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www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE February 17, 2013 Church Calendar Pope Benedict XVI announces he will resign Events of the local, American and universal church By Carol Glatz ter Ecclesia monastery, and and Cindy Wooden dedicate his time to prayer and Feast days Catholic News Service refl ection, the Vatican spokes- man said. VATICAN CITY — Say- It was likely the pope would ing he no longer has the keep writing, he added, since strength to exercise ministry the pope has mentioned many over the universal church, times that he has wanted to Pope Benedict XVI an- spend more time dedicated to nounced Feb. 11 that he study and prayer. would be resigning at the end When asked if there would of the month after an eight- be any confusion over leader- year pontifi cate. ship or a schism were a possi- “After having repeatedly bility, Father Lombardi said he examined my conscience be- believes the pope “had no fear St. Peter Damian St. Polycarp fore God, I have come to the of this” happening because he certainty that my strengths, clearly demonstrated his desire Feb. 21 St. Peter Damian due to an advanced age, are to step down and no longer be Feb. 22 Chair of St. Peter the Apostle no longer suited to an ad- pope or retain any papal au- equate exercise of the Pet- thority. Feb. 23 St. Polycarp rine ministry,” the pope told “I think in no way is there cardinals gathered for an or- any risk of confusion or divi- dinary public consistory to sion” in this respect, he said. approve the canonization of Pope Benedict XVI is shown in side-by-side images from 2005 and 2013. At left is the pope in a The pope, who is past the 50th anniversary of Venango Catholic photo taken May 4, 2005, about two weeks after his election. At right is an image taken Feb. 6 High School – Feb. 23 new saints. age allowed a cardinal to vote Pope Benedict, who was at the Vatican. The 85-year-old German pontiff announced Feb. 11 that he was stepping down, for a new pope, will obviously Venango Catholic High School, elected in April 2005, will saying he does not have the strength to exercise ministry over the universal church. not be part of the conclave that 1505 W. First St. in Oil City, will be the fi rst pope to resign in will convene to elect his suc- hold a 50th anniversary celebra- more than 600 years. nouncement had caught al- cessor, he added. tion on Saturday, Feb. 23. Ve- He told the cardinals, “In most everybody by surprise, it He is not likely to play any nango Catholic and St. Joseph today’s world, subject to so was not a snap decision, but After having repeatedly examined my role in the “interregnum” or High School alumni are invited many rapid changes and rather one that “had matured conscience before God, I have come to time between popes because to celebrate. shaken by questions of deep over the past few months,” Fa- “ “there is no role for a predeces- the certainty that my strengths, due to an Doors open at 2 p.m. Mass will relevance for the life of faith, ther Lombardi said. sor pope” during this period, be celebrated by Bishop Lawrence in order to govern the bark The pope made his an- advanced age, are no longer suited to an the priest said. Persico at 4:30 p.m. A light reception will follow. of St. Peter and proclaim nouncement in Latin from a adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. The Jesuit priest said a “sede the Gospel, both strength of pre-written text during a morn- vacante” usually lasts less than mind and body are necessary, ing ordinary public consistory — Pope Benedict XVI a month, and that it was more Confi rmations strength which in the last few where a large number of cardi- than likely a new pope would months, has deteriorated in nals were present. be elected in time to lead the Bishop Lawrence Persico and Bishop Emeri- me to the extent that I have When he delivered his an- of Rome, Successor of St. preparations for a conclave to full schedule of Holy Week tus Donald Trautman will visit the following had to recognize my incapac- nouncement, the pope seemed Peter, entrusted to me by the elect a new pope. and Easter liturgies. Father Lombardi said” af- Cardinal Sodano, who was churches to offer the sacrament of confi rmation. ity to adequately fulfi ll the very “composed, concen- cardinals on 19 April 2005, ministry entrusted to me.” trated” and read “in a solemn in such a way, that as from ter the pope steps down, he one of the many cardinals Queen of the World, St. Marys – Sunday, Jesuit Father Federico manner” in keeping with the 28 February 2013, at 20:00 will move to the papal villa present during the pope’s an- March 3 at 1 p.m. Confi rmation classes include Lombardi, Vatican spokes- importance of what he was hours, the See of Rome, the in Castel Gandolfo outside of nouncement, addressed the Sacred Heart, St. Marys; St. Mary, St. Marys; man, told