials like this," Krupa cluding first place for “Total Foun­ 20 in Minneapolis at the National We received a number of phone calls “We had some real tough comple­ said. dation Effort," in competition with Stewardship Council’s annual confer­ on that when it. aired. Donations tion like the Archdiocese of New Dufour echoed the sentiments. other and archdioceses in ence. came in because of it. We're going to York," Dufour said. “The Planned “An award like this is only possible the United States and Canada. Criteria for judging materials be airing it again near the end of the Giving Effort reflects well on the cal­ under a bishop like Bishop Wuerl, “The National Catholic Stewardship included: incorporation of steward­ year at Christmas." iber of staff that we have in the office. because it's his firm belief and the Council is the major development and ship principles; uniqueness; appear­ Among other items submitted in the That’s a very select field of giving. aims and purposes of the foundation fund-raising group for the Catholic ance/production values; use of medi­ "Total Foundation" category were: the That we were able to place I think that make something like this possi­ Church," said Greg Dufour, director um; message content; and message foundation's “Charitable Purpose" says a lot for our office." ble," Dufour said. “It's an impetus for of the Office for Development and effectiveness. book; its 1998 annual report; the The fact that the competition us, the staff who work here, to pro­ executive director of the Catholic All of the items th at were subm itted Bishop's Education Fund annual included dioceses and archdioceses duce work of this caliber under his Diocese of Pittsburgh Foundation. by the development office for consid­ report; a sampling of ads for the foun­ in the United States and Canada strong leadership and vision. In addition to the first-place award, eration were on display at the conven­ dation in various media; and a sam­ "speaks well for what the church does “Under him, we are going in direc­ the office also placed in the top five in tion. pling of the development office’s col­ here," Dufour said. tions and distances that most dioce­ the “Total Planned Giving Effort" cat­ Among the material submitted in umn in the Pittsburgh Catholic. Mary Ann Krupa, diocesan market­ ses could never imagine."

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Good compulsiveness, misdirected efforts church's teaching on cohabitation — responded to choices take us in one direction: bad and wasted opportunity, but also a couple living together in a sexual th e young choices in another that can have from enslavement to public opinion, relationship before marriage. From couple by devastating results. peer pressure, the standards of a the statistics available to us, it challenging When we make choices, we enter merely secular culture and from val­ appears that the practice has them to the world of morality. Some things ues that too often reveal themselves increased dramatically in recent share a joint cry out to be done and often we as shallow, simplistic and self-serv­ years. c h e c k i n g know we can and should do them. ing. The justification for living together a c c o u n t But there are also things we know His freedom allows us to grow, to ranges from arguments based on rather than a bedroom if they truly we should not do. reach our fullness. It liberates us finances to convenience. Sometimes, wanted to determine how compatible We enter the world of moral living from everything that would keep us the couple says that it is simply to they were. The young lady blurted when we care about what is truly chained to selfishness and “quick determine sexual compatibility. out into the mike, “I would never do good and when we acknowledge the fix" solutions. Judging from the local media cover­ that; he's irresponsible.” What authority of conscience and our obli­ Christian morality offers a fully age of the Pennsylvania bishops’ ensued was a small premarital gation to see that it is rightly formed human response to life. In Jesus, we presentation “Living Together: squabble. and then follow it. discover that questioning itself is Questions and Answers Regarding The bishops, as teachers, are We enter the world of moral living part of the movement of God’s grace Cohabitation and the Church's charged to be faithful to God’s reve­ with confidence when we seek from within us. Religion is neither extra­ Moral Teaching," our young people lation, Jesus’ Gospel, and the Christ the wisdom and strength we neous nor, even worse, a burden to who support cohabitation follow church's teaching. This teaching is need to lead our lives well. Morality our development and growth. In it pretty much the same lines of not always popular but it is true. It is another word for living a good, we can find positive responses to the thought. is not always acceptable but it is full, healthy and free life according most important questions with One of the most repeated reasons how Jesus wants His followers to to right choices — right choices that which we struggle as we grow and for living together was: “How can we live. One of the most profound chal­ we individually have the freedom try to determine who we are, how we come to know each other really well lenges we face as a disciple of Christ and the obligation to make. should live and what is the purpose unless we live together?" is accepting that what Jesus teaches We live a moral life when we try to of life. God is not an accessory to but Hearing this argument over and us is the best way to live. follow God’s plan and Jesus’ way for the answer to life. over. I thought of an incident that When it comes to dealing with us. The voice of God speaks to us in In providing our priests and faith­ occurred some 10 years ago at a something as powerful as human our conscience. The challenge of ful with “Living Together: Questions Jewish-Catholic program on mar­ sexuality, it is not surprising that every follower of Jesus is to listen to and Answers Regarding Cohabi­ riage that involved, among others. Jesus’ teaching is ignored by some that voice and respond to it. When tation and the Church's Moral Dr. Abraham Twerski and myself. It as being out of touch with reality. one enters his or her own heart, sin­ Teaching," I hope that we faithfully was encouraging to see how much of The decision to speak directly to our cerely seeking the true direction and discharge our teaching responsibili­ the Catholic and Jewish teaching on young people is rooted in both our standard for love, God waits there. ty- marriage overlapped. need to carry out our responsibilities In the search for truth, for a better But more importantly, I pray that At the end of the presentations, a as teachers and in our love and con­ quality of life and what is right, we our young people who read it will young couple in the back of the hall cern for them. need to find some quiet time to be find in it guidance and assistance in stood up and the young man direct­ The future for young couples is a alone with God whose voice echoes making the right choice as they deal ed a question to me: "Bishop, my time of great hope not only for them within our consciences. We are not with one of the truly great issues of girlfriend and I live together so that but also for all of us who care very left alone in the search for what is human experience: “How do I select we can see if we are compatible. much for them. Because of who they right. Jesus speaks to us through the person who will be my fully com­ What is wrong with that?" are and what they mean for the His church, which faithfully teaches mitted, lifetime partner — for better Before I could answer, Dr. Twerski future, young people merit our us His message and truth. or worse — throughout our entire volunteered, and I remember with attention, support and concern. With the truth of His word, Jesus life together with Christ?”

