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VOL. 58, No. 9 DIOCESE OF OAKLAND JUNE 22, 2020 www.catholicvoiceoakland.org Serving the East Bay Catholic Community since 1963 Copyright 2020 As the Catholic Church, we can’t just be observers By Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ Ray Kelly, the retired police commis- sioner of New York City, called the killing of George Floyd “the worst act of police brutality that I’ve seen.” Since that event we’ve seen protests and demonstrations across the country. Mr. Floyd’s death has put back at the center of our common experience the deep and historical pain of our Black brothers and sisters – the pain of seeing their human dignity stripped away. As the Catholic Bishop Barber Church, we can’t just be observers. We need to listen and learn from the experi- ence of the African American community – be willing to open our hearts – and maybe even feel uncomfortable. How do we react when we hear “Black

Lives Matter?” Do we respond with “All VOICE MIGUEL THE ZAMUDIO/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC Lives Matter?” Our first inclination may The Diocese of Oakland’s contribution to The Stations of the Cross Against Racism was filmed at BART’s Fruitvale Station. be to do so. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of Margaret Peterson, CEO of Catholic Charities East Bay, and Rev. Leo Edgerly, pastor of Corpus Christi Church, Piedmont, New York wrote, “Yes, of course, all lives had the two spoken parts. Parishioners from St. Elizabeth Church provided the technical support, and the cross and matter – is there a more basic truth of our candle bearers were from the Cathedral of Christ the Light, both in Oakland. Fruitvale Station is where Oscar Grant, a faith that we are all made in the image 22-year-old African American man, was shot and killed by a BART police officer on Jan. 1, 2009. An Alameda County and likeness of God? – but the reality is jury found the officer guilty of involuntary manslaughter. that the sin and evil of racism continues to haunt our society, and, sadly, it too often in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in I would like to invite you to take advan- diocesan social media accounts. I hope appears that, for some, Black lives don’t their struggle. I have heard from those who tage of some helpful resources that have you will join me in praying these Stations matter, or don’t matter enough.” So true. are wondering how we should respond as been developed by the US Conference of of the Cross. As Catholics, we stand for the pro- people of faith. I have heard from those Catholic Bishops, listed below. I am partici- To better understand the experience tection of life from conception to natural who are saddened at the loss of livelihood pating in weekly calls with my brother bish- of racism in the Catholic Church, I rec- death. But if we stop to listen, we may be by those – especially recent immigrants – ops in California to coordinate and develop ommend reading “The Times Demand it, able to hear the cry of Black people in our whose businesses have been looted and the Church’s ongoing efforts — especially The Gospel Demands it: Confronting the country who feel their lives do not matter. destroyed. I have heard from our young educational. I would like to thank all of the Sins of Racism,” the Kennedy Lecture Not historically. Not today. The history of people struggling to understand what is parishes that joined me in celebrating the 2018 by late Bishop George V. Murry, slavery and structural racism in this coun- happening around them when they are Votive Mass “for the Preservation of Peace SJ, former chair of the U.S. Conference try has created long-standing inequities inundated with unfiltered information. and Justice” on Tuesday, June 9, the day of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee in all areas of society, from health (look We just celebrated the Feast of Corpus George Floyd was buried, and knelt with Against Racism. More resources for your at COVID-19), to housing, education, law Christi. As one body in Christ, we need to me for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. consideration will be made available online enforcement and employment. recognize that it is Jesus who is calling us By the time this article goes to print we from the Catholic Voice. Many of you have shared with me the to look inside our hearts and examine our will have released a video “The Stations of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King said, “Hate pain of racism you and your family have own prejudices and preconceptions. It is the Cross Against Racism” to commemo- cannot drive out hate, only love can do experienced in America. I have heard Jesus who is calling us to learn from our rate the fifth anniversary of the Charleston that.” We have no more perfect response from those who feel that you are not own history and not repeat past mistakes. massacre. Each diocese in California to injustice than Jesus himself, who kept understood, to those who are angry at not The process of healing our hearts and contributed a “Station.” Ours was filmed at on loving, in spite of his arrest, torture and seeing any change in society. I have heard building the beloved community where all BART’s Fruitvale Station. Information and crucifixion. Jesus’ love changes people. from those of you who are trying to stand are treated equal will take time. links may be found in The Weekly and our And people who love – change the world. Change begins when we start listening to each other’s stories

By Rev. Jayson Landeza tion in the United States. KPC Court and the shooting; all evidence points to a drive- ATF and U.S. Secret Service offices, with Special to The Catholic Voice Council #336 has its home at my parish, by shooter suspected of killing a Santa such ministry taking me across the coun- As I was looking at my Facebook feed St. Benedict in Deep East Oakland. For a Cruz County deputy sheriff. try. I work very closely with many police a few weeks ago, I noticed that one of my time, I also placed a Black Lives Matter I am the pastor of St. Benedict Catholic officers, usually around ministering to them St. Benedict parishioners, Valerie Pinson frame around my Facebook profile picture Church in East Oakland, where our and working with victims of violent crimes Strane, had added a Black Lives Matter of the KPC group, reminding me that I am parishioners are 93% African American. I and tragedies in the East Bay. frame to her Facebook profile picture. charged with protecting my predominantly succeeded the late Father Jay Matthews, I mention all of this to acknowledge At first glance, I didn’t pay too much African American parish family and that the first African American priest ordained and recognize the paths I traverse at attention, but after a their lives matter! for a diocese in Northern California, and this pivotal crucial moment in American second look, some- A few days earlier, on the evening of it was at St. Benedict where Father Jay history. The brutal suffocation of George thing hit me; Valerie Friday, May 30, as downtown Oakland spent 26 years as pastor prior to becoming Floyd by a Minneapolis Police officer had a Black Lives was in the midst of peaceful protests rector of the Cathedral of Christ the Light is yet another abhorrent example of Matter frame around around the Minneapolis Police killing in downtown Oakland. From 1999-2009, I unarmed African American men and a picture of her fam- of George Floyd, I was at the City of served as pastor of St. Columba Catholic (continued on p. 6) ily — she with her Oakland’s Emergency Operations Center Church in North Oakland, another tradi- children Jazmin and (EOC) in my capacity as Oakland Police tionally African American parish noted Jordan. That frame Chaplain. Sitting next to the dispatcher for for its vibrant liturgy and social activism. was meant to protect Falck Ambulance, I heard her shout that Father Aidan McAleenan succeeded On our cover Rev. Landeza her family and pro- a federal security officer, working at the me as pastor of St. Columba, and has The Diocese of Oakland chose claim that their lives Federal Building in downtown Oakland, continued the parish’s proud tradition of BART’s Fruitvale Station as the site mattered, their African American family had been shot and CPR was in progress a progressive vision of African American of its contribution to the California worthy of protecting and saving. as he was being transported to Highland worship and advocacy, community involve- Bishops’ video Stations of the Cross I started weeping as I realized the Hospital in Oakland. ment and confronting injustices. Against Racism. See Page 1. power of that statement on Valerie’s part; When I arrived at Highland Trauma At the same time, since 1995, I have I switched my Facebook profile picture Room 8, Dave Patrick Underwood has just been a chaplain to numerous first respond- Forum ...... 7 to reflect the current faith family I have been pronounced dead. I spent the rest er agencies at the local, regional and fed- Graduation ...... G1-16 the responsibility of shepherding — me of that evening with Dave’s co-workers as eral levels. I continue to serve as a chap- Obituaries ...... 5 in a group picture of the Knights and they grieved and mourned his death. Dave lain to the Oakland Police Department, the Resuming Public Masses . . 2 Ladies of Peter Claver (KPC) Council and his surviving partner were shot near Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, BART Senior Living & Resources 5 and Court #336, the largest historically the protest area — there is no indication PD, San Leandro PD and other agencies. The Church 2 African American Catholic lay organiza- that protesters had any involvement with I also serve as chaplain to the local FBI, 2 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE The church JUNE 22, 2020

THE DIOCESE U.S. BISHOPS THE CATHEDRAL THE VATICAN OFFICIAL the light file photo voice catholic of christ screen capture / cathedral Feast of Corpus Christi Diocese issues protocol At the end of Mass on June 14, the Feast of Corpus Christi, Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, center, Very Rev. Brandon Macadaeg, rector of the Cathedral for reopening of churches of Christ the Light, left, and Deacon Timothy Roberto behold the Blessed Sacrament. Getting ready to go fragile, and civil law varies within our two counties. While much has been achieved, back to Mass there remains the potential that the gains Rev. Arcosa named “I shall miss his close collabora- As Alameda and Contra Costa coun- could be lost by a second, more virulent tion and loyalty to the diocese and the ties have been preparing for reopening wave. vocations director Church. Going forward, Father Wayne will churches for indoor, in-person services, Our first consideration is the spiritual Rev. Carl Arcosa, 43, has been be helping with Masses and confessions the Diocese of Oakland has been prepar- and physical health of the faithful and appointed director of vocations, Bishop in various parishes and convents in the ing., too. those whom they encounter, especially Michael C. Barber, SJ, announced May diocese, as no priest ever retires from The protocols for resuming public the most vulnerable—the elderly and 13. The appointment was effective June the priesthood.” Masses were compiled by John Renke, those with chronic illness. We must rely on 1. director of the Office of Worship, with medical professionals and governmental Born in IloIlo in the Philippines, Father the assistance of a Pastors’ Task Force, standards to inform our decisions. Arcosa completed his seminary formation Online giving including of Rev. Carl Arcosa of St. Michael at St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park. He Parish in Livermore; Rev. Geoffrey Baraan, General Guidelines/ was ordained for the Diocese of Oakland The Office of Mission Advancement pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Pinole; in 2007. He was previously pastor reports that online giving to parishes, Very Rev. Brandon Macadaeg, rector Recommendations of Good Shepherd at www.oakdiocese.org/parish-support, of the Cathedral of Christ the Light in The dispensation from the obligation in Pittsburg, and continues to provide needed revenue Oakland; Very Rev. George Mockel, vicar to attend Sunday and Holy Day Masses since 2018, pastor during the time parishes have been general and pastor of Santa Maria Parish continues until further notice. of St. Michael in unable to conduct public Masses. in Orinda; Rev. Sergio Mora, pastor of Those who are at higher risk of Livermore, in which Since the online giving portal opened St. Cornelius Parish in Richmond; Rev. COVID-19 (e.g., those who are 65 and role he will remain. in March 25, $144,265 has been Ken Sales, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in older or who have underlying health con- Since 2012 Father received. Fremont; and Rev. Mark Wiesner, pastor ditions) are to continue staying at home. Arcosa has been The 10 largest gifts made in this of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton. Likewise, anyone with a temperature, a chaplain to the dioc- form include $3,000 to Corpus Christi The Presbyteral Council met in person cough of any sort, and anyone feeling ill, esan Divine Mercy Parish, Fremont; $2,500 and $1,000 to June 2 to discuss and approve the direc- should not come to the church for a visit Rev. Arcosa Apostolate. the Cathedral of Christ the Light Parish, tives. or for any ceremonies. As circumstances “Grounded in Oakland; $2,500 to the Chinese Catholic Parishes must submit a checklist to allow, a visit from a priest, deacon or prayer, and with broad pastoral experi- Pastoral Center, Fremont; $2,500 to St. the bishop and await his approval before extraordinary minister of Holy Communion ence and vision, Father Arcosa has Elizabeth Parish, Oakland; $1,500 to St. reopening for indoor, in-person Masses. to bring them the Eucharist may be pos- been at the forefront in implementing the Agnes, Concord; $1,250 to St. Jerome, For the most up-to-date information sible. diocese’s pastoral priorities in his parish,” El Cerrito; $1,000 to St. Anthony-Mary on when your parish will resume public Parishes should continue to live stream Bishop Barber said Help of Christians, Oakland; and $1,000 Masses, check the parish website or call Masses if feasible or direct parishioners to “He will need your prayers and sup- to St. Joseph Parish, Fremont. your parish. An directory of parishes is a website listing of live-stream links, even port. Vocations are a gift from God — but St. Joseph of Fremont has receiving at www.catholicvoiceoakland.org/2020/ after public Masses resume. it is up to us to create the place and the most recurring gifts, with 22. corona/040320.htm Written parental permission is required conditions where our young people can The average one-time gift is $117.95. if minors are serving at a Mass that is hear the Lord’s voice.” Protocol for resuming being live streamed. Bishop Barber also warmly thanked Parishes are not to hold events before Father Wayne Campbell, who has served Grief during pandemic public Masses or after Mass. Areas that might attract as director of vocations for the past three Grieving is difficult, everyone does As people of faith, we must always gatherings (e.g. where “coffee hour” would years. it differently and on their own timeline. be aware of the importance of acting in normally take place) should be locked. “At great sacrifice, he left his flour- Add COVID-19 to the mix and everything a socially responsible way, to give good In order to resume public Masses, ishing parish, St. Monica’s in Moraga, changes, no hugs, no consoling, no face- example to others, and to act with charity each parish is required to prepare a to come and work for the diocese,” to-face. Catholic Funeral and Cemetery toward all. Everything possible should be Parish Reopening Plan and submit it to Bishop Barber said. “As he completes Service invites anyone else who needs done to provide the church’s sacramental the Office of the Bishop. Then, continued his term, we owe Father Wayne a great grief support to an evening with Sandy life in a timely and reasonable way. The robust communication is essential to keep deal of thanks. With more energy than Heinisch and her weekly Zoom meeting. current situation remains dangerous and (continued on p. 3) men half his age, Father Wayne has The meetings are held from 7 to 8 p.m. promoted vocations to the priesthood each Tuesday, which are June 23 and 30 and religious life throughout our diocese, and July 7, 14, 21, and 28. and responded promptly to assist young Heinisch is the Oakland diocese grief people seeking to discern God’s will in minister trainer. She has taught grief coun- their lives. seling throughout California and Phoenix. “With the care of a Good Shepherd, She believes in the importance of how Father Wayne has also provided a guid- spirituality plays in counseling and caregiv- “Let the Catholic voice . . . be spread in every diocese, in every parish, ing hand for our seminarians studying at ing. She counsels about 500 one-on-one in every association, in every family.” five seminaries across the United States. sessions per year, and has facilitated grief — Pope Paul VI Having himself spent time as a Christian support groups for parents who have lost a Publisher: Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ Brother and OFM Franciscan, Father child, widows/widowers, and a teen group. Wayne was in a unique position to help To join a meeting: https://us02web. 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Place tape on the floor to ensure proper distance in the Communion line. Members of a single household do not need to practice physical distancing with each other and so may sit together in the same row. “Cry Rooms” should be closed and locked. Holy water fonts are to remain empty. Masses held inside of church should be kept short, not rushed, but kept to

