NorthBringing the Good News to the Diocese Texas of Fort Worth Catholic Vol. 23 No. 11 July 27, 2007 In historic moment for Diocese of Fort Worth, four men are ordained as priests By Kathy Cribari Hamer Correspondent News reports hailed it as “his- toric,” and St. Patrick Cathedral in downtown Fort Worth was overfl owing with the faithful who recognized the signifi cance of the grand event. But Bishop Kevin Vann elevated the ordina- tions of four priests by offering his refl ection on fi ve profoundly simple words: “I am a Catholic priest.” Thomas Kennedy, Raymond McDaniel, Isaac Orozco, and Jon- athan Wallis entered the Order of Presbyter July 7, and the Diocese of Fort Worth received its largest group of newly ordained priests since its founding in1969. Enthu- siasm for the event had reached all parts of the diocese, such that the viewing of the event had to be extended to an additional room in the Fort Worth Convention Center, where the liturgy was projected on a huge screen. Families and friends came to the ordination to experience the traditional liturgy concel- NEWLY ORDAINED — Bishop Kevin Vann is joined at the eucharistic table by the diocese’s four newly ordained priests, Father Jonathan Wallis (left), Father Isaac ebrated by clergy who came Orozco (left of bishop), Father Raymond McDaniel (right of bishop), and Father Thomas Kennedy (right). The men were ordained to the Order of the Presbyter July from throughout the extended 7 at St. Patrick Cathedral in downtown Fort Worth. It was the largest ordination class in the history of the Diocese of Fort Worth. (Photo by Kathy Cribari Hamer) SEE ‘I AM A CATHOLIC…,’ P. 16 This summer, Vatican tradition brings Bishops launch campaign urging fl urry of decisions, documents couples to strengthen marriages DENVER (CNS) — Public marriage. By John Thavis discussed a draft text with mem- Joseph Ratzinger, head of the service announcements for The advertisements, spon- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Be- bers of the Roman Curia and the Congregation for the Doctrine television and radio launched sored by the U.S. bishops’ fore Pope Benedict XVI took off world’s cardinals. of the Faith. At best, these media by the U.S. bishops June 27 committees on Marriage and for his summer vacation in the The document then went into events can head off confusion and feature couples from around the Family Life and Communica- Italian Alps, he engaged in a hibernation, and some people resolve doubts about a document; country candidly talking about tions, highlight on-the-street time-honored Vatican tradition: are still wondering why. After at worst, they add unnecessary what they did that day for their SEE USCCB CAMPAIGN…, P. 22 clearing his desk. all, very few changes were made verbiage and risk veering off into That resulted in a fl urry of in the course of its preparation, irrelevant controversies. decisions and documents — some according to Cardinal Dario Cas- Perhaps the pope weighed the long-awaited and some complete trillon Hoyos, a strong supporter option and decided that his voice surprises. Their common de- of the pope’s decree. — in the Tridentine Mass letter nominator, apparently, was that In the end, the pope acknowl- and an accompanying explana- no one wanted to deal with them edged some apprehensions about tory letter — was enough. again when they returned to their his decision but made it abun- The lack of a press conference offi ces in September. dantly clear that he wanted wider was also noticed on three other Topping the list was the pope’s latitude shown to traditionalist recent occasions: the release of the July 7 apostolic letter on wider groups who desire Mass in the pope’s letter to Chinese Catholics; use of the Tridentine Mass. The old rite. a change in papal conclave rules; document had been floating The outcome was not surpris- and a doctrinal document insist- around so long that the Latin term ing to reporters covering the ing that the Catholic Church was “motu proprio,” which refers to Vatican. What seemed a little the true church of Christ. the form of the text, actually was odd was that such a sensitive The letter to Chinese Catho- making it into mainstream news document was not unveiled at a lics was so fi nely tuned that a reports. Vatican press conference. press conference was probably The pope began consulting Before his election, Pope Bene- never even considered. Again, WONDER OF THE WORLD — Tourists and city residents visit the Christ the Redeemer statue on the Tridentine question in dict participated in many such the Vatican decided not to bury in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 8. The statue was chosen as one of