Editorial O f ÆIC lC II IMIlftjl Bishop Wuerl announces the Out of touch? Au contraire! — w following clergy appointments: PAROCHIAL VICARS Like a movie reviewer panning a film • Cohabitors who marry are less effec­ >■ The Rev. Michael A Caridi from parochial vicar, St. Bernadette parish, Monroeville, and before having actually seen it, some peo­ tive at resolving the inevitable conflicts part-time chaplain at Serra Catholic High School, McKeesport, to parochial vicar, Mary, ple in the Pittsburgh area have been writ­ that arise between spouses. Mother of the Church parish, Charleroi, effective Oct. 11. ing off a significant new document from It seems to us the bishops are very Pennsylvania bishops. much in touch with the realities of mod­ ► The Rev. Kenneth E. Kezmarsky from leave of absence for personal reasons to parochial Talk shows and news reports have ern life in addressing the problems vicar, St. Bernadette parish. Monroeville, effective Oct. 11. recently featured the opinions of many cohabitation worsens, and yes, even ► The Rev. John W. Markell from parochial vicar, St. Colman parish. Turtle Creek, to people opposed to "Living Together: c a u se s . parochial vicar, St. Bernard parish. Mount Lebanon, effective Oct. 11. Questions and Answers Regarding Unfortunately, cohabitation is widely Cohabitation and the Church's Moral accepted in modern American society. T each in g ." But living together before marriage is But because the document is so new. it obviously contrary' to the teaching of the is highly unlikely that many of the critics word of God. Scriptures have even seen it. Yet they react, basing As “Living Together" points out. the their opinions on a preconceived notion church is concerned about cohabitation C all to conversion, beginning of hope that the church is “outdated" or “out of "because, in the long run. it is causing touch" with the realities of modern life. great unhappiness for families ..." 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time — Sept. 26 The Eternal Son of the Eternal Ez 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11; Ml 21:28-32 Father knows us better than we do We say: Read the document. The church does not invent laws, the and He teaches us that repentance As the bishops point out in a letter that document states, "It passes on and inter­ Christianity, whatever else it is, is a from our disobedient, self-centered accompanies "Living Together." countless prets what God has revealed through the religion of conversion. We believe not disposition is the only way to peace studies — done outside the church, we ag es." only that conversion is a possibility, with God. should note — demonstrate that couples The basic pastoral goal is to help cohab­ we believe it is a fundam ental obliga­ This issue of obedience, as unpopu­ who live together before marriage have iting couples work through the chal­ tion and a prerequisite for entrance lar today as it ever was, is at the heart into the kingdom of God. of the ancient hymn in the second higher divorce rates and poorer marital lenges they face so that they will be able Today's theme, which unites the reading, which might be the earliest relaUonships than those who do not. to celebrate a sacramental marriage and first reading with the Gospel, is repen­ Christian hymn in existence. In fact, in this country', the risk of live a long and happy life together. tance or conversion. It Involves setting Msgr. Paul loves the Philippians but coun­ divorce is 50 percent higher for cohab- Before you fall in line with the critics aside one’s own mind and will and hom as J. sels them to avoid the centripetal itors than noncohabitors. and cynics, read the document. It is accepting and following the mind and Herron forces that constantly threaten to will of the Father. T Studies have also shown that: available on the Pennsylvania Catholic wreck their unity in Christ. The key is Ezekiel, who cannot rationally be considered the imitation of Jesus. • Cohabitors have more conflict over Conference Web site at www.pacath- an anti-Semite, excoriates the Jews for their Just as He emptied Himself at the Father’s* money after they marry. olic.org. Copies can also be obtained by blasphemous complaint, "The Lord's way is not request and took on the form of a slave so that* • Domestic violence is more common calling the office of the diocesan educa­ fair." He could be one with the entire human family, among cohabitors. tion secretary at 412-456-3100. This is the typical lament of the borderline so too the Philippians must humble them­ believer, who believes Just enough to acknowl­ selves, looking to others’ interests rather than edge the existence of God, but who is so hyp­ their own. Pittsburgh Catholic Publishing Associates notized by his own notions of self-advantage Close as they were to Paul, such self-efface­ Published every Friday that he lashes out even against God. Editorial Deadline - noon every Friday lor the next issue President: Most Rev Donald W Wueri S T D ment was not their natural inclination. To Advertising Deadline — noon every Wednesday for the ne Editor: Greg Brown Ezekiel offers one piece of advice: Death accomplish it, conversion would be necessary. Comptroller: Carmella Weismantle Assistant Editor: Phil Taylor comes from iniquity, life from virtue. 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OPINION/COMMENT S FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC jCaring enough to let Recalling Maggie, Jiggs and other comics Recently inspired by a col­ and Snuffy Smith. one way or the other, I der and punching his midriff. jfriends and families go umn John Craig, editor of the Not to mention Little would see the others, If I had known that trick Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, did Annie Rooney and her at least their comic when I was in high school, my My daughter, Kate, This is why it is good on the topic of the funnies, as dog, Zero, M andrake pages. nose would not have been bro­ ["and her St. Jo h n the for us to help them we used to call them (it is now the Magician, The In the seminary at ken in a street fight. Once in •Evangelist grammar stay open and attract­ comics or comic strips), I went Lone Ranger, Secret St. Vincent's, we were the seminary, no more street school friends are ed to His living pres­ on the subject myself and pro­ Agent X-9, the Panel, not allowed to get the fights. going to different high ence. Only He can sat­ voked a reaction or two. Room and Board — secular newspapers, In Gus' classes, nobody got Schools this fall. isfy the deepest The best was from John and there was Ripley's but we managed. Gus hurt because the gloves were During the past few desires of their hearts. Hammer. He wrote and en­ Believe It Or Not. Marzhauser got one of like pillows. months, I have When the uncertain­ closed some photocopies of I did not realize that the dailies and I would Art Rooney's youngest broth­ watched them adjust ty of all this gets scary pages of the old Sun-Tele- Blondie, Dagwood and sneak into his room er was in the college and would to the changes already for a parent, the Bles­ graph from the early 1940s. their little dog went and join him. Gath­ join us sometimes. Once I taking place in their sed Mother can help. John is a bit younger, being back that far, but ering in another's room sparred with him, and he relationships. Imagine how hard it almost 80 to my 90-plus, so he there they were. was not permitted. socked me in the head so hard Some have started was for her to let go of is sharper — probably better- It was a pleasure to Gus is no longer liv­ I thought it would roll off and to move away from h er Son. looking, too. see Maggie and Jiggs in ing. but I doubt that he got any bounce on the floor. their close-knit group; Once Jesus began Happy Hooligan is before his Bringing Up Father and time in Purgatory. Pat Buchanan's PR men like others are holding on for dear His public ministry, His daily time, but in the pages he sent Popeye. There was a copy of He owned boxing gloves, and to speak of him as a street life. Deep in their hearts, they life did not include h er as me, there were some that I had Prince Valiant, which I read for I was one of his gang who went fighter. Yeah? Why no facial know that they have begun a much as before. Yet His moth­ enjoyed but forgotten, such as a while and then tired of. to the gymnasium for work­ marks and an intact nose? journey that may include each er had a passion for His des­ Skippy, Eliza Poppin, Henry There was a time when outs and learned things, such I got into fights because I other. For some of them, this tiny. She knew that by loving and Little Miss Muffet. Pittsburgh had many papers as battling with the gloves and won too many verbal battles. .new path is unsettling. the path the Father had pre­ It was nice to be reminded of — once five, a t least. overcoming my nearsighted­ I watch all of this remember­ pared for Him, she was provid­ Flash Gordon, The Phantom, At home we got the Sun and ness, by ducking or putting my Msgr. Rice Is a weekly colum­ ing the dear friends who have ing Him with Just what He Tillie the Toiler, Barney Google the Dispatch, but occasionally, head on my opponent’s shoul­ nist for the Pittsburgh Catholic. oome in and out of my own life needed. through the years. It is sad to This is what parents — and feel like you are losing touch friends — must learn to do for with someone who has meant each other, too. If we begin so much to you. imposing our own plan on the ; Yet, I have learned th a t the destiny of another, we may All vines connect on the same plant ■challenge of friendship is to cause them to lose their way, love someone so much that and possibly lose their love as O'Donnell, pastor of was a possibility that he bap­ you want only what is best for and friendship as well. A few weeks ago, I arrived her back porch. St. Wendelin in Carrick tized me. I checked my file box them. A description of the search back at St. Vincent Seminary Catherine was very and asked if I could to find my baptismal certificate . This means wishing them for a “Someone out there" is in Latrobe to start another sharp and independ­ help. He said “yes." from December 1970. I looked well when they move away, present in many forms of pop­ school year. ent. I can remember Saturday morning I on the form and saw that he take a better job, find a new ular culture, but Jesus Christ During the first week of one time I accidentally went to the funeral was indeed the one. group of friends or marry in all His fullness is rarely classes I received a phone call cut a rose bush and home to see her and All these years 1 had the cer­ .someone whose personality presented as the ultimate des­ from my parents who told me trimmed some Myrtle met her daughter. She tificate but never really closely clashes with yours. To love a tination. that one of my good friends vines that were plant­ thanked me for all of looked at it. I thought that it friend truly, you must have a Nevertheless, plays, movies, had passed away. ed on her hillside. my work, and I said a was ironic after 29 years the passion for their destiny. fine art, music, books and My friend, Catherine, was in She never let me for­ prayer before departing pastor and I connected to help A "passion for their destiny" other medium that express her mid-’90s. I met her four get that moment. In to the church for the celebrate C atherine's life. I means that you care enough this search can help young years ago in the summer of her own sweet way she Funeral Mass. During I realized that things happen ■ for them to let them go along people see that it is a universal 1995 Just before I entered St. would make it a point Mass, I gave a little for a reason. People help con­ [ their own path, even if it may quest experienced by each Paul Seminary in Crafton. in every conversation reflection about nect each other. By just spend­ [ not include you as much as human person, no matter She was a widow and lived in that we had for me not to forget that I cut her Myrtle. Catherine. I told them how ing some time with the elderly f .before. what their culture or back­ a very neatly kept house in the Catherine was also a very special she was and how sup­ they can teach younger people • You do not try to cling, to ground. Carrick neighborhood of prayerful woman. She was very portive she was for my vocation a whole lot about our faith and possess them or keep them In the 16th century, St. Pittsburgh, where I also live. supportive of me going into the to the priesthood. connect us to other people. gj from pursuing something else. John of the Cross wrote about Catherine was one of seven people I trimmed lawns and seminary and was like a grand­ In talking with Father You love w hat th e Lord h as in this fully human search and O'Donnell, 1 learned that he Burke Is a seminarian at St. the One who reveals himself to shrubs for during the summer mother to me. store for each friend because Though 1 was at St. Vincent, was assigned at my home Vincent Seminary In Latrobe each seeker; months. Each time I would He is always pursuing them in I still wanted to attend her parish. St. Norbert, during the and a member of St. Norbert ‘O my soul, set aside by visit 1 would cut her lawn and everyday ways. then we would sit and talk on funeral. I called Father Thom­ 1970s. 1 realized that there pariah In Overbrook. Since the ultimate destiny of grace, you are destined to be a each human person is Jesus partaker in the divine nature. Christ, each event can be the Through this grace you are path to Him. united to the Holy Trinity, not This challenge of friendship yet fully as in the life to come, m irrors the "letting go" we p ar­ but nonetheless even now in a Heart to heart ents experience as we watch real and perceptible way. our children move away from "O my soul, created to enjoy our circle of love and protec­ such exquisite gifts, what are Making my new classroom complete you doing, where are you tion. painted the same color as the It is hard for us to remember going? How wretched is the I often listen to Whitney stop by. father I had never Weills, a well-placed nail. — whether they are off to blindness of Adam s children, Houston and Mariah Carey I gave them the full known. Why hadn't we seen it kindergarten or a foreign if indeed we are blind to such singing. “There can be mira­ tour. When we got I was speechless. before? I grabbed a chair and country — we were never a brilliant light and deaf to so cles w hen you believe ..." and back to my classroom. We looked up at the hung Jesus on my wall. My meant to be completely in insistent a voice!" think to myself, why don't Mom indicated it place where the other room was now complete. these miracles happen to me? looked like I had every­ crucifixes had been charge. The next day, school began. The Lord of the universe, the Newkumet is editor of “Life 1 finished my student teach­ thing I needed. I told hung and saw two plug As a brand-new teacher, 1 "hound of heaven," is in pur­ After Sunday,” a national family ing last April and spent a day her that 1 was ready, holes in the wall. He wanted to introduce myself to newsletter about Catholic cul­ dropping off resumes to our but there was one asked me if 1 had a suit of each one of them. He the 75 children who will come will reveal Himself to them in ture for families, schools and local Catholic schools. thing missing — there small screw we could through my classroom door His own time, in His own way. parishes. She lives in Maryland. Since I had attended St. was no crucifix. place into one of the each day. Germaine School in Bethel Somehow, in the ancy plugs. No such luck. transition of changing We both looked at 1 wanted them to know what Park, it was on my list to visit. K oslosky is important to me both in and The principal told me he teachers, Room 13's N these holes, trying to outside the classroom. And would be looking for a few fac­ crucifix was gone. find another way, but Adult son source with every class introduction ulty members and took my I told my parents I had to no avail. 1 assured him I asked a few people to be on the would find a way. He told me that I made, the story of my resum e. grandfather’s crucifix was The school was exactly what lookout for it. Before they left, to keep the crucifix; it was now of mother’s anguish included. wedlock, or when any I was looking for as I made my Mom assured me it would turn mine. 1 fought back tears and The woman's voice thanked him. 1 told them, I never knew my on the phone was in­ child leaves Catholi­ career change. The interview up. About an hour later, Dad My search began for a way to grandfather, Jacob, but that sistent. yet familiar. cism to marry some­ went well and later I was reappeared at my classroom hang my new gift on the class­ there was no doubt in my mind She wanted to get one who never dark­ offered a position. that as we traveled through 1 spent two in-service days door with a beautiful wooden room wall. I went to find our some help, she said, ens the door of a this school year together both church, the natural getting my classroom to feel crucifix. I asked him where he maintenance man. He was . in finding out how she swamped with last-minute Jesus and Jacob would be could get her son to reaction is to ask, like my own and preparing les­ found it. He told me it had been in his work. watching over us. (£ turn away from his "Where did we go sons. father's casket many years I went back to my classroom New Age beliefs and wrong?" My parents had not been in Koslosky is a member of St. ago. Dad's father had died and once again looked up at • return to conventional Too many parents, St. Germaine since 1 was a stu­ Robert Bellarmine in East even before my parents were the plug holes. This time I saw, • Christianity. in my experience, dent. My mom called and married. He was the grand­ right next to the top hole. McKeesport. We ch atted a few remain at that stage. asked if she and Dad could moments, and then a The healthy, intelli­ light bulb went off in gent response is to my head. This was the move on. The "child" same woman who had called is no longer a child; he or she about two years ago with is long since old enough to Ordinary efforts stronger than another problem regarding her vote, to drink responsibly and son. "How old is he now?" I to make adult choices that Racism. improve race relations their business else­ More importantly, she made asked. "Thirty-one." she said. have adult consequences. FBI statistics show more on a human scale — where, unless the man it possible for the young stu­ Well, I can admire the perse­ Prayer is a great source of than 7,800 hate crimes where the problem was fired. Rather than dent to keep his job and con­ verance of a mother who, like solace for parents whose chil­ already this year. starts. lose business, the tinue school. St. Monica, works and prays dren have made unfortunate The Southern Poverty Law Father Jam es Keller, owner was about to The efforts of that woman for the welfare of her son over choices. Prayer does change Center of Alabama reports 474 founder of The Chris­ agree — until a neigh­ and thousands like her are no the course of many years. We lives. But beyond prayer, there organized hate groups in the tophers, was fond of bor of his heard the less important than any legis­ cherish Monica's example. is much to be said for letting United States, up 20 percent telling the story of a story and decided to lation in effecting change in But my secondary reaction, the adult son or daughter fol­ from last year. California woman who do something about it. our racial attitudes and behav­ as I recalled our first conversa­ low his or her own road. John Hope Franklin, chair­ made her local com­ "How many cus­ iors. They are people of toler­ tion two years ago about her It is surprising how often man of the advisory board for munity learn the tomers do you figure to ance, respect and conviction attempts to keep her son from that road returns through the President's Initiative on power each of us has lose?" she asked the who do not have to wait for viewing R-rated movies, was meandering and unexpected Race and Reconciliation, ad­ to do something posi­ owner. anyone to tell them what to do. that there is a point where a ways to the faith and values monishes, "Regardless of how tive. "Oh. 18, maybe 20," They ju st do it. mother or father has to let a that the parents had tried to it is expressed, racism stems In the early 1950s, a was the reply. While many believe that race qhild grow up and make his instill in the first place. But from the stereotypes that go young black man. studying to “If 1 get you 20 new cus­ relations will remain a fragile own decisions. That point had this time, the adult offspring unchallenged when Americans be a teacher, had taken a part- tomers, will you keep the fel­ thread in our national fabric long since been passed in this have come to that faith and hold to the common belief that time Job as a filling station low on?” the woman shot back. for decades to come, I believe case. those values out of desire and it's best to ignore issues of race attendant to help support his The man thought for a that the efforts of ordinary Unfortunately, it is a sce­ experience rather than be­ instead of openly exploring wife and himself until he got moment. “You bet I will." he people like you and me will nario I see repeated all too cause Mom or Dad said so. them." his degree. said, finally. make the ultimate difference. often among parents of grown The good news is that more Some of the station's cus­ Not only did this good neigh­ children. When the son takes Jacquet is editor of the Cath­ and more men, women and tomers objected to being bor get 20 new customers, she Father McSweeney is director to drug abuse or crime, when olic Exponent, the Youngstown, young people find practical served by a black man and told actually got him five more for of the New York City-based the daughter has a child out of Ohio, diocesan newspaper. and constructive ways to the station owner they'd take good measure. Christophers. ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Movie review ‘Love of the Game’ marred by clichés By FATHER PETER HORTON from his brilliant “Simple of clinching another pennant, Costner plays the veteran Plan," has a difficult time and it Just happens to be the ballplayer with ferocity and the There is no doubt that Kevin blending the heroics of a per­ last day of the season. The romantic lead with confusion. ■ Costner loves baseball. The fect game with the subtleties of Tigers are about to be sold, Baseball is clearly his major remarkable and memorable romantic involvement. Dana and Billy might be traded. focus, but his heart is. pulled B ishop Donald “Field of Dreams” paired Stevens' screenplay abandons Inning after inning the ten­ by his love for Jan e. It is a role Wuerl’s program on ■ Costner and baseball in a story the cast and director in a sion mounts, as viewers root Costner plays very well. Oct. 3 is titled “Christian with heart, fantasy and love of swamp of convenience. for one more masterpiece from Preston balances her suc­ Morality: The Way to the great game of the past. Things begin to add up all his well-worn, painful pitching cess as an editor with the emo­ Eternal Life.” “Bull Durham" was a too easily in a film that is a bit arm in this ultimate gathering tional longings of a woman in His guest is Dr. James sophisticated, comic take on overextended. Good editing, of of old sports formulas. love. She too offers a winning Hanigan, professor of the­ minor-league baseball and the which there is evidence, would The difference comes in performance. ology at Duquesne Uni­ talent it takes to get to the big have helped more if it had the Billy's memory. As he pitches, However. "Game" tries too versity. show. courage to eliminate a few of moviegoers see flashbacks of hard to please everyone as a “For the Love of the Game.” the cliches. his five-year relationship with quintessential baseball film Jane Aubrey, a love story that and a great romantic drama. If The program is part of a continuing series based on a catechism entitled “The Costner's latest effort, is a The story here revolves Teaching o f Christ," coauthored by Bishop Wuerl, and on the “Catechism of has its shares of highs and the two stories were blended romantic fable entwined with around Billy Chapel, a 19-year the " the reality of baseball econom­ veteran starting pitcher with lows. as well as Costner's Chapel ics and free agency. At times, it the Detroit Tigers. He is set to Currently on a low, Jan e is manages to pitch, the movie works with the best of the pitch the game of his life in about to leave for a new job in would have been much better. T h e 5 movies about the game, but at Yankee Stadium while New London. She is no longer capa­ This is a good game, but it others, the film goes down on York fans are determined to ble of withstanding Billy's need lacks the greatness of the per­ strikes. celebrate his retirement. for the game. fect game it celebrates. 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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 LU 7 New deacons settling into m inistries of service By CHUCK MOODY just by the presence there.” We help with the Masses that there is really not a whole lot of Staff Writer Shortly after he was or­ are there, and we visit the point of having four different dained, Deacon DiSanto re­ pods, talk one-on-one with the groups when we’re so close When Bishop Donald Wuerl tired from his job with the inmates if they want to talk together duplicating services. ordained 33 men as perma­ Pennsylvania Department of with the Catholic representa­ This will coordinate it all nent deacons on June 26 he Public Welfare, where he was tive. We do what we can to together." told them, "Your ordination is the local director in the office minister to the spiritual wel­ Deacon Kuhns, who is a to a ministry of service which in McKeesport. fare, refer them to the priest if middle school principal in the therefore enriches the whole He said he feels he has "the church.” they want to go to confession." Bethlehem Center School best of both worlds” in practic­ There is a Mass on Saturday District, said his ministry has Since being ordained, the ing his ministry. night and two on Sunday at been going “wonderfully." deacons have been "rooted" to "I'm assigned to St. Martin the jail. The priests of the a parish faith community and de Porres parish, which is not Being attached to St. Ger­ have been exceptionally wel­ have been carrying out the var­ my home parish," he said. “My maine parish ‘has been a very coming and helpful," he said. ious particular responsibilities home parish is St. Patrick, positive experience" for Deacon “The other deacon (James of diaconal ministry to which which is the neighboring Kenny. Shell) and I were invited to the the bishop assigned them. parish. I've also been able to “The reception of the congre­ last deanery meeting. They're Deacon Dale DISanto prac­ work it out with Father (John) gation and the faithful have changing their time because tices deanery/cluster-based Rushofsky, who is my supervi­ been nothing but phenome­ we both have 'regular' jobs. ministry. He is rooted at St. sor. nal," he said. “It’s very nice." They usually meet at lunch Martin de Porres parish in “I’m able to minister in his Deacon Francis Dadowski is time, and they're going to meet McKeesport with particular parish where I'm assigned, but working in parish-based min­ in the evenings so that he and responsibility for assisting in I also minister in my own istry. He is rooted to Our Lady I can both be at all of the meet­ the program of pastoral care of parish and serve on the of the Angels parish in Law- ings. I was pleasantly sur­ the sick in the territory served with the pastor. rencevllle with responsibility prised by that." by the Mon Yough Deanery. “I really have an opportunity for assisting in the program of Deacon David Lamm is par­ “I'm working with all of the to work with a lot of people in pastoral care of the sick in the ticipating in diocesan-based parishes in the deanery," Dea­ the two parishes. I've also been territory served by the parish. ministry. He is rooted to St. con DiSanto said. “I'm going to contacted by another parish He has belonged to St. Malachy parish in Kenmawr be helping to set up a program (St. Joseph in Duquesne) out­ Augustine Church, which is with particular responsibility so that we have Eucharistie side of our deanery to ask if 1 part of Our Lady of Angels, all for assisting the Office of the ministers from each parish in would work with them also. It's his life. . the deanery community who giving me an opportunity to "I have been trying to help The tribunal is a type of Photos by Douglas Kaup will take the sacrament to really move out and to be pres­ where I can to do some liturgi­ “church court," Deacon Lamm Deacon Dale DiSanto distributes the Eucharist at a Communion those in nursing homes, or ent in the community in a lot cal services as well as trying to said, which seeks to determine service for residents of Riverside Nursing Center in McKeesport. personal care homes or their of different ways." find out what we’re going to be whether a marriage, which was Deacon DiSanto has particular responsibility for assisting in the private homes, those people Deacon James Kenny is doing with social work," Dea­ presumed valid, is actually program of pastoral care of the sick in the Mon Yough Deanery. who are unable to get to involved in institutional min­ con Dadowski said. “I baptized valid or whether it is null. church. In addition. I will be various duties at St. Malachy. what I have found in particular istry. He is rooted at St. Ger­ three babies. I had my first “After a Catholic person gets going to the larger homes "I’ve been functioning liturgl- is that at least in my setting, maine in Bethel Park with par­ funeral outside of a Mass at divorced, if he or she wants to throughout the area. cally," he said. “I’ve been on both at the tribunal and at the ticular responsibility for the funeral home." get remarried in the Catholic “The deanery that I'm in has the altar. I’ve been proclaiming parish, everybody has just assisting in the institutional He has conducted Euchar- Church would come to the tri­ a large number of nursing the Gospel. 1 have given a cou­ been so encouraging and wel­ ministry program at the istic services at area nursing bunal for a ‘Declaration of ple of homilies. I’ve been coming. which helps. homes, and we will be going to Allegheny County Jail. homes. He is self-employed in Nullity,'" Deacon Lamm said. assisting the priest at the litur­ those homes and doing Eu­ “It's going very well," Deacon the accounting. business, “In fact, I just wrote a letter “If they go through the whole gy and just trying to get accli­ to the people of the church charistie services so that the Kenny said. “We’re getting a which allows him to make his process, the first marriage mated to the new surround­ thanking them for being so people have a sense of belong­ strong Catholic presence own schedule for his ministry. could be declared null. And ings. open and hospitable. It's a ing to the parish, belonging to there, myself and Deacon Tom "I'm thrilled. I'm so thrilled," that person then would be free the church and are partici­ “It's going very well. The peo­ change for the priests too. O’Neill and C haplain (Father) Deacon Dadowski said. “One to remarry in the church. But ple there have been very wel­ They have to get used to hav­ pants in that. There's a com­ George Chortos. of the neat things is the fact a civil divorce has to precede a fort level that we’re providing coming. The pastor and the ing a deacon functioning with “We m inister to the inm ates. that I grew up in petition to the tribunal. In lay­ parochial vicar have been very them as well, and they have Lawrenceville. I know a lot of man's terms it's called an open, and it is really going been very open to them. It’s a people, and I have made a '.'" well. I’m very pleased. very positive experience so point to be at all three church­ Deacon Lamm's role with the “It's new for everybody, but far.” es for all the Masses. tribunal is to serve as “Everybody in the parish a field advocate and who goes to the church has also as a liaison seen me. It's become a neat lit­ between the tribunal tle way of incorporating the and future field advo­ ministry in the neighborhood." cates. He is an attor­ Deacon Elbert Kuhns also is ney with the downtown involved in deanery/cluster- Pittsburgh firm of based ministry. He is rooted at Davies, McFarland and St. Thomas parish in Clarks­ Carroll. ville with particular responsi­ “We, th e tribunal, bility for diaconal ministry of are in the process of charity and justice in the developing a program Greene County Deanery. to train field advocates "I'm in the process of coordi­ so that by the early nating a ministry of care for part of next year are the nursing homes and per­ hoping to have advo­ sonal care homes in the dean­ cates in place," he ery," he said. "I'm getting a said. core of volunteers to be part of T he role of the advo­ that ministry to make sure all cate in part would of those residents have regular have a pastoral com­ visitation and regular recep­ ponent to it, and what tion of the Eucharist.” we would essentially Along with his wife. Deacon do is counsel those Kuhns coordinates the Rite of folks who are assigned Christian Initiation of Adults to us, help them fill program at four parishes, out the paperwork, including St. Thomas. represent their interest "What happened in the past to the tribunal, that Deacon David Lamm, right, talks over a canonical issue with Father Deacon James Kenny stands in the Allegheny County Jail. Deacon is each one of these parishes kind of thing." Lawrence DiNardo, diocesan episcopal vicar for canonical services and a Kenny has particular responsibility for assisting in the institution­ has had two or three candi­ Deacon Lamm also judge in the Office of the Tribunal. Deacon Lamm has particular responsi­ al ministry program at the jail. dates or catechumens, and has been involved in bility for assisting the diocesan Office of the Tribunal.

