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Vol. 41, No. 3 February 20, 2015 Holcomb tells shocking tale of “dream turned nightmare” LAKE CHARLES – Meet- more about the worst sin I forgive them and help. If you ing a rock and roll super- ever committed in my life,” know someone who might be star in the early 1970s was a Holcomb said. “There have considering having an abor- dream for many young peo- been 60 million abortions tion, I would encourage you ple. Such a meeting and the since Roe v Wade (1973) in to remind them that abortion subsequent three-year rela- the United States. Almost is never the answer. If you tionship turned into a night- one in three women have had choose life that is an answer mare for one 16-year old girl. an abortion and I am one of you can live with.” Julia Holcomb was that those women. As a Priest The banquet provided girl in 1973 and her meeting for Life and Silent No More funding for a number of di- with Aerosmith lead singer spokesperson, with all my ocesan pro-life ministries, Steven Tyler would eventu- heart I want you to know that including Rachel’s Vineyard/ ally bring her close to death I regret my abortion. Silent No More (healing abor- from a fire and the horrific “Abortion leaves a trail of tion one weekend at a time/ Julia Holcomb, left, was the guest speaker at the annual Pro-Life Dinner sponsored saline abortion of the cou- victims,” she continued. “Of men and women do regret by the Office of Family Life and Pro Life of the Diocese. She told of her relationship ple’s child that she carried. the 60 million abortions since their abortion); The Gabriel as a teenager with rock star Steven Tyler and the horror of near death and a forced Now, these years later, 1973, over 60 percent involve Project (making abortion un- abortion. Others on the dais, from left, were Rickard Newman, director of Family Life Holcomb travels the country coercion of the woman.” thinkable) and the Youth Pil- and Pro-Life; his wife, Alana; Marjorie Long, Site Leader for Rachel’s Vineyard and speaking at events like last The women are often grims that traveled to March The Gabriel Project; and her husband Kenneth. December’s Pro-Life Dinner made to choose between the for Life in Washington DC. sponsored by the Diocese baby and the street. “I wish For information on Ra- of Lake Charles telling her I had chosen the street ... chel’s Vineyard retreats and story. somehow, God would have the Gabriel Project, call 337- Holcomb, married for 33 helped me,” Holcomb said. 439-7400, Ext. 317 or e-mail years and the mother of sev- “If you know someone in rachels.vineyard@lcdiocese. en children, told the story your life who has had an abor- org. of her early childhood, her tion, I would encourage you You can read Holcomb’s meeting with Tyler backstage to remind them that God is full story on the Priest’s at a Portland, Ore., concert, loving and forgiving and that For Life website at http:// her mother’s signing over of they should begin to make www.priestsforlife.org/ her guardianship to Tyler, the path back to God on their testimonies/2155-The-Light- knees asking for forgiveness, of-the-World---the-Steven-Ty- and the sex, drugs, and rock- trusting humbly that he will ler-and-Julia-Holcomb-story. and-roll lifestyle they lived. She talked also of her feel- ings about the abortion, the child she never knew, and Forty Days of Lent the vastly different life she has lived since those terrible Lent began on Wednes- right side is a graphic that in- days, including her experi- day, Feb. 18. At the top left cludes the Scripture passage, ence with the Rachel’s Vine- is a graphic of the three tra- “He fasted for forty days and yard post-abortive retreat ditional pillars of the peni- forty nights,” from a Mass program. tential season. (CNS graphic/ reading for Ash Wednesday. “I am here to be silent no Nancy Wiechec). At the top (CNS graphic/Emily Thompson).

Bishop Glen John Provost, at podium, prays a blessing at the January Pro-Life Banquet over the pilgrims who attended the 42nd Annual March for Life held in Broad consultation for Washington. More than 300 youth, young adults, adult chaperones and diocesan staff attended the March on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade decision making abortion legal. The decision has led to more than 60 million children killed by abortion since that day – January 22, 1973. More photos of the March are October Synod of Bishops on page 3. LAKE CHARLES – Bishop of groups such as the Dioce- came out of last year’s III Glen John Provost has re- san Presbyteral Council and Extraordinary Synod of quested Rickard Newman, various others involved with Bishops in Rome. A thought- director of the Office of Fami- Marriage and Family Life. In Marriage preparation classes set ful reading and reflection of ly Life of the Diocese, to coor- addition, an open forum will the document, which can be LAKE CHARLES – The Family Life, 411 Iris Street, sessment, the seminar, lunch, dinate the consultation pro- be in the Assembly Room of next available Together for Lake Charles, LA 70601, by and materials. cess of the clergy and faithful the Chancery, 414 Iris Street, found in English on the Vati- Life marriage preparation phone at 337-439-7400, or reg- Classes fill quickly; there- requested by the Holy See for at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. can website at http://www. class is Saturday, April 11, in ister on-line at live.lcdiocese. fore couples should not delay the upcoming XIV Ordinary 24. vatican.va/roman_curia/ the Chancery Building at 414 org. by clicking the “Support in securing and mailing in Synod of Bishops, next Oc- For information on the synod/documents/rc_synod_ tober in Rome. That Synod’s consultation, contact the Of- Iris Street. the Diocese” button and then the registration form. If the doc_20110202_lineamenta- Remaining dates for the the Together for Life, Pre- requested date is full, the theme is “The Vocation and fice of Marriage and Family xiii-assembly_en.html, is Mission of the Family in the Life at 337-439-7400, Ext. 307. year are: May 16, June 20, Au- pare-Enrich link, and pay by couple is placed in the next necessary in order to provide Church and Contemporary The principal document gust 1, September 12, Octo- either credit card or e-check. available class. Contact Of- World.” to be used in the consulta- well thought-out responses ber 10, and November 21. Registration fee is $100 fice of Family Life 337-439- To facilitate that consulta- tion is the Relatio Synodi, on serious challenges to fam- Secure a registration form per couple and includes the 7400 Ext. 307 for more infor- tion, questions will be asked or the Lineamenta, that ily life and to marriage. by contacting the Office of Prepare/Enrich Online As- mation. Annual Catholic Schools Week Mass celebrated LAKE CHARLES – The Good Counsel, Rev. Jeffrey to remember. Most Reverend Glen John Starkovich, St. Margaret of “‘The mystery of the king- Provost, Bishop of Lake Scotland, and Rev. William dom of God has been grant- Charles, was the celebrant Miller, St. Margaret of Scot- ed to you,’” the Bishop said. and homilist of the annual land. Rev. Ruben Buller was “Jesus said these words to Catholic Schools Week Mass the master of ceremonies his apostles, to those most in the Cathedral of the Im- while Deacon Chris Fontenot intimately called by him. He maculate Conception on and Deacon Stephen Starr added, and it is translated in Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Feast attended Bishop Provost. various ways, ‘there are those of St. Thomas Aquinas. The The seven Catholic who will not understand the Bishop remained following schools in the Diocese are St. parables, who will not un- the liturgy talking with the Louis Catholic High School, derstand what he is saying students in attendance and Immaculate Conception Ca- but that is alright because to answering their questions. thedral Catholic School, St. you has been entrusted the Eighth grade students Margaret of Scotland Catho- mysteries of the kingdom of from the Catholic schools lic School, Our Lady Queen God.’” in the Diocese along with of Heaven Catholic School, The Bishop noted that it the senior class of St. Louis all in Lake Charles; Our was the Feast of St. Thom- Catholic High School were Lady’s Catholic School, Sul- as Aquinas, “one of great- present. The St. Louis Choir phur; Our Lady Immaculate est geniuses the world has ever known, a priest that sang before the Mass and mu- Catholic School, Jennings; lived about 800 years ago sic was provided during the and St. Theodore Holy Fam- and taught at the University liturgy by the choir from Our ily Catholic School in Moss of Paris, whose knowledge Lady Immaculate Catholic Bluff. reached far and wide. Some School in Jennings. Teach- In his homily, Bishop Pro- say much of modern thought ers, principals and staff vost thanked the pastors, is either a development of or Bishop Glen John Provost stands with representatives of the seven Catholic members from each school principals, and superinten- a reaction to his ideas... par- schools in the Diocese of Lake Charles in front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate also attended. dent of Catholic Schools for ticularly in ethics, natural Conception before the annual celebration of the Mass on Tuesday, Jan. 27, during Clergy concelebrating all they do for catholic edu- law, metaphysics and politi- Catholic Schools Week. Students pictured include Cate O’Byrne and Joshua France, included Rev. Msgr. James cation here in the Diocese of cal theory.” Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic School; Isabella Lundy, Our Lady Queen Gaddy, Our Lady Queen of Lake Charles. “Aquinas is considered pa- of Heaven Catholic School; Grace Richert, Our Lady’s Catholic School, Sulphur; Heaven, Rev. John Huckaby, He noted that the scrip- tron of catholic schools,” The Zachary Boullt and Kari Bushnell, St. Louis Catholic High School; Michael O’Brien, St. Theodore; Rev. Rommel ture verse that appeared in Bishop continued. Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School, Jennings; Jillian Primeaux, St. Margaret of Tolentino, Cathedral, Rev. the day’s Gospel of Mark, as Scotland Catholic School; and Matthew Fontenot, Holy Family Catholic School, Nathan Long, Our Lady of well as Matthew is important See schools, Page 6 Moss Bluff. 2 Catholic Calendar Friday, February 20, 2015 2015 Lenten pastoral letter The Rosary: Mary Points the Way to Jesus Christ My Dear People of God, mains external to us. anywhere, but primarily in our homes around the dining room One of my earliest and most vivid childhood memories is But the rosary allows table or kneeling before sleep or beginning a day of work. taking a walk with my mother. When she had finished her us to take into our- Bishop Daily praying the rosary is a superb way to bring a family work in the evening, she would take me by the hand and we selves the object or together. In today’s frantic world, the family is torn apart by would walk together under the oaks that surrounded the uni- objects of our faith, Glen John a multitude of competing interests. Extra-curricular school versity campus which lay across the street from our home. to kneel or sit with activities, rehearsals, practices, tournaments, tutoring, and For me the rosary is a walk with my mother. Mary, our the mystery that con- Provost lessons are added to the occupations and obligations of the Mother, takes all of us by the hand and leads us through the sumes our attention, parents that can create an illusion that something is actually mysteries of her Son’s life, the joyous, sorrowful, glorious and feeds our imagina- being accomplished. When we fill our lives with too much, luminous moments that teach us all we need to know about tion and engages our we lose sight of what really matters in life. The difference what He came to do—redeem us from our sins. Each decade love. And, we must never forget, it is the Sacred Scriptures between a group photograph and a portrait is the difference of ten salutations to Mary guides us in our journey with the that inform us. between many and one. The lens of our camera needs adjust- Lord from His birth through His public ministry, to His suffer- The Rosary is a Scriptural prayer. The prayers we recite ment. The quiet pause of the family rosary can help to focus ing, death and resurrection. The gentle recitation of Mary’s come to us from the Gospels. The Our Father from St. Mat- on the One who really matters to us. prayer forms a backdrop for reflecting on these mysteries re- thew (Matthew 6:9-13; cf. Luke 11:2-4). The Hail Mary from The family rosary brings into our homes the mysteries that vealed to us in the Sacred Scriptures. St. Luke (Luke 2:28, 42). Their repetition forms the back- we celebrate in our churches. In this way the faith ceases to We come to know Jesus Christ through His mysteries. Re- ground for the action of the mysteries we contemplate, like be compartmentalized, as something we do only at church on call the famous episode in the Gospel of St. Matthew when scenery for a play or the strumming of a guitar for the singer. Sunday. The gift of faith is not meant to be left behind when the disciples wondered why Jesus taught in parables. Why If we see the repetition in this way, then we understand its we drive out of the church parking lot. Mary, as it were, takes not speak plainly? Jesus answered them saying, “Because true purpose. the family by the hand and leads us through the mysteries of knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has But allow me to address a common complaint from some her Son. There is no babbling here, no useless repetition. been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted” (Mat- about the rosary. They find it too repetitious, even monoto- Instead, we have a watchful mother who leads her children thew 13:11). The parables could be enigmatic. This was as it nous. Didn’t Jesus warn us against needless repetition? to the Son. “[K]nowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of should be because the prophet Isaiah had foretold that when In answer I begin with human experience and return to the heaven” belongs to us. the Messiah came there would be those who heard but did not walks with my mother. Parents don’t accompany their child Through the rosary, the family comes together. Quarrels understand, looked but did not see (Matthew 13:14-15). How- once and then never again. A father doesn’t take his son fish- and disagreements cease. A husband and wife can forget ever, the disciples were to have a wise and knowledgeable in- ing once in his life. A mother doesn’t cook one meal to remem- their personal troubles or, better yet, bring them to prayer, sight into what Jesus was revealing. Jesus was so intent on ber always and then never again. No, this is not human. My where they belong. Children can join their brothers and their understanding these mysteries that at times He even mother went walking with me frequently. You might even call sisters, laying aside the petty differences that divide them, explained the parables to the disciples (cf. Matthew 13:18ff; it a routine. I call it love. turning off the distractions of electronic media, and recollect 13:36ff.). We don’t tell someone we love that person only once. A themselves. Perhaps such quiet moments can teach us some- So the mysteries are entrusted to us. Like a precious gift husband doesn’t say, “Well, I told my wife I loved her on our thing about silence which is so necessary for listening to God. given to us by a mother, we embrace the mystery, observe it, wedding day. That’s enough.” This would be ridiculous. Love May Mary’s prayers bring our families together, especially ponder it, and delve into it. Before each decade of the ro- requires repetition. So do the words that express it. So do as we prepare for our Holy Father’s visit to the United States sary, a mystery is introduced, and it rests in our mind so that the actions that prove it. So does prayer, if it has any meaning. in September for the gathering of our families. May Christ our thoughts might revolve around it and then enter into it. But didn’t Jesus say that we should “not babble like the pa- live in our hearts and in our homes. In this way, we kneel in a room at Nazareth when Gabriel an- gans, who think that they will be heard because of their many With prayers for your intentions, that Lent be a time of re- nounces to Mary that she will be the mother of God (Luke 1:26- words” (Matthew 6:7)? What did He mean? All we need do is newal for you and your families, I remain 38). We run to the Manger at Bethlehem to join the shepherds read ancient pagan prayers, which can be found in any good Devotedly yours in our Lord, in adoration (Luke 2:15-20). We listen to the words of Simeon library or history book of the period, to understand what Jesus as he acknowledges Jesus as Messiah (Luke 2:29-32). We are meant. The babbling or repetition had to do with superstition. present as Jesus begins His proclamation of the kingdom of The pagans were obsessed with “getting it right.” Jesus want- heaven (Matthew 5:17-20). The mysteries of His life become ed to save us from this. So, Jesus adds, “Your Father knows our atmosphere, the air that we breathe, as we wander the what you need before you ask him” (Matthew 6:8). Jesus is not streets of Jerusalem, sit in the synagogue of Capernaum, re- admonishing us not to pray. Jesus wants us to pray, or as St. cline at the table of the Last Supper, mourn at the foot of the Paul will teach us, “[P]ray at every opportunity” (Ephesians cross, marvel at the empty tomb, gaze as Jesus ascends, re- 6:18) and “Persevere in prayer” (Colossians 4:2). For this rea- ceive the fire of the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room, and await son, we must never be afraid to bring prayer into our homes. fulfillment of the Church’s hope with the “woman clothed with The family rosary is an excellent opportunity for us to bring sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of the power of prayer into our midst. Our liturgical prayers, +Glen John Provost twelve stars” (Revelation 12:1). like the Mass and the other sacraments, have their proper Bishop of Lake Charles When we visit an art gallery, look at photographs of our va- place in our churches. Very often we pray with the Scriptures cation, or stand in awe of a beautiful landscape, the object re- where we work, recreate or study. The rosary can be with us Rite of Election Sunday, Feb. 22, in Cathedral LAKE CHARLES – The the period of purification and that these catechumens are Rite of Election, the recog- enlightenment. ready for baptism. nition of God’s choice to call Two elements are key to The inscription is made in catechumens for immediate the Rite of Election: the in- the Book of the Elect of the initiation into the Church, scription of the names of the names by which the Elect will will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sun- Elect, and the testimony of be baptized. After the enroll- day, February 22, the First godparents and catechists. ment, the Bishop announces Sunday of Lent, in the Cathe- Testimony occurs in the form that the catechumens are dral of the Immaculate Con- of affirmation by the godpar- members of the Elect. All of- ception. The Most Reverend ents and the assembly. After fer prayers on their behalf. Glen John Provost will pre- the catechumens are pre- Baptized candidates, pre- side and meet the more than sented, the Bishop asks the 200 catechumens and candi- godparents if they consider paring for full communion dates. the candidates worthy for with the Church, are asked The rite closes the period initiation. This question and to participate in the rite of of the catechumenate, and answer presumes that some calling the candidates to begins the preparation for deliberation has taken place continuing conversion. The Monsignor Daniel A. Torres, pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church, greets one of the baptism at Easter. Catechu- prior to this moment. The candidates along with their Elect and the godparent from St. Henry during last year’s