Benedict XVI brings new With the election of Benedict XVI, it appears to me that the cardinals have chosen someone who will continue the agenda of John Paul II. In theological matters, I think we will see very much the same approach as in the past. John Paul II relied very heavily on Cardinal Ratzinger. He is an intellectual. Because he is an intellectual, a well-known and respected theologian, he will Bi-weekly news bulletin of the of Erie May 8, 2005 www.ErieRCD.org move very slowly and thoughtfully. But there will be progress. He may surprise people in some of his approaches. I think he will face three dis- Habemus Papam! Pope Benedict XVI tinct challenges. First, there is the lack of priestly voca- By Jason Koshinskie Bishop Donald tions in most parts of the world. There are FaithLife editor W. Trautman exceptions, such as parts of Africa. But overall, the church in the West, certainly in Europe and South The puffs of white smoke from America, needs more priests to maintain the Eucharist, which is the the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on heart of the . Benedict XVI is going to be faced with April 19, signifying the election of an immediate situation of trying to lead and motivate the church to a new pope, sent a wave of excite- call forth more vocations for the priesthood and religious life. ment through St. Peter’s Square The second challenge I see is to reclaim all of Europe, which was that was felt around the world. a Catholic continent. Now, by statistics of Mass participation, it has Soon after the white smoke slipped into secularism. The Catholic nation of Ireland has only one appeared, Cardinal Joseph seminary. That is astounding. What we used to see and remember as Ratzinger of Germany was the great faith of the Irish nation is now in serious jeopardy. France, announced as the newly elected pope. The election came after a Germany and all of Europe is the same way. We have to pray for the (CNS photo from Reuters) re-Christianization, the re-evangelization of Europe, which sent mis- short conclave, taking only four Pope Benedict XVI leads his inaugural Mass in St. Peter's Square sionaries to the United States and gave us our faith. ballots over two days to reach the at the Vatican April 24. To the sound of choirs chanting in The third major challenge is the relationship of the Catholic two-thirds majority needed. Taking and the applause of the crowd, Pope Benedict emerged into a Church to Islam. We see Islam growing at a very fast pace, statisti- the name Benedict XVI, the new Holy Father appeared on the bal- sunlit St. Peter's Square for the inaugural Mass that marks the cally. The Catholic Church needs to bring the good news to Muslims formal start of his papacy. in a way that is not threatening and avoids confrontation. But we cony of St. Peter’s Basilica, smil- have an obligation to share the good news with all nations. There is ing and greeting the hundreds of common ground that we have to use to build bridges to Islam. thousands in the square below. His Ratzinger was behind his desk. eral languages and has traveled We just finished having 26 years of a charismatic pope where the first words to the world were hum- During the course of the meeting, extensively in his role as prefect papacy has been vested pretty much in an individual, in his personal- ble. the bishop’s briefcase emptied on for the doctrine of the faith. Pope ity, in his wisdom, in his holiness, in his goodness. His papacy has “After the great Pope John Paul the floor, spilling liturgical docu- Benedict XVI, 78, has also been identified with the person, but I think we have to now recognize II, the Lord Cardinals have elected ments and papers. Cardinal announced that he will visit his that the papacy may well be identified with the office more than the me, a simple and humble worker in Ratzinger got up from behind the homeland in August to attend this person. I’m not sure how the world, especially the media, will react the vineyard of the Lord,” Pope desk, walked around and got down year’s World Youth Day celebra- to that because they’re used to having John Paul II as superstar trav- Benedict XVI said. “I am consoled on the floor to retrieve the papers. tion in Cologne. eling throughout the world and truly cheering the people. But we by the fact that the Lord knows “I said to myself, ‘That’s the While it appears the cardinals might have to be content, not with personality, but with the under- how to act even with inadequate sign of a humble man,’” Bishop have elected someone who will standing of the office of the Holy Father. He is the teacher, the sanc- instruments and above all I entrust Trautman said. “Here’s the prefect continue the agenda of Pope John tifier, the shepherd of the church as a local bishop is. We have to learn myself to your prayers.” of the congregation for doctrine on Paul II, Bishop Trautman said the how to understand the office more than the personality. In a news conference shortly the floor picking up papers with world must be open to a different I pray for Pope Benedict XVI and pledge my total support and the after the election, Erie Bishop me. It’s an insight that I treasure. style of leadership and personality. cooperation of this diocese. We can rejoice and give thanks to God Donald Trautman said Pope It’s a keyhole through which to “We’ll have the same thought- for the life and ministry of John Paul II and the outpouring of affec- Benedict’s words were not pious look to see the personality of the ful theological framework to be tion and accolades. It’s