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Bishop Michael Prep plans Murphy Cathedral Prep to build athletic Read the complete complex in obituary, page 3. downtown Erie, Diocese to publish page 3. tribute, page 3.

www.ErieRCD.org BI-WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN OF THE DIOCESE OF ERIE April 22, 2007 Church Calendar Events of the local, American and universal church ‘A great gift of God for the church’ Feast days Bishop Michael J. Murphy remembered for faith, wit & wisdom at funeral Mass

By Jason Koshinskie FaithLife editor ERIE – A good and St. Joseph the Worker Ss. Philip and James gifted priest. A teacher and prophet full of wit and wis- April 23 St. George, St. Adalbert dom. A faithful servant, April 24 St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen friend and shepherd. St. Mark Bishop Michael April 25 Joseph Murphy was re- April 28 St. Peter Chanel, St. Louis membered as all of these Mary de Montfort and much more during April 30 St. Pius V his funeral Mass on Easter Monday, April 9 at St. Pe- May 1 St. Joseph the Worker Bishop Michael J. Murphy ter Cathedral in Erie. May 2 St. Athanasius Bishop Murphy, 91, retired bishop of the Diocese of Erie, May 3 Ss. Philip and James died April 3 at the infirmary of the Sisters of Mercy Mother- house in Erie. In 1978, he was named coadjutor bishop of the diocese with the right of succession. In 1982, upon Bishop Alfred Confirmation schedule M. Watson’s retirement, he became the eighth bishop of the Blessed Sacrament, Erie – Thurs., April 26 Diocese of Erie. He served as bishop until his retirement in at 7 p.m. 1990. Because Bishop Murphy died on the Tuesday of Holy St. Agatha, Meadville – Fri., April 27 at 7 Week and the church was preparing to enter the Paschal p.m. Confirmation classes include St. Brigid Triduum, the funeral was postponed until after Easter. Bish- Parish, Meadville; St. Mary of Grace Parish, op Donald Trautman directed that no black bunting be dis- Meadville; and St. Agatha Parish, Meadville. played at diocesan churches, as the signs of mourning gave way to these sacred days. All Saints, Waterford – Tues., May 1 at 7 During Holy Week, parishes were encouraged to place a p.m. Confirmation classes include Mount Cal- picture of Bishop Murphy in their church sanctuaries along vary Parish, Erie, and All Saints Parish, Water- with a lighted vigil candle and to include a petition for him Photo by Art Becker ford. in the general intercessions of the Masses of Holy Thursday and Easter. Bishop Donald Trautman, center, celebrates the funeral Mass for retired Bishop Michael For Bishop Murphy’s visitation and funeral Mass, St. Pe- Murphy, along with a number of visiting bishops from neighboring dioceses. Bishop Murphy, Christ the King, Houtzdale – Wed., May 91, died April 3. 2 at 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include Holy ter Cathedral was beautifully decorated in its Easter splendor Trinity Parish, Ramey; Immaculate Conception as arrangements of lilies and other flowers filled the sanctu- ners paused and prayed. Upon ning that went into the Mass cessed into the cathedral, which Parish, Osceola Mills; St. Agnes Parish, Morris- ary. Visitation was held April 8, Easter Sunday, and prior to his retirement in 1990, Bishop and burial. An only child, was filled with 1,000 people: bish- dale; St. Basil the Great Parish, Coalport; and the funeral Mass April 9. Murphy took residence at St. Bishop Murphy requested ops, priests, women religious, staff Christ the King Parish, Houtzdale. During visitation hours, framed photo collages of Bish- Patrick and lived there until to be interred in the family members, friends and admirers. op Murphy’s life sat on easels and lined both sides of the earlier this year. plot at St. Joseph Cemetery Cardinal Justin Rigali, arch- bishop of Philadelphia, presided St. Peter, Conneautville – Thurs., May 3 at cathedral’s main aisle. He was dressed in a set of vestments “Keep it joyful, keep it in Cleveland, next to his par- 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include Our Lady that were given to him by his late friend, Father John Gerrity simple.” Those were among ents. at the funeral liturgy, which was Queen of the Americas Parish, Conneaut Lake; of Cleveland, which included his coat of arms along with a the hand-written instruc- A string quartet provided celebrated by Bishop Trautman. St. Philip Parish, Linesville; and St. Peter Par- matching zucchetto and miter. For his casket, Bishop Mur- tions Bishop Murphy left for music as the Knights of Bishop A. James Quinn, auxil- ish, Conneautville. phy had chosen a simple pine box that was crafted at a Trap- his successor, Bishop Traut- Columbus, the Knights and iary bishop of Cleveland, gave the pist monastery. man, concerning his funeral. Ladies of St. Patrick and 175 homily. “I count it as a great grace that Holy Rosary, Johnsonburg – Fri., May 4 at Prior to the Sunday visitation hours at the cathedral, the Bishop Trautman did his best priests from the dioceses of 7 p.m. Confirmation classes include St. Anne hearse carrying Bishop Murphy’s casket stopped outside St. to honor those instructions, Erie and Cleveland—Bishop Parish, Wilcox, and Holy Rosary Parish, John- Patrick Church in Erie after morning Mass, where parishio- overseeing the extensive plan- Murphy’s hometown—pro- See BISHOP MURPHY, page 3 sonburg.

