CCS to Seek Public Support for Homeless Medical Respite Center — See Page 3 2 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK OCTOBER 2019
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Familias pioneras se reúnen a hoanrar a Sta. Rita en Vail - ver pagina 19 OCTOBER 2019 VOL. XIII NO. III diocesetucson.org Why the Amazon merits a synod The wildfires attacking ‘the lungs of the earth’ earlier this year drove home the need for a new look at how Catholics are called to protect the environment. - see pages 9-10, 18 CCS to seek public support for homeless medical respite center — See page 3 2 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK OCTOBER 2019 Catholic Outlook photo courtesy of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity The new leadership team of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity of Manitowoc, Wisconsin includes, from left, Sisters Leonette Kochan, Myra Jean Sweigart, Jane Kinate, Theresa Feldkamp and Natalie Binversie. All five have served in the Diocese of Tucson, including Sister Kochan, who left her job as diocesan Office of Life and Hu- man Dignity coordinator in August to return to Wisconsin. Wisconsin religious community leadership has Southwest flavor The new leadership team for the Councilor and Treasurer General. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Char- Originally from Cambridge, Ohio, ity in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, will she has a background in elementary have a distinctly Southwest flavor education as teacher and principal, with all five having served in the including time at San Xavier. Diocese of Tucson. Originally from Wrightstown, Franciscan Sisters Leonette Ko- Wisconsin, Sister Feldkamp was re- chan, Myra Jean Sweigart, Jane elected Second Councilor she has a Kinate, Theresa Feldkamp and Nata- background in elementary education lie Binversie were elected by mem- as teacher and principal, including bers of the congregation June 24 and time at Immaculate Conception and installed July 21. at San Xavier. Sister Kochan, who had been serv- Sister Kinate, also from Wright- ing as diocesan Office of Life and stown, was elected Fourth Councilor. Human Dignity coordinator, returned She has been in education all of her briefly to Tucson in July following life, teaching in Manitowoc for the the chapter and returned to Manito- past 20 years. She also spent time at woc for good in late August. She was Immaculate Conception. elected Third Councilor. Originally The Franciscan Sisters of Christian from Francis Creek, Wisconsin, she Charity were founded 150 years ago was missioned in Tucson where she on Nov. 9, 1869 in Manitowoc. The previously served as principal of Sisters presently serve in Arizona Santa Cruz Catholic School, Tucson at San Xavier Mission, San Miguel and Immaculate Conception Catholic Catholic High School and the Dioc- School in Yuma. esan Office in Tucson; Immaculate Sister Binversie was elected Com- Conception Catholic School, St. munity Director for a second term, Francis Catholic School and Yuma previously serving 2013-19. Before Catholic High School in Yuma; St. being Community Director, she Anthony of Padua Catholic School was a teacher in the primary grades, and Parish in Casa Grande; and St. Novice Directress and spent time at Andrew Parish in Sierra Vista. Sisters Santa Cruz and San Xavier Catholic also serve in Michigan, Mississippi, schools. Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wis- Sister Sweigart was re-elected First consin. OCTOBER 2019 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK 3 CCS to seek public support for homeless medical respite center By MICHAEL BROWN River Road, Tucson, on Oct. balance of funding will come Managing Editor 30 at 5 p.m. in by Spring 2020, with plans Sister O’Sullivan earned to break ground that summer. Catholic Community Ser- her medical degree from the The 15,000-square-foot, vices will be among a group of University of Arizona in 1984 two-story building would be community sponsors announc- and served for several years on the property adjoining the ing a public phase to raise in the Diocese of Tucson. She El Rio Health Center on 22nd money for a medical respite began a Maricopa County Street, near Kino Parkway. center for the homeless in need program called Circle the City, The facility will include 45 of a facility to recover from providing medical services to beds, including two designated surgeries. the homeless, in 2008. for hospice care and nine for CCS leaders, Bishop Peg Harmon, chief execu- women. Edward J. Weisenburger and tive officer of CCS, said Sept. Harmon said organizers are Outlook graphic courtesy of CCS Bishop-emeritus Gerald F. Ki- 10 that about $2.3 million in planning to open the facil- Artist’s rendering of respite center canas will join Rabbi Thomas private donations has been ity for business in January or follow-up care after being hoods. The study concluded A. Louchheim, from Tucson raised so far toward the $5.2 February 2021. released from local