AUGUST 12, 2011 VOLUME 47, NUMBER 15 INSIDE: Centerfold: Diocesan pilgrims depart for World Youth Day Page 2: Elysburg Carmelites welcome bishops Page 5: Why there is a New Translation of the Mass Page 12: Bishop McFadden visits Danville convent Prayers for Peace CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS A brother and sister stand at a fountain surrounding a statue of Mary at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Md., Aug. 4 during the 24th annual diocesan-wide Pilgrimage for World Peace through Conversion of Heart. The retreat included the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the rosary, and Mass cel- ebrated by Bishop Joseph P. McFadden. See page 9 for coverage. Newly-Appointed Philadelphia U.S. Church had ‘Highest Archbishop Says ‘What You Respect, Deepest Affection’ See is ... What You Get’ for Late Nuncio By Lou Baldwin been smarter than I am, or more tal- Catholic News Service Dolan said in a statement. “He traveled Catholic News Service ented, or more connected with Phil- throughout the country, often to attend adelphia’s past,” Archbishop Chaput Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the ap- the ordination of bishops, always eager Archbishop Charles J. Chaput told a continued. “I know that Cardinal Ri- ostolic nuncio to the United States to meet the faithful, and to share with crowd of reporters and guests at a July gali is one of the great churchmen of since early 2006, “enjoyed the highest them the affection that the Holy Father 19 news conference in Philadelphia my life. He has served the church with respect and deepest affection” of the has for them and their country.” that “what you see is pretty much what enormous dedication and in ways I will U.S. bishops and the nation’s Catho- “He was open to the media as a con- never be able to duplicate. you get.” lics, said New York Archbishop Tim- veyor of truth and welcomed journalists “But I do promise that no bishop will “I don’t know why the Holy Father othy M. Dolan, president of the U.S. as representatives of the American peo- sent me here. But I do trust his heart, love the people and priests of this local Conference of Catholic Bishops. church more than I will. No bishop will ple,” the USCCB president said. “He and I believe in his judgment,” he said, Archbishop Sambi, 73, died July enjoyed everything from a stroll in the commenting on his appointment as give more of himself than I will give,” 27 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center he added. “And no bishop will try to park near his residence in Washington to archbishop of Philadelphia announced in Baltimore apparently from com- the diplomatic functions he attended as earlier that morning. work harder to help persons who have plications of lung surgery performed been hurt by the sins of the past, or part of his service as the representative He will succeed Cardinal Justin Ri- approximately three weeks earlier. work harder to strengthen and encour- of the Holy See to the United States.” gali. Pope Benedict XVI accepted the On July 22, the apostolic nuncia- age our priests and renew the hearts of Archbishop Dolan recalled “the in- 76-year-old cardinal’s resignation and ture in Washington announced that our people.” dispensable role” the nuncio had during appointed the Denver archbishop, who the archbishop had been “placed on Many of the questions put to the arch- Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to the U.S. in is 66, to replace him. He will be in- assisted ventilation to attempt recov- bishop by the press centered on the cur- 2008, saying he had “enabled our entire stalled Sept. 8. Cardinal Rigali had sub- rent turmoil in the archdiocese caused ery of his lung function” two weeks mitted his resignation when he turned after undergoing “a delicate lung sur- nation to see the wonderfully warm so- by the child abuse scandal and how he licitude of the Holy Father for Ameri- 75 on April 19, 2010, as required under would respond to it. gery.” canon law. “Archbishop Sambi understood ca.” “I know other bishops would have More CHAPUT, page 19 and loved our nation,” Archbishop More SAMBI, page 19 2 - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, AUGUST 12, 2011 Faith and Life Carmelite Community Welcomes Bishops for Celebration of Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel By Jen Reed is truly holy ground The Catholic Witness here on this hill,” he re- marked. The Discalced Carmelite Nuns en- The Discalced Car- closed at the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and melite Nuns in Elysburg, Joseph in Elysburg found themselves the Discalced Carmelite doubly blessed as they celebrated the Nuns in Danville and July 16 feast of their patroness – Our the Dominican Nuns of Lady