St. Hippolyte, Frenchtown – Sun., May 6 at 10:30 a.m. Confirmation classes include Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Cochranton, and St. Our Lady of the Lake dedicates new church Hippolyte Parish, Frenchtown. By Jason Koshinskie time coming. Father John St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Bradford – Sun., FaithLife editor Jacquel, pastor, recalls being May 6 at 4 p.m. Confirmation classes include involved with initial build- Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, Lewis EDINBORO – It was a ing studies and fundraising Run; St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Bradford; and day of festivity and faith for when he came to the parish St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, Bradford. Our Lady of the Lake Par- 10 years ago. ish in Edinboro filled with “There have been indeed joy and celebration. But a great number of people Scouting awards ceremony – April 22 most of all, it was a day of who have made this a real- Individual and group badges, patches, honors thanksgiving. ity,” he said in front of the and awards will be presented to Boy Scouts, Girl After years of planning congregation. “It has taken Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies throughout the and dreaming, the parish us a few years,” he said paus- Erie Diocese for their achievements in the areas of dedicated its new church ing between words for effect, spiritual growth on Sunday, April 22 at St. Peter Ca- with a Mass on March 31. as some light laughter came thedral, Erie, at 2:30 p.m. For more information on “We give thanks to God from the pews. “It is truly a scouting in the Erie Diocese, visit www.ErieRCD. for this magnificent and in- joy to be here and share this org/scout.asp. spiring new church,” said with you all.” Bishop Donald W. Traut- The congregation gath- man, who celebrated the ered in the old church at 128 Transitional deacons – April 28 dedication Mass. “A dream Sunset Drive one final time Two has become a reality. Our for the blessing of palms, semi- prayers have been answered. as the Mass also celebrated narians Our hope fulfilled. You, the the vigil for Palm Sunday. will take faith-filled community of Participants then processed another Our Lady of the Lake, have to the new church, adjacent step to- struggled and sacrifice to to the old building, sing- ward build this house of God. ing Psalm 122, “Let us go priest- May the Lord bless and rejoicing to the house of Photo inset, parishioners process into the new Our Lady of the Lake Church in Edinboro. The hood reward your faith and gen- the Lord,” where the build- first Mass at the church celebrated the Palm Sunday vigil on March 31 and included the rite of as they Timothy Balliett Johnathan Schmolt erosity, may he bless your ing was handed over to the dedication. trust and perseverance. On are or- bishop, who accepted it in bride’s room, which can be Cost of the building proj- “And may I suggest that we add dained transitional deacons. Bishop Donald Traut- this day of dedication, let the name of the diocese. us give thanks and praise to used for group meetings. ect is $1.6 million. a champion churchman, Father man will ordain seminarians Timothy Balliett and The new church has seat- Many features of the new During the rite of dedica- John Jacquel.” The congrega- Johnathan Schmolt into the order of the diaconate God.” ing for 400, which is double For the Catholic com- church have the imprint of its tion, a fragment of the bone tion then gave Father Jacquel a during a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mark Seminary the capacity of the old wor- parishioners. The new altar of St. Anthony of Padua was standing ovation. Chapel, 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie. munity of Edinboro, the ship space, and features a new church has been a long was handcrafted in oak by placed into the altar. This The bishop’s words were chapel for daily Mass and a parishioners, and the parish’s custom calls to mind the first again greeted with applause World Day of Prayer for Vocations Knights of Columbus coun- Christians who erected altars after he announced that he has cil made the crucifix for the over the burial places of mar- reappointed Father Jacquel for a – April 29 sanctuary. The corpus is also tyrs which led to the practice new term as pastor. Here is an excerpt from Pope Benedict XVI’s new and came from Italy. A of sealing relics of saints “I commend and thank all message for the 44th annual World Day of Prayer parishioner also designed the within or beneath them. who shared their gifts and tal- for Vocations, which the church will celebrate on new baptismal font and an- In his brief remarks af- ents to make this an inspiring April 29: other donated the stonework ter Communion, Bishop house of God,” Bishop Traut- “The annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations behind the altar. Trautman said the Edinboro man said. is an appropriate