the seven new modern-day late 2005, and in early 2006 he press conferences as Cardinal SEE FLURRY OF…, P. 10 wonders of the world in a poll of 100 million online voters. (CNS photo/Cris Borges, Reuters) Page 2 NORTH TEXAS CATHOLIC, July 27, 2007 Diocesan Guadalupe Radio Network seeks knowledgable and enthusiastic Catholic teens to host a radio show beginning in October By Joan Kurkowski-Gillen God’s grace. We can achieve that advertising skills to the new hires. Correspondent no matter what age we are.” “So far we’ve come up with 25 Eventually, GRN hopes to different theme ideas.” Wanted: Talented 16- carry the DFW-based teen pro- As executive producer, she to 20-year-olds eager gram across the network to all 12 hopes to use the Franciscan Friars to learn about faith- of its stations in Central and West of the Renewal as show advisors. based media. Must be Texas as well as New Mexico. Auditions for the on-air jobs a knowledgeable and The Midland-based non-profi t and other positions are set for enthusiastic Catholic. entered the North Texas market Thursday, Aug. 2, from 4 p.m. Dynamic and outgoing when it signed a long-term lease to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 4, from personality a plus. agreement with Border Media 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, Partners to assume control of the Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. hat’s a description of the Spanish-language KJON 850 AM at the station, located at 8828 N. kind of young people and KXEB 910 AM last October. Stemmons Frwy., Suite 106, in Tthe Guadalupe Radio Both stations use programming Dallas. For more information call Network (GRN) wants to hire made available through the (214) 951-0132 ext. 1. for a local teen show that is set to EWTN Global Catholic Radio Individuals interested in make its debut Oct. 31. The show, Network and the Ave Maria working on the program must which will air locally on KATH Radio Network. be willing to commit to a weekly 910 AM, will focus on a different Dave Palmer, general manager show, Chaires says. youth-oriented theme each week of the North Texas operation, “We’re looking for solid, and will feature music by Chris- hosts a local show on the 24-hour Catholic kids with dynamic tian and Catholic artists. Former English station now called KATH personalities, but, more impor- TV news anchor Suzette Chaires, 910 AM. tantly, they must have the heart who served as director of youth “This is a wonderful opportu- to evangelize to their peers,” she ministry at St. John the Apostle nity for young people to become says. “Getting teens to switch Church for several years, is execu- involved and exposed to Catholic the radio dial from FM to AM tive producer of the project. media,” says Chaires, who is using is a challenge, but with God, all St. John the Apostle Youth Ministry participants (L. to R.) Daisy Vallejo and Lilian Developing a program that both her background in broadcast- Barboza take a turn at the Guadalupe Radio Newtwork microphone during a tour things are possible.” involves young people is some- ing and teen input to develop a of the new Catholic radio station in Dallas. KATH 910 AM’s signal reaches most GRN executives are enthused thing the Guadalupe Radio format. “It’s a way of changing the of the Metroplex and serves the dioceses of Fort Worth and Dallas. GRN also about reaching the young church Network has wanted to do since culture one step at a time.” broacasts in Spanish on KJON 850 AM. (Photo by Joan Kurkowski-Gillen) through radio. it launched its fi rst Catholic sta- GRN will hire three on-air “A project like this has always tion seven years ago, according to personalities as well as alternates been in our hearts. We were just GRN Vice President Toya Hall. who can fi ll in when someone from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The live “We’re going to train them waiting for the right talent and “We feel using the media to is on vacation. Producers and call-in broadcast will discuss is- to be strong Catholics for the resources to do it,” Hall explains. teach youth is a powerful tool for screeners are also needed for the sues important to teens such as media now and in the future,” “With Dave and Suzette, we feel evangelization,” Hall explains. one-hour show which is tenta- chastity, abortion, and apologet- adds Chaires, who will teach we have good people who can “We’re all called to holiness with tively scheduled for Wednesdays ics from a Catholic perspective. communication, marketing, and bring this vision to reality.” Archbishop Chaput defends bishops’ right to rebuke pro-abortion politicians By Paul Gray Archbishop Chaput said that the two topics.