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Renee Pardee, front row center, of St. William Parish in Naples, was one of 41 who received the Sacrament Graduates of Pope John Paul II High School process of Confirmation from Bishop Frank J. Dewane during in caps and gowns moments before commencement the Pentecost Mass May 24 at Epiphany Cathedral in Father Joshua Swallows stands before the altar during ceremonies. (LINDA REEVES | FC) Venice. (BOB REDDY | FC) the ordination. (FRANK WEBER | FC) Men ‘chosen’ Schools Celebrating by Lord celebrate class Pentecost Renee Pardee of St. William Parish in Naples of 2015 said the experience of receiving the Sacrament of for ‘noble’ task Confirmation at the Cathedral was powerful. The three high schools of the Diocese of Palm “Being confirmed was a rush of emotions,” she More than 1,000 Catholics filled the cathedral Beach graduated a combined 324 students during said. “I was nervous when I first arrived … but to celebrate as Bishop John Noonan conferred commencement ceremonies last month, and all once I heard the Bishop begin speaking, I was put the Sacrament of Holy Orders on the two men events were something to remember with happy at ease. ‘It makes you more,’ he told us. I want to be during their ordination to the priesthood May graduates about to venture off on new life paths, more, I will be more.” 23. The Mass was concelebrated by more than witnessed by school staff, friends and family The solemnity of Pentecost represents “the bap- 100 priests from throughout the diocese. members. tism of the Church, which thus begins her path “Today we welcome two young men into the “It is a new start,” said Daniel Ericsson,” mo- through history, guided by the strength of the priesthood,” Bishop Noonan said in his opening ments before the Pope John Paul II High School Holy Spirit.” These were the words of Pope Fran- remarks. “We come with joy in our hearts as we graduation May 16 at Lynn University in Boca Ra- cis as he addressed the faithful on Pentecost at St. pray for them and pray for their families.” ton. “It is more freedom.” Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Rome. Click on the ORLANDO DIOCESE above for Click on the PALM BEACH DIOCESE for more Click on the VENICE DIOCESE above for more more on this story. on this story. on this story.

President Nebraska Barack bishops Obama welcome makes override of surprise governor’s visit to veto of bill Annual listing of Catholic high school Miami ending death graduates of Palm Beach, Venice and shrine penalty Orlando dioceses www.thefloridacatholic.org | June 5-18, 2015 FLORIDACatholic ORLANDO DIOCESE priestly Ordination

Bishop John Noonan lays his hands on Father Christopher Dorsey, ordaining him to the Bishop John Noonan anoints the hands of Father Joshua Swallows, which signifies that the hands of the newly ordained priest priesthood. (PHOTOS BY FRANK WEBER | FC) are being prepared for the sacred duties and vessels which will be part of the priestly ministry. Men ‘chosen’ by Lord for ‘noble’ task

LINDA CALDWELL part of the litany of supplication. In the At left, Father Joshua Swallows of the Florida Catholic staff most solemn gesture of the rite, Bishop stands before Noonan silently placed his hands on the the altar during ORLANDO | An undeniable feeling head of each candidate (now elected) with the ordination. of joy and faithfulness filled the air at St. the other priests following suit, signifying Below left, Bishop James Cathedral as Fathers Joshua Swal- their solidarity in priestly ministry. Then John Noonan lows and Christopher Dorsey committed through the Prayer of Ordination the two speaks to Father their lives to serve Christ and his Church were made priests. Christopher as priests for the Diocese of Orlando. The ceremony culminated with the Dorsey after More than 1,000 Catholics filled the newly ordained priests vesting and Bish- blessing the palms cathedral to celebrate as Bishop John op Noonan anointing the palms of their of the newly Noonan conferred the Sacrament of Holy hands with the holy chrism and present- ordained priest. Orders on the two men during their or- ing them with the bread and wine. Below right, dination to the priesthood May 23. The Bishop Noonan offered words of en- Father Swallows Mass was concelebrated by more than 100 couragement to the men, saying that blesses Bishop priests from throughout the diocese. they are ready to serve. “You have been John Noonan as “Today we welcome two young men nurtured in the good soil of your family one of his first into the priesthood,” Bishop Noonan said and faith communities,” he said. “In your actions as a priest. in his opening remarks. “We come with seminarian formation, you have allowed joy in our hearts as we pray for them and yourself to be transformed by the word pray for their families.” of God that now leads you to a greater The ancient rite of ordination is a sol- awareness of who Jesus Christ is and his emn and prayerful ceremony that opens calling for you to the priesthood. with candidates being presented to the “Over these past years in the seminary, bishop. Father Jorge Torres, director of your vocation has been molded and fash- the Office of Vocations, presented the two ioned in the rich soil of holiness, uniting men. After inquiring if they were worthy yourself to Jesus Christ in daily prayer, to be ordained, Bishop Noonan accepted sacred Scripture and celebrating the the request, with the congregation show- Sacraments,” he continued. “Now as you ing its consent by responding, “Thanks be are about to be ordained priests of Jesus to God,” accompanied by applause. Christ, you must bring that spirit and The rite continued with the men prom- knowledge in service to God’s people.” ising respect and obedience to Bishop Alluding to the day’s Gospel, Luke 10:1- Noonan and his successors. They then prostrated themselves before the altar as Please see ordination, A2 June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A2 Parents recall moments that led to ordination

LINDA CALDWELL of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | Looking back, Mary Dorsey, mother of newly or- dained Father Christopher Dorsey, could see God’s hand in guiding her son to the priesthood. One of her most poignant memories occurred when Christopher was about 4. “We went to Mass outside at Yo- semite on Pentecost Sunday. It was a beautiful morning,” she said. “The priest told us to close our eyes while he did the invocation of the Holy Spirit. We all had our eyes closed except for Christopher. He tugged on me and said, ‘Mommy, mommy, Father Joshua Swallows’ family applauds following his ordination look over in the trees. There are to the priesthood. (PHOTOS BY LINDA CALDWELL | FC) little fires over in the trees.’ I looked and I couldn’t see anything. I re- Todd Swallows, father of Father church there anymore,’” Todd member thinking, ‘Wow.’” Swallows, said he vividly remem- Swallows said. “He did a lot of “And his first Mass (celebrated as bers the day his son expressed his searching in his late teens and a priest) will be Pentecost Sunday,” decision to become a priest. read about a lot of different reli- his father, Lee Dorsey, chimed in. “I was out on a job site and he gions. When he was in college, Mary Dorsey said that while she called me on the phone and said, he went on a retreat. It was then did not realize it at the time, the ‘Dad, the calling has never left that he got the calling to become signs of God’s calling in her son’s me,’” the elder Swallows recalled. a priest.” life had always been there. “I said, ‘What are you waiting for?’ “All we ever wanted for Josh was “There were all these little indi- He signed up for seminary the very for him to be happy,” added his cators that his faith was very much a next day.” mother, Tina Wozneski. “Josh is a part of him,” she said. “We are over- Todd Swallows admits there was fisherman. I just gave him his gift, joyed and very excited for Chris. We a time when he wondered if his son which was a chasuble with the fish- are so proud of him. He has chosen would even remain in the faith. es and loaves on it. On the outside to dedicate his life to the Lord and “When it was time to be con- of the gift, I wrote, ‘To my son, the the Church and we could not be firmed when he was 15, Josh said, fisher of men.’ He is truly a fisher of more proud.” ‘Dad, I don’t think I want to go to men.” n Father Christopher Dorsey blesses his mother, Mary. ORDINATION: Bishop Noonan ordains two men to priesthood From A1

9, in which Jesus appoints and sends out two disciples to every town, Bishop Noonan reminded Father Swallows and Father Dors- ey of the importance of their new role in the Church. “You were not chosen for some small, menial task by the Lord but for a noble one,” he said. “When asked what it means to be a dis- ciple, Pope Francis reminds us, Bishop John Noonan blesses the chalices that Father Christopher replacing malice with innocence, Dorsey, right, and Father Joshua Swallows, left, would use in their force with love, pride with humil- priestly ministry. The blessing took place the eve of the men’s ordination. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) ity, prestige with service, bring- ing the Gospel to all, bearing wit- nesses with your lives. Following Bishop offers blessing of the chalices Jesus makes you freer and more joyful.” STAFF REPORT | On the eve of their ordination, Father Christopher Preparing for the Sacrament of Dorsey, right, and Father Joshua Swallows gathered with Bishop John Holy Orders is a seven- to nine- Father Joshua Swallows, left, and Father Christopher Dorsey are Noonan, their families, friends, priests and many faithful at St. James year process of intellectual, spiri- greeted by applause as they process out of St. James Cathedral after Cathedral for vespers, or evening prayer, part of the Liturgy of the Hours. tual, pastoral and human forma- their ordination to the priesthood. (FRANK WEBER | FC) During the prayerful event, the bishop blessed the chalices the men will tion. Having received the Sacra- use throughout their priestly ministry. ment, the men are now preparing ish in Kissimmee. After serving in are a gift to the Diocese of Or- Father Dominic Buckley, who was ordained in 2013, offered some for their first priestly assignments, the diocese for three years, Father lando,” said Father Torres. “In the advice about the ministry of the priesthood. “What God is calling us to which they will begin in mid-June, Dorsey will become active in the next year, they are certain to face be in the end is greater than ourselves,” said Father Buckley, parochial as parochial vicars. U.S. Army, under the auspices of many challenges as their hearts vicar at Most Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo. “To lay down your life Father Swallows will serve at the Archdiocese for the Military move from a seminarian life to is your grace; it is the gift you are being given tomorrow. The people of Annunciation Parish in Altamon- Services, and will serve military parish life. Still, it will be a great God are hungry for your love, for your affection, for your fatherhood, and te Springs, and Father Dorsey, personnel wherever he is assigned. and beautiful transition, and I for your presence. Even when it seems like you are not making a differ- who has also studied to serve the He will return to the Diocese of know the people of Annunciation ence — whether it is a school event or ‘wasting time’ with the kids in the U.S. armed forces as a soldier and Orlando when his military career and Holy Redeemer parishes will parish — it is in these moments that God’s love reaches hearts and souls, military chaplain, will begin his ends. be loving and supportive as they and we fulfill our mission to be a father.” n ministry at Holy Redeemer Par- “Father Josh and Father Chris begin their journey as priests.” n A3 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 12 to be ordained as permanent deacons

LINDA CALDWELL FYI Gary Hessen was raised in a strong Catholic fam- Chris Meehan, of the Florida Catholic staff St. Joseph Parish, ily and was taught by religious sis- Ascension Parish, Diaconate ordination, Sat- Palm Bay ters. After graduating from medical Melbourne ORLANDO | After five years of urday, June 6, 10 a.m., Basilica of Hessen said his call to the dia- school, he served in the Air Force Meehan said he first heard God’s formation, 12 men from the Dio- the National Shrine of Mary, Queen conate took root in the mid-1980s for 26 years, ultimately retiring as call to the diaconate one Sunday cese of Orlando will receive the of the Universe, 8300 Vineland when he was a colonel. He said this newest jour- morning dur- Sacrament of Holy Orders and be- Ave., Orlando. The ordination Mass studying to ney has had an impact on all facets ing Mass. come permanent deacons. Bishop will be live streamed at http://live. b e c o m e a of his life. “When the John Noonan will ordain the men orlandodiocese.org priest. Dur- “It went more from you have to Scripture was June 6 at the Basilica of the Na- i n g t h o s e do this to I want to do this to I need proclaimed tional Shrine of Mary, Queen of ministry, I visited the prison and early forma- to do this,” he said. “This feeling f r o m t h e the Universe in Orlando. While have now been ministering to the tion years, evolved in every way in my life, Book of Rev- the men come from various back- people there for the past four-and- f rom 19 8 4 prayer life, service life, life in the elation, ‘be- grounds, careers and geographic a-half years.” to 1989, he parish, life outside the walls. cause you are regions, they all have one com- D’Angelo said he sees ordained helped form “What has amazed me so much lukewarm, mon bond — their desire to serve life as ever-changing. “Discern- the Diocese has been God’s presence in this neither hot the Lord. ment begins before you enter the Gary Hessen of Orlando’s whole process,” Knych added. “In or cold, I will Chris Meehan “This is such a diverse group,” program and continues until you relationship our class, we literally have everyone spit you out said Deacon David Gray, diocesan die,” he said. “You continually with the sister diocese in San Juan from carpenters and technicians of my mouth’ (Rv 3:16), I realized I director of the permanent diacon- need to see what the needs of the de la Maguana in the Dominican to scientists, engineers and phy- needed to do more with my spiri- ate. “Each one of them will bring people are and balance that with Republic. It was there that he met sicians. No one greater than God tual life,” he said. a spirit into their parish based on your family and spiritual life. It is and fell in love with the woman who could envision that. No one would He immersed himself in parish their gifts. It has been beautiful to never going to stop.” would become his wife. be able to pull such totally divergent life, participating in Christ Renews watch them grow.” D’Angelo and his wife, Denise, “God was obviously not call- people together into a family that is His Parish retreats and mission Each of the men has developed have four children. ing me to the priesthood,” he said. going forward.” trips. Along the way he began to mentally, spiritually, academi- “He had other plans for me. My pray a lot and participate in daily cally and pastorally, said Deacon Tom Flavell wife, Charo and I, have been joy- Pablo Laguna-Villegas Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Gray. Following the ordination, Our Lady of Grace Parish, fully married for 26 years. God has St. Catherine of Siena During a post-retreat discernment all will serve within their respec- Palm Bay blessed us with so many good times Parish, Kissimmee gathering, when asked in what min- tive parishes in union with their Flavell credits his wife, Tracy, and two beautiful children. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, istry he wanted to serve, Meehan pastor or parochial administra- with leading him to the Catholic “The people of St. Joseph have Laguna-Villegas grew up in a fam- blurted out, “I want to be a deacon.” tor, and each is expected to be faith. As a prayed for me and have encouraged ily steeped in “I was not sure where those involved in ministry outside their deacon, he me into this wonderful ministry, the Catholic words came from because the dia- parishes. hopes to lead the vocation of the diaconate,” said faith. As a conate had not been something I “That is what the diaconate others to the Hessen. young boy, felt like pursuing,” he said. “Along brings,” said Deacon Gray. “It faith as well. As he looks forward to serving the he developed the way, I prayed whether this was brings an attitude of service with “I became people of God, his heart remains in a deep love something I should be doing or had gifts for the parish and the life Catholic at missionary work and working with of music and I just convinced myself it was right around the parish as they live out t he Ea ster the poor. “I hope that I show oth- learned how for me. God would send me an an- their ministry.” Vigil in 1980,” ers that Christ is in the center of my to play violin, swer within a few days. Eventually he said. “I life and lead others to want to serve viola and ten- I quit asking if it was OK to be in the Fred D’Angelo married into and find a deeper relationship with or saxophone. diaconate formation program and a Cat hol ic Christ,” he said. “I want to extend H e w o u l d started asking God, ‘What shall I do St. Brendan Parish, Pablo Laguna- Tom Flavell family and a very special thank you to all the carry this love next?’” Ormond Beach Villegas D’Angelo is a retired doctor chose to become Catholic because people in my life who have fostered throughout Meehan hopes to serve in faith and has a long history of service I witnessed the love Tracy’s family this vocation in my life.” his ministry to the Church. formation after being ordained. He with his parish. He serves as an had for each other, and we wanted After college, Laguna-Villegas and his wife, Pat, have three chil- extraordinary minister of holy to raise our children (they have Steve Knych became a paratrooper for the U.S. dren, one of whom is deceased. He Communion, three grown children and one Corpus Christi Parish, Army. After a year, he married his has a master’s degree in engineer- minister to grandchild) in one faith.” Celebration high school love, Ilia, and the cou- ing management. the sick, sac- He said he first became inter- As the first deacon ordained for ple moved to Fort Bragg, N.C. Short- ristan, and ested in the diaconate program Corpus Christi Parish, Knych hopes ly after the birth of their daughter in Joseph Moran member of in the late 1980s but a job trans- to be a good example and bring the 1987, he stepped away from military St. Joseph Parish, the choir. He fer from Pennsylvania to Florida joy of his faith life and moved his family to Florida. Palm Bay has also been put those plans on hold. “While I to his parish. In 1992, the family celebrated the Like St. Joseph, Moran is a pro- a long-stand- thought God was telling me ‘no’ in He said join- birth of their son. fessional carpenter by trade. For 30 ing mem- the late ’80s, I have come to real- ing the parish Although he spent much of his years, he owned and operated J.M. ber of the ize he was not telling me ‘no,’ just a year after time working, Laguna-Villegas Construc- St. Brendan ‘not now.’” its founding made certain that his children were tion Inc., first Elementary He said the journey has strength- offered him educated in the faith. The family in Norwalk, Fred D’Angelo School Board ened his marriage. “Every weekend and his wife, began attending St. Catherine of Si- Conn., and and current- has been a treat,” he said. “Even Audrey, the ena when it was just a mission, and si nce 1993 ly serves as its president. though we are empty-nesters, it has opportunity he and his wife became catechists, f rom Pa l m In 2012, he was elected presi- been wonderful to get away from to grow with teaching religious education and Bay. Last year, dent of the St. Brendan Confer- work and everyday life and spend Steve Knych a parish from sacramental preparation primarily Moran closed ence of the Society of St. Vincent time together with God as a couple.” the start. It to high school students. They also his business de Paul and oversaw the formation Within his parish, Flavell min- also sparked a calling to become a became immersed in other minis- and began of the food pantry and “Hand Me isters to catechumens seeking to deacon. tries throughout the years. to share his Ups” thrift store. Still, D’Angelo learn about the Catholic faith and “There were more and more of “It brought me great joy to see talents full was hesitant about embarking on become baptized. He also serves these beams that God was giving my children grow in their faith,” he time as the Joseph Moran a new ministry as part of his dia- with the Knights of Columbus, me about new starts and opportu- said. “When they were older, I felt construction conate formation. ministry of hospitality, ministry nities and new service that he was the Holy Spirit call me to the dia- manager of Habitat for Humanity of “We were challenged the very to the sick and the liturgy com- calling me to do,” he said. “It just conate formation process.” Brevard County. His change in ca- first year to ‘get outside the walls mittee. Outside the walls of his seemed to be the persistence and He said the journey has taught reer is fitting to his call of servitude of the church’ and to try things we parish, Flavell serves in the local the coming together of all of those him much about the Church’s as a deacon. hadn’t done in the past,” D’Angelo soup kitchen, hygiene ministry, factors that made it the right thing teachings and he looks forward to Moran’s call to the diaconate said. “If I saw a sign for a prison, I Habitat for Humanity and the to do.” continue to share that knowledge would get nervous. As part of my prison ministry. A native of Massachusetts, Knych with all of God’s children. PLeASe See DEACONS, A4 June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A4

DEACONS: Bishop Noonan to ordain 12 men to become permanent deacons who will serve 10 parishes FRoM A3 his passion for service and teach- den said. “One Sunday, in his hom- Heriberto Toledo epiphany. “I realized that God has ing in collaboration with others to ily the priest said ‘Sometimes you St. Peter Parish, DeLand done so much for me that I wanted serve his parish and community have to jump off the cliff and trust Toledo credits the women in his to give myself completely to him, as came during a Christ Renews His and to help people discover their God to build you a parachute along life — his mother, grandmother, much as I could as a married man,” Parish renewal weekend. “Dur- own spirituality. the way.’ I promptly made my full wife, and the Blessed Mother Mary Toledo said. ing the foot-washing ceremony, application to the diaconate pro- — in nurturing and growing his When a deacon in the parish I felt the presence of Christ and it Michael Rosolino gram.” faith. He saw their gifts died, the words “God” touched my heart,” he said. “From Our Lady of Hope Parish, Shelden is already active in as a true testament of and “service” echoed in then people started asking me if I Port Orange his parish, serving on the RCIA faith. ears, and he decided to ever thought of becoming a dea- “As a young child, I felt a call to team, and also as a member of the Eight years ago, he pursue becoming a per- con. That was back in 2005. Five ministry,” said Rosolino. “For a Knights of Columbus. He admits and his wife, Teri, were manent deacon. years later, I finally answered the time I considered the priesthood, to having a soft spot for music living in Costa Rica. A The journey of faith call.” but after much discernment, I de- ministry. Outside the parish, Shel- registered nurse, his wife has been a joint effort Moran said the journey has cided that was not what God was den is involved in jail and prison was running a free clinic between his wife, whom been a true testament of faith. “To calling me ministry, and is currently follow- for the poor. “I learned a he considers his anchor, me, the journey was like taking a to be. Still, ing his call to build a Catholic lot about serving others and him. Although Bish- glass and emptying the glass out,” I wanted to ministry to seafarers at Port Ca- through my wife,” Toledo op John Noonan will be he said. “You feel totally empty. serve God.” naveral through the Apostleship said. “I started to think laying his hands on him, Then month by month, you feel E a r l y i n of the Sea. what can I do to serve Heriberto Toledo Toledo said his wife will yourself being filled with the pres- his marriage, Upon ordination, he said he and God more?” be blessed as well. ence of Christ. It was a fun journey, Rosolino said his wife would like to work with Toledo learned about the diacon- Toledo and his wife have four but there were difficult times. But God began young parents in teaching them ate program when he and his fam- daughters. He said he hopes to help we made it through as a class. I did calling him how to raise their children in the ily moved to DeLand. Around that people grow in their faith in his new not walk this journey alone, and to the diacon- faith. time, he said he experienced an ministry. n neither did anyone else. Our fami- ate. For more Shelden holds a master’s degree lies were also with us, and by the than 10 years, in theology from Saint Leo Univer- grace of God, we made it.” Rosolino Michael Rosolino sity and hopes to continue his edu- Moran and his wife, Elly, have and his wife, cation toward a Ph.D. in ministry. two grown daughters. While his Carrie, discussed when would be pastor and fellow deacons have a a good a time to answer that call. Kurt Slafkovsky lot of ideas for him once he is or- In 2010, they decided the time was St. Peter Parish, DeLand dained, family ministry remains now. Slafkovsky heard God’s call to closest to his heart. Rosolino said the past five years the diaconate more than a decade

have been incredible, not only in ago; however, with two small chil- 33136-0605 German Romero his faith formation but also for his dren at home, he felt the timing Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, marriage. “The other families have was not right. In 2008, he began to Winter Park been a blessing in our lives,” he seriously dis- As a deacon, Romero wants share said. “The classes were engaging cern the call his love of Christ with the faith- and inspirational. It was a fruitful when the late ful of his parish and to help them experience. And through it all, my Deacon Bob fully under- wife and I have grown closer. My Kinsey asked stand their marriage and family have become him to con- faith and the stronger.” sider joining theology of Rosolino is active in his parish him in the the Church’s as a lector, extraordinary minister ministry. ost recious lood teachings. of holy Communion, an adminis- “Ever M P B “The jour- trator of FOCCUS to pre-marriage since he had ney to the di- couples, and teacher of baptism asked me, it catholic church aconate has prep classes. He said he hopes to seemed as if Kurt Slafkovsky been a joyful continue to build on these minis- doors were ex per ience tries as a deacon. opening, things were happen- German Romero in that I have ing,” Slafkovsky said. “I would go discovered Bill Shelden to Mass and I would hear a hom- much about my faith,” Romero Blessed Sacrament Parish, ily that would speak to me in a way said. “It has been an eye-opening Cocoa that I felt God was putting it on my experience as I have encountered Shelden grew up in the Presby- heart to think about becoming a the beauty and richness of my terian and Methodist traditions deacon.” faith.” and attended Lutheran school as Three years into his forma- Romero and his wife, Sue, have a child. With tion, Slafkovsky and his wife, Ker- been parishioners of Sts. Peter and wife Wendy’s rie, welcomed their third child. Paul since 1973. There they have encourage- Would he have the wherewithal served in a number of ministries: m e n t , h e to continue his journey with a German as an extraordinary min- b e c a m e newborn to care for? “I learned ister of holy Communion, lector Catholic in that when God calls you to some- and usher; and Sue as a minister 1994 and has thing, he will provide everything to the sick. Romero has also em- been serving you need,” Slafkovsky said, noting braced working with others in ser- t he people that friends and family stepped vice to the community, serving as of God ever in to help with the baby. “Once I a facilitator for Catholic Scripture since. started going down that path, I studies, Christ Renews His Parish, Bill Shelden W h i l e literally was relying and trusting Renew Small Christian Communi- serving in on God to be my provider, and he ties program and much more. the U.S. Air Force, Shelden said the really did. He has reached out to the com- military chaplain in Cheyenne, “God showed me his faithfulness munity as well, volunteering for 10 Wy., asked him if had ever consid- and his steadfast love,” Slafkovsky years with the YMCA Black Achiev- ered becoming a deacon. He sim- continued. “That is the greatest 34004-0605 ers and Developing Hispanic Lead- ply replied, “No.” Years later, when thing that touched me.” ers mentoring program. He has a good friend posed the same ques- A third-degree Knight of Co- also ministered with the University tion, he started to wonder if he was lumbus, he hopes to work with of Central Florida Catholic Cam- being called. the homeless and elderly as an or- 407-365-3231 • www.oviedocatholic.org pus Ministry. “I started praying in Mass, ask- dained deacon. 113 Lockwood Blvd. • Oviedo, FL 32765 Romero looks forward to using ing God to show me a sign,” Shel- A5 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 Graduates leave school with foundation of faith LINDA CALDWELL of the Florida Catholic staff