occasion for highlighting the im- The old church, originally community has known great “This new church makes a portance of vocations in the life and mission of the built as a chapel in 1950, will excitement and joy in recent powerful public statement. It church, as well as for intensifying our prayer that be converted into the parish’s weeks, referring to Gen- says, Our Lady of the Lake Par- they may increase in number and quality.” thrift store, Thrifty Threads. eral McLane High School ish is a vibrant Catholic com- To read the complete text of the Holy Father’s Father John Jacquel (left), pastor of Our Lady of the Lake, The building that currently winning the state football munity and is prepared for the message, visit the Web at: www.usccb.org/voca- and Father Brian Vossler greet parishioners outside the new houses the store on the parish championship and state boys future, prepared to hand on the tions/wdp.shtml church after Mass. campus will be demolished. basketball championship. faith for the next generation.” (1,1) -2- faithlife 04-22.indd 4/16/2013 9:34:14 AM

By the Way... from Catholic News Service Tony Melendez and the Toe Jam IN THE U.S. Moines, Iowa, for reasons of health. A suc- May. The pope will also canonize a Brazilian Band performed in front of 400 people cessor was not immediately named. Franciscan, Blessed Antonio Galvao, during during a concert April 15 at Queen of  Buoyed by the resounding defeat of an his May 9-13 visit. the World Parish in St. Marys. Born assisted suicide bill in Vermont March 21, AROUND THE WORLD without arms, Melendez plays the gui- opponents of AB 374 — the California Com-  A Catholic rehabilitation center in Bangla- tar with his feet. For years, he has trav- passionate Choices Act — are stepping up  With prayers, song and formal oaths in desh has inspired more than 50 former drug eled the world and said the tour stop in statewide campaign efforts against the mea- Latin, officials of the Diocese of Rome con- addicts to start similar centers throughout St. Marys was a “message of hope.” In sure proposing the legalization of physician- cluded the initial phase of the process for the country. Bangladesh Rehabilitation and 1987, Melendez performed the song assisted suicide. the canonization of Pope John Paul II in Assistance Center for Addicts, or BARACA, “Never Be the Same” for Pope John the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 2, has helped more than 1,800 drug addicts Paul II during a meeting with young  Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resig- the second anniversary of the pope’s death. since it was begun in 1988 by Caritas Ban- people in Los Angeles. The late Holy nation of Auxiliary Bishop Emil A. Wcela, During this phase, more than 120 people gladesh. Father was so moved that he left his seat Jason Koshinskie 75, of Rockville Centre, N.Y. He also named who knew Pope John Paul were interviewed to embrace him. another priest of the Rockville Centre Dio- about his actions and character, and studies PEOPLE OF FAITH The Mass and concert at Queen of the World were sponsored cese, Msgr. Peter A. Libasci, 55, as an auxil- were conducted on his ministry, the way by Life Teen, the interparish youth ministry and religious edu- iary bishop there. he handled suffering and how he faced his  Pope Benedict XVI cation program of Queen of the World, St. Mary and Sacred death, said Cardinal Camillo Ruini, papal has named Cardinal Heart parishes in St. Marys. From St. Marys, Melendez traveled  Bishop George Vance vicar of Rome. The documents from the Tarcisio Bertone, Vati- to Venezuela for four days of concerts and events. Look for a Murry was installed investigation were placed in five chests, can secretary of state, to story on Melendez and the event in the May/June issue of Faith as the fifth head of the latched, tied with a red ribbon, then sealed serve as the camerlengo, magazine. Diocese of Youngstown with red wax. They will be delivered to the the chamberlain of the Approximately 140 moms and pre-teen girls attended three March 28 at St. Co- Congregation for Saints’ Causes for further Holy Roman Church. Mother-Daughter Teas sponsored by the Natural Family Plan- lumba Cathedral in study. While the pope is alive, ning/Chastity Education Office. That number includes attend- Youngstown, Ohio. the job is basically just ees at teas held April 1 at St. George Parish in Erie, April 14 at Bishop Murry is the  Keeping in step with the fast pace of com- a title. But when a pope Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarion and those registered first Jesuit and the first munications technology, the Vatican televi- dies, the chamberlain for the April 22 tea at St. Marys Catholic Middle School in St. African-American to sion center is to begin broadcasting in high is charged with sealing Marys. head the Youngstown Cardinal Tarcisio Bishop George definition. The first papal event to be aired the papal apartments, Bertone