People of God, August 2015 by Archdiocese of Santa Fe

August 2015 • Volume 33, Number 7 • www.archdiosf.org

Serving The Multicultural People of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe

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Sr. Blandina Segale, SC ....................................................................................... 2 An Interview with Archbishop Wester ................................................................ 3 Seminarians .......................................................................................................... 5 The Pope and Chimayó ........................................................................................ 6 Vatican Curators Visit Pueblos ........................................................................... 7 CRS in the Philippines ....................................................................................... 10 Sisters of Charity Celebrate 150 Years ............................................................. 16 A Home to Honor St. Francis ............................................................................. 26

This is the cover of the English edition of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, “Laudato Si”, on Care for Our Common Home.” The long-anticipated encyclical was released at the Vatican June 18. (CNS photo/ courtesy U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops)

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NOTICE Archbishop John C. Wester has appointed Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan Episcopal Delegate for the Cause of the Servant of God Sister Blandina Segale, S.C. Archbishop Sheehan has called for the First Session of the Cause for Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Blandina Segale, S.C. to take place August 25, 2015 at 10 am in the Sandia room in the Catholic Center, 4000 St Joseph Place, Albuquerque, N.M. 87102. This session of the Cause will be open to the public. At the first Session of the Cause, oaths will be taken by those performing key roles. There will be recording of the documents and decrees that make the process possible. Historic evidence will be introduced along with testimony to the holiness and spirituality of the Servant of God. Evidence to her heroic virtue will also be introduced, with documents confirming the occurrence of events recorded in the Servant of God’s book At The End Of The Santa Fe Trail. The faithful are welcome to attend as a celebration of faith. For more information contact the petitioner, Allen Sánchez at 505.319.3334.

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The Cause for Beatiﬁcation and Canonization of Sr. Blandina Segale, SC

By allen sÁnCheZ, Petitioner of the Cause

A year has passed since the Cause for Beatification and Canonization of Sister Blandina Segale was opened. It appears that the Servant of God has been hard at work. Thousands of people across the world have called on her for aid. A number of potential miracles have been reported and preparations to investigate those claims are being made. In Italy the Scholar and Historian Donatella Ruggiero has been asked by the Archdiocese of Genoa and the Diocese of Chiavarri to organize lectures around Italy on the life of the Servant of God. Artistic works of the Servant of God are depicting attributes to her. In a retablo painted by Charlie Carillo, the Servant of God is depicted holding a child with tattered clothes. The child represents the orphans and poor children she cared for and taught. These children are the innocent. The Hangman’s noose in her other hand represents her care for even the guilty. She showed heroic virtue by facing down a mob of people wishing to take the law into their own hands and hang a man. She disarmed the mob of their guns,

Pope Francis signs declaration on climate change and human trafﬁcking during workshop attended by mayors from around the world at Vatican

hanging rope, and hate. She always recognized the dignity of the human being, from the innocent to the most guilty. In this process of inquiry; investigations are taking place of the accuracy and legitimacy of her writings. Civic records from 1872 through 1941 are being researched and examined. All this information will unfold before our eyes at future hearings to take place in front of the Archdiocese Tribunal and appointed Court set in place for the inquiries.

A reprint of the Servant of God’s writings has been released, a 2014 edition of At The End of The Santa Fe Trail is now available with new introductory material and illustrations. This historical event, of opening the Cause turns the eyes of the faithful to the Servant of God, Blandina Segale. Her writings have become a window to her heroic virtues. These writings were originally intended to be shared with Blandina’s sister Justina, also a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati. Reading the notes reporting the labor of love exemplifying self-giving and sacrifice makes one want to explore their own inner call to serve others. As the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati celebrate their 150th anniversary of coming to New Mexico to serve in 1865, we should recognize that many sisters gave great sacrifice to our state. Many lives were touched by their work. The Servant of God Blandina and many sisters ministered to us then and now. The inquiry of a saint doesn’t just examine the past but also the present. The faithful of New Mexico have brought the cause for Sister Blandina forward because of their belief that she is still at work today and is a source of Jesus’ love giving hope to all.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August 2015 UNIVERSAL: Volunteer That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy.. EVANGELIZATION: Outreach to the marginalized That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society.

(Left) Pope Francis signs a declaration on climate change and human traffi cking during a workshop attended by mayors from around the world in the synod hall at the Vatican July 21. Local government leaders were invited to the Vatican by the pontifi cal academies of sciences and social sciences to sign a declaration recognizing that climate change and extreme poverty are infl uenced by human activity. Also pictured are Cardinal Francesco Montenegro of Agrigento, Italy, left, Bishop Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, chancellor of the Pontifi cal Academy of Sciences, and Cardinal Claudio Hummes, former prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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An Interview with Archbishop John C. Wester

rchbishop John C. Wester was installed as our 12th Archbishop of Santa Fe on June 4, 2015 in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Santa Fe, NM. On June 29, 2015, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the liturgical event that recognizes the martyrdom of the two apostles and the foundation of the Roman church, Archbishop Wester joined 45 of his newly-named metropolitan archbishop brothers representing 34 countries to meet with Pope Francis, concelebrate Mass and receive their sacred palliums at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. During the Mass, Pope Francis blessed and distributed the palliums, his gift to each archbishop. This was a break from the 32-year-old custom in which the Holy Father previously conferred the palliums on the new archbishops in attendance. The actual imposition of Archbishop Wester’s pallium by the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, will take place on October 5, 2015 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Recently, I had the good fortune to interview Archbishop Wester about his impressions of this historic event. By Celine BaCa radiGan asf direCtor of CommuniCations/media, people of God editor, weBmaster

Your Excellency, you have had the honor to meet with Pope Francis twice as a council member of the Pontiﬁcal Council for Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People. The June 29, 2015 meeting was unique. Can you share your impressions of this special Pallium Mass at St. Peter’s with the Holy Father and your brother archbishops? Yes, I was very struck by the sincerity of our Holy Father. His homily was beautiful. He called us to pray, to believe and to give witness. These are what we’re called to do as followers of Christ. When the Holy Father asks you to pray for him, he really means it. He’s a humble man. He’s not trying to impress anybody. In the Mass’ reading from the Acts of the Apostles, the apostles and the first Christian community were under siege by Herod’s violent persecution. Peter was arrested and the courageous church prayed for his re-

who’s the same yesterday, today and forever. I am delighted with the Holy Father’s change of venue for the Imposition of the Pallium. I look forward to sharing this significant gift of unity with my new flock and my brother bishops from the dioceses of the Province of Santa Fe on the day after the feast of our patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, on October 5, 2015 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Were you able to personally speak with Pope Francis during this momentous occasion? Yes, oh yes. The pope consistently references the poor, the needy, the forgotten. Those people who are in great need of mercy and great need of compassion. I said to him, when he handed me the pallium after the Mass, “Holy Father, thank you so much for giving a voice to the immigrants, the refugees and the asylum seekers. In particular, thank you for raising an awareness of those who die along the way, in the MedINTERVIEW Continued on p22

lease. The Angel of the Lord miraculously came, led him out of the jail and back into the town square. I think Pope Pope Francis greets Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, N.M., after Francis is always very cog- Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 29. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) nizant of this--the power of of two lambs, represents the ing process to leave. I have people at prayer. Pope Fran- lamb that Christ the Good had to begin anew and afresh cis kept saying, “Please pray Shepherd carries on His here in Santa Fe. But the for me.” When he says that shoulders. As Pope Francis sense of unity with Christ conall the time, he is stressing reminded us, it is a “liturgical tinues to grow as the pope sent the importance of the church sign of communion that unites me here as a shepherd of this praying for the successor of the See of Peter and his suc- local Church. I know Christ is Peter. I’m very impressed cessor to the metropolitans, here along the journey, every with that. He knows he carries and through them to the other step of the way. Christ is the many burdens and he wants bishops of the world.” one constant. Christ is the one In St. Peter’s, I was struck the prayers of the people of the church to help him. Pope by the unity surrounding Francis stressed, “Prayer is me…the unity with the pope, the encounter with God…who with the other bishops of the does not abandon His chil- world, the unity within our province of Santa Fe, and dren.” with the unity of the whole During the Mass, Pope universal church. That theme Francis blessed and distrib- of unity kept coming back uted the palliums, his gift to to me again and again. I’ve each archbishop. This was a been living in-between so to break from the 32 year old speak…in transition from one custom in which the Holy diocese to another, but Christ Father previously conferred has never left me. Christ is the palliums on the new with me right now here in the archbishops in attendance. Archdiocese of Santa Fe and What is the signiﬁcance of course, along with my famof the pallium and your ily and the friends I’ve had all thoughts about this change? these many years, and the new friends I’m now making. You know, life is never easy. Unity. The sacred pallium, Archbishop John C. Wester and Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of the Archa two-inch wide circular band I love the church of Salt Lake diocese of Chicago were among the forty-six archbishops representing with six small black crosses City and I was very much at 34 countries. They were invited to travel to Rome to concelebrate with composed of the white wool home there. It’s been a griev- Pope Francis. (Photo courtesy of Archbishop Wester)

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Mass & Dinner, Archbishop’s Circle, IHM Retreat Center Mass, Cursillo, Holy Family, Albuquerque Executive Presbyteral, Catholic Center Offi ce Appointments Offi ce Appointments Diaconate Candidate Interviews, Catholic Center Priesthood Ordination for Franciscan, Holy Family, Albuquerque Dallas Charter On-Site Audit, Catholic Center ACA Goal Setting, Catholic Center Native American Liturgy, Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Dedicate San Antonio Mission Church, Abeytas Province of Santa Fe Bishops’ Meeting, Tucson Mass, St. Augustine, Isleta Pueblo Casa Angelica Dinner, Sandia Resort, Albuquerque Vacation

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Seminary Burse The following parishes have sent in excess Mass stipends to the Archdiocesan Finance Offi ce for seminarian education. These receipts are for May and June 2015. Excess Mass stipends are from multiple Mass intentions celebrated at parishes. The archdiocesan policy is for excess Mass stipends to be used for seminarian education. Parish Name/City Amount Received Anonymous .......................................................................................................1,100.00 Immaculate Conception – Albuquerque ..............................................................205.00 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Albuquerque ..............................................400.00 Our Lady of Belen - Belen ...............................................................................1,000.00 Our Lady of the Annunciation – Albuquerque ...................................................1,315.00 Risen Savior Catholic Community - Albuquerque ............................................6,194.71 San Ysidro - Corrales .......................................................................................7,763.25 St. Anne – Santa Fe ........................................................................................2,500.00 St. John the Baptist – Santa Fe ...........................................................................500.00 St. Joseph on the Rio Grande – Albuquerque .................................................1,240.00

Total $22,367.96

Vacation USCCB Committee Meetings, Washington, DC

N O T I C E All inquiries regarding the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Sr. Blandina Segale, SC (aka Maria Rosa Segale) should be sent to the Postulator of the Cause, Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez, Bishop Emeritus of Las Cruces c/o the Petitioner of the Cause, Mr. Allen Sánchez, 1516 5th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 505.319.3334 or AllenSanchez@stjosephnm.org. For more information, go to www.sisterblandinasegale.com. Sister Blandina Segale photo courtesy of Palace of the Governors - Photo Archives (NMHM/DCA) Negative #67735

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Archbishop John C. Wester has made the following assignments: • Effective Monday, June 22, 2015 – Rev. Msgr. Lambert Joseph Luna, has been reappointed as vicar general for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. This is in addition to his responsibilities as the pastor of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Parish. He continues to serve as Chair of the College of Consultors and President of the Archdiocesan Priest Retirement Fund. • Effective Saturday, July 25, 2015 – Rev. Jonas Romea, has been appointed as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Belen in Belen and its missions under the direction of the pastor, Rev. Clement Niggel.

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• Effective Friday July 31, 2015 – Rev. Steven Abaukaka, currently assigned as parochial vicar at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and Cristo Rey Parish in Santa Fe has been recalled by his bishop to his home Diocese of Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria.

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Chimayó Welcomes VIPs from Around the World, Including Jorge Mario Bergoglio (aka Pope Francis)

A Priest from Argentina By Fr. Jim Suntum, SF parochial vicar

Santuario de Chimayó Last week at my priest’ prayer group meeting I told my brother priests of a couple of things that happened at the Santuario. They told me I should write an “article” for People of God and send it to you. So here goes! When my priest’ prayer group gathered last week, I told my brother priests a story of a couple of events that happened at the Santuario. They encouraged me to share the story through People of God. Five weeks ago, when the Archdiocese of Santa Fe was getting ready to install its new archbishop, I was in the Santuario office, speaking on the phone. A man in a cleri-

cal suit and collar came to the doorway and stood waiting. I quickly ended the phone call; he entered and introduced himself as Fr. Michael Barber. I said, “No, no, no! You are the Bishop of Oakland!” He asked me how I knew that, and I said, “I’m a wannabe! I read all the news!” We proceeded to have a wonderful conversation, he concelebrated the Mass, and the conversation continued after the Mass. As he was preparing to leave, because our visit had been so cordial, because he is a Jesuit, and because of the trick he tried to play when introducing himself, I told one more story. Several years ago, on a quiet Wednesday afternoon in late summer or early fall, a man and a woman came in to visit the Santuario. The woman

introduced the man, dressed simply as a cleric with a black rain coat, as “a priest from Argentina” and herself as “his sister”. He didn’t speak English, so the woman translated for him and for me. As I told him the story of the Santuario, the thousands of visitors that come, especially during Holy Week, that people who feel abandoned by the institutional church feel that they belong here, his face lit up. It was clear that he liked the story and the idea that there is an Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, and the chaplain, Father Jim Suntum, SF, experience of God available in front of the altar. here like in not too many oth- nized the “priest from Argen- told many people because the er places. They visited, they tina”! pope wasn’t talking so why prayed, they left, and I thought Of course, “Fr.” Michael should I? My priests’ prayer nothing more of it. Until some Barber went back to Oakland group brothers said, “That’s a years later, a new pope was and told the story to his di- silly reason!” elected, and in the pictures of ocesan newspaper and some(Following this article by the Archbishop of Buenos Ai- body sent me a clipping, so Fr. Jim is Bishop Michael Barres riding the subway I recog- it’s starting to get out. I hadn’t ber’s article.)

