Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time
October 1 - October 2, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS From the Pastor Located on the display case in the narthex are two booklets to assist your prayer, meditation and education. One is a special 2016 edition on Mary and the Saints. Most appropriate for the month of October which is traditionally devoted to the rosary, and the month of November dedicated to all the Saints. The second is Living with Christ, a complete daily missal for October 2016. Both are compliments of your parish.
First Monday Supper October 3, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole & Bread
Forty Days For Life September 28th - November 6th This is a powerful campaign of prayer and fasting in an effort to end abortion. More than 700,000 people participate in 36 countries. For more information, go to 40daysforlife.com.
St. Peregrine Novena October 10th 6:30 p.m. The novena will last about 1/2 hour. It will conclude on May 8, 2017 (9 months).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Fall Garage Sale
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, October 5th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, October 9th Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Our garage sale was a great success. Thank you to everyone who donated goods to sell, and those who helped separate and price the products and worked the sale itself. Thanks especially to Priscilla Gadel for her leadership. The net profit of $2,141 was used to tint the narthex windows and provide for the supplies to paint the hall.
First Reconciliation Class nd
Sunday, October 2 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Cumella Hall If your son/daughter is planning to receive First Communion in the Spring at our church parish, they must also attend these six sessions for first Confession/Reconciliation.
Janitorial/Maintenance Congratulations to CJ Fuqua for being accepted as a firefighter on the Glenmora Fire Department. Unfortunately that means we are once again in need of a part-time janitorial/ maintenance worker for an average of 20 hours per week. For more information contact Kathy at mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com or call the office at 318-487-9894.
First Penance - First Eucharist Please call Courtney Landry if you have not received a call from her to schedule an interview with Fr. Paul on either Monday, October 24th or Tuesday, October 25th.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Our prayer shawl ministry does excellent work for our sick/recovering parishioners. To continue with this ministry they depend on donations of yarn from you, our parishioners. Please place any yarn you would like to donate to this ministry in the box labeled for this purpose in the Narthex or bring it to the church office.
Adult Faith Formation Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Prior attendance is not a prerequisite. 4
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 ALL ARE WELCOME
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family and marital situation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc., you are invited, welcomed, loved and respected here.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme KHS, Pastor
Mrs. Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Rev. Mr. Derek Ducote, Deacon Intern
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - derekducote@nds.edu
Mr. Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Ms Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Mrs. Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Mrs. Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
Mr. Jim Smiley, Pack L eader Cub Scouts #9323
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Tuesday, October 4th
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD Grades Pre K - 5 Wednesday, October 5th Grades 6 - 11 Sunday, October 9th
Sacraments of the Church Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes. Baptism Celebrated during any weekend Mass or on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office. Holy Matrimony Contact the pastor at least six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls Please call the office when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing home or hospice. Holy Communion is brought weekly to all shut-ins. Mass of Christian Burial All arrangements should be made directly with the funeral home who will then contact the church.
Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Patrick Matt
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Ben Harper, Johnie Reich
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: D. Bess Server: J. Loken
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Dr. C. J. Ellington
10:30AM - Bootsy Gauthier
Lector: J. Foote Server: M. Hawthorne
Lector: J. Antee Server: I. Antee
5:30PM - For our parish family
October 1 - October 2, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/25/2016
Our Sick Maggie Avant, Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Geri Deptula, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Helen R. Mathews, John McClure, Charles Medica, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Cynthia Parker, Donna Pearson, Jewel Perkins, Travis Perkins, Kelly Pias, Alma Reitzell, Ben Rougeou, Jr., Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Overage Goal for September (4 wks) Received for September Over for September Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
64 $ 65.00 $ 3,723.00 $ 1,040.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 234.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 19,085.00 $ 969.00 $ 55.00 $ 3,170.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity!
