Volume 19 Number 1 autumn 2016 Donald Bolen the new Archbishop-Elect of the Archdiocese of Regina

Grace and peace of Saskatoon, with the authority of a diocesan bishop. Upon to you in the Lord my installation as Archbishop of Regina, it is to be anticipated Jesus Christ. that the College of Consultors in the Diocese of Saskatoon By now you will will be asked to meet and elect a Diocesan Administrator have received the who will work with others to lead and guide the diocese until news that I have a new bishop is named. been appointed I have every confidence that the Holy Spirit, who has been by Pope Francis leading us these past years, will continue to be at work in the as the Archbishop fine and gifted lay faithful, religious, and clergy of the diocese. of Regina. I write Thank you for your faith, wisdom and generosity, which have this note with many made it such a joy to minister alongside you these past years. and conflicting You remain in my heart and I assure you of my ongoing emotions, held prayers, and in turn, ask your prayers for all that lies ahead. together by a deep To the clergy, religious and faithful of the Archdiocese of and abiding trust in Regina, I promise to try to serve you well, by the grace of God’s mercy and God, and very much look forward to working with you at the faithfulness. service of the Kingdom. Serving with you Returning to Regina means coming home to the place where in the Diocese of I grew up (then in the Diocese of Gravelbourg), where I was Saskatoon these educated (many years at Campion College), and where many past six-plus years of my family members and friends still reside. I was ordained has been one of the great joys and privileges of my life. Under a priest by Archbishop Charles Halpin, blessed by Archbishop the leadership of Pope Benedict XVI then of Pope Francis, Peter Mallon’s willingness to have me spend years working at together we have sought to address pastoral challenges the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in Rome, within our parishes and communities. With an exceptional and had the privilege of serving (briefly) as Vicar General of team of clergy and lay leadership, we have sought to be the Archdiocese then as fellow bishop alongside Archbishop a church that in our parishes and outreach proclaims the Daniel Bohan. Many of my teachers in the faith, spiritual Gospel of Jesus Christ, trying to live the Gospel with integrity, guides and mentors in life have been from among the clergy mindful always of the mercy of God at the source of our and faithful of the Archdiocese. calling. We have striven to be a church in dialogue with our culture, with other Christian communities and with adherents There is a great legacy within the Archdiocese of strong parish of other religious traditions, always open to working together communities, evangelization, dialogue, collaboration between at the service of God’s merciful designs for humanity. We all the people of God, and the pursuit of justice. It is a privilege have sought to be a church seeking justice, engaging in to serve in a new way, alongside all of you, as we strive to be issues of the day, addressing systemic injustice, and showing faithful to the Gospel and respond to the world in its needs. special concern for those on the margins of our society. While I am also mindful that many things have changed in the our efforts have been shaped by our own limitations and Archdiocese in my years away from it, and that my knowledge failings, we have felt and seen significant signs of the Holy of its parishes and people is very limited. There is a steep Spirit at work in our midst. learning curve ahead, and I ask in advance for your patience, The years I have served in Saskatoon have coincided with and especially for your prayers. the Truth and Reconciliation process addressing the painful It is my hope to keep as episcopal motto the phrase from legacy of the Indian Residential Schools. As a people, we Thomas Merton which speaks eloquently the name of God: need to learn to tell the story of our land differently. As church, ‘mercy within mercy within mercy’. May we jointly be held by we are learning anew to walk together with Indigenous and draw life from that great font of mercy, and daily show it peoples. Through a series of initiatives, we have set out with to others and to the world. energy on this walk, with the support and guidance of many Indigenous friends. I hope and pray that these efforts and Yours in the Risen Lord, this learning will continue. Grace and peace to you in the Lord Jesus Christ. The date for the transition to Regina has not yet been set. + Donald Bolen As of July 11, 2016, I am the Administrator of the Diocese Archbishop-Elect of the Archdiocese of Regina page 2 - the arch, summer 2016 Farewell Fr. Canisius Seiferling, O.F.M.

Fr. C. Seiferling, August 30, 1916 - August 10, 2016: Father assistant in the parish at St. Charles. Canisius Seiferling of Cochrane, AB, passed away on August In 1973, he became assistant pastor 10, 2016 at the age of 99 years. at Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Father Canisius Seiferling, a Catholic priest in the Religious Maillardville/Coquitlam, BC, where Order of Franciscans of Western Canada, was born he spent six years, and then returned in Sedley, Saskatchewan. At the age of 17 he went to to Saskatchewan. For the next three Edmonton, Alberta, to finish his schooling at St. Anthony's years, he was director of Franciscan College. When he finished high school, he entered the novices at Saint Michael's Retreat Centre in Lumsden and Franciscan Order, and spent the next 8 years of religious a faithful Saskatchewan Roughriders' fan. formation in Quebec, after which he was ordained a priest, Fr. Canisius spent the last 34 years of his life at Mount Saint in Montreal, in 1943, at the age of 27. Francis Friary in Cochrane, AB, where he happily kept himself Fr. Canisius's first, longest and happiest appointment was busy clearing brush, hiking with friends, visiting with alumni, as a teacher and physical education instructor at Saint and connecting with family. Anthony's College. He is fondly remembered by numerous Fr. Canisius is survived by three sisters Mary Wade and alumni who knew him as an excellent hockey player and Felicia Klein of Regina, and Sr. Herman Seiferling, IBVM, in exceptional coach. In 1963, after twenty years of teaching Toronto, as well as by numerous nephews and nieces; and and coaching, he began pastoral ministry in Manitoba his Franciscan brothers. In living memory of Father Canisius predominantly as a prison chaplain at Headingly and as an Seiferling, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.