30 to 40 minutes, if possible. Masses divine mercy parish can also be held in an alternative site such as a parish hall, in which case the sign of peace,” which is already optional. larger church space and serve as a viable Communion must be very carefully Mass times should be staggered in order The Agnus Dei should begin immediately alternative to smaller space. planned out. to avoid outdoor crowding when people to avoid the temptation to shake hands Care needs to be taken so that the arrive and leave. Alternative sites must or hug—a reverent bow will suffice and sacred elements are protected from the Communion Outside of Mass comply with the same guidelines. The should be encouraged. weather. It is better to distribute at a time other scheduling of Masses will be left to the Communion is distributed only to the The same precautions and guidelines than right after a Mass that can’t be attend- discretion of the pastor. In anticipation of liturgical ministers at the usual time during for indoor Masses should be followed, ed or watched on live stream. Perhaps people arriving for one Mass while those the Mass. Communion for the faithful in including reception of Communion follow- live stream the Saturday Mass and then at the previous Mass are still leaving the the pews is distributed immediately after ing Mass. distribute Communion on Sunday. church, separate designated ports of the conclusion of the Mass, as described Cars should be parked in one area If possible, the communicant should ingress and egress should be used in below. Only the priest receives from the and the Mass should be celebrated in a receive the Sacrament of Confession order to avoid crowding. chalice, which he himself then purifies different area. before coming. Reading and meditating Congregational singing should be lim- after distributing Communion to the liturgi- The faithful are encouraged to bring on the Mass readings, and an Act of ited to when a liturgical action requires cal ministers. their own seating to relieve the parish from Contrition is another way to prepare. it (e.g., Eucharistic Acclamations, but The Precious Blood is not to be distrib- the burden of sanitizing seating. The seat- If distributing Communion in a parking not “Entrance Songs”). Music can be uted to the faithful. ing arrangement is to be clearly marked lot, allow occupants of perhaps three vehi- provided by one musician and one can- and allow for proper distancing. cles at a time to exit their car, wearing a face tor and, if proper distance can be kept, Distribution of Communion The same guidelines for restroom mask, and keeping appropriate distance. a small choir. The distribution will take place imme- access and sanitization as indoor Masses To the assembled group, the priest or Given the reduced number of people diately after the conclusion of Mass, i.e., apply. deacon raises the Host and says “Behold at Mass due to the social distancing immediately after the dismissal, with no Distribution of Holy Communion would the Lamb of God, behold him who takes guidelines, a system will have to be recessional song being sung. This will follow the guidelines for indoor Mass. There away the sins of the world. Blessed are implemented to limit the number of per- allow for the Communion minister to wear is to be no distribution of Holy Communion those called to the Supper of the Lamb.” sons attending any given Mass. Methods a mask while distributing, which would not to congregants in their vehicle. The communicant responds, “O Lord, I am such as Eventbrite or reservations can be be appropriate within the context of the Vesture for outdoor or parking lot not worthy…” helpful in this regard. Ushers and other Mass. It will also allow for further safety Masses should be alb, stole and face The communicants approach the min- volunteers will assist in ensuring that no precautions which could not be observed mask—no gloves (see above). ister one at a time with masks still on, and more than the number permissible will within the context of Mass, at least, not keeping appropriate distance from other attend each Mass. Provisions should be without inconvenience and without violat- Parking Lot Masses – communicants. made to accommodate overflow in other ing the symbolic and liturgical integrity of The ministers says, “The Body of buildings, if possible. the Mass (which is to be celebrated without An Interim Option Christ.” The communicant, still wearing Parishes will have to develop a plan for mask or gloves). Parking lot Masses may take place the mask, receives the Host in the hand restroom use: Limit the number of people After the concluding blessing and the with the faithful remaining in their vehicles and says, “Amen.” Then the communicant who enter a restroom at the same time, dismissal, the priest (and deacon,) remain until time for Communion. In such cases, walks a safe distance away, consumes the and place tape on the floor outside of the in the sanctuary, while the other liturgical Communion should be distributed at the host, and returns to the vehicle. restroom to indicate where people should ministers return to the sacristy. At the chair, usual time, not following Mass. When that group of communicants/cars stand in line to wait for the restroom, while the priest removes his chasuble and the Parking must be clearly marked and is finished, the priest or deacon says, “May maintaining a 6-foot distance from each deacon his dalmatic. attendants need to be on duty to direct cars. Almighty God bless you, the Father and other. It is advisable to have ushers placed A small table should be placed at each People must leave their car to receive the Son and Holy Spirit.” Then they leave at the restrooms to monitor compliance Communion station, with an unfolded Communion. Appropriate distance needs and those from the next group of vehicles with these regulations. Restrooms will corporal, a bottle of hand sanitizer that to be maintained while in line for approaches. need to be regularly sanitized by properly is unscented, and an ablution bowl and Communion. If Communion is to be distributed inside trained parish staff. purificator. Under no circumstance should the church, groups of up to ten should The faithful should remove gloves Communion be handed to someone enter together, appropriately distanced. The Protocol for Mass before coming forward for Communion if inside a car. same protocols outlined above are followed. All liturgical aids (e.g., hymnals, mis- they wish to receive in the hand. Ushers Those administering Communion Alternatives to distributing Communion in salettes, pencils, envelopes, etc.) are to should allow people into the aisle pew-by- should make certain the Host is con- a parking lot or inside a church include the be removed from the church and kept in pew and assure that they maintain a 6-feet sumed. Obviously, no one may take a Host church vestibule or perhaps the front steps. storage until further notice. distance. The minister says, “The Body of home to a family member. This is an abridged version of the Liturgical ministers do not wear masks Christ.” The communicant, still wearing Cars must not be allowed to leave the Diocese of Oakland’s Protocol for during Mass. the mask, receives the Host in the hand lot until Mass is over — and only at the Resuming Public Masses. To read the full All ministers must sanitize their hands and says, “Amen.” Then the communicant direction of the parking attendants. statement, go to www.catholicvoiceoak- before Mass. steps aside, consumes the Host, and then Handling of cars and access to land.org. Processions are to be suspended replaces the mask. at public Masses. The priest and other At the conclusion of the distribution of ministers should enter the sanctuary from Holy Communion, the priest (and any other the sacristy (or the most direct path the ministers) return the remaining Hosts to building allows). the tabernacle and proceed to the sacristy. FACE could use a hand Use of altar servers should be limited. If The faithful may depart after making a brief Staff report possible, use a stand at the Chair instead prayer of thanksgiving. The good news: FACE Family Aid – Catholic Education has awarded grants to of a server holding the missal. Or, preside Priests should not greet people as they 575 students for the 2020-21 school year. from the altar. leave. It would compromise the social dis- The news that could use some help: There’s a waiting list of 1,488 students. The offertory procession (bringing up tancing requirement and create an unsafe “We are working hard to raise funds to remove as many students from the wait the gifts) is omitted. bottleneck in the church. list,” Director Terri Porter wrote to donors last month. Only long-handled baskets may be “COVID-19 knows no borders or ZIP codes, but we do know that its impact is passed during the collection. If not avail- Outdoor Masses disproportionately harmful in low-income communities and the long-term effects able, receptacles for offerings should be on student achievement are equally distressing,” she wrote. “This year more than placed in strategic locations before Mass and Other Services ever, your support is essential to ensuring our students continue their Catholic begins. Cash should be “quarantined” For some parishes, it is also possible education.” for three days before counting. Those to have Mass outdoors. This is to be pre- The annual spring gala – FACE’s only fundraising event – was changed from handling money, checks and envelopes ferred if it can be arranged in a dignified an in-person event to an online one. It raised $300,000, which is less than in must wear protective sanitation gloves way while maintaining the required social previous years. and wash their hands after touching these distancing, as outdoor space minimizes There’s still time to help students and families for the coming year. Donors may items. Encourage (mail-in) checks and sustained exposure to the virus. contribute at the secure website at www.oakdiocese.org/face or mail a check to: online giving. As we approach pleasant weather, FACE Family Aid – Catholic Education, 2121 Harrison St. Suite 100, Oakland At the Sign of Peace, the deacon outdoor Masses are a good option. This CA 94612. should omit, “Let us offer each other the will alleviate the necessity to sanitize a 4 — THE CATHOLIC VOICE JUNE 22, 2020 Marching once again at St. Benedict Parish By Michele Jurich “We stand with each other at this pivotal Staff writer moment in time and history to recognize voice In song, word and, with a homily of 8 black lives matter,” he said, remembering minutes, 46 seconds of silence, a small victims of state-sponsored violence and piece of the congregation of St. Benedict all those who have been victims of racism. Church in Oakland prayed for justice and They stood, too, he said, “as a people peace. of hope,” to be witnesses of God’s justice Seated socially distanced apart, lead- and peace in this world.” ers in parish ministries took part in the After Deacon Ronald Tutson proclaimed Mass, which was filmed June 8 for show- the Gospel – the Beatitudes – he and

ing on June 9, the date of the funeral and Father Landeza moved to the altar, and lay michele jurich / the catholic burial in Houston of George Floyd. prostrate. Pastoral Associate Dionne Cola Rev. Jayson Landeza and Deacon Ronald Tutson lay prostrate on the altar for 8 Each parish in the diocese was asked and Music Director Leonard Peet moved minutes, 46 seconds. Kneeling at the altar were Dionne Cola, pastoral associate, by Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, to cel- to kneelers at the foot of the altar. and Leonard Peet, music director. ebrate a votive Mass for Floyd. The people in the pews knelt. “We march again,” Rev. Jayson For 8 minutes, 46 seconds – the time The absence of public Mass, and the and share one another’s pain,” said Julie Landeza, pastor said as the Mass began. a criminal complaint says a Minneapolis close-knit community at this time, was Hadnot, a longtime parishioner who “Our feet are weary. Our hearts are heavy.” police office knelt on the neck of George particularly hard on St. Benedict, a place attended the Mass for George Floyd. They stood, he said, as a people of Floyd – the congregation was silent. of faith and hope for decades of African “I was so moved,” she said. “I’m God, in solidarity. “This moment in time The Mass marked the first time even American families. always filled with hope when I see people invites us to take a stand against violence a small number of parishioners had been “It’s tough being away from your faith engaged in the struggle for what is right against African Americans at all times.” inside the church since mid-March. community in a time like this, to grieve and what is just.” Mass for Peace and Justice Staff report “We also remember today at this Mass At the beginning of Votive Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. David Patrick Justice and Peace on June 9, Bishop Underwood, the federal security officer the light Michael C. Barber, SJ, quoted Pope who was assassinated on the evening of Francis’ recent communication with US May 29 just a few blocks from this cathe- bishops: “We cannot tolerate or turn a blind dral,” Bishop Barber said. eye to racism and exclusion in any form He prayed for consolation of their and yet claim to defend the sacredness grieving families and friends and “let of every human life.” us implore the national reconciliation The Holy Father, he said, called them to and peace for which we yearn.” He pray for the repose of the soul of George asked for the intercession of Our Lady Floyd and all those who have lost their lives of Guadalupe for all those who work for as a result of the sin of racism. peace and justice in our land. The bishop had asked pastors in the After the Gospel, 8 minutes and Diocese of Oakland to celebrate a votive 46 seconds of silent reflection were

of christ screen capture / cathedral Mass on June 9, the day of Floyd’s funeral observed. Bishop Barber and Very Rev. Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, and Very Rev. Brandon Macadaeg, participate in the and burial in Houston. Masses were cel- Brandon Macadaeg knelt at the altar of Votive Mass for Justice and Peace on June 9 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light. ebrated in dioceses throughout California. the Cathedral of Christ the Light. aso D iocese of E l P / courtesy CNS/F ernie C eniceros Bishop Mark J. Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, kneels at El Paso’s Memorial Park holding a “Black Lives Matter” sign June 1.

After taking a knee, Mass at which I was praying for him and border bishop gets I always do. He thanked me and said that Catholic Italy Pilgrimage whenever we celebrate Mass, we are pray- call from the pope ing together, he where he is and me at the WASHINGTON — Until June 1, no border. I told him that I am very honored March 15-27, 2021 Catholic bishop had publicly participated in to serve here.” 13 DAYS FROM SFO the gesture of taking a knee, but that day, ROME ASSISI FLORENCE PADUA VENICE MILAN Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, Pope Francis: Racism * * * * * became the first. Surrounded by priests is a pro-life issue $ from his diocese who also kneeled with him 5,199 and holding a “Black Lives Matter” sign, he VATICAN CITY — Observing with great PER PERSON put both knees on the grass at El Paso’s concern the social unrest unfolding in the Memorial Park, where a protest had taken United States, Pope Francis said no one INFORMATION place a day earlier and closed his eyes. can claim to defend the sanctity of every AND RESERVATIONS: Was he nervous? human life while turning a blind eye to “”It’s difficult to know what a bishop racism and exclusion. Marianna Pisano, should do,” he said on June 3. “But I’ve “Let us pray for the consolation of had some excellent advisers, people and their grieving families and friends and [email protected] priests. I tried to listen to them, listened let us implore the national reconciliation (800) 777-7432 to my heart. Sometimes, you just have to and peace for which we yearn,” he said take the leap into the unknown.” in Italian. (Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. EST) The photo of him kneeling went around Addressing all “dear brothers and book online: the world via Twitter and ended up on an sisters in the United States” during his spiritual guide Italian website for the Diocese of Rome. live-streamed general audience June 3, www.bit.ly/Mangini2021 Fr. Richard Mangini On June 3, shortly after the bishop the pope said, “Today I join the church in finished with his daily Mass in El Paso, St. Paul and Minneapolis, and in the entire the pontiff gave him a ring. United States, in praying for the repose of “The Holy Father said that he wanted the soul of George Floyd and of all those to congratulate me for the words I am others who have lost their lives as a result saying. He also called Archbishop (Jose of the sin of racism.” This pilgrimage is not sponsored H.) Gomez (of Los Angeles),” Bishop “My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn by the Diocese of Oakland or The Catholic Voice Seitz said, recalling the phone call. “I told a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any him I felt it was very important at this time form and yet claim to defend the sacred- to show our solidarity to those who are ness of every human life,” he said. The dates of this pilgrimage are subject to change, as necessary suffering. I told him I had just come from — Catholic News Service JUNE 22, 2020 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G1 graduation 2020 photos courtesy History teacher Phil Miller holds up an encouraging sign during the Class of 2020 car parade at Carondelet High School in Concord.

