Paul VI High School Strong in Faith Will Be Dedicated to All Things Giovanni Worked with College Students As Battista Montini Or Saint Paul VI
VI Quick Facts from Birth to Priest Born in Concesio Italy on Sep- Paul VI High School tember 26, 1897 Father was an editor of a local paper, mother leader of the wom- en of Bescia He had two brothers Strong in Faith Educated by the Jesuits
Known to be intelligent, ascetic, FREEDOM WITH RESPONS IBILITY O CTOBER 1 1 , 2 0 1 8 frail of health Ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1920
VI Quick Facts Blessed Paul VI Canonized from Priest to Pope It is with great joy that Paul VI High School celebrates the canonization of our Received education and training to prepare for a long career in the school’s namesake. On October 14, 2018 Pope Francis will canonize both Pope Vatican’s Secretariat of State Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero and to mark this great occasion, this issue department of Paul VI High School Strong in Faith will be dedicated to all things Giovanni Worked with college students as Battista Montini or Saint Paul VI. chaplain of Federazione Universitaria Cattolica Italian Read the column to the left for some quick highlights of Saint Paul VI’s life, see During and after World War II below for a review of how someone becomes a saint in the Catholic Church, learn directed the war relief services how our school became PVI and much more! Named archbishop of Milan 1954 and did much to evangelize his people VI Steps to Canonization Became a priest to the workers, held hundreds of parish missions, 1. Typically five years must pass after death before a case for sainthood can built churches begin; case can be based on either the person’s virtuous life or martyrdom for Named a cardinal by Pope John the faith. Paul VI’s cause began in Rome 1993. XXIII in 1958 2. Investigation and documentation of a saintly life is undertaken. 3. Cause is sent to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome; case re- VI Quick Facts viewed by theologians, cardinals and bishops; a person may be named Venera- from Pope to Death ble if it is determined that he or she lived a heroically virtuous life; a recom- Elected pope upon the death of mendation may be made for beatification; named Blessed if martyred. John XXIII in 1963 4. For beatification, a miracle attributed to the person after death must be verified Reconvened and implemented unless the person was martyred; if miracle is verified, or the person was a mar- Vatican Council II tyr, then the person is beatified and called Blessed. Paul VI was beatified on Known as the Pilgrim Pope be- October 19, 2014. cause he traveled to many coun- tries 5. For canonization an additional miracle is needed for those named Blessed based on their virtuous life. Someone named Blessed through martyrdom also First pope to visit the United States needs a miracle. This miracle must be documented to have occurred after the Wrote five major encyclicals in- person was beatified. cluding Populorum progressio 6. Canonization after second miracle verified and the person is now called Saint. and Humanae Vitae PVI will be canonized October 14, 2018! Worked tirelessly for world peace
Paul VI’s Miracles
***Both of the miracles leading up to the canonization of St. Paul VI involved the healing of unborn babies. In the 1990’s in California, an unborn baby was found to have serious health issues. Doctors recommended an abortion.The mother prayed to Paul VI using a relic and the baby was born without incident and continues to be healthy. After Paul VI was beatified, another mother had an illness that threatened her and her unborn baby. Doctors recommended an abortion. The mother went to a shrine in St. Paul VI’s hometown of Brescia, prayed to him and the baby had a healthy birth and continues in good health. Religious Education Classes and the Pope Paul VI and the Naming of Paul VI High School PVI Connect Naming the school after when Archbishop Dami- he sent along two person- Students have been im- Pope Paul VI almost did ano tried one last time to al gifts with that permis- mersed in learning about not happen. When he see if the pope would sion. The first gift was Saint Paul VI over the last began constructing Paul change his mind. the mosaic of Pope Paul few weeks. Sister Dianna’s VI, Archbishop Damiano, VI that hangs on the front senior classes watched the our founding bishop, con- This time, the response of the school. The sec- film Paul VI The Misunder- tacted Pope Paul VI, who was different. The pope ond gift is a statue of stood Pope and then created was the pope at the time, said that the school could Mary holding the child tavolas to show what they asking his permission to be named after him, and Jesus (see below), which learned. This tavola was cre- name our school after thus we became Paul VI hangs in our chapel. ated by Olivia Arnold, Meghan High School. Notice two Bonner and Hazel Zhang: The him in his honor. Pope Paul VI wrote back and things - we do not call images represent his work ourselves Pope Paul VI with FUCI, named Archbish- said no. Saddened by the news, Archbishop Dami- High School (it would op of Milan, named Cardinal, sound weird for the created papal office of eco- ano still wanted to honor cheerleaders and fans to nomic development, in- his friend, so he decided stalled as pope, visited the that instead of naming it scream PP6 or PPVI) and Holy Land, the Pieta dam- Paul VI, he would call it we never call it Paul THE aged, his final words. Sts. Peter and Paul High Sixth (for the same rea- School, so that Paul’s son...we’d have to cheer name would still be in the PTVI)...we simply call ourselves Paul VI or PVI. title.
The school was ready to So, Pope Paul VI gave the archbishop permis- Adapted from a open as Sts. Peter and talk given by Paul High School - the sion to name the new high school after him and Fr. Michael Romano ‘99 stationery was printed
Throughout the school year various other activities will be continuing the PVI connect. On October 11th and 12th Prayer of Pope Paul VI
Mrs. Rossi’s freshmen clas- a Rosary for Peace will be prayed outdoors to honor Paul Make us worthy, Lord, ses also watched the film and VI’s commitment to world peace. Students and faculty to serve our brothers and sisters wrote brief reflections about will be making a pilgrimage to Rome for the canoniza- throughout the world what they were surprised to tion. The Mass on November 1st will initiate a day long who live and die in learn about Paul VI. Sam celebration of Paul VI’s Canonization. The English depart- poverty and hunger. Juckett wrote, “One thing I ment will engage students in writing a theme on St. Paul Give them through our hands, was very surprised about is VI to be read as a reflection before this Mass and this day their daily bread, how when that man stabbed throughout the day there will be culinary treats for both and by our understanding love, the Pope, he forgave him. I faculty and students. The Social Studies department will give peace and joy. wish to be able to forgive create a map highlighting all the countries Paul VI trav- those who have done me eled to which earned him the nickname “the Pilgrim Pope.” At the Spring Arts Festival the wrong, and be able to move dance department will debut an original dance in Paul VI’s honor and in May Paul VI High forward in my life as a per- School will be rededicated to Mary using the words of Saint Paul VI. son.” Caitlin McDonald re- marked, “ The thing that stood Six Resources on Saint Paul VI out to me the most is how Paulus PP VI Paul VI cared about everyone and spent time with people Meet this monumental Church figure and saint through this unique collection of encour- aging words, thoughtful meditations, and his saintly approach to prayer. that not many others recog- nized. He spent time with the The Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction was founded in 1985 to answer the call for reproductive health care that fully respects life. working class, mutilated children, prisoners, and Pope Paul VI Blessed Paul VI peacemaker, advocate for downtrodden Msgr. Owen F. those in poverty. I also liked Campion and was surprised how he Paul VI: The Misunderstood Pope sold his tiara and gave the Blessed Paul VI funds to people who needed it most.”