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October 2012
Volume 28
Number 10
Year of Faith celebrations planned throughout Acadiana
LAFAYETTE On October 11, the Roman Catholic Church worldwide will welcome the start of the Year of Faith as it has been declared by Pope Benedict XVI. Catholics everywhere are encouraged to recognize and celebrate the Year of Faith from October 11, 2012, until November 24, 2013. Here in the Lafayette Diocese, several plans are already underway to support this great celebration, which Pope Benedict XVI has called a “summons to an authentic and renewed conversion to the Lord, the One Savior of the world” (Porta fidei 6). Bishop Michael Jarrell will celebrate a special Year of Faith Opening Mass for all diocesan clergy on October 11; although the Mass will not be open to the public, its intention is to unify clergy members in their preparations to spread the celebration among their individual
church parishes. After the Mass, parish pastors will receive copies of the first in a series of five commemorative prayer cards the diocese has printed in recognition of the Year of Faith. The cards will be distributed through the church parishes to encourage people to strengthen their faith through the means of prayer and meditation. In addition to the prayer cards, the Lafayette Diocese will also be sponsoring several billboards, to be placed in various locations
throughout Acadiana, bearing the special Year of Faith logo that has been released by the Vatican. The logo features a boat, which is a traditional symbol for the Church. Its main mast is the cross and, with the sails, it forms the initials IHS, the “Christogram” standing for Jesus, savior of men. Behind the HIS, the sun evokes a Eucharistic host. This Year of Faith logo also
appears on a special banner now located on the diocesan homepage, www.diolaf.org. Clicking on the banner will lead viewers to the diocese’s Year of Faith page, which has been established specifically for the promotion of the many Year of Faith events that will be scheduled throughout the upcoming year. Already, these events include Eucharistic Adoration and a special Mass to be hosted by the Mary, Mother of Grace Monastery in Lafayette; a 19-part series entitled “Rediscover Your Knowledge of Your Catholic Faith” hosted by St. Mary Magdalen Church in Abbeville; a six-session series entitled “Faith of Our Fathers” sponsored by the Central Region; and a Year of Faith Festival of Music sponsored by the North Region. The page will continue to be updated regularly to reflect all known Catholic events being planned in conjunction with the Year of Faith in the Lafayette Diocese.
by Stephanie R. Martin LAFAYETTE You’ve probably just opened up your latest edition of the Acadiana Catholic to see what’s inside, but take a minute before you go on reading to turn back to the front cover again. The artwork that you see there was custom-designed by Sister Catherine Martin, O.Carm, specifically for the Lafayette Diocese’s use in promoting the Church’s Year of Faith celebration from October 2012-November 2013. Sister Catherine was originally asked to design a piece of art which could simply be used to illustrate the series of prayer cards that the diocese will be distributing to commemorate the Year of Faith; however, as plans began to unfold, it was also decided to feature the artwork on the front cover of this October edition of
the Acadiana Catholic. Thus, Sister Catherine essentially pulled double duty in creating the design, first producing a black and white pencil drawing to be used for the prayer cards, and then hand-coloring the image for the resulting cover design.
Sister Catherine was also gracious enough to share some of her personal reflections on the artwork she has created, and the Acadiana Catholic is pleased to pay the favor forward by sharing those with its readers as well. To begin with the more subtle aspects of the image, take another good look at the background Sister Catherine chose for the piece. The hint of moss-draped trees along the horizon is such a local vision, which Sister Catherine further confirms in her reflections. “The setting is here in this diocese, where the soil is rich and fertile, ready to receive the abundant gifts of the Spirit planted in our hearts and ready to share.” To left of the foreground is the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the Lafayette Diocese ever since its first bishop, Bishop Jules B.
Inside this issue
An artist’s reflection: Sr. Catherine Martin, O.Carm, offers insight into artwork she designed in honor of the Year of Faith
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Tell the People schedule. . . . . 8 Bishop Jarrell addresses “Year of Faith” in column. . . . . . . .11 St. Mary Magdalen to host “Year of Faith” series. . . . . . 16 Pope’s visit to Lebanon. . . . .21 2012-2013 Bishop’s Services Appeal Campaign. . . . . . 23-26 Sr. Catherine Martin, O.Carm, shares “gift of faith”. . . . . . .27 USCCB Charter for protection of children and young people reaches 10-yr. milestone. . . .35 Local religious sister celebrates her 100th birthday. . . . . . . . .43
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Lourdes to host first annual White Mass on Oct. 17
LAFAYETTE A special White Mass celebrating the role of Catholic physicians in healthcare will be held on Wednesday, October 17 inside the chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. The Mass is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., with Bishop Michael Jarrell to serve as celebrant. All interested physicians and their families are invited to attend. The Mass will also lend special recognition to the lives of deceased physicians Dr. Zerben Bienvenu and Dr. Bill Smith. A reception will follow on the Lourdes campus. Please RSVP by calling (337) 261-5433.
Food for the Journey
LAFAYETTE The Central Region of the Diocese of Lafayette will present “Food for the Journey” on Tuesday, November 6 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lafayette. The speaker will be Father Thomas Voorhies, pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish in Scott; his presentation will begin at 12:00 noon. An optional buffet lunch is also available beginning at 11:30 a.m., for the cost of $12 per person. “Food for the Journey” is a monthly lunchtime speaker series designed to help Catholics live out their faith in their daily lives. No pre-registration is necessary, and all are welcome to come “eat and be fed”. For more information, please call Mary Bergeron (654-8682) or visit www.centralregiononline.org.
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2012 retreats with Community of Jesus Crucified
ST. MARTINVILLE The Community of Jesus Crucified encourages everyone to mark their calendars for the following retreats, to be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat Center in St. Martinville. A Women of the Eucharist retreat will be presented by members of the Community of Jesus Crucified during the weekend of October 19-21. The retreat will include quiet time to pray, opportunities to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass, adoration of the Eucharist, and free time to stroll through ACADIANA
the retreat center’s beautiful grounds. A Men of God retreat is also scheduled for November 30December 2. This silent retreat, presented by Father Michael Champagne, CJC, will focus on helping men to better understand and respond to their baptismal call to holiness in their state of life. Further details and registration information for all retreats may be obtained by contacting Cheryl Moss at (337) 4532385.
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Prayer for your departed clergy: Dcn. Ulysse Boudreaux Oct. 03, 2007 Dcn. Ivy J. Miller Oct. 05, 1997 Bishop Warren L. Boudreaux Oct. 06, 1997 Fr. Anthony Verhoeven Oct. 06, 1936 Fr. Jean Fidele Paradis Oct. 08, 1988 Fr. Frederick Colle Oct. 09, 1921 Fr. Frank Charles, SVD Oct. 13, 1999 Fr. Ovila Forget Oct. 15, 1978
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Men’s Work Day Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat House, St. Martinville
Total Consecration--Part 5 6:00 PM Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Jeanerette
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Mass in Remembrance of Deceased Deacons/Wives 2:00 PM Immaculata Chapel, Lafayette
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Sts. Hedwig & Margaret Mary Alacoque Meeting of the King’s Men 7:00 PM Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette
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Vocations Supper for Young Women 6:30 PM Bishop’s Residence, Lafayette
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Rediscover Your Knowledge of Your Faith--Part 2 6:00 PM St. Mary Magdalen, Abbeville
Rediscover Your Knowledge of Your Faith--Part 3 6:00 PM St. Mary Magdalen, Abbeville
The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for October General Intention: That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries Missionary Intention: That the celebration of World Mission Day may result in a renewed commitment to evangelization
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Mass in remembrance of deceased deacons/ wives of deacons
LAFAYETTE In grateful acknowledgment for the many hours of service and dedicated ministry to the people of the Diocese of Lafayette by the deceased members of the Permanent Diaconate family, a Mass is scheduled for Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. inside the Immaculata Chapel. The celebrant will be Father Gary Schexnayder. The Mass will be followed by a social in the John XXIII Room. Pray for our priests Listed below are the priests for whom Catholics are asked to pray daily during the month of August. The calendar is sponsored by the Serra Club of Lafayette. 01 Pope Benedict XVI 02 Bishop Michael Jarrell 03 Fr. Bill Melancon 04 Fr. Mark Melancon 05 Msgr. Louis Melancon 06 Msgr. Paul Metrejean 07 Fr. Charles Moffatt, SSJ 08 Fr. Thomas Montelaro 09 Fr. Michael Moody, SVD 10 Fr. Randall Moreau 11 Fr. Jason Mouton 12 Msgr. Richard Mouton 13 Fr. Glenn Mueller, SJ 14 Fr. Jerome Neyrey, SJ 15 Fr. Chanh Nguyen 16 Fr. James Nguyen 17 Fr. Thomas Nguyen 18 Fr. Gayle Nunez 19 Fr. John O’Hallaran, SSJ 20 Fr. Jude Obiechina, CMF 21 Fr. Anselm Ofodum 22 Fr. Paul Onuegbe 23 Fr. Anthony Ostini, SJ 24 Fr. Jose Padinjarepeedika, CMI 25 Fr. Paul Patin, SJ 26 Fr. Donald Pelous 27 Fr. Daniel Picard 28 Fr. Mikel Polson 29 Fr. Donald Pousson 30 Fr. Rubin Primor 31 Bishop Glen John Provost Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Official announcements LAFAYETTE
The Diocese of Lafayette has released the following announcements and changes; everyone is asked to update their records and databases accordingly. Now in effect: Rev. Ferdinand Derrera, SJ, has left the diocese and has been assigned elsewhere. Rev. Siprianus Ola Rotok, SVD, will be ministering at Holy Ghost Parish in Opelousas from September 1, 2012 through January 15, 2013 while Father Bartlomiej Jasilek will be on home leave. Mr. Ryan Fitzgerald has been appointed Diocesan Disaster Coordinator, in addition to his position as Risk Manager of the Diocese of Lafayette. Change of Address: Deacon Douglas Hebert Rev. Grady Estilette 111 Lahasky Drive Consolata Home Youngsville, Louisiana 2319 E. Main Street Phone: 337-856-1160 New Iberia, LA 70560 Rev. Jerome Frey, CJC Consolata Home 2319 E. Main Street New Iberia, LA 70560
Telephone numbers: The former Acadiana Catholic phone lines (337) 261-5513 and (337) 5511 have been disconnected. The current contact numbers for the Acadiana Catholic are as follows: (337) 261-5512 (Stephanie R. Martin, Managing Editor & Website Coordinator) for general and editorial inquiries, and for all diocesan website inquiries; (337) 261-5518 (Patrick Breaux, Advertising Director) for advertising inquiries; and (337) 261-5650 for subscription inquiries.
St. Bernard students raise money for hurricane relief
Congratulations to the students of St. Bernard School in Breaux Bridge, for raising nearly $600 which they donated to the Red Cross to be used in hurricane relief efforts following Hurricane Isaac. The school’s student council sponsored a special Jean Day, during which a minimum $1 donation allowed a student to wear jeans and any school-sponsored shirt to school rather than the standard uniform. Photo submitted by St. Bernard School
October Ordination Anniversaries Fr. Augustine Serran, SVD Oct. 7, 1999
October 2012 Page 7 October birthdays Fr. George Thychery 02 Fr. Francis Bourgeois 02 Fr. Gene Tremie 02 Fr. Michael Delcambre 02 Fr. Michael Long Vu 02 Fr. Mario Romero 03 Dcn. Joseph Comeaux 05 Fr. Aaron Melancon 07 Fr. James Fallon 07 Fr. Paul Bienvenu 08 Fr. Kendall Faulk 08 Fr. Ferdinand Derrera, SJ 09 Msgr. Russell Harrington 10 Dcn. Daniel Didier 10 Fr. Jude Halphen 11 Fr. Michael Russo 17 Fr. Gil Dutel 18 Fr. Kevin Bordelon 18 Dcn. Tam Minh Tran 20 Fr. Brian Taylor 24 Msgr. Douglas Courville 25 Fr. Arthur Warren 26 Dcn. Joe Trahan 26 Dcn. Robert McDonner 26 Fr. Ruben Primor 27 Fr. Henry Broussard 29 Dcn. Randy Hyde 30
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Cross Catholic Outreach announces “Voice ing the mission to build homes, of the Voiceless” ABBEVILLE Cross Catholic Outreach, a Catholic relief and development organization based in South Florida, is partnering with Father Glenn Meaux of Kobonal Haiti Mission to host the 18th Annual Voice of the Voiceless Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction in Abbeville. The dinner and auction will be held October 10 at Magdalen Place, and the golf tournament will follow on October 13 at Abbeville Country Club. The event’s goal is to raise $100,000 to support Kobonal Haiti Mission’s emergency survival feeding program, which provides monthly food staples for 435 elderly and destitute Haitians. These supplies are a life-line for the ultrapoor and elderly, many of whom are home-bound and have no income to buy food. After witnessing the dire poverty among Kobonal’s people, Fr. Meaux established Kobonal Haiti Mission in 1989. Cross Catholic Outreach partnered with him in 2004 and has since been support-
drill water wells, provide microloans, educate poor children and feed the hungry. “When I arrived in Kobonal, it was known as ‘the darkest corner of the Diocese of Hinche.’ Families were enslaved by poverty, with little means to escape,” Fr. Meaux said. “Today, many have escaped poverty – but there are still many families who need our help.” The golf tournament is expected to draw about 200 players. The dinner will feature selections donated by local restaurants. “People often connect with one another over a good meal, and I am grateful for the area restaurants providing outstanding food to help make our event memorable,” Fr. Meaux said. “Voice of the Voiceless is not only a fundraiser, but also a way for our loyal supporters to enjoy fellowship while helping the poor.” For more information about the Voice of the Voiceless Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction, contact Veria Samaroo, Special Events Director, at vsamaroo@crosscatholic.org or visit www.CrossCatholic.org.
