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The Most Reverend

Michael R. Cote, D.D.

Bishop of Norwich

We Must Be Missionaries Right Here at Home “If we are witnesses of the living Christ, so many people will encounter Jesus in us, in our witness.”

Pope Francis

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Summer has once again graced this part of the world we are blessed to call home. I hope that you are enjoying the warmth of the season and reflecting on the joy of being good to one another.

We as Catholics are ever conscious of the need to take care of our brothers and sisters of all faiths, more than ever in such an unsettled world.

It has been a few months now since the highly publicized Pew Research Center study released its findings regarding the overall U.S. number of Catholics, i.e. the size of our nationwide community of faith. The Pew numbers indicate that the Christian share of the U.S. population is declining. Comparing their own inhouse numbers to a survey they conducted in 2007, Pew con-

cluded that there were approximately 3 million fewer Catholic adults as of 2014. This is an easy number to recall having been so heavily covered by the media. I have found myself referencing the number on occasion. Having had some time now to look into the methodology, I would conclude that Pew need not be considered the only source or last word on the subject.

To this point, the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) recently completed a comprehensive review of findings by the Gallup Organization, the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), and the General Social Survey (GSS). CARA’s estimate is that there were 56.5 million adult Catholics in the U.S. in 2014 as compared to the Pew estimate of 51 million. This disparity serves as a reminder that

comparing and averaging multiple polls is the safest way to reliable numbers.

It is widely recognized that one of the most vital segments of the Catholic population to poll is the Hispanic and Latino community.

This growing part of the Catholic family in the U.S. is often underrepresented in the polls. This, again, is why an aggregate estimate of several polls is generally the safest measure.

Following this approach, the 2014 number of Catholics in the U.S. would appear to be in the 53-54 million range, consistent with comparative numbers in 2007. This would lead to a conclusion that the numbers haven’t appreciably declined or increased over the surveyed period.

Where does all this math take us? The answer may be not in topline totals but somewhere be-

neath the surface. There are definitely caution signs that indicate, for example, that the percentage of baptisms seems to be slowing, and the effects of a more secular culture are prompting more young people to identify as a “none” – i.e. not affiliated with an organized religion. This independent segment needs to be much more closely examined in terms of quick answers to survey questions versus the degree of faith at work in their lives. Much remains to be studied here over time.

What I believe we should draw from all this is that there are cautionary trends that are in a sense a wake-up call for us to respond as missionaries. This is why the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has been calling us to become actively engaged in the New Evangelization. Our missionary Pope is

beckoning each of us to spread the joy of the gospel, to set a living example of Christian values and to reach out to everyone within reach to continue to build the ministry of Jesus Christ. We are called to build a ministry of love and hope in a hurting world at the moment.

We are conservatively over 50 million strong. We are missionaries – often right here at home. We must speak up and stand up for the principles and values of our faith. When we do, we have a very loud voice in helping our participatory democracy get on the right side of decisive issues that shape our communities, our Nation and the world. Faith will lead us.

Sincerely yours in Christ’s love, Bishop Michael R. Cote

Debemos Ser Misioneros Aqui en Casa “Si nosotros somos testigos del Cristo vivo, muchas personas encontrarán a Jesús en nosotros, en nuestro testimonio.”

Papa Francisco

Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas: Una vez más el verano ha adornado a esta parte del mundo que tenemos la bendición de llamar casa. Espero que usted esté disfrutando de la calidez del verano y reflexionando sobre la alegría de ser buenos los unos con los otros. En un mundo tan inestable, nosotros como católicos más que nunca es-

tamos siempre conscientes de la necesidad de cuidar de nuestros hermanos y hermanas de todas las creencias.

Ha pasado unos meses desde que el estudio altamente publicitado del Pew Research Center publicó sus hallazgos en relación con el número total de los católicos en EE.UU. es decir, el tamaño de

nuestra comunidad de fe a nivel nacional. Los números de los bancos de la iglesia indican que la proporción cristiana de la población de Estados Unidos está disminuyendo. Al comparar sus propios números internos a una encuesta que realizaron en 2007, Pew concluyó que a partir del 2014 había aproximadamente 3 millones

menos adultos católicos. Este es un número fácil de recordar al haber sido en gran medida cubierto por los medios de comunicación. Me he encontrado de vez en cuando referencia a los números. Después de haber estado analizando algún tiempo la metodología, me gustaría concluir que Pew no tiene por qué ser considerada como la única

fuente o la última palabra sobre el tema.

Para este punto, el Centro de Investigación Aplicada en el Apostolado (CARA) completó recientemente una revisión completa de los resultados por parte de la Organización Gallup, el InstiMisioneros Aqui en Casa Continued on page 4

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tuto de Investigación Público de Religión (PRRI), y la Encuesta Social General (GSS). CARA estimó que había 56.5 millones de católicos adultos en los EE.UU. en 2014, en comparación con la estimación de 51 millones de Pew. Esta disparidad sirve como un recordatorio de que la comparación y el promedio de múltiples encuestas es la forma más segura de números confiables.

Es ampliamente reconocido que uno de los segmentos más impor-

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tantes de la población católica es sondear las comunidades hispanas y latinas. Consciente de la cautela con respecto a la respuesta a las encuestas, sobre todo por escrito, esta parte de la familia católica en los EE.UU cada vez mayor es a menudo sub-representada en las urnas. De nuevo ésta es la razón por la que una estimación agregada de varias encuestas suele ser la medida más segura.

Siguiendo este enfoque, el número de los católicos en los EE.UU. en 2014 parece estar oscilando de 53-54 millones, en consonancia con los números comparativos en 2007. Esto llevaría a la conclusión de que las cifras apreciablemente no han disminuido o aumentado durante el período encuestado. ¿A dónde nos lleva toda esta matemática? La respuesta puede que no esté en la línea superior total pero en algún lugar debajo de la superficie. Definitivamente hay

signos de advertencia que indican, por ejemplo, que el porcentaje de bautismos parece estar disminuyendo, y que los efectos de una cultura más secular están provocando que más jóvenes se identifiquen como “nada”- es decir, no afiliados a una religión organizada.

Este segmento independiente tiene que ser examinado mucho más estrechamente en términos de respuestas rápidas a preguntas de encuestas en comparación con el grado de fe que trabaja en sus vidas.

Queda mucho por estudiar aquí con el tiempo.

Lo que creo que deberíamos sacar de todo esto es que hay tendencias de precaución que son en un sentido una llamada de atención para que respondamos como misioneros. Es por esto que el Santo Padre, el Papa Francisco, nos ha estado llamando para que nos involucremos activamente en la Nueva Evangelización. Nuestro Papa misionero está llamando a

cada uno de nosotros para difundir la alegría del Evangelio, para establecer un vivo ejemplo de los valores cristianos y llegar a todo el mundo que esté al alcance para continuar construyendo el ministerio de Jesucristo. En un mundo herido en el momento estamos llamados a construir un ministerio de amor y esperanza.

Conservadoramente somos más de 50 millones fuertes. Somos misioneros- a menudo aquí en casa.

Debemos hablar y defender los principios y valores de nuestra fe.

Cuando lo hacemos, tenemos una voz muy alta para ayudar a nuestra participativa democracia a ponerse en el lado derecho de las cuestiones decisivas que dan forma a nuestras comunidades, nuestra nación y el mundo. La fe nos guiará.

Atentamente en el amor de Cristo, Obispo Michael R. Cote Translated by Paulina Angulo

Holy Hour for Vocations The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, leads the Holy Hour: Father Greg Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations vocations@norwichdiocese.net

Reverend Jonathan Ficara, from studies in Rome, to Parochial Vicar/Campus Minister, Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Storrs, and Saint Mary Parish, Coventry.

