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Feast days By Francis X. Rocca tiLeaks” release of confi den- Catholic News Service tial correspondence to the Next faces global challenges Italian press. Serious reform (CNS) would almost certainly re- — Like the rest of the world’s quire national diversifi cation 1.2 billion Catholics, includ- of the Italian-dominated cu- ing the 5,100 bishops and ria, a job that some observers 412,000 priests, the pope ex- think an Italian pope would ercises what the be best positioned to accom- of the plish, given the will to do so. calls his “baptismal priest- On a global level, no is- hood” by participating in sue of governance is more “Christ’s mission as priest, urgent than that of clergy St. Joseph Holy Week prophet and king.” . A zero-toler- The bishop of exer- ance policy, leading to the March 17 St. Patrick cises his ministry in a unique exclusion of child abusers March 19 St. Joseph way, of course, as pastor of from any public ministry, the universal church. In prac- is now in principle the uni- March 28 Holy Thursday tically everything he does, he versal norm of the church. March 29 Good Friday has special responsibility for Financial governance at preserving and building unity the Vatican has been the ob- among members of the larg- gies might enrich each other, II, emphasizing that the to draw attention to religiously ject of heightened media at- est, most widespread and eth- he may encourage a synthesis council’s doctrines did not inspired violence and legal re- tention in recent years, and nically diverse organization of various forms of worship represent a radical break strictions on worship and evan- the next pope will presumably Confi rmations on earth. That responsibility embraced by his global fl ock. with the past but followed gelization around the world. follow up on Pope Benedict’s is crucial to defi ning the par- In practical terms, he may fol- in continuity with tradition. moves to make the Vatican Bishop Lawrence Persico and Bishop Emeritus ticular challenges that await low the example of Blessed The next pope may de- King bank’s activities more trans- Donald Trautman will visit the following church- the man whom 115 cardinal John Paul II by incorporat- cide that this magisterial The most obvious challenge parent and in conformity es to offer the sacrament of confi rmation: electors will choose in the ing elements of the church’s task has been largely ac- that the next pope will face in with international norms. In conclave starting March 12. liturgical diversity into papal complished, but he is almost regard to governance is the one order to prevent scandals that St. James, Erie — Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Masses, especially during in- certain to maintain Pope closest to home: the need for re- could undermine the church’s Priest ternational gatherings such as Benedict’s emphasis on the form of the , the credibility, especially in its Christ the King, Houtzdale — Friday, March In carrying out this aspect World Youth Day. new evangelization, the ef- church’s central administration. pronouncements on matters 15 at 7 p.m. Confi rmation classes include Christ of his mission, the new pope fort to revive the faith in in- In their preparatory meet- of economic justice, the next the King, Houtzdale; Immaculate Conception, may draw particular inspira- Prophet creasingly secular societies. ings over the week prior to the pope may have to call on lo- Osceola Mills; St. Agnes, Morrisdale; and St. Ba- tion from the two men who Pope Benedict made it Defense of religious free- papal election, the cardinals cal churches to develop more sil, Coalport. preceded him. In the spirit of a major project of his pon- dom is bound to be another discussed the corruption and rigorous and uniform policies Pope Benedict’s avowed hope tifi cate to shape the church’s priority for the next pope, mismanagement sensationally on their own fi nancial activi- Holy Trinity, Erie — Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. that the older and newer litur- understanding of Vatican who will certainly continue documented in the 2012 “Va- ties. Confi rmation classes include Holy Rosary, Erie; Holy Trinity, Erie; Our Mother of Sorrows, Erie; St. Hedwig, Erie; St. John the Baptist, Erie; St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Erie; St. Patrick, Erie; and St. Stanislaus, Erie Mother-Daughter teas