Rev. Maurice Minne Celebrates 60 Years of Priesthood

years. He remained in the A stint as weekend chaplain in Saskatoon’s Royal University Gravelbourg Diocese for Hospital was the first thing to come to mind when Reverend most of his service including Maurice Minne was asked to remember a highlight of a posting as Pastor at his 60 years as a priest. He was there from 2000-06 and Our Lady of Assumption specifically remembers getting a call to come to the hospital Cathedral in Gravelbourg. for a premature child who was not expected to live very long. Following retirement in “They asked me to come to the hospital and baptize it. It was 2000 he spent a total of six a time to get off your high horse as an administrator and do a years in Saskatoon helping person to person thing.” He recalled several other instances priests, several months in being called to a hospital including a few months in Regina. the Regina Archdiocese Minne was born in Lafleche, Saskatchewan in what was and four years in St. John’s then Gravelbourg Diocese, the oldest of four siblings. “I Newfoundland Labrador have three sisters and they have one brother,” he laughed where a friend had invited as he frequently did during the interview with the Prairie him to come and visit. He returned to Gravelbourg in 2011. Messenger. There wasn’t any particular time when he felt a Now, at age 84, he provides sacramental ministry for parishes calling to become a priest; “I just grew up with it,” said Minne in Coderre and Hodgenville both within the boundaries of the He received his early education in Lafleche and College former Gravelbourg Diocese. Mathieu in Gravelbourg where he received his high school Minne celebrated his 60 years of ordination, first by education and a B.A. from the University of Ottawa with celebrating Mass Sunday, July 3 in the Chapel on the Hill which the College is affiliated. At age 20 he entered the St. south of Moose Jaw with 36 people in attendance. “If I had Boniface, Manitoba, Seminary in 1952 and four years later celebrated it on July 1, there might have been me and one with a Bachelor Degree in Theology was ordained priest in other person there,” he joked. Secondly, he hosted a dinner his home parish of Lafleche. “It was a national holiday, July in Gravelbourg for 65 invited guests from the various parishes 1, 1956. The first time an ordination was held in Lafleche. he had served. He didn’t want them to pay for it but they The church was packed full.” Following his ordination, he took up a collection that paid for everything except the wine. attended St. Paul’s Seminary in Ottawa where he obtained a “Then I got an anonymous cheque for $100 that paid for the licentiate in Canon Law. “I think the only thing with degrees is wine. When you love God goodness happens,” he laughed. that you learn how to find information,” said Minne, laughing. His health is good he says although he has some problems He returned to the Gravelbourg Diocese to serve in with his legs. “It’s A and W,” he says, then explains, “Alive parishes and in 1960, Bishop Aime’ Decosse, appointed and Well and Able and Willing,” again laughing. him Chancellor of the diocese where he remained for eight page 3 - the arch, summer 2016 Reverend Marian Ogorek Celebrates 80th Birthday high school. The communists didn’t much hinder the seminary or the churches. “Poland is 95% Catholic so everything was open.” They didn’t have to go underground as in some other communist countries. He completed his studies and was ordained June 9, 1962 and immediately assigned to Poznan then Goleniow where he was the Vicar. He began his missionary work to Polish immigrants in 1970 with an assignment in the United States. His first assignment in Canada was to Calgary in 1979, then back to the U.S. for assignments He stood at the door and greeted in preparation for the meal. “It’s all in several locations. He returned to Polish food,” said Poszwa catered by everyone personally who came to help Calgary for a few years, then went to him celebrate 80 years of life, 54 of Wallnuts Expressive Catering. Prior Windsor, Ontario and another return to and during the meal Djoi Louise those years as a priest with the Society to the U.S. before coming to Regina of Christ Fathers. entertained with her violin. Poszwa in 1993 from Houston, Texas. He emceed the event and led the group remained parish priest at St. Anthony’s in several traditional Polish songs of until 2012 when a bout with cancer blessing. Reverend Marian Ogorek, was born took him into retirement. He battled in Wielkie, Lublin, Poland, August cancer and, according to current St. After the meal, the party enjoyed a 22, 1936. “Yes, I remember the war,” Anthony’s Pastor Reverend Stanislaw slide presentation of Ogorek’s life and Ogorek said in an interview with Poszwa, was twice near death. “He service dating back to his early years the PM. His brother was born in the was anointed twice by Archbishop in Poland and service in the U.S. and summer of 1939 and the war started Bohan and other clergy.” Poszwa Canada. September1. No immediate family said Ogorek stopped taking chemo members were lost during the war Ogorek thanked everyone for about a year ago and has been cancer coming, received a blessing from the but several cousins perished shortly free since. He is currently Priest in after the war began. After the war, congregation and he in turn blessed Residence at St. Anthony’s and helps them. the country was taken over by the with sacramental ministry. communists. As to his future the affable priest More than 100 people showed up Ogorek entered the seminary of the shrugged his shoulders, “Only God for the party and after being greeted knows,” he smiled. Society of Christ Fathers right after by Ogorek sat at decorated tables