New Mexico Holy Site Has Special Meaning for Bishop

By Most Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ, Diocese of Oakland

Two weeks ago I was invited to go to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the installation of the new archbishop, the Most Rev. John Wester. I had the pleasure of working with Father Wester in San Francisco, when he was pastor of St. Stephen’s parish near Stonestown. He later became auxiliary bishop of San Francisco, and has been the bishop of Salt Lake City for the past eight years. He is one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. I like Santa Fe because it is one of the most naturally spiritual places in the US. I wanted to go there ever since reading Willa Cather’s incredible novel “Death Comes for the Archbishop.” The book is a novel, but based on a real person, the first archbishop of Santa Fe, Jean-Baptiste Lamy, and his adventures in coming to the Southwest. If you haven’t read the book I highly recommend it. The small city of Santa Fe is located at more than 7,000 feet altitude. It is very, very dry, and there is noticeably less oxygen. One beer and you get a headache. But the sky

is crisp and clear and a much deeper blue than in Oakland. There is such a sense of the sacred in the town itself ... it permeates the ground and the hills and the creeks running through it. I haven’t felt such a peace flowing through a city since I was in Assisi in Italy. I went to Santa Fe a day early to make a pilgrimage to one of my favorite shrines: the Sanctuary of Chimayó. It is located about 23 miles outside Santa Fe, way out in the desert, but at an oasis — where there is a small stream and some greenery. Don’t think of a large shrine like Lourdes or Fatima. Chimayó is humble and modest. It has a tin roof and walls of adobe mud. But the retablo (painting) behind the high altar is spectacular: lots of bultos (sculptures) of saints, color and intricate Indian designs. I watched from the back of the chapel as people entered and I saw their eyes light up. They were drawn to the crucifix, a bloodied image of Christ in the Spanish style Nuestro Señor de Esquipulas (Our Lord of Esquipulas). But there is something else. Lourdes has its holy water, St.

Joseph’s in Montreal has holy oil, but Chimayó has holy dirt. The legend is that in 1813 a friar was doing his penances in the desert nearby, and saw a strange light burst from a hillside. He went to the source of the light, dropped to his hands and knees, and began to dig in the sand. He discovered a buried crucifix. He dug it up, and carried it in procession to the local church. The priest in charge placed the cross over the high altar in his church. The next morning the cross was gone. They found it back in the original hole. Three times the crucifix disappeared from the locked church, only to be found in the hole in the hillside. The people figured out that the Lord wanted it to remain in its original discovery place, and they built a chapel over the spot. This is Chimayó. People have been coming and collecting holy dirt from the hole ever since. The walls of the sacristy are lined with hundreds of crutches and testimonial notes from people who were cured — or received strength to carry their cross. There are hundreds of photos on the walls, asking

protection for those in the military and police, and commemorating those killed in the line of duty. You can light a candle. Pray. And collect some holy dirt. People take the dirt, pray and apply it to the part of their body they need healed. It is very moving. And humbling. It reminded me again of St. Francis of Assisi, who, when dying, removed his habit, and asked to be taken out of bed and placed on the bare earth floor, covered with a blanket, so he could die in contact with “Lady Poverty.” At Chimayó I made my holy hour and prayed for you and our diocese. I concelebrated Mass with Father Jim Suntum, SF, the chaplain. I collected my holy dirt and brought some home. As I sat in the chapel, many people came up to me, seeing I was a priest, and asked for blessings and intercessions. More than 300,000 pilgrims come there every year, making it the most visited Catholic shrine in the US. Pope Francis has praised and recommended “Popular Piety” and “Popular Devotions.” He said: “I think of the steadfast faith of those mothers tending

their sick children who, though perhaps barely familiar with the articles of the creed, cling to a rosary; or of all the hope poured into a candle lighted in a humble home with prayer for help from Mary, or in the gaze of tender love directed to Christ crucified.” I agree 100 percent with the Holy Father. Chimayó has special meaning for me. I was making a retreat there over a long weekend in April 2013. I later learned that while I was there, at the same time Pope Francis was having a meeting in Rome with the Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops. It was in the meeting that day that the Holy Father chose me to be the bishop of Oakland. As I left Chimayó week before last, the chaplain, Father Jim, called me into his office. “I’ve got something to tell you that I don’t tell many people.” He told me that five years ago, a woman and a priest came to pray at the sanctuary and stopped to meet the chaplain. The woman pointed to her companion and said: “This is my brother. He’s a priest in Argentina.” The priest was Jorge Mario Bergoglio.

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Vatican Museums’ Curators Visit New Mexico Pueblos

By alan Cherino native ameriCan ministry advisory Board memBer This past June, two very special guests visited New Mexico: Fr. Nicola Mapelli and Katherine Aigner of the Vatican Museums. Their visit to the Land of Enchantment was not without a mission. They were seeking to learn more about some of the Native American objects they have in the Vatican Museum’s collection. Fr. Nicola and Katherine Aigner spent a few days meeting various tribal representatives of New Mexico pueblos and even included brief visits to Navajo country and the Hopi reservation. Fr. Nicola and Katherine Aigner are both curators for the Ethnological Museum which is one of several sections that

comprise the Vatican Museums. Fr. Nicola explained that over the years, the pope receives gifts and cultural objects from many different people throughout the world and some of these gifts arrive with littleto-no documentation about the artist, the object, and the purpose, if any, why the gift was sent. Their visit to Tesuque Pueblo in June was to learn more of a Rain God pottery which Pope Pius XI received in the 1920s from a Tesuque woman and potter. Who was she? Was she still alive? Do any of her descendants still reside in Tesuque and would they be able to tell them more about the Rain God pottery? Their trek to Tesuque Pueblo was accompanied by archdiocese staff, Michelle Montez, Executive Director of the

Pastoral Ministries Division, Shirley Zuni, Coordinator of Native American Ministry, and Native American Ministry Advisory Board members Virginia Sangre, Carmel Lucero and Alan Cherino. Arriving in Tesuque Pueblo, they were met and greeted by Tesuque Pueblo Governor Milton Herrera and the Tesuque Pueblo Tribal Council. After speaking with the council, it’s possible that two of the tribal council members were descendants of the Rain God potter and she may have been the one who sent the pottery since she was wellknown for making the Rain God pottery. There was no way to confirm this as Fr. Nicola did not have enough information to make a positive identification. It was good news but further research will be needed to con-

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Archbishop Wester’s ﬁrst visit to San Juan Bautista.

firm the finding. But what Fr. Nicola and Katherine Aigner found even more pleasing while in Pueblo country was the generosity and hospitality of the Pueblo Governors and their people. After the visit with the Tesuque Pueblo Tribal Council, our guests were treated with a tour of the San Diego Church, drive by site visits of Tesuque’s school, casino, and the famous nature-formed sandstone, Camel Rock. The visit concluded with gifts presented to Fr. Nicola and Katherine Aigner in honor of their visit along with a Buffalo Dance, an Eagle Dance, and a traditional Pueblo feast day luncheon. From Tesuque Pueblo, the Pueblo of Isleta hosted Fr. Nicola and Katherine Aigner the rest of the day. They were greeted by Fr. George Pavamkott, pastor of St. Augustine Church, and Second Lt. Governor Isidor Abeita and his wife, Kathy Abeita. Here, our guests were presented with a gift by Lt. Governor Abeita on behalf of the Pueblo of Isleta, and a tour of St. Augustine Church and the Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha were also presented. After celebrating the weekday Mass with Fr. George, the

On September 9, 1598, the Franciscan Friars who came with Oñate were sent to various areas of New Mexico to establish missions and evangelize the Pueblo people. Fray Alonso Martínez, who was Commissary of the group, stayed at San Juan and established the mission there. During the 1680 revolt, the mission at the Pueblo of San Juan along with other missions of New Mexico, was destroyed. With the return of the Spanish in 1692-93 many of the missions were re-established, and early records indicate that Fray Geronimo Prieto was sent to San Juan in 1695. Parish registers, however, do not begin until 1726; the first entries are signed by Fray Francisco Antonio Pérez. In 1889, Fr. Camille Seux built a small chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes across the road from the church; that chapel soon

day concluded with dinner in Albuquerque’s Old Town joined by a few other members of the Native American Ministry Advisory Board and the Pastoral Ministries Division. The following day, Fr. Nicola and Katherine Aigner visited the Indian Pueblo Culture Center and were given a private tour of the museum and met with the Ten Southern Pueblo Governors’ Council (a consortium of the ten southern pueblo governors). After having lunch with Isleta Pueblo Governor Edward P. Torres, Sr., Acoma Pueblo Governor Fred Vallo, Sr., and archdiocese staff members, Governor Vallo hosted our guests with a visit to Acoma Pueblo. There they were able to identify some Acoma pottery that has the same pattern design as the pottery in the Vatican Museum’s collection. Fr. Nicola Mapelli and Katherine Aigner’s visit to New Mexico was quite astonishing for them as it was for our Pueblo people. What an honor it was to have such guests among our communities and what an honor it was for the archdiocese community to host and travel with them on their mission. It was quite an experience for everyone involved!

became a pilgrimage site. He built the present church of St. John the Baptist in San Juan Pueblo in 1913, bearing the expenses for it himself because he wanted to build a church similar to those in his native France. The building replaced an eighteenth century adobe which had to be dynamited before the new church was built. In 1929, the public school at San Juan began to be administered by the Sisters of St. Dominic. They withdrew from the operation of the public school and opened a parochial school in the parish in 1949. The school remained open until 1968. A new parish hall and parish center was began by the former pastor, Rev. Joseph E. LaVoie, in 1997 and was blessed by Archbishop Michael J. Sheehan on Sunday, February 22, 1998. The current pastor is Rev. Larry Brito.

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Archbishop John C. Wester’s Vespers & Installation Mass Homilies

I n s ta l l at i o n V e s p e r s

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Santa Fe, New Mexico • June 3, 2015

Welcome Grateful to Archbishop Viganó, brother bishops, my family, my friends from San Francisco and Utah and all guests. Know it is a journey and I deeply appreciate your time, expense and effort Grateful in a special way for all from Santa Fe Archdiocese. Your hospitality and warm welcome have been a great grace for me. Importance of Vespers for me I wanted very much to pray with all of you tonight before the Mass of Installation tomorrow Time of quiet prayer. Important to pray with you who mean so much to me and important to pray with those with whom I will be sharing ministry: Priests of Santa Fe. Closest collaborators Religious priests, brothers and sisters Deacons and wives Lay Ecclesial Ministers and Leaders Ask you to pray tonight and always that the Lord will guide me and us in the years ahead Pray that I will be an “elder” in the light of St. Peter’s words in the reading tonight I believe that this spirit is captured by the description given to the liturgical leader of the assembly, a leader who is Strong, Loving and Wise. It is also captured in the life and ministry of Archbishop Oscar Romero Archbishop Oscar Romero Last week, the El Salvadoran priests in the Diocese of Salt Lake City organized a beautiful Mass on the occasion of the beatification of Archbishop Romero on May 23 The Archbishop had a profound influence on many because the many had a profound influence on him. It is my prayer to be influenced by you, the people of this local Church of Santa Fe. I strive to be a Good Shepherd in your midst and I need your prayers and guidance to do just that Pray for me that I will be the leader that St. Peter speaks about, indeed, that St. Peter is, in the reading tonight Oscar Romero gives us an insight into this leadership in an episode from his ministry in San Salvador Episode in Oscar Romero’s life

Priest found killed in the streets. Gun in hand Advisors to the Archbishop said he should not go to the funeral because it would appear he condoned violence He eventually did go to the funeral. He said, “That priest’s mother will be at the funeral. I am his father and I will be at the funeral.” This exemplifies for me the important aspects of leadership, of “watching over the flock” that Peter describes Qualities of Shepherd seen in St. Peter and Oscar Romero Humility Peter: calls himself a “fellow elder.” He puts himself in the position of one who asks, “I make this appeal.” Not, I command you. Only place in NT that we see “a fellow elder.” Very humble Oscar Romero: Did not worry about his image, what others would say or think. Sacrificed himself for good of the priest’s family, the good of his Church Pray that together with all those in this Archdiocese with whom I share ministry and a leadership role that I will be humble, relying on the Lord for strength and seeking only his honor and glory and the good of all in this local Church Generous St. Peter exhorts the elders, and by association himself, to be generous. This means not seeking payment or other compensation for the work of shepherding. But it also means more than that: it means the willingness to suffer for the ministry and the people served. Peter speaks of himself as a witness to the SUFFERINGS of Christ. Oscar Romero suffered for his priest that was killed. Suffered pushback, criticism and even eventually suffered the loss of his life so he could be with his people, support his flock Pray that together with you, I will be generous on all levels and that I will give fully and completely for you, my fellow elders, as we seek to serve God’s people with a Shepherd’s care, not counting the cost Urgency Verbs in St. Peter’s exhortation tonight are in the aorist tense which implies a very real, concrete and urgent mood: guide, guard, feed and fold are all what Peter wants the elders to do NOW, with a sense of importance, priority and

proximity Oscar Romero exemplified this same sense of urgency. He knew that he was targeted for assassination. He would not have a driver or body guard because he did not want their lives in danger. He ministered with urgency, knowing that his time was limited Pray that I will have this same urgency in your midst as together we serve God’s people. Pray that this ministry entrusted to me will be my priority and that nothing else will distract me or in any way attenuate my first priority to be a shepherd in your midst. Pray that with you, my collaborators in the ministry, we will all fix our sights on this goal Finally, Joy “Willingly” watch over the flock, says Peter. This implies JOY. Yes, I will do it GLADLY, not because I have to but because I want to Oscar Romero exhibited this same joy. He was always smiling in photos that I have seen and yet he knew the risks, what was going on. He was close to the Lord. Captured this in an early diary entry (1943): “In recent days the Lord has inspired in me a great desire for holiness…I have been thinking of how far a soul can ascend if it lets itself be possessed entirely by God.” AB Romero knew the joy that came from closeness to God and the service of his people Please pray that together with you, I will be joyful in my ministry, knowing that Christ is the source and summit of all we do and that this closeness will bring true joy in all aspects of the ministry Thank you for praying with me tonight Grateful for his moment of prayer during these very full and rich days Feel the support and comfort of your prayers and love Very grateful for AB Sheehan and all that he has done to introduce you to me and for his personal support, friendship and guidance. He is another Oscar Romero, another great example of one who serves humbly, generously and with great joy I am eager to join you as a “fellow elder” and with you, to share in the “glory that is to be revealed” in Christ Jesus our Lord. God bless you all