Blessed Sacrament, Erie — Thursday, April 11 Bishop Persico offers Mass scheduled across diocese at 7 p.m. for the papal election Chrism Mass “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church…” The Chrism Mass, one of the most solemn and signifi - cant liturgies on the church calendar, will be celebrated on Monday, March 26 at 4 p.m. at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie. The public is invited to attend. During the Mass, Many special surprises await moms and daughters who sign Bishop Lawrence up for the annual teas offered by the NFP/Chastity Offi ce of Persico will bless the the Diocese of Erie. sacred oils used for by AJ Czerwinski they can discuss growing up celebrating the sac- and discuss the changes their raments throughout the diocese for the entire year. The Offi ce of Natural Fam- bodies are experiencing. The This will be the new bishop’s fi rst Chrism Mass. event gives mothers and their Each priest in the diocese will be invited to renew ily Planning and Chastity Education will hold its annual daughters an opportunity to his commitment of service and to receive the sup- dress up for an elegant tea port and prayers of the people. Mother-Daughter Teas for girls in grades 5-7 and their which features fi nger sand- moms in three areas of the di- wiches, cookies and real tea Photo by Jason Koshinskie ocese this spring. The program served in fi ne china tea cups. Bishop Lawrence Persico joined bishops offi cially left offi ce. The early evening lit- explores God’s special gift of Young girls and their moms Clergy appointments and priests from around the world in of- urgy, celebrated at St. Peter Cathedral in human fertility and the beau- enjoy the rare chance to bond fering a “Mass for the Election of a New Erie, was attended by many people on their ty and wonder of growing in a spiritual atmosphere that The Most Rev. Lawrence Pope” the day after Pope Benedict XVI way home from work. up and becoming a woman. is both social and education- Persico, J.C.L., Bishop of Erie, First introduced 20 years al. Women and teens who announces the following The day after Pope Bene- ago, the program provides an are part of the NFP program clergy appointments: dict XVI offi cially resigned, atmosphere of love and learn- the Most Rev. Lawrence Per- The ministry of the pope, founded upon ing for young girls in which See TEAS, page 2 Father Michael Allison, appointed part-time sico celebrated a “Mass for the ministry of Saint Peter himself, is religious studies instructor at Kennedy Catholic the Election of a New Pope” “an essential and central component for High School, Hermitage, concurrent with his ap- at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie. preserving and promoting the church’s pointment as pastor of Beloved Disciple , Similar Masses were offered Special online-only editions Grove City. Effective March 15, 2013. in churches around the world. unity, its holiness, its universality and its “Today we gather together apostolic teaching. of Faith magazine cover as the Church of Erie to pray Father William Barron, appointed pastor of St. — The Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico Michael Parish, Emlenton, concurrent with his to the Holy Spirit for the elec- papal transition appointment to Cathedral Preparatory School, tion of a new pope,” he said Erie, part time until the close of the academic during his homily, noting the While the March/April edition of Faith magazine will arrive year. Effective April 5, 2013. important role the pope plays source and foundation of moter of the sacraments, in homes within about ten days, an online-only three-part special as supreme pastor of the uni- the unity both of the bish- especially of the Eucharist,” series of the magazine created to cover the papal transition can Father Joseph Campbell, appointed pastor of versal church. ops and of the whole com- as the fountains of grace be found at www.ErieRCD.org/faith.asp. The fi rst edition cov- St. Anthony of Padua, Sharon, and St. Adalbert “The ministry of the pope, pany of the faithful,’” he through which all Christians ers the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the second one delves Parish, Farrell, and part-time religious studies in- founded upon the ministry of said. The bishop then dis- truly worship the all holy into the period between structor at Kennedy Catholic High School, Her- Saint Peter himself, is an es- cussed two ways in which God. —the Sede Va- mitage. Effective March 15, 2013. sential and central