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: M. Mallach
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 7:00AM - Polly Jones
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:00AM - Polly Jones
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 7:00AM - Our Parish Family
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:00AM - Camille Smith
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:00AM - Grover Smith
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 7:00AM - Our Parish Family
If you are a victim or survivor of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy or representatives of the Catholic Church and you want to make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, and/or to obtain support for the needs of the individual and families, call Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase. Both the Diocesan Policy for the Protection of Minors and the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct are available in the safe environment section of the Diocesan website: www.diocesealex.org.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Dr. C.J. Ellington By Mrs. Brinda Edwards If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
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Stewardship Note
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
From today’s second reading, we are made to realize, like Timothy, that Christ’s call is meant for us all. Good stewards realize they have everything necessary to live for Christ. “Stir up the fire that is already burning inside you.” Another way to express this thought in the vocabulary of stewardship is, “Use your gifts now! Serve the Lord now! Get involved now! God put the fire inside you but you have to stir up the flame! Let it burn!” Everyone can give witness to Christ’s presence in the world, and most of us can do more than one thing for the Lord. How exactly do you “stir into flame” God’s unique gifts you hold within you?
Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Cade Jameson, Daniel Keely, Michael Smilie If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, contact Kathy at the office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose.
Daily Prayer For Priests
For this coming week:
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long, Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister, Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
October 1 - Bishop Ronald Herzog October 2 - Father Brian Seiler October 3 - Father Ramji Shoury October 4 - Father Louis Sklar October 5 - Father Stephen Soares October 6 - Father Irion St. Romain October 7 - Msgr. Steve Testa 3
Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2016 Reg. Collection:
WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2016
Support Of Our Parish
Reg. Collection:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Patrick Matt
Support Of Our Parish
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 4:00PM - Roy Deville, Ben Harper, Johnie Reich
Lector: B. Patty Server: B. Gadel
Lector: S. Cranford Server: B. Gadel
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 8:00AM - Paul J. Barker
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:00AM - Jack Ellington
Lector: D. Bess Server: J. Loken
Lector: T. Ogaard Server: E. Loken
10:30AM - Dr. C. J. Ellington
10:30AM - Bootsy Gauthier
Lector: J. Foote Server: M. Hawthorne
Lector: J. Antee Server: I. Antee
5:30PM - For our parish family
October 1 - October 2, 2016
STEWARDSHIP
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
OFFERTORY GIFTS - 09/25/2016
Our Sick Maggie Avant, Landen Bradford, Charlie Butler, Geri Deptula, Robyn Gallent, Russell Gauthier, Debbie Houpaugh, Jane Juneau, Carolyn Keely, Evelyn Lamkin, Randall Lamkin, Donzal Langston, Paul Lauve, Mathew Leotta, John Linzay, Eilene Long, Richie Long, Helen R. Mathews, John McClure, Charles Medica, Ottis Monroe, Donald Normand, Cynthia Parker, Donna Pearson, Jewel Perkins, Travis Perkins, Kelly Pias, Alma Reitzell, Ben Rougeou, Jr., Jenny Butler Spurlock, Paula Bailey Stokes, Ruth Valley
Total # of envelopes Avg. identifiable gift Weekly Collection EFT Collection Weekly Goal Overage Goal for September (4 wks) Received for September Over for September Maintenance & Repair (FY2016/2017)
64 $ 65.00 $ 3,723.00 $ 1,040.00 $ 4,529.00 $ 234.00 $ 18,116.00 $ 19,085.00 $ 969.00 $ 55.00 $ 3,170.00
Our Recovering Cameron Brown, Amy Ladner Davis, Walter, Jr. & Jackie Deptula, Terry Kohler, Rachel Mayfield, Jamie Monroe, Buddy Normand, Brandon Parish, Sarah Waits, Jacob Williamson
Thank You For Your Generosity!
