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By JOHN FRANKO — catTToiTc m a n t le s has defeated Staff Writer offered counseling and food vouchers to those affected. The WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Eighth graders at St. St. Vincent de Paul Society constitutional amendment Stephen in Hazelwood had a helped deliver goods to needy aimed at restoring school graduation they’ll never forget. people. prayer and safeguarding reli Pilgrimage site: The Their liturgy and celebration Bishop Donald Wuerl was gious freedom fell 61 votes Byzantine-rite Sisters of St. were cut short by a tornado out of town when the storms short of a two-thirds majority Basil the Great once again which passed almost directly struck, but he immediately needed for approval June 4. will open their Uniontown over the church. visited affected areas upon The House voted 224-203 in grounds to honor Our Lady Parents strained to hold the returning to the city. He toured favor of the measure, enough of Perpetual Help in early building’s glass doors closed as the Hilltop section of Mount for both sides in the debate to September. Thousands are the structure was buffeted by Oliver last Saturday. hail it as a victory. Those who expected to make the pil high winds, torrential rain and Later that evening he met wanted to see its passage were grimage. large hail. parishioners at the St. John glad that it made it to a House See page 7. St. Stephen was one of at Vianney Parish festival held at vote, for the first time in 27 least three parishes damaged the St. George worship site in years. Educational endeavor: Di by the June 2 storms. South Pittsburgh. The parish’s Opponents called the mea vine Providence Sister Rob A collection was taken up St. Henry site was damaged sure unnecessary and divisive, erta Bradley has been cho throughout the diocese last during the storm. On Monday saying religious freedom is sen as principal for the weekend to help those affected he toured damaged areas in already protected by the new Cardinal Wright by the storm. The diocesan Mount Washington. Constitution. Regional School. Enroll Secretariat for Social Concerns “We need to thank God that But supporters of the 10- ment is already brisk for its and Catholic Charities are no one was seriously injured in line amendment argued that it maiden 1998-99 term. assisting local pastors in all of this,” he said. He spoke of would counter more than 30 See page 2. responding to the needs of saying a prayer of thanksgiving years of U.S. Supreme Court their people. with an elderly couple in the decisions that barred or dis The diaconate: Bishop “It’s a major disaster,” said yard of their home, which had couraged religious expression Donald Wuerl writes about Sister of St. Joseph Patricia been heavily damaged. in public places based on the First Amendment’s separation the role of deacons in the Cairns, executive director of The Mount Washington visit Photo by Douglas Kaup of church and state. church today and their ori Catholic Charities. “We wanted had an added significance for Light shines through the damaged section of roof of St. Henry In part the amendment gins during a time “when to do anything we could to Bishop Wuerl, because he grew Church on Arlington Avenue, a worship site of St. John Vianney. says, “Neither the United the infant church needed assist those who are suffering.” See parishes on page 2 States nor any state shall an expanded ministry.” establish any official religion, See page 4. but the people's right to pray and recognize their religious Making the grade: Auberle, Reno won’t prosecute doctors beliefs, heritage or traditions a residence for youth in on public property, including McKeesport, is rightly schools, shall not be proud of its 15 graduating Assisted suicide decision called abdication infringed.” seniors, its largest class U.S. Rep. Ernest lstook Jr., ever. people from morally and used to assist suicides. R-Okla., the amendment’s See page 11. WASHINGTON (CNS) — An official from the U.S. Catholic deadly harm.” legally respon “An appropriate legislative sponsor, told reporters after Reno said ‘I call on Congress sible course for remedy should also reaffirm," the House vote that the Amer Transubstantiation: The bishops’ pro-life office called she concluded to reverse this our federal he added, "that relief of pain ican voters would have the word is being used a lot Attorney General Janet Reno’s decision not to prosecute doc that the fed government to and suffering is a legitimate final word in November when lately in national polls, and tragic decision to tors who participate in eral substance take.” and important use of federally House members seek re- gives Father Charles Bober assisted suicide under abuse act was break down the In her state regulated drugs — one that election. He said he will con an opportunity to discuss Oregon’s new law an abdica meant to pre ment, Reno physicians should not hesitate tinue to push for the proposal. the real meaning of the barriers that pro tion of responsibility. vent drug traf said she found to pursue as they help dying The day before the vote, Eucharist and some not- Reno said June 5 that the ficking and tect vulnerable no evidence patients to live their last days Christian singer and enter well-understood facts federal Drug Enforcement abuse, not “to human life...’ that in passing in comfort and dignity.” tainer Carman said he brought about the philosophy of St. Administration has no displace the the Controlled Cardinal James Hickey and petitions with a million signa Thomas Aquinas. the National Right to Life tures in favor of the amend authority to arrest or revoke states as the — Cardinal James Hickey Substances ment to the White House See page 8. the drug licenses of doctors primary regu Act, Congress Committee also called on who provide lethal doses of lators of the “intended to Congress to enact a law that Lawn. Istook said the petitions medicine under the Oregon medical profession or to over assign DEA the novel role of would address the discrepancy Index reflected the will of the Ameri law that took effect late last ride a state’s determination as resolving the earnest and pro Reno found. can people. Diocesan news...... 2,3,11,12 year. to what constitutes legitimate found debate about the “I call on Congress to 4 ‘These petitions prove once Editorial/opinion Richard Doerflinger, associ medical practice.” morality, legality and practi reverse this tragic decision to 5 again that the public has never Opinion/comment ate policy development direc The DEA had initially con cality of physician-assisted break down the barriers that Classified ...... 6 accepted the Supreme Court’s tor for the U.S. bishops’ Pro- cluded that using drugs to suicide.” protect vulnerable human life, World n ew s...... 7 decisions, beginning over 35 Life Activities Secretariat, said cause a patient's death would Doerflinger urged Congress and to enact legislation pro Life ...... 8 years ago, restricting the pub the decision means “the Jus violate the law. to “address this issue quickly, hibiting the use of controlled National n ew s...... 9 lic practice of prayer and tice Department has abdicated Doerflinger said that making it clear that federally substances for assisted Entertainment ...... 10 agency’s conclusion “is the regulated drugs may not be suicide,” Cardinal Hickey said. religion," Istook said. EE Obituaries ...... 12 its responsibility to protect PIOCE5AN MEWS FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1998 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC Program looks at miracle Bishop [lonald lflfl&TsJu|R,love st|ong enough that would New regional school gets principal •21 ‘The Teaching of Christ" bringljlim to die ono the cross television program, shown at 8 anti tHcn rise from the dead k m . on KDf
Diocesan priest sets course I’irrsKUKUi for Papua New Guinea mission
By PATRICIA BARTOS of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. S t a ff w in s Senior Staff Writer Another two are diocesan priests In the Mendi diocese, soon to be Joined by the 12 seminarians CPA a w a rd s When Father James Seeger arrives in the Mendi and t wo men in their pastoral year, all preparing The work of three Pittsburgh Catholic diocese in Papua New Guinea, he will become a for the diocesan priesthood, staff members and a columnist was hon role model for the diocesan priesthood. Mendi Bishop Stephen Reichert, a Capuchin ored at the recent Catholic Press Asso The parochial vicar at St. Patrick in Canons- from the order’s Kansas Province, is trying to ciation convention in New Orleans. burg was commissioned in ceremonies at the stimulate more vocations to the diocesan priest- Graphic Artist Regina Selden won a first- parish on Pentecost, May 31, with Capuchin hood, men who will work side by side with the place award for her design of the 1997 Father Angelus Shaugh religious orders in Mendi. Easter cover (left). Photographer Dou nessy officiating. “This is a vital element in glas Kaup took second place for his Father Seeger becomes implanting the church color feature photograph of a liturgical the first diocesan priest to there," Father Malloy said. dancer (below). Assistant Editor Phil join in a mission long Bishop Reichert wrote to Taylor took third place in the culture, manned by Capuchin Fran Bishop Donald Wuerl arts and leisure column-writing catego ciscans from St. Augustine seeking priests to volunteer ry; and columnist Msgr. Charles Owen province in Lawrenceville. for the missions, to serve Rice was chosen as one of five finalists He will serve a three-year specifically as role models for the CPA’s highest honor, the St. term in the diocese, which for the evolving church. Francis de Sales Award. The award was covers 7.500 square miles in Bishop Wuerl passed on Christ given to Arthur McKenna, general man the Southern Highlands of the request to his priests, conquers ager of the New York archdiocesan the southwest Pacific a n d Father Seeger newspaper, Catholic