component the pope promotes the holi- Bishop Persico reminded cante—and the third for preserving and promoting ness of the church. those assembled that the will feature news about Father David Foradori, appointed pastor of the church’s unity, its holi- “First, he calls the mem- source and example of the the new Holy Father. St. Michael Parish, Greenville, and the mission ness, its universality and its bers of the church to turn pope’s leadership can be An interview with church of St. Margaret, Jamestown, for a term of apostolic teaching,” he said. away from sin and to lead found in St. Peter, who was Father Edward Lohse, six years. Effective March 15, 2013. Bishop Persico pointed holy lives,” he said. “He appointed by to be the former chancellor of out that Peter was constantly must constantly warn them head of the Apostles. He the Diocese of Erie Douglas Konzel, appointed facilita- called to strengthen his broth- against false arguments concluded his homily by and now working full tor of the Roman Catholic Chapel at Millcreek er bishops and in so doing, and immoral actions that emphasizing the Mass was time in the Vatican’s Mall, Erie, for a term of two years. Effective guaranteeing and fostering would deprive them of offered in the hopes that the Congregation for Cler- March 18, 2013. the unity of faith. their dignity as holy men Holy Spirit would “inspire gy, is featured in the “This is why the Second and women by leading and strengthen the cardinal- fi rst edition. Follow Father Daniel Kresinski, appointed pastor of St. Vatican Council stated that them into sin and evil.” electors so that they elect a the Diocese of Erie on Michael the Archangel Parish, DuBois, and St. the pope, as the bishop of Secondly, the bishop new shepherd of the uni- facebook for the latest Joseph Parish, DuBois, for a term of six years. Rome and Peter’s successor, said, the pope is the su- versal church with the heart news concerning the Effective March 15, 2013. ‘is the perpetual and visible preme guardian and pro- and mind of Christ.” papal transition and more. Snippets of Catholic headlines and stories from around the world from Catholic News Service By the Way... IN THE U.S. PEOPLE It is always fascinating to learn more tidbits about the Catholic Church during a time of papal transition. It’s not surprising that Conscience-protection bill for HHS mandate Venezuelan president changed nation, had new details abound: there are approximately 600 reporters with rocky relations with bishops permanent credentials who cover the Vatican; more than 4400 ad- introduced in House ditional reporters received credentialsredentials to WASHINGTON (CNS) — Three Republican members of the cover the conclave and all thehe eventsevents House of Representatives have introduced a bill to protect conscience surrounding it. They will send stories rights for both workers in the health care industry and for employers back to 65 nations in 24 languages.uages. in light of the federal mandate requiring employers to cover contracep- Cardinals have assigned seatsseats tives, sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs. One of the sponsors, when they are in the Sistine CCha-ha- Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn., said it is possible that the bill, the Health Care Conscience Rights Act, could be folded into a continuing resolu- pel during a conclave. The orderorder tion being considered by the House to keep the federal government in which they process into thehe sa- operating beyond March 27. The Health Care Conscience Rights Act cred space is determined by “prece-“prece- would offer a full exemption from the U.S. Department Health and dence,” the order in which theyhey Human Services’ mandate for individuals and health care entities that became a cardinal. That meanss careful attention is paid to refuse to provide, pay for or refer patients to abortion providers because Anne-Marie Welsh of their religious beliefs. The bill had 50 co-sponsors by the time of the order in which the pope its introduction. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman announces the names of new cardinals each time he creates them. of the U.S. bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty. said he CNS photo “Canadian Cardinal Thomas C. Collins of Toronto is welcomed the act and called for its swift passage into law. ranked above Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York be- Venezuela President Hugo Chavez, the socialist president who trans- formed the country while acting as chief protagonist in what was cause when Pope Benedict XVI announced the names of AROUND THE WORLD one of the worst Catholic Church-government relationships in Latin the cardinals he was creating at a Feb. 18, 2012, consistory, he America, died at age 58 March 5. read Cardinal Collins’ name a few seconds before Cardinal Supporters: Arkansas law on fetal heartbeat Dolan’s,” writes Cindy Wooden of the Catholic News Service. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (CNS) — Hugo Chavez, She says episcopal longevity, not alphabetical order, was breaks new ground a socialist president who transformed Venezuela while acting as chief the deciding factor. Cardinal Collins was ordained a bish- protagonist in what was one of the worst Catholic Church-government op in 1997 while Cardinal Dolan became a bishop in 2001. relationships in Latin America, died March 5. Chavez, 58, died of com- By the time you are reading this, it may well all be settled, but plications from a respiratory infection nearly two years and four sur- Wooden reports precedence also determines who has the honor of geries after his cancer diagnosis was made public. Last April 5, Holy walking out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s and announc- Thursday, shortly before his third surgery for cancer, Chavez attended a ing to the world, “Habemus papam,” “We have a pope.” This time Catholic Mass in Barinas, the state in western Venezuela where he was around that honor will go to French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, born and where his brother, Adan Chavez Frias, is now governor. Wear- president of the Pontifi cal Council for Interreligious Dialogue. He ing a rosary and dressed in a blue and white tracksuit, Chavez pleaded is the top-ranking Cardinal-deacon, another designation within for his life. “I ask God to give me life, however painful. I can carry 100 the . crosses, your crown of thorns, but don't take me yet. I still have things During the short period between popes, the “,” no to do,” he said, according to press reports. detail was left unattended. Workers in the Vatican Gardens dug up the fl owers planted to form a colorful version of Pope Bene- Maryknoll Sisters' founder honored dict’s coat of arms; the fl ower bed is now being readied for the new Cited for her extraordinary achievements, pope’s insignia. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (CNS) — Six days after passing a ban on Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, founder of the As reported in the last edition of FaithLife, clergy, women re- abortions after 20 weeks' gestation, the Arkansas Legislature approved Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic, has been ligious and laity across the diocese are working intensely with an even stricter ban. The House of Representatives and Senate voted named one of nine American women to be in- candidates and catechumens who are preparing to be welcomed March 5 and 6 to override Gov. Mike Beebe's veto to approve the Ar- ducted in 2013 into the National Women's Hall into the Catholic Church at Easter. In writing about the Rite kansas Human Heartbeat Protection Act. The bill banning most abor- of Fame. “We are thrilled and honored by Mother of Election event at Queen of the World Parish in St. Marys in tions at 12 weeks will take effect this summer. Opponents have vowed Mary Joseph's selection,” said a statement from our last issue, we inadvertently left out the fact that two candi- to fi le lawsuits to stop the 12-week law from taking effect. According Maryknoll Sister Janice McLaughlin, the congre- dates and a catechumen from Christ the King Parish in Houtz- to National Right to Life, a fetus’ heartbeat begins at the 22nd day. Ex- gation's president, “and happy for the recognition dale were among those in attendance, along with team members. ceptions are made for rape, incest, to save the life of the mother or if a it gives to our founder who achieved so much, not “It was a very enlightening experience and we were all happy “highly lethal fetal disorder” is discovered. It has been called the strict- only for women religious, but for all American Mother Mary to be part of it,” says team member George Pallo. Parishioners est abortion law in the country. Father Frank Pavone, national director women, at a time when possibilities for them were Joseph Rogers far more limited than they are today.” She estab- are looking