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October schedule for Tell the People
LAFAYETTE The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Radio/TV Ministry invites everyone to tune in for Sunday Mass at 10:00 a.m. on KATC TV-3. The diocesan television program, Tell the People, is also scheduled to air on the channel immediately following the Mass. Each week, Tell the People features the segments “Inside the Diocese” with Trista Littell, “Local Catholic News” with Stephanie Bernard, and “Interview with the Bishop” with Msgr. Richard Greene and Bishop Michael Jarrell. On October 7, Fr. William Blanda will appear to offer information on the 19-part series he will be conducting during the Year of Faith, and Bishop Jarrell will review this year’s Bishop Services Appeal (BSA) video message. On October 14, Karol Meynard (Director, Office of the Pro-Life Apostolate), will talk about recognizing October as Respect Life Month. Bishop Jarrell will focus on the start of the Year of Faith
celebration, in the Lafayette Diocese and abroad. On October 21, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) representative Martha Gaynoe will offer tips on the many resources CRS provides to promote the good works of the organization, and Bishop Jarrell will discuss Mission Sunday. On October 28, author Dawn Eden will review her latest book on sexual healing, and Bishop Jarrell will offer his thoughts on Respect Life. On November 4, Fr. Curtis Mallet, JCL, will talk about faithful citizenship, and Bishop Jarrell will provide follow-up information on the Year of Faith. Also featured on each episode of the program will be “What it Means to be Catholic” with Father Michael Champagne, CJC. Topics are to be announced. Past episodes of Tell the People may be viewed online through the diocesan website, www.diolaf.org. To access the archive of videos, please select the Office of Radio/TV Ministry from the pulldown menu under the OFFICES tab of the homepage.
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2012-2013 BSA Leadership Team Congratulations Congratulations to the following church parishes for having recently reached and exceeded their fundraising goals for the 20112012 Bishop’s Services Appeal campaign: Parish St. Rita Church (Catahoula)
Pastor Fr. Richard Fabre
St. Edward Church (New Iberia)
Rev. Msgr. Ronald Broussard 106.1
St. Ann Church (Mamou)
Fr. Mark Melancon
St. Rose of Lima Church (Cecilia)
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Fr. Michael Delcambre
Our Mother of Mercy Church Fr. Richard Wagner (Rayne)
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Fr. Gregory Cormier (Baldwin)
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Sts. Peter & Paul Church (Scott)
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Fr. Thomas Voorhies
Our Lady of Mercy Church Fr. Paul Bienvenu (Opelousas)
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The 2012-2013 Bishop’s Services Appeal (BSA) Leadership Team was introduced at the annual BSA Workshop & Ministry Fair. Pictured above from left to right are Robert and Betty Delafosse (General Chairs), Deacon Patrick Burke (South Region Chair), Charlene and Lewis Bernard (Central Region Chairs), Shevonne Cormier-Tweedel (Vice Chair), Bishop Michael Jarrell, and Connie Babin (Director, Office of Stewardship & Development). Not pictured are team members Tammy and James Wallett (North Region Chairs), Barbara Burke (South Region Chair), and Dianne Menard (West Region Chair). Photo by Stephanie R. Martin
Carmelites to host special events LAFAYETTE The community at the Monastery of Mary, Mother of Grace in Lafayette would like to invite everyone to join them for Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday, October 11. The Eucharistic Adoration will begin after the celebration of 4:00 p.m. Mass. Also on this day, Pope Benedict XVI will inaugurate the Year of Faith, to be celebrated by Catholics throughout the world until November 2013. The Year of Faith will be celebrated in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In continuation of their celebration of the Year of Faith, the Carmelites would also like to invite the public to join them at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, for a Mass in honor of St. Teresa. The Mass will be celebrated by Father Daniel Chowning, OCD. How fitting it will be to emphasize the faith of the Church in the context of a preparation honoring this “Daughter of the Church” who declared she would give her life for the least ceremony of the faith and who, as a child,
wanted to be a martyr to witness to her faith. Just as the Year of Faith is designed to “usher the whole Church into a time of particular reflection and rediscovery of the Faith” (Porta Fidei 4), this time of preparation in Carmel is dedicated to more intense reflection and rediscovery of the example and teaching of St. Teresa. On Election Day (November 6), the community will also follow the celebration of 4:00 p.m. Mass with Eucharistic Adoration, to pray for the nation during the national elections. All are encouraged to attend.
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Michael Jarrell E l Año de la Fe proclamado por el P a p a Benedicto XVI comienza el 11 de octubre. Esa fecha también marca el 50mo aniversario de la apertura del Concilio Vaticano Segundo, como también el 20mo aniversario de la publicación del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica. Adicionalmente, el sínodo de obispos comenzará en esa fecha explorando el tema: “La Nueva Evangelización para la Transmisión de la Fe Católica.” En el mes de octubre del año pasado, el Santo Padre publicó una Carta Apostólica proclamando el Año de la Fe. Su título es “La Puerta de la Fe.” El Papa invita a todos a pasar por esta puerta, quiere decir, mirar más profundamente el significado de la fe y también el contenido de nuestra fe católica. ¿Qué sig-
nificará el Año de la Fe para los católicos en la Diócesis de Lafayette? Me parece que significará diferentes cosas para diferentes personas. • Algunos podrán haber dejado de asistir a la iglesia y abandonado la práctica sacramental en algún momento de sus vidas. Quizás el Año de la Fe sea un tiempo para redescubrir y para retomar el compromiso. • Algunos podrán estar tibios en su vida de oración o en su relación con Dios. Serán invitados a una renovación. Por ejemplo, un programa especial llamado, “La Luz Brilla Para Ti” será implementado en los tres miércoles de Adviento. En esas tardes, un sacerdote estará disponible en las iglesias de la Diócesis de las 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Muchas parroquias están apoyando actividades especiales de renovación de la fe durante el año. • Algunos no conocen mucho sobre su fe, por alguna razón. Tendrán oportunidades para el estudio de biblia y otros cursos sobre la fe católica. • Algunos podrán conocer mucho, pero desean conocer más. Serán animados a conocer bien su fe, sentirse cómodos hablando acerca de ello y estar preparados
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y deseosos de defenderla en una conversación personal. En un tema reciente de América (9/10-17/20/2012), David Impastato habló del tema de la educación religiosa. Enfatizó el hecho de que los católicos no conocen el contenido de su fe como deberían. Continuó diciendo que el uso de la memoria sería más beneficioso. Su argumento es que ciertos temas básicos deberían ser memorizados por todos los católicos. A continuación indico una lista de puntos básicos que deberían ser memorizados por todos los católicos y cómo los he calificado. • Los Diez Mandamientos (Si) • Las Bienaventuranzas (Casi todas) • El Credo Niceno (Todavía se está trabajando en la nueva traducción) • Los Siete Sacramentos (Muy fácil) • Las partes de la Misa (Facilísimo) • Los Frutos del Espíritu Santo (Nunca traté cf. Gál. 5:2223.) • Las Obras Corporales y Espirituales de Misericordia (Un buen proyecto para el Año de la Fe)
• Los temas claves y personajes de la biblia (12 horas de crédito en la Escritura y 45 años de predicación me han ayudado.) • La Doctrina de la Comunión de los Santos (Desde el 9° grado en el colegio AIC, gracias al Padre Wilfred Sylvester.) • Los Mandamientos de la Iglesia (A+) • Los Misterios del Rosario (Si, incluyendo los cinco propuestos por el Papa Juan Pablo II.) • El Padre Nuestro y el Ave María (tarea cotidiana.) Estoy convencido que el Año de la Fe traerá muchas bendiciones a los católicos a través del mundo. Cada uno de nosotros encontrará su propio proyecto para este tiempo especial.
an adjunct director at the Jesuit Spirituality Center in Grand Coteau. Together, they share their love of God, devotion to prayer, and passion for living a balanced lifestyle through parish and retreat ministry. Through their own commitment to living out God’s plan for marriage, they have built
a ministry of mentoring those who prepare for marriage and also those who desire to live the sacrament more fully. Couples who are interested in attending should contact the St. Anne Parish rectory office at (337) 856-8212 to reserve their seats.
Marriage enrichment opportunity YOUNGSVILLE All married couples are invited to join those of the St. Anne Parish community at 7:00 p.m. on November 9 for a special marriage enrichment opportunity. Husband and wife spiritual directors Robin and Easton Hebert will offer a presentation describing
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October 2012 by Bishop Michael Jarrell T h e Year of Faith p r o claimed by Pope Benedict XVI begins on October 11. That date also marks the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, as well as the 20th Anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In addition, the Synod of Bishops will begin on that date exploring the theme: “The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Catholic Faith.”
Last October, the Holy Father issued an Apostolic Letter proclaiming the Year of Faith. Its title is “The Door of Faith.” The Pope is inviting everyone to walk through this door, that is, to look more intently at the meaning of faith and also at the content of our Catholic faith.
What will the Year of Faith mean to Catholics in the Diocese of Lafayette? It seems to me that it will mean different things to different people. • Some may have ceased church attendance and sacramental practice at some point in their lives. Perhaps the Year of Faith will be a time of rediscovery and recommitment. • Some may be lukewarm in their prayer life or in their relationship to God. They will be invited to renewal. For example, a special program called, “The Light is on For You” will be implemented on the three Wednesdays of Advent. On those evenings, a priest will be available in all churches in the Diocese from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Many parishes are sponsoring special faith-renewal activities during the year. • Some may not know very much about their faith, for whatever reason. They will be given opportunities for bible study and other courses on the Catholic faith. • Some may know a lot, but wish to know more. They will be encouraged to know their faith well, to be comfortable in talking about it and to be pre-
pared and willing to defend it in personal conversation. In a recent issue of America (9/10-17/2012), David Impastato addressed the subject of religious education. He remarked on the fact that Catholics do not know the content of their faith as they should. He went on to say that more use of memory would be helpful. His argument is that certain basics should be memorized by all Catholics. I have reproduced his own personal and quite arbitrary list of things that should be memorized by all Catholics and I have rated my own level of proficiency. • The 10 Commandments (Yes) • The Beatitudes (Almost all) • The Nicene Creed (Still working on the new translation) • The Seven Sacraments (Too easy) • The parts of the Mass (I’m on a roll.) • The fruits of the Spirit (Never tried cf. Gal. 5:22-23.) • The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy (A good project for the Year of Faith) • The key themes and per-
October 2012 Page 11 sonages of the bible (12 credit hours in Scripture and 45 years of preaching have helped.) • The Doctrine of the Communion of Saints (Since 9th Grade at AIC, thanks to Father Wilfred Sylvester) • The precepts of the Church (A+) • The Mysteries of the Rosary (Yes, including the five proposed by Pope John Paul II) • The Our Father and the Hail Mary (daily fare) I am convinced that the Year of Faith will bring many blessings to Catholics throughout the world. Each of us should find his or her own project for this special time.
Mark your calendars for Child Smile LAFAYETTE Christmas may still seem far away, but the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Justice & Peace is encouraging everyone to mark their calendars for the Child Smile deadline. Child Smile is an annual project sponsored by the office to solicit donations of Christmas
gift boxes for children whose parents have been incarcerated; the gifts are then distributed to the children at a special private party closer to the holidays. The deadline to donate gifts for this year’s Child Smile project is December 5. Donations may be dropped off at the front
desk of the Immaculata Center in Lafayette, between its operating hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Friday. Some suggestions for items to place in the gift boxes include dolls, stuffed animals, CDs or DVDs, costume jewelry, watches, and gift cards.
Please refrain from including items that are secondhand, breakable, liquid, or perishable, as well as toy weapons. For further details on how to contribute to the Child Smile project, please contact the Office of Justice & Peace at (337) 2615545.
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An artist’s reflection continued from page 3
Jeanmard, dedicated the newly formed diocese to her and in doing so, asked her to take it and its people under her special protection. “Mary,” Sister Catherine explains, “presents her son to you, the viewer. To each individual person, she beckons, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ (John 2:5).” To the right, one must take notice of St. John the Evangelist as he kneels humbly beside his leader; St. John the Evangelist is, of course, patron of the diocese’s Cathedral. As he was in Christ’s
presence, Sister Catherine reflects that we too “are inspired and challenged to know love and serve the God of our encounter, and to pass on the deep mysteries of our Catholic faith.” Finally, in the very center of the image is Jesus. “Jesus comes to us where we live, loves us as we are, and commends, heals, challenges, inspires—his eyes look into the eyes and the heart of the viewer,” expresses Sister Catherine. Sister Catherine does plan to release a limited number of prints of the colored image for sale to the general public. These prints will be available at Crossroads Bookstore in Lafayette, after October 11. Those who are interested in purchasing a copy may also contact Sister Catherine by email at cmartinartist@ bellsouth.net Readers are also encouraged to turn to page 27 of this edition to read a more in-depth inter-
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“Come & See” weekend
view with Sr. Catherine Martin, regarding reflections of her faith in her work as an artist, as well as a member of the Sisters of Mount Carmel religious community.
SAN ANTONIO, TX The Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate are providing an inside view of life in a convent setting during a “Come & See” weekend on October 19-21. The event will be held at their motherhouse, 300 Yucca Street in San Antonio, TX. The weekend will give women from the ages 18-45 who want to know more about religious life an opportunity to prayerfully reflect on religious life and vocation discernment. They will be encouraged to examine their gifts and talents to help them decide if God is calling them to be of service to the Church and to His people. The Sisters of the Holy Spirit minister in the United States, Mexico, and Africa. Registration for the “Come & See” weekend is available online at www.shsp.org, or by contacting Sister Gabriel Hession, SHSp, by telephone at (210) 533-5149 or email at sghession@hotmail. com.
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Local woman professes vows as Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation NASHVILLE, TN Nineteen young women recently professed the simple vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, Tennessee. Among those who made their First Profession was Sister Malia Grace Reed, O.P., former parishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton and St. Genevieve Churches here in Lafayette. Sister Malia Grace is the daughter of Dr. Donald and Mrs. Elaine D. Reed, parishioners of St. Elizabeth Seton Church. She is a graduate of Episcopal School of Acadiana and University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she earned a bachelor’s degree in biology. She is currently studying at Aquinas College, Nashville, Tennessee in preparation for the teaching apostolate. The Mass for the Rite of First Religious Profession was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville. The Most Rev. Lee Piché, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the main celebrant. The homilist was Reverend Albert Trudel, O.P. of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph. Concelebrants included Reverend Jason Vidrine of the Diocese of Lafayette and Reverend Ryan Humphries of the Diocese of Alexandria. In addition to the sisters making first profession of vows, nine young women professed their perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience with the Nashville Dominicans on July 25, 2012.
Sister Malia Grace Reed is a former parishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton and St. Genevieve Parishes in Lafayette.
The Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was established in Nashville in 1860. The Sisters of St. Cecilia are dedicated to the apostolate of Catholic education. The community of 280 sisters serves in 33 schools throughout the United States, with mission houses also in Sydney, Australia and Vancouver, British Columbia. The community has recently opened a house of studies in Washington, DC, for its members who serve or study in the capital city. Cecilia Motherhouse is located in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information on the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation, please visit their website at www.nashvilledominican.org.
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A Vacation with the Lord
Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, Grand Coteau, La. (337) 662-5410 www.ourladyoftheoaks.com
This could be the best weekend of your life by Don Mayeux, Spiritual Director “Christians are called to be faithful as God is faithful. We strive to be faithful to the commitments we have made to others in our lives.” Gerald M. Fagin, S.J. Sharing a retreat with your spouse at Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau is one of the best ways to enjoy a weekend together, celebrating faith and drawing closer to one another. Four weekends are set aside each year for married couple retreats: For the coming year, couples’ retreats take place Feb. 15-17, April 26-28, Sept.6-8 and Oct.25-27, 2013. Retreats begin at 5:00 in the evening on Friday and end after lunch on Sunday. (And, just a note… the food is awesome and there is lots of it!) My wife, Barbara, and I have enjoyed these couples’ retreats through the years. When you base your marriage in the love of Christ, you are happy. We try to go on retreat together each year; it’s something we look forward to. You have often heard that the best gift a father can give to his children is to love their mother. Family is so important and yet, unfortunately, family values are eroding. The divorce rate is high; children are affected in negative ways by instability in the family. I believe that many marriages could be improved if couples set aside time to go on a retreat and let God be their marriage counselor. Take the time to make a struggling marriage good, a good marriage even better. Come home to Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House by attending a couple’s retreat.
Workshop for nursing home Eucharistic Ministers LAFAYETTE The Central Region of the Lafayette Diocese will host a workshop for nursing home Eucharistic Ministers on Saturday, October 20 at St. Genevieve Church in Lafayette. The workshop will be conducted from 9:00-11:00 a.m. inside Rosa Mystica Hall. Presented by Deacons Tim Maragos, Edward Boustany, and Michael Morrison, the workshop will focus on the spiritual aspects of this special ministry, as well as some very practical guidelines for serving in this ministry. All those who currently serve as Eucharistic
Ministers at their local nursing homes are encouraged to attend. The workshop is also an excellent opportunity for anyone who may be considering the call to volunteer their time to the ministry. Light refreshments will be served as part of the workshop. No pre-registration is required, and the workshop is open to all those who would like to attend in order to learn more about this much needed ministry. For additional information, please contact Mary Bergeron by telephone at (337) 654-8682, or email at ejbmgb@bellsouth. net.
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Year of Faith series planned at St. Mary Magdalen Parish
ABBEVILLE In conjunction with the Roman Catholic Church’s worldwide celebration of the Year of Faith, Father William C. Blanda of St. Mary Magdalen Church in Abbeville has planned a special 19part series on the beliefs of the Catholic Church. The series will begin on Thursday, October 11 and continue on Thursday evenings through March 2013. This is indeed an opportunity for all who are able to attend to “rediscover your knowledge of your Catholic faith.” Many who assist in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) programs, as well as those who have come into the Catholic faith through RCIA,
often express that such a program would be of great benefit to those who have been Catholic all their lives. With that in mind, the curriculum in Father Blanda’s series will follow that which is taught in many RCIA programs as a means of deepening every Catholic’s understanding of their own faith and helping them to rediscover “why we believe what we believe.” The sessions are open to everyone, and each one will be held in the St. Mary Magdalen Ministries Building on Thursday evenings beginning at 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise specified). For more information, please contact the St. Mary Magdalen Parish office at (337) 893-0244.
Catholic Daughters annual Mass
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Sacre Coeur #2572 of Baldwin, recently held their annual Mass on the vigil of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Sonny Brown of Eunice was the celebrant. The Catholic Daughters strive to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and dignity for all. Photo submitted by Bernice M. Broussard
Rediscover Your Knowledge of Your Catholic Faith Date Topic Oct. 11, 2012 Scripture & Tradition Oct. 18, 2012 Trinity Oct. 25, 2012 Christology *Nov. 01, 2012 Redemption & Salvation This class will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 08, 2012 Communion of Saints Nov. 15, 2012 Sacraments in General Nov. 29, 2012 Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism/Confirmation Dec. 06, 2012 Sacraments of Initiation: Eucharist/Real Presence Dec. 13, 2012 Eucharistic Devotions & Miracles *Dec. 20, 2012 Explanation of the Mass This class will be held inside the church. Jan. 10, 2013 Sacraments of Healing: Confession Jan. 17, 2013 Sacraments of Healing: Anointing of the Sick Jan. 24, 2013 Sacraments of Vocation: Holy Orders/ Marriage/Single state/Consecrated Religious life Jan. 31, 2013 Church Authority Feb. 07, 2013 Moral Theology: Life of Virtue Feb. 14, 2013 Moral Theology: Commandments 1-3 Feb. 21, 2013 Moral Theology: Commandments 4, 7, 8, & 10 Feb. 28, 2013 Moral Theology: Commandment 5/Gospel of Life Mar. 07, 2013 Moral Theology: Commandments 6 & 9/Sexual Ethics
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CROWLEY St. Michael School in Crowley was honored to be selected by The Supriya Jindal Foundation for Louisiana’s Children and AT&T Foundation to receive The School Surprise. The School Surprise program seeks to aid in the education of kindergarten students by providing hands-on, interactive and educational supplies. Mrs. Jindal visited with
Mrs. Jindal sits and talks to Maria Ladner, St. Michael School kindergarten student, about what she is creating with the new hands-on building supplies the class received from The School Surprise. Photo submitted by St. Michael School
St. Michael kindergarten students and their teachers, Amy Doré and Jessica Hebert, enjoyed a visit from First Lady Supriya Jindal as part of The School Surprise. Photo submitted by St. Michael School
the kindergarten students in their classroom as the students played with some of the educational supplies. The class sang “You Are My Sunshine” to Mrs. Jindal, and she read them one of her favorite books, Corduroy. The students enjoyed Mrs. Jindal’s visit and are so thankful for the new educational hands-on supplies.
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Students/faculty of St. John & Hanson Memorial Schools participate to the Carmelite Sisters of the in enthronement FRANKLIN St. John Elementary and Hanson Memorial High School recently enthroned images of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary at their campuses. Following the Mass of Enthronement at Church of the Assumption, Father Benoit, carrying the Blessed Sacrament, led the students and faculty to their schools with the newly blessed images and placed them on the altar. In related news, Hanson Memorial students Russell Louviere, Cindy Mai, and Hallie Martin recently extended a school project from last fall into the summer months to show their support for religious vocations. Last fall, the students learned how to make rosaries as a part of a chapter study on prayers. Over the summer, the three students decided to continue making and selling rosaries to their family and friends, in order to raise money to donate
Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. Russell Louviere will make the donation on behalf of the group when he visits his aunt, Sr. Maria Goretti, who is a postulant with the religious order.
Pictured above during the enthronement procession are Father Lloyd Benoit (Pastor, Church of the Assumption), David Nugent and Brian Sonnier, Father Gregory Cormier (Pastor, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Baldwin, and Immaculate Conception, Charenton), Chloe Morris, Zachary Hebert, Alexandra Fitch, and Mr. Mitch Martin. Photo submitted by St. John Elementary
(L/R) Hanson Memorial students Russell Louviere, Cindy Mai, and Hallie Martin took time over the summer to make and sell rosaries to family and friends. Proceeds from the endeavor will be donated to the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart in Los Angeles. Photo submitted by Hanson Memorial School
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Come & See retreat
COVINGTON St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington will host a Come & See retreat during the weekend of November 20-December 2. The retreat is offered free of charge to men of high school age and older who are interested in learning more about a vocation to the priesthood. The weekend will allow participants the opportunity to meet faculty and seminarians at St. Joseph Seminary, and to share great food and fun as they pray about a priestly vocation. Transportation to the retreat will be provided. Those who are interested in taking part should contact Fr. Kevin Bordelon (Director, Office of Vocations) no later than November 23 in order to register. Fr. Bordelon may be reached at (337) 261-5690.
Sacred Heart School rosary ceremony
VILLE PLATTE A hallowed tradition continued this year at Sacred Heart School in Ville Platte. Senior boys and girls were each given a rosary, brown scapular, and Miraculous Medal to help deepen their prayer life and grow in their faith. Each group was also treated to alumni guest speakers who discussed the importance of prayer in their lives. Mrs. Alaina Bischoff, nĂŠe Launey, (SHS Class of 2004) spoke to the girls, and Mr. Robert Stromer (SHS Class of 2003) spoke to the boys. Senior girls who are members of a spirit group (e.g., cheerleaders, pep squad, dance line, band) assisted at Holy Mass and had a prayer breakfast. Later, the senior boys associated with the football team (e.g., players, managers, drum line) attended a banquet to receive their gifts. Robert
Sacred Heart student Alaina Launey Bischoff addressed the senior girls at the recent rosary ceremony, which is a longstanding tradition of the school. Photo submitted by Sacred Heart School
Stromer, Class of 2005, discussed the connection between prayer and a solid faith life.
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Conference participants look at relation between power, abuse in church
by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) The following is an excerpt taken from http://www.catholicnews.com/ data/stories/cns/1203727.htm. The “most tragic wound” of clerical sexual abuse will not heal without a response from the entire Catholic Church -- hierarchy and laity together -- said the chief Vatican investigator of abuse cases. “I think that slowly, slowly, slowly we are getting toward a response that is truly ecclesial -- it’s not hierarchical, it’s the church. We are in this together, in suffering (from) the wound and trying to respond to it,” Msgr. Charles Scicluna told Vatican Radio. The monsignor, whose formal title is promoter of justice in the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, spoke to Vatican Radio during a Sept. 4-5 conference in England titled “Redeeming Power:
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Overcoming Abuse in Church and Society.” The European Society of Catholic Theology sponsored the conference at St. Mary’s University College in Twickenham as part of the International Network of Societies for Catholic Theology’s three-year research project on “the power of
theology to overcome power abuse in church and society.” Msgr. Scicluna told Vatican Radio the conference was an important part of the ongoing conversation about how to empower all members of the church to prevent abuse and promote accountability. “We are accountable not only to God, but to each other and to our peers in how we respond to difficult questions, including sin and crime,” he said. The monsignor said Pope Benedict XVI is setting an example for the whole church when he discusses the abuse crisis, repentance and reform of church norms with bishops, priests and laity. Marie Keenan, a social worker and psychotherapist who has worked with perpetrators and survivors of clerical sexual abuse, told Vatican Radio that the church has been slow in responding to the abuse crisis, “but I think that we’re moving in the right direction and I think this conference is part of that.” Keenan, who lectures at University College Dublin, said she is concerned that clerical sexual abuse is sometimes seen as “a problem of individuals, either individual perpetrators who were devious and managed to get through the doors” of the seminary undetected, “or bad or erring bishops who didn’t have the right heart or spirit or intellect or knowledge or something.” The conference is part of an effort to look at relationships and structures of power within the church and determine how they may have contributed to the crisis. Keenan said that without addressing those broader issues, the church risks placing too much trust in the important psychological tests designed to “screen out deviants.” Relying exclusively on the tests is dangerous, she said, because “some of these men chose an abu-
sive road not because they were deviants to begin with, but because something happened to them in the course of their life, either in formation or priesthood or living their life that wasn’t picked up on and with which they weren’t helped adequately.” At the same time, she said, “even with the same formation and the same lifestyle, many, many men don’t turn to abuse,” so there must be a recognition that church culture hasn’t caused everyone “to use their power position in an abusive way.” Sister of Charity Nuala Patricia Kenny, a pediatrician and retired professor of bioethics in Canada, said recent cases of abuse and sexual scandal convinced her that “we had not finished the job” of addressing clerical sexual abuse. “The church, in the area of policies and protocols, surely now has become a world leader,” she said. But as she told the conference, “we have been a slow learner on this one.” Catholics, she said, need to reflect on the question: “How does power and our sense of church, how has the inactivity of the laity,
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by Kelley Chapman portantly taking care of yourself. Each Families, caretakers or friends person who work together to care for should parents, children or siblings can t a k e support each other in many diftime to ferent ways. Asking for help is a sit down step that many forget. Reaching and plan out to family members, friends or out their even clergy can help you carry out ideas the wishes of the patient. It is also and thoughts regarding end of important to listen to your own life issues. Life and its unexneeds as a caregiver. Feelings of pected curves can be hard for fear, stress, or even anger and the families to cope with especially feeling of being overwhelmed if there has not been a plan of acare normal. By recognizing these tion. Having a living will or difeelings and dealing with them aprect incentive for each individual propriately will help assist you in is a concrete way to clearly state becoming a successful caregiver. what you would want your famSupport after death is essential ily, caretaker or friends to do in for the grieving process of the the event you are unable to make family, friends and caretakers of decisions for yourself. Included the patient. There are many stages in this document should be a of grief that individuals may go designated person who would be through and each person grieves able to speak for you and carry differently. Supporting each othout your wishes. er as friends or family members, Providing support for the pareaching out to clergy, local suptient is a way to create a strong port groups or even counseling bond between each other. Letting will help you heal. them know you are there when Most people are scared by the they are ready to discuss sensitive dying process. Having a plan in issues can eliminate added stress place and sharing that plan will to the patient. Learning to be an help those that are in fear feel effective caregiver has its unique more comfortable. While this is challenges; however, sticking to a brief overview of end of life issteps suggested by Hospice can sues, more information may be help ease the stress between you accessed through the links below: and the patient. These steps include working and communicatwww.diolaf.org/marriage -End of ing effectively with the patient; Life video supporting the patient’s spiritual http://www.usccb.org/ - Ethiconcerns; helping to resolve the cal and Religious Directives for patient’s unfinished business; Catholic Health Care Services work with health professionals, http://www.hospicenet.org/ family and friends; and most im-
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Vocation supper for young women
LAFAYETTE The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Vocations will host a Vocation supper for young women at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. The supper will be held at Bishop Michael Jarrell’s residence in Lafayette. It is customary for a pastor, deacon, or religious member to accompany one to two candidates
to the vocation supper. If the young person is under the age of 18 and is the only candidate being sponsored, a parent or other family member over the age of 18 must also attend. Space is limited and pre-registered is required. For further details, please contact Father Kevin Bordelon (Director, Office of Vocations) at (337) 261-5690.