Local churches may still celebrate St. Christopher’s feast QUESTION: versal calendar should be chosen wide church. However, local church­ ther declared that local churches Not long ago, small statues oj St. from every race and period of time. es could still include his feast in their (dioceses) could celebrate that Christopher were to be seen on Following these principles, when particular calendars (this would memorial (feast) if they wished to almost every auto dashboard. But not the new calendar was published, Q u e s t i o n s apply especially to parishes that bore include it on their local calendar. anymore. That sign oj our religious several changes could be noted. for Fr. B ober his name). The notion of universal and local belief was taken away when the Among them was the addition of the The church revised its calendar to calendars is of significance here. church declared that St. Christopher names of several saints to accom­ give emphasis to the cycles of While we celebrate national holidays, wasn't a saint anymore. Would you plish the universality the council had C hrist's life, death. Resurrection and each city, town and municipality is please explain why that was done? desired glorification. The celebration of the free to celebrate local days dedicated In addition, the celebrations of memory of the saints was to high­ to local heroes, events or commemo­ ANSWER: some saints were left to the calen­ is not a part of the ancient Roman light this mystery and not detract rations. At the direction of the Second dars of local dioceses or individual tradition. It is now left to particular from It. So too, within the church. St. Vatican Council, a new church cal­ nations, while still others were abol­ calendars. Although the acts of the Therefore, with a limited number of Christopher can still be included endar was developed and finally ished because historical evidence life of Christopher are legendary, the days available, only those saints with within a local diocesan calendar. approved by Pope Paul VI in 1969. was lacking. existence of his cult is very old." universal appeal (and clear historical I am also sure medals and images Among the guiding principles used to In issuing the revised calendar, the By issuing this statement, the con­ evidence) were included in the uni­ of St. Christopher have religious formulate the new calendar were the Sacred Congregation of Rites also gregation acknowledged that details versal calendar. value. Any religious image that following: a) the lives of those saints published a commentary that of the life of St. Christopher were So it is inaccurate to say that the reminds us to exercise charity and found in the present calendar should explained some of the changes that very difficult to substantiate histori­ church declared St. Christopher is good Judgment while driving should be subjected to critical study: b) only were made. In discussing St. Chris­ cally. Thus, even though devotion to no longer a saint. What it did was to be seen as helpful [£ those saints of universal significance topher's feast (July 25), it noted: St. Christopher was long-standing, declare that celebrating his memory should be chosen for the universal The memorial of Christopher, which his feast would not be included on (feast day) was not required of every Father Charles Bober is pastor of St. calendar: and c) saints on the uni­ entered the Roman calendar in 1550, the for the world­ diocese throughout the world. It fur­ In South Pittsburgh. 8 W O R L D N E W S FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC in brief Phone cards call attention to Assisi restoration Police arrest WASHINGTON (CNS) — shipping and handling. Chichi also noted each set of Chinese Catholics Prepaid phone cards are now The cards may be seen on the cards includes information HONG KONG — Police * available in the United States Giotto/Assisi LLC Web site at: about how to make a direct, arrested several under­ to help raise awareness — and www.treasuryofstfrancis. com. tax-deductible contribution to ground Catholics In eastern money — for the restoration of They may be ordered by faxing the restoration fund in the China amid other arrests the earthquake-ravaged Basil­ Giotto/Assisi LLC at 305-365- United States. countrywide that some ica of St. Francis in Assisi, 8448. Orders should include On Sept. 26, 1997, two major church observers say Italy. the collection name and quan­ earthquakes caused consider­ The “Treasury of St. Francis tity; name, address and phone able damage to central Italy, reflects authorities' desire to of Assisi"' cards picture number of purchaser; type of Including Assisi's 700-year-old keep order before China's medieval artifacts, frescoes and credit card being used, its basilica complex and other reli­ 50th anniversary celebra­ paintings from Assisi, as well number, expiration date and gious monuments. tions. as photos of Pope John Paul II the name on the card. Earlier this year, CNS report­ China's official Xinhua visiting Assisi. Nicola Chichi is handling ed that the seriously damaged news agency said 100.000 They are sold in two sets U.S. and Canadian distribution upper basilica was expected to people have been arrested called the Giotto and Siena col­ of the limited-edition cards be re-opened this Christmas. nationwide since July 1 In a lections, and each set has five through Giotto/Assisi LLC in The lower basilica and crypt, security crackdown ahead of cards. Each card contains 33 Key Biscayne, Fla. He said 10 containing the tomb of St. the 50th anniversary of the prepaid minutes of domestic percent of the volume of calls Francis, remained open founding of the communist- Prepaid phone calls are now available in the United States to help U.S. long distance time, total­ made with the cards is being throughout the restoration, ruled People's Republic of raise awareness and funds for the restoration of the earthquake- ing 165 minutes per set. Each donated to the basilica restora­ which is costing about $30 mil­ China, to be celebrated Oct. set costs $49.99, plus $8.95 for tion fund. lion. ravaged basilica in Assisi, Italy. 1. Clandestinely ordained Bishop Ja m e s Lin Xill of Wenzhou, who eluded cap­ ture for more than two Colombian : Dialogue the path to peace years, was detained Sept. 8 NEW YORK (CNS) — Cardinal Dario Cardinal Castrillon was principal cel­ known as CELAM. and then four years members of his group were not practic­ by Public Security Bureau Castrillon Hoyos, a Colombian who is ebrant and homilist at a Mass for peace as president. After four years as arch­ ing Catholics, they were believers and officials, Catholic sources , prefect of the Vatican Congregation for in Colombia arranged Sept. 14 by the bishop of Bucaramanga, Colombia, he their family members were practicing told UCA News, an Asian the Clergy, said in New York that dia­ Colombian community of New York. was named to his current position in Catholics. church news agency based logue was the only way to end the con­ He said he asked Mass-goers, whose 1996 and became a cardinal in He noted his meeting with the guer­ In Thailand. flict in his country and bring peace. families and fellow countrymen were February 1998. rilla leader was pastoral and unofficial. Bishop Lin was arrested "I am convinced that a military solu­ “suffering a lot’ because of violence, to In the interview he said he keeps in He said at the Vatican anything official around 3 a.m. in his rented tion is not possible," he said. "put their hope in the Lord," and follow touch with Colombian affairs, and was about such matters as the Colombian apartment in Shanghai, 230 - Speaking with reporters Sept. 16 at the way of reconciliation. there in August and talked with people conflict must be handled by the miles north of Wenzhou, the offices of the Northeast Hispanic Although many people have been about conditions. Secretariat of State and the Council on they said. Catholic Center, the cardinal said “most murdered, and others have been cap­ Colombia does not have "a" guerrilla Justice and Peace. Several priests and nuns Colombians are looking for peace," and tured or forced to give up their land, group challenging the government, but In some cases, a guerrilla group has of Wenzhou Diocese staying" he believes "the time is ripe.” such offenses must be forgiven for the “many" guerrilla and paramilitary dominated an area in Colombia for in other places also were ‘ He said a needed first step involves sake of reconciliation, he said. groups, taking different approaches more than 40 years, perhaps institut­ taken away, the sources gaining a better understanding of how While he was bishop of Pereira, and operating with different ideologies, ing land reform, and people have grown added. difficult the situation is and giving up Colombia, Cardinal Castrillon served the cardinal said. up seeing members of their families in belief that it could be resolved by more four years as general secretary of the He said the head of one guerrilla conflict with the government, Cardinal use of military weapons. Latin American bishops' council, group told him in Rome that although Castrillon said. Nuncio seeks bishop’s release BOGOTA, Colombia — The apostolic nuncio to Colombia , Pope’s Georgia trip will aid relations with Orthodox said negotiations are “on the l WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — emonially close the Synod of and wished to intensify con­ arch has personally urged the "First and foremost, the pope right track” between his del-1 The primary' purpose of Pope Bishops for Asia — were tacts. pope to come," he said. will be visiting local Catholics egation and representatives John Paul H's November pil­ announced in early September He added that all important The visit will be the pope's after 80 years of communist of the guerrillas who in mid- grimage to Georgia will be to by Georgian authorities and Georgian politicians had con­ second to a predominantly Or­ rule," the priest said. August kidnapped Bishop < strengthen relations with the Vatican. curred with President Eduard thodox country, after his pil­ “But he will also be visiting Jose de Jesus Quintero Diaz Orthodox Christians, said the "Although Georgia is home to Shevardnadze's invitation. grimage last May to Romania. Georgia's Orthodox Church, of Tibu. apostolic administrator of the just a small Catholic minority, "Besides its likely impact on The director of the Catholic which has its own independent Archbishop Beniamino, Caucasus region. it is an Orthodox country. church life, the visit will be Church's Caritas charity in authorities and follows Its own Stella said Sept. 13 he head­ "The pope is coming in Although dialogue has not very important for the govern­ Tbilisi. Father Witold Szul- policies," he said. ed a “humanitarian delega­ response to invitations from been easy, it's a key priority ment by showing Georgia's czynski. told CNS Vatican offi­ Up to 75 percent of the more tion" that met with represen­ the state president and Ortho­ and will be the visit's primary closeness to Europe — this cials would be returning in late than 5 million inhabitants of tatives of the People's dox patriarch," said Father objective," Father Pasotto said. explains why President Shev­ September to finalize the 79- Georgia claim spiritual alle­ Liberation Army, known by ( Giuseppe Pasotto, apostolic In a mid-September tele­ ardnadze has done so much to year-old pontiff s itinerary. giance to the Orthodox its Spanish initials as the administrator of the Caucasus phone interview with Catholic bring it about." the 44-year-old He added that it was expect­ Church, which dates from the EPL, somewhere in the; region. 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f VIOLENCE IN EAST TIMOR 9 ? FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Church aid agencies prepare to enter East Timor*

By LYNNE WEIL refugees in western Timor was "They will attack on variou^/- Catholic News Service “fulfilled literally overnight,” fronts, using paramilitary., Ketelers said. forces," Xlmtnes added. “We , VATICAN CITY — Church- The agency estimated it would (resistance fighters) know where , based aid agencies prepared to need $3 million to cover the to hide, while our children arei, enter East Timor as an interna­ costs of food, medicine and dying of hunger." tional military force was being medical aid workers for refugees Ketelers said Caritas i; mustered to secure peace in the once they return home. Internationalis had “heard such region. Ketelers said the U.S.-based reports, and they represent ato “At this point, we don't know branch of Caritas, Catholic very real possibility. The fear isn- when we will go into the country Relief Services, which for years that if food doesn’t get to people for aid deliveries,” Caritas has transferred resources to soon, they will starve — but if.,- Intemationalls spokesman Jo­ local organizations in East getting it there makes them vul-;, han Ketelers said Sept. 16, “but Timor, “pulled together the $3 nerable to attack, they will be we'll be able to do It quickly once million immediately and will be killed." the conditions are right.” paid back gradually.' Meanwhile, the Pontifical-:; Caritas, the global humanitar­ A medical team was being A Timorese woman is Council “Cor Unum" started- , ian agency headquartered at the assembled, but Ketelers noted comforted by a nun as contacting church-based agen- Vatican, sent officers from sev­ “they will not go In (to East she arrives at the cies beyond the scope of Caritas ■ eral European countries to Timor) before it's safe." refugee processing Internationalis as they made. Darwin, Australia, to help coor­ “The very day that the inter­ center in Darwin, their own plans for assistance in,. dinate the aid operation, he national forces set up safe Australia, on Sept. 14. East Timor. said. havens," he added, "we will go CNS photo Council members conferred Caritas Australia was placed there." news service Fides reported on preparing to bombard refugees the refugees and to identify with Bishop Carlos Fllipe", in charge of all projects In East Ketelers said deliveries of food East Timorese concerns that in the m ountains south of Dill,” where to strike." Ximenes Belo, apostolic ad m in -/ Timor Sept. 9 after members of and medicine would be made by airdrops of aid before the peace­ Carmelite Sister Maria del Resistance leader David Xi- istrator of Dili, East Timor, after the East Timorese office of truck and airplane after the keepers’ arrival would betray Carmen Aparicio, head of the mines told the agency military he met Pope John Paul II Sept. Caritas were displaced or killed peacekeepers reached East the hiding places of refugees to order's house In Dill, told Fides. attacks on a zone with 60,000 13, said Msgr. Frank Dewane, a i in a massacre. Timor. militia members still at large In "The military people are waiting inhabitants were thought to be "Cor Unum" official from the-, Shortly thereafter, a global In an interview published the country. until humanitarian aid is deliv­ Imminent. United States. appeal for $140,000 to aid Sept. 15, the Vatican missionary “The Indonesian army Is ered by parachute to flush out "I NEW HIGHER RATES World bishops urge CAPUCHIN CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY m B e lt o n e In today's economic environment you may want to consider the many Helping the world hear better advantages of a charitable gift annuity with the Capuchin Friars. HEARING AID aid for East Timor While providing income for your needs, you will help Capuchin Friars FOR BEGINNERS continue their work throughout the world. By making a gift you can WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishops, Cardinal Jean- A w orld class receive these and other benefits: IS WEEK Bishops around the world Claude Turcotte of Montreal, company. Helping called for aid and prayers for called for a novena Sept, 18 to • Guaranteed Income for Life «Partially Tax-Free Income the world hear better victims of violence in East 26 that "provides pastors with • Current Charitable income Tax Deduction *599 Timor and urged the interven­ the possibility of making spe­ for almost 60 years. Age Rate Age Rate Age Rate Age Rate tion of a multinational peace­ cial mention of East Timor” in 65 8.2% 72 8.9% 79 10.2% 86 11.8% keeping force. weekend Masses at the nove­ 66 8.3% 73 9.1% 80 10.4% 87 12.1% Archbishop Theodore McCar- nas end. He also asked that 67 8.4% 74 9.2% 81 10.6% 88 12.4% rick of Newark, N.J., chairman contributions to aid East 68 8.5% 75 9.4% 82 10.8% 89 12.7% FREE O n e T r io L P i of the U.S. bishops’ Inter­ Timor be sent to the Canadian 69 8.6% 76 9.6% 83 11.0% 90+ 14.2% Hearing Aid | national Policy Committee, wel­ Catholic Organization for 70 8.7% 77 9.8% 84 11.2% DEMONSTRATION AND 71 8.8% 85 11.4% comed the Indonesian govern­ Development and Peace in 78 10.0% HEARING TEST Two Life rates, minimum age and gift amounts are available on request. ment's agreement that peace­ support of its emergency relief See The Digital Matching System In Action! Consult your financial and legal advisors to learn more. Regular $799 keepers enter East Timor. efforts. *KÿmrtrauUhnilvurr Bel tone "The action of the interna­ The Argentine bishops' con­ Clip and send this coupon today for general information or call 1-800-224-0330. 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Offices 1 istcd llclou. skepticism that the violence will able food for the victims. be stopped immediately and the "We also address an urgent PHONE (____) ______, Bethel Park Bridgevilfe Downtown Pittsburgh people's right to return to their call to international organiza­ 412^33-5540 412-221-2788 412-281-1101 homes will be respected. tions, so they may find con­ North Hills Springdale White Oak Capuchin Development Center B Jerry Gaughan, Director Sustained pressure from the crete and efficient means to 1412-369-0264 724-274-0404 412-672-9043 international community and stop violence and bring back P.O. 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The Central Commission of the Australian Catholic Bish­ NEW SHOW f ^ â WW. ops' Conference said Sept. 15 ALSO PERFECT FOR: the church in Australia • Corporation Events ■pledges to do what it can to North Hills assist the refugees now among • Gift Certificates us. to support the efforts of our • Meetings *NEW SUNDAY BRUNCH agency, Caritas Australia, and • Fundraisers other agencies, to bring aid and EAT DRINK AND • Holiday Parties ^RKjL relief to the suffering, and in BE PERRY. . . • Private Parties the longer term to work for MASON, THAT St SOLVE A COMEDIC • Retirement Parties reconstruction in East Timor.” MYSTERY WHILE ENJOY • Bachelor(ette) Parties The bishops condemned the IMG A FABULOUS FOUR- violence in East Timor, ex­ COURSE DINNER Holiday Inn • Pittsburgh-Greentree pressing "prayerful sympathy" Dinner 8 Show S35.00 Chefs Caning Stata» or Bring the Show to Your Location for victims and their families. 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Pa. 15143 Support O ur message from Pittsburgh Visit our websde, Catholic and the Federal wwwmokxcoach oorrvtenzner ABUSE I A dvertisers Trade Commission j NATIONAL NEWS II FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Catholics, Baptists discuss how Jesus saves in brief Stem-cell report WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic and It also includes Bible study in local For this year's meeting, hosted by the Baptist leaders met in Washington agreed statements on situations." Catholic side, discussions focused on draws criticism Sept. 9 through 11 to discuss how how fundamentalism, ‘To say together The current Roman questions of justification, sanctifica­ WASHINGTON — The ' Jesus Christ saves people. literalism and his­ how we talk Catholic-Southern tion, conversion, assurance of salva­ National Bioethics Advisory Soteriology — the Held of theology toricity should be about one another Baptist Conversations tion, baptism and original sin. Commission fails to protect that seeks to understand what salva- defined. began in 1995, after The discussions were based on mate­ human embryos from r tion in Jesus Christ means — was the Christian Brother and about our the Southern Baptist rials prepared by the Rev. R. Albert destruction despite acknowl­ main topic of the three-day Southern Jeffrey Gros, associ­ common Bible Convention in 1994 Mohler Jr., president of Southern edging that they deserve Baptist-Roman Catholic Conversation. ate director of the formally authorized Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and respect, said the president of Participants also completed a written Catholic bishops' is important such discussions for Father Stephen Duffy of the religious the National Conference of report to their respective sponsoring Secretariat for progress.’ the first time. studies department of Loyola I Catholic Bishops. bodies on the Bible. Ecumenical and — Brother Jeffrey Gros Co-sponsors are the University in New Orleans. Bishop Joseph Fiorenza of The group plans to publish that Interreligious Affairs, bishops’ Committee The meeting was held at Centro Galveston-Houston made the report, reilecting three years of conver­ said the report will for Ecumenical and Marla, a religious house near The [ comment Sept. 14 after the sations about differences and similari­ help dispel erroneous Interreligious Affairs Catholic University of America. release of the final report of ties in the way their traditions under­ perceptions that Southern Baptists on the Catholic side and the Interfaith It included a luncheon at the univer­ the commission, which had stand the authority of Scripture, before and Catholics have of each other. Witness Department of the Home sity with its religious studies faculty, been looking into the issue of the end of the year. "We're the two largest Christian Mission Board on the Southern Baptist hosted by the university president, stem-cell research since It covers how Catholics and Baptists denominations in the United States," side. Vincentian Father David O'Connell. November 1998. understand revelation, inspiration, the he said. "To say together how we talk The group discussed similarities and Next year's meeting will by hosted by Although the commission authority of the Bible, inerrancy, infal­ about one another and about our com­ differences in Catholic and Baptist the Rev. Paige Patterson, president of “acknowledged "wide agree­ libility, the nature and significance of mon Bible is important progress." approaches to Scripture in 1995-1997 Southeastern Baptist Theological ment' in our society 'that various historical-critical methods as He added, “It should also lay the and began its discussions of soteriolo­ Seminary, Wake Forest, N.C., who also I human embryos deserve approaches to understanding Scrip- common ground for witness together gy in 1998, while working on a report is current president of the Southern respect as a form of human and help those already engaged in on the Scripture discussions. Baptist Convention. life,'” it nevertheless TPcom- mended that the federal gov­ ernment fund research that would involve their destruc­ Court overturns sentences of tion, Bishop Fiorenza said. “Surely the commission must realize that destroying School of the Americas protesters life is no way to show respect ATLANTA (CNS) — The 11th wonderful friends" among for it," he added. U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ‘The courts are women prisoners in the mini- Human stem cells — pre­ Continued from Page 10 In Atlanta has overturned the mum-security facility. Many cursor cells that can give rise sentences of five protesters finally joining were nonviolent, first-time to multiple tissue types — 0530 HEALTH CARE 0848HOUSE FOR RENT 0901 HOUSE FOR SALE convicted in two separate the people on offenders, and mothers, she may be derived from early SERVICES 1997 actions at the U.S. said, who had been given dra­ human embryos, from aborted Unfurnished Cliffside MT. 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Most presided in both trials, had appeals decision was handed been able to walk with them.” sideration" to research on areas. Pittsburgh and Western erred in ordering consecutive down. SOA Watch organized the adult stem cells, despite the 0750 EDUCATION SENIOR SPECIAL PA. Must have job. down pay­ instead of concurrent sen­ After the ruling, attorney protests at which Sister fact that they “pose no moral TUTORING AVAILABLE Nov.-Dec.-Jan. ment and good credit. Call FROM certified teacher with tences after the protesters' Peter Thompson of Eilerman and the others were problem and are far more Myrtle Beach home In (412)621-6401 PIVIROTTO clearances and references. REAL ESTATE. second conviction. Minneapolis, who represented arrested. promising for medical North Hills area, grades 1-8. private community, 24 hr. By the time the ruling was research than was once security, enclosed pool, SHALER TWI\ 3BDRM the five, said in a statem ent During a Nov. 16, 1997, any subject. Call (412)492- brick ranch with 4 level acres handed down, all but one of thought." 8801. community center. Across from SOA Watch, “The courts prayer vigil at Fort Benning — from ocean. and large garage, some farm the five had served more than are finally joining the people involving several thousand 2-week min. $650.00 equipment. (412)486-3773 the time stipulated in the new on this issue." protesters — they were among $850.00 Full Month Church shooting Call for Home Delivery ruling. SOA Watch, with offices in the 25 people arrested for (412-731-8538) (412) 471 - 1252 Ext. 222 Three of the prisoners had Washington, D.C., and “unlawful re-entry" onto the victims ‘martyrs’ been released by Sept. 14. Columbus, Ga., near Fort base. Following their convic­ FORT WORTH, Texas — They are: Benning, has been lobbying for tion, all 25 were sentenced by Bishop Joseph Delaney of Fort • Franciscan Sister Marge the closure of the School of the Elliott in January 1998 to six- Worth said the seven people Eilerman, 62, of Booneville, Americas. Graduates of the month prison terms. slain Sept. 15 inside a Baptist Ky.. who w as serving 14 school, which trains Latin Earlier, on Sept. 29, 1997, | church in Fort Worth were months in a federal prison in American military officers, the five had gone to the base, martyrs. Lexington, Ky. have been implicated in atroci­ where they took metal letters In a statement issued a day • Mary Trotochaud, 48. of ties and human rights abuses off the Fort Benning sign, after the shooting. Bishop Atlanta, who was serving 14 throughout the region. replacing them with a stenciled Delaney noted that the months in a federal prison in Following her release Sept. message: "Home of School of Catholic morning prayer of Alderson, W.Va. 12, Sister Eilerman told Americas — School of Shame" Sept. 16 honored the third- • Ed Kinane, 54, of Syra­ friends and reporters, “It's and “SOA = torture." ! century martyrs St. Cornelius cuse, N.Y.. who was serving 16 wonderful to be free, but it's They were convicted of and St. Cyprian. months in a federal prison in particularly wonderful because "destruction of government "These victims, slain in the Pennsylvania. we won the court case." property with malicious normal pursuit of their faith, Jesuit Father William She called the appeals deci­ intent," a felony, and a misde­ can be considered martyrs as Bichsel, 71, of Tacoma, Wash., sion a “very significant victory meanor charge. In July 1998, well," Bishop Delaney said. was to be released Sept. 27 for School of the Americas Elliott gave the five protesters Seven others were wounded from a federal prison in Watch," and said her imprison­ sentences ranging from eight in the evening attack at Sheridan. Ore. He had been ment was nothing compared to 12 m onths, to be served Wedgewood Baptist Church. sentenced by Elliott to a total with what the victims of grad­ consecutively with the earlier A group of about 150 young of 18 m onths. uates of the School of the six-month prison terms. people had gathered at the The last of the five who Americas have experienced. They also received fines and church for a teen prayer rally appealed — Kathleen Rumpf, The former pastoral associ­ restitution ranging from when a man identified as 48, also of Syracuse, who ate at Holy Family Parish in $1.000 to $3,050 and two Larry Ashbrook fired rounds served 12 m onths in a federal Booneville said she “made years supervised probation. from two semiautomatic pis­ In a statement, SOA Watch tols and exploded a pipe bomb officials applauded the inside the church before he appeals decision. turned a gun on himself. They also said they expect Bishop Delaney, in his more than 10,000 people at statement, noted "recent Fort Benning for a Nov. 20-21 Catholic martyrs," including demonstration to mark the Father Stanley Rother, mur­ W ork in a cutting edge anniversary of the 1989 mas­ dered in Guatemala in 1981, sacre of six Jesuits, their the three American nuns and housekeeper and her daughter one lay missionary murdered industry, fo r an established in El Salvador. 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■2 DIOCESAN NEWS FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Retreat center hopes to raise $1.5 million in three years By JOHN FRANKO plant improvements, the replacement of an Staff Writer elevator and the original air conditioning sys­ tem . When St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center Money also will be set aside to create a on Pittsburgh’s South Side opened its doors reserve fund for boiler, roof and other emer­ in 1921, it became the first facility of its kind gency repairs. in the United States built specifically for the Also covered will be special projects that will laity. develop youth programs and expand pro­ Since then, countless numbers of faithful grams for those lighting drug and alcohol have visited the center to spend time with God addictions. and examine the mysteries of Christ's pas­ The fund will aid an endowment that pro­ sion. vides up to 250 annual scholarships for youth But increasing maintenance costs and the to attend retreats at the center. need to provide greater stability in programs Father Salvagna said St. Paul of the Cross has forced the Passionist Community to always has benefited from the generosity and undertake a three-year, $1.5 million fund­ prayers of those who have used the center, as raising drive. well as the entire diocese in general. He noted Money raised by the Crossroads Campaign that any contribution would be appreciated. will be earmarked for current and future "It’s nice to have the large donations, but maintenance projects, and it will help estab­ having a person donate what they're able to is lish an endowment fund to subsidize pro­ very meaningful to us,” he said. grams and offer scholarships for needy youth St. Paul of the Cross sponsors several dif­ and adult retreatants. ferent programs, targeting men, women, mar­ Retired Aux. Bishop John McDowell offered ried couples, and recovering alcoholics. The a reflection on the history of retreats in the center is used approximately 45 weekends a diocese during a formal kickoff for the project year, and it hosts some 3,200 people annual­ Sept. 14 at the center. ly- "We have to ta k e care of th e body a n d soul, "People need to be reminded they are loved and the body (center) is wearing out," said by God. and God has a place for them.” Passionist Father Michael Salvagna, director Father Salvagna said. “They need time to of St. Paul of the Cross. “We have to take care reflect. Here they will be able to connect with of it for future generations." their God in a way very few experiences in life Capital improvements to be covered under can provide." the fund include the replacement of Stations Anyone seeking more information on the Photo by Douglas Kaup of the Cross in the garden, the repaving of campaign should contact Father Salvagna at Retired Aux. Bishop John McDowell offered a reflection on the history of retreats during a formal kickoff statue areas in the garden, needed physical 412-381-7676. for the Crossroads Campaign designed to raise money to support St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center.

