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63RD ANNUAL RED MASS Holy Spirit Can Bring Unity to Language and Law hose entrusted with Lynch and the law and their consequences for the Tthe administration Chief of Staff Denis Mc- common good,” he said. of justice should use Donough. Those who work in law must strike a language in a wise and Washington Archbishop “careful balance” in safeguarding the prudent manner to Cardinal Donald Wuerl rights of all people, Archbishop Gregory help bring unity to the was the main celebrant said. American people, the of the Solemn Votive “Our national identity has been forged Archbishop of Atlanta Mass of the Holy Spirit, said during his hom- by bringing a great multiplicity of which is held on the peoples, cultures, and political opinions ily at the John Carroll Photo By Christopher Newkumet Sunday before the fi rst into harmony,” he said. Society’s 63rd Annual Washington Archbishop Cardinal Monday in October, Red Mass. Donald Wuerl greets Chief Justice John when the U.S. Supreme In particular, Archbishop Gregory noted, Among the congre- Roberts on the steps of the Cathedral Court begins its annual the interpretation of laws “always must gation present for of St. Matthew following the Society’s term. include the very basic right to religious Archbishop Wilton 63rd Annual Red Mass on October 4. freedom.” The legal system depends on Archbishop Gregory’s a “benign and positive relationship be- D. Gregory’s homily homily, based on the fi rst reading about at the October 4 Mass at the Cathedral tween religion and our nation’s branches the Tower of Babel, was a refl ection on of government.” of St. Matthew the Apostle were Chief the power of language to bring about Justice John Roberts and Associate Justices either unity or division. While God confused human languages Stephen Breyer, Anthony Kennedy, Anto- at the Tower of Babel when people nin Scalia, and Clarence Thomas. Also in “It is the mission of those involved in the challenged His authority, “Pentecost attendance were Attorney General Loretta administration of justice to help us all to was the corrective to Babel,” Archbishop understand the meaning of the words of Gregory said. JANUARY BRUNCH “The outpouring of the Holy Spirit allowed people from many different Fr. Kesicki works with the eight Ameri- cultures and nations to understand President of Jesuit can Jesuit provincials in implementing one another and to grasp the truth that Conference to Speak national programs, represents the Con- is perfectly fulfi lled in Christ Himself,” ference internationally, and serves as he said. at January Brunch the religious superior of national Jesuit The Red Mass – which takes its name ministries. He has also served in Jesuit from the red vestments clergy wear dur- he president of the Jesuit Conference, high schools and in the Jesuit Refugee ing the Mass to symbolize the presence Twhich promotes common goals and Service. oversees international projects for the of the Holy Spirit – has been sponsored Society of in the United States, will The Baptism of the Lord Mass and by the Society at the Cathedral of St. be the guest speaker at the brunch fol- Brunch is celebrated by the John Car- Matthew since 1953. Its purpose is to in- lowing the Baptism of the Lord Mass on roll Society annually on the feast of voke God’s blessing on those responsible January 10. the Baptism of the Lord, when Christ for the administration of justice. was baptized by St. John the Baptist Continued on page 5 Father Timothy in the River Jordan and which serves P. Kesicki, SJ, is as the conclusion of the Christmas a season. native who previ- VOL. 22 ously served as JCS chaplain Msgr. Peter Vaghi will be NO. 1 INSIDE provincial of the the principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass, which begins at 10 a.m. Chicago-Detroit Page 4 Papal Visit: JCS Members Province of the at St. Patrick Church. The brunch that . follows at the Hotel Monaco tradi- Take Part in History at In his current role tionally focuses on members of the Canonization Mass Courtesy Photo as president of the academic community. Page 7 Nats Game a Hit with Father Timothy Kesicki Jesuit Conference, By Mary Schneidau Sullivan Society Members