forward to welcoming the new members at Christ the of Priests for Life, said the legislature did the right thing. “Governors King’s Easter Vigil. aren't governing their people if they aren't protecting them,” he said. lished the Maryknoll Sisters Jan. 6, 1912, taking the religious name Mother Mary Joseph. The induction ceremony will be held Oct. 12 at Also, big digital news: Faith magazine will now be available, the National Women's Hall of Fame headquarters in Seneca Falls, N.Y. free of charge, in app form. Beginning in April you will be able to fi nd it through iTunes by searching for Faith Erie. Your print ver- sion will still arrive in the mail every other month, but we hope this will be a convenient way for you to take the magazine with you on Mother-Daughter teas scheduled across diocese your tablet or phone. Anne-Marie Welsh is serving as interim editor of FaithLife. Contact TEAS, from page 1 Teas. Anne Jaskowak, a mother her at [email protected] or 814.824.1167. who attended a recent tea with present talks on growing in virtue, her daughter, Catherine, felt the the sacredness of human life, un- presentation was very effective. derstanding the menstrual cycle, “Barbara’s talk about the establishing a foundation of com- physiological changes that occur Vatican Chapel of the Holy Spirit munication between parent and as the girls mature into young la- child and responding to God’s call. dies was very informative,” Jas- designed by Pa. architect Events are planned at St. Fran- kowak said. “It easily opened the cis School in Clearfi eld April 13 lines of communication between from 10 am until 12:30 pm; St. mothers and daughters.” She Mark Catholic Center in Erie called the presentation about the April 14 from 1 until 3:30 pm and process of becoming a woman April 21 at St. Joseph School in both “wonderful and powerful.” Warren from 11:45 am until 2 pm. Theresa Resek-Hoovler, who The Natural Family Planning attended the Mother-Daughter and Chastity Education Offi ce of Tea in Greenville last spring the Diocese of Erie, which spon- with her daughter, Caroline. sors the teas, recently received was impressed with how the an endorsement from the Natu- program handled delicate top- ral Family Planning Program of ics in a way that allowed both the United States Conference of the mothers and the young Catholic Bishops. According to women to feel comfortable. The NFP/Chastity Offi ce of the Diocese of Erie was recently en- NFP/CE Director Barbara Bur- “I loved the time Caroline dorsed by the United State Conference of Catholic Bishops. Offi ce kett, “The endorsement validates and I spent together,” she said. Director Barb Burkett shares the good news with Bishop Lawrence the quality of our work and as- Flyers about the programs Persico. CNS photo sures that couples attending our have been distributed to all Cath- The Domus Sanctae Marthae residence inside the Vatican where car- classes and programs are receiv- olic schools and religious educa- dinal electors sleep and dine during a includes this ing a fi rst-rate education.” tion programs in the diocese. the NFP/CE website at www. 800.374.3723 ext. 259. Advance modern Chapel of the Holy Spirit. It was designed by Penn State Burkett will be a presenter at For more information on attend- ErieRCD.org/nfp_tea.asp or call registration is required. graduate Louis D. Astorino of , the fi rst and only Ameri- each of the Mother-Daughter ing one of the spring events, visit Barb Burkett at 814.824.1259 or can architect to design a structure in the Vatican.

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IRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQDQGGDWHV _ ZZZSUR[LPRWUDYHOFRP Carmela A. Dupuis email: [email protected]@p Executive Director Briefl y Cardinals visit Roman parishes to offer Masses Support our seminarians! Members of the College of Cardinals fanned out across Rome March 10 to celebrate Mass in their titular churches, Roman parishes assigned The St. Mark Aux- to them essentially as an honorary position when they become cardi- iliary will hold its annual card nals. Here are excerpts from reports fi led by the Catholic News Service party on Thurs., April 18 in the about some of the Masses celebrated by the American cardinals: St. Mark Catholic Center gym- nasium, 429 East Grandview Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York Blvd., Erie, at 6 pm. Doors open Cardinal Dolan had taken formal possession of his , at 5 pm. Admission is $5.00 and