St. Bonaventure gym blessed Festivals Econom ic justice St. John Vianney, St. Charles Lwanga, celebration set South Pittsburgh East End A “Celebration for Economic Indoor food and fun test Sept. Community fall festival Oct. 2 and Justice" featuring art exhibits, 30 through Oct. 2 on St. Joseph 3 at Holy Rosary School, 7120 Kel­ music, speakers and discus­ Church grounds, Ormsby Avenue, ly St., Homewood. It begins Sat­ sion is slated for 7 p.m. on Mount Oliver. urday at noon; Sunday at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at St. Including bingo, used book sale Includes games, flea market, Lawrence O’Toole Church, and fun for all beginning at 7 p.m. bake sale, plant/craft booth, used 5323 Penn Ave.. Garfield. each night. books, bingo, Chinese Auction and Among the speakers will be. Â ? É iÉ É S Food served from 5 to 9:30 p.m. a raffle. Bill Fletcher, national educa­ includes hot sausage, noodles E ntertainm ent a n d food will be tion director of the AFL-CIO.' and cabbage, chop suey, tossed provided for both days. The event is sponsored by the' ’ WW salad, soup, stuffed cabbage, For more information, call the Thomas Merton Center. pasta and meatballs. parish at 412-731-3020. For more information or to register for $10 ($5 for low Row ing regatta on O hio River income people), call the center at 412-361-3022. Mercy Hospital and the Three Rivers Rowing Association will host the 13th annual Head of the Ohio rowing regatta Saturday. Oct. 2. Activities will begin at noon near Three Rivers Stadium. Little S isters plan . : 40 H ours slated in W est M ifflin ceram ic gift sale Holy Trinity at 529 Grant Ave. Ext., West Mifflin, will open its The Little Sisters of the Poor annual 40 Hours celebration with an 11 a.m. Mass Friday, Oct. 1. will host their 27th annual hoi-. An anointing will be held Saturday at the 11 a.m. Mass and Sunday iday ceramic sale Saturday Masses are offered at 9 and 11 a.m. The celebration will close at and Sunday, Oct. 2 and 3, at i 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Father Joseph Luisi will preach at all services. the J a m e s P. Wall Home for th e Photo by Vince lampietfo Aged, 1028 Benton Ave., Aux. Bishop was on hand earlier this month to dedicate the new gymnasium at St. B utler M ontessori celebrates 25th Brighton Heights. Bonaventure School in Glenshaw. Because the space had been the former church, the dedica­ The Butler Montessori School will mark its 25th anniversary Hours are Saturday from 10 ■. tion marks the first time in the school’s 40-year history that the students will have a gym at their with a Mass at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, in St. Paul Church, Butler. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday- disposal. A dinner for parents and former students will follow at the from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall. The sale will feature ceram­ The school will also host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. ics, crafts and Christmas gift Sunday, Oct. 10, at the school, housed in the St. Paul school items. Home-baked goods will B ishop W inter also be available. P arish M ission Finleyville parish plans m ission to say C alix St. Francis of Assisi in Finleyville will hold a parish renewal Jesuit alum ni Aux. Bishop William Winter week Saturday through Thursday, Oct. 2 to 7. led by Passionist Sunday, Sept. 26,h will officiate at a Mass at 8:30 Father Dan Sullivan. His theme will be “God's Gift Makes All the gathering slated th ro u g h a.m. Sunday. Oct. 3. to mark Difference.” the 44th anniversary of the Daily weekday Mass will be offered at 8:30 a.m., with an Pittsburgh will host the Thursday, Sept. 30,h Calix Society, Unit 10. evening talk and service at 7 p.m. national Jesuit alumni gather-' Mass in St. Francis Hospital The parish will also host the traditional blessing of animals at ing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept'. chapel in Lawrenceville will be I p.m. Sunday. Oct. 3, on the feast of St. Francis. For informa­ 30 at the S h erato n Hotel iri St. Raphael’s Church followed by breakfast and a tion. call the parish at 724-348-7145. Station Square. on Chislett St. in Morningside m eeting. All are welcom e. The guest speaker is Jesuit at 7:00 P.M. every evening The society was founded in Father John Naus, who will Minneapolis in 1947 by five Fam ily health fair in Law renceville talk on “The Philosophy Of' Fr. Neil Draves-Arpaia will conduct the Mission men who saw their faith as a Our Lady of the Angels in Lawrenceville will host its fifth annu­ Humor." In addition to teach­ Open yourself to the Spirit in your life path to sobriety. al Family Health Fair 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 2. in the ing philosophy at St. Louis The local group, formed in parish social hall, 44th Street. University and at Marquette. Participate in this grace-filled experience 1955, sponsors Mass the first Area hospitals will provide free health screenings, including Father Naus was trained at the Sunday of each month at St. blood pressure and diabetes, eyes and hearing, give flu shots Barnum and Bailey Clown - Francis. Meetings are open to and review prescriptions. School. men and women recovering Bike safety programs and inspections will be provided and a Cost is $10 per person. For from alcohol ancl chemical bike-a-thon competition is also set. Mr. Stuffy, Maxie the Molar more information or to make a dependencies and their fami­ and Caring Bear will also be on hand for the children. reservation, contact William lies. For information, call the parish at 412-682-0902. Bresnahan at 412-355-7070.

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A gift annuity allows for ♦ Reduced capital gains taxes, if the CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF two beneficiaries, the donor and one other. The annual, or semi-annual payment, is a gift is funded with appreciated PITTSBURGH fixed sum. the amount of which is hascd on se c u ritie s 111 B oulevard o f the A llies the si/.e of the gift and the number and ages of Pittsburgh, PA 15222 the beneficiaries. ♦ The opportunity to support the Telephone (412) 456-3085 DIOCESAN NEWS 1 3 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Bricks boost Divine Mercy Obituaries Sr. Berenice C lark summer she won the Mercy community. Surviving are two Higher Education Colloquium brothers, Robert of Freeport, Sister Berenice Clark, a Leadership Award. Surviving 111., and Paul of Bowling Green, member of the St. Joseph order are a niece and nephew. Ky. Funeral Mass was offered in Baden for 74 years, died Funeral Mass was offered Sept. 4 in the motherhouse Sept. 19 at age 92. A native of Sept. 15 in the convent chapel chapel. Holy Rosary in Homewood, she a t Carlow. served as principal at St. Veronica High School in Sr. Regina Slater Sr. A ntonia M ontville Ambridge and St. Caiiice in Sister Mary Regina Slater, a Knoxville. She also taught at Sister M. Antonia Montville, member of the Visitation order St. Francis College in Loretto former secretary of the Sisters for 25 years and former princi­ and served on her order's gov­ of St. Francis of the Providence pal at Domenec High School in erning council. She worked as of God in Whitehall, died Sept. Pittsburgh, died Sept. 13 at pastoral minister at St. James 13 at age 82. She had been a age 81. A native of Wilmington, in Sewickley before retiring in member of the order for 65 Del., she entered the Mercy years and taught in area 1985. Surviving are cousins. order and taught and directed schools for many years. Funeral Mass was offered Sept. debate teams in the diocese. Surviving are sisters-in-law, a 22 in the order’s convent She also served as vice princi­ cousin and nieces and chapel. pal of nephews. High School in Washington. M ichael Fisher She transferred to the Sr. A ntonia Olszewski Visitation order in 1974 and Michael J. Fisher of Baldwin became director of Mount de died Sept. 13 at age 54. He Sister M. Antonia (Eleanore) Chantal Visitation Academy in Olszewski, former administra­ worked as a sales representa­ Wheeling. Surviving are three tor of Holy Family Institute in tive for Indigo America. He is sisters, Betty Slater Albrecht Emsworth and a member of Above: Joan Goehring survived by his wife Virginia of Bethlehem, Pa., Nancy (Fellner); three daughters, the Holy Family of Nazareth looks over the newly con­ Slater White of Chevy Chase, Kimberly Thorne, Lisa Mil- order in Bellevue for 62 years, structed wall and sign at Md.. and Patti Slater Raub of carek and Karen Ferris: a son, died Sept. 17 at age 79. A Divine Mercy Academy in Sarasota, Fla. Funeral Mass Beaver Falls. As a fund­ Michael: five grandchildren: native of Dlllonvale, Ohio, she three brothers, Frank, Father taught at Holy Family In­ was offered Sept. 16 in Mount raiser, some 240 de Chantal in Wheeling. engraved bricks were i g « Donald, a priest of the diocese, stitute and St. Joan of Arc in sold for $75 each to sup­ and William: and a sister, Library, also in schools in port the school, which Marjorie Gesuale. Funeral Michigan and Ohio. She later Necrology was named Divine Mercy Mass was offered Sept. 17 in taught at Mount Nazareth Sept. 27 when the parishes of St. St. Germaine Church, Bethel Learning Center in Bellevue. Father Cyril Drap (1975) Mary and Holy Trinity Park. Surviving are four sisters. Sept. 28 were combined in 1993. Holy Family of Nazareth Sister At right: Taking part in a Benedette, Martha Carey of Father Ambrose Kapitan (1968) dedication ceremony for Sr. K athleen Healy Fairview Park, Ohio, Gen­ Father Walter Schaming (1973) Pope John Paul I (1978) the wall were kinder­ Mercy Sister Kathleen Healy, evieve Edgehouse of Cleveland garten students, from left, former head of the English and Anne Long of Escondido, Father Joseph Berkmyre (1986) Jennifer Medarac, Adam department at Carlow College Calif.: and a brother, Thomas, Msgr. Joseph Knorr (1996) Rousseau, Anthony in Oakland, died Sept. 12 at of Parma, Ohio. Sept. 29 Kincade and Vince Duffy. age 86. A native of St. Bede in Father Thomas Quilter (1951) Point Breeze, she taught at Sr. Karen Schnoes Father Francis Clifford (1957) Carlow for many years before Sister M. Karen Schnoes, for­ Father Martin Sypien (1985) winning a Fulbright fellowship mer principal of St. Francis Father Daniel Parent (1994) Calendar to teach at the University of Academy in Whitehall and a Oct. 1 Madras in India. She wrote a member of the Whitehall Father Henry Donabedian (1966) MONDAY, SEPT. 27 mann's, Forbes Dining Room, SUNDAY, OCT. 3 biography, “Frances Warde: Franciscan community for 49 Father John Hugo (1985) Medjugorje services. 7 p.m., Downtown. For reservations, call Mass for shut-ins, 6 a.m., WPXI- American Founder of the years, died Sept. 1. She taught Oct. 2 St. James, Wilkinsburg. Rosary, Margie Wolff, 724-325-4133. TV, Channel 11. Sisters of Mercy," and later for many years in schools in Father Patrick O’Connor (1950) Mass, refreshments. Every Mon­ Luncheon and fashion show, Tridentine Masses, 8 and 11 became a lecturer and writer Michigan and Pittsburgh and Father John Brueckner (1960) day. 11 a.m., Holy Child, at Peter’s a.m., Holy Wisdom/St. Boniface, in residence at Carlow. This served as treasurer for the Father Bruno Radis (1975) Place, Bridgeville. For reservations North Side. TUESDAY, SEPT. 28 at $20, $6.95 for children 12 and Mass for people with drinking Meeting. 7:30 p.m., separated under, call Catherine, 412-221- problems, 8:30 a.m., Calix Society, Fam ily night set Law rence C ounty ‘A ging’ jubilee set and divorced group, St. Margaret, 8479, or Sis, 221-5690. St. Francis Hospital, east wing in A llison P ark Lawrence County’s Area Agency on Aging will celebrate its 25th Green Tree. For information, call Day of reflection, 10 a.m. to 3 chapel, Lawrenceville. anniversary with a dinner Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Center Sister Kathy, 412-921-7999. p.m., St. Mary Retreat Center, Craft show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Capuchin Father Scott Banquet Facility, North Street, New Castle. The agency, known as Freeport, led by Father Angelus Michael, Archangel Hall, 101 Seethaler will lead an evening Challenges: Options in Aging, is administered by Catholic THURSDAY, SEPT. 30 Shaughnessy. To register, send McLay Drive, Elizabeth. Also for teens and parents at 7 p.m. Charities of the diocese. Bingo, 7:30 p.m., Resurrection, $7.50 to the center, 608 High St., Chinese auction, bake sale. on Sept. 30 at La Roche The agency began in 1974 as a federally funded nutrition pro­ cafeteria, Brookline. Doors open at Freeport, 16229. Crafters may call 412-751-0663. College in Allison Park. He will gram for the elderly. Today, it offers community, supportive and 6 p.m. Flea market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dinner of roast beef or chicken speak on family forgiveness. senior center-based services for some 24,000 county residents St. Elizabeth, gym, Route 51, cordon bleu, noon to 4 p.m., FOR Fee is $10 per family. over age 60, including care management, home-delivered meals, FRIDAY, OCT 1 Pleasant Hills. For table rental, call Community Center, 701 Chartiers For information, call Naza­ personal and respite care, day care, in-home nursing services, White elephant game night, 412-653-4069 or 884-4543. Ave., McKees Rocks. Adults, $6; reth Family Services, 412-931- counseling, and transportation. It also offers recreation, meals 7:30 p.m., St. Catherine, Wild­ Harvest festival, 11 a.m. to 8 children, $3.50. Also take-outs. 1026, ext. 2091, or Maureen and education at three main centers and a number of satellites. wood. Refreshments. Cost, $5. For p.m., St. Stephen School, 134 Wood. 412-456-3160. For tickets at $35, call Virginia Hamilton, 724-658-2531. information, call Mary Zang, 724- Elizabeth St., Hazelwood. Includ­ 443-9247. ing crafts, games, bake sale, Mass for charismatics, 7:30 Chinese auction, entertainment. FREE ESTIMATES p.m., St. Richard, 3841 Dickey Also dinner by reservation. Call LIFE Pittsburgh 412-271-6246 Road, Gibsonia. Father Ken 412-421-9447 for information. living Irulepcndence Fur The Elderly CD 412-682-7465 Oldenski, celebrant. Mass with polka music, 4:30 ...a community-based alternative 412-462-5779 p.m., SS. Thomas and Marcel- to nursing home care • ROOFING • ADDITIONS • HEATING-A/C «WINDOWS •REMOLDING • SOFFIT/FASCIA • ELECTRICAL • AND MUCH MORE SATURDAY, OCT. 2 lus/St. Marcellus, Jefferson. 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Q u i g l e y C a t h o l i c 5^ V i n c e n t i a n a c a d e m y - M o u n t A l v e r n i a Quigley Catholic High School: Come to the M ount — It Means a Move to the Top! We Feed the Spirit, Mind and Body Founded: 1936 146 Hawthorne Road Founded: 1967 200 Quigley Drive Vincentian Academy-Duquesne University: Education for the Mind, Heart and Soul Single Gender Female Pittsburgh, PA 15209 Co-Educational Baden, PA 15005 Vincentian Enrollment: 110 412-821-3858 Enrollment: 200 724-869-2188 Founded: 1932 Peebles & McKnight Roads Academy- www.qchs.org Co-Educational Pittsburgh, PA 15237 ocated on the extensive grounds of the Franciscan Sisters of Millvale> Mt. Enrollment: 230 412-364-1616 Duquesne Alvernia High School has provided a high quality education for young ecognizing that each person is uniquely created in the image of God, www.duq.edu/vincentian/index.html Quigley Catholic High School accepts the mission of proclaiming this U n iver sity Lwomen for more than sixty years. While tailoring its curriculum to provide good news. Dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and rawing students from across the region, Vincentian for individual needs, the Mount consistently challenges its students to R Academy-Duquesne University provides a preemi­ achieve to become the best possible person each young woman is capable cultural development of our students, we seek to enable them to encounter of becoming. Jesus Christ in every person. Dnent program by international standards. Through the implementation of the rigorous International Baccalaure­ Our small size enables us to create a disciplined learning environment and The Mount offers a wide range of courses, which includes Honors and col­ ate Program, we measure ourselves against the finest lege credit programs in cooperation with area colleges. The beautiful 33 acre pursue our ultimate goal: the formation of a mature Christian who has inte­ schools in America, Europe and Asia. Demanding a high grated intellect and faith values into every day living. campus is one-of-a-kind. Come to the Mount; it means a move to the top: degree of competency in math, science, social studies, lan­ top academics, top in basketball, top in its welcoming atmosphere. Our well-rounded program combines challenging coursework with an ex­ guage and literature, we also stress the importance of values tensive list of athletic and extracurricular offerings. Two areas in which we development and community involvement. excel are forensics and mock trial. The learning experience is enhanced by access to the resources and facilities of one of America's leading Catholic universities. In a personalized environ­ ment, Vincentian Academy-Duquesne University also offers eleven varsity sports and more than two dozen extra-curricular activities. O a k l a n d C a t h o l i c Quigley _ Oakland Catholic High School: O u r L a d y t Sfe S a c r e d H e a r t Making a Positive Difference < C Founded: 1989 144 N. Craig Street Our Lady o f the Sacred Heart High School: Single Gender Female Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Traditional Catholic Formation... Enrollment: 500 412-682-6633 IOOL Education for the 21st Century unvw.oaklandcath.org Founded: 1932 1504 Woodcrest Avenue akland Catholic High School is the largest college preparatory school Co-Educational Coraopolis, PA 15108 for young women in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Our reputation for Enrollment: 300 412-264-5140 Oacademic achievement is balanced by a variety of award-winning sports and www.olsh.org extra-curricular activities. We have a special commitment to promote leader­ ship and service among our students, exercised within a caring and diverse perated by the Felician Sisters, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High community. School combines the highest academic standards with a strong Ocommitment to character formation in the Catholic tradition. Located Supported by state-of-the-art computer and foreign language labs, the on an extensive campus, our well-rounded program blends our CYT Cl_ young women of Oakland Catholic develop the analytical skills, principles rich history with modem technology and an innovative style. and values needed for a lifetime of learning. In the Catholic tradition, we Dedicated to high achievement, we maintain a special concern for actively seek to educate the whole person: intellectually, spiritually, physi­ cally, and emotionally. We ask our young women to make a positive differ­ the development of the whole student. Most importantly, our small ence in the world. size enables us to establish personal relationships, to share values and concerns, and to challenge and encourage each student to realize the highest level of individual potential.