a wonderful thing to be a Roman Catholic rhetoric. person. And if this well-respected sure, but we must concentrate not having had the great outpouring of the world recognizing John Paul “That’s truthful and that’s sin- head of a congregation is that on the personality but on the office II. But we also have to recognize where we are today and the task that cere,” Bishop Trautman said. humble to help a lowly bishop pick that he holds,” Bishop Trautman the Lord gives us. I want to call us to an understanding that Jesus is “That’s how he sees himself. We up papers off the floor, I think that said. “The Petrine office is an the shepherd of the church and he’s promised us the gift of the Holy are blessed in having a truly holy bodes very well for his papacy. office of teaching, sanctifying and Spirit in good days and bad days, for all days. So we have reason to and humble pontiff.” He’s a kind, gentle, humble ser- shepherding God’s people. I think rejoice, and I am confident that Pope Benedict XVI will be inspira- That humbleness was evident vant of the Lord.” he will continue reaching out to tional and guide us. in May 1994 when Bishop Bishop Trautman says that the people. I think he will touch Trautman and Cardinal William Pope Benedict XVI’s extensive people in a new perhaps but differ- Keeler of Baltimore met with then- service in the Vatican means he is ent way. We have to give this man Cardinal Ratzinger in his Vatican well-positioned and well-versed opportunity to accustom himself to Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL office. Recalling the meeting, with the issues facing the Catholic the Petrine office, which is so new Bishop of Erie Bishop Trautman noted Cardinal Church today. He is fluent in sev- to him now.”

Editor’s note: Joseph Campbell is a student in Rome at the time Blessed John II passed away most certainly did toll for seminarian from the Erie Diocese study- XXIII went to his eternal rest. Last but not me and for the whole world. Shortly after ing at North American College in Rome. least, Fr. David Poulson, pastor of St. the first peal rang forth from the big In his Reflections From Rome series, he Michael, Fryburg, along with Fr. Rick bronze bell, millions worldwide felt the Conciliazione, the main street leading to writes about witnessing the events at the Tomasone, pastor of St. John the Baptist in loss of a great moral leader, pivotal world St. Peter Square, simply to witness the Vatican from John Paul II’s death through Erie, studied in Rome during the occur- figure and beloved spiritual father. The crowd of people. I was invigorated by their Benedict XVI’s election. To read more and rence of not only one but two papal funer- stark silence of the crowd placed me in the faith and filled with zeal by their witness to to view his photos, go to als and elections. They said farewell to presence of God and made me aware of the Gospel. Luke’s famous Gospel verse, www.ErieRCD.org. both Paul VI and John Paul I, while usher- the significance of what had just occurred. “they left everything and followed him,” ing in the reign of our late Holy Father, During the days that followed, I was (Lk 5:11) was realized in the lives of these Part I – The Holy Father’s Vigil John Paul the Great. This past month, I struck with awe as I witnessed 3.5 million people. Before my very eyes, I could see found myself numbered among this group. pilgrims from around the world who put the words of St. Paul come to life, “for In recent history, there have been a As a young boy growing up on Erie’s their lives on hold to march on the anti- when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Cor number of priests in the Diocese of Erie lower west side, I never imagined myself quated streets of Rome toward St. Peter’s 12:10) The Holy Father was dead, and mil- who have had the opportunity as seminar- living in Rome, never mind during the time Basilica. With rosaries in their hands and lions of people, many of whom were ians to participate in a papal funeral and of such historic events. holy songs upon their lips, they journeyed youths, gathered in prayer at his side! The election. Msgr. James Gannon, the late The death of John Paul II was felt to bid farewell to their beloved Holy strength of the church was witnessed pastor of St. Andrew in Erie, was throughout the world. But for those who Father on whom death had laid its claim. worldwide and seen as a force to be mar- studying in Rome at the time Pius XI found themselves in Rome at the time, it One bystander likened the scene to that of veled at. passed away and Pius XII took office. was experienced in a singularly unique the English martyrs at Tyburn as they, too, We are living in extraordinary times, in Msgr. Bruce Allison, former headmaster way. To say the least, the experiences of the approached death, praying to the Lord and both the history of the church and the of Cathedral Prep and presently the pastor last month were amazing and a blessing singing his praises. I likened the scene to world. It is a great time to be alive and an of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, was that no person present will soon forget. a second Pentecost. It seemed like a new awesome time to be a member of the present for the funeral of Pius XII and the On the evening of April 2nd, I was in outpouring of the Holy Spirit into the Catholic (universal) Church. The new election of John XXIII, as well as for the St. Peter Square when I heard the words of hearts and minds of the faithful. evangelization to which the Holy Father