ORLANDO | Looking back on her Catholic education, most nota- bly the two years she spent at Trin- ity Catholic High School in Ocala, Haley Kairab said one of the most valuable lessons she learned was to “always turn to God and never lose sight of he who is most important.” “I have learned that God is the guiding light in my life that I will follow the rest of my life,” she said. “I have realized that I need to be a bearer of God’s good news to those around me.” Haley was among 732 seniors from the Diocese of Orlando’s five Bishop John Noonan offers a sign of peace to a graduating senior Sister Dorothy Sayers, principal of Holy Family School in Orlando, Catholic high schools who — amid during the celebration of the baccalaureate Mass at Santa Fe Catholic congratulates one of her former students on her graduation from laughter, tears, warm embraces High School May 13 at the Church of the Resurrection in Lakeland. Bishop Moore Catholic High School. (LINDA CALDWELL | FC) and continuous camera flashes — (RANDY HALE | FC) prayerfully closed one chapter in their lives and looked forward to Moore Catholic High School in Or- discern his direction for them. people who have virtues,” he said. every embrace, and in every one the next. As they celebrated their lando, her Catholic education has “Before you begin to pray, ask “We come today to ask the Lord to of us — students, teachers, priests high school baccalaureate Masses taught her to improve upon her in- God to be with you. No matter bless you, to send you forth into our and parents,” she said. “My prayer with Bishop John Noonan during ward values, placing importance on where you are, ask God to be with world that you too not only conquer is that we can use these little mo- the last weeks of May, several stu- her character. you,” Bishop Noonan said. “Sec- the world, but you can give hope to ments to remind us of God’s persis- dents reflected on what their Cath- “I have learned to empathize ondly, go over your day and see the world because the world needs tent presence in our lives.” olic education has meant to them in with others, a skill that can be cred- what was good. Then, reflect on hope and you are our future.” And as he looked to the future, speeches given during Mass. ited to learning about Jesus and his your day and see where you felt Brooke Emison of Melbourne Thomas Hammen of Santa Fe “Father Lopez (in Daytona teachings,” she said. “I found a joy the presence of God in your life. Central Catholic High School en- Catholic High School in Lakeland Beach) has provided the perfect for helping others that I wouldn’t Choose one thing and pray on it. couraged her fellow graduates thanked his teachers. high school environment for me to have discovered without the in- What good things happened in to continually live in the present “I thank you all for your advice excel in all areas of my life, while spiration of my teachers, who have your lives? Be thankful for them. and to remember God in the little and patience,” he said. “Whether still keeping an eye on my faith, dedicated their lives to helping stu- “Also, ask God for the awareness things. you realize it or not, I know that and God at the center of it all,” said dents like me.” of some of the things you haven’t “My hope for us today is that we Christ is working through you to Christian Borer. “I have learned In his homily, Bishop Noonan done so well,” he continued. “Fi- can look back on our time at Mel- mold us into what we are capable about my faith in class and at Mass. encouraged the graduates to follow nally, with those things, ask God bourne Central Catholic and re- of. In a world such as ours, I believe I have been able to practice what I the teachings of St. Ignatius and at for the courage and grace to do member all of the little moments, we need Catholic schools more believe in an accepting commu- the end of each day to prayerfully them better the next time.” those times when God showed than ever. The future calls for indi- nity.” reflect on the events of the day in He also urged them to live virtu- himself to us: in every smile, in viduals who are confident in their For Kayla Liquori of Bishop order to detect God’s presence and ous lives. “Our world needs to have every word of encouragement, in morality.” n Graduate’s potential blossomed against all odds LINDA CALDWELL Bernadette Mackay, director of the in the Diocese of Orlando. Luis Jose Aybar of the Florida Catholic staff Office of Missions in the Diocese of “It has been a challenge, but it’s De Los Santos, Orlando. She had just formed an ed- been good,” Luis Jose said as he re- center, listens to Bishop ORLANDO | Thirteen years ago, ucational partnership between Or- flected on the three years he spent John Noonan’s Luis Jose Aybar De Los Santos sat in lando and the Diocese of San Juan more than 3,000 miles from home. homily during a new, one-room schoolhouse high de la Maguana in the Dominican Sister Mackay said she is joyful the celebration in the mountains of La Cucarita Republic to teach children in the in knowing that the efforts of both of the in the Dominican Republic. Only fringes of society. The 10 students of dioceses have been realized. baccalaureate 4 years old, he was eager to learn that first class were taught by wom- “There is a joy in knowing that in Mass for and the new school — started by en who, at the time, were learning to setting up this school we were able Bishop Moore the Diocese of Orlando — provided read and write themselves. to show the world that it didn’t mat- Catholic High far-reaching possibilities. In a vil- “Luis Jose had a real ability for ter where the children came from, School May 18 lage with no electricity, no indoor math from the time he was 4 years if they had the right tools, the right at the Basilica plumbing and no paved roads, edu- old,” Sister Mackay said. “You only environment and the right support- of the National cation was not a priority or even an had to say ‘math’ and he would ing elements, they could do as well Shrine of Mary, option until then. jump to attention. You could see as any student coming from the Queen of On May 18, the 17-year-old cel- from a very young age that he had wealthiest family,” she said. “See- the Universe. ebrated a milestone very few from potential, that he was a very bright ing Luis Jose and the other chil- (LINDA his country will ever experience. He child.” dren, who came from huts with dirt CALDWELL sat among his Bishop Moore Cath- In 2012, Luis Jose was one of four floors, graduate with these students | FC) olic High School classmates at the students from the Dominican Re- coming from super affluent fami- Basilica of the National Shrine of public to receive a scholarship to lies, is where the joy is.” Mary, Queen of the Universe in Or- attend high school in the Diocese As for the future, Luis Jose hopes lando during a baccalaureate Mass of Orlando — two at Bishop Moore to continue his education in the encountered in his home away from president of Bishop Moore. “Little to prayerfully celebrate graduation. and two at Father Lopez Catholic United States and ultimately be- home. did I know that three years later I What makes this celebration so High School in Daytona Beach. come a civil engineer. He plans to “When Luis Jose first came to would be more than thankful for special is that Luis Jose was among This past year, 11 students from the return to his homeland and help us, we were very happy to extend Luis Jose’s presence on our campus. the first class of students to enter Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana build the infrastructure there. In a hand across such a long distance He has enhanced Bishop Moore the school in La Cucarita that was were granted a scholarship to attend the meantime, he leaves an impres- to help a community in the Domi- with his gifts. We are blessed to opened in 2002 by Ursuline Sister one of the five high schools located sionable mark on the people he has nic Republic,” said Thomas Doyle, have known him.” n June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY A6 D ivine Mercy Radio celebrates new studio

ELIZABETH WILSON due to old radio towers, and the through a friend,” Henry said. “I Special to the Florida Catholic studio itself contended with leaks started to tune in, and I realized I and mold. Overcoming techno- had really been a ‘head Catholic’ MELBOURNE | For Bob logical and building challenges, all my life. I started to become a Groppe, director of WDMC 920 and with generous support from ‘heart Catholic.’ I was realizing AM, Divine Mercy Catholic Radio, listeners, the station moved into a what it meant to be a Catholic and the work of Catholic radio is an ex- new home, which was blessed May why.” tension of the work of Jesus Christ. 21 by Bishop John Noonan. In addition to the new studio “When Jesus preached to the “I think Divine Mercy Radio space, Divine Mercy Radio has crowds, the sea of Galilee acted as Station is very important because purchased land that will hold a carrier of Jesus’ voice,” Groppe we talk about spreading the good three new radio towers, which will said. “They didn’t have radio, but news, the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” allow the station to boost its signal he used airwaves so the people said Bishop Noonan. “This is a way from one kilowatt to eight kilo- could hear him.” of sharing the word of God with watts, or an increase from 400,000 In the same way, Divine Mercy not just our people in the pews, potential listeners to 1.3 million Radio staff and volunteers have but those who are everywhere in potential listeners. been using whatever resources our community, helping them to Bishop Noonan blesses the new Divine Mercy Radio studio May 21. “The Catholic Church is the were available to them to bring understand their faith and helping Dedicated to spreading the good news, the station recently relocated fullness of truth,” said Groppe. “In Catholic radio to Brevard County. them to come back to the Church.” its studio and plans to install three new radio towers that will increase the Ascension, we are called to go With a “fixer-upper” frequency Among the people celebrating its potential audience to 1.3 million listeners. (ELIZABETH WILSON | FC) share that, to go forth and baptize and station purchased in 2008, at the new studio’s blessing was the nations. All of this is just try- they have been inspiring and in- Susan Marciello, a parishioner of radio, I thought, this is amazing! cil president for the Society of St. ing to be obedient to the Lord in forming their audiences for seven Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Indi- I love this,” she said. “I was im- Vincent de Paul and a volunteer our own way with our own abili- years with content from EWTN alantic. Marciello returned to the mediately drawn to it and could with Divine Mercy Parish in Mer- ties.” n and locally produced shows with Catholic faith she grew up in after see the value of it. It’s so impor- ritt Island, also found Catholic area priests and parishioners. 16 years of attending nondenomi- tant. It’s answered a lot of ques- radio at a turning point in his life. To listen to Divine Mercy Radio, During that time, the station’s national churches. She came back tions and made me want to know “I was going through a separa- tune into 920 AM in Brevard broadcasting power was reduced with a lot of questions. more.” tion and divorce back in 2008, and County, or visit www.divinemercy from five kilowatts to one kilowatt “When I turned on Catholic Rob Henry, the diocesan coun- I was introduced to the station radio.com to listen online.

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Editor’s note: Leaders in Christ is ages and encourage their ongoing an occasional series in the Florida growth in faith. He said McGowan Catholic profiling people and minis- welcomes challenges from others tries of faith and service. and he continues to challenge him- self to grow. ELIZABETH WILSON “His belief in and promotion Special to the Florida Catholic of lifelong faith formation allows him to be creative in not only LAKELAND | As director of faith reaching out to our young people, formation for Resurrection Parish but to their parents, grandparents in Lakeland for more than 22 years, and all who play a major spiritual Dan McGowan oversees religious role in their sacramental jour- education for all stages of life — sac- neys,” Father Viviano said. “He ramental preparation, youth and looks forward with childlike en- young adult ministry, adult educa- thusiasm to incorporating new tion and RCIA. Church-approved programs and His innovative and all-encom- cutting-edge technology in order passing approach to ministry re- to stay connected with our ever- ceived national recognition at the changing young people and to recent National Catholic Education- bring them into a deeper relation- al Association Convention where ship with the Lord.” he was honored with the Religious Under McGowan’s leader- Educational Excellence Award. ship lifelong faith formation has “I was so surprised when I got been a priority at Resurrection. the email that I would receive the On Wednesday nights some 350 award that I responded, ‘Is this a children, teens, young adults and joke?’” McGowan recalled. “It’s adults gather at the parish hall for super humbling because I know LiFFe night, in which the double Dan McGowan, director of faith formation at Resurrection Parish in Lakeland, has a few laughs with so many people who do such good F’s stand for “faith formation.” Par- girls preparing for their first Communion May 10. (JEAN GONZALEZ | FC) work.” ticipants begin the evening together The award may have surprised in prayer as a community and then ences around the country, assists is always something to learn and see some of the seeds that I planted McGowan, but to those who have separate to different rooms based with formation of catechists in the after two decades in religious edu- early in my ministry. They are now served with him, the recognition on age. Diocese of Orlando, and facilitates cation, the constant learning keeps young adults with babies coming is well deserved. His pastor, Father “Faith formation isn’t so much classes for the University of Day- the ministry fresh. He said drawing to the baptism class, and it’s awe- Charles Viviano, has known Mc- about teaching religion as it is about ton, Ohio. He stays on top of trends people into that relationship with some,” McGowan said. “I’m called Gowan since his seminarian days. making disciples,” McGowan said. in faith formation and technology, the Lord is the most rewarding part to do this. Just like a priest is called Father Viviano said he’s always “And everyone needs to be made a and recently integrated Apple TV of his work, and in some families he to be a priest or a nun is called to be been impressed with the ways disciple.” and iPads into his classrooms. is now passing that on to the second a nun or a brother is called to be a McGowan has adapted his own In addition to his duties at the He said he “never met a work- generation. brother, I was called to do this. It’s style to connect with people of all parish, McGowan speaks at confer- shop he didn’t like” because there “I’ve been here long enough to not a job; it’s a vocation.” n A7 YOUR ORLANDO COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 Deacons share in the mission of Christ My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, of Christ as he is sent as a servant diaconate after participating in par- Last year, Pope Francis said on to love as God loves. The deacon ish retreats and missions. He and APPOINTMENTS the solemnity of the Most Holy Body is truly called to act in conformity his wife, Pat, have three children, Bishop John Noonan announces the and Blood of Christ, “Besides physi- with Christ the servant. one of whom is deceased. Joseph following appointments: cal hunger, people have another Who are these 12 who are called Moran, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Effective June 1: hunger, one that cannot be satisfied and who proclaimed their yes to Palm Bay, is a professional carpen- Father Benjamin Lehnertz to Florida with ordinary food. It is the hunger profoundly serve? Their biographies ter. His yes came as he participated parochial vicar of Holy Family Parish, Catholic for life, hunger for love (and) hunger are found within this issue of the in a foot-washing ceremony during Orlando. for eternity.” Communicated in the Florida Catholic. They, like the first a retreat. He and his wife, Elly, have Father Fidel Rodriguez to paro- DIOCESE OF ORLANDO Eucharist is the Lord’s love for us: disciples, come from vari- two daughters. German chial vicar of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Vol. 76, No. 15 such a great love that he nourishes ous backgrounds, careers Romero, Sts. Peter and St. Cloud. us with himself; a gratuitous love. To and geographic regions, Paul Catholic Church, Father Alvaro Jiménez to paro- 50 East Robinson St. live the experience of faith means to but they all have one com- Winter Park, has served chial vicar of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, P.O. Box 1800 let oneself be nourished by the Lord mon bond — their desire to in a number of parish Orlando, FL 32802-1800 Winter Park. 407-246-4800 Fax 407-246-4942 with the gifts of God, his word and serve in discipleship with ministries with his wife, Passionist Father Lionel Pache- his body. These gifts are everlasting; God. I had the opportunity Sue. Michael Rosolino, co to parochial vicar of Holy Redeemer PUBLISHER they are not the transient gifts of ma- to meet these ordinands Our Lady of Hope Catho- Parish, Kissimmee, with outreach to St. Bishop John Noonan terialism. earlier this month. What a Bishop lic Church, Port Orange, Rose of Lima Parish, Poinciana. How do we accept this exquisite privilege and honor! heard the call early in his Effective June 12: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS outpouring of love and how do we Fred D’Angelo, St. Bren- John marriage, but waited 10 Teresa Lantigua Peterson Father Christopher Dorsey to [email protected] return this love? On Saturday, June dan Catholic Church, Or- Noonan years before proclaiming parochial vicar of Holy Redeemer Parish, 6, 12 men are returning this love as mond Beach, is a retired his yes. His wife, Carrie, Kissimmee. they are ordained to the permanent doctor. He and his wife, helped him in those many WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER Father Josh Swallows to Linda Caldwell diaconate at 10 a.m. in the Basilica of Denise, have four children. Tom years of discernment to ultimately [email protected] parochial vicar of Annunciation Parish, the National Shrine of Mary, Queen Flavell, Our Lady of Grace Catho- begin this faith journey. Bill Shel- Altamonte Springs. 407-246-4924 of the Universe. Ordination to the lic Church, Palm Bay, became a den, Blessed Sacrament Catholic To submit a request for news coverage diaconate is not one of power, but of Catholic at the Easter Vigil in 1980. Church, Cocoa, served in the U.S. in the Diocese of Orlando, email news@ service; not of showmanship, but of He and his wife, Tracy, have three Air Force when a military chaplain for these disciples of Christ and hold orlandodiocese.org. humility. Ordination to the diacon- children. Gary Hessen, St. Joseph posed the question to him about be- them in our heart as a pure example • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: ate is a journey of faith, not just for Catholic Church, Palm Bay, studied coming a deacon. His wife, Wendy, of the breadth of God’s love for us. Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, the man who is ordained, but for his to become a priest. He and his wife, and he hope they will be able to Our deacons witness that it is pos- or customerservice@theflorida spouse and his family. It is a joyous Charo, have two children. His first work with young parents in teach- sible to be fulfilled in selfless love catholic.org and wondrous commitment to God taste of ministry began in the 1980s ing them how to raise their children for others as true eucharistic men. through the embodiment of true as Bishop Thomas Grady blessed a in the faith. Kurt Slafkovsky, St. Pe- Please come and celebrate with me Notify us of address changes (temporary discipleship; the exquisite love made relationship with our sister diocese, ter Catholic Church, DeLand, heard as I ordain these 12 men to the order or permanent) as soon as possible. Please change your address online at www. manifest in this Sacrament. San Juan de la Maguana, Domini- the call more than 10 years ago, of permanent diaconate. thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at Christ is the servant, he is the can Republic. Steve Knych, Cor- but answered it in earnest in 2008. I hope you will also join me for 1-888-275-9953. “Kyrius”, the Lord of glory who pus Christi Catholic Church, Cel- He and his wife, Kerrie, have three the Corpus Christi Procession on washes the feet of his own. He is ebration, is married to Audrey and children. Heriberto Toledo, also of Sunday, June 7, 6 p.m., at the Basili- • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at a servant who has not come to be served in the Air Force for 26 years St. Peter Catholic Church, DeLand, ca. May we become what we believe 407-373-0075 or served but to serve and give his life and retired as a colonel. Pablo La- credits his grandmother, mother, through Christ’s gift of the Eucha- [email protected] for all. The ministry of a deacon is guna-Villegas, St. Catherine of Siena wife Teri, and the Blessed Mother rist. • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Susan Chronowski at 1-888-275-9953, or so prophetic to our secular culture Catholic Church, Kissimmee, was Mary for nurturing him in his faith. [email protected] because the deacon brings a per- born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, His wife helped him to understand Sincerely yours in Christ, manent vulnerability to the servant and served as a paratrooper for the surrendering himself to God to be- State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite mysteries of Christ. Deacons serve U.S. Army. He and his wife, Ilia, have gin the journey toward ordination. G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; by being vulnerable to receive grace. two children. Chris Meehan, Ascen- He and Teri have four children. Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; Through the deacon, Christ contin- sion Catholic Church, Melbourne, Each yes to the permanent dia- Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 ues to wash the feet of human need. has a master’s degree in engineering conate is grace-filled. As a commu- Most Reverend John Noonan EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: The deacon shares in the mission management. He was called to the nity of faith, we pray with gratitude Bishop of Orlando General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade Editorial/Online Director: Jean Gonzalez Business Manager: Pat Spencer Advertising Sales Manager: Jane Radetsky Father Aarons honored as ‘Witness to Hope’ Copy Editor: Mary Rose Denaro Social Media/Community Specialist: Michael Carlock LINDA CALDWELL of the people of God, form leaders in Father Aarons for his dedicated ser- sustaining healthy marriages. He Advertising Graphic Designer: of the Florida Catholic staff Christ, and harmonize ministries vice not only to the diocese, the high is the writer of daily reflections for Michael Jimenez to the mission of the Church. One school, and the San Pedro Spiritual Faith Fit, an app created by Bishop Advertising Assistant: Susan Chronowski ORLANDO | Fitting to the cel- of Father Aarons’ many ministries Development Center in Winter Park, Noonan and his staff to help people Have a comment/want more info/ ebration, Bishop John Noonan pre- is serving the youth, faculty, staff where he serves on the pastoral become physically and spiritually fit have a story suggestion? Leave your sented Third Order Regular Fran- and parents of Bishop Moore as staff, but also to the many people he by promoting the health of the body, feedback at www.thefloridacatholic.org; ciscan Father Anthony Aarons with school chaplain. “I was quite sur- serves in his ministry. mind and soul. click reader feedback button on left of the Diocese of Orlando’s Witness to prised,” Father Aarons said. “This “He has done much work in the Father Aarons said he tries to screen. Hope Award during the celebration award looks at the areas of priority areas of retreat ministry, liturgy and bring hope to the people he serves of the baccalaureate Mass for Bishop of the diocese — enkindling a great spiritual direction with laypersons, every day. “I have met various peo- Send statewide news releases to [email protected] Moore Catholic High School May 18, faith, harmonizing ministries, and clergy and the religious,” she said. ple, whether it is at Bishop Moore, at the Basilica of the National Shrine so forth. In a sense, I held to those “We are pleased and honored to or if they come here to San Pedro Our staff meets for prayer each work day at of Mary, Queen of the Universe. things when I came into the dio- present Father Aarons with the Wit- for confessions, persons in Retrou- 9 a.m. Send prayer intentions to prayers@ This award is a special presenta- cese. I have been trying to do that. It ness to Hope Award.” vaille, or wherever. By listening to thefloridacatholic.org tion to an individual who demon- seems like a natural thing. It should Father Aarons serves as a mem- what they say, I try to offer words strates through his or her ministry of be what everybody is doing.” ber of the diocesan Liturgical of encouragement based on Scrip- All contents copyright © 2015, The Florida Catholic Inc., except stories and photos from evangelization, the opportunity to Carol Brinati, chancellor for ad- Commission and assists with Re- ture and the Church’s teaching,” he Catholic News Service. enkindle a deeper faith in the hearts ministration for the diocese, praised trouvaille, a ministry focused on said. n