Canevin C e n t r a l C a t h o l i c Central Catholic High School: H\C H Discover the Difference Excellence Makes S e r r a C a t h o l i c Founded: 1927 4720 Fifth Avenue Serra Catholic High School: Seton-LaSalle Single Gender Male Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Accept the Challenge! Enrollment: 826 412-621-7505 Founded: 1961 200 Hershey Drive unvw.pittcentralcatholic.org Co-Educational McKeesport, PA 15132 or almost three quarters of a century, Central Catholic High School has Enrollment: 390 412-751-2020 created a proud tradition of excellence. Operated by the Christian Broth­ www.serrahs.org S e t o n -L a S a l l e Fers and a superb staff of dedicated laypersons, we seek to challenge each of our 850 young men to reach his full potential — both as a student commit­ he foremost goal of Serra Catholic High School is to Seton-LaSalle High School: Investment for a Lifetime ted to the highest levels of academic achievement, and as a Christian gentle­ educate students in a Christian environment where man dedicated to the values of justice, compassion and respect. Teach one feels valued and respected as a person. In the Founded: 1979 1000 McNeilly Road Franciscan tradition, Serra combines academic excellence with a full range Co-Educational Pittsburgh, PA 15226 The challenging academic curriculum includes honors and Advanced Place­ of extra-curricular activities. Enrollment: 575 412-561-3583 ment programs, and qualified students may eam college credits before grad­ www.nauticom.net/www/slshs/ uation. In addition, a broad and varied program of interscholastic sports Serra Catholic encourages students to become caring, discerning adults, h Fide et Caritate. As the motto of Seton-LaSalle High and extra-curricular activities helps guarantee that the Central Catholic through the development of critical thinking skills, applied technologies, graduate becomes a well-rounded person. and Christ-centered values. School suggests, you can be assured that your children areJ educated "In Faith and Charity," through state-of-the- art computerization and traditional Catholic values. We combine the finest secondary school academic programs with a pro­ found concern for the moral and spiritual development of our students. We seek to enable them to become leaders in life, as well as the very best sons, daughters, spouses, parents, neighbors and friends. S t . J o s e p h N o r t h C a t h o l i c Quite simply, the Seton-LaSalle experience is an Investment for a Lifetime. St. Joseph High School: Honoring Tradition — Celebrating Success North Catholic High School — Founded: 1915 800 Montana Avenue Believing, Learning, Caring Co-Educational Natrona Heights, PA Founded: 1939 1400 Troy Hill Road C a n e v i n C a t h o l i c 15065 Co-Educational Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Enrollment: 150 724-224-2451 Enrollment: 490 412-321-4823 Canevin Catholic High School: www.saUgiver.com/stjoseph members.xoom.com/nctrojan An Investment in Tomorrow ocated in a suburban community, St. Joseph High School provides each orth Catholic High School is deeply rooted in the traditions and values Founded: 1959 2700 Morange Road student with an excellent college-preparatory curriculum, rooted in of the Society of Mary, and is guided by the five Marianist characteris­ Co-Educational Pittsburgh, PA 15205 LGospel values within a close-knit family-like environment. Ntics of education: Enrollment: 495 412-922-7400 Technology-Rich Classes: • Providing a personal formation in the faith; • Student/computer ratio of 3:1 • Providing an integral, high quality education; • Living as a faith family; anevin Catholic High School was founded upon a belief in Gospel val­ • Laptop computers available for home use ues, and chooses as its mission to provide a rigorous academic program • Classroom Internet access • The cultivation of the values of service, justice and peace; • Graphing calculators provided • The promotion of adaptability, while being rooted in our tradition. Cwithin a community of faith. Acknowledging a diversity of cultures, eco­ nomic backgrounds, and physical and intellectual abilities, the Canevin • Courses in robotics and multimedia technology We provide an education which prepares our students for the new Millenni­ community endeavors to develop in the students an awareness of, and a Enhanced Curriculum: um. We offer a well-rounded, challenging, and expanded curriculum, set in respect for, the dignity and wortn of each person. This commitment is elo­ • Four years of laboratory science, math, foreign language, history a caring community. Our program is enhanced by a broad range of award- quently expressed in the school motto, taken from Psalm 126; "Unless the • College credit offered by La Roche, Pitt and St. Vincent winning athletic offerings and extra-curricular activities. Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it." • No-cut policy for co-curricular activities

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Dear Friends: tolic exhortation “Vita Conse- c ra ta ," I pray that our diocesan We have arrived at the thresh­ jubilarians will realize in ever old of (he Great Jubilee begin­ ways “that consecrated ning the third millennium of life is not som ething isolated and God's grace to us in the person of marginal, but a reality that Jesus. It is in this setting that affects the whole church. In the Church of Pittsburgh has effect, the is at special reason to celebrate the the very heart of the church as a personal jubilees of so m any con­ decisive element for her mission, secrated women and men who since it manifests the inner have blessed this local church with their nature of the Christian calling ..." W ith presence, prayer and m inistry for 25. 50, my brother bishops at the synod. I recall 60, 65, 70 and 75 years. The jubilarians for you that “the consecrated life has not have touched our hearts, our minds and only proved a help and support for the our lives in the myriad ways in which church in the past, but is also a precious they have been Christ's presence to us and necessaiy gift for the present and over the years. future of the people of God ...” (3). We rem ember the women and men jubi­ The Church of Pittsburgh congratulates larians and give thanks to God for the our diocesan religious jubilarians for seed ol their calls which resounded in their faith-filled response over so many their hearts so strongly that it led them to years. We thank them for all the ways respond with an unequivocal “yes” to their witness has helped us to continue place themselves totally at God’s service to respond in faith with our “yes" to our for the church. We give thanks for the gift own call. In thanking God for our jubilar­ of God's Iloly Spirit who empowered them ians, I ask God's continued blessings on to this vocation to give themselves to them as they live their “yes” in our local Christ, the poor, chaste and obedient c h u r c h . one, prompting them to make Christ's mission of service to others their own Faithfully in Christ, through the charisms proper to their respective com munities. We applaud our jubilarians who have so generously given of themselves for the building up of the * ^ «rw -» —ft- U ^ Body of Christ. In the words of our Iloly Father, Pope Bishop of Pittsburgh John Paul II, in the post-synodal apos­ September 1999

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10.005 y e a r s o f 1. Sister Mary Teresita Eskra, golden jubilarian of I lie Sisters ol I lie I Inly Family of p r e s e n c e N azareth. and loving 2. Sister Elizabeth Mai/., treasurer of I lie Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh. service to the p e o p le o f 3. Sister Mary .laskcl. community archivist of the Sisters ol St. Francis of the G o d Providence of Gocl. 4. Golden jubilarians Sisters of St. .Joseph Winifred Keddinglon, left, and Dorothy Gourlcy, in ministry as legal guardians at Ursuiine Center. ' 5. Fclieian Sister Mary Angela Marine in health care ministry at McGuire Memorial Home in New Brighton. 6. Filty-year jubilarian Sister of Divine Providence Mary Margaret Paliolte. 7. Golden jubilarian Sister Cecilia .Jaeko, parish social minister at Prince of Peace Parish on Pittsburgh's South Side, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God. 8 Golden jubilarian Sister ol Charily ol Seton Ilill Mary Denise, current director of religious education. Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Wheeling. W.Va. 9. Golden jubilarian Sister ol the Humility of Mary Joanna llucglc, archivist at the Villa Maria Community Center. Villa Maria. Pa.

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Sister Maureen Crossen Mercy for Mercy Hos­ religious life is to “follow McKeesport. "My voca­ 50 years, pital of Christ in prayer and service She would like people to tion has led said she is Pittsburgh. in commitment of vowed life know that “I served the poor, me from now in her For seven and the charisma of that sick and the uneducated to one s u r­ sixth career years, she congregation In various the best of my ability." prise to an­ a s office served her lifestyles." T urning points In her life other." Sis­ manager in order In were March 19, 1924 — the ter M aur­ th e N utri­ Puerto Ri­ Sister Flora Cendrosky Feast of St. Joseph — when een C ros­ tion C oun­ co. The for­ she entered the novitiate, sen said. "I seling Cen­ Sister mer Sister and again when she retired have been ter at Mercy Sr. Noreen G e r t r u d e Sr. Gertrude Mary Ber­ to sewing, which she enjoys. p r e s e n te d Sr. Maureen Hospital of satd tu r n ­ lin taught She likes to pray in the with ch al­ Pittsburgh. ing points in her 50 years as in the new chapel of the Sisters of lenges 1 never would have She formerly taught at St. a religious were when she Pittsburgh Mercy and while walking imagined, the most pro­ Cyril, St. Agnes and St. left the field of education diocese outside, “enjoying the found of which has been in Elizabeth schools. after 19 years to become a and in San plants, animals and birds." realizing how much love God "My religious life h as social worker; and when she Juan, has shared with me through always been a life of happi­ left Mercy Hospital alter 15 Puerto Ri­ Sister M. Eustace Braunger the Sisters of Mercy, my ness and fulfillment, some years of service to the sick to co. As she Sr. Flora Sister M. family, friends and co-work- difficulties and struggles, assist her sister in the care celebrates Eustace ers." but no regrets," Sister of their mother and her her golden Jubilee. Sister B r a u n g e r As she celebrates her 25th Noreen said. “Only a God of brother. Flora would like people to tau g h t at anniversary. Sister Maureen love could sustain me 50 know "how God chose me to St. Colman is a teacher of theology at years. Sister Carmella Greco be among His friends and in T urtle Carlow College. “1 would not change any G o l d e n ministers; that I was chosen Creek for “God is the great mystery part of these 50 years. His jubilarian in a special way to help 30 years who focuses my life and love, the support and love of Sister Car­ spread the love of God and and at St. calls me deeper and deeper community, family and mella Greco God's kingdom." Vincent into love and faith,” Sister friends have been my is involved She now teaches Spanish, parish In Sr. M. Eustace Maureen said. "The mysteri­ encouragement." with parish music and English to L a t r o b e , ous God is so real to me in Sister Noreen enjoys doing social min­ adults. during her 75 years as a my daily life that hope is my jigsaw puzzles and reading. istry at St. She said she knows God Sister of Mercy. consistent act." Peter pari­ works in her daily life “God has been so merciful Her hope for the future of Sister Francine Nolan sh on Pitts- because “I could not move if to me, a sinner, and I hope religious life is that “we The tu rn ­ burgh’s Sr. Carmella it weren't for God, from wak­ to be with Him In His heav­ remain faithful to the Gospel ing point of North Side. ing to retiring." enly home in heaven,” she of Jesus Christ." her life was Prior to that, the former said. the day she Sister Scholastics taught ele­ Sister Agnes Carney She said people would be Sister Ann Therese Squeglia entered the mentary school in both the Form erly surprised to know that, “I'm Sister Sisters of Pittsburgh and Greensburg S ister Ar- still around doing my thing Ann T her­ M ercy, dioceses. senius, Sis­ as always." ese Squeg­ a c c o r d in g "1 didn't come to the con­ ter Agnes Her favorite Interests are lia lias been to Sister vent to go around with my C arney is crocheting, sewing, cooljinj a nutrition F r a n c i n e hands folded all day long, celebrating and baking and laundry c o u n s e lo r Nolan, who Sr. Francine but to make use of those h er 75th work. She especially likes to at the Mer­ is celebrat­ hands and all my being to anniver- make angel food cake and cy Hospital ing 50 years as a religious. serve God and his people sary. “pull-away" cake, because of P itts­ The former teacher at St. with God's blessing," she She is a the sisters always loved burgh for Cyril of Alexandria on the said. “And 1 have yet to see a retired prin­ Sr. Agnes them. the past 43 Sr. Ann Therese North Side and St. Column dull or boring moment In 50 cipal and She said she tries to be years. in Turtle Creek said. "My fulfilling years." taught at St. Agnes in Oak­ "understanding, lovable and Her life as a religious has life as a religious revolved Her hope for the future of land and at St. Plus in considerate." been a very happy one. around little children. As a "Doing God’s will and serv­ teacher I had the opportuni­ ing 11 is people in a special ty to prepare and guide chil­ way is the source of my hap­ dren through their formative r ~ B l e s s i n g s piness.” she said. years of education." The golden jubilarían “As caregiver of these little “loves to be creative in the children, 1 had the responsi­ and Best W ishes kitchen and prepare healthy bility to instill in them a love foods with a touch of gour­ of God, and hopefully a met. Through my ministry I respect for all people." S r. M arcella M ary can touch the heart of peo­ A cause dear to her heart T h a n k ple and encourage them to is making sandwiches for From Your Church Family at live a healthy lifestyle.” the less fortunate. Her father Influenced her y o u decision to become a reli­ Sister Gertrude Melissa S t. B enedict gious. "He was an unusually Tile former Sister Marie perceptive, kind and gentle Benedict Melissa ministers person," Sister Ann said. to Hie homcbound. cu rren t­ the M oor Church "These are the qualities 1 ly earing for her m other and A s s u m p tio n have tried to emulate uncle who have been inca­ P a r is h Centre Avenue A Crawford Street throughout my life.” pacitated by strokes in Mount Prospect, 111. Bellevue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Sister Noreen Sheehan For 15 years, she was a Father Carmen D'Amico, Pastor Sister Noreen Sheehan, caseworker in the Depart­ who has been a Sister of ment of Social Work at SUPPLEMENT TO,THE ÍT1TSI5URGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,1999 3 Congregation of the Holy Ghost