Father John Weckend Celebrates 70th St. Cecilia Parish Hall was packed Reverend’s Ken Koep, Stephen Bill Sunday, July 3, with people to help and back for the summer from the first celebrate their pastor Reverend John year of his two-year study leave was Weckend,’s 70th birthday. “It’s just Reverend Brad Fahlman. Knights of wonderful,” said the popular priest Columbus cooked hamburgers and speaking with the Prairie Messenger. hot dogs on outdoor BBQs behind the “There’s people here from several of my church while parishioners were asked previous parishes. And there are some to bring salads and deserts. They didn’t fellow priests here too.” Seen among disappoint. It required two lengthy the crowd were Winnipeg Archbishop tables to hold all the food. July 6 is his Emeritus James Weisgerber, actual birth date. Weckend is one of Regina’s ubiquitous priests. Besides his pastor duties at St. Cecilia’s parish he serves on practice in his parish of gathering the several archdiocesan committees, teachers from his area schools for a frequently appears in area schools special Mass and blessing for them and annually takes part in the Queen at a mass opening the new school City Marathon as part of relay team year. It’s a practice he is promoting raising funds for Visitation House, a for other parishes to encourage more Regina drop in centre for women. He support for teachers and for Catholic began what has become a traditional education. page 4 - the arch, summer 2016 Fr. Clement Nwankwo Celebrates 25th Submitted by Marianne Gordon, Secretary/Pastoral Assistant, St. Lawrence, Maple Creek The parishioners of St. Stephen’s acknowledge a special event. The (Consul) and St. Lawrence (Maple Chancery office of the Archdiocese of Creek) were joined by many special Regina arranged for the blessing to be guests and friends to celebrate their received and Allan Ruetz, chairperson pastor Reverend Fr. Clement’s 25th for Swift Current Deanery, and Fr. Anniversary of Ordination to the Vitalis Azike fellow priest, friend, and Priesthood on Sunday 24th of July mentor of Fr. Clement presented it. 2016 although the actual date of Guest speaker for the evening was Father’s ordination was July 13, 1991 Rev. Fr. Augustine Ebido, who had in his homeland of Nigeria. began in the seminary with Fr. Clement The celebration began with Mass at and is now the parish priest in Maclin, 1:00 pm with Rev. Fr. Clement as chief in the Saskatoon Diocese. celebrant. Con-celebrants of the Mass He said that “Nothing touches the included Rev. Fr. Francis (Prince) heart of a priest more than being Kurisinkal, Rev. Fr. Vitalis Azike, both shown appreciation by those he priests of the Archdiocese of Regina; ministers to.” Rev. Fr. Evaristus Obi (guest homilist Another moving moment of the and classmate and fellow priest theme throughout his journey to evening was when all the Nigerian ordained with Fr. Clement in 1991, the priesthood was the influence of priests stood and sung a Latin song, who lives in Pennsylvania) and Rev. Fr. childhood events, such as becoming which translates to “You are a priest Bartholomew Okagbuo (elder brother an altar server, being a member of forever, according to the order of in the priesthood of Fr. Clement’s, from the Block Rosary Crusade, his parents Melchizedek”. It was a beautiful the same town, Nnobi, in Nigeria who steadfast dedication to ensuring moment in an evening filled with them. travelled from New York) he always attended Mass, and of Many more tributes were paid to Fr. A joint choir from the two parishioners course the influence, prayers, and Clement throughout the evening, led the music ministry for the Mass. example of his family, priests and some from past fellow seminarians, The Elk’s Hall was the venue for fellow seminarians along the way. parishioners from his former parish the reception, where a gathering of During the history of Fr. Clement’s of Our Lady of Fatima (Redvers, SK); parishioners, special invited guests, journey to Canada and eventually to Maple Creek Ministerial Association and many priests from around the the Archdiocese of Regina, following (reps Ross and Clare Pollock); Swift Archdiocese gathered together. Rev. the completion of studies in Rome Current Deanery; St. Lawrence C.W.L; Fr. Clement became a Canadian Father paid tribute to his now deceased Maple Creek Knights of Columbus and citizen in December of 2014, therefore parents and brother, Clement, Maria of course the Parishes of St. Stephen it was most appropriate to precede and Benedict Nwankwo, and to the and St. Lawrence. Edwin and Justin the banquet with the singing of our bishops he met along the way. He also Samson and Clare and Ross Pollock National Anthem, followed by Grace, thanked those who continue to support provided music entertainment, which lead by Fr. Vitalis. The nearly 100 him-both back home in Nigeria, and was enjoyed by all. Finally Fr. Clement guests enjoyed a roast beef dinner, here in Canada. expressed his heart felt and cherished prepared by members of both parishes. appreciation for a Spirit-filled and One of the highlights of the evening memorable celebration. The evening Laurie Benjamin of St. Stephen’s was a presentation of a Papal Apostolic closed with the singing of a song, to the Parish, and Daryl Tumbach of St. Blessing issued by the Vatican to Lawrence acted tune of “Morning Has as emcees for the Broken”, with words evening and the written by a now program opened deceased member with a history of Fr. of St. Lawrence Clement’s journey parish, especially for to the priesthood, a priest’s ordination prepared by Fr. anniversary, as Clement and hands were held presented by outstretched over Fr. Marianne Gordon. Clement in blessing. A continuous page 5 - the arch, summer 2016 Arpee Urquico Ordained to the Lay Formation Graduates and Transitional Deaconate 35th Anniversary Celebration

“In the ritual, the first thing we have heard is the name, Arpee Urquico,” said Winnipeg Archbishop Emeritus James Weisgerber as he began his homily. “That is so significant and that’s just not to make sure that he is here, it is God calling him by name. The Church in the name of Jesus has determined that Arpee should be Ten graduates of the Archdiocesan Lay Formation Program ordained a deacon.” And so on September 2 in Holy Rosary celebrated the end of their three-year journey in a June 11 Cathedral began the second last step for Urquico to become a graduation ceremony at Little Flower Church. priest. That is expected sometime in 2017 after he completes Verna Angielski of Holy Family Parish, Regina, decided that another year of studies at St. Joseph Seminary, Edmonton, she wanted to learn more about her faith. A biblical quote Alberta. kept popping into her head. “From the old testament and it The new Deacon arrived in Canada from Philippines about says ‘if you are luke warm in your faith I will spew you out of five years ago after his cousin, Father Gerard Joy Montiague, my mouth,’ (it’s actually from Revelations) so I decided to do living in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan convinced him to come something about it and learn more about my faith.” to Canada as a missionary He completed some studies in Philippines then came to Canada and entered St. Joseph Angielski was joined by Dorothy Seiferling from Holy family; Seminary. He spent year of internship at St. George’s Parish, Farrah Semegen and Ivan Paska from Holy child; Donna Assiniboia, Saskatchewan where Archbishop Weisgerber, on Loran, Lori Bresciani, Lori Matthewson and Georgina April 3 officially accepted him as a candidate for priesthood. Churcko from Resurrection Parish; Julie Lemoine from St. Weisgerber explained in his