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JCS_CC_Advent_2015_FINAL.indd 1 11/10/15 9:33 PM John Carroll Society Established 1951 Archdiocese of Washington Fall Retreat is a Journey to Joy lmost 80 JCS members and guests gathered November 7 at Offi cers Athe Society’s 18th annual Fall Retreat at Mt. St. Mary’s Semi- President, Thomas M. Loughney, M.D. nary in Emmitsburg together with Chaplain Msgr. Peter Vaghi. First Vice President, Carol Grefenstette Bates Msgr. Andrew Baker, the new of the , was principal Second Vice President, Christopher H. Mitchell celebrant at the Mass and gave an inspiring homily. In addition to Secretary, Preeya Noronha Pinto Mass, a Penance Service, and Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the group Assistant Secretary, Susan B. Allen shared two meditations by Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, author of The Joy of Priesthood Treasurer, David B. Florenzo and Born of the Eucharist. Msgr. Rossetti’s theme for the retreat, “Finding Joy in Our Assistant Treasurer, Mary Ann Dmochowski, Ph.D. Parliamentarian, Jane Sullivan Roberts Secular Age,” called us to refl ect on our journey into joy. Immediate Past President, Elizabeth B. Meers Reminding us that sin creates its own hell, and that closeness with God provides the Historian, John J. DeGioia only true joy and real happiness, Msgr. Rossetti stressed his Ten Steps of our Journey Chaplain, Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Into Joy: Cease Any Serious Sin; Renew the Sacrament of Penance; Pray More; Dive Deeply Into the Eucharist; Nourish Good Friendships; Love the Church; Practice Executive Director Gratitude; Embrace Your Crosses; Relax and Trust; and Abandon Yourself to God. Colleen Mudlaff By Fred Murray

Board of Governors NEW JCS MEMBERS As of October 30, 2015

Melanie Buttross, M.D. Mike Beland Christopher Casey Julin Williams Scott Delacourt Erik M. Causey Rachel Burke Sean T. Gloth II Michael Williams Lindsey Freeman Luca Giani David Lincoln Vincent Garlock Michael Huston William E. Conway, Jr. Christopher M. Giblin Robert McCarthy Francis Aul Cornelius Roberts Maureen O’Donnell DeBritz, M.D. Jeffrey MacKinnon Mary Anne McElroy Hon. John Facciola Jeniffer De Jesus Roberts Kim Viti Fiorentino Mary C. McGinnity Brian Morrissey Bryson Nitta Raj Noronha Winnie Keon Raymond J. McKenna Hala Chalhoub Stephen P. Mullery Kelly E. Thompson Dr. Walid Chalhoub Andrew McBride Michael J. Nardotti, Jr. Christopher Nace Kevin F. Thompson Martin Gaudinski, M.D. Bernadette Semple Maya M. Noronha Jonathan Nace Anthony Vanicek Dr. Eioleen Moore Jonathan White Jacklyn DiLauro Rajesh C. Noronha Rocco Porreco Christopher Testa, M.D. Scott Rembold Daniel W. Hardwick Dr. Tom Loughney Ari Fitzgerald Edward A. O’Connell Alejandra Segura Michael F. O’Connell H. Christopher Bartolomucci Dr. Enrique Segura Timothy J. Sullivan, Jr. Edward Orzechowski Daniel G. Matthews Preeya Noronha Pinto Michael Orfi ni Jeffrey Paravano Andreas Widmer Patricia Orfi ni Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi Kristen Mann Clayton Nickel Elizabeth B. Meers Hon. Margaret Sweeney Philip J. Ward Laura DeMaria Jonathon Smith Thomas Winkler, M.D. Eleanor B. Fleming Aleydak Kasten, Ph.D. Timothy Feighery Caitlin M. Olohan Margaret D. Carroll Ian Rothfuss Kristine J. Dunne John L. Schlageter Andrew Zabroski Heather Gerth Communication and Sondra Zabroski Stephen Obermeier Adam White Thomas Gerth Outreach Committee Adam Klauder Ralph Caccia Ted Hirt Erik Causey Kathleen Mullery Lauren Reiss Thomas Horton Suzanne Grealy Curt Chair, Kim Viti Fiorentino Jeff Paravano John Schlageter James Bishop Eileen C. Mayer Vice-Chair, Website & Social Media, Raj Noronha Matthew L. Cypher Michael Mitchell Christine Kearns Hon. Alvin A. Schall Editor, Mary Schneidau Sullivan John Shooshan Christopher H. Mitchell Thomas Cholis Dr. Martha Hogan Designer, Andy Eng John D. Altenburg, Jr. Dr. Robert Schenck Christopher Siuzdak James Montana Kristine & Chris Maher Peggy Nienaber Alexander Boucher Kelly E. Thompson Thomas Jantzen Christa Dommers Christina Parello Suzan Topcuoglu Rev. Harry Stokes Edward O’Connell Justin Silvers Kim Viti Fiorentino UPCOMING EVENTS 2015-16