To the Class of 2020 Congrats, Graduates Go forth, Graduates! ongratulations to the graduates of our “May the Lord bless you and protect “Be who God meant you to be Catholic elementary, high schools and you; the Lord make his face shine and you will set the world on fire.” colleges, and to the Catholic graduates upon you and be gracious to you; — St. Catherine of Siena Cof public schools. Your family, friends the Lord turn His face toward you and I are proud of you. We and give you peace.” he Holy Spirit guided you throughout love you. — Numbers 6: 24-26 your years of study and most certainly Your faith is the bridge during this pandemic. Empowered by the to your future. The Church ur heartfelt congratulations and blessings THoly Spirit, you resiliently navigated your will never leave you; it is to the graduating Class of 2020! May God final months of study with here for you always. Your continue to surround you in His loving patience, fortitude and Easter practice of your faith will be Ocare as you take Hope.. essential throughout your this next step on life’s journey. May God, the Father, life. Remember the power While the end of this school be a lamp unto your feet of prayer. I have personally year has been unprecedent- and a light unto your path. witnessed the power of prayer, ed, trust God’s plan for you is May Jesus Christ, the Son, in combat in the Middle East, a future of hope. Please know inspire you to use your gifts with the sick and those in you will always be a part of and talents to love and serve need. Prayer can move you to a place of peace. our school communities and neighbor; and may the gifts As you grow, you may encounter joy and success, in our prayers. Our sincerest and fruits of the Holy Spirit but also trying times. You already know something appreciation to the families of continue to renew, refresh about trying times. I know this has been a crazy our graduates as well. and strengthen you on your upside down semester. And you may feel cheated Parents, we are truly grateful journey forward. Christ before you, behind you, out of your traditional graduation ceremony. I would. to you for choosing a Catholic beside you, all around you, and within you as you But I want you to know that all of us in the Church, school education for your child, and for entrusting “go forth and set the world on fire.” Strong Today. in our Catholic schools and parishes, are proud of us as partners in their spiritual and educational Stronger Tomorrow. Strongest Together. you. And we pray God’s blessing and the Holy Spirit’s formation. Come Holy Spirit! “wind” will propel your sails on the voyage of life. Christ’s peace and joy surround you. Peace and God Bless, With my fondest affection and esteem, Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ Kathleen Radecke Rodney Pierre-Antoine Bishop of Oakland Superintendent of Catholic Schools Executive Director, Lumen Christi Academies G2 THE CATHOLIC VOICE graduation 2020 JUNE 22, 2020

Graduation 2020: You haven’t seen this before

Christian Joseph Abbas** Ryan Nicholas Giacobazzi Devin Romen Jeremiah Belza Motas Spencer William Anderson** August Currie Gingrich** Robert Edward Nelson** By Michele Jurich Staff writer Andrei Paul Arrajj Dominic Giorgi Giusto Carson Miles Newman** With the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders in Alameda Alexander Antonio Avila** Shane Dallas Grimes Derek Muscat O’Connor and Contra Costa counties sending students in the Diocese Grant Ellis Backhaus Robert Michael Groth** Conor John O’Donnell of Oakland schools home in mid-March, the pivot to distance Phille Andrew Marzan Bagasbas Matthew Roger Guichard* Kyle Patrick O’Malley* learning was made. Some of the eagerly anticipated events of the spring Antonio Edward Ballardo** Patrick Richard Gullixson Sam Daniel Odell calendar, one by one, faced cancelation: proms, senior Anthony Thomas Banis* Jonas Angelo So Gutierrez** Oluwadamilare Emmanuel Olatunji** sunset, award nights, even the pomp and circumstance of Cameron Christopher Barger Lance William Hackett Julien Josepth Ortega* graduation. But just as distance-learning tools created opportuni- Veniamin Barinov** Jack Colton Haile Sampson Thomas Paonessa** ties for education, they also created a chance to celebrate. Rafael Enrique Barrera** Derek Wayne Halas Benjamin Frank Parker** At Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond, for Eric McNeil Thuis Bartlett* Alexander James Halfon Cooper Michael Pauline example, a series of virtual events, including an awards Nathan Michael Bashant-Coon Evyn Maarten Halloran* John Anthony Pauline* ceremony, a senior retreat and Prom with Ryan Christopher Bean Kevin Ichiro Harioka** Jackson Thomas Penney** Mom and Dad, was “We put on our Daniel Benavidez Kyle Christopher Harrison Shamal Joseph Perera** augmented by a car creative caps. Myles Devin Bergman** Hayden Charles Haughey Thomas Candido Petty parade on campus. They are experiencing Duncan Francis Beyer* Spencer Wilson Hay Jack Ryan Pogacar Salesian plans a graduation ceremony something no Vincent Edward Bianchina* Roberto Hermosillo Julius Allan Portis in late July at the other class has Connor Eugene Biles Andre Lee Hightower William Joseph Potter Cathedral of Christ the experienced.” Tristan Reed Bonderer Johnathan Thomas Hoffmeister Alexander Benjamin Prado** Light in Oakland. Michael Emmett Boushey* Rommel Roberto Huerta Elijah Marquis Prospero Saint Joseph Notre — Sonya Simril, principal Dame High School Jarod Michael Jatoft** Giovanni Andres Quintana* St. Leo the Great Connor Dennis Brien* in Alameda, and Chase Mason Leimana Britton Wesley Thomas Jaynes Dominic Albert Rago** Carondelet and De School, oakland Tristan Robert Bruni** Ethan John Jean Sebastian Edison Ramirez La Salle high schools Ethan Scott Buckley James Rene Jolin** Cesario Daniel Randazzo** in Concord, plan on- campus graduations in early August. Isaiah Dale Burton Connor Shane Justeson Cardell Jeffrey Rankin Each school honored its graduates in the spring with Jack Thomas Byers** Cameron Lucas Elliot Katz** David Michael Relich* carefully spaced parades through campus, with their masked Richard Michael Cademartori Matthew Joseph Kennedy** Antonio Avelino Renghini** teachers cheering them on. Michael China Cano** Sari Majd Khleif** Maxwell James Rettig Among the extra perks were special deliveries made to students’ homes by faculty at several schools, including Raymundo Miguel Cardona Jack David Killeen* Joseph Robert Risse* brightly wrapped packages from Saint Mary’s College High Mason Christian Carvacho Anthony Florent Kindy-Baillot* Samuel Alexander Rivera School in Berkeley. Joseph Parker Castillo Connor Dean Kirkland* Christopher Woody Rizkalli** Vice Principal Cathy Molinelli said the teachers were Jackson Thomas Castle** Andrew Joseph Knoedler Jessee Michael Jorge Rodriguez-Renfro eager to sign up to make the drop-offs at the students’ homes. Brandon Ian Charlson* Ethan Gabriel Kracht Benjamin George Roe “We miss seeing the kids,” she said. Paolo Gilberto Choa William Colt Kroushour Aiden Patrick Ryan** “We put on our creative caps,” said Sonya Simril, principal Riley Alexander Cisneros-Mann** Charles Francisco Kunz** Jonathan Francisco Salamanca of St. Leo the Great School in Oakland. “They are experienc- Brenden Hunter Cline** Leonell Antonino La Rosa* Gregory William Salmon* ing something no other class has experienced.” But the school made sure the Class of 2020 would experi- James Edward Calvin Coby Jr. Jack Taylor Lamborn** Mateo David Sandez ence what their predecessors had, including the high school Keoni Joseph Hentacutan Coloma* Kevin Patrick Larkin Joseph Christopher Savarese* transition retreat, facilitated by St. Leo graduates who are Ian Joseph Connell* Colin Michael Lecoque Andrew Myles Saxton* now in high school. With their cap and gown this year, the eighth-graders Jacob Miles Corpus** Mitchel Thomas Legate Matthew David Scarpelli received a Class of 2020 mask with the school mascot. Sebastian Mauricio Cortez Logan James Lemoine John Ryan Schaeffer* On a carefully marked playground, eighth-graders at St. Stefano Giovanni Costa Ty Masso Lenberg Ryan Henry Schock Joseph School in Pinole became graduates. Their parents Dominic Matthew Cote* Elijah Cade Lezcano Clayton Evan Seastrand watched from their cars as their gowned-and-masked stu- dents crossed the stage to receive their diploma. Carl Wyatt Crespi* Zackery Paul Lonestar Andrew Johannes Semansky It was important to Principal Natalie Lenz-Acuña that her Giuseppe Matteo Crivello V Anthony Michael Lopez Andrew Joseph Senna** students receive the traditional Catholic school send-off: the Wyatt Joseph Dafoe** Isaiah Geronimo Loya Mitchell Kiyoshi Seto* blessing of their pastor, Rev. Geoffrey Baraan. Rubens Cristian Dalaison* Sean Conrad Luna Tyler Clyde Shelley Grant Patrick Daley* Justin Bao Luu Jackson Charles Short Tristan Donovan Daly** Andrew Kenneth Macgregor Kenneth Ryan Rumbaua Sigua* Cesar Henry Morante De Paula** Vito Gian Magliano** Aiden Theodore Simons Grant Thomas Dermon* Vincent Ross Maher Jr. Cole Daniel Smeester Benjamin Paul Devlin Benjamin Raymor Maier** Juan Soria Guzman Mariano Dias* Anthony Scot Manifold Kenneth Omar Sotomayor* Ryan Joseph Dicks** Tyler Patrick Manning Shannon** Jack Christopher Stafford Kevin Thomas Dickson** Benjamin Daniel Martinez Freddie Darius Stagg IV Nicholas John Doran* Peter Edward Mazolewski** Brody Scott Stephan Tanner Allen Dougherty Charles Alexander McAdoo Carter James Stevenson** Joshua Randall Drake Robert Thomas McCaffrey Ryan David Tancreto** Colene Agbo Ricardo Hinojoza Jack Gandolph Drey Sean Anthony Casimir McDevitt John Logan Tatum** Dominic Vicente Lapeyrade Drummond Joseph Daniel McGowan III Luke Anthony Taylor** Kamaya Barrera Kamryn Lawson Christopher William Ellis II Thomas Scott McGrew** Gabriel Duane Thurston Anthony Beratta Amaya Leta-Pombo Terryon Wayne Ellis Mason Javier Centeno McGriff* Pierce William Sam Travale Colin James Ernst Dillon James McInerney Brendan Neil Tuholski* Anahi Berumen Anthony Metcalf Gabriel Andres Espinal Jake Robert McIntosh Andrew Michael Urrutia Madison Bosta Victoriano Montez Samuel Jesse Fahiua Juliene Dael Stanislaus McPeek Connor Anthony Valvo** Christopher Robert Aaron Fakhimi** Cristian Anthony Medal** Brian Albert Senseng Vega** Nathan Burke Kaguchia Munano Joshua Robert Fenstermacher Elliott Daniel Meeks* Michael Gregorio Velez Mariana Caratachea Michael Ngo Zavion James Fernandez* Kingston Tyler Mercado Venenciano* Thomas Earl Volenec Dylan Matthew Fitzpatrick** John Joseph Soares Mertes Matthew James Vranesh** Alexis Crosby Kamil Reid Carter Quinn Flanagan* Brandon Thomas Miles Nicholaus James Waizenegger** Mikayla Diaz Eduardo Serna Daniel Alexander Fragoso** Kyle Tam Miller ** Jack Douglas Walton** Mark Thomas Frost* William Garrett Milosevich** Ethan Doyle Wells David Dika Trevor Shaw Kyle Garrett Vila Gacula Camden Alexander Misquitta* Jack Michael Williams* Joselin Espiritu Avery Shipe Angel Cutberto Galan Shahyad Missaghi* David Nicholas Wishnow* Steven Frank Galli* Nolan David Mitchell Bryan Matthew Wolfe* Reilly Ferris Jennifer Swank Kevin Tyler Garcia Benjamin David Moeller** William Daniel Wygal** Adrian Franco Sabrina Tristan Shamar Cameron Garrett Brendan Patrick Moore Christopher James Yakas* Reid Joseph Ghisletta* Matthew Michael Morrison Zachary Luis Zapata Andrea Guzman Kinan Zuniga Benjamin Anthony Morrisroe Kingston Happee Saul Zuno

**Graduating with High Honors (3.75 and above) *Graduating with Honors (3.50 – 3.74) Mariah Hart JUNE 22, 2020 graduation 2020 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G3 photos courtesy

Without justice we have no future

By Robert Cushing I am going to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for a five-year architecture program in the fall, or at least I hope I am. COVID-19 threat- ens that possibility and threatens the future of this country, but my upcoming school year is the least of my worries right now. As a Class of 2020 graduate, I can guarantee there are more of us con- cerned over the health and safety of our grandparents and friends with medical complications than about getting burgers after school. I can guarantee that college is a second priority to the possibility of war overseas. I can absolutely guarantee with my entire heart that my friends that I used to hang out with before shelter-in-place, before social distancing, before coronavirus, are Bishop O’Dowd more focused on social justice and taking it into our own hands to right the wrongs now. We are more focused on the murder General Activity Award: Trinity Cooper, Edward Keenan of the people placed in positions of power of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony Loyalty Award: Joseph Sweeney, Hugh Velline than walking across a stage for a piece of McDade than our future, because without Scholar-Athlete Award: Michelle Ohwobete, Abigail Pagila paper and handshake. justice we don’t have a future. Regents Award: Venice Albania, Tia Ravara Being a Class of 2020 graduate is Robert Cushing not an important distinction for us right Bishop O’Dowd High School G4 THE CATHOLIC VOICE graduation 2020 JUNE 22, 2020

Three weeks of events to celebrate the Class of 2020 at Salesian College Preparatory helped bring a festive ending to an unusual school year: faculty and staff members brought gifts to students’ homes; a student-made video compilation; video messages from faculty and staff, as well as alumni; a retreat; prom with Mom and Dad; and a Class of 2020 Parade and Awards Pick-up on the Richmond

photos courtesy ALL: campus. Alyssa Gauna (left), Carlos Martin (above) and Sydney Madayag (below) were among the students who enjoyed the evening parade in their honor. Perfect Vision By Isabel Atendido Our class was considered to be the class of “Perfect Vision,” but no one could foresee that we would spend our last few months as seniors stuck at home. However, during this time apart from my classmates, I was able to reflect on many things. I know now that I should appreciate every moment because you never know how good the moment was until it is gone. I learned to be grateful for everything and everyone in my life. And I learned to not take anything for granted. As seniors, we were looking forward to making cherished memories of prom, grad night and graduation. But despite Salesian College Preparatory missing these once-in-a-lifetime events and no longer being able to see each other Valedictorian: Vladimer (Alex) Gonzalez Migal every day, our class remained close with Salutatorian: Jacob Mejia the wonders of technology. Ohio. I am excited to be pursuing my Salesian Award: Isabel Atendido We continued to lift each other up and passion and majoring in catechetics with Award for Excellence in Fine Arts: Audric Reyes did our best regardless of all the chaos a concentration in youth ministry, and Award for Excellence in Mathematics happening outside our home. Our Salesian communication arts. and Science: Jacob Mejia community remained strong. Isabel Atendido Male Scholar Athlete Award: Vladimer (Alex) Gonzalez Migal In the fall, I will be attending Franciscan Salesian College Preparatory, Female Scholar Athlete Award: Siobhan Lewis University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Richmond JUNE 22, 2020 graduation 2020 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G5