homily two daily reminders Jean Baptiste and Pat Herauf from St. Paul’s in Vibank. of God’s call to love; recitation of the breviary, and the Archdiocesan Administrator Very Reverend Lorne Crozon observation of celibacy. The breviary is “the prayer of the celebrated the mass and commissioned graduates, assisted Church creates a framework in our life for prayer” and is read by co-celebrants Reverends Louis Abello, J.B. Okai, Jose every day. Celibacy gives freedom from family responsibilities, Peryilkatte and Carlos Jimenez SVD. “so he can completely give himself to this life of prayer and service.” “It is a fabulous program,” Angielski said in an interview with the PM, “it enhances and broadens your faith and teaches Urquico responded in a loud voice to each question posed you about the history of the Church.” She particularly enjoyed by Archbishop Weisgerber during the examination of the the close fellowship and comradery of the group. “I formed candidate part of the ordination ceremony; to be obedient to his bishop, observe celibacy, preach the gospel adding at the many beautiful friendships.” Angielski has become much more end of questions, “with the help of God.” That was followed involved in her church since she began the program and is by recitation of the Litany of Saints with everyone kneeling currently organizing a bereavement group to help people and Urquico face-down prostrate on a rug just below the experiencing times of sorrow. Sanctuary. Fathers Montiague and one of his teachers Father The program began 35 years ago as a vision of the late Robert Gauthier vested Urquico with a stole and the dalmatic Regina Archbishop Charles Halpin. The anniversary was (a loose sleeved robe) after which Weisgerber presented him celebrated later that evening with about 114 alumni, priests with the Book of the Gospels. and former administrators present. Current Coordinator, Eric In recognition of his Philippine heritage the second reading Gurash reminded everyone that evangelization is about telling for the day was read in Tagalog, the Philippine language. The good stories, “and we’ve got the best story ever told.” This Regina Filipino choir provided some of the music ministry Storytelling is the heart and soul of the New Evangelization, along with the Archdiocesan Women’s Schola with Valery Hall as organist. said Gurash but these words cause Catholics to shrink. “They haven’t been part of our recent stories-we don’t evangelize. Several of his fellow seminarians and teachers journeyed to That’s a Protestant thing.” Evangelization is not about carrying Regina for the ordination ceremony. His mother, who was a bible and overwhelming people with biblical quotes, Eric unable to obtain a visa, watched the service through live related, and it’s not a recent invention of Christian fringe streaming on the Archdiocesan web-site. groups. It’s been around since Christ told his disciples to Following the service, Urquico thanked his teachers and go and make disciples of all nations. “It is the number one friends for their support and particularly the people of St. mission of the church.” George’s Parish, Assiniboia for allowing him to be part of their lives. page 6 - the arch, summer 2016 ARCHDIOCESE KICKS OFF 2016 ANNUAL APPEAL

The goal for this year’s Archdiocesan received rebates of about $60,000.00. and Coordinator of the diaconate Annual Appeal is again $1.4 million The appeal refunds 80% of the excess program Dr. Brett Salkeld, reminded and there is hope that even with the for each parish that exceeds its goal. everyone that the consistent prayers Saskatchewan economy struggling Crozon noted that donors can now for vocations that each parish has the goal will be reached this year. Last donate on line. been reciting for several years has year it came close with $1.336 million He briefly described several of the paid off with 10 seminarians now raised or 95% of the total. It was also ministries supported by the Appeal, on the journey to priesthood and 10 the second highest total raised since including World Youth Day Pilgrims, participants in the four-year Diaconate the appeal began in 2000. Friends on the Outside, hospital program which just began its third year of training. “What was prayed for must A slide presentation that scrolled during chaplains and the diaconate program. be paid for,” he joked as he described the kick off noted that since its inception “It’s extending Christ’s gift of love how the Annual Appeal supports those over $19 million has been raised, all to around us,” said Crozon. He called programs. support Archdiocesan Ministries. More for Donor Services Coordinator Denise than 20,000 campaign envelopes Walsh to stand beside the podium. She Eric Gurash, Coordinator of the Lay were scheduled to be mailed out this protested that it was not on the agenda Formation program said there are 22 year. Archdiocesan Administrator Very but Crozon insisted she join him. He participants in the program and it too is Reverend Lorne Crozon said 20% of all introduced her and congratulated her supported by the Annual Appeal. parishes contributed in the campaign for the work she does in the Annual The slogan for this year’s campaign is “and just think what could be raised if Appeal office. “Gifts of Mercy.” 25 0r 30% contributed.” The number Several of the ministries made of donors and the number of parishes A supper of home made soup and presentations to parish representatives sandwiches made by CWL volunteers who contributed to last year’s campaign who came to the kick-off to pick increased over the year previous and from Our Lady of Peace Parish ended up their campaign material. the afternoon. 35 parishes reached their goal and Theologian, Ecumenical Coordinator page 7 - the arch, summer 2016 White Pony Lodge Road Patrol Hope’s Homes in Former John Paul ll Centre Ten years ago Jacqueline Tisher took some time off from work in neonatal intensive care to help another family who had children with complex medical needs. She hadn’t planned anything more than one year then return to work. She’s now head of Hope’s Home, located in in Regina, Saskatoon A group of women from Regina’s North Central neighborhood and Prince Albert with an is trying to do something to reduce violence in the area. $8-million budget that looks They carry out patrols every Friday and Saturday from 4 after children with complex p.m. to 9 p.m, not to get involved in any perceived violence medical needs. but to encourage their neighbours to be more vigilant and Hope’s Home is Canada’s first to show they care. medically integrated day care, according to Kelsey Stewart, Fund Development and Marketing Manager. It moved into “This came out of an initiative called North Central End the the former John Paul II Centre in Regina on April 1. The Violence,” said Shawna Oochoo, one of the organizers. The organization leases the lower and main floors not including community began talking about what can be done to reduce what used to be the chapel. The upper floor remains empty violence following the February murder of a 26-year-old and the Nicor group who purchased the building from the man in their community. Three teen-age boys along with a Archdiocese of Regina has them open for lease. 