Rite of Election held on the mens who undergo this rite Rite of Election brings to a sponsors are presented to the First Sunday of Lent in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Glen are called the “Elect” during ritual moment the decision Bishop for recognition. John Provost greeted both the catechumens and candidates that afternoon. The Rite of Election this year is Sunday, February 22. Power Up in Faith set Discover your treasure, share with Thursday, March 26 others, pope tells young people LAKE CHARLES – Power all media advertising, a ban- Up in Faith, an event spon- ner at the event, and recogni- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- supported as archbishop of Lee films on YouTube, asked sored by the Christus St. Pat- tion at event; HOPE - $2,500, Everyone is born with a trea- Buenos Aires and expanded the pope how the Scholas Oc- rick Foundation and Chris- reserved table for 8 guests; sure chest of gifts and talents as pope. Through schools it currentes project can help tus Home Care, Hospice and name on all media advertis- that they need to discover links students from different young people. Palliative Care, will feature ing, a banner at the event, and and share, Pope Francis told neighborhoods, countries, “Building bridges, com- LaDonna Gatlin, sister to the recognition at event; TRUST a group of young people with economic backgrounds and municating with each other,” legendary Gatlin Brothers - $1,000, six tickets, signage at disabilities who explained faiths to promote communi- the pope responded. “When and a nationally recognized the event; BELIEVE - $500, to him how technology has cation, understanding and you communicate with each motivational speaker on four tickets and signage at LaDonna Gatlin brought them joy and helps cooperation. other, giving the best of what Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 event; and PEACE - $250, them communicate. Isaiah Bauer from Kear- you have inside and receiv- p.m. at Reeves Uptown Cater- two tickets and signage at the Bakey Drive, Lake Charles, Seven young people from ney High School in Kearney, ing the best from others, this ing. event. LA 70601 six countries shared their sto- Nebraska, and his school- is very important. When we Direct donations are glad- The non-denominational Make checks payable to: ries with the pope and asked mate Teynor Karson also do not communicate we are evening is a dinner for men ly accepted as well. CHRISTUS St. Patrick Foun- him questions Feb. 5 during a were part of the Google Hang- left alone with our limita- and women of faith to come Donations are to be con- dation – Memo: POWER Up Google Hangout, a live video out. Bauer told the pope he tions and this is bad for us.” together to hear a message firmed on or before Monday, in Faith. For more informa- conversation online. has difficulty keeping up with Pope Francis ended the that will help them renew March 16. tion call Debbie Lacassin, “You help us understand his studies and that his “lack conversation with the young their faith, refresh their ener- Payments by check should Event Chair at (337) 499-3239 that life is a beautiful trea- of fine motor skills” slows people by telling them and gy, and recharge their souls. be addressed - Attention: or Christus St. Patrick Foun- sure that has meaning only if down his writing and typing. the thousands of other chil- It also provides uninsured CHRISTUS St. Patrick Foun- dation, TIN: 72-0411322 at we share,” the pope told the “What do you do when you dren watching online around and underserved patient dation, 524 Dr. Michael De- (337) 430-5353 young people. face something difficult?” the world, “All of you have a services through CHRISTUS Alicia, a 16-year-old ama- Bauer asked the pope. Home Care Hospice and Pal- teur filmmaker from Spain, “First, I try not to get an- chest, a box, and inside there liative Care-St. Patrick Hot showers, a shave, asked Pope Francis if he, too, gry, stay calm. Then I try to is a treasure. Your job is to Tickets are $50 each and likes to take photographs and figure out how to do it, to open the chest, discover the available online at www.st- upload them to his computer. overcome the difficulty. If treasure, develop it, give it to patrickfoundation.org or the haircuts at Vatican “Do you want me to tell that is not possible, I try to others and receive from oth- office of Christus Hospice ers the treasures they offer.” VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- and expanding a public bath- you the truth,” he asked the endure it until I have the pos- and Palliative Care, 4444 young woman with Down syn- sibility of overcoming it,” he “Each one of us has a trea- Hot showers, a soapy shave room a few steps from Berni- Lake Street, Lake Charles, drome. “I am a disaster with said. “We should not be afraid sure inside,” he said. “If we and spiffy haircuts are avail- ni’s Colonnade, surrounding LA 70605. machines. I don’t know how of difficulty. We are capable keep it there, closed up, it There are a number of oth- able for free for those whom St. Peter’s Square. to deal with a computer. It’s of overcoming anything, but will stay there. If we share it er sponsorship opportunities the Vatican calls “our home- The Vatican announced embarrassing, isn’t it?” we need time to understand, with others, the treasure will available as well. Levels of less pilgrims.” Feb. 6 that the construction The videochat with the intelligence and courage to multiply with the treasures sponsorships include FAITH Thanks to charitable con- work was finished and that pope came at the conclu- keep moving forward.” that come from others. What - $5,000, sponsors the speaker tributions from Pope Francis the updated bathrooms now sion of a gathering in the Manoj Kumar, a 13-year- I want to ask of you is that you and area pastors, a reserved and private donors, the Vati- include three showers and a Vatican of Scholas Occurren- old from India, who told the do not hide the treasure that table for eight; logo/name on can has finished remodeling barber’s chair. tes, a project Pope Francis pope he is a big fan of Bruce each of you has.” Catholic Calendar Friday, February 20, 2015 3 Diocese of Lake Charles March for Life Pilgrimage • Jan. 18-23

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More than 300 pilgrims, including youth, young adults, seminarians, adult chaperones, staff, clergy, and religious arrived at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in the early morning hours of Jan. 18 (photo 1). They boarded buses (photo 2) for the 20-hour ride to Washington, DC for the National March for Life Rally on the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision making abortion legal. Enroute, the pilgrims stopped in Nashville and prayed with the Dominican Sisters of St. Ceci- lia, (photo 3), led by Father Nathan Long (kneeling). In photo 4, pilgrims stand and pray before the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo 5 shows Lake Charles pilgrims kneeling in prayer in front of the White House. In photo 6, pilgrims from Lake Charles are seated at right in blue shirts, with DOLC printed on them, as they joined thousands of others at the opening Mass (photo 7) of the National Prayer Vigil at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Jan. 21. Students, staff, and parents are seen in photo 8 standing in front of the Washington Monument. Photo 9 shows Lake Charles pilgrims at a rally before the beginning of the March on Jan. 22. Photo 10 shows Father Long, center, along with student and adult pilgrims preparing for the March. During the March, in photo 11, Bishop Glen John Provost was able to use a portable public address system to speak to Lake Charles pilgrims. On the day of the March, Bishop Provost celebrated Mass in Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown, the oldest Catholic Church in Washington, established in 1787. This was the second year that the Bishop and pilgrims were able to gather together, something not all dioceses have the opportunity to do. In photo 12, after a long week and assorted slowdowns on the journey home, the pilgrims arrived back in Lake Charles in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 24. Lenten Mission Marriage is topic for April 14 with Fr. Pisegna set at St. Martin LAKE CHARLES – Father Cedric Pisegna, C.P., a Pas- talk at Catholic Student Center sionist priest from Houston, LAKE CHARLES – The Catholic Student Center at Our CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC. His work has been fea- will lead a Lenten Mission at Lady of Good Counerl Catholic Church will host a talk by tured in or published by major newspapers and magazines, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D., a William E. Simon Fellow at the including the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Church from Sunday, March 1 Heritage Foundation, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. Journal, Washington Examiner, National Review, Weekly through Tuesday, March 3. Anderson is a member of the DeVos Center for Religion Standard and Christianity Today. It also has appeared in jour- The mission begins daily and Civil Society. His recent work at Heritage focuses on the nals such as Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, First at 7 p.m. and will include a constitutional questions surrounding same-sex “marriage.” Things, Claremont Review of Books, New Atlantis, Touch- Reconciliation Service on He is the co-author with Princeton’s Robert P. George and stone, Books and Culture, The City and Human Life Review. Tuesday. St. Martin de Porres Sherif Girgis of the acclaimed book “What Is Marriage? Man Anderson received his B.A. from Princeton University, is located at 5495 Elliot Road. and Woman: A Defense” (Encounter Books, December 2012). graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude. He earned Fr. Pisegna’s television Justice Samuel Alito cited the book twice in his dissenting his doctoral degree in political philosophy from the Univer- program “Live with Passion!” opinion in the Supreme Court case involving the Defense of sity of Notre Dame, where he received his master’s degree. airs nationally on the Trinity Marriage Act. The three also co-wrote the article “What is His research spans the natural law tradition in conversation Broadcasting Network (TBN), Marriage?” in the winter 2011 issue of Harvard Journal of with classical and contemporary liberalism. His dissertation, locally on Sunday at 7 a.m. Law and Public Policy. which he defended in October 2014, is titled: “Neither Liber- He is one of only two Catholic Anderson is also the editor of Public Discourse, the online al nor Libertarian: A Natural Law Approach to Social Justice priests with programming on journal of the Witherspoon Institute of Princeton, N.J. and Economic Rights.” TBN and his offerings are de- In addition to a memorable 2013 debate about marriage Anderson, who was born in Baltimore, Md., currently re- signed to inspire and encour- on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Live,” Anderson’s has appeared on sides in Washington, D.C. Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D. age believers. For more information call the church office at 337-478- 3845 or visit the website at Saint Charles Center schedule of events www.smdpcatholic.com. MOSS BLUFF – The pro- day, February 20. The sug- prayer technique and pre- line is Friday, March 13. a private room and $170.00 gram of events in late Feb- gested donation of $20.00 in- pares the person for a longer Penance Night in the As- each for shared accommoda- Pope Francis to ruary and March at Saint cludes supper. retreat. You must call the sumption Chapel of the Saint tions, and $75.00 for commut- Charles Center will include a Lenten Private Direct- Center to register at (337) Charles Center is Thursday, ers. Contact Elaine Trahan at address Congress Lenten Silent Preached Re- ed Retreats will be led by 855-1232. Suggested donation March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. (337) 474-0178 or the Center WASHINGTON (CNS) -- treat, sponsored by St. Pius Fr. Miller, Fr. Piraro, Judy is $265.00 with Fr. Miller and Fr. Piraro. for more information. Schol- House Speaker John Boeh- X Catholic Church in Ragley, Savoie and Gloria Villegas “Saving America,” pre- A Women’s Lenten Silent arship information is avail- ner, R-Ohio, announced Feb. from Friday, Feb. 27 to Sun- from Monday, March 9 to sented by Sr. Diane Depwe is Retreat, sponsored by the able upon request. 5 that Pope Francis will ad- day, March 1 at Tabor Retreat Sunday, March 15. The re- Tuesday, March 17, from 6 to women of Our Lady Queen Information on all pro- dress a joint meeting of Con- House. treatant may choose to do 9 p.m. Registration deadline of Heaven Parish, is Friday, grams can be obtained by gress Sept. 24. “Finding the Tiny Whis- three or five days. For more is Friday, March 13 and the March 27 to Sunday, March calling 337-855-1232 or visit- The pontiff ’s “historic vis- pering Sound,” will be pre- information or to register, suggested donation is $20.00. 29 – Palm Sunday Weekend. ing stcharlescenter.com. sented by Fr. Tim Goodly, you must call the Center at Father Piraro will lead “The Passion, Death and Res- Saint Charles Center it” would make him the “first pastor of St. Pius. This annu- (337) 855-1232. Suggested the spring Spiritual Book urrection of Jesus in Light of stands as a place apart, offer- leader of the Holy See to ad- al retreat is open to all. Sug- donation is $265.00 for three Club from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Human Experience: Praying ing an atmosphere of seren- dress a joint meeting of Con- gested donation is $180.00 for days or $440.00 for five days. Tuesday, March 17. The se- the Third and Fourth Weeks ity and peace, where one can gress,” Boehner said. a private room, and $160.00 There is also a Lenten In- lection is “Backpacking with of the Spiritual Exercises of achieve spiritual renewal Boehner noted that “in a each for a shared room. troduction to the Directed the Saints, Wilderness Hik- Saint Ignatius of Loyola” is and growth – rediscovering time of global upheaval, the Sr. Diane Depwe will lead Retreat from Friday, March ing as Spiritual Practice” by presented by Fr. Steve Kim- life’s meaning in quiet reflec- Holy Father’s message of “Let Go, Let God” on Tues- 13 to Sunday, March 15. This Belden Lane. The suggested mons, S.J. This silent retreat tion and is located at 2151 compassion and human dig- day, Feb. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. weekend introduction helps donation of $20.00 includes is open to all women. Sug- Sam Houston Jones Parkway nity has moved people of all Registration deadline is Fri- the retreatant learn the supper. Registration dead- gested donation is $190.00 for in Moss Bluff. faiths and backgrounds.” 4 Catholic Calendar Friday, February 20, 2015 Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity held LAKE CHARLES – The Week of Prayer for most important” for those gathered. Christian Unity was celebrated in the Diocese “First, like Jesus and the Samaritan wom- of Lake Charles from January 18-25 and high- an, we must know and own our personal faiths lighted with an Ecumenical Prayer Service with its beliefs and traditions,” he said. “Sec- held in the First Baptist Church. ond, recognizing that we come from different Rev. Archimandrite Herbert J. May, pastor, churches and beliefs, we must respect each of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in other and each other’s positions; and beliefs. Cameron and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic “We must be willing to share our beliefs Church in Creole, presented the message. with others while at the same time allowing The annual event is sponsored jointly by others to share their beliefs with us and final- the Imperial Calcasieu Cadre of the Military ly, we must recognize that while we have more and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Je- in common when it comes to faith and how we rusalem, The Lake Area Ministers Group, and live it, that we have by way of difference,” Fa- members of the Louisiana Interchurch Con- ther May said. ference. The Military and Hospitaller Order of During the processional, participants Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem traces its founda- poured water into a common bowl symbol- tions to the third century in Jerusalem where izing the ‘water and spirit’ shared despite an order of hermit-monks provided medical creedal differences. care to pilgrims who came to the Holy City. To In beginning, Father May noted that act by his “hospitaller order was added a military saying “ We gather tonight, as did Jesus and dimension in the Middle Ages, when Knights the Samaritan woman at the well, despite our who had come on crusade became ill and ecclesial and theological differences, to pray joined with the ministering monks to provide that Christ will gift us with the ‘living water’ that will enable us to continue to pray and care to the ill and protection from hostile work for unity among all Christians.” forces. In 1772, the Order was secularized in Eu- The Gospel reading from St. John (4:4-15) Rev. Archimandrite Herbert J. May reflected on the scriptural readings of the evening – Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well - rope and, by 1837, was placed under the spiri- provided the basis for the service. tual care of the Catholic Patriarch of Antioch. at the annual Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity held First Baptist Church “From Jesus’ request of the woman to ‘Give The Order was revived in the United States in in downtown Lake Charles on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Father May is pastor of Our Lady me a drink,’ comes a dialogue,” Father May the 1900s and currently consists of over 2,500 Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic said. “A dialogue in which the differences of members worldwide and has as its mission/ Church in Creole. The Imperial Calcasieu Cadre of the Military and Hospitaller Order theology and practice of the Jewish peoples purpose, the restoration of unity among all of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, The Lake Area Ministers Group, and members of the and the Samaritans becomes apparent. Christians and on-going care for the ill and Louisiana Interchurch Conference sponsor the event. “Even more important is that Jesus, de- suffering. spite being of a different position and belief Others taking part in the event included than the Samaritan woman, finds in her and Dr. Bruce Baker, First Baptist Church; Rev. her belief something that she can ‘give/share’ Dr. Bobbie Yellott, Rev. Darrell Bourgeois, Sir Seminary burses number 85 with Him while also offering her something John Halloran, Deacon Erroll DeVille, Sacred that she does not have and can only find in Heart of Jesus Catholic Church; Rev. Erica R. LAKE CHARLES – Three Diocese of Lake Charles her.” Jenkins, Rev. Chandler Willis, and Rev. Paul recently established semi- Seminary Burses Father May pointed out that the Scriptures Pettefer. Music was provided by the Sacred nary burses along with con- (As of February 8, 2015) of the evening “remind us of truths that are Heart of Jesus Men’s Choir. tributions to several others have increased the number of burses to 85 and the amount Msgr. Louis Boudreaux $ 6,982.50 invested to nearly $1.7 mil- Bishop Jeanmard $ 9,276.69 lion. Latrielle Houssiere $ 15,000.00 Vocation Drawing Contest Three burses were cre- Charles Houssiere $ 15,000.00 ated, two memorial burses Gelu Houssiere $ 15,000.00 – one remembering Earl and Henry Houssiere $ 15,000.00 Alverdy Veron and another Msgr. William J. Teurlings $ 3,092.23 entries now being sought in the name of the late Father Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Houssiere $ 15,000.00 LAKE CHARLES – Once James C. Miles. A burse was Israel Hebert Family $ 15,000.00 again this year, the Diocese also established in the name Fr. Moise Hebert $ 2,231.66 of Lake Charles will conduct of Deacon Glen and Tirana Pro Ecclesia $ 5,203.55 Bertrand. a Vocation