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H o l y G h o s t Father John J. Costello E m sw o rl h Father and at SI. Jo h n J. Joseph par­ C o s t e l l o , ish in Con­ a s s o c i a t e way. Ariz. pastor at St. Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill marking diamond jubilees, include from left, Sisters Mary “For the Mary parish Clifford Soisson, M. Sabina McGinley, Mary Giles Brandt and Catherine Laboure McCann. past 50 Sister Catherine Teresa Hallinan is not shown. in Detroit, years as a is marking Spiritan, I his 50th have appre­ jubilee. ciated the Fr. Martin S isters of C harity of Seton H ill Father Fr. John support C o s t e l l o and love of my fellow reli­ Sister Marcella Mary Burgunder line. Earlier, she was Prayer, daily Mass and served for 34 years in Puerto gious.” teacher and curriculum Rico and has been doing Communion have sus­ coordinator there. God works in his daily life tained Sister Marcella parish work in this country through the Mass and prayer From 1991 to 1995 she since 1989. Mary B u rg u n d cr the past life. was a principal in Grcens- “My priestly vocation could 50 years she has been a burg Diocese schools. I le would suggest to any­ find no more soil in which to one considering a vocation: member of the Sisters of “In religious life, we have sink its roots and grow than “II it is God’s will for you, try Charily of Seton Mill. been called to live life in She has ministered in the religious life," he said. “1 it. You may like it." community to further the give thanks for both. God in social service and in cleri­ mission of Jesus Christ,” His divine providence has cal work since 1974 at Si. she said. “As Sisters of Sr. Virginia Father William F. Crowley called me to work for souls. Father Joseph's House of Sr. Marcella Charity, we have a unity of “My prayer is that I might William F. Hospitality in the Hill purpose and that is to be bearers of the be ever faithful to I lis inspira­ Crowley, a District. Earlier, she served at the House of word of Christ wherever we are and with tions, that the peace and joy I former Mary and Ozanam Center. whomever we work. find in this way of life might chaplain at Æ k Her life has been most interesting and She said the sisters in her community be communicated to others." D u q u e s n e rewarding, she said, including the time she have “been friends, mentors, helpers, but University, served in the U.S. Coasi Guard during most of all. I hey have been models and Father Martin J. Conroy is celebrat­ World War II. which, she said, "made con­ teachers of living life in Christ and of 'carry­ As he marks his 50th anni­ ing his 50th N . i vent life a little easier." ing Christ to all ol whom they have been versary, Father Marlin J. sent | a n n i v e r - Sister Virginia Pascaretta Conroy is serving as pastor at sary. Fr. W illiam “I believe that life in community has been St. Mary parish in Detroit. Sister Virginia Pascaretta is tin education His reli­ a gift for which I think God,” the golden I le has also served as pas­ director for the DePaul Institute in Brook jubilartan said. gious life, he said, has “been tor at Sacred I Icart parish in good, so good. Most of my priesthood has been with young people — students at Saint Susanna Congratulations Duquesne and in Chicago at jbatlsh C anonunltif SI. Francis de Sales High and God's Blessings to Congratulations School. My daily contact with extends sincete students has helped sustain me throughout my priest­ congratulations, to all the hood." Sister Jeanne Scott, CSJ, best niishes and Father Crowley has served as treasurer for his congrega­ h cauteli thanks jubilarians tion; at the Holy Ghost Fath-. to the crs* Gcneralale in Rome; af on fifty years of religious life. St. Bernard in Mount Leba­ from the non; and at St. Bede in Pitts­ burgh's Point Breeze section. He enjoys reading and S t. V itu s traveling, especially with stu­ From all of your friends dents from the university. P a r is h I le describes himself as at “young at heart” and would family suggest to anyone consider­ Saints Simon & Jude Parish. ing a vocation to “try it; you'll love it.” lie hopes for many more vocations in the future. 4 SUPPLEMENT TO THF. PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 199ÿ V incentian S isters of C harity Sister Marita Pozek said. “We nurture this gift serving youths in the field years as a teacher. Sister Ma­ through our prayer life of education." “God is very active through rita Pozek and the sacraments, and my involvement in our prayer h as spent by reaching out to God’s Sister M. Hermina Horvat ministry group," Sister Mary the past five people — especially the A for­ Ann said. “I am able to inter­ years in poor and neglected. m er ele­ cede for the needs of others health care “I receive my spiritual m e n ta ry and bring these concerns to at Mercy strength daily from the te a c h e r. the Lord.” I iospital of Eucharist. The Holy Sister M. She said her hope for the Scott Coun­ Spirit guides me In works H erm ina future of religious life “is that ty in Wal­ of love and service." H o r v a t it continues as a way to serve dron, Ark. Sr. Marita She enjoys collecting n o w others, to bring God to others “The 50 greeting cards, caring for serves in and that it is a source of pos­ years I have spent in religious the bulletin board and t h e itive witness." lile have been very fulfilling, playing cards. V i n c e n - Her fellow sisters of the satisfying and happy years," tian Sis­ past 75 years, she said, are she says. S ister M. Lidwina ters of Charity’s prayer “called to be women of prayer, “I feel close to God when I B ushofsky ministry. living a simple lifestyle within am with nature. 1 feel peace Sister M. Lidwina She said her mother a supportive community." and contentment outdoors. Bushofsky is glad she influenced her life because This is where I can find God." chose religious life. “her sole Interest was a Sister Mary Jean Kubilus Sister Marita also served at “I am sure this Is the Catholic education by The prin­ St. Vincent Hospital in Mon- best way I have chosen to Vincentian Sisters of Charity mark­ guiding me in all my cipal of St. ett. Mo., and at Grecnsburg serve God and the people ing diamond jubilees are, from left, endeavors, submitting me Mary Central Catholic I ligh School. He has entrusted to my front, Sisters Mary George Verlich to God's service to contin­ School in Her hobbies Include hiking, care. 1 am happy to have and Elizabeth Ann Gdovin. Rear: ue the work of salvation of Unlontown, walking, physical fitness, served God and my Vin­ Sisters John Gabriel Kostelnik and my soul and those I asso­ Sister Mary reading, classical music and centian community for 75 Teresa Margaret Bransky. ciated with." Je a n Ku­ the performing arts. years." As she celebrates her bilus said She min­ also served 75th anniversary, she said p ro m o tin g Sister Dolores Ann Therasse istered at at St. Ma­ she has been “encouraged and contin­ Golden Holy Rosary thias in through the spiritual exercis­ uing C ath­ Sr. Mary Jean Jubiiarian in Republic Youngs- es and retreats which our olic schools Sister and at Holy town, Ohio, community provides for our are dear to her heart. “I feel Dolores Ann Trinity in and at St. spiritual welfare to deepen Catholic education is essen­ T h e r a s s e Ford City. Florian in my relationship through daily tial in the development of serves as “I have United. Pa. communal prayers, spiritual faith as well as leadership in the director always As she readings and reflecting on the church and society." of religious loved Mary celebrates Holy Scripture." Sister Mary Jean, who has e d u c a tio n and the ros- Sr- M- Lidwina her 75th been a Vincentian Sister for and the pre- ary. Since I a n n l v e r - Sister Mary Ann Malovec 50 years, said, "Through my school at SI. Sr. Dolores Ann became vision-impaired ... I sary, she said. “As a religious, Sister ministry, I feel I have been Thom as a' have used this form of prayer I tried to understand the Mary Ann blessed. I have always con­ Becket in Jefferson Hills. almost completely." she said. providence of God and Malovec sidered it a privilege to touch “If I can't laugh after 50 “I pray for my community, acknowledge it in my daily taught at the lives of others by being years, I haven't lived my life family and friends and the work by which God em­ St. Sebas­ present to them.” in God and have taken myself needs of each." braces, sustains and pro­ tian School She was influenced by her loo seriously. In my religious vides for me at all times. in Ross brother, Eddie, to accept a life and being a person of Sister Mary Bertha Vrancik “God's call came to me at a T o w n s h ip vocation: “His living a good prayer, I can still enjoy a good Sister Mary Bertha Vrancik young age. It was a mysteri­ and at St. life and his untimely early time with sisters in commu­ served as a teacher, educator, ous gilt to which 1 responded M a t t h i a s death in World War II was a nity and friends." principal and CCD co­ in faith and trust. ... I have School in Sr. Mary Ann determining factor in my She said she believes "God ordinator at Holy Spirit in found my most rewarding Youngs­ decision to dedicate my life to works through prayer. I be­ Fayette City for 22 years. She experiences and blessings in town, Ohio, during her 50 God and His church." come more aware that I here is an emptiness in our deep­ Congratulations est center that only God can St. Thomas a’ Becket (ill and only He can satisfy.” Congratulations to Parish Family Sister M. Tharsilla K opinsky Sister M ary Giles Brandt congratulates C e le b ra ­ ting her upon her Sister Dolores Ann 75th a n n i­ Therasse, VSC., versary as a 65th Anniversary r e lig io u s , on her Sister M. as a 50th Anniversary T h a r s i l l a May God bless in Religious Life. K o p in s k y Sister of Charity of Seton Hill your fait We ask God to bless her will be re­ from the m em b ered on her loving service service lor her mtn- Sr. M. Tharsilla North Side to our Parish Family. ist ry at S t. We also extend greetings Mathias in Youngstown, Ohio S t Peter Parish Family. to all the Vincentian lor 15 years and at Holy St. Bartholomew Parish Trinity In Ford City for the Ad m ultos annos! Penn Mills S is te rs o f C h a rity same amount of time. Rev. James W. Garvey celebrating jubilees. "Religious life is a gill from Rev. Vincent Kolo God. I treasure it dearly." she SUPPLEMENT TQ THE PltTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,.1999 5 F elician S isters Sister M. Johnna Ciezobka Sister Mary Boniface Chwilka “My 25 years as a During her 75 religious have been years as a religious. filled with opportu­ Sister Mary Boni­ nities for strength­ face Chwilka ening my relation­ taught at O ur Lady ship with God and of the Sacred Heart serving God's peo­ High School in ple,“ Sister M. Moon Township Jo h n n a C iezobka and at St. Cyprian said. “It has been School on the North filled with wild ex­ Sr. M. Johnna Side. Sr. M. Boniface citement and en­ Now retired, she thusiasm at times and the pain of the offers “what help I can give in the cross at other times.“ supportive ministry and take advan­ For the past seven years, she h a s tage of opportunities for further been outreach director at the St. Ann growth in the spirit by faithfully pre­ Outreach Center in Kingstree. S.C. senting myself to the Lord in spiritual Prior to that, she was assigned to Our exercises. I^ady of the Sacred Heart High School Felician Sisters marking diamond jubilees are from left, Sisters Mary Valerie “With daily adoration of the in Moon Township for 12 years. Jasiota, Mary Gertrudis Siuty, Mary Louise Kowalewski, Mary Pulcheria enthroned Blessed Sacrament, I find She would advise those considering Saukaitis and Mary Antoinette Chojnowski. His love and strength assisting me in the life of a religious to not let “the lat­ gracefully accepting the aches and est statistics on ‘how many of us are Sister Mary Alexis Mikrut Sister Mary Angela Maciag pains that His love gives, and ready­ left and how old we are’ " affect their As she celebrates Having minis­ ing myself for meeting my spouse decisions. “You are the new wine ..." her 50th anniver­ tered for 27 years at face-to-face." sary, Sister Mary McGuire Memorial Sister Mary Alexander Klawinski Alexis Mikmt would Home In New Sister Mary Angelica Wojcicki Since 1971, Sister “like people to know Brighton and for 10 Sister Mary An­ Mary Alexander that I am happy. I years at Okarche gelica Wojcicki Klawinski has been live a balanced life Memorial Hospital spent 54 years — provincial treasurer. centered on God." in Okarche, Okla.. from 1926 until her She believes “God She has taught Sister Mary Angela retirement in 1980 works in a strange for the past three Maciag believes her - as a primary and mysterious way years at St. Ger­ Sr. M. Alexis life has been one of Sr. M. Angela grade teacher, for in my daily life. maine School in servant hood. which she had an “My experience is Bethel Park. "The most rewarding years of my excellent reputa­ that every time a She has also taught at life" were those spent in service to the tion. need or crisis aris­ Sr. M. Alexander Transfiguration School in Mount profoundly retarded and physically Her greatest joy Sr. M. Angelica es, just as quickly a Pleasant and at St. Joseph School in handicapped, she said. was in teaching the solution presents itself, which I feel is Coraopolis. The golden jubilarian prays by children ab o u t Jesus. God’s presence in my life because in She believes her mother had the "placing myself in the hands of God Sister Mary Angelica provided a many instances, there is no other greatest impact on her choice in life. and accepting everything that comes warm, nurturing, loving environment explanation hut God's intervention." “She was a strong, pious wom an, and my way eac h day; to experience His for her students and is fondly remem­ the golden juhilarian said. her daily example of patience, love of presence in everyone that I come in bered to this day by many of them. She is sustained by her love of God God and prayerful ness strengthened contact with each day. She taught at St. Adalbert School “through His people and especially me then as it still does now." “We are living in a world that is rap­ on the South Side. St. Joseph School through my fellow sisters. Every day Her hope for the religious life is idly c hanging. Religious life is taking in Coraopolis and at St. Germaine is a new adventure, enabling me to "that if will remain strong and visible, on new dimensions. Traditional spiri­ School in Bethel Park. live out the Gospel by being totally and people would recognize in a tuality needs to be supplemented She is celebrating her 75th anniver­ ready and available so that through respectful way those who answered with a spirituality that can flourish in sary as a religious. Currently, she me, God may be known, loved and God’s call to serve Him through His the hustle and bustle of everyday serves in the ministry of prayer in the glorified in some small way." people in a special way." life." infirmary.

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6 SUPPl.KMENTTOTHK PITTSBURGI11’ATIIOI.lt’ FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. 1999 S chool S isters o f St. F rancis Sister M. Grace Chermack believes “my vocation is a gift as sne freely given by the Lord. In celebrates being a former teacher and her 50th presently a parish social min­ a n n i v e r ­ ister, I have the opportunity sary, Sister to be present to the people of M. Grace God." C h e rm a c k She is the youngest of 15 ministers in children and has two sisters the b u si­ in the sam e congregation who ness office live in the sam e place as she. at St. Fran- Sr. M. Grace She said she works to “help cis Acad­ the less fortunate and for jus­ emy in San Antonio, Texas. tice for those who can't help She has taught in Catholic themselves. Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth observing diamond jubilees this year include, from left, schools both within the “God gives me the grace to Sisters Evelyn Marie Augustyn, M. Felicia Kotlowski, Mary Ernest Budzinski, M. Ann Mazur, M. Diocese of Pittsburgh and in live one day at a time and to Rosalia Wierzbicki and M. Stephanie Morholc. Not pictured are Sisters M. Hyacinthe Kaczor, other dioceses. see Jesus in the ones 1 serve: Mary Chester Kunka, M. Malvina Pokropski and M. Germaine Suk. “Evety school year has been the homeless, homebound blessed with the care and and nursing home patients ■— S isters of the H oly F am ily of N azareth concern of spiritual pastors, in whoever 1 meet daily." dedicated lay and religious Sister Thea Krause were not ups and downs, but regardless, all faculties and cooperative par­ Sister Susanne Cherney Sister Thea Krause minis­ life has ups and downs." ents striving to bring their Sister Su­ ters on the health care and Sister Genevieve would advise those consid­ children closer to the Lord.” sanne Cher­ congregational leadership ering a vocation to “pray and see if, by asking Sister Grace attributes the ney is the team at Bon Secours Holy for information, this is the lifestyle for you." beginning of her vocation to a c a d e m ic Family I lospital in Altoona. the loving Catholic environ­ dean and a She was previously vice Sister Mary Raphael Rudzianski ment provided by her parents counselor at president of patient care Sister Mary Raphael Rud­ and family, and is thankful St. Francis and a councilor lor the mis­ zianski was born in Siberia for the dedication and com­ Academy In sion at the hospital. in 1909. She set out for Pol­ mitment of the Franciscan San Anton­ As she marks her 25th and in 1920 after the war Sisters and the Sisters of St. io, Texas. anniversary, she said. "My Sr. T h e a by way of America when she Joseph who taught her in ele­ “1 live a Sr. Susanne life as a religious h as been was responsible for her 9- mentary and high school in full and joy­ strengthened by those holy men and women year-old brother and 11- Erie. ous life spreading the Good who 1 lave helped me to find God in the ordi­ year-old sister. News and helping people to nary events of each new day." The three children ended Sister M. Cecilia Jacko continue their journey," she up in an orphanage in Ems- Sister M. said. “My ministry was al­ S is te r Mary Teresita Eskra worth, speaking no English. Sr. M. Raphael Cecilia ways one of feeling and com­ Sister Mary Teresita Esk­ Instead of moving to Pol­ Jacko (for­ passion for the poor including ra teaches second grade and. she decided they would stay here. merly Sister the broad sense." and CCD for sacramental In the meantime, she felt the call to the reli­ M. Thomas- “Humorous." “happy-go- preparation at St. Chris­ gious life. In August 1924, sh e entered the ine) is a par­ lucky" and “hopeful" describe topher Parish in Detroit. Nazareth com m unity. ish social the golden jubilarian. During the past 50 years, In 1935, she traveled to Gallitzin to become minister at God works in her life in “all she taught at St. Joan of a superior and principal of an elementary Prince of my meetings with the people Arc. Library, and SS. Cyril & school. P e a c e P a r- to whom I serve," she said. Methodius, McKees Rooks. “I am happy to be at I Ioly Family Manor," as Ish on Pitts- Sr. M. Cecilia She said her mother influ­ "Prayer is my priority. It she marks her 75th anniversary, she said. “I b u r g h ' s enced her, emphasizing “our gives me the help 1 need to S r. M. T e re s ita thank God every single day for His goodness South Sidc. life was to be a servant of the do my job to the best of my to me. I hope my last days will be as happy as The golden jubilarían Gospel." ability for the glory of God,” she said. those of the past, even in my suffering." She said she is "very happy as a spouse of Christ. being able to serve 11 is people.” Sister Adrianne Pelkowski /v> «1 i I mil, oisiv i iviaiy i ri esna w as im ­ i piace myscii in uoci s pressed by the life of St. Theresa and wanted hand, heart and rare every­ to serve God as she did. day. At times, God helps me in such a way that I think Sister Genevieve Cechowski it’s a miracle," Sister Adri­ The former Sister Timona anne Pelkowski said as she marks her 75th anniversary marks her 751 h anniver­ following her years as a sary. “I get around fairly teacher in several slates. well and help myself with The retired sister likes to many, many things." listen to relleetive tapes, Now caring for her niece. Sr. Adrianne especially rosary and spin she likes to pray "by placing Inal ones, on a CD and tape my hands in the Duel's hands and by being player her family gave her. undisturbed." “At 90, I learned how to About her life as a religious, she said “peo­ operate this ‘boom box.' and Sr. Genevieve ple would be surprised to see and know that I relax listening to the tilings turned out so well because of prayer music.” she said. and the Lord’s care." She has been devoted to teaching in She is reflected in her mi nisi ry “bv the way schools. “My lile has been a happy one I approach the siek and aged and by the way Irani mv earliest years. That s not to sav there I pray for them." S'ilPIM.KMF.NTTOTH K Pt'lTSBURGH CATHOLIC, FOR FRIDAY,-SEPTEMBER24, 1009 S isters of the H u m ility of M ary Sister Linda Piccolantonio Sister Rose Schaffer Sister Mary-Joanna Huegle still dol” importance of life and living it Sister Sister A golden to the fullest," she said. Linda Pic­ Rose Schaf­ jubilarían, Sister Susanne Gill colantonio fer, the for­ Sister The for­ Sister Kathleen Coleman has been a mer Sister Mary- mer Sister The gold­ p e d i a t r i c Mary Aq­ Jo a n n a Mary Su- en Jubilarí­ nurse at uinas, is Huegle is s a n n e an is retired McCafferty marking curator of serves in but volun­ Health her 50th the congre­ p a s t o r a l teers 20 Center in a n n i v e r ­ gation's ar­ m i n i s t r y hours a C le v e la n d sary. She chives at and as dir­ week in a for six Sr. Linda ministers at Sr. Rose Villa Maria Sr. M.-Joanna ector of reli­ p e d i a t r i c years. the Center Community gious edu­ clinic at the “My life the past 25 years for Learning in Rocky River, Center In Villa Maria. cation at Sr. Susanne St. Eliza­ has been a life of being able to Ohio. “Overall, it has been such a the Nativity beth Health Sr. Kathleen share with people about “1 believe strongly in corpo­ fulfilling life. God works in my of the Lord Jesu s parish in Center in God’s message through my rate, collaborative ministry. 1 life usually very subtly, not in Akron, Ohio. Youngstown, Ohio. She is the ministry in health care. Each have served in five Catholic storms and whirlwinds but in The golden jubilarían says former Sister Mary Alexis. day has been one of unex­ high schools and directed an gentle breezes. He hints, He she is "prayerful, joyful, faith­ Although “I fought the idea pected gifts. education publishing ministry whispers. He suggests and ful, Gospel-centered, commu­ of becoming a sister, 1 have “1 suppose I would say it’s a of religion and values across most of the time I understand nity-minded, a good friend never had any doubts that it combination of my faith in the curriculum through what He wants. ... I know and leader, compassionate, a is where I belong. Religious God and the faith and English and social studies. He's always with me, helping risk-taker, forgiving, welcom­ life is very satisfying, gratify­ strength 1 see in my ministry “God works in my daily life me, guiding me. encouraging ing. creative and looks for the ing and rewarding," she said. that sustain me. They not through ministry. His work is when I try, loving me as I am, good in others." Sister Kathleen spent three only help me, but are also a our motivation, His grace is wanting me to be more. A serious car accident in years in a town in West Africa source of inspiration to me." the daily means. Through “When I offered and vowed which she was nearly killed caring for the poor. She A cause dear to her heart is Him, challenges become step­ my life to God, 1 trusted Him and surgery for Crohn's dis­ children, especially the poor. ping stones." to use it always for the best. I ease “made me realize the Continued on page 9

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Sister Mary Edward Skovran T hank You for Your "God blessed me with good health," said Sister Mary Edw ard Skovran, “a singing voire, a cheerful spirit, a kind heart and a ‘ready’ attitude for adapting to the needs of D edication and Ministry the times." As she celebrates her 50th anniversary, she knows “God is ever present! From the break of dawn and my awakening to the to e aul nstitute beauty of the sunrise, the participation in D P I the community prayers and Eucharist, with the people with whom I work and/or serve, Sr. M. Edward to the close of the day." Special thanks to Sister H elen Louise Sister Mary Edward is an assistant in the adult day care program at the Benedictine Senior Center. She also served as C onnelly, w ho dedicated 28 years of her a teacher, principal and local superior for St. Benedict School in Canton, Ohio. m inistry to the children of D ePaul. This year Sister Elizabeth Matz she celebrates 70 years of giving her life to Sister Elizabeth Matz is celebrating 50 years as a religious. the C hurch as a Sister of C harity. She serves as treasurer of St. Benedict Monastery in Perrysville. She has ministered at St. Gertrude School, Vandergrift, and was Special gratitude to Sister V irginia director of curriculum for the Diocese of Youngstown. Ohio. Pascaretta, w ho has dedicated 40 years of The cause closest to her heart is “peace and justice for all persons, especially chil­ her 50-year m inistry to the D ePaul Institute dren." I ler desire for justice, courage and com­ Sr. Elizabeth as a Sister of C harity of Seton H ill, and con­ mitment best describe her, she said.

tinues to serve as our educational director. B enedictine Sisters

T h e D e P a u l I n s t i t u t e Benedictine Sisters marking 2 9 0 4 C a s t l e g a t e A v e n u e diamond jubilees are, left, Sister P i t t s b u r g h , P A 1 5 2 2 6 Eileen Huckestein and Sister Rose­ (412) 561-4848 mary Davidson.