Our Lady of Guadalupe, only fi ve months earlier. Now he was back, includes a light meal. Plan now two days before the start of voting in a papal election. to attend this evening which “The last week has been just fi lled with apostolic fraternity and good includes grand prizes, an auction, a gift card/certifcate raffl e, a prayer and solid conversation, a real sense of trust and confi dence,” he money and lottery tree and more. This is the only major fundraiser said. “A week ago we would have said, ‘wow, we’ve got a lot of work to to provide support for our seminarians. do,’ but now you see a sense of resignation and trust and faith.” Renew the joy of your marriage with an “encounter” Worldwide Marriage Encounter is hosting a weekend for married couples April 5-7 at Toftrees Resort, State College, Pa. Make a like all people, are looking for real joy, the kind only God can give.” good marriage better by taking a break from daily distractions to The cardinal told the standing-room-only congregation that Lent is concentrate on each other in a private, confi dential environment. the perfect time to return to one’s family “and feel that joy of being No group discussions. To register, please call 814.823.4600 or visit at home.” He ended his 13-minute homily by praying the Holy Spirit www.ErieRCD.org/fl o_me.asp for more information. would help him and the other cardinal electors choose a new pope “who will confi rm us in the faith, do the utmost possible to make vis- ible the love of the Good Shepherd who goes looking for his lost sheep, Registration open for Young Adult retreat to heal the sick and to embrace the prodigal son.” Catholics age 18 to 39 are invited to join Fr. Dan Hoff- man and Kathleen Peterson on a Lenten weekend retreat at the St. Thomas More House of Prayer, 365 Hill City Road Cranberry, Pa. The retreat begins with check-in on Fri., March Members of the media surround Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New 22, at 5 pm and ends with 10 am Mass on Palm Sunday, March York as he arrives to celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe in 24. Cost is $170/single or $255/married couple and includes 2 Rome on March 10. nights at the House of Prayer, meals and a reception Friday. Talks, small group discussion, personal prayer, confession and adoration Cardinal Francis George of Chicago will be included. Register now at www.cyamerie.com or contact Children of the mem- Kathleen Peterson, coordinator of the Offi ce of Youth and Young bers of the Church of Adult Ministry at 814.824.1218. St. Bartholomew on Tiber Island gave Car- dinal Francis George an NPM plans Songfest for public, members icon of the Madonna The Diocese of Erie’s Chapter of the National Association of and Child and asked Pastoral Musicians is holding a Songfest and Spring Banquet be- him to take it with ginning with a 3 pm concert open to the public, Sun. April 21 him into the conclave Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston celebrates Mass at his titular at St. Agatha Church, 353 Pine Street, Meadville. to elect a new pope. church, Santa Maria della Vittoria, in Rome. The choral presentation by the Allegheny College Choirs At the beginning of under the direction of Dr. James Niblock, will include perfor- the Mass, which he cel- Cardinal of Washington, DC mances by the chamber choir, the women’s ensemble and the ebrated in Italian, Car- At the Basilica of (St. Peter in Chains), college choir, which will offer Mozart’s Gloria and Whalum’s dinal George told the Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl urged members of the Lily of the Valley. A free-will offering will be taken at the concert. congregation that the media—a large part of the congregation—to get the word out Songfest participants will then remain for a vocal workshop, fol- Christian life is full of about the importance of praying for the upcoming conclave. lowed by the 5 pm spring banquet in the parish hall. To register for the choices, but it was God “Your presence,” he told the camera crews and reporters, “makes Songfest and Spring Banquet, visit www.eriercd.org/liturgy.htm. who chose them fi rst. He it possible for everyone at home to join us in prayer.” He said the car- Cantors and choir members are especially encouraged to attend asked for their prayers as dinal electors particularly need prayers to be sure “the Lord will work as the event will provide insight into the techniques and artistry of he and the other