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Reverend Erik Lenhart, OFM Cap., new to the Diocese, Parochial Vicar, Saint Pius X Parish, Middletown.

Effective: June 29, 2015.

Deacon Michael Berstene, from Deacon, Saint Bernard Parish, Rockville, to Deacon, Saint Matthew Parish, Tolland, and Saint Bernard Parish, Rockville.

Effective: July 31, 2015.

August 20, 2015 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Most Holy Trinity, Pomfret September 17, 2015 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saint Joseph, Chester

Deacon Lawrence Deraleau, from Deacon, Sacred Heart Parish, Vernon, to Retirement.

Effective: June 30, 2015.

Reverend Brian Christopher Maxwell, Ordained to Priesthood on May 25, 2013, by the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich

Deacon Ronald Freedman, from Deacon, Saint Matthew Parish, Tolland, to Deacon, Saint Matthew Parish, Tolland, and Saint Bernard Parish, Rockville.

Effective: July 31, 2015.

Very Reverend Richard J. Ricard, Dean, Vernon Deanery. Effective: July 31, 2015 ~ Monsignor Robert L. Brown, Chancellor ~

Juan Aguirre 4th Year Theology English Studies St. Mary Seminary Baltimore MD

Frank Gilbert 2nd Year Theology Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary Weston, MA

Michael Bovino 2nd Year Philosophy Mt. St. Mary Seminary Emmitsburg, MD

Deacon Ron Blank 2nd Year Theology Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary Weston, MA

Jeffrey Ellis 4th Year Theology Mt. St. Mary Seminary Emmitsburg, MD

Peter Langevin 4th Year Theology Mt. St. Mary Seminary Emmitsburg, MD

Thomas Griffin 4th Year Theology Blessed John XXIII National Seminary Weston, MA

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Director of Priestly Vocations

Reverend Gregory Galvin Early August has arrived.

Though the weather overall has been very nice these past two months, things are heating up and the same can be said regarding vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the diocese.

In early June we had the transitional diaconate ordination of three seminarians; Deacon Jeff Ellis, Deacon Peter Langevin and Deacon Tom Griffin. Each of them have enjoyed serving in their summer assignments and have embraced their new call to service as they now will in just a short few weeks begin their final year of study and formation before Godwilling, being called to Ordination to the Holy Priesthood.

Hopefully, as you read this, the three men we have been working with from Colombia since meeting them in late March will have obtained their visas and be packing for their trip here to Connecticut and ultimately to the Holy Name of Jesus House of Studies in Worcester where they will begin their formation as they spend the first two years of studies learning English. Their names are Michael Castiblanco, Dharen Brochero and Sebastian Pena. Please keep them in your prayers.

We are very happy to announce that on June 10, 2015, Bishop Cote accepted another native son of the diocese into sponsorship for studies to the priesthood! Normand J. LaFlamme who is originally from Colchester CT. He is the son of Mr. Albert and Mrs. Julie LaFlamme and has a younger brother Andrew, a student at UCONN. Normand graduated from Franciscan University in Ohio in May of 2013 with a BS in Education and has been teaching at the Grove School for the past two years in Madison Connecticut. Normand will be starting his pre-theology philosophical studies at Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland beginning August 16th.

Please keep Normand in your prayers. Presently we also have an-

other UCONN graduate working on the application. It is not determined if he will be joining us for this fall or beginning in the fall of 2016.

On a different vocation front, I am also happy to announce and ask your prayers for two wonderful young women. First, a native daughter from the diocese, and from Colchester, Stephanie Twedt. Stephanie is the daughter of Mr. David and Mrs. Jacqueline Twedt of Colchester Connecticut.

Stephanie left on August 2nd for

the Monastery of the Poor Clares in Kokomo, Indiana to begin her postulant year. The second young lady is Shannon Cawley, whom I met at UCONN before she headed out to Notre Dame to work on a Master’s Degree in 2012-2013. Shannon, after much discernment with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George, will be heading out in early September to begin her postulant year.

As we head toward the coming academic year, if all goes well with

our Colombian men and their visa appointments, we will have eleven men, possibly twelve, studying for the diocese this coming year. We look forward to another possible diaconate ordination and possibly four priestly ordinations in the summer of 2016. The vocation office has one man committed to beginning the application early in 2016 with the hope of starting seminary

in September of next year, with two other possibilities as well.

Why is all of this happening? Because of the prayers, holy hours, and awareness of so many who continue to encourage our young people to open their hearts to Christ. If you know someone you think would make a great priest or religious brother or sister, don’t keep it to yourself. Say something to them and pray for them.

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Prayer, Praise, Worship & Adoration Every Tuesday evening beginning at 6:30pm. The Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St., Norwich. For more information, please call 860- 887-0702.

Saturday, August 8 St. Mary’s Church Bazaar & Silent Auction Join us for great food, baked goods, sweet bread, fresh cut flowers, books, jewelry, gardening items, music, and the fabulous attic treasure hunt. Held from 10:00am-3:00pm at 95 Main St., Stonington Borough.

Friday, August 14 Candlelight Procession to Honor the 95th Feast of the Assumption The Maria Assunta Society of St. Michaels Church, Pawcatuck, invites you to join in its procession. The celebration will begin with the Rosary and a candlelight procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Michaels Church, at 7:00pm.

Refreshments will be served after the procession.

Saturday, August 15 Assumption of Mary Sunday, August 16 Feast of the Assumption, Stonington

Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Church, 95 Main St., Stonington. Following the Mass there will be a traditional procession starting at 12:15pm at St. Michael’s Church in Pawcatuck with the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary being carried through the streets. Upon returning to church refreshments will be served. The Most Reverend Paul Loverde, D.D. Bishop of Arlington VA., and native of Connecticut will be the celebrant and homilist for the Mass.

Sunday, August 16 Feast of the Assumption, New London Outdoor Mass at 9:30am at Fort Trumbull in New London.

Honoring Bishop Emeritus Daniel P. Reilly. Monsignor James Carini, celebrant and homilist. Reverend Joseph Castaldi to deliver homily in Italian. Reverend Mark O’Donnell, Pastor, St. Joseph Church, Reverend Anthony DeMarco and Reverend Bob Washabaugh, Pastor, St. Mary Star of the Sea will be assisting Monsignor Carini. Following Mass- a procession from Fort Trumbull to St Joseph Church on Montauk Avenue for healing service for the sick at 11:00. Return to Fort Trumbull for games, entertainment and food by Tony D’s. A great family day!!!

Sunday, August 16 October Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, etc. Get Together A get together will be held at 2:00pm. Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath Street, Norwich.

For more information, please call 860- 887-0702.

Wednesday, August 19 Pope John XXIII Prayer For a 2nd Pentecost Come and see what he and the Holy Spirit intended at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St., Norwich.

For more information, please call 860- 887-0702. Father Ray, moderator.

Thursday, August 20 Holy Hour for Vocations Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, leads the Holy Hour from 6:007:00pm at the Most Holy Trinity, Promfret. For more information, contact Father Greg Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations at vocations@norwichdiocese.net or (860) 8879294. www.God-Calls.com.

Saturday, August 22 Unbound Prayer Ministry (Freedom) Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath St., Norwich. By appointment ONLY – Please call 860887-0702.

20th Annual

Diocesan Mass for Those Dedicated to Education Public, parochial and private educators, active and retired, and all support staff of all faiths are invited to attend.