New York. death! country. responded. He spoke with “I always thought I Capuchin friars who had wanted to go to the mis served in Papua New sions, and this is an excel Guinea to learn about his lent chance," Father Seeger new work. “We have a really said. He completed his great relationship between diocesan duties on June 8 the diocese and the Capu and will leave for Papua New chins, who have been here Guinea on June 12. Father James Seeger cuts a cake at a for 125 years," he said. “He will be a role model farewell lunch hosted by the Capuchin The friars hosted a fare who will give the example of friars. Watching is Father Allan Wasiec- well dinner for Father See the diocesan charism to the ko, Capuchin vice provincial in Papua ger at the Lawrenceville fri priests and the Catholic New Guinea. ary before his departure. He people of the Diocese of will find an extensive local Mendi,” said Father Francis Fugini. Capuchin network when he arrives; 13 Capuchins from the mission secretary. province are serving there. “I'll be helping them to understand issues such “I will learn much, too," he said. “It's not just me as who is a diocesan priest, what docs he do. what coming in. These people have a good, solid, simple is his spirituality?" Father Seeger explained. faith. They have things we can learn. The Gospel is The Diocese of Mendi is an outgrowth of the enough for them. They don't need all these layers mission begun by the Capuchins in 1955. The of things society says you need." order's goal had always been to establish the local A priest of the diocese for 13 years, he served as church and to develop a local diocesan clergy, said parochial vicar at St. John Neumann in Franklin Father Brendan Malloy, communication director Park and Resurrection in Brookline before being for the Capuchins. named to St. Patrick in 1994. 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C3 0 3 0 6 1 298 J EDITORIAL/OFFICIAL FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1998 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC The sacram ent of orders d ia c o n a t e Tradition from the apostles Importance in the community, but there ,, Last week we reflected on the nature of church and the The diaconate is traditionally traced was a gradual decline in the scope of its ministerial priesthood as we celebrated the number of the Most Rev. back to the apostles and to a time when the ministry and influence. In time it became ordination of new priests. This week we faithful. In this onald W. infant church needed an expanded minis in the western church an order exercised turn our attention to the diaconate, which regard, the cat Wuerl try. “Therefore, brethren, pick out from by an individual for only a brief period; it is- one of the three holy orders — episco echism quotes among you seven men of good repute, full was an office filled by one who intended pate, priesthood and diaconate — and we th e Second of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we shortly thereafter to become a priest. It rejoice with the 34 men who will announce Vatican Coun may anoint to this duty ... These they set thus came to be thought of as transitional. their candidacy for the order of deacon this cil: “The func before the apostles, and they prayed and The Second Vatican Council called for a Sunday, June 14, the solemnity of the tion of the layed their hands upon them" (Acts 6.3,6). renewal cf the permanent diaconate (cf. Lg Body and Blood of Christ. Once again St. bishops' minis The existence of the diaconate as a dis 29), so that this ancient vocation of service Raul Cathedral will be the focal point of an try was handed Bishop of Pittsburgh tinct office in the church is often noted in could once again take its proper place in Outpouring of grace in this local church over in a sub scripture (cf. Phil. 1; 1 Tim. 3.8-13) and is the church. directed toward those who will minister ordinate degree confirmed by the witness of the first The Latin church permits married men within this portion of Christ’s church. to priests so that they might be appointed fathers of the church — for example, St. to become deacons. Still the ancient wit ,'The “Catechism of the Catholic Church" in the order of the priesthood and be co Justin Martyr in his "Apologia” and St. ness to celibacy attached to holy orders points out that the origin of the word workers of the episcopal order for the Ignatius of Antioch in his “Letter to the remains. Anyone accepting the office of “orders” is rooted in Roman antiquity, proper fulfillment of the apostolic mission • Philadelphians" — in Asia. Like the epis permanent deacon, if he is single, promises where it referred to a special governing that had been entrusted to it by Christ" (PO copate and the priesthood, the diaconate is in the name of Christ not to many; and if 2, CCC 1562). body. Those ordained to holy orders are he is already married, he commits himself The ordination of deacons is to provide in a sacred order of divine institution and has incorporated into Christ so that they might not to many again should his wife die the church those who will be of service to an enduring place in the church of Christ. lead God’s holy people. This hierarchy — before him. Deacons also assume the the priests and especially the bishop. The The title “deacon” comes from a Greek “hier" “archos," or holy ordering — obligation of obedience to the bishop and catechism in speaking of the role of dea word meaning “service." The deacon gives assumes the responsibility of furthering the recitation of the liturgy of the hours. cons quotes first from the “Dogmatic Con service to the church. Already in the time the work of Christ, to teach, to lead and to While the deacon is not ordained lo stitution on the Church" and then from of the apostles the richness of the ministry make holy. priesthood and therefore cannot celebrate “The Apostolic Tradition of St. Hippolytus." of the diaconate is suggested. Deacons serve at table, notably at the table of the the Eucharist, hear confessions or anoint Different degrees of ministry The council reminds us: “At a lower level of Eucharist meal. They are ministers of the the sick, he nevertheless brings his gifts, The Second Vatican Council’s “Dogmatic the hierarchy are to be found deacons, who charity of the church (cf. Acts 6.1-4). They energy and ability to the service of the Constitution on the Church" reminds us receive the imposition of hands not unto are witnesses to the faith and defenders of church in areas of parish organization, that the divinely instituted ecclesiastical the priesthood, but unto the ministiy"’ (LG it. Thus the deacon St. Stephen became apostolate and service that can alleviate ministry is exercised in different degrees 29). Hippolytus writes, “At an ordination to the church’s first martyr: he proclaimed many of the pressures placed on pastors by those who even from ancient times have the diaconate only the bishop lays hands the faith with courageous eloquence and and parochial vicars. been called bishops, priests and deacons on the candidate, thus signifying the forgiving love before he died (cf. Acts 7). We rejoice with our deacon candidates, (cf. LG 28). From the earliest days. Catho deacon's special attachment to the bishop Deacons also take part in the church’s their families and friends and the whole lic teaching and the constant practice of in the task of his ‘diaconia’” ("Traditio task of evangelization as did the deacon Church of Pittsburgh as these men the church have recognized that there are Apostolica 8"). Philip in Samaria, (cf. 8.4-13). announce their intention to proceed with two degrees of ministerial participation in There is only one diaconate, but there It is clear from the Acts of the Apostles their formal formation which we pray will tlie priesthood of Christ: the episcopacy are two types — “transitional” and “per that the diaconate came into existence culminate next year in ordination to the and the presbyterate. The diaconate, the manent." The same order of deacon — the precisely to provide support and assis diaconate. catechism affirms, “is intended to help and diaconate — is received by a man who is in tance to the bishop and priests as they While holy orders — episcopate, priest serve them” (1554). Holy orders is manifest transition toward priesthood as is received concentrate on their sacramental ministry hood and diaconate — exist to be of service in its fullness in the episcopate — bishops by a man who will remain permanently at and spiritual leadership of the church. to the faithful, it should also call forth from who are successors to the apostles. This the level of deacon. “Permanent" deacons Because this is true as well today, a dea them a spirit of support, understanding sacrament is also conferred upon priests do not continue on to priestly ordination. con is asked to commit himself in obedi and solidarity. Perhaps the most important or presbyters who are co-workers with the In 1974 a class of deacons was ordained ence to the decision of the bishop as to thing that we can do for our bishops, bishop. Finally, holy orders includes the for this diocese and they have faithfully where he might best serve the diocesan priests and deacons as they labor on behalf diaconate, which exists to assist those in served the church of Pittsburgh with dis church. of the church is to recognize the need to be priestly orders. tinction. The 34 men receiving candidacy open to their teaching, their leadership, The order of presbyter grows out of the at St. Paul Cathedral Sunday, June 14. are Changing roles trieir sacramental ministry, their diaconal realization that the bishop is not able to be moving closer to their own diaconate ordi In the first centuries of the church the service and to embrace them in a solidarity present in every part of the church over nation as part of a four-year spiritual and permanent office of deacon was of great of prayer and loving support. which he presides given the size of the ministerial formation program.