hospitals. that nearly 1,500 homeless Congregation Or Chadash, million construction costs of Discussions began sev- A 32-member community task adults each year failed to and St. Joseph Sister Adele the Medical Respite Center for eral years ago, when Bishop force was formed that included receive appropriate follow-up O’Sullivan at a press confer- Homeless Men and Women. Kicanas asked Harmon to leaders from area shelters, vet- care, sometimes leading ence at the Tucson Jewish She hoped that by publicly determine if homeless men erans’ groups, health insurers See RESPITE on page 13 Community Center, 3800 E. discussing the new facility, the and women received sufficient and various Tucson neighbor- 4 CATHOLIC OUTLOOK OCTOBER 2019 decor, southwestern decor, and gifts. There will also ans. The featured speaker will be Jamie D. Benjamin, DIOCESAN EVENTS be a food court featuring morning goodies, coffee and a co-founder of Greater Faith Church and board mem- Charismatic renewal set at Sacred Heart catered lunch with dinner available on Saturday and ber of the Christian civic group 4Tucson. He is a deco- Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart a hot dog lunch on Sunday. Also included are a bake rated US Army veteran and has received the Bronze Church, 601 E. Fort Lowell Road, Tucson sale and a raffle for a handmade quilt and vendor- Star. Veterans are invited to submit memorabilia for display. Tickets are $25 per person. For information The Diocese of Tucson Renewal Committee will hold donated items. All profits benefit parish ministries and tickets, call Fred Falgiano, (520) 661-4317 or its monthly “Alive in Christ” event with the theme and outreach. For more information, call the par- order online at www.weberassembly.com. Deadline “Proof of Heaven and Eternity.” All are welcome to ish (520) 751-4235, visit cccctucson.org, o r e - m a i l is Nov. 2. joyfully praise and worship with song, Scripture read- [email protected]. ings and words. For more information, call Gloria, Sts. Peter & Paul hosts annual Fun Day (520) 237-7060 or visit tucsonccr.org. Saturday, Oct. 26, noon-10 p.m., Sts. Peter & PIMA NORTH VICARIATE Christ Child Society’s Red Wagon Parade Paul Catholic School, 1436 N. Campbell Ave., St. Odilia Parish hosts roundup Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m., Oro Valley Tucson Saturday, Oct. 5, 4-10 p.m., St. Odilia Parish The theme for the school’s annual Fun Day is Star Country Club, 300 W. Greenock Dr., Tucson Hall, 7570 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson Wars. The event includes a booth, cake walk, food, The Christ Child Society of Tucson will hold its annual The event features music, entertainment, food trucks, entertainment, a wine walk and silent auction. fashion show and luncheon, beginning at noon. The baked goods, cash raffle and dancing. It also will be event will feature Fashions by Chico’s, and include a a continuation of the 25th anniversary celebration no host bar, raffles and a silent auction. Cost is $65, St. Pius’ Knights sponsor Polish dinner of Fathers Miguel Mariano and John Ikponko. All with RSVPs by Nov. 2. For more information, call Pat Saturday, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Parish proceeds and a portion of the food truck sales will Lunsford, (520) 471-4951. gym, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo, Tucson benefit the Church Roof Repair Project. For more Knights of Columbus Council 10762 will sponsor its information or to purchase raffle tickets in advance, PIMA CENTRAL VICARIATE Annual Polish Dinner and Dance, with doors open- contact Don Earnest, (520) 906-8999. St. Ambrose School holds Annual Fiesta ing at 6 p.m. Parking is at the north and west side of the church; dress is casual. Music is by the Bounc- Friday, Oct. 11, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 12, Immaculate Heart hosts arts/crafts fair ing Czechs; there will also be a silent auction. Menu Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Immaculate 2-10 p.m.; St. Ambrose Catholic School, includes stuffed cabbage, Polish sausage, mashed po- 300 S. Tucson Blvd., Tucson Heart Catholic School, 425 E. Magee Road, tatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, pierogies, rye bread, Bldg. 2 Gym, Oro Valley The annual event will feature games, food, entertain- beverages and dessert. The cost is $20 per person; More than 100 booths, artisans and crafters will -at ment, a beer garden and silent auction. Tickets for $12 for children ages 12 and under; $50 per fam- tending this Divine Arts and Crafts Fair. There will also food and game booths will be sold at the fiesta. For ily. Tickets are available after Masses at St. Pius and in be a snack bar, face painting, bake sale, raffle and silent more information, call the school office, (520) 882- the St. Pius Parish office. 8678. auction. For more information, call Dana Pearce, (520) St. Francis de Sales annual Winter Bazaar 336-7767 or email [email protected]. Sts. Peter and Paul sets rummage sale Saturday, Nov.