FLORIDAWWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG | July 2019 MIAMI ARCHDIOCESE Remembering when ‘the Eagle landed’ Astronomy-loving priest shares memories, reflects on meaning of Apollo 11 anniversary CRISTINA CABRERA JARRO correspondent

MIAMI | Jesuit Father Pedro Cartaya remembers shaking hands with astronaut Neil Armstrong. On Aug. 5, 1969, the priest was in New York City, among the crowd waiting to see the parade for the Apollo 11 astronauts. As the vehicle with the astronauts came by, Fa- ther Cartaya was fortunate enough to quickly shake hands with the first human to walk on the moon. He told Armstrong, “Great job! God bless you.” On July 20, the world marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the mission which allowed mankind Photographs of the moon and stars taken by Belen Jesuit Prep to walk on the moon for the first students are on display at the school’s observatory, the only high time in history. school observatory in South Florida. “Armstrong stepped on the moon, leaving forever his footprint Apollo 11 was revealed: Astronaut Concerned about the separa- as a symbol of what he did. It was Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin had received tion of church and state, NASA re- thrilling,” said Father Cartaya, an communion in space. frained from sharing the moment astronomy enthusiast who serves “Can you imagine that for the with the public. Aldrin revealed it as spiritual counselor and chap- first time that man stepped onto years later. lain to Belen Jesuit Prep’s Alumni the moon, the Eucharist was also Association. consumed for the first time outside GOD IN SPACE He was 33, teaching and study- of Earth?” Father Cartaya noted. He was neither the first nor the ing for his doctorate in literature Aldrin, with permission from last astronaut to remember God in at the University of St. Louis, Mis- his pastor at Webster Presbyte- space. souri, when he tuned in, along with rian Church in Texas, had brought The crew of Apollo 8 read from millions around the globe, to wit- bread and wine with him on the the Book of Genesis on Christmas ness the moon landing. He remem- mission. About an hour before Day 1968, when they became the bers watching the broadcast on a stepping onto the moon, he re- first humans to orbit the moon. small, black-and-white TV. When called in his memoirs, he read a Two weeks after Easter 1994, Cath- Armstrong announced, “The Eagle passage from Scripture, drank the olic astronauts Thomas Jones, Sid has landed,” Father Cartaya could wine and ate the bread. Gutierrez, and Kevin Chilton — barely contain his excitement. “For me, as a priest, it was twice the latter an extraordinary minis- “I got so emotional that in the as emotional to know that the first ter of holy Communion — received where I was staying, I was communion took place outside of the Eucharist on board the space about to ring the bells, announcing Earth on the same day that man shuttle Endeavor. Israeli astronaut to the world that for the first time stepped on the moon. I am grate- Ilan Ramon reportedly recited the in history mankind had achieved ful to God for the talent that he has Kiddush, the Sabbath blessing for Jesuit Father Pedro Cartaya describes the attributes of Belen Jesuit something that seemed impos- given to mankind and for the wine, on his last Friday aboard the Prep’s observatory in Miami while standing next to the telescope. sible, touching something celestial that Christ also needed to be pres- space shuttle Columbia. (He and Belen is the only school in the United States equipped with a 16” outside of Earth,” he said. ent outside of the Earth,” said Fa- telescope with a CCD (digital) camera for astrophotography. (PHOTOS Years later, another first from ther Cartaya. PLEASE SEE MOON, 5 BY ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC)

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DAVIE | Three years ago, Wil- liam Rojas, a parishioner at All in Sunrise, faced what he considered perhaps the great- est challenge of his life when his Thomas Towsley enjoys a game of fruit bingo, a creative spin on the Nery Padilla keeps busy working on decorations for a Mother’s Day 82-year-old mother with Alzheim- classic bingo. The game is frequently played at the adult day care party. She is a client at Centro Oeste Adult Day Care Center where er’s came from Colombia to live center in Davie operated by Catholic Charities to get clients involved arts and crafts are encouraged. The center is one of three operated with him. and challenged. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami. “When she came here, she was lost,” Rojas said. “She didn’t know She has gone back to talking and turing environment. how to speak English. She didn’t socializing.” Iani Carvalho is regional direc- know how to socialize with people. Catholic Charities Centro Oeste, tor of elderly services for Catholic I work, and she can’t be left alone by where Vidal spends her days, is Bro- Charities. She said that 70% of the herself.” ward County’s first Hispanic adult centers’ clients are over the age of Rojas was in a dilemma, but he day care center, celebrating 15 years 80, but the centers are designed for felt called as a son to take care of his of service to the community and all adults and seniors regardless of vulnerable mother, who had cared families. Tucked away in a small age, income or situation. Many of for him as a child. He wanted to shopping mall at 6915 Stirling Road the clients are frail, some have cog- keep an eye on her in his home as in Davie, across the street from St. nitive challenges and others have she adjusted to American life and as Bernadette Church and School, the physical restrictions and need as- her incurable illness continued to center offers programs in Spanish. sistance. develop. He didn’t want to place her Next door is Central West Adult The three centers open at 7:30 in a nursing home among strangers, Day Care Center, also directed by a.m. and have certified nursing pro- where she might become more lost Catholic Charities. Wilton Manors fessionals on duty. They keep an eye and isolated. Adult Day Care Center, located at on clients and monitor their blood Rojas turned to Catholic Chari- 1503 N.E. 26 St. in Wilton Manors, pressure, weight and health condi- ties of the Archdiocese of Miami is the charity’s third licensed adult tions, making sure they take any for help, and the charity welcomed day care facility. required medications. The nurse is Evelyn Pierre-Louis, a certified nursing assistant, takes Theresa both him and Ruth Vidal, now cel- The centers, which currently also there for caregivers, to answer Zarzycki’s blood pressure, a routine practice at Catholic Charities ebrating her 85th birthday. “I was have openings, provide mental and any questions they may have about adult daycare centers, making sure their clients are healthy and in looking for a place where she would physical stimulation for seniors, their loved one. top condition. Zarzycki is a client of Central West Adult Day Care be safe,” he said. “I was looking for a allowing them to spend time with Breakfast, lunch and a snack are Center in Davie. place where she could adapt to her people their own age, talk, interact provided at the centers through situation. I see a big change in her. and enjoy activities in a safe, nur- the Meals on Wheels South Florida Clara Chavarri as she dropped off they become hopeless.” program. The menus are planned her mother, Maria Soto, 94, at Cen- “Sometimes we see them strug- by dietitians and aimed at offering tro Oeste. “She can’t be left alone. gling,” Carvalho said. “We provide a healthy, nutritious meal. Activi- This center is safe. My mother has the caregiver with a lot of guid- ties are scheduled after breakfast to made friends. It is really a good ance and the information that they keep everyone active, moving and place for her.” need.” involved. The day ends with a so- The centers provide a newslet- cial hour at 3 p.m. and doors close ter for clients and their caregivers, 40 MILLION at 5 p.m. educational programs and resource According to statistics provided materials addressing any needs and by the American Association of LIVELY, ACTIVE services. Retired Persons (AARP), 40 million The day the Florida Catholic vis- “We are also serving the care- Americans provide unpaid help to ited, over 40 people were participat- givers, so they can work,” said Car- loved ones. These numbers are ex- ing at Centro Oeste and about 15 cli- valho, referring to an important pected to increase in coming years. ents were at Central West next door. aspect of the program. The centers The association also reports that Both groups were lively and active. also provide respite care to give a 10,000 people a day turn 65. A small group of women were busy break to people caring for others, a Catholic Charities first brought with arts and crafts, making deco- rewarding but challenging job that day care for seniors to Broward in rations for a Mother’s Day program. can lead to stress and health issues. 1975, developing a unique model to A large group of men and women Sally Moore is the former execu- support clients and their caregivers. sat in chairs while Ivon Suarez, an tive director of a national non-prof- Brent Brady cares for his best activity aide, read the news head- it, Caregivers’ Anchor of Hope, who friend, Delia Gonzalez, 88, a native lines. Discussions followed with currently resides in Palm Beach of Puerto Rico. He found Centro people chiming in with their reac- County. She is a former caregiver Oeste three years ago. “If this pro- tions to current events. One group who provided care for her mother gram did not exist, I would not be in a circle was busy playing cards and her husband, both afflicted able to provide for her, and I would and another group of men and with Alzheimer’s. have to put her in a home,” he said.

12764-0718 women matched skills in a game of “It is a 24-hour job,” she said. “I work. The people here take good dominoes. “Some caregivers have little sup- care of the seniors. It is a really a “This is a very good place,” said port from family and friends, and good program.” Q July 2019 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 3 Miami newspapers win 18 Catholic press awards La Voz Católica judged among top three Spanish- language publications in U.S. FLORIDA CATHOLIC STAFF