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9, 16, 23, 30 at 5 p.m. Must wear Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. COMMUNITY soccer or football-style cleats. Cost: DIOCESAN EVENTS • Receptionist with Family EVENTS $125, includes supplies, instruction WITH BISHOP JOHN NOONAN Empowerment Program in and Riptide Reversible. Players Winter Haven: Volunteers answer Vacation Bible school must become members of US Diaconate ordination: Corpus Christi procession: phones, greet guests, schedule and summer camps: Parishes Lacrosse to receive insurance. Cost Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m., Sunday, June 7, 7 p.m., Basilica appointments, operate copy and throughout the Diocese of Orlando of membership: $25 for those 15 Basilica of the National Shrine of the National Shrine of fax machine. Monday-Friday, 9 host vacation Bible schools and a and younger. Deadline: May 30. To of Mary Queen of the Universe, Mary, Queen of the Universe, a.m.-4:30 p.m. variety of summer camps. Dates register: RiptideLacrosseClub.com. 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. Life Choices Women’s vary and a minimal cost is usually Adoption orientation and Twelve men from the Diocese Please note change in location. Center, a Catholic pro-life involved. Check your local parish informational session: Saturday, of Orlando will be ordained Procession will start after pregnancy resource center, 600 website for more information. July 11, 10 a.m.-noon, Catholic permanent deacons by Bishop the 6 p.m. Mass. Participants E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Mary, Our Heavenly Mother Charities of Central Florida, John Noonan. 407-246-4898. pray, sing and reflect on the Springs, is in need of volunteer exhibit: May 10-July 10, Basilica of Lakeland, 1801 E. Memorial Blvd., 10th anniversary Mass: Eucharist. Bishop John Noonan lay counselors (training provided), the National Shrine of Mary, Queen Lakeland. Are you curious about Saturday, June 6, 4:30 p.m., and participants will pray at nurses to perform ultrasounds of the Universe musem, 8300 adoption? Learn more about the Corpus Christi Parish, 1050 Eucharistic altars of repose (training provided), administrative Vineland Ave, Orlando. Showcases adoption process and how Catholic Celebration Ave., Celebration. which highlight the music and assistance, handymen, help with artist Beatriz Ramirez’s reverence Charities provides adoption services Join Bishop John Noonan and traditions of various ethnic light cleaning, and receptionists. to Our Lady. Museum is free and to both birth and adoptive parents. Father Richard Trout for this communities in the diocese. Also accepting donations of baby open to the public, weekdays 10 Co-hosted by Catholic Charities joyous occasion. 407-246-4815. 407-246-4860. items, especially diapers and wipes. a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Drop off during office hours. 321- p.m.; Sundays 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 407- Contact: Cheryl Maddox, 422-4168. 239-6600. [email protected]. Speakers include Msgr. Kevin Irwin, be with the Lord. Led by Third Catholic Volunteers in Florida San Pedro summer camps: Father Juan Sosa, Tony Alonso, Order Franciscan Father Vianney is taking applications for several San Pedro Spiritual Development and ValLimar Jansen. Cost: $145 Cunningham, and members of the volunteer position openings for Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter DIOCESAN EVENTS for registrations made by June 1; Secular Franciscan Order. Limited to upcoming program year, July Park, offers a variety of day and $165, registrations June 1-Aug. eight. Cost: $295, includes all meals. 2015-June 2016. Applicants should “Hearts Give Hope” event: overnight camps throughout the 14. For more information, various have college degree and heart for Friday, June 12, 7-10 p.m., Catholic summer. Cost: overnight camp, other packages, contact www. serving following positions and/or Campus Ministries at UCF, 3925 $395; day camp, $195. Discounts orlandoliturgicalconference.org, populations: adults and children Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo. Features VOLUNTEERS available. Contact Katrina 407-246-4860. with developmental disabilities; Hamilton, 407-671-6322, ext. 234. art, food, wines and musical NEEDED social services case manager; performances from local artists. Quo Vadis days: Aug. 2-5, • Olympics day camp (grades San Pedro Spiritual Development advocate for children and teens; Tickets: $45. Proceeds will support Catholic Charities of Central one-eight): June 8-12. Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter families seeking emergency youth education and programs Florida seeks volunteers for the Park. For young Catholic men financial services; or youth ministry. • Middle school overnight camp through Catholic Charities following programs. If interested, ages 13-18 to learn more about Volunteers commit one year to (grades six-eight): June 8-12. of Central Florida. For event contact Sarah Butler, sbutler@cflcc. priesthood and to deepen their live simply and give of themselves • Middle school overnight week information and contest rules: org; 407-658-1818, ext. 1120. faith. Prayer, games, talks and by working full time in exchange (grades six-eight): June 14-19. www.cflcc.org/heartsgivehope, • Food pantry volunteers at for housing, health insurance and • Around the world day camp 407-658-1818. more. Cost: $110. Deadline to register: July 20. Limited to 50 Semoran Food Pantry in Orlando: small monthly stipend. Visit cvif. (grades one-nine):June 22-26. Rosary relay for priests: young men. Contact: ddinh@ Volunteers help sort, pack, stock org. Valarie Amica, vamica@cvif. Friday, June 12, Basilica of the • High school overnight week orlandodiocese.org, 407-246-4875. and distribute food to those org, 407-426-7771. (grades nine-12): July 12-17. National Shrine of Mary, Queen of in need. Must be 16 or older. • Holiday day camp (grades one- the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and eight): July 20-24. Orlando. Rosary will follow the 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. SUPPORT • Elementary overnight week 12:05 p.m. Mass. 407-239-6600. • Emergency family assistance (grades three-five): July 26-31. Retrouvaille program: RETREATS/DAYS clerical/administrative volunteers in MINISTRIES/ • Family camp out, Aug. 1-2, for July 17-19, San Pedro Spiritual OF REFLECTION Orlando, Kissimmee, Poinciana and PEER GROUPS families who want to experience Development Center, 2400 Dike Winter Garden: Volunteers assist camp together. Starts with Road, Winter Park. Open to those San Pedro Spiritual with data entry, copying, filing and Separated and divorced: divorced, separated or considering breakfast Saturday, Aug. 1, 9 a.m., Development Center provides organization. Monday-Friday, 10 • Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Holy either, Retrouvaille is a diocesan and ends with Mass, Sunday, Aug. a perfect atmosphere for human, a.m.-2 p.m Redeemer Parish, 1603 N. Thacker, program for struggling marriages 2, 10 a.m. Families will stay in the intellectual, spiritual and pastoral • Refugee youth mentor in Kissimmee. Sylvester, 407-406-0707. with the focus on meaningful development. Location: 2400 Dike dorms overnight (separated by Orlando: Volunteers help refugee • Catholic Divorce Survival communication. Not group Road, Winter Park. 407-671-6322; gender). Cost: $50 per person; an children learn to speak English and Guide, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., therapy or counseling. Registration [email protected]; www. additional $75 for a private room learn American culture; one-two Cost: $30, scholarships available; (rooms are limited) that sleeps up required. 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It also assists seminaries and To be considered email a cover letter and résumé to: Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Indial- [email protected] or 407-658-1818, institutes of Christian formation in [email protected] antic. ext. 1121. developing countries. www.thefloridacatholic.org | June 5-18, 2015 FLORIDACatholic PALM BEACH DIOCESE Schools celebrate class of 2015 LINDA REEVES Paige Notaras of the Florida Catholic staff takes a selfie as her BOCA RATON | The three high schools friends gather of the Diocese of Palm Beach graduated a moments combined 324 students during commence- before ment ceremonies last month, and all events commencement were something to remember with happy ceremonies for graduates about to venture off on new life Pope John Paul paths, witnessed by school staff, friends and II graduates family members. May 16. Shown “It is a new start,” said Daniel Ericsson,” with Paige, moments before the Pope John Paul II High from left, School graduation May 16 at Lynn Univer- are Abigail sity in Boca Raton. “It is more freedom,” said Sampson, the young man who will begin studies at Jessica Coons Florida Atlantic University in the fall. and Paige Pope John Paul II High School in Boca Gray. (PHOTOS Raton had the first commencement cer- BY LINDA emony. It was held at Lynn University in REEVES | FC Boca Raton, and a total of 122 young men and women graduated and received their well-earned diplomas for accomplishments and many years of studies and hard work. Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito was on hand, and presented diplomas and shook hands with each graduate. Salutatorian Natalia Heguaburo, who finished with the second-highest ranking among her graduating class, offered the formal greeting. “I have dreamed about this moment since I was in the sixth grade,” she told her peers and the big crowd of support- ers in the audience. “Four years at Pope instilled certain values in me that I will take with me for life,” she said.Her speech touched on sac- rifice and reaching success in life, point- ing out that steps toward success may require giving up, suffering and struggle. “Would Jesus Christ have been a success in saving his people without suffering?” she asked. “As we part ways and leave on different paths, I pray that you find your Above, Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito presents success.” a diploma to Faith Adkins during graduation Pope John Paul II High School’s vale- ceremonies for Pope John Paul II High School at dictorian for 2015 is Christian Falgons. He Lynn University May 16. At right, the graduates received the highest ranking of his gradu- process in caps and gowns moments before ating class, and delivered the closing talk. commencement ceremonies. The ceremony concluded with a blessing by Bishop Barbarito and a procession. “I will miss my friends,” said Paige Nota- ras who gathered with some of her friends and began taking selfies. “We will all stay in contact.” Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach celebrated 114 graduating stu- dents during commencement May 18 at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Perform- ing Arts in West Palm Beach. The school’s valedictorian is Othelia Nicole Jumapao and the salutatorian is Maria-Camila Romero. John Carroll High School in Fort Pierce held evening ceremonies at the Sunrise Theatre in downtown Fort Pierce May 22 Parents and other family members attend Pope John Paul for 88 graduates. The 2015 graduating class II High School commencement ceremonies in support of valedictorian is Cole Herzik and the saluta- the 2015 graduates. Above, Natalia Heguaburo, Pope John torian is Paul Gonzalez. n Paul II High School’s salutatorian, addresses the audience. June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A2

Above, Tom Melillo, right, gives instructions to seminarians Jim Albert, left, and Wisman Simeon during cooking classes. At right, seminarians, from left, Jim Albert, Wisman Simeon and Martin Dunne work on an assignment in the kitchen as part of a cooking class they attended in May. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES | FC) Seminarians break bread together, but learn how to bake it first

LINDA REEVES formation and on journeys to the need these skills. I am really happy ‘I think the men need pastas and fish dishes. On another of the Florida Catholic staff priesthood. They took a little time the way it is going.” day, discussions centered around out in May from typical theology Many priests must live alone, and life skills. ... When shopping on a budget. Classes took PALM BEACH GARDENS | studies, service and parish work to the days of the old-fashioned house- they become priests, place at a local fruit and vegetable Seminarians clad in red aprons take part in a different class to learn keeper at rectories is something market and Publix. “Tom explained and carefully holding knives, and some basic cooking skills in prepa- rare these days. The studies and they will need to feed how to ‘shop wisely,’” said Susan. wielding pots and pans gathered ration for priesthood. hands-on training in the kitchen at themselves. There are “They were amazed.” to take part in a recent addition to “I think the men need life skills,” the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola During classes, the men were their curriculum: Cooking 101. said Father Thomas Lafreniere, di- kitchen was another step in their times when they will given all sorts of tips about how to “I want small dices and small rector of the diocesan Vocations Of- formation. spot the freshest produce, make slices,” instructed Tom Melillo, the fice, who came up with the idea for Tom, assisted by his wife, Susan, need these skills.” wise selections, compare prices teacher. “Go slow and you won’t the three-day cooking workshop. led the training. They are parish- and spot bargains. “We learned a lose any fingers. You can’t hurt an “Many of the men do not know how ioners and ushers at the cathedral — Father Thomas lot,” said Frank D’Amato. “We have onion. You can’t cut it too small.” to cook. When they become priests, parish and own a catering business. Lafreniere made a lot of things for the freez- The students are seminarians they will need to feed themselves. They serve up food frequently at ers,” he said about preparing food of the Diocese of Palm Beach in There are times when they will parish and diocesan events. Tom ent types of meats and soups. The and freezing it to use at a later time. studied at the Culinary Institute of menu also included Bananas Fos- On the third day, everyone sat America in New York, but points ter, a dessert made from bananas down and enjoyed a special feast out he began cooking 50 years ago and vanilla ice cream with a sauce with a specially prepared rice dish, under the instructions of his Italian made from butter, brown sugar and meats and soup. The meal was fol- grandmother, Carmela Donato. cinnamon. lowed by a graduation ceremony. “She taught me how to cook,” he “Some were reluctant about Certificates of completion were said. “My mom and dad worked. I coming and had no interest in given to the new chefs for master- stayed with my grandmother. She cooking,” said Susan. She said once ing skills along with recipe boxes was a great cook.” they actually started working in the filled with procedures for all sorts The day the Florida Catholic kitchen and then eating the results of dishes to help with menus. joined cooking classes, the semi- of their newfound skills, the men “We learned a lot,” said Wisman narian cooks were experiment- were excited. Simeon, who said that he knew a ing with the art of cooking differ- One day, the classes focused on little about cooking. He grew up in Haiti where rice and beans are fre- quently eaten along with meats and fish. “It was a lot like the Haitian way of cooking, but a little differ- ent.” “Some of the men did not know how to boil water,” said Tom. “They did really good.” Jim Albert said that time spent in the kitchen was helpful, even the tips about cleanup that came along with preparation and cooking. “You have to prepare for the parish,” he

33888-0605 said. “With the Lord, you never know what he is going to ask you to do.” n A3 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015

Who’s who in the local Catholic Church S ister finds ‘peacefulness in doing God’s will’

know? It’s just the right one,” she Carmelite sister Editor’s note: Pope Francis declared a special yearlong focus on the Church’s consecrated men and women said with a smile. and their ministry work. The Year of Consecrated Life runs until Feb. 2, 2016. As part of the year, the Florida Living in community is “some- Ann dailey still Catholic is presenting stories of the Diocese of Palm Beach’s faithful religious sisters and brothers and times challenging,” she admit- order priests, and shining a light on their religious orders and communities. Consecrated men and women ted. “Some people are not as kind vigorous, outgoing, here are truly committed to God and Church and go about the Diocese of Palm Beach touching the lives of to others. They don’t understand people while quietly building up the city of God in their own ways. Sister Ann Dailey is a true example. that that’s necessary to live peace- prayerful at 70 fully.” How does she handle such situations? “Forgive and set a good JIM DAVIS example,” she said. “Forgiveness is Florida Catholic correspondent for the other person, but mainly for you. You’re set free.” WEST PALM BEACH | Fast- She keeps in mind 1 Corinthi- walking, fast-talking Sister Ann ans 13:4: “Love is patient, love is Dailey often surprises people who kind. It is not jealous, (love) is not think she’s two decades younger pompous, it is not inflated, it is not than her 70 years. rude, it does not seek its own in- Part of it is her exercise regimen: terests, it is not quick-tempered, it aerobic walking 30 minutes a day, does not brood over injury, it does jogging in the pool and exercising not rejoice over wrongdoing but on machines a couple of times a rejoices with the truth. It bears all week. Perhaps more important, she things, believes all things, hopes feels at home in her vocation; this is all things, endures all things.” her 52nd year as a Carmelite. Sister Dailey had a major chance “There’s a peacefulness that I’m to practice love in 2001, when she doing God’s will — helping oth- was at the order’s motherhouse. ers, praying for others, being ac- Sister Ann Dailey After the terrorist attacks on cepting and tolerant of others,” stands near the Sept. 11, she and her fellow sisters said the director of pastoral care Carmelite window in prayed for the victims, but she was at the Lourdes Noreen McKeen the Lourdes McKeen the only one who also prayed for Residence chapel. Residence in downtown West Palm Above is the coat of the perpetrators. “I still do; they Beach. arms for the Carmelite need it,” she said. “It’s one way to As a member of the Carmelite order. (PHOTOS BY forgive your enemies.” Sisters For The Aged and Infirm, JIM DAVIS | FC) Understanding takes a different an order that values living in com- path at a place like Lourdes McK- munities, Sister Dailey lives with een when ministering to the dying. seven other sisters in a convent in For Catholics, Sister Dailey prays the residential building. They pray the rosary; for Protestants, she together mornings and evenings; prays the Our Father or Psalm 23; they have dinner together each for Jews, she simply prays to God. evening. And as Sister Dailey said, She also reaches out to fam- “We all work in common.” and 69 apartments in independent people attending, a few of them raised in Philadelphia, she grew ily members who visit. “I encour- Sister Dailey directs a team of living. Catholics. up in a family of government work- age them to talk about the family four: three other sisters and a full- They run the in-house chapel Sister Dailey and other sisters ers. Her mother was a secretary to member, about their life. It brings time chaplain, a Franciscan priest and bring the Eucharist to those make sure to visit all the residents an admiral, while her father was a out a happier time. I help them from India who goes by the name who can’t attend Mass. They hold often. She urges her team to “be guard at the Naval Aviation Supply focus on that, rather than the fact of Father Chinna. They see to the Protestant services and Episcopal kind, go out of the way to say hello Depot in Philadelphia, then at the that the relative is dying. Some needs of 132 people in Lourdes holy Communion. Sister Dailey to the residents, staff, everybody. I Treasury Department. Her sister people have trouble accepting that. McKeen’s nursing wing, plus those even runs a Shabbat service for get the sisters to do a little some- worked for government lawyers in You just have to be sensitive to that. in the 34 assisted living apartments Jewish residents, with eight to 10 thing extra for them. If a resident Philadelphia. You can’t push.” likes a Coke, for instance, I go out “I was the only one in the fam- She is aware that, like other re- and buy it.” ily without government clearance,” ligious orders, the Carmelites have But why did she choose the Car- Sister Dailey joked. dwindled over the decades, by melites? For the prayer life that is She attended Catholic school all about a hundred just in the 1970s. their special charism, Sister Dailey 12 years, but she never had a spe- In recent years, however, it’s stabi- said. “You say your prayers aloud cific calling; she just realized at 10 lized at roughly 168, she said. The and together, but you also have a that the religious life was for her. Carmelites help young women quiet connection with God. Every “Everybody wanted to go when explore the vocation through a sister goes on an annual retreat. they were 8 or 9, then they changed program called Salt. Girls stay at a I’m happy to go eight days without their minds. I didn’t.” Carmelite home for a week, get to talking.” She began actively exploring in know the sisters and experience She also admires the order’s ex- her junior year of high school, but the work. tra vow. In addition to the pledges had a false start. The school chap- Another likely boost was “The of poverty, chastity and obedience, lain suggested that she volunteer Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns,” a re- the Carmelites add a vow of hospi- at Sacred Heart Manor in the sum- cent TV show about five girls who tality for anyone who stays or even mer. “But when a sister told me to were exploring religious life. Run- visits one of their establishments. feed a resident, I left,” she said. ning for six weeks on the Lifetime “We welcome everybody, includ- But after joining a missions club network, the show looked at three ing staff, vendors, everybody,” she at school, she decided to try again. orders, including the Carmelites. said. She returned to Sacred Heart, and Currently, the group has two Sister Dailey said her parents was surprised to find two high novices, and four others have pro- “helped me toward my vocation” school seniors working there “and fessed their vows this past year. “I and she still has their rosaries. As they were joyful,” she said. used to worry about that when I Sister Ann Dailey lights a Shabbat candle as Beatrice Taylor-Landow, a girl, she prayed with her mother At that point, Sister Dailey said, was younger,” Sister Dailey said. a Jewish resident of Lourdes McKeen Residence, says a traditional and sister every night. she simply knew. How? “For some- “Now I figure this is God’s work, blessing. Born in Washington, D.C., and one who is married, how did you and I’m not going to worry.” n June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A4 ‘Saintly pastor’ retires; contemplates next journey LINDA REEVES ‘He is a very saintly of the Florida Catholic staff pastor. When he PALM BEACH GARDENS | One gives the homily, you of the diocese’s beloved pastors will retire next month from his parish understand it. He is a leadership position, leaving behind very spiritual man.’ a legacy of building up the city of God. — John Speccia, 82, “When he came, it was a con- fused parish,” said Glen Gaulitere, St. Patrick parishioner reflecting on the 12-year leader- for the past 15 years ship of Father Brian Flanagan of St. Patrick Parish in Palm Beach Gar- dens, who is retiring July 1 because ish in Boca Raton from July 2000 of increasing vision problems. “He to March 2002. He took on the pa- came in and built a community of rochial administrator role at St. people and facilitated their spiritual Ann Parish in West Palm Beach growth in a significant way.” April 2002 to September 2003. Parishioners organized two Father Flanagan was officially farewell receptions for Father Fla- installed Oct. 5, 2003, as St. Patrick’s nagan, who is taking some time new pastor. The parish has con- off to visit family and contemplate tinued to grow with parishioners, new ministry work for the future. ministries and facilities. The youth The receptions in March and May and young adult ministry flour- were well attended by hundreds of ishes. The recently opened Holy well-wishers, a testimony of how Family Life Center provides much- respected and loved the pastor is by needed space for parish activities members of his flock and others in and programs. attendance. From the childhood story his “He is a very saintly pastor,” mother told, it is apparent that Fa- Kristen Conwell shakes hands with Father Brian Flanagan, pastor of St. Patrick Parish. Father Flanagan said John Speccia, 82, a St. Patrick ther Flanagan heard a gentle call of is retiring and parishioners organized two retirement receptions in his honor. “I will miss him,” said parishioner for the past 15 years. God to the priesthood when he was Conwell. (PHOTOS BY LINDA REEVES |FC) “When he gives the homily, you a child, but it took him many years understand it. He is a very spiritual to actually answer a louder call. In man.” an interview before his ordination, “He speaks German with me,” Father Flanagan, 66, was born Father Flanagan confessed that as a said Frank Doerr, a St. Patrick pa- in Altadena, Calif., the fifth of young man he was a lapsed Catho- rishioner since 1989. “He did a lot eight children. He came to South lic. In his late 30s, he began to feel for this parish. He is like a friend. I Florida in 1966 from Pennsylva- God drawing him back to become will miss him and want to keep in nia after graduating from Catho- more involved in the Church. He touch.” lic schools. He attended Biscayne became active in parish life and de- St. Patrick business manager College in Miami and Nova Uni- voted more time to prayer. Tom Rice presented an open- versity in Dania, earning educa- The idea of priestly vocations ing talk during the May 17 party, tion degrees. was something on his mind and saying that it was an honor and His career in education began at in his heart. “I kept thinking that I privilege to work with the retiring Cardinal Newman High School in am too old,” he said. “I had been too pastor. “Today is both a happy oc- West Palm Beach where he taught sinful in my life, all these things.” casion and sad occasion,” he said. social studies and religion courses. Eventually he talked to a clergy “There is only one Father Flana- He served adults as well, teaching member about vocations, assum- gan. On behalf of all of us here to- community education for Palm ing that the priest would agree that day, I say Father Flanagan, job well Beach County for 17 years before he was not priest material. done. Enjoy your retirement and entering St. Vincent de Paul Re- Fast-forward to today. Appar- God bless you.” gional Seminary in Boynton Beach ently the priest steered Father Fla- Father Flanagan has continued in 1992 at age 43. nagan in the right direction, put- to thank members of his flock as he Father Flanagan was ordained at ting him on the journey that God prepares for retirement. Respect- the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola had intended him to walk. He has fully and humbly, he said that tire- May 8, 1998. The Florida Catholic been a dedicated priest for 17 years, less members of the parish commu- covered his ordination, and in an touching many lives along the way nity are the ones who have worked interview with the late Harriet Fla- with his love, talents to deliver the together to build up the parish to nagan, Father Flanagan’s mother, word of God, gentle outreach and where it is today. He said that this she shared, “I remember when leadership skills. “witness to the faith and disciple- Glen Gaulitere, left, talks to Father Brian Flanagan during a reception Brian was a little boy, about 4 years “His homilies are amazing,” said ship” has been an inspiration to held in honor of the pastor of St. Patrick Parish. Gaulitere has been old, he was playing with some girls Julie Thompson, a parishioner of St. him in his ministry as pastor of St. with the parish since 2003. “He has built a community of people,” in the neighborhood and one said Patrick for the past five years. “They Patrick. said Gaulitere. to him, ‘I am going to marry you are brief and to the point. Every “We will continue to pray that when we grow up.’ Brian said, ‘No word is like gold.” the Holy Spirit will bring St. Patrick On display at you’re not, I’m going to be a bish- “Father Brian is wonderful,” said to the next level. With our beautiful the reception op.’” Kristen Conwell, a parishioner for facilities the possibilities are almost was a cake At this point, Father Flanagan nearly five years. “I am really go- endless,” he said. that offered may not be a bishop, but he has ing to miss him. He has helped me “It is always difficult to encoun- the parish’s taken on several leadership roles tremendously on a multitude of ter change, but with the Lord’s grace thanks to and served on diocesan commit- levels.” Conwell is a former lapsed all things are possible,” he said. “We Father Brian Flanagan. tees and boards in the Diocese of Catholic, who was guided back both now move on to a new chapter Palm Beach. He served as paro- home by the impactful words of in our lives, grateful for what has chial vicar at St. Paul of the Cross the pastor. “Now I try to encourage been and in anticipation of hope for in North Palm Beach from May people to come back,” said Conwell, the future. May we continue to pray 1998 to July 2000, and parochial inspired to evangelize others as Fa- for one another and give thanks al- vicar of Our Lady of Lourdes Par- ther Flanagan evangelized her. ways for our blessings.” n A5 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 Pope Francis’s devotion to Mary

Of the many gifts which Pope 2013, Pope Francis held up a white Francis has publicly given to the medicine box with a drawing of the Church, one of them is his deep human heart upon it and contain- Pope personal devotion to Mary and his ing a rosary. The pope expressed to Francis encouragement of all those in the the gathered crowd, “I want to rec- reverences Florida Church to have such a devotion. ommend some medicine for all of a statue of Mary In his Angelus address on the so- you. It’s a spiritual medicine. Don’t at the Catholic lemnity of All Saints Nov. 1, 2014, forget to take it. It’s good for your conclusion DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH the pope stated, “In the heart, for your soul, for your of the can- great assembly of saints, whole life.” onization Vol. 76, No. 15 God has wanted to re- Pope Francis’s profound Mass for serve the first place for and simple devotion to four new 9995 North Military Trail the Mother of Jesus” and Mary is at the heart of Gos- saints in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 stressed that Mary “is pel spirituality. This is well St. Peter’s 561-775-9500 • Fax 561-630-2698 the center of the com- expressed in his encycli- Square at munion of Saints as the cal, “Lumen Fidei.” Here he the Vatican PUBLISHER LIVING THE Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito singular guardian of the states, “As Virgin Mother, May 17. bond of the Universal TRUTH IN Mary offers us a clear sign (PAUL DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Church with Christ.” LOVE of Christ’s divine Sonship. 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June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A6 Several longtime educators say goodbye LINDA REEVES ‘I am grateful for the of the Florida Catholic staff wonderful educators JUPITER | During a princi- in our Catholic pals’ meeting last month at All Saints School in Jupiter, Catho- schools, who create an lic school leaders paid tribute to six educators who are leav- exceptional learning ing their positions as the school environment that is Teachers leaving Catholic schools after years of dedication gather and are honored May 14 during a year comes to a close for stu- meeting at host All Saints School in Jupiter. They include, from left, Nancy Topper, assistant principal of dents June 4, reopening Aug. 17. rooted in our Catholic St. Clare School in North Palm Beach; Victoria Farrington, assistant principal at St. Joan of Arc in Boca During the end-of-the- faith.’ Raton; Mary Preston, principal of St. Joseph School in Stuart; School Sisters of Notre Dame Katherine year meeting, educators were Kinnally, principal, and Mary Dooley, director, of Hope Rural School; and Linda Linsin, director of lower thanked for “dedicated and Gary Gelo, superintendent school at Rosarian Academy. faithful leadership, ministry and service in Catholic educa- tion” and honored for faithful school operating in the diocese. Beach for 35 years. She is cur- years of service. Sister Mary Dooley has served rently serving as assistant prin- “I am grateful for the wonder- Hope Rural since 2004 and Sis- cipal and will retire after a long ful educators in our Catholic ter Katherine Kinnally has been teaching career. schools, who create an excep- with the school since 2006. The Linda Linsin, director of tional learning environment religious women are leaving to lower school at Rosarian Acad- that is rooted in our Catholic begin a new family ministry emy, a private school in West faith,” said Gary Gelo, diocesan program in Indiantown. Palm Beach, is also retiring. She superintendent of schools. “The St. Joseph School’s Mary began her work at Rosarian in educators who are retiring have Preston is relocating from Stu- 1993. been exceptional role models art and leaving her principal St. Joan of Arc School is losing for our young people as they position. longtime educator Victoria Far- have modeled what it means to She served the school and has rington, assistant principal of be a lifelong learner and a faith- been involved with the commu- the Boca Raton school. She has filled person.” nity for the past eight years and been involved in the school and Two religious sisters of the will surely be missed. parish community for 19 years. Sisters of Notre Dame are leav- Nancy Topper has been with She is leaving her post to pursue Career Opportunity ing Hope Rural School, a private St. Clare School in North Palm other opportunities. n Many of us want to do well for others. But what if doing well could be your job? 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Your Catholic Cemetery of the Diocese of The Knights of Columbus in Southeast Florida are looking Palm Beach Offering Private and Community for a few full-time field agents to serve our members and Mausoleums, Cremation Niches, Urns, their families. To our sales force, we offer: extensive training, Crypts, Gravesites, and Monuments. a secure territory with professional-level income potential, • No-interest monthly payments incentive bonuses, health and retirement benefits, and • Catholic burial on consecrated ground continuing education opportunities. • Inflation protection on all cemetery needs • A beautiful, prayerful setting in the great Catholic tradition Candidates must be eligible for membership. Inquire now 561-793-0711 • www.ourqueen.org and discover if you have what it takes to represent the Knights of Columbus.