Drawing Contest Immaculate Conception $ 3,092.23 Monies now invested total for all students grades two Saint Joseph $ 1,217.93 through 12, in preparation for $1,648,306.03. Lake Charles Seminary $ 15,000.00 World Day of Prayer for Voca- A seminary burse is a per- Cure d’ Ars $ 3,092.23 tions, set for Sunday, April 26. manent fund of which the The drawing must be done principal amount is never Mr. & Mrs. C. Delahoussaye $ 15,000.00 on an 8.5 by 11 inch white spent but invested, with the Msgr. Lerschen $ 1,203.35 sheet of poster board and interest used each year for Saint Theresa $ 5,356.71 depict the awareness of the educational expenses of Catholic Daughters of the Americas $ 1,666.46 vocation to the priesthood in those men studying for the Msgr. Louis Boudreaux $ 15,000.00 Southwest Louisiana. Draw- priesthood for the Diocese. Herrington Family $ 15,000.00 ings must be turned into the Since the principal is never Horvath Family $ 12,500.00 Office of the Vicar General, touched, this fund is truly a Harry Van Tiel Family $ 1,031.96 Msgr. Daniel Torres, 414 Iris “gift that will give forever.” Habetz-Oustalet-Mitchell Families $ 5,000.00 Street, Lake Charles, by noon Donations made to any Msgr. A. Van Buijtenen $ 5,508.00 on Thursday, March 5. It must seminary burse will continue be placed, unfolded, in a large Msgr. Jules Daigle $ 15,000.00 to support the education of Mr. and Mrs. Galip Jacobs/Sam Joseph $ 600.00 envelop with the following seminarians in perpetuity. Msgr. Charles Levasseur $ 70,000.00 information printed on the Seminary burses can be es- Plauche Family $ 4,000.00 back - the name of the artist, tablished in honor or memory Rev. Oscar S Vasquez-Munoz $ 1,429.00 their age, grade, church par- of a loved one, in the name or ish attending/city, and name memory of especially well- Msgr. Bede Becnel $ 23,652.68 of school attending. The en- loved priests and religious Jeffery Savant $ 2,435.00 velope should indicate that (there are a number of these Rev. Robert Lee Shreve $ 25,973.33 it is an entry for the Vocation types of burses already estab- Bishop Jude Speyrer $ 73,725.73 Drawing Contest. lished) or in the name of an Our Lady of the Snows/ CDA Court $ 20,200.00 Winners will be announced Msgr. Curtis Vidrine $ 28,689.60 by Friday, March 20. organization. First place will receive Contributions may be add- Msgr. Murphy Bernard $ 27,476.90 $200, second place, $100, and ed to current burses at any Rev. Alphonse M. Volpe $ 25,122.62 third place $50. The first place time. Checks, made payable to East Deanery Serra Club $ 550.00 winner will have their draw- the Diocese of Lake Charles, Msgr. Charles Dubois $ 9,926.70 ing reproduced on prayer should be sent to Rev. Msgr. Msgr. Amos J. Vincent $ 34,723.21 cards in observance of World Daniel Torres, V.G., Diocese Rev. Oris A. Broussard $ 27,810.66 Above is last year’s first place image in the Vocation Day of Prayer for Vocations of Lake Charles, P.O. Box Msgr. Irving A. DeBlanc $ 160,127.43 Drawing Contest, sponsored by the Office of Seminar- 3223, Lake Charles, LA 70602- and distributed April 26 at the Rev. John Giles $ 25,132.21 ians and Vocations. Claire Adams, a student at St. Mar- 3223 along with a description 9:30 a.m. Mass, celebrated by Rev. Maurice Martineau $ 27,087.40 Bishop Glen John Provost, in garet of Scotland Catholic School and a parishioner at of the donor’s wishes for the Truman Stacey $ 10,382.09 the Cathedral of the Immacu- St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, was the top naming of the burse. Please Lorraine Yelverton $ 5,050.00 late Conception. artist. note in the memo portion of the check that the gift is for a The Ordinario Family $ 50,000.00 seminary burse. Walter Henry/Agnes Stevenson Granger $ 40,000.00 For further information Edward Thomas (Tom) Cassidy $ 2,000.00 Lenten Regulations on seminary burses, please Mitchell Duhon $ 252,984.14 In order to enter more deeply into the life of Christ, every Catholic is to participate in some call Monsignor Torres at 337- Joe and Janet Stoma $ 7,250.00 way in the spiritual and penitential disciplines of Lent. The regulations for the Church in the 439-7400, Ext. 220 or e-mail: Marion Bond Courrege $ 1,000.00 United States are as follows: [email protected]. Bill Moriarity $ 50.00 • Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Concerning the Good A list of burses follow and can Dr. and Mrs. David Buttross, Jr. $ 10,000.00 Friday fast, the fathers of the Second Vatican Council encouraged us to prolong it, if pos- be found at live.lcdiocese.org/ Blessed Pope John Paul II $ 1,500.00 sible, “throughout Holy Saturday, so that the joys of the Sunday of the Resurrection may vocations/444-seminary-burs- Edgar and Penny Perkins $ 25,000.00 be attained with a clear and uplifted mind.” es.html on the website of the Angela and Frank Miller $ 8,500.00 The other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat. The obligation to abstain • Diocese. Rev. Charles Soileau $ 42,173.35 from meat binds Catholics 14 years of age and older. The obligation to fast, limiting one- Rev. T.L. Herlong/Sr. Pius Blanchard, MHS $ 24,343.35 self to one full meal and two lighter meals during the day, binds Catholics from the age of 18 to 59. Those who are younger or older may voluntarily embrace these disciplines, if John and Dinah Bradford $ 2,500.00 possible. Remember, Lenten disciplines should never endanger one’s health. Therefore, St. Katharine Dr. W. Gerry & Susan Hebert Family $ 15,000.00 consult your doctor. Those who are truly unable to participate in the prescribed disci- Ola Mae and F. M. Thornton $ 100,000.00 plines may participate in other ways. For example, one might fast or abstain from permis- Kenneth and Marjorie Long $ 2,000.00 sible forms of entertainment, replacing them with increased prayer and devotions. Drexel Mass Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. Evans $ 9,500.00 • Divine and Natural Law holds that all the faithful are morally bound to do penance. The Rev. James A. Doyle $ 43,763.14 Fourth Precept of the Church obliges Catholics to observe the penance of fasting and Ray and Dorothy Conner $ 275.00 abstinence for the specified days of Lent. Blessed Paul VI affirmed that the substantial March 8 Todd and Missy Theriot Family $ 5,000.00 LAKE CHARLES – A mass observance of Lenten days of penance binds gravely. The Five Precepts of the Church as Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Bourque $ 57,340.74 a whole are the indispensable minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the to commemorate the feast Most Holy Trinity $ 3,000.00 growth in love of God and neighbor. They are the minimal response to the call of Jesus of St. Katharine Drexel, is and true Christian conversion. Sunday, March 8, at 11 a.m. in Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Louviere $ 2,500.00 • The season of Lent is an opportunity for Catholics and all Christians to grow in faith. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catho- Kevin P. Gayle $ 10,000.00 However, spiritual and penitential disciplines are to overflow into the whole year. The lic Church, 612 Louisiana Av- Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Caraway, Sr. $ 10,000.00 Fridays outside of Lent, those Fridays throughout the calendar year, are also days of pen- enue. Maurice and Patricia Serice $ 2,500.00 ance and spiritual discipline. Abstaining from meat is the traditional way of observing St. Katharine, who died Frank and Frances Terranova $ 2,000.00 these days of penance. However, outside of Lent, each person may replace the traditional in 1955, founded the Sisters Richard and Worth Miller $ 15,000.00 observance with some other practice of voluntary self-denial or personal penance. For of the Blessed Sacrament, Nancy A. Hayes $ 5,000.00 example, abstinence from meat may be replaced with abstinence from some other food. a congregation of religious Serra Club of Lake Charles $ 1,000.00 One may spend more time praying with and studying the Scriptures, praying devotionals women dedicated to Catholic Jacob Louis Dietz $ 1,000.00 such as the rosary or making visits to the Blessed Sacrament, performing acts of thought- education for Black and Na- Rev. Whitney Miller, Ph.D., L.P.C. $ 4,400.00 fulness and charity to those in need, performing acts of personal witness to one’s faith tive American peoples. She is Dale and Jennie Reichley $ 10,000.00 such as teaching a religion class or speaking out on social evils like abortion, euthanasia, the founder of the only Black Benedict XVI $ 3,500.00 and racism. Catholic University in the Earl and Alverdy Veron $ 1,000.00 With any penitential discipline, however, both the letter and the spirit are to be main- western hemisphere, Xavier tained. For example, replacing meat with a gourmet seafood meal is not in keeping with both University of Louisiana. Glen and Tirana Bertrand $ 15,000.00 letter and spirit. Remember, penitential and spiritual disciplines are always appropriate, Pope St. John Paul II can- Rev. James C. Miles $ 25,676.25 especially during periods of special need for individuals and communities. onized her on Oct. 1, 2000. Total $ 1,648,306.03 Catholic Calendar Friday, February 20, 2015 5 Celibacy: A Vocation to Love Recently, while visiting a CCD class, I was asked by one of consecrated virginity the children, “Father, do you think you will ever get married?” is that “in virginity or It was an honest question that I was glad to have the opportu- celibacy, the human Rev. nity to answer, and the children were very impressed when being is awaiting, also D. B. I explained to them that I had consecrated my entire life to in a bodily way, the es- helping them to get to Heaven, but it was rather startling to chatological marriage Thompson realize that it can no longer be taken for granted that Catho- of Christ with the lics understand the nature of the priestly vocation. And, why Church...