• I 'l l * Bishop Wuerl announces the O f lc ia l yjwfollowing clergy appointments:
from president, North Catholic High School and assistant director of the Office for Wor NEWLY ORDAINED of St. Mary of Mercy Parish, Pittsburgh, and part-time parochial vicar, St. Bonaven ship in the Secretariat for Pastoral Life, with >• The Rev. James P. Holland to parochial effective Sunday, June 7. ture Parish, Glenshaw, to parochial vicar, St. residence at the Bishop’s House, effective vicar, St. Anne Parish, Castle Shannon, > The Rev. Robert J. Reardon has been Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon, effective Tuesday, June 30. effective Monday, June 22. appointed to a second six-year term as pastor of St. John Capistran Parish, Upper St. Clair, Monday, July 6. >• The Rev. Thomas A. Sparacino to paro RETIREMENTS effective Sunday, June 7. chial vicar, St. Sebastian Parish, Ross >■ In accordance with the provisions of >• The Rev. Theodore A. Rutkowski has been CHAPLAIN Township, effective Monday, June 22. Canon 538.1, and at his request, the resig appointed to a second six-year term as pastor >• The Rev. Thomas V. Manning from paro nation of the Rev. Ferdinand F. Lech as of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Scott Township, chial vicar, St. Bernard Parish, Mount Leba PASTOR REAPPOINTMENTS pastor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal effective Sunday, June 7. non, to chaplain to the Catholic residents >- The Rev. Mauro J. Cautela has been Parish, Meadowlands, has been accepted >■ The Rev. David H. Taylor has been ' and staff of the facilities for the elderly in the appointed to a second six-year term as pastor effective, Monday, July 13. At the same time. appointed to a second six-year term as pastor East Suburban Deemery, effective Monday, of Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Father Lech has been granted permission to of St. Charles Lwanga Parish, East End, July 6, with residence at North American Parish. Ellwood City, effective Monday, Oct. begin retirement. At this time, his plans for a effective Monday, Oct. 26. Martyrs Parish, Monroeville. 26. retirement residence are incomplete. >• The Rev. Carmen A. D'Amico has been ► In accordance with the provisions of the PAROCHIAL VICARS CAMPUS MINISTRY appointed to a second six-year term as pastor Priest Personnel Policy, and at his request, >■ The Rev. John J. Baver from parochial ► At the presentation of the Very Rev. Bryan of St. Benedict the Moor Parish, Hill District, the resignation of the Rev. William M. Miller vicar, St. Vitus Parish, New Castle, to paro F. Summers, CO, his provost, the Rev. effective Sunday, June 7. as part-time parochial vicar with the desig chial vicar, Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside, Joseph C. Linck, CO, from campus minister ► The Rev. Stan M. Gregorek has been nation of senior priest. North American Mar effective Monday, July 6. to the Downtown Campus Ministry, Pitts appointed to a second six-year term as pastor tyrs Parish, Monroeville, and as part-time >■ At the presentation of the Very Rev. David burgh, to the campus ministry staff for the of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament clergy consultant to the Catholic Cemeteries R. Kohut, his provincial minister, the Rev. Ryan Catholic Newman Center, Pittsburgh, Parish, Natrona Heights, effective Monday, Association. Inc., has been accepted effective David A. Moczulski, OFM, to parochial vicar, serving the Catholic students and faculty of Oct. 26. Monday, July 6. At the same time, Father ► The Rev. Joseph R. Lemp has been St. Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon, effective Chatham College. Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, effective Miller has been granted permission to begin appointed to a second six-year term as pastor Monday, July 6. Wednesday, July 1, with continued residence retirement and take up residence at St. John o f Queen of Heaven Parish, > The Rev. Kenneth A. Sparks from paro Vianney Manor, Crafton. Koppel/Wampum, effective Friday, Aug. 28. chial vicar, St. Sebastian Parish, Ross at the Ryan Catholic Newman Center. ► The Rev. Joseph M. Mele has been Township, to parochial vicar, St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg, effective Monday, June GRADUATE STUDIES RELIEVED OF ASSIGNMENT appointed to a second six-year term as pastor ► At the presentation of the Very Rev. Bryan of St. John the Baptist Parish, Unity, effective 22. >■ The Rev. James A. Wehner from master of >■ The Rev. Paul R. Staud from parochial ceremonies to the Diocesan Bishop and F. Summers, CO, his provost, the Rev. Drew Wednesday, June 17. P. Morgan, CO, is relieved of his responsibil ► The Rev. George C. Newmeyer has been vicar, St. Malachy Parish, Kenmawr, to assistant director of the Office for Worship in the Secretariat for Pastoral Life, to graduate ities as a member of the campus ministry appointed to a second six-year term as pastor parochial vicar, St. Mary Parish, Sharpsburg, staff for the Ryan Catholic Newman Center. of St. Bonaventure Parish, Glenshaw, effec Madonna of Jerusalem Parish, Sharpsburg studies in Rome, effective Thursday, July 30. and St. John Cantius Parish, Sharpsburg, Father Wehner will begin his studies the fall Pittsburgh, serving the Catholic students and tive Sunday, June 7. faculty of Chatham College, Carnegie Mellon ► The Rev. Robert A. Norton has been effective Monday, July 6. term 1998. University and the University of Pittsburgh, appointed to a second six-year term as pastor >• The Rev. Michael S. Suslowicz from pastor, effective Wednesday, July 1. Father Morgan of St. Athanasius Parish, West View, effective Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Nemacolin, SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT >• The Rev. Daniel J. Maurer from graduate will work directly for the Oratory and con Sunday, June 7. to parochial vicar, St. Malachy Parish, Ken studies. North American College, Rome, to tinue his residence at the Ryan Catholic ► The Rev. John M. OToole has been mawr, effective Monday, July 6. master of ceremonies to the Diocesan Bishop Newman Center. appointed to a second six-year term as pastor > At his request, the Rev. James R. Torquato
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“Catholic teaching calls us to serve those in need New s In B r ie f ------and to change the structures that deny people Vatican holy year Leaders urge nuclear ban their dignity and rights as children of God. Ser NEW DELHI (CNS) — Indian church leaders Eire urging India vice and action, charity and justice are comple will provide prayer, and Pakistan to forgo further nuclear tests to help prevent a mentary components of parish social ministry. nuclear holocaust in South Asia. Neither alone is sufficient; both are essential The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India was to take up signs of the gospel at work” pilgrimages for all the threat to South Asia posed by the nuclear arms race when Z (U.S. Catholic Bishops, Comrmmi^es of Salt and Light). the bishops' standing committee meets June 10-11, said the By CINDY WOODEN | Interreligious gathering and a conference’s deputy secretary-general. Father George Pereira. Catholic News Service f meeting of Christian, Jews and “We are worried because the smaller nations in the region I Muslims in the Middle East — are at the receiving end of a nuclear weapons race between VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The I are still only possibilities, Cardi- India and Pakistan," he said. Vatican’s celebration of the Holy i nal Etchegaray said. Pakistan conducted six nuclear tests in late May In answer ooking for ways to Year 2000 will provide pilgrim I “You don't understand how to India's explosion of five nuclear devices May 11 and 13. age or prayer opportunities for I much time is needed to plan While the Indian government said it developed and tested every group in the Catholic j; these things," he said, explain- nuclear weapons because it perceived Pakistan as a threat to tretch your ... Church, from children to senior | ing why what he described as security, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said his citizens and from prisoners to i "more modest" ecumenical and country responded in kind because “we fear India will attack rtising budget? entertainers. interreligious events are us any time, any day.” The Vatican calendar for the included in the calendar. 