Sunday, September 13th • 8:45 am Cathedral of Saint Patrick • 213 Broadway, Norwich

Monday, August 24 Healing Masses 2:00pm. Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath Street, Norwich.

Mass held on 1st floor – Handicap accessible. Father Ray, Celebrant and Judith Hughes, Healing Prayer. For more information, please call 860- 8870702.

Thurs. –Sunday, August 27-30 Men ACTS Retreat Weekend St. Margaret Mary and St. Francis Assisi, South Windsor, Men’s Retreat. An ACTS weekend retreat under the guidance of clergy. ACTS = Adoration, Community, Theology & Service. You’ll hear from men on: Adoration - how they encounter and respond to God’s call in their day to day life. Community - how men carry out God’s commandment to love and care for one another. Theology - how they seek understanding by studying God in Scripture and Faith. Service - the ways men serve God and His people. Retreat begins Thursday evening August 27th and concludes Sunday August 30th. Retreat held at Immaculata Retreat House, Willimantic. Cost for the room and meals $220.00. Open to all faiths. For additional information visit: “ActsCt.org” click on “Events” tab, or contact: Bill Grondin (860) 983-4748.

Tuesday, September 15 Mass of Remembrance A Mass in memory of our children who have died from still-

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Television Mass At 10:00am Channel 20 WTXX, Charter Channel 11 WCCT, Comcast. Celebrant is Reverend Greg Galvin. births, miscarriages or abortions.

Saint Patrick Cathedral, 213 Broadway, Norwich, at 6:00pm.

Refreshments will follow the Mass. For information call the Office of Family Life 860-8898346 ext. 283.

Thursday, September 17 Holy Hour for Vocations The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, leads the Holy Hour at St. Joseph Church, Chester. For more information contact Father Greg Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations at vocations@norwichdiocese.net or 860- 887-9294. www.GodCalls.com.

Saturday, September 19 St. Joseph Living Center’s Annual Outdoor Fall Festival Seeking Vendors! Held from 10:00am-2:00pm, 14 Club

Thursday, September 10 ~ Saturday, September 12

Fall Festival St. Joseph Church, 11 Baltic Road, Versailles-Occum

Fall Festival 2015 begins on Thursday, 9/10, from 9:00am-4:00pm, with the Yard Sale and Family Closet. On Friday, 9/11, from 9:00am-8:00pm & Saturday, 9/12, from 9:00am-7:00pm.

In addition to the Yard Sale and Family Closet, we will have Needlework, Baked Goods, General Store, Games, Food, Silent Auction, Books, CD’s, DVD’s, and much more. Major Raffle Drawing begins at 7:00pm on Saturday, 9/12.

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Wednesday, September 16

Catholic Charities 10th Annual Golf Tournament The New London Advisory Board will host the tournament at Fox Hopyard Golf Club, East Haddam. Registration will be at 10:30am, followed by lunch at 11:30am and a “shotgun start” at 1:00pm. Hors d’oeuvres and awards at 6:00pm, with the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, presenting the awards. All of the monies raised will help provide social services in the areas of basic human needs, adoption, mental health, family life education, pregnancy and teen mentoring to individuals and families throughout Eastern CT. For more information, contact Christine Jackel, Development Coordinator at 860-886-1928 x12 or via e-mail cjackel@norwichdiocese.net

860-456-1107 ext. 123 or 124.

Please leave a message with you name, address and telephone number.

Thurs.-Sunday Sept. 24 – 27 Pilgrimage to Participate in the Papal Visit Saturday, September 26 Prison Ministry: Gift of Grace Program The Norwich Diocesan Office for Prison Ministry is offering a training program for adults interested in serving the spiritual needs of prisoners in correc-

tional institutions of Eastern Connecticut. The Office for Prison Ministry trains volunteers for scripture study and sharing, sacramental preparation, prayer groups, religious education, retreat days, small Christian communities, and music for liturgies. Training will take place Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, and Dec. 6.

Volunteers’ bi-lingual in Spanish and English are especially needed. Pre-registrationn is required. For more information, please contact Sheree Antoch, at 860-848-2237 or prison@norwichdiocese.net.

VACATION IN KENNEBUNK BEACH, MAINE!

Franciscan Guestand House Retreat Facilities

Enjoy our full breakfast, stroll the beach and Kennebunkport shops.

Visit the Monastery for daily Mass, devotions, and gift shop.

Choose from 65 rooms, with own AC, Bath, and Cable TV. On the Scenic Trolley Route Offseason retreat rooms at $50+tax

Road in Windham. Crafts, art work, plants, home goods, your home business (Avon, Pampered Chef, etc), tag sale, jewelry, fabrics, wood working, and so on.

We are now taking applications for vendors. Call the Recreation Department for an application.

Franciscan Guest House A little taste of Heaven on Earth 26 Beach Ave., Kennebunk, Maine telephone 207-967-4865 • toll free 1-844-253-2972 email info@franciscanguesthouse.com www.franciscanguesthouse.com

“For where your treasure is (your relationship with Jesus), there also will your heart be...Be ready for whatever comes...If the master of the house (your heart and soul) had known the hour when the thief was coming (during your daily life here on earth) he would not have let his house (heart and soul) be broken into...you also (your name) must be PREPARED, for at an hour you do not expect (or have planned)... the SON of MAN (Jesus) will come.” Luke 12:34, 39-40

October Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, etc.

We thank all who have registered. We will all get together on Sunday August 16, 2015 at 2:00PM, Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath Street, Norwich CT 06360.

Children of Light Prayer Group Mass Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 7:00PM All Hallows Church Hall, Moosup, CT Fr. Ray, Celebrant Healing Masses, Monday’s August 10 and August 24 at 2:00PM Spiritual Renewal Center, 11 Bath Street, Norwich, CT 06357 Masses held on 1st floor – Handicap Accessible Fr. Ray, Celebrant and Judith Hughes, Healing Prayer Pope John XXIII Prayer for a 2nd Pentecost Come and see what he and the Holy Spirit intended Wed., August 19, 2015 at 2:00PM and 7:00PM at Spiritual Renewal Center Fr. Ray, Moderator Unbound Prayer Ministry (Freedom) Saturday, August 22nd at Spiritual Renewal Center By appointment ONLY – Please call 860-887-0702 Prayer, Praise, Worship Every Tuesday evening @ 6:30 pm Spiritual Renewal Center, Norwich, CT “Everyone’s welcomed to these programs!

spiritual renewal services Diocese of Norwich

Sunday, October 4 • St. Bernard School From 12:30pm – 7:00pm. For more information please call the Office of Faith Events at 860-848-2237 Ext: 312 or visit www.youthexplosionct.com

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The Most Reverend Robert F. Hennessey, Auxillary Bishop of Boston

The Most Reverend Robert C. Evans, Auxillary Bishop of Providence

The Reverend Monsignor Michael T. Donohue

His Eminence Timothy M. Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York

The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich

Timothy Cardinal Dolan Joins in Joyful Anniversary Celebration at St. Matthias Church East Lyme - June 28, 2015. His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Metropolitan ArchBy Donato A. Strammiello Four County Catholic Contributor

bishop of New York visited the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, and the Reverend Monsignor Michael T. Donohue, St Matthias Pastor, former classmates and old friends from seminary days in Rome forty years ago. Bishop Cote and Monsignor Donohue were ordained June 29, 1975 by Blessed Pope Paul VI. Cardinal Dolan and the bishops in attendance, including The Most Rev. Robert F. Hennessey, Auxiliary

Bishop of Boston, and former classmate Auxiliary Bishop of Providence, Robert C. Evans, concelebrated the Mass of Thanksgiving with Monsignor Donahue who was the principal celebrant.