[such that] should they when the culture in which they are drowning sees the celibate person little value in self-sacrifice for a higher good. Just look at the thus anticipates in his ease with which “marriages” are formed and “unformed,” the or her flesh the new world of the future resurrection.” low birth rates, the difficulty of recruiting for military service, As we prepare this year for a Synod on the Family and as and the “crisis” in vocations to the priesthood and religious we spend this year growing in our understanding of religious life. life (which includes in some way the priestly life of celiba- In October of this year, Bishops from around the world cy), Saint John Paul II teaches us that it is only by holding in will be called to Rome for the Ordinary Synod on the Family. esteem both (true) marriage and the (true) renunciation of Providentially, this year the whole Church is also celebrating marriage that we can understand the place and the irreplace- the Year of Consecrated Life, decreed by His Holiness Pope able value of each for the Church Militant on Earth. Only if Francis, which began on the First Sunday of Advent and will marriage is rightly understood to be a great good, even for continue until the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Vir- the Christian, can the renunciation of that good illuminate gin Mary (also called the Presentation of the Lord) on Febru- the magnitude of the Love for Whom this good is sacrificed, ary 2, AD 2016. I say that this is an act of the heavenly Father’s which results in a great spiritual “fecundity” redounding to providence because the fact of these two, concurrent celebra- life unending. tions in the life of the Church allow us to keep together what Therefore, it is in this context that we can rightly under- should never be separated: the committed love of husband stand the Church’s unchanging teaching that the vocation to and wife that results in the family (the domestic Church) and priesthood and consecrated life represents the highest call- the celibate, consecrated love of men and women for Christ, ing in the life of the Church since, “Virginity or celibacy, by whose “solicitude” for “the things belonging to the Lord” (1 liberating the human heart in a unique way, ‘so as to make it Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero is pictured in a Cor 7:32) reflects for us the Church Triumphant in Heaven, burn with greater love for God and all humanity,’ bears wit- 1979 photo in San Salvador. (CNS photo/Octavio Duran) the definitive “family” of Christ our Lord (see Mt. 12:49-50). ness that the ‘Kingdom of God and His righteousness’ is that In one of his most outstanding Encyclicals, Familiaris con- pearl of great price which is preferred to every other value sortio, written on the family, Saint John Paul II explains (n. no matter how great, and hence must be sought as the only 16) that “when marriage is not esteemed, neither can conse- definitive value.” Archbishop Romero’s crated virginity or celibacy exist; when human sexuality is ------not regarded as a great value given by the Creator, the renun- ciation of it for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven loses its Rev. D. B. Thompson was ordained for the Diocese of Lake meaning. Rightly indeed does St. John Chrysostom say: ‘Who- Charles by Bishop Glen John Provost on May 26, 2012. He is the beatification soon ever denigrates marriage also diminishes the glory of virgin- Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar ity.’” What this great Pope would have us understand about in Sulphur, serves as the Co-Chaplain for Hispanic Ministry, Romero will be beatified in San Salvador “certainly within celibacy (the lasting commitment to remain unmarried) and and as an Advocate on the Diocesan Tribunal. the year and not later, but possibly within a few months,” said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the postulator or chief promoter of the archbishop’s sainthood cause. Speaking to reporters Feb. 4, the day after Pope Francis formally recognized that the slain Salvadoran archbishop was Blanchard named to California killed “in hatred of the faith” -- and not for purely political reasons -- Archbishop Paglia said the two decades it took to obtain the decree were the result of “misunderstandings and preconceptions.” During Archbishop Romero’s time as archbishop of San State University system position Salvador -- from 1977 to 1980 -- “kilos of letters against him ar- rived in Rome. The accusations were simple: He’s political; NEW ORLEANS -- Lake est four-year comprehensive “I am very pleased to have he’s a follower of liberation theology.” Charles native Loren J. public higher education sys- a leader of Dr. Blanchard’s To the accusations that he supported liberation theology, Blanchard, Ph.D., and cur- tem in the United States. Yet caliber as our chief academic Archbishop Paglia said, Archbishop Romero responded, “Yes, rent provost and senior vice his leadership and presence officer. He has developed a certainly. But there are two theologies of liberation: one sees president of Academic Af- on campus will be missed. He national reputation as an in- liberation only as material liberation; the other is that of Paul fairs at Xavier University of has assured me, though, that novative academic leader VI. I’m with Paul VI” in seeking the material and spiritual lib- Louisiana, has been appoint- while he may physically be on and has a knack for develop- eration of all people, including from the sins of injustice and ed executive vice chancellor the West Coast, he will not be ing model student affairs pro- oppression. for Academic and Student Af- far away.” grams that bolster graduation All of the complaints, Archbishop Paglia said, slowed the fairs for the California State Blanchard, who holds a rates. He is respected for his sainthood process and “strengthened his enemies,” who, he University by CSU Chancel- B.S. degree in Speech Pathol- collaborative leadership said, included the late Colombian Cardinal Alfonso Lopez lor Timothy P. White. ogy Education from Xavier style and commitment to both Trujillo, who believed the Salvadoran archbishop tended to- Blanchard, an alumnus of University, a M.Ed. degree in faculty and student success, ward Marxism and thought his canonization would be seen as Xavier, will serve on Chan- Educational Administration and brings substantive sys- a canonization of the materialistic, political form of liberation cellor White’s executive & Supervision from McNeese tem-based and campus-based theology criticized by the church. leadership team, reporting State University, and a Ph.D. experience and success to the This mountain of paper, unfortunately, weighed down” the directly to the chancellor. A in Educational Psychology CSU. Without question, Dr. cause, the archbishop said. But the Congregation for the Doc- veteran higher education sys- from the University of Geor- Blanchard has the vision and trine of the Faith examined all his homilies and writings and tem and campus administra- gia, will lead the CSU’s Grad- talent to propel us forward cleared them. tor, Blanchard will resign his uation Initiative, which aims as we fulfill our obligation to Promoters of the cause, he said, collected “a mountain of position at Xavier and join to increase student success meet the educational needs testimony just as big” to counter the accusations and to prove CSU, which has 23 campuses, rates. He will develop and of our highly diverse student that Archbishop Romero heroically lived the Christian faith almost 447,000 students, and oversee educational policy population thereby sustain- Dr. Loren Blanchard and was killed out of hatred for his words and actions as a 45,000 faculty and staff, in for the 23-campus system, ing the vitality of California’s July. advise the Board of Trustees, society and economy,” said research, and student suc- Catholic pastor. In a letter to the Xavier guide and support the cam- Chancellor White. cess goals.” community, University Pres- pus presidents and provosts “I am both enthusiastic Locally, Blanchard served ident Norman C. Francis on curricula and program de- and honored to accept this as a Speech, Language, and Becoming a cardinal a call to stated, “This is a bittersweet sign, and serve as the chan- new role and join Chancel- Hearing Supervisor at the moment for me personally cellor’s designee to the CSU’s lor White’s leadership team,” Robinswood School and as greater love, patience, pope says and professionally. It is truly Academic Senate. He will said Dr. Blanchard. “I look a State Certified, Licensed an honor that one of Xavi- oversee a team of more than forward to working with the Speech, Language, and Hear- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a Valentine’s Day ceremony to er’s own has been selected 120 employees with 11 direct CSU campuses to help them ing Specialist in the Calca- create 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis offered a meditation to a top position at the larg- reports. in achieving their academic, sieu Parish School System. on Christian love and, especially, what it means for those who guide and minister in the church. “The greater our responsibility in serving the church, the more our hearts must expand according to the measure of the heart of Christ,” he said Feb. 14 during the consistory, a prayer Kathleen Bellow takes on national role service during which he personally welcomed 19 churchmen CHICAGO -- Kathleen theoretically grounded min- into the College of Cardinals. Dorsey Bellow, D.Min. of istry and program develop- The 20th new cardinal, 95-year-old Colombian Cardinal Lake Charles, assumed the ment responsive to the needs Jose Pimiento Rodriguez, retired bishop of Manizales, was un- position of Convener of the of Black Catholics within the able to attend the ceremony and was to receive his red biretta Black Catholic Theological Church and society. -- a three-cornered hat -- and his cardinal’s ring in his home- Symposium (BCTS) at the For more information land. group’s 2014 annual meeting. about the Black Catholic Retired Pope Benedict XVI attended the ceremony, sitting The Black Catholic Theo- Theological Symposium or in the front row of St. Peter’s Basilica