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St. Francis of Assisi Basilica Cathedral, Santa Fe, New Mexico • June 4, 2015 Uno de los símbolos más hermosos y conocidos de Cristo en nuestra Iglesia es la del Buen Pastor, una imagen que se repite veces en las lecturas de hoy. Otra imagen parecida es la del cordero, ya que Jesús, nuestro Buen Pastor, se convierte en el “cordero del sacrificio” al morir por nosotros en la cruz. Este regalo sublime del Señor en el Misterio Pascual comenzó con la misma entrega de sí mismo en la Encarnación. Ustedes y yo estamos llamados a renunciar a nosotros mismos por nuestro Señor Jesús de la misma forma que Él se hizo uno con nosotros. También, como sus discípulos, el Señor nos llama a entregarnos uno al otro para que seamos el Cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia. Me gustaría reflexionar en lo que esto significa para nosotros en el día

de hoy al ser instalado como su arzobispo y sobre todo, al haber sido llamado a ser uno con ustedes de ahora en adelante. In the autumn of 1993 I began a sabbatical in Rome at the Institute for Continuing Theological Education at the Pontifical North American College. While there I met a priest who became a dear friend, Father Norm Smith. He and I were enthralled with our first professor, Father Paul Cioffi, SJ. He was a vibrant teacher who had a deep and contagious love for the Lord. He also loved life, and he loved Rome and he really loved ice cream! He knew where to get the best gelato throughout Rome and would often lead us on after-dinner walks to a nearby gelato store. His main passion, however, was liturgical spirituality. One of the great

images he developed for us was that of the Lamb of God. He pointed out how the early Christian churches always depicted a lamb, often on the ceiling of the transept. Being eager students, Father Norm and I spent much of our three months looking for the best gelato in town and, more importantly, for the image of the lamb in every church we entered. The lamb, according to Gerhart Ladner, an expert on early Christian art, “is one of the oldest and most frequently repeated pictorial inventions of pastoral iconography.” Evoking the image of the suffering servant in Isaiah who was the “lamb silent” and of the lamb in the Book of Revelation who is the only one who can open the book with seven seals (the key to all history), the image of the lamb in our

churches points to the Good Shepherd in today’s Gospel who cares for the sheep so much that he laid down his life for them, becoming the lamb of sacrifice. Just as in the Incarnation, when the Son did not deem equality with God something to be grasped, but out of sheer love became one of us, so does the Good Shepherd bring that sacred mystery to fulfillment as he lays down his life for his friends, becoming the lamb of sacrifice, one with us. Indeed, it is precisely as the Lamb of sacrifice that Jesus fulfills his role of Shepherd, leading us through the cross to the Father, at whose right hand he sits. The early Church had no problem at all in calling Jesus “the Shepherd” and “the Lamb” in the same sentence. The Easter Sequence sings this truth with great joy

and clarity: “The Lamb as redeemed the sheep.” This is the heart of human history and the history of each human being: Christ has redeemed us by laying down his life for us and raises us up to new life. And this is the heart of the Gospel and the first priority of the Church, called to proclaim this Good News. This explains why many of the early Churches depicted the Lamb with four streams of water flowing from its side above four rivers, representing the four Gospels, bringing waters of life to desert places, to beautiful desert places like here in the Southwest. Not surprisingly, then, when I came to Santa Fe a few weeks ago and took the tour of our beautiful cathedral, the first thing I looked for was the image of the lamb. And there it was! I did

not have time to look for an ice cream store but that will come later! For now, I was content. The connection was made. I was grateful to be standing here in this place, in this portion of the vineyard of Santa Fe, where the supper of the lamb has been celebrated for over four hundred years, as the people of God give thanks for the life giving waters that flow from the lamb of God and as they rejoice in the salvation that is ours in our Lord, Jesus Christ, crucified in weakness and risen in glory. Not only have we celebrated and rejoiced at the great miracle of God becoming one of us through the incarnation and through the paschal mystery but another great miracle has taken place here. We, the people of God,

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have imitated the savior and as he became one with us, so we become one with him through the action of the Eucharist. Jesus Christ is by nature plural and we are made one with him through Word and Sacrament, each time we celebrate this Eucharist. As St. Augustine says, “Behold what you are, become what you receive.” (And in another place, “You, however, are the Body of Christ and His members. If, therefore, you are the Body of Christ and His members, your mystery is presented at the table of the Lord, you receive your mystery. To that which you are, you answer: Àmen’; and by answering, you subscribe to it. For you hear: `The Body of Christ!’ and you answer: Àmen!’ Be a member of Christ’s Body, so that your Àmen’ may be the truth.”) As I am installed today as your twelfth bishop, I am grateful to God for calling me to become one with you as together we become one with Christ at the Supper of the Lamb. I am eager to listen to you and learn from you how God has been working in your midst, calling you to new and ever deepening life. Taking my cue from Pope Francis, I realize there will be times when I lead from the front of the flock and other times from behind but for now, my place is squarely in your midst, giving thanks for your willingness to receive me and assuring you of my desire to serve you to the best of my ability. And I take comfort in knowing that while I will miss the Church I called home for eight years in the Diocese of Salt Lake City, their love and support will enable me to open myself to you, my brothers and sisters of this pilgrim Church in the Southwest, for years to come. As T.S. Eliot said so beautifully in Little Gidding, “We shall not cease from exploration and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” God has blessed me with many “starting places”, represented by my mother and family here today, friends and colleagues from San Francisco, Utah and now New Mexico. The Franciscan Fathers Escalante and Dominguez, came from New Mexico through Utah much of the way to California. I am retracing their steps but only in the opposite direction. But from whatever direction, my starting places nourish me and sustain me as I return to them again and again. And they include my dear dad who, with Father Gene Konkel, Father Len Calegari and so many other family and friends in the Communion of Saints, is praying for all of us at this moment. (Dad is probably tapping Gene’s shoulder and with a wink and smile wondering how this blockhead ever ended up here! But I am sure

he is also saying, “that’s my boy!) And so, I want to hear your voice and recognize Christ in you. I am eager to listen to the 19 Native American Pueblos in New Mexico and to learn from them. I want to listen to the songs of Los Hermanos Penitentes, a brotherhood of deeply spiritual men who helped keep the faith alive when no priests were present in this area and who are still active today, especially in northern New Mexico. I am anxious to hear from the over 200 mission churches in the archdiocese, each of which has a reason for its existence and is built on the deep, multigenerational faith of a particular community. I desire to learn how La Conquistadora, Our Lady of Peace, our intercessor and symbol of reconciliation, helps us to integrate the diverse cultures of the Archdiocese: the multi-generational New Mexicans, Native Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, Caucasians and recent immigrants from Mexico. I have much to learn from the communities of religious women who founded hospitals and schools and I want to be inspired by Servant of God Sister Blandina Segale whose cause for canonization originated here. I resonate with the disciples at the Transfiguration who said, “Lord, it is good for us to be here.” And while that is most certainly true for us today, it is not good for us to be here only! We, the people of God, are called to go forth from this place to point out the Lamb of God to others, especially those who are suffering. Like St. John the Baptist, the Friend of the Bridegroom, we are all commissioned by our baptisms, and some by our professions of vows and our ordinations, to discern the presence of God in the public square and to lead others to the Good News that has found us and taken hold of us. We are the ones who recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd and we are the ones called to bring hope to the world, inviting others into the fold through our evangelization, our living of the Gospel. Like the Good Shepherd who searches out the lost sheep, we also are called to look for those who have not heard the Gospel, who long for the life giving waters that have poured over our heads. In this year dedicated to those in Consecrated Life we do well to imitate our sisters, priests and brothers whose passion it is to make Christ the center of their lives. As they dedicate their bodies to Christ through chastity, we are called to be physically present to those in need. As they surrender their wills to Christ, we are called to live our lives with the intention of making the Gospel heard by all, and as they live lives unencumbered by wealth and possessions, we are called to be single-minded in our dedication to Christ’s call. Having been nourished at the Eucharist, we “go forth to live the

Gospel by our lives.” What does this mean for us here in Santa Fe and throughout the archdiocese? Well, I’m not sure yet… but I have an idea! First and foremost, it means that we are dedicated to the premise that Jesus Christ is in everything and is everywhere. That is the gift of the Baptist: in the midst of the distractions of life, he alone saw the Lamb of God. As Jean Pierre de Causaude says in his classic, Abandonment to Divine Providence, “Faith sees that Jesus Christ is lives in everything and works through all history to the end of time, that every fraction of a second, every atom of matter, contains a fragment of Christ’s hidden presence and secret activity.” Or as St. Athanasius put it, “The Word of God, incorporeal, incorruptible and immaterial, entered our world. Yet it was not as if he had been remote from it up to that time. For there is no part of the world that was ever without his presence; together with his Father, he continually filled all things and places.” This certainly captures the essence of Jesuit spirituality and Pope Francis’ clear conviction: we find God in all things. And when we do, we are called to point him out to others, especially those who are suffering. In doing so, we bring them evangelical hope, that is, we remind them that they are not alone. Christ is there with them, in the midst of it all, and he will never abandon them. Having heard the voice of the Shepherd, we go forth to help others whose pain and suffering have made it difficult or impossible for them to hear Christ calling them. As Cardinal Reinhard Marx recently said in an interview, “The task is to help the people to live. It is not, according to “The Joy of the Gospel,” about how we can defend the truth. It is about helping people to find the truth. That is important.” This does not mean that the truth is not crucial. It is. And the Church bears the awesome responsibility of preserving and cherishing that truth. But communicating that truth is a process, a journey, and we are called to journey with others as together we plumb its depths. We help people live, for example, when we encounter strangers in our midst and we welcome them. Our first concern is not whether they have the proper documentation. Our first concern is to welcome them and show them hospitality, letting them know that he we are one with them in Christ. When a Honduran youth flees to our country to escape almost certain death from gang violence or drug cartels, we are called to let him know that we care and that together we will try to find a solution for him. And that stranger is not always someone from another country. It can also be someone in our own family, our own parish, our own neighborhood. There are many who suffer in our midst from

drug or alcohol addiction, fear of losing their employment, mental illness, bigotry or loneliness. Christ has called us to point Him out to them, care for them, be with them and thus represent the Shepherd to them. There are many other issues that together, you and I must address. I am eager to join you now as together we help those caught up in the vicious cycle of poverty. I want to join my voice to yours as we speak boldly and courageously to ensure that the sanctity of human life is valued and upheld. I urgently desire to join you in our never ending vigilance to maintain a safe environment for our youth and vulnerable adults, that is, an environment free from sexual, physical and emotional abuse. I also seek to learn more about solutions to the systemic poverty that afflicts many in New Mexico, especially among our youth. In all of this, we are called not simply to point to the Good Shepherd but to enlarge the fold, to help others realize that we are one and that we give of ourselves to others not out of charity but because in Christ we are one fold, united in love and mercy. In this light, we are grateful to Pope Francis for announcing on March 13th last, the anniversary of his election, that the Church will begin a Year of Mercy beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception later this year and concluding on November 20th, 2016, the Solemnity of Christ the King. As Pope Francis said in Evangelii Gaudium: “The Church which ‘goes forth’ is a community of missionary disciples who take the first step, who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice…and therefore we can move forward, boldly take the initiative, go out to others, seek those who have fallen away, stand at the crossroads and welcome the outcast. Such a community has an endless desire to show mercy, the fruit of its own experience of the power of the Father’s infinite mercy. Let us try a little harder to take the first step and to become involved.” (n. 24) The Holy Father sees that this mercy is the antidote to what he calls the globalization of indifference which lamentably has deprived us of the ability to weep. When I lived in San Francisco, I always enjoyed passing Mercy High School on 19th Avenue. The front entrance was emblazoned with a quote from Psalm 145: “His mercies are over all his works.” I sometimes fear we have forgotten this in our effort to promote justice and righteousness. Promoting justice without mercy is sterile: promoting mercy without justice is disingenuous. I know that sometimes showing mercy can be seen as a sign of weakness, or as a dear friend of mine says, of being “weak and spineless.” But in fact,

mercy takes great courage and an unbending dedication to the truth and to justice. It is a sign of genuine strength and real power. As St. Francis de Sales puts it, “There is nothing as strong as gentleness and nothing as gentle as real strength. I wonder if we could substitute “mercy” for “gentleness?” What could be stronger than genuine mercy? Compassion, forgiveness and reconciliation can move hearts and change lives. I believe that when St. Pope John Paul II forgave Mehmet Ali Ağca in his jail cell after he tried to kill him, he did more to stem the tide of violence than the so-called justice of capital punishment. We need greater evidence of mercy in marriages, families, parishes, schools, workplaces, houses of government, indeed, throughout our society and world. That is the true lesson of the Good Shepherd, that in his tender mercy he would seek out the lost sheep, even if it means abandoning all logic by leaving the other 99. We must always show mercy to everyone since God loves all his children, especially those who are most vulnerable, whose lives hang in the balance like a smoldering wick or a bruised reed, whether in the womb, living in the streets or far from home. We are called to be a merciful Church, a Church that goes out of its way and out of its comfort zone, to show all people that God’s tender mercies are over all his works. The Good News of Christ’s mercy came to this enchanted land in 1598 and for these past four hundred and seventeen years the Supper of the Lamb has been celebrated and lived, sending us forth to give witness to the Lamb of God in our midst. I give thanks today that I have been called to join you as your Shepherd and brother. I have always appreciated St. Augustine’s insight when he said in a sermon, “For you I am a bishop. With you I am a Christian.” For a long time I saw those two roles or ways of life as separate. I realize now more than ever that they are inextricably woven into the fabric of my life. One informs the other and gives it life. I cannot be your bishop unless I am one with you. And I cannot be one with you unless you embrace me as your bishop. I look forward to the years ahead as we journey with each other in the process of becoming one with Christ and one with each other, giving glory and praise to God as we are called to the Supper of the Lamb. Por favor oren por mí para que yo continúe siguiendo a Cristo, nuestro Buen Pastor, al entregarme completamente a esta Iglesia peregrina de Santa Fe como su nuevo pastor. Que durante los próximos años, nuestro Dios del amor, bendiga y guíe nuestros pasos como testigos del Cordero de Dios presente en medio de nosotros y en todo el Suroeste.