Fr. Champagne says work to eat, save your soul by Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE Attendants at the September meeting of “Food for the Journey” heard from Father Michael Champagne, CJC, as he spoke on the program’s ongoing theme of “Come Eat and Be Fed.” Father Champagne is spiritual director and chaplain of the Community of Jesus Crucified. Comparing the food we eat for our physical nourishment with the Eucharist, the food which nourishes our souls, Father Champagne emphasized, “We work to eat, and the spiritual food of the Eucharist gives us nourishment for our lifelong spiritual journey to heaven.” He recalled from his childhood that his parents often told him and his siblings, “We work to eat. . . .there is a tradition of work described in the scriptures—St. Paul said ‘those who don’t work don’t eat,’ and “we know in preparing for a journey we need food. “The Church has always emphasized the importance of the Eucharist as a spiritual food. Christ tells us ‘if you do not eat my flesh and drink my blood you shall not live. . .’” Father Champagne conceded that prayers and devotions give balance to our lives; however, he repeated his emphasis that “Noth-
Very Rev. Thomas James, SVD, Episcopal Vicar of the Central Region (left) with Father Michael Champagne, CJC (right). Photo submitted by Mary Bergeron
ing is more powerful than the Eucharist.” He recalled a Year of Faith in 1962 which emphasized a strengthening of the faith through the Eucharist. “What does the Eucharist do for us?” Father Champagne asked. “In the Eucharist we eat of Him so that we may grow. It does something in the supernatural order that natural food does in the natural order. It keeps us alive, sustains us, causes life to grow, replenishes life and brings joy. We have to eat to live, we need food to live, we need food or we shall die.” Father Champagne also recalled comments from Archbishop Harry Flynn and Bishop Glen John Provost, both stressing the importance for priests to work hard, “spending the Eucharist until you are hungry, then receiving It again and putting into practice what you eat.”
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Obituary: Rev. Edward J. Lawolor, SSJ
BALTIMORE, MD Please remember in your prayers Rev. Edward J. Lawlor, SSJ, former pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Rayne (19801988). Father Lawlor passed away on September 5, 2012, at the age of 100. He was the son of the late Bridget (nee Broderick) and Edward Lawlor; dear brother of the late Marguerite O’Connell, Mary Logan, Joseph, Francis, James, William, and John Lawlor. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass for Father Lawlor was held on September 10, followed by his burial at New Cathedral cemetery in Baltimore, MD.
Obituary: Msgr. Joseph Octave Lorio
NEW ORLEANS Monsignor Joseph Octave Lorio, 83, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2012 at St. James Place. Born in New Orleans, he graduated from St. John High School in Plaquemine and spent 50 plus years in the Diocese of New Orleans serving St. Louis King of France in Metairie for 25 plus years. He devoted his life to his family, his communities, his churches, parishioners and God. He always looked forward to celebrating Mass with his family on
holidays and was a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus. He is survived by two sisters Dorothy Lorio Falgoust of Prairieville, Charleen Lorio Averette and husband Herman of Baton Rouge, one brother-in-law Ralph Rivet of Plaquemine, and seventy-six nieces and nephews covering four generations who lovingly called him Uncle J.O. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine on September 8. Interment followed at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge.
Obituary: Sr. Claude Demoustier, RSCJ
ATHERTON, CA Religious of the Sacred Heart Marie-ThÊrèse Claude Demoustier died Sunday, September 2, at Oakwood, the Society of the Sacred Heart’s elder care center in Atherton, California. She was 72. Her life was celebrated in a Mass of Resurrection at Oakwood on October 13. Burial was in the Sacred Heart cemetery in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, where Sister Demoustier attended high school and later served as director of students as well as headmistress. It is also where she was introduced to the Society of the Sacred Heart. Claude Demoustier was born July 31, 1940 in Pointe à Pierre,
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Trinidad, West Indies, the oldest of five daughters of Marc and Germaine de VerteuilDemoustier, both deceased. She is survived by her sisters France(Mrs. Vincent) Balay, Christiane (Mrs. Guy) Delahaie, Nicole Demoustier and Geneviève (Mrs. Olivier) deReynal, all of whom now reside in France. She entered the Society of the Sacred Heart October 20, 1963 at Kenwood in Albany. She professed first vows in April, 1966 and final vows in Joigny, France, September 10, 1972. She became an American citizen in July of 1983. Sister Demoustier’s earliest ministries were at Sacred Heart schools around the countrywhere she taught French, Spanish, English and religion. Her first teaching position, in 1968, was at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Charles, MO, the oldest school in the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, founded by St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. The following year, she served as director of students and religion teacher at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, New Orleans, before returning to the Academy in St. Charles for two years. In 1971, she returned to her alma mater, the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, where she stayed until 1977.
Breakthrough mission at Iberia Parish Correctional Facility
NEW IBERIA In New Iberia, Father Charles Langlois (St. Peter Church, New Iberia) and the Women of the Word recently visited Iberia Parish Correctional Facility to present the annual breakthrough mission to the inmates. The Women of the Word, who have been organizing and conducting this mission for the last six years, include Farina Guidry, Lou Ann Berry, Darlene Gibson, Mae Willow Jean-Batiste, Lue Pearl Washington, and Theresa Williams. Father Dismas Mauk, SVD (Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Jeanerette) also assisted with this year’s mission. Throughout the three-day mission, members of Women of the Word took turns to speak at the sessions, conveying the messages of “Victory of Anxiety� and “Ask for the Wisdom in the Midst of Problems and Trials.� Praise and worship were also offered, and inmates were provided with the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation or consultation from a priest, and on the final day of the mission, Mass was celebrated by Father Langlois.
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In Lebanon, Pope Benedict’s presence was the message
By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service BEIRUT (CNS) When Pope Benedict XVI stepped off the plane in Beirut Sept. 14, he said he had come to Lebanon, and to the Middle East in general, as a “pilgrim of peace.” In five major talks over the next three days, the pope repeatedly called for peace and underscored the role of Christians in promoting it. Yet his most eloquent message of hope to the troubled region lay not in the diplomatic language of his public statements, but in his very presence and the response it evoked from his hosts. Throughout his trip, Pope Benedict limited himself to general statements of principle on the most contentious political issues, and he avoided some topics altogether. His insistence that religious freedom is a basic human right and a prerequisite for social harmony was a bold statement in the context of a region where most countries restrict and even prohibit the practice of any faith besides Islam. But like the document he came to
Lebanon to present, a collection of his reflections on the 2010 special Synod of Bishops dedicated to Christians in the Middle East, the pope said nothing specific about where and how the region’s Christians are regularly deprived of that right. The pope twice the deplored the human cost of the civil war
in neighboring Syria, but his only practical recommendation for an end to the fighting there was a neutral call to end the importation of military arms, which he called a “grave sin.” With regard to religiously inspired violence, the pope made a single generic reference to terrorism and a possible allusion to the subject in the statement that
“authentic faith does not lead to death.” Pope Benedict said nothing at all about the incendiary subject that dominated news coverage in the run-up to his trip: an American-made anti-Islamic film that had inspired often-violent protests in at least a dozen Muslim countries, including Lebanon. Awareness of that furor no doubt heightened the caution with which the pope treated the most volatile topics during his trip. Ironically, continued on page 41
Public square rosary
Young women wearing t-shirts with the number 16 present a giant copy of the “YouCat” Catholic catechism for youth to Pope Benedict XVI during a meeting with young people in the square outside of the Maronite patriarch’s residence in Bkerke, Lebanon, Sept. 15. CNS photo/Paul Haring
NEW IBERIA All are invited to participate in a public square rosary beginning at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 13 in front of city hall on Main Street, New Iberia. The rosary will be recited in honor of the 95th anniversary of Our Lady’s apparitions in Fatima, Portugal. Individuals, rosary groups, youth groups, and people of all ages are encouraged to attend. Fort further details, please call (337) 560-1508 or (337) 5068.
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Annual grief presentation on Nov. 8
CROWLEY The West Region of the Lafayette Diocese will once again sponsor its annual grief presentation entitled “Mending the Torn Fabric” on Thursday, November 8. This year’s presentation will be hosted by St. Michael Church in Crowley, and the meeting will be held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. inside the parish hall. The presentation will feature Dr. Sarah Brabant, PhD, CSO, CFLE, FT as the speaker. Dr. Brabant is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She received her PhD from the University of Georgia in 1973, and throughout her career she has presented numerous papers, workshop, and lectures on death and bereavement. She has also contributed to more than 50 articles which have appeared in professional journals, and is the author of the book, Mending the Torn Fabric: For Those Who Grieve and Those Who Want to Help Them. This will mark the fourth consecutive year that Dr. Brabant has worked in conjunction with representatives of the West Region
to offer the grief presentation during the month of November. The timing is crucial, she says, with the festive holiday season just around the corner. “The holiday season is such a difficult time for those who are grieving,” she stresses. “It is a time of celebration, but how can you celebrate when this person who was such a large part of your life isn’t there anymore? Grieving people are often forced to choose between putting on an act of false happiness, or facing isolation during this season of festivity.” All are invited to attend the presentation, and there is no cost or registration required. Those seeking hours and/or credits for catechist certification/continuing education may attend for Level III or IV: Parish Class or Workshop, 3 credits, 2 hours; please note, however, that since this presentation will be the same as last year’s, it may not be repeated for credit or hours. For further information regarding this event, please contact Janeth Harrington at (337) 2580073 or jharrington@diolaf.org.
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St. Francis School welcomes new teachers
St. Francis School in Iota welcomes its new teachers for the 2012-2013 school year. Pictured above are: first row (L/R) Nicole Daigle (P.E.), Heather Fontenot (Middle School Math and Science), Laney Leonards (Kindergarten), and Kristen Hoffpauir (2nd grade). 2nd row: Page Gray (3rd grade), Nicole Maloz (1st grade), Gretchen Chaumont (7th and 8th grade Social Studies), and Brittany Moore (5th grade). Photo submitted by St. Francis School
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Semifinalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program
GRAND COTEAU Hannah Dakin, student of the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, was named one of 16,000 Semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and more than half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMCS), a not-for-profit organization that operates without govern-
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ment assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 440 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.
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Sharing the gifts of faith: Sr. Catherine Martin, O.Carm by Stephanie R. Martin LAFAYETTE “Art, an expression of a deeper sense that connects. . .that inspires. . .that transforms. . .” Those are the words suggested by Sr. Catherine Martin, O.Carm, when she was asked how is it exactly that she uses her talents as an artist as a means of sharing her faith with others. They are words that formed in her mind one morning as she awoke, and she could not wait to write them down for the brochure she distributes to potential clients. Sr. Catherine does sell her artwork to the public, just as she commissions her creative talents for certain custom projects, using the money this generates to help support the religious order to which she belongs. She does not see this as her job, however, so much as it is her own special ministry in which she serves the Lord. Indeed, art and the Catholic faith have each held significant roles throughout Sr. Catherine’s life, even helping to form some of her earliest childhood memories. She grew up in Lafayette and recalls attending first the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and later St. Anthony Parish, which was first established as a mission of the Cathedral. Sr. Catherine also recalls that her mother was very active in church activities involving both the Cathedral and St. Anthony’s, a memory that has surely shaped her own commitment to the Catholic faith over the years. Another strong memory that
Above, Sr. Catherine stands next to a painting she created when she was 10 years old, under the tutelage of Sr. Ann Carmel Segura, who was her art teacher at Mt. Carmel School in Lafayette. Sr. Catherine recalls that the piece was one of her father’s favorites. Photo by Stephanie R. Martin
Even in her earliest childhood memories, art holds a prominent place in Sister Catherine’s life. It was not until the late 1980’s, however, that she began to realize it was also a special ministry through which she could serve the Lord. Photo by Stephanie R. Martin
puts a smile on Sr. Catherine’s face comes courtesy of her father, who supported his family by working as a commercial artist. His studio was located in the family’s backyard, and Sr. Catherine can remember as a very young girl what it was like to watch him work on the large drop curtains which were a popular medium for advertising during the time she was growing up. One day when she was around the age of four, Sr. Catherine says that her father left her alone with one such piece while he left to get more paint that was needed. While he was gone, young Catherine decided that she wanted to help her father with the piece, and tried to paint in a few additions of her own, copying the technique she had watched him use so many times to the best of her ability. When her father returned and saw his daughter’s “contributions” to the piece, he remarked on the beauty she had created. Sr. Catherine believes that at the moment, garnering praise rather than reprimand from her father, was when her own artistic calling began to be heard. As a student of Mt. Carmel School in Lafayette, Catherine later studied art under another beloved mentor named Sr. Ann Carmel Segura. During a recent visit to her studio, Sr. Catherine shared a painting of a little girl which Sr. Ann helped her to work when she was 10 years old. Sr. Catherine pointed out that at the time, she had not learned how to depict the finer details of hands, so Sr. Ann advised her instead to paint a small
bouquet of cascading flowers in the girls’ hands, effectively hiding the fingers she could not form. Sr. Catherine said that the painting was always a favorite of her father’s; he kept it proudly framed until he passed away, and then the painting was returned to her. This artistic influence was not the only one passed on to Sr. Cath-
erine during her school years at Mt. Carmel. She also recalls that she always felt a very deep love and resounding connection with the Sisters of Mount Carmel, probably because they always asked after the rest of her family and expressed such genuine interest and concern over her. “I wanted to be like them,” Sr. Catherine says simply, and at the tender age of 14, she did indeed enter into the convent to pursue a religious life. She completed high school at Mt. Carmel’s in New Orleans, continuing her artistic formation by painting backdrops on large sheets—very similar to what she had watched her father do as a child—for special occasions. After high school, she went on to attend Loyola University, earned her degree in Elementary Education, and began to teach these grades at various Mt. Carmel schools in Louisiana. She continued to do some artwork, helping to design parish bulletin covers wherever she was assigned, and also attended Notre continued on page 41
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Felician Sisters in South Carolina win Lumen Christi award
by Christina Lee Knauss Catholic News Service KINGSTREE, S.C. (CNS) The Thorne Avenue neighborhood in Kingstree was known for poverty, crime and hard luck when the Felician Sisters first arrived in 1992. Twenty years later, their work has touched countless lives, transformed the neighborhood and the small Williamsburg County town, bringing races and different denominations together. It also earned the three Felicians the 2012 Lumen Christi (“Light of Christ”) Award from Catholic Extension. The annual award is given to a priest, religious or layperson who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities. The first award was given 35 years ago to another Kingstree resident, Florence Kaster, who overcame racial barriers to teach members of the black community about the Catholic faith. Sisters Mary Susanne Dziedzic, Mary Johnna Ciezobka and Mary Jacqueline Benbenek were honored for the ministries they provide alongside a group of dedicated volunteers at the Felician Center, including an after-school program, emergency food pantry, monthly meals for people in need, and a clothes closet. The center also offers assistance with medical bills and utilities, and popular programs such as the Kid’s Cuisine cooking and nutrition classes for children. The sisters were honored by more than 300 people at a Sept.