ST. PETERSBURG | The Miami Holding up their award certificates after the awards banquet in St. edition of the Florida Catholic and Petersburg, from left, are Florida Catholic editor Ana Rodriguez-Soto its sister newspaper, La Voz Católi- and freelance reporters/photographers Marlene Quaroni and Jim ca, received a total of 18 awards from Davis. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) the Catholic Press Association for The Florida Catholic won first place in Coverage of Violence in Our work done in 2018, including a third killed and a reminder that we must nection with readers, while provid- Communities. place as Spanish Publication of the remember the victims, but just as ing information about the state of Year. The awards were announced important that we have an obliga- affairs in Nicaragua.” by Religious/Clergy for articles writ- also were honored with: June 21, at the end of the 2019 Cath- tion to limit future victims.” La Voz editor Emilio de Armas ten by Christian Richard • First place for Best Print Circula- olic Media Conference which was La Voz staff writer Rocío Grana- won a third place for Best Edito- DeMaria, former archdiocesan su- tion Promotion Campaign. hosted by the Diocese of St. Peters- dos won a number of awards for her rial for his article, “Los niños no son perintendent of schools. The blogs • First place for Best Example of burg, Florida. stories, in both English and Spanish. negociables” (Children are non- chronicle his “journey to death” Effective Advertising Promotion for In the general excellence catego- Her coverage of the violent protests negotiable), which appeared in the after being diagnosed with ALS, a the state advertising staff: Valerie ry, the judges liked La Voz’s “timely in Nicaragua in April 2018 won her July 2018 edition. The judges said neurodegenerative ailment popu- Casko, Michael Carlock, Michael and diverse” coverage, “all power- an honorable mention in English for “among many other articles this larly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Jimenez and Tim Shea. ful” cover images, and “good mix” Best News Writing on a National or year regarding immigration, this Freelancer Jim Davis won a sec- • Second place for Best Promo- of local, international and national International Event. The story was one still stood out for its call to ac- ond place for La Voz for his photo- tional House Ad for graphic design- news. titled, “Amid repression, Nicara- tion, compelling narrative, and graph of a mother and daughter at er Jimenez of the state office. “They balanced specifically gua’s Church walks with its people,” strong writing . It is very im- a prayer service in Parkland, which • Second place for Best Reporting Catholic news stories with general and appeared in the Florida Catho- portant that in this political climate ran on La Voz’s front page in March. on a Celebration of the Sacraments, news stories that they believe the lic’s August 2018 edition. people remember that children are The judges wrote: “The pain felt by by Orlando staff writer Glenda Catholic community would care In Spanish, that same story, titled not negotiating tools and cannot be all those who witnessed the Park- Meekins. about, given their values. I liked that “La Iglesia de Nicaragua acompaña used as pawns in a political game. land school shooting — and by the • Third place for Best Reporting the names of the articles were dis- a su pueblo,” earned her a third The arguments he makes about the nation as a whole — is skillfully re- on a Celebration of the Sacraments, played on the cover page because place for Best In-Depth Analysis. rights of children are very convinc- flected in this mother-daughter por- by Palm Beach’s now retired editor, that gives readers a reason to want The judges said the article “allows ing and powerful.” trait. It’s not difficult to see beyond Linda Reeves. to take a copy/open it up,” one judge (readers) to have a clear perspective Miami editor Rodriguez-Soto, the mother’s stoic face and imagine Finally, Pat Spencer of the Florida wrote. on the causes that led to what is hap- who also serves as executive editor the images going through her head. Catholic’s state office, who recently Both newspapers won for their pening in Nicaragua, a frequently of La Voz, won honorable mention Beautiful picture.” retired, won second place as Adver- team coverage of the aftermath of forgotten country. In terms of analy- in English for Best Reporting on Freelancers Tracy and Marlene tising/Business/Marketing Profes- the Parkland school shooting. The sis, the article presents, in a practi- Vocations for her obituary, “Father Quaroni won third place for Best sional of the Year for her “portfolio of Florida Catholic won first place for cal way, the social problems and the Oscar Sarmiento: dedicated mentor Online Content Not Published in accomplishments,” including social its coverage in three categories: stance of the civil society and the to young adults,” which appeared in Print for their photographs of Ash outreach campaigns, subscription Coverage of Violence in Our Com- Church…” The story was published the January 2018 edition. That same Wednesday Masses in the archdio- marketing and efforts to archive munities, Online Content Not Pub- in La Voz’s August 2018 edition. story earned her a second place in cese. past issues, all of which “seem to go lished in Print, and Web and Print Granados won first place in Spanish in the category of Best Per- Freelancer Anne DiBernardo above and beyond her line of du- Package. La Voz’s Parkland coverage Spanish for Best Reporting on Cul- sonality Profile. also won an honorable mention for ties.” won second place among Spanish tural Heritage for her coverage of the Rogelio Zelada, associate direc- Best Personality Profile for her story, The Catholic Press Association language publications for Coverage annual Good Friday procession at tor for Hispanic formation in the “Joan Crown, ‘face of respect life,’ represents more than 200 national of Violence in our Communities. Corpus Christi Church, entitled “20 archdiocesan Office of Lay Minis- retires,” which ran in the December and diocesan newspapers, maga- The newspapers’ coverage in- años llevando la tradición a las calles try, continued his winning streak for 2018 edition of the Florida Catholic. zines and newsletters with a com- cluded reports by freelancers Cyn- de Allapattah y Wynwood” (20 years his monthly columns in La Voz. His The Florida Catholic’s Orlando, bined circulation of over 9 million thia Thuma, Jim Davis, Tom Tracy, of taking tradition to the streets of three-part series on Mary, entitled Palm Beach and Venice editions in the U.S. and Canada. Q and Cristina Cabrera Jarro as well as Allapattah and Wynwood). The “María: Madre, presencia y símbolo” Miami editor Ana Rodriguez-Soto; judges called it “a beautiful story (Mary: mother, presence and sym- a column by Thomas that shows a community coming bol), won third place for Best Regu- HELP WANTED Wenski; and first-person reflections together in the name of faith.” lar Column on Scripture and Spiri- GRAPHICGRAA DESIGNER (P/T) – Fort Pierce – by Msgr. Michael Souckar, pastor of She also won second place for tual Life. The series listed the Mar- CitrusCitruu packing/shipping co. seeks graphic artist to St. Andrew Parish in Coral Springs, Best Reporting on Family for her ian patronesses for every country in preparepreppa marketing materials, product packaging, etc. BB.A. degree in Art, plus min. 3 years min. exp. and Parkland resident Natalie story on the Camino marriage prep- South America and the Caribbean, EmaiEmailil résumé to [email protected]. Pereira. aration movement, entitled “Una plus some history and background The judges called the coverage historia de amor” (A love story). on how those devotions came to be. SEEKING EMPLOYMENT a “thoughtful, complete, warmly The judges said the story, which ap- A judge said the columns “dem- REGISTEREDRER NURSE (F/T) – written, yet biting collection of reac- peared in La Voz’s May 2018 edition, onstrated a high degree of research/ yearsyeea experience seeks full-time positionR.N. with in Martin 15+ tions” from people who knew some “provides a needed social service by knowledge. This is the type of niche orr St. Lucie Co. Please contact 407-760-3761. of the 17 victims, live in their neigh- explaining the significance of the expertise that I doubt many people SAMPLE LISTINGS borhoods or went to church with pre-marital talks, as well as includ- have but that readers would be inter- them. “We sing, we weep and pray ing quotes from the volunteers.” ested in learning about in a concise, with them. And we listen to church She won third place for Best Re- pre-packaged way (as this column * leaders. We get a primer on control porting on Latin America for anoth- does). The article was an interesting 25% OFF! of guns. And a graduate of Parkland er Nicaragua story, “En Nicaragua: mix of art history, religious studies *LIMITED TIME OFFER on laments that what she felt was a ‘El miedo se ha quitado’” (In Nica- and Latin American history.” “ ” classified ads for secular businesses 13067-0712 ‘foundation of peace’ had become a ragua: ‘The fear is gone.’), published Zelada’s La Voz columns also Help Wanted site of brutality.” in La Voz’s May 2018 edition. The appear each month as part of the and “Seeking Employment” classified ads for The judges added: “A remarkably judges wrote: “The story succeeds archdiocese’s “Let’s Talk” blog. It individuals. Call Mike Carlock today at 407-373-0077! well put together tribute to those in establishing an emotional con- also won a third place for Best Blog 4 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic July 2019 Calling Curley-Notre Dame grads IF YOU GO Class of 1969 For information and to register write committee members Eduardo visit the Facebook website: ACND Abadia, [email protected], Liz Bravo planning 50th 1969 Class 50th Reunion. Events Rega, [email protected], John registration deadline was June 15 Di Nicola, johnrdinicola@gmail. anniversary reunion but individuals can still register for com, Lynne Raymond Zaun, lzaun@ events. aol.com, or Grady Gonzalez, grady. for Aug. 23-25 in For more information con- [email protected]. tact Librizzi at 321-591-4011 The Sea View Hotel can be Bal Harbour or [email protected]; or reached at 305-866-4441. PRISCILLA GREEAR Florida Catholic correspondent

MIAMI | Archbishop Curley and A file photo of Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame High School. (FC FILE Notre Dame High School’s 1969 PHOTO) graduates are calling all classmates CEMETERY PLOTS VACATION RENTAL to their 50th anniversary gathering “back to the future” reception. The groups more frequently.” in August to renew friendships and reunion will take place at the Sea LAWN CRYPT FOR TWO, FORT LAUDER- celebrate their historic Miami alma View Hotel, 9909 Collins Ave., Bal BROTHER-SISTER DALE - Forest Lawn Central cemetery. One mater — despite not having a cam- Harbour. SCHOOLS crypt above, one below. Asking $2,400 for pus to visit. The festivities will conclude with Notre Dame and its brother both. Opening/closing cost is $650 each. Call 786-285-6040. The all-girls Notre Dame and a Mass celebrated by reunion com- school, Archbishop Curley, located all-boys Curley merged in 1981 into mittee member Lynne Villeneuve 13 blocks away along Miami’s N.E. Curley’s Buena Vista campus. The Librizzi’s oldest son, Father Mark Second Avenue, both opened in $28 for first four lines, $5 combined high school merged with Librizzi, followed by a brunch. 1953. They were the first schools for each additional line. Add a Msgr. Edward Pace High in 2017 “You can do as much as you want in Florida — public or private — to color highlight box for $5-$10. N.C. GETAWAY, 2,000 SQ FT – Mtn. home w/ due to dwindling enrollment and or as little as you want,” said Li- quietly desegregate in 1960 and the two creeks, 3BR/3Ba., cent. heat/AC, fireplace, increasing competition from char- brizzi, who lives in Titusville, Flori- first Catholic schools to integrate in Add a color photo for $25. LR, fam. rm., laundry rm., satellite TV, fully fur- Call Mike Carlock at nished. $700/wk., most seasons. 727-376-1498. ter and magnet schools. da. “We enjoyed being together and the entire southeastern U.S. Curley and Notre Dame held have a lot of good memories. Face- Around the same time, they 1-888-275-9953 FOR SALE joint reunions from the beginning book is helping to catch up with welcomed Cuban refugees who or email mcarlock@ and live on today in alumni spirit. each other’s lives and we can’t wait had come without their parents thefloridacatholic.org. SUBWAY RESTAURANT FOR SALE – Located in Boynton Beach (Palm Beach Co.). Excellent The reunion, set for the weekend to get together to catch up in person via the Pedro Pan exodus. After the location, in premium condition. Fully staffed. of Aug. 23-25, features a full slate of and catch up on the old memories 1981 merger, Notre Dame, located Must sell. Call 561-704-6465. activities, from a gala and golf tour- and make new ones. And hope- nament to a poolside lunch and fully we can get together in smaller PLEASE SEE REUNION, 7

Five Nights of Fire For the past, Thanks. For the present, Amen. For the future, Aleluya. Servant of God, Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Speaker:

AUGUST 5-9 Father Francisco J. Permuy, P M S.J. 7:45–9:30 . . Jesuit priest from Miami St. Louis Former Teacher, Coach, 7270 S.W. 120th St.Pinecrest, FL 33156 Spiritual Counselor, and Chaplain at Belen Jesuit Prep. For info call: 305-238-7562 School 13020-0718 July 2019 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 5

OBITUARY ‘Always laughing, always dancing, always smiling’