5:30PM - For our parish family
Lector: M. Leleux Server: M. Leleux
Lector: M. Scalfano Server: M. Mallach
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 7:00AM - Polly Jones
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:00AM - Polly Jones
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 7:00AM - Our Parish Family
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:00AM - Camille Smith
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 7:00AM - Carl Bess, Jr.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:00AM - Grover Smith
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 7:00AM - Our Parish Family
If you are a victim or survivor of sexual abuse by members of the Catholic clergy or representatives of the Catholic Church and you want to make a formal complaint of abuse to the diocese, arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, and/or to obtain support for the needs of the individual and families, call Dr. Lee Kneipp, Victim Assistance Coordinator (318) 623-3804 or the Diocesan HOTLINE (318) 445-1427. Diocesan “Protecting our Children - Understanding, Reporting, and Preventing Child Abuse” brochures are available in the narthex bookcase. Both the Diocesan Policy for the Protection of Minors and the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct are available in the safe environment section of the Diocesan website: www.diocesealex.org.
Sanctuary Candle Burns This Week In loving memory of Dr. C.J. Ellington By Mrs. Brinda Edwards If you would like to have a loved one or special intention remembered by providing for the sanctuary candle, please contact the parish office. The cost is $5.00 per candle.
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Stewardship Note
Our Homebound Joan Alpha, Butch and Marty Doiron, Richard Kelly, Ray Reich, Fleta Waits, Mary Virginia Young
From today’s second reading, we are made to realize, like Timothy, that Christ’s call is meant for us all. Good stewards realize they have everything necessary to live for Christ. “Stir up the fire that is already burning inside you.” Another way to express this thought in the vocabulary of stewardship is, “Use your gifts now! Serve the Lord now! Get involved now! God put the fire inside you but you have to stir up the flame! Let it burn!” Everyone can give witness to Christ’s presence in the world, and most of us can do more than one thing for the Lord. How exactly do you “stir into flame” God’s unique gifts you hold within you?
Our Nursing Home Residents Florence Broussard, Rose Ponthieux, Emma Wells Our Active Duty Military Timothy Deptula, Travis Edwards, Cade Jameson, Daniel Keely, Michael Smilie If you know of anyone who should be included or removed, contact Kathy at the office. You may also use a pew envelope for this purpose.
Daily Prayer For Priests
For this coming week:
Pastoral Council Chair: Deborah Bess, Butch Doiron, Brad Gadel, Priscilla Gadel, Runnie Hunter, Bobbie Long, Marshall Long Finance Council Chair: Marshall Long, Brenda Benoit, Pat Brister, Gary Delaney, Bernard Patty Trustees Pat Brister, Gary Delaney
October 1 - Bishop Ronald Herzog October 2 - Father Brian Seiler October 3 - Father Ramji Shoury October 4 - Father Louis Sklar October 5 - Father Stephen Soares October 6 - Father Irion St. Romain October 7 - Msgr. Steve Testa 3
Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time
October 1 - October 2, 2016
PARISH NEWS
PARISH NEWS From the Pastor Located on the display case in the narthex are two booklets to assist your prayer, meditation and education. One is a special 2016 edition on Mary and the Saints. Most appropriate for the month of October which is traditionally devoted to the rosary, and the month of November dedicated to all the Saints. The second is Living with Christ, a complete daily missal for October 2016. Both are compliments of your parish.
First Monday Supper October 3, 2016 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $8 per plate - Dine In or Take Out Menu: Chicken Spaghetti, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole & Bread
Forty Days For Life September 28th - November 6th This is a powerful campaign of prayer and fasting in an effort to end abortion. More than 700,000 people participate in 36 countries. For more information, go to 40daysforlife.com.
St. Peregrine Novena October 10th 6:30 p.m. The novena will last about 1/2 hour. It will conclude on May 8, 2017 (9 months).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Fall Garage Sale
Grades Pre K to 5 Wednesday, October 5th Supper: 5:30 p.m. - Class: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Grades 6 to 11 Sunday, October 9th Supper: 6:30 p.m. - Class: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Our garage sale was a great success. Thank you to everyone who donated goods to sell, and those who helped separate and price the products and worked the sale itself. Thanks especially to Priscilla Gadel for her leadership. The net profit of $2,141 was used to tint the narthex windows and provide for the supplies to paint the hall.