Created for girls ages 10 to 12 to attend with their moms, the Diocese in its history. Vance Murry using the new format was a special April 15 chairing consultations teas give them a chance to discuss growing up. This year’s events Mass celebrating Pope Benedict XVI’s April about the papal funeral, making the practi- proved so popular that the NFP office is planning to offer four  In an April 4 letter 16 birthday. cal preparations for the conclave to elect the teas next year. Girls attending the teas represented 17 different to the Senate, Cardinal next pope and chairing a committee of cardi- schools from Erie, six from Clarion and homeschool students. Justin Rigali of Phila-  Pope Benedict XVI has earmarked the nals taking care of the temporal affairs of the The fourth Sunday of Easter is commonly called Good Shep- delphia, chairman of money collected during his Mass of the church until a new pope is elected. herd Sunday. The name is derived from the Gospel reading the U.S. Conference Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday for Cari- which depicts Jesus as the shepherd who cares for and watches of Catholic Bishops’ tas Somalia’s medical operations. The Mass  Auxiliary Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook of over his flock. During the weekend Masses of April 28-29, the Committee on Pro-Life celebrated at the Basilica of St. John Lat- the Archdiocese for the Military Services will Erie Diocese will have a second collection to provide for the Activities, urged U.S. eran in Rome is the only papal Mass with spend a year stationed on the West Coast of health and welfare of our older and infirm priests, who have senators to vote down a collection; all the money goes to a cause the United States, visiting members of the watched over and cared for the spiritual needs throughout the a bill that would permit chosen by the pope. military services west of the Mississippi and diocese. the destruction of hu- Cardinal in Alaska and Hawaii. St. Mark Seminary will host a St. Mark day celebration for man embryos to obtain Justin Rigali  Recent threats against Catholic institu- seminarians, their families and pastors on April 25. After Mass their stem cells. The tions, indigenous and human rights organi-  In ceremonies marking its 150th anniver- and dinner, Bishop Trautman will give seminary assignments to Senate was expected to vote on the bill shortly zations along Colombia’s Pacific coast have sary, the American College of the Catho- those who are moving on to major seminary. after it returned from its Easter recess. formed a pattern of intimidation that has lic University of Louvain honored Father The Benedictine Sisters of Erie will have a rite of blessing increasingly interfered with the church’s hu- Raymond F. Collins, a noted U.S. Scripture for their newly renovated chapel at Mount St. Benedict Monas-  Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George re- man rights work, said the Colombian bish- scholar, for his contributions to the university tery on April 29. There will be an open house for the public that turned home from the hospital on Easter after ops’ conference. and the American College. It gave him the afternoon from 3-5 p.m., which will include a brief tour of the falling and breaking the upper part of his right Russell J. McVinney Medal, named after the architectural and liturgical highlights of the chapel. leg while blessing food baskets a day earlier.  Pope Benedict XVI will meet with young Providence, R.I., bishop who was chiefly re- people, recovering drug addicts and politi- sponsible for the reopening of the American Jason Koshinskie is editor of FaithLife. Contact him at JKoshin-  Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resig- cal leaders before opening a major assem- College following its closure during World [email protected] or 814.824.1171. nation of Bishop Joseph L. Charron of Des bly of Latin American bishops in Brazil in War II. Bishop Michael J. Murphy remembered for faith, wit & wisdom at funeral Mass BISHOP MURPHY from page 1 we have known Bishop Michael “I count it as a great Murphy,” said Bishop Quinn, who fulfilled a personal request grace that we have known from Bishop Murphy by serving Bishop Michael Murphy. as homilist. “I think we struck it very rich to be included among I think we struck it very those he preached to by word and example. He really was a rich to be included among good and gifted priest, prophet and shepherd leader who taught those he preached to by us well.” Bishop Quinn is a former word and example.” student of Bishop Murphy, who spent more than half his active – Bishop A. James Quinn priesthood at teacher, vice rector of Cleveland and rector of St. Mary Seminary in Cleveland. He said humor was a quality of Bishop Murphy’s that merits mention because it is an attitude that enables us to see our bless- ings and see ourselves as we re- ally are. Photos by Art Becker “Humor lifts spirits, mends