journalists at a saying, Father Lombardi said. See of St. Peter, will be va- Rome. He will stay there until pope, telling him the news left and Queen of the World, St. Marys. briefi ng that the pope’s deci- Fulfi lling the canonical cant and a conclave to elect the renovation is completed them with “a sense of loss, al- sion was not prompted by requirement, Pope Benedict the new supreme pontiff will of a cloister, set up by Blessed most completely incredulous.” St. Francis of Assisi, Bradford – Sunday, any medical illness, but was solemnly declared to the car- have to be convoked by those John Paul II, which is located However, it was obvious March 10 at 11 a.m. Confi rmation classes in- due to a natural “decline of dinals, “Well aware of the whose competence it is.” inside the Vatican Gardens, that his decision was based on clude Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Lewis Run; strength” associated with old seriousness of this act, with It is up to the dean of the he said. St. Raphael, Eldred; St. Bernard, Bradford; and age. full freedom I declare that I re- , Cardi- The pope will then live in St. Francis of Assisi, Bradford. Even though the an- nounce the ministry of Bishop nal Angelo Sodano, to make the cloister, called the Ma- See RESIGN, page 2

St. James, Erie – Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Christ the King, Houtzdale – Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Confi rmation classes include Im- Bishop Persico reacts to pope’s resignation maculate Conception, Osceola Mills; St. Basil, Editor’s note: Coalport; St. Agnes, Morrisdale; and Christ the The Most Rev. itations of his age and health, of selfl ess leadership. King, Houtzdale. Lawrence T. Persico, Bishop of but also has the humility to “I never had the opportu- Erie, released a statement Feb. 11 give up the offi ce of St. Peter. nity to meet Pope Benedict reacting to Pope Benedict XVI’s He was able to humbly resign XVI, but I certainly have a announcement that he will resign the offi ce entrusted to him, bond with him as he is the at the end of February. Here is making way for the church to one who appointed me as the complete statement: have a new pastor, someone bishop of Erie. who will take up his leader- “At this time, I ask all of “It was with great surprise ship and continue the pasto- the faithful of the Diocese of that I heard the news that ral and spiritual care of the Erie to pray for Pope Bene- Pope Benedict XVI is resign- church. dict XVI and to pray that ing—this is the fi rst time in “Pope Benedict brought the Holy Spirit will guide 600 years that a pope has re- to the papacy the mind of the cardinals of the Catholic signed. The Holy Father real- a scholar and the heart of a Church as they prepare for ized that his age and health pastor. For eight years he has the conclave where they will would make it diffi cult to led the church, during which elect the new pope. Pray they Visit www.ErieRCD.org continue fulfi lling the role en- time he responded to some will elect someone who will for resources for the penitential season trusted to him as the supreme “I think he should be com- not only has the wisdom very serious concerns. He truly fi t the needs of the time of Lent. pastor of the church. mended for his decision. He and foresight to see the lim- gave us an excellent example for the church.” Pope’s resignation will set in motion period of transition By Catholic News Service law, not dogma. tone, and a rotating team of three The apostolic constitution cardinal assistants. VATICAN CITY — While “Universi Dominici Gregis” con- As chamberlain, Cardinal Ber- the surprise resignation of Pope fi rms that as long as the tone is to administer the goods Benedict XVI is a fi rst for the is vacant, the universal church is and temporal rights of the Holy church in centuries, it also leads governed by the College of Car- See until the election of a new to a complicated period of transi- dinals, which cannot, however, pope. tion that ends in the election of a make decisions normally reserved Meanwhile, the dean of the new pope. to the pope. Such matters must be College of Cardinals, Cardinal Regulated by ancient tradi- postponed until the new pope is Angelo Sodano, is charged with tions and recent rules, the period elected. making preparations for a con- between popes — known by the Until there is a pope, the Ro- clave to elect a new pope, and the Latin term “interregnum” — will man Curia — the Vatican’s net- cardinals must set the time for the begin exactly at 8 p.m. Rome time work of administrative offi ces conclave to start. Feb. 28, a date and time Pope — loses most of its cardinal su- The word conclave comes Benedict stipulated in a declara- pervisors and cannot handle any from Latin, meaning literally tion he made Feb. 11 for when new business. “with key,” and refl ects the previ- the See of Rome and the See of