Maybe this is the year we all needed

By Simer Shera I’m a Class of 2020 Graduate and, to be honest, I’m still trying to figure out how I feel. Four years ago, I would’ve thought I had it all figured out — I was graduating in the “coolest year,” one with a palindrome and the start of a new decade, and that, like the old 20/20 vision pun goes, it would be a year of clarity. Somewhere along the way though, it became apparent that this year would be far from that. In fact, I’ve never been

photo courtesy more uncertain about my future than Moreau Catholic High School President Terry Lee, left, and Principal Elizabeth right now. Guneratne stand in front of the empty theater after the completion of a gradu- This might seem like a tragic situation ation event. The family of each graduate accompanied them as they walked and at first I thought it was; I was stripped across the stage, the seats decorated with photos of their classmates. of the many firsts and lasts I had been anticipating for as long as I could remem- ber — I didn’t get to dress up for senior prom, I didn’t get to travel to Nashville for Stand strong in faith and hope my last DECA Internationals competition, By Maria Charles I didn’t get to attend Freshman Welcome On March 12, I was wrapping up a for college, I didn’t get to say a final good- project in my game design class when bye to the classmates — the list goes on an announcement was made, some- and on. voice matters, whether that be through a thing along the lines of “there will be Amongst all these “didn’ts” though, I’ve vote, protest or an informative social media no in-person classes, and our distance come to realize that maybe this is the year post. Although I didn’t get that senior learning plan will be activated until March we all needed. I’ve become more aware experience I expected, living through a 30th.” However, all I heard was that we of the world around me in the last few global pandemic and a much-needed Civil will not be coming back to school, and months at home than I’ve been in the last Movement has, in a sense, transformed something told me that that might be the 17 years of my life. I’ve become conscious my perspective. last time I would walk through the halls of each interaction I have, from handling Valedictorian Simer Shera will pursue of Moreau Catholic as a student, not in cash to giving high-fives. I’ve learned to a psychobiology major with a pre-med a pessimistic sense, but by judging from appreciate small, everyday experiences emphasis at UCLA. She hopes to enroll the drastic impact of COVID-19 in other like standing awkwardly close in line at in medical school and become a pediatric states and countries. I would soon learn a grocery store. I’ve discovered that my psychiatrist. that my walk through the halls would be the first of many unanticipated lasts. This unanticipated end to our school year gave us all a reality check—that Moreau Catholic despite what we might have planned, there is only so much of life in our control. Spending more time at home has Throughout history, people have over- allowed us to take a pause from school, Valedictorian: Simer Shera come plagues and wars, and the only sports and extracurricular activities, Salutatorian: Maria Geraldine Charles difference between our current situation among many things, and spend time in Cross and Anchors Award: Ian Miguel Geronimo and previous ones is that we are currently reflection, with myself and my family. I Moreau Catholic Theology Award: Justin Ian Canio Firmeza experiencing it as opposed to learning believe that despite this situation seeming Blessed Basil Moreau Award: Boston Rizal Malasan Palacios about it. Even though we were disheart- bleak upon first glance, it is a small part of Principal’s Award and Scholarship: Joseph Segismundo ened that we would be missing out on God’s larger plan, which we will be able to Mariner Leadership Award and Scholarship: Reanna Mae Aquino Felix the pomp and circumstance to celebrate comprehend going forward, but until then Brother Gary Stone Memorial Award and Scholarship: Adán Salvador Nevel an end to our high school journey, we we must stand strong in faith and hope. GPA Awards, 1st in the Class: Tiffany Tsou did gain resilience and we were able to Salutatorian Maria Charles will attend GPA Awards, 2nd in the Class: Mehul Jai develop a mentality of making the best of UC San Diego this fall to study pharma- whatever situation life puts us in. cological chemistry and pre-med. G6 THE CATHOLIC VOICE graduation 2020 JUNE 22, 2020

Carondelet hosted a drive-through Senior Parade for the Class of 2020 on May 15. Students and families drove through the campus parking lot, showered with cheers and well-wishes from their teachers and staff, took pictures and video at a special setup, and received a rose and cookie from the Parents Association. Carondelet is planning on hosting a graduation ceremony on Aug. 2. photos courtesy

Carondelet Valedictorian: Lindsey Huguet Salutatorian: Megan Anton Carondelet Award: Eva Eleftheriadis Fontbonne Award: Rachel Gotvald Medaille Award: Haley Brathwaite Principal’s Award: Natalie Ionescu Senior Athlete Award: Alexu Zandonella Valedictorian Finalists: Eva Eleftheriadis, Claire Halim, Sophia Hermelin, Caitlin Papalia Valedictorian Candidates: Giovanna Baldacci, Laura Bocek, Mary Claire Davis, Lauren McGrath, Jillian Trilevsky Salutatorian Finalists: Eva Eleftheriadis, Sophia Freitas, Natalie Ionescu, Sophia Riva, Veronica Tagaloa JUNE 22, 2020 graduation 2020 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G7 photos courtesy Science teacher Christina Duffala picks Left: SMCHS Graduation Car Parade. Above: up her set of senior gift boxes to deliver Art teacher, Numo Jaeger, surprises senior Mila to students’ homes Sutphin with her senior gift box.

Saint Mary’s College H.S.

Saint Mary’s Award for Faith: Ryan Frederick Christ It is what it is Saint Mary’s Award for Community: Thomas Henry By Jordan Walton Huebner, Hannah Rose McKiernan I could have never imagined that my Saint Mary’s Award for Service: Aidan Conor Jacobs senior year would end like this. Graduating Walker, Lucas Ikaika Manuel-Scheibe during a full on pandemic was not in my Saint Mary’s Award for English: Jorja James plans. I remember walking in the audi- Siemons torium as a freshman in May of 2016 at Saint Mary’s Award for Laboratory Science: Aidan Conor Jacobs Walker, Saint Mary’s College High School. I was Nelianne Socorro Warner so young, nervous and excited. This would Saint Mary’s Award for Mathematics: Yingtong Deng, George Peter Kurata be the school I would graduate from in four Anders years. Each year I would see the seniors Saint Mary’s Award for Performing Arts: Thomas Henry Huebner, Giuliana in robes and tassels, their names being Adriana Sorbi called for winning awards and great GPAs, De La Salle Award for Religious Studies: Aidan Conor Jacobs Walker and that would be me in 2020. certain situations. I learned that often you Saint Mary’s Award for Social Science: Calista Sperry Well, not exactly. COVID-19 made have to look beyond yourself and real- Saint Mary’s Award for Visual Arts: Lola Alatorre me miss my prom, Senior Sunset, ize that you are not the only one being Saint Mary’s Award for World Languages: Ailish Anne McGiffin (French), Senior Breakfast, College Commit Day, affected by the situation at hand. Odalys Andrea Sosa Pineda (Spanish) Baccalaureate Mass, my senior track My school did everything possible to General Academic Excellence Award: Aidan Conor Jacobs Walker, Wiona season, and my chance to hear my name make sure we continued our education Tan called as I walked across the stage of and had special senior moments: like Inspirational Athletes of the Year: Alyssa Joy Kaumbulu-Docherty Wyatt Zellerbach. I was so angry. Why now? PROME (prom from home), a virtual senior Thomas Meyer Leonard Russell Tillson Alexa Paulina Vergil Why me? Why the Class of 2020? School lunch, and a car parade graduation. Thank Athletes of the Year: Jason Mazier Roche, Kayla Rosemon continued on in a distance setting with no you, Saint Mary’s! My senior year is one Principal’s Award: Tobias Milton, Burack, Kaitlyn Maria Iglesias, Owen Patrick answers to any of those questions. that will never be forgotten. Jump, Sophia Louise Kingsbury, Alexander Joseph Rudolph, Jordan Walton I soon realized I was not going to get Jordan Walton plans to attend Chapman Salutatorian: Emri Jade Bullock an answer I wanted. I had to accept that University in Southern California, where he Valedictorian: Lucas Ikaika Manuel-Scheibe “it is what it is.” will study applied human physiology and I learned that we have no control over be a member of the men’s track team. Congratulations, Saint Mary’s College High School Class of 2020! We are proud of every one of you. You have touched our hearts and the hearts of those around you. You are now alumni of Saint Mary’s and will always have a home at Peralta Park. Live, Jesus, in our hearts! Forever!

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Faith has helped me through 2020 De La Salle By William Milosevich Valedictory Address: Cameron Lucas Elliot Katz 2020 has been one of the most influential Salutatory Address: William Garrett Milosevich years for young adults across America, but Additional awards will be announced at the Aug. 1 ceremony. not the way you may think. As Salutatorian of the De La Salle Class of 2020, I believe that it is my responsibility to not only recount my story regarding the last few months, but the story of my peers as well. Remember the power of good At the beginning, we were ignorant. As By Cameron Katz we are taught that “we are not only in the the final school bell rang, releasing us to It was early May when I put the finish- Holy Presence of God, but also in the Holy our “two-to-three week” quarantine, cheers ing touches on the valedictorian speech Presence of each other.” As a 14-year-old broke out across campus. We had no idea that I would deliver to the De La Salle freshman, I doubt I understood the depth what the coming weeks would bring, and Class of 2020. In the best of times, that of these profound words. As an 18-year- none of us expected to be separated for As the weeks went on, things got speech would have been old senior about to embark so long. tougher and tougher for everyone, how- delivered in a celebratory into the world, I get it. These During the first couple of weeks, we ever we never gave up supporting one ceremony in the quad on words are a call to action. were pretty positive and found ways another. We created a community based Winton Drive. Instead, we I know that the world feels to stave off boredom and loneliness. on the hope that things will get better, and I were sheltering in place, divided right now. As I reflect We called each other almost every day believe that was possible because of what learning online, and navi- on these circumstances, I’ve and played games together over Zoom, we were taught at De La Salle and my gating a new reality. Just thought a lot about a passage FaceTime, and Skype. But soon, not even Catholic elementary school, St. Perpetua. a few weeks later, we bear in the book, “East of Eden.” this was enough to hide the truth that we My faith has helped me through 2020 so witness to social unrest John Steinbeck writes, “Now were alone in our rooms day after day. far, and I believe it can carry my peers and from the fight for justice that you don’t have to be per- School traditions, events and activities I through the future. throughout our country. The fect, you can be good.” were all canceled or postponed, and we In the upcoming school year, I will be world is not the same as it Here’s my take-away: began to grow restless. So, like normal continuing my Catholic education at the was a few months ago. Remember the power of high schoolers, we bent the rules: friends University of Notre Dame in its science The first line of my Valedictorian good. As we graduate into our new begin- snuck out to parks to see friends, couples program. My goal is to double major in pre- Speech began: What a journey, but we nings, I challenge the Class of 2020 to went on social-distance hikes, and, for the professional studies and another biological have finally reached the end! Of course, actively live what you have learned at De people not allowed to leave their homes, science and then proceed onto medical my reference point was the end of an La Salle. Be good to yourself. Be good special visits were made so we could school in order to become a doctor. amazing albeit interrupted high school to others. Be good to the world. Be good speak to each other through window sills William Milosevich experience, but if I had the chance to in the way that God intended you to be. or by other means. De La Salle High School rewrite this opening sentence, I would Begin your next chapter and don’t say to the Class of 2020 that we are just forget to just be good. at the beginning. Cameron Katz As young men of faith at De La Salle, De La Salle High School photos courtesy

Holy Names High School gratefully welcomed a small group of families and faculty on campus to honor the Class of 2020. Students played a major role in the creativity behind this year’s graduation, and the back-campus car ceremony, though non-traditional, proved a fitting tribute for this group of young women. Graduates and their families packed into their one allotted vehicle and were welcomed by faculty and staff with masks and signs as they drove on to back campus. After a welcome from their principal, and speeches from their classmates, each graduate emerged from her car to a chorus of cheers and honking horns as she approached the table to accept her diploma. Each graduate stepped out of her vehicle for one final communal moment as the Class of 2020 photos allas N elson /C ourtesy completed the tradition of moving

their tassels to the left. D A ll : Holy Names We are unstoppable California Scholarship Federation Life Members: By Abigail Hasselbrink Tiffany Agwumezie, Mona Aldabashi, Halie Allen, Leia We do not turn away in the face of Barnes, Ailani Bravo, Anais Clancy, Fenet Demissie, adversity. We see it as an opportunity Van Dinh, Leslie Esquivel, Andrea Foster, Carolina to create justice in the world. We know Guevara, Abigail Hasselbrink, Kayla Jones, Tatiana that our accomplishments deserve to be LaCome, Mariya Leong, Saia Lorenzo, Marianna recognized, and luckily, so do our most Maciel, Ava Pourfallah, Yesenia Sanchez Ocampo, staunch advocates. Jacqueline Torres, Leah Wedman, Megan Wedman, So, we are gathered here today, six feet Sa’Mya Wilson apart, because we are resilient. Because Graduation with Honors: Tiffany Agwumezie, Leia we are unique. Because we are supported. Barnes, Anais Clancy, Fenet Demissie, Van Dinh, Leslie Esquivel, Andrea Because we seized this opportunity. But Foster, Carolina Guevara, Abigail Hasselbrink, Kayla Jones, Tatiana LaCome, most importantly, because we must. It is Saia Lorenzo, Ava Pourfallah, Jacqueline Torres, Leah Wedman, Megan right and just to do so. We are Holy Names. Wedman And we are unstoppable. Gold A Award: Tiffany Agwumezie, Anais Clancy, Fenet Demissie, Van Dinh, I liked graduation because it truly Carolina Guevara, Abigail Hasselbrink, Kayla Jones, Saia Lorenzo, Marianna reflected how much our staff at Holy Names Maciel, Ava Pourfallah, Jacqueline Torres, Megan Wedman, Sa’Mya Wilson cares about us. The fact that our school Silver A Certificate: Mona Aldabashi, Halie Allen, Leia Barnes, Ailani Bravo, cared about our graduation enough to orga- Kristy Cerna Rivera, Elana Dupart, Leslie Esquivel, Andrea Foster, Tatiana nize a drive-in graduation shows how they stop us from having a real ceremony. I LaCome, Hailee Pasternack, Yesenia Sanchez Ocampo, Jacqueline Torres, recognize us and all we’ve accomplished. don’t feel like I missed out on anything. Leah Wedman We are not just students to them, and For that, I am eternally grateful. Gino & Gloria Martinucci ’49 Scholarship: Megan Wedman they are not just faculty and staff to us. During a gap year before college. Noblesse Oblige Service Award: Abigail Hasselbrink From being greeted on back campus with Abigail Hasselbrink will travel to Central Mother Marie Rose Durocher Legacy Award: Vida Long, Leah Wedman, a hype crew to the heartfelt speeches and America in the spring of 2021. She will Megan Wedman applause, this was a graduation I’ll never attend Denison University in Granville, forget. Holy Names didn’t let COVID-19 Ohio, in the fall of 2021. JUNE 22, 2020 graduation 2020 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G9

In a word: tiring By Zavier Annis Tiring. If I had to describe my Class of 2020 experi- ence in one word, that would be it. Seems self-con- tradictory, doesn’t it? I could attend classes from my bed at home but still feel thoroughly fatigued; sapped of my typically boundless energy. My teachers were dedicated and understanding. Still, remote learning wore us out because it was all of the work with none of the fun. From lunch with friends to prom to Grad Night to every spring sport, our year had been ripped away from us. “Canceled” became a buzzword. Frankly, staying at home just exacerbated our already-declining end-of-high-school

motivation. photos courtesy ALL: Everything that we’d waited four years to While St. Joseph Notre Dame High School has post- experience was falling poned its graduation ceremony to August, the first like dirt through the Saturday of June did not go uncelebrated. A proces- cracks. But I’ve come sion of decorated cars made its socially distanced to realize that something else — something stronger way down Alameda’s Chestnut Street, while cap- — took root within our disappointment. and-gowned members of the Class of 2020 received I saw it in the incredibly ambitious projects my class- accolades from the school faculty, administration mates took on in their increased downtime, from a mas- and staff. sive egg-launching ballista to a heartwarming 15-minute senior class video. I felt it in the bubbly encouragement we offered each other via text during our virtual senior awards ceremony. I experienced it in the tremendous, deafeningly loud community presence for our celebra- tory car procession. And I witnessed it in my peers who solemnly donned masks and signs to march peacefully against horrendous acts of racist brutality. Through every cancellation, every letdown, we rediscovered something essential: universal hope for our future, and powerful love for each other. This year, we have all made tremendous sacrifices out of our ethical responsibility to our community. But we have unequivocally risen above the heartache to find the hope that keeps us moving forward. To all the members of the Class of 2020: I am blown away by your resilience every day and I am truly proud to be one of you. Stay strong, stay healthy and stay faithful. Michael Proffitt was required to earn 21 merit I will be attending UC San Diego in the fall as a badges on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, Regents Scholar and a major in Human Biology, and the highest rank in Boy Scouts. He has also I am pursuing a position on the varsity track team. St. Joseph earned all of Scouting’s 137 available merit My current ultimate ambition is to become a pediatric Notre Dame badges, a feat achieved by fewer than 450 boys surgeon, although I am open to many possibilities in in the history of the organization. Michael is a the medical field. The school will announce their senior class awards member of the Class of 2020 of St. Joseph Notre Zavier Annis on Aug. 1. Dame High School. St. Joseph Notre Dame High School G10 THE CATHOLIC VOICE graduation 2020 JUNE 22, 2020