bodies, lightens loads, cheers Pallbearers carry Bishop Michael Murphy’s casket out of St. Peter Cathedral following his funeral Mass. friends,” he said. “Humor enables Bishop Murphy was interred in the family plot at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cleveland. us not only to laugh at things but will remember Bishop Murphy’s “For you, Michael, the strife is again. And we all rejoice with to laugh off painful things. There “perseverance in faith—strong over, the battle won. Easter has you and for you. Amen! Alle- was ample seriousness in Bishop faith, uncompromising faith, a come and you have been born luia!” Michael Murphy, but he was faith prayed and personalized, veined with a levity that lifts spir- moments of the funeral came af- Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, sec- a faith meditated and reflected its. He taught us that the sacred ter the prayer of commendation retary of state of the Vatican, on upon. His homilies give evidence We sponsor BUS TOURS to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, North doesn’t have to be grim.” when the congregation sang “In behalf of Pope Benedict XVI. of that personal prayer and re- During Communion, the ca- Paradisium” to the tune of “Dan- “This man of keen intellect and flection.” Tonawanda and Buffalo to hear The Mighty Wurlitzers thedral choir sang “Faith, Hope ny Boy,” followed by an a cappella quick wit and wisdom was a great Bishop Trautman shared one $40 for members, $45 for non-members and Love” by composer Alexan- version of the traditional Marian gift of God for the church and final written instruction Bishop Price includes show ticket, der Peloquin. The piece was com- hymn “Salve Regina” sung by the especially this diocese,” Bishop Murphy gave him for his funeral. and round trip bus. missioned by Bishop Murphy in 200 clergy present. Trautman said. “On the episcopal He wrote, “Let hope and Chris- 1973 for the occasion of the 125th After the Liturgy of the Eucha- chair sat a humble person, a kind tian joy prevail.” Erie Area anniversary of the foundation of rist, Bishop Trautman offered a person, a scholarly person, a man “Yes, Michael, we celebrate Theatre Organ Society St. Mary Seminary. eulogy which he opened by read- of deep faith, a man of God.” this Eucharist for you with hope Connected with the restoration of the ing a letter of condolence from He said that above all, people Sheas Theatre Pipe Organ project. One of the most powerful and joy,” Bishop Trautman said. Call Joe Luckey at 871-7276 Leave your number for a return call. ST. PETER’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, BEAUFORT, SC St. Peter's Catholic School, in Beaufort, South Carolina, seeks TheThe 30th30th AnnualAnnual candidates for positions in Early Childhood K4, K5, 1st grade, 5th grade and Middle School Social Studies for the 2007/2008 school year. 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Briefl y DEATH NOTICE Diocese to publish Bishop Murphy Bishop Michael J. Murphy, D.D., S.T.L., dies at 91 tribute The Erie Diocese’s Office of Evangelization for Communica- Retired bishop served Erie tions will publish a Bishop Mi- chael J. Murphy commemorative Diocese from 1978-90 tribute that will be distributed to parishes and available at Masses ERIE — Bishop Michael J. America. Returning to Cleveland April 28-29. Murphy, D.D., S.T.L., 91, retired in 1948, he was appointed vice This special issue will in- bishop of the Diocese of Erie, rector of St. Mary’s Seminary. clude an overview of his life and died Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at the He served as Rector of St. Mary’s works, photos, reflections from infirmary of the Sisters of Mercy Seminary, Cleveland from 1963 friends and admirers and Bishop Motherhouse in Erie. to 1976. Murphy’s last interview, an in- He was born July 1, 1915 in On June 11, 1976, he was depth conversation he had with Msgr. Tom McSweeney, director Cleveland, the only child of the appointed auxiliary bishop of of communications for the Erie Diocese. late William and Mary Bridget Cleveland and served as episcopal (Patton) Murphy. vicar for the Summit County area Raised in Cleveland, he at- while living in Akron. Clearfield to hold 30th annual tended grade school at St. Rose On Dec. 27, 1978, he was in- and St. James schools; he gradu- stalled as coadjutor bishop of the rosary march May 6 ated from Cathedral Latin High Diocese of Erie with the right of CLEARFIELD – The 30th annual Clearfield rosary march School in 1933. He studied two succession. This appointment was will be held on Sun., May 6. The event begins at 3 p.m. in the years at Niagara University, Ni- among the first by the late Pope Expo I Building at the Clearfield Fair Grounds. agara Falls, N.Y., before entering John Paul II. The guest speaker is Dr. Thomas Petrisko, author of 17 books St. Mary’s Seminary in Cleveland While serving under Bishop in 1935. Alfred M. Watson, Bishop Mur- and editor/publisher