The College of Cardinals is to ous tradition of locking the cardi- St. Peter will be vacant. deal solely with “ordinary busi- nals in an area where they would Normally the interregnum be- ness and matters which cannot spend day and night until the new gins with a pope’s death and is be postponed.” At present, there pope’s election. Only those cardinals under age 80 will be eligible to vote in the coming conclave. Cardinals who are followed by a period of mourn- are 209 cardinals, and all of them On the day set for entry into age 80 or over by the time the conclave starts are excluded from the closed-door proceedings. There will ing. are asked to meet in Rome to help the conclave, the cardinal-electors be 117 cardinal-electors when the “” begins Feb. 28; by March 5, that number will be 116. This time the pope will resign administer the transition period. assemble in St. Peter’s Basilica to There are 11 eligible cardinal-electors from the United States. from his ministry and spend a The College of Cardinals does attend morning Mass. In the af- short period of prayer and refl ec- this through two structures: a ternoon, they walk in procession in the afternoon. John Paul. for a day of prayer, refl ection and tion at the papal summer villa in general congregation, in which to the Sistine Chapel, located just A pope is elected when he According to the new rule, the dialogue, then move to runoff Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, all the cardinals are to meet daily; to the north of St. Peter’s. obtains a two-thirds majority, two-thirds-majority rule cannot ballots between the two leading before moving to a monastery at and a particular four-member The voting may begin that af- refl ecting a change Pope Bene- be set aside even when cardinal- candidates. A papal election will the Vatican. congregation, consisting of the ternoon with one ballot; on fol- dict established in 2007 that ef- electors are at an impasse. continue to require a majority of The rules governing the inter- chamberlain of the Holy Roman lowing days, normally two ballots fectively undid a more fl exible If the cardinals are deadlocked regnum are matters of church Church, Cardinal Tarcisio Ber- are held in the morning and two procedure introduced by Blessed after 13 days, the cardinals pause See TRANSITION, page 3 Proposed rules fall short of meeting bishops’ concerns, cardinal says By the Way... Bishop Persico’s statement By Catholic News Service After evaluating the proposed Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement rules, Cardinal Dolan said in the The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) WASHINGTON — The new statement that the bishops con- has issued a statement in response to the Feb. 1 Notice of that he planned to resign Feb. 28 stunned proposed rules issued by the U.S. tinue to stand by the statement on Proposed Rulemaking from the U.S. Department of Health and and shocked religious leaders around the Department of Health and Hu- the HHS mandate issued by their Human Services related to the Patient Protection and Affordable world. It sets up a probable mid-March Care Act (PPACA). Acknowledging it “shows some movement by conclave to elect a new pope. While man Services regarding insur- Administrative Committee last the administration,” they say it still falls short of addressing U.S. ance coverage of contraceptives March and affi rmed by the entire bishops’ concerns. For the full statement from the USCCB, visit there are no offi cial candidates, there are show movement but fall short of body of bishops last June. www.usccb.org/news/2013/13-037.cfm always “papabili” (potential popes) that addressing the U.S. bishops’ con- In that statement, he said, the In addition, The Most Rev. Lawrence Persico, bishop of are frequently mentioned in church cir- cerns, New York Cardinal Timo- bishops expressed concern over Erie, released the following statement concerning the Notice of cles. thy Dolan said in a Feb. 7 state- the mandate’s “exceedingly nar- Proposed Rulemaking: Bishop Lawrence Persico held a news ment. row” four-part defi nition of “reli- Jason Koshinskie The cardinal, who is president gious employer,” one that exempt- conference Feb. 11 at St. Mark Catholic share the concern of my brother bishops who have Center in Erie to share his reaction to the of the U.S. Conference of Catho- ed houses of worship, but left “our studied the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) lic Bishops, great ministries of service to our “I pope’s announcement. When asked if he had any guesses to the mandate. For one thing, the exemption as presently or insight on who the new Holy Father might be, the bishop said the 80- neighbors, namely, the poor, the formulated effects little, if any, substantive change.hange. page docu- homeless, the sick, the students The government’s defi nition of ‘religiousous gave a quick-witted reply. “I can tell you who it won’t be,” ment released in our schools and universities, employer’ is extremely narrow in that it defi neses he said. “Me.” Feb. 1 by HHS and others in need” subject to the ‘freedom of religion’ as little more than ‘freedomm St. Peter Cathedral in Erie will honor Msgr. William concerning mandate. Biebel at its Legacy Gala on May 3 at the Masonic Temple the contracep- Such a distinction, they said, of worship.’ Houses of worship are exempt—— tive mandate created a “second class of citizen- but religious organizations such as Catholiclic in Erie. The theme is “Kentucky Derby.” The event will in the Afford- ship within our religious commu- Charities, hospitals and colleges are not. I fi nd include a live and silent auction. Msgr. Biebel has served as able Care Act nity,” and weakened the federal equally troubling the fact that there is no rector of the cathedral, the mother church of the diocese, indicates that Cardinal law’s “healthy tradition of gener- conscience protection for employers who for more than 19 years. For more information on the Leg- the adminis- Timothy Dolan ous respect for religious freedom continue to be held bound to the mandate, acy Gala, contact Jennie Hagerty, advancement director of under penalty, to act contrary to their faith Bishop Lawrence tration “seeks to offer a response and diversity.” Persico St. Peter Cathedral, at [email protected] or to serious matters which have The cardinal credited the ad- and the teachings of their church. call 814.452.4276. been raised throughout the past ministration for proposing to drop “The bishops of this country have long supported the right of every person to have access to the best quality health care As it currently exists, the U.S. Department of Health year.” the fi rst three parts of the four- and Human Services’ mandate in the Affordable Care Act He also noted that the bish- part test, which he said “might possible. We are hopeful that with continuing dialogue we can ops “look forward to engaging address” some of the bishops con- reach the goal of universal health care that falls within the rightful would directly affect a number of diocesan agencies. One with the administration, and all cerns but not all. parameters of religious freedom and freedom of conscience.” of them is the Prince of Peace Center in Farrell. Prince branches and levels of govern- An HHS spokeswoman said of Peace is an affi liate agency of Catholic Charities that ment, to continue to address Feb. 1 no nonprofi t religious insti- does not require faith participation as a contingency for serious issues that remain. Our tution — including churches, uni- Cardinal Dolan faulted the case of self-insured religious en- hire (employees) or service (clients), said Joe Flecher, the efforts will require additional, versities, hospitals and charities proposed rules for maintaining tities — which includes the Dio- center’s executive director. careful study.” — will have to “arrange, contract, an “inaccurate distinction among cese of Erie and many dioceses “Our bishops are correct to stand up to protect estab- The rules are open for a 60-day pay for or refer for” contraception religious ministries,” noting that and colleges — employees or lished religious rights and freedoms for all—including comment period and are expect- insurance for employees or stu- HHS “offers what it calls an ‘ac- insured students who want con- those who are either unaware of the depth of this attack ed to be fi nalized this summer. dents who want it. commodation,’ rather than ac- traceptive coverage will be able cepting the fact that these min- to arrange it through outside in- or others who just no longer value those particular rights,” istries are integral to our church surance companies, at no cost to Flecher said. and worthy of the same exemp- themselves and without fi nancial We offer our sympathy to Father Dan Kresinski, pastor tion as our Catholic churches.” or even administrative support of of St. Adalbert in Farrell and St. Anthony of Pad- He also said the proposed rules the faith-based institution. ua Parish in Sharon on the death of his mother. Bernice seem to “take away something Cardinal Dolan said “gaps in Kresinski, 95, died Jan. 28 at the Golden Living Center in that we had previously — the the proposed regulations” make Oil City. ability of an exempt employer it unclear “how directly these The diocesan website at www.ErieRCD.org has a pleth- (such as a diocese) to extend its separate policies would be fund- ora of good resources for the penitential season of Lent. coverage to the employees of a ed by objecting ministries, and ministry outside the exemption.” what precise role those ministries They include Lenten practices and observances, a Q & A The cardinal also noted that would have in arranging for these session on the sacrament of penance (confession), a Lenten the government