22-year-old man were charged with the murder. “We held The Prince Albert location has a 90-space day care and a a community forum and a political forum and from those four bed supportive living home. Saskatoon has a five bed forums we began looking at what other communities are supportive living space, will soon add five respite beds but doing.” They looked to Winnipeg and the Bear Clan group no day care. “We’ve grown very fast,” said Stewart, “because that began patrols in the 1990s. It eventually faded away the need is so big. There is no other community support but was resurrected in 2015. “We looked at the success for those families, who have children with complex medical they’re having and how do we apply that to what we’re doing needs, like Hope’s Home.” here,” said Oochoo. The Ojibway and Cree clan traditions Tisher convinced governments and others it saves taxpayers saw people born into the Bear Clan as protectors of their money when you provide quality care for these children at community. The White Pony Lodge name was “gifted” to home. “At first they said I was crazy, but I’m very persistent the group by a Cree Elder who lives in the North Central and I believe in it.” neighborhood. “Thirty per cent of our children have complex medical needs The patrol, usually three to five members wearing reflective and the other 70 per cent are typically developing children vests and carrying first aid kits and radios, walk on 5th Ave. or have development or behaviour needs. It’s integrated so children with complex medical needs and their siblings can considered North Central’s main drag. As of this writing the attend the same day care,” said Stewart. group had been out for just a couple of weekends but were pleased with the support. Oochoo said the short weekend Nine staff work in the provincial office and 16 “floor staff” hours were chosen as a start and they did not have the including two nurses are on duty full time every day and a resources to carry out patrols in the more dangerous nurse who “floats around the rooms” said Stewart. overnight hours. They advise police when they begin and The ministries of Social Services and Education as well as end their patrols and will call police if they encounter any the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region provide about 90% of situations. the funding and the remainder, about $800,000.00, is raised through donations and fund raising projects each year. Tisher Aids Program Southern Saskatchewan provided them space said Hope’s Home was not affected by this year’s provincial in their building and donations have helped purchase the budget cuts. “No. Not at all. They fund for children. They vests, radios and first aid kits. care for children.” Beatrice Wallace, lives and owns a business, Tec Computers, Tisher lost an 18-year-old daughter who was born with Spina in North Central. She became involved because she felt the Bifida. “Being her mom and raising her gives me a personal area was not safe for her children or grandchildren. “It hasn’t connection with the parents here,” said Tisher. Hope’s Home been safe in front of my house for a long time so when this is named after a foster daughter, also with Spina Bifida who came about I definitely wanted to be a part of it.” She believes lived 10 months entirely in hospital. “She’s the inspiration of why we started Hope’s Home. We had eight children coming the patrol hours are having an impact with the community. every day including my own children in my little house in the “People can see we are trying to make a difference. We have north end. This wasn’t my plan, it’s obviously God’s plan and kids greet us, parents greet us and that support is beneficial.” it’s pretty big.” page 8 - the arch, summer 2016 Archdiocese Re-Organization Marian Centre Celebrates 50 Years

Teresa, Diana and Shannon Retirements, a resignation and re-aligning of resources while awaiting the appointment of a new Archbishop has resulted Regina’s Marian Centre soup kitchen hosted a public family in a temporary re-organization for the Regina Archdiocese BBQ July 16 as it continues to celebrate 50 years of service. office staff. The actual date is October 15 but the people at the Centre decided to do something special for those it serves during Support staff Diana Demaria left at the end of August and the summer. will begin university studies to realize “my lifelong dream of becoming a teacher”. Receptionist Joan Fellinger adds Marian Centre provides a hot lunch Monday-Saturday every support duties for Archdiocesan Theologian Dr. Brett Salkeld. week, but this particular week a BBQ was held outside. Support staff Louise Molesky remains in her position and Members of the Regina Council of the Knights of Columbus adds support duties for Social Justice, Youth and Pastoral spearheaded the BBQ aided by SaskEnergy who provided Services ministries. $500.00 to help purchase food, provided the BBQ and the staff to cook the burgers and hot dogs. Volunteers, along with Teresa Whalen Lux retired June 30 as co-ordinator of the the Knights served the food. Resource Centre and Sister Rufina Dubao has been hired on a temporary basis to look after the Resource Centre effective The local band Vision, provided upbeat music while the crowd July 15. Co-ordinator for the Lay Formation and Evangelization obtained their food and sat in chairs in front of the band. Program, Eric Gurash will help out in the selection of material Normally, Marian Centre provides hot lunches for an average for the Resource Centre. number of from 70-90 men, but this day families were invited The support staff position as well as co-ordinator of the and they responded with more than 100 who attended. Resource Centre will not be replaced until Archbishop Elect Marian Centre is part of the Madonna Apostolate, Don Bolen shares his vision of pastoral services. headquartered in Comberemere, Ontario. They came to The Regional Catechetical office in Esterhazy and the Pastoral Regina at the invitation of the late Archbishop Michael C. regional office in Swift Current are no longer in service and a O’Neil who recognized a need for service to Regina’s indigent pilot program in Swift Current has been discontinued. population.