of Queen of Peace newspaper. Bishop Michael J. Murphy The march includes an outdoor rosary and Eucharist proces- He was assigned to complete phy traveled to every parish in the sion. There will also be religious articles, books, literature, food his priesthood studies at North diocese, wrote a pastoral letter on and more. In case of inclement weather, the march will be moved American College and Grego- marriage, implemented a policy diocesan stewardship appeal and on Law, all bishops must submit a into the Expo I Building. rian University in Rome, where of marriage preparation for all netted more than $13 million in letter of retirement on their 75th For more information, contact Bill Moore at 814.765.0171. he received a bachelor of arts couples planning to be married in pledges. birthday. Bishop Murphy turned degree in philosophy. His stud- the Erie Diocese and undertook The bishop delayed renova- 75 on July 1, 1990. His tenure as ies in Rome were interrupted in an extensive study of Catholic tions on the cathedral following bishop of Erie officially ended on Fifth annual spirituality in mental 1940 by World War II and he secondary schools. the release of Pope John Paul II’s July 15, 1990 when Bishop Don- returned to the U.S. to enroll at When Bishop Watson retired encyclical “On Social Concerns.” ald W. Trautman took canonical health conference is May 22 the Theological College of the on July 16, 1982, Bishop Murphy Some of the funds were targeted possession of the Erie Diocese. ERIE – Several organizations will sponsor the fifth annual Catholic University of America became the eighth bishop of the to meet the educational and so- Upon retirement, Bishop Mur- spirituality in mental health conference on Tues., May 22 at the in Washington. There he earned Diocese of Erie. cial needs of the diocese. phy resided at St. Patrick Parish Avalon Hotel in downtown Erie. The conference is titled “Many a Licentiate in Sacred Theology In 1983, Bishop Murphy In 1985, Bishop Murphy took in Erie. On Feb. 28 of this year, he Facets of Spirituality in Mental Health Recovery.” in 1942. founded the Emmaus program, several actions that affected par- celebrated the 65th anniversary of The conference is from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and includes lunch, He was ordained a priest for an annual convocation of priests ishes: He established a policy of his ordination to the priesthood. keynote speakers and workshops. the Diocese of Cleveland on in the diocese offering them an limited tenure for pastors and A Mass of Christian burial Download a conference brochure and registration form at Feb. 28, 1942 by the late Bishop opportunity to continue their edu- adhering to the Code of Canon was held at St. Peter Cathedral on www.ErieRCD.org or www.peoplebridge.org. James McFadden at the Cathe- cation and spiritual formation. Law, he ordered each parish to April 9. Interment was in the fam- The conference is sponsored by Catholic Charities, Depres- dral of St. John the Evangelist. In 1984, he announced a establish finance councils. He ily plot at St. Joseph Cemetery in sion and Bipolar Support Alliance of Pennsylvania, Erie County He was appointed to the faculty three-year plan to raise $9 mil- also announced that Renew, a Cleveland. Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Northwest Pennsylvania Arc of St. Mary’s Seminary in 1943. lion to cover diocesan expenses, three-year process of spiritual Memorials may be made to Health Education Center, Mental Health Association of North In 1944, he was named the semi- including renovation of St. Pe- growth, would begin in parishes the Bishop Michael J. Murphy Western Pennsylvania, People Bridge, Safe Harbor Behavioral nary’s dean of students. In 1946, ter Cathedral. The appeal, titled and institutions in the fall of Scholarship Fund at the Diocese Health and Stairways Behavioral Health. he was assigned to graduate stud- “Share His Gifts – His Mission,” 1986. of Erie, St. Mark Catholic Center, ies at the Catholic University of temporarily replaced the annual According to the Code of Can- P.O. Box 10397, Erie, PA 16514. Cathedral Prep to build athletic complex in downtown Erie By Jason Koshinskie comprehensive capital campaign state-of-the-art facilities.” FaithLife editor Cathedral Prep will launch in the Father Nick Rouch, the Erie next 18 to 24 months, said Chris Diocese’s vicar for education, ERIE – Cathedral Prep High Hagerty, the school’s director of said the diocese encourages School has announced it plans advancement. The campaign is Prep’s loyal alumni to consider to develop a multi-sport athletic part of a five-year strategic plan supporting the fundraising for complex in downtown Erie that that will include renovations to this development, as well as will benefit not only students at the school’s science wing and au- other academic initiatives at the Prep but also those within the ditorium. The targeted figure for school. Catholic