The Diocese of Ogdensburg Volume 72, Number 19 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Meet our seminarians: Kevin McCullouch of Black River I PAGE 5 NORTH COUNTRY Annual Catholic Charities Caritas dinner I PAGE 10 CATHOLIC OCT. 4, 2017 OCTOBER: Share hope says the pope RESPECT LIFE VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The same said. "Those who come to at his weekly general audi­ initiative sponsored by Cari­ MONTH hope that moves people to our land and we who go to­ ence. "Brothers and sisters, tas Internationalis, the global seek a better life for them­ ward their heart to under­ do not be afraid to share the network of Catholic charita­ selves and their loved ones stand them, to understand journey! Do not be afraid to ble agencies. The campaign 'Be Not Afraid' also moves the hearts of men their culture and language" share hope," he said. encourages Catholics to un­ and women to welcome mi­ embark on a shared journey During the audience, Pope derstand, get to know and is 2017 theme grants and refugees with that "without hope cannot be Francis launched the "Share welcome refugees and mi­ open arms, Pope Francis done," the pope said Sept. 27 the journey" campaign, an grants. Meet the 16 AN EXTRAORDINARY ENCOUNTER men to be deacons Bishop Terry R. LaValley Will ordain 16 men as per­ manent deacons Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathe­ dral. Profiles of Deacons Richard L. Burns, Brent A. Charland, Respect Life Month is observed David L. Clark, james D. every October by the church in Crowley, David D. Demers, the United States, beginning john A. Fehlner, Timothy D. with Respect Life Sunday, this Foley, Neil ]. Fuller, Ronny year on Oct. 1. The theme for Gingerich, Nicholas]. Haas, the coming year is "Be Not Michael]. Howley, Lawrence Afraid." John and Colleen Miner, C. Morse, William P. O'Brien, Philip ]. Regan, Randal ]. directors of the diocesan Re­ Smith and Thomas]. Yousey, spect Life Office, have an­ are published in this week's nounced pro-life activities North Country Catholic. planned for the diocese. Respect Life Month opened with FUll STORY, PAGE X L1FECHAINS held this past Sun­ day in five communities of the North Country. Registration for Marriage Youth Buses for Life to the DC March for Life in January also Jubilee OSSERVATORE ROMANO PHOTO opened on Sunday. Scenes for the 35th annual During a pilgrimage to Rome, Father Raymond J. Moreau, pastor of St. Mary's in Brushton, had the opportunity to concelebrate Mass with Pope Francis Sept. 28 and. After the liturgy, he was able to meet the pope. FUll STORY, PAGE X diocesan celebration of married couples FUll STORY, PAGE 3 BISHOP'S FUND: Provides support for formation of lay ministers ... p. 5 DIOCESAN LIFE II NOR THe 0 U N TRY CAT H 0 Lie OCT. 4, 2017 NORTH COUNTRY CATHOLIC EDITOR'S NOTE Box 326 Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669 USPS 0039-3400 BISHOP TERRY Deacons and more deacons! R. LAVALLEY President In this week's North Country of their lives. deacons enhanCing the vitality 'To be a deacon, a really ex­ REV. JOSEPH A. MORGAN Catholic, we're begin­ We are greatly of our Catholic faith in ceptional deacon requires a ning what will turn out blessed I parishes, prisons and diocesan breadth of knowledge that Vice President to be a "Month of Dea­ offices across the diocese. By spans the gamut from a full JAMES D. CROWLEY In the Oct. 11 issue of cons" in the diocesan the NCe, we will con­ Saturday afternoon, that num­ understanding of ministry, a Secretary-Treasurer newspaper. tinue our focus on dea­ ber will top 90. heart that cares beyond a sin­ MARY LOU KILIAN We're starting with an cons with a celebration One of these men, Deacon gle cause, a broad biblical Editor/ introduction of the 16 of the 40th anniversary Fred Oberst who was among knowledge of church history General Manager men who will ordained of the permanent dia­ those who started on the dia­ and practice, a psychologists Publish 45 is- on Saturday. conate in the diocese. conal road 40 years ago, understanding of what makes ® sues per year: As you read their When the first class shared a reflection (to be people tick, a keen eye on cur­ ." Weekly except short biographies, be­ began their studies in printed in its entirety in our rent events, an ability to de­ skipping ginning on page 7, I'm 1977 no one knew the anniversary issue) about what liver prayers to suit countless every other sure you will take great Mary Lou impact that this newly it takes to be an exceptional environments and needs, the week begin­ hope in the desire of Kilian established order deacon. communication skills of a TED ning July these men to serve would have on our It seems like good advice for speaker and the business Ithrough Aug. and skipping God and the people of local church. those ordained for a couple of savvy of a company CEO" one week in Dec. by the Dio- the North Country for the rest Today, there are about 75 days or a couple of decades: Seems about right to me! cese of Ogdensburg. 