Drive-in graduation at St. Joseph Fremont Special to The Catholic Voice The graduates and their families at St. Joseph School in Fremont were overjoyed to participate in a drive-in gradua- tion ceremony, complete with student speakers, music and decorations. “They had to jump through hoops to get it approved by the city,” one parent said, but all agreed it was worth the extra effort. Families stayed in their cars in compliance with the Alameda County Health Order’s strict regulations. Students wore graduation masks imprinted with the school logo, a symbol of their school pride and a sign of the times. Julianna Bondoc (far right) was one of three student speakers and received the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence. The Class of 2020: Jennifer Abdon, Jevin Atilano, Diego Barajas, George Bechwati, Julianna Bondoc, John Briggs, Nyaah Cacao, Matthew Carlos, Colby Carreira, Laura Charles, Mateo Cobian, Anne Eagan, Susanne Eagan, Adrianna Fallorina, Wesley Fong, Dylan Gutierrez, Samantha Henry, Brandon Hernandez, Sarah Hernandez, Valerie Huang, Isabella Imura, Tyler Jimenez, Jerom Jothiprakasam, Nicholas Jung, Caitrin Le, Nathan Lee, Mason Marquez, Justin Noble, Nathaniel Nues, Amelia Palacios, Rizelle Ramesh, Brandon Wirjadisastra, Belen

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Assumption School Assumption School grads came on Thursday, June 3, to pick up diplomas and drove through a balloon arch at the front of the parking lot. Assumption School’s graduation was supposed to be a drive-in theater but because the curfew hit, staff posted the prerecorded video (with last minute adds for the live speeches)

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Alfredo Alvarez Dillan Nguyen Tyler Armstrong Imade Okoh Hugo Bautista Taaha Rahman Allison Bell Sebastian Ramirez Andrew Bonifacio Amber Reese Julia Bremhorst Wyatt Rensch Audrey Campbell Valeria Ruano-Moreno Vincent Cano Gabriel Ruvalcaba Gianna Celli Anasofia Sainz Uloma Chimara Anthony Salazar Cianna Cueba Steven Salazar Graciela Dark Camryn Sanchez Ethan DeMay Sofia Santiago Noah Esteva Bobby Shaw III Natalie Gomez Logan Simonsen Tyler Harper Ethan Sirmons Lars Johannsen Jacob Sison Aiden Kim Joseph Sullivan Rachel Kimball Dominic Valliere William Lee Matthew Vargas Emma Lepping Nataly Vazquez Erika Lyimo Alyssa Wilright JUNE 22, 2020 graduation 2020 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G11

Christ lights the way By Rodney Pierre-Antoine As a community of faith, we navigate darkness by focusing on Lumen Christi, the Christ light. We center ourselves on the light and love of Christ as we move forward through the unknown and confront the struggles before us. The struggle is real and cannot be ignored. Senseless killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and so many others. May they rest in peace. This violence is part in parcel to

the deep-rooted racism and systemic photos courtesy ALL: injustice woven into our nation’s fabric. Left: The Queen of All Saints Class of 2020 journeys across the bridge from their elementary school chapter into Many of us find ourselves glued to our their new chapter of high school. St. Catherine of Siena’s “Infinity 8” ended their time at the Martinez school with TVs as we watch communities across a retreat, “Created for Greatness in the image of God,” and were celebrated by the school and parish community in the nation straddle between peaceful a drive-through parade. The Class of 2020 will return for a Baccalaureate Mass when the community can gather in expressions of protest and destructive church again. rioting and looting. All of this is playing out with the COVID-19 pandemic still an ominous backdrop. Catholic education is a powerful driver for the change and empathy Pomp and circumstance at St. Elizabeth School needed in our world today. Our Lumen Special to The Catholic Voice a victory parade in our decorated In addition to the faculty and staff, Christi Academies are forming Christ- The St. Elizabeth School Class of 2020 schoolyard, and greeted and cheered special guests included our pastor, Rev. centered scholars who change the certainly faced a different experience this each student with personalized signs Antonio Galindo, OFM; Rodney Pierre- world. We are committed to instilling year than they expected. When it became and signs congratulating them on their Antoine, executive director of Lumen the values of Faith, Community, clear that a traditional graduation was not graduation. Christi Academies, and Rev. Joe Bradley, Service, Equity and Excellence in going to be possible, the faculty and staff The following Friday, our Faith Families who led the students’ fall retreat. the hearts and minds of all of our began to plan alternative ways to celebrate created a Pentecost prayer service The traditional march, “Pomp and students. Our schools are in diverse our students. thanking their eighth-grade Faith Family Circumstance,” was played to conclude communities with their own rich We arranged for our students to come leaders and wishing them well. That the ceremony as photos were shown of histories, and we remain unified in a to church and take a graduation photo evening, we held a virtual graduation the graduates wearing their COVID-19 shared mission to holistically ignite wearing their graduation gowns and ceremony, with our graduates and their masks as well as photos showing the students to be the light of Christ in the holding their diplomas. These photos families and friends participating in a Zoom students holding signs or wearing clothing world, a light our world so desperately were taken individually on the steps of the celebration. representing the high school they will be needs. sanctuary, before the altar that they have A presentation of the photos from the attending in the fall. Rodney Pierre-Antoine is execu- come to know so well as the heart of our church was shown while each student’s While certainly not the ceremony they tive director of the Lumen Christi gathering spaces during their time at St. name was announced. A short video with were expecting, we hope and pray that Academies. The schools include Elizabeth School. wishes from the Class of 2020’s former our graduating class of 2020 felt our love, Queen of All Saints in Concord; St. Each student was given a gift of a teachers all the way back to kindergarten our pride, and our support as their eighth- Anthony and St. Elizabeth in Oakland; “goodie bag” which contained treats and was presented, as well as a retrospective grade year, and their time as students at St. Catherine of Siena in Martinez; a COVID-19-themed graduation mask, photo presentation of fun pictures of the St. Elizabeth School, came to a close. St. Cornelius in Richmond; St. Paul and the students took one picture for students at various times of their lives and A traditional Baccalaureate Mass and in San Pablo; and St. Peter Martyr in their memory books wearing the mask. their journey as part of the St. Elizabeth Graduation ceremony are planned for Pittsburg. After photos, our teachers created School family. Aug. 7 and 8.

Congratulations Class of 2020

Rahima Lynne Acosta Gustavo A Garcia Luna Morris Colene OnyinyeChukwu Agbo Aidan E. Garzon Kaguchia Munano Makiah DeVae Clotile Alfred Brielle Gonzalez Michael Ngo Jonathan Omar Arauz Carlos Gonzalez Victor Manuell Ochoa-Barajas Angel Barajas Lilliana Jasmine Gonzalez Precious Offu Jesus Barrales Sanchez Leila Alicia Guerrero Vanessa Ortega Kamaya Princess Barrera Natalie Miravite Gungon Jesus Ortiz Del Toro Maximiliano Beas Andrea Sophia Guzman Kahil Padilla Laura Beattie Johnson Ha Laura Palacios Anthony Joseph Beratta Kingston Johannas Happee Loc H. Pham Anahi Berumen Mariah Hart Valerie Pham Gioisa Bone Jayden Hatcher Melissa X. Poblano Madison Jade Bosta Karla Herrera Miriam Pulido Nathan Matthew Burke Ricardo Hinojoza Xiclali Olivia Ramos Mia Idaliz Calderon Gabriela Virginia Jensen Anthony Raygoza-Ledezma Anthony Cardoza-Jauregui Fabian Landeros Mariana Caratachea Damaris Jimenez Kamil Reid Anthony Cardoza Jauregui Semyon Aleksandr Kirnos Gabriela Reyes Ashley Carreno Marroquin Sarabjot Kaur Kullar Sophia M Reyes Petra Draper Arrivas Jesus Medina Jaleidy Castillo Fabian Armando Landeros Rylan Joseph Riccabona Luis A Centeno-Ontiveros Kamryn Allyse Lawson Angie Guadalupe Rodriguez Nancy Guadalupe Cervantes Amaya Jaylin Leta-Pombo Preston Matthew Rosselli James Fleischman Victor Ochoa-Barajas Alexis Chavarria Wendy Longoria Jordyn Aileen Saefong Isabelle Marie Cooley Miriam Lopez Lizardo Elijah Christopher Santos Alexis Michelle Crosby Angeles Lopez Rojas Abigail Catherine Sengendo Zyani Flores Kahil Padilla Mikayla Diaz Christopher Lu Eduardo Serna Dominguez David Osiozemhede Dika Mikhaela Gabrielle Lucas Joshua Jakarie Serrano Mejia Petra Simone Draper Arrivas Jorge Macias Trevor Shaw Isaiah Fung Miriam Pulido Stephanie Kelly Espinosa Nathan Martin Ricky Shelly Guillermo A. Espinoza-Heredia Mackenzie A.R. Mc Call Avery Marie Shipe Joselin Espiritu Carl McEntee Caitlin Rae Silorio Brielle Gonzalez Xiclali Ramos Reilly Ferris Jesus Samuel Medina Connor Villar Silorio Kataline Figueroa Jordy Mendez Jennifer Ashley Swank James Arnold Fleischman Elizabeth Mendoza Sabrina Tristan Natalie Gungon Elijah Santos Jacob Flores Janet Guadalupe Merino Aguirre Araceli Ulloa Soto Zyani Shanesa Flores Anthony Metcalf Jayden Ultreras Arevalo Adrian V. Franco Roselyn Miranda Yadhira J. O. Vazquez Semyon Kirnos Abigail Sengendo Brenda Fuentes Juarez Victoriano Antonio Montez Amelia Vela Victa Isaiah Dyogi-Tam Fung Bryan Morais Luat K. Vo Jose Ricardo Garcia Guzman Josue A. Morales Kinan Munoz Zuniga Sarabjot Kullar Bryan Alexander Garcia Micky Morocho Saul Zuno The Christ light is before you, behind you, beside you, all around you, and within you. “Go forth and set the world on fire.” G12 THE CATHOLIC VOICE graduation 2020 JUNE 22, 2020

Bede Parish Center Gym in Hayward was packed with cheering family members and CYO wraps up early schoolmates to the atmosphere of well- played final matches. The eighth-grade division champion- for 2020 season ship was played between School of the Madeleine, Berkeley, and Our Lady of By Bill Ford Guadalupe, Fremont. Special to The Catholic Voice In last year’s playoffs, the two teams Play in CYO sports — games, practices, tournaments played in semifinals with the Madeleine win- — was suspended March 12. It did not resume. The track ning in three sets and then going on to win and field season, the girls basketball season on the east the 2019 seventh-grade championship. This side of the hills and sand volleyball were canceled. year, the same two teams met in a rematch In this graduation section, we honor the eighth-graders for the eighth-grade championship. Fittingly, who did get a chance to play their championship games the match was again played to three sets. in the late winter. In the close first set, and with the game tied at 21, Guadalupe went ahead 24-21 Basketball and then held on to win, 25-23, with player The 2020 CYO “American Division” Boys’ Basketball Berkeley’s School of the Madeleine won the girls 8th grade volleyball Madeline Bader scoring the winning serve. Playoffs were the conclusion to the CYO season for 62 championship over Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Madeleine then came back convinc- participating teams from around the Oakland diocese. ingly in the second set, leading most of Before a packed gym at St. Bede’s Parish Center in than a minute to play at the end of the fourth quarter, EJ the way and winning 25-19 behind the serving of Ashley Hayward, the eighth-grade “AA” final featured St. Bede Campbell from St. Clement and St. Bede’s Page Anchowa Toboada. and St. Clement, two local SAC CYO League teams and each traded 3’s for a 38-38 tie. The Madeleine dominated the deciding third set, Hayward cross-city rivals. St. Bede’s Tzahari Trevino then hit a game-winning winning 15-4 behind the serving and net play of Karis shot for the 40-38 St. Bede victory and another Bishop. Karis’ hits at the net were indefensible and she diocesan championship. High scorer for St. Bede was Page Achonwa with 12 and EJ Campbell of St. Clement the game high scorer with 17. The eighth-grade “A” championship game was between two teams from opposite ends of the diocese – defending champion Good Shepherd, Pittsburg, and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fremont. Good Shepherd led throughout the contest but was closely pursued by the OLG team. The fourth quarter iced the game for Good Shepherd, scoring 17 points to win a back-to-back championship, 49-35. High scorers for

ALL: BILL FORD/SPECIAL TO THE CATHOLIC VOICE ALL: BILL THE FORD/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC each team were Chase Johnson for St. Bede (yellow) defeated St. Clement to win the 8th grade Good Shepherd with 24 points and AA boys basketball title. Tyson Cincavage from OLG with 12. Good Shepherd (orange) defeated Our Lady of Guadalupe to Playoffs teams are divided into two win 8th grade A boys basketball title. The teams had met twice during their league season, divisions, “A” and “AA,” with the “AA” division for with each team winning one game. This third game was the larger leagues and parishes, and the “A” division for scored the championship point with a spike, securing now for the diocesan championship. St. Bede was the smaller leagues or Catholic school programs. back-to-back championships for her Madeleine team. defending diocesan champion, having won the 7 “AA” Keeping a family tradition, Karis is the daughter championship game over St. Clement the previous year. Volleyball of Grace Bishop, the Madeleine head coach, who The final was fast paced with changing leads. St. Twenty-four volleyball teams, first- or second-place also played on a diocesan championship team for the Bede led at halftime, 15-14, but St. Clement countered, finishers in their respective CYO leagues, were invited to Madeleine as an eighth-grader. leading 28-27 at the end of the third quarter. With less play for three days in the annual February playoffs. St. Bill Ford is director of CYO in the Diocese of Oakland.