Felician Sisters Mary Jacqueline Benbenek, Mary Susanne Dziedzic and Mary Johnna Ciezobka pose for a photo in late August. The South Carolina women religious are the 2012 Lumen Christi (“Light of Christ”) Award winners from Catholic Extension. CNS photo /courtesy Catholic Extension
12 ceremony that drew local and state officials, their fellow sisters from around the country and from overseas, and Kingstree residents who have benefited from their efforts and worked with them. Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone of Charleston, who nominated them for the award, concelebrated Mass Sept. 13 with Father Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston. “I’m absolutely inspired by
these sisters and everything they’ve done to build up the faith here in Kingstree, to see the life of the church being lived so powerfully,” Father Wall said. “Their way of living life and being present for those they serve has transformed the whole community.” Bishop Guglielmone said the Felicians are part of a rich history of religious women who have served the poor and marginalized in South Carolina for nearly 200 years. “You represent religious women of South Carolina who do so much to reach out to the poor and those who need the healing, comforting touch of Jesus Christ,” he said. The Felicians received a $50,000 grant to be shared between their ministry and the diocese, and said their portion would be used to support a fourth sister, Sister Heather Marie Deneen, who joined them in Kingstree right after Labor Day. At the awards ceremony, Bishop contiued on page 30
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“BE FIRE!” By Graham N. Smith
So, have you prayed with anyone lately for a “dose of the G h o s t ? ” That’s what a p r i e s t f r i e n d of mine sometimes calls the baptism in the Holy Spirit. I’ve been reminded recently about just how important that is. A few weekends ago, I was privileged to attend a retreat in Abbeville that was held by the Vietnamese Catholic Charismatic Renewal. We may not think about this much, but in addition to our English language Renewal, there are strong charismatic groups in our country who praise God in other languages, including Vietnamese. It was joyous and energizing to spend time with those wonderful, faithfilled folks!
The main speaker was Fr. Minh Bui from California, with whom I serve on the NSC Council, a national advisory body for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. At Saturday evening’s Mass, Fr. Minh delivered a stirring homily (translating into English for our benefit) on why baptism in the Holy Spirit is for everyone. He reminded us that Jesus promised that we would receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon us, and that we need that power to be His witnesses. (Acts 1:8) Then, Fr. Minh and the other two priests who were there prayed
tism in the Holy Spirit long ago, when I had a profound encounter with a very personal, intimate God who loves me deeply. It changed me forever. The next day, Fr. Minh celebrated a healing Mass, and the Holy Spirit moved among us again. It was a weekend filled with God’s power. I left with a fresh awareness of how important it is to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and to pray with others for that experience. A couple of weeks later, I was present at a Life in the Spirit Seminar, a short course the
So many people, many of them professing to be followers of Jesus, negate the power that the Holy Spirit wants to pour forth in their lives so that they can be effective witnesses for Him. Those folks need a “dose of the Ghost!” over everyone to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. For those who had been prayed with in the past for this, the prayer deepened that grace. I was reminded of when I was first prayed with for the bap-
Charismatic Renewal uses to introduce people to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and pray with them to activate those gifts in their daily lives. There was a short presentation on what to expect and the importance of being open to the Holy Spirit’s gifts, particularly the gift of tongues. Then, we broke into small groups and began to pray for the baptism in the Holy Spirit. It’s been my experience that once people have opened to the gift of tongues, the rest of the gifts of the Spirit come much more easily. However, as many times as I’ve prayed over someone for the baptism in the Spirit I’m always a little uneasy because I don’t want to stress yielding to tongues so much that
October 2012 Page 29 it becomes a block to what Jesus wants to do in that person’s life. This time, the group leader and I had several men to pray over, and we did, asking the Lord to release the gifts of the Spirit in them, and we listed some of the gifts out loud. We worked with them, giving the men a little “exercise” to start their voices going, and reminded them that if any new syllables came, to say them and keep going. One of the men in our group told me later that he’d begun to move in tongues, and could tell exactly when it happened because he literally felt a “release” all of a sudden and realized that what he was doing was no longer the “exercise” that we’d given him. At the end of the meeting, he told me that he knew this was real, because he started doing it again during the closing praising and singing. He’d wanted the gift of tongues, we prayed for it, and the Lord honored that request. I left that meeting feeling immensely blessed to have been there to help pray with those folks for the baptism in the Holy Spirit and to see the Lord respond in His love. That is incredibly important. So many people, many of them professing to be followers of Jesus, negate the power that the Holy Spirit wants to pour forth in their lives so that they can be effective witnesses for Him. Those folks need a “dose of the Ghost!” For that matter, so do I, and I’ll take it whenever I can get it! How about you? Has anyone prayed with you lately for a “dose of the Ghost?”
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Flannery O’Connor symposium
LAFAYETTE Our Lady of Wisdom Church & Student Center in Lafayette, in conjunction with Friends of the Humanities and Deep South Magazine, will present a symposium of speakers and activities based on the Southern Gothic writer November 9-10. An evening reception will be held at the UL Alumni Center on November 9. On November 10, “Flannery O’Connor: The Legacy of a Southern Catholic Writer” will be presented in UL’s Jeanmard Hall, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of O’Connor speaking at UL Lafayette and the recent discovery of a recording of her talk. Symposium speakers will include authorized O’Connor biographer William Sessions, and Wheaton College English professor Christina Bieber Lake and Farrell O’Gorman from Belmont Abbey College; both have written books on O’Connor. Topics will cover everything from the author’s life, work and death to her Catholic vision and philosophies she shared with Walker Percy. For more information on the symposium and a full schedule of activities, visit http://ourladyofwisdom.org/get-involved/ symposium/.
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Guglielmone surprised them by turning the diocesan portion back over to them for their use. During the ceremony, several people referred to the railroad tracks in Kingstree which are an apt symbol. It was once a prosperous railroad hub but now is a quiet town with a population of about 3,300. Over the generations, the tracks served as a division between black and white, poor and rich, and until the sisters arrived, residents say few people ever ventured across them to help each other and learn more about their neighbors. In a state where Catholics make up only 4 percent of the population, the area surrounding Kingstree has a history of suspicion and outright hostility toward the church. Priests, religious brothers and sisters who led outreach efforts in the area during the 1950s dealt with threats from the local Ku Klux Klan chapters because of their faith, and because they led programs for the area’s impoverished black population. By the early 1990s, the Klan was gone but Catholics still had only a tiny presence. Ecumenical activity was rare. The sisters weren’t put off by this or their neighborhood’s reputation for poverty and crime. Their goal, they say, was to live
St. Genevieve School Duke T.I.P. Qualifiers
St. Genevieve School in Lafayette is very proud to announce that 23 of its seventh graders have qualified for the Duke Talent Identification Program! These students qualified to take the ACT this year based on their national percentile score of a 95 or higher in major subtests of the Stanford Achievement Test last March. This is a great honor and a wonderful achievement for these students! Photo submitted by St. Genevieve School
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among the people and listen to them. “When people asked us what we would be doing here, I said we will fall in love with the people and they will call forth what they need,” Sister Johnna said. A few days after the Felicians moved into their house, a little girl knocked on the door and asked when they would be open for business. Out of that visit, a thriving after-school program was born. Other services followed as the area’s needs became apparent. Today the ministry occupies four buildings along one side of Thorne Avenue. They knew their work was changing hearts and lives when Methodist and Presbyterian women arrived at the center to ask how they could help. “They dared to cross the tracks, and that was a new beginning,” Sister Jacqueline said. Now, 11 different Christian denominations and more than 60 volunteers of all ages and races work with the sisters each week. “I am so proud of this award, so proud of what we’ve been able to do and proud for the people
we serve and work with,” Sister Susanne said. “God is working through us. We’re simply the conduits. This town has been blessed.”
Defending traditional marriage is prophetic, not reactionary, pope says
by Catholic News Service CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) Defending traditional marriage is not an expression of backward thinking, said Pope Benedict XVI, but of values essential to the future of humanity. “Marriage and the family are institutions that must be promoted and defended from every possible misrepresentation of their true nature, since whatever is injurious to them is injurious to society itself,” he said. The pope made his remarks Sept. 21 in a talk to French bishops visiting Rome to report on the status of their dioceses and meet with Vatican officials. Both France’s incoming presicontiued on page 34
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Sts. Leo-Seton prepares for holiday market
LAFAYETTE Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School in Lafayette is getting ready for its “Merchants & Mistletoe” holiday market. The committee has been busy organizing the event, which is scheduled for Friday, November 9 from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The market will be held in the school gymnasium located at 502 St. Leo Street on the frontage road at the intersection of I-49 and I-10.
Merchants and artisans will be offering artwork, jewelry, home décor and accessories, outdoor items, monogrammed items, women and children’s clothing, gourmet treats and much more available for purchase. Concessions will also be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door the day of the market. For ticket purchase and more information please call (337) 3140808.
Shown at a recent committee meeting are (L/R) Felicia Richey, Leah Naquin, Tonya LeBlanc, Dana Roger and SLS Events Coordinator - Debbie Touchet. Photo submitted by Sts. Leo-Seton School
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Olympian hopeful visits Vermilion Catholic
ABBEVILLE Faculty and students of Vermilion Catholic School in Abbeville were pleased to recently receive a visit from Olympian hopeful Caleb Leindecker. Caleb visited the school to address the school’s Eagle Family Groups, which represent an Advisor/Advisee System for the comprehensive support of students, parents and staff. Caleb was already a wellestablished athlete when his football career was interrupted by an untimely accident which led to the loss of one of his legs. Fighting through pain and adversity, he eventually returned to the field as the ball holder for field goals and extra points. His journey of rehabilitation and perseverance earned him the first High School Football Rudy Award in February 2010. The award exemplifies character, courage, contribution, and commitment through football. Caleb took this honor one step further, however, by challenging Eagle Family Groups to exemplify these characteristics through every aspect of their lives—not just football. He also focused on the impor-
Caleb Leindecker (right) and Joey Faulk (left), a member of the Vermilion Catholic football team. Photo submitted by Vermilion Catholic School
tance of faith and family as an ingredient to success. Caleb Leindecker continues to inspire everyone he encounters, and he is currently planning a move to Colorado to train for the 2014 Paralympics, where he plans to compete in snowboard racing. In related school news, congratulations to the 14 Vermilion Catholic students who recently volunteered for the Miles Perret Games of Acadiana.
Fourteen Vermilion Catholic students participated as volunteers for the Miles Perret Games of Acadiana. The annual event is a free family fun day. Photo submitted by Vermilion Catholic School
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Back to school at St. Francis in Iota
IOTA Students at St. Francis School in Iota recently returned for the start of another academic year. Members of the school’s 4-H Club are already looking forward to several projects, including Demonstration Day, Germanfest, and workshops. This year, St. Francis School’s 4-H Club intends to focus on learning more about various types of cancer. Members will learn more about the research scientists are doing in the field of treatment, and are considering the organization of a spe-
cial fundraising project to raise money for the cause. This focus is inspired by 4-H leader Mrs. Aline Hebert, who is a cancer survivor. She will be assisted throughout the year by 4-H officers Ray-chelle Miller, Beau Hebert, Brylee Siebert, Collin Fontenot, Lilly Zaunbreacher, Madison Sittig, Corinne Fruge, and Ashely Miller. The 4-H Club is looking forward to learning more about all the things they can personally do to make a difference in this very important area of medical research and care.
Students learn about the Holy Trinity
While studying the Holy Trinity, Mrs. Krantz’s 5th grade classes at Carencro Catholic School completed an activity that encouraged students to look up Bible Scriptures regarding the Holy Trinity then illustrate the scripture. Photo submitted by Carencro Catholic School
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Sisters celebrate 25th anniversary of profession
by Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE The 25th anniversary of religious profession of two Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, Sister Mary Coleman and Sister Mavis Champagne, was recently celebrated with a special Mass in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. The two are staff members at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Student Center on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The mother house of the community is in Shreveport, and Bishop Michael Duca of Shreveport was the celebrant of the anniversary Mass. Also present was Bishop Ronald Herzog of Alexandria. Father Chester Arceneaux, pastor of the Cathedral, was homilist. Bishop Duca greeted the congregation and expressed his gratitude to Bishop Michael Jarrell of Lafayette for permitting him to celebrate Mass “in this wonderful and beautiful Cathedral.” He commended the sisters because “they bring music and ministers to family and friends,” citing the religious community as a model of parish life. “We all serve,” Bishop Duca said, “and bring our talents to the service of the Church. It is a great joy to celebrate this anniversary with the sisters.” Father Arceneaux emphasized “it is a privilege to celebrate this day with Sister Mary and Sister Mavis as they have been close friends of God for 25 years of living the consecrated life with the Sisters of Our Lady of Sor-
rows. I welcome my brother priests who have come to celebrate with the sisters, to celebrate this great milestone which is a divine gift of God.” Father Arceneaux also commended the jubilarians for the “same trust and zeal to love and serve God that Blessed Elisabetta had, that you Sister Mavis and Sister Mary had, that you left everything behind trusting God would lead and direct you in His way. . . .It has been a privilege to serve with you at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Student Center. “Today as we gather here, I thank you for your beautiful commitment. . .It has been a blessing and I pray that together we can truly grow in a holier life as we grow old. I remember when you came to the student center in 2004, you brought something of a completion to the mission we had tried to accomplish with the students. Your witness, your zeal your love, your ability to counsel and direct have been a great gift to the Church. May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen you.” Father Arceneaux concluded his homily with the song “How Beautiful,” which speaks of loving the Lord and letting Christ reign in our work and the community. In addition to the two bishops, clergy present included Fathers Thomas J. Madden, S.J., and August Thompson, who led the prayer of the faithful; Fathers Don Piraro, Rothell Price, Cyprien Eze.