54-week Great Jubilee of the The Vatican has set aside Indonesian reforms pushed Year 2000, released late last June 11, 2000, as the day of JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNS) — The Indonesian bishops have month, includes special services prayer for collaboration among asked President B.J. Habibie to work to achieve total reform in for asking forgiveness, for recog religions and Oct. 3 as the day of the crisis-torn country. f nizing the 20th-century Chris Christian-Jewish dialogue. After meeting with the president June 1, Bishop Josefus your Ad in the nexti tian martyrs, including non- If the leaders of non-Christian Suwatan of Manado told reporters, “The reform demanded by */ If edition of the ^X* Catholics, and a celebration of religions agree, Cardinal Etche all Indonesian people is total and thorough — one that upholds the gift of creation. garay said, the June date could human dignity." Pittsburgh Catholic The explicit participation of] coincide with a meeting of the In this context, violations of human dignity must be stopped Pope John Paul II is not men-: leaders of various world religions to restore people’s trust and achieve reform, said Bishop tioned in the calendar, although and a possible pilgrimage to Suwatan, president of the Indonesian bishops' conference. jn^merica s ole Cardinal Roger Etchegaray.j Assisi. By solving these political problems quickly, he said, the Hlnolic newspc president of the Vatican com Among Christians, the cardi government can move on and address the economic crisis. mittee planning the jubilee, said nal said, "the day of the com The bishop said violations of human dignity included canfinuous publi the pope would preside over] memoration of the 'new martyrs' abduction and torture of reformists, gunning down students, { 1 since 184^ World Youth Day in August, thej will certainly be one of the and looting and burning that left hundreds of people dead. International Eucharistic Con-1 strongest of the entire calendar I Serving gress in June and an intemaJ and the strongest ecumenically." Land mine pledge lauded tional gathering of families in The May 7 ecumenical service, ™ ♦‘Allegheny October, all in 2000. to take place at Rome's Colosse WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Clinton's conditional Also, he said, during the um, will honor Christians from a pledge that the United States will sign an international treaty * Beaver course of the year, the pope is variety of denominations who banning anti- personnel land mines by 2006 drew praise from scheduled to administer all gave their lives for religious ban advocates. seven sacraments. principles in the 20th century. Archbishop Theodore McCarrick of Newark, N.J., chairman The calendar "shows the ex-1 Archbishop Crescenzio Sepe, of the U.S. bishops' International Policy Committee, said the bishops welcome the pledge but urge the administration to • Lawrence clusively spiritual character o) secretary of the jubilee commit the event we are planning," the tee, said the commission study sign the treaty “sooner rather than later." “I hope that this new commitment to sign the treaty will be W cardinal said at a Vatican press ing the new martyrs has already • Greene conference marking the release received some 8,000 suggestions made real by a concerted effort to find appropriate alternatives of the 25-page list of meetings] of people to be recognized. (to such mines) in the near term. ... Without the United States, • Washington counties Masses and prayer services. Obviously, he said, because this noble effort to achieve an effective global ban will be Several historically importanj many of those to be recognized seriously undermined," he said in a letter to National Security Adviser Samuel “Sandy” Berger. Tf^^fch arket ciredrtkfc events called for by Pope Johij are not Catholic, the ceremony Paul — including a gathering of will not include canonization or In 1995 the bishops unanimously endorsed a global ban on W ■ 107, 250 j r representatives of the world s beatification, but rather a public anti-personnel land mines and urged the United States to lead Christian churches, a papal pil acknowledgment of their Chris the world in working for such a treaty. grimage to the Holy Land. ai( tian witness. t|]
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Transubstantiation: Unique action that we all should teach QUESTION: I have been a Catholic all my life, and I am appalled when I read the results o f surveys and polls that ask Catholics about their belief in the Eucharist. So many o f them have no idea that tran substantiation makes the bread and wine into the Body and Blood o f Jesus Christ. I blame the horrible religious edu cation that our children are getting in the Catholic schools and in the CCD pro grams. This is just one more example of what Vatican II gave us! Photo by Sister Monica Husovich ANSWER: The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, above, is one «f a number of outdoor shrines on the grounds of Transubstantiation, as I understand Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown. Pilgrims join in devotions, upper right, and a boy lights candles in it, makes most sense to someone honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, lower right, coring the pilgrimage. schooled in the mindset of the philoso Photos by Sister Melita Penchalk phy of St. Thomas Aquinas and those who later taught revisions and varia tions of it. Essentially, it posits that most of the the material world has both “sub stance" (its essence, its reality) and “ac cidents" (secondary characteristics such Spiritual as texture, color, smell, etc.). In the metaphysical change described as "transubstantiation" (at the consecra tion of the Mass), the “substance" of bread and wine radically changes to become the body and blood of Jesus j oumey Christ, while the "accidents" of the bread and wine (color, smell, texture, etc.) remain the same. This unique action is indeed a marvelous transformation that ‘Biggest pilgrimage occurs nowhere else in the natural order. in Byzantine culture’ Having said that, I wonder how “transubstantiation" translates into at Mount St. Macrina questions utilized by polls and surveys? I can imagine how the questions were worded and how difiicult it would be for By PATRICIA BARTOS even some of the most devout Catholics heart of each person, a recent Vatican statement destined for the sisters at Mount St. Macrina, Senior Staff Writer Explains. Yet, a pilgrimage, “as a gathering of the to sort through the words to express a with instruction to stimulate devotion to her. It is Assembly of the church, is a moment of oppor faith that is long-held and deep. Per a reproduction of the icon in St. Alphonsus The ancient custom of pilgrimage has taken on tunity, when the activity of God among his people sonally, I remain much of a skeptic Church in Rome. new meaning in anticipation of the millennium. can be seen and when we support one another in about surveys and polls, especially those The icon is carried in procession throughout At Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown, it is an faith and in awareness of God's presence." the weekend, which includes liturgical prayers of taken about religious topics. annual tradition that draws up to 10,000 people. II is a place where the presence and activity of the Byzantine rite, including matins, vespers and Nonetheless, knowing what we know Each Labor Day weekend, the Byzantine-rite God in our lives can be rediscovered, both on the divine liturgy. Reconciliation is available, plus of transubstantiation, we are indeed in Sisters of St. Basil the Great open their grounds Individual level and on the community level, the devotions and talks. St. Thomas' debt for offering us the for a