“We got to see him and take a when his parents sent him and his the Archdiocese of Miami. Father picture with him,” Mejia said of her brother to Miami via Operation Pe- Father Roque then took a sabbat- visit in May. “He was still very posi- dro Pan. The program, organized ical year to pursue studies at the In- Alejandro Roque, tive. He still had the same smile, the by the Catholic Church, brought stitute of Religious Formation at the same laugh. He cried when he saw more than 14,000 unaccompanied Catholic Theological Union in Chi- former pastor of us. He gave us a blessing.” Cuban minors to the U.S. between cago. He served the rest of the time Mejia said her family enjoyed a 1960 and 1962. in Buffalo, including as director of St. Stephen and St. close relationship with the priest, In Miami, Father Roque attended the Oblate pre- and as su- who would sometimes come over public elementary schools, gradu- perior of the Buffalo community. Monica, has died for dinner. But he made everyone at ating from Miami Senior High and When he left South Florida in St. Stephen feel special. what was then Miami-Dade Junior 2013, Father Roque spoke to the at age 66 “He had this way of being,” she College, North. He continued his Florida Catholic about his work ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO said. “He cared for people’s hearts. studies at Creighton University in at St. Monica and St. Stephen: “St. of the Florida Catholic staff For who the person was. He made Omaha, Nebraska, before entering Monica and St. Stephen parishes time to know us.” the of Mary Im- are microcosms of the whole world Yomaira Diaz, another young maculate novitiate in Godfrey, Illi- — the missions came to us. It is not MIAMI | What Yarlin Mejia will adult who grew up at the parish, nois, in September 1982. just about speaking a language, remember most about her former said “if it wasn’t for his love of com- He professed his first vows there but the intricacies of all the differ- pastor, Oblate Missionary Father Oblate Missionary Father munity and inclusion,” the young Aug. 1, 1983 and continued his stud- ent cultures and languages and of Alejandro Roque, is his joy and zest Alejandro Roque adult ministry at St. Stephen would ies at the Oblate College in Wash- working in harmony.” for life. never have gotten started. ington, D.C., receiving a bachelor’s He added that the people of A joy he exhibited every year at adult group. “He was one of the first priests to degree in philosophy and a master’s South Florida would never be for- her parish’s Mardi Gras festival, Father Roque, who served as believe that there is an importance degree in divinity. gotten by the Oblates. “In a lot of where he would don a red cape and pastor of St. Stephen from 2005 to to a parish having a young adult He professed perpetual vows as ways our (Oblate) spirituality is in a little crown and lead the parade, 2013, and as pastor of St. Monica in ministry,” said Diaz, now an ad- an Oblate on Sept. 7, 1986, and was the people,” he said. “South Florida dancing. Or every Sunday at the Miami Gardens from 1993 to 2002, ministrative assistant in the Office ordained to the priesthood June 11, is my home and I have family here; 12:45 p.m. Spanish Mass, where died July 10 at Tufts Medical Center of Christian Formation of the Dio- 1988, at his home parish of St. Mon- my heart is here.” he never failed to play the “claves,” in Boston, after battling cancer for cese of St. Augustine, Florida. ica in Miami Gardens. His first as- Father Roque is survived by wooden rhythm sticks that mark several months. He was 66 and had She remembered the first meet- signment, from September 1988 to his sister, Ana Roque; two nieces, the beat in Cuban music. spent nearly 37 years in religious ing she had with him about starting September 1993, was as parochial Monica Soriano and Rose Marie Then there was his personal life, 31 of those in priesthood. a young adult group. vicar at St. Stephen. Roque; two nephews, Rogelio Car- touch: Calling up every child pres- “It’s just so unbelievable” how “After he listened to me, he said: He moved to St. Monica as ad- los (“Roger”) Roque, Jr., and Mario ent during Sunday Mass to give quickly it happened, said Mejia, ‘This is all great and I am excited ministrator in September 1993 and Reyes; and several grand-nieces each one a special blessing. And who had visited Father Roque with about this. If you haven’t thought of remained there as pastor until July and grand-nephews, all of Florida. going around to each person who her family back in May. a name, then read , 2002, when he was named vocation The funeral Mass was celebrated was new at every Mass to ask what He was living in Buffalo, New because Christ is the Light and the director for the Southeast/South- July 13 at the Immaculate Heart of country or parish they were visiting York, at the time, where he served youth need to just look for him.’ west areas of the Oblates’ U.S. Prov- Mary Residence in Massachusetts, from. as director of the Oblate Mission Such an amazing human being and ince. followed by burial in the Oblate “Always laughing, always danc- Center. About a week ago, failing such a smart person,” Diaz said. He returned to South Florida in cemetery there. Donations in mem- ing, always smiling,” said Mejia, 26, health caused him to enter the Ob- Alejandro Roque was born July 2005, serving as pastor of St. ory of Father Roque may be made a parishioner of St. Stephen Church lates’ Immaculate Heart of Mary March 1, 1953, in Havana, Cuba. He Stephen until the Oblates decided, to the Oblate Infirmary Fund, 486 in Miramar since around age 4, and Residence in Tewksbury, Massa- attended the Marist Brothers school in July 2013, to prioritize other mis- Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA now a leader in the parish’s young chusetts. in La Víbora from 1958 until 1961, sions and no longer staff parishes in 01876. Q

MOON mitment. I couldn’t mention Jesus vana was also where a 13-year-old Christ because some of them were Cartaya saw his first astro-phe- FROM 1 Jewish. I couldn’t mention the Vir- nomenon. gin Mary because some of them He remembers he had got- his fellow astronauts were killed were Protestant. I couldn’t mention ten special permission from the when the shuttle disintegrated God because some of them were school, and his parents, to spend upon re-entry Feb. 1, 2003.) And atheists — no, that’s not true,” the the night on the rooftop, watch- in 2017, Russian cosmonaut Sergei priest joked. ing the sky. Around 2 a.m., envel- Ryzhikov brought with him a relic “I told them I was honored and oped in “darkness and solitude,” of St. Serafim of Sarnov, a Russian said, ‘I wish you all a very happy he watched as “an extraordinary Orthodox . adventure and success in space, meteorite passed over the sky of Father Cartaya himself has had and since you are all aboard a Havana. I was overwhelmed,” Fa- the honor of blessing astronauts shuttle named Discovery, I hope ther Cartaya said. heading out to space. In 1998, Bel- that you discover God beyond the He credits the experience for en Jesuit Preparatory School ob- stars,’” Father Cartaya recalled. sparking his lifelong passion for tained permission from NASA to astronomy. send a molecular DNA experiment ‘CREATE SOMETHING’ With the 50th anniversary of aboard the space shuttle Discov- An astronomy enthusiast, Fa- Apollo 11, he believes humanity is ery, to test the effect of zero grav- ther Cartaya marvels at how far hu- Standing next to a map of the moon, Jesuit Father Pedro Cartaya, more than capable of returning to ity. The experiment was created manity has come since the Apollo Belen Jesuit Prep’s resident astronomer, reflects on the 50th the moon, making it to Mars, and by Belen students and encased in 11 lunar landing. He called it a mo- anniversary of the Apollo moon landing and its meaning for beyond. a metal box. One student had the ment in history which served as a humanity. (ANA RODRIGUEZ-SOTO | FC) “We get a better perspective honor of hand-delivering it to the catapult to reaching something of Earth being outside of Earth,” shuttle. NASA even dressed the greater and continuing a legacy of Although he is retired from “They designed it, they paid for he said. “I think every time we 16-year-old like an astronaut. exploration and creativity inspired full-time teaching, he still serves it and they built it when they be- leave Earth we return with more While Father Cartaya looked on, by God. as director of the Padre Benito Vi- came architects and engineers,” ideas, and a better perspective to the astronauts going on the mis- “Creation is like a virtue that ñes Observatory at Belen, the only Father Cartaya said. improve all mankind. Returning sion approached, and one of them God gave us to continue his cre- one of its kind in any high school The Miami observatory con- to the moon is the opportunity spoke to the priest. ative job. He said, ‘I created the in South Florida. Father Cartaya’s tinues 164 years of tradition at the to reproduce and recreate the “He asked if I was a priest, a pas- world. Now create something for students from the class of 1972 school, a tradition that began with opportunity to say, ‘How great is tor or a rabbi, and was hoping for me and for man,’” Father Cartaya built and equipped the observa- the Belen Observatory in Havana, the universe that God has given a blessing. Imagine, what a com- said. tory. Cuba. The rooftop of Belen in Ha- us.’” Q 6 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic July 2019 No vacation from Sunday Mass

When I was a young seminarian, attractions of that area and sought pation in the Sunday Eucharist is therefore we are never strangers the , before dismissing us for out Sunday Mass even though they an obligation for every practic- when we meet with other Catholics our summer break, would admon- were far from their homes. The Ba- ing Catholic — and vacation does to celebrate the great Mystery of our ish us: Remember, guys, there’s no silica of the National Shrine of Mary, not dispense us from this weekly Faith which is the Holy Mass. Vaca- vacation from a vocation. Queen of the Universe still encounter with Christ in the Holy tions are a time of rest — a time to This was certainly wise welcomes thousands of Sacrifice of the Mass — for it is only recharge our batteries so to speak. advice — we were after such visitors each week. through these en- But as we take advantage of our FLORIDA all still seminarians even The priests of the Shrine counters with the Lord that we can vacation days to spend time with when away from the struc- provide an important ser- grow in the grace necessary to be our loved ones and to rest from the Catholic tured environment of the vice to these vacationers faithful to our baptismal vocation everyday demands and routines of seminary with its fixed in making the Sacrament to holiness. work, let us not neglect to also “rest ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI times for prayer and daily of Penance readily avail- Finding a place to attend Mass in the Lord” on the day in which we Vol. 80, No. 10 Mass. And I think this is FROM THE able to them and provid- while far from home may often not commemorate his love for us in the wise counsel to all of us ARCHBISHOP ing them the opportunity be easy — but with the help of some Sunday Eucharist. Catholics even as we plan of participation in Sunday advance planning, we can usually If we are serious about our Chris- 9401 Biscayne Blvd. for vacations that take us Thomas Mass. (And, when I had find one wherever we may go. The tian commitment, we cannot ne- Miami, FL 33138 away from our homes and Wenski the occasion to celebrate website www.Masstimes.org has glect to recharge our spiritual bat- 305-762-1131 Fax 305-762-1132 parishes. There can be no Mass there, I often met a listing of Mass schedules in par- teries in the central act of our wor- PUBLISHER vacation from our funda- many of you from South ishes throughout the United States. ship, the source and summit of all Archbishop mental Christian vocation to holi- Florida at Sunday Mass.) Also, most tourist-friendly places Christian life: the Mass. There can DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS ness. Fidelity to weekly Mass atten- While there might not be a readily offer information as to the never be a vacation from our voca- Mary Ross Agosta dance is inextricably linked to that Shrine Church like Mary, Queen location of the nearest Catholic tion. Q ARCHDIOCESAN EDITOR vocation. of the Universe at our particular Church. When I was bishop in Central vacation destination, we too must As Catholics we belong to more Archbishop Wenski is on vaca- Ana Rodriguez-Soto [email protected] Florida, I was edified by those make every effort to make sure that than just our parish — we are tion. He likes this column to be 305-762-1131 Catholics who came to the many we attend Mass on Sunday. Partici- members of a universal Church and published every July.