Ellie Rae Aragon Thomas Joseph Arvizu Ella Grace Bangalan Antonio Nicholas Barragan Janelle Guadalupe Barragan Isabelle Samantha Beal Esabella Delores Brunal Jamie Esplana Capuli Sarah Joelle Chisholm Travis Martin Chittum Isaiah Matthew Daco Michael David Dickert Matthew Vincent Fillari Lilly Rose Foskett Matthew James Gartner Katelyn Elizabeth Hadley John Paul Halsey Jon Christopher Atanacio Leoncio Trevor Daniel Long Abigail Elizabeth McCormick Alyssa Louise McGallian John Masilan Money Skyler William-James Morrison Victoria Isabel Pardo Julia Sunshine Pauline Payton Matthew Reyes Juan Esteban Romero Vega Cicily Marie Schultz Grace Kahealani Sciacqua Anthony John Shipe II Makaela Marie Summers Ashley Madelyn Theodorakis Gabrielle Alicia Vela Mayleen Emma Hokson Villamil Ty Ward Dominic Anthony York JUNE 22, 2020 graduation 2020 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G13

Life lessons learned with more to come By Rachel Kimball So the world hasn’t ended. Class of 2020, For the longest time, I couldn’t see my life what do you do? We keep on living. We know beyond Holy Rosary. I kind of thought that the there’s pain ahead, but there’s also opportuni- world would just end and that would be it. And ties and new experiences and treasures that since the beginning of 2020, that kind of seemed await us. We have so much life left to live that like that was a possibility. But it hasn’t. We’re still we can’t even imagine what we’ll do with it. Our here. And guess what? Our journey is far from journey is far from over. over. Like Hamilton, there’s a million things we Holy Rosary has taught us quite a bit, but in haven’t done. all that time, it was only preparing us for what comes next. Don’t worry, parents, because you got your money’s worth. Not only has this school taught us academically, but it also gave us life lessons. You can’t be afraid of hard work. Things in life will be unfair. Hard work is required. There will be highs and lows. But think about all the great memories you’ve made at this school. All the fun times we had together on field trips. All the funny moments in class. All the drama at the school dances. That was life. And there’s more of it to be lived. This school has taught us well and now we will go on to make our own decisions, carve our own paths, and build on the foundation this school has given us. So guys, the future is wide open. Do with it what you will, but don’t forget from whence you came. And this too shall pass. So be excited about the future, because, there’s

photos courtesy ALL: a million things we haven’t done. Erika Lyimo was among the students This is excerpted from Rachel Kimball’s celebrating graduation from Holy Rosary speech at graduation at Holy Rosary School Rachel Kimball delivered the graduation address at Holy Rosary School in Antioch. in Antioch. School in Antioch.

Party in the parking lot St. John School in San Lorenzo put on a Parking Lot Graduation Celebration for the eighth-graders on May 30. “It was a blast and our parents and students were thrilled,” Paige Child, principal, reported. photos courtesy ALL:

Ethan Alcayde Kamsi Okonkwo Marley Brown Cecilia Otuhiva Ashlin Dale Avery Pace Liliana Alves Fermina Lyn Ignacio Sergio De Lira Ethan Perez Elizabeth Barr Amy Ma Matthew Pinocci Kailey Alumbaugh Madelyn Karst Ozioma Elelleh Iain Burn Konstantine Mamoulelis Andrew Placido Ivan Fonseca Joaquin Alvarez Andrew Kennedy Lauryn Porlaris Cory Casqueiro Lauren Mar Risa Jha Reagan Baker Cody Lasater Anica Ramos Christian Chiu James Mira Aolanni Jimenez Gonzalez Angelina Balogh Gianna Malone Jarod Reyes Kayla Chuong Liliana Naranjo Antoinette Joseph Isabella Balogh Anthony Martin Travis Simmons Cody Crosbie Jason Oliveira Charlotte Beyler Sofia Meyer Justin Le Carlo Solis Mia Brinker Diego Pascoe Melissa Maravilla Mhyles Tavares Christopher Dofiles Natalia Oviedo-Bricio Alicia Marques Adrian Thompson Sive Dunlea Azsiyah Sapp-Beito Casey Canon Elaina Peters Ava Chapman Nicholas Pires Andres Martinez Michael Torrey Christian Fong Samantha Socher Tye Morgan Samantha Villafan Jamison Clarke Rocco Pravettoni Maren Galvan Joseph Sullivan Thomas Curran Hannah Ralphs Lisa Gerardi Samuel Sutherland Ava Davis Niccolo Ratto Viktor Gonzalez Stella Venegas Dune Gesink Benjamin Reichelt Viraaj Gupta Gregorio Villongco Zachary Gile Noelle Silvera Charles Harvey Olivia Walker Riley Hoppin Jack Stice Nolan Hatcher Dominic Zahradka Carolyn Jaynes Jack Williams Jack Karst Eamon Hogrefe G14 THE CATHOLIC VOICE graduation 2020 JUNE 22, 2020 photo courtesy The faculty and staff of St. Francis of Assisi School in Concord brought signs to the homes of students of the Class of 2020. A Baccalaureate Mass and a drive-in gradu- ation celebrated the students. A message for the class from the school: You have been

photo courtesy the leaders this year, and through it all you have embraced every moment as you St. Philip Neri School filmed the eighth-grade graduation over four days continue to be examples to the remainder of the student body. We will miss you, and and edited the video to create one graduation ceremony. A graduation wish you the best as you continue on into high school! parade was set for June 10 at the Alameda school.

St. Felicitas Led by Principal Meghan Jorgensen, faculty and staff at St. Felicitas School in San Leandro created a caravan to deliver lawn signs to the 2020 graduates. Students graduated from St. Felicitas on June 13. photos courtesy ALL:

Charlotte Acevedo Estelle Kress Alexandra Aguilar Alexa Madrigal Joseph Africano Juliet Anderson Harper McAllister Jessie Cerna Karsten Balasuriya Nathalee Natividad Joaquim Baiocchi Cassie McDougle Kevin Chapman Ciara Carrasco Thomas Nichols Marlo Bialk Anthony Nakamura Nilan Crockett Angelica Chavez Ekinadese Okhomina Karis Bishop Lilly O’Brien Valeria Chavez Juan Ramirez Alexander Brass Annika Punz Kamau Edwards Isabella Corral Julio Ramos Naomi Brekke Mia Robinson Kyra Frogozo Alondra Corral-Youngblood Jaco Real Oliver Calderón Kaiya Rodriguez Savannah Jones Anthony Do Mauricio Rocha Chavez Blake Christner Tyler Soto Melanie Martinez Gianna Gee Jesus Rodriguez Cesnae Crawford Jr. Gabriella Souza Matthew Munoz Sofia Gonzalez Matteo Sanchez Sophia Cuesta Ashley Taboada Maria Oropeza Tania Hernandez Jordan Sanders Alayna Dickerson Jae Vass Nina Pham Sebastien Inton Makena Wijangco Julia Dolan Mika Webster-Longin Sophie Ramirez Joshua Lara Gabriella Yabut Emanuele Fabbrizio Isabelle Whiting Robert Reems Aiden Lum Warren Yu Elias Grant Alexandria Williams Sebastian Rivadeneyra Charlie Higley Kyle Wong Frederick Simon Bronwyn Jacobs Walker Madison Wong Blaine Urrutia Elliott Jennings Roberto Vazquez JUNE 22, 2020 graduation 2020 THE CATHOLIC VOICE G15 photos courtesy ALL: Blessings at St. Bede St. Bede School in Hayward honored the Class of 2020 with a drive-thru ceremony on May 20. Students and their families were greeted and cheered by the staff and faculty. Rev. Seamus Farrell, pastor of St. Bede, blessed each graduate and family as they drove through the procession.

In announcing her award, 49ers EDU said of Chen, who academic year, mentorship of the recipients and his or her has taught for more than 12 years, “Tiffany has brought fellow teachers led by Edwards, and formal recognition at St. Bede teacher wins worldly experiences to her 29 fifth-graders, introducing a Levi’s Stadium event with family and colleagues. them to different careers and passions, like taking them “In the midst of everything going on in our country ‘Follow Your Bliss’ Award to EA Sports to learn about video game development right now it is so important that we recognize the work or to NASA, to learn what it takes to be an astronaut that our teachers are doing to educate our student’s Special to The Catholic Voice or even to her alma mater Holy minds as well as their hearts,” said Edwards, a nationally Tiffany Chen, the fifth-grade teacher at St. Bede School Names University to inspire the next renowned sociologist, civil rights activist, educator, author in Hayward, is one of five Bay Area educators to receive generation of teachers. and 49ers team consultant. the Dr. Harry Edwards “Follow your Bliss” Award from “The impact that Tiffany has had 49ers EDU, a program of the 49ers Foundation. on her community and her students The grant was created in 2017 by the 49ers Foundation was put on display at her wedding for full-time educators across the Bay Area who exemplify when all six of her classes showed a commitment to their students, families and communities up to be a part of it.” to lead the future generation with purpose, passion, Chen expressed her gratitude dedication and love. in receiving the honor. “To earn The award’s namesake stems from the first step an award dedicated to teachers in Edwards’ Blueprint for Academic Achievement and makes me so grateful for all the Success: “Follow Your Bliss - Explore and consider paths mentors that helped me become that might lead not just to achieving a career interest the teacher that I am today To win this award means that but to realizing your calling – the educational option and I am seen and appreciated for the work I do,” she said. emphasis that for you lies at the confluence of talent, Award recipients receive a $5,000 stipend for passion, productive potential, and opportunity.” in-classroom materials and resources for the next

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Congratulations Eva Ligia Abdul-Rahim Kevin Sean McKillop to the Class of 2020! Your St. David School Family Matthew Nicholas Aquino Nazyia Newton loves you! Michael James Bruin Lucy Helen Louise O’Leary Herreras Lorena Barillas-Ralda Natalie Jean Canedo Gabriela Sophia Palladino Maximiliano Camarillo Josefina Rose de Melo Isaac Lian Pave Angelina Cordaway Sonja Dickert Matthew Dominguez Owen Lucas Pave Alexis Garcia-Banegas Riley Madison Dunne Eva Grace Perez Jaylynn Jacobs Eleanor Mallory Estavillo Louisa Hope Perry-Picciotto Bailey Kenyon Aryan Khan Duncan James Wyman Gallaway Evan Dolan Quinn Kanzaga Madoshi Stratia Elisabeth Gerontides Jacob Joseph Rohlfes Steen Madsen Henry Melendez-Perez Ava Quinn Harrison Audrey Joy Sanger Ashley Melendez Meara Alice Hayes Ayden Joseph Scott Mario Orozco Diego Ramos Jake Stuart Johnson Jack Steven Swinney Tatiana Read Charlotte Louise Keady Sage Tolbert Jacob Rowland AyaSofya Puccio Leopold Alexander M. Velasco Ricardo Vargas Alexander Waterhouse Quinn Reilly McFarland Charles Votel G16 THE CATHOLIC VOICE graduation 2020 JUNE 22, 2020

Roan David Estor Alviar Edmund Joseph Ma Wadee Amer Ammari Keira Alison Marcille Kosi Odera Amuzie Julian Fernando Melendez-Miranda Uchenna Olaoluwa Anyanwu Elmer Emil Lucero Monteclar Jr. Esmeralda Catalina Arevalo Kailyn Renae Oldham Nairobi Alheli Barajas Elijah Jordan Paglinawan Nichole Dayao Changcoco William Joseph Quintana Eliana Marcelo De Leon Matteo Everardo Romo Katelyn-Maeve Amante de Leon Jesus Santos Macias Natalia Guadalupe Diaz Karissa Antonia Salas Suzuki Adrian Miguel Dueñas Carmina Day Tolentino Mikayla Ellexis Gabriel Andrei Lorenz Francisco Valentino Allen Bernard Erolin Gacote Elizabeth Vazquez Macias Rigoberto Enrique Gallardo Monique Manalo Villanueva Mia Isabella Garcia Tyler Thomas Zajac Lorenzo Hines Mercado Iguban

Congratulations St. Joachim Class of 2020 Claire Andre Brooke Hirsch Shane O’Flynn Jayelle Antonio Cyril Joby Jake Patterson We are Proud of You! Alexa Valentina Avalos Laura Kelly Andrew Primas Mia Becher Jason Knapic Ella Reardon Amiya Aguilar Lena Jones Nyah Ongpin Aidan Scott Christen Gianna Lowell Harper Rhee Noah Baltazar Kalea Jordan Isabella Pinto Shawn DCosta Niko Macario Maria Clara Sapriza Lissette Berber Danah Kanawi Mariah Pulido Estrada Kaitlyn Duarte Manuel Martir Nadia Sherman Edgar Buendia Gomez Johnrhey Laforga Brianna Rodriguez Aidan Ellis Troy Matheny Analise Sintic Isabella Bustamante Leandro Lansang Narayana Sanchez Zachary Fermin Shannon McCormack Neil Thomas Niko Dalmacio Maleah Leones Abdullah Syed Diego Flores RJ Meyn Abigail Walsh Ethan Escueta Tatiana Lojas Nikho Taroy Jack Hayden Madison Miyamoto Mackenzie Wright Eliana Ferreira Janicka Lopez Andrea Toledo Kara Hernandez Christopher Nguyen Samantha Fong Kalena Manansala Dayanara Toledo Mateo Frias Diego Molina Alfredo Torres Rachelle Fuentes Daniel Moreno Alicia Torres Anibal Hernandez Guadalupe Nochebuena Daniel Zorilla

Michelle Andal Megan Kavanagh Jake Powers Alec Blair Hailey Kenny Abigail Roder Ava Boccio Luke Lazarte Alexandra Schneider Earl Chan Michael Lencioni Giada Solorzano Sean Crvarich Sophie Limtiaco Nicholas Stark Mariska De Lusong Argyll Livelo Alexa Stern William Devine Sarah Lohmeier Lina Tosi Cecilia Ernst Sophia Lohmeier Hank Tripaldi Bella Galera Taylor Madge Nathan Volm Benjamin Graham Anna McKenna Sofia Weber Sean Iglesias Antonio Pinto Dominic Zapata Keane Ponce

Thomas Bevilacqua Connor Fenn Natalie Aiken Jack Ryan Mechelke Kyle Bunn Claire Hoeffel Nicholas Aiken Marina Miller Victoria Alessandrini Anna Katherine Mollahan Fraser Campbell Catherine Kennedy Philippe Shafie Tyler Scot Bergren Annelise Motto Jamie Collins Carter Lew Isabella Spallone Benjamin Boccabella Liam Michael Nagel William Ryan Byers JoJo O’Shea Aroline Dailey Riley McDermott Marc Suarez Marina Castilla-Liu Ana Pieper Miles Dixon Nolan Milanowski Carina Sullivan Joseph Donovan Deitchman Beatrice S. Roberge Rivas Delgado Kennedy Augusta Shea Aidan Donoviel Benjamin Mitchell Makaius Warner Tatum Elizabeth Haggerty Dylan Sotomayor Diego Heredia Cole Travale Brandon Dougherty Viviana Pena Lena Weber Madeline Jerge Parker Tuffli Kyla Douglas Michaela Rollo Cecilia Weible Katherine Kostolansky Carolina Victoria Wackowski Róisín McAteer Wyatt Winter JUNE 22, 2020 THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 5

