Return undelivered copies to: 1495 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2C6 www.archwinnipeg.ca The New Wine Press A Publication of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg (Publication Agreement No. 40628045) Vol. 14 No. 1 February 2014 Most Rev. installed as 7th of Winnipeg n the kind of cold, the archdiocese. Owintry night Mani- Chief Donovan Fontaine More installation pictures on page 8. toba is famous for, the of the Sagkeeng First Na- Watch the entire celebration on clergy and faithful of the tion and Sr. Eva Solomon, Salt and Light Archdiocese of Winnipeg CSJ, welcomed Gagnon extended the warmest of to Treaty One Land, on at www.saltandlighttv.org welcomes to their new which the cathedral sits, Archbishop, Most Rev- with a smudging ceremony op is always asked what he Spirit living within us.” erend Richard J. Gagnon, of purification and wel- plans to do, what his vision Gagnon said the believer Jan 3 at St. Mary’s Cathe- come. Fontaine expressed is. “is one who remembers dral. his hope for a positive rela- “Our archdiocese, and I the encounter with Jesus “Today this commu- tionship “and dialogue that feel a certain emotion when and wants to share that joy nity receives the gift of a will foster reconciliation.” I say ‘our archdiocese,’ has with others. This is what is new shepherd,” said Most Archbishop Gagnon then already been working on a so necessary today in our Reverend Gerald Lacroix, joined the procession to pastoral vision,” Gagnon cultures.” Archbishop of the cathedra (the episco- said, referring to the plan “We priests, clergy and and Primate of , as pal chair) blessing the as- set our ten years ago by religious must remember he presided at the instal- sembly with holy water. Archbishop James Weis- the gift of God and re- lation of Gagnon as the He was presented with the gerber which is now in its kindle it. Each one of the Seventh Archbishop of crozier, or pastoral staff, to fourth phase, community baptized must remember Winnipeg. the applause of the assem- building. “I have now been the gift of baptism and live Archbishop Gagnon blesses the assembly at the As Gagnon prepared to bly. The crozier is a sym- given the privilege and re- our faith in joy and share it opening of his installation Jan. 3 take possession of his bol of his new authority sponsibility of guiding that with our contemporaries.” cathedral church he was and responsibility as Arch- music with,” Lacroix said. port in welcoming me as pastoral initiative to com- Gagnon said the pastoral greeted at the entrance bishop of Winnipeg. Gagnon was born in Leth- your new shepherd.” pletion in 2014.” vision for the Archdiocese by Rev. Geoffrey Ange- Lacroix spoke of Ga- bridge, , and moved He said the Archdiocese But, Gagnon added, “a of Winnipeg “will lead les, the cathedral rector. gnon’s work in education, to as a child of Winnipeg is “blessed good pastoral vision and very naturally to the great Angeles also directed the including being a band where he grew up and was by the immense variety of plans do not stop after the celebration of the 100th archdiocesan liturgical teacher. “The church has ordained. He was most cultures and ways of life mandated time is com- anniversary of this local choir comprised of sing- given you a whole sym- recently Bishop of Victo- in Manitoba. I need to also plete.” church (in 2015). It is a ers from parishes across phony orchestra to make ria. Among his family and recognize the very signifi- “These graced moments, great honour to be with friends in attendance was cant fact of the Aboriginal these spiritual times, are you for this great event.” his aunt Sr. Estelle Demers, and Metis people living meant to be a boost, a spir- “Any pastoral project, MMS from Philadelphia here and to build upon the itual launch for the years any pastoral vision, must who proclaimed the first good work of develop- ahead,” he said. be centered on the essen- reading, Jeremiah 1:4-9. ing relationships that has Gagnon spoke of Paul’s tial, on Jesus Christ, here Gagnon began his hom- been occurring here in the words to Timothy in the is where we must focus, ily by expressing “deep Archdiocese of Winnipeg. evening’s second reading: on the fundamental real- gratitude to all of you in There is still much to be “Rekindle the gift of God ity of faith, the encoun- the Archdiocese of Winni- done and the church has an that is within you. Guard the ter with Christ,” Gagnon peg. I truly appreciate your important role in this.” good treasure entrusted to said. “This will allow us to warm hospitality and sup- Gagnon said a new bish- you with the help of the Holy travel new paths together without becoming fossil- ized in our own ideas and ideologies.” Gagnon asked, “how is the pastoral life in our par- ishes and diocese? Do we see the essential revealed? Does it make visible the essential fact or event, which is Jesus Christ? For it is in community and in relationships that Jesus is revealed.”