First Reconciliation Class nd
Sunday, October 2 9:00AM to 10:00AM - Cumella Hall If your son/daughter is planning to receive First Communion in the Spring at our church parish, they must also attend these six sessions for first Confession/Reconciliation.
Janitorial/Maintenance Congratulations to CJ Fuqua for being accepted as a firefighter on the Glenmora Fire Department. Unfortunately that means we are once again in need of a part-time janitorial/ maintenance worker for an average of 20 hours per week. For more information contact Kathy at mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com or call the office at 318-487-9894.
First Penance - First Eucharist Please call Courtney Landry if you have not received a call from her to schedule an interview with Fr. Paul on either Monday, October 24th or Tuesday, October 25th.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Our prayer shawl ministry does excellent work for our sick/recovering parishioners. To continue with this ministry they depend on donations of yarn from you, our parishioners. Please place any yarn you would like to donate to this ministry in the box labeled for this purpose in the Narthex or bring it to the church office.
Adult Faith Formation Tuesday Evenings Pot Luck Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Prior attendance is not a prerequisite. 4
Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church Parish Offices Monday - Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM 9323 Highway 165 South - P. O. Box 408, Woodworth, Louisiana 71485 Phone - (318) 487-9894/Fax - (318) 445-0436 ALL ARE WELCOME
No matter what your present status in the Catholic Church, no matter what your current family and marital situation, no matter what your personal history, age, background, race, etc., you are invited, welcomed, loved and respected here.
PARISH STAFF Rev. Paul M. LaPalme KHS, Pastor
Mrs. Priscilla Gadel, Director of M usic
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - fatherpaul@priest.com
(318) 442-2245 - priscilla.s@prodigy.net
Rev. Mr. Derek Ducote, Deacon Intern
(318) 487-9894 - cruella249@aol.com
Dr. Mary DeVille, Organist
2120 Coulee Crossing Road, Woodworth, LA 71485 (318) 487-9894 - derekducote@nds.edu
Mr. Matt Brundrett, Y outh M inister
Ms Kathy Rachall, Secretary/Book k eeper
Mrs. Katie Upton, Y outh M inister
(225) 274-5196 - Matt.brundrett@gmail.com
(318) 487-9894 - mmjwoodworth@suddenlinkmail.com
Mrs. Courtney Landry, Coordinator, Religious Ed (318) 715-0080 - clandry324@aol.com
(318) 308-9991 - katiegralapp@gmail.com
Mr. Jim Smiley, Pack L eader Cub Scouts #9323
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Tuesday, October 4th
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD Grades Pre K - 5 Wednesday, October 5th Grades 6 - 11 Sunday, October 9th
Sacraments of the Church Reconciliation/Confession 30 minutes before every weekend Mass for 15 minutes. Baptism Celebrated during any weekend Mass or on Sunday afternoons. Contact the church office. Holy Matrimony Contact the pastor at least six months in advance. Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls Please call the office when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing home or hospice. Holy Communion is brought weekly to all shut-ins. Mass of Christian Burial All arrangements should be made directly with the funeral home who will then contact the church.