December 5, 2015 February 26-27, 2016 April 15, 2016

ST. NICHOLAS MASS AND GIFT DRIVE LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION 30TH ANNUAL DINNER The Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, Saint John Paul II National Shrine & The Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, 5 p.m. Mass Washington Retreat House DC, 6:30 p.m. Principal Celebrant: Bishop Mario Friday at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 8:45 am. December 2015 through June 2016 Dorsonville. Reception and visit with Retreat Director: Rev. Msgr. Paul St. Nick to follow in Hall McPartlan, STL, D.Phil. FIRST THURSDAY FELLOWSHIP Speaker: Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi January 10, 2016 March 6, 2016 Topic: Mercy JANUARY MASS AND BRUNCH ON THE 25TH ANNUAL ROSE MASS FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD Every fi rst Thursday at the Church of Church of the Little Flower, Bethesda, the Little Flower, Bethesda St. Patrick’s Church, Washington, DC, 10:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Mass Theological Refl ection at 7 a.m. Principal Celebrant and Homilist: (following 6:30 a.m. Mass) in the Principal Celebrant and Homilist: Rev. His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl Rectory Meeting Room Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi. Brunch following Mass at the Hotel Monaco, 700 F Street, NW. Luncheon to follow in Parish Hall with the JCS Pro Bono Health Care Service Awards. Brunch Speaker: Rev. Timothy P. Kesicki, SJ, President of the Jesuit Conference

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RED MASS AND BRUNCH AWARDS Pro Bono Legal Service Awards Celebrated on Heels of Papal Visit local law professor and two law our Holy Father’s incredible Afi rms were recognized with the visit to our city,” Msgr. Vaghi John Carroll Society’s 2015 Pro Bono said. Legal Service Awards at a brunch at the Cardinal Donald Wuerl offered Capitol Hilton on October 4 following his personal refl ections on the the 63rd Annual Red Mass. papal visit – which he dubbed The awards honor those who have “Scenes from the Popemobile” donated their time and expertise to the – during his remarks at the Catholic Charities Legal Network, which Christopher Newkumet Photo by Attorneys Douglas Behr and Daniel Rubenstein (second close of the brunch. includes about 625 attorneys from 60 and third from left) of the law fi rm of Keller and Heck- Many encounters between the law fi rms who serve on behalf of those man are joined by Loughney, Dunne, Cardinal Wuerl, and pope and the people made a in need of legal assistance. In the last Msgr. Vaghi after receiving one of the 2015 Pro Bono Legal deep impression on Cardinal Service Awards. year, the network has donated $1.8 Wuerl, he said. ’ million in pro bono legal services. meeting with students outside Frances C. DeLaurentis, a professor at received the award in recognition of its the Apostolic Nunciature, his waving Law Center, service to the Legal Network since its to crowds along the Mall, his visit with received the award for her work with inception in 1989. Currently, fi rm at- homeless men and women at Catholic Georgetown Law students to create torneys staff telephone client intake on Charities, his time with young men and handbooks providing basic procedural a weekly basis and many have accepted and substantive information for pro pro bono cases from the network over bono attorneys conducting in-person the years. Steptoe & Johnson attorneys intake at the Legal Network. She and have served for many years on the Legal her students are now working on the Network’s Advisory Council, and the next series of handbooks. fi rm has been a generous fi nancial sup- porter as well. “Steptoe & Johnson is honored to receive this award,” said Jim Rocap, the chair of the fi rm’s public service committee. “The Archdiocesan Legal Network is a critical part of providing access to justice for the under-served in Christopher Newkumet Photo by Washington, DC, and we are proud to Cardinal Donald Wuerl shares refl ections on the visit of Pope Francis to Washington, DC