would require all separate policies.” family calendar from Catholic Charities, Mass and service employees of “accommodated” This lack of clarity, he said, times, a parish listing of Lenten dinners and more. ministries in religious institutions provides “the possibility that Bookmark the page and come back frequently for up- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued revised to have access to contraception ministries may yet be forced to dates throughout the papal transition as well. regulations Feb. 1 related to the contraception mandate and religious coverage, noting that they “may fund and facilitate such morally concerns under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. U.S. not opt out, nor even opt out for illicit activities” which the bish- Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. bishops had lambasted the mandate as violating religious freedom. their children.” ops would like to see changed in Contact him at [email protected] or 814.824.1171. According to HHS, even in the the fi nal rule. Citing health reasons, Pope Benedict XVI announces he will resign RESIGN, from page 1 medical illness that would have pope to resign for the good of the told the cardinals: “I thank you caused the pope to step down, church if the pontiff felt he were most sincerely for all the love and a “great affection” for the well- rather it was due to a “normal” unable to physically bear the bur- work with which you have sup- being of the church, the cardinal deterioration of physical and den of the papacy. ported me in my ministry and said. mental strength that comes with In his book-length interview, I ask pardon for all my defects. Father Lombardi said being a old age. “The Light of the World,” with And now, let us entrust the holy pope today is “much more fast- The pope has increasingly had German journalist Peter Seewald, church to the care of our supreme moving, more demanding” than trouble walking in the past year, the pope said, “If a pope clearly pastor, our Lord Jesus Christ, and it was in the past with an almost often using a cane and always be- realizes that he is no longer physi- implore his holy Mother Mary, so nonstop full schedule of public ing assisted getting up and down cally, psychologically and spiritu- that she may assist the cardinal and private events and liturgical steps. However, the Vatican has ally capable of handling the duties fathers with her maternal solici- celebrations. never released medical informa- of his offi ce, then he has a right tude, in electing a new supreme When asked why the pope tion that would make it appear and, under some circumstances, pontiff.” chose Feb. 11, the feast of Our the pope suffers from anything also an obligation to resign.” The pope said, “I wish to also Lady of Lourdes, as the day to an- Pope Gregory XII resigned his other than joint pain connected The pope told the author that it devotedly serve the holy church nounce his stepping down, Father Pope Celestine V resigned from papacy in 1415. He was the last to his age. was important, however, that the of God in the future through a life Lombardi said most likely the the papacy in 1294. It is rare for pope to do so. His resignation The option of a pope to resign pope “must not run away” and dedicated to prayer.” date was a coincidence, and that a pope to step down from his po- under pressure helped end the is explicitly written into the Code “must stand fast and endure” any Father Lombardi said he felt the pope instead chose an event sition, and St. Celestine V was Great Western Schism. of Canon Law. It says a pope may diffi cult situations that are facing “great admiration” for the pope’s — the ordinary public consistory the last to freely do so. He was step down, but stipulates that the the church. For that reason, he “great courage” and “freedom of — where a large number of cardi- known through history as a holy Lombardi said the pope was “ab- decision must be made freely and was not thinking of resigning in spirit” in making this decision. nals would be present. man who rejected the political solutely not” depressed and pos- “duly manifested.” No one needs 2010 — the year the interviews The spokesman said it shows the “The pope chose this signifi - machi nations of the medieval sessed a remarkable “spiritual to formally accept a pope’s resig- were conducted. pope is not only fully aware of the cant occasion with the gathered papacy. serenity” and composure despite nation for it to be valid. “One can resign at a peaceful great responsibilities involved in cardinals” as the best moment to the many diffi cult moments he The last pope to resign was moment or when one simply can- leading the universal church, but announce his plans, the Vatican had any medical illnesses or bouts has had to face as pope. Pope Gregory XII in 1415. not go on,” the pope had said. his hopes that “the ministry of spokesman said. of depression that may have The Vatican spokesman also Pope Benedict had long said Before ending his remarks dur- the church be carried out the best When asked whether the pope prompted his resignation, Father said he was not aware of any it would be appropriate for a ing the consistory, Pope Benedict way” possible.