alongside the already logical Symposium is a na- this public service announce- existing members of the College of Cardinals. tional interdisciplinary theo- ment, please contact at dors- Pope Francis’ meditation at the ceremony focused on the fa- logical society of the Roman [email protected]. mous passage about love from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Cor- Catholic tradition. The Sym- Former Convener, C. Van- posium was established to a) inthians (13:4-7), which begins: “Love is patient, love is kind.” essa White, D.Min., Assistant “All of us, myself first,” should be guided by St. Paul’s words, foster among Black Catho- Professor at Catholic Theo- lics an ethical community of he said, because every Christian ministry “flows from charity, logical Union, now serves as must be exercised in charity and is ordered toward charity.” scholarly dialogue; b) publish Past Convener. Maurice Nutt, reports, the Symposium’s The patience Christian love calls for, he said, is a call to C.Ss.R., D.Min, Director of discussions, and research of catholicity. “It means being able to love without limits, but also the Institute for Black Catho- Symposium membership; c) to be faithful in particular situations and with practical ges- lic Studies (IBCS) of Xavier encourage the teaching and tures. It means loving what is great without neglecting what is University of Louisiana was discussion of Black Catholic small.” elected Associate Convener. religious and cultural expe- St. Paul says love is “not jealous or boastful” and truly be- Also, Timone Davis, riences and thought within ing neither, the pope said, “is surely a miracle of love since we D.Min., Adjunct Professor at the theology and/or religious humans -- all of us, at every stage of our lives -- are inclined to Loyola University in Chicago studies curriculum of colleg- jealousy and pride since our nature is wounded by sin.” and Associate Director for es, universities, and seminar- Not being “irritable or resentful” can be a challenge for a C&E Programs at the IBCS, ies; d) encourage the identi- pastor, especially when dealing with other clerics, Pope Fran- was elected Treasurer, Shaw- fication and development of cis told the new cardinals. nee Daniels Sykes, SSND, Black Catholic Scholars in “Charity alone frees us” from the temptation of snapping Ph.D., Associate Professor the fields of Theology, Liturgy, at others and, especially, from “the mortal danger of pent-up at Mount Mary University in Ethics, Canon Law, Church anger, of that smoldering anger which makes us brood over Milwaukee, was re-elected to history, Biblical Studies, etc.; wrongs we have received,” he said. “This is unacceptable in a e) enable the identification a second term as Secretary. man of the church.” development theoretically Dom Cyprian Davis, O.S.B., D. Christians, the pope said, should be “persons always ready grounded practitioners in the Hist. Sc., professor emeritus to forgive; always ready to trust, because we are full of faith fields of pastoral ministry and at the St. Meinrad School of religious education; and f) Theology, continues as Jour- in God; always ready to inspire hope, because we ourselves encourage theologically and nal Editor/Archivist. are full of hope in God; persons ready to bear patiently every situation and each of our brothers and sisters, in union with Christ, who bore with love the burden of our sins.” Did you know... The 20 new cardinals come from 18 nations, including three The canonization of Pope St. John Paul II only nine years -- Cape Verde, Myanmar and Tonga -- that had never had a car- after his death was the fastest ever for a pontiff, others Kathleen Dorsey Bellow of Lake Charles, D.Min, have been made saints more quickly, for instance - St. left, now serves as Convener of the Black Catholic dinal before. Only one of the cardinals works in the Roman Anthony of Padua in 1232, less than a year after his death, Theological Symposium while Maurice Nutt, C.Ss.R., Curia: French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, head of the Ap- and St. Francis of Assisi 20 months after his death. D.Min, Director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies ostolic Signature, the Vatican’s highest court. Of the last 10 deceased popes, only three are neither saints (IBCS) of Xavier University of Louisiana (New Orleans) With the creation of the 20 new cardinals, the College of nor being considered for sainthood. Can you name the was elected Associate Convener of the Symposium. Cardinals expanded to 227 members, 125 of whom are under trio? Find out in our next Catholic Calendar, published The two assumed their duties at the group’s 2014 annual the age of 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a conclave to on March 20. meeting. elect a new pope. 6 Catholic Calendar Friday, February 20, 2015 Black History Month opened with Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral NEW YORK (CNS) -- Hundreds of men, dus was the favored image of black American women and children, many in the traditional, preachers, like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther colorful clothing of their African and Carib- King Jr.?” bean ancestral homelands, opened Black His- The cardinal said faith inspired the liber- tory Month at St. Patrick’s Cathedral with an ated slave and sainthood candidate Pierre exuberant Mass Feb. 1. Toussaint, whose remains are buried in the “It was a form of family reunion” that cathedral’s crypt. “And Jesus, the new Moses, reflected the diversity of the black Catho- rescued the African slave Josephine Bakhita lic community in New York, said Christian from tortured servitude to the freedom of the Brother Tyrone A. Davis, director of the Of- children of God and she is now a jewel in the fice of Black Ministry for the Archdiocese of crown we call the communion of saints,” Car- New York. dinal Dolan said. Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York The Sudanese-born St. Josephine was kid- was the main celebrant of the Mass, which napped into slavery as a child. She won her also marked the 26th National Day of Prayer freedom in Italy in 1889, became a Canossian for the African American and African Family sister and served for 45 years until her death and the Year of Consecrated Life. in 1947. She was canonized in 2000. As he processed up the main aisle, accom- Cardinal Dolan said Moses, Jesus, Tous- panied by joyful music and rhythmic bass drumming, Cardinal Dolan was followed by saint and St. Josephine “urge us now to em- a man who twirled an open, fringed umbrel- brace the immigrants who arrive today, em- la over his head, in the manner reserved for barrassingly scarred by some nativists within chiefs and kings in West Africa. our country -- immigrants who only want to Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and Deacon Jean Marie Uzabakiriho, who “For a moment there, I was worried the ‘pass over’ into new life.” was born in Rwanda and is a fourth-year seminarian at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yon- roof was leaking, but thank God, it’s just a Cardinal Dolan started the call-and-re- kers, N.Y., elevate the Eucharist Feb. 1 during an annual Black History Month Mass magnificent African custom,” Cardinal Dolan sponse prayer, “God is good/All the time/All at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. The liturgy also marked the National Day of the time/God is good.” We must be good to said. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is undergoing Prayer for the African-American and African Family. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) an extensive renovation. Scaffolding blocks those in Africa who probably suffer at this many pews and obscures familiar details of very moment a threat of assassination or the soaring interior. seeing their churches burned down, or their In his homily, Cardinal Dolan asked, “Is women sold into trafficking and servitude Archbishops urge ‘unity against aggression’ it any wonder at all that Moses and the Exo- simply because they believe in Jesus Christ.” WARSAW, Poland (CNS) -- ment. ers said. “Before our eyes, Catholic and Orthodox arch- Archbishop Mieczyslaw a new state is being born, a Ruling means church not free ‘to practice what we preach’ bishops in Ukraine appealed Mokrzycki of Lviv, president new generation of heroes for national unity against of Ukraine’s Catholic bish- PITTSBURGH (CNS) -- A three-judge pan- “I am deeply disappointed in this deci- willing to sacrifice life, forget pro-Russia separatists as ops’ conference, and Ukrai- el’s Feb. 11 ruling on a court challenge to the sion,” Bishop Zubik said in a statement. comfort and tranquility and calls mounted for the United nian Orthodox Archbishop contraceptive mandate “says that the church “Such a ruling should cause deep concern be the first to respond to the States to help arm Ukrainian Filaret Kucherov of Lviv is no longer free to practice what we preach,” for anyone who cares about any First Amend- homeland’s cry for help.” forces. within the Moscow Patri- Pittsburgh Bishop David A. Zubik said. ment rights, especially the right to teach and Citing constant danger to archate were among those The appeal was published The panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court practice a religious faith. Some of our Catho- Ukraine, the church lead- making the appeal. as fighting intensified after of Appeals reversed a decision by a federal lic beliefs are countercultural. ers called the war “a crime “But Ukraine, tired and a new separatist offensive judge last November to grant the Pittsburgh “Our employees work for us understand- tested, remains unbowed in in the self-proclaimed rebel and Erie dioceses a temporary injunction ing that and, in many cases, giving thanks against life” that brings “suf- republics of Donetsk and Lu- against enforcement of the mandate. that they work for an institution that upholds fering and death, grief and its faith and dedicated effort Under the federal health care law, most those very values.” injustice” in a Feb. 4 state- of will,” the