of Mount Carmel. the Perpetual Rosary in Present for the Solemn High Mass Lancaster are the three celebrated in the monastery’s chapel contemplative commu- were Harrisburg Bishop Joseph P. nities of nuns in the dio- McFadden and Pittsburgh Auxiliary cese. Bishop William J. Waltersheid. There are currently “It was a wonderful blessing that we 14 Discalced Carmelite had very much been looking forward Nuns at the monastery to,” Mother Stella Marie, prioress, in Elysburg, and their said of the feast day celebration, for community members which Bishop Waltersheid served as are young. Five are in principal celebrant and homilist and solemn vows, and the at which Bishop McFadden was pres- remaining are in forma- ent. tion. The youngest is “It was a day of great grace for us,” 18. she told The Catholic Witness. The congregation was As former Diocesan Secretary for officially accepted in the CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS Clergy and Consecrated Life, Bishop Church in 1226, though Clergy and seminarians approach the altar in the chapel at the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Elys- Waltersheid worked with former Har- Carmelites trace their burg for Mass celebrated on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. risburg Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to origins from Old Testa- establish the community in Elysburg ment times as they consider themselves cate themselves to God. understand the why and the wherefore – the second order of Discalced Car- daughters of the Prophet Elijah. In 1251, The nuns awake at 4:30 a.m., pray parts of our life because we are very hidden,” melites in the diocese – in 2009. St. Simon Stock, the general superior of of the Divine Office eight times a day, Mother Stella Marie said. “We just would The nuns are quick to acknowledge the Carmelite order, received the Brown attend daily Mass and pray before the like all the faithful of the diocese to know the support they’ve received from Scapular from Our Lady during an appari- Blessed Sacrament twice daily. that we are bonded with each and every Bishop McFadden, Bishop Rhoades tion. She promised special help to those Prayer intentions can be submitted to one of them. We are very much a part of and Bishop Waltersheid. who wear the Scapular with devotion. them via mail or at the entrance of the their lives in the sense that we pray daily In his homily during the July 16 The Discalced Carmelite Nuns encour- Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph at 430 for each and every person. No one should Mass, Bishop Waltersheid called upon age the faithful to wear the Brown Scapu- Monastery Road, Elysburg, Pa., 17824. hesitate to write for intentions or to come those gathered – the nuns enclosed be- lar as a sign of devotion to Mary, whom Faithful are also welcome to attend Mass by and give their intentions at the turnstile. hind an iron grille enclosing them in they strive to imitate. at the monastery Monday-Friday at 7 a.m. Even though we are hidden, we haven’t the monastery and the faithful seated “Just as a priest is an alter Christus or and Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. forgotten anyone. We feel very united in the chapel’s pews – to “pray today ‘other Christ,’ we try to be ‘other Marys’ “Sometimes it’s difficult for people to with them.” in a very special way for all in the Dio- so that we can support the priesthood by cese of Harrisburg here on the Mount, our prayers, just as Our Blessed Mother Mount Carmel.” supported Our Lord throughout his min- “Today, we celebrate her feast. We istry by her silent prayers and her silent For More Information celebrate her, who reaches out to each presence,” Mother Stella Marie noted. one of us in a very special way,” Bish- Their apostolate is to pray for the needs Find a brochure from the Friends friendsofcarmeljmj.org, via e-mail op Waltersheid said. of the Church and for the world. They of Carmel JMJ at the Monastery, at [email protected] or “What a great gift of grace for us live a strictly cloistered life in order to set or get more information at www. by calling 717-236-3726. all to be here on this holy ground. It themselves apart from the world and dedi- Bishop William J. Walter- Surrounded by seminarians and clergy, Har- sheid, Auxiliary Bishop risburg Bishop Joseph P. McFadden and Pitts- of Pittsburgh, delivers a burgh Auxiliary Bishop William J. Waltersheid homily during the Solemn share a happy moment on the serene grounds High Mass celebrated of the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in at the Carmelite Monas- Elysburg. tery in Elysburg July 16. The Discalced Carmelite Nuns and faithful of the local community attended the Mass, celebrated in the presence of Bishop Joseph P.