SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 VOLUME 47, NUMBER 18 INSIDE: Page 9: Flood waters raise emotions Page 12: Student boxes for Bangladesh Page 14: Bringing Jesus to inmates Page 16: Honoring first responders “We move forward in faith” The front doors of Our Lady of Refuge Church in Doylesburg bear the scars of a fire that destroyed the 158-year-old church on the morning of Sept. 11. A week after the fire, parish- ioners gathered for Mass in a pavilion across the street from the church. See page 8. CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS - THE CATHOLIC WITNESS, September 3, 011 Faith and Life Church Will Get through ‘Difficult Moment,’ Archbishop Chaput Says at Installation By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, in- stalled Sept. 8 as the new archbishop of Philadelphia, encouraged Catholics to know they will get through the “dif- ficult moment” the local church is ex- periencing. Although rain prevented an outdoor procession at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, it did not dampen the spirits of about 1,700 people, in- cluding 400 priests and 100 bishops, who attended the installation Mass. The Mass took place after days of rain and local flooding, and many in the congregation faced long detours just to arrive at the cathedral in the heart of the City of Brotherly Love. Outside the cathedral, the struggles the archdiocese has faced in recent months were very apparent. A block away, Catholic high school teachers were picketing during the second day of their strike; in front of the cathedral, while members of the Neocatechume- nal Way sang and played guitars and drums, a group of people protesting clergy abuse marched silently, holding aloft signs as a stinging reminder of the recent grand jury report that accused archdiocese officials of failing to pre- vent abuse of children. CNS/NANCY WIECHEC Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, right, celebrates the Eucharist with Cardinal Justin Rigali at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Inside the majestic cathedral though, Peter and Paul in Philadelphia Sept. 8. Archbishop Chaput was welcomed by auxiliary bishops, fellow clergy, women re- members of the congregation greeted ligious, laity, civic leaders and representatives of other religions during his Mass of installation. He is the 13th bishop and one another as if at a reunion, and they ninth archbishop of Philadelphia, succeeding Cardinal Rigali, who has retired at age 76. gave their new archbishop – who head- ed the Denver Archdiocese for the past is not defined by her failures. And you the Good Shepherd really will bring the He added that the pope “knows in his 14 years and before that, the Diocese and I are not defined by critics or those church in Philadelphia through this dif- wisdom that we will make a good fam- of Rapid City, S.D., for nine years – a who dislike us.” ficult moment in our history to security ily together.” warm welcome and long, sustained ap- He told the congregation that what and joy and a better future,” he said. “For any marriage to work,” he add- plause. the church does in coming months and Archbishop Chaput, who turns 67 ed, “two things need to happen. People The archbishop in turn expressed years to respond to challenges “will de- Sept. 26, was ordained as a Capuchin need to fall in love and together they his admiration for those in the Phila- fine who we really are.” Franciscan priest in 1970 and became need to be fruitful. That’s what we need delphia Archdiocese, thanking them He also promised them that “no bishop of Rapid City at the age of 43. to dedicate ourselves to today – to love bishop will try harder to help persons for embracing him with “such extraor- A member of the Prairie Band Po- one another and be fruitful together in who have been hurt by the sins of the towatami tribe, he is the second Native dinary kindness.” He also repeatedly the new evangelization.” acknowledged the difficulties they cur- past. And no bishop will work harder to American to be ordained a bishop in Archbishop Chaput made special rently face and must continue to cope strengthen and encourage my brother the United States and the first Native with, without going into any details. priests and to restore the hearts of our American archbishop. note of the day of his installation, the “The church in Philadelphia faces faithful.” A few times during his homily the feast of Mary’s birthday. He said Mary very serious challenges these days,” he He urged Philadelphia Catholics to archbishop likened his appointment to has been “a constant source of hope and said during his homily. keep in mind the image of Jesus as a the Philadelphia Archdiocese as “an protection” in his vocation and hoped “There’s no quick fix to problems good shepherd – symbolized in the arranged marriage,” which drew some that she would also comfort