Contributed by James Buchok

Archbishop Gagnon delivers his homily. Smudging ceremony of welcome with Sr. Eva Solomon. Pictures by Andrew Sikorsky.

More than 700 people were present. Archbishop LaCroix of Quebec presides. A reception followed the installation Mass. 2 • The New Wine Press February 2014

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St. Paul’s High School is hosting a Vocation Fair for the Win- nipeg region to provide Catholic youth with an idea of the range of options open to them to live their faith. Representa- tives of religious communities, dioceses, volunteer orga- nizatons, Marriage Encounter, etc. will be there to answer questions and provide information. High school and college students and young adults are warmly invited to attend. Parking is available in the student lot west of the school and also in front of the MultiPlex off Holland Avenue, to the south of the school. For further information please contact Fr. Len Altilia SJ at (204) 831-2304. February 2014 The New Wine Press • 3 A farewell celebration for Archbishop celebration of thanks- Weisgerber said when he ber came to Winnipeg, af- Agi ving and farewell hears someone speak of ter living and working his was held for Winnipeg’s growing closer to Jesus, “I whole life in the province to sixth shepherd, Archbish- always envisage people go- the west, “Saskatchewan’s op James Weisgerber, Dec. ing into a room, isolating loss was our gain. For thir- 11, 2013. themselves, to find a place teen years you have been “We come together to with Jesus. But Pope Fran- our guide, our teacher and thank God for the way cis has said a million times our leader, and the sign and he builds up his church,” that prayer is only part of source of our communion Weisgerber said at Mass at the equation. A relation- with the universal church.” St. Mary’s Cathedral. ship with Jesus comes from “I have seen first-hand Weisgerber resigned as encountering others, espe- your collaborative ap- archbishop May 1 having cially those who need our proach,” Wikeem said. reached the mandatory re- help. We encounter Jesus in “You are a tireless builder tirement age of 75 for bish- prayer and in service.” of community, always ops. Weisgerber said he dis- Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity were among many well-wishers Dec. 11. seeking common ground, Weisgerber said he hasn’t covered God’s love “in the and above all, compas- given much thought to what middle of the church, of this that.” alive. And I saw families. ceived.” sionate.” Wikeem spoke of he plans to do in retirement. church.” He said his work as arch- To live in love and faithful- “I thank all of you for Weisgerber’s commitment “I will have time to read, to “There have been count- bishop took him to church ness with another person is your support and affection,” to creating relationships study, to pray and reflect. less meetings with people after church. “I encountered at the root of the church. I Weisgerber said. “I thank with the aboriginal com- I want to deepen my rela- of goodwill and expertise all kinds of wonderful peo- have seen people raising you for being the sign and munity and his “leader- tionship with Jesus.” and I was always moved by ple who keep the Gospel their children and they do presence of God in my life. ship in reconciliation with it wonderfully. We hear so I count on your prayers as I our aboriginal brothers and much about dysfunction but go into the next phase of my sisters and that continuing L’Arche is a home there are so many wonder- life. You will receive a new journey.” ful marriages and families.” archbishop and I am proud ”Being a leader is a daunt- where all are welcome Weisgerber spoke of the to hand off this church to ing task,” Wikeem said. many Catholic organiza- him. We have done well. “We are grateful you said tions in the city and prov- We are what we are and we ‘yes’ to God when God ince that provide help to the are that by the grace of God. called you to Winnipeg. most vulnerable people in The love of God is behind We hope that you will re- the community. everything we are and do.” member us with the same He also expressed gratitude Following Mass, Sr. Susan fondness that we will re- for those who take time to Wikeem, President of St. member you.” truly listen. “When I speak, Mary’s Academy, brought I see the attentiveness of the words of thanks and ap- Contributed by people, I see their desire to preciation on behalf of the James Buchok learn. It is the word of God people of the archdiocese being proclaimed and re- saying that when Weisger-

From left, L’Arche resident Albert, Rev. Mark Tarrant and L’Arche sup- port worker Eva Carrasco with daugther Sophia, husband and godpar- ents at Sophia’s baptism.

