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Page 3 > QC o < 0C fv j CP VT k O V 2 8 )9 8 9 -1 ** «/> < > >- a v- imi I/» t- of or U J l u > “ 1 145 Y 7 35 25 cents Friday, November 24, 1989 m O °o »X O O ai o oc F o i z 3 b u r g r - v i h m _i a> to m Bishop-elect -0 D => t - S 3 8 - F t o Q _J a. ìr D attilo expresses surprise, nam ed bishop gratitude PITTSBURGH — Pope John Bishop-elect Dattilo was born Paul II has named the Very Rev. on March 8. 1932 in New Castle PITTSBURGH — The Very Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, vicar where his mother, Emma Nocera, Nicholas C. Dattilo expressed sur­ general/general secretary of the still lives. His father, Frank, is prise and gratitude on his ap­ Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, to deceased. He has four sisters: pointment as bishop of Har­ serve as the bishop of Harrisburg. Mrs. Valentino (Anita) D'Eramo, risburg. His statement on the ap­ The announcement was made Mrs. Frank (Jacqueline) Conti. pointment is as follows: Nov. 21 in Washington. D.C. by Ms. Cornelia Dattilo and Mrs. The bishop-elect, clergy, Archbishop Pio Laghi, apostolic Lowell (Leah) Meek; and one religious and faithful of the pronuncio in the United States. brother, Frank Dattilo. Diocese of Harrisburg share a "The bishop-elect, clergy, He attended Mahoning Grade common faith. Today we also religious and faithful of the School In New Castle; St. Fldelis share a common surprise at my Diocese of Harrisburg share a Seminary High School and Junior appointment as the eighth bishop common faith," Bishop-elect Dat­ College in Herman; St. Vincent of Harrisburg. God is full of sur­ tilo said of his appointment. “ We College Seminary in Latrobe and prises! Through the mystery of also share a common surprise at St. Charles Seminary In God's providence. Pope John Paul my appointment as the eighth Philadelphia before his ordination II has chosen me to be bishop of bishop of Harrisburg. God is full of at St. Paul Cathedral in Pitt­ Harrisburg. While I struggle to su rp rises! sburgh by then Bishop John put my emotions in order and to "God in His providence has Dearden on May 31. 1958. search for the appropriate words to express the flood of thoughts blessed me in so many ways. He His pastoral assignments in­ has given me the gift of life, the and feelings awakened in my clude parochial vicar at St. heart by this call to a new mission gift of faith and the gift of the Patrick Parish In Canonsburg priesthood. I have also been bless­ in Harrisburg, certain sentiments from 1958-1971 except fora brief are very clear to me. ed with a loving family, good period at St. Coiman Parish in friends, extraordinary bishops B ishop-elect m eets pope First, my heart is full of Turtle Creek from February until gratitude to our Holy Father for and priests as models and men­ July 1965; and pastor at Madon­ The Very Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo Joined Bishop secretary of the Pittsburgh Diocese has Just been the confidence which he has plac­ tors, and marvelous opportunities na del Castello Parish in Wuerl (center) and Pope John Paul II at the appointed bishop of Harrisburg. ed in me by entrusting to me the for service to the Church. And Swissvale from 1971-1981 and at now the gift of the episcopacy has V a lic a lilast- week. The vicar gen. /g e n eral care of the Church of Harrisburg. St. Vitus Parish In New Castle In the short time 1 have had to been bestowed on me as the from 1981-1985. He was vicar for ultimate opportunity to serve in review the history ol the Diocese religious women from 1971-1977, o f H a rrisb u rg, it h as b e c o m e v e ry Harrisburg." secretary for clergy and pastoral Bishop Wuerl expressed Joy on Diocesan bishops express joy clear to me that Archbishop life from 1985-1987, and vicar the appointment and commented William Keeler who is in general/general secretary from that "once again our Holy Father PITTSBURGH — Bishops in the Pittsburgh as his delightful sense ol humor. Most of all, we Baltimore now, his eminent 1987 until the present. He also has recognized the spiritual Diocese expressed Joy and pride when they receiv­ will miss the example of his faithfulness to the predecessors in heaven. Msgr. Da­ served the diocese on a number of richness of this Church and has ed news that Father Nicholas C. Dattilo was ap­ Gospel and his love for Jesus Christ and His mian McGovern the diocesan ad­ boards, committees and councils. selected one of its priests for ser­ pointed bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Their C h u rch . ministrator, and the diocesan vice to the Church as a bishop — a Bishop-elect Dattilo said further statements are as follows: Together with the priests. Religious and laity of staff deserve our admiration for successor to the apostles. of his appointment: "I shall ever Bishop Donald W. Wuerl the Church of Pittsburgh, I extend our warmest the marvelous manner in which be indebted to Archbishop An­ they have built up the Church of "Fr. Dattilo brings to his new The appointment by our Holy Father Pope John congratulations and our promise of prayers to Fr. thony Bevilacqua and Bishop ministry rich pastoral experience Paul II of the Very Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, vicar Dattilo as he continues to serve faithfully the Harrisburg. Donald Wuerl whom I served as Second. I shall ever be indebted from a variety of pastoral leader­ general and general secretary of the Diocese of Pit­ Church in the challenges and opportunities that vicar general and moderator ol to Archbishop Anthony Bevilac­ ship and service offices for over tsburgh, as bishop of Harrisburg is a moment of will be his as bishop of Harrisburg. May God bless the curia in Pittsburgh for their qua and Bishop Donald Wuerl three decades," Bishop Wuerl very great joy and profound pride for the whole him. his ministry and all those for whom he now example of selfless service and whom 1 served as vicar general said. "As a parochial vicar for Church of Pittsburgh. Once again our Holy Father becomes their chief shepherd. total commitment to the Church. and moderator of the curia in Pitt­ many years, a pastor in several has recognized the spiritual richness of this I have learned from them that to sburgh for their example of parishes, vicar for Religious, Church and has selected one of its priests for ser­ Aux. Bishop John B. McDowell be a bishop means to be a servant. selfless service and total com m it­ secretary for clergy, and vicar vice to the whole Church as a bishop — a suc­ The appointment of Very Rev. Nicholas C. Dat­ “ On this feast of the Presenta­ ment to the Church. I have learn­ general and general secretary of cessor to the apostles. tilo to the See of Harrisburg is an event of great Joy tion of Mary which celebrates her ed from them that to be a bishop this diocese, Fr. Dattilo has served Father Dattilo brings to his new ministry rich for all of us. lie Is eminently qualified for this key total gift of self to God, I surrender means to be a servant. I look for­ with distinction, dedication, com ­ pastoral experience from a variety of pastoral position In the state of Pennsylvania. Located at my whole being in loving service ward to working with them and passionate understanding and, leadership and service offices for over three the political center of our commonwealth, the to God and the Church of Har­ all the bishops in the Com­ above all, priestly love. We will decades. As a parochial vicar for many years, a bishop of Harrisburg plays an important role in in­ risburg in a spirit of hum ility." monwealth of Pennsylvania. miss his excellent administrative pastor in several parishes, vicar for Religious, terpreting the Church’s message to those leaders While I anticipate with Joy my skills as well as his delightful Bishop-elect Dattilo succeeds secretary for clergy, and vicar general and general of the civil and political community and, at the ministry as the chief shepherd of sense of humor. Most of all, we Archbishop William Keeler who secretary of this diocese, Fr. Dattilo has served same, reviews important issues of our state and the Church of Harrisburg. I feel will miss the example of his was installed as archbishop of with distinction, dedication, compassionate social life.