Bishop Cote presided.

Cardinal Dolan delivered the homily, Sunday, June 28, with exuberant cheer to a large congregation of St Matthias parishioners at the 11 o’clock Mass.

He focused on the themes of vocation, ordination and mission. He underscored these were the same themes that His Holiness Pope Paul VI had preached “two score years ago” at the ordination of both Monsignor Donahue and Bishop Cote,

on a hot day at the Vatican in Rome.

“Ordination of priests makes them instruments of divine activism” expressed the Cardinal, further noting that “Jesus uses your humanity”, a theme also spoken by Monsignor Donahue.

Cardinal Dolan applauded “this wonderful Diocese of Norwich”, and explained that Monsignor Donahue’s life ministry is his mission on the “front line of the Church in the parish”. He said that parish priests are favored laborers in the vineyard.

“Vocation is a call by God to serve God and his Church as a priest, and it comes with towering duty to help his people find their vocation.”

The Cardinal reminded all pres-

ent that God exalts and loves human nature and that Jesus took on our humanity, as true God and true man and saved the world.

Monsignor Donahue welcomed the congregation by sharing that, in his words, “I feel blessed to be here celebrating my 40 years in the priesthood”. After 43 years of being friends, he thanked Bishop Cote for his support. Monsignor Donahue has also served in parishes in Vernon, Uncasville, Willimantic and Norwichtown. He noted that as many priests do, he has kept a tally of the number of Masses celebrated, and the number on that Anniversary Sunday, was 15,720. “More to go” he told everyone. Spontaneous ap-

plause followed.

Addressing the faithful in his home parish of twenty-three years, standing beneath St. Matthias’ magnificent crucifix suspended above, Monsignor recalled his emotional journey as a servant of the Lord by sharing that “The 40 years of priesthood have been absolutely wonderful.”

Bishop Cote also shared his fond recollection of their days at the seminary and took the opportunity to thank Cardinal Dolan for his friendship and support, and to congratulate Monsignor Donohue for bringing good friends together on such a joyful occasion.

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Blessing of the Fleet Honors Stonington Fishermen Stonington - The commercial fishing industry, its traditions, lore, people and tragedies meshed toBy Claire Bessette Reprint from The Day

gether Sunday, July 26, 2015, at the 62nd annual Blessing of the Fleet, a summertime staple that is trying to rebound after waning interest, bad weather and the depressed fishing economy threatened the event in the past.

John Gomes, the event’s longtime emcee, told the few hundred people who gathered at the Town Dock during a light drizzle for the ceremony that the ceremony and festival have to survive.

“It’s our identity,” Gomes said, “to honor those fishermen lost at sea and to pray for the fishermen today that they be safe and have a bountiful catch.”

The day started with The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, who led a special Mass at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. The Christian connections to fishermen and the bounty of the sea were strong themes during the Mass, as Bishop Cote read the Gospel story of Jesus feeding some 5,000 followers with a basket containing two fish and five loaves of barley bread.

During his sermon, Bishop Cote said he was grateful for the annual invitation to preside over the ceremony that dates back to the founding of the Diocese of Norwich.

Addressing family members of lost fishermen — many of whom wore boutoneers of silk flowers — Bishop Cote said they live daily with the dangers of the sea.

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small commercial fishing vessels awaited his blessing.

Again drawing on Christian tradition, the Bishop asked Jesus — whom he said calmed the seas for his fishermen disciples and in-

described each vessel, its owners and crew for Cote.

“Keep safe,” the Bishop shouted to members of the Emery family aboard their lobster boat.

Then he climbed aboard the “Neptune,” which led a parade of 10 boats to the Stonington Harbor breakwater to lay a memorial wreath for the 37 Stonington fishermen lost at sea.

A statue of St. Peter holding a fishing net was placed at the dock facing the fleet as the boats headed out for the wreath-laying ceremony.

prayers are with each and every one of you as you daily face your loss,” Bishop Cote said.

Following the Mass, Bishop Cote joined a procession led by the Stonington American Legion color guard and Westerly Band to the docks, where two dozen large and

structed Peter to cast his net in a certain spot for a miraculous bountiful catch — to ride with today’s Stonington fishermen on their daily travails.

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Monica was born around the year 331, in Thagaste, North Africa, then part of the Roman Empire, and now part of Algeria.

Less than twenty years before Monica was born, the Emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.

According to what Augustine wrote of his mother, she was born into a Christian home, and schooled from childhood in what was then a new religion. According to the culture of the time, Monica entered into an arranged marriage in her late teens. Although her husband was not a Christian (Augustine described his father as a pagan), Monica did her best to teach her three children what she knew about Christianity.

Around the age of forty, when Augustine would have been a teenager, Monica was widowed.

From then on she took a special interest in her oldest son’s education.

As was the practice, she had him enrolled as a catechumen (there was no infant baptism), and she began to pray earnestly that he would choose to be baptized a

Christian.

For several years, indications were not too good that Augustine would choose baptism. Even as a teenager he lived with a woman and never considered marriage a

necessity. His major interests were his education in philosophy and rhetoric, and then his career as a teacher of these subjects. He was even an adherent of the Manicheism for several years, a heresy which was strongly opposed by the Christian community.

Through all these twists and turns, Monica continued to pray for her son’s conversion to Christianity.

In about the year 384, Augustine left Thagaste, and traveled to Milan to open a new school of rhetoric.

There, he encountered Ambrose, bishop of Milan and became his student. Monica had planned to travel to Italy with Augustine, but he left the city of Carthage without telling her! Undaunted, she made her own travel arrangements, an unusual feat for women of that time, and finally got to Milan the following year. Then, in quick succession, all her prayers for Augustine saw their fulfillment.

First, through the influence of Bishop Ambrose (now Saint Ambrose) Augustine accepted the existence of God. Then, in the summer of the year 386, Augustine took up residence in a country house, along

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Just a few months after Augustine’s baptism, Monica died.

Augustine wrote poignantly of his grief, sense of loss, and also of the impact on him of his mother’s virtue and example.

Following her death, Augustine returned to North Africa.

Augustine was ordained a priest in 391, and from then on used his talents to write and debate against the numerous heresies of his day. In 395 he was elected by the people to be bishop of the city of Hippo.

Until his death in the year 430, at the age of 76, Augustine produced some of the most influential theological writings the Church has ever known: City of God, Confessions, On the Trinity, as well as many biblical commentaries and collections of sermons and letters. He wrote extensively on many topics including baptism, sin, marriage, free will and grace. After almost seventeen centuries, his writings still form the foundation of many current teachings of the Church.

Soon after his death, in accord with the custom of his day, Augustine was declared a saint by public acclamation. That is, the people who were the recipients of his ministry as a bishop saw in him the embodiment of holiness. Augustine was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1298, by Pope Boniface VIII. Monica was also declared a saint by public acclamation, based on Augustine’s own writings in which he explained the extraordinary part she played in his education and eventual conversion to Christianity. Although the passage of time makes certainty impossible, tradition holds that both Monica and Augustine are buried in Rome.

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Over 3 Million Dollars Given by Catholic Foundation in 15 Years to Help Local Students & Organizations Close to 200 people filled the Holiday Inn, Norwich’s ballroom on June 18th to join with The

By Mary Ellen Mahoney Development Manager/Major Gifts

Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich for its 15th annual awards celebration. The ballroom was festively decorated and the nearly 80 children enjoyed the child themed dinner, coloring books, and extensive gift raffle. The children truly relished being together with their families and school principals for some end of the year merriment.