pilgrimage honoring Our Lady of Perpetual St. Basil sisters explain of their ministry. In recent years, Sister Melita has been struck clarity of his insight known as transub Help. This year they will host the 64th such Planning begins in February, and the sisters by the growing numbers of young families. "They stantiation. However, can you imagine gathering Sept. 4 to 7 on the Great Jubilee theme are actively seeking volunteers for a full summer are passing the tradition on,” she said. trying to teach second graders the notion of the Holy Spirit. of preparations. During June and July, helpers She’s usually occupied by taking photos of the of transubstantiation (with all of its Their 200-acre property in the foothills of the will bake and decorate some 30,000 of the tradi substance and accidents)? weekend activities, and she sees children pop up Laurel Mountains comes alive with candlelight tional Slovak medovniki honeycakes. They will everywhere. Last year, more than 500 boys and I believe the question above grossly processions, outdoor Masses, sermons, programs also help with cleaning, washing windows, gar demeans the enormous efforts of reli girls joined in the special children's procession for children and teens and private prayer at the dening and helping on the grounds. gious educators today. As is well known, during the weekend. Tents are set up for activities mount's many outdoor shrines. In July and August, volunteers will help with they do not teach in a vacuum. The fact for children and teens. Families from throughout the country, Canada painting and repairs, carpentry, preparing the that Thomistic philosophy is not com The order’s Our Lady of Perpetual Help prov monly understood today may very well and Europe stroll the rolling hills, rest in the grounds and addressing invitations. During the ince includes 94 sisters who work in teaching, be a contributing factor to why many shade of the many trees and renew friendships in pilgrimage weekend itself, they will work at the health care and pastoral work. Their Mount St. sampled by polls cannot clearly articu what has become “the biggest pilgrimage in Byz shrines, in food service areas, delivering supplies Macrina grounds include a motherhouse, retreat late their faith in the Eucharist in terms antine culture,” according to Sister Melita Pen and helping with parking. center, nursing home and personal care home. that can be checked off on a survey form. chalk, provincial secretary of the St. Basil order. Individuals and groups may offer their time by Visitors are welcome throughout the year to But I suspect that there is also Archbishop Judson Procyk, head of the Byz calling the sisters at 724-438-8644. walk the grounds, visit the outdoor shrines and another factor at work here. We teach antine Ruthenian Archdiocese, presides, joined The annual pilgrimage dates to 1935 when pray at the altars. “We encourage them to come," that the marvelous transformation of by bishops and priests of the province. Pope Pius XI gave an icon of Our Lady of Per Sister Melita said. For more information, call the bread and wine into the body and blood A true pilgrimage to God takes place in the petual Help to Byzantine Bishop Basil Takach, retreat house at 724-438-7149. [E of Jesus Christ, when received, enables yet another marvelous transformation in those who receive it. We teach that Sight unseen: You can still know the soul receiving the Eucharist transforms ordinary humans into more committed members of the body of Christ. We teach CONNIE ANN VALENTI: to me like ypu have too many to Though made of body and soul, that these transformed people live Father, I was leafing through a count. Your brain may be going. man is one. The spiritual soul gives Christ-like qualities of love, compassion, magazine and got myself into trouble You better let my son start giving human life to the physical body. A understanding and forgiveness. again. A headline for one of the me my pills.” „ tT i yr** C V "5 _ human person is neither a body with a soul nor a soul with a body: I wonder if the people of our world who articles stated in large, bold, black Now I dont want our readers to C JS { i A ; I* A } f n ? the body and soul form one living see us Catholics Sunday after Sunday, letters: “Stop the Clock! Scientists panic like I did, because the author W"T mJ person. God does not create souls week after week, have a problem believ Claim You Can Live 29% Longer and of the article claimed vitamins can help. But what I want to know is if or bodies as separate entities. God ing in the first transformation (transub Healthier." Of course, I couldn’t keep God can let man view the slime on creates human beings in His image stantiation) because they never see the my mouth shut and said to my iV the neurons in his brain and the and likeness so that they may second transformation (us into Christ- father-in-law, “Why don’t you read age spots on his arms and face, why like members)? And it seems clear to me this while I make you a snack? attain communion with Him. doesn’t God allow man to see the that if that is the case, it is not the fault Maybe you’ll learn something.” There are many ways of "know That was the wrong thing to say. 1 condition of his soul? I ' Z s : ing" without having to rely on of religious educators but that of all of If an MRI could identify the us. should have scanned the article, put technology. Our spiritual faculties the magazine away and said nothing effects of sin on the soul, the media spiritual principle in man ... have unbelievable power. You do Think about it! If you were not a to him, but then, who is perfect? would have a field day. O f course, “The human body shares in the not need to see an image of your Catholic and you heard that Catholics When 1 brought the snack to him, he insurance companies would refuse dignity of ‘the image of God’: it is a soul to know what state it is in. You received the body and blood of Christ had that kind of grin on his face to pay for such a procedure. Have human body precisely because it is can understand whether goodness each weekend at Mass (to become more which reminds you that patience is you or any gfeat scholar solved the animated by a spiritual soul, and it or evil, the forces of life or death, Christ-like), then you worked with us all divine and silence is golden. mystery of our invisible soul? is the whole human person that is control your life through a daily week and saw how we speak and act, He proudly announced, "Well, you intended to become, in the body of examination of your conscience, what would you believe about the FATHER RON LENGWIN: Christ, a temple of the Spirit." Eucharist? were right. I did learn something. regular prayer and meditation, and Age spots on your skin signal that a The “Catechism of the Catholic The church believes God creates It seems to me that all of us bear the reception of the sacraments which brown slime is forming on the neu Church” teaches: “In Sacred Scrip an immortal soul for each person. increases God’s life within you. burden of teaching the real meaning of rons in your brain. When the slime ture, the term ‘soul’ often refers to The soul does not exist before the Listen to the Holy Spirit, who has the Eucharist not only by what we say thickens, senility and dementia human life or the entire human body, but is created with it and for it but how we live. EE more to teach you than your increase.” Then he showed me a person. But ’soul’ also refers to the by God. Although the soul separates father-in-law. [|] large picture of such a brain in the innermost aspect of man, that from the body at the time of death, it Father Charles Bober is pastor of St. magazine. It almost made my knees which is of greatest value in him, will be united with it again at the John Vianney, South Pittsburgh. Valenti is a member of St. Scho- buckle. “How many spots do you that by which he is most especially final resurrection. We will not live lastica, Aspinwall. Father Lengwin is have?" he inquired smugly. “It looks in God’s image: ’Soul’ signifies the forever as a spirit or soul. diocesan secretary for pastoral life.