OBITUARIES Sister Mary Peter in my heart in the fifth grade. The priestly life has been like a Rosary with its joyful, sorrowful, luminous and glorious Traviss, OP mysteries. In all of it, God has been there with His mercy, Sister Mary Peter Traviss, OP, died of chronic health wisdom — and forgiveness. Preaching, confessions, problems in Fremont on May 22. She was 91 years old RCIA, tribunal work, sacramental ministry — especially and in the 71st year of her religious profession. Born on the offering of the Holy Sacrifice, care of the sick and the Aug. 31, 1928, in Bell, she was the daughter of Clarence grieving-these and so many other dimensions of priestly Traviss and Maria Louisa Hagata. ministry have all provided joys, sorrows, great light and, After attending Escondido Elementary School, occasionally, even a glory or two!” Escondido, Sister Mary Peter enrolled Funeral services are pending. at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, La Canada Flintridge, where she met Carol Atacador the Dominican Sisters of Mission Carolina Enriquez (Carol) Atacador, died March 23 in San Jose. In 1946 she entered the Las Vegas, Nevada. She was 75. Dominican Sisters and made her first Born in Bauan, Bantangas, Philippines, she was profession of vows in 1948. educated and taught in her native land before coming to the

For 12 years she taught elementary United States to study linguistics at Georgetown University. VOICE CATHOLIC CHRIS SILVA/THE students at St. James School and St. She taught for more than a decade at Immaculate Bishop George V. Murry, SJ, delivers the Chrism Anthony School, San Francisco, and Conception School in the South Bronx before moving to Mass homily at Cathedral of Christ the Light in later St. Boniface School, Anaheim, California in 1983. 2019. where she was also principal. In 1962 she became Her teaching and administrative supervisor of schools staffed by the Dominican Sisters, a career in the Diocese of Oakland ministry that she energetically pursued for 23 years. Her spanned the next two decades. educational ministry then expanded to the University of She taught at St. Patrick School in San Francisco, where she became an associate professor Oakland and St. Jerome School in Bishop Murry dies of education and then director of the Institute for Catholic El Cerrito. She served as principal, Educational Leadership (ICEL). After 30 years at USF, of St. Paul School in San Pablo and Sister Mary Peter retired in 2006. St. Joseph the Worker School in after 2-year battle She had a passion for the critical role of Catholic education Berkeley. in the Church which she shared through her teaching and In 2011 she received the with leukemia educational leadership, especially in the National Catholic Archbishop Alemany Award for Education Foundation. Her influence in Catholic education Christian Service. She was an honorary advisory board By Pete Sheehan and research extended from the West Coast, across the member of FACE (Financial Aid – Catholic Education). Catholic News Service United States to countries around the world, where her As director and co-founder of the Ayala Foundation, YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Bishop George V. Murry, students led Catholic educational institutions. she forwarded the expansion of CENTEX (The Center SJ, the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, She is survived by her sisters, Patricia Traviss, of Excellence in Public Elementary Education), a unique died June 5 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in LaCanada Flintridge; Beverly Traviss Thomas, Austin, school system for gifted children from economically New York, after a two-year battle with leukemia, the Texas; nephews Timothy Traviss and Nicholas Traviss, disadvantage families in Tondo, Manila and Bauan, diocese announced. New Zealand; Traviss Thomas, Austin, Texas; and niece Batangas, Philippines. He was 71. Genevieve Neve, Australia. Her brother, Robert Traviss Services are pending in Las Vegas, with burial planned Bishop Murry had been admitted to Sloan Kettering of New Zealand, predeceased her. in the Philippines. for in-patient treatment May 30, a few days after sub- Sister Mary Peter’s Rosary on May 27 and funeral Donations may be made in her memory to FACE, mitting a letter of resignation to Pope Francis. on May 28 at the Motherhouse were live-streamed. She 2121 Harrison St., Suite 100, Oakland CA 94612 or www. The bishop, who was receiving treatment for his was buried in God’s Acre, the Congregation’s cemetery. oakdiocese.org/face. illness from St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic, cited his limited stamina and Sister Mary Hebert Raphael, SNJM Judy KoneffKlatt the advice of his physicians for his decision to resign. Sister M. Herbert Raphael, SNJM (Margaret E. Judy KoneffKlatt, a lifelong Catholic educator and Funeral arrangements are pending. Raphael) died May 20. Sister Herbert was almost 103 principal of St. Theresa School in Oakland, died May 30. Bishop Murry served as chairman of the U.S. years old. She was a professed Sister of the Holy Names A Class of 1970 graduate of Holy Names High School Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee of Jesus and Mary for 84 years. in Oakland and the University of California, Berkeley, she Against Racism for a time and often spoke of the need Sister Herbert spent more than 65 years ministering in began her teaching career in 1975 at Presentation High of the church to more firmly address racism in its ranks formal education. She started by teaching in elementary School in Berkeley. and throughout society. education for 16 years, including at She served at St. Cornelius School in Richmond, and Bishop Murry was appointed to the Diocese of St. Francis de Sales in Oakland. from 1992 to 2006 at Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Youngstown in 2007. During his tenure, he served in For nearly 50 years she taught, in Alameda, where she taught Spanish other capacities with the U.S. Conference of Catholic was Dean of Studies, Dean of and coordinated student activities. Bishops, including chairman of the Committee on Students or Registrar at Holy Names She became principal of St. Priorities and Plans, the Committee for Religious High School in Oakland; St. Andrew Theresa in 2009. The Class of 2020, Liberty and the Committee on Catholic Education. He in Pasadena; Marin Catholic in at its graduation ceremony, carried also served as chairman of the board of the National Kentfield; and Ramona in Alhambra. into the church this message for Catholic Educational Association and was on the board When she retired she continued their principal: “Thank you Mrs. KK. of directors of Catholic Relief Services. to be of service at Holy Names High We couldn’t have done it without you. As Catholic education committee chairman, School, especially staying in contact We miss you.” It ended with a heart. Bishop Murry advocated for broader emphasis on with other alums of her high school alma mater. She is Her funeral Mass was celebrated how Catholic schools “transform” the lives of students. remembered for her prolific contact and correspondence at Holy Spirit Parish/Newman Hall in “Many parents don’t see particular value in the with many friends, colleagues and former students, her love Berkeley, her parish since childhood, on June 10. religious formation that occurs in a Catholic school,” of travel especially to her birthplace in Hawaii, the collecting She is survived by her husband, three children and her Bishop Murry said in an interview with Catholic News and recycling of cans for Tutwiler Community Education grandchildren. Her eldest son died last year. Service in January 2018. “So how can we challenge Center and Lesotho, and her humor and creativity. Her family has established the Judy KoneffKlatt some of those ideas so people come to a better A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated in Sister Scholarship Fund to help fulfill her life goal: Any child understanding of why it is important to develop the Herbert’s memory, in the presence of her ashes, at a who desires to attend Catholic School could do so. entire person?” future date. She sought to ensure that all families, regardless of He called for greater evangelization among Catholic Gifts in her memory may be made to the Sisters of socioeconomic status, could have access to a quality parents by pastors and educators so that they under- the Holy Names, P.O. Box 907, Los Gatos, CA 95031 or Catholic education. stand how Catholic schools “train the whole person … on-line at www.snjmca.org. Donations may be made at https://www.gofundme. the mind academically, the body in sports, but also to com/f/judy-koneffklatt-scholarship-fund-at-st-theresa. develop the spiritual life,” he said. Rev. William Marshall Rev. William Marshall died May 20 at St. Anne’s Home in San Francisco. A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Father Marshall was ordained to the priesthood on March 30, 1963, in Fribourg, Switzerland. In the Diocese of Oakland, Father Marshall served as priest secretary to Bishop Floyd L. Begin; judge in the Canon Law Department; and pas- tor of St. Albert the Great Parish in Alameda, St. John the Baptist Parish in San Lorenzo, and St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Martinez. He served as chaplain of the Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Anne’s in San Francisco. On the 50th anniversary of his ordination, Father Marshall wrote for The Catholic Voice: “God has been so good to bring to fruition a desire planted

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Congress. Other such resources include Michelle Webber’s web- Change begins ... site article, “Racial Justice, A List (continued from p. 1) of Resources for White People Who Are Not on Twitter 24 Hours women dying at the hands of those sworn a Day.” to protect them. The Black Lives Matter Father Bryan Massingale, pro- movement addresses a culture of state- fessor of theological and social sponsored brutality, yet this moment also ethics at Fordham University invites a deeper discussion and a teach- in New York, recently wrote a ing moment on institutional/systemic rac- powerful piece, “The Assumption ism and white privilege. Now more than of White Privilege and What We ever have voices been awakened, and an Can Do About It.” Please read expanded awareness across the nation this challenging and eye-opening and the world has placed the spotlight on article if you want to hear the police violence against people of color, pain from the perspective of an particularly African Americans. African American Catholic priest and noted author. Listen to each other Engage in meaningful con- Perhaps change begins when we listen versations or more structured to each other’s stories. As an Asian Pacific dialogue with groups with the Islander, I am ill-equipped to speak on intent to listening to stories and the African American experience, but I experiences from the African can connect to being a person of color in American perspective. St. Joan our society. Having said that, I was born of Arc, San Ramon, a previous and raised in West Berkeley during the parish of mine, reached out to 1960s and 1970s, in a neighborhood and me with the intent to facilitate a elementary school that was predominantly conversation with St. Benedict African American and Latino. parishioners. I know that Father Nearing the end of the Civil Rights John Kasper was doing the same Movement, I remembered watching at St. Perpetua in Lafayette. the black-and-white images of African Dialogue (and listening) on Americans being beaten on the streets of lots of levels is sorely needed at Montgomery, Selma and other Southern this crucial time. Pain of Black cities. Lives traumatized by violence I was a very angry child, and held very and discrimination. Confusion anti-white sentiments, although, interest- and misunderstanding by many

ingly enough, I held no such rancor against VOICE THE LANDEZA/SPECIAL TO CATHOLIC JAYSON FR. in the majority about their role my mostly white teachers and the small Inspired by a parishioner, Father Jayson Landeza placed a Black Lives Matter frame and appropriate reaction to handful of my Anglo classmates at St. around his Facebook profile photo with his parish’s Knights of Peter Claver group. this moment. Law enforcement Joseph Elementary School in Berkeley. officers who entered their profes- I remember my third-grade class (in I think about how empowering that was guess who did). I’ve noticed, in the midst sion, with the best of intentions, believing the fall of 1969) taking a field trip to the as a child. of this pandemic, who’s wearing masks that they were there to serve the commu- Presentation Sisters’ retreat center in Los My parents’ experiences as ethnic and who weren’t. nity and make a difference, and instead Gatos — at the same time, a group of minorities, benign in so many ways com- We are now addressing police reform becoming vilified by officers who have girls from Presentation High School, San pared to those of my African American measures, which includes redirecting committed atrocious acts of homicide Jose, were also present. Near the lake on sisters and brothers, were no less frustrat- resources away from patrol and to profes- and brutality. Many have likened it to the the retreat grounds, the girls from Pres ing to them as they endured racial discrimi- sional, non-sworn personnel to deal with Catholic clergy sex abuse crisis, where SJ started calling us the n-word. I don’t nation. Though reluctant to share much the mentally challenged and the homeless, the horrific acts of a few priests taint the remember ever hearing if those white details and specifics, my father (Hawai’i among other things; the firing of racist entire priesthood. students (early “Karens,” no doubt) were born, ethnically Filipino), spoke of his Army cops; hiring more police officers from local Something I found on the internet that ever punished. days at Fort Benning, Georgia, in the early communities, reflecting the diversity of might help explain white privilege: “White Even in elementary school, as enlight- 1950s, and being considered “colored” and community. I have attended law enforce- privilege doesn’t mean your life hasn’t ened I believed my teachers were, there having to abide by the Jim Crow laws of ment classes on Implicit Bias, taught here been hard; it means that your skin color were moments where I experienced the South. My mother (Hawai’i born, eth- at the FBI Academy to police command isn’t one of the things making it harder.” implied bias. My seventh-grade teacher, nically Chinese, Hawaiian, Irish), whose staff from throughout the country. Another perspective on the Black talking about classical music, wrote the maiden name is O’Sullivan, spoke about I have seen the Oakland Police Lives Matter movement and the frequent names of famous composers on the black- applying for jobs in San Francisco in the Department, as part of its recruit training response that “All Lives Matter,” this board. She wrote “Chopin” on the board late 1950s, placing applications, being classes, devote a portion of its Academy time passed on to me by an Oakland and asked if anyone could pronounce his selected for an interview, and then noticing curriculum to history of the specific rela- firefighter: “Saying ‘All Lives Matter’ as name. I rose my hand and proudly did the expression on the interviewer’s face tionship between the Oakland Police a response to ‘Black Lives Matter’ is like so, correctly. I remember the look of utter that the Frances O’Sullivan they expected Department and communities of color, saying the Fire Department should spray surprise and shock on Sister Benigna’s was not the one in front of them. She didn’t particularly to the city’s African American down all of the houses in the neighbor- face when I responded with “Sho-pan” and get the jobs, of course. populace. More measures to deeply hood — even though only one house is not “choppin’” As a Berkeley born and raised priest change law enforcement culture are on fire — because all houses matter. Yes, Growing up in the late 1960s and for the Diocese of Oakland for 33 years, evolving to reflect the concerns of the your house matters too. But your house 1970s, I was inspired by the works of I always have to prove myself, the result African American community and people isn’t on fire.” Malcolm X, Dr. Martin Luther King, Robert of white privilege. There is a sense that I of color disproportionately affected by Shannon Griffin writes, “Speaking out Kennedy and Cesar Chavez. The late don’t belong. Whenever I have to preside police brutality. against white supremacy and race-based Father Bill O’Donnell was the pastor of or speak at a parish that I’ve never been violence doesn’t make you anti-white, my home parish, St. Joseph the Worker, before, I always feel the need to speak my A time to learn anti-police, right or left. It makes you pro Berkeley, and became my mentor as a clearest and most enunciated English so This is a teaching and learning moment justice, pro black life, pro accountability young adult and priest. His activism has that I am not subjected to the usual set of where we are called to be informed and to and pro racial equality. Caring about the been an inspiration and model of urban questioning which might include, “Where educate ourselves on issues related to our life of another isn’t political. It’s human.” priesthood, but I’m willing to place the are you from? No, where are you REALLY African American sisters and brothers. As Having served as pastor of the two larg- mantle of Father Bill’s activism on Father from?” Or, “Where did you learn to speak a freshman at Saint Mary’s College High est African American Catholic parishes in Aidan McAleenan, my successor at St. English? You have no accent?” Ugh. School in Berkeley in 1975, the late Bobby Northern California, the deep faith in the Columba. Even today, I am deeply aware of my Barrett, an African American teacher (and saving power of Jesus has always moved Television, movies and literature minority status and where my “place” is father to late chancery employee Karen and touched my soul, and sustained the reflected the white majority of the culture here in American culture and society. This Barrett), introduced me and my class- African American community through ter- and era, with no one that even came after serving our country in the Army and mates to the “Autobiography of Malcolm rible trials and jubilant celebrations. During close to looking like me. (OK, Hop Sing with federal law enforcement. X,” a book that transformed my life and this COVID-19 pandemic and current on “Bonanza,” Mr. Sulu on “Star Trek,” and I am writing this article from the FBI helped to lessen the childhood anger I had moments of racial strife, I end with how most of the cast of “Hawai’i Five-O.”) But Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where toward white folks. I conclude my homilies at St. Benedict in the late 1960’s, Oakland-based Morrie I serve as the visiting chaplain to the The history of the African American with the words of an old African American Turner published “Wee Pals,” the nation’s Academy about three times a year. A Catholic community in the United States Gospel hymn: “We’ve Come This Far By first syndicated comic strip that featured few days ago, as I was driving through is a long and complex one that begins Faith, Leaning On The Lord, Trusting in multi-ethnic characters. I saw a cast that the Virginia countryside to visit Civil War with slavery. I would invite you to Google His Holy Word, He’s Never Failed Us Yet!” looked like my elementary school — the sites, I became more aware of my race in “A Black Catholic Syllabus” from the Amen! Berkeley Public Library system promoted a very rural area. Whenever I was near U.S. Catholic Magazine website. Please Rev. Jayson Landeza is pastor of St. “Wee Pals” and prominently feature Mr. a pickup truck with the Confederate flag, Google as well the National Black Catholic Benedict Parish in Oakland. Turner’s works at its Main Branch library or an AR-15 profile, or a Trump-Pence on Shattuck Avenue. I remember sit- bumper sticker, I kept my distance and did ting on the floor there as a third-grader, not look at their direction, out of fear. 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On May 25, three men will be ordained to the priest hood at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland. They are Rev. Mr. Jimmy Macalinao; Rev. Mr. Jose and request a quote The Diocese of Oakland • 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland Arturo Bazan; and Rev. Mr. Mario Rizzo. Not only does the date mark the fifth anniversary of the ordination and installation of Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, who will ordain the three who will serve as diocesan priests, May 24 is Deacon Rizzo’s birthday and May 26 is the day Deacon Bazan was baptized. And, in a first for the Diocese of Oakland, a permanent- deacon is being ordained to the priesthood. “I am blessed and thankful to be given an opportunity as the first single permanent deacon ordained priest in www.oakdiocese.org • 510-893-4711 our diocese,” said Deacon Macalinao, who has stud ied for the priesthood at Pope John XXIII Seminary in Massachusetts. He had been in diaconate formation for five years, and after ordination on Nov. 16, 2013, served as a deacon for two years at St. Joseph Basilica Parish in Alameda. “I really enjoyed my diaconal ministry because I had many occasions to serve those in need in different • Advanced Health • Personal Injury • Housing • Estate situations. Through my involvement in various ministries - ALBERT C. PACCIORINI/THE CATHOLIC VOICE CATHOLIC PACCIORINI/THE C. ALBERT it helped me to accompany people in their joys and St. Catherine of Siena School in Martinez is one of the seven elementary schools to be part of the Lumen struggles,” he said. Christi Academies. But he felt the call to do something more. “My call to priesthood was inspired by a power ful question that awakened my mind and pierced my heart: “Why don’t you do more?” This urgent call was Care Directives • Employment • Divorce • Probate nourished and fortified by prayers and my encounters of those people who were suffering, especially the sick at Lumen Christi Academies hospitals and convalescent homes.(Continued Moved byon thePage Holy 14.) in San Leandro and four at St. Jarlath School in Oakland Spirit to serve in a special way as a priest, I applied in — give him firsthand knowledge of the challenges school - leaders face. By Michele Jurich “There’s so many responsibilities, so many balls you’re get firstStaff writer executive director • Worker’s Comp. • Immigration • Criminal • Real Property Disputes juggling, sometimes those responsibilities will pull you - away from the magic that happens in the classroom,” he Rodney Pierre-Antoine is the founding executive direc said. “I look at Lumen Christi Academies as an opportunity tor of the new Lumen Christi Academies, a network of for the whole to strengthen and support the individual seven elementary schools within the Diocese of Oakland. schools and school leaders.” - “Rodney’s deep faith and commitment to Catholic edu In his role of executive director, Pierre-Antoine will Deacon