n 1973, Jean Vanier, the and the arrival and depar- have an active spiritual life. Ifounder of the worldwide ture of members. Members are encouraged to L’Arche communities led a Jim Lapp, Community live out and act on their own retreat in Gimli, Manitoba. Leader and recently re-ap- spiritual tradition through He asked the participants to pointed Executive Director links with faith communi- pray that a house be found of L’Arche Winnipeg, says ties in their area. Prayer af- to establish Winnipeg’s that this model highlights ter meals is a home tradition first L’Arche community, a the gifts of persons with as are monthly community house where persons with disabilities and enhances prayer nights. Partnerships developmental disabili- the home life experience in prayer between assistants ties would live in harmony for both core members and and members build yet an- with those who support assistants. As in all family other level of connection. them. Those prayers were homes, members have to be Another strong L’Arche answered. Sister Cecile open to compromise and the tradition, one that Chris- Fortier, m.o., offered up give-and-take of daily life. tians associate with Holy the Transcona community Eva Carrasco knows all of Thursday, is the washing of home of the Missionary this first hand. She came to the feet. Jean Vanier said: Oblate Sisters, the order to Canada from abroad seven “The fact that Jesus washed which she belonged. The years ago with the inten- his disciples’ feet may seem house wasn’t hers to give tion of spending one year, to some people a simple, but through consultation the required minimum, as ordinary gesture; to others and prayer with her superi- a live-in assistant at L’Ainé. it is something shocking ors and the bishop, her offer It became her first Cana- and challenging. In L’Arche became a reality. ‘L’Ainé’ dian home. Eva went on we consider the washing was the first of six commu- to become a house leader. of the feet to be an impor- nity homes in the Winnipeg Now married, she no lon- tant and highly significant area. ger lives in a community act.” Through this act we Living ‘with’ rather than home but supports two or are reminded that we are all ‘doing for’ is the basis of three L’Arche members al- of equal value and are all L’Arche community home most daily as an assistant equally flawed. life. Members with devel- and friend. “People come Human relationships can opmental disabilities live to L’Arche for different rea- often be a struggle. But as family alongside live- sons,” Eva said. “For some as both Eva and Jim said, in assistants. Much like a it’s a one-year adventure. relationships are the build- regular family home, the For me, it was a connec- ing blocks that in the end, rhythm of responsibilities, tion and sense of belonging. trump the challenges. task-sharing and relaxation You have to let your ego go. To find out more about fosters the growth of rela- But in doing so, you open L’Arche Winnipeg or how tionships. These activities yourself up to growth. It you can become involved, extend on occasion to in- must be in your heart.” go to larchewinnipeg.org clude the broader L’Arche It was the founding in- community for celebrations tention of Jean Vanier that Contributed by of birthdays, anniversaries each community strives to Pat Kelly 4 • The New Wine Press February 2014 Catholic Schools Week Feb. 9-15, 2014 Safe and Inclusive Schools have spent a great deal I of time this past year Every person is created in dealing with the new Safe and Inclusive Schools Act the image of God and as (Bill 18) and the require- ment from the former such needs to be treated with Minister of Education, dignity and respect. Nancy Allan that funded independent schools must follow the terms of the (1982) protects our abil- in Catholic Schools are legislation as part of our ity to operate denomina- built on the teachings of funding requirements. tional schools which are the Church and this faith Catholic schools in Mani- based on the teachings of permeates all aspects of the . This school life. The Catholic toba receive only partial Robert Praznik funding (50% of the av- right was in place when Bishops of Manitoba, the year in a faith based envi- take full advantage of the erage cost of educating Funding Agreement, the Manitoba entered con- Catholic Schools Office ronment. It is our desire benefits of a Catholic edu- a public school student). Government of Manitoba federation and cannot be and the seventeen Catho- that our constitutional cation. Catholic Schools This funding only came recognizes our ability to removed by legislation or lic School communities rights for denominational provide a strong aca- after the Catholic Schools operate within the unique any provincial authority. have created policies schools will continue to demic program in a faith of Manitoba agreed to perspectives/cultural ob- We approach the issue of and guidelines that are in be recognized and that we filled environment. This drop a Supreme Court case jectives and values of an safe and inclusive schools compliance with Church can be partners in educat- is one of the greatest gifts to restore our constitution- independent school and with the firm belief that teachings and the require- ing the future leaders of we can give a child. al rights (Manitoba Act, its community. Section every person is created in ments from the Minister our province. Thank you to all who 1870) for a fully funded 22 of the Manitoba Act the image of God and as of Education. Catholic At this time of year, the support Catholic Schools denominational school which forms part of the such needs to be treated schools want to support all Catholic schools in Win- in Manitoba. system. As part of the Fair Constitution of Canada with dignity and respect. our students and we work nipeg are hosting open God Bless. The program and policies hard to create safe and car- houses as they begin the ing school communities. registration process for the Robert Praznik Professional development 2014/15 school year. I en- has already been provided Director of Education courage you to visit these Archdiocese of to staff and will continue open houses or feel free to to be a priority. Winnipeg call the schools to arrange Catholic Schools We are very proud of the a visit so that your chil- role we play in educat- dren or grandchildren can ing 5,000 students each