death of John XXIII and the election of Hemingway ring in my mind, “Do not ask In the evenings to the day of the devoted his papacy has begun! Paul VI. Msgr. Andrew Karg, pastor of St. for whom the bells toll…they toll for thee.” Holy Father’s funeral, I would leave the Michael Church in Greenville, was also a The bells that tolled on the night John Paul seminary and walk down to the Via della Next: Part II – Papal Funeral Middle schoolers ‘Tune In’ at youth rally Clergy Awards honor scouts’ faith Appointment ordained By Jason Koshinskie By the Way... Bishop Donald Trautman pre- growth. The various badges and Two seminarians recently took 23 during a Mass at the St. Mark FaithLife editor sented 200 individual and group patches honor such areas as The Most Rev. Donald W. another step toward priesthood for Seminary chapel. The transitional In his first general audience April 27, the badges, patches and honors on developing a personal relation- Nearly 600 students through- Trautman, STD, SSL, Bishop of the Erie Diocese. James Campbell deacons will be ordained diocesan new Holy Father explained why he chose the April 24 at the annual Scout ship with Jesus, exploring God in out the Erie Diocese “tuned in” to Erie, has announced the follow- and Marc Solomon were ordained priests, along with James’ name Benedict. Religious Awards. our daily lives, living the faith, thoughts of prayer and praise ing clergy appointment: into the order of the diaconate by Joseph, who is currently studying “I chose to call myself Benedict XVI ideal- Awards were given to Boy study of the sacraments and oth- through pop music on April 16 at Bishop Donald Trautman on April in Rome, in 2006. ly as a link to the venerated Pontiff, Benedict Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts ers. the annual middle school youth Fr. Vincent P. Cieslewicz, XV, who guided the Church through the turbu- and Brownies throughout the 13- For more information on rally. pastor, St. Elizabeth Parish, lent times of the First World War,” the new county diocese for their achieve- scouting in the Erie Diocese, visit Tuned In, focusing on the role pope explained. “He was a true and coura- Smethport, and St. Joseph Parish, and significance of contemporary ments in areas of spiritual www.ErieRCD.org. geous prophet of peace who struggled strenu- Jason Koshinskie Mount Jewett, for a term of six pop music in the lives of youth, ously and bravely, first to avoid the drama of years ending June 30, 2011. was the theme of this year’s rally war and then to limit its terrible consequences.” Effective April 26. held at Clarion University. He said the name Benedict also refers to St. Benedict of Norcia, “patri- Anna Scally, a nationally- Photo by Jen Baker arch of western monasticism” and co-patron of Europe with Cyril and renowned speaker from Methodius. “The progressive expansion of the Benedictine Order which he Cornerstone Media and a disc Anna Scally leads a group of students during a program focusing on finding spirituality in contemporary music. founded exercised an enormous influence on the spread of Christianity Calendar jockey, presented the feature pro- throughout the European continent,” Pope Benedict XVI said. “For this rea- gram. Scally asked students to lis- from the Gospel. To help the stu- Aside from the rally’s theme, son, St. Benedict is much venerated in Germany, and especially in Bavaria, Mass and dedication of new ten to the message underneath dents relate to the story, she used Loreno says a lot of what the kids my own land of origin; he constitutes a fundamental point of reference for Eucharistic mural: May 14, 5:15 their music, focusing on how it can the song I’m Not a Perfect Person. take with them is social. the unity of Europe and a powerful call to the irrefutable Christian roots of p.m., St. Peter Cathedral, Erie. help them spiritually. “Middle schoolers listen to a lot “To interact with that many kids European culture and civilization.” Bishop Donald Trautman presid- She encourages prayer through of music,” says rally coordinator that have the same Catholic values is Asked when the cardinals first sensed that then-Cardinal Ratzinger ing. Artist Fr. Tom Ribits will also music. She used the example of Pam Loreno. “They might not lis- great in itself,” she says. was the best candidate, Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington be on hand to present his work. Above, Cub Scouts take in the taking a contemporary love song ten to a song because of the lyrics. Each student attended two of the said: “Well, when we read the newspapers. It was the newspapers that were awards ceremony. At right, and relating it to students’ relation- They listen to it because of the beat 14 different workshops offered in the telling us how Ratzinger was a favorite, so we knew ... . The Holy Spirit 50th anniversary Mass: Church Jennifer Ergen, St. Michael ships with God. To think biblical- and the genre. But they can take afternoon, many of which were may even speak through newspapers.” of the Good Shepherd, West Parish, Greenville, accepts the ly, Scally referred to the adultering away some discernment of the organized and run by youth leaders Bishop Trautman led a brief prayer service on April 15 as he dedicat- Middlesex, May 15, noon. Bishop diocesan award woman nearly stoned to death words.” and 40 senior high students. James Campbell, left, and Marc Solomon receive applause from ed a new room at St. Mark Catholic Center named in honor of Msgr. Donald Trautman presiding. family and friends gathered at St. Mark Seminary chapel. from Bishop Trautman. Homer DeWalt, who served as superintendent of schools for the diocese from 1962 to 1982. Msgr. DeWalt was in attendance. Blessing of new shrine: Prince of ON Bishop Trautman called Msgr. 