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The Philippines: A Story of Faith and Rebuilding of Lives By Honorable Geraldine Rivera, CRS Board of Directors

The Honorable Geraldine Rivera, a retired district judge in New Mexico, has served on the Board of Directors of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, since 2010. She recently traveled with CRS to the Philippines to see how the communities are recovering from Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest tropical storm ever recorded to reach land.

n early November 2013, unspeakable wreckage struck the central region of the Philippines. Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as “Yolanda,” ravaged the areas of Samar and Leyte (Tacloban City, Palo), Cebu, Cadiz, Negros and Northern Iloilo. Sustained winds reached a recorded 196 mph before the eye of the cyclone made it’s first landfall in the Philippines, making Haiyan the strongest tropical storm ever recorded on

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land. Despite the frequency of natural disasters in the Philippines, the destruction was unprecedented for which local and non-governmental authorities were unprepared. Before it was over, Haiyan took more than 6,200 lives and injured over 29,000 people; 1,800 people remain missing. She displaced four million plus families and destroyed 33 million coconut trees (over 185,000) acres). Haiyan affected the livelihoods of over 285,000 farmers and took away income sources from six million workers. Typhoon Haiyan may have passed, but many people in the Philippines are still recovering from the devastation the storm left behind. As a board member of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), I recently was privileged to be part of a five-person delegation to the Philippines where CRS has worked since 1945. CRS is an agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops whose mission it is, as part of the universal mission of the Catholic Church, to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. During our seven-day visit, we observed what is possible when faith, hard work and human generosity come together to witness God at work in our lives. Within days of the disaster, CRS and its partner Caritas Philippines–with financial assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other international partners–water and sanitation kits and materials and training for building were provided and temporary shelters began to be constructed. For those affected by the destruction, there was nowhere to work…nowhere to sleep…nowhere to be. Life may have seemed hopeless, yet Haiyan’s victims,

Destruction before the clear. most of whom are the poorest of the poor, found resolve to rebuild their lives with help. During the next three months, CRS implemented the Cash for Work program in the Tacloban and Palo regions, engaging families to remove tons of debris in order to enable them to return to their neighborhoods (“barangay”). By organizing and selecting spokespersons within each barangay, the locals maintained their involvement in the rebuilding of their communities. It was, of course, necessary to reestablish more permanent housing. While many Filipinos were deeded in small land plots for their stilted and makeshift houses, others have been able to rent small pieces of land to build their houses. CRS has helped to rebuild thousands of small homes which are constructed from stronger materials and in sturdier fashion than what had existed before. To date, 10,700 homes have been rebuilt or built in Tacloban City, Samar and Palo. It is anticipated that additional 10,000 homes will be built

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by the end of 2015. Before the typhoon, many Tacloban residents lived close to the shoreline, some having title to their small plots of land. Because of storm surge from Haiyan the Philippine government implemented new regulations which prohibit residents from rebuilding their houses within 40 meters of the shoreline. Nonetheless, a number of low-income residents have reestablished their makeshift homes in the same places, ignoring government regulation and hoping against eviction. CRS is assisting in the relocation of those willing to move by finding new places to live and building more permanent, durable housing. Two other options for people living within the 40 meter “no dwell zone” include living with host families and taking advantage of government apartment or house rental subsidies. Building more durable housing is also part of the education that CRS Disaster Risk Reduction staff (DRR) has conPhilippines continued on p11

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Philippines Continued from p10 ducted in order to stress the importance of family disaster preparedness. Ironically, families have been able to realize the value of preparedness just by having experienced a disaster such as Haiyan. During the training sessions, families and other adults participated in disaster orientation, while children were simultaneously shown films explaining safety measures to be implemented before, during and after a disaster (typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods which threaten the city). The WASH program, as the acronym suggests, is a water, sanitation and hygiene program in which CRS partnered with UNICEF to promote proper hygiene throughout the hardest-hit areas. CRS is constructing or repairing over 23,000 household latrines, water lines and hand pumps in the targeted areas in

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is a father whose children were being denied graduation from school because their birth certificates had been washed away by the typhoon. But for help from CRS to pay the fee for duplicates, a cost which the family would have had to save up for six months, chances are the family would not have had copies. Moreover, because of CRS assistance, the father did not have to wait in line at the National Statistics Office for more than eight hours, time which would have impacted his livelihood as well. Every CRS project that our delegation saw in action somehow seemed to be more impressive that the last, although not one of them was more important than the last. But I think that the project that remains most vivid in my mind–maybe because I was able to relate to the strong desire that all human beings have to survive–is one that CRS

Septic tanks ready to be installed. Palo, as well as installing latrines and hand washing stations in schools. For 180 families in Tabon Tabon, a rural area of Leyte, CRS is addressing the need for more resilient and sustainable long-term solutions to sanitation and septic management. We saw village beneficiaries paying rapt attention to the CRS engineer as he went through the step by step process training for septic tank installation, a training in which each beneficiary household is required to participate. Natural disasters bring to mind loss of life, housing and livelihoods, but seldom do we onlookers think of the more mundane, although necessary, articles of property which can affect recovery of housing, livelihoods and other day to day participation in our communities. For those victims of Typhoon Haiyan who lost all of their belongings–including important documents such as birth certificates for parents and children– CRS is giving assistance for securing duplicate documents. One case in point

Filipino spirit is unsinkable. calls, “Livelihoods Project.” Livelihoods Project has been very successful, probably because it pro-

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Happy and thankful children! vides a heightened quality of life for its participants that had existed before for only a few of them, if any. For the project, CRS partnered with Philippine national and local governments, the trade industry and schools to provide training classes for 755 former coconut farmers in Leyte who lost their livelihoods in Haiyan and were able to reach 6,000 families. Many people decided not to return to coconut farming because of long lead time (7-10 years) to produce and low returns to the farmer. Participants were given life-changing options to learn new skills. CRS offered them training programs which included vegetable farming, small-scale enterprise, aquaculture (fish ponds), farm animal raising, tailoring, carpentry, and flower and nursery farming. Conversations that members of our delegation had with Livelihood participants revealed that they were more satisfied with the quality of their lives because of the project. They were also very grateful to CRS for making it possible and helping them through the process. Eighty percent of Philippine citizens are Roman Catholics. Their faith is palpable. The joy and appreciation they exhibited toward CRS were sincere and shown with deep humility. Retired Bishop Dale Melczek (Gary, IN), celebrated Mass for us daily and entire congregations could hardly wait to individually approach him after Mass for his blessing, which he untiringly gave. While it is true that many lives were lost and much hardship was created, what was born from the chaos was a new beginning for life and new hope for happiness for many more. As you know, Pope Francis visited the Philippines in January of this year. Much of the devastation that occurred with Haiyan was no longer visible except in the stories that he heard from

those who lived through the terrible ordeal and loss of life that made many children orphans. He greeted six million people in the streets of Manila and celebrated Mass for hundreds of thousands in Tacloban. Ironically, another typhoon loomed at the time which made it necessary for the Holy Father to cut short his visit after saying Mass. In that storm, CRS lost one of its beloved staff members, Kristel Padasas, when scaffolding fell on her during the high winds. In my view, CRS labor and expertise are unmatched around the world. Many governmental and non-governmental organizations do important and life-saving work and philanthropy. Yet, what sets CRS apart from so many organizations is its mission to serve the poorest of the poor and most vulnerable long after programs and projects are completed; the dedication of CRS staff around the world (some who live in harsh and unforgiving conditions) to dedication of CRS staff around the world (some who live in harsh and unforgiving conditions) to serve the poor regardless of their religious affiliation; the ability to partner with others to serve the poor but still maintain our Catholic identity; the dedication and commitment of Catholic bishops across the United States toward all humankind; and last, but not least, the generosity, prayers and good will of the American Catholic in the pews. This Lenten Season is over and the CRS Rice Bowl collection is done for now. The gifts of our fellow Catholics who share their bounty and make sacrifices for those who are the most needy give in material and spiritual ways long past Easter. Next time you give to Catholic Relief Services to continue in the work that it does, know that you have given in the spirit of God’s love that will endure perpetually into the future.

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First Communion Holy Family, Roy

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One of the largest First Communion classes in several decades, five girls and two boys received the Holy Eucharist from Fr. John Brasher in Roy, NM.

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First Communion, Immaculate Conception, Las Vegas

Pictured: Left to Right, Alisia Ybarra, Ava Gonzales, Natalie Smith, Fr. John Brasher, Ayden Clavel, Jackson Fudge, Sylviana Baca and Sophia DeHerrera.

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First Holy Communion recipients from Immaculate Conception in Las Vegas. The pastor is Rev. George V. Salazar.

Confirmation, Holy Ghost, Albuquerque

The celebrants were pastor, Rev. Denis Kaggwa and Deacon Felix Barela. There were 24 boys and girls who received their first communion. Pastor Rev. Mark A. Schultz (L) Chancellor Rev. John Cannon (top center), and former Pastor Rev. Tom Mayefske (R) pose for a photo with the 2015 confirmation class of Holy Ghost Parish.

Confirmation Our Lady of Sorrows, La Joya

First Communion, St. Anne’s, Santa Fe

The celebrants were Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya Bishop Emeritus of Pueblo, CO and pastor, Rev. Denis Kaggwa. There were 16 young men and women who received the sacrament of confirmation.

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n June 15, 2015, Very Reverend Jack Clark Robinson, O.F.M., Minister Provincial of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province welcomed Archbishop John C. Wester to their Annual Provincial Assembly in Albuquerque. During the gathering, Archbishop Wester joined the assembly in a special prayer service. Father Robinson then presented Archbishop with a beautifully framed poster print as a “Welcome to New Mexico” gift with special meaning to the Franciscan friars. He said hoped the gift would soon have a special meaning to Archbishop Wester as well. The Church depicted in the poster (pictured here) is Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula, commonly called Persingula in Spanish and among Native Americans. This Church was built by the people of Pecos Pueblo and Franciscan friar missionaries in the 17th century.

In the foreground of the photograph is a kiva, a traditional Pueblo Indian religious structure, which is located within the walls of the Franciscan friars’ convento, or dwelling. For many years after the excavations at Pecos which first revealed these two structures, it was thought that the kiva in the convento was an example of what archeologists call superimposition, evidence of someone deliberately building on top of an existing structure to show superiority. The only question was who had committed the superimposition – the Franciscan friars when they arrived, or the Pecos people when they threw out the friars during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt? More recent archeological studies have revealed something far more intriguing and hopeful than indicated by that question. The kiva and the convento were built at exactly the same time. Their presence together indicates cooperation, perhaps

an attempt at inculturation, and certainly dialogue, between long-present and newly-arrived religious figures. Father Robinson told Archbishop Wester that his arrival in New Mexico heralds an era of cooperation between some who have been here a long time and someone newly-arrived. He pledged to Archbishop Wester his and the Friars their best efforts to work with him to build the Church in this Land of Enchantment. He prayed that they may we proclaim together the Good News that God is in our midst!

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AACCAwards Scholarships

The AACC scholarship committee has spearheaded a school supply drive for the ASF Catholic schools since the fall of 2014. This effort, led by committee member Louise Davis in collaboration with the superintendent of Catholic Schools, Susan Murphy, has provided school supplies and gift cards to principals. The initial funds of $1,500, were a gift to the AACC from the Knights of St. Peter Claver during their 2014 Regional Conference in Albuquerque with the dedicated purpose for school supplies. In addition, collection bins were placed at some parishes with schools for school supply donations. These supplies remained with the parish school. In 2014, St. Mary’s, Queen of Heaven and Fatima accepted the invitation for bins. Last school year, the Lay Canossians adopted the school supply drive as an on-going project to keep the ASF school supply closet stocked. Distributions were made to principals throughout the year. For the coming school year, in addition to the bins at various parish churches and the Lay Canossians’efforts, Risen Savior parish collected school supplies during July and August for the ASF school supply closet. Interested donors may make contributions of gift cards and supplies (copy paper, pencils, notebooks, folders, crayons, glue, back packs, etc.) by contacting Louise Davis at 505.821.0071 or the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life at 505.831.8167.

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American Catholic Community Mass Sunday, August 30, 12 Noon The AACC invites all to Mass on Sunday, August 30, 12 noon at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph’s Dr. NW, Albuquerque. For more information please call 505.836.3627 Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Social Justice & Respect Life and the AACC.

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By Gerry harGe, ed.d, Chair, afriCan ameriCan CatholiC Community lamBert sCholarshiP Committee

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe African American Catholic Community awarded 13 scholarships to students at Catholic Schools at their 23rd Anniversary Mass in April. In no particular order, scholarship recipients are R’Bree Bearford, Sanaa Jamaya Givens, Xavier Johnson, Tyler Meadows, Alia Rodrigues, Victoria Rodrigues, Moses Sena, Marques Gavaldon, Usula Anne Gomez, Sydney Kennedy, Maison Oshel, Judah Rodrigues and Isabela Sena. Pictured with the children are Deacon George Miller, Rev. Wayne

Paysse, Executive Director of the Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington, DC who was present to award the Fr. Rollins Lambert scholarships and Msgr. Lambert Joseph Luna, pastor of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church. Congratulations to all the recipients! Scholarships are awarded annually. Information on scholarships for the 2016-2017 school year will be available after January 2016 in the principal’s office of each Catholic elementary school in the archdiocese.

Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Paula Gonzalez Named Woman of the Year

By sr. GeorGia Kitt, sC, direCtor of CommuniCations, sisters of Charity

Delhi Township – Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Paula Gonzalez was honored as a 2014 Woman of the Year by The Cincinnati Enquirer at the annual recognition luncheon in April at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Cincinnati. Sr. Paula was one of 10 local women to receive this year’s honor for their contributions to the community. A Sister of Charity since 1954, the New Mexico native has spent 60 of those years teaching. Though she is retired from the classroom, Sr. Paula has not retired from teaching about our Earth, in particular climate change and sustainable living. Of the 1,800 talks she has given, the titles have included “Called to Transformation—Today’s Human Challenge,” “The Wonder of the Universe: Earth as Teacher,” and

“From Arrogance to Reverence.” According to The Enquirer, Sr. Paula “co-founded the Ohio chapter of Ohio Interfaith Power and Light (a religious response to global warming), pushed for $1.4 million in energy-efficient projects at the city’s parishes

and Catholic schools as a volunteer for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Climate Change Task Force and turned an old chicken barn into her passive-solar home, made almost entirely from recycled materials.” Sr. Paula is anything but defeated when looking towards the future of our Earth. “We need to have the humility to realize we have made mistakes and that we need to correct them. I know we can make these corrections. I am absolutely convinced. We are little, but we are powerful,” she said. There is no better way to describe Sr. Paula herself. As Elizabeth Barkley, professor and chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages at Mount St. Joseph University and Sr. Paula’s nominator, said, “She is such an energetic driven woman. She won’t give up, she will never give up.”