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FRIDAY. JUNE 12, 1998 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC New s In B rie f Bishops seek to share social teachings ‘Preach in’ advocates for poor By JERRY FILTEAU Jointly proposed by the bishops’ educa individualism, the Catholic tradition teaches WASHINGTON (CNS) — "Where Are They?” read a banner Catholic News Service tion, domestic policy and international pol that human beings grow and achieve fulfill behind the podium at a June 1 “Preach-In” at the Rayburn icy committees, it gives a brief overview of ment only in community." House Office Building on Capitol Hill. WASHINGTON — Too many Catholics seven major themes in Catholic social • Rights and responsibilities: “Human The sign was referring to America’s poor, who are increas don't know Catholic social teaching or teaching and focuses on what should be dignity can be protected and a healthy com ingly being taken off of the welfare rolls as a result of the 1996 understand its importance to the faith, says done to improve the formation of Catholics in munity can be achieved only if human rights welfare overhaul legislation — but are unlikely to be found a statement the U.S. bishops will be asked to the social teaching of their church. are protected and responsibilities are met. ” working and out of poverty. approve when they meet in June. The 4,500-word statement is based on the • Option for the poor and vulnerable:7''A The sign Just as easily could have referred to the turnout at "The Catholic social tradition is a central report of the Task Force on Catholic Social basic moral test (of any society) is how our the 10-hour preach-in, which peaked at about 50 during a and essentia] element of our faith," the pro Teaching and Catholic Education, a 30- most vulnerable members are faring." I; midday press conference that also stressed that government posed statement says. member panel of educators and social jus • Workers’ rights and dignity of work: cannot abdicate its role in lifting people from poverty. However, “far too many Catholics are tice leaders formed by the bishops in 1995 "Work is more than a way to make a living: it Success in America’s new welfare climate should not be unfamiliar with the basic content of Catholic and led by now-retired Archbishop John R. is a form of continuing participation in God’s Judged by how many people get off the welfare rolls, said the social teaching. More fundamentally, many Roach of St. Paul-Minneapolis. creation. If the dignity of work is to be pro Rev. Jim Wallis, a founder of the Sojourners Community in Catholics do not adequately understand that The document lists seven “key principles tected. then the basic rights of workers must Washington and a leader in Call to Renewal, which sponsored the social mission of the church is an which are at the heart of our Catholic social be respected.” ;. the event. We as Christians judge our success in moving from essential part of Catholic faith. ... We need to tradition": • Solidarity: "We are one human family, poverty to jobs, from poverty to Justice, to community, to work, do more to share the social mission and • Human life and dignity: “Our belief in whatever our national, racial, ethnic, eco into our lives.” message of our church." the sanctity of human life and the inherent nomic and ideological differences. ... ‘Loving He added that Call to Renewal would meet Sept. 16 to outline The bishops are to meet in Pittsburgh dignity of the human person is the founda our neighbor' has global dimensions." a legislative agenda to benefit the poor that would include child June 18-20. They are scheduled to debate tion of all the principles of our social • Care for creation: “We show our respect care, health care, transportation and job creation. and vote June 19 on the proposed state teaching.” for the Creator by our stewardship of cre ’The poor people are the VIPs of the Gospel," Rev. Wallis said. ment, “Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: • The call to family, community and par ation. Care for the earth is not just an Earth ‘This Is not rocket science. This is about political will.” Challenges and Directions.” ticipation: “While our society often exalts Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith." Solidarity resources offered ‘Mind of the media’ gets bishops’ attention WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic Conference has sen! every U.S. Catholic parish Information on how to develop WASHINGTON (CNS) — At It says the Internet, with its 20 in Pittsburgh. They are Communications,” the docu deeper global solidarity at the parish level. their spring meeting the U.S. sex and hate sites, and the video scheduled to discuss and vote ment stresses that the media are The mailing is a follow-up to the U.S. bishops' 1997 statement Catholic bishops will be asked to game industry, with some bru on the statement on sex and not the only ones responsible for “Called to Global Solidarity," urging all parishes to "integrate condemn “pornography, exces tally violent offerings, have violence in the media June 19. the problem. more fully the international dimensions of Catholic discipleship sive violence and other irre joined the list of media that ‘‘in The statement is being pro “Consumers of media also within a truly universal church.” sponsible uses of sex and vio fluence young people and adults posed by the bishops’ Commit share the blame," it says. "Those The bishops said each parish's Catholicity is tested by “its lence in the media.” to engage in morally and socially tee for Communications, chaired who freely choose to support the willingness to go beyond its own boundaries to preach its Gospel, The means of social commu destructive forms of behavior." by Bishop Robert N. Lynch of St. industries which purvey por serve those in need and work for global justice and peace.” nication have “enormous power “The media have such poten Petersburg, Fla. It was written nography and graphic violence They added, "This is not a work for a few agencies or one to shape humanity’s destiny,” tial to bring truth and beauty by the committee's Subcommit have responsibility not only for parish committee, but for every believer and every local com says a proposed 27-page state into the lives of billions that we tee on Standards and Policy, themselves but for others. munity of faith." ment, “Renewing the Mind of the cannot permit them to be the chaired by Auxiliary Bishop Many more consumers fail to The eight-page mailing, sent to parishes at the end of May. Media.” arena of those who would per Michael R. Cote of Portland, speak out about the lesser but includes suggestions for ways parishes can integrate global When that power is misused vert God's gift of the body and Maine. still offensive examples of sex'u- solidarity into their prayer and worship, educational work, and to exploit sex and violence, it sexuality,” it says. Subtitled “A Statement on ally explicit or violent material various other aspects of parish life and action. demeans human dignity and The bishops are to hold their Overcoming the Exploitation of they come across every day‘ in New among the resources listed are a 15-minute videotape, harms “the moral and psycho spring general meeting June 18- S e x a n d Violence in mainstream media." Bg “Global Solidarity: A Framework for Parishes." and a 42-page logical health of both society as a booklet. “Called to Global Solidarity." whole and its individual members," the statement says.