Photo by Christopher Newkumet Photo by support it through the volunteer work during his remarks at the Red Mass Brunch at JCS president Thomas Loughney, Georgetown of our dedicated attorneys.” the Capitol Hilton on October 4. Law professor and awardee Frances DeLauren- Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Greg- tis, Red Mass chair Kristine Dunne, Cardinal ory, who preached the homily at the women in formation for religious life, Donald Wuerl, and chaplain Msgr. Peter Vaghi Red Mass preceding the brunch, was are pictured after DeLaurentis was awarded his visit to the Little Sisters of the Poor, awarded the John Carroll Society Medal one of the 2015 Pro Bono Legal Service and his visit to the St. John Paul II Awards. for his service throughout his long Seminary were all experiences of grace ministry. and genuine encounter, he said. “I’m very humbled by the award,” Both JCS Chaplain Msgr. Peter Vaghi In particular, Cardinal Wuerl said he DeLaurentis said. “It’s my students who and Red Mass chair Kristine Dunne was moved by the Mass of Canonization did most of the work. I think of it as noted the special gift of celebrating the of St. Junipero Serra that Pope Francis their award.” Red Mass and Brunch just ten days after celebrated on the steps of the Basilica of Pope Francis’ visit to Washington, DC. The law fi rm of Keller and Heckman LLP the National Shrine of the Immaculate “We all enjoyed…a national retreat with was honored for its work providing vol- Conception. unteer attorneys who conduct in-person “It’s a moment I will cherish client intake at the Legal Network. The forever,” Cardinal Wuerl said of fi rm often staffs extra shifts to assist cli- having the fi rst pope from the ents and often sends volunteer attorneys New World celebrate the fi rst on short notice to the Legal Network’s canonization on American soil offi ce when help is needed. in Washington, DC. “We think it’s important to give back “It was a blessed time for all to the community,” said Danny Ruben- of us,” the cardinal said of the

stein, one of the Keller and Heckman Christopher Newkumet Photo by Holy Father’s visit. “He simply attorneys who accepted the award on Attorneys John Kavanagh and James E. Rocap III (second showed us the face of the Lord the fi rm’s behalf. “We’re happy to have and third from left) of the law fi rm of Steptoe & Johnson Jesus in human form.” the opportunity to do this.” are joined by Loughney, Dunne, Cardinal Wuerl, and Msgr. Vaghi after receiving one of the 2015 Pro Bono Legal By Mary Schneidau Sullivan The law fi rm of Steptoe & Johnson LLP Service Awards.

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JCS Members Witness History at Papal Mass

bout 100 John Carroll Society Amembers were part of history on September 23 when they served as volunteers at the Mass of Canoniza- tion of St. Junipero Serra celebrated by Jumbotrons placed out- Pope Francis during his three-day visit side the Basilica allowed to Washington, DC. the waiting congrega- It was Pope Francis’ fi rst public Mass tion to keep track of in the United States, as well as the fi rst Pope Francis and see canonization to take place on Ameri- him up close through- can soil. Despite earlier predictions of out the day. When he rain, it was a beautiful day with blue waved to crowds on the skies. About 30,000 people way into the Cathedral attended the Mass of St. Matthew to ad- on the grounds of there was a need. Among the many jobs dress the U.S. bishops, people cheered. the Basilica of they did were to take tickets, distribute When he arrived at the Basilica steps the National goody bags, take water to various sta- that afternoon, people went wild. He Shrine of the tions, and answer any questions visitors made a circuit around the campus in Immaculate might have. Others – including Kristine the Popemobile before entering the Conception. Dunne, Greg Grant, Eddie O’Connell, Basilica. Some volunteers were close and Ben Allen – served as ushers, taking enough to take excellent photos, some Volunteers tickets, answering questions, and help- of which are on the JCS website. arrived early ing people fi nd their seats. – around 7:30 a.m. for the Even from the earliest hours 4:15 p.m. Mass. of the day, people were ex- JCS volunteers cited and full of energy. The spotted each other in the sense of anticipation contin- crowds before the metal detectors and ued to build as the fi rst waves chatted while waiting to go through of ticketed attendees arrived the security lines. After security, they in the late morning and picked up their badges and blue volun- began milling about. Groups teer shirts and reported to their duty of religious men and women stations. It was the second time in were everywhere. recent years that the Society has been “I was struck by the diversity The highlight of the day was the Mass privileged to assist in a papal visit. of the crowd,” observed volunteer Dave itself, which celebrated the canoniza- Dozens of JCS members volunteered Matuszewski. “There were people from tion of Father Serra, an 18th-century at Pope Benedict XVI’s 2008 Mass at all races, nationalities, Spanish Franciscan friar who served . and economic back- as a missionary to Native Americans For the canonization grounds. The strong in California. In his beautiful homily, Mass, Kevin McIntyre, and the weak. The Pope Francis invoked Father Serra’s Dave Matuszewski, rich and the poor. motto: Siempre adelante! Keep moving Colleen Mudlaff, and The famous and the forward! Pope Francis encouraged us to Kathleen Paravano marginalized. The very go out and proclaim the good news, to worked at the com- young and very old. All all nations, and to every people. mand center, where wishing to share with they provided relief Pope Francis their love By Susan Allen and support wherever of God.”