cardi- through each of us,” adding: “We need all the prayers we can receive.” singing. nals prepare to meet to In his homily, he spoke of the importance of the sacrament of recon- make one of the most U.S. Cardinal Francis E. George of Chi- ciliation, describing it as an opportunity to be “assured of God’s love and Save the date for the ball! serious choices they are cago receives a basket of hand-written forgiveness.” He urged those present to seek this sacrament particularly called to make: that of a prayers as he celebrates Mass at St. Bar- at this time in Lent as a “way to renew in our hearts” God’s forgiveness The 18th annual Catholic Chari- new pope. ties Ball is planned for Fri., May tholomew Parish in Rome last Sunday. and experience the grace of God who “never, ever stops waiting for us.” 17, 6:30 to 11:30 pm at the Erie Cardinal George is among 11 U.S. In a reliquary under Bayfront Convention Center. who were expected to enter the conclave the main altar are the Bishop Persico and Catholic March 12 to elect the new pope. chains which give the Charities Executive Director basilica its name. Ac- Mary Maxwell will present cording to tradition, the Helping Hands Award will the blackened chains Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston held St. Peter when be given to Mr. and Mrs. John Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston visited his titular church of Campbell of St. Andrew Parish. he was imprisoned in Santa Maria della Vittoria with the no-nonsense, businesslike air of Rome and Jerusalem. Enjoy great dance music with The a pastor who was there simply to preside over a liturgy. He gave a Chozen Few Band as well as the Cardinal Wuerl said homily based on the day’s Gospel reading of the Prodigal Son, not- the church, located near popular Celebrity Dance Contest. ing how many children of God today leave their father’s house—the Spectacular food stations and silent the Colosseum, is “very church—because of “ignorance, a lack of feeling welcome, nega- Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington special” to him. Al- auction. Tickets are $85 per person and can tive experiences, scandals, spiritual mediocrity” and other reasons. speaks with the media before celebrating be reserved at 814.824.1250 or visit www.ErieRCD.org. Proceeds though he celebrated the Just like the father in Jesus’ parable, the church, too, must demon- Mass at his titular church, the Church of Mass in English, he gave benefi t families of all faiths in need. strate a welcoming evangelical joy toward its lost sheep “without creat- St. Peter in Chains. remarks in Italian at the ing a diffi cult life for those who have drifted and who ask to return,” the beginning and end of Information night planned for Faith cardinal, a Capuchin monk known for wearing sandals year-round, said. Mass and afterward greeted some of the Italians who seemed to know magazine pilgrimage to Rome “Because often they have suffered a lot after being far from God and they, him well. Thinking about joining the diocese’s Year of Faith pilgrimage to Rome? All are invited to an information night at Our Lady of Peace Parish, 2401 W. 38th Street in Erie on Tues., April 2 at 7 pm. Meet Belinda Held representing Unitours, Inc., Anne-Marie ERIE DIOCESAN Welsh, editor of Faith magazine and Father Ted Marconi, who will serve as the spiritual director for the trip. The pilgrimage, planned CEMETERIES for Sept. 12-21, 2013, includes stops in Florence, Siena, Assisi and Hours: Rome. Bishop Persico will celebrate Mass with the group in Rome Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 9 pm VARIOUS OPTIONS STILL Friday and Saturday, 5 to 10 pm and a general audience with the new Holy Father is planned if he AVAILABLE IN THE NEW is in residence. Renowned art historian Dr. Elizabeth Lev will give NOW OPEN SUNDAYS! 1 to 5 pm a rare guided tour of the Sistine Chapel. Come with questions! 