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Dupuis email: [email protected]@p Executive Director (814) 474-3033 Briefl y DEATH NOTICES Sister Kathryn Connolly, SSJ Sister Mary Margaret Meldon, SSJ Join Catholic Young Adult Ministry (CYAM) Sister Kathryn Connolly, SSJ, Early Sister Mary Margaret Meldon, North East, for Fish Fry Fridays during Lent formerly Sister Jane Catherine, in her reli- SSJ, 88, of the Sisters of St. Jo- Villa Maria ERIE – Join CYAMers (Catholic young adults) Fridays during 89, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of gious life, seph of Northwestern Pennsyl- Elemen- Lent for dinner at a fi sh fry at a local parish. The group will meet Northwestern Pennsylvania, died Sister Kath- vania, died January 26, 2013. She tary and each Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the parish center. January 31, 2013. She was in her ryn taught was in her 69th year of religious St. Andrew Feb. 15 St. Stanislaus, 516 E. 13th St. in Erie. 61st year of religious life. at Blessed life. schools in Feb. 22 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 1553 E. Grandview Born in Corry on March 28, Sacrament She was born in Erie on Sep- Erie and Blvd. in Erie, Scheffner Hall. 1923, the daughter of the late Dan- School, tember 11, 1924, a daughter of the St. Ber- March 1 Blessed Sacrament, 1626 W. 26th St. in Erie, school iel and Emma Smith Connolly, she St. Peter late James and Evelyn (Morrison) nard High cafeteria. entered the Sisters of St. Joseph Cathedral Sister Kathryn Meldon. Sister Mary Margaret School Sister Mary March 8 St. Luke, 421 E. 38th St. in Erie, school cafeteria. from St. Joseph Parish in Erie on School and Connolly, SSJ entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in Brad- March 15 All Saints, 11264 Route 97 North in Waterford. August 30, 1952 and professed her Margaret Meldon,  St. Andrew on September 8, 1943 and pro- ford. For SSJ For more information, visit www.cyamerie.com or contact Kath- fi nal vows on August 15, 1957. School in Erie. fessed her fi nal vows on August six years, leen Peterson at 814.824.1218. Sister Kathryn received her high In 1955, she began a career in 15, 1949. she served as a social worker for CYAM is open to all Catholic young adults age 18-39. The group school diploma from Mercyhurst social work that spanned more During her ministry, she served Catholic Charities of the Diocese gathers for meetings, prayer and fellowship. Seminary in 1941 and a bachelor’s than 50 years. She spent 14 as a teacher, social worker, hospi- of Erie. degree in social work and educa- years as director of social work tal administrator, director of plan- She was administrator of Saint Lenten Bible study, soup and salad suppers at tion from Mercyhurst University at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie ning for hospitals and business Vincent Hospital in Erie and in 1945. and served fi ve years in counsel- manager for her congregation. Washington Hospice Society in Mount Calvary, Erie After graduation, she was em- ing and adoption services with A graduate of Villa Maria Washington, D.C. She also served ERIE — Beginning Feb. 19 and running every Tuesday evening ployed as a social worker at Fam- Catholic Social Services (now Academy and Villa Maria College as director of planning at Canons- throughout Lent, Mount Calvary Parish, 2022 East Lake Road in ily and Child Services for seven Catholic Charities). in Erie, she earned master’s de- burg Hospital in Canonsburg, Pa. Erie, will hold a 5:15 p.m. Mass followed by a free-will offering years before entering the Sisters of Most of her career in social grees in social work and hospital In the late 1940s and early 1950s, soup and salad supper and a special Lenten Bible study led by Fa- St. Joseph. Additionally, she com- work was spent at Saint Mary’s administration, both at St. Louis she worked in the business offi ce ther Mike DeMartinis. For more information, call the parish offi ce pleted a year of study at Boston Home of Erie from 1974-2008. University. She completed post- at Spencer Hospital in Meadville. at 814.454.0061. College’s School of Social Work She later served as a part-time ac- graduate work at George Wash- She returned to Spencer Hospital from1957-58. tivity aide at Saint Mary’s Home. ington University in Washington, and served as director of long- D.C., where she earned a certifi - range planning from 1979-81. Catholic Charismatic Renewal prayer brunch cate in health planning adminis- In 1981, she began working as ERIE — Word of Life Catholic Charis- Father John Burke