The Catholic Foundation’s first awards gathering was a breakfast held in October 2000 in the auditorium of St. Patrick Cathedral.

Since 2000, the awards celebration has grown and moved to its current location. This year, a total of $301,653.00 was distributed among grant applicants who hail from Diocesan ministries, schools, prog r a m s , missions and parishes throughout the four counties that comprise the Diocese – Middlesex, New London, Tolland and Windham. $96,077.00 in grant money was given to beneficiaries of the Foundation’s restricted endowments. Additionally, $56,684 in funds was distributed among a variety of Diocesan ministries that serve those in need regardless of religious affiliation. Ron Krohm, Director of St. Vincent de Paul, Middletown appreciated the support of the Foundation: “St. Vincent de Paul Middletown strives to meet needs and offer hope to people by providing meals, food, housing, emergency assistance and support services. The Catholic Foundation partners with us in all of this work through generous financial support and a commitment to ministry to the poor in our community.”

In addition, $100,200 was awarded to 197 Diocesan elementary students with the average tuition assistance award totaling

$508.62. Another $48,692 was presented to Diocesan secondary schools. Scholarship funds that were distributed included the Reverend Richard Roughan Scholarship, The Eric B. Evans Scholarship, and the William F. Jr. and Flora L. O’Neil Scholarship. The Eric B. Evans Scholarship, awarded to Justin Lee and the William F. Jr. and Flora L. O’Neil Scholarship, awarded to both Sam Davis and James Adams, were established to provide financial assistance to students at St. Bernard School in Uncasville. The Reverend Richard B. Roughan Scholarship is awarded each year to both a current college student and an incoming college freshman with each receiving $5,000 towards college tuition. This year’s recipients were Joseph Elias, University of Connecticut, Avery Point and Joseph Roessler, University of Con-

necticut, Storrs. Both students must be active members of St. Paul Parish in Waterford in order to qualify for these funds. The Foundation’s oldest endowment is the Bishop Daniel A. Hart Fund for the Homeless.

Bishop Hart was well known for his support of the poor and disadvantaged. As a result of the “Response of Faith” Campaign which he initiated, the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich was established.

The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich is a nonprofit corporation, organized to provide endowments for the Diocese of Norwich and its parishes, schools, agencies and organizations. The foundation encourages Catholics to be good stewards through gifts of assets, provides for the investment of those assets and distributes the income according to the Gospel and the wishes of the donors. Endowments through the Foundation are a means to greater financial stability and growth for our Diocese and its entities. Since its inception, the Catholic Foundation has awarded $3,171,103.12 in grant and scholarship assistance within the Diocese.

The Catholic Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Di-

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rectors which includes Most Rev. Michael R. Cote, D.D., Rev. Msg. Leszek T. Janik, J.C.L., Rev. Msgr.

Robert L. Brown, Robert E. Miller, Ph.D., Robert Reed, Michalene Johnson, CRCM, John Boland, Carol A. Cieslukowski, James W. Little, Jeremiah J. Lowney, D.D.S., M.S., M.P.H., Michael McCormack, Robert L. Rica, Robert Staley, Mother Mary David Requier, Tom Kasprzak and Angela V. Arnold, Executive Director of the Diocesan Development Office. The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote recognized the years of service of three retiring Board members, James Little, Robert Ricca and Michalene Johnson by presenting them each with an appreciation clock. Mr. Little has

been a member of the Board since 1999, serving as the second President, while Mr. Ricca and Ms. Johnson both joined the Board in 2006.

The Executive Director of The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich is Angela V. Arnold and it is led by the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Chairman and Dr. Robert Miller, President. Those interested in establishing an endowment or needing more information on the Foundation may contact either Angela V. Arnold or Mary Ellen Mahoney, Development ManagerMajor Gifts at 860-886-1928 or by e-mail dod@norwichdiocese.net or memahoney@norwichdiocese.net, respectively.

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Since 2006, the New London Advisory Board of Catholic Charities has hosted the tournament to help those in need. “This is a special year, our 10th anniversary, where golfers come together and raise money to support the programs and services Catholic Charities provides to those individuals and families in need within our community. We hope you will register to golf, be a sponsor and/or support us with a donation” says Ralph Monaco, Chairman of the Advisory Board.

Catholic Charities is very fortunate to once again have the generous Capano Family and Shop Rite stores as its $6,000 Platinum Sponsor, and the firm of Conway, Londregan, Sheehan & Monaco, P.C. as it’s

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We had many “close calls” last year, so this could be the year someone drives away in the beautiful car.

The cost per golfer is $175; fee includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, raffle prizes and awards/dinner. Registration on the day of the tournament begins at 10:00 AM, lunch is at 11:30 AM and shot gun start at 1:00 PM. The day ends with a meal and awards at 6:00 PM. There are several sponsorship levels available: $2,500 Silver or Dinner Sponsorship: Recognition on promotional materials, name included in all media - related materials, recognition on table signs, name/logo on website, sponsor board and golf carts. $1,500 or Lunch Sponsorship: Name recognition on table signs, included on all promotional materials and name/logo on website and sponsor board. $1,200 Bronze Sponsorship: Name included on promotional

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If you are interested in golfing, being a sponsor or making a donation to help local families /individuals in need, please contact Christine Jackel via e-mail cjackel@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-886-1928 x12.

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Diocese of Norwich Pilgrimage to the Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary With Bishop Michael R. Cote

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POPE FR Francis Recalls His Trip to Latin America Vatican City (VIS) – Pope Francis, reflecting on his recent apostolic trip in Latin America, thanked the people of Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay for their warm and affectionate welcome, and for their enthusiasm.

“I praised the Lord for the wonders that He has worked in the People of God on their path in those lands, and for the faith that has inspired and continues to inspire their life and culture. And we have also praised Him for the natural beauty with which He enriched these lands. The Latin American continent has great human and spiritual potential, and safeguards deeply rooted Christian values, but also experiences serious social and economic problems. To contribute to their solution, the Church is committed to mobilizing the spiritual and moral forces of her communities, collaborating with all members of society. Faced with the great challenges that announcing the Gospel entails, I invited them to draw from Christ the Lord the grace that saves and gives strength to the effort of Christian witness, and to further spread of the Word of God, so that the strong religiosity of the people may always bear faithful witness to the Gospel”.

“We can call them the verbs of the Pastor”, he observed. “To see, to have compas-

sion, to teach. The first and the second, to see and to have compassion, are always linked to Jesus’ attitude: indeed, His outlook is not that of a sociologist or a photojournalist, since He always sees with ‘the eyes of the heart’. These two verbs, to see and to have compassion, configure Jesus as the Good Shepherd. But His compassion is not merely a human sentiment: it is the emotion of the Messiah in whom God’s tenderness is made flesh. And from this compassion there emerges Jesus’ desire to nourish the crowd with the bread of His Word, that is, to teach the Word of God to the people. Jesus sees, Jesus has compassion, and Jesus teaches”.

“And I asked the Lord that the Spirit of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, this Spirit, might guide me during the apostolic trip I made in Latin America to Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay”, added the Pope.

Family & Faith in Today’s Catholic Church Philadelphia is poised to host what promises to be the largest gathering in city history: A visit by Pope Francis and an international celebration of faith and the human family.

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Pope Francis seeks to answer a vital

question: “What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?” His answer: a wide-ranging vision animated by the conviction that “we need one another, that we have a shared responsibility for others and the world, and that being good and decent are worth it” (Laudato Si’ [LS], no. 229).