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The Pope’s New Encyclical Resonates with the Ecumenical and Interfaith Community in New Mexico By JenniFer murphy-dye eim community outreach coordinator How are we being called to respond to Pope Francis’ new encyclical? At lunchtime on Tuesday, July 7th, people from various Christian communions and other interested organizations filled the Fellowship Hall at 1st Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque to attend a panel discussion on Laudato Si, Praised Be: On Care For Our Common Home. The presentation, sponsored by New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light and the New Mexico Conference of Churches, drew a crowd of Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Episcopalians, Mennonites, and Presbyterians, among others, anxious to learn more about this important encyclical. The panel, which offered an overview of Laudato Si, included Monsignor Richard Olona, retired priest and longtime advocate for ecumenism and justice concerns; Larry Rasmussen, a Lutheran lay theologian and published author on earth ethics; and Sister Joan Brown, osf, Executive Director of

NM Interfaith Power and Light whose mission is to engage faith communities and individuals in caring for the earth and responding to climate change. The Rev. Dr. Donna McNiel, Executive Director of the NMCC, moderated the discussion. Pam Fraser-Walters, President of the New Mexico Interfaith Dialogue, was delighted by the large turnout, as well as the enthusiasm and diversity of the attendees. “People of various congregations and organizations seemed of common mind,” she noted. Comments and questions following the panel presentation clearly showed interest and commitment to support Pope Francis’ call not only to care for our common home, but to take action. Throughout the room, heads nodded in agreement and recognition of the connections among the natural world, people, and social justice. Anita Lucero, a retired educator and Prince of Peace Catholic Community parishioner, concurred. She was impressed with the panelists and said that one of the quotations from the encyclical that spoke to her concerns was paragraph 139, which addresses

the relationship between the natural world and the society which lives in it. The general consensus on this day was that Pope Francis, in addressing the issue of climate change as a moral issue and connecting it to other social justice issues like poverty and immigration, has given a needed boost to local efforts. “I was heartened to hear about the encyclical’s strong link between climate change and poverty,” said Ruth Hoffman, director of Lutheran Advocacy Ministries. Carolyn Good, a member of the United Methodist Church as well as a representative of Church Women United and the NMCC Board, says, “We are grateful for the Pope’s leadership on behalf of all Christians in a world that seems to be led more by consumerism than religion.” Following the gathering, Pam said, “People seemed ready to take many more steps on our crucial journey to mutual support. It was a graced event!” Ruth concurred: “It was wonderful to be with so many people of faith who are willing to join together and care for God’s creation.”

The Norbertine Abbey has gone solar!

In gratitude to the pope for his encyclical on the environment, the Norbertine Community blessed and dedicated “Pope Francis Solar Field” in early July.

Triune Lord, wondrous community of infinite love, teach us to contemplate You in the beauty of the universe for all things speak of You. Awaken our praise and thankfulness for every being that You have made. Give us the grace to feel profoundly joined to everything that is. God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of Your love for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Enlighten those who possess power and money

that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love the common good, advance the weak,and care for this world in which we live. The poor and the earth are crying out. O Lord, seize us with Your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future, for the coming of your Kingdom of justice, peace, love and beauty. Praise be to You! Amen (Courtesy of USCCB)

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Year of Consecrated Life

150 Years

This crucifix was hand-carved and given to S. Blandina Segale by Native Americans.

St. Vincent Orphan Asylum opened shortly after the arrival of four Sisters of Charity in Santa Fe in 1865. It operated in several locations before closing in 1966. Sister Patmarie Bernard served as director of Villa Therese outpatient clinic in Santa Fe for 23 years, beginning in 1981 until her retirement in 2004.

Cast in bronze, the base of the “Angelitas de Caridad” sculpture historically depicts the Sisters’ service in the Albuquerque area.

A historic marker at the La Bajada Rest Area along I-25 between Santa Fe and Albuquerque honors the early Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati who began New Mexico ministries.

In 2011 the citizens of Martineztown and Albuquerque dedicated “Angelitas de Caridad,” a sculpture honoring the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for their years of “selfless, tireless and dedicated service”.

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This bronze panel on the door of St. Francis of Assisi Basilica Cathedral in Santa Fe depicts Bishop John B. Lamy laying the cornerstone of the Cathedral, with a Christian Brother and a Sister of Charity looking on.

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S. Juanita Marie Gonzales (at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi) is the only Sister of Charity of Cincinnati currently ministering in Santa Fe, N.M., continuing the SC legacy that began in 1865 when four Sisters arrived in the New Mexico Territory to open a hospital and an orphanage.

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The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati arrived in Santa Fe to open a hospital. The September 13, 1865, issue of The Weekly New Mexican reported that: “in the last coach from the East arrived four Sisters of Charity who, we are informed, established a hospital in the city under the auspices of Bishop Lamy.” Shortly after, they opened St. Vincent Hospital and Orphanage in several rooms that were part of Bishop Lamy’s small adobe residence. The growth of the hospital reflected the needs created by the expanding of mining and railroading in the territory. Dona Manuela Chavez de Gutierrez entered the Sisters of Charity, becoming Hermana Dolores. She was the first in a long line of women from New Mexico who joined in the work of the community. Sisters of Charity, under the leadership of Sister Blandina Segale, along with three other Sisters, opened Our Lady of the Angels/San Felipe School in Old Town, Albuquerque. There were soon branches of the school in Barelas and Duranes. The first Number 1 Teachers’ Certificates in Albuquerque were issued to four Sisters of Charity in 1885. These schools were originally designated as public schools, but when new public schools were erected in the early 1890s, the Sisters were told they could not wear their habits while teaching in the public schools. As a result, they withdrew and turned their schools into parochial schools. The Sisters continued to serve there until 1988. Sister Mary de Sales Leheney arrived to begin 54 years of service at St. Vincent’s. Her outstanding work at the hospital was given official recognition when the Territory of New Mexico granted her a doctor’s license in 1901.

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St. Vincent Academy, a boarding and day school for girls, opened in Albuquerque. Located at Sixth and Lomas NW, Sister Blandina Segale was appointed first director. It soon offered a full academic course, including music, art, and modern languages. It remained open until 1969.

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San Miguel Day and Boarding School opened in San Miguel, New Mexico, a way station on the Santa Fe Trail. As the railroad came to the area, the population of the town decreased and the school closed in 1905.

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Sisters began their ministry at Sacred Heart School in Albuquerque. They remained there until 1934.

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St. Vincent Hospital built an annex that later became the first Old Folks Home in the Territory.

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Sisters began their ministry at St. Mary’s School for boys in Albuquerque. In 1902 it became co-educational, and in the same year, the high school was opened. Sisters continued to minister at St. Mary until 2012 when Sister Marianella Domenici retired after serving there for 23 years as principal.

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St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe burned. It was not until 1910 that a new Sanitarium was built.

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St. Joseph Hospital opened on land in the northern highlands near Albuquerque. The Jesuits donated the land, the citizens of Albuquerque gave money, and the Sisters of Charity provided six Sisters to make the first hospital in Albuquerque a

reality. St. Joseph Training School for Nurses opened simultaneously with the hospital. 1921

St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing opened in Santa Fe.

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Sisters began teaching at St. Francis Xavier School in Albuquerque. They remained there until 1973.

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Sisters of Charity opened an outpatient clinic, later named Villa Therese, in Santa Fe. With the exception 1950-1981, Sisters of Charity operated the clinic near the Cathedral. Sister Patmarie Bernard served as director for 23 years, beginning in 1981 until her retirement in 2004.

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St. Joseph Training School for Nurses and St. Vincent School of Nursing merged to become Regina School of Nursing located at St. Joseph’s in Albuquerque.

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The cornerstone for a new four-story, 200-bed St. Vincent Hospital was laid. Sister Mary Joaquin Bitler served as the CEO of the hospital from 1960-1976. Her influence advanced medical treatment and shaped the state medical care programs. In 1974 ownership of the hospital was transferred to a local board.

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St. Joseph School of Practical Nursing opened May 4, 1952, on the occasion of the celebration of the hospital’s Golden Jubilee.

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Sisters began service at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque. Sister Linda Chavez taught at the school from 1969-1989. Besides her teaching Sister also served as Associate Vicar for Religious.

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Sister Celestia Koebel was named administrator of St. Joseph Hospital with the mission to oversee the building of a new 10-story white-paneled hospital that opened in 1969. Sister remained administrator until 1985 when she became president of the Sisters of Charity Health Care Systems. In 1996 St. Joseph’s became part of Catholic Health Initiatives.

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Regina School of Nursing closed. The following year a two-year program opened at the Univer- sity of Albuquerque.

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St. Elizabeth Residence, a homeless shelter, was opened in Santa Fe by Sister Shirley Le Blanc.

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S.E.T. of New Mexico (Service, Empowerment, Transformation), with Sister Linda Chavez as executive director, was begun in Albuquerque to help low-income seniors and families improve the quality of their health through clinics and self-care programs. In the last several decades Sisters of Charity have continued to serve in various locations as educators and nurses while at the same time offering their skills as counselors, spiritual directors, pastoral ministers in parishes, and in home health care.

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Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) St. Joseph Health was created. Today CHI St. Joseph’s Children, no longer a hospital or provider of clinical care, serves as the ongoing expression in New Mexico of the health ministry and of the Sister of Charity of Cincinnati legacy. It exemplifies the pioneering spirit of the Sisters as they work to achieve long-lasting results by focusing on the health needs of the most vulnerable citizens – children between 0 and 5 years of age.

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Adobe Churches and the Detrimental Effects of Using Cement By antonio martineZ, ChurCh Preservation Consultant arChBishoPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commission for the Preservation of historiC new meXiCo ChurChes

ecent wet weather and cement plaster applied in good faith after World War II on adobe churches throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will cause future serious structural problems on churches and worst case scenarios are that there is a possibility of collapse. If your adobe church was cement plastered in 1950, then on its first day of being cement plastered it started to accumulate moisture in its walls and has slowly continued to do so for the past 65 years. The footprint of all churches will trap moisture. As the moisture wicks up the adobe walls through capillary action it is unable to dry out because of the cement plaster. Prior to the walls being cemented, as moisture wicked up, it also dried out at the ground level. Moisture wicks up the walls to a height of about four feet and then gravity does not allow it to continue up the walls, but the base will continue to absorb moisture to the point that it becomes so saturated that it will begin to deteriorate and fail. Some of the warning signs that will indicate that

the adobe walls are in danger are: moisture stains at the base of the walls (both exterior and interior) and cracks in the walls; cracks may be horizontal or vertical. The Archbishops Commission for the Preservation of Historic New Mexico Churches can be contacted if your community would like to have a site visitation by the Church Preservation Consultant which consists of moisture samples and evaluation of the overall structural issues your adobe church maybe facing. Presentations to the community regarding the effects of cement plaster and structural issues can be addressed by the Church Preservation Consultant. To contact the Church Preservation Consultant, contact the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Office of Historic-Artistic Patrimony and Archives at 505.983.3811.

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A “Heavenly” Experience for Holy Ghost Parish Summer Bible Campers

By l-a GaBrielle salas, liturGiCal/Pastor ministries Coordinator

For the second consecutive year, Holy Ghost Parish volunteers organized a week-long Summer Bible Camp for children ages five through twelve. (Thanks to the generous contributions from parishioners, Bible Camp was offered at no cost.) More than 50 campers Deacon John Paul Afuecheta motivates Holy Ghost attended this year’s Summer Holy Ghost Parish Summer Bible Camp volunteers and campers pose for a group photo with Pastor Rev. Mark A. Schultz and Deacon Afuecheta. Bible Campers before the start of the live rosary. Bible Camp with 17 youth, and 13 adult volunteers. Each “I felt that it was important Friendships, old and new, day began with daily Mass Schultz and Transitional Dea- Science Project Coordinator Romelia Walters included The abounded as campers were for our children to remain close followed by breakfast. Af- con John Paul Afuecheta. “The goal of Holy Ghost Pillow Project, an emergen- exposed to new learning ex- to God throughout the summer ter breakfast, campers joined together for music led by a Summer Bible Camp is to cy preparedness program for periences and challenges. months,” Rev. Mark A. Schulteenage parishioner, then sep- deepen campers’ understand- third, fourth and fifth grade Squeals of joy and laughter tz said. “Under the supervision arated into groups which rotat- ing and experience of God campers. Presented free of cost could be heard throughout the of our exceptional staff of voled through four stations: arts through the Catechism of the by the American Red Cross, week that ended Friday with unteers, campers had the opand crafts, science, chapel, Catholic Church in a safe, fun, The Pillow Project is a fun, in- Mass, skits, a carnival, and a portunity to learn more about and games. After these sta- and scripture-based summer teractive program that strives barbeque. An energetic rendi- God, make new friends, and tions were completed, camp- activity,” said Pastoral Coun- to teach age-appropriate cop- tion of the song, “Lord I Lift learn new skills; all of which ers joined together to end their cil Chairperson and Bible ing skills for emergency situa- Your Name on High,” led by can impact others.” When asked to sum up day with lunch. Also included Camp Coordinator Melissa De tions. Campers received a My Deacon Afuecheta after the Preparedness Workbook and final blessing, surprised and the week-long experience, a in the week-long camp were Marco. In addition to the well- a Disney Pillowcase to take pleased everyone (especially young camper said it best, “It lessons on the faith directed was like being in heaven.” the pastor). by the pastor Rev. Mark A. thought-out science projects, home.

St. Pius X High School Fine Arts By lanG ha Pham fine arts Booster

As the seniors are off to exciting new adventures in their young adult life, also comes a new class of freshmen! We would like to welcome them to this amazing and exciting school where academics, arts and sports are mixed with harmony and nurtured every day. The St. Pius X High School Performing Arts Department would like to honor our 20152016 recipients of our prestigious Instrumental Music Merit Scholarship as well as the Chavez Vocal Merit Scholarship. Each year, one instrumentalist and one vocalist of each class will be selected by competitive audition. Audition is required every year, the scholarship recipients are each awarded $1,500 for their freshman year, up to $2,500 for subsequent years. The scholarship recipients must participate in the school respective music programs (band and or-

chestra, under the direction of Mr. Keith Jordan, with a long career as a high school band director at APS, and our choir groups under Mr. John Reith), audition for the very competitive New Mexico All State Music Festival organized by the NM Music Teachers Association, as well as be part of the St. Pius X Liturgical Choir and Instrumental group. We are pleased to introduce the 2015-2016 Music Merit Scholarship recipients: Carlos “Mateo” Gutierrez (2016), trumpet major/trombone minor: Mateo is passionate about Jazz, has received special recognition this year at the Albuquerque Jazz Fest, has been a student in NM All State Music Festival, and is a member of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program. Mateo is interested in pursuing an engineering career. Isabella Bruzzese (2016), voice performance: Isabella has been a student of NM All State Music Festival, and is an

active member of the liturgical choir. Tim Tran (2017), oboe & English horn major/clarinet and piano minor: Tim has a passion for orchestral and chamber music, has placed first in NM All State Music Festival since 9th grade, has been a long time student of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program, Rocky Ridge Music Center Summer Seminars, and Music in the Mountains Conservatory. Tim is interested in a career in Computer Science, with a possible minor in oboe performance. Kailynn Castillo (2017), voice performance: Kailynn has been singing since she was three years old. Kailynn continues to focus on her music with NM All State, Liturgical, Mixed, Solo & Ensemble Choirs, and recitals in her high school years as she did in her middle and elementary years. Carson Stock (2018), saxophone: Carson began playing the saxophone in third grade.