The Archdiocese of Regina is pleased to announce our first diocesan Podcast. "Thinking Faith!" featuring: Eric Gurash, Coordinator of Lay Formation and Evangelization, and Dr. Brett Salkeld, our Archdiocesan Theologian. Each week this energetic and enthusiastic team invites listeners to join them on line as they navigate this winding road of faith in Jesus Christ. In addition to covering a wide range of topics from what theology is and isn't to the challenges of taking your kids to Mass. This podcast will also feature interviews with the men and women of the Archdiocese who spend their lives in service to the Gospel Mission of Jesus Christ and His Church. Soon to be released on iTunes and Google Play as a free subscription, you may currently access episodes: https://archregina.sk.ca/thinking-faith page 9 - the arch, summer 2016 Theodore School Trial Ends With Summary Arguments After 12-weeks of hearing witnesses of Saskatchewan questioning whether said the SCSBA. For that reason, the legal complaint brought by Good non-Catholic students in Catholic the SCSBA supports the CTCSB in Spirit School Division (GSSD) as schools should be funded by the defending the action and the Public plaintiff against Christ the Teacher government; additionally that the Section of the Saskatchewan School Catholic School Board (CTCSB) and the Catholic school was established not to Board’s Association (SSBA) supports government of Saskatchewan ended provide Catholic education to Catholic the GSSD action. The government July 15 with concluding summation students but to circumvent the closure is involved because the complaint arguments. of the public school and, that it isn’t challenges its funding of non-Catholic After years of delay with additions and a Catholic school at all because the students in Catholic schools. expansions to the original complaint majority of students are not Catholic. The summation arguments from all sides filed in 2005, the trial actually began Information provided by the plaintiffs involved in the action quoted documents November 9, 2015 in Yorkton’s Queen said it believes the purpose of separate ranging from the United Nations Charter Bench Court with Justice Donald H. school divisions is the education of of Human Rights to the BNA Act which Layh presiding and was scheduled the children of the faith minority that established Canada, to the 1901 for five weeks. With several breaks, established the separate school division ordinances attached to the BNA Act, the including the Christmas break, witness and it supports their constitutional 1905 Saskatchewan and Alberta Acts testimony ended July 6 and summation right to carry out that mandate. and legislative decisions in Manitoba arguments began July 13 ending on However, information provided by and Ontario. Justice Layh occasionally Friday July 15. the SCSBA, which represents all questioned statements made by both It all began in 2003 with the closure eight Saskatchewan Catholic school plaintiff lawyers, government lawyers of Theodore Public School and the divisions, said the original complaint and lawyers for Christ the Teacher subsequent establishment of St. about funding has been expanded school division. The plaintiffs and the Theodore Catholic School. In 2005 York and now includes a challenge of the CTCSB each had a team of three School Division (now Good Spirit School constitutional right of faith based lawyers and the government had a Division) filed a complaint against separate schools in Saskatchewan. The team of four. Christ the Teacher Roman Catholic impact, if successful, would threaten Justice Layh said he would not give a School Division and the Government non-Catholic parents’ choice to send time when to expect his written decision. their children to a Catholic school, Ecumenical Group Petitions Government to Protect Conscientious Objectors to Medically Assisted Dying

There were 11 of them, three bishops Opposition Caucus. “We had a good and Opposition Leader Wotherspoon. representing Anglican, Roman Catholic hearing and we heard from the Premier The Premier, in his introduction, said and Ukrainian faith communities several a commitment to every means possible the government would do what it can Anglican priests and representatives to protect those conscience rights,” said to protect the rights of those who do from the Muslim and Jewish faith Bishop Bolen. The meeting with the not want to be forced in carrying out communities and they all wanted NDP Leader Trent Wotherspoon and medically assisted dying. the same thing from the provincial several members of his caucus focused The issue was forced on the Canadian government; more palliative care mostly on providing more palliative people through a ruling of the Supreme available to people in the final stages care. “Everybody recognizes the cost Court of Canada who said it was against of their life, protection for health care involved but everybody recognizes the the Charter of Rights and Freedoms workers and institutions who want no profound need if we really are going in the Canadian Constitution to deny part of medically assisted dying laws and to give people a choice if assisted anyone’s request for medical assistance should not be forced to refer a request euthanasia is not going to be forced on in taking their own life. It set out the for medically assisted dying to someone people then there has to be good access conditions under which the procedure who would carry out the procedure.. It to palliative care.” Saskatchewan can be granted and gave the federal was the largest ecumenical delegation Ukrainian Eparchy Bishop Bryan Bayda government a year to enact a law. in anyone’s memory to petition the said more members of other faith Bill C-14 the legislation legalizing the government in a unified cause. communities are expected to sign the procedure was approved by both the “We think it was one of the most Godly petition. “I think that kind of appeal to House of Commons and the Senate but representative statements ever,” said what we have said in the statement is gives narrower parameters which must Saskatoon Bishop Donald Bolen one of very profound and I think it will catch be met. Groups favouring medically the organizers of the group. It met June