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While you despise Truman Show" is both a wise what he is doing, he makes you The beautiful Seahaven, the ishop Donald satire and insightful social . understand why he does it. It Television has gone through picturesque community that Wuerl's June 21 Truman calls home, is actually commentary. takes a fine actor to make you many roles In its lifetime, from B program is titled “The the world’s largest soundstage, The intelligent, provocative walk that line with him. [nlracle Invention to teacher to Miracle of the Loaves.” a place where the sun and moon screenplay by Andrew Nicol is In a sense, you root for both intruding nuisance. The bishop’s guest is rise on cue. He is watched by executed with both care and Truman and Christof. Harris At its best, it is educational, Dr. James Withers of millions of viewers each day as compassion by this brilliant manages to hold the allegiance informative and uplifting. At its Mercy Hospital, founder worst, the tube can be irritat his life becomes an unscripted director, who excels at placing of the audience even as we root and director of ing, exploiting and deceptive. yet fascinating portrait of an interesting characters in situa for Truman to be free. He, too, Operation Safety Net, a Still, television — for better or ideal life. tions beyond their control. This should be an Oscar nominee. program that serves the worse — is a major part of life. Everyone is in on the comedy, film ranks among the director’s It is a rare and magical medical needs of But what if your life were an even his wife and best friend. best and most approachable moment when a summer movie offers us a very entertaining Pittsburgh’s homeless. Important part of television? Everyone, that is, except Tru works. escape while it also demands we * Truman Burbank, the first man. Welcome to “The Truman At the center of this magical examine our own values. The program is part o f a continuing series based on a catechism entitled phild adopted by a major cor Show.” movie is Jim Carrey, the come Weir demands that we begin The Teaching of Christ, coauthored by Bishop Wuerl, and on the Catechism poration, is the star of the big Directed by Peter Weir, the dian of a thousand faces and to ask the right questions, the of the Catholic Church. gest show on TV, but he doesn't genius behind “Dead Poets extremes. Here, far removed from the ridiculous idiocy of big questions about existence, “Ace Ventura," Carrey excels in freedom and exploitation. It is -The, .1 L a demanding role that could even rarer that a film does this John McClements Florists and should be remembered at all so well, packaging good Teaching Oscar time. entertainment with challenging fieQ uh fi/l f t /n e r d ■ArromfteM&nrf As the simple happiness of social and individual Truman’s life is shattered by commentary. SUNDAY h&r &ver Vd> year* doubt and confusion, Carrey “The Truman Show" is ele Christ 8:00 am uses his chameleon-like per gant, emotional and energetic. sonality to its creative best. This is one of year's best films. If 2 KDKA-TV He captures the spirit of a you're smart, you won’t miss it. man who yearns to break This film is rated PG by the Check local cable company for additional times through boundaries to cele Motion Picture Association of and visit us on the Internet at www.diopitt.org. brate freedom. He needs and America for adult themes and wants to be much more than a language and A-3 (adults) by the subject of examination. He United States Catholic wants to be the examiner. Conference. Efi H e vie ratings' As Christof, the director of Truman’s life and the guru of Father Horton is director of Classification fo r moral suitability determined by U.S. Catholic Conference. 412.261.1041 higher ratings, Ed Harris offers campus ministry at La Roche Up-to-date ratings available by phone: 1-800-311-4222. Also available at the “CNS" site 'of America Online. a cool and calculating College in McCandless. Almost Heroes, A-3 The Last Days of Disco, A-3 &> ©0 QGo® Beyond Silence, A-3 Lawn Dogs, A-4 Bulworth, A-4 Little Men, A-2 On th e ra d io Chinese Box, A-3 A Perfect Murder, A-3 Cousin Bette, A-4 Quest for Camelot, A-2 AMPLIFY — KDKA (1020-AM) 9 p.m. Sunday, June 14, with June 24 - 27, 1998 Fear and Loathing in Las The Truman Show, A-3 guest Susan Bergman, author of "Martyrs." Festival Hours 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM Vegas, O • A -1. General Patronage IN OUR TIMES — KQV (1410-AM) 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14 Godzilla, A-3 •A-2. Adults and Adolescents NIGHTLY with guest Hank Lupinski. 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The U.S. Catholic Con gjg Variety Band • Bingo • Quality New, Use By PATRICIA BARTOS At Auberle’s recent senior recognition and table. “Thanks for making me go to class and Senior Staff Writer ACE (Academics, Citizenship and Effort) for helping me in class," he said. Awards dinner, teachers beamed and Lonnie had a short but serious message: The 15 graduating seniors at Auberle in applauded, younger students dressed up for “If I hadn’t come to Auberle, I'd be in jail or McKeesport know what they've overcome the evening and sat quietly and intently, dead. Education is everything. And, with and what they've accomplished. watching the proceedings, and the seniors special help in algebra. I’m passing,” he So do counselors and staff at the facility, — all boys, spifly in their graduation best — announced proudly. which cares for youngsters termed “depen presided at the head table. Next, it was the seniors’ turn to sit and dent and delinquent.” And, perhaps most Introduced by Malcolm, master of cere watch. The ACE awards ceremonies, con importantly, younger students know, too. monies, each stood to give brief comments, ducted at the end of each six-week report Coming from troubled family or social thanking teachers by name, and pointedly card period, were under way. The seniors environments, and referred to Auberle telling the younger children to persevere and joined in the applause as student after stu through courts, Children and Youth Ser stay in school. Each boy also was given a dent trooped to the front to collect awards. vices and social service agencies, the stu graduation watch. They were honored for extra effort, for dents persevered and turned their backs on “This is the first time all of the seniors making the honor roll, for making “A’s" on an option taken by others in their situation. made it through the whole year," Malcolm report cards, for athletics and extracurricu They chose not to quit school at age 18, and said. “This is a very important accomplish lar activities. instead worked on, earning their diplomas ment, and it’s a tribute to our seniors.” A final ACE ceremony, structured around at McKeesport High School. One of those seniors, Lamont, thanked an outdoor picnic, will conclude the school “Education is what we preach here. It’s Auberle counselors for their patience, “when year. what we believe in," said Lynn Knezevich, I was messing up.” He added to the young The educational banquets have become a powerful motivation for the children. executive director of Auberle in McKeesport. audience, “Education is important to each Photo by Amy Stanley “We teach them skills so that they can find and every one of you." “A lot of our kids have experienced fail Auberle master of ceremonies Ron Malcolm congratulates Chuck} success here." “Auberle taught me a lot," added Josh. ures in education," Horrell said. “If you can a resident at Auberle and senior at McKeesport High School, on That message has won a receptive audi “I’m going to go out and lead a successful life get them over that hurdle, and get them his graduation. ence among Auberle residents. This year’s and come back and share the news.” involved, it's a big plus. class of 15 is its largest ever. Several of the graduates already have “They want to come to these banquets and “This is an accomplishment they’ll have jobs. One is heading to business school, one get awards and be recognized. They can all their life. They stuck it out and finished,” to community college and another to the carry that with them and have it within explained Loretta Horrell, educational coor U.S. Navy’s nuclear program. themselves," she added. dinator. “Through hard work, summer Tyrone expressed thanks to counselors Auberle, founded by the Capuchins in school and counseling, the front line staff at for their efforts in Auberle's enforced study 1952 as a home for boys, today cares for Auberle encouraged them." hour each evening. Many times, he said, “I some 112 boys and girls through residential “It’s a tremendous, wonderful feeling" didn't want to do my homework. But care programs for children ages 8 to 19, and watching the seniors complete their year, through time and dedication, they pulled us through a short-term shelter for some 36 she added. through." abused and neglected children ages 7 to 12. “It’s an experience they can transfer to Steve was grateful for the staff “never Some 75 children live at the McKeesport other areas of their life in the future,” said giving up on me, for keeping on my back and main campus, with the others placed in Ron Malcolm, assistant educational co not letting me give up." group homes in 10 facilities in Western ordinator. “They’ve fulfilled a commitment." Darnell pointed to his two favorite teach Pennsylvania. Most remain at Auberle for Pride abounds at this achievement. ers, sitting immediately in front of the head from four months to five years. Efi School Bishop delivers Loebig Lecture rededication Aux. 