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dent, Francois Hollande, and Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault have promised to promote the legalization of same-sex marriage and of adoption by same-sex couples. If the measure passes, France would become the ninth European nation to recognize same-sex marriage. France legalized same-sex civil unions in 1999. The family, which is the foundation of society, “is threatened in many places by a faulty conception of human nature,” the pope told the group of 32 bishops. How an individual is raised and the well-being of society are inter-
dependent, he said. “Defending life and the family in society isn’t retrograde, rather it’s prophetic,” he said, because it helps “promote those values that permit the full development of the human person.” The pope also noted France’s celebration this year of the sixth centenary of the birth of St. Joan of Arc, whom he has suggested as a model for Christian politicians. “One of the most original features of this young woman’s holiness is precisely the link between mystical experience and political mission,” the pope said, calling St. Joan a “model of secular holiness in the service of the common good.”
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Lafayette Diocese hosts meeting of New Orleans Provincial Council
The Diocese of Lafayette recently hosted a meeting of the New Orleans Provincial Council, bringing together the bishops of Louisiana and representatives of priests’ councils from throughout the New Orleans province. The primary purpose of the Council is to provide a forum for communication between the bishops and priests of the province. Photo by Stephanie R. Martin
St. Pius X to offer course on Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary LAFAYETTE Deacon Cody Miller will be conducting a five-week course on the Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary, according to St. Louis de Montfort. Classes will be held at St. Pius X Church in Lafayette beginning on November 5; they will continue to meet at 7:00 p.m. for five consecutive Mondays. On Monday, December 8, participants in the Total Consecration course will conclude their experience with the celebration of the Consecration Mass, also scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM, author, missionary, and evangelist of the Montfort Missionaries. Those interested in participating are urged to call and register early due to limited seating. Registration may be completed by contacting Deacon Cody
Miller by telephone at either (337) 849-7963 or (337) 8565936, or by email at cajunfreshman@usa.net. Registration may also be completed by contacting Ashton Mouton at (337) 232-4656 or evangelization@ stpiusxchurch.org. Those who register early will also receive a free copy of the Consecration book. The Votive Mass of The Blessed Mother is open to all who wish to attend. Learn more about your faith and why Blessed John Paul II, Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta and St. Maximilian Kolbe loved the writings of St. Louis de Montfort, and learn how we can fully live our Baptismal promises through Jesus and Mary. For more infomation on total consecration go to www.myconsecration.org and montfortspirituality.org.
Employees of the diocesan central offices were invited to attend Mass, which was celebrated by Bishop Glen Provost of the Diocese of Lake Charles inside Immaculata Chapel, during the recent meeting of the New Orleans Provincial Council. Photo by Stephanie R. Martin
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USCCB’s Charter for protection of children/young people Did You Know? reaches 10-year milestone Know Your Kids’ School
by Stephanie R. Martin LAFAYETTE A decade has now passed since the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) established the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in response to the prominent need to address child sexual abuse by clerics of the Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. Though certainly reactive at the time, in the 10 years since its inception, the Charter has taken root as a strong pro-active approach not only to addressing the child sex abuse problem head-on, but also to creating a safer environment for the nation’s children and young people through a comprehensive education and awareness program. As it was established by the USCCB, the Charter provides a “set of procedures for addressing allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy” as well as “guidelines for reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse.”
The complete text of the Charter is available for online viewing at www.usccb.org/ocyp. The Charter strives to create “a safe environment for children and young people” by designating clear procedures for (according to the USCCB website): • making prompt and effective response to allegations; • cooperating with civil authorities; • disciplining offenders; • providing for means of accountability for the future to ensure the problem continues to be effectively dealt with through a national Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection and a National Review Board. As a result of implementing these procedures in all Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the country, over the last 10 years the Church has been responsible for: • the training of more than 2.1 million clergy, employees, and volunteers in parishes in how to create safe environments and pre-
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Parents and guardians have the primary responsibility for protecting their children from all potential harm. When choosing a nursery, daycare center, or school, parents should inspect the building and grounds to make sure there are no areas where children play or work that are “off limits” to parents. Such facilities should have a policy that welcomes parents to visit the center or school without prior appointment.
Online Child Safety In June 2000, a study titled “Online Victimization” was conducted for the U.S. Department of Justice. In the study, a national sampling of children found that approximately one in five children had received a sexual solicitation or approach over the Internet in the previous year. One in four children on the Internet had unwanted exposure to naked people or people having sex in the previous year. One in 33 children had received an aggressive sexual solicitation—a solicitor who asked to meet them somewhere, called them on the telephone, or sent them mail, money, or gifts. Today, even more children in the United States are online; undoubtedly, if a national sampling of children was to be interviewed now, these numbers would be even higher. As pervasive and tempting as the Internet can be, it is essential for parents, teachers, and members of the clergy to be knowledgeable and fluent in both the negative and the positive aspects of the Internet. Parents, teachers, and members of the clergy must speak very openly about online child safety issues. For information regarding your school/parish Safe Environment program, please contact your local Safe Environment Coordinator. A list of these individuals can be accessed online at www.diolaf.org, under the SAFE ENVIRONMENT tab. vent child sexual abuse; • the preparation of more than 5.2 million children to recognize abuse and protect themselves; • background checks on more the 1,887,000 volunteers and employees, 166,000 educators, 52,000 clerics and 6,000 candidates for ordination. One might ask, however, how has the Church achieved this, and how does it substantiate these numbers? The answer also lies within the Charter itself, which outlines a specific auditing process that monitors the compliance of all diocesan safe environment programs. In accordance with this auditing process, every diocese in the U.S. is required to submit its annual program data to the USCCB’s National Review Board for analysis. The information from these data audits
allows the USCCB to confirm the numbers given above. In addition to the annual data audits, every diocese is also scheduled to undergo an onsite audit every third year. Onsite audits are conducted by Stonebridge Business Partners, who visit the diocese to personally review all related safe environment records in order to ensure their accuracy and compliance with the Charter. The Lafayette Diocese will undergo its regularly scheduled onsite audit near the end of 2012, with results to be released some time in early 2013. Administrators here are pleased to report that all past audits for the Lafayette Diocese have shown it to be in full compliance with the stipulations of the Charter since its original implementation in 2003.
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St. Landry Church hosts Lt. Fr. Verbis Lafleur memorial Mass
OPELOUSAS St. Landry Church in Opelousas recently hosted the annual Memorial Mass for Lt. Fr. Joseph Verbis Lafleur, a local military chaplain who perished in WWII. This year marked the 68th anniversary of his death. It was with great excitement this year that the Fr. Lafleur Committee also announced the creation of the Lt. Fr. Joseph Verbis Lafleur Scholarship Endowment Fund. For the last several years, the committee has sought to establish a perpetual scholarship endowment in order to assist young people in need to receive an education in Catholic schools and also to educate these young people about the heroic life of Fr. Lafleur. This is in keeping with the ministry Fr. Lafleur had to the youth in the places he served as a seminarian and priest. The hope was to establish a $1,000 scholarship for an eighth grade student entering high school in the three places that provided Fr. Lafleur his roots before he entered into military service: Opelousas Catholic in Opelousas, Sacred Heart in Ville Platte, and Vermilion Catholic in Abbeville. Intentions were to award these scholarships based on an active faith life, virtue, knowledge of the life of Fr. Lafleur, and financial need. In order to produce the required income for these scholarship, approximately $100,000 was needed to establish the endowment. The establishment of the en-
work with the local community dowment was considered to be in order to raise the remaining a long-term project for the Fr. half of the money needed to enLafleur Committee, until a gensure the perpetuity of the scholerous benefactor agreed to doarship fund. To date, the comnate exactly half of the funds mittee is pleased to report that needed. Mr. Alex Theriot disa total of $20,000 has already covered a biography of Fr. Lafbeen raised for this cause. leur, But He Dies Not, while visNow, the comitng a religious mittee is reaching book store. He out to the churches was so moved and schools of the by what he area, asking for read that he assistance in raiscontacted the ing the remaincommittee and ing $30,000 which volunteered to is still needed. donate $50,000 Through these for the estabfundraising efforts, lished of the the committee also endowment hopes that indifund, as well as viduals will help an additional to spread the word $3,000 to fund about the availabilthe first three ity of the scholarscholarships to be awarded. An impressive crowd filled the church as ship, and the heroic Thus, in people joined together to remember the and inspirational selfless deeds of this dedicated priest May 2012, and military man who never returned life led by one of three students home from his service during WWII. the diocese’s own native sons. became the Photo by Sherri Landry To learn more first recipients of the Lt. Fr. Joseph Verbis Lafleur Scholarship. As reported in the September edition of the Acadiana Catholic, these students were Caroline Landry of Vermilion Catholic School in Abbeville, Louis Labruyere of Opelousas Catholic School in Opelousas, and Silas Matthew Brou of Sacred Heart School in Ville Platte. Mr. Theriot’s donation to the endowment was made, however, with the understanding that the committee would continue to
Bishop Glen Provost of the Diocese of Lake Charles, who served as main celebrant and homilist for this year’s Memorial Mass, gathers with other participants around the memorial statue which stands in front of St. Landry Church. Photo by Sherri Landry
A photo of Lt. Fr. Joseph Verbis Lafleur, from St. Landry Church in Opelousas. Photo by Sherri Landry
about the scholarship fund, please write to the Fr. Verbis Lafleur Scholarship Fund, care of St. Landry Church, 1020 N. Main Street, Opelousas, LA 70570. Anyone who wishes to include a donation by check should make the check payable to The Lt. Fr. Joseph Verbis Lafleur Scholarship Endowment Fund.”
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Teurlings blesses & dedicates new stadium
LAFAYETTE Bishop Michael Jarrell, Teurlings Catholic Chancellor Hampton Davis, and Principal Michael Boyer welcomed faculty, staff, the entire student body, visiting clergy, alumni, parents, representatives of the Diocese of Lafayette and community leaders to the first event to ever be held at the new Rebel Stadium. The Blessing and Dedication Ceremony marked the official opening of a project that has been decades in the making. “Congratulations to the Teurlings family. They have worked hard and should be very proud of this historic day, “said Bishop Michael Jarrell. “Before we turn our attention to sports, we wanted to first turn attention to God and ask for his blessing
on every student athlete that will play in this stadium,” added Chancellor Hampton Davis. “This is a tremendous day for our school and is the result of years of hard work. We are grateful for the support of our parents, alumni and community members that diligently put forth the effort required to build such a beautiful field.” “For decades, the word has always been ‘One day we will have a stadium at Teurlings.’ One day is finally today,” added Principal Mike Boyer. “This is emotional for the alumni, the coaches and our current student athletes, who have all waited for years for a field to call home right here on campus, and we couldn’t be more proud of what we have built here for generations of students to come.”
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St. Basil Knights of Columbus #10721
Congratulations to the new officers for the St. Basil Knights of Columbus #10721 in Judice. From left to right they are: Larry Gisclair (Trustee), John Fontana (Grand Knight), David Leblanc (Financial Secretary), Mark Campos (Chancellor), Diddy Parent (Deputy Grand Knight), Gerald Wagespack (Recorder), Fr. Rex Broussard (Chaplain), Jerry Gaspard (Warden), David Leger (Outside Guard), Jim Bonin (Vocations Director), Fred Arsement (Treasurer), Louis and Borges (Inside Guard). Not pictured are Lloyd Broussard (Advocate), Robert Leblanc (Trustee), and John Touchet (Trustee). Photo submitted by Rick Latiolais
News from Redemptorist School
CROWLEY The 2012-2013 school year is now underway at Redemptorist Catholic School in Crowley. Principal Louis Cramer and Father Matthew Higginbotham were pleased to welcome four new members to the faculty: Brent Mouton (technology), Margaret Doucet (Pre-K), Martha Hodge (7th grade), and Donna Sarver (5th grade). In addition to new faculty members, there have been a few other changes implemented in conjunction with the new school year. For instance, ties have been added to the boy’s dress code on the school’s Mass Day. There is also a new fountain on campus, donated to the school by the family of Mrs. Ann Claire Meaux, in her memory; Mrs. Meaux was a former teacher at the school. “Mrs. Ann Claire came to work at RCS in August of 2005,” stated a release prepared by the school. “She taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades during her
Father Higginbotham blessed the fountain that was recently donated to Redemptorist Catholic by the family of former teacher Mrs. Ann Claire Meaux. Photo submitted by Redemptorist Catholic School
Principal Louis Cramer (far left) and Father Matthew Higginbotham (far right), welcomed four new members to the Redemptorist Catholic staff. They are (L/ R) Brent Mouton (technology), Margaret Doucet (Pre-K), Martha Hodge (7th grade), and Donna Sarver (5th grade). Photo submitted by Redemptorist Catholic School
six years with us. She was very passionate about teaching. Her students learned more than what was written in their textbooks. Her life experiences were a big part of her teaching and she always had a story to go along with each lesson. She treated students like they were her own children. She showed much compassion towards them and they always knew they could go to her for help and advice. Mrs. Ann Claire was a wonderful person and a great asset to our school. She is sadly missed by everyone at RCS.” Redemptorist Catholic School would also like to congratulate one of its students, Tony Arsement, for placing second at the Junior Beta Club’s National Convention in North Carolina. Tony’s poetry was awarded at District Day and the state conventions as well. He received a cash prize.