He clearly hopes that this understanding of our connectedness – with each

other, with the created world, and with those who will come after us – will reinvigorate a conversation to which all are welcome.

In Laudato Si’ Pope Francis is speaking as a spiritual and moral leader calling each of us to more fully answer the call to care for others and care for God’s creation. He sees the “ecological crisis” as first and foremost “a summons to profound interior conversion” (LS, no.

217). That conversion must begin with humility when confronting the results of human activity unmoored from God’s design.

This is integral ecology, and it’s at the heart of the encyclical. As Pope Francis says, “it is no longer enough to speak only of the integrity of ecosystems. We have to dare to speak of the integrity of New Encyclical Continued on page 18

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Pope’s Visits Highlight Family, Charity, Tolerance ith the Catholic church’s constant concern for promoting strong families and with the world Synod of Bishops on the family set to start one week after the papal visit, marriage and family life are expected to be topics throughout the pope’s visit to both Cuba and the United States.

Vatican City - In word and deed, Pope Francis will take his vision of a Catholic’s approach to family life, parish life, charity, ecoBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service

nomics, immigration and good governance to Cuba and the United States during a Sept.

19-27 visit.

Visiting both Cuba and the United States on the same trip not only acknowledges his role in encouraging detente between them, but will give Pope Francis an opportunity to demonstrate that while different political and cultural challenges face Catholics in both countries, the Gospel and its values are the same.

For Pope Francis, one of the key values Catholics in the U.S. and Cuba share is the

obligation to “go out,” proclaiming the Gospel and bringing God’s mercy to the poorest and most disadvantaged people.

The standard of living in the United States may be exponentially higher than in Cuba, but in Pope Francis’ vision, that only increases the responsibility of U.S. Catholics to reach out and to share. He will demonstrate what he means when he meets homeless people Sept. 24 in Washington, children and immigrant families Sept. 25 at a Catholic school in Harlem when he visits New York, and prisoners Sept. 27 in Philadelphia. The closing Mass for the World Meeting of Families will follow the papal meeting with prisoners.

The World Meeting of Families international congress Sept. 22-25 and the celebration of families with the pope Sept. 26-27 were the initial reason for the papal visit.

Pope Says He Will Start Addressing Issues of the Middle Class Before arriving in the United States in September, Pope Francis said, he will study American criticisms of his critiques of the global

By Cindy Wooden Catholic Herald

economy and finance.

“I have heard that some criticisms were made in the United States — I’ve heard that — but I have not read them and have not had time to study them well,” the Pope told reporters traveling with him from Paraguay back to Rome on July 12. Asked if he planned to make similar comments in the United States despite the concerned reaction his comments have drawn from some US pundits, politicians

and economists, Pope Francis said that now that his trip to South America has concluded, he must begin “studying” for his September trip to Cuba and the United States; the preparation, he said, will include careful reading of criticisms of his remarks about economic life.

Asked why he talks so much about the rich and the poor and so rarely about middle-class people who work and pay taxes, Pope Francis thanked the journalist for pointing out his omission and said, “I do need to delve further into this magisterium.”

However, he said he speaks about the poor so often “because they are at the heart of the Gospel. And, I always speak from the Gospel on poverty — it’s not that it’s sociological.”

Schedule

2015 Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to the United States of America Here is the schedule for Pope Francis’ September 2015 Apostolic Journey to the United States of America as released by the Vatican on June 30, 2015. All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (WASHINGTON, DC) 4:00pm Arrival from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (WASHINGTON, DC) 9:15am Welcome ceremony and meeting with President Obama at the White House 11:30am Midday Prayer with the bishops of the United States, St. Matthew’s Cathedral 4:15pm Mass of Canonization of Junipero Serra, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (WASHINGTON, DC, NEW YORK CITY) 9:20am Address to Joint Session of the United States Congress 11:15am Visit to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington 4:00pm Depart from Joint Base Andrews 5:00pm Arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport 6:45pm Evening Prayer (Vespers) at St. Patrick’s Cathedral FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (NEW YORK CITY) 8:30am Visit to the United Nations and Address to the United Nations General Assembly 11:30am Multi-religious service at 9/11 Memorial and Museum, World Trade Center 4:00pm Visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School, East Harlem 6:00pm Mass at Madison Square Garden SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (NEW YORK CITY, PHILADELPHIA) 8:40am Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport 9:30am Arrival at Atlantic Aviation, Philadelphia 10:30am Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia 4:45pm Visit to Independence Mall 7:30pm Visit to the Festival of Families Benjamin Franklin Parkway SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (PHILADELPHIA) 9:15am Meeting with bishops at St. Martin’s Chapel, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary 11:00am Visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility 4:00pm Mass for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway 7:00pm Visit with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families, Atlantic Aviation 8:00pm Departure for Rome

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In linking respect for human life and dignity with care for the natural world, Pope Francis follows in the footsteps of both Pope Benedict XVI and St. John Paul II, who noted that “respect for life and for the dignity of the human person extends also to the rest of creation, which is called to join man in praising God” (Message for the 1990 World Day of Peace).

The efforts of all three are rooted in Scripture and longstanding Catholic teachings.

Those teachings remind us that when we don’t responsibly care for God’s creation, it’s the poor who suffer most. Pollution, food and water insecurity, and conflicts over declining resources first affect those on the margins – “the least of these” Jesus entrusts to our particular care.

There’s an “intimate relationship between the poor and the fragility of the planet” (LS, no.

16), and we have a responsibility to live out our solidarity with the poor in concrete ways.

Laudato Si’ is a reminder of the distinctive voice that Catholicism brings to important public questions. Our faith commits us to participate in public life and work for the common good, to recognize the dignity of the human person, and to work for those on the margins. Of course, any living faith is challenging, and Laudato Si’ challenges all of us to resist the “throwaway culture” wherever it arises.

Pope Francis has given us a rich document that invites prayerful, thoughtful reflection.

It’s a remarkable invitation to a dialogue that’s just beginning about how we can best care for “our common home.”

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Floor Speech on Planned Parenthood Selling Baby Body Parts Editor’s Note: The recent videos of the barbaric and mercenary practices of Planned Parenthood have brought the horror of the abortion industry into very sharp focus. It tries our morality as a Nation and as members of the human family. It is shocking. As the awareness of these practices and callous practitioners continues to unfold, the Four County Catholic has chosen to share an abridged copy of a speech by Congressman Trent Franks of Arizona on the floor of the House of Representatives. Congressman Franks’ words help capture the essence of this turning point in the fight to protect the unborn among us and to turn the demoralizing culture of death into a culture of life. The Pain-capable Unborn Child Protection Act, passed by the House and now before the Senate, as well as efforts in the Senate to defund Planned Parenthood are a start in the direction of saving lives. Beyond the immediate legislative call to action, Congressman Franks speaks at a core level to the humanity of a great nation at stake as we strive to protect all of our defenseless unborn children. Congressman Trent Franks: “Mr. Speaker as profoundly tragic as it is, no one should have been surprised by the recent revelations that Planned Parenthood is harvesting and selling the body parts of little babies. They have so repeatedly proven themselves blind to the dignity of humanity.

They have always been at the forefront of the greatest human genocide in human history. And Planned Parenthood is the number one advocate of killing more than 3,000 little unborn American babies every day. These recent revelations are just one more heart break regular minder that the nation’s largest abortion provider has always had a legendary disregard for the sanctity of innocent human life. It beggars incredulity that this congress continues to give hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayer money against the taxpayers’

wishes, Mr. Speaker, to a heartless organization like Planned Parenthood that goes to such grotesque lengths to promote the killing of innocent unborn babies through abortion on demand at any time throughout the nine months of pregnancy for any reason or for no reason. But if this Congress and the American people now also look the other way and ignore this kind of insidious evil, we do so at our moral peril.