Mateo Gutierrez (2016)

Isabella Bruzzese (2016)

Brianna Enriquez (2018) Dominic Deblassie (2019)

He has been taking private lessons from Chadd James since that time. Carson has attended Hummingbird Music Camp for the last six years. Carson loves Jazz and currently plays in the St. Pius Jazz and Concert bands. Briana Enriquez (2018), Voice Performance. Faith Lerma (2019), violin: Faith started learning piano as a young child, is passionate about playing the violin, and has been a student of the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program. Faith is excited to join the St. Pius X Orchestra program. Dominic DeBlassie (2019),

Tim Tran (2017)

Kailynn Castillo (2017)

Faith Lerma (2019)

Carson Stock (2018)

Voice Performance. Dominic has been very active in choir at his school as well as church. His voice teachers said: “Dominic is an excellent student with a very good ear, a talented young man who has developed a wonderful mature singing voice.” St. Pius X High School Band, Orchestra and Choir will hold their first Fall Concert on October 16, 2015 at 7PM. It is free to the public and is a great way for you to enjoy live music and find out more about performing arts at St Pius X High School. Please save the date!

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San Miguel, Socorro Windows The History of the San Miguel/St. George Stained Glass Window

By Rev. Andrew J. Pavlak, pastor, San Miguel and its Missions

Most everyone who has been to Socorro’s holy and historic San Miguel Church at 403 El Camino Real, St. NW knows some of the history of this community. Many folks, however, are not aware of something that, until fairly recently, was an unknown reality that harkens all the way back to the very inception of this old and revered church. The history (and/or) legend of the Socorro community is

deep and wide. Sometimes, depending upon who is sharing the history the way it is presented is quite different from one person to another. The locals here in Socorro claim a founding date of the community in 1598 when Juan Oñate was travelling from Durango/Mexico City to San Juan, Ohkay Owingeh-San Juan Bautista Pueblo North of Santa Fe. The legend goes that when Oñate arrived to this territory in what we now call South-Central Socorro County, he and his travelers ran out of provisions. When the local Piro Native American people assisted them with food (mostly corn) Oñate’s group named the

area Socorro for assistance or, succor (Spanish for assistance) they received. When the original Roman Catholic Church was built in Socorro sometime between 1615 and 1621 the patronage of the community that was given to this fledgling community was Nuestra Señora de Socorro or, Our Lady of Help. This was later morphed into Our Lady of Perpetual Help. A statue of Our Lady of Perpetual Help still stands in the nicho immediately to the south of the altar in the sanctuary. The history and/or legend continues to the time of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. At that time, it is believed that as the Apache marauders were advancing on Socorro, the entirety of the town went into

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the Catholic church dedicated to Our Lady for protection. When the attackers approached the church they did not kill all those inside nor did they, at that time destroy the church. Why? The legend says the attackers did not sack the church because they saw a great man with large wings standing in front of the doors protecting the people and the building. Of course, Catholic people of faith believe that protector was none other than St. Michael the Archangel, our Dear San Miguel. During the resettlement of the post Pueblo Revolt community in the 19th century when the current structure was built on the very same site of the original church this building was dedicated to San Miguel as it remains to this day. Now we can address the window above the main door of San Miguel Church. When the current pastor, Rev. Andrew J. Pavlak (Fr. Andy to the people of the parish) arrived at San Miguel in August of 2007, the window above the main door of the church is this window as it appears on the left. There

is the image of a soldier with a spear and at his feet, a dragon. Most everyone who knows their study of the saints would state, “This is a depiction of St. George and the Dragon.” All of the people at San Miguel however, knowing the history just figured the window was that of San Miguel. Very often San Miguel is depicted with the devil at his feet that appears to be a dragon. Also, in current history, a large statue of San Miguel greets all who come in at the main doors as a reminder of that protection San Miguel gave to the 1680 community. In the fall of 2007, early on in his time in Socorro when the pastor, Fr. Andy was hosting Rev. Monsignor Jerome Martinez Y Alire (who was then the rector of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi) and showing him around, the holy Monsignor asked Fr. Andy, “Why do you have St. George over your door?” Fr. Andy responded, “How about that?” The two clerics presumed that SOCORRO WINDOWS Continued on p 21

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You’re Invited to Celebrate Our Lady of Lavang Statue, Chimayo

The Organizing Committee for the Marian Day and Fifth Annual Celebration of the Installation of Our Lady of Lavang Statue at the Santuario de Chimayo, New Mexico, cordially invites you to attend the celebration as follows: Place: Outdoor Mass Area of the Santuario de Chimayo, New Mexico, 15 Santuario Dr., Chimayo, NM 87522 Time: Sunday, August 23, 2015, at 10:00 AM. Confessions will be available 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with a Procession following. The Mass at 12:00 Noon will be presided over by Abbot Phillip Lawrence, Abiquiu, with the participa-

tion of other U.S., V.N., Spanish priests and deacons. The Liturgy will follow the Vietnamese tradition and the Chimayo guidelines. Your presence would be a blessing for the Organizing Committee and would do much to enhance the reputation of Our Lady abroad. In Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Rev. Julio Gonzalez, S.F., Pastor For further information, please contact: Mr. Canh: (505) 480-8628 Father Vu: (316) 519-1224 Father Ngan: (505) 266-3276

San Clemente Parish, Los Lunas Celebrates Feast of Corpus Christi By Laraine Cowman On the afternoon of June 7, 2015, San Clemente Church in Los Lunas celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi. We relive the mystery of Holy Thursday at this time in the light of the resurrection of Jesus. The Lord is risen and leads us. Jesus

goes before us, inviting us to follow Him, carrying the gift of His love to all, taking the gospel to the whole world. Going out to the whole world through this sacrament is symbolically expressed in our procession. Present under the appearance of bread we entrust our lives to His goodness.

SOCORRO WINDOWS from p 20 when the original window was selected and installed the ASSUMPTION was that it was of San Miguel. Perhaps the pastor at the time, or the persons involved asked for a window from a company without carefully communicating their desires and this is what was sent and installed. Perhaps someone at that time looked at catalog and said, “That’s the one we want.” That part of the history is now only speculation. With that, Fr. Andy began asking the people of the community who they thought the image depicted. The vast majority of the people asked were convinced it was San Miguel and not St. George. Soon thereafter, Fr. Andy approached the F.C. Ziegler Company for advice. Jerome Ziegler owner and president of the company (a church goods company that also does stained glass window repair and restoration) asked for photos of the window. The two men met and Fr. Andy asked, “Is there any way to preserve this beautiful window and possibly have it actually depict San Miguel? Mr. Ziegler said, “Let me talk

to my stained glass window artists and see what we can do.” A short time later, the photos we have here were sent to Fr. Andy. The artist was able to take the former St. George image in the window and add wings thus depicting a more traditional San Miguel version. A generous benefactor Florentino Lopez was then secured for this project. Mr. Lopez’s gift of $8,000.00 covered the cost of this newly changed window. The Ziegler people came and removed the window, disassembled it, fabricated and installed the wings and reinstalled the window. During San Miguel fiestas in 2008, the window was rededicated with Mr. Lopez present. In the photos here, we see the before and after reality of what the window was originally and what it now looks like in this post renovation period. If you were to ask most all of the people of San Miguel they would most likely not remember the before as everyone believed it was always San Miguel. This report is being made to insure the correct sharing of this story for all to know now and in the future.

We were blessed to participate in this procession, carrying our Lord from altar to altar with prayer and song, led by

the Knights of Columbus and our Pastor Rev. James Marshall, deacons: Paul Baca, Bob Burkhard and Jim Snell.

INTERVIEW continued from p 3 iterranean or in the desert, or wherever, for those who are trafficked, particularly women and children, and for those who have little hope.” These members of our society suffer because they are isolated and separated from the mainstream. They are often cut off like the lepers in the days of Jesus who had to live in the caves outside the village and wear bells so that no one would go near them. The pope is giving a voice to those in the margins to help us connect and be one with them…unity. Our sense of unity seeks out the lost…the shepherd seeks out his lost sheep. People can be lost through addiction, poverty, lack of a home, and of a country. And so I see that imagery and that symbolism in the sacred pallium, as well. In your installation homily, you cited the importance of the lamb by Gerhart Ladner, the expert on early Christian art as “…one of the oldest and most frequently repeated pictorial inventions of pastoral iconography.” You said the ﬁrst thing you looked for upon arrival at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis was the image of the lamb and immediately found it and was content. Yes, this was a very special moment for me. The connection was made. I was so grateful to be standing in the vineyard of Santa Fe, where the supper of the lamb has been celebrated for over 400 years, as the people of God give thanks for the life giving waters that flow from the Lamb of God and as they rejoice in the salvation that is ours in our Lord Jesus Christ crucified in weakness and risen in glory. What are your next steps regarding your ministry here as our shepherd? Well, right now, you know of course, this has been a time of transition, a time of settling in, getting unpacked. This has been complicated by the fact that I had previous commitments that I had to honor: ordinations--one in Mexico, one in Salt Lake City; going to Rome for the pallium; and San Antonio for a meeting on Latino ministry. So, I have not had much time. However, I now have begun meeting with the faithful, the Catholic Center staff, the parishes, the schools, and the leadership in the archdiocese. In this way, I hope to discern how the Holy Spirit is working in this pilgrim Church of Santa Fe. Based on these listening sessions and on my regular meetings with priests, deacons, religious and lay faithful I will be able to move forward in fulfilling Christ’s will for our church here in the Southwest. Of course, my predecessor, Archbishop Sheehan, has been a marvelous pastor and shepherd. All his good work is a real gift to me and to all of us. For now, I simply wish to stay the course and continue to respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, something this archdiocese does well.

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Entrevista con el Arzobispo John C. Wester

l Arzobispo John C. Wester fue instalado como el 12º Arzobispo de Santa Fe el día 4 de junio de 2015, en la Catedral Basílica de San Francisco de Asís en Santa Fe, Nuevo México. El 29 de junio de 2015, en la solemnidad de los santos Pedro y Pablo, evento litúrgico que recuerda el martirio de los dos apóstoles y la fundación de la iglesia de Roma, el arzobispo Wester se unió a 45 de sus hermanos recién nombrados arzobispos metropolitanos representando a 34 países para reunirse con el Papa Francisco, concelebrar la misa y recibir sus sagrados palios en la Basílica de San Pedro en Roma. Durante la misa, el Papa Francisco bendijo y distribuyó los palios, su regalo a cada arzobispo. Esto fue diferente a la costumbre de los pasados 32 años, en la que el Santo Padre entregaba e imponía los palios a los nuevos arzobispos en asistencia. La imposición del palio al arzobispo Wester será realizada por el Nuncio Apostólico en los Estados Unidos, el arzobispo Carlo Maria Viganò, y se llevará a cabo el 5 de octubre de 2015 en la Catedral Basílica de San Francisco de Asís. Recientemente, tuve la fortuna de entrevistar al Arzobispo Wester sobre sus impresiones de este histórico acontecimiento.

Por Celine BaCa radiGan asf direCtor of CommuniCations/ media, people of God editor, weBmaster Su Excelencia, usted ha tenido el honor de reunirse con el Papa Francisco dos veces como miembro del Consejo Pontiﬁcio para la Pastoral y el Cuidado de los Migrantes e Itinerantes. La reunión del 29 de junio, 2015 fue una reunión única. ¿Puede usted compartir sus impresiones de esta misa especial del Palio en (la Basílica de) San Pedro con el Santo Padre y sus hermanos arzobispos? Sí, me impresionó mucho la sinceridad de nuestro Santo Padre. Su homilía fue hermosa. Él nos llamó a orar, a creer y a dar testimonio. Esto es a lo que hemos sido llamados a hacer como seguidores de Cristo. Cuando el Santo Padre pide que oren por él, lo dice en serio. Él es un hombre humilde. No está tratando de impresionar a nadie. En la lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles durante la Misa, los apóstoles y la primera comunidad cristiana estaban bajo el asedio de una violenta persecución de Herodes. Pedro había sido arrestado y la iglesia valiente oró por su liberación. El ángel del Señor vino milagrosamente, lo liberó de la cárcel y lo llevó de nuevo a la plaza del pueblo. Creo que el Papa Francisco está siempre muy consciente de esto - del poder de la gente en oración. El Papa Francisco decía: “Por favor, oren por mí.” Cuando él dice esto todo el tiempo, está haciendo hincapié en la importancia de la iglesia orando por el sucesor de Pedro. Estoy muy impresionado con eso. Él sabe que lleva muchas cargas sobre él y quiere

las oraciones de la gente de la iglesia para ayudarlo. El Papa Francisco subrayó: “La oración es el encuentro con Dios... que no abandona a sus hijos.” Durante la misa, el Papa Francisco bendijo y distribuyó los palios, su regalo a cada arzobispo. Esto fue diferente a la costumbre de los pasados 32 años, en la que el Santo Padre entregaba e imponía los palios a los nuevos arzobispos en asistencia. ¿Cuál es el signiﬁcado del palio y sus pensamientos acerca de este cambio? Unidad. El palio sagrado, una banda circular de dos pulgadas de ancho, con seis cruces negras pequeñas compuesta de la lana blanca de dos corderos, representa el cordero que Cristo el Buen Pastor lleva sobre sus hombros. Como el Papa Francisco nos recordó, es un “signo litúrgico de la comunión que une a la Sede de Pedro y de su sucesor con los metropolitanos, y a través de ellos con los demás obispos del mundo.” En (la Basílica de) San Pedro, me llamó la atención la unidad que me rodeaba... la unidad con el Papa, con los otros obispos del mundo, la unidad dentro de nuestra provincia de Santa Fe, y la unidad con toda la Iglesia universal. Este tema de unidad sigue llegando a mí una y otra vez. He estado viviendo en medio, por así decirlo... en transición de una diócesis a otra, pero Cristo nunca me ha dejado. Cristo está conmigo ahora mismo aquí en la Arquidiócesis de Santa Fe y, por supuesto, junto con mi familia y con los amigos que he tenido todos estos años, y los nuevos amigos que ahora estoy haciendo. ¿Sabes? la vida nunca es fácil. Me

encanta la iglesia de Salt Lake City y yo estaba muy a gusto allá. Ha sido un proceso de duelo el dejarla. He tenido que empezar de nuevo aquí, en Santa Fe. Pero el sentido de unidad con Cristo continúa creciendo al enviarme el Papa aquí como pastor de esta Iglesia local. Sé que Cristo está aquí, a lo largo de la jornada, en cada paso del camino. Cristo es la única constante. Cristo es el que es el mismo ayer, hoy y siempre. Estoy encantado con la decisión del Santo Padre con respecto al cambio de sede para la Imposición del Palio. Espero poder compartir este regalo significativo de unidad con mi nuevo rebaño y mis hermanos obispos de las diócesis de la Provincia de Santa Fe el día después de la fiesta de nuestro santo patrón, San Francisco de Asís, el 5 de octubre de 2015 en la Catedral Basílica de San Francisco de Asís. ¿Pudo usted hablar personalmente con el Papa Francisco durante esta ocasión trascendental? Sí, oh sí. El Papa hace una constante referencia a los pobres, los necesitados, los olvidados. A aquellas personas que tienen una gran necesidad de misericordia y de compasión. Yo le dije, cuando me entregó el palio después de la Misa: “Santo Padre, gracias por dar voz a los inmigrantes, los refugiados y los que buscan asilo. En particular, gracias por elevar la conciencia sobre los que mueren en el camino, en el Mediterráneo o en el desierto, o donde sea, sobre aquellos que son víctimas de la trata, en particular las mujeres y los niños, y sobre aquellos que tienen poca esperanza.” ENTREVISTA Continued p 23