religious lead- hansk. employers, including religious ones, are re- The Pittsburgh and Erie dioceses filed suit fire and sets the students on who would come to believe in quired to cover employees’ artificial birth against the government over the mandate cit- fire,” Bishop said. “The good him through them, so he says control, sterilization and abortion-causing ing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act schools Continued from Page 1 news is about ‘sense of the joy it to us. drugs, even if employers are morally opposed and the First Amendment to the U.S. Consti- of the Gospel’ spoken of by “‘To you have been en- to such coverage. tution. “That is partly why we are Pope Francis, as well as Pope trusted the mysteries of the here today, to celebrate cath- Benedict, and Pope St. John kingdom of heaven,” he con- olic schools - their existence Paul II before him. The sense tinued. “That is no hollow Religious leaders and their contribution. Why of the joy of the Gospel is statement. The mystery of the do catholic schools exist? found in Catholic Schools, if wrote letter to “I would say they exist for kingdom of God belongs to it isn’t, then it is not a Catho- you, the students of Catholic two reasons,” Bishop Provost lic School. If teachers are not Schools - whether that mys- Pres. Obama continued. “First, Catho- spreading a sense of the joy tery is taught in a religion WASHINGTON—Jew- lic schools exist because of of the Gospel, it isn’t catholic classroom, from a pulpit, ish, Christian, and Muslim Jesus Christ. If Jesus did - period. from a desk in a classroom, leaders of 25 national reli- not exist, there would be no “The second reason Catho- on a playing field, it must be gious organizations wrote to Catholic schools. It was Jesus lic Schools exist as Jesus says taught, for the mysteries of President Obama urging “a who told his disciples to go to in the Gospel, the mystery of the kingdom of God are too renewed, determined U.S. ef- all the world and spread the the kingdom of God has been important. fort, in coordination with the good news, this he said in the granted to you,” Bishop con- Gospel numerous times. “Catholic education exists Quartet, to work with Israel tinued. “He said that to his “The good news leads to Apostles. The Bishops are the for the mysteries of the king- and the Palestinian Author- the way, the truth and the life, successors to the apostles, dom. The children of God de- ity to achieve a negotiated the teacher of good news is on but he said that to everyone serve nothing less.” two-state peace agreement before it is too late.” The en- tities comprising the Quartet are the United Nations, the United States, the European Christy Papania-Jones, center, was awarded this year’s Union and Russia. St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School’s Distinguished The religious leaders Graduate Award. Rev. William Miller, left, and Mrs. Wendy warned that the Gaza war Wicke, right, presented the award to her at the school’s “demonstrated once again Catholic Schools Week Mass. that there is no military solu- tion to the conflict” and given developments on the ground, Canada’s physician-assisted including violent clashes in Jerusalem, “simply urging the parties to return to ne- suicide ban struck down gotiations is no longer suffi- OTTAWA, Ontario (CNS) ing adults who are enduring cient.” The signers of the letter -- The Supreme Court of intolerable physical or men- represented the National In- Canada unanimously struck tal suffering to seek medical down the Criminal Code of terreligious Leadership Ini- help to end their lives. Canada’s ban on physician- tiative for Peace in the Mid- assisted suicide to mentally In its decision in the case dle East. Bishop Oscar Cantú competent but suffering and known as Carter, et al v. the of Las Cruces, New Mexico, “irremediable” patients. Attorney General of Canada, chairman of the Committee The historic decision does the court said the Criminal on International Justice and away with most provisions in Code provisions infringe on Peace of the U.S. Conference law prohibiting physician- Mrs. Pam Fontenot, left, director of religious education at Our Lady Queen Heaven section 7 of the Canadian of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), assisted suicide. It gives Catholic School, and eighth grade students at the school await the beginning of the Charter of Rights and Free- and Cardinal Theodore E. Parliament and provincial annual Catholic Schools Week Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception governments a year to craft dom, which covers the right McCarrick, retired archbish- on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The eighth grade students from the other six Catholic schools in legislation, if they so choose, to life, liberty, and security of op of Washington, represent- the Diocese joined the senior students of St. Louis Catholic High School to celebrate that allows clearly consent- the person. ed the U.S. bishops. the liturgy. Diocesan Briefs..... March prayer breakfast, luncheon dates at 337-855-6662 for further information. istration. Call, text, or e-mail Staci Thibodeaux at 337-515- LAKE CHARLES – The next women’s luncheon has been Catholic Charities provides assistance 4543 or [email protected] to register. set for Wednesday March 4, in Ave Maria Hall in Ave Maria LAKE CHARLES –Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisi- Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception office Masses in the Extraordinary Form ana provided $11,835.41 in financial assistance to those most LAKE CHARLES – The celebration of Mass in the Extraor- complex. The next men’s prayer breakfast is Friday, March 6, in need during the most recently reported period, a total of 64 dinary Form in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Women should mail a check in the amount of $15, payable clients. takes place each Sunday at 5 p.m., at 8 a.m. on each First Sat- to the Diocese of Lake Charles, to Gaynell Carrier, 414 Iris Thirty clients were helped with rental or mortgage assis- urday, and on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601, and include a stamped, self- tance. Others who received aid included seven with TWIC addressed envelope. card applications, 10 with medication aid, 12 with utility pay- Call 337-439-7400 to register for the breakfast and pre- St. Theodore Parish Mission ment help and five were helped with funeral expenses. MOSS BLUFF – Sr. Catherine Leroux, S.E. and Sr. Claire sentation in Ave Maria Hall and is preceded by a 6:30 a.m. A total of 425 boxes of food – 350 USDA and 75 non-USDA - Pellerin, S.E., will be presenters at the Sunday, March 1 to celebration of the Mass in the Cathedral. were distributed in January. Tuesday, March 3 mission – “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” SLCHS Hall of Fame candidates sought Sacred Heart clothing outreach at St. Theodore Catholic Church beginning at 7 p.m. each day. LAKE CHARLES -- Nominations are being sought for mem- LAKE CHARLES -- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church The topic for Sunday is “Appreciating Our Stories,” Mon- bership in the St. Louis Catholic High School Hall of Fame. continues its outreach ministry for women in the area. “Gen- day is “How Jesus Loved His Neighbor” and “Self Care,” and The deadline for submission is Monday, March 2. tly Used Business & Dress Attire” was opened in anticipation on Tuesday – “Eucharist: Guide and Proof of Love.” To be eligible, a person must have graduated from St. Louis of job creation and hiring due to the growth of the area in the Sr. Catherine, a native of New York, has been a vowed re- or one of its merger schools at least 10 years ago. If not a grad- future; ligious for 52 years while Sr. Claire, from Massachusetts, has uate, that person must have been associated with St. Louis or Open for donations or free shopping for women’s business been a vowed religious for 49 years. a merger schools at least 10 years prior to nomination. attire on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. it Forms can be downloaded at the school’s webpage (www. is located at 1024 Division Street. Vocaré on First Saturday at Vianney House slchs.org), completed electronically there or from the school’s For more information, contact Deneen Sweet at gently- LAKE CHARLES – Young men ages 16 to 25, seeking to development office - 436-7275, Ext. 234. [email protected] know God’s will in their lives, are invited to attend Vocaré, Live Stations of the Cross April 3 Magnificat breakfast March 7 a ministry of the Office of Vocations, on the first Saturday of MOSS BLUFF --St. Theodore Catholic Church will provide JENNINGS – The Lake Charles Chapter of Magnificat will each month at Vianney House, 1624 Bank Street, from 5:30 a reenactment of Jesus’ Walk to Calvary and Live Stations of host its breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 7, p.m. to 7 p.m. the Cross on Good Friday, April 3. in the Grand Marais Courtyard & Pavilion with guest speaker Call Father Nathan Long at 337-77-1434 for more informa- This year, both the walk and stations will take place on the Ginger Roche’. tion. church grounds beginning at 1 p.m. and concluding by approx- Tickets, at $15 each, are on sale now at Crossroads Book- imately 2:15 p.m. store in Lake Charles and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Divine Mercy Chaplet at OLQH A Good Friday Service follows the stations at 3 p.m. in the Church in Lake Arthur. Tickets can be purchased by sending LAKE CHARLES – The singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet church. In the event of rain, the Live Stations will move in- a check payable to Magnificat, along with a self-addressed will continue at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, side the church. stamped envelope, at Magnificat, Lake Charles, P.O. Box 655, 3939 Lake Street, each Tuesday following the 5:30 p.m. Mass Volunteers are still being sought. Contact the church office Jennings, LA 70546. Childcare is available with advance reg- through April 7.