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REUNION halfway decent person and have to look at it the summer before it NEWSbrief success in life,” said Di Nicola. closed,” he remembered. “It was FROM 4 “At about 20-21 I had that going disheartening when you knew it Citizenship through my head and I thought it’s was going to close because we had on N.E. Second Avenue and 62nd time for me to put all that serious- a lot of good guys there. We stuck campaign Street, became a mission for Hai- ness and thought into my real life, together because we were a small tians: Notre Dame d’Haiti Church and it kind of worked out.” school.” launched and the Pierre Toussaint Outreach To the surprise of more than a The retired teacher reflected on Catholic Legal Services of the Center. few classmates, he became an edu- the challenges created by the grow- Archdiocese of Miami has joined Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame cator himself, eventually serving ing charter school movement in forces with Miami-Dade Coun- High School itself became a model as an engineering lead teacher and Florida. The archdiocese “is doing ty’s Office of New Americans to for economic and cultural diver- school counselor. For years he and everything it can” but competition promote the Summer of Citi- sity and race relations with its stu- classmates met every Thanksgiv- from tuition-free charter schools zenship, a campaign to engage, dent body equal parts Hispanic, ing morning for a football Buzzard has hurt a lot of the parochial educate, and empower eligible white and African-American. The Bowl game against Pace. A little schools, he acknowledged. “The permanent residents to apply for Edmund Rice Christian Brothers less invincible, they now meet for a archdiocese has to make decisions U.S. citizenship. The 13-week ef- administered ACND from 1985 Denny’s Thanksgiving breakfast. “I and it’s tough.” fort is aimed at almost 500,000 to 2012. They pursued grants and had a good time and got my values.” Nevertheless, Di Nicola believes Miami-Dade residents who are partnerships to pay for needed im- Memorabilia from Archbishop A Miami resident, Di Nicola that now is the time to celebrate eligible for citizenship. As part provements, such as renovating Curley Notre Dame’s 64-year made a final walk through the Catholic education and for alumni of the campaign, Catholic Legal the office, revamping the chapel history, is displayed in the school school before it closed in 2017 with to reconnect with their past. “It’s Services and the Office of New and athletic fields, rewiring the cafeteria during the farewell classmate Frank Gomez, who died going to be a good time. We’ve got Americans will host know-your- school for Wi-Fi connectivity, and open house in 2017. last July. a great hotel with a sea view on the rights and naturalization in- becoming the first “It was bittersweet because he harbor, like the second hotel built formation sessions throughout in Miami to provide iPads for all said she enjoyed the memoriam of (Gomez) was there with me and a on the island,” he said. “The whole Miami-Dade County. They are students. the 1969 Madonna year book: first couple other guys when we went thing is about getting together.” Q encouraging those eligible to go But as the neighborhood became guitar Mass; snappy blue shorts and to Citizenshipworks, an online poorer, enrollment declined and saddle shoes; Kool-Aid for a nickel; service that guides users safely those on scholarships struggled memorized conjugations; silent through every step of the citizen- to pay their half of the $10,000 tu- lunches of penance for conduct; “at- Catholic Charismatic Conference ship application. These efforts ition. Its merger with Msgr. Pace tention girls. Prayer.” Archdiocese of Miami will lead up to a mega-event the for the 2017-18 academic year was Curley graduate John Di Nicola week of September 17 in celebra- part of a nationwide 13.2% decrease fondly remembers his football play- St. Mark Catholic Church Parish Center tion of Citizenship Day. For more in Catholic schools since 2009. In ing days and true brotherhood on 5601 S. Flamingo Road • S.W. Ranches, FL 33330 information, or to partner with a bittersweet development, the the gridiron: about 15 of the 24 foot- the campaign, contact Vanessa Buena Vista area has experienced ball players were black, as were 10 of ONE-DAY CONFERENCE Joseph at vjoseph@cclsmiami. gentrification with its proximity to the 15 players on their top-ranked org, or Krystina Francois, Krys- the Design District arts scene, only basketball team, while many rival Saturday, Sept. 21 • 9 a.m.-10 p.m. [email protected]. a decade too late for ACND. teams were mostly white. But the school’s Catholic insig- “We had a good time and we did THEME: Return to the heart of the Lord (Matthew 23:37) Local Knight is nia is engraved in Miami history. In everything together. They came to the late 1960s, Librizzi remembers my house and I went to their house. SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Father Trevor Nathasingh, new State Deputy Notre Dame as a caring commu- We didn’t have any (race) problem Father John Fink, Michel DuChaussee, and M.C.-Nedelka Bell Scott A. O’Connor of Pem- nity with a spirit of Catholic unity at all at our school,” said Di Nicola, broke Pines was among the and sense of brotherhood with who won a college football schol- MASTER OF CEREMONIES: NEW MUSIC BY: new state officers installed by Curley. Their cheerleaders rooted arship. “Our archrival Columbus Nedelka Bell Make a Joyful Noise the Florida State Council of the for Curley athletic teams and the was down in Westchester. They had Knights of Columbus after a two schools held joint homecoming maybe one or two blacks but it was CONFERENCE PRE-REGISTRATION: Mass July 6 at St. Vincent Fer- celebrations. “We were all just girls pretty much predominantly white. $30 per adult • $35 at the door rer Church in Delray Beach. trying to do our best,” she recalled. We were archrivals and we didn’t No charge for teens or Religious 13197-0718 O’Connor, a member of St. Bo- “Everybody dressed the same, you back down from nobody. It was a CCS Registration, P.O. Box 816128 Hollywood, FL 33081-0128 naventure Council 12240 in didn’t have to worry about some- unique group of guys to be with in Davie, will serve as state deputy body being rich or poor. We were the ‘60s.” Please pray for God’s anointing on this day. All are welcome! for the next two years. He previ- good Catholic people.” For more information, call 954-961-1856 ously served as state secretary. ’S ADVICE The Florida State Council is one STEM Among his favorite memories of the largest state jurisdictions The Immaculate Heart of Mary were winning a red Camaro in a of the Knights of Columbus with Sisters of Philadelphia who admin- school fundraiser as a lowly sopho- MASPONS more than 56,000 members in istered Notre Dame were STEM more. He also never forgot being over 400 councils. sisters before it was trendy. “The approached by the dean on the Funeral Homes & Crematory nuns were incredibly kind and very football field and told that he was Youth Ministry educated. They pretty much let us becoming more focused — at least all know we could do anything we as an athlete. training offered wanted,” recalled Librizzi, a math Di Nicola recalled the dean tell- Services designed to meet your The archdiocesan Office of club participant. “They were very ing him, “‘You do crazy things’ and Eric needs and budget Youth and Young Adult Ministry heavy into literature, math and sci- I said, ‘I enjoy life.’ He said some Maspons-Rivero will offer Youth Ministry 101, a ence.” day you’re going to go on the other Funeral Director Direct cremation training day for all those new to In planning the reunion, she side of that line and probably be a youth ministry, including paid Cremation with viewing staff and volunteers, Saturday, Traditional funeral Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pastoral Center. Participants Pre-need service will look at the U.S. ’ guidance for comprehensive We are here to help youth ministry, “Renewing the Vision,” as well as Francis’ exhortation to young people,

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FIND OUT MORE tention Center in Pompano Beach. 127 graduate “We train the volunteers for Candidates for the Catho- prison ministry and the Broward as lay ministers, lic Studies Certificate must be County Sheriff’s office also trains recommended by their pastor, have the volunteers. Only female volun- another 47 commit received all the sacraments of teers can visit female prisoners and initiation (, confirmation, only male volunteers can visit male or re-commit to five Communion) and be willing to serve a sponsoring parish and com- prisoners,” she said. mit to ongoing faith formation. Vidal, who works as a church years of service secretary by day, said that volun- Tuition for the two-year online teers are given “GPS” training. MARLENE QUARONI or classroom program is $660 per Florida Catholic correspondent person or $1,220 per couple. For “That is, guidance, purpose of more information visit, www.miam- prayer and Scripture,” she said. When they visit the prisoners, MIAMI iarch.org/layministry then click on | Zully Mar Vidal felt the School of Ministry tab; or call they are only allowed to bring pa- God calling her to prison ministry. 305-762-1184. Registration forms per-bound into the prison. “The women that we visit in pris- for the next two-year class cycle are The volunteers go in pairs and read on are glad to see us,” she said after due by August 31. the to the women. Vidal re- this year’s School of Ministry grad- called a time when a prisoner she uation Mass, celebrated June 8 at knew looked very sad. St. Mary Cathedral. “They see that sioned at the Mass for another five “We’re not allowed to ask what’s people care about them. I know it’s years. The archbishop gave comple- wrong, that would violate their pri- my calling because I’m not afraid. tion certificates to 127 graduates of vacy,” she said. “The woman told The good thing is I feel that I’m not the School of Ministry and commis- me that she received news that her meeting with a prisoner, but with sioned or re-commissioned another son had died. She couldn’t be with Jesus Christ. In Matthew 25:31-46, 47 for various ministries. him.” Archbishop Thomas Wenski uses a sword to bless Knight of Columbus Jesus said, you visited me in prison. Originally from Colombia, Vidal Prisoners need compassion and Salvatore Carnazza, of St. Bonaventure Church in Davie, as he re- This ministry is my purpose in life.” coordinates about 200 archdioc- guidance. Many were abused as commissions him to serve the sick and homebound.( PHOTOS BY Archbishop Thomas Wenski esan volunteers. She said she visits children, lack an education, had MARLENE QUARONI | FC) commissioned Vidal in 2014 for a prisoners at the Paul Rein Detention parents that were drugs addicts or five-year term. She was re-commis- Facility and the North Broward De- prisoners themselves, said Vidal. Incarceration only adds to their re- sentment and anger. Prisoners need programs to address those issues and train them for work. REAL ESTATE Deacon Edgardo Farias, director BROWARD of Prison Ministry in the Archdio- 12824-0718 cese of Miami, has said that society should invest more in the preven- tion of crime: more prevention, less crime, fewer imprisoned, and fewer Diamond Oceanside Realty Inc. prisons. 6278 N. Federal Hwy. #268 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 “People have forgotten about family,” Vidal said. “They forgot www.DiamondOceansideRealty.com what it is to be in a community. [email protected] Many prisoners don’t have the re- OFFICE: 954-361-1430 CELL: 954-907-2953 sources to live in society. There’s a I will donate 5% of my sales commission generated from Michael C. Diamond lot of unfairness in the corrections this ad to the Catholic parish of your choice in the ADOM. REALTOR/BROKER/OWNER system. We try to bring inmates love and respect, so that they can learn to love God and themselves.” It costs about $120 a day to house a prisoner, said Vidal. The United States has the highest number of 12506-0718 prisoners per capita of all the coun- tries in the world: 724 per 100,000 people. “As lay ministers we perform cor- poral and spiritual works of mercy. Corporal works include visiting prisoners, spiritual works include School of Ministry graduate Luz Consuelo Chiessa receives her praying for and with prisoners,” Catholic Studies Certificate from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during Vidal said. A Radio Paz 830AM pro- the Mass June 8, vigil of the feast of Pentecost, at St. Mary Cathedral. gram, Fe y Esperanza (Faith and Hope), is dedicated to prison min- istry. this living water of grace that flows “There may be many ministries In his homily, Archbishop Wens- from Jesus. Refreshed by the water in a parish, but they are all about ki used the celebration of Pentecost of his spirit you are commissioned helping the church to more effec- that weekend as an example for the to proclaim Christ to the world.” tively evangelize,” the archbishop graduates. He noted that, since the Second said, thanking the lay ministers “Jesus stands up and exclaims Vatican Council, the Church has for their generosity and commit- that he is the source of spiritual been blessed by an explosion of ment. water and that it is he who satis- lay ministries. These are the result “You become my co-workers in fies all that we thirst for,” the arch- of the movement of the Holy Spirit the vineyard of the Lord,” he told bishop said. “Those of you who are within the Church and their pur- the graduates. “I pray that your completing your formation in our pose is to build up the Church so commitment to lay ministry will