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The opportunity to support the Telephone (412) 456-3085 w DIOCESAN NEWS FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1998 • PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC F e s tiv a ls McGuire Home Father Lauer to lead retreat wins grant Father Eugene Lauer, director of the Center for Continuing For St. Wendelin, Carrick haluski, at $6. mation in Ministry at the University of Notre Dame, will lead a retreat McGuire Memorial Home in on “Christian Spirituality in an Age of Dramatic Transition" June 21 Festival Tuesday through Friday, June 16 to 19, Festival to include food booths, games, bake sale, New Brighton has won a grant of to 24 at St. Paul Retreat House, South Side. For information call nightly from 7 p.m. flea market. $20,000 from the J & L Specialty Father John Oesterle, 412-824-2644. Including entertainment, rides, games, bingo. Also Also visit by Pirate Parrot on Wednesday, night at Steel Foundation. The funds will dinners nightly, including grilled chicken on Tuesday, the races on Friday, Rankin Junior Tamburitzans, aid construction of a greenhouse Italian on Wednesday and Thursday, Polish on Fri PAS, Lorraine Busch Dance Center, Wilkins School project on the home's grounds. day, all from 7 p.m. nightly. Dance Center and Amie Venturella Dance Studio. Spiritual convention Our Lady of Loreto, Brookline Our Lady of Fatima, Avalon friars Festival Wednesday through Saturday, June 17 to Hopewell Township hold election 20, nightly from 7 p.m., on parish grounds, 1905 Festival Friday through Sunday, June 19 to 21, on Pioneer Ave. church grounds, 4001 Brodhead Road. Friday from Franciscan Friars of the vice Including ethnic foods, booths, Chinese auction, 6 p.m., Saturday from 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 province of the Holy Savior, based in Avalon, held elections as part kiddie Ferris wheel, indoor bingo on Wednesday and p.m. of their recent chapter meetings. Saturday. For information call 412-341-6161. Including food booths, games, children’s activi Father David Kohut will con ties, flea market, chicken dinner on Sunday from 1 to tinue to serve as provincial min Word of God, Swissvale 4 p.m. Also Mass with polka music on Saturday, 6 ister and Father John Gonchar as Festival Wednesday through Saturday, June 17 to p.m., entertainment by Gingerbread on Friday, Dar vicar. Fathers Juniper Crouch, 20 on school playground, 7436 McClure Ave., lene Mills at 6 p.m. Saturday, followed by auction at Mark Hudak, Michael Lenz and nightly from 7 p.m. Also Slovak dinner Sunday, June 7:30 p.m., jazz band and appearance by Minnie David Moczulski will make up the 14, noon to 4 p.m. with stuffed cabbage, pierogies, Mouse on Sunday. pastoral council. O b itu a rie s Sr. Francis Hock great-grandchildren. Funeral Sister Francis de Sales Hock, Mass was offered June 8 in St. former longtime teacher at Lawrence O’Toole Church, Mount Gallitzin Academy in Garfield. 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Signature Telephone # _ Mail Coupon & Payment to: For More Info rm atitrn€ all (412) 833- Millennium Subscription Offer • Pittsburgh Catholic *135 First Ave, Suite 200. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Photo by Douglas Kaup Standing on the front steps of St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland following ordination ceremonies are, front, from left, Father Thomas Sparacino and Father James Holland; rear, from left, Aux. Bishop David Zubik, Bishop Donald Wuerl and Aux. Bishop William Winter. CONGRATULATIONS T O O U R NEWLY ORDAINED PRIESTS R e v . Ja m e s H o l l a n d R e v . T h o m a s S p a r a c i n o Thank you for answering G od’s call. God still calls! If you hear the Lord calling you to diocesan priesthood and need more information, let us help you. Vocation Office • Diocese of Pittsburgh Father David Bonnar, Director 2900 Noblestown Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (412) 928-5840 [email protected] ■Mffp Father James Holland before breakfast* ° " t . 523 ^ .*right, Father cent Seminary . yer in a St. Holland spends time aion Vincent chapel. By JOHN FRANKO Staff Writer Father James Holland's training as a trauma urse has prepared him well for his life in rjiinistry. His medical expertise gives him a maturity thattha people can relate with, yet he has a child- likeIke quality the teenagers and children trust,” said Father Robert Clarke, pastor of Guardian .fyigels in the West End. Photos by Douglas Kaup Father Holland's journey to the priesthood as inspired, in part, by his daily exposure to suffering. The McKeesport native served as a “The depth and breadth of my prayer life have Seminary (major) in Latrobe. flight nurse and staff nurse at Presbyterian had a profound effect on me," he said. “I’ve Benedictine Father Thomas Acklin, rector at University Hospital, Oakland, prior to entering become more centered on Jesus Christ." St. Vincent, described Father Holland as a “very the seminary. Father Holland, 39, contemplated his decision passionate man" with an intense love for “There were just so many tragedies," he said. for several years before he entered St. Paul theology. “I tried to put meaning to them." Seminary (minor) in 1992. He felt an immediate “He really has deep convictions and isn’t His search for answers led him to explore impact. afraid to speak out on them,” he said. writings of Pope John Paul II and Bishop Donald “As soon as I walked through the doors, this Father Holland spent his pastoral experience Wuerl. It also created a deeper devotion to the inner peace hit,” the new priest said. program at Guardian Angels. He was involved in Blessed Mother. Two years later, he went on to St. Vincent numerous activities, including Youth 2000, Vacation Bible School, the adult education pro gram and parish picnic. “He brings a good sense of maturity, organi zation and competency,” Father Clarke said. “He knows what life is about.” He added the new priest also possesses a tremendous sense of humor, which helped him in dealing with parishioners. Father Holland listed many influences in his life, among them Father John Scanlon, former pastor of his home parish of St. Robert Bel- larmine, McKeesport. He said the respect and admiration his par ents — Maiy and James — had for clergy also left a deep impression on him. “They had a great reverence toward them because of their role in the church," he said. Father Holland pointed out his ministry has prepared him to work in various situations, and that he’s eager to settle into a parish routine. “I want to be a prayerful priest... I just want to remain centered on the Lord," he said The newly ordained priest said lie’s over whelmed by the fruits of ordination and the opportunity to serve God's people. Holland and r „ „ s , . vlncw*semlnam- laugh during a Marlologyc “It’s a great and holy gill that God is giving me," he said. “1 have to always keep that in mind." A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1998 Father Thomas Sparacino Photos by Douglas Kaup By JOHN FRANKO his daily 5:30 a.m. visits to the seminary chapel. He spoke of Father Sparacino's talent of pre Staff Writer “His prayer life is very beautiful," Father Ack paring and beautifying the church according to lin said. the liturgical seasons of the year. Father Thomas Sparacino is the kind of per Father Sparacino noted several influences in “I think he’ll make a marvelous priest,” he son people immediately notice when he enters a his life, including his parents and a former pas added. "I just hope he he has the chance to use room. tor, Father Joseph Lemp. his talents." ‘Tom 's one of the most affable people that I’ve “He showed me a priest just isn't on the altar," Father Sparacino said he has been influenced ever met," said Father Paul Bradley, pastor of St. the new priest said. T h ere’s an everyday priest by countless other people, all of whom have Sebastian, Ross Township. “He’s warm, friendly, hood you live." contributed to the path his life has taken. cheerful, outgoing — a wonderful person who Father Lemp, who helped arrange Father The new priest grew up close to the former obviously loves God." Sparacino's entrance into St. Paul, remembers Holy Cross Church now a worship site of St. Father Sparacino, 34, looks forward to his him as someone who was active in parish life. Vincent de Paul parish in New Castle. ministry of working with people and spreading “I wasn't surprised when he mentioned he was “I want to bring my gifts to the community,” he the love of Christ. thinking about the priesthood," he said. said. “I want to be an active voice of Christ." “It’s such a humbling experience,” he said of his ordination. “I'm just so excited to be at this point of my life. ... I’m head over heels in love with the church and in love with everything about the Lord.” The native of West Pittsburg, Lawrence County was involved in just about every phase of parish life during his summer and weekend pastoral experience at St. Sebastian. “You name it, he was involved in it,” Father Bradley said. “He really jumped into his work with both feet and arms." His activities included the parish festival and Vacation Bible School. He also coordinated and was the driving force behind last summer's parish census. “He has learned well how to use his tools (for ministry)," the North Hills pastor added. Father Sparacino was an occupational thera pist at the Community Mental Health Center in Beaver before he entered St. Paul Seminary (minor) in 1992. He completed his studies at St. Vincent Seminary (major) in Latrobe. Benedictine Father Thomas Acklin, seminary rector, said Father Sparacino was known for his sense of humor and creativity in the kitchen, as well as his hospitality to other seminarians and A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC FOR FRIDAY. JUNE 12, 1998