8 SUPPLEMENT TO THE Pl'ITSBURGII CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 S isters of the H u m ility of M a iy Continued from page 8 years. I’ve been very enjoys sewing, doing crafts, happy." reading and bowling. Her fav­ orite quote Sister Monica Boles from Scrip­ The for­ ture is. “to mer Sister live in the Mary Austin house of the is an in­ Lord to the structor at end of my Sr. Myra the Univer­ days." sity of Ak­ A cause dear to her heart Is ron. poor children. For the past 50 years, she H um ility of h as been M ary Sister "living a life where I have stressed prayer combined Diam ond with human joys and friend­ Sisters of the Humility of Mary celebrating diamond jubilees are front, from left: Sisters Dorothy jubilarian ships. Murray, Jean Patrice Dunn, Anne Batman and Gesumina Gambone. Rear, from left: Sisters H um ility “God works in me through Helen Smith, Elizabeth Staudt, Francis Borgia Moore, Rene Parman and Mary Clare Bernier. other people and through cir­ o f Mary cumstances and challenges in romeo Seminary College in istered at Villa Maria High me," she said. “From the time Sister my life." Wickliffe, Ohio. School for 23 years and also I gave my life to God, I’ve Mary Sister Monica has her own “1 have strongly felt the spir­ taught at St. Cecilia School in never wanted anything else. Rose dance band with the median it’s mysterious presence as the Cleveland. In every mission to which I Scheetz. age of 74 and a complete one great constant through 50 “God has been very good to have been sent for the past 75 woodworking shop. She also years of extraordinary jour­ teaches computer classes. neying and evolutionary leaps," she said. “As I cele­ Sister Eileen Basel brate commitment today, I Sister am grateful to be still an evo­ Eileen Basel lutionary ‘work in progress.’" is devoted to She said she hopes to con­ a ministry of tinue to be flexible and to prayer at keep growing as a person. Villa Maria LET ME LIGHT MY L A M P , C om m unity Sister Jane Bayne C enter in Sister Jane Bayne has been Villa Maria. a member of i— SAYS THE STAR, T he for­ the Sisters mer Sister Sr. Eileen of the H u­ Mary Ralph mility of is ‘touched by the continued Mary con­ contact I've had with former gregation for students and their parents" 75 years, from her teaching days, in­ and is a cluding those at the Cleveland receptionist Central Catholic High School and part of and at St. Raphael parish in the ministry Sr. Jane Bay Village. Ohio. of prayer at As to the future of religious Villa Maria Community -Yjfaraji lilc. she feels, “God has been Center in Villa Maria. "O if ANO PHILOSOPHER with us and will continue to “Religious life is such a joy­ be with us even il it is in a new ful service in the company of way. He won’t let us go." many sisters who continually are witnesses to Christ as His Sister Joan Acker handmaids.” she said. Sister “Beginning with my union W e at Forbes Regional Hospital salute Joan Acker with Christ in the Holy is on sab ­ Eucharist, every daily action Sister M iriam Francis Cunningham for batical after of my ministry is for His dedicating 32 years of her m inistry to 50 years of honor and glory." t e a c h i n g . She believes as ministries serving our patients and families. As a She last change and greater needs Sister of Charity for eight decades, she has taught in appear, “religious life will he the chem ­ different in the future. Vowed brightened numerous lives and helped istry depart­ life will be challenged, but people face their greatest challenges. ment at Sr. Joan God will supply courage and • John Carroll trust necessary to survive in University in University doing His work where He Heights, Ohio, for eight years. needs religious." She also taught lor 15 years at Magnificat High School in Sister Myra Connelly F o r b e s R e g i o n a l H o s p i t a l Rocky River. Ohio, and at Bor Sister Myra Connelly mill

SUPPLEMENT TO 1 1 II'. Pl’lTSBURGH CATHOUC FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24.1994 9 S isters o f St* F rancis o f M illvale Sister M. Colette W intill The former Sister M. Sister M. Modesta believes “that each Colette person has a mission to be Wintill God’s presence in the lives of teaches those around us, and espe­ E nglish as cially to those we love." a second A turning point in her life, language at she said, was “the kindness, F r e d e r ic k concern, sincerity for the Academy of spiritual and physical well­ the Visita­ being of students given by tion in Sr. M. Colette our religious sisters and F re d e ric k . priests throughout my ele­ Md. She previously taught in mentary and high school Puerto Rico. education. Sister Colette said a turn­ “This changed my decision ing point in her life was learn­ of entering the diplomatic ing Spanish in Puerto Rico as services of our government to a self-imposed task that is that of a religious vocation." still “opening doors" for her in ways of service to the poor. Sisters of St. Francis of Millvale marking diamond jubilees this year are, from left, Sisters Sister Grace Snyder The golden jubilarian said Gregory Schessler, Thomasita Heller, Dolita Kessler, Mary Wehrle and Wilma Eibeck. The direc­ “daily prayer grounds me and tor of Pre- keeps me going." best — a little of every­ Sister Mary Barbara Schacht because of their dedication to Associates She says she is primarily a thing!" The for­ family life and their goodness, and also a teacher, "but 1 tutor, cook, Her vocation was an "invi­ mer Sister likes to pray alone and out­ teacher at sew and clean. I like to do it tation I’m glad I accepted. M. Pierre is doors. St. Jo h n all. wherever I can help. My Daily I experience the prom­ o b s e rv in g The support and dedication N eu m a n n ministry lets me do what 1 do ised ‘hundredfold.’" her 50th of so many prayerful religious R e g i o n a l jubilee. She have sustained her during S e h oof, is a book­ her religious life, she said. L aw rence - keeper in villc. Sister Sr. Grace the roni- Sister Eleanor Reisinger Grace this m u n i t v ’s "Years year marks her 50th jubilee. b u s i n t ’s s Sr. M. Barbara ago, I was The former Sister Mary Eva office. taught in said she likes “to sit quietly “I chose freely to follow the school to before the Blessed Sacra­ call to be a religious sister use the tal­ ment. As one retreat master and I prayed and served God, ents that called it: ‘wasting time with my community and the were given God.' Another said, ‘I look at church according to the to me. Over Je su s and I le looks at me.* Franciscan charism." the y ears, "Teaching children how to Prayer and belief in the t hese pray and about Jesus’ great Congratulations presence of God and Mis love s t r e t c h e d Sr. Eleanor love for them" is dear to her for her sustain her. into unfore­ h e a rt. "1 pray that I have She would advise those seen ways of helping people," helped them to develop a considering religious life to the former Sister M. Alberta, walk with the Lord for life." “read about religious life; try a golden jubilarian. says. She hopes God will “send to find someone to talk with Now a claims processor at more workers into Mis vine­ about religious life. Try to the mothcrhouse, she said yard so our schools could understand the possibility of that “during my daily life. have more religious sisters Sister Mary Eileen Cook serving God as a religious." God certainly has a quiet way and brothers in the class­ of presenting Himself. I am rooms." Sister Joan Hoffman am azed how well my work As she r- ...... —rrr.„ seems to be guided by Him." Sister Jane Fisher o n v o u r m arks her She also ministered at St. Sister 50th jub- | Ann School in Pittsburgh and Jane Fisher ilee, the for­ St. Benedict School in is the direc­ mer Sister Johnstown. tor ol pas­ Bert ha Prayer, the most important toral care at 5CitiJubilee Marie part of her daily living, su s­ St. Francis works as a tains her commitment to reli­ Hospital in p a r t - 1 i m e gious life, she said. New Castle, receptionist and consid­ at Mount Sr. Joan Sister Dolores Burgo ers it a priv­ from the priests anti people of Alvcrnia in i « o I (I C II ilege "to live Sr. Jane Millvale. She formerly served ju b ila r ia n close to God as community director of Sister Dol­ in religious community and St. Jam es Parish in Sewickley finance. ores Burgo to serve God's people." "II has been a privilege* to is involved The formel* Sister M. Aik ill.i minister to God's people in pastoral said that dining (lie past 50 these past 50 years," she ministly at years. "God has been my con­ said. She has expressed an the Visita stant companion. My daily “openness to be available to tion of t he prayer is that lie allows Mis as many persons as possible" Blessed Vir­ love, rare, peace and joy to he in her ministry. gin Mary Sr. Dolores re Heeled to his people through Sister Joan, who was infill C hurch in enecd by her parents Johnstown. Continued on page 11 10 Sl'IM’I.I-.MKNTTO Till-; PI'ITSlillRiill l ATHOUC I OR FRIDAY, SKPTF.MIIKR P4, S isters o f St. F rancis C apuchin Franciscans

Father Brendan Malloy o f M illva le Since C apuchin Franciscans Continued from page 10 said, “the 1998. Fath­ many varied er Brendan Capuchin me. I believe He does that." experiences Malloy has Franciscan "I care about people, and I in service to been a priests marking believe that the many min­ God’s peo­ guardian of diamond Jubilees istries in which I have been ple." the C apu­ are, left, Father involved have reflected that,” As she ob­ chin frater­ Kenan Crowley, she said. serves her nity at the and Father 50th anniv­ St. Augus­ Kleran Quinn. Sister Margaret Rose Vavrek ersary, she tine Friary Fr. Brendan In her 50 is a parish in Law- years as a social min­ renceville. The golden jubilarían was a prayer. In ministry and in liv­ r e lig io u s , ister at St. Athanasius in “How wonderful and chal­ music consultant from 1972 ing fraternity with my brother Sister Mar­ West View. God works in her lenging the Capuchin way of to 1979 for the Diocese of Capuchin friars." garet Rose daily life "by providing me life has been for me these Pittsburgh, and was in pas­ Father Francis said he Vavrek min­ with opportunities to respond past 50 years. The Capuchin toral service from 1980 to decided to respond to God’s istered at to the needs of others." order ... has given me more 1998. He also conducts con­ call for him while serving in St. Francis She said her family, friends than I ever dreamed possible: certs for other churches. the U.S. Navy In the 1940s. Medical and religious community membership in a brother­ To those considering a vo­ He enjoys walking, biking, Center in have sustained her commit­ hood which loves and cares cation he would advise: “Be swimming and gardening. Bloomfield Sr. Margaret ment to religious life. for its members; ever-deep­ human, be honest, be hum­ for 46 years, “My ministry provides me ening awareness of what it ble and stop by.” Father Benedict Pope from 1950 to 1997. with the opportunity not to means to live the Gospel life Religious life has “always Father The former Sister M. Eu- take life too seriously; to be ... the example and glory of been a way of Ufe In the B e n e d i c t eharia said God works In her available to serve others and the Lord which radiates from church and will be," he said. Pope Is cel­ daily life through prayer and to share experiences." the people we serve ..." ebrating his she has been influenced by He previously served at St. Father Francis R. Fuglni 50th ju b ­ that the example of the sisters Sister Jeanne Gemperle Joseph Junior Military Acad­ Father ilee. He re­ in her community. The for­ emy (Mount Immaculate) and Francis R. tired after Prayer, liturgy and especial­ mer Sister in parish ministry at St. Fuglni dir­ serving at ly daily Holy Communion and M. Ottilia is Patrick and St. Elizabeth in ects the St. Joseph's Eucharistic adoration have celebrating Pittsburgh and at St. Cecilia S e r a p h i c Military sustained her as a religious. her 50th parish in Rochester. Mass Asso­ Academy in Fr. Benedict “I like to talk to the Lord jubilee min­ ciation Mis­ Hays, Kan., especially when we have Ex­ istering as a Father Charles Knoll sion Office, and St. Fidelis Seminary in position of the Blessed Sacra­ caretaker at Father Pittsburgh. New Guinea. ment. I enjoy being with peo­ the Mount Charles The golden “My Capuchin life has ple and having fun with them A 1 v e r n i a Knoll jubilarían Fr. Francis brought me the better part of and reading." Day Care Sr. Jeanne serves In p rev io u sly these things in a way more Center. the parish administered in the Province abundantly that what I gave Sister Mary Carla Ludwig She said she would not supply and of St. Augustine. Lawrence- up," he said. “Capuchin life Sister trade her life for any other. music min­ ville, and at St. Francis Sem­ afforded me the opportunity Mary Carla Her hobbies include read­ istries at St. inary in Victoria, Kan. of being with others as I Ludwig is ing, crocheting, listening to Mary in He said he would like peo­ reached the point of consider­ director of classical music and watching Export. ple to know “I am happy, ful­ ing ’together we go to God' liturgy, "Jeopardy" on television. Previous­ Fr. Charles filled and committed to my vital to me. m usic and Her belief in religious life ly he taught vocation as a Capuchin Fran­ “God works in my dally life worship at reinforces her commitment, at St. Fidelis College and ciscan friar. God works in my by offering His grace and help St. George and she feels “there will Seminary in Herman and at life through reflection on His through others in community parish in always be those who believe Capuchin College in Wash­ word in Scripture through life, in my ministry and in the G lenolden, in religious life." ington. D.C. the sacraments, through therapeutic help I got." Pa. Earlier, Sr. Mary Carla she m inis­ tered at St. Peter (Butler Catholic) School in Butler. ConGRRTULRTIORS TO "My Franciscan communi­ ty is very important to me,” said the golden jubilarían. I S i s t e r C r r i ì ì e l l r G r e c o I "Beginning my day with prayer, I feel and know that, upon HER as the day progresses and The Parish Family of things happen, God is with 50th flnmumnRY me giving me strength and St. Mary guidance to continue." ince Her interest lies in helping I ns r Sister of IHercy I of the Assumption others. “Because of my musi­ cal background, I am inter­ FROID THE fi Pai Q(enshau) ested in composing and writ­ noRTH Side ing different instrumental offers Our parts for hymns, etc." Congratulations St. Peter Prrish FnmiLv. to the Juhilarians Sister Michelle Quinn who have faithfully "I have been gifted in being Hd IHuitos flnnos! able to minister in a variety ol served our Diocese ways." Sister Michelle Quinn SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 24.1999 11 S isters of St. Francis of the P rovidence of G od Sister Janice Campbell then — and still thinks — Sister that the sisters are ahead of Janice their time. Campbell's Sister Therese finds inspi­ ministry is ration from the ever-present as guidance God she sees in others, in cou nselor events, in the music she and as- hears and the beauty she s i s t a n t sees around her. principal at Mount Al- Sister M. Ursula Venckus vernia High Sr. Janice Sister M. i— ----- School in Ursula J K Mill vale. Venckus■ ■b Sister Janice previously was novice served as elementary school mist r c s s teacher at St. Agnes in West and princi­ Mifflin and as guidance coun­ pal of St. selor and English teacher at Francis St. Francis Academy. From A c a d e m y , 1979 to 1983 she taught at Sisters of St. Francis of the Providence of God marking diamond jubilees this year are, from as well as Mount St. Peter in New left, Sisters M. Conrad Navitsky, Leonard Peskus, Mary Jaskel, Antonia Montville, Damian teacher and Sr. M. Ursula Kensington and at James Dauber and Felice Jucius. council bavelle in West Mifflin from member. Her current min­ 1976 to 1979. She received relationship with J e s u s is would most like to be recog­ as o u t­ istry is one of prayer at the the Diocese of Pittsburgh profoundly intertwined with nized by the life she leads and standing motherhouse. Golden Apple Award in 1995. most of her relationships example she gives. p a r i s h “My life as a religious for As she marks her 25th year with friends. m e m b e r s the past 75 years has been a as a religious, she finds her Sister Janice said she Sister M. Kathleen Bruzga and by happy, fulfilling, rewarding Sister M. their trust life, and I would definitely K a th le e n and love in make the same choice again," Bruzga God's good­ she said. serves as ness. . Sister Ursula taught locally community “My expe­ at Cancvin and Bishop Boyle life coordi­ rience as a Sr. Maria high sch(X)ls and at South n a to r of religious for Catholic High School in Assisi I fall 50 years has been one of both Hartford, Conn. She also on the spiritual and personal served 18 years a s high cam pus of growth. It has also given me a school principal in Hartford the m oth­ Sr. M. Kathleen tremendous opportunity of and at St. Francis Academy. e r h o u s e . working and ministering to The love of the Lord and Her most extensive ministry God’s people in varied situa­ Blessed Mother, St. Francis was her service in Sao Paulo, tions." and St. Clare help to sustain St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality Brazil from 1962 to 1972 and A turning point in her life Sister Ursula’s ongoing com­ 1976 to 1984. was when her ministry mitment and enthusiasm for Sister Kathleen says her changed from the classroom religious life. life these past 50 years as a to art therapy. It was then congratulates our friend religious has been a full and that she became involved in Sister M. Imelda Tosh and long tim e employee happy one. If she had to the personal pain of those to Sister M. choose again, she would whom she ministered. Imelda make the same decision Tosh taught about entering the communi­ Sister Therese Marquis in elem en­ ty. Sister tary school Over the years, she said, T h e r e s e for 24 years Sr. Marcella Mary Burgunder, S.C. different people have affected Marquis is and also her at different stages by pastoral served as a their love, eare, concern, assistant at b u s i n e s s support and example. St. Peter teacher at She admits religious life is C hurch in St. Francis Sr. M. Imelda o n h e r not easy and can be quite D a n b u r y , Academy. challenging, as well as Conn. I ler current ministry is one rewarding. Her response to F orm erly of prayer and handiwork, as 50th Jubilee someone interested in reli­ Sister Tcr- Sr. Therese she holds the convent record gious life would be. “Come esita, she for the num ber of afghans a s a and see ..." was an educator and princi­ crocheted. pal in elementary and sec­ Sister Imelda thinks reli­ Sister Maria Rainaldi ondary schools at St. Valen­ gious file is the best fife in the Sister of Charity of Seton Hill. Sister Maria Rainaldi (for­ tine in Bethel Park; SI. world. Over these 75 years, merly Sr. Maria Gorctti) is an Vincent de Paul in Espíen; she has lound many opportu­ art therapist at Presbyterian South Catholic High School nities of spiritual enrichment. SeniorCarc in Washington. in Hartford. Conn; at Mount education, travel and person­ Pa. She was an art teacher at St. Peter in New Kensington; al fulfillment, as well as serv­ St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality, Inc. St. Francis Academy for 14 and at St. Francis Academy ice to God and His people. Phyllis A. Maichano Executive Blrecter years and at St. Valentine in in Whitehall. She entered religious fife 1635 Bedtanl Avanue Bethel Park for eight years. The Sisters of St. Francis along with a friend. Anne Pittsburiih. PA 15219 Sister Maria believes her were a strong influence d u r­ Miller, and found Anne’s parents have most influ ing her high school years. kindness and prayerfulness enced her by their example The golden jubilarían thought deeply touching. 12 SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR PR I DAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 S isters o f St. Joseph