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Genesee McKean Waterford ERIE COUNTY Youngsville Bradford Eldred Shinglehouse Corry Edinboro Albion WARREN DEANERY Sartwell Union City Warren Lewis Run BRADFORD DEANERY Crossingville Cambridge Smethport Springs Canadohta Lake WARREN COUNTY Conneautville Port Allegany Egg-straordinary idea! Saegertown Mt. Jewett Coudersport Sheffield Galeton MEADVILLE DEANERY Mageetown Tidioute McKEAN COUNTY Linesville Kane Titusville Austin Meadville Frenchtown POTTER GREENVILLE — At the Conneaut Lake COUNTY Tionesta Wilcox CRAWFORD beginning of Lent, students in Cochranton COUNTY Rouseville FOREST ST. MARYS DEANERY COUNTY Marienville Johnsonburg Emporium grades 7 and 8 at St. Michael Jamestown MERCER St. Marys Oil City CAMERON Greenville COUNTY ELK Ridgway COUNTY Franklin Crown COUNTY School in Greenville fi lled eggs SHARON DEANERY Driftwood VENANGO Fryburg DUBOIS Kersey Sharpsville COUNTY Brandy Camp with the names of all the students Stoneboro Lucinda DEANERY Hermitage Force Mercer OIL CITY DEANERY Sigel Sharon Brockway in the school. Students in all grades Emlenton Farrell Clarion JEFFERSON COUNTY CLEARFIELD West Middlesex Grove City CLARION COUNTY Brookville DEANERY were then invited to select an egg Falls Creek DuBois Frenchville Crates Rimersburg Reynoldsville and pray for the person whose New Drifting East Clearfield Bethlehem Sykesville Brady WESTERN Walston Anita Grassflat name they received throughout the Around Around Curwensville Delancey Grampian VICARIATE Morrisdale Punxsutawney Lenten season. Row 1, left to right: CLEARFIELD Hawk Run COUNTY Osceola Mills First graders Armida Santilli Madera Houtzdale Ramey and Blayne Knauf. Row 2: Mia Coalport DeVries, Anna Marie Berger, Andrea Emmett, Kyle Haynes, Gina Maloney and Allie Suhar. St. Michael School, which uses Rural Ministry provides spiritual opportunity for women “Shaping every child’s mind, body and soul” as its motto, offers an annual retreat for its teachers and for students at every grade level. Each class also has the opportuni- ty to plan one of the Friday school Masses annually, where students serve as lectors, cantors, greeters, ushers, gift bearers, choir members and/or altar servers as their age levels permit.

Sheffi eld parish hosts ecumenical service SHEFFIELD—St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church recently hosted the Sheffi eld Area Ministe- rium Lenten Ecumenical Service. Over 70 people came together to worship and enjoy fellowship and REYNOLDSVILLE—Sister Margaret Park, RSM, and Sister Trish Tyler, RSM, of the Rural House of refreshments. Pictured left to right Mercy in Reynoldsville, recently hosted a faith-sharing series for women in the area. The three-session event are Georgi Rice, lead musician; included time for prayer, refl ection and discussion. Another series is being offered during the Lenten season. Sara Korchek, pianist; the Rev. Pictured left to right are, row 1: Sr. Trish Tyler, Sr. Margaret Park, Denise Dennison, Mary McCluskey. Marty Reynolds, homilist and Row 2: Mary Delaney, Mary Jane Clark, Monica Bobal, Betsy Stover, Betsy Rugh and Darla Shaffer. pastor of Tiona United Method- ist Church; Jack Cashmere, par- ish council president; and Father A silver celebration John Neff, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church.

Smethport pre-schoolers contribute

ERIE — Blessed Sacrament Pre-School in Erie is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The program cur- rently includes 97 students, four teachers and fi ve aides. Pre-K teacher Wendy Johnson, center, has been with the program since the beginning. Blessed Sacrament School plans to add an additional class to the program next year to accommodate the program’s popularity.

SMETHPORT—Father Vincent Cieslewicz, pas- ish hall handicapped accessible. Restrooms and a tor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Smeth- lift will allow those with limited mobility to have port, and Lori Gross, pre-school teacher, hold a access to the entire building. “It's been diffi cult at check showing the amount of $903.67 that parish events such as funerals and other parish functions, Tours Diocese of Erie preschoolers donated after collecting change for when the elderly and others with limited mobility several months. Their contribution will be added cannot join us in the hall,” said Father Cieslewicz. to Italy Get the link at to the $370,000 capital campaign building project, “This will make a big difference in our ability to cel- See the best of Customized tours for www.ErieRCD.org “Let Us Build a House,” which will make the par- ebrate as a community.” Italy and the churches, clubs, seniors, town of your family groups are also our specialty. family roots in Abruzzo, Puglia, Call 1-800-829-2201 Calabria, Sicily, email: [email protected] www.italianheritagetours.com etc. Doing tours for 35 years! Forming FormingDisciples to DisciplesCarry on theNew toEvangelization Carry on theNew Evangelization

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