You know, Mr. Speaker, supporters of abortion on demand have tried for decades to deny that unborn babies ever feel pain. Even those they say at the beginning of the sixth month of pregnancy, as if somehow the ability to feel pain magically develops the very second the child is born. Mr. speaker, almost every other civilized nation on this earth protects pain-capable babies at this stage

and at this age and every credible poll of the American people shows that they are overwhelmingly in favor of protecting these children and yet we have given these little babies less legal protection from unnecessary pain and cruelty than the protection we have given farm animals under the federal humane slaughter act. It is a tragedy that beggars description. The voices who have long hailed the merciless killing of these little ones as freedom of choice, especially the ones who profit from it, Mr. Speaker, will be very shrill and loud. But when we hear those voices, we should all remember the voice and words of President Abraham Lincoln when he said, “those who deny freedom to others — deserve it not themselves and under a just God cannot long retain it.” Mr. Speaker, for the sake of all those who founded and built this Nation and dreamed of what America could someday be, and for the sake of all those since then who have died in darkness so Americans could walk in the light of freedom, it is so very important that those of us who are privileged to be the members of this congress pause from time to

time and remind ourselves of why we are really all here. Mr. Speaker, do we still hold these truths to be self-evident? Mr. Lincoln called upon all of us, Mr. Speaker, to remember that magnificent declaration of independence by America’s founding fathers that said, “their enlightened belief that nothing stamped with the Divine image and likeness was sent into this world to be trodden on or degraded and embrooded by its fellows.” Are there any children more vulnerable than little paincapable babies before they’re even born?

You know, Mr. Speaker, it seems that somehow we are never quite so eloquent as when we decry the crimes of past generations. But oh how we often become so staggering blind when it comes to facing and rejecting the worst of atrocities in our own time. As Americans in the land of the free and the home of the brave we now live in a day when monsters like Kermit Gosnell snip the spinal cords of born babies and Planned Parenthood, who for financial gain, uses partial birth abortions to deliberately harvest in tact body parts of innocent babies who they have deprived of

the chance to even be born. Mr. Speaker, what we are doing to these little children, the least of these, our little brothers and sisters, is real. For us to now stand by and allow it all to continue unabated while Planned Parenthood sells the body parts of these little murdered children is to desecrate everything that America was meant to be and for those noble Americans who died to make it come to be.These are indeed days that will be considered in the annals of history and I believe in the councils of history itself. This bloody shadow has loomed over America for too long. It is time for the senate to pass the pain-capable unborn child protection act. Because in spite of all the political noise, protecting little pain-capable unborn children and their mothers is not a Republican issue, it’s not a Democrat issue; it is a test of our basic humanity and who we are as a human family. And it is time to open our eyes and allow our consciences to catch up with our technology. It is time for Members of the United States Congress to open our eyes and our soul and remember that protecting those who cannot protect themselves is why we are really all here. And it is time for all Americans, Mr. Speaker, to open our eyes and our hearts to the humanity of these little unborn children of God. And the inhumanity of what Planned Parenthood is doing to them.”

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Supreme Court Decision On Marriage: “A Tragic Error� Says President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference Washington - The U.S. Supreme Court decision, June 26, interpreting the U.S. Constitution to require all states to license and recognize same-sex “marriage� “is a tragic error that harms the common good and most vulnerable among us,� said Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

Regardless of what a narrow majority of the Supreme Court may declare at this moment in history, the nature of the human person and marriage remains unchanged and unchangeable. Just as Roe v.

Wade did not settle the question of abortion over forty years ago, Obergefell v. Hodges does not settle the question of marriage today.

Neither decision is rooted in the truth, and as a result, both will eventually fail. Today the Court is wrong again. It is profoundly immoral and unjust for the government to declare that two people of the same sex can constitute a marriage.

The unique meaning of marriage as the union of one man and one woman is inscribed in our bodies as male and female. The protection of

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attended a send-off Mass celebrated by Bishop Cote, followed by a group photo, ice breakers, and a pizza lunch before boarding buses for UMass. This pre-conference gathering was held at St. Joseph Parish in Dayville CT where Pastor Fr. Leon Susaimanickam and parishioners warmly welcomed the large crowd of teens and chaperones.

Steubenville East’s lay speakers Brian Kissinger, Matt Fradd, Katie Hartfiel, Paul Kim, joined Fr. Jose Robles-Sanchez from Louisiana, and the music ministry led by Jon

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upon all teens, chaperones, and volunteers. Many responded with tears and a joyful surrender to Jesus. Fr. Jose made it a point to encourage teens to continue participating in adoration and the Sacraments once returning to their own parishes.

The weekend culminated with Mass on Sunday celebrated by Cardinal Sean O’Malley and concelebrated by 35 priests. After Mass, the host for the weekend, Fr. Jose invited teens to come forward if they are considering a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life. It is estimated that about 50 young women and 100 young men came forward. Their commitment to move forward in this discernment process was very moving and brought many watching to tears and resulted in a standing ovation and cheers of support.

Cardinal O’Malley blessed them and gave them words of wisdom and encouragement.

Our diocesan organized trip to Steubenville East is coordinated by the Office of Faith Events and many thanks are due to Marge Vanner, Director of the Office and Pam Plasse, Diocesan Youth Minister who put in countless hours to make our attendance possible.

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St. Edward School: 140 years Young and Blazing a New Trail for Catholic Education Conversations are popping up just about everywhere in northern CT from grocery stores and docBy MaryAnne Pelletier St. Edward School, Stafford Springs

tor’s offices to playgrounds and ball fields – and social media has been abuzz about the new “Whole Child Academy” model proposed

by St. Edward School in Stafford Springs for 2015-2016. The school, which just celebrated its 140th year, is expanding on the Catholic tradition of educating the whole child by infusing topics like coping and relaxation techniques, music and art therapies, as well as metacognitive awareness (learning how we learn) and nutritional consultations among other things.

Principal MaryAnne Pelletier explains, “If you look at the Catholic heritage of educating the whole child as the skeleton, we are filling in the rest of the body to create a truly holistic education. Growing up in this world is so very difficult,” adds Pelletier. “We want to give our students every possible tool to help them be successful,

not just academically, but in navigating the day to day as well.” The Schools’ Whole Child Academy model is unique in that it helps to build a child spiritually and academically through all of the rich Catholic traditions on which the school was founded, while recognizing the demands of a 21st century world.

The model has quickly gained media attention and recognition.

Fr. John Gatzak, Executive Director of Radio and Television for the Archdiocese of Hartford, highlighted the program and a visit to St. Ed’s on his That’s the Spirit program. The spot may be viewed at http://dv2.discovervideo.com/play/?vod=24337. Fr. Gatzak’s crew interviewed teachers implementing new additions such as art therapy, cognitive approaches to learning, and trust building exercises in gym class.

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Father Roland Cloutier, Pastor of St. Edward and All Saints parishes, poses with St. Edward School students on the last day of school in June.St. Edward’s celebrated its 140th year in 2014 and looks to the future of its Whole Child Academy coming in August 2015. his Talk of CT morning radio show on WDRC AM. In the interview, Davis commented on value

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All-Bulletin Girls Tennis Athlete of the Year:

Saint Bernard’s Michaela Abate Before Abate left for the ECC championship match against

By Marc Allard Reprint from The Bulletn

Hannah Fabianski, teachers and fellow Saint Bernard School students wished her well in the hallways of the Uncasville school and there was more support when she got to Stonington High School.