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ENTREVISTA continued from p 22 Estos miembros de nuestra sociedad sufren porque están aislados y separados de la corriente principal. A menudo son hechos a un lado como los leprosos en los días de Jesús que tuvieron que vivir en las cuevas de las afueras del pueblo y portar campanas para que nadie se acercara a ellos. El Papa está dando voz a los que están en los márgenes para ayudarnos a conectar y ser uno con ellos ...unidad. Nuestro sentido de unidad busca a los perdidos... el pastor busca a su oveja perdida. Las personas pueden estar perdidas por la adicción, la pobreza, la falta de un hogar, y de un país. Y de esa manera, veo esas imágenes y ese simbolismo en el palio sagrado. En su homilía de la instalación, usted citó la importancia del cordero de Gerhart Ladner, el experto en el arte cristiano primitivo como “... una de las invenciones pictóricas más antiguas y más frecuentemente repetida de la iconografía pastoral.” Usted dijo que lo primero que buscó a su llegada en la Catedral Basílica de San Francisco fue la imagen del cordero y de inmediato la encontró y se sintió contento. Sí, este fue un momento muy especial para mí. La conexión tuvo lugar. (En ese momento) estuve tan agradecido de estar parado en el viñedo de Santa Fe, donde la cena del cordero se ha celebrado desde hace más de 400 años, mientras el pueblo de Dios da gracias por las aguas de vida que fluyen del Cordero de Dios y mientras se regocijan en la salvación que es nuestra en nuestro Señor Jesucristo crucificado en debilidad y resucitado en gloria. ¿Cuáles son sus próximos pasos con respecto a su ministerio aquí como nuestro pastor? Bueno, en este momento, como por supuesto ya lo sabes, esta ha sido una época de transición, un tiempo de instalarme, de desempacar. Esto se ha complicado por el hecho de que ya tenía compromisos previos que he tenido que cumplir: ordenaciones - una en México, una en Salt Lake City; la ida a Roma por el palio; y a San Antonio para una reunión sobre el ministerio latino. Por lo tanto, no he tenido mucho tiempo. Sin embargo, ahora ya he comenzado a reunirme con los fieles, con el personal del Centro Católico, parroquias, escuelas, y con el liderazgo en la arquidiócesis. De esta manera, espero poder discernir cómo el Espíritu Santo está trabajando en esta Iglesia peregrina de Santa Fe. Basado en estas sesiones de escucha y en mis reuniones periódicas con los sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosos, religiosas y fieles laicos voy a poder ser capaz de avanzar en el cumplimiento de la voluntad de Cristo para nuestra iglesia aquí en el suroeste. Por supuesto, mi predecesor, el arzobispo Sheehan, ha sido un maravilloso pastor. Todo su buen trabajo es un verdadero regalo para mí y para todos nosotros. Por ahora, simplemente quiero mantener el rumbo y seguir respondiendo a los impulsos del Espíritu Santo, algo que esta arquidiócesis hace muy bien.

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Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Most Reverend John C. Wester, M.Div., M.A.S., M.A. Diocese of Las Cruces, Most Reverend Oscar Cantú, S.T.D. Diocese of Gallup, Most Reverend James S. Wall Most Reverend Ricardo Ramirez, Emeritus

P.O. Box 3243 • Los Lunas, NM 87031 ˆ (505) 319 – 3334 July 30, 2015

The Bishops of New Mexico are in solidarity with Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap., Archbishop of Boston and chairman of the Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. We urge the civil authorities of our State to be vigilant that these practices of the sale of fetal tissue do not happen in New Mexico. We reach out to all who have participated in an abortion and may be experiencing trauma from the discovery that the remains of their aborted child may have been desecrated. We welcome you to our Roman Catholic parishes throughout New Mexico and encourage you to use the services offered at the Parish level, Diocesan level, and other Catholic social services such as Project Rachel. Signed, Archbishop John C. Wester, Bishop Oscar Cantu, and Bishop James S. Wall

October Date Night Planned for Inter-Church Couples

By Beth luKes, Chair the eCumeniCal and inter-reliGious Commission and direCtor of family life ministry

If you have seen or heard of the movie, Back to the Future, you have no doubt imagined going back to the future yourself from time to time. Well, this fall, such imaginings may well start coming true for inter-Church couples. On Tuesday evening, October 6, the Ecumenical and Inter-religious Commission and the Family Life Office invite inter-church couples to join Msgr. Bennett J. Voorhies as he embarks on a back-to-the-future excursion in faith tailored to inter-church couples. You may wonder what the term “inter-church couple” means. It is the term the church uses to describe couples who are blending Christian traditions, that is, marriages in which one spouse is from the Catholic tra-

dition of Christianity and the other is from another Christian tradition, such as the Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, or Lutheran tradition of Christianity. If you are an inter-church couple, then the October 6 date night is for you. The evening will begin at 6:30 PM with dinner in the Sandia Room at the Catholic Center in Albuquerque. Over dinner inter-church couples will have the opportunity to connect with other couples blending traditions. After dinner, Msgr. Voorhies will begin the first leg of the journey back-to-the-future with a personal revue of ecumenism and ecumenical relations, after which an inter-church couple will share their experience of blending faith traditions. The evening will conclude with a large group discussion of how the church might better serve inter-denominational couples in the day-to-day living out of the faith to-

gether. If you are an inter-church couple who has dreamed of going back to the future with regard to living the faith, make your reservation for the October 6 dinner right away. If you are inclined to delay, keep in mind that there are many inter-church couples among us and space for this event is limited. You can reserve your places by calling Rose Garcia in the Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs Office at 505.831.8243 or by emailing Rose at rogarcia@archdiosf.org. Spots will be reserved on a firstcome, first-serve basis. When making your reservation, be sure to give the names of both spouses, a phone number where you can be reached, and your email and street addresses. Who knows? October 6 may well be the night your dreams of living the faith better together start coming true.

Welcome CCHD Intern, Ian Wood! My name is Ian Wood, and I am the new CCHD Intern for the upcoming academic year. I am a transplanted Oregonian, arriving in Albuquerque in 2008 and I am a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, where I am active on our Social Justice committee. In my past I have been involved in my parishes in many ways, including as an acolyte, greeter, usher, sacristan, eucharistic minister, lector, as a participant in JustFaith, a parish sponsor in RCIA, and various bible study groups. In addition,I have worked with the food pantries at previous parishes, those that had an active pantry, feeding the homeless. Currently I am a graduate student in two programs, both complimentary to each other: Theology, at St. Norbert College, and Peace & Justice, at the University of New Mexico. I am an avid outdoorsman, enjoying almost any outdoor activity, I am extremely enthusiastic about my work with CCHD and the Social Justice Office, and I look forward to meeting many of you, in and out of this context. To schedule a presentation on poverty and our call to action, contact me at the office 505.831.8235.

Worship Director Elected to Board of Directors By faBian yaÑeZ, direCtor, offiCe of worshiP The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) is a national organization composed primarily of members of diocesan liturgical commissions, worship offices and/or the equivalent diocesan liturgical structures. These diocesan liturgical personnel, appointed by their bishops, have responsibility for the promotion of the liturgical life of their dioceses. The FDLC serves as an official collaborating agent between the local churches through diocesan worship offices and liturgical commissions and the USCCB Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship (BCDW). The regions of the FDLC conform to the pattern of the regions of the USCCB. Region XIII includes the dioceses of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Fabian Yañez, director of the Office of Worship for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe was elected as representative for Region XIII of the FDLC in May. He will officially take his place on the board of directors of FDLC on October 5, 2015. The National Meeting of 2015 will be October 7 through 9 at the Westin Park Central Hotel in Dallas, TX. Hosted by Regions X and XIII of the Federation and the Diocese of Dallas, Texas, the focus of this meeting will be The Church at Prayer: Faith Received, Fostered, and Formed. For information about attending this special event contact the Office of Worship at 505.831.8194.

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How many times have you walked out of a Catholic Mass and thought, “That was fun” or “That drum solo was awesome”? Chances are you are not leaving the best comedy show or rock concert every Sunday. #MyPriestIsNotARockstar The reality is young adults are bored with the Catholic Mass. Young adults are looking to be constantly entertained and that includes being entertained during Mass. This sends young adults to other churches that have the lights, the music and the fun! #EntertainmentMeNow The problem is entertainment can be found just about anywhere and young adults move from one entertaining thing to the next. Most young adults will be entertained by binge watching Netflix, going out with friends, or even walking around Target! It is only a matter of time till you start choosing other forms of entertainment over a Sunday service. #OntoTheNext If you are going to Mass to be entertained then you have it all wrong. You need to go to Mass to be inspired, to be filled with Christ and touched by the Holy Spirit. Not to be entertained by the music or the priest. #Inspiration There is one very important thing that the Catholic Mass has that these other churches do not have. One thing that will inspire you, fill you Christ and leave you touched by the Holy Spirit. I bet you can guess what that is…the EUCHARIST! #Winning If the Eucharist is not leaving you feeling these things, then you need to ask yourself this, “Do I truly believe that the bread and wine I am receiving is truly the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ?” While other churches may serve juice and crackers as

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a “symbol” for the Body and Blood of Christ, Catholics actually receive the Body and Blood of Christ! No symbols here! Why would you pass up the opportunity to receive our Lord? #NoSeriouslyWhy I understand that Catholic Mass is not always the easiest to be fully present at and walk away feeling fulfilled. But have you ever thought why? You need to prepare yourself for Mass. How? Arrive early, read the readings and pray about them. If you can do that I bet you will get more out of Mass. #BettingKindOfGirl Young Adults, I challenge you to prepare for Mass! Learn more about the Eucharist! Pray! And leave the entertainment up to Netflix! #BingeWatchNextflix If you are looking for a way to deepen your relationship with Christ and better understand the Eucharist pray about attending our upcoming retreat.

YOUNG ADULT RETREAT Gratiarum Actione. Solidarietatis. Offi cium. Thanksgiving. Service. Solidarity. This retreat will focus on the three parts of the “Eucharistic Plan” found in St. Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter Mane Nobiscum Domine (2004) Date: August 21-22 Place: Norbertine Abbey of Santa Maria de la Vid Housing is available for those who may be attending from out of town or are looking to partake in the retreat in a more contemplative manner. For more information contact the Young & Young Adult Offi ce at 505.831.8124 Follow us on Facebook for update information on our young adult events www.facebook.com/ASFYoungAdults

Save the Date! Parish Social Ministry Conference, Sat Sept 19 in Albuquerque! Theme: Sowing the Seeds of Love in Action

The conference will feature national speakers from CRS and local leaders for a day of prayer, learning and action. Join others throughout the archdiocese to learn about charity, justice and

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the call to social mission. Anyone involved or interested in charity or justice is welcome, including parish social ministers, social concerns committees, outreach volunteers, St. Vincent de Paul mem-

bers, deacons, JustFaith grads and more! Registration will be available soon. Contact Office of Social Justice and Respect Life for details or to register 505.831.8205

ANNIVERSARIES

Mr. John Milan and Miss Cheryl Heitman were joined in holy matrimony on June 12, 1965 at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Allen Park, MI by Rev. Norman Lezotte. They currently belong to San Isidro in Santa Fe where Rev. Frank Pretto is the pastor. They spent most of their lives in Michigan. John was a trial attorney for 35 years. They moved to Santa Fe in September 2004. They have two children, Jennifer Lehrman (Dave) and Jason Milan (Angela) and two grandchildren, Paige and Anthony John (AJ) Lehrman. They enjoy golf, gardening and travelling. God has blessed us!

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Mr. Jerome Hall and Miss Loretta Hood were joined in holy matrimony on August 28, 1965 at Sts. Simon and Jude in Huntington Beach, CA. They are current parishioners at San Felipe de Neri in Albuquerque. Jerome is a professor emeritus in the University of New Mexico’s Department of Civil Engineering. Loretta is an author of nonfiction books. Both are lectors at San Felipe de Neri Parish, and Loretta is also a Communion minister. Joining in their celebration of 50 years of marriage are their daughters, Jennifer Hall, Bridget Grumet, and Bernadette Bruha, and their families.

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Mr. Pete Little and Miss Charlotte McWhirter were joined in holy matrimony on June 12, 1965 at St. Joseph’s Mission in Mescalero, NM. Pete was a public health advisor and hospital administrator. He retired in 1999. Charlotte was mostly a stay at home mom until she became aquainted with Tupperware Brand Products, which she continues to sell today. They have two children: daughter Karen and husband Fred DiGiacomo of Farmington and daughter Teresa and husband David Gardiner of Rio Rancho. They have eight grandchildren: Christen, Annette, Antonia, Jacob, Taylor, Jordan, Zachary, and Ryan; and three great-grandchildrenMichael, Ahlula and Logan. At present both Pete and Charlotte are active at St. John Vianney Parish, in Rio Rancho where Pete teaches religious education. The Littles have established the Rio Rancho Kateri Tekakwitha Circle. They have recently been appointed and commissioned to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Native American Ministry Advisory Board. Mr. Little is currently on the Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Advisory Board.

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Guillermo (Bill) and Frances Lopez were married on July 30, 1965. Bill and Frances were blessed and raised six children and Frances’ brother. Gilbert (Julie) Griego, Nester Ann (John) Romero (deceased), Carla (Vincent) Clark, Jerry Griego, Pamela Griego Lee, and Evangeline (Paul) Clemena, and Jesus O. Lopez. Their pride and joy, their grandchildren, Joseph Romero (deceased), Esperanza Leah Romero (deceased), Brandon Clark, Heather Clark, Melissa (Kevin) Davis, Matthew Lee, Jessica (Steve) Lagoda, Chelsea Lee, Joseph Griego, Jeremy Clemena, and Rafael Clemena. Their great-grandchildren, Donovan Gallegos, Ethan Lee, Mia Mari Denton, Azriel Lee, and Gideon Lagoda. Bill and Frances have been members of the Shrine of St. Bernadette for 50 years, and very active in various ministries. In 2009, they were selected outstanding parishioners of the month. They are both retired from Sandia National Laboratory. Bill enjoys weaving Chimayo rugs in his retirement and Frances is now caring for their great-grandchildren. They will renew their vows at the Shrine of St. Bernadette with their children as their witnesses. A reception will follow at the shrine’s hall with family and friends.