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JCS_CC_Advent_2015_FINAL.indd 4 11/10/15 9:33 PM CHAPLAIN’S LETTER — ADVENT 2015

My dear John Carroll Society Members, Pope Francis, speaking of the apostle Our Holy Father Pope Francis has called for a Jubilee Matthew said: “After the Lord looked Year of Mercy to begin on the Solemnity of the Immaculate upon him with mercy, he said to Conception on December 8, 2015 and conclude on the Matthew: ‘Follow me.’ Matthew Solemnity of Christ the King on November 20, 2016. got up and followed him. After the look, a word. After love, the mission. Photo by Eddie Arrossi In this brief refl ection, I thought I would focus on Jesus Matthew is no longer the same; he is Christ, the face of the Father’s mercy, the face of the Father changed inside. The encounter with Jesus and his loving who is “rich in mercy” (Eph 2:4). Hopefully this refl ection mercy has transformed him. He leaves behind his table, his will begin to unravel a deeper understanding of the mean- money, his exclusion. Before, he had sat waiting to collect ing of mercy. his taxes, to take from others; now, with Jesus he must get At the outset, I wish to refer to the well-known call of up and give, give himself to others. Jesus looks at him and St. Matthew to be an apostle of Jesus. It is a signifi cant text Matthew encounters the joy of service.” found at Mt 9:9-13. In that scripture text, we read simply The Pope also said in that famous interview with Anto- that Jesus saw a man named Matthew at his customs post. nio Spardaro, S.J.: “I always stayed in [the neighbourhood Seeing him, he said to him, “Follow me.” Scripture tells us of] Via della Scrofa [in ]. From there I often visited that he got up and followed him without hesitation. the Church of St. Louis of France, and I went there to Now you might rightly ask where is the evidence of contemplate the painting of ‘The Calling of St. Matthew,’ mercy in the calling of Matthew by Jesus? The medieval by Caravaggio. (It is a masterpiece.) churchman, St. Bede the Venerable, commenting on this “That fi nger of Jesus, pointing at Matthew. That’s I. specifi c Gospel text, wrote: “Jesus saw Matthew not merely I feel like him. Like Matthew.” Here the pope becomes in the usual sense, but more signifi cantly with his merci- determined, as if he had fi nally found the image he was ful understanding of men” and chose him (“miserando looking for: “It is the gesture of Matthew that strikes me: atque eligendo” – by having mercy and by choosing). He he holds on to his money as if to say, ‘No, not me! No, wrote that Jesus saw Matthew, in effect, through the eyes this money is mine.’ Here, this is I, a sinner on whom of mercy. Matthew’s acceptance was evidence of a conver- the Lord has turned his gaze. And this is what I said when sion of sorts in the face of the merciful glance of Jesus. He they asked me if I would accept my election as pontiff.” abandoned his earthly wealth and his position as a tax col- It was the gaze of mercy that turned his heart. lector to follow Jesus immediately. “By an invisible, interior impulse fl ooding his mind with the light of grace, [Jesus] The scriptures are clearly full of many examples of the instructed him to walk in his footsteps,” wrote St. Bede. merciful and compassionate embrace of Jesus and his “In this way Matthew could understand that Christ, who taking pity on those in need. He was, after all, a magnate was summoning him away from earthly possessions, had for sinners and the sick and the infi rm throughout His incorruptible treasures of heaven in his gift.” He thus had entire public ministry. In fact, many examples are from the a conversion experience spurred on by the merciful glance Gospel of St. Matthew, Matthew himself who experienced of Jesus directed to him. the merciful gaze of Jesus. Properly understood, then, mercy is the face of God’s May each of us during the upcoming Jubilee Year of love as it makes contact with one in need, each one of us Mercy experience abundantly the merciful gaze or embrace from time to time, and triggers a conversion, a turning of of Jesus – He who is the face of the Father’s mercy, who our hearts and mind more and more to Jesus Himself. is “rich in mercy.” And may we share that spirit of mercy with those we meet and serve in all we do and say. Pope Francis would later write that this expression of St. Bede “miserando atque eligendo” (by having mercy Prayerfully yours in Christ, and by choosing) “impressed me so much that I chose it for my Episcopal motto.” (MV 8) In fact, in Cuba on the Monsignor Peter J. Vaghi feast of St. Matthew a couple months ago, in his homily, Chaplain, John Carroll Society