, send me more information about the only NOTICE Catholic Cemetery in the Diocese of Palm Beach. For more information, contact your local Month’s Mind Requiem Masses are held Name: ______Knights of Columbus General Agent. on the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. in our outdoor chapel. Prayers Address: ______during these Requiem Masses are offered ______Sergio Urrutia, FIC, CSFP, LUTCF for those who have been laid to rest during Phone: ______General Agent 32632-0605 the previous month, all of the deceased 855-563-2467 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Email: [email protected] and all of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Parish: ______10941 Southern Blvd. • Rte 98 • Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 33115-0605 A7 YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015

DIOCESAN EVENTS Christ, a nonprofit founded by 1300 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm and Duane Berreth, directors of Requiem Mass: Second parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Beach. 561-626-1300 or www. the Pregnancy Care Center in Fort Saturdays, 10 a.m., Our Lady in Boca Raton in 1979. Men and ourladyofflorida.org: Pierce and Stuart. Listeners may Queen of Peace Cemetery, 10941 Diocesan parenting women who have a physical Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. program: June 26, 7-9 p.m.; June • Centering prayer: tune in online at www.wjppfm. challenges and adults and young Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., main com. Offered for those who have been 27 9 a.m.-3 p.m., All Saints School, adults, 18 years of age or older, laid to rest during the previous chapel. Parish nurse meetings: 1759 Indian Creek Parkway, who will provide assistance, are month, all the deceased at the • Centering Prayer Intensive Open to all registered nurses Jupiter. Designed for parents invited. 561-441-0634. cemetery, and all the holy souls in Silent Retreat: June 19-25, led by interested in health ministry. of newborns through fifth- purgatory. 561-793-0711. graders. Visit www.diocesepb.org/ Feast of Our Lady of Mount Father Bill Sheehan, a priest of the For dates, time and locations, leadingloving or call the diocesan Carmel: July 16, 7 p.m., Holy Order of Mary Immaculate. Cost: call Catholic Charities, Interfaith Mass for home-schooled: Office of Marriage and Family Name of Jesus Parish, 345 S. $560. Health and Wellness, 561-345- First Fridays, 10:15 a.m., except Life, 561-775-9557. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. • Day of reflection: July 8, 10 2000, ext. 256; or email wellness@ for November, St. Thérèse de Rosary under the parish pavilion a.m.-2:30 p.m. “The Spirituality of catholiccharitiesdpb.org. Lisieux Parish, 11800 Lake Worth Diocesan family fun day: followed by Mass in the church. Road, Wellington. (November Becoming a Humble Soul,” led by Young adult group: Young Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Rapids 561-683-3555. Mass is planned for the second Dominican Sister Roberta Popara. adults ages 21 to 36 are invited to Water Park, 6566 N. Military Friday, Nov. 8.) Mass followed Ascension young adults Cost: $30. Reservations required. join “LIGHT: Living in God’s Holy Trail, Riviera Beach. Hosted by by exposition, devotions and group meeting: Mondays, 7 • Annual young adult retreat: Truth.” Father Brian Campbell, Office of Marriage and Family Benediction. All ages welcome. p.m., St. Patrick Parish, 13591 July 10-12. For ages 18-30. Led parochial vicar of St. Vincent Life. Cost: $31.99 plus tax per Gathering in park concludes Prosperity Farms Road, Palm by the center’s Passionist priests Ferrer in Delray Beach, is director. person, includes all-day admission, morning. 561-439-8883. buffet lunch, discount parking Beach Gardens. All young adults along with young adults of the Contact 561-276-6892, fatherbc@ voucher. Purchase tickets and are invited and welcome. 561-626- diocese. Cost: $195, includes gmail.com. Home-Schooled on the 8626 or nicole@stpatrickchurch. Treasure Coast: Gathering parking voucher using code program, accommodations and Charitable giving guidelines: org. for Mass monthly. Parish “keepitcatholic” at www. meals. Registration and deposit The bishops of Florida have location varies. 772-337-1530 or diocesepb.org/rapids. Print and Men’s Scripture study and required. developed charitable giving AcevedoHomeschoolers@hotmail. bring voucher to save half off $10 discussion: Tuesdays 7-9 p.m., guidelines of appropriate and com. cash-only parking fee. 561-775- Holy Name of Jesus, Holy Family inappropriate organizations/ 9557 Room, 345 S. Military Trail, West ANNOUNCEMENTS foundations. Please visit www. Healing Mass: Last Thursdays, Divorce survival ministry Palm Beach. Led by Deacon Jack diocesepb.org, click on giving and 7:30 p.m., St. Ann Parish, 310 N. program: Parishes in the Hamilton. 561-722-6793. Fortnight for Freedom then charitable giving guidelines. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. 561- 832-3757 Diocese of Palm Beach. 12-week Prayer gathering: Fridays, campaign: June 21-July 4, Protection of Children program features 30-minute 9:45 a.m., and Tuesdays, 3 p.m., organized by bishops of the and Young People: The Sts. Cyril and Methodius DVD segments on challenges of a 8177 Glades Road, Boca Raton. United States to bring awareness Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach Byzantine Catholic Church: broken marriage. For the recently Pray with others for the end of to religious liberty and freedom. is committed to the safety and Sundays, 10 a.m. third hour separated and divorced and abortion. 561-347-1636. Events are planned across the protection of all children and followed by 10:30 a.m. Divine those divorced for many years. Prayer gathering: Fridays, nation throughout the 14 days. vulnerable adults in its care. Liturgy, 1002 Bahama Ave., Fort Sponsored by Office of Marriage 5 p.m., on the sidewalks near A Theme: “Freedom to Bear Victims of abuse are encouraged Pierce. 772-595-1021. and Family Life. Registration Woman’s World Medical Center Witness” (to the truth of the to contact the diocesan victim Prayer meeting: Tuesdays, 7 suggested; space limited. 561- that offers abortion services, 503 Gospel, and to serve the poor assistance coordinator Theresa p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Toledo 632-2689 or 561-818-4728. For S. 12th St., Fort Pierce. Treasure and vulnerable with the Church’s Fretterd, 561-801-0999, to Road, Boca Raton. 561-392-8172. program information and Coast rosary group leads rosary teaching.) Parishes are invited begin necessary emotional, All are welcome. locations, 561-775-9557. recitation for the end of abortion. to plan special Masses, talks and psychological and spiritual Live Mass broadcast: Catholic Charities: 772-465-8298. events for the campaign. www. healing. For more information on Sundays, 9 a.m., St. Rita Parish, fortnight4freedom.org. • Rosary gathering: First Pray the rosary for life: diocesan policies and procedures 13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington. Saturdays, 9 a.m., near the Saturdays, 9-10 a.m., sidewalks Sunday televised Mass for reporting abuse as well as to Visit www.saintrita.com, scroll Presidential Women’s Center in just north of the Wellington in English: 9 a.m., Estrella-TV view the USCCB “Charter for the down left side of main page and West Palm Beach, 100 Northpoint Regional Medical Center, 10101 West Palm Beach. Produced Protection of Children and Young click onto live Mass broadcast. Parkway, West Palm Beach. Led by Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. All by the diocesan Office of People,” visit www.diocesepb. 561-793-8544. Catholic Charities of the Diocese invited to pray for the end of Communications. Visit www. org and click on Offices/Safe Live Mass broadcast: of Palm Beach Respect Life Office. abortions. 561-784-0689. diocesepb.org/videos for weekly Environments. Sundays, 9 a.m., St. Helen Parish, 561-345-2000, ext. 287. homilies. AT&T/U-Verse customers Prayer vigil: Wednesdays, 2000 20th St., Vero Beach. Visit may not be able to view the 3-5 p.m.; and Fridays, 8-10 a.m., www.wwcitv10.com or call 772- RETREATS/DAYS Mass, but for information about Planned Parenthood, 1322 N.W. 567-5129. what to do contact the Office of Federal Highway, Stuart. Prayer Youth Mass: Sundays, 5 p.m., COMMUNITY Communications. To support the OF PRAYER warriors and sidewalk counselors St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima televised Mass or to request a EVENTS needed. 772-221-1865. Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie. 772-878- Our Lady of Florida Spiritual free Mass missal: 561-775-9529 or 1215. AIM (Achieve, Inspire, Center: Retreats and programs Office of Communications, 9995 Motivate) spiritual retreat for available for clergy, religious, N. Military Trail, P.O. Box 109650, Polish Mass: Saturdays, 7 adults with physical challenges men, women, married couples, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. MASSES/PRAYER p.m., Holy Spirit Parish, 1000 W. Lantana Road, Lantana. 561-585- and volunteer assistants: June singles and people in recovery Women of Grace ministry SESSIONS 5970. 5-7, Duncan Conference Center, programs. Season theme: “Blessed program is seeking volunteers 15820 Military Trail, Delray Beach. are you.” Reservations required to facilitate study programs for Charismatic praise and Mass and novena to the Organized by Handicapped Meet except when stated. Location: English-speakers and also for worship meeting: Tuesdays Sacred Heart of Jesus: First Spanish-speakers. Training sessions 7 p.m., St. Jude Parish, 21689 Fridays, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Parish, are held at St. Joan of Arc Parish Toledo Road, Boca Raton. Main 15700 S. Military Trail, Delray ministry buildings, 319 S.W. Third celebrant: Carmelite Father Beach. 561-496-2480. Street, Boca Raton. Registration: Richard Champigny. Healing Mass Mass and novena to Our Martha Nicolli, 561 212 8673 or last Tuesdays. 561-392-8172. Mother of Perpetual Help: First [email protected]. Monthly Mass and spiriutal Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Pro-life radio talk show: talk for home-schooled Parish, 15700 S. Military Trail, Mondays, 2 p.m.; and Saturdays, students and families: Third Delray Beach, 561-496-2480. 11 a.m., Catholic radio station Fridays, 10 a.m., Our Lady of Mass and novena to the WJPP FM (Prince of Peace 100.1 Florida Spiritual Center, U.S. Santo Niño: Fridays, 7 p.m., FM). “CrossRoads” is a one-hour Highway 1, North Palm Beach. Emmanuel Parish, 15700 S. program featuring commentary, Middle schoolers and teens also Military Trail, Delray Beach, 561- news, features and guests from invited. Spiritual reflection, talk 496-2480. the local area and from across the followed by 11:30 a.m. Mass. 561- Charismatic Mass, Holy nation. Hosted by Anne Lotierzo 340-9881. Hour and healing prayer: First Wednesdays, 6 p.m., St. Martin de Porres Parish, 2555 N.E. Savanna Road, Jensen Beach. 772-334-4214 or www.stmartindp.com. Rosary recitation: Weekdays, 6:45 a.m. and 9 p.m., St. Lucie Parish, 280 S.W. Prima Vista Blvd.,

31915-0605 Port St. Lucie. 772-878-1215. Rosary recitation: Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach, 561-276-6892. Adoration: Fridays, after 8 a.m. 33919-0605 Mass, concludes 7 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 9600 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561- 499-6234. June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY A8

Dan Pilon presents essay Prisoners confirmed in the faith winners LINDA REEVES Mass, and administer the sacrament of with of the Florida Catholic staff awards the sick. Lawlor said that spiritual coun- during seling is done on a regular basis, and ceremonies INDIT AN OWN | There were many deacons perform eucharistic services at St. confirmation ceremonies recently regularly and baptize inmates called to Helen throughout the Diocese of Palm Beach, the faith. Prison Ministry activities also School but two were out-of-the-ordinary. include prayer meetings and Bible dis- in Vero Six inmates jailed at Martin Cor- cussions as a way to bring inmates closer Beach. rectional Institution in Indiantown re- to God. (COURTESY ceived the sacrament of confirmation The ministry has 130 volunteers who PHOTO) from Father Charles Notabartolo, dioc- visit at least 20 institutions including esan vicar general and moderator of the state prisons, county jails and juvenile curia, during two separate Mass celebra- detention centers once a week in the five tions in April. At one ceremony, two men counties of the diocese. Lawlor, marking who received the sacrament are prison- his 19th year working in the ministry, ers living in protective management, a said that an estimated 20,000 inmate segregated area for inmates who are kept contacts are made a year. separate from the general prison popu- “Over the years, we have had hun- lation for various reasons. dreds of thousands of inmate contacts,” “We do not do confirmation often, he said. “We are currently looking to Parish strives to build up culture of life only from time to time,” said Tom Law- staff a newly opened work camp in Vero beach | Minis- istry for people suffering in the Winners received $450 in cash lor, administrator of Catholic Chari- Okeechobee, and that will bring us up to ters of St. Helen Parish in aftermath of abortion. prizes. ties Prison Ministry program. “Deacon 21 institutions.” Vero Beach are on a mission The latest program was an According to the Centers for Donald Battiston, who is a prison chap- Lawlor said the work of Prison Min- to reach out to the parish and essay contest for seventh- and Disease Control, abortions in lain there, set everything up and made istry and ministers is about God’s love, school community and be- eighth-grade students at St. the United States have declined all of the arrangements and assisted at mercy and forgiveness, reaching out to yond with various programs Helen School before the school significantly since the 1990s. the Mass.” men and women seeking help that Ca- hoping to promote awareness year ended. Essay contestants “One of the reasons for this de- Prison ministry began in the Diocese tholicism and the Church provide. and a greater appreciation for were asked to write personal crease in numbers is education of Palm Beach in 1986 under the direc- “It is all about bringing the love, mercy the culture of life. pro-life compositions. Seventh- of our young people (about) the tion of Franciscan Sister Betty Frascino. and forgiveness of God to this marginal- The parish respect life min- grade winners were Elizabeth humanity of the unborn child,” Lawlor took over the ministry’s leader- ized segment of society,” he explained. n istry has organized several Kenney (first place), Leah Con- said Don Kazimir, program ad- ship position when Sister Frascino’s re- events this year including a nelly (second place) and Rachel ministrator for the Respect Life ligious order reassigned her to a position For information about Prison Minis- baby shower to collect items for Thorpe (third place). Eighth- Ministry of Catholic Charities in her community nearly 10 years ago. try and volunteer opportunities, call a local pregnancy care center, a grade winners were Grace of the Diocese of Palm Beach. Catholic Charities’ ministry to inmates Tom Lawlor at 561-360-3326 or visit prayer gathering with pro-life Carlon (first place), Michael “Essay contests like the one at continues to grow in outreach with the www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/prison- speakers, and a 5K run to ben- LaRocca (second place) and St. Helen School are a big part help of volunteer clergy and laypeople. ministry or www.catholiccharitiesdpb. efit Rachel’s Vineyard, a min- Owen Giulianotti (third place). of this (declining trend).” n Priests hear confession, celebrate org. 33410-0605 www.thefloridacatholic.org | June 5-18, 2015 FLORIDACatholic VENICE DIOCESE Pentecost The Holy Spirit descends upon all as Church celebrates its birthday Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

VENICE | The solemnity of Pentecost represents “the bap- tism of the Church, which thus begins her path through his- tory, guided by the strength of the Holy Spirit.” These were the words of Pope Francis as he addressed the faithful on Pentecost at St. Pe- “This sacrament ter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Rome. makes you more. Pope Francis reminds the Be filled with the faithful that on the evening of Easter, Jesus appeared to Holy Spirit and the Apostles and breathed on let this conscious them his Spirit; on the morn- ing of Pentecost the outpour- action you take be ing occurred in a resounding way. “Like a wind which shook a sign of who you the place the Apostles were in, have become as filling their minds and hearts. They received a new strength Catholics.’ so great that they were able to proclaim Christ’s Resurrection — Bishop Dewane in different languages.” The Holy Spirit, today as yes- terday, guides, renews and bears fruit, acting through people and communities, and making them capable of receiving Bishop Frank J. Dewane speaks during the Pentecost God, the Holy Father continued. “The gift of the Holy Spirit Mass at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice May 24. (PHOTOS has been bestowed upon the Church and upon each one of BY BOB REDDY | FC) (GREGORY A. SHEMITZ, LONG ISLAND Catholic | CNS) us, so that we may live lives of genuine faith and active char- ity, that we may sow the seeds of reconciliation and peace.” Renee Pardee, front The culmination of God’s creative love in our midst row center, of St. comes with the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Disciples William Parish in Naples, at Pentecost and at that time the Church is born. The gift was one of 41 who from God is the promise given to the Disciples by Jesus at received the Sacrament the Last Supper and is passed down through the generations of Confirmation to the faithful. from Bishop Frank J. The latest generation of faithful are those who have re- Dewane during the cently entered into full communion with the Church, namely Pentecost Mass May 24 the recent recipients of the sacrament of confirmation. On at Epiphany Cathedral Pentecost, Bishop Frank J. Dewane bestowed the sacrament in Venice. Pardee said of confirmation upon 41 people from 19 different parishes being confirmed was a “rush of emotions.” across the Diocese at Epiphany Cathedral in Venice May 24. “I was nervous when The confirmandi were people who otherwise missed being I first arrived … but confirmed either at the Easter Vigil or during Confirmation once I heard the Bishop Masses at their Parish throughout the Easter Season. begin speaking, I was Renee Pardee of St. William Parish in Naples said the ex- put at ease. ‘It makes perience of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation at the you more,’ he told us. Cathedral was powerful. I want to be more, I “Being confirmed was a rush of emotions,” she said. “I was will be more. After nervous when I first arrived … but once I heard the Bishop feelings of nervousness begin speaking, I was put at ease. ‘It makes you more,’ he told and easiness, I felt us. I want to be more, I will be more. After feelings of ner- emotional.” vousness and easiness, I felt emotional. I felt emotional as I watched each confirmandi walk up with his/her sponsor and her endless support and the faith that she has instilled in me. during the sacrament. receive the oils from the bishop. Feeling his hand touch my Confirmation was a day I will never, ever forget.” “This sacrament makes you more,” he explained. “Be filled cheek brought tears to my eyes and I felt blessed to have such The confirmandi were reminded by Bishop Dewane that with the Holy Spirit and let this conscious action you take be a good friend support me as my sponsor. As I walked back to they renew their Baptismal vows to publicly proclaim who a sign of who you have become as Catholics, and who you are my pew, I made eye contact with my mother, who was a few they are as Catholics and to have the courage, hope, faith and going to be going forward as women and men of God. Be an in- rows behind mine. She smiled and told me she loved me. This perseverance to be true followers of Christ. Their unity to the spiration to others as you let the light and the gifts of the Holy woman is everything I want to become and I thank her for Church is completed with the anointing with holy Chrism oil Spirit shine forth in your words and your deeds.” n June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A2 Diocese gives top honors at Scouting Mass

Bob Reddy and the Keep the Light Burning of the Florida Catholic staff international Scouting patch pre- sented to Bobby Cabtrell, Kathryn VENICE | Girls and boys from Harrill, Ezequiel Ramirez and Ja- throughout the Diocese of Ven- vier Ramirez. ice participated in a Mass April Scout Award Coordinator Bob 31 at Epiphany Cathedral in Ven- Paquette said that the number ice wearing the uniforms of their of awards presented this year Scout troop. represents a growth in Scouting Designated as “Scouting Sun- throughout the Diocese of Venice day,” the Mass was followed by an and is a good sign for the future. award ceremony in the Parish hall “It is wonderful to see so many to celebrate and recognize the youth interested in earning re- girls and boys who commit them- ligious honors in addition to the selves to Scouting while remain- awards they receive for other tra- ing true to the Faith. Members of ditional Scouting activities.” the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl During the awards ceremony, Scouts, Brownies, American Heri- Bishop Dewane was presented tage Girls and the Vietnamese with the Quality Diocese Award, Eucharistic Youth Society partici- which is presented to a Diocese pated in the ceremony. for its commitment to supporting During a reception following Catholic Scouting. This is the fifth Mass, Bishop Frank J. Dewane year in a row the Diocese of Venice presented various awards to more has received this award. than 80 Scouts. The awards in- Bishop Dewane congratulat- The Catholic Quality Unit Award was presented to Pack 35 of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Fort Myers cluded: Footsteps of American ed each of the award recipients during a Scouting awards ceremony May 31. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Saints, Rosary Series, Child of and all Scouts present. He also God, Boy Jesus, Mother Mary, St. thanked the parents for their John the Baptist, Marian Activity commitment as well. “Because of Series, Queen of the Rosary, Fam- your perseverance and service, ily of God, I Live My Faith, Light of others will begin to see that you Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei. men and women of God are liv- Each award requires the Scouts to ing their faith as true Disciples participate in different activities of Christ,” he said. “I pray that which help increase their Faith. as you experience the many and New this year was a pin pre- varied lessons of Scouting, you sented to Scouts who attended will also continue to grow in your the annual Yom HaShoah: Hour relationship with Jesus Christ of Remembrance at Epiphany and share that experience with Cathedral in April. The event is a others.” commemoration of solidarity with Participating in the ceremony the Jewish community to remem- were Scouts Chaplain Father ber and honor those who died in Casey Jones and George Smith, the Holocaust. Diocese Youth and Young Adult Additional awards presented Director. Also attending was included: the Catholic Quality Transitional Deacon Lawton Unit Award to Pack 35 of St. Fran- Lang, an Eagle Scout who is cur- cis Xavier Parish in Fort Myers; rently a seminarian in his final the Bronze Pelican to adults, Ste- year of studies before becoming a Scouts from across the Diocese of Venice are seen at an award ceremony in the Epiphany Cathedral phen Jansen and Ferd Johnson; priest for the Diocese. n Parish hall in Venice May 31 Fortnight for Freedom: June 21 - July 4

Staff Report ing on the faithful of the Diocese Thomas More and St. John Fisher, That freedom has been weakened of Venice to reinforce their com- St. John the Baptist, Ss. Peter and by sin and hampered by concu- VENICE | The Diocese of Ven- mitment to prayer, to study the Paul, and the First Martyrs of the piscence, but it survived even the ice is once again joining Catholic Church’s teaching, and to par- Church of Rome. fall and has been redeemed by the archdioceses, dioceses and par- ticipate in peaceful public action Taking a cue from Pope Fran- blood of Christ.” ishes across the United States to during the Fortnight. cis, Archbishop William E. Lori Two nationally televised Mass- raise awareness for domestic and “The threats to religious free- of Baltimore, chairman of the es will bookend the Fortnight. The international religious freedom dom are lurking everywhere,” information about what more Ad Hoc Committee for Religious opening Mass will be celebrated concerns during the fourth an- Bishop Dewane said. “We must people can do to take action. To Liberty of the U.S. Conference of by Archbishop Lori Sunday, June nual Fortnight for Freedom, June continue to pray that govern- view prayer resources, visit www. Catholic Bishops, explained that 21, 10:45 a.m., at the Basilica of the 21-July 4. ing authorities uphold religious dioceseofvenice.org/conscience/ the Catholic Church in the United National Shrine of the Assump- The two-week celebration will liberty, traditional marriage, the fortnight-for-freedom. Additional States is not defending religious tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary in focus on the theme, “Freedom to dignity of human life, and other details are available on the USC- freedom because She wants spe- Baltimore. The closing Mass will Bear Witness,” emphasizing the key issues such as immigration CB website, www.fortnight4free- cial treatment for the Church. be celebrated by Cardinal Don- love to the full truth about the reform and the need for more hu- dom.org. “We seek to defend religious ald Wuerl, with homilist Miami human person by providing so- manitarian services.” The Fortnight for Freedom freedom because the Church loves Archbishop Thomas Wenski, on cial, charitable and educational Parishes are being encouraged takes place during a time when humanity and defends religious Saturday, July 4, noon, at the Na- services in a manner that fully re- to hold a Eucharistic Holy Hour the liturgical calendar celebrates liberty as essential to human dig- tional Shrine of the Immaculate flects the God-given dignity of the during the Fortnight with the a series of great martyrs who re- nity,” Archbishop Lori continued. Conception in Washington, D.C. human person. special intent of protecting reli- mained faithful in the face of per- “At the very heart of our inviolable Both Masses will be televised na- Bishop Frank J. Dewane is call- gious freedom as well as to have secution by political power — St. dignity is the freedom to love God. tionwide on EWTN. n A3 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 Memorial Day: a day to remember fallen heroes Bob Reddy how, they died. Each name tolled of the Florida Catholic staff like a bell, serving to remind ev- eryone of the personal sacrifice NAPLES | Tears flowed as the that was made and the loss that names of fallen heroes of wars is still felt by family members to present and past were read fol- this day. lowing a Memorial Day Mass at Mary McGunn wore a red- St. John the Evangelist Parish in white-and-blue shirt to the Mass A Memorial Day Mass is celebrated May 25 at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples. The Mass included Naples. as a sign of patriotism and in patriotic music, participation of the Knights of Columbus and a reading of the names of those who died The names represented family memory of her grandson who serving their country. (BOB REDDY | FC) members of parishioners who had died in Iraq in 2005. The U.S. died in wars spanning a century, Army soldier was only 19 when eryone must remember the sacri- gift paid for with the blood of so May God Bless America,” he said. including World War I, World War he was killed in a firefight. The fice they all made. He went away many.” Similar Masses were celebrat- II, the Korean War, the Vietnam hole in the family he left behind to fight for what he believed in, to Parochial Vicar Father Leonard ed throughout the Diocese of War, and the wars in Iraq and remains to this day. protect our freedom. That is why Gioeli celebrated the Mass and Venice on Memorial Day, a day Afghanistan. As each name was “It is still hard, almost exactly I am here and I hope everyone is expressed the same sentiments in when many celebrate a day off read, a brief description was pro- 10 years later,” McGunn said. “But praying for those who gave their a simple way. “We pray for those from work while others take time vided of when, and sometimes it is important to remember. Ev- life for freedom. It is a precious who died, we pray for our country. to remember. n