12299-0718 school of lay ministry, or are renew- that “Jesus Christ may be known, be for you — and for the people you ing your lay ministry certification, loved, adored, announced and will serve — a joy, a grace, a treasure have – hopefully – drunk deeply of communicated to all. received and shared.” Q FLORIDAWWW.THEFLORIDACATHOLIC.ORG |Catholic June 7-20, 2019 10 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic July 2019 13105-0718

Farewell Bishop Peter Baldacchino

Our prayers are united with the people of the Archdiocese of Miami as you are called to serve the Diocese of Las Cruces

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares

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After Sunday Mass June 30, Bishop Peter ‘Not leaving, being sent’ Baldacchino got a surprise. Parishioners Bishop Baldacchino’s parishioners at St. Kieran bid him had arranged for him to farewell, with sadness and a fire truck ride on a fire ROCÍO GRANADOS truck. (ROCIO around the corner to the Knights of To raise funds for that mission, GRANADOS La Voz Católica Columbus hall, where the farewell parishioners sold food and drink | LVC) celebration was held. at the luncheon, along with aprons MIAMI | Claudia and Thomas “The bishop loves fire trucks. Ev- bearing the bishop’s image and the Botero had been away from the ery time we had a festival at St. Ki- phrase “Hasta la vista Bishop Peter.” Church for a long time. When eran he would ask the fire truck to They also gave him other gifts, such their two children were born, they come for the kids. And we thought, as a soccer ball to help him stay in thought about going back. Although what a great surprise to bring it for shape and a Bible so he can contin- they tried many times, nothing at- him,” said Jenny García, one of the ue deepening his faith. tracted them. organizers of the farewell. St. Kieran’s children donated the Until one day, when they attend- “We were blessed that he was cake and the Knights of Columbus ed a Mass where the homilist’s mes- part of our spiritual walk at St. Ki- Council 1729 raised $500 for the sage was “no matter the situation, eran Parish,” said Pat Tetcash, an- Diocese of Las Cruces. come to me, the doors are open,” other member of the organizing While thanking them for the sur- Claudia said. committee. “We’re also here to cel- prise and the gifts, Bishop Baldac- “We looked at each other and ebrate his next journey and the path chino told them, “Enjoy. I want to teared up. It was a message direct- that takes him to the mission in Las ed at us in an incredible way, and Cruces.” PLEASE SEE FAREWELL, 15 it immediately captivated us,” said Thomas, recalling the moment four years ago. The homilist was Bishop Peter Baldacchino, celebrating Mass at St. Kieran, where he has been pas- tor since 2014. Congratulations “Bishop Peter really touched our heart. He is a person with passion, tenderness and sweetness, such a Bishop Peter Baldacchino gift. He is a man of the people,” said Bishop Peter Baldacchino Thomas, who attended a June 30 Las Cruces is blessed to have such a farewell for the bishop organized by St. Kieran’s parishioners. dedicated shepherd and outstanding Bishop Baldacchino was ap- he prayers of the Clergy, pointed third bishop of the Diocese catechist, who is passionate about the T of Las Cruces, New Mexico, in May, and will be installed at the cathe- passing on of the faith in all its power. Religious and Lay Faithful of this dral there July 23. He has served as auxiliary bishop of Miami since March 2014, and as St. Kieran’s pas- local Church of Newark are with tor since June of that year. Bishop Felipe J. Estévez During the farewell Mass, Bishop Baldacchino thanked God for the and the faithful of the you as you begin your new ministry past five years. He also informed parishioners that Father Adelson Diocese of St. Augustine Moreira, St. Kieran’s parochial vic- as Bishop of the Diocese of ar, had been appointed parochial vicar at Corpus Christi Parish in Miami. Las Cruces, New Mexico. “Many might think, they’re leav- ing us. No! To leave is to pack up and go. We’re not leaving you. We’re be- ing sent,” the bishop said, explain- ing that all are members of the body of Christ and , as the head of that body, has sent him. “So it’s my head that says go and my body that moves. If I’m going to Las Cruces, you are coming with me to Las Cruces,” he said. May Christ He also assured them that “the Lord has been thinking about you for a long time,” as St. Kieran’s new the Redeemer pastor will be Schoenstatt Father Jesús Ferrás, an alumnus of Immac- continue to bless you always. ulata-La Salle High School, which shares a campus with St. Kieran. “The new priest will bring young people. I hope you will give him the same respect and cooperation you gave me,” Bishop Baldacchino said. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. 13090-0718 FIRE TRUCK 13069-0718 After the Mass, a fire truck Archbishop of Newark waited outside to take the bishop 12 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic July 2019 FAREWELL LUNCHEON Las Cruces: a diocese both old and new lished on the diocesan website, ern region including Nueva Vizcaya Franciscan rcdlc.org: became the Bishopric of Guadiana, In 1581, when the first Fran- at a later date to be called Durango. first ciscan missionaries traveled the Until 1730, little ecclesiastical no- Camino Real through the Las tice was taken of this far-away re- came in 1581; Cruces Diocese on their way to gion of the bishopric — it was a vast, northern New Mexico, the country uncharted area. Bishop Benito Cre- diocese founded around them was only sparsely in- spo of the See of Durango made the habited by semi-nomadic Indians first “visita” in 1730; there 400 years later of fragmented tribes. From 1659, followed other “visitas” in 1760, STAFF REPORT the mission church of Nuestra 1817, 1833, 1845 and 1850. Señora de Guadalupe at Paso del The sacraments of baptism, North (the Juarez of today) was the marriage and burial were adminis- Father Jose Luis Menendez, pastor of Corpus Christi Church in Miami, MIAMI | Where exactly is Bish- point through which most of the tered from Nuestra Señora de Gua- joins mariachis in serenading Bishop Peter Baldacchino with the op Peter Baldacchino going? Here’s missionary efforts and colonizing dalupe at El Paso to the early set- Mexican favorite, “El Rey” (the king), during a farewell luncheon a brief history of the Diocese of Las expeditions passed. tlers of Doña Ana, Mesilla and Las for Las Cruces’ new bishop organized by archdiocesan priests. Cruces, New Mexico, as compiled In 1620, the Bishopric of Guada- Cruces by “visitadores,” circuit- (COURTESY) by Paul and Mary Taylor and pub- lajara was divided, and the north- riding priests from the mission. In 1850, with the designation of a new Bishopric of Santa Fe, a dispute on jurisdiction arose between Jean Lamy, bishop of the new Diocese of Santa Fe, and the bishop of Du- rango. On the settlement of this dispute, all of New Mexico came under the jurisdiction of the Dio- cese of Santa Fe. By 1852, there were churches at Doña Ana, Mesilla and Las Cru- ces. But only at Mesilla was there a resident priest, and until 1859, he visited the other two churches to administer sacraments; Nuestra Señora de Candelaria de Doña Ana and Santa Genoveva de Las Cruces being considered “visitas” of San Albino in Mesilla. By the 1850s and 1860s, there were churches also at Santa Barbara and Tularosa. And Congratulations by the 1880s, San Vicente’s at San Vicente, now Silver City. When the Diocese of Tucson was Bishop Peter Baldacchino established in 1897, southern New Mexico was included in the Tucson jurisdiction. Bishop Henry Granjon MMayay YourYour MinistryMinistry wrote in his personal journal on a pastoral visit to New Mexico in $OZD\V5H$OZD\V5HȵHFWȵHFW 1902 of his time in Deming, Rincon, Las Cruces, Mesilla, San Miguel, the LovingLoving HeartHearartt La Mesa, Chamberino, Anthony, Tularosa and Alamogordo. At that ooff Jesus ChristChrist.ist. time, there was still no church or chapel in Deming, Rincon, Antho- ny or Alamogordo. Bishop GregoryGregogory Parkes In 1914, on the formation of and Christ’sst’s faithful the Diocese of El Paso, the New rerejoicejoice withw yyou!ou! Mexico counties of Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Luna, Otero and a portion of Sierra County came under the jurisdiction of El Paso. The establishment of the Diocese of Las Cruces in 1982 added Lincoln and Chavez counties and all of Si- erra County to those New Mexican counties which had previously been served by the El Paso Diocese. The Diocese of Las Cruces has an important and rich heritage on which to build. From its early Indi- an inhabitants through the period of Spanish exploration and Mexi-

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MOST REVEREND WILTON D. GREGORY ARCHBISHOP OF WASHINGTON

together with the Auxiliary Bishops of Washington

MOST REVEREND MARIO DORSONVILLE MOST REVEREND ROY CAMPBELL MOST REVEREND MICHAEL FISHER

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BISHOP PETER BALDACCHINO

AS HE LEAVES THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI

and congratulates him on his appointment as

BISHOP OF LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO 13091-0718 14 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic July 2019 ‘Where there is God, there is joy’ Explanation of the coat of arms of Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino Bishop Peter Baldacchino, Tit- ular Bishop of Vatarba and Auxil- iary Bishop of Miami, chose for his motto “Ubi Dominus ibidem laeti- tia”: “Where God is, there is joy” (see Jdt 15:10, Ps 67:4, and Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of the Gospel). Dominating the coat of arms is Christ crucified: “Far be it from me to glory except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world” (Gal 6:14). 13104-0718 The Cross emerges as a sign of victory over death, represented by the waters of the baptismal font, the source of Christian life which The Pastor, communicates to every Christian the victory of Christ. Rev. Father Juan J. Sosa, The baptismal font is a refer- ence also to his own rediscovery the priests, of baptism through the Neocate- chumenal Way and to the work of and lay faithful of the evangelization: bringing people to live their baptism so that they may Parish of St. Joseph receive divine life. Beneath the Cross and baptis- in Miami Beach mal font is found an image of a palm tree upon which a lobster rests, a well-known symbol of the early Church, representing the mystery of through baptism: a sea creature, accus- tomed to living in the waters of sin, through the work of the Holy Spirit, can leave behind its natu- ral environment and live upon a palm tree, symbol of eternity and paradise. Above the Cross hovers a dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit, who is the life of the Church, and without whom nothing can be done. In the upper part are found the moon, representing the Blessed Mary: “And a great sign was seen in heaven; a woman ar- rayed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of 12 stars” (Rev 12:1); and the Cross of Malta, but also the star which leads the way to Christ. wish The palm tree is also a refer- ence to the Archdiocese of Miami, and the lobster to the Turks and Bishop Caicos Islands, where Bishop Bal- dacchino ministered for 15 years. The coat of arms is completed Peter Baldacchino by the three waves of the baptis- mal font representing the three a fruitful pastoral life rivers of the Archdiocese of New- ark, where Bishop Baldacchino as the new Bishop was ordained in 1996, and by the glorious Cross that links the shield of the to the pontifical hat, with its six 13133-0718 13131-0718 tassels in three rows on either side Diocese of Las Cruces. of the shield, the heraldic insignia of a bishop. Q July 2019 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 15