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New youth program launched at Our Lady of Fatima
LAFAYETTE Heeding the Pope’s call to a New Evangelization, Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Lafayette has launched a new formation program for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students of their parish as a part of their ongoing Fatima Youth Ministry program. The program has been developed to help young Catholic teens make the right decisions as they develop into young adults. Father Michael Russo (Pastor) the youth ministry staff, and parent volunteers collaborated to adapt and create a Catholic parents’ guide, curriculum, and lesson plans for the students and the parents of teens enrolled. The team adopted the verse “Lord, give me a listen-
“Our teens are future Catholic parents and religious, deserving the greatest opportunity to live true holiness,” said Father Michael Russo. “Our hope is to support the vocation of Catholic parents through the parent class and guide we developed.” Photo submitted by Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Lafayette has launched a new formation program to target 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and help them make the right decisions as they develop into young adults. Photo submitted by Our Lady of Fatima Parish
ing heart” as their evangelization truism for the program. After careful review of the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens” course by Sean Covey, a highly recommended program world-wide, the Fatima team enhanced the course by developing necessary Catholic materials and lesson plans. At a pre-retreat meeting, Father Russo gave parents a snapshot of the information their teens would be taught at the Summer Retreat. Father Russo shared with parents, “Our teens are future Catholic parents and religious, deserving the greatest opportunity to live
true holiness. Our hope is to support the vocation of Catholic parents through the parent class and guide we developed.” The summer retreat addressed the teen’s decision-making skills related to loving and honoring their parents; in addition, loving their brothers and sisters and their friends, when choosing friends and being a friend. The teens prepared skits based on their lessons learned and performed skits for their parents during the summary formation session at the close of
the retreat. In preparation for a spring formation session, “Prolife, Sex & Dating”, the teen and parents viewed a short film on the development of a baby from conception to birth. The Fatima teens ended their day of retreat with the celebration of the Saturday Vigil Mass honoring our teens and their families. Parents ministered during the Mass as lectors and ministers of Holy Communion. The teens ministered as ushers for the Mass. The program is being expanded and has been adopted as an annual formation program that will lead Fatima teens to Jesus.
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Mass of Hope & Thanksgiving
LAFAYETTE Holy Cross Church in Lafayette invites everyone to attend a special Mass of Hope & Thanksgiving on Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Howard Blessing for all loved ones who have been affected by breast cancer and other types of cancer.
A small reception will also be held following the Mass, with door prizes to be awarded. Everyone in attendance will also receive a special memento to bring home. For further details, please contact Holy Cross Church at (337) 984-9636.
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Junior Clavers of District IV recently gathered at the Robicheaux Center in Lafayette to show their dedication to follow in the footsteps of our Patron Saint, Peter Claver by participating in the 2012 Brown Bag Project. The Brown Bag Project is an annual nationwide endeavor where all junior courts and councils join together and donate items on local shelter’s wish lists. Participating in the project were Ct 51, Ct 76, Ct 84, Ct 206, Ct 242 Br 84 and Br 242 totaling 49 juniors and 98 combined hours of community service hours. Photo submitted by Janece Riser
KPC #54 celebrates St. Peter Claver Day
In St. Martinville, the Knights of Peter Claver Council and Court #54 recently celebrated St. Peter Claver Day. The groups did so by attending Mass at Notre Dame Church.
Knights of Peter Claver Council #54. Photo submitted by Winfield Ledet
Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court #54. Photo submitted by Winfield Ledet
the crisis may also have helped him to get his message across. With turmoil over the movie spreading across the Middle East, the papal visit suddenly became a much more dramatic and thus more appealing story to the secular press, which probably gave it more coverage as a result, observed Msgr. John E. Kozar, president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, who attended the papal events. For the Lebanese, the pope’s willingness to travel in spite of security concerns -- he told reporters on the plane from Rome that he had not considered canceling the trip and that no one had advised him to do so -- powerfully underscored his commitment to the country and the region. “The mere fact that the Holy Father came at this difficult moment is an indication that Christians here are not forgotten,” said Habib Malik, a professor of history at Lebanese American University. The pope’s visit served as a showcase for Lebanon, which for years was a model of peaceful coexistence and religious freedom in the Middle East. The show of
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Dame in Indiana for three years to further her artistic studies, but it was not until the late 1980’s that Sr. Catherine began to make a connection between her love of art and the benefits it incorporated into her religious calling. Around 1986, Sr. Catherine was asked to teach art to religious sisters and also some priests as part of a special sabbatical program. She readily agreed, and then began to wonder how she could go about teaching art to adults who perhaps had no previous training or even interest in the area. The answer to that question came when Sr. Catherine considered it from a slightly different angle. “That was when it dawned on me that art can be a ministry,” she says. “You don’t have to know art to do art and prayer—anybody can learn to pray. It [art] can bring out something within a person, something that they see in the art but maybe they can’t express it with words.”
enthusiasm across sectarian and political lines, in a nation still recovering from the 1975-90 civil war, was a dramatic statement of unity to the outside world and to the Lebanese themselves. Epitomizing the welcome by Muslim leaders, Lebanon’s grand mufti gave Pope Benedict a written message stating that “any attack on any Christian citizen is an attack on Islam.” And as Lebanon’s Daily Star newspaper reported Sept. 17, Lebanon President Michel Suleiman cited the unanimity among political factions over the weekend in arguing that the “way to capitalize on the pope’s visit is via dialogue.” Pope Benedict would no doubt agree, while limiting his shortterm expectations. As he told the president in his arrival speech, Lebanese society’s “equilibrium, which is presented everywhere as an example, is extremely delicate. Sometimes it seems about to snap like a bow which is overstretched or submitted to pressures which are too often partisan, even selfish, contrary and extraneous to Lebanese harmony and gentleness.” What precisely those pressures might be, the pope prudently declined to say. Since that revelation, Sr. Catherine has embraced this idea of what art and faith can do for her, and eagerly shared it with others in the same generous manner in which her father and Sr. Ann Carmel Segura once shared it with her. “I thank God every day for the gift of my art,” says Sr. Catherine, “and for the ability he has given me to share it with others.”
Though Sr. Catherine has studied many types of art over the years, one of her favorite styles is pencil drawing, reflected in the piece she designed to help the Lafayette Diocese commemorate the Year of Faith. Photo by Stephanie R. Martin
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U.S. bishops launch Spanish-language page California, chairman of USon Facebook
WASHINGTON USCCB The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), in an ongoing effort to more effectively reach Hispanic and Spanish-speaking Catholics, has launched a Spanish-language page on the social-networking site Facebook. The page, which can be found at www.facebook.com/USCCBEspanol, will feature a variety of updates from USCCB on news, issues of concern to the Catholic Church and faithbuilding resources. “Hispanics make up 16 percent of the total U.S. population, almost 40 percent of U.S. Catholics, and 50 percent of U.S. Catholics under age 25,” said Bishop John Wester of Salt Lake City, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Communications. “It is critically important to engage this demographic, especially through the expanding field of social media, and provide them with accurate, quality information that encourages them to grow in their faith.” In a video message posted in Spanish on the new page, Bishop Jaime Soto of Sacramento,
CCB’s Committee on Cultural Diversity, said the bishops “are grateful for the rich contributions of culture and faith that Hispanics bring to this country and to our Catholic Church,” and invited them “in a spirit of faith and kindness” to use the new page to “communicate and dialogue with us.” Content posted to the page will include the essay “Cosas Ordinarias, amor extraordinario: Mother Teresa and Latin America” by TIME Magazine writer David Van Biema, which depicts Mother Teresa’s missionary work from Tijuana, Mexico to Chile. The author describes her work with the poor and how the Missionaries of Charity are established in 65 cities in Latin America. Additionally, photos will show Mother Teresa in her early years helping the poor and sick, her connection to Our Lady of Guadalupe and Shrine in Tijuana built in her name. USCCB has moderated an English-language page on Facebook at www.facebook. com/usccb since 2009. It is currently “Liked” by over 40,000 people. USCCB also provides English and Spanish
Sacred Heart School faculty enjoys retreat VILLE PLATTE The Sacred Heart School faculty recently began the school year in prayerful reflection by participating in a retreat at the Benedictine monastery in Plaisance. The Day of Reflection was led by Roy Petitfils, who used the theme “Broken, Blessed, and Shared: Toward a Eucharistic Ministry of the Catholic Educator.” Petitfils is currently the Counselor Intern
at the Pax Renewal Center. He is the author of several books, including God Wears Tennis Shoes: Spiritual Reflections For Those Who Minister to Catholic Young People. The retreat was a wonderful way for the staff to get motivated for the new school year, while centering their enthusiasm on love for Christ through education.
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KPCannual luncheon
The Knights of Peter Claver Fourth Degree Prosper Bijou Assembly #16 and St. Catherine of Sienna Chapter #16 recently held their Annual Luncheon at St. Edward School Cafeteria in New Iberia. The event’s theme was “Traits of a Virtuous Christian” and those in attendance heard from guest speaker, Gracious Lady Stephanie Bernard. Awards were presented to Sir Knight Wilbert Youman (Sir Knight of the Year), Sir Knight Lawrence JeanBatiste (Hardest Working Sir Knight), and Gracious Lady Virgie White (Mary L. Merrill Award). Several National, State, and Local Officers were also present from the Noble Order. Photo submitted by Sherial Scott
feeds on Twitter at http://twitter.com/usccb and http://twitter.com/USCCBEspanol. The launch of the page coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month. Concurrently, USCCB’s Secretariat for Cultural Diversity announced new statistics that reflect the accelerated growth of Hispanic presence in dioceses and archdioceses nationwide. States in-
cluding North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee have experienced over 100 percent growth over the last decade, according to the U.S. Census. The information is available online: www.usccb. org/issues-and-action/culturaldiversity/hispanic-latino/demographics/
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Religious sister celebrates 100th birthday with community
OPELOUSAS Best wishes go out to Sr. Madeleine Sophie Hebert, MSC, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Sr. Madeleine was born Fay Wilhelmina on August 29, 1912 in Morgan City, Louisiana to Katherine Beatrice Vinson and Julius Peter Hebert. She had two sisters, Connie Lee and Marguerite, and a brother, Julius, who are deceased. Sr. Madeleine began her early education at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Morgan City and was taught by the Marianites of Holy Cross. In a recent conversation, she said that she was impressed by the dedication of the Sisters and felt a call to become a Marianite. However, the call faded for a while, but it returned and grew in its sincerity and intensity. Under the direction of one of the Sisters, she taught the kindergarten class the year following high school graduation. At 18 years of age, she entered the Marianites on September 8, 1930. She made her first vows on August 9, 1932, her final profession on August 9, 1935 and embarked on what would become a lifetime
of remarkable experiences. While completing a degree in education at Loyola University in New Orleans, her early years in education were spent as teacher and principal in several Catholic schools in New Orleans, Franklin, Morgan City, and Ville Platte. What she described as very surprising was the call from the Marianite Provincial in early 1955 to begin studying hospital administration at St. Louis University. After successfully completing the course of studies, she became the first administrator of Opelousas General Hospital in Opelousas, Louisiana. Sister Madeleine remained for seven years in that role, guiding the hospital from its earliest beginnings and initial struggles to becoming a growing and developing major health care institution in this region. In 1964, she was elected Superior General or Mother Superior of the Marianites to lead the worldwide Congregation. From the Mother House of the Congregation in Le Mans, France, she served in this position for 13 years, learning to converse and carry out business
affairs in French while overseeing the implementation of the changes demanded by the Second Vatican Council for all religious congregations. In 1977, she returned to New Orleans and was again called into leadership service by the Marianites. This time she was named to a two-fold role of provincial councilor for the Louisiana Province of the Congregation and as the President of Our Lady of Holy Cross College. It seems that one of these positions would have been challenge enough for one person yet she was able to faithfully fulfill both because of her innate leadership skills, her commitment to education, and her dedication to the Congregation. Always ready and eager to serve, she left New Orleans and went to the Diocese of Alexandria-Shreveport in 1982. There she ministered as co-director of the Permanent Diaconate Program and assisted with the archives of the Diocese and rendered service at Maryhill Retreat Center in Pineville, LA in the Book Store. Being well aware of her many gifts, the Marianite leadership asked her to use these skills between 1991-1994, to write the Annals of the Congregation. She spent time between Louisiana and France to organize and write this history. Following the completion of the Marianite Annals in 1994, she assisted in the Development Office for the Congregation and in 1996, she began to work as Congregational Historian and Assistant Ar-
Sr. Madeleine Sophie Hebert, MSC
chivist. Some notable firsts in her life include: -First Marianite to serve as principal at St. Mary of the Angels Elementary School, New Orleans. -First Marianite to earn a master’s degree in Theology from St. Mary’s College in Indiana. -First Marianite to give a presentation at the convention of the National Catholic Education Association. -First Marianite to study and earn a degree in Hospital Administration. -First administrator of Opelousas General Hospital. -First religious elected President of the Louisiana Hospital Association. -First Marianite to be re-elected to three terms as Superior General since Mother Mary of the Seven Dolors, first Superior General of the Marianites in the 1800s.
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Pray for our Seminarians
Fr. Kevin Bordelon Vocation Director Diocese of Lafayette
Rev. Mr. Dustin Dought St. Genevieve Lafayette
Rev. Mr. Brian Harrington St. John Cathedral Lafayette
Rev. Mr. Andre Metrejean Our Lady of Wisdom Lafayette
Rev. Mr. Mark Miley Sacred Heart New Iberia
St. Mary, Mother of the Church
Taj Glodd St. Theresa Crowley
Dennis Boudreaux St. Theresa Abbeville
Patrick Broussard St. John Cathedral Lafayette
Bro. Nicholas Dupre Community of Jesus Crucified
St. Martinville
Sam Fontana St. Pius X Lafayette
Matthew Barzare St. Anthony Eunice
Charles “Billy” Massie St. John Cathedral Lafayette
Alex Albert Our Lady of Wisdom Lafayette
Michael Richard St. Bernard Breaux Bridge
Chris Cambre St. Pius X Lafayette
Matthew Hebert St. Mary Magdalen Abbeville
St. Mary, Mother of the Church
Michael DeBlanc St. Joseph Parks
Payton Bourque St. John Cathedral Lafayette
Joseph Boustany Our Lady of Fatima Lafayette
Blake Dubroc Our Lady of Wisdom Lafayette
Ben Frederick Our Lady of Wisdom Lafayette
Alex LeBlanc Our Lady of the Lake Delcambre
Stephen Pellessier Lafayette
Ben Pitre St. Landry Opelousas
Elliot Robichaux Our Lady of the Lake Delcambre
Andrew Killeen St. Pius X Lafayette
Kyle White Our Lady of Wisdom Lafayette
Donald Bernard St. Pius X Lafayette
Branson Cambre St. Pius X Lafayette
Quinn Hebert Our Lady of Wisdom Lafayette
John Miller St. Landry Opelousas
Joe Nelson
St. Mary, Mother of the Church
Rev. Mr. Neil Pettit Lafayette
Rene Pellessier Lafayette
Photos by Paul Kieu Our Lady of Perpetual Help
New Iberia
Travis Abadie St. Elizabeth Seton Lafayette
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Seminarian Burses What is a seminarian burse?