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rectly with ticipate in academic and leader- Naples returned to school for an neers and Florida Gators. Gra- Verot student senior ad- ship workshops, and experience intensive one-day “boot camp” ham credited his late mother, finishes with ministration a variety of other activities on seminar May 22 designed to get Sandra Graham, for inspiring officials and campus. He will have an oppor- them on the fast-track to the col- him to read and further his edu- perfect attendance t h e W h i t e tunity to see firsthand what the lege search, application, résumé cation. Connor Gregory finished 14 House Coun- Academy has to offer and have building and career interests pro- Mayor Randall Henderson of years of education May 23, grad- cil on Native opportunities to speak with mid- cesses that will be a major part Fort Myers joined the golfers at a uating from A m e r i c a n shipmen leaders to learn what it’s of next year (for seniors) or two dinner following the tournament Bishop Verot Affairs. The like to attend the Naval Academy. years (for juniors). and thanked them for their sup- Catholic event is co- port of the neediest children in High School sponsored Verot grad wins Students learn the community. Brody Hagen with perfect b y U N I T Y Osceola at tenda nce Inc., the De- “Amazing Race” about the ocean Parents help their throughout. partment of Tyler Adams, a graduate of Students in the Dolphin Sum- D u r i n g Justice’s Today’s Native Leaders Bishop Verot Catholic High mer Camp of St. Ann Catholic children learn t he cou rse program, and the Department of School in Fort Myers, and native School in Naples went to the Parents living at the Catholic of his edu- Health and Human Services. of Cape Coral, was the winner on beach in mid-May and gathered Charities Casa San Juan Bosco cation, Con- the reality TV show “The Amaz- sand and shells to make their farmworker community in Ar- Connor Gregory nor attended Neumann senior ing Race.” own oceans as a science project. cadia recently participated in a more t ha n The season finale aired on This annual project allows stu- series of “Make and Take” work- 2,500 consecutive days of school. accepted into CBS May 16 with the 2006 Verot dents to learn about helping pre- shops designed to show them He now goes on to study math summer seminar graduate winning $1 million. The serve God’s creation and learn how to help their children with and science at Florida State Uni- show revolves around 10 teams of about sea life and other aspects different methods of learning. versity. St. John Neumann Catholic two completing different chal- of the coastal region. Parents were provided with skills High School lenges at locations around the on how to actively assist their Naples student rising se- world. He split the money with Golf outing helps children with homework. nior Conner his teammate, Laura Pierson, a By using simple items found headed to Guthrie was woman he met on a blind date. youth program around the house, parents were White House accepted In addition to the money, the The AFCAAM charity golf clas- able to see many opportunities into the U.S. pair won vacations to New Zea- sic was a big success this year, for teaching. St. John Neumann Catholic Naval Acad- land and South Africa. Adams netting $44,400 for the Catholic The DeSoto County School High School student Brody Ha- emy’s sum- currently lives in California Charities center that offers an District organized the workshops gen Osceola has been invited to mer seminar where he works in the app-devel- after-school reading program at the Catholic Charities housing attend the first-ever White House Conner Guthrie June 6–11. opment industry. and youth mentoring programs development because some of the Tribal Youth Gathering in Wash- The semi- in Fort Myers. resident parents do not have reli- ington, D.C., July 9. nar is a fast-paced experience for ‘Stay-after’ to A total of 124 golfers enjoyed able transportation. The event will provide Ameri- high achievers who have com- the day at the Forest Country can Indian and Alaska Native pleted their junior year in high prep for college Club, with special guest Earnest youth from across the country school. During the session, Con- Rising juniors and seniors at Graham, former All-Pro running the opportunity to interact di- ner will stay at the Academy, par- St. John Neumann High School in back for the Tampa Bay Bucca- June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A4

During a service retreat May 28 in Immokalee, St. John Neumann Catholic High School students from Naples set the tables at the Guadalupe Social Service Casa Maria soup kitchen, left, and sort through donated diapers, right. (PHOTOS BY BOB REDDY | FC) Retreat opens eyes of students

Bob Reddy utes from St. John Neumann High fill out aid forms, and organized the proud to do.” Each day included daily prayer of the Florida Catholic staff School, but the difference be- storage rooms. Sean Lyons felt the same way, and reflection, and Mass celebrat- tween Naples and Immokalee is However, their week was not noting that being in Immokalee, so ed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish IMMOKALEE | High school stark. The Collier County commu- confined to the one location. In fact close to Naples, was eye-opening. by two new priests — Fathers Inna students have many options for nity is home to many farms and the students toured Immokalee, “It makes me appreciate all that I Reddy Yeruva, and Kollappalli Cyr- their summer vacation: a trip to the food-processing facilities, and is which included a visit to a packing have and I’m happy that I can give iac Boban, who are Missionaries of beach, a water park or resort in Or- also one of the poorest in the state plant. Other work included provid- back, even in a small way.” Compassion who assist with Catho- lando. of Florida. ing day care for young children and The activities were a mix of man- lic Charities. But the option for the start of During their retreat, the stu- then going into a watermelon field ual labor and interaction with local The service trip was organized summer vacation for 21 young dents assisted at Guadalupe Social on a hot day. residents. The thanks received from by Sister Suzanne Dautwalter, Sale- women and men from St. John Services, a program run by Catho- Kayley Hamilton said she was those they encountered filled the sian Sisters of St. John Bosco, of the Neumann Catholic High School in lic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. surprised to see the poverty up students’ hearts with joy. The over- faculty at St. John Neumann. She Naples was to be part of a Christian There the young men and women close, but happy she could provide all experience was a true encounter prayed each student would gain a service retreat in Immokalee. assisted in the soup kitchen, distrib- some help. “This is a very rewarding of seeing Christ in others, one stu- renewed sense of Christian service The drive is only about 40 min- uted bags of food, helped families experience for me, something I am dent explained. from their experience. n

Newsbriefs RotaKids at St. be accepted in the school office at St. Andrew Catholic School, 1509 Andrew serve SE 27th St., Cape Coral, during June and August. For more infor- the community mation, contact the school at 239- The newest student club at St. 772-3922. Andrew Catholic School in Cape Coral has been busy at work col- School recognized lecting “gently worn jeans” for a service project. With the help of for helping fellow students and families, the St. Francis Xavier Catholic club collected more 200 pairs of School in Fort Myers is this year’s jeans that will be donated to the top private school in Lee, Collier homeless through the St. Martin and Charlotte counties, with stu- de Porres Outreach Community dents raising $9,432.10 to benefit Ministries. Sponsored by the Ro- the American Heart Association’s tary Club of Cape Coral, the St. Jump Rope for Heart competition. Andrew RotaKids are eager to The program engages elemen- help those in need and to honor tary and middle school students the RotaKids pledge to “serve the with jumping rope, empowering community.” them to improve their own health Wishing to continue their mis- and ultimately help other kids who Verot baseball team reaches state finals sion of service, the RotaKids will suffer from heart-health issues. The Bishop Verot Catholic High School baseball team reached the Florida State Class 4A championship game be partnering with the Rotary Club This partnership yielded $800 for before falling to Jacksonville Trinity Christian May 20. The game finished at 1 a.m. with a final score of 6-4. The to collect gently used sports equip- the school to purchase new physi- game was delayed several hours by lightning. Although disappointed with the loss, this marks a remarkable fifth ment: soccer balls, baseballs and cal education equipment. The top year in a row the Vikings made it to the State Final Four. They finished the season with a record of 24-7. The team bats, volleyballs, tennis racquets, fundraiser was fifth-grader Dylan last reached the championship game in 2012, a year after winning the Class 3A state title in 2011. Verot also won and soccer cleats. Donations will Moore, who collected $550.. the Class 2A state title in 1994. A5 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 Graduations across the Diocese Staff Report Members of the FORT MYERS | The Dio- St. John Neumann cese of Venice Catholic High Catholic School class of 2015 graduated High with a bright future ahead. class of Bishop Frank J. Dewane 2015 toss challenged the graduates of their caps Bishop Verot in Fort Myers, following Cardinal Mooney in Sarasota the and St. John Neumann in Na- graduation ples, to live up the expectations ceremony by focusing on continuing to May 13 grow closer to Jesus. in Naples. “You are a vision of hope (PHOTOS as you have been taught to BY BOB find truth and to look for that REDDY truth in Jesus Christ,” Bishop | FC) Dewane said. “Open up the gifts you have received in your Catholic education and share the truth of Jesus Christ with the rest of the world. … You are men and women of God who are being set out upon the world to do good and to be an example to oth- ers. This will not be easy, but I am confident that you are well prepared to live up to this challenge.” During different Baccalau- reate Masses, Bishop Dewane thanked the parents for being the first and most important educators of their children and for choosing to send them to Catholic high schools. “There were other choices available, but you saw the value in a place where your child could be formed not only academi- cally, but more importantly spiritually.” He also thanked the faculty and staff of each school, recog- nizing that their commitment to serve the schools in the Dio- cese makes a huge difference for the students. An incredible 98 percent of the 347 Diocesan graduates are moving on to some of the fin- est institutes of higher learn- Graduates of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School applaud during ing. The others are pursuing The graduation ceremonies of Bishop Verot Catholic High School in Fort commencement at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center in Sarasota a career in the military or law Myers take place at the school May 23. May 22. enforcement. The Baccalaureate Mass for St. John Neumann Catholic High School was celebrated May 12 at St. Ann Parish, with the graduation held at the school in May 13. The Cardinal Mooney Cath- olic High School Baccalaureate Mass was celebrated May 20 at Incarnation Parish in Sarasota with the graduation taking place May 22 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center on the Sarasota waterfront. For the Bishop Verot Catho- lic High School graduates, the Baccalaureate Mass was cele- brated May 22 at St. John XXIII Erin McFee of St. John Neumann Catholic High in Naples Parish in Fort Myers with the is congratulated by Dr. Kristy Swol, Diocese of Venice graduation taking place at the Bishop Frank J. Dewane smiles as the graduates of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Director of Education, during graduation ceremonies school May 23. n process into the Baccalaureate Mass at Incarnation Parish in Sarasota May 20. May 13. June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY A6 Religious sister honored for civil rights actions Bob Reddy of the Florida Catholic staff

VENICE | As a teacher and school administrator, former Di- ocese of Venice Director of Edu- cation Sister Roberta Schmidt, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet in St. Louis, knows she has im- pacted many lives in her more than 60 years of service to the Church. It seems fitting that the wom- A moment that had a particu- en religious were recognized lar impact outside of the class- during this Year for Consecrated room occurred 50 years ago, Life, designated by Pope Fran- when she and two others from cis. This year is dedicated to cel- her religious order travelled ebrating and offering thanks to to Selma, Ala., in March 1965 God for the gift of consecrated to join hundreds of protesters life while recognizing the im- who were seeking voting rights pact that religious women and for African-Americans in the men have had around the world. South. The Year for Consecrated Life “The presence of priests, re- began at the start of Advent 2014 ligious and the laity impacted and continues until Feb. 2, 2016. the peaceful march for voting The Diocese of Venice is Sister Roberta Schmidt, second from right, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet in St. Louis, and former rights positively,” Sister Roberta blessed by the presence of 76 sis- Diocese of Venice Director of Education, receives an honorary doctorate of human letters from Avila said. “We gave Christian witness ters from 35 religious communi- University for her contributions at Selma, Ala., and to the global community. (COURTESY) to the dignity of our African- ties of women, and 15 brothers American brothers and sisters in and 62 priests from 27 religious PRAYER FOR THE YEAR Selma.” communities. Although she was unable to Sister Roberta was one of three OF CONSECRATED LIFE attend the 50th anniversary cele- women from her order who went brations of the Selma March, Sis- to Selma and joined hundreds O God, throughout the ages you ourselves to you. Continue to enrich ter Roberta was able to recently of marchers who responded to have called women and men to pur- your Church by calling forth sons attend the graduation ceremony a direct appeal to clergy from sue lives of perfect charity through and daughters who, having found the evangelical counsels of poverty, the pearl of great price, treasure the of Avila University in Kansas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They chastity and obedience. During this Kingdom of Heaven above all things. City, Mo., where she earned a marched from Brown Chapel to Year of Consecrated Life, we give you Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your degree in 1949. At the May 9 cer- the courthouse for days to voice thanks for these courageous witness- Son, who lives and reigns with you in emony, the Sisters of St. Joseph their support. es of Faith and models of inspiration. the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, of Carondelet were recognized “Our role was one of witness,” Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us forever and ever. Amen. and the three received honorary Sister Roberta said. “I was so to make a more perfect offering of doctorates of human letters for pleased that they decided to their contributions at Selma and include women as part of that to the global community. group.” “We are honoring the courage She explained that she never sion of Jesus, which is living faithful of all ages while also be- and commitment to social jus- feared for her safety and knew Gospel values, respecting the ing actively involved in impor- tice by the sisters and everyone that she was involved in some- dignity of people, forming rela- tant public issues along the way Sister Roberta Schmidt, Sisters of involved with the Selma March thing momentous. The experi- tionships and being a witness — namely promoting Catholic St. Joseph of Carondelet in St. 50 years ago,” Avila University ence of participating in the civil to the social teachings of the education and social justice. n Louis, is shown at her retirement President Ron Slepitza said. “We rights movement gave her a re- Church,” Sister Roberta said. in 2008. (BOB REDDY | FC) want our graduates to think of newed urgency to continue to Formally retired in 2008, Sis- this when they must find the be involved in promoting social ter Roberta is now 87 and lives courage and commitment for a justice for all. peacefully in Venice, quietly re- cause in their lives.” “It is all about doing the mis- flecting on a life of educating the

Newsbriefs Volunteers appreciated Kevin McKenney, Bethesda House of Catho- lic Charities Program Director, offers dessert to a volunteer during a volunteer appreciation luncheon at St. Martha Parish in Sarasota. The program has 41 volunteers who work about 425 hours each month to help those impacted by HIV/AIDS. Volunteers fill food orders and stock the shelves of the food pan- try. Bethesda House distributes about 10,000 pounds of food a month. Volunteers also man- age the clothes closet, cook meals, talk to clients and more. Bethesda House offers a safe place where people suffering with the HIV/AIDS disease can receive care and acceptance. Clients are provided a food pantry, clothing bank, laundry and shower facilities, counseling, résumé writ- 34080-0605 ing, referrals to medical services and financial assistance. A7 YOUR VENICE COMMUNITY Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 Seminarians head to local

Florida parishes for summer Bob Reddy SEMINARIAN SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS Catholic of the Florida Catholic staff DIOCESE OF VENICE Seminarian summer assignments: Franckel Fils-Aime, San Marco Seminary. VENICE | The Diocese of Venice name, parish, location, current seminary Parish, Marco Island, St. Vincent de Paul Shawn Roser, Ss. Peter and Paul the Vol. 76, No. 15 seminarians have completed an- Crawford Bennett, Holy Cross Regional Seminary. Apostles Parish, Bradenton, Pontifical other year of studies on the pathway Parish, Palmetto, St. Vincent de Paul Ryan Gustin, St. Francis Xavier North American College, Rome. 1000 Pinebrook Road to becoming priests, and now they Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach. Parish, Fort Myers, St. Vincent de Paul Charles Ruoff, St. Agnes Parish, Venice, FL 34285 are participating in their summer Wojciech Borzyszkowski, Incarna- Regional Seminary. Naples, St. John XXIII National Seminary, 941-484-9543 • Fax 941-483-1121 assignments in parishes scattered tion Parish, Sarasota, Ss. Cyril and Grzegorz Klich, St. Francis Xavier Weston, Mass. throughout the Diocese. Methodious Seminary, Orchard Lake, Parish, Ss. Cyril and Methodious Semi- Michael Scaramuzzo II, St. Charles PUBLISHER Seminarians are allowed to take Mich. nary. Borromeo Parish, Port Charlotte, St. Bishop Frank Dewane some time off during the summer to William Ciotti, St. Patrick Parish, Jakub Krawitowski, St. Leo Parish, Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary. DIOCESAN EDITOR refresh from their most recent gru- Sarasota, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Bonita Springs, Ss. Cyril and Methodious Logan Urban, St. Thomas More Par- Bob Reddy eling year of studies on the pathway Seminary. Seminary. ish, Sarasota, St. John Vianney College [email protected] to becoming priests. Yet, summer Moise Dantes, St. Jude Parish, Transitional Deacon Lawton Seminary, Miami. 941-484-9543 assignments are an integral part of Sarasota, St. John Vianney College Lang, Epiphany Cathedral Parish, Peter Vale, St. Catherine Parish, Se- their personal and spiritual growth Seminary, Miami. Venice, St. Vincent de Paul Regional bring, Pontifical North American College. and they take their next step as they • SUBSCRIPTIONS, CIRCULATION: Carlos Encinas, Our Lady of Grace Seminary. James Zwack, Our Lady of Lourdes Contact Tammy Osborne at 1-888-275-9953, continue to discern the priesthood. Parish, Avon Park, St. Vincent de Paul Krzysztof Piotrowski, St. William or customerservice@theflorida Parish, Venice, St. John Vianney College The assignments offer the op- Regional Seminary. Parish, Naples, Ss. Cyril and Methodious Seminary. catholic.org portunity to learn about the daily Notify us of address changes (temporary operation of the Church while or permanent) as soon as possible. Please gaining “hands-on” “real-world” porting various religious education APPOINTMENTS change your address online at www. experiences, particularly in the programs, leading a Bible study, thefloridacatholic.org or call Tammy at area of pastoral care. The seminar- working with youth groups, and Bishop Frank J. Dewane announces Father Robert Dziedziak, J.C.L., 1-888-275-9953. ians are placed at different parishes much more. the following appointments: to Judge for the Diocese of Venice Tribunal, while continuing as Pastor of each summer so they can gain new The summer assignments give Father Arthur Espelage, Fran- • ADVERTISING: Contact Jane Radetsky at St. Patrick Parish, Sarasota, effective experiences. In so doing, they move everyday experience in pastoral ciscans, is relieved of his duties as 407-373-0075 or June 1. [email protected] forward in their studies. As they ministry. This gives each of them Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Venice. • CLASSIFIED ADS: Contact Susan progress, their respective summer the chance to grow both spiritually He is returning to his religious order and Father Richard York to Pastor of Chronowski at 1-888-275-9953, or responsibilities increase. and personally while encountering will be assigned by his Provincial to an- St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Grove City, [email protected] The summer work keeps the Christ at the Parish level. other ministry. The Diocese is grateful to from Pastor of St. Andrew Parish, Cape seminarians engaged in their The seminarians are support- Father Espelage for his years of service. Coral, effective June 8. State Offices: 50 E. Robinson St., Suite commitment to their prayer life ed by a combination of sources: Father Luis Albaracin to Parochial Father Jayabalan Thachan G, Orlando, FL 32801-1619; P.O. Box 4993; Kurichiar Rajuto to Parochial Vicar Orlando, FL 32802-4993; 407-373-0075; and spiritual development, Bish- parishes, the Diocese of Venice Vicar of St. Paul Parish, Arcadia, effec- Toll-free 1-888-275-9953; Fax 407-373-0087 op Frank J. Dewane explained. through the Catholic Faith Ap- tive May 15. of St. Andrew Parish, Cape Coral, from Parochial Vicar of St. Francis of Assisi “These assignments are critical in peal, the Knights of Columbus, the Father Joseph L.Waters, J.C.L., Parish, Grove City, effective June 12. EXECUTIVE & EDITORIAL STAFF: discerning a vocation to the priest- Council of Catholic Women, and to Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of General Manager: Ann Borowski Slade hood and help to develop the pas- the generosity of the parishioners. 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the international pilgrimage to helps doctors and health care Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Venice. Volunteers are needed DIOCESAN EVENTS World Youth Day in Poland July 23- professionals grow in faith, next to Georgia’s Florist, 22186 to perform duties of an amateur Aug. 2, 2016. This trip promises to maintain ethical integrity and Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte. Vera radio operator responding in the Project Rachel retreat be an extraordinary experience for provide excellent health care in Lackatas: 941-423-6770. aftermath of a disaster. Contact for hope and healing after all involved, as it will be held in the accordance with the teachings Weekly prayer vigil to end Andy Durette: 508-641-2074, abortion, June 20, at a country of birth of St. John Paul of the Church. The CMA offers [email protected]. confidential location. Program is abortion, Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 II, founder of World Youth Day. professional, spiritual, and moral p.m., Naples Planned Parenthood, Prison ministry. Join a team designed to help women hurting Contact George Smith, gsmith@ support through local chapters from a past abortion to experience 1425 Creech Road, Naples. Call of volunteers who share God’s dioceseofvenice.org. and annual national conferences Collier County Pro-Life Association: love and mercy with those the personal love of Christ. featuring world-class speakers and Share scriptural stories of Christ’s Golden Gate Senior Center, 239-248-0694. incarcerated in any of the 23 jails/ Monday-Friday, 9-5 p.m., old CME credits. Visit www.cathmed. Monthly prayer vigil to end prisons throughout the Diocese. healing love, spend quiet time in org to learn more. prayer and receive sacramental Golden Gate Library, 4898 abortion, Saturdays, 9:15 a.m., No previous experience required; Reconciliation and Eucharist. Coronado Parkway, Naples. 3900 Broadway Blvd., Building C, newcomers are paired with Limited to 10 participants. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Myers. 239-561-2245. experienced volunteers. Contact Preregistration required: 239-719- Venice, in partnership with Collier MASSES/PRAYER Robert Hiniker: 863-558-0407, 7210 or [email protected]. Senior Resources, has opened [email protected]; or Deacon a senior center. For those 60 SESSIONS VOLUNTEERS Sam Puleo: 716-316-1061, sgp@ First-time home buyers and over looking for hot meals, ThePuleoFamily.com. Spanish prayer group, “Oasis classes, various dates in June and company and activities. No charge; de Agua Viva,” Thursdays 7-9 NEEDED Our Mother’s House seeks July, Catholic Charities Office, 1219 open to all. 239-252-4541. 16th St. W., Bradenton. Classes p.m., St. Jude Parish, 3930 17th St., volunteers for an on-site child care Casa Maria soup kitchen. Our Lady of Perpetual Help center. Volunteers are needed to in both Spanish and English. Sarasota. Patty Vargas: 941-228- Retreat Center, Venice, is looking Topics include: steps to successful Guadalupe Social Services of 3431; or Pia Alvia: 941-773-0326. work three-hour shifts, Monday- Catholic Charities in Immokalee for volunteer angels to donate Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Our homeownership; credit history and Novena of life to the manages the soup kitchen — their time and talent to the center. Mother’s House provides shelter shopping for a loan; shopping for Sacred Heart of Jesus and the including feeding a hot meal to Faithful willing to volunteer for a and guidance to single mothers a home and choosing a realtor Immaculate Heart of Mary, 100 people each day — clothing few hours a week or a few hours and their children, who would which includes, negotiation first Fridays after 11 a.m. Mass, St. and shower programs formerly a month in all different areas of otherwise be homeless. 941-894- and home inspection; and what Joseph Parish, 3100 26th St. W., run by Guadalupe Center. Anyone support are welcome. 941-486- 2378. it means to be a home owner, Bradenton. Ada Feldman: 941-755- wishing to support the soup 0233, [email protected]. how to care for your home and 3951. Marriage preparation kitchen can send donations to: Guadalupe Social Services trainers needed throughout maintain it, security issues and Tridentine Latin Mass, Guadalupe Social Services, P.O. Box of Catholic Charities seeks Diocese of Venice. As a marriage avoiding foreclosure. Participants Sundays, 8:30 a.m., St. Agnes 5034, Immokalee, FL 34143, and individuals and groups who preparation trainer, you will will be eligible for assistance for Parish Chapel, 7775 Vanderbilt note the intention is to support would like to help serve the be asked to conduct Saturday down payment and closing costs. Beach Road, Naples. Confession, the soup kitchen; or visit www. poor in Immokalee. Volunteer classes a few times a year to help Space is limited; preregistration 30 minutes before Mass begins in catholiccharitiesdov.org and click opportunities include food pantry prepare engaged couples for required. 941-714-7829. chapel. 239-262-8127, oremus@ DONATE NOW. distribution, daily and weekly the Sacrament of Matrimony. Theology on Tap. This exciting naples.net. Television Mass for the administrative tasks, monthly Training will be provided, along program for young adults (18-39) Tridentine Latin Mass, mailings, serving lunch at the Casa allows them to learn about the homebound in the northern with all teaching materials and portions of the Diocese, 9:30 Sundays, 12:45 p.m., Resurrection Maria Soup Kitchen and more. even a stipend for the classes faith while building community. Parish, 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, Contact Program Director Tricia This year Theology on Tap will a.m. on the CW Network; in conducted. Contact the Office the southern portions of the Fort Myers. 239-481-7171. Yeggy: 239-657-6242, tricia@ of Evangelization: 941-486-4740, be held at various parishes Eucharistic adoration, first catholiccharitiescc.org. throughout the Diocese. Each Diocese, 10 a.m., on WFTX-TV evangelization@dioceseofvenice. (FOX-4). Check your local listings Fridays, 6 p.m., with chant choir, St. Vincent de Paul, Naples, org. location will host a series of weekly St. Peter the Apostle Parish, 5130 needs volunteers. Meals-on- talks and discussions on relevant for channel information. Leaflet Join the social justice missals are available upon request Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Wheels delivers meals to the advocate network. The Diocesan topics in a relaxed atmosphere. Naples. 239-774-3337. homebound infirm and elderly. Free baby-sitting, icebreakers, by calling 941-484-9543 and asking Peace and Justice Office invites you about the TV Mass or by writing: Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, Carol: 239-775-0443. The thrift to become one of it’s social justice trivia, and food and drinks are stores in Naples and Bonita offer provided. BYOB. Upcoming dates: TV Mass, Diocese of Venice, 1000 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (excluding Good advocates, who contact legislators Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285. Friday); and Mondays, 9 a.m.-10 fun while working as cashier, • Naples area, resumes after when notified by the Peace and Gail Ardy: 941-486-4714, ardy@ a.m. (Oct.-May), St. Frances X. sorter or pricer. Naples store: Justice Office. No fees or costs are the Fourth of July, on Tuesdays, dioceseofvenice.org. Cabrini Parish, 12001 69th St. E., Greta, 239-775-2907; Bonita store: 6:30-8 p.m. First Tuesdays, St. John involved. For more information: Safe Environment training. Parrish, 941-776-9097. Michel, 239-992-1899. peace&justice@dioceseofvenice. the Evangelist; second Tuesdays, Disaster Amateur Radio St. Agnes; third Tuesdays, St. Peter As part of the Safe Environment Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, org, 941-484-9543. Program, the Diocese of Venice noon-7 p.m., Epiphany Cathedral Network (DARN), seeks Family Resource Center of the Apostle; fourth Tuesdays, St. licensed FCC amateur radio William. requires that all employees and Parish, 350 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Catholic Charities, Naples, is those volunteers who work with Private prayer and Benediction. operators or individuals who Diocese of Venice Family, looking for volunteers for the food children and/or vulnerable adults 941-484-3505. would like to take the steps pantry on Friday mornings to help Faith and Fun Day, July 25, St. be fingerprinted and trained in required to obtain a license Agnes Parish, Naples. Office of Eucharistic adoration, daily, 9 pack bags, sort food, stock shelves, Safe Environment. For class times a.m.-5 p.m., adoration chapel, St. to volunteer for the network. and with light housekeeping. Call Evangelization is hosting a day and locations, contact your local DARN provides emergency and which will include engaging Joseph Parish, 27904 33rd Ave. W., Allegra: 239-793-0059. parish or Diocesan school or visit Bradenton. 3 p.m., Divine Mercy backup communications for speakers, fun activities for the www.dioceseofvenice.org. Report the disaster response teams of whole family, and spiritual chaplet; 4:30 p.m., rosary (May to all abuses against minors to the October). Catholic Charities Diocese of elements including a closing Mass. Florida Department of Children Cost: $50 per family, includes Eucharistic adoration, and Families at 1-800-962-2873. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays continental breakfast, lunch and To report abuse by Diocesan activities. Details, registration: and Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; personnel or volunteers, call Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., www.dioceseofvenice.org/family- the Diocesan Victims Assistance day. Incarnation Parish, Sarasota. 941- Coordinator Barbara DiCocco at 921-6631. Diocesan Youth Rally, Nov. 941-416-6114. 21, Charlotte Harbor Center, Punta Eucharistic adoration, Fridays, Gorda. For seventh- to 12th-grade 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Carosella Chapel, St. students. George Smith: 941-484- Martha Parish, 200 N. Orange Ave., 9543, [email protected]. COMMUNITY Sarasota. Novena of Masses for Life. EVENTS Eucharistic adoration, Over 100 Masses will be celebrated Wednesdays, 9 a.m., followed throughout the Diocese monthly Summer Youth Conferences. by Our Lady of Perpetual Help until Dec. 25, offered for a Two opportunities for teens to novena; and first Fridays, 9.a.m., greater respect for all human encounter Jesus Christ: Sacred Heart Parish, 211 Cross St., life. Complete schedule at www. • July 10-12, Ave Maria Youth Punta Gorda. dioceseofvenice.org/respectlife. Conference, Ave Maria University, Eucharistic adoration/ Join in this special observance of www.avemariayouthconference. exposition of the Blessed the life of Jesus in the womb of com. Sacrament, Wednesdays, 8:30 our Blessed Mother. • July 17-19, Franciscan a.m.-6:30 p.m., St. Maximilian Spiritual adoption program. University of Steubenville’s Florida Kolbe Parish, 1441 Spear St., Port Spiritually adopt an unborn child Youth Conference, Orlando, www. Charlotte. in danger of being aborted. steubenvilleflorida.com. Weekly prayer vigil to end Commitment is to pray a short St. Martha Parish Activities abortion, Fridays (except secular prayer daily through Christmas. Week, Aug. 3-7, 9 a.m.-noon, holidays), 10 a.m.-noon, in front of Visit www.dioceseofvenice.org/ Fruitville Road and Orange Street, the Sarasota Planned Parenthood, respectlife for the prayer and Sarasota. Patty: sileo@stmartha. Central Avenue between Seventh how to register if you would like and Eighth streets, five blocks