Holy Spirit Can Bring Unity to Viganò, the apostolic nuncio to the Language and Law United States. Also present were Arch- bishop for the Military Services Timothy Continued from page 1 P. Broglio, Bishop of Arlington Paul S. Loverde, Washington Auxiliary Bishops The Red Mass originated centuries ago Martin D. Holley, Barry C. Knestout, in Rome, Paris, and London and was Mario E. Dorsonville and JCS Chaplain fi rst held in the United States in 1928 in Msgr. Peter Vaghi. New York City. The tradition has spread Additional attendees at this year’s Mass

Photo by Christopher Newkumet Photo by to communities throughout the United included members of Congress, the States. Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory delivers presidents of local Catholic universities, the homily at the John Carroll Society’s 63rd An- Among those concelebrating this year’s the deans of area law schools, various nual Red Mass on October 4 at the Cathedral of Red Mass were Cardinal Theodore McCar- federal, state, and local judges, practicing St. Matthew the Apostle, where he spoke of the rick, the Archbishop Emeritus of Wash- need to use language to build unity. attorneys, and law students. ington, and Archbishop Carlo Maria By Mary Schneidau Sullivan

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■ Marjorie Mack celebrated her 100th birthday on October ■ Anthony DeFelice and Kristen Breslin 31. She was honored at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph’s on welcomed daughter Kara Anne DeFelice Capitol Hill on November 1. on September 1. Kara weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 ¼ inches long. ■ Several Society members were honored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington at its annual volunteer recog- ■ Rachel D. Burke, a partner at Furey, nition event. Judge John Facciola received the Caritas Award Doolan & Abell LLP, and Dan Hardwick, a for Empowerment for his work with the Tenant Empowerment partner at Cozen O’Connor, were recognized in July by Bisnow Network Volunteer Financial Mentors. Kathleen Asdorian e-newsletter as part of its “DC Trending 40: Top Lawyers Under received a Volunteer of the 40” list. Year Award for her work in the fi nance department ■ Will Milligan ran the Marine of Central Services. Judge Corps Marathon on October James Belson represented 25 as part of a team that raised volunteers of the SHARE money for the Archdiocese for Network in receiving the Military Services. He completed Special Anniversary Award. the course in 4 hours, 7 minutes.

DECEASED MEMBERS JUDGE FRANCIS M. ALLEGRA, 1957-2015 Please pray for the repose of the Longtime Society member Judge Francis M. Allegra, known to friends as Fran, souls of the following members of died on August 27 after a long battle with cancer. He was 57. A Cleveland native, the John Carroll Society: Judge Allegra was appointed to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims by President Clinton in 1998 and took senior status in 2013. He retired earlier this summer. Mary Ugast Barbara Colby Judge Allegra was a devoted JCS member. He served the Society in numerous capacities over the years, including as Paulette Brooks chair of the Red Mass Committee and the Margaret Mary Spiro Moufl ouze Missar High School Essay Contest. He was a volunteer at the Francis Allegra Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI at Nationals Park in 2008. Judge Allegra is survived by his wife, Regina Esposito, Tim Holden and sons Domenic and Vincent. He is also survived by par- Jean Abbruzzese ents Frank and Mary Allegra and sister Christine Allegra.