tration. the business manager of the Sis- matic Renewal Center will sponsor a prayer Father John Robert Burke, 85, Her ministry in education in- ters of St. Joseph and continued brunch on Saturday, March 2 from 9:30 a.m. died February 5, 2013 at his resi- cluded teaching at St. Gregory in in that capacity until 1999. until noon at St. Joseph Bread of Life Com- dence at The Highlands in Brigh- munity Center, 147 W. 24th St. in Erie. ton, Rochester, N.Y. The keynote speaker will be Paul Snyder Father Burke was born on July Father John Lynch Jr., a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish in 15, 1927 in Rochester, a son of Father John Lynch, 76, died nedy Cath- Erie. the late Paul J. and Mary Guil- February 9, 2013 in the Intensive olic, where Brunch fee is $7.50 and must accompany Paul Snyder Jr. foyle Burke. Care Unit of Sharon Regional he launched reservation. Make checks payable to Word of He attended Aquinas Institute Health System following an ex- the school’s Life Center and send to: Word of Life Renew- in Rochester and graduated in tended illness. athletic al Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16514. 1945. He then attended Samp- He was born January 1, 1937 programs For more information, contact Word of Life at 814.824.1286 or son College in Geneva, N.Y., and in Erie, the son of the late Stephen and the e-mail [email protected]. St. Bonaventure University and and Sara Larson Lynch, holding Butala sta- Christ the King Seminary in Ole- the distinction of being the fi rst dium proj- Contemporary Stations of the Cross at Holy an, N.Y. He received a master’s child born in Erie in 1937. Raised ect. During degree from St. Bonaventure in Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. in Erie, he attended Wayne Grade this time Rosary, Erie 1955 and a doctorate in philoso- Other assignments included School and graduated from East he earned Father John ERIE — Junior and senior high school youth from the Eastside phy from Fordham University in serving as a part-time faculty High School in 1954. a master’s Lynch Catholic Faith Formation Ministry will present a contemporary 1968. member of Mercyhurst Univer- He entered St. Mark Seminary degree in education from Gan- meditation of the Stations of the Cross on March 10 at 7 p.m. at Father Burke was a veteran of sity in Erie; parochial vicar at in Erie in 1955 and took classes at non University. He served as pa- Holy Rosary Parish, 2701 East Ave. in Erie. the United States Navy. St. Patrick Parish in Erie, Im- Gannon University before assign- rochial vicar at St. Leo Magnus The event is free and open to the public. In May 1950, he was accepted maculate Conception Parish in ment to St. Mary’s Seminary and Parish in Ridgway (1970-76), St. as a candidate for ordination in Brookville and Christ the King University in Baltimore, Md. Luke Parish in Erie (1976-80) and the Diocese of Erie. He was or- Parish in Houtzdale; adminis- Father Lynch was ordained a St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in dained a priest on May 27, 1954 trator of St. Bernadette Parish priest for the Diocese of Erie on Erie (1980-82). at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie by in Saegertown with chaplaincy May 23. In 1982, he was named pas- Bishop Edward McManaman. duties at San Rosario Nursing PART-TIME BUSINESS He was assigned as parochial tor of St. Bartholomew Parish in FOR LOCAL AREA Father Burke served as paro- Home; Spanish apostolate at St. vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Sha- Sharpsville where he served for Nets $57K from home. chial vicar at Holy Redeemer Par- Teresa Parish in Union City; the ron (1963-66) while also serving almost 27 years until his retire- Christian-themed magazine. ish in Warren (1954-55) before he L’Arche Community in Edmon- Clients are well-established. as a part-time teacher at Kennedy ment in 2008. Upon retirement, Will train. Do from your location. was appointed to the faculty of ton, Alberta, Canada and in Mer- Catholic High School in Hermit- Father Lynch continued to assist Retiring. Selling for $24,900. Gannon University in Erie where ida, the Archdiocese of Yucatan, age. In 1966, he was assigned as a in parishes in the Mercer Dean- CALL 828.667.5371 he served as a professor of phi- Mexico, as part of the Mission of full-time faculty member at Ken- ery and throughout the diocese. losophy. Friendship. In 1970, he was released by He retired from the active min- FISH AND PIEROGI Bishop Alfred Watson to teach at istry in 2008. LENTEN DINNERS OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL Pope’s resignation will set in motion period of transition Scheffner Hall, 1553 East Grandview Boulevard, Erie February 22/March 8 and 22 from 4:00-7:00 pm TRANSITION, from page 1 are burned. tion. Basilica. After the new pope has Adult $9.50, Child $4.50 By tradition but not by rule, Once a new pope has