622 Washington Street, Og­ densburg, N.Y. 13669. FATHER MUENCH SAYS Editorial Office: 622 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, N.Y. 13669. Telephone: Blessed by days of autumn travel (315) 608-7556 The month of September was deacons of Madonna House. background was influenced by E-mail: definitely a time of travel for As an associate priest, I strive Russian religious figures and news@northcountry me. It has been great fun - to join in the spirit and life saints. catholic.org traveling around the diocese style of Catherine Doherty and I want to share with you that and also to Canada. I have Madonna House so as to dis­ this Russian spirituality is very Entered at the piled up many miles especially cover the bleSSings of bringing different from our Western ap­ Post Office: through the Adirondacks. That jesus more alive in my life. proach and culture. Ogdensburg, NY has been rather enjoyable at The associate priests and A simple example is the note 13669 and this colorful time of the year. deacons continue their min­ of simplicity in the Russian additional mailing offices as I have covered two parishes spirituality. Western religious mere, Ontario, Canada. istry in their home dioceses Periodical Postage. and visited many friends and while staying close to the life writing and teaching can be I believe I have written of families . this community before. of Madonna House. This Asso­ rather legalistiC, philosophical Subscription: During two of those weeks, I ciates Meeting is a unique op­ and complicated. That Russian For one year: covered St. Mary's Parish, Madonna House is a religious portunity to renew in our lives approach emphasizes simplic­ In-Diocese Rate: $27 Ticonderoga. This was an op­ community of lay men and lay the experience of Madonna ity and the experiences of life. Outside ofDiocese Rate: $30 portunity for me to do some women and priests - founded House and our friendships Madonna House continues to ministry that is not part of my by Catherine Doherty - one of with the various members of have a profound effect on my Matters for publication life as a retired priest. I visited my favorite saints. the Madonna House commu­ life and my priesthood. The should be the grade school, giving me an I must admit it is rather diffi­ nity. writings, talks and teachings of addressed to opportunity to renew my cult to even try and describe For me, many of the mem­ Catherine Doherty have PO Box 326 friendship with Sister Sharon this community, this family in bers have been friends since I touched me deeply. (By the Ogdensburg, NY 13669 and her faculty. I visited the words; it must be experienced. visited Madonna House as a way, many of her talks are and should be received by hospital and brought the sacra­ However, if I must describe it I young priest. At this meeting, recorded on You-tube.) Thursday prior to ments to the sick. I made would say that Madonna House we join in the prayers and I remember well visiting and publication. some home visits. And, of is a life style of prayer and Masses of the community - as joining in the work and life of Paper is printed each course, I celebrated many work leading to a finding and well as the meals and other ac­ this family as a young priest. Monday; Masses. following of jesus so that jesus tivities. It was a very special part of my dateline is Wednesday. These are the usual min­ can live in us and we can live At this yearly meeting, there life. Catherine is an important Member, Catholic Press like jesus. Association. istries a pastor does on a regu­ is usually a series of presenta­ saint in my life. lar basis. It was so good for This spirituality has its foun­ tions on something to do with This annual visit is a magnifi­ me to do these ministries. dation in the words and teach­ Madonna House. This year the cent opportunity each year to POSTMASTER: In addition, I also covered ing of Catherine Doherty. It is priest staff of Madonna House experience again the life and Send address changes to the weekend Masses at St. an effort to empty ourselves so shared with us the Russian happiness of being a part of North Country Catholic, that jesus can live in us. Peter's Parish, in Lowville.