org. 34052-0605 monthly updates. Are you a Catholic physician, north of Fruitville Road. 941-377- World Youth Day Pilgrimage: health care professional or 1929, [email protected]. Krakow 2016. The Diocese of medical student? The Catholic Weekly prayer vigil to Venice has opened registration for Medical Association (CMA) end abortion, first and third A9 FLORIDA NEWS Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 President Obama visits Miami shrine

Ana Rodriguez-Soto a first stop also for thousands of im- President of the Florida Catholic staff migrants from Central and South Barack Obama America who continue arriving in greets people MIAMI | The priest prayed an South Florida. at the National Our Father. The president lit a can- Obama is the first sitting U.S. presi- Shrine of Our dle. And while gazing together at a dent to visit. And Father Domín- Lady of Charity revered image of Cuba’s patroness, guez had barely an hour to prepare. during a brief, the priest reminded the president of He was in a meeting with his staff unscheduled the suffering of Cuba’s people. when Secret Service agents ap- visit May 28. “Only in the United States that’s peared at the office, telling him the At right is possible,” said Father Juan Rumín president “was nearby and he want- the shrine’s Domínguez, rector of the National ed to get to know this place.” rector, Father Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, as Within seconds, carloads of Juan Rumin he recalled the whirlwind, com- SWAT-clad agents with bomb-sniff- Dominguez. (COURTESY pletely unexpected visit of Presi- ing dogs descended on the shrine, PHOTO) dent Barack Obama early in the quickly and efficiently checking afternoon of May 28. The president “every corner, every crevice, every was on his way to the airport after door,” Father Domínguez said. attending a Democratic fundraiser He asked if he should tell the the night before and spending the dozen or so people praying inside morning at the National Hurricane to leave. The agents said no. They Center. just had to be screened with metal “For me it was an honor and a detectors. A few minutes later, Fa- sign that we live in a free country,” ther Domínguez was standing at said Father Domínguez, himself the glass doors of the shrine, wait- a Cuban exile. “To be able to tell ing to welcome the leader of the free Lady of Charity, the one that arrived that moment, the image of the Vir- exile community who are wary of President Obama to his face about world. here in 1961,” the priest said. gin was brought in, a sign that they the current negotiations because the feelings of thousands of people They walked inside, and with He told him of the outdoor Mass were not alone.” they believe “this is all about eco- who visit the shrine every day.” Cristina Brito, Father Domínguez’s that year, where more than 30,000 “He was really paying attention,” nomic interests,” and human rights The shrine: a symbol of faith and secretary, serving as translator, the newly arrived exiles had gath- Father Domínguez recalled. “He are being cast aside. hope for Cuba’s exiles since before priest told the president the history ered. “They felt sad, forsaken, they asked me if it was the original (im- He said President Obama as- their donated pennies paid for its of the place. missed their homeland. They had age).” sured him that “the topic of free- construction in the early 1970s; now “I showed him the image of Our come searching for liberty and at The priest explained that the dom for Cuba and human rights original remains at its shrine in El will always be on the negotiating Cobre, in Santiago de Cuba. table with Raúl Castro.” “I also explained to him the his- Father Domínguez said he re- Meeting president ‘emotional moment’ tory of Cuba,” he said, a history de- iterated his desire that the Cuban picted in the mural located behind people will soon enjoy “those same the shrine’s altar. rights we enjoy here in the U.S.” for for shrine’s secretary “He recognized Father Felix Va- Then he invited the president rela and also José Martí,” Father “to say a prayer to the Holy Spirit in Ana Rodriguez-Soto Domínguez recalled, referring to front of Our Lady of Charity, asking of the Florida Catholic staff two of the faces on the mural. One the Holy Spirit to enlighten you, to is of the priest who wound up min- protect your family and to protect MIAMI | Those who know Cris- istering to Irish immigrants in New the United States of America.” tina Brito — or follow her Facebook York after being exiled for demand- That’s when, together, the priest, postings — know that she is not a ing independence from Spain; the the president and Brito prayed the fan of President Barack Obama. other is of the Cuban poet who died Our Father. Then the president “lit Nevertheless, she said after meet- while fighting for the same cause. a candle in front of the Virgin,” Fa- ing him May 28, “I feel very happy, Then the priest pointed out the ther Dominguez said, and stood for very emotional.” faces at the bottom right of the mu- a minute in silent prayer. Brito has served as secretary to ral: Cuban rafters. As for the faithful gathered there, the rector of the National Shrine of “There I took the opportunity to the priest noted, “there was total si- Our Lady of Charity for the past 11 explain to him the tragedy of the lence in the shrine.” years, working first for Auxiliary Florida Straits,” Father Domínguez Before President Obama left, Bishop Agustín Román, and since said. “I told him: ‘Look, that image Father Domínguez presented his death for his successor, Father represents Cubans who, since com- him with a painting of Our Lady Juan Rumín Domínguez. munism came to Cuba, have been of Charity inscribed with these She served as translator for Fa- coming and losing their lives in the words: “That you may remember ther Domínguez during the 15 Florida Straits, looking for liberty. what Cubans ask of Our Lady of minutes or so Obama spent at the I hope all that effort won’t be lost, Charity.” shrine. And even though their pol- and that this process (of reconcili- He also pointed out the seawall itics are diametrically opposed, “to President Barack Obama listens as Father Juan Rumin Dominguez, ation between the two countries) — malecón in Spanish — built be- meet a U.S. president is a very big rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, explains the will conclude with true freedom for hind the shrine, which sits on the deal,” she said. significance of the mural that adorns the main wall. Translating for Cuba.’” edge of Biscayne Bay. The wall is a He even hugged her as she them is Cristina Brito, secretary at the shrine. Seated in the pews Not content to say it only in Span- small-scale replica of Havana’s fa- stretched out her hand to say are people who happened to be there praying when the president ish, Father Domínguez said he re- mous malecón. goodbye. All in all, it was “very im- made his unscheduled stop before leaving Miami after a visit that peated: “Mr. President, I have some “Perhaps someday soon you will pressive but very emotional, really, lasted less than 24 hours. He had just concluded a visit to the National difficulties in explaining myself in be able to see the original one,” Fa- a very emotional day.” Hurricane Center in Doral. English. But I can say to you some- ther Domínguez told the president. Brito left Cuba at the age of 5 — thing very clear. We pray every day “I hope,” he said the president re- 55 years ago — and has yet to go “I was very happy that Father “It’s a blessing that he visited us here for real freedom, real freedom, sponded. back. In her heart, she said, she (Domínguez) was able to say what and that he got to learn more about for Cuban people, for Cuba. Looking back on the moment, is “as Cuban as the royal palms” he said, what he feels,” said Brito, us,” she added. “We just ask Our “Then he smiled and he told me, Father Domínguez seemed clearly and would like to return “someday “because truly that’s what we pray Lady of Charity to truly make this ‘Father, don’t worry, that is our goal, amazed. “Only in the United States — to a free Cuba.” That made the for here at the shrine every day — visit fruitful, to truly make Cuba to achieve liberty in Cuba.’” that’s possible,” he repeated in ac- meeting with the president even for the liberty of Cuba, for justice, free.” n Father Domínguez said he con- cented English. “Incredible, incred- more significant. for human rights. veyed the feelings of many in the ible. Only in this country.” n June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic QUICK READS A10

NATION love between a man and a woman dinal spoke at an international con- vice before a May 27 speech in St. was backed by 62 percent of the is learned and is refined,” he said, ference May 25-27 on “Rethinking Patrick’s Church, Soho, following a population. Same-sex marriage is adding that married love must be Key Features of Economic and So- Mass for Catholic media profession- now a constitutional right in Ire- Court ruling keeps understood more as something cial Life.” The conference was spon- als to mark World Communications land. “I think really that the Church couples need to work on. “Turning sored by the Centesimus Annus Day. “We know how people get their needs to do a reality check, a reality injunction in place two lives into one is also almost a Pro Pontifice Foundation, which information. We know how people check right across the board, to look NEW ORLEANS | A three-judge miracle, a miracle of the freedom of seeks to implement the teaching of want to respond to the information at the things it’s doing well, to look panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court the heart, given in faith,” he said. St. John Paul’s 1991 encyclical on they are getting, and they feel just at the areas where we really have to of Appeals May 26 refused to stay social and economic justice. Pope because it’s the Church, it shouldn’t start and say, ‘Look, have we drifted a preliminary injunction issued Study day on synod Benedict XVI, he said, called for “a be less professional than any civic away completely from young peo- by a federal judge in Texas to block profound and far-sighted revision of organization. You can’t do that if ple?’” he told state broadcaster RTE the Obama administration’s ex- did not aim to the current model of development, you are operating in silos,” he told as the result became clear. pansion of a deferred deportation change doctrine so as to correct its dysfunctions and CNS. He said the reforms would be He said the referendum result program. President Barack Obama deviations.” “It is important that the extensive but would not amount to was “an overwhelming vote in one took executive action last Novem- VATICAN CITY | The presi- (Centesimus Annus) foundation is “a burn-and-pillage exercise.” “We direction,” and he appreciated how ber to implement the Deferred Ac- dents of the bishops’ conferences taking up this challenge with dedi- were not proposing slashing bud- gay men and lesbians felt after the tion for Parents of Americans and of Germany, France and Switzer- cation and competence, in the light gets or making cuts in personnel, endorsement of same-sex marriage Lawful Permanent Residents pro- land decided their preparation for of the Church’s social teaching,” because we realize that the Church — “that they feel this is something gram, or DAPA, and to expand the the Synod of Bishops on the fam- the cardinal said. “Its main point of does not operate like that. But we do which is enriching the way they Deferred Action for Childhood Ar- ily could benefit from listening reference must be the dignity of the think that there is a strong argument live,” he said. Cardinal Pietro Paro- rivals program, or DACA. Texas and to theologians, biblical scholars human person and the promotion for reallocating resources, so that lin, Vatican secretary of state, said 25 other states have sued to stop and canon lawyers from all three of the common good.” the press office is better resourced, the referendum’s outcome repre- the programs and filed a request countries, said the spokesman for so that television and social media sented not only “a defeat for Chris- for a temporary injunction to put the German bishops. “It was a real Popes’ visits bring are better resourced, sustaining au- tian principles, but a defeat for hu- the programs on hold while their fruitful discussion and very broad dio and visual work, sustaining the manity.” lawsuit moves forward. On Feb. 16 and that was important; it was not hope, ‘soul’ to work of L’Osservatore Romano and “I was very saddened by this Judge Andrew Hanen of the U.S. just about the hot topics” of divorce divided Bosnia Vatican Radio,” he said. result. The Church must take into District Court for the Southern Dis- and homosexuality, Matthias Kopp, account this situation but in the trict of Texas, Brownsville, granted the spokesman, told Catholic News VATICAN CITY | A papal visit to Church needs sense of strengthening its efforts in the request. Hanen’s order did not Service May 27. The three bishops Bosnia-Herzegovina brings hope, evangelization,” he said in Rome address the legality of the program, organized a study day in Rome joy and some “soul” to this ethni- ‘reality check’ after May 26 in response to reporters’ but focused on government proce- May 25, bringing together bishops cally divided, Catholic-minority marriage vote questions. German Cardinal Wal- dure and whether the administra- and scholars, a couple of Vatican Balkan nation, the country’s car- ter Kasper said the referendum tion needed to follow its require- officials and a few journalists to dinal said. When Pope Francis an- DUBLIN | Archbishop Diar- is “emblematic” of today’s post- ments for how to promulgate a “rule discuss issues likely to be raised at nounced in February he would visit muid Martin of Dublin has said modern belief that “everything change.” Obama has argued that the synod Oct. 4-25. The presidents Sarajevo, it was the top story for all the Church needs a “reality check” is equal,” which is in contrast to lack of congressional action to fix of the three conferences — German the nation’s news outlets, and a after Irish voters overwhelmingly Church doctrine. “We cannot ac- what many call the “broken” immi- Cardinal Reinhard Marx, French “wave of optimism swept this coun- supported same-sex marriage. Ire- cept putting (such unions) on the gration system, preferably with a bi- Archbishop Georges Pontier and try. We felt again: We are not forgot- land was the first country in the same level with marriage,” he told partisan piece of legislation, forced Swiss Bishop Markus Buchel — ten,” Cardinal Vinko Puljic of Sara- world to put same-sex marriage to the Italian daily Corriere della Sera him to take executive action to pro- meet in January every year, Kopp jevo told Catholic News Service. In a popular vote and the May 22 poll May 27. vide relief to those immigrants in- said. At their meeting five months a written and translated response to eligible for the 2012 program. That ago, they decided that as part of questions by email in mid-May, the original program is not affected by their synod preparation they should cardinal said the country’s Muslim the injunction. “reflect together and bring together and Orthodox leaders welcomed experts not just from one country.” the news “with an open heart” and Presentations at the study day, held were looking forward to the visit WORLD at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian Uni- and meeting the pope. The trip June versity, included an in-depth look 6 will be the third visit by a pope to Pope urges couples at Church law on the family — not the nation, which is still struggling just on annulments — and on bib- with serious economic problems, to be open to lical visions of the family, he said. religious discrimination and ethnic Responding to claims by some me- tensions after the 1992-95 war. St. God’s surprises dia not invited to attend, Kopp said, John Paul II visited Bosnia-Herze- VATICAN CITY | Couples who “I reject the thesis that the bishops govina twice in his 26-year pontifi- are seeking to marry, even those have an agenda to change Church cate: in 2003, and in 1997 when he who have lived together, should teaching.” celebrated Mass in a snowstorm in value their engagement period as a the war-ravaged capital of Sarajevo. time to grow in mature love and in Catholic teaching Cardinal Puljic said the 1997 visit profound knowledge of each other, represented a “bright spot of life in said Pope Francis. The pope urged can help correct this country. He encouraged us and couples not to rush into marriage. distorted strengthened our hope. He left us a Maturation in love before marriage wonderful message we can rely on.” is a slow process, in which none of economies the steps should be skipped, Pope VATICAN CITY | The economy, Vatican media Francis told people at his weekly on a local and global level, and fi- general audience in St. Peter’s nancial policies are called to serve must be Square. “The covenant of love be- the human person and promote the professional tween a man and a woman, a cove- common good, said Cardinal Pietro nant for life, cannot be improvised; Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. LONDON | The Vatican must it cannot be done from one day to “We live in a time in which, unfor- stop running its media operation the next,” he said. There is no such tunately, the prevalent economic from silos, said Lord (Chris) Patten thing as “an express marriage,” he model reveals numerous shortcom- of Barnes, former chairman of the added. While it is “beautiful” that ings, dysfunctions and deviations British Broadcasting Corp. Trust, people today can choose whom to which weigh heavily on the state of who is the leader of a papal commis- marry, the “freedom of this bond” the planet’s health,” he said May 26. sion set up to advise how the Vatican cannot be based simply on physi- “The ethical principles underlying can better communicate with the 33953-0605 cal attraction or feelings, he said. the Church’s social teaching can Church and the world. “Nobody is Engagement allows a couple to do serve as a scheme of reference and suggesting that the Vatican should the profound and “beautiful work a key to interpretation in this effort” behave like (Rupert) Murdoch or of love” — work that involves a pro- of finding ways to best respond to Trinity Mirror, but the technology found “learning” of the other. “Love “these distortions” in current mod- they use is available to the Vatican requires” this work, he said. “The els of development, he said. The car- today,” he told Catholic News Ser- A11 NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL NEWS Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015

Pope Francis greets Nebraska bishops welcome override inmates after celebrating Mass at of veto of bill ending death penalty Rebibbia prison in Catholic News Service Omaha in calling for an end to the Rome. (CNS) ‘Our support for this death penalty. At the May 13 event, LINCOLN, Neb. | Nebraska bill also flows from Omaha’s archbishop said he was state senators overrode Gov. Pete pleased and privileged “to join Ricketts’ veto of a bill repealing our prayerful reflection friends from other faith communi- capital punishment that had been on the words of Jesus ties at this important moment.” supported by the state’s Catholic The effort to override the veto bishops. In a 30-19 vote May 27, Christ himself: “Love was led by state Sen. Colby Coash, the senators supported a bill that your enemies, and a Republican who is Catholic. He replaces the death penalty with a told the Lincoln Journal Star that PAPAL INTERVIEW sentence of life in prison without pray for those who he was motivated by his faith and parole. Church teaching on the death pen- The bill had gained the sup- persecute you, that you alty to urge fellow legislators to first port of Nebraska’s three Catholic may be children of your pass the bill and then override the His daily habits, bishops, who earlier commended veto. lawmakers for their historic vote heavenly Father.”’ “This is consistent with my pro- May 20 to repeal capital punish- life views, but it’s also consistent ment. They said then that support Lawmakers had originally voted with trying to make government hopes, concerns for the bill reflects the teaching of 32-15 to pass the bill. With the vote, more efficient. With the death pen- the Catholic faith and that use of Nebraska became the 19th state to alty, taxpayers are not getting what the death penalty cannot be justi- end the use of the death penalty. they’re paying for,” he said in an Cindy Wooden shore, they are given something to fied today. Ricketts had lobbied against interview with the newspaper. “If Catholic News Service eat, some water, then pushed back Ricketts vetoed the bill May 26, repeal but supporters of the bill any other programs were as costly out to sea.” Thousands of them have but legislators acted quickly. The were optimistic that lawmakers or inefficient as this, we would VATICAN CITY | Pope Francis been on the seas for weeks. 30 votes were just enough to over- could muster the 30 votes needed have gotten rid of them.” said he wants to be remembered Sick children also bring the pope ride the veto. Under statehouse to override the veto, said Greg The Catholic Mobilizing Net- as “a good person who tried to do to tears, he said, especially those rules in the unicameral legislature, Schleppenbach, executive direc- work, an organization working to good. I cannot ask for anything suffering from diseases “provoked at least 30 of 49 senators must vote tor of the state Catholic conference. end the use of the death penalty more than that.” by inattention to the environment. to overturn a gubernatorial veto. In an email message to mem- around the country, welcomed the The statement, as well as com- This breaks my heart. When I see “Our support for this bill also bers of the Catholic Advocacy override in a statement May 27. ments about his life as pope and those creatures I say to the Lord, flows from our prayerful reflec- Network of Nebraska, the Catholic “Republicans, Democrats and situations that move him to tears, ‘Why them and not me?’” tion on the words of Jesus Christ conference’s new grass-roots faith- independents reached across the were part of an interview he gave Visiting juvenile detention cen- himself: ‘Love your enemies, and ful citizenship initiative, Schlep- aisle to champion repeal, mak- in late May to La Voz del Pueblo, a ters and prisons also is emotional, pray for those who persecute you, penbach urged people to send a ing Nebraska the first red state in newspaper from Tres Arroyos, Ar- he said. Talking to the prisoners he that you may be children of your note of thanks to senators who recent years to end the death pen- gentina. The Vatican newspaper always thinks, “‘I could be here.’ In heavenly Father,’” the state’s three voted for repeal. alty,” the organization said. “The printed a translation of the inter- other words, none of us can be cer- bishops said in a statement issued Earlier in May, Archbishop bipartisan success today demon- view May 25. tain that we would never commit a by the Nebraska Catholic Confer- George J. Lucas of Omaha joined strates growing recognition that Pope Francis insisted he never crime, something for which we’d be ence, which represents the bish- about 15 religious leaders, priests the death penalty is a broken and dreamed of being pope, “nor of be- imprisoned.” ops’ public policy interests. and nuns at a news conference in morally bankrupt public policy.” n ing president of the republic or gen- While the pope said such things eral of an army. Some people have make him “weep inside,” he said, those dreams. I didn’t.” “I don’t cry publicly. Twice it has Still, he said, he is able to sleep happened that I was on the brink of well. “I sleep six hours. Normally, I crying, but I was able to stop myself. go to bed at 9 and read until about I was too moved and a tear or two 10,” when he falls asleep. He wakes escaped, but I pretended nothing at 4 a.m. without an alarm. “But was happening and after a minute then I need a siesta. I have to sleep I wiped my face with my hand.”