elementary schools in the capital campaign is between “The diocese supports this ef- the area. $10-12 million, Hagerty said. fort because it’s envisioned not At an April 4 news conference “We’re hopeful that we’ll be just to build up the formation at the school, Cathedral Prep an- able to make this project a reality of Prep students but to welcome nounced it has entered into an by breaking ground sometime in other students from our Catholic agreement with Gunite EMI Cor- the next three to five years,” he grade schools where they can poration and Accuride Corpora- said. compete well with each other tion to purchase an eight-acre The property and initial devel- in an environment of Christian parcel that was formerly the EMI opment of the site will be paid faith and values.” Foundry Building on the south- for with a $1.5 million donation The development, which will east corner of 12th and Cherry from a Prep alumnus who wishes A rendering of Cathedral Prep’s envisioned ath- sports. The natatorium will include a regulation be adjacent to the Prep campus, streets, as well as three acres on to remain anonymous, school of- letic complex that will be located on 12th Street size swimming pool, which will allow the school will help beautify Erie’s 12th the west side of Cherry. ficials said. in downtown Erie. Its multi-purpose field will to host water polo and swim meets. Street corridor, Father Jabo said, The athletic complex will in- “This is obviously a very ex- be used for football, soccer, lacrosse and other and will be housed on property clude a multi-sport A-Turf field, citing day in the history of Ca- that is currently vacant. In lieu an eight-lane all-weather track thedral Prep,” said Father Scott been able to produce tremendous velop into the very best athletes “They, too, will have access of property taxes, the school and an indoor facility that will Jabo, the school’s headmaster. athletes with limited facilities they can be.” to these facilities to help better will contribute $7,000 annually house an 1,800-seat gymnasium, “Anyone who is familiar with over the years. What we have now Father Jabo said the announce- their programs,” he said. “Our to the City of Erie. The amount a 400-seat natatorium, a wrestling Cathedral Prep, particularly our is the opportunity and the possi- ment is also a message of strong Catholic grade school students roughly equals the tax revenue room and a weight room. students and alums, know how bility to develop athletic facilities, hope for the Catholic grade will have an opportunity to play the city would receive from the The development is part of a landlocked our facility is. We’ve which will help our students de- schools in Erie. on state-of-the-art fields and use vacant property, officials said.

Rally on Iraq anniversary calls for ‘Peace! Now!’ By Anne-Marie Welsh Sister Christine later led the march along “When do we want it? Now!” FaithLife executive editor with Sister Bernadette Bell, RSM, president The Erie Peace Initiative, with member of the Mercy Regional Community of Erie organizations in Erie and Crawford counties, ERIE – It was a bitterly cold and windy and Sister Ricarda Vincent, SSJ, president has four goals: bringing American troops day, but more than 1000 marchers bundled of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern home from Iraq now; ending additional up and gathered in downtown Erie on March Pennsylvania. troop deployment; preventing the establish- 18, the slow bang of a drum marking time. Speakers and marchers were careful to un- ment of permanent military bases in Iraq; Sponsored by the Erie Peace Initiative, a con- derscore their support for the troops that have and increasing funding for Iraq war veterans. glomeration of five organizations committed been and will be deployed. The group is committed to education and ac- to peace and non-violence, the march drew “Women and men serve our country in this tion to stop the war on terrorism and to work attention to the fourth anniversary of the war with dedication and sacrifice; we pray for for justice and peace. United States’ presence in Iraq. a prompt and safe return to their families,” “We urge the President to engage in dip- Sister Bernadette told the crowd. Mercyhurst Prep sophomore Sadie lomatic and political negotiations seeking a The marchers snaked through downtown Curtin, framed by peace cranes comprehensive cease fire by all factions in Erie to the Armory at 6th and Parade streets carried by a number of marchers in Iraq and the region,” said Sister Christine where many left flowers or handmade paper the recent March for Peace held in Vladimiroff, OSB, prioress of the Benedictine peace cranes on a chain-link fence, creating a downtown Erie, sang an a cappella Sisters of Erie, who addressed the group from temporary memorial. version of “Amazing Grace” in the gazebo in Perry Square prior to the march. “What do we want? Peace!” they chanted. Perry Square as part of the event.