For more information, call (204) 489-2115 (Ext. 241) www.archwinnipeg.ca/catholic_schools Email schooloffi[email protected] Website: www.sjbcommunity.ca/school February 2014 The New Wine Press • 5 Catholic Schools Week Feb. 9-15, 2014 St. Augustine Holy Ghost School School “Learning in His Spirit” Kindergarten – Grade 8 330 – 3rd Street Brandon, Manitoba Ph. (204) 729-3285 t. Augustine School seeks to provide a safe educational envi- Sronment for all students which will allow growth academi- cally, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. A school environment is created in which a belief in God’s teachings are in- tegrated into the school program and stressed as a way of life.

Kindergarten to Grade 8 333 Selkirk Ave., Winnipeg Phone: 582-1053 email: [email protected] website: www.holyghostschool.ca 2014 -2015 Principal: Ms. J. Siska Pastor: Rev. Maciej Pajak, O.M.I. 6 • The New Wine Press February 2014 Catholic Schools Week Feb. 9-15, 2014 Brebeuf students work to end hunger and fill Empty Bowls

Gr. 4 students bagging rice for 227 families at Winnipeg Harvest.

t. John Brebeuf School SSocial Justice Commit- tee and the Parent Council are jointly working with students and their fami- lies to help raise awareness about hunger and poverty in our city and throughout the world. Empty Bowls is an international project which is being implemented for the first time at St. John Brebeuf School. This project began with an assembly on Octo- ber 22, 2013 with special guest speaker Lynda Rich- ard from Winnipeg Harvest, Grade two students who shared with us many box potatoes at Win- interesting facts about hun- nipeg Harvest. ger, for example: • One in seven people go On April 27 the entire hungry each day in our community will be hav- world. ing a supper where guests • Manitoba is the number will be invited to share a one province for food bank simple meal of soup and use in Canada. bread. At the dinner, these • Winnipeg Harvest provides bowls will be displayed and emergency food assistance shared with the community, to nearly 64,000 people a with each family having the month across Manitoba chance to take home their • Winnipeg Harvest feeds child’s bowl. The money Captain Miles MacDonell Assembly #0370 more than 30,000 children raised will be donated to each month. Winnipeg Harvest which Knights of Columbus St. John Brebeuf students feeds thousands of people in have pledged: our city. 38th Annual Dinner & Draw in support of To learn about hunger This year, all of us at St. and poverty in our com- John Brebeuf hope to really Catholic Parochial School Education munity and throughout the make an impact in our com- world. We will take action munity as we help our stu- to spread awareness and dents understand the effects St. Charles Catholic School will be the 2014 help reduce hunger in our of hunger and poverty in our neighborhoods and in our Recipient of the funds community. Students are participating world. All students at St. in continuous education on John Brebeuf are volunteer- Date: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2014 hunger and poverty. Monthly ing at least once this school projects are being prepared year at Winnipeg Harvest. Cocktail Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 PM by the social justice com- Students in K-4 created Location: Blessed John XXIII Parish Auditorium mittee for the entire school. either a class book or post- Last month’s student proj- ers around the topic of hun- 3390 Portage Ave., Winnipeg ect was to create art pieces ger which will be on display Cost: Dinner & Draw ticket $60 made of rice while learning at the dinner on April 27 and about the importance of rice the middle years students Draw only ticket $30 ($25 tax receipt provided) as a food source around the discovered the inequality in Limited ticket printing of 350 world. our world’s food distribu- During the month of Feb- tion and how that inequality Over the past 10 years in excess of $100,000 ruary and March, St. John affects people’s lives around Brebeuf students, students the world. Through the shar- has been raised for Catholic Education of the Catechism classes of ing of raisins, each child St. John Brebeuf Parish and learned how easy it is for us For tickets: Call the St. Charles Catholic School Office staff will be creating their to share with those around us, those who need it most. at 204-837-1617 or S.K. Stan Blady at 204-837-6465 own unique bowl to sym- bolize those who go hungry Contributed by or S.K. Larry Zarychanski at 204-895-0649 each day. These bowls will Laura Carreiro MGCC 2014 RAFFLE LICENCE # 5127-RF be designed, painted, glazed Principal, and then fired in a kiln. St. John Brebeuf School February 2014 The New Wine Press • 7