Sister Donna Marie Beck track, hockey and tennis. "Now I Rose Patrick Is celebrating her 50th Sister Winifred A. Reddington The former Sister enjoy the pool.” anniversary. She is a guardianship “In my y outh I Carolyn Marie Beck p She also enjoys music, reading — worker for the elderly at Ursuline was enamored with is director and especially history and mysteries — Services. sisters," said Sister chairwoman of the and playing card games. She has been influenced by “many W inifred A. Red­ L Music Therapy Un­ L She said her parents primarily in­ of the people I have encountered In dington, “which led dergraduate and fluenced her life: “They taught by my ministries by their love, sharing me to enter a reli­ Music Therapy Cer­ example." and support." gious community. tification programs She believes her ministry “is a “Life as a sister is al Duquesne Uni­ Sister Patricia Cummings mission of service, and 1 am a serv­ not really different versity. W i w , Sister Patricia ice-oriented person.” from most people’s As she celebrates Sr. Donna Cummings (the for­ Sister Dorothy, who describes her­ lives. There were — Sr. Winifred her golden jubilee. mer Sister Mary self as a caring, quiet and persever­ there are — days of Sister Donna said her mother was Peter) serves as a ing person, enjoys reading. joy and laughter, days of failure and the most influential person in her receptionist at the success. There are days of tears." life. “She encouraged me and su p ­ Paulist National Sister Joan Kram The golden jubilarían is a ported me in times of decision-mak­ Catholic Evangeli­ Sister Joan Kram guardianship worker for the elderly ing and in times of self-doubt, and zation Association. (the former Sister at Ursuline Services. inspired me by her commitment to She is celebrating Rose Edward) has Her parents, she said, "were very her family and many friends. her 50th anniver­ had several min­ different personalities. I gleaned “My mother was a good listener. sary. Sr. Patricia istries during her many of these traits from them. They From the very beginning, she con­ “I have felt God’s 50 years as a Sister were hard-working, religious, caring, firmed and accentuated the positive loving hand in my life. The people of St. Joseph. respectful of people, joyful. They movements of my heart but always with whom I have worked have all She sp en t 18 passed that on to me.” underlined that it was my life and influenced me and modeled me." she years in secondary She enjoys reading, doing cross­ my decision." said. “Sisters, co-workers and family education and five word puzzles and spending time with Prior to coming to Duquesne, she have all shown great constancy, years as director of Sr. Joan friends. co-founded the Music Therapy Un­ prayerfulness and charity. I draw novices; she was dergraduate Degree and Certification strength from all." administrator at St . Pius Residence Sister Jeanne Scott Programs at Marywood University. Sister Patricia enjoys reading, lis­ for the elderly in Brookline. The former Sister She has 20 years of university teach­ tening to music, socializing and trav­ She worked two years as an aging Mary Joachim has ing in the field of music therapy. eling. “I like to view nature and consultant for Turtle Creek Valley been a religious for watch the changes of the seasons. MH/MR; nine years as director of the past 50 years Sister Mary Eileen Cook “God has blessed me with a good Catholic Outreach to Parish Elderly which she says The former Sister sense of humor, adaptability, a in Swtssvale; and five years on the have been “very Mary Immaculate sense of responsibility and care for coordinator's team at the mother- happy ones." has been a S’ster of those with whom I come in contact.” house. Sister Jeanne St. Joseph for 50 She was on the education staff at serves as a substi­ years. She now Sister Rosemarie Fitzpatrick Penn State University’s Adult Litera­ tute teacher at SS. ministers in pas­ Sister Rosemarie cy Action program for two years. Simon and Jude toral care for her Fitzpatrick (the for­ Due to health problems, she is in and St. Margaret of fellow sisters at the mer Sister Amata) residence only at St. Titus in Scotland schools. St. Joseph Convent is coordinator for Aliquippa but hopes to return to her “God’s grace sustains me daily in in Baden. sisters’ benefits in duties soon. my commitment to God's call. I have She is the former the finance office at "Prayer and the Eucharist are the lived through many changes in the principal at St. the St. Joseph Con­ primary forces that sustain my com­ way we live in community and the Jam es School in Sewickley. vent in Baden. mitment to religious life," Sister kinds of work we do. 1 feel, however, “Each day as I journey. I have “My 50 years as a Jo an said. th at God will always call men and become more and more aware of Sister of St. Joseph women to religious life." God’s goodness to each of us and have been ones of Sister Therese McCann “My parents were most Influential also the goodness of all God's peo­ joys and sorrows, After 50 years as in teaching me about God's love for ple," she said. “I will always be grate­ achievements and mistakes," she a religious. Sister all people," Sister Jeanne said. ful to the call and to all those I have said. “But then, isn't that what makes Therese McCann “They taught me by their example been privileged to journey with. life real? (formerly Sister that love of God is made real in lov­ “The mosaic of my life h as been "At limes I wish I could begin again, Therese Martin) ing others." made by the many people who have accomplish more, be better than I am, said she has been Her interests are reading, cross­ journeyed with me. each contribut­ give more to others. For although I sustained by "the word puzzles and classical music. ing their unique gift to the enrich­ have given my best to this life, all that belief that despite ment of my life." I have received far outweighs that our unworthiness, Sister Marie Therese Sevic which has been given by me. God enables us to Sister Marie Ther­ Sister Mercia Biter "Each day during prayer I ask that share in His min­ Sr. Therese ese Sevic’s ministry “As I celebrate my I might live this day a little better istry.” is prayer as she cel­ golden jubilee, I am than the previous one," she said. She ministers at the Laughlin ebrates her 75th grateful to God for Children’s Center, where she has anniversary as a the opportunity to Sister Dorothy Gourley been for the past 12 years. Sister of St. Joseph. serve I lim as a reli­ Sister Dorothy “I feel very fortunate that God has She has minis­ gious," Sister Mer­ Gourley would like called me to be a Sister of St. Joseph tered as a teacher, cia Biter said. people to know at Baden," she said. domestic aide and "The religious vo­ “God has chosen Sister Therese said she has been as an infirmary aide cation is a reward­ me to enter this influenced by the "adults and chil­ at the St! Joseph ing one. As in ev­ special and fulfill­ dren over the years with whom I Convent in Baden. eryone’s life, there Sr. Mercia ing life, and th at have laughed, cried and experienced She taught at St. Canice and Holy are times of joy and God’s love and care the love that God has for each of Rosary in Homewood; St. Joseph in times of sadness." for us is found in us." New Kensington and at St. Mary in She considers herself an active (lie most unlikely Describing herself, she says she is New Castle. person, having engaged in several place." lighthearted, appreciative and It is joy, she said, that sustains her sports during her life: basketball. The former Sister hum orous. comm itment to religious life. SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1999 13 S isters of D ivine P rovidence

Sister Laura Bumbernick chores around the house, mostly the Mary Margaret ing in community, daily shared Sister Laura laundry. Being blind, I get around Paliotte. prayer with others I live with and Bumbernick is cu r­ very well," said Sister Mary Anthony, The golden jubi­ time for quiet and reflection (private rently retired as she who is marking her 75th anniver­ larían added that prayer); opportunities to enjoy one marks her 75th sary. "people who really another: freedom to be me." anniversary with When she was unable to teach any know me know that She said she enjoys gardening, the Sisters of Divine longer, she went to St. Anne in I am very open. walking, enjoying nature, watching a Providence. She Castle Shannon to visit the sick and Others might be good movie, reading a good book and lives in the provin­ distribute Holy Communion to them. surprised what getting together with friends for cial house. She was the first Sister of Divine remarks might “some good laughs." She taught for 43 Providence to become an extraordi­ come out of me." Sr. M. Margaret years in various Sr. Laura nary minister of the Eucharist in For 12 years she Sister Miriam Joseph Dolmovich schools in the Pitts- 1975. has taught at Notre Dame School in The general treas­ bu rg h . Alt oona - Jo h n st own and Warren, Ohio, and hopes “that my urer for the Domin­ Columbus dioceses. Sister Jeanine Ruhe values and love of Je s u s will som e­ ican Sisters at St. She said being a religious “is a Sister Jeanine how go over to my students and the Mary of the Springs great life, a life dedicated to God and Ruhe has been a people I come in contact with. I just in Columbus, Ohio. to those with whom I minister. Since tutor and library want to be a good witness of Christ Sister Miriam Jo­ there are many opportunities to assistant at to others." seph Dolmovich is grow in the spiritual life, this Providence Heights Watching television, she gets upset marking her 50th enhances my daily love and friend­ Alpha School in seeing stories about orphaned anniversary. ship with the Lord. I thank God Pittsburgh’s North babies just lying in cribs alone. “I For 11 years, she everyday for calling me to this life." Hills for the past wish I could hold them and let them served as the first Sr. Miriam Sister Laura had a severe stroke year. know someone cares," she said. financial vice presi­ two years ago that prevents her from She has taught in dent for Bethlehem University in doing ordinary tasks such as sewing, Catholic elemen­ Sr. Jeanine Sister Maura Luffy Bethlehem, Israel, where she crocheting, reading and solving puz­ tary schools in the Sister Maura Luf­ received a papal acknowledgment of zles. “The good God has given me Pittsburgh area. Ohio and Michigan. fy, a golden jubilarí­ her distinguished service and out­ strength to bear up to this." she Each morning as she prays her an. is a pastoral standing work. said. favorite passage from Psalm 46 — associate for small “I have learned to appreciate the “Be still and know that I am God” — Christian commu­ im portant things in life: the power of Sister Floretta Hoerster the golden jubilarían reminds her­ nities and ministry our all-provident God; the value of A former mission­ self that all that she does or all that formation at St. unselfish service and prayer; peace ary in Puerto Rico. happens will be according to God’s Joseph Catholic of mind and a sense of fulfillment." Sister Floretta plan. Community in she said. Hoerster is eele- » « She attributes her vocation to her Eldersburg, Md. Sister Miriam said she is sustained brating her 75th f I'v paternal grandmother who prayed She said her work Sr. Maura by her prayer life and “striving for a anniversary. She is that one of her nine children would best reflects her as deeper relationship with my God. retired and living at enter religious life. She did not live to a “person who loves to accompany and the support and caring given to the provincial ^ f see her oldest son’s two daughters others on their spiritual journey and me by other religious, especially dur­ house. and her youngest son’s two daugh­ desires to be of service to others. ing difficult times." She taught at ters including Sister Jeanine. enter “As a Sister of Divine Providence, I Providence Heights Sr. Floretta the Congregation of the Sisters of have been afforded the time, oppor­ Sister Roseann DeNardis Alpha School in Divine Providence. tunity. challenge, encouragement “I am a loyal, ded­ Pittsburgh's North Mills for 15 years. and sup p o rt to grow in many and icated, happy Sister "During my entire religious life. I Sister Agnes Raible varied aspects of life," she said, “but of Divine Provi­ have always tried to be pleasant and Sister Agnes partic ularly in my relationship with dence. I am confi­ charitable in my dealings with oth­ Raible. who is cele­ God and in a broadening respect for dent of God’s loving | ers." she said. brating her 50th the dignity and beauty of a wide vari­ providence every jU-< Sister Floretta said she was influ­ anniversary, is co­ ety of God’s people throughout the m inute of my life, i " enced to become a religious by her director of the world and of the marvelous world This gives me peace mother and the Sisters at Divine Kearns Spirituality God has given us." and the ability to L Providence who were my teachers by C enter in Sister Maura said she is sustained better with the their patience, piety and good exam- Pittsburgh's North in her religious life by the grace of difficulties of life." Sr. Roseann pic." Hills. God and the many blessings of her said Sister Roseann Her advice to those considering “Living as a Sister life. DeNardis. who is celebrating her becoming a religious is ‘‘to always of Divine Provi­ Sr. Agnes 50th anniversary. listen to the voice of God’s spirit dence has been an Sister Lorraine Giel "I'm firmly convinced that as a reli­ within. It is the only way to true ful exciting adventure she said. Sister L orraine gious sister I have found my slot in Ailment in life." A turning point in her life was “the Giel is the health life. This conviction assists me in renewal in the church and religious insurance coordi­ approaching my ministry with Sister Mary Anthony Rudman life after Vatican II. ... I discovered a nator for the Sisters enthusiasm and commitment.” Sister Mary An­ new kind of freedom in living, loving of Divine Provi- l ( She has been a manager of hous­ thony Rudman has and serving. This freedom ‘to be' denee. k y \ fa ing for the elderly at SI. Mary Mercy been involved wit h sustains me today. “Most of the past Manor in Pittsburgh for the past 10 the prayer ministry “What direction religious life will 50 years have been years. at the Sisters of take in the future is definitely a mys­ a life of peace, chal­ Sister Roseann ministered at Divine Providence tery. like all of lile. I hope and trust lenging with a vari Bishop Gullfoyle High School in provincial house for that w hatever form religious life ety of ministries Sr. Lorraine Altoona from 1961 to 1980 and at 12 years. takes in the years to come, it will be and an eagerness Canevin High School in Crafton, Prior to that, she enlivened with God’s spirit." as to what each new day brings," she from 1980 to 1988. was a teacher and said. To those contemplating a religious principal at several Sr. M. Anthony Sister Mary Margaret Paliotte Her parents provided a good foun­ life, “I would say go for it. but don't schools in the Pitts­ “I believe God’s presence is with dation in faith, prayer and God’s expect a world totally different from burgh area. West Virginia and me daily. I am also grateful foi my presence by their example. the one you have left,” she said. Detroit. sisters in community for their sup­ She said she is sustained in her "I am 91 years old and still doing port, care and concern," said Sister minis!íy “by the support I receive liv­ Continued on page 15

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Sisters of Divine Providence celebrating diamond jubilees this year are, in front, from left: Sisters Laurie Hoegle, Ann Gilliam, Mary Dolores Fauth, Francine Barsh, Francis Romana Angelini, Mary Leonard Fugina, Benigna Bumbernick and Irmalinde Rettiger. In rear, from left, are Sisters Dolores Elizabeth Werling, Edna Herbst, Margaret Boes, DeLellis Oravitz, Celesta Rudolph, Audrey Sagan, Mary Glenn, Antonia Cvetan, Mary Esther Karl, Charlotte Gatz, Mary Francis Corrigan and Gabriella Trabert. Missing from the photo is Sister Victorine Verosky.

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Sister Clarice Carlson Sister Clarirc Carlson has minis­ tered in education at I «a Rorlie College in Pittsburgh's North Hills for the past 20 years. Prior to that, she worked at the college as a teacher and aca­ demic counselor and also at Canevtn High School in Cral ton lor 13 years. "I was told when I answered God’s ('all that ‘God cannot he outdone in generosity.’ the golden jubilarían said. “Now that I have been a reli­ gious sister for 50 years. 1 know from my experience that this is true. I have never regretted my decision to follow God's call." She said she was influenced in her life by her grandm other. “She was my role model as a woman of faith." Sisters of the Holy Spirit observing diamond jubilees this year, In front, from left, are Sisters M. Philom ena Sister Clarice would tell potential Zurowski, Mary Terence Rybka, M. Christina Pokrywka, M. Bonaventure Kulas and M. Imelda Stankiewicz. In religious to “go for it because God rear, from left, are Sisters M. Gerard Domejczyk, M. Annunciata Golonka, M. Scholastica Rzepka, M. Rose can t be outdone in generosity. And Krystopoiski and M. Anne Kwitowski. Not pictured is Sister Mary Grace Black. it is also a great life." SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBERS,. 1999 15 C hristian B rother S isters o f St. Joseph Brother Colman Coogan also in the service of others B r o t h e r who bring home the meaning Colman of the Gospel in human form Coogan is a among the realities of today." school He previously ministered in social work­ province administrative serv­ er at Cen­ ices at the Provincialate in tral C ath­ Adamstown, Md., at St. olic High Gabriel Youth Rehabilitation School in and at St. Francis Child Care. Oakland. XL To those interested in reli­ His life for Br. Colm an gious life, he would advise, the past 50 “Do not hesitate to give it a years has been “a continuing try. revelation of God's work "Look for peace of heart, the among His people. It is a per­ surest sign you are doing the sonal life journey in faith, but right thing."

Sisters of St. Joseph marking diamond jubilees are, from left, Sisters Maureen Walsh, P assionist Father Dolorosa Kleinman, Rosemary Boland, Vincent Ferrer Clifford and Mary Evelyn Hannan. Father William Davin guy," said the golden Jubilarí­ Father an. William He ministers in hospital Servants of the Im m aculate H eart of Mary Davin chaplaincy, counseling and Divine R edeem er so m e tim e s sacramental ministry through Sister M. Ann Rosalia Devlin w ishes he St. Paul Monastery on Pitts­ Sister M. Ann Rosalia Devlin will soon S i s t e r had experi­ burgh's South Side. assume a ministry in child care and edu­ enced a He formerly served at St. cation at the Mount Alvernia Learning turning Agnes Hospital in Baltimore Center. She previously served at St. Diam ond point in his and at St. Sebastian parish in John the Baptist School in Unity. jubilarían life, “a dra­ Kingwood, W.Va. Celebrating 25 years as a religious, she Divine matic con­ Fr. W illiam He believes God will provide said, “Being a member of a religious Redeemer version. I religious men and women in community enables me to ponder more Sister M. thought it would make my the future, but "discerning fully how God is calling me to change Carmella story so much more interest­ people must listen attentively. and grow at each stage of my life. Ducsay ing. It's up to us, the entire Cath­ "God's favor lavished on us by an Sr. M. Ann "The truth is that although olic community, to provide an extravagant creator inspires and directs I’ve failed at it many times, atmosphere conducive to a this change and growth." I've always tried to be a good religious vocation."

For your many years of dedicated service to the Ministry of Catholic Education in our Schools and Parishes We offer you our Congratulations, our Qratitude and Our Prayerful Best Wishes.

Rev. Kris D. Stubna, Secretary for Education and the Staff of the Secretariat for Education

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