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Prayer shawls blessed at St. Michael, Greenville GREENVILLE — The Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Michael Parish in Greenville, a part of Michael’s Mantle Care and Con- cern group from St. Michael Par- ish and St. Margaret Mission, cel- ebrated a prayer shawl blessing on March 12 at St. Michael Church. Msgr. Andrew Karg, pastor of St. Michael, blessed 16 shawls, which were knitted or crocheted by 10 ladies who are members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Sister Mary Gertrude McElhinny, SC, will distribute these shawls along with a prayer card to residents of Knights of Columbus free-throw winners a local nursing homes, the sick and new mothers. Pictured from TIONESTA — The Knights of Columbus regional free-throw left to right are Msgr. Karg with Ministry members Dorothea McElhinny, Josephine Sunback competition was held Feb. 25 altar servers and Prayer Shawl Resek, Sister Mary Gertrude and Betty Stubert. at West Forest High School in Tionesta. The winners of each class advance to the state cham- pionship May 10 at Trinity High Children’s author visits St. Patrick School School in Camp Hill. FRANKLIN -- Author Matt The winners are: (front row, Janacone of New Castle (pic- left to right) Carly Kriner and tured with students) recently Sean Fye, Council No. 492, Ti- talked to several classes at St. tusville; Zack Price and Michele Patrick School in Franklin about Jahn, Council No. 6191, Edin- being an author of fiction books boro; (back row) Sara Stetler, for both children and adults. Ja- Council No. 409, Clearfield; Roni nacone was a physics major in Crowell, Council No. 8101, Mor- college before he became inter- risdale; Juliana Ziroli, Council ested in writing. His children’s No. 4071, Erie; Justin Dahl, Ed- books include Finny the Friendly inboro; Kevin Klus, Council No. Shark, Timmy the Timid Dolphin 4070, Union City; and Jimmy throws, with Ziroli, Klus and 31 of 35 due to shootouts result- and Barry the Oil Barrel. Photo by Lasher, Edinboro. Lasher scoring 22 of 25. Lasher ing from ties. Photo by Melvin L. Jerry Sowden/The Derrick Price netted 23 of 25 free actually totaled 27 of 30 and Klus Ruminski

St. Joseph students get visit from soldier home from Iraq St. Boniface students walk through Jesus’ final hours LUCINDA — Fourth grade KERSEY — Fifth graders at students at St. Joseph School in St. Boniface School in Kersey Lucinda recently received a visit are pictured portraying the fourth from Sgt. Deven Laird of Corry, Station on the Cross where Jesus who was on a two-week break meets his mother, Mary. “They from service in Iraq. The students walk through the last hours of have been writing to Laird, who Jesus as a way to help others re- has been stationed in Iraq for member the suffering that Jesus the past eight months. The class experienced before he died,” said enjoyed lunch with Sgt. Laird, principal Marie Giazzoni. Pic- played games and spent time talk- tured are Anthony Cesa as Jesus ing. Laird will return to Iraq to and Jordyn Lenox portraying finish his duty and should return Mary. to the states in September. The students will continue to write to him, said 4th grade teacher Betsy Ochs. Sgt. Deven Laird of Corry visits with students at St. Joseph School in Lucinda during a two-week break from duty in Iraq. OLP presents Living Stations for school, parish Cathedral Center students thinking of troops in Iraq ERIE — The 5th and 6th grade ERIE — In a recent service students at Our Lady of Peace project, 7th and 8th graders at School in Erie presented the Cathedral Center School in Erie Living Stations of the Cross on collected 75 pounds of supplies March 9 to the school in the after- to send to the troops in Iraq. The noon and then the parish family in items will be sent to and dis- the evening. Pictured from left to persed by Dan Heller, brother of right are Ryan Kramer (soldier), 8th grader Samantha Heller, who Andrew Harrington (Jesus), is serving his second tour of duty Catherine McElhinny (Mary), in Iraq. Pictured left to right are: Casey Schultz (St. John), and Ellen Zegarelli, Nicholas Bird, Elizabeth Galleher (soldier). Natalie Kretzing, Samantha Heller and Dominic Flamini.

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