Culture of Life Billboard Dedicated and Blessed The View from n late Nopvember the Micah House IManitoba State Coun- cil of the Knights of Co- lumbus hosted an official dedication ceremony of its new “Culture of Life” billboard located on the Trans-Canada Highway just east of Winnipeg. The Manitoba Knights of Columbus execu- tive was joined by Most Reverend V. James Weisgerber, Archbishop A New Year’s resolution of Winnipeg; Most Rev- erend Albert LeGatt, to be open to the joy in life Archbishop of St. Boni- appy New Year from Micah House! An- face; and Most Reverend that this sign will demon- statement of faith” was gift,” said Archbishop other year has gone by and for most of , Met- strate our opposition to underlined by Archbish- LeGatt. “It calls us to see H ropolitan Archbishop of the continuing abortion op Huculak. “In today’s us we have a new list of resolutions to keep. the beauty of the child, Why do some of us keep up this annual task the Ukrainian Catholic culture in our society. society and culture, sup- the beauty of all life, and of resolutions? Resolutions are meant in some Archeparchy of Win- Perhaps viewing the sign port of life is increasing- for hearts to be opened to way to make our lives better, less empty, less nipeg, who collectively will serve to educate, ly important because in the sacredness of life.” unsatisfying. Most of us come home at the end imparted their blessings or at least make people today’s society both birth Knights of Columbus on the billboard and its think about, respecting and the end of life are be- councils from through- of a work day to our homes filled with all kinds message of the sacred- life at all stages. What ing devalued.” out Manitoba contribut- of stuff which we obtained in order to make our ness of life. we choose to do, or not Archbishop Weisgerber ed towards the billboard lives more comfortable. We cook our food in “The Knights of Co- do, about abortion, eu- further amplified this to assist in building a state of the art ovens and eat it at nice tables lumbus remains firmly thanasia, human cloning message. “It is important “Culture of Life” in our with decorative plates and silverware. We put committed to defending and embryonic research to keep this value before communities. the dishes in dishwashers and then after doing the right to life of every impacts lives for gen- our society and this bill- a few chores, we sit down in front of the televi- human being, from the erations to come. We are board is one way of do- Dwayne Marling sion and watch some prime-time, mind-numb- moment of conception taking action now to sup- ing it.” Public Relations and ing programming. Nice comfortable lives. to natural death,” said port a culture that values “The Culture of Life is Communications Chair However most of the time this routine is joyless Knights of Columbus human life at all stages.” always a question of con- Knights of Columbus and so when we review our routines we see the Manitoba State Deputy The importance of the verting hearts and minds Manitoba State Council need for change and hence, New Year’s reso- Paul Dupre. “We hope billboard’s message as “a to the service of God’s lutions are made. Usually these resolutions are to exercise more and eat less, and other such personal habits that we see necessary to mak- ing ourselves feel better and more connected Euthanasia ‘is not to others. What if we had only one New Year’s resolu- compassion’ tion? What if that resolution was to be open to the joy in life? in his recent Apos- n the Netherlands, where true.” Ieuthanasia and assisted Rados said the pope wrote tolic Exhortation entitled Evangelli Gaudium, suicide have been legal since that if contraception became calls us to do just that. He asks that each day we 2002, at least 1,000 hospi- widespread “it would give enter into a renewed personal encounter with tal patients are killed each people the impression they Jesus Christ or at least openness for him to en- year without their request or had unlimited dominion over counter us. As Pope Francis states “Now is the consent, according to a Win- their own body. ‘My body, time to say to Jesus ‘Lord, I have let myself be nipeg professor of medicine my choice, my money,’ in deceived; in a thousand ways I have shunned and emergency room doctor. the case of abortions in the “In the Netherlands 12 peo- your love, yet here I am once more to renew U.S. In Canada abortion is my covenant with you … Joy endures in our ple are euthanized every day, paid for by healthcare.” personal certainty that we are infinitely loved. that’s six times the motor ve- Rados called contraception hicle deaths in that country,” “the first domino to fall in Dr. Larry Rados with St. Mary’s Cathedral CWL The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.’ ” said Dr. Larry Rados, speak- this idea that we can do what President Eleanor Ulasy. Imagine feeling the confidence and joy that ing at St. Mary’s Cathedral we want with our lives.” He can be ours each time we are reminded God Nov. 30. He said legalized quoted C.S. Lewis saying assisted suicide. lonely isn’t to kill them, it loves us without condition? We do not need all euthanasia has created an “we are not the owner of our The number of cases, the is to be with them.” Or, the the trappings that our consumer society tells attitude among medical pro- body, we are tenants. Those vast majority of medical eu- aged or ill will say they don’t us we need to be joyful. We just need to know fessionals in which “the de- who know Christ know they thanasia, has more than dou- want to be a burden. Rados with every fibre of our being that we are loved fault position is to kill.” belong to him.” bled over the decade. One recalled the case of Terri Rados is a member of the by God. Once we know that, how can we help Radios said there was a explanation for the steep rise Schiavo in Florida whose from sharing that love with others? In joy we teaching faculty of the Uni- case in the Netherlands of of Dutch cases is the intro- husband wanted her life sup- reach out to the poor, the vulnerable in our versity of Manitoba’s De- a man in his 70s living with duction last year of mobile port removed, but was op- partment of Family Medicine lymphoma for a number of euthanasia units allowing posed by Schiavo’s parents community and share with them our lives and and is an emergency and in- years before being hospital- patients to be killed by vol- in a seven year court battle. love. Knowing that we have the love of God, tensive care physician at the ized. “The next day he was untary lethal injection when After her death, Schiavo’s we can, with courage share our compassion and Misericordia Health Centre. euthanized. When the family family doctors refused. brother said, “where there is gifts to move towards a world where the human He is a past vice president asked why, the doctor said Around 80 per cent of peo- love there is no burden.” dignity of each and every person is recognized. of the Manitoba Physicians the patient seemed to be ask- ple who request euthanasia Rados said the aging or So be open to the joy in your life, know the for Life and was the recipi- ing for euthanasia because he die at home and are killed by infirm often fear they will ent of the Winnipeg League love of God and share that joy and love. said ‘help me.’ ” doctors on the grounds that lose their autonomy, “but for Life Joe Boroski Award Euthanasia carried out by they are suffering unbear- euthanasia is a total loss of in 2007. doctors is legal in three Eu- able pain and are making an autonomy.” Patti Fitzmaurice is coordinator at Rados’ presentation is ropean countries, the Neth- informed choice. The opin- “The word compassion Micah House, the Archdiocese of Winnipeg’s called Euthanasia, How erlands, Belgium and Lux- ion of a second doctor is also means to suffer with,” Ra- Catholic Centre for Social Justice Did We Get to This Point? embourg. required. dos said. “We are not being He said contraception and 1039 Main St., Winnipeg, R2W 3R2 In the Netherlands requests “A lot of them are de- compassionate at all if we Phone (204) 589-5393 abortion started the “anti-life have risen steadily since pressed and lonely,” Rados resort to euthanasia. We are [email protected] mentality.” He said the fears 2003 when 1,626 people ap- said. “The solution isn’t to not suffering with them.” expressed by Pope Paul VI plied for medically admin- kill them, it is to treat the Join us on Facebook Contributed by in his 1968 encyclical Hu- istered euthanasia, in most depression. The solution James Buchok manae Vitae became “eerily cases by a lethal injection, or to helping someone who is 8 • The New Wine Press February 2014