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Bishop Peter Baldacchino walks with his St. Kieran parishioners to the Knights of Columbus Council 1729 07 071 0 7 71 Hall, located around the corner from the church. That’s where they hosted the farewell celebration for their 1 pastor as he leaves for his new assignment as Las Cruces’ new bishop. (PHOTOS BY ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC) FAREWELL FROM A11 see you smiling even though there might be some sad moments some- times.” SADNESS For many of those in attendance, that was one of those sad moments. “He has been very spiritual, a  man of profound faith. It leaves an emptiness in me. I’m sad that he’s leaving,” said García.  “He leaves us with a vast void. We  want to complain to the pope, but   he knows what he’s doing,” added  Thomas Botero. Members of St. Kieran’s pose with Bishop Peter He noted that Bishop Baldacchi- Baldacchino during the farewell party thrown for him by parishioners. no started a tradition of gathering In addition to serving as Miami auxiliary bishop, he also served as St.  with the faithful after Sunday Mass- Kieran’s pastor since 2014. es to drink some coffee and take lots of pictures — a tradition that nosed with cancer. He died three young.” :HZLVK\RXWKHYHU\EHVWDW brought the community together. years ago at age 24. Bishop Baldacchino’s desire to “We all know each other here and “He helped us accept God’s will, attract more parishioners to St. Ki- it’s because of him,” said Botero. to find that peace. He guided us eran also led him to arrange with a WKH'LRFHVHRI/DV&UXFHV “I have gone to Masses where through this very difficult process Miami commissioner for the city’s children are running around, and and helped us move forward, and free trolley to stop at the church ev- the priest tells the parents to put gave us faith and hope,” Rosa said. ery day, said García.

MIAMI | Priesthood? As a young man, Peter Baldacchino was ada- mant. “I wouldn’t touch the priest- hood with a 10-foot pole.” But God obviously had other plans, and they began to take shape at the 1989 World Youth Day in San- tiago de Compostela, Spain. “When I arrived there, the first The Baldacchino siblings are, from left, John, the third oldest; Patrick, thing I heard — we were late in ar- Paula’s husband; Paula, the oldest; Peter, the second oldest; and Robert, Father Peter Baldacchino waves as he leaves the church after being riving — was the voice of Pope John the youngest. ordained a priest. (COURTESY PHOTOS | BALDACCHINO FAMILY) Paul II saying, ‘Do not be afraid to be holy.’ And I thought, ‘Well, I bet- catechumenal community in the to walk with a slanted head,” he including “that I did not even rec- name out of one hat and matched ter take my bag and go back home whole of Malta. recalled. “Later I discovered that ognize the poor that were around it with the name of a Redemptoris because this is not for me.’ Moreover, Bishop Baldacchino’s to be holy means the holiness of me. I did not see their needs. I was Mater seminary in another hat. “I “I didn’t understand what it father, Rinaldo — known by ev- God. It’s that he lets the rain fall blind, completely blind.” could have gone anywhere,” Bish- means to be holy,” Bishop Baldac- eryone as Rene — had studied for on the good and the bad alike and That is when he felt the Lord call- op Baldacchino said. “The ques- chino explained during a brief but the priesthood with the Salesians he lets the sun shine on the good ing him to the priesthood. But he tion was: Are you willing to serve wide-ranging interview when he in England for 11 years. His two and the bad alike. You and I, we did not respond right away. the Church wherever? … I had no was named auxiliary bishop of Mi- younger brothers, John and Rob- don’t do this. Somebody harms “I had too many things on my choice. I did not choose.” ami back in 2014. ert, also had entered the seminary us and we don’t show the sun of mind,” he said. “But then in a very And that’s a good thing. The Malta native, Newark priest and left. Both are now married with our face anymore. We don’t look concrete and historical way, the “There’s always a danger to and missionary founder of two children. at them. Somebody harms us and Lord started to move things from choose the place,” he said. “Because churches and one school on the we don’t speak to them anymore. my path.” I think that is a big trap. The mo- Turks and Caicos Islands is a man ‘WORKAHOLIC’ I realized that I did not have this ment in your mind you think you who laughs easily — including at Bishop Baldacchino had never (holiness).” MISSIONARY should be somewhere, in that mo- himself. He often repeats St. Teresa been inclined in that direction. He But he knew where to find it. Not only did he feel a calling to ment, wherever you are, is not the of Avila’s adage “un santo triste es un studied chemistry and science at “If you want fruit and you don’t priesthood, he felt a calling to mis- right place… triste santo,” which roughly trans- the University of Malta and worked have it, you go to buy it. I realized sion. “To refuse to answer that ques- lated means, “A saint who is sad is as technical manager for the Cana- that the place to get these things “I showed a disposition to serve tion has been a great liberation for a sad saint.” da Dry bottling plant, where he was, was the Church,” he recalled. “Con- the Church anywhere,” he said. me,” he continued. “It means God No surprise then, at the motto by his own admission, “a worka- cretely, for me, it came through the “I fell in love with the missionary is here. And if God is here, I’m stay- he chose for his episcopacy: “Ubi holic.” experience of the Neocatechume- aspect of the Church. It was like ing. If he’s not, I’m the first one to Dominus ibidem laetitia” — where He was 28 when he attended nal Way in my parish.” falling in love. And the Lord took leave.” Q God is, there is joy. World Youth Day. After a “brief but intensive dis- it from there. Everything else was A short time with Las Cruces’ “I didn’t understand what it cernment process,” he was sent on easy.” This article has been slightly adapt- new bishop also reveals a man who means to be holy. I had this im- a two-by-two mission during which He wound up in Newark liter- ed from one originally published in is approachable, warm and dis- pression that to be holy means he discovered a lot about himself, ally at random. Someone picked his March 2014. arming, a man who worked with his hands and vacuumed his own church in Providenciales, a priest not prone to quoting vague theol- ogy but one who makes deep points with clear examples — a man, in Congratulations fact, very much in the style of Pope Francis. and Best Wishes He speaks his native Maltese — a mixture of and Sicilian — as Bishop Baldacchino well as English, the country’s other official language. In Newark, he DV\RXVKHSKHUGDQHZÀRFN learned Spanish, and in the Turks as third bishop of the and Caicos he learned Creole. He 'LRFHVHRI/DV&UXFHV also attended a Redemptoris Mater 1HZ0H[LFR seminary where his fellow students came from all over the world. “My accent is no longer mine,” he said. “It’s not Maltese. It’s not Eng- lish. It’s not Italian. It’s a mixture of all. My niece says, ‘Uncle Pete, you speak funny.’” As for the priesthood, don’t get him wrong. He grew up in a family of practicing Catholics. His father served on the parish council. The 13097-0718 family joined the Neocatechume- 13156-0718 St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church nal Way when Bishop Baldacchino 3RPSDQR%HDFK)OD was 13. Theirs was the first Neo- 18 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic July 2019

AT A GLANCE Life and ministry of Bishop Peter Baldacchino

• Dec. 5, 1960: Peter School, Msida, and high school at facility’s Quality Control Depart- Newly Baldacchino is born in Sliema, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Col- ment and then the company’s ordained Malta, the second lege, St. Venera. Technical Manager. Father child, and first son, Peter • 1989: Balda- of Rinaldo Baldac- • Joins at Attends World Youth cchino chino and the late 13 at Par- Day in Santiago de Compostela, celebrates Leonilda (Hilda). ish in Malta, the first Neocatechu- Spain; unexpectedly feels the call his first menal group on the island. to the priesthood. Mass in • Baptized at Newark Our Lady of the Sa- • Studies at Evans Laboratories • October 1990: Enters on the cred Heart of Jesus in Valletta and begins work at lo- Redemptoris Mater Archdiocesan feast of Parish, Sliema. cal Canada Dry facility as assistant Seminary of Newark, New Jersey; Pentecost. quality controller. graduates from Seton Hall Uni- • Receives first versity with a Master of Divinity in Communion and First • Continues studies in the eve- Pastoral Ministry. confirmation at Communion nings at the University of Malta St. Joseph’s Parish and the Technical School in Ham- • May 25, 1996: Or- Church, Msida. run. dained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Newark. • Attends St. Francis Primary • Named head of Canada Dry • 1996-1999: Serves as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Ridge- wood, New Jersey.

The Most Rev. • July 1999: Appointed chancellor of the Roman Catho- lic Mission ‘’ in Turks and David J. Malloy, Caicos Islands and pastor of Our Lady of Divine Providence Par- and the clergy, religious ish on Providenciales Island; only nine persons are regularly attend- Msgr. Peter Baldacchino is shown here playing ping pong in December and laity of the Diocese ing Mass when he first arrives. 2010. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALDACCHINO FAMILY) • 1999: Begins religious ed- • 2011: Completes St. Lucy of Rockford wish to thank ucation program for young people Chapel on South Caicos Island, that brings them to Sunday Mass; an outreach of Holy Cross Church begins house-by-house visitations on Grand Turk Island (the nation’s Auxiliary Bishop through which he comes to know capital), as well as a new rectory/ people and their spiritual situa- parish hall in Grand Turk. tions. • 2012: Expands Holy Fam- Peter Baldacchino • World Youth Days: ily Academy to include a high Growing numbers of young people school, with additional classrooms for his service to the Archdiocese from Turks and Caicos participate serving local residents and Domin- in World Youth Days in 2002, 2005, ican and Haitian immigrants. New A press conference at the of Miami and congratulate him 2008, 2011 and 2013. classrooms were added during the Archdiocese of Miami Pastoral • 2006: summer of 2013. School now goes Center in 2014 announces the on his new role as Bishop of the Opens from kindergarten to 11th grade. appointment of Msgr. Peter Academy in Providenciales with a • Feb. 5, 2012: Baldacchino as the new auxiliary Diocese of Las Cruces, N.M. handful of students. Dedica- bishop of Miami. tion of newly constructed church • 2008: Adds classrooms to for Our Lady of Divine Providence 13132-0718 Holy Family Academy, with funds Parish in Providenciales. This is Cathedral of St. Peter collected by benefactors from the the first church to be built on the 1243 Church Street islands. island, and it seats 600 people. Rockford, IL 61103 Sunday Mass attendance now • September 2008: stands at around 1,200. www.rockforddiocese.org Hurricane Ike destroys 90% of Grand Turk Island, including the • Feb. 20, 2014: Pope parish houses; priests live in trail- Francis appoints Msgr. Baldacchi- ers for two years. no auxiliary bishop of Miami. • 2009: Mass attendance at Our Lady of Divine Providence has • March 19, 2014: increased to the point that half the Bishop Baldacchino is ordained to congregation must sit outside. the episcopacy at St. Mary Cathe- dral, Miami. Miami Auxiliary Bishop Peter • 2009: Named Chaplain Baldacchino shows his pectoral to His Holiness by Pope Benedict • June 1, 2014: Bishop cross to Bryan Williamson, a XVI, giving him the honorary title Baldacchino is named pastor of St. student reporter from St. James of . Kieran Parish, Miami. School in North Miami.