Meet our Coadjutor
Bishop David Talley, J.C.D Pope Francis has appointed Bishop David P. Talley, auxiliary bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, to serve the people of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, as coadjutor bishop to Bishop Ronald P. Herzog. The announcement was made Sept. 21 by Bishop Herzog at the St. Joseph Catholic Center in Alexandria. “I’m happy, I’m excited to be here in the Diocese of Alexandria,” said Bishop Talley during a meeting Sept. 21 with the priests of the diocese. “I pray that I will be the bishop that I need to be for this diocese.” Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said in a statement that the pope has given the people of the Diocese of Alexandria a “tremendous pastoral gift.” “Bishop Talley is a servant minister of our Church, who is graced with extraordinary wisdom, patience, kindness, and dedication. He developed those gifts as priest and bishop here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, where he always cared for our people as a true minister of mercy and kindness,” said Archbishop Gregory. He added, “Thus he now begins this new appointment with exceptional credentials.” The Mass of Welcome in Alexandria is planned for Monday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. A native of Columbus, Georgia, Bishop Talley, 66, was ordained a priest on June 3, 1989, at the Cathe-
Bishop David Talley dral of Christ the King, Atlanta, by Archbishop Eugene Marino, SSJ. He earned a licentiate and doctorate in canon law from the Gregorian Pontifical University in Rome, Italy. He has served in a number of pastoral roles in the archdiocese, including as pastor of three metro Atlanta parishes, the archdiocesan vocations director, the chancellor of the archdiocese, and as judicial vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal. He was named a prelate of honor, with the title of monsignor, by Pope John Paul II in May 2001. On Dec. 17, 2012, he was named an auxiliary bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese by Pope Benedict XVI. He became the first native-born Georgian to serve as a bishop in the Atlanta Archdiocese when he was ordained on April 2, 2013. His epis-
copal motto is “He will give you a new heart.” When he was director of vocations, the archdiocese initiated a cross-cultural immersion program for seminarians where they spent time living in El Paso, Texas, and in Juarez, Mexico, to learn Spanish and be more knowledgeable about Hispanic culture and more skilled at ministering in a variety of communities. One of his roles in the archdiocese is as chaplain to the Disabilities Ministry. His experience ministering among people with disabilities, which began at his first parish assignment, is key to his spiritual life, he said. “All they can do is ask the Lord for help. That simplicity and humility is where I think the church should be—humble before God,” he said in an interview in 2013. Bishop Talley was raised as a Southern Baptist but has said he left the church as a teenager over the issue of racial segregation. At Auburn University he met Catholics and read the writings of Thomas Merton, which led him to become Catholic, he said. He was 24 when he joined the church at St. Mary Church in Opelika, Alabama. Family members remain faithful Baptists, including a brother who is a deacon. That background gives him a broad view, he said. “I do know a faith across the spectrum,” he said.
Bishop Talley also received a master’s degree in social work at the University of Georgia. For a time before entering the seminary, he worked as a caseworker in Atlanta’s Fulton County to protect children from abuse. He studied at St. Meinrad Seminary in St. Meinrad, Indiana, before ordination, where he received a master of divinity degree. Bishop Talley also currently serves as Vicar General and Director of Priest Personnel and is a member of the Council of Priests and the Committee for Ongoing Formation. He serves on various committees for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, such as the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Special Assembly Planning Committee, and the Secretariat of Child & Youth Protection Services. As coadjutor bishop, Bishop Talley will assist Bishop Herzog, working in harmony with him in governance of the Alexandria Diocese. A coadjutor bishop has the right of succession, and so Bishop Talley will succeed Bishop Herzog at the time of his retirement. Bishop Herzog has served the Diocese of Alexandria as bishop since January 2005. The Alexandria Diocese, consisting of 13 counties, includes some 50 parishes, 22 missions and more than 44,000 Catholics. “We will sorely miss him in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, even as we
What is a
Coadjutor Bishop? • A BISHOP is the head of a diocese in the Catholic Church. There is only one bishop assigned to a diocese. • Sometimes, when a diocese is so large, a single bishop may need the assistance of one or more AUXILIARY BISHOPS. An auxiliary bishop is one who assists the bishop of a diocese in the duties of running a diocese. However, the final authority rests with the main bishop. • A COADJUTOR BISHOP is the similar to the relationship between a retiring employee who’s training his replacement. The coadjutor bishop has the same authority as the diocesan bishop, but isn’t the diocesan bishop… yet. The diocesan bishop is still the final authority. However, upon the resignation or retirement of the diocesan bishop, the coadjutor bishop automatically becomes the new diocesan bishop: no need to wait around for the usually protracted process of finding a suitable replacement. thank him sincerely for sharing himself with us over these years, but we will gladly accompany him with our prayers and warmest best wishes as he starts his service to Bishop Herzog and to all of God’s people in
the Diocese of Alexandria. May the Lord watch over him and all those entrusted to his pastoral care,” said Archbishop Gregory.