TOP OF THE TOWN RECEPTION support the Archdiocese Journey of Faith of Washington’s “Walk Shared at Top of with Francis” campaign, which calls on groups the Town and individuals to per- form the corporal works oung adult members of the John of mercy as a sign of YCarroll Society and guests gath- unity with Pope Francis, ered in Rosslyn on September 16 to who visited Washing- enjoy the Society’s annual Top of the ton the following week.

Town reception. JCS supplied the hors Courtesy Photo Attendees were encour- d’oeuvres, the Top of the Town Recep- Society president Thomas Loughney, speaker Erik Causey, chaplain aged to collect socks tion and Conference facility provided Msgr. Peter Vaghi, speaker Mowele Causey, and organizer Jonathan for men, women and Diffl ey share a photo together at the Society’s annual Top of the the views, and two young Society Town reception in Rosslyn on September 16. children, which Catho- members provided the conversation. lic Charities distributed This year, Mowele and Erik Causey in the community. The shared their unique faith journey, The Causeys discussed Mowele’s experi- JCS wishes to thank all those who made including Mowele’s recent conversion ence converting to Catholicism and how this event possible, and look forward to to Catholicism. Mowele was raised as a that process inspired Erik to deepen his seeing you again next year. Lutheran in South Africa, and met Erik, own faith. By Jonathan Diffl ey a New Orleans native, while both were In addition to the opportunity to mingle working for accounting fi rm KPMG. and discuss, attendees were encouraged to

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JCS_CC_Advent_2015_FINAL.indd 6 11/10/15 9:33 PM MEMBER PROFILE By Mary Schneidau Sullivan Red Mass Chair Values the Community that JCS Offers Kristine Dunne has worn many hats Archbishop Wilton Gregory and noted how special it was in her nearly 15 years as a member to hear Cardinal Donald Wuerl share personal refl ections of of the John Carroll Society. She has Pope Francis’ visit during the brunch. been active in the younger members The Society’s focus on offering programs that focus on both fellowship, a grader for the high faith and intellect are a great way to evangelize Catholics school essay contest, a volunteer for who have fallen away or introduce Catholicism to others the annual fall lecture, and a member in “a gentle way,” Dunne said. The chance to grow in of the Board of Governors. This year knowledge of the Faith within a community of Catholic she took on one of the Society’s most professionals is what attracted Dunne to the Society in the demanding roles: chair of the Red fi rst place. Courtesy Photo Mass committee. “My faith is not just something personal but something “It was incredibly rewarding,” Dunne said of the 63rd Annual communal,” she said. “I really do seek out that community Red Mass, which was held October 4 and counted fi ve mem- to help me in my faith. My parish as well as the Society have bers of the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. attorney general given me that opportunity.” among its attendees. “It takes a village to have the event done in such a wonderful way. “ Dunne, a parishioner at the Cathedral of St. Matthew, recently started a new job as general counsel of the Carlos Dunne was for the last several years the head of the Red Mass Rosario International Public Charter School, which offers program, a job she described as an “understudy” for the chair adult education opportunities to the immigrant community. of the Red Mass Committee. Such personal development op- portunities are one of the things she values as a JCS member. Dunne said the job is a great fi t for her new vocation as a married woman with a family. She and her husband, “Monsignor Vaghi is wonderful at encouraging people to Christopher Maher, attended JCS events as some of their grow not just in their faith but in the Society and to learn and fi rst dates. Maher, an attorney Dunne married last year, expand on what their gifts are,” Dunne said. “The Society has was a widower with fi ve children and two grandchildren. been incredibly good at… encouraging more people to come through so that you get a lot of different experiences.” “Marriage as well as family has been literally a whole differ- ent life for me in a good way,” she said. “It shows in stark Hurricane Joaquin threatened to hit the DC area the weekend contrast the different vocations that single life and married of the Red Mass, and the committee was “greatly relieved” life bring, and I’ve been so grateful for it.” when it did not. Dunne praised the homily by Atlanta