“It gave me more motivation,” Abate said. “If I’m told that I have to win for myself, I can’t really do it. But teachers came out to see me play, people who left school early come see me play and my parents and grandparents were there. People cared enough to come watch.

Maybe I should give them a show.”

The sophomore lost the first set, 7-6, but rallied to win the next

two, 6-3, 6-1, and captured the ECC title.

“I didn’t expect it,” said Abate, the All-Bulletin Girls Tennis Athlete of the Year.

“She played,” Coach Jen Feldman said simply when asked what Abate did better than in the first meeting between the two. “I had other coaches, players, parents coming up to me saying it was the best they had seen Michaela play. Everybody just knew it was her time. It was in her heart to do it. She has always had the skill. It

was her heart catching up to her skill.”

But the good news didn’t end there for Abate or the Saints. They followed up Abate’s success with a run to their first Class S state tournament championship game.

Although they fell short to Nor thwest Catholic in the final, Abate thinks it will help in the long run.

“By the end of it (the state tournament), we felt more like a team,” Abate said. “We all worked well together and it will give us a little confidence boost.”

The Day’s All-Area Boys’ Tennis Player of the Year:

Saint Bernard’s Alex Zuczek In his first two years at St. Bernard, Alex Zuczek has won the

By Matt alexander Reprint from The Day

Eastern Connecticut Conference’s singles championship twice, with both victories coming against his brother.

Zuczek, who attributes his success and abilities to his parents for introducing him to the game, was named The Day’s 2015 All-Area Boys’ Tennis Player of the Year. It is his second straight such honor.

“They’re the ones who keep us, keep me on a schedule that allows me to grow,” Zuczek said of his mom and dad.

Both Richard and Etsuko wanted their boys to become in-

volved in a sport and tennis proved to be the path of choice.

“His coaches noticed very early, very young, how he could anticipate things that other people couldn’t anticipate,” Richard Zuczek said. “And he would be in groups with players who are five, six, seven years older than he was.”

SBS Coach Jim Hazlin believes one of the most impressive facets of Alex’s game, however, is his ability to perform at such a high level in high school.

The former college coach has seen his share of solid players, and good tennis is no novelty.

But Zuczek’s skill set at only 16 — his athleticism, ability to snap a shot where his opponents can’t reach it and prowess when hitting

a forehand with topspin — is what sets him apart.

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Impressive Improvements at St. Bernard School Montville - When students return to Saint Bernard School, they might not notice the big changes

By Izaskun E. Larrañeta Reprint from The Day

that happened while they were away for the summer — at first.

But if they go to the library or media center, they will see that there are new computers. And for the first time, they will be able to use their own tablet, smartphone or laptop in their classrooms, not just in designated wireless areas.

On a recent visit to the school, workers from New York-based Falcon Data Networks were working in a science room, pulling blue and white wires through a ceiling,

which will make that classroom wireless capable.

By the time school starts, the entire building will be rewired, providing wireless service for up to 1,000 devices at a time.

“Everything we are doing is student-driven and how to better serve them and prepare them for college,” said Susan Griffin, the school’s director of admissions.

The middle school-high school is able to make the major renovations in part thanks to The Hendricks Challenge, a $3-million capital campaign, and because of its partnership with Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Marist is providing technical expertise, technological platform, cloud system,

online courses and desktops free of charge.

The relationship between Saint Bernard and Marist was formed thanks to St. Bernard alumnus and board of trustees member Sean Kaylor, vice president for enrollment management at Marist.

The goal of the capital campaign is to invest $600,000 annually through 2020.

The Saint Bernard community has set a fundraising goal of $200,000 annually over the life of the five-year campaign and received a commitment from the Diocese of Norwich to match up to $200,000 annually during that time.

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Class of 1972, has pledged to match up to $200,000 each year as well, through the John and Maureen Hendricks Charitable Foundation.

Dana Williams, Saint Bernard’s director of advancement, said the school met its first-year goal of $600,000. In the campaign’s second year, which started July 1, the school has already received $65,000 in pledges.

“We are encouraging people to continue to give because there is more that we want to do,” said Williams. “Hopefully, (the improvements) will get more students here once they hear about all that we are doing and are going to do.”

Donald Macrino, headmaster at Saint Bernard, said in addition to the technology upgrades, the school has invested in a new telephone system, which will give the campus the ability to add enhanced security cameras.

This summer the main bathrooms on the first floor were gutted and redone, and some doors were replaced.

Macrino said the next project will be improving the chemistry lab and general modernization of the building, which includes investing in new furniture for some classrooms.

He also said students this year will have access to a virtual high

school, which will give them access to more classes that they can take as electives.

“Technology has allowed us to take the chains off of programming and scheduling and has enabled us to provide many more opportunities that we never had before,” said Macrino.

Over the summer, Macrino said, two teachers went to Marist College and went through intensive training and learned how to create and develop an online college course. The classes created, the History of Western Music and Game and Number Theory, will allow students to earn Marist College credit, he said.

Griffin said Marist has been instrumental in helping the school use its money wisely. She said the college helped them find vendors, look over proposals and make recommendations on what needs to be done.

The college also gave them 100 newer computers. In turn, Griffin said, the school will “pay it forward” and give their computers to any school in the Diocese of Norwich that needs them.

Marist is also redoing the school’s website. The school’s URL will change in the fall from www.saint-bernard.com to www.saintbernardschool.org.

The school recently completed a

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10-year accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. One recommendation was to review and revamp the curriculum.

Macrino said each core department will rewrite its curriculum for

a more global perspective. This year’s incoming freshmen will take the revamped courses. When they graduate, their diplomas will have a designation that says they have completed a Global Studies Curriculum.

“I think Saint Bernard has established itself in a relatively short time to be very competitive with what magnet schools are offering in the area,” said Macrino. “We’re a great alternative for a great segment of our population.”

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School & Friendships Make sure you make the most of time to study and do homework. That means having a scheduled time to do it every day and make sure you use that time wisely.

Another wise use of time is to build good friendships. School goes better with friends!

Friends can study together and share ideas about school projects. Friends helps you get through tough days.

Jesus had a special group of friends. When religious leaders tried to trick him and stop Jesus from talking about God, his friends stuck with him. Some, like Peter, did let him down when he denied Jesus, but Jesus forgave Peter and their friendship grew stronger.

Work on great friendships: • Compliment friends • Get contact information like a phone number and give your number to your friends (ask your mom if that’s okay to do) • Don’t blame friends. Instead, say things that reflect your feelings like, “I’m tired of losing this game, Let’s find something else to do.”

• Listen to your friend. Look at your friend when he or she speaks and respond to the words said.

• Be willing to forgive your friend when he or she hurts you.

• Look for qualities you want in a friend such as shared interests, kindness, honesty, and willingness to listen to you.

• Set time to study together and time to play together.

Did You Know?

August 6 Feast of the transfiguration of Jesus. Read about it in Matthew 7:1-17.

August 14 Navajo Code Talkers Day. Indians from this tribe helped keep military secrets during the WW1 and WW2. No other country could break the code. Try using a secret code with a friend.

August 15 Feast of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Read some of what is in the Bible about Mary in Luke chapters one and two and Acts 1:14.

August 19 Senior Citizen’s Day. Be kind to a senior neighbor or grandparent. They can teach you many things. Remember the words of Job 12:12 Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old.

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