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I never would’ve al borders every year, approximately 20,000 actions of private citi- dreamed.” end up as slaves in the United States, zens. The young man became an orphan and according to a June 2004 U.S. State “It’s up to people to was later adopted by an American family. Department report. say, ‘I’m going to take But the boys enslaved to this man realized Dr. Kevin Bales Estimates from the CIA say most slaves action. I’m going to what was going on and helped resolve their make a phone call. I in the U.S. have been in their situations for own situation. May 8, 2005 three to five years. don’t know who to call, but I’m going to do The drop in barriers at borders and the “Human trafficking is defined by its something,’” Bales said. “The thing that’s fall of the Iron Curtain have been conducive outcome, what happens when they get to heartbreaking is that we don’t know how to trafficking, Bales says. “People flow their destination,” says Dr. Kevin Bales, a many people could have made that call. from poorer countries to richer countries, professor of sociology at the University of They’ll say, ‘Well, it’s none of my busi- and when you’re the richest country on Habemus Papam! Surrey in London and a consultant to the ness.’” earth, you can expect people from every- United Nations. Bales told the story of a young man, where,” he said. But more than likely the Bales, considered the world’s leading now 18, who was trafficked into the U.S. pattern is a short distance, such as from the expert on contemporary slavery, gave sever- from Zambia at the age of 11. A man Ivory Coast to Ghana and from Nigeria to al talks in Erie and Crawford Counties April brought him to Texas as a member of a boys Italy. 19-21 during a human trafficking confer- The majority of slaves come from China ence. Help stop slavery and Central America, particularly Mexico. Slavery enters our homes through the According to the Hidden Slaves report, half Pope products we buy, Bales says, citing slaves Crucial to halting human trafficking is of all people trafficked end up in the sex harvesting cocoa in the Ivory Coast, making getting the information. Here are a few industry, restaurant and hospital work or resources provided by Dr. Bales: charcoal used to produce steel in Brazil and part of a debt/bondage arrangement. weaving carpets in India. www.freetheslaves.net - Download What helps the U.S. is protection due to Benedict Unlike other crimes, Bales states that Hidden Slaves, a report on modern what Bales calls “some of the best traffick- human trafficking and enslavement is not an slavery in the United States ing laws in the world,” including the event; it’s a process. “It’s a crime that does- www.usdoj.gov/trafficking.htm - U.S. Trafficking Victims Protection Act. n’t stop,” he says. “It involves torture, rape, Department of Justice, includes a toll- “Education is important,” Bales said. sexual abuse and psychological abuse. free hotline to report trafficking crimes “We can’t solve problems we don’t under- XVI Survivors need medical and psychological and many useful links stand. I hope you never have a case here, but it’s possible.” help.” It also likely involves kidnapping, Disposable People: New Slavery in document theft, tax evasion and smuggling. the Global Economy - This book by The human trafficking conference was “Human traffickers are very clever Kevin Bales reveals the historical and presented by the Sisters of St. Joseph of criminals,” Bales said. “People that have economic conditions behind modern Northwestern Pennsylvania, the Sisters of been in drug or arms trafficking are getting slavery. All royalties Bales receives Mercy of the Americas, Erie Regional involved with human trafficking. These from the book will go toward the fight Community, the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, criminals are pretty sharp, and they surprise against slavery. Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County, us.” Gannon University, Mercyhurst College, For more links, visit Both U.S. law enforcement and the gen- Allegheny College, Edinboro University www.eriercd.org/charities4g.asp eral public lack training and education when and Penn State-Behrend. Help Make a FaMily Reunion possible I am hoping to find my birth brother who was born in Aosta, Italy, in June of 1957 and was placed with a family in the Erie area in November of 1957. He would now be 47 years old. At birth, this baby had blond hair and light eyes (maybe blue). The name on his birth records is Giuseppe Lady but he would likely have been raised under a different name. The baby was placed in the Erie area by . I am in the Pittsburgh area and was born to the same birth mother in Italy. I have a good family, a stable life and a fulfilling career. I am younger, and information on this birth brother is listed in my adoption records. Amazingly, I have located a birth sister in Pennsylvania and two birth brothers in Italy. A birth brother is coming from Italy to Pennsylvania at the end of May. We are hoping and praying for an intro- duction to our Erie birth brother. If you have any idea to help us find our Erie birth brother, please contact my friend Laura in Pittsburgh via telephone or e-mail: phone number 412.344.0848, [email protected] Thank you and God Bless. advertisement