the attention of the members of the assisted dying argue C-14 does not go 21 with provincial Health Minister Dustin legislative assembly.” far enough and some aspects of it are Duncan, Premier Brad Wall, Attorney The entire group was later introduced to likely to be challenged in court. General Gordon Wyant and the NDP the legislative assembly by Premier Wall page 10 - the arch, summer 2016 First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde Speaks He took his audience through He spoke for about an the various stages of federal hour, without referring to and Crown actions that led notes. He was animated to the treaties and what and passionate and the treaties meant. He said easily quoted dates, he would not dwell in the listed treaties, the Indian past and would talk about Act, and milestones in the future. He talked about parliament important resources; and Residential to First Nations. Chief schools and the Indian Act. Perry Bellegarde, Chief “The biggest challenge is of the Assembly of First the Indian Act, but things are Nations (AFN) was the starting to move, slowly, but guest lecturer for the starting to move.” He briefly eighth annual Moving described the controversy l to r: Dr. David Malloy, Vice-president U of R; Dr John Meehan Forward Together over his initial statement Lecture sponsored by SJ, President Campion College; Chief Perry Bellegarde; Dr Mark Dockstator, President FNUV; Dr Brian Hillis President Luther College. not to vote but changed his the University of Regina mind after consulting with and its federated his people. “I voted for the colleges; Luther College, first time,” and he noted that some First Campion College and the First Nations raising project to construct a memorial Nations ran out of ballots and he warned University of Canada (FNuv). “It’s for every student that attended a the government, “if you want to stay in about bringing everyone together residential school. power you have to listen to us.” and working collaboratively,” he said of the lecture series held September Bellegarde’s talk emphasized seven Canada’s Indigenous people have 12. He was also the last speaker in points: Implementing the inquiry into reason to celebrate Canada’s 150th a three-day FNuv 40th anniversary missing and murdered Indigenous anniversary, said Bellegarde. “Despite celebration, formerly Saskatchewan girls; Implementing the TRC calls for colonialism, residential schools, assimilation, were still here,” he shouted Indian Federated College (SIFC).” action; Remove the 2% funding cap; Stress education and fund education which drew a round of applause from the The celebrations included special properly; Federal law review; Revitalize audience. He ended with a plea; “Make speakers, workshops, an art project Indigenous languages and find ways room in your heart, your soul and your and an announcement of a capital fund beyond the Indian Act. spirit for reconciliation. The next 150 years are going to be better.” Celebrations at St. Anthony's

three-day celebration of our Patron Parish, in this 85th anniversary year, Saint Anthony, from June 11-13. A will pay special tribute to Saint John special celebration was held with a toast Paul II who always emphasized the of Italian wine and a delicious sandwich need to honour our past, celebrate the made with blessed St. Anthony's Bread. present, and to hope and entrust our The VOICE Choir also presented a future to Jesus Christ. We will close Concert of Gospel Songs with the two our 85th Anniversary celebration with new songs: “Blessed Anthony pray for the unveiling of a statue of Saint John us’ and the ‘Pescador de Hombres’ Paul II on his feast day, October 22, (Fisher of men) (see pic below). 2016. The statue was gifted to the “There is nothing sweeter in this world During those festivities, a very important parish by a benefactor and is currently than Jesus’ love, mercy and grace” was announcement was made. St. Anthony’s being sculpted in Italy, by a company the theme of this year’s 13 Tuesday’s that does many works for the Vatican. Devotions, at St. Anthony’s Church in Regina. A special word of gratitude goes out to everyone who participated especially the winners of the 13 Tuesday Quiz on the Gospel of St. Luke (see pic above). Very grateful thanks go out to all those who came and helped at the beautiful page 11 - the arch, summer 2016 75th Anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Rama

A lot has changed in the past 75 years, worked effortlessly in the building of Sturgis/Rama, Fr. Augustine, Wynyard, but the number of pilgrims attending the grotto. He also expressed his Fr. Stan, Regina, Fr. Andrew, Esterhazy, has not changed very much since gratitude to the parishioners of St. and Fr. Kushko,Yorkton. approximately 1500 pilgrims attended Anthony's for the maintenance, upkeep Divine Liturgy in the Byzantine Rite took the two-day celebration on August 14 & and tremendous amount of work for the place in the grotto at 10:00 am with Fr. 15, just short of the 2000 that attended preparation for the annual pilgrimage. Rac(Canora) and Fr. Kushko(Yorkton). the first pilgrimage in 1941. Father He then introduced the concelebrating Anthony Sylla OMI , builder of the shrine priests: Fr. Francis, from Watson; Fr. Stations of the Cross and anointing of and parish priest at the time would Anthony, Lake Lenore; FR.Emmanuel, the Sick preceeded the Final Mass be very pleased today knowing that Wadena; Fr. Franklin, Canora; Fr. Albert, Once again the procession of banner pilgrims still continue to annually attend Ituna; Fr. Kushko,Yorkto; and Main carriers, Fourth Degree Knights of this great Feast Day of The Assumption Celebrant, Fr. Mitch, Melville, who is Columbus, altar servers, priests and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, have kept also the Dean of the Yorkton-Melville choir entered the Shrine singing their faith and still honour The Blessed Deanery. "Immaculate Mary". The main Celebrant, Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Following the Mass, those wishing Fr. Mitch Burdzy,Melville was joined by The evening celebration on The Vigil to participate in the Living Rosary con-celebrants. Fr. Marcin, Fr. Kushko of The Assumption of The Blessed assembled in the churchyard and