• 2010: Intensive post-hur- • May 15, 2019: Pope • July 23, 2019: Instal- ricane construction activity begins Francis appoints Bishop Baldac- lation Mass for Bishop Baldacchi- in Grand Turk, South Caicos and chino as the third bishop of the Di- no, in the Cathedral of the Immac- Providenciales. ocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico. ulate Heart of Mary in Las Cruces. July 2019 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 19

Auxiliary GOOD LUCK BISHOP Bishop Peter Baldacchino holds a BALDACCHINO frame with his episcopal coat of arms which all Pastoral Center employees signed, wishing him good luck in his appointment as bishop of Las Cruces, New Mexico. (CRISTINA CABRERA | FC)

Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino holds a framed version of a congratulatory ad given on behalf of the Archdiocese of Miami and Archbishop Thomas Wenski. Sister Elizabeth Worley, chancellor for administration and chief operating officer of the archdiocese, explains the contents of the photo, a sunrise view behind St. Kieran Church, Miami, taken by her. (CRISTINA CABRERA | FC)

Auxiliary Bishop of Miami Peter Baldacchino, center, is joined by Father Elvis Gonzalez, left, director of the Office of Vocations, and Deacon Victor Pimentel, director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate, before Bishop Baldacchino’s farewell Mass at the Pastoral Center. (CRISTINA CABRERA | FC) 13072-0718

Archbishop Thomas Wenski celebrates the farewell Mass for Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino, joined by Miami’s other auxiliary bishop, Bishop Enrique Delgado, far right, Archbishop Emeritus John C. Favalora, second from right, and Bishop Emeritus of Pueblo, Colorado, as well as priests who work in the Pastoral Center. (ROCIO GRANADOS | LVC) 20 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic July 2019 More words from Bishop Peter Baldacchino

On the use of sports On learning Spanish as to build community: a deacon in Newark: “The mission of the Church is “My first month in the cathe- to bring the love of Christ to ev- dral with the young people from eryone and I realized we could the Dominican Republic, my first use sports, like soccer games, to month was very difficult because reach out to the youths. Whether I couldn’t understand what they they were non-practicing Catho- were saying. Then after a while I lics or belonged to other religious started to understand something.” denominations, they too had an As a deacon, he also had to pro- encounter with Jesus Christ when claim the Gospel each week, often in we played sports together, during Spanish. But right after his ordina- the games and other various activi- tion to the priesthood, the rector of Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino holds a framed version of a congratulatory ties, and they experienced a spirit announcement given on behalf of the Archdiocese of Miami and Archbishop Thomas the cathedral told him, “Your first of fraternity and camaraderie.” Wenski. The photo is a sunrise view of the bay close to St. Kieran Church, Miami, where Mass will be the Spanish Mass.” Bishop Baldacchino served as pastor for five years. (CRISTINA CABRERA | FC) “It was 1,800 people. So he said, the identity of who we are. And we language. Then, I said, ‘Now I read ‘Do you want somebody to preach On divorce: for you?’ It was Pentecost Sunday. I “In some way, divorce is a state- lose what it means to be a person.” it. Tell me if I make mistakes.’ So in said if the Holy Spirit doesn’t work ment: God cannot do anything about the beginning it was all phonetic.” on Pentecost Sunday, I might as well this. So this is a very strong state- On learning Creole in In fact, he told Father Esteker pack up and go home. So I threw ment, and what will our children Turks and Caicos: Elyse, a Haitian priest in the Arch- myself. It was not perfect Spanish. think? They will think that God “I had to celebrate Mass in Creole diocese of Miami, “Someday I need People have been very good to me. is not here. And if God is not here, … so I took the book. I got somebody you to correct my Creole. Because People excuse a lot of our faults.” Q what is the meaning of my life? Who to sit next to me and said, ‘Tell me I haven’t heard a priest say Mass in Creole. I say the Mass in Creole made me? Where did I come from? how to read it. You read it.’ So while This article has been slightly adapted from Where am I going? Therefore we lose they read I wrote it phonetically in my the way the people taught me.” one originally published in March 2014.

Congratulations Peter! Do not forget your home! Pray for us as we pray for you!

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For more information, call [email protected]. Adoremus: 305-762-1104 or email rpanellas@ Retiro St. John the Apostle para oración ante el PUBLISHES: August 15 theadom.org. caballeros: 9-11 de agosto, invita la Santísimo Sacramento con músicos Grief support/bereavement parroquia St. John XXIII. Donación: y artistas católicos de Miami. 305- Call Valerie: 407-373-0078 • [email protected] 546-8343, [email protected], ministry training: Saturdays, $180 cash, $185 tarjeta de crédito. 13039-0718 Sept. 7 and 14, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 954-392-5062, popestjohn23@ www.facebook.com/adoremusmia: p.m., St. Agnes, 100 Harbor gmail.com. • Viernes, 26 de julio, 8 p.m., FLORIDACatholic Drive, Key Biscayne. Offered by Santa Bárbara, 6801 W. 30 Ave., 22 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic July 2019 Nigerian Apostolate celebrates 25 years

Spiritan Community gathers Father Fidelis Nwanko at St. Monica Parish thanks the archbishop each week for and those who attended Mass in Igbo the Nigerian Apostolate’s TERESA MARTINEZ 25th Florida Catholic correspondent anniversary Mass at St. Monica MIAMI GARDENS | Tradition, Church culture and music where plentiful June 16. at the 25th anniversary celebra- tion of the Nigerian Apostolate at St. Locka (which merged in 2009 with you are home. It is also a blessing to Monica Church June 16. St. James Parish in North Miami). hear the archbishop speak our lan- Over 100 people attended the In 1997, the group was recognized guage – he visited Nigeria decades Mass, which was celebrated by Dressed in traditional Nigerian garb, Dr. Oby Okany, far right, and as an official apostolate in the arch- ago — and take part in today’s fes- Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Dr. Emmanuel Obiesie, center, take up the offertory during the Mass diocese. Soon after, they began tivities.” concelebrated by the five Nigerian celebrating 25 years of the Nigerian Apostolate’s establishment in the participating in the annual Mass — Among the active members of pastors of the Archdiocese of Mi- archdiocese. (PHOTOS BY JONATHAN MARTINEZ | FC) celebrated around the feast of the the apostolate are the Sisters of ami. The Mass was celebrated in Epiphany — marking National Mi- Jesus the Saviour, a community both Igbo and English. our parishes – and through your a time to reflect back on what the gration Week in the U.S. Since 2009, founded in Nigeria in 1985. “I congratulate you on this 25th Catholic faith, you work to make our Lord has done in our lives” and “be the apostolate has called St. Monica “It is amazing to see how we have anniversary of the Nigerian/African communities better places and thus grateful.” Parish home. grown over the years,” said Sav- Apostolate here in the Archdiocese build up the Kingdom of God,” the He added that “the apostolate “Being a part of this group for the iourite Sister Ignatia Ezeimo. “The of Miami,” said the archbishop dur- archbishop said. has been an important part of the last 30 years, since the beginning, goodness of God is present every ing the homily. “The Nigerian com- The apostolate is located at St. archdiocese because we have not has been a great blessing,” said week when we get together to sing munity here may be smaller than Monica and has an active member- only been able to maintain our cul- Christopher Anyagaligbo, histori- and praise God in our dialect. It the community in Houston or At- ship of about 100 people. The group tural and religious traditions; we an who put together a book chroni- brings so much joy, and the spirit lanta, but you have made great con- participates in the annual Migra- have also been able to share it with cling the history of the apostolate and love of God to our people. God tributions here to the church and tion Mass at St. Mary Cathedral and the South Florida community.” in commemoration of the 25th an- is love. We serve God with our cul- the larger community.” celebrates Mass in Igbo every Sun- The apostolate began to form in niversary. “We’ve been through ups ture, language, and with our lives He noted that five Nigerian day at 2:30 p.m. at St. Monica. 1992 after Hurricane Andrew rav- and downs, but we are here together and in service to one another every priests serve as pastors in the arch- “Today is a time of joy and cel- ished the Miami area. The Nige- in celebration as a community and day.” diocese and other Nigerian priests ebration,” said Father Fidelis rian community rallied to support for our children who are our future. At the end of the Mass, partici- and religious sisters serve in arch- Nwanko, of the Congregation of the one another and began celebrating Seeing so many dressed in our cul- pants gathered for a reception in diocesan health care facilities. Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans), who Mass once a month at Our Lady of tural attire and hearing our music the parish hall featuring traditional “Each one of you are members of leads the Nigerian Apostolate. “It is Perpetual Help Church in Opa- and language makes you feel like food and music. Q Courage meetings help people with same sex attraction ‘grow in holiness’