Catholic community living in this big land began Archbishop Gagnon’s A message to unfold – not a play but rather a true narrative of Faith. As the events of the installation unfolded at Installation Jan. 3, 2014 from St. Mary’s Cathedral and the encounters with the clergy and faithful began to occur, I truly felt su- Archbishop premely blessed and privileged to serve the People of God in this spiritually, culturally and historically rich local church. Gagnon It will take time for me to get to know our com- munity and experience the Church in all its variety here but I will do my best to listen, to learn and to serve the Faithful in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. I very much look forward to collaborating with our “I hold myself supremely blessed” clergy, religious and lay leadership over the com- ing months and years. It is indeed interesting that hese were the last words spoken by the charac- my first official duty, besides getting settled at the Tter, Jane Eyre, in a play based on a novel with Catholic Centre, was to participate in the Week of the same title by Charlotte Bronte. I was fortunate Prayer for Christian Unity in Winnipeg. Both the to experience my first taste of the Winnipeg arts Religious Leader’s Prayer Service and luncheon culture by attending a performance of this play at sponsored by the Archdiocese, and the Ecumeni- the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre recently. It was cal Service at the beginning of the Week of Prayer, well worth the drive in the falling snow, to enter were well organized and well attended and a won- into the 19th century world of Ms. Bronte’s por- derful opportunity to meet other Christian leaders trayal of a young woman’s human and spiritual in our city. growth through difficult and challenging circum- When the character, Jane Eyre says: “I hold myself stances. supremely blest”, I cannot help thinking of St. Paul The interesting thing for me was that I had never in the Acts of the Apostles when he said: “I con- read any of this writer’s novels and knew nothing sider myself fortunate that it is before you…that I of Jane Eyre, yet the play itself revealed its sur- make my defense…” (Acts 26:2). Paul considered prising message of hope through a beautiful hu- it a great privilege to testify to his faith in Jesus man narrative. In some ways, my appointment to Christ before others and this is how I truly feel in the Archdiocese of Winnipeg was something like coming to Winnipeg. It is truly a wonderful thing that. I come from a rather large extended family to not only share in the gift of faith but to be able with relatives in every province from the west coast to witness Jesus together as a community, as a local to the St. Lawrence Seaway, except Manitoba. My Church in Manitoba. My brothers and sisters, it is previous diocese was an island, , truly good to be here. lying off the coast of , a beautiful landscape where regardless of the route one took, eventually there was need of a boat to go further! Now, I am able to drive in all four directions for as long as I wish – something that Manitobans do Most Reverend Richard Gagnon not often think about perhaps. Furthermore, as I Archbishop of Winnipeg drove east from Vancouver and entered Manitoba, a province I had very little experience of, a whole new world opened up for me – the reality of the

Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops

The Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops held a retreat from January 8 – 12 in Mission, B.C. The retreat master was Reverend Raneiro Cantalam- essa, ofm, cap., Preacher to the Papal Household. Above, back row from left: Bishop Anthony Krotki, omi (Churchill), Bishop (Eparch of Edmonton), Bishop (MacKenzie-Fort Smith), Bishop Eugene Cooney (Emeritus of Nelson), Bishop Gregory Bittman (Auxiliary of Edmonton), Bishop Paul Terrio (St. Paul), Bishop Bryan Bayda, C.Ss.R. (Eparch of Saskatoon), Archbishop Murray Chatlain (Keewatin – Le Pas), Bishop (Whitehorse), Bishop Don Bolen (Saskatoon), Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie, omi (Emeritus of Keewatin – Le Pas), Bishop David Monroe (Kamloops), Bishop Albert Thévenot, M. Afr. (Prince Albert), Bishop John Corriveau, ofm, cap. (Nelson), Bishop (Prince George). Front Row from left: Archbishop Richard Gagnon (Winnipeg), Archbishop Albert LeGatt (St. Boniface), Archbishop Richard Smith (Ed- monton), Archbishop James Weisgerber (Emeritus Winnipeg), Archbishop Joseph MacNeil (Emeritus Edmonton), Rev. Raneiro Cantalamessa, ofm,cap., Archbishop Michael Miller, C.S.B., (Vancouver), Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R. (Grouard-McLellan), Bishop Gerry Weisner (Emeri- tus Prince George), Bishop Remi de Roo (Emeritus Victoria).

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