A seminary burse is a “named” portion of the seminary endowment trust fund, which was started for the Diocese of Lafayette in the year 1919. Burses are commonly “named” either by the person or persons who established them, or in memory of a deceased loved one.
Incomplete Burses David Rozas is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Rozas. He is sponsored by St. Peter Church in Carencro and is currently in his fourth college year at St. Joseph Seminary College, LA.
How do seminarian burses contribute to the diocese’s ongoing seminary formation?
Money donated to the seminary trust fund remains as untouched principal, while interest from the trust is used to pay for the diocese’s annual cost of seminary formation. Currently, the interest from the trust pays 20% of this expense, while the remainder is supplemented by funds raised during the Bishop’s Services Appeal Campaign..
When is a seminarian burse complete?
Typically, a burse is completed when its balance reaches $15,000. This amount represented the total cost of educating a single seminarian back when the practice was first established, although today that cost has risen to approximately $200,000. Once a burse has reached $15,000, a new burse may be opened if those who established the original wish to continue their donations. At this time, a total of 98 burses have been completed for the Diocese of Lafayette.
Rev. Mr. Garrett Savoie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Savoie. He is sponsored by Assumption Church in Mire and is currently in his fourth theology year at Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, LA. Andrew Schumacher is the son of Mr. Scott Schumacher and Dr. Pam Darr. He is sponsored by St. Michael Church in Crowley and is currently in his pre-theology (first) year at St. Joseph Seminary College, LA.
Complete Burses 287 253 357 355 360 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 220 222 223 224 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 235 237 238 241 243 245 246 251 252 255 256 258 259 261 262 263 265 267 269 270 273
Msgr,. John Disch Burse Serra Club Burse Therese Esteves Burse #4 Gabriel Lucas Memorial Fund (Morse) Burse Lay Honorees Burse #5 Bishop Jeanmard Memorial Burse Bishop Jeanmard Assumption Burse Bishop Jeanmard-sacred Heart Burse Msgr. Amable S. Doutre Burse Msgr. Joseph Peeters Burse Msgr. Louis Massebiau Burse Msgr. George Mollo Burse Rev. Louis P. Castel Burse Rev. Julian Van Exem Burse #1 Bishop Duburg Assembly Burse Henry Lastraps Burse Genevieve Lastrapes Burse Church Point Burse St. John Marie Vianney Burse Rev. Auguste M. Viel Burse St. Andre Fournet Burse Julie Landry Burse A.C. Maraist Burse Msgr. Paul Fuselier Burse #1 Rev. Moise Hebert Burse Jeff Bienvenu Burse Immaculate Conception Burse #1 Gaspard Petitjean Family Burse Msgr. John A. Vigliero Burse Lay Honorees Burse#1 J.M. Lapeyre Family Burse St. Stephen Burse M/M P.J. Reiners Burse John Joseph Borel Burse Msgr. L.C. Habetz Burse Rev. J. Otto Jud Burse #1 Rev. J. Otto Jud Burse #2 Msgr. Hubert A. Lerchen Burse St. Theresa Burse #1 CDA Burse #1 Msgr. Paul Fuselier Burse #2 Heck & Langlois Guillot Burse M/M Fournet Burse #1 Rev. OJ. Chauvin Burse Msgr. Paul Fuselier Burse #3 Denise & Erin Canan Burse O’Neil Hebert Burse Msgr. Paul Fuselier Burse #4 Lay Honorees Burse #2 Military Chaplains Burse Bishop Schexnayder Memorial Burse #1
277 Bishop Schexnayder Memorial Burse #2 279 Msgr. Paul Fuselier Burse #5 282 Caliste A. Duplantis, Jr Burse 285 Rev. Verbis Lafleur Burse #1 289 Msgr. Lawrence Fournet Burse 296 A Priest Burse #1 298 Msgr. Paul Fuselier Burse #6 299 James J. Frey, Sr Burse 302 Ben & Louisa Larriviere Burse 305 Laperouse Family Burse 306 Marcel/alfred Gaudet Burse #1 307 CDA Burse #2 310 Msgr. George Bodin Burse 311 Rev. Verbis Lafleur Burse #2 312 M/M Milton Esteves Burse 313 Sacred Heart Parish, Ni Burse 314 Luke/Rita Bernard Burse 315 Marcel/Alfred Gaudet Burse #2 316 Marcel/Alfred Gaudet Burse #3 317 Marcel/Alfred Gaudet Burse #4 320 Lay Honorees Burse #3 321 Fr. Jean Paradis Burse #1 324 Msgr. Albert Bacque Burse #1 325 Fr. Raphael Gauthier Burse #1 328 Rev. Raymond Robitaille Burse 329 Sonnier Burse 333 Lay Honorees Burse #4 334 Rev. Raymond Robitaille Burse #2 335 Msgr Edward D. Fruge 336 Pro-life Priest Burse 338 M/M Milton Esteves Burse #2 339 M/M Milton Esteves Burse #3 341 Luke & Rita Bernard Memorial Burse #2 342 Coignard/Gremillion Burse 343 St. Theresa Of Lisieux Burse 344 Eula Mae Bernard Burse 345 Leonas & Alice Freyou Fam Memorial Burse 349 Bishop’s Helper Burse #1 350 Bishop’s Helper Burse #2 353 Nativity Of Our Lady Burse 361 Rev. Raymond Robitaille Burse #4 362 St. Jude Burse 365 Msgr. Guy Lemoine Burse 369 Rev. Raymond Robitaille Burse #5 371 Mildred Arceneaux Burse 374 Rev. Raymond Robitaille Burse #6 382 Rev. Raymond Robitaille Burse #6 (Anonymous)
Brent Smith is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith. He is sponsored by St. Martin de Tours Church in St. Martinville and is currently in his pretheology (first) year at St. Joseph Seminary College, LA.
219 Msgr. Wm. J. Teurlings (13,417.00) 236 John E. Lee, Jr. (9,324.60) 239 St. Joseph (9,076.48) 242 Lee C. Lavergne (7,079.73) 244 Rev. Julian Van Exem #2 (12,524.06) 248 Msgr. Alphonse Martel (11,000.00) 253 Serra Club (15,534.49) 254 Rusty Randol (1,742.76) 260 St. Theresa #2 (5,697.46) 266 Paul & Mary Karre (2,105.00) 268 M/M Fournet #2 (570.65) 271 Rev. J.a.m. Van Brero (710.00) 272 Msgr P. Alexandre Borel (1,625.00) 274 Msgr Emery Labbe Burse (6,310.00) 278 Msgr Daniel Bernard (3,674.64) 281 Harry Van Tiel Family (3,969.00) 283 Noemie L. Petitjean (2,000.00) 284 Msgr. Daniel Habetz (6,590.00) 286 P.J. Reiners #2 (9,500.00) 288 Rev. Oscar Drapeau (2,000.00) 290 Rev. P.G.J. Kemps (1,000.00) 291 Lucille M. Griffin Mem. (5,000.00) 292 Anonymous (10,470.00) 293 Msgr. Fernand Gouaux (4,770.00) 294 Robert A. Frey Memorial (7,360.00) 297 A Priest Burse #2 (12,400.00) 308 Harold/Ruby Moreau Family Memorial (5,000.00) 309 Libby Holcombre Memorial Burse (2,000.00) 318 Msgr. Marcel Murie Burse (5,260.00) 319 Marcel/alfred Gaudet #5 (1,942.80) 322 Fr Jean Paradis Burse #2 (5,000.00) 323 Charlene Richard Burse (3,030.00) 326 Fr. Raphael Gauthier Burse #2 (3,757.17) 327 Msgr. Albert Bacque Burse #2 (325.00) 330 Rev. Verbis Lafleur #3 (8,250.00) 332 Ben/louisa Larriviere Burse #2 (3,750.00) 337 Col. Chap Kenneth Bienvenu Bur (13,714.99) 340 Rev. James Doiron Burse (2,272.17) 346 Msgr. Alexander O. Sigur Mem. (2,250.00) 348 Rev. J. Wilson Matt & Mire Fam (500.00) 351 Sonnier Burse #2 (11,300.00) 352 St. Edmond Church Parish (9,000.00) 354 CDA #3 (10,750.63) 355 Gabriel Lucas Mem Fund (Morse) (15,194.21) 356 Mrs. Louise White (10,110.00) 358 Therese Esteves #5 (7,516.49) 359 St. Peter Par-New Iberia (10,422.35) 363 Ramona Crosby Bennerfield (2,180.52) 364 St. Jude Burse #2 (8,030.00) 366 A. Otis & Etta Hebert Memorial (5,000.00) 367 Bishop O’Donnell Burse (3,545.00) 368 Reverend Jules Speyrer (10,000.00) 370 Msgr. Burton Mouton Burse (10,700.00) 375 Rev. Charles Marin Burse (500.00) 376 Bishop Jeanmard Burse (5,714.00) 377 Marie Franques Kenneth Lacaze (3,000.00) 378 Bishop Gerard Frey Burse (12,522.00) 379 Rev. Moise Hebert #2 (3,403.61) 380 Lay Honorees #6 (3,974.50) 381 Mrs. Dorphi Marie Duhon Mem. (2,181.50) 382 Anonymous Retired Priest #7 (15,000.00) 383 James K. Bourque Mem Burse Fund (4,330.00) 384 Bishop Schexnayder Burse #3 (940.19) 385 Fr. Mike Bakowski Mem Burse (3,400.00) 386 Coignard/Gremillion Burse #2 (2,500.00) 387 In Memory Of Mr. & Mrs. Scranton Mouton (9,000.00) 388 Blessed John Paul II (2,600.00) 389 Rev. Donald Leger Mem Burse (935.00) 390 Clarie & Allen Anding (13,000.00) September Donors 375 J. Gomer Anding 400.00 389 The Church House 500.00 390 J. Gomer Anding
Bro. Brian Webre is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Webre. He is sponsored by the Community of Jesus Crucified and is currently in his third theology year at St. Philip’s Seminary in Toronto.
13,000.00
Please Support Our Seminarians
Who can establish and contribute to a seminarian burse?
Anyone is capable of establishing a burse and naming it as desired, and anyone can contribute simply by specifying the designated burse name when the contribution is made. Contributions may be mailed to the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Vocations, 1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501.
How is a seminarian burse established?
Anyone who is interested in establishing a new seminarian burse may also contact the Office of Vocations at (337) 261-5690.
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Bishop Jarrell appoints new Diocesan Disaster Coordinator
by Stephanie R. Martin LAFAYETTE Bishop Michael Jarrell has appointed Mr. Ryan Fitzgerald to serve as the Diocesan Disaster Coordinator for the Lafayette Diocese. Mr. Fitzgerald will fulfill this role in conjunction with his role as Risk Manager for the diocese, a position he has held since February 2010. Bishop Jarrell’s decision to appoint Mr. Fitzgerald to serve as the diocese’s Disaster Coordinator was due in part to his recent performance in coordinating diocesan communications during the threat of Hurricane Isaac in late August. Mr. Fitzgerald has relieved Father William Blanda as the diocese’s previous Disaster Coordinator. When Father Blanda was first appointed to the position in 2005, he devised a specific Disaster Plan for the diocese to ensure a timely, coordinated, and unified response
to any sudden threat, natural or otherwise, which might occur anywhere throughout the eight civil parishes of the Lafayette Diocese. Since its inception, this Disaster Plan has been regularly reviewed and revised by the diocesan administration; these revisions have allowed the plan to take maximum advantage of the latest resources and technological advances available to the Lafayette Diocese. In his role as Risk Manager, Mr. Fitzgerald has taken on the responsibility of working with all entities of the Lafayette Diocese—central offices, church parishes, Catholic schools, a nursing home, and other forms of community housing—to promote an attitude of pro-active preparedness. By promoting this culture of safety and security, Mr. Fitzgerald is helping these entities to learn how to recognize and resolve potential hazards in their
Catholic Charities disaster relief volunteers distribute donated food and supplies to victims still surrounded by floodwaters of Hurricane Isaac in Paulina, La., Sept. 6. Five deaths were attributed to Isaac. Many had feared the storm would be a repeat o f Hurricane Katrina seven years earlier, which caused 1,827 deaths. CNS photo/Darlene Aguillard, courtesy Catholic Charities
Diocese of Lafayette’s Secretariat of Catholic Charities aids area’s flood victims
This past March, portions of the Lafayette Diocese experienced heavy rains and flooding which affected approximately 1,400 residents of the Acadiana area. Communities that were hardest hit included Carencro, Church Point, and Arnaudville. In response to this disaster, church parishes within the Lafayette Diocese’s Central Region took in a special collection to help those in need with recovery efforts. The diocese’s Secretariat of Catholic Charities also responded by obtaining an Emergency Assistance Grant through Catholic Charities, USA. Altogether, the funds provided by these endeavors has allowed the diocese to extend assistance to 83 families, in an amount totaling more than $50,000. The Diocese of Lafayette would also like to extend a word of thanks to all those who contributed to the special collections taken in the Central Region for this purpose, as well as to all those who volunteered their time and effort to help their neighbors during this time of need. individual locations in order to prevent accidents from occurring, and also how to respond to an accident or disaster should one occur. His experience in this area places him in a very opportune position to also serve as Diocesan Disaster Coordinator. As Diocesan Disaster Coordinator, when a disaster occurs Mr. Fitzgerald will be responsible for gathering field information from all of the various diocesan entities mentioned above. He will also coordinate the dissemination of that field information to members of the diocesan administration, as well as other diocesan personnel, so that in turn they may utilize the information in real time to further coordinate their necessary individual responses. This will include the release of pertinent information to local media sources to further aid in the proper dissemination to all people of the diocese.
In the event of a disaster, Mr. Fitzgerald will work closely with Deacon Ed Boustany, Director of the diocese’s Secretariat of Catholic Charities, to prepare for the immediate start of recovery efforts as soon as environmental conditions allow. The Secretariat of Catholic Charities was formed in May of this year, allowing the Lafayette Diocese to become a full agency member of Catholic Charities, USA, and thus granting greater access to all of the resources and benefits provided by this network of more than 175 partner agencies throughout the country. While Mr. Fitzgerald’s aftermath focus will be to assist the diocese’s internal entities in accessing and recuperating from any damages which may have been suffered, Deacon Boustany’s focus will be to coordinate efforts to assist the outlying communities, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, in doing the same.
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