MARLENE QUARONI lic Church for people with same-sex that would assist those with same Mass and receiving Communion, word gay, which infers the totality of Florida Catholic correspondent attraction, and there is a chapter in sex attraction in adhering to the fellowship, support for others and a person’s essence. One’s sexual ori- the Archdiocese of Miami. teachings of the Catholic Church giving good example. The ministry entation is only a part of a person’s MIAMI | Courage International In 1980, Cardinal Terence Cooke on sexuality. The cardinal invited is based on the 12-step program in nature. Members at a recent meet- is the official ministry of the Catho- of New York conceived of a ministry Father John Harvey, of the Oblates order to focus efforts on growth in ing said they dislike the stereotypes of St. Francis de Sales, a 52-year- self-understanding and holiness. of same sex attraction. old moral theologian, to begin the Meetings are in parishes and be- “The ministry makes me aware Courage International ministry. gin with prayer, then a talk or spiri- that I am not alone, and I need to “Father Harvey hadn’t gone look- tual reading, followed by discussion keep my eyes on the prize — of ing for this ministry, but it was God about positive or negative personal heaven,” said one member. calling him,” said a participant at events that could impact chastity. Courage participants at a recent the original support group meet- Members are pledged to confiden- meeting said they are as saddened PUBLISHES: DEADLINE: ing, which took place at the Seton tiality. by the sex scandals as other Catho- SEPT. 19 SEPT.PT.PTT. 6 Shrine in Our Lady of the Rosary “I attend Mass, receive the sacra- lics, and believe Courage could be Church in lower Manhattan. ments, go to church events, but feel part of the Church’s renewal. 13195-0718 Since then, the ministry has es- left out of the mainstream. I feel iso- Father Harvey died in 2010. The tablished chapters throughout the lation and hopelessness. Meetings current director of Courage Inter- Advertise in our annual United States and 13 countries. are the only place where we can national is Father Philip Bochanski, Back in School edition! Group members are inspired by the discuss how we feel in the Church,” who was the Courage chaplain in Gospel’s universal call to holiness said one participant. Philadelphia. Florida has chapters and the Church’s teachings about Having same sex attraction was in Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg the goodness and purpose of hu- not a choice, participants at a recent and Jacksonville. Some chapters are Book a second ad for man sexuality. Through this apos- archdiocesan meeting agreed. in need of a chaplain. Priests who Open House or Entrance Exam tolate, participants receive pasto- “If given a ‘choice’ I surely would are interested in serving as Courage andand receive ral support in the form of spiritual have chosen to be heterosexual, to chaplains may call Father Bochan- guidance, prayers, friendship and be married to a member of the op- ski at 203-803-1564. Q fellowship. posite sex, to have children and a Place your order today! “I thank God for this ministry,” family,” said one participant. “I sup- For information on the Archdio- said one participant at a recent pose this is our cross to bear. I think cese of Miami chapter call 571- Call Valerie: 407-373-0078 meeting in the Archdiocese of Mi- God has given those experiencing 294-5933. Courage is also avail- [email protected] ami. same sex attraction an ability to able for online support by going to The five goals of Courage are grow in holiness.” https://couragerc.org/ or https:// chastity, frequent attendance at The ministry frowns on using the couragerc.org/groups/. July 2019 www.thefloridacatholic.org YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY 23 Maronite Catholics convene in Miami Annual convention CHURCH IN COMMUNION WITH POPE • The is one of 23 the celebration, never kneeling. Incense aims to preserve Eastern Catholic Churches in full commu- is used throughout the celebration and nion with the worldwide Catholic Church singing is in Syriac. faith and cultural and recognizing Pope Francis as spiritual • Throughout history, the Maronite authority. Church has served as a struggling Chris- heritage among • The Maronite Catholic Church is tian presence in the Middle East, which headquartered in Bkerke, . It is is more known for its Jewish and Muslim future generations one of the oldest traditions of the Catholic influences. Over the ages, Maronites have Church, born out of the Church of Antioch fled under threat, and immigrated to LINDA REEVES founded by St. Peter. Officially, it is known other countries for economic and religious Florida Catholic correspondent as the Syriac Maronite Church of Antioch. issues. During Muslim invasions of the • According to Maronite data, there seventh century, many Maronites fled to are nearly 4 million Maronite Catho- Mount Lebanon. MIAMI BEACH | Maronite lics worldwide. The largest number of • Lebanon Maronites fled in particu- Catholics from across America Maronites currently live in Lebanon, larly large numbers during the Lebanese gathered with their two bishop although Maronite Catholics have spread civil war in the late 20th century, when leaders, parish priests and deacons throughout the world and figures indicate Syria and Israel competed for influence at the National Apostolate of Ma- 200,000 Maronite Catholics live in the over the country. The war took more than ronites Convention, held in Miami United States, a number that continues 250,000 lives and the country once said for the first time in nearly 30 years. to grow. to be the most advanced in the Middle “It is good to be with you. I would • The Maronite Church takes its name East was left in ruins. like to welcome all of you,” said from the fourth century St. , • In 1966, Pope Paul VI appointed the Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan, whose way of life inspired and first Maronite bishop for the United States. eparch or bishop of Our Lady of laity to follow him, eventually resulting in The first Maronite diocese or Lebanon of Los Angeles, during the the distinctive Maronite Rite. Liturgies are was established in 1971. Currently, there Precious Blood Sister Philip Marie Burle, spiritual director and opening liturgy of the convention, celebrated in English and Syriac, a dialect are two Maronite dioceses in the United retreat facilitator, prays for Katalin Filtranti during the 56th annual held June 26-30 at the Loews Miami of Aramaic, the same language Jesus States. One is based in Los Angeles and Maronite convention held at the Loews Hotel, Miami Beach, June Beach hotel. spoke. People sit and stand throughout the other in Brooklyn. 26-30. (ROBERTO AGUIRRE | FC) The National Apostolate of Ma- ronites, or NAM, sponsors the con- said he was happy about reconnect- for Christians of the Middle East. vention, now in its 56th year. Par- At the heart of the event is bring- were honored to be selected. The ing with people he had met at pre- Appointed by Pope Francis ishes of the Eparchy of St. Maron of ing Maronite Catholics residing in event marked somewhat of a legacy vious conferences. He had his own July 10, 2013, Bishop Zaidan be- Brooklyn, New York, and the Epar- the United States together and edu- for Father Saade, who is leaving the take on the event. came third bishop of the eparchy chy of Our Lady of Lebanon in Cali- cating the youth, young adults and area. He has been re-assigned by headquartered in California. As fornia, the two American Maronite children about the rich heritage and his to serve as a college 23 EASTERN CHURCHES shepherd of Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic dioceses, are encouraged traditions of the Maronite Catholic dean in Lebanon. “It is important to teach people Eparchy, Bishop Zaidan leads 40 to take a turn at hosting the event Church, historically centered in The parish expressed interest in that there is more than one way to Maronite churches, 39 priests, each year. Lebanon and Syria but continuing the host job three years ago, bidding be Catholic,” he said, pointing to the eight permanent deacons and “The convention is what keeps to grow in the United States. among the 84 Maronite churches 23 Eastern Churches and the one 15 religious, according to the people together,” said Nabil Salem, “My children were all born in the and missions across America that Roman Catholic Church, which has diocese’s website. He serves on a member of this year’s convention United States,” said George Frem serve an estimated 200,000 Maroni- the largest percentage of Catholics the U.S. bishops’ International host, Our Lady of Lebanon Parish in from Boston, Massachusetts, who te Catholics. Last year, Our Lady of in the world. Justice and Peace Committee as Miami, and grand knight of the St. was attending the convention with the Cedars in Houston, Texas, won “There are a lot of things that are well as the Catholic Home Mis- Sharbel Council 12699. He has at- his wife, Rania, and sons ages 7, 12 the bid. In 2017, the national con- different in the Maronite Catholic sions Committee. tended 15 conventions and helped and 14. He and his wife are immi- vention took place in South Caro- Church, but we are Catholics,” he A surprise guest was Bishop- with the June event along with his grants from Lebanon living in the lina, hosted by St. Rafka Parish in explained, noting that the ancient elect Peter Karam, who attend- fellow Knights. “It is about com- United States for the past 15 years. Greenville. traditions and practices of the ed a portion of the convention. radery. It is about connecting with “Taking part in the convention is a “Our theme for this year is cen- Maronite Church date back to the Pastor of St. Maron Church in people. We want the children to great way to learn about our heri- tered on the Holy Cross of Our apostles. Cleveland, Ohio, he was elected learn about the faith and about our tage and to meet people and build Lord,” said Father Saade. “Nurtured Joining Bishop Zaidan was the June 15 by the Synod of the Ma- history.” friendships. We see some of the by our Catholic faith and founded other leader of the American Ma- ronite Bishops as Bishop of The conference is designed for same people every year. We like to on our Maronite history, I pray this ronite Church, Bishop Gregory of the Maronites. Born in Beirut, Maronite Catholics of all ages, but eat the Lebanese food,” he said. time together will encourage us to John Mansour, who was appointed Lebanon, he is the first Maronite especially for families with chil- preserve our heritage, fulfill our by Pope John Paul II in 2004 as the priest incardinated outside of dren. The agenda features educa- LEGACY FOR mission and create a vision for fu- third bishop of the Eparchy of St. Lebanon to be elected to serve tional workshops, social activities LOCAL PRIEST ture Maronite generations.” Maron of Brooklyn. Bishop Man- as a bishop in Lebanon. and spiritual events including ro- Our Lady of Lebanon’s pastor, The convention drew nearly sour and Bishop Zaidan partici- In a display of unity, Archbishop sary prayer, adoration and Masses Father Elie Saade, a member of St. 1,200 participants and 100 priests pated in activities and led spiritual Thomas Wenski visited with the or . Sharbel’s Lebanese Maronite Or- and deacons. A large number of events throughout the convention. Maronite bishops and clergy June der, said in a welcome statement young adults also came. Bishop Mansour’s Brooklyn 26 and took part in the celebra- FYI that he and members of his parish Mark Bsaibes, 28, of Los Angeles Eparchy is composed of 45 par- tion of Mass. Also on hand were Maronite churches in Florida ishes and missions, a seminary Archbishop Samir Nassar, leader Father Elie in Washington, D.C., a convent in of the Maronite Catholic Church • Our Lady of Lebanon, 2055 Coral Saade, pastor Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and a of Damascus in Syria, and Bishop Way, Miami. 305-856-7449. of Our Lady monastery in Petersham, Massa- Fernando Isern, retired bishop of • Heart of Jesus Parish, 1800 N.E. of Lebanon chusetts. Among his many appoint- the Diocese of Pueblo and a former Sixth Court, Fort Lauderdale. 954-522- Maronite ments, Bishop Mansour has served priest of the Miami archdiocese. 3939. Catholic Church on the U.S. Conference of Catholic In a June 23 letter addressed to • Mary, Mother of Light, 46 Willow in Miami, Bishops’ committees on Pro Life Father Saade and posted in the con- Road, Tequesta. 561-427-1331. processes with Activities and Evangelization and vention program, Archbishop Wen- • St. Jude, 5555 Dr. Phillips Blvd., hands crossed Catechesis, as well as on the board ski expressed his delight to meet Orlando. 407-363-7405. along with of trustees for the Catholic Uni- the Maronite bishops and clergy • St. Maron, 7032 Bowden Road, other Maronite versity of America, Catholic Relief convening in South Florida. “Your Jacksonville. 904-448-0203. clergy. (LINDA Services and Aid to the Church in brothers in the Latin rite Archdio- REEVES | FC) • St. Peter and Paul Church, 6205 Need. He is also actively involved cese of Miami pledge their prayers Sheldon Road, Tampa. 813-886-7413. with the efforts of In Defense of for a successful grace-filled conven- Christians to support and advocate ing here in South Florida,” he said. Q 24 YOUR MIAMI COMMUNITY Florida Catholic July 2019

Healing Ma MISA DE SANACIÓN

THURSDAY - AUGUST 15TH AT 7:00PM - OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH

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