cation will help us create a sustainable, thriving network be able to tell the story of Lumen Christi Academies to Deacon Rizzo potential partners and stewards in the mission. Bazan so all our children can receive the very best academic “Part of my role is to reach out to the broader com Deacon and faith formation,” Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, said Macalinao in announcing the appointment on May 9. munity to find benefactors and foundations who see this Pierre-Antoine, who has served as a Catholic educator as a transformative model, to see our programming as - Ordination in the East Bay Area for most of his career, began work innovative, and who continue to support our efforts to May 25, 7 p.m. in his new role May 14. make our schools stronger.” When: The Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 21093 Forbes Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545 “I am passionate about my com In addition to his years in the Oakland diocese, Pierre- Where: Rev. Mr. Jimmy Macalinao, Rev. Mr. Call 510-893-4711 to make an appointment Open: Tuesday & Thursday mitment to co-creating an exceptional, Antoine served as director of the Notre Dame ACE Harrison St., Oakland - Academies, a national network. To be ordained: Christ-centered community for stu- ”We are ready to Launch Lumen Christi Academies,” dents and families,” Pierre-Antoine José Arturo Bazan, Rev. Mr. Mario Rizzo said. “I am excited about this oppor he said. “We’re looking for partners who will walk with us Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, presiding tunity to lead the launch of the Lumen in this ministry, who will support the initiatives that have Christi Academies, an innovative Pierre-Antoine been developed, and the mission that will continue to be model of Catholic education that can developed. - Phone 510-887-5656 • www.folgergraphics.com Part of being innovative, he said, “is that you’re seeking serve as a thriving example of excel- See charts Page 11. continual improvement.” or online at www.oakdiocese.org 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. lence for our Church.” on That growth requires an investment not only of time, On our cover The seven schools in the Lumen St. Catherine of Siena parishioners mounted a Christi Academies are: Queen of but funding for professional development, tools and cur huge procession through downtown Martinez on riculum. . 12 All Saints, Concord; St. Anthony, . . . . “There’s going to be a need to fund the innovation that April 28 to mark the parishes’ 145th . . anniversary.. 12 Oakland; St. Catherine of Siena, ...... More on Page 6...... Martinez; St. Cornelius, Richmond; - is taking place,” he said...... 13 Visiting the schools is next on his calendar...... St. Elizabeth, Oakland; St. Paul, San Pablo; and St. Peter . . . . . 15 “Right now, my priority is to get to know the schools,” ATD . . . . Martyr, Pittsburg. Classified . . 4 Pierre-Antoine is brimming with enthusiasm for Lumen he said, adding that he would be meeting with principals . . . . Datelines ...... 12 and pastors in the coming weeks. Before the end of the . . . . Christi Academies. “The mission is one that brings stu ...... school year, he said he plans to meet families at each Forum . . . . 10-11 dents closer to Christ, helping them realize their gifts and . . . . 2 of the schools. News in Brief ...... talents, helping them realize the gifts and talents come ...... The academies offer the opportunity to explore: How Obituaries ...... 7 from above, and they are responsible to utilize those gifts - ...... can we learn from one another? ...... to serve others,” he said. Seniors ...... Its mission statement, he said, “aligns so well with “This gives us a chance to leverage the expertise and . . . - The Church . . . . the wisdom of the collective in a more strategic way than . . . . everything I’ve always been about as a Catholic school Travel educator: to form scholars who will be leaders for tomor we have in the past,” he said. Lumen Christi Academies row.” provide “a great opportunity to become a more robust, “I’m on fire for the mission,” the new executive direc progressive learning community.” Lumen Christ Academies are embracing the growth tor said. “My job is to steward the mission forward, to be a champion for that mission, to support principals in mindset, Pierre-Antoine said. “Where we are today is not their school community in realizing that mission, while where we are going to be tomorrow.” spreading the good news of what’s happening at each of these schools.” Pierre-Antoine’s service as a principal in the Diocese of Oakland for eight years — four at St. Felicitas School JUNE 22, 2020 forum THE CATHOLIC VOICE — 7

VA NTAGE POINTS As the Body of Christ is hurting, do we hear God’s voice? By Meg Bowerman By embracing and Several years ago, a parishioner from this Diocese supporting Black Lives wrote a letter to the Catholic Voice complaining about the Matter, we Catholics phrase “Black Lives Matter.” Several people throughout the would recognize Black East Bay responded to his complaint in his letter, which lives are the ones broken stated “All Lives Matter.” by centuries of racism In my response to him I invited him to come to St. including within our church, Columba Church in Oakland and meet some of my and therefore must be the fellow parishioners who are African American, to hear priority for emergency and their stories, which included fearing for their lives at the sustained redress within hands of police. our nation and within our However, I will add that we can’t turn to our African church. American sisters and brothers to fix us or this broken As the Body of Christ system. White Catholics need to do that: Listen to people is hurting, bleeding and of color and feel their exhaustion and despair. I am still dying, do we hear God’s learning and have a long, long ways to go to realize voice? Can we quiet how I was taught in this country and in the Catholic ourselves to listen and church, to support the concept of “white people as all follow His teachings? What knowledgeable.” if we started with just one Parishioners One of the best responses to this frequent reply from or two ways to put our of St. Columba some white Americans (“All Lives Matter”) was on a sign faith into action in this Church in I saw in a peaceful demonstration this past weekend: vital way to change lives? Oakland “Black Lives Matter; we never said only black lives Is it uncomfortable? An gathered matter. We know that all lives matter. emphatic yes. There are in a socially We just need your help with Black Lives Matter so many ways to act, listen, distanced and because Black Lives are in Danger.” discuss … and then listen appropriately Catholic Social Teaching (CST) includes “preferential again. masked action preference” when discussing the poor or any people not Participate in programs outside the in power. CST is similar to triaging: Help those in most such as Faith and Racial church on

need first, and then treat the other less afflicted. Why equity through justfaith.org/ photo courtesy June 7. Black Lives Matter (rather than All Lives Matter) faith-and-racial-equity. Two I offer this paraphrase of a parable-like explanation by excellent books to read include “White Fragility” by Robin www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnaHTOUigJM Vickie Figueroa, head of Black Catholic Ministries in the Diangelo and “Racial Justice and the Catholic Church” One of the many wonderful lines is, “You are important Archdiocese of Detroit (my hometown): Consider someone by Rev. Bryan Massingale. There are many ideas in the to me.” Can we continue to move toward putting that into who goes to the ER with a broken arm. But the doctor following article: medium.com/equality-includes-you/what- more of a reality? begins to examine every other bone in the patient’s body. white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234. Be an upstander, not a bystander. Exasperated, the patient tells the doctor, “I’m not here Interrupting and stopping racism demands praying, Meg Bowerman, a parishioner at St. Columba Church because of any other broken bone. The broken bone is in learning and acting. Listen to this beautiful gospel song in Oakland, is volunteer coordinator for JustFaith in the my arm and that’s what needs medical attention.” we sing at St. Columba: “I Need You to Survive.” https:// East Bay. LETTERS On ‘righteousness’ her words. Her articles over the years In my experience, many of the different destructive to the lives of so many people. deepened my compassion for others religious traditions in the Alameda and To quote the editorial in Christianity The Gospel reading selected for June 8 and their circumstances. It has been a Contra Costa counties hold the Diocese Today, “Consider what an unbelieving is one that we have all heard many times, spiritual, contemplative practice to read of Oakland in high regard and have always world will say if you continue to brush off Jesus delivering what are now known as her articles for as long as she has been welcomed the chance to collaborate with Mr. Trump’s immoral words and behavior “The Beatitudes” (Matthew 5:1-12). a staff writer. the diocese on a number of important social in the cause of political expediency. If we Two of them use the word “righteousness” In my mind, her leaving The Catholic issues, especially those affecting their don’t reverse course now, will anyone and struck me as something we should all Voice is one of the biggest COVID-19 surrounding communities. With Populism take anything we say about justice and think about as we view or participate in casualties in my life. I will miss her articles. on the rise, both here and abroad, the need righteousness with any seriousness for any of the protests concerning the unlawful I will miss her inspiration. Her writing has to advocate and secure Human Rights for decades to come? Can we say with a death of George Floyd. The two verses served as a touchstone to my Catholic all individuals is crucial if we are to live in straight face that abortion is a great evil from that reading are “Blessed are they faith in works. a just world. that cannot be tolerated and, with the who hunger and thirst for righteousness Pamela Arbuckle Alston In light of this, I would ask Bishop Barber same straight face, say that the bent and for they will be satisfied” and “Blessed are Oakland to consider reconvening the Inter-religious broken character of our nation’s leader they who are persecuted for the sake of and Ecumenical Commission within the doesn’t really matter in the end?” righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of Inter-religious dialogue diocese in order to move this request I am pleading with Archbishop Gregory Heaven.” I recently completed a course offered forward. and all the members of the USCCB to To make sure my head was going in the by the Dominican School of Philosophy & John Giuntoli end the support of this man who has right direction with what I was thinking, I Theology titled, “Personhood and Human Pinole absolutely no moral compass as well as no looked up “righteousness” in the dictionary Rights.” The focus for this class was compassion. Everything that Trump stands and two definitions rang out.: “Acting the study of the Universal Declaration Stand with for is against what Jesus taught. Please in accord with divine or moral law” and of Human Rights by World Religions the vulnerable don’t let this church that I love so dearly “arising from an outrage, sense of justice (UDHRWR) and the exploration on be responsible for the further destruction or morality.” For me, these two define how the different world religions can be I was delighted to hear and read of peoples lives. The racism that he has what the “peaceful” protesters are trying collaborators towards the guarantee of Archbishop Wilton Gregory’s statement inspired by his rhetoric is what has given to accomplish and we can hope and pray Human Rights on a global scale. regarding the self-promotion President license to the killings. Hold fast to the that they and we, by extension of their In this age of pandemics, climate Trump demonstrated in carrying a Bible Sermon on the Mount and stand together efforts, will be satisfied and rewarded with change and mass migrations of the and visiting religious sites as this country with God’s most vulnerable. the kingdom of Heaven. oppressed in third world countries, I feel erupted in turmoil. Kara Speltz Morris Soublet that our fears and political reactions isolate It is now time to take it to the next Oakland Hayward us from those less fortunate than ourselves. step. It is time for priests, bishops and It is in these conditions that Human Rights cardinals to stop the public support for In perilous times Missing Ms. McClish become vulnerable and are often denied to this man who continuously creates an In the May 18, 2020 edition of The I read The Catholic Voice issue (May those who are marginalized or have little or atmosphere of hate and discrimination, Catholic Voice, Bishop Michael Barber 18, 2020) prayerfully and intently because no political voice. simply because he is anti-abortion. Let’s recounts meeting a woman, who on it looked at the impact of COVID-19 I believe that if the world religions are to be clear, he is NOT pro-life because her knees begged him to receive Holy through so many different lenses. play a major role toward securing Human he supports the death penalty. There is Communion. Nothing could have prepared me for Rights on a global scale, each tradition so much more to be considered in one His answer: “I will reopen the churches Carrie McClish’s article, however. I cried must begin by supporting and organizing single issue when so much he has done for Mass in our diocese when it is safe to as I read her article. I admit that I have their efforts at the local level. I feel that the is in contradiction to The Sermon on the do so.” cried before when I have read her articles Diocese of Oakland can be a force behind Mount. If the early Christians had such leaders but they were tears of joy. I am saddened this issue, bringing together the different President Trump is the worst thing to in those perilous times, we would not have by the departure of Ms. McClish from religious communities within our area and happen to this country in my 82 years. His a Church today. The Catholic Voice. She always had a working with the representatives of the statements about Mexicans, immigrants G. A. Perscheid way of opening up my emotions to feel UDHRWR toward this end. and whoever disagrees with him have been Walnut Creek

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