34028-0605 40 minutes to an hour; I take off my The journalist asked the pope why shoes and lie down.” When he skips he didn’t want to be seen crying. the nap, he said, “I feel it.” He responded, “I don’t know, it just The only newspaper Pope Fran- seemed like I had to keep going.” cis said he reads is the Italian daily Asked if he was afraid of any- La Repubblica, which he described thing, Pope Francis said: “I am Pilgrimage to North American Shrines as a newspaper for “the middle fairly fearless; I act without think- th class.” “I haven’t watched television ing about the consequences. Some- and Divine Mercy Conference (Oct 12 ) since 1990,” he said. “It was a prom- times this creates headaches be- ise I made to Our Lady of Carmel on cause I’ll say more than I should.” July 15, 1990.” As far as his physical safety, the The National Shrine of Divine Mercy at Stockbridge, Mass. 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Catholic Church in Soyapango and beatification On May 23, the Catholic Church, national director of the Pontifical Mass. Below beatified Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Mission Societies in El Salvador. Clergy carry Romero y Galdamez of El Salvador, Before El Salvador’s conflict, Father the blood- who was assassinated in 1980 while Turcios was imprisoned for defend- stained celebrating Mass, just a day after ing the rights of the poor. Archbish- shirt of pleading and ordering soldiers to op Romero helped free him. Archbishop stop killing innocent civilians. “There have been people inspired Oscar Romero “Blessed Romero is another bril- by Romero for 35 years. How do you during his beatification liant star that belongs to the sanctity think they feel right now?” asked Mass at the of the Church of the Americas,” said Father Turcios. But just as he has Divine Savior Cardinal Angelo Amato, head of the devotees, Archbishop Romero has of the World Vatican’s Congregation for Saints’ had detractors. After his death, the square in San Causes, during the ceremony in San Vatican received mounds of letters Salvador May Salvador. “And thanks be to God, against Archbishop Romero, Arch- 23. (PHOTOS there are many.” bishop Paglia, has said. And that BY Lissette While those who persecuted him affected his path toward sainthood, Lemus | CNS) have died or are in obscurity, “the which includes beatification. But memory of Romero continues to live three decades after his assassina- in the poor and the marginalized,” tion, Pope Benedict XVI cleared the were emblazoned with Archbishop Cardinal Amato said. archbishop’s sainthood cause. Romero’s episcopal motto: “Sen- His homilies often pleaded for In February Pope Francis signed tir con la iglesia,” or “Feel with the better conditions for the poor, for a the decree recognizing Archbishop Church,” also translated as “to think stop to the escalating violence in the Romero as a martyr, a person killed with the Church.” country and for brotherhood among “in hatred of the faith,” which meant The ceremony culminated a those whose divisions ultimately led there is no need to prove a miracle week in San Salvador that saw pil- to a 12-year conflict. He’s not a sym- for beatification. In general two grims, mainly from Latin America, bol of division but one of peace, Car- miracles are needed for sainthood but also from as far away as Singa- dinal Amato said. — one for beatification and the sec- pore and many from the United In a message sent Saturday on ond for canonization. States, who wanted to celebrate the the occasion of the beatification, Father Turcios said by studying occasion. Flowers, music, tears and Pope Francis said that Archbishop Blessed Romero’s life, others will happiness flowed at San Salvador’s Romero “built the peace with the discover all the Gospel truths that Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy power of love, gave testimony of the led him to defend life, the poor and Savior, where the archbishop is bur- faith with his life.” the Church, and do away with un- ied. He is officially Blessed Romero, Proof of that is the shirt he died truths surrounding his legacy. but to others he already is and has in, soaked in blood, after an assas- During the country’s civil war been “San Romero,” or St. Romero have felt a little taken aback with said, is to work for peace and justice sin’s single bullet took his life. Eight that lasted from 1979 until 1992, of the Americas. such a ceremony, which is expected in El Salvador, and in other parts of deacons carried the blood-stained some Salvadorans hid, buried and Father Juan J. Navarro of Mara- to cost about $1 million and was at- the world afflicted by poverty, war, shirt, now a relic, to the altar in a sometimes burned photos they caibo, Venezuela, said he visited the tended by hundreds of thousands. violence, oppression and economic glass case. Others decorated it with had taken with or of Archbishop archbishop’s burial place to voice The best way to honor him, he injustice n flowers and candles during the Romero, because it could mean oth- the many needs of his country. Food Saturday ceremony. Several priests ers would call them communists or and freedom of expression are lack- reached out to touch the case and rebel sympathizers and put their ing, he said, and it’s a place with a later made the sign of the cross. lives in danger. similar situation to the one that led In a time of difficulty in El Sal- Though he still has some detrac- to war in Archbishop Romero’s time. vador, Archbishop Romero knew tors, Father Turcios said, the beatifi- “I asked for (Archbishop Romero) “how to guide, defend and protect cation helps others understand the to intercede for our rights, to con- his flock, remaining faithful to the reality and truth that others have tinue to inspire in us the will to go Gospel and in communion with the known all along: Archbishop Rome- forward when the reality of life is whole Church,” the pope said in his ro “was loyal to God’s will, was loyal serious,” he said. message.” His ministry was distin- to and loved his people and was loy- For 81-year-old Salvadoran Gre- guished by a particular attention to al to and loved the Church,” he said. goria Martinez de Jimenez, the the poor and marginalized. And at One of the offertory gifts during beatification marked the official the time of his death, while celebrat- the Mass May 23 was the book “De recognition of something she has ing the holy sacrifice, love and rec- la locura a la esperanza” or “From known all along. “We finally have a onciliation, he received the grace to Madness to Hope,” a document gen- saint who is one of ours,” she said as be fully identified with the one who erated during the peace accords that tears flowed. gave his life for his sheep.” ended the country’s 12-year war. “He was a duplicate of Jesus,” The event, at the square of the It chronicles some of the greatest added her daughter Maria Elena Divine Savior of the World in the human rights atrocities committed Jimenez Martinez, 44. Both women capital city of San Salvador, saw the in El Salvador during the conflict, attended Archbishop Romero’s fu- attendance of four Latin American including the killing and rape of neral, where smoke bombs went off presidents and six cardinals includ- four women religious from the U.S., and shots were fired. More than ela- ing: Oscar Andres Rodriguez Mara- the killing of priests, catechists, as tion, they showed happiness mixed diaga of Honduras; Leopoldo Brenes well as massacres of unarmed civil- with sorrow that remains from a of Nicaragua; Jaime Ortega of Cuba; ians — more than 70,000 died in all. painful time. Jose Luis Lacunza of Panama; Roger Priests, bishops and cardinals Jesuit Father Miguel Angel 32902-0605 Mahony of the U.S.; and Italian Car- wore some form of a red vestment, Vasquez Hernandez of Arcatao said dinal Amato, as well as Italian Arch- signifying martyrdom. Their stoles the archbishop would probably A13 SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015

Scripture CORPUS CHRISTI readings

ON THE LAKE Friday, June 5 Bavarians pray on boats as they St. Boniface, bishop and take part in a Corpus Christi martyr procession on Staffelsee Lake Tb 11:5-17; Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10; Mk in Seehausen, Germany, June 12:35-37 19. A eucharistic procession is a traditional feature of the Saturday, June 6 celebration of the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; (Ps) Tb 13:2, (Lukas Barth, Reuters | CNS) 6efgh, 7-8; Mk 12:38-44

Sunday, June 7 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Creating a friendship The kingdom of God (Corpus Christi) Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 with the Lord is like a mustard seed Monday, June 8 Sunday, June 7 erful interests prevail, but rather Sunday, June 14 tard seed. 2 Cor1:1-7; Ps 34:2-9; Mt 5:1-12 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and how those who are jobless, hungry, Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 2 Cor 5:6- Saying that the kingdom of God Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) homeless or poor are treated.” 10; Mk 4:26-34 was like a mustard seed is as if Tuesday, June 9 Ex 24:3-8; Ps 116:12-13, 15-18; Heb 9:11- We rationalize that abortion is a Jesus walked in Florida and said, 2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129-133, 15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 mother’s choice, and ignore the fact Having recently moved to the “The kingdom of God is not like 135; that the child has no choice. area, a family invited me to bless a royal palm tree. It’s more like a Mt 5:13-16 “Quitting smoking,” Mark Twain Realizing that rules were not their home. Barely unpacked, palmetto.” Instead of a tree with quipped, “is easy.” He added, “I’ve enough, God promised a new and they had already hung the stair- a smooth trunk like a marble col- Wednesday, June 10 done it a hundred times.” Staying eternal covenant that goes beyond well wall with a gallery of family umn climbing to lush crown of 2 Cor 3:4-11; Ps 99:5-9; Mt 5:17-19 quit was his struggle. rules. He said, “I will be your God, photos. palm leaves, the kingdom of God Yours might be with gambling. you will be my people.” The The father of the family is more like a low-lying scraggly Thursday, June 11 Before you realize it, an online gam- new and eternal covenant proudly showed me an old palm frond. bling site has pocketed half of your would be marked by mercy black-and-white photo. He In other words, it is so common- St .Barnabas, Apostle week’s pay. You have to borrow again not justice, forgiveness not pointed at his own father place that you don’t even notice it. Acts 11:21b-26; 12:1-3; Ps 98:1-6; to pay the rent. payment, compassion not who in the photo was only It grows everywhere. Wouldn’t it Mt 5:20-26 Your struggle might be with your convenience, and self-sacri- a young boy. “My father be something if the kingdom of temper. You keep your cool at the of- fice not self-preservation. had no shoes,” he told me. God was as commonplace as a Friday, June 12 fice and hold your tongue at home. In his new covenant, the “None of the eight children palmetto? The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus You have learned to count to 10, go blind see, the lame walk, and had shoes.” Looking close- God dreams that his kingdom Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; (Ps) Is 12:2-6; for walks, and breathe through your the dead are raised to life. ly at the photo of another is everywhere. Not spectacular Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 nose. Despite it all, you blow up and Friendship with God would Sunday generation, I saw that he and otherworldly, the kingdom Word say things to your family which you depend more on what God was right. None of the chil- of God is meant to thrive in our Saturday, June 13 deeply regret. They only know that it does than on what we do. dren had shoes. schools and families as simply has happened before and it will cer- For centuries God prom- Father A generation later, his and strongly as a mustard bush or 2 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 103:1-4, 9-10, tainly happen again. ised a new covenant. When David family had grown from a palmetto. God desires to reign in 11-12; For last Lent, you might have the moment came, God Scotchie their humble roots in Puer- our businesses and politics, Mt 5:33-37 promised to rise 20 minutes earlier walked the talk. Jesus, the to Rico. They had two chil- The Disney Dreamers Acad- to pray a rosary. By Day Three, it was Son of God, faced the mo- dren, a house, and two cars. emy is a program for select high Sunday, June 14 all you could do to get up at the regu- ment of truth. He said, “My hour has They all had shoes. They were liv- school students. “We help unlock Ez 17:22-24; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 2 lar time to get everyone out the door come.” ing the American dream. the potential of young people and Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34 for the school bus. You may say that you believe in You parents have a dream for enable them to imagine their fu- Despite our best resolutions, we Catholic education. The moment of your children. You work hard so tures anew through inspirational Monday, June 15 fall short. Rules and resolution are truth is, will you help pay the tuition that your children have a better leaders who show how to set goals, 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4; Mt not enough. for your grandchild to go to a Catho- life than you have: better educa- make plans and dream big.” Walt 5:38-42 God found out the same thing the lic school? The moment of truth has tion, better opportunity, better Disney himself, in his resolve to hard way. He made a covenant with arrived. You may say that you want health. You worry and pray so that bring his dreams to life, is the role Tuesday, June 16 Moses. The Ten Commandments to settle down and raise a family. In your children have fewer regrets model of a Disney Dreamer and 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-9a; Mt were the rules to protect the relation- a moment of truth, you realize that it and less suffering. Doer. 5:43-48 ship between God and his people. is time to get engaged or move out. God has a dream for his chil- Jesus Christ dreamed God’s Clear and simple rules, what could For a friendship to live, something dren. His dream is not called the dream. He proclaimed the king- Wednesday, June 17 go wrong? has to die. Jesus said, “Amen, amen, American dream. Jesus called dom of God. In his resolve to make Everything. The people wor- I say to you, unless a grain of wheat God’s dream the kingdom of God. God’s dream come true, Jesus suf- 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1bc-4, 9; Mt shipped the golden calf. They did falls to the ground and dies, it re- “The kingdom of God,” he be- fered, died and rose again. He sent 6:1-6, 16-18 not trust God. The rules were not mains just a grain of wheat; but if it gan, “is like a mustard seed!” his Spirit to establish the Church. enough to protect and preserve the dies, it produces much fruit.” The mustard bush is an herb. The Church dreams God’s Thursday, June 18 special relationship between God Christ washed the feet of his dis- When I visited the Holy Land, I dream. Its purpose is to make 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8; and his people. ciples. He let die his honor. He let live saw the mustard bush growing known God’s dream, and work to Mt 6:7-15 We are not good at rule-keeping. his service. On the night before he wild and leggy like a common make his dreams come true. To We are better at rationalizing. We ra- was arrested, mocked, tortured and weed along the side of the road. take to prayer: Pray for the coming Friday, June 19 tionalize that pornography is not so crucified, Jesus took a cup and said, Cultivated, its seeds are used for of the kingdom. “Our Father, who 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Ps 34:2-7; Mt bad, as “nobody really gets hurt,” yet “This is the chalice of my blood.” mustard oil. It produces a large art in heaven, hallowed be thy 6:19-23 women are degraded, men are stuck The moment of truth was the mo- number of small yellow flowers. name. Thy kingdom come …” n in adolescence, and sexual addiction ment of the new and eternal cov- Jesus could have compared the Saturday, June 20 makes a mockery of marriages. enant. Every time we eat this bread kingdom of God to a cedar tree. Father Scotchie is the pastor of Most We rationalize that the poor are and drink this cup we proclaim his Everyone knew that cedar timber Precious Blood Parish in Oviedo. 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34:8-13; Mt poor because it is their own fault, death until he comes again. made boats and buildings. Cedar His most recent book is “A Prayer 6:24-34 while our bishops write, “The moral To take to prayer: What was a resin was used for embalming for Hope.” He can be reached on measure of the federal budget is not turning point in your friendship and perfume. The cedar tree was Facebook or at frdavidscotchie@ Sunday, June 21 which party wins or which pow- with the Lord? n a much nobler choice than a mus- gmail.com. June 5-18, 2015 Florida Catholic SUNDAY WORD and SCRIPTURE A14

COMMENTARY What is VSED and why should it matter to us?

More than 20 years ago, Dr. Da- mately represents a flawed choice. decision to stop eating and drink- may feel less pain because the pain control. In fact, Helga Kuhse, vid Eddy, writing in the Journal of It subtly draws us into the mistake ing — VSED refers specifically to a nervous system becomes dulled an advocate of assisted suicide, the American Medical Association, of treating the objective good of our conscious, elective decision on the and the body may end up releas- once argued that when people see described how his mother, though life as if it were an evil to be quelled part of a patient not to eat or drink ing chemicals which provide natu- how painful a death by starvation not suffering from a terminal ill- or extinguished. We have when eating and drink- ral analgesia or pain relief: “What and dehydration really is, then, “in ness, chose to end her life through a moral duty to preserve ing would be anticipated my patients have told me over the the patient’s best interest,” they VSED (voluntarily stopping eating and protect our life, and to provide benefit to them last 25 years is that when they stop will soon come to accept active and drinking). She was “very inde- to use ordinary means of without undue burdens. eating and drinking, there’s noth- euthanasia through, for example, pendent, very self-sufficient, and doing so. Suicide, even by As people are dying, ing unpleasant about it — in fact, a lethal injection. Indeed, VSED very content.” When she began to starvation and dehydra- the real evil that often it can be quite blissful and eu- is frequently promoted by right- be afflicted by various ailments, in- tion, is still suicide and is needs to be quelled or phoric,” said Dr. Perry G. Fine, vice to-die advocates as one method cluding rectal prolapse, she talked never morally acceptable. extinguished is pain, and president of medical affairs at the among others to carry out suicide with her physician-son about “how For some critically ill severe pain is properly National Hospice and Palliative or euthanasia. she could end her life gracefully.” patients, continued at- addressed by non-suicid- Care Organization in Arlington, By its nature, VSED appears to When she asked him, “Can I tempts to ingest food and OPINION al means, that is to say, Va. “It’s a very smooth, graceful be defined by the intent to cause stop eating?” he told her that if it liquids may cause sig- Father Tad through effective pain and elegant way to go.” death by forgoing the most basic was really her intention to end her nificant complications, Pacholczyk management and pallia- Such claims, however, remain requirements to conserve human life, she could also stop drinking including severe nausea, tive care strategies. highly controversial and strain cre- life. Intentionally engaging in since, “without water, no one, not vomiting, or complex Dr. M. Scott Peck in dulity. Dehydration and starvation such damaging and self-destruc- even the healthiest, can live more problems with elimination. Such his book “Denial of the Soul” ar- constitute a form of assault against tive behaviors, by foisting dehy- than a few days.” After a family patients may find themselves ef- gues that the “failure to treat pain the integrity of the body and the dration and starvation onto our bash celebrating her 85th birth- fectively incapable of eating or is medical malpractice … (and) whole organism, and if the body mortal frames so as to shutter our day, she “relished her last piece of drinking. This is not VSED, but a one of the worst crimes in medi- reacts by releasing chemicals, this earthly existence, can never rep- chocolate, and then stopped eating direct manifestation of their ad- cine today.” We live in an age that is a form of “shock” response to an resent an ordered kind of human and drinking.” She died of dehy- vanced disease state, and does not possesses a remarkable arsenal of escalating traumatic situation. As choice. n dration six days later, with her son raise any of the ethical concerns methods and pharmaceuticals to noted for Dr. Eddy’s mother, pain arranging for pain medications to associated with VSED. address physical pain, depression medications were required to con- Father Pacholczyk, Ph.D., earned be administered during her final As disease or severe illness ad- and death-related anxiety, leaving trol the significant suffering and his doctorate in neuroscience from days and hours. vances, and a patient draws near little excuse for individuals to fear discomfort that would otherwise Yale and did post-doctoral work at Choosing not to eat or drink can to death, various bodily systems undergoing agonizing and pain- have ensued from her dehydra- Harvard. He serves as the director of be packaged as a noble and well- may begin to fail, and a natural de- racked deaths. tion/starvation. education at the National Catholic intentioned way to avoid intense crease in appetite can occur. This Some have sought to suggest Even those who promote VSED Bioethics Center in Philadelphia pain and suffering, but VSED ulti- is also different from a voluntary that patients who choose VSED advocate uniformly for concurrent (www.ncbcenter.org). 33831-0605 A15 CLASSIFIEDS Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 CLASSIFIED ADS Contact Susan at 1-888-275-9953 or [email protected]

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122 graduates Robert Patrick Entzian Guiliana Rose Kissel TOP HONORS Daniel Walfrid Ericsson Anna Stanislawa Kowalik Faith AnnaMarie Adkins Monica Teresa Espinel Emily Marie de Macedo Gomes Michael Eugene Agostinelli Christian Gabriel Falgons Kowalik Jiayi An Aubrey McKenzie Fash Jack James LaBonte Domenic Vincent Baldino Bianca Lydia Favilli Alexandrea Lin Lamadore Kayla Darlin Bartosiewicz Monica Marie Ferrer Angelo Michael Liguori Maria Bernaldo de Quirós Mackenzie Kaylyn Finnan Rebecca Chiles Markert Alex Bruce Bialakis Fabiola Fis Daniel Joseph Mayer Nicole Bilotta Brandon Douglas Flood Evan Lynn Marrongelli Andrew Kyle Birkmann Francisco Franco Owen Dennis McAteer Bradley Louis Birkmann Valedictorian Salutatorian Natalia Matthew Thomas Gavan Brianna Elizabeth McCaffrey Christian Gabriel Falgons Heguaburo Cale Jeffrey Ott Brader Logan Patrick Gaynor Tallia Starr McCarty Jackson Edward Breiding Emma Claire McNamara Jack Ryan Gibney Grant Everett Retamar Margaret Pam Snyder Brandon Robert Burstein Delaney Sonia Miklos Carmine Anthony Giuffrida Alejandro Javier Reyes Katarina T. Sperduto Troy Anthony Butcher Drew Ryan Minchew Amanda Desiree Gius Estefania A. Reyes Vincent Lamar Stubbs Cameron Emily Byman John Joseph Mollica III Christopher John Graffeo Francis Matthew Ricciuti Jonathan Randall Suau Caitlyn Ashley Carro Nicholas Kenneth Morfogen Paige Ashlyn Gray Amanda Hayley Riggs Gina Victoria Tenore Luke Bradley Cimo Thomas James Mylott Stephen Henry Gogreve Jr. Raymond S. Rizk Mamie Katharine Trigg Claire Elise Cipolla Alyssa Taylor Nanosky Samuel Emmerson Green Jacob Alberto Ross Quynh Nhu Trinh Marco Dominic Cirillo Luke Russell Nicewander Samantha Frances Hagan Mackenzi Marie Ross Kenneth Thomas Tripoli Jr. Madison Marcella Coffey Paige Alexandra Notaras John Marshall Hanlon Sofia Isabel Salam Kyle John Tucker Jessica Geraldine Colasacco Anthony Raymond Owens Natalia Heguaburo Abigail Joyce Sampson Beatriz Sobral Vailant Jessica Maria Coons Ryan Michael Owens Wenli Huang Evan Gregory Schaffner John James Walker André Christopher Coronado Dillon Christopher Pabisz Travis Thomas Hughes Bryce Joseph Segui Stephanie M. Wesh Alena Kathleen Costanian Joshua Thomas Parker Kyle Richard Jackson Dallas Ellen Seidman Kyle Michael Williams Jessica Lynn Cox John Rutherford Przybojewski- Amani Jawhari Bonell Alexander Shaw Jordan Lee Wingeier Jacqueline Jenna DeFreitas McTurk Tarek Jawhari Bonell John Reed Sheridan Federico Ignacio Witzke Meaghan Michelle Donahue Peter Frank Pero V Alyssia Leana Johnson Alexandria Juliana Shumway Cody Keith Woods Meldrwose Jeannie Dorelien Harley Elizabeth Purre Baillie Marie Jorth Victoria Eugenia Smith Monica Ann Youngblood Peyton Ainsley Edwards Jacob Reilly Radebaugh 34037-0605 June 5-18, 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org CLASS OF 2015 B4 Cardinal Newman High School, West Palm Beach

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154 graduates 14 GRADUATES ACHIEVE SUMMA CUM LAUDE HIGHEST HONORS Bishop Verot honors students who graduated Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 4.25 and above). James Marcel Alday Charles Alexander Patrick Alicante Angeline Allan Hannah Arcentales Kelly Baker Patrick Banick Jacob Bay Alan Beck Hannah Anthony Danielle James Anna Patricia Lauren Ashton Beer Arcentales Bonacolta Dickey Dwyer Fortier Gras Lukasik Margaret Bell Alec Bellino Hannah Bergau Jennifer Bertrand Anthony Bonacolta Sophia Borghese Jaryd Brady Kelsey Bromwell Molly Buck Tyler Keelin Kyle Matthew Garrison Julia Joseph Mckenzie Campagnolo Marshall McKenna McKenna Signorelli Alexander Thomas Weber Zolik Cory Castellano Kiera Clay Andrea Eid Jordan Hodges Michael Lee Michaela Morris Weston Cole Quinn Farrell Ashley Holleran Cassian Levinson-Peterman Gregory Moyer Courtney Conwell Anna Fortier Chesnee Holly Connor Linden Andrew Murray Ryan Cooper Kinzie Frey Lauren Homolka Lin Liu Dillon Nemeth Conor Crep Marco Garcia Jared Horowitz Jordan Locke Richie Nizza Kathryn Crowley Elizabeth Gardner Mirella Hurst Lauren Lukasik Spencer Nowell Gabriel Custodio-Gautier Thomas Gargano Gabrielle Jacobelli Tess Malik Austin Olbekson Thomas Dean Candace Getgen John Janiak David Malt Bailey Owens Griffin DeCarli Andrea Globetti Samantha Kane Alexander Mantz Lauren Oyer Savannah DeCarufel Taylor Graeber Luke Kane Tyler Marshall Brooke Palmer Danielle Dickey Patricia Gras Tracey King Ricardo Martinez Andrea Pendergrass Scott Duffy Preston Gregg Karyne Kozar Austin Maurer Madison Pergakis James Dwyer Connor Gregory Christopher Kukla Kyle McKenna Nicholas Petrozzi Hailey Dwyer Vincent Guerrieri Daulton LaGrave Keelin McKenna Flornaldine Pierre Justin Ecelbarger China Haisley Long Lam Rachel McLaughlin Eric Poland Ashley Edwards Hunter Hand Sarah Lambert Mary Medovich Ann-Kathrin Effenberg Samuel Haskins Nicholas Lambros Clinton Mitchell PLEASE SEE Bishop Verot, B9 June 5-18, 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org CLASS OF 2015 B6 Cardinal Mooney High School, Sarasota