members that are so difficult and none of us here bishop’s crosier. laughs from the congregation, especial- of the archdiocese “in the midst of the today, except the Lord himself, is a mir- “All of us should keep that image in ly when he said the “Holy Father is the turmoil of the church in our time, spe- acle worker,” he said. “But the church our hearts in the months ahead because matchmaker.” cifically in Philadelphia.” Rachel’s LARC Day of Dialogue Vineyard Retreat Hopes, Facts and Fears: For those Suffering from an Abortion Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict November 4-6, Canna Valley Inn October 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bed and Breakfast, Etters, PA Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg If you are suffering from the pain and hurt of an abortion experi- ence, we invite you to attend this healing weekend. If you are the Presentations by Rev. Dr. Bruce Chil- 9-9:30 a.m. followed by the introduction mother, father, grandparent, sibling or medical personnel involved ton on “History and Background of the of bishops, and includes Morning Prayer, with this experience, this weekend is for you. There is no judgment, Conflict” and “Witness of the Church presentations, small group discussion, only love, mercy, compassion and forgiveness as we journey together Today: Exploring the Theology that In- floor questions, lunch and Closing Prayer. to a place that begins with the darkness of choice and ends in the forms Peacemaking.” Rev. Dr. Chilton Cost is $25 for one registration, $22.50 healing arms of our Lord Jesus. All inquires are totally confidential. is Rector of the Church of St. John the each for two registrations and $20 each Register early, as there are three spaces open at this time. Call Evangelist and Bernard Iddings Bell for three or more registrations. Register Joy at 717-788-4959 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www. Professor of Religion at Bard College. by Oct. 17 by contacting Deacon Charles rachelsvineyard.org. The day begins with registration from Clark at 717-657-4804, ext. 265. SEPTEMBER 23, 2011, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS - 3 Local Church News My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Catholic Church believes and teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children. In accord with that responsibility parents have a right to choose a school for their children that corresponds to their convic- tions. These teachings and beliefs are the foundational principles behind our support for school choice vouchers legislation currently being proposed by our legislature and Governor. All parents should be allowed to use their tax dollars to send their child to a school of their choice. The passage of the Opportunity Scholarship Grants program would allow parents to choose the best school for their child and relieve them of the burden of being forced to pay twice for this fundamental right. I ask you to take part in our online advocacy network, notifying your representatives of your support for school choice. You can learn more about this at www.PaCatholic.org. I strongly urge each and every Catholic in our Diocese to take action and support school choice by visiting, writing, calling and faxing your elected CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS representatives. You can also send an email to them via the Pennsylvania A $5,000 contribution from Metro Bank was recently given to the Diocese of Catholic Advocacy Network at www.PaCatholic.org. Harrisburg’s Neumann Scholarship Foundation, established to help defray the cost of Catholic school tuition to families in need. Christine Nagorzanski Advocates receive the latest news and information about school choice, as from Metro Bank presented the check to Father Edward J. Quinlan, Dioc- well as other issues that may be of interest to them, including health care, re- esan Secretary for Education. The scholarship assistance was made pos- spect for human life, and more. This grassroots network of those concerned sible through Metro Bank’s participation in Pennsylvania’s EITC (Educational with Catholic education will help us all to speak with one voice on behalf of Improvement Tax Credit) program, which allows businesses to claim a state Catholic school students before the governor, state legislature and beyond. tax credit for scholarship donations made to foundations and organizations. Everyone is also asked to sign up for INSIGHT the e-Newsletter of our Since the inception of the EITC program in 2001, more than 250,000 stu- Diocese. This can be done on the homepage of our Diocesan website, www. dents have benefited from scholarship assistance. Additionally, the business HbgDiocese.org. This will keep you updated on the happenings and news of community has contributed more than $460 million to ensure that Pennsyl- our local Church.