been donned papal robes, he proceeds FRIED FISH AND/OR CHEESE PIEROGI two-thirds of the voting cardinals. they are burned with special elected, he is asked if he accepts to the balcony, where he greets Dinners include choice of French fries, potato salad or macaroni All voting is secret, in writ- chemicals to produce the black the offi ce — he is encouraged but the public and offers his fi rst and cheese, coleslaw or green beans and sherbet dessert. ing, on paper ballots, which are smoke signifying an inconclusive not bound to do so by the current blessing. Call (814) 825-7313 for more information. deposited in a receptacle by each vote, or white smoke if a new rules — and is asked to choose a At a time designated by the elector, then counted. Ballots are pope was elected. 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Around Around Curwensville Delancey Grampian VICARIATE Morrisdale Punxsutawney members served a pancake and CLEARFIELD Hawk Run COUNTY Osceola Mills muffi n breakfast at the school and Madera Houtzdale Ramey received a matching gift from a Coalport school family. Pictured left to right: Mary Gibson, principal; Lauren Scutel- Daniel Scutella, treasurer; Peter Max Bloomstine, vice president; la, student adviser; Tamara Wal- Bloomstine, president; Richard Libby Kretzing, secretary; and Kindergarteners at DuBois Central Catholic ters, Red Cross representative; Petrarca, student council adviser; David Tullio, student adviser. support Catholic Charities DUBOIS — Three sections of kindergarten students at Du- Boy Scout Sunday Mass Bois Central Catholic Elemen- tary School used their creativ- at Immaculate Conception in Clarion ity to personalize the wrapping CLARION — Immaculate paper on each of the Christmas Conception Parish in Clarion cel- gifts they had purchased for lo- ebrated Boy Scout Sunday Feb. 3 cal needy children, a project in with a Mass for Scouts, their par- support of the DuBois offi ce of ents and leaders. The Mass was Catholic Charities. attended by Scouts from Troop/ Placing some of their class Pack 51 in Clarion, Troop/Pack gifts under the Christmas tree in 55 in Lamartine and Troop 68 in the secondary foyer are (pictured Sigel. left to right) Johnny Varischetti, Father Monty Sayers, pas- Sophia Reilly, Ethan Gradows- tor of Immaculate Conception ki, Caleb Benson, Hope Jacob Parish, blessed the Scouts and and Megan Whipple. reminded them of their motto that “a Scout is trustworthy, loy- al, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.” Pictured left to right are: Immaculate Conception students participate in Chorus Fest (fi rst row) Father Monty Say- ers, Gary Mathis, Will Clark, Powers, Greg Kalinowski, Dan- Beal, Ron Bobin, Tyler Beal, CLARION — Middle school Joshua Beal, Avery Kline, Gage iel Ketner, Connor Nichols, Ethan Straffi n, Nick Cherico, students from Immaculate Con- Hunt, Luca Cherico, (second Quentin Kline, Kevin Bradley, Louden Buchanan, Bonnie Hu- ception School in Clarion attend- row) Jonah Hubauer, Marshall Joseph A. Polito, (third row) Jon bauer and Joseph P. Polito. ed the District 3 PMEA Elemen- tary Chorus Fest Feb. 1 held at Indiana University of Pennsylva- nia. St. Boniface School in Erie honors volunteer fi refi ghters Derrick Fox, who is currently ERIE — During Catholic pursuing a doctorate of musi- Schools Week, students at St. cal arts in choral conducting at Boniface School in Erie car- Michigan State University, was ried the “Raising the Standards” the guest conductor of Chorus 2. theme throughout the week by There were a total of 222 singers recognizing one facet of their from 26 school districts. school community each day. Pictured (left to right) are Im- The contribution of the Kuhl maculate Conception students: Hose Volunteer Fire Department (front row) Isabela Barboza, was acknowledged Jan. 30. Four Hannah Smith, Alana McMas- fi refi ghters represented the de- ter, Isabella Tynski, (back row) partment at a special lunch and Alex Cussins, Ali Troese and plaque presentation. Laryssa Bauer. Pictured (left to right) are fi re- fi ghters Eric Eastman, Rob Col- lins, Stephen Evan and Steve Urash receiving a plaque from Knights of Columbus light up St. Mary in Crown, Student Council Vice President Eion Russell and President Re- St. Ann in Marienville becca Praetzel on behalf of the entire student body. CROWN — The Knights of Columbus St. Hubert’s Coun- cil No.10341 pose in a brightly lit room just after a recent First Making Fine Church Furniture Since Degree Exemplifi cation in Stutz Hall at St. Mary Parish in Crown. 2831 Zimmerman Road, Erie, PA 16510 The Knights recently had new 814.453.5110 / fax: 814.453.2425 lighting fi xtures installed in the parish offi ce and classrooms at St. Steven R. Rimpa Mary and at St. Ann Church in Diocese of Erie cell: 814.397.0676 / e-mail: [email protected] Marienville. 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