Although a couple of Nats errors Nats Game Scores a Hit with JCS Members enabled the Mets to plate some late runs that ruined our comeback hopes, n July 21, the John Carroll Society he’d be doing if not in baseball (selling a fun evening was had by all, including hosted its inaugural outing to a farm equipment with his dad back home). O our chaplain, Msgr. Peter Vaghi, and Washington Nationals game at Nationals With the kind assistance of JCS mem- new and former JCS presidents Dr. Tom Park. The evening was a rousing success ber Ray McKenna, founder of the sports Loughney and Elizabeth Meers, respec- in all but the fi nal score, as 46 JCS mem- ministry Catholic Athletes for Christ, our tively. Even before the last out, several bers and their guests saw the Nats fall to group received a block of seats beside JCS fans were urging an encore Nats the upstart New York Mets, 7-2. shallow right fi eld, affording great views of game next season. We hope this event Before the fi rst pitch, we were treated the game action, several pop-up fouls, and will become a summer JCS tradition. to a private meeting with 31-year-old the fi nish line of the 4th inning Presidents By Christopher H. Mitchell Nats reliever Craig Stammen, who was Race. rehabbing from forearm sur- gery. Craig spoke eloquently about his Catholic upbring- ing in rural Ohio, the role of his faith in achieving unex- pected baseball success, and the challenges of deepening that faith amid the grind of a major league season. Craig then graciously took our questions on topics rang- ing from his improving golf Chaplain Msgr. Vaghi and dozens of JCS members gather on July 21 at Nationals Park with reliever Craig game (handicap: 1) to what Stammen, who spoke to the group about his Catholic faith ahead of the Nats game against the Mets.

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JCS_CC_Advent_2015_FINAL.indd 7 11/10/15 9:33 PM BOOK REVIEW By Ted Hirt

“binds us in commu- Open to the Holy Spirit: Living the nion to the ,” and “teaches Gospel with Wisdom and Power us to be transcendent.” by Cardinal Donald Wuerl (2014, Our Sunday Visitor, $12.95) As an example, the cardinal urges readers to or Roman Catholics – and, indeed, the Holy Spirit; explains the gifts participate in the New Fall Christians – who wish to learn of the Holy Spirit; describes the Evangelization, “a re- more about the Third Person of the importance of Confi rmation as the Christianizing of lands Trinity, Cardinal Donald Wuerl has sacrament of the Spirit; and includes that have lapsed into secularism.” provided a succinct guide to this practical ways we can apply our under- This challenge includes reminding central aspect of our faith in his standing of the Holy Spirit in our daily fellow Catholics of what they already book Open to the Holy Spirit: Living lives. Particularly interesting are the have through the sacraments, and, the Gospel with Wisdom and Power. descriptions of the role of the Holy Spirit perhaps more importantly, leading Cardinal Wuerl addresses questions in the early Church as depicted in the us all to do more to be witnesses to posed by many, including how the Acts of the Apostles and as recounted by Christ’s proclamation of salvation Holy Spirit contributes to our sense of early Church historians. Cardinal Wuerl and His admonitions to serve others. spirituality and faith, and how the gifts provides a useful description of the I strongly recommend Open to the of the Holy Spirit complement Christ seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, Holy Spirit to readers who know little, and His self-gift in the Eucharist. Car- understanding, counsel, knowledge, or a great deal, about the Holy Spirit. dinal Wuerl notes the words of Blessed fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord. At approximately 130 pages, the John Henry Newman: The “Spirit does He also explains that Mary, as Mother book is easy to use as a reference, and not take the place of Christ in the Soul, of the Church, “teaches her children to also as a source of prayer because it but secures that place to Christ.” be attentive to the Spirit.” includes a prayer of Pope Francis to Open to the Holy Spirit proceeds in a Cardinal Wuerl emphasizes that the Holy Mary and an appendix of various straightforward, logical manner. The Spirit should be viewed as the common devotions to the Holy Spirit. This book begins with the theological principle in Catholic spirituality. The book can be a source of inspiration

foundations of the Church’s faith in Spirit “impels us to action in the world,” and action for everyone.

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