122 graduates Cal Davidson-Turner Katherine Leibold TOP HONORS Maddy Del Medico Ian Leichter Rosemarie Amato Jack Dingle Samuel Leonard Mitch Arimura Abigail Donofrio Colin Levanduski Courtney Astore John Dowling Vincent Lijoi Kevin Barker William Ehrenfeld Jennifer Liu Christian Barth Canaan Ellingsworth Ryan Luthy Taylor Bauer Alexandra Firek Jessica Lyon Virgilia Beeman Mitchell Gannon Parker MacPhail Stephanie Belo Tyler Garris Ryan Mase Valedictorian Salutatorian Tabitha Bingham Alexandra Meghan Bea Therese Gelongo Nathan Maxham Nicholas Bobbitt Firek Grabowski Meghan Grabowski Margaret Mayhew Claire Bonacci William Grauel Ryan McMahon Brianna Boose Lucas Piety Nicole See Andrew Grubbs Aude-Eureka Monde Ryan Bourdeau Jillian Polk Tyler Shanahan Mark Guerin Emily Moore David Bracciano Colin Poots Maria Soscia Camila Guevara-Flores Laina Moran Sally Bright Sarah Quick Michael Staikos Michael Gula Sean Morris Zachary Brown Jessica Ramos Alexander Stoffel Drayton Hall Justin Najmy Emily Brown Thomas Rao Amanda Swalby Joshua Hallinger Gena Narcisco Shannon Bruno Emily Reynolds Haley Sylvester Brandon Hare Teagan Nickols Alexandra Byers Nicholas Rigas Gerald Thompson Katie Hebda Kenneth Nutter Ryan Cabo Ethan Robertson Sara Tonitis Robert Howard Kathryn O’Donnell John Candlish Davis Roddenberry Thomas Vassallo Madison Ierulli Ariana Olivo Juliana Carretta Rosemay Rodney Hayden Verinder Quinn Incardona Alison Palmer Michelle Charters Emanuele Rossi Dean Visaggio Sarah Jackel Michael Paschke Chris Chen Sophia Rzepka Reese Vita Jacob Jessup Nicholas Pelletier Shea Coffey Jacob Sage Caroline Warren James Kahl Alex Pepe Mara Coffey Adam Scalisi Jordan Weber Caroline Krupa Blair Perry Anne Contos Gage Schrantz Stephanie Yengle Maguire LaFave Brooke Peterson Jack Corey Gabriele Scicchitani Jacob LaMore Rachel Picot James Davenport St. John Neumann High School, Naples

62 graduates Teagan Duckett Erin McFee TOP HONORS Jake Duran Duncan McManus Isabella Amoroso Stephanie Farrell Cole Messner Emily Anton Ariana Foti Aruna Misir Nicholas Bonacci Rosella Gervasi Matthew Myers Colin Brown Kaitlyn Haley Parker Osburn Greer Burcky Peter Jean-Marie Rayshawn Perry Joseph Byrne Nicholas LaLonde Michele Peterson Clara Carabotto Noel Lamas Katherine Philbrick Sophia Carter Valedictorian Salutatorian Talya Lattanzio Connor Plassins Jacob Clark William Matthew Myers Michael Lisboa Danielle Quevedo Sanfelippo Jacob Cliff Lurybella Lora Rachel Reed Brian Davenport Kristina Steenburgh Ann Voth Nicole Luneke Logan Rios Noah Dawson Paul Stocklein Nicholas Waller Tyler Luneke Jacob Roman Marcella del Valle Adam Brendan Suddeth Matthew Wiley Anne Marie Macia Joshua Sanderson Jordan Dennis Samantha Tate Austin Witt Tedrick Marshall William Sanfelippo Mariana DiMercurio Jenna Tuccio Eleonora Zirilli Paula Martin Stephanie Santos Kenneth Doerseln Caitlyn Varian John Zonas B7 CLASS OF 2015 Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015

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Bishop Moore High, Orlando Brevard County Bishop Moore, B10 Orange County Father Lopez, B9 Melbourne Central Melbourne Central Catholic, B8 Catholic High Polk Osceola County County Santa Fe, B11 Trinity, B7 Santa Fe Catholic High, Lakeland Trinity Catholic High School, Ocala 134 graduates Kevin Chun Julia Gruber TOP HONORS Bridget Anderson Christian Clinton Jesica Guzman Christian Anderson Patrick Clohosey Di Ha Tiffany Apple Sandy Cole Holly Hagans Christopher Arce Emilly Cortez Carson Harper Brooke Banner Colyn Cyrulinski Dorothy Hellmann Travis Barbazon Thomas Daglaris Brett Hendrix II Hannah Bartlett Krista Del Toro Marquis Hendrix Elissa Barton Olivia Della Porta Tyler Hernandez Kayla Bernal Richard DeNicola Jr. Jessica Heroux Valedictorian Salutatorian Raphael Bernasol Madison Detweiler Donovan Holly Andrea Ocampo Elias Bouyounes Maximilian Bianculli Caitlyn Dunning Shane Intihar Felipe Echeverri- Franco Ryan Jackson Kimberly Blasko Savannah Mitchell Jhanae Sims Grace Ergle Thomas Jackson Jacob Blowers Ariana Morales Prabhav Singh Princetta Faison Syria Jacobi David Boileau Jeffrey Moreno Gavin Smith Mark Ford Jr. Sydney Jimenez Elias Bouyounes Benjamin Nadenik Aaron Strom II Blayne Foster Haley Kairab Jonathan Brescia Caitlin Nicholson Julieta Suarez Angelica Garcia Justin Knobel Garland Brigham Jr. Robert Nikolai David Taccetta Isabella Garcia Aubrey Kutz Cecelia Buckler Andrea Ocampo Leo Teeter III London Gaskin Casey Kwatkosky Tyler Cameron Lourdes Ocon John Tellez Howard George IV Collin Lagano Shannon Casey Caitlin Osborne Christopher Thompson Ulysees Gilbert III Pathos Lampkins Jr. Cade Casse Anthony Paglia Jacob Timbol Sydney Green Courtney LaNasa Xinyi Chen Armando Palacios Bryan Trabing Willie Green IV Ashley Lanoue Geron Christian Nayeli Palacios Brian Turney Naomi Lara Anne Beatriz Panganiban Joe Tyler James Larger Christopher Persavich ShaoYu Wang Whitney Lawrence Chelsea Phillips Shambria Washington Thomas Layden Lindsey Pinder Ethan White Bailey LeFever Ja’Corey Plummer Lauren Whitt Benjamin Leon Taylor Ramputi Marquis Williams Andrew Mancia Ashlyne Riley Megan Wolosky Monica Manresa Dustin Samaniego Hannah Wood Tony Matthews Narelys Sanes Rodriguez Quandre Woods Darrien McNair Jordyn Saulsberry Jinyu Yan Joshua Mendola Noah Schaffer Willie Young Jr. Emiliana Mesa Bernal Hunter Sellers Zifan Zheng Edward Miller Yun Shao Ezekiel Zylis June 5-18, 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org CLASS OF 2015 B8 Melbourne Central Catholic High School 118 graduates Luca Janssen 7 GRADUATES ACHIEVE SUMMA CUM LAUDE HIGHEST HONORS Juvens Jean-Noel Francisco Anthony Agron Kemari Devonne’ Jones Melbourne Central Alacoe Luciana Amedee Catholic had seven Kilian Charles Michael Poe Ashley Rose Baerlocher Kelly seniors honored as valedictorians Antonia Louise Ja’Von Tyler Mikail Kirich Bannister Jacob William Kisor Kiara Baeleah Barrett Raquel Nicole Kulak T’Shawn Marquel Battle Robanna Juliette Kuryanowicz Dalton Alexander Berling Benjamin Kevin Lake Jared Vincent Black Aidan Patrick Leary Michael Derek Chase Hsing David Benjamin Marisa Lauren Boccabella Chan-Pong Chavez Gaviria Daniel Youn Suh Lee-Kim Kelly Christine Boyle Corey Savon Lewis Christopher John Cacciatore Jiaxin Li Vincent Angelo Caravano Jiayue Li Alexander Michael Carpenter Simon Peter Little Sophia Teresa Carroll Melissa Marie Manley Keaton George Cederstrom Judy Margaret Marshall Michael Derek Chan-Pong Sarah Lillian Marshall Chase Hsing Chavez Mariah Rachele May Qingru Chen Thomas Brimer McGinty Kilian Charles Melissa Marie Quynh Vu Yifan Xu Cameron Taylor Combs Michael Poe Kelly Manley Nhu Tran Kameron Deion Mobley Marielle Beverly Conrad Jurnemil Nathaniel Joshua Kenneth Joseph Couch Molina Lena Taweesuk Leonardo Drew Vici Chuanyu Xiao William David Couch Kelsey Michelle Montgomery Megan Lindsay Taylor Angela Nicole Waddill Tianxiang Xiao William Alexander Cox Jaewon Moon Kyle Cinque Taylor-Laird Luke Patrick Wallace Yifan Xu Ryan Michael Dalton Hervin Kin Pen Mui Kaylie Marie Tomas Sophia Maureen Wallace Jean Pierre Yana Jr. Gabriella Alexis Dance Minh Long Tuong Nguyen Quynh Vu Nhu Tran Blakely McKenna Walts David Allen Young Leon Austin Davidson Jake Thomas Parker Pierre Joseph Sebastien Siqing Wang Madison Rose Youngling Valverde Michael Harrison Deglomine Monica Rose Perez Holton Edward Wardrop Jingsen Zhang Kyle Gregory Devanney Austin Reuben Perlman Elizabeth Marie Velasquez- Carabello Allison Amarel Williams Brandon Christopher Ziarno Timothy Do Paul Joseph Pinchera II Alice Lucija Dorby Phillip Miguel Price Jr. Briana Cecilia du Mee Kaihao Qian Hong Khanh Duong Shengjie Qiu Brooke Anne Emison Grady Caudle Reed Brytni Anne Emison Michael Paul Rigsby Maximilian Chaplow Erdman Kellen James Rogers Tyler Charles Garrison Brian Nathaniel Ruiz David Benjamin Gaviria Sandy Sabin Kyle Taylor Gibbs Gaetano Antonio Saltalamacchia Malley Elizabeth Goodwin Jessie Kaitlin Schneider Brian Michael Greene Dominique Elizabeth Sequeira Joshua Austin Gross Jiajie Shao Stephen George-Raymond Hammond Cornesha Lashea Shepperd Troy Michael Hart Katelyn JinHui Sherman Mason Starr Hill Alana McKenzie Shoff Hanna Martha Holm Kevin Thomas Silva Michael Thomas Hopkins Alexander Raul Sosa Osiano Masaba Isekenegbe Emily Nicole Sturgeon

Support Catholic Subscribe Communication Today! To subscribe visit: www.thefloridacatholic.org 33955-0605 FLORIDACatholic Or call 1-888-275-9953 B9 CLASS OF 2015 Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 Father Lopez High School, Daytona Beach

124 graduates Logan Marie DiMuro Anthony William Kemmer TOP HONORS Brad William Donley Samuel Raymond Kidwell Michael Douglas Abate James Marion DuRant Michael Anthony Krusick Emma Vandermillen Albrecht Michael James Durkin II Matthew Robert Lafleur Anita Allodia Annaheim Andrés Echavarria González Joseph Smith Lambert III Joshua Daniel Ashley Adelina Veronica Feuerbacher Nicholas Tuan Le Jacob Magdy Attia Timothy James Fiffe Chase Berenson Lorenz Kurtis Bajor Kevin John Fountain Paul John Lozano Hunter Renee Benezette Lauren Ann Fox Nicholas Samuel Lupica Chase Allen Berner Abbygail Julia Freeman Allison Anne Lydecker Valedictorian Salutatorian Christian Ernest Borer Andrea Morgan Giuffrida Brandy Zacherl Lynch Michael Anthony Emma Vandermillen Montgomery Catherine Krusick Albrecht Broome Tristan Emery Goldman Robert Hogan MacIntyre Victoria Tayler Brown Charlie John Gray Malik Andrew Maitland Nicholas Lam-Khanh Bui Sara Carmella Haigh Tiffany Rae Marino Christina Ann Olivari Lucas Robert Spetsas Michael Bernard Cain Qidi Han Collins Zakary Maude Christopher Lee Padgett Paige Patricia Stacey Cole Stephon Canfield Alexandra Aubrey Hardman Emma Hargreaves McAskill Lea Delaney Pafford Javier Mateo Stewart Andrew John Carrozza Corrin McKay Harris Katelyn Rose McCathran Kalie Brooke Perdisatt Kevin Charles Strasser Lorraine LaBoy Castello Alexa Gorham Hill Hannah Jean McKillop Dzeneta Petravica Savannah Anne Stura Michael James Chaffman Andrea Marie Hill Thomas Daniel McLellan Zachary Gregg Pifer Jiahao Sun Jahid Chowdhury Caitlyn Elizabeth Rose Hogan Carlos Enrique Metcalf Jr. Camila Andrea Pinzón Teresa Pauline Tabar Jonathan Joseph Cino Jonah Matthew Hopton Samantha Elizabeth Minenna Zachary Robert Polans Alicia Mercedes Tineo Grayson Alexandra Cooper Courtney Anne James Samantha Amelia Mirante Megan A. Poteé Oscar Miguel Torres Tyler Michael Cowan Christopher Michael Johnson Philip Micah Mirino Matthew Prieto Tyler Anthony Turnbull Jacob Michael Daus Olivia Christina Jones Olivia Janay Moreno Paige Ann Ratto John Andrew Ufheil Marina Sioux De Rosa Gavin Inda Jorris Rylan Michael Mort Carrie Jessica Reese Quan Van Ryan Daniel Mowen Bridget M. Reiser Paige Maloy Ward Michael Thomas Munier Kianna Reneé Robinson Anna Elizabeth Whalen Rachel Lauren Murray Matthew Edward Rudinski Shona Lesley Whitfield Troy Nosbisch Naab Jenna Ann Sapsford Emily Carol Whitmarsh Anthony Elia Nader Zachary Wilhelm Schafrick Gaetano Francis Wick Xian Xuan Nguyen Kevin Jacob Scheiber Emily Leighray Wilson Elizabeth Paige Nicks Dominick J. Senatro Sarah Nicole Wright Matthew Richard Thomas Nix Zirui Shen Ziqi Yan Congratulations, Lopez Alums! Brendan Michael Nolan Sebastian Silva Madison Abigail Young Our Largest Class Ever! BISHOP VEROT: Class of 2015 graduates continued

FROM B5 Kayla Schrickel Ashley Truax Philipp Seibert Lauren Tuffo Nima Shirooni Natassia Tuhovak Nicolas Powell Matthew Signorelli Alexis Verwoert Francisco Prado-Barker Julia Signorelli Nicholas Vinci Netzy Preciado Kathleen Smith Stephen Wagner Nitzel Preciado Michael Snyder Kerry Waldron Lauren Proce Madison Soto Thaddeus Ward Benjamin Quimby Casey Stephan Julia Weber Tiffany Reyes Aleczander Suarez Connor Woodburn Antonia Rich FATHER LOPEZ Yitong Sun Ziyan Xu Jeffrey Richards CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Peter Swafford Logan Youmans Nicholas Rieske Huayuan Tang Janine Zayas A Valued Education…………….Since 1959 Thomas Rizzo David Taylor Siqi Zheng Alec Rose Anthony Tejeda Guibin Zheng 3918 LPGA Blvd. • Daytona Beach, Florida Andrew Ryan Garrison Thomas Joseph Zolik 386-253-5213 Austin Saunders 34067-0605 Elle Thomas Peter Zolik Natalie Schol Matthew Thompson June 5-18, 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org CLASS OF 2015 B10 Bishop Moore High School, Orlando

290 graduates TOP HONORS Elizabeth Raton Johannessen Abigail Dianne Logan Reagan Paige Johnson Georgia Ann Lombardy Kristina Audrey Abicca William Harris Jorett Nicolas Thomas Lonabaugh Gabrielle Arlyn Alatriste Sonia C. Jorge Emily Dolores Long Tyler Anthony Alsup Evan Peter Kachris Eric Nicholas Lord Victoria Elise Alvarez Rachel Ann Kennedy Carly Michele Loria Diego Alberto Amador Jane Kim Cesar Luis Lugaro Luis Eduardo Amaya Victoria Elise Konstantinidis Selena Luisa MacDonald Sagar Hetal Amin Erin Doris Larsen Zoah Anne MacFarland Isabella Arjomand Valedictorian Salutatorian Kelly Ellen Larsen Samuel Price Mahoney Diego Alberto Nicole Marie Luis Jose Aybar De Los Santos Amador Pagane Brennan Todd Lasher Etienne Armando Maldonado Samuel Frederick Aziz Garrett Christian Levine Caroline Gray Malias Phillip Alexander Baety Caitlin Mary Linden Kathleen Anne Malloy Andrew Joseph Chmielarski Alexander Michael Flower Brandy Nicole Bailey Kayla Addison Liquori Connor Matthew Christie Andrew Michael Foran Angelo Gabriel Garaygay Cally Marie Loftus PLEASE SEE BISHOP MOORE, B11 Baldado Xavier Rei Chua Jonathan Govern Fowler James Anthony Baldwin Zachary Thomas Cichocki Anna Maria Fuller David Patrick Banks James Cloutier Stephanie Nicole Gagliardo Noelia Magdalena Beltre Matthew John Collins Analise Brooke Gallarelli Victoria Elizabeth Bergen Mikayla Marie Collins Wesley Garcia Garrett Brianna Vanessa Bernal Emily Claire Conte Jacob Elliott Giaimo Tahlia Betancurth Kaley Marie Crawford Michael Thomas Giebel Derek William Birkebak Stephanie Johanna Cruzado William Ward Gildore Gary William Bitz Jr. Erica Rose Curschman Kim Rochelle Go Casey Marie Blackwell Adriana Carolina Cusco Andres Felipe Gomez-Perry Valerie Margaret Blaise Cesar Arturo Dager Carlesso Daniela Gonzalez-Bortot Anthony Chandler Noah Kyle Damron Ariel Marie Gordon Blankenship Brian Keith Boatright Christopher Thomas Davidson Kimberly-Marie Martinez Gorion Joseph Daniel Davis Thomas William Boresky III Joseph Daniel Grabosky William Neal Colt Carl Davis Micheal Anthony Bova Jr. Christopher Colin Guthrie Alexis Ann Davis Patricia Cristina Bowen Isabella Nora Marlene Halili Emma Rose Dellecker Blander Valentin Brioso Alyssa Marie Hatton Rodriguez Michelle Marie DelMastro Shea Neilly Haugh Alexis Marie Buck Anastasia Emily DeMaso Charlotte Anne Henke Madison Ennis Buckley Hannah Rose DiBona Olivia Anna Hersey Evan Michael Buddendorff Noelle Maria DiLoreto Jack DeVere Hewitt Andrew George Bullard Madeline Elizabeth Doten Spencer William Hill Kasey Leigh Burchfield Patrick Belanger Dougherty Sebastian David Hincapie Emily Jane Burns Brianna Nicole Douglas Madison Michelle Burt Nicholas Alexander Hoffmann- Sarah Marie Dudzinski Grant Pablo Juan Cabrera-Fernandez Robert James Duhon Jr. Samantha Leigh Holt Marissa Kristina Cadiz Patrick Forrest Dunleavy Abigail Andresian Hooven Madison Regan Calderin Claire Nicole Dunn John Franklin Hoy Jr. Gabriela Carmela Caliendo Shelby Brooke Eiger Mallory Anne Hug Christopher Stephen Caravello Edward Grace Emons Thomas Paul Humphries Katelyn Marie Cardegnio Lindsey Marie Epstein Analiese Catharine Iannone Lorin Alyssa Carroll Lisa Sue Esposito John Tyler Irwin Daniel Alejandro Castellano Connor Julien Evora Lindsey Nicole Irwin Fernando J. Castellanos Jr. Daniel Jose Faura Alejandro Andres Isa Cory Michael Castille Luke Samuel Fay Stasia Ellen Iwuc Philip Michael Cegelis Kevin Bolhao Fedor Alexander Thomas Jackson Jacqueline Lee Chasko Hansley Matthew Felix Delaney Lynn Jackson Jack Austin Cheney Emaly Lucia Ferrer Vyllianna Marciaella

Emmanuella Jattan 33982-0605 Julia Elizabeth Chisholm Christopher Michael Fivie B11 CLASS OF 2015 Florida Catholic June 5-18, 2015 Santa Fe Catholic High School, Lakeland

66 graduates Allison Brooks Hendon TOP HONORS IN MEMORIUM Hunter Renee Hicks Kevin Rene Alicea-Kuilan Yijin Jiang Rosa Stephania Ancaya Daniel Walter Jones Alyssa Marie Aranda Kurtis James Jones Valeria Arroyo Michele Martin Korattiyil John Austin Barnes Natalie Elizabeth Larrea Christian Currin Beaver Bingkun Lei Matthew R. Bick Lei Lei Natalie Jane Borkowski Christopher Shane Lepretre Valedictorian Tiffany Nicole Burzynski Salutatorian Joshua James Lim Kellie Lynne Brooke Nicole Salvador Vincent Campisi III Etling Garringer Gilbert David Kromer Rui Cheng Liu Weijia Chen The family of Santa Fe Howard George Lue Jr. Conner Lee Manuel Custodio Quynh-Dan Kristine Nguyen Laura Lindsay Sincage Catholic fondly remembers senior Gilbert D. Kromer, Andrew Tyler Lynch Katherine Sarah Deese Taylor Riley Poirier Camden Southard who died Oct. 11, 2014. Jack Richard McHugh Gil will always be in our Bruno Fernando DeZayas Keegan Lee Rand Katherine Fitzgerrell hearts and prayers. Anna Marie McQueen Stambrosky Pamela Lee DiMichele Joshua Michael Reda May he rest eternally in peace with Our Lord. Dana Marie Mehanna Anna Pauline Swengros Kellie Lynne Etling Madison Cierra Riggar Emily Taylor Montero Felix Vicente Vassallo Yiyi Fan Rachel Marie Ringley Lizette Esmeralda Montes Magaly Beatriz Velazquez- Richard Andrew Widick Nicholas Charles Fenton Stuart I. Rutherford Santiago Shedrak Karey Morales- Yi Xiong Madeline Elena Fezzie Gonzalez Alexander Charles Ryan Leonardo Villegas III Xiaoyi Zhou Brooke Nicole Garringer Luis Morales-Rodriguez Baileigh Autumn Santos Sikai Wang Lingzhi Zhu Thomas Lester Hammen Jordan Peter Napoles Robert Felipe Sarmiento Adriana Nicole Whalen BISHOP MOORE: Orlando Catholic high school’s class of 2015 graduates continued

FROM B10 Abel Jesus Miranda Diaz David Gene Powers II Calvin Jacob Scheetz Mario I. Tobar Marissa Mary Mohs David Francisco Proano Meaghan Marie Schneider Madison Reese Toney Thomas Robert Montoya Ricardo Ronaldo Pryor III Ethan Miguel Shuker Joseph Spencer Torgler Peter Joseph Manalo Nathania Dulia Morency Natalia Marie Quinones Matthew Paul Silva Andrew James Torres Mariella Celine Marfori Matthew Stuart Mottern Michael Alexander Rappa Francesca Marie Silvestri Ryan Edward Trammell Christian Ian Marks Carolyn Kallena Mundy Clayton John Riddell Erika Ann Sirica Catherine Marie Tyson Sebastian Taylor Marks Vittorio Spiridione Nastasi Jose Andres Rivera Elizabeth Christine Skipper Kennedy McCall Valdes Corinne Barnes Marshall Swan Thea Nelson Davina Marie Rivera Matthew McCarthy Small Aidan Patrick Valente Luca Alexander Martin Caroline Paige Newsome Javier Asdrubal Rivera-Huertas Christopher Michael Smith Julia Mary Van Anda Ariel Maria Martin Aisling Juliet Nussear Vanessa Michelle Rivero Caitlyn Elizabeth Smith Julian Vargas Camilo Andres Marulanda Julia Catherine O’Connor Amari Ashli Roberts Isabelle Spalding Konstantina Vervitas Amaris Kennedy Massoud Nicholas Bronson O’Grady John Joseph Roche Claire Rose Stanton Andrew Martin Viadero John Michael Matthews Kiara Marisol O’Hara Carris Louise Roche Courtney Michelle Stephan Michael Joseph Villalonga Thomas Mathew May Albrecht Reece Pagan Katherine Ann Rodriguez Robert Lewis Stephens Jillian Christine Viola Monica Mayo Nicole Marie Pagane Katherine Maria Rodriguez Peter Daniel Stewart Andrew Darryl Wade Sinead Aine McCarron Darcy Allen Page Michael Anthony Romano Jr. Thomas Adam Stewart James Hargreave Wardle Michael Joseph McCauley Brianna Rose Palmer April Michelle Rossi Kaitlin Louise Stokes Eva Gabrielle Lalim Britain Catherine McDonald Weingarten Marissa Juliette Palmer Victoria Emily Ruiz Kyla Elizabeth Szubinski Lily Zhao Yan McDonough Jeffrey Augustus Gregory Lawrence Parsons Patrick James Saathoff Karina Nicoldine Tabuteau Wellenbusher Jr. Regan Louise McNelis Samantha Rose Patten Ernesto Andres Sabogal Claudia Ann Tamoney Megan Taylor Wertsching Paul Sims Mears IV Isabelle Perez Julia Marie Samels Paulina Ashley Rodriguez Tan Sean Michael George Daniel John Mello Whetstone Sean Perez-Poveda Adam Bodman Sanchez Emily Cathryn Ternent Bennett Neal Metzger Jr. Olivia Rae Wiggins Natalya I. Perocier Shakira Guadalupe Sanchez Rachel Loren Thomas Maxwell Dewey Meyers Marcus Anthony Williams Chase Daniel Pilato Mark Ian SanGiovanni Jordan Hakim Thompson Samantha Ann Woodville Keven O. Pineda Lauren Gabriela Santos Emma Eileen Timmel Eleanor Thompson Yawn Lindsay Brooke Pisan Joao Carlos Sarmento Passos Jack Orazio Timmes Matthew Thomas Yeager Visit us at Paola Alexandra Placer Colin Robert Sawyer Alexander Michael Tiralosi Mark Jay Zalewski Jr. thefloridacatholic.org Zachary Alvin Potts Chase Joseph Scarborough Cody Louis Tiralosi Nicole Marie Zamudio June 5-18, 2015 www.thefloridacatholic.org CLASS OF 2015 B12 33874-0605