and Fr. Andrew. Virgin Mary began with the Yorkton entered the grotto each holding a bead Those wishing to receive a plenary Filipino Choir singing hymns of praise with the Fourth Degree Knights leading indulgence were given a blessing. to Mary. Desiree Nieckar of Yorkton and Over 50 volunteers of varying ages took As of 2015 with Archbishop Daniel formerly of St. Anthony's Parish in Rama part praying the rosary in many different Bohan of Regina visiting the Vatican in and a member of Catholic Christian languages. Then all lit their candles Rome has authorized a special partial Outreach(CCO) reflected on her recent and followed in procession up the hill indulgence for those who attend the trip to World Youth Day in Krakow, stopping at three stations. Rama Pilgrimage's Liturgies and Prayer Poland from July 25-31. Luke Hergott service. Blessing of religious articles also a CCO member from Saskatoon The Exposition of The Blessed also took place. added onto the trip to World Youth Day Sacrament took place in the church after and gave a talk on the Gospel Message. the rosary with Adoration of the Blessed Following Mass all went in procession to Sacrament till near midnight. the statue of St. Gianna Beretta Molla Priests made themselves available for where flowers were placed and The Pro- confessions throughout the evening August 15- Feast of the Assumption Life Prayer was said. while Burns-Hanley from Regina of The Blessed Virgin Mary A lunch followed by a program with Guest displayed many religious articles for The morning began with "Godzinski" purchase. speaker, Colette Stang, President of the devotional morning prayers to Mary in Saskatchewan Pro-Life Association. At 8:00 pm, the 4th Degree Knights Polish followed by the Polish Mass. Lorne Sliva, expressed thanks, on behalf of Columbus, altar servers, banner Main celecrant was Fr. Mitch, Melville of St. Anthony’s Parish to both Colette carriers, priests and choir assembled and Con-celebrants were Fr. Marcin, and her husband Rob, who provided all at the church and led the power-point clips. in procession to the grotto while singing There is a good possibility "Holy Ground" to that Dr. Gianna Emanuela, the begin the Eucharistic daughter of pro-life heroine, Celebration. Fr. Marcin St. Gianna Beretta Molla, will Mironiuk,pastor of St. be present for the 5th Annual Anthony's Parish in Mass of the Unborn on August Rama, welcomed all 20, 2017 as she is presently and commemorated working on her schedule for a and thanked those who visit to Canada. page 12 - the arch, summer 2016 Regina School Board Opening Mass Mercy, Indigenous people and students were themes as more than 1,000 teachers and staff of the Regina Roman Catholic School District #81 gathered in Resurrection Parish August 30 for the annual opening Mass. Archdiocesan Administrator Very Reverend Lorne Crozon, the main celebrant, concelebrated with Winnipeg Archbishop James Weisgerber and several diocesan and Ukrainian Eparchy priests. Fr. Crozon’s homily focused on the teacher’s role in the life their students and encouraged them to use the Holy Spirit to guide them in their work. “The power of the gift of the Holy Spirit is in all of us.” Archbishop Emeritus Jim Weisgerber and Leah Perreault were the main speakers; Perreault is a motivational/ inspirational speaker with a Master’s of Arts Degree in Pastoral Theology. Her day job is Executive Lead It was a special moment for Meredith Toth and Cullen O’Halloran of Governance Advancement with Emmanuel Care who were presented with a framed copy of their art work by K-PreK (Catholic Health ministry of Saskatchewan). Archbishop coordinator Monique Wahl and Director of Education, Domenic Weisgerber has a long relationship with Aboriginal people Scuglia. Thier work will adorn t-shirts given to all students entering stemming from his time as Archbishop of Winnipeg and kindergarten this year. parish priest in Saskatchewan’s Qu’Appelle Valley where he served several First Nations Reserves. The opening mass is an annual event serving as the official opening of the new school year. There were short welcoming talks from the Director of Education, Domenic Scuglia, (pronounced school-yah) and Board Chair Frank Flegel. Scuglia joined Regina Catholic schools, May 28 and officially took over as Director, August 1 when previous Director Rob Currie joined the Ministry of Education as an Assistant Deputy Minister. Scuglia described the results of a couple of strategic planning sessions held over the summer with the board and staff and displayed the one-page poster that outlines the Division’s vision and mission statements and the four main strategic goals. WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016, KRAKOW, POLAND

M ichelle group,” said Mary Braden said Polk, a 20-year- it is difficult old University of to describe a Regina student. single highlight She said there of the Krakow, were challenges Poland, World at times. “Being Youth Day in a group for (WYD) held three weeks was July 25-31. “I challenging in think it was itself and getting the growth along with of the group. everyone and You could the crowds and physically getting around almost watch Cathedral, Regina. It was a three- but it was so it day to day; growth in many ways, week trip that took in WYD as well worth it just to see everyone engage spiritually, emotionally and in the as a mountain retreat and a prayerful in their faith and growing in their faith.” growing of the community.” walk through the notorious death camp Following WYD the group attended She led a group of 29 young people Auschwitz. a 3-day retreat in a mountain resort, from the Regina Archdiocese that “The most impressive thing for me Zakopane. “It reminded me of Banff, included three priests; Reverends and a lot of the group was seeing a touristy place,” said Braden. “It is Mieczyslaw Burdzy of St. Henry all those different countries coming where John Paull II used to go hiking.” Parish, Melville, Rene Mangahas of together for one purpose. Just to see It’s estimated that about 1.5-million St. Joseph Parish Whitewood and that demonstration of peace and joy attended youth day but the final mass Paul Mau Nguyen from Holy Rosary was very powerful for a majority of our attracted about 2.5 million.