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Mr. Michael T. Rael and Mrs. Marlene R. Rael of St. John’s Parish in Santa Fe celebrated their 50th anniversary on July 31, 2015. They were married in 1965 at Sacred Heart Church in Nambe which is a mission church from Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Pojoaque which was under construction at the time. They are the parents of two sons, Michael and Thomas and have five grandchildren. Mike is retired from Eberline Instruments and Marlene from the Bureau of Land Management, both in Santa Fe. Mike likes to tinker with stained glass and tinwork and Marlene is an avid gardner. They celebrated their anniversary with the family.

The famous Olympian Bruce Jenner made headlines recently when he told ABC News, “For all intents and purposes, I’m a woman… That female side is part of me. That’s who I am.” He has been receiving hormonal treatments to acquire feminine traits, and is not yet sure whether he will undergo surgery to “complete” the process. His dramatic case raises important ethical and medical concerns about properly understanding our identity and respecting the given order of our bodies. Suppose a man were to declare that his real identity, in his innermost self, was that of a pirate, and that he had always been aware of it from his earliest childhood. If he were to decide, in order to more fully conform to that inner identity, to have his hand surgically removed so that he could have a hook installed in its place, this would surely indicate a serious mental condition on his part, and counseling, along with other psychiatric interventions, would be appropriate, rather than encouraging medical mutilation. Or we might consider the strange case of Chloe-Jennings White, a 58 year old woman from Salt Lake City, Utah, who, although perfectly healthy, has a deep-seated desire to become paralyzed, even to the point of being willing to pay a surgeon to sever her spine to make her a paraplegic. As a young girl, whenever she saw somebody with leg braces, she asked why she couldn’t have her own set. Ever since, she has dreamed of being paralyzed from the waist down and says that she sometimes goes skiing in the hopes that an accident will render her paraplegic: “I ski extremely fast, and aim for the most dangerous runs.” She likewise fantasizes about having a car accident to make her paralyzed. In the meantime, she lives her life as if she were a paraplegic, putting braces around her legs, and riding around in a wheelchair. She suffers from what has been termed “Body Integrity Identity Disorder,” or BIID, a rare disorder in which individuals lack a proper sense of bodily identity and reject their own limbs. Some experts believe it is caused by a neurological disorder in which the brain’s mapping system fails to recognize particular parts of the body. If a surgeon were to sever her spine, even with her consent, broad condemnation would quickly follow from inside and outside the medical profession, given that her limbs are healthy, and she is really battling a mental disorder. Various commentators have reacted strongly to her story, noting the irony of so many people who have become crippled due to tragic accidents and yearn for even

the most basic forms of mobility, even as Ms. White seeks to mutilate her body and do violence to her own functional integrity. It doesn’t take much reflection to appreciate how the powers of medicine are meant for healing our bodies, not for harming and maiming them. Yet this kind of clear thinking seems to get easily sidelined when people discuss medical interventions for individuals who are convinced that they are actually members of the opposite sex. Dr. Paul McHugh, who served as psychiatrist-in-chief at the Johns Hopkins Hospital for more than two decades, was one of the first to raise concerns about transgender approaches that rely on hormones and surgeries. He noted that even though follow-up studies of sex-change patients may have indicated satisfaction with the outcome on the part of the patients, the numerous psychological problems they experienced prior to their surgeries, problems with emotions, relationships, work, and self-identity remained unchanged. Dr. McHugh concluded that “to provide a surgical alteration to the body of these unfortunate people was to collaborate with a mental disorder rather than to treat it.” Indeed, although some people may clamor to have their spine severed, to have a healthy limb removed, or to have sex change operations, the recognition of the seriousness of the underlying psychiatric issues should only strengthen our resolve to protect the human dignity and authentic personal identity of these patients by declining their requests for any form of medical mutilation. Nonetheless, misguided notions about personal identity continue to gain a foothold in our society. The opening line of the recent Supreme Court decision legalizing gay “marriage,” to cite but one example, declares that liberty means “specific rights that allow persons, within a lawful realm, to define and express their identity.” This kind of confused language about allowing people to “define their identity” ignores the crucially important truth that numerous aspects of our identity, especially those related to our bodily and sexual identity, are pre-determined, objective goods that we are called to recognize and respect in the choices we make. Respecting objective goods stands at the heart of the project of moral reasoning. Whether considering the integrity of our arms and legs or the integrity of our sexual constitution, proposals for chemical or surgical mutilation of these faculties will understandably raise concerns among reasonable and caring people. Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org

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A Home in Honor of Pope Francis

By Beth Goldman, direCtor of resourCe develoPment, Greater alBuQuerQue haBitat for humanity

Renée and her daughter Adelina will soon become homeowners of a 1300 sq. ft., two story, three bedroom, 1.5 bath house thanks to Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity (GAHH) and an anonymous donor who contributed a $60,000 challenge grant. The donor’s intention is to honor Pope Francis for his commitment to social justice and reinvigorating the Catholic Church, to provide a unifying celebratory opportunity for both Catholic and non-Catholic volunteers to work together towards a common goal, and to further Habitat’s mission of building and preserving homes. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is in support of the project. Ground breaking took place in June and Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan was present to bless the land where the future home will bring dignity to the family who will reside there. Pope Francis addresses those who have no home: “To love God and neighbor is not something abstract, but profoundly concrete: it means seeing in every person the face of the Lord to be served, to serve him concretely. And you are, dear brothers and sisters, the

face of Jesus” (5/21/13). In September 2015, approximately 250 volunteers will begin contributing 2000 hours of their time to build the Pope Francis House, the first in GAHH’s eight- home Mesa del Rio project for low-income homeowners. The volunteers will work alongside Renée and other GAHH Partner Family members. GAHH has until the end of August to raise the $60,000 needed to meet the challenge and to complete the home.

Joan Costello, GAHH’s Executive Director enthusiastically declared, “We are so proud to honor Pope Francis’ commitment to social justice and to bring people of all faiths together for a common cause, which truly supports the basic tenets of Habitat for Humanity. We have seen that Pope Francis has an unusual appeal to people of all faiths and we invite all supporters of social justice to take part.” Here are some ways to lend a hand: 1. Pray for the project and for Reneé

and Adelina’s healthy future in their new home 2. Volunteer this fall to help build the Pope Francis House at www.habitatabq.org (ages 16+) 3. Provide lunches for the construction volunteers (email: regina@habitatabq. org) 4. Donate furniture, building supplies, etc to Habitat’s ReStore, 4900 Menaul NE 5. Hold a fundraising/outreach event (email: beth@habitatabq.org) 6. Tweet #popefrancishouse 7. Make a donation at https://habitatabq.org/pope-francis-house/ 8. Let your Pastor know you are interested in supporting this project 9. Learn more about Catholic social teaching, human dignity, charity and justice at www.wearesaltandlight.org (a USCCB site) GAHH, a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing organization. Since 1987, GAHH has worked with over 30,000 volunteers to build 177 affordable homes. To apply for a home, to donate to the Pope Francis House, or to volunteer go to www.habitatabq.org or call 505.265.0057.

San Felipe de Neri Catholic School 6th graders in Albuquerque pose with #FlatFrancis welcoming him to the United States.

THE SPLENDOR OF MEXICO PILGRIMAGE/TOUR December 10 - 18, 2015

• Feast Day Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe • Mass at San Francisco Cathedral in CUERNAVACA/ and visit the Cortez Palace • Mass at Santa Prisca Cathedral in Taxco, visit the Rosairo Chapel in Puebla • Visit the Freida Kalo Museum and Xochimilco and the Ballet Folklorico at the Palace of Fine Arts. • Eight night hotel accommodations with breakfast and dinner, round trip airfare from Albuquerque to Mexico City.

Call Group Coordinator at (505)994-9188 for a brochure.

August 2015

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D+E+I Presents “Finding Our Spiritual Gifts”

The Dominican Ecclesial Institute (D+E+I) is proud to have Fr. Donald Goergen, OP, speak on “Finding Our Spiritual Gifts.” Donald Goergen, OP, is a Dominican friar of the Central Province of the Order of Preachers. He is a theologian, lecturer, teacher and author who has written and taught primarily in the areas of Christology and spirituality here in the States as well as in Africa and Asia. Fr. Goergen, OP, is a former prior provincial of the Dominican friars of the Central Province in the United States. Influenced by the thought of Teilhard de Chardin and Sri Aurobindo as well as by Thomas Aquinas and Meister Eckhart along with many others, his interests include dialogue among varied wisdom traditions and the contemplative life. Integrating wisdom, contemplation and social justice is a primary concern for him. He points out that God’s transcendence is most manifest in God’s immanence – God’s presence in the world and in each person. Fr. Goergen is a prolific writer of books, articles, and as an editor. He

wrote The Power of Love (Chicago: Thomas More Press, 1979), A Theology of Jesus 4 Vols (now available from Wipf & Stock Publishers), and his most recent Fire of Love, Encountering the Holy Spirit (New York: Paulist Press, 2006). There are many more articles and books he has published. Fr. Goergen piques our interest with this brief statement about his presentation: “Our primary spiritual gift is the Holy Spirit himself. The presentation will help us to appreciate and be more aware of this great gift, through whom all other spiritual gifts come, the more recognized gifts of the Spirit, but the more personal as well as communal charismatic gifts as well.” D+E+I and the archdiocese are privileged to have such a profound and renowned speaker for this presentation. The presentation will be at the UNM Continuing Education Center from 1:00 to 3:00pm on Sunday, August 9. His insights and understanding will be a great asset to those seeking to grow in their spiritual lives. Photo: http://opcentral.org/blog/ fr-donald-goergen/

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“The Family”: Region XIII Diaconate Conference

By deaCon steve ranGel, direCtor of deaCons and formation

The Diocese of Gallup hosted the Region XIII Deacon Conference in Farmington on July 10-12 with over 120 deacons and wives present. Each diocese in the six-state region was represented. The theme for the conference was “The Family” taking the lead from Pope Francis and the World Synod of Bishops gathering on family issues. Bishop James Wall, Bishop of Gallup, opened the conference with an address about the family reminding us that God established the family as two becoming one, a husband and a wife becoming fruitful and having children. He referred to St. John Paul II who said the family finds in the plan of God not only its identity, but also its mission: The family is sent out into the world to be the light of the world. Bishop Wall set the tone of the conference to focus on the positive plan God has for the family in the world. The keynote speaker, Jim Burnham, is an internationally known speaker and a member of the Catholic Answers Speakers Bureau. His message was that indissoluble marriage is the greatest gift we can give our children since the future of humanity passes by way of the family. The secret to making marriage

last a lifetime and the solution to marriage problems is a new standard of love- the highest form of love. Referencing Ephesians 5, in which Jesus told men to love their wives as Christ loves the church, Burnham said our love for our spouses must be unconditional, death-to-self, self-giving love. Selfishness and self-love is the root of most marital problems. Instead of looking for self-help, the best solution is looking for Divine help. Jesus can make the heart capable of life-long love. The other speakers, Ron Price, Fr. Will Schmid, Mike Phelan and Mario and Laura Bernardone, were each dynamic in their own right, but the common theme among them was the future of our nation depends on strong families centered in Christ willing to be beacons of light to the world. As Mike Phelan, Director of Marriage and Respect Life for the Diocese of Phoenix, recalled, Pope Francis talks about how the church and the family are centers of love, and we have to move out of the circle. Helping these centers of love thrive, helps take back territory from the devil. The conference was both inspiring and refreshing to the deacons and their wives and a reminder of how our own marriages serve as examples to the people of God with whom we come in contact.

Lord, When Did We See You Hungry or Thirsty/Order of Malta Reaches Out to St. Felix Clients By manuel Casias, vP of develoPment for st. feliX Pantry

There is no one organization in the State of New Mexico that can possibly address entirely the needs of the poor. This leaves areas in the state unmet. This reality is pronounced in places like Sandoval County which is listed as one of the most populous counties in the state. It is here where a grant from the Order of Malta (OOM) and the volunteerism from the OOM make a huge difference responding to the underserved, particularly poor children and poor and frail elderly. Several times a year the OOM descends on the pantry and distributes the very food their grant dollars helps us purchase. Their dedication to serving the poor in this way is admirable and certainly

very welcome by all at the pantry especially the clients. It is so important to have as many groups as possible like the OOM simply because there is so much work to do yet among New Mexico’s poorest and most vulnerable. Below are some alarming statistics that demonstrate more than ever the need for St. Felix Pantry and OOM to respond as partners to the needs of New Mexico’s poor: • For two years in a row, New Mexico is listed as

having the poorest children in the nation and second for the poorest older adults. • New Mexico, the state with the highest percentage of children living in poverty, also is the state with the highest rate of child hunger. • Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks, ranks New Mexican children hungriest with 30.6 percent having “uncertain access to adequate food.” • 66% of New Mexican children in public schools qualify

on their family income for free and reduced-price lunch. (Highest in the nation.) • 20% of New Mexicans are deemed “food insecure.” (Second-highest in the nation, according to Feeding America.) • 40,000 New Mexicans seek help from a free food pantry or food bank every week. • 56% of pantry clients are Hispanic. • Among those 40,000, 54% said they must choose between paying for food and paying utility bills; 40% of those people are children under 18; and 13 percent are senior citizens. Their average monthly household income is $900. At the pantry the OOM interacts genuinely and without hesitation resembling a model taken right out of scripture. “Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or

in prison, and did not minister to You?’ Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’” The backbone of the St. Felix Pantry is the cadre of more than 100 volunteers and this includes the many Order of Malta volunteers who come to the pantry several times a year. With compassion and conviction OOM members distribute food to nearly 200 clients in one day as though they were reaching out to Jesus himself. Each volunteer has their own personal reasons for devoting their time. Rest assured every OOM member touches the poor in an incredible way whether the member is repackaging food and or working the front line handing out groceries and maybe even carrying the groceries out to the car for each client.

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2015 Conferral Mass for the Catholic Committee on Scouting

By BridGet o’rourKe, CommuniCations Committee, asf CatholiC Committee on sCoutinG

In May, approximately 130 Scouts lined up outside of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi for procession into the 2015 Conferral Mass. The Conferral Mass is an annual event of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Committee on Scouting where youth are presented with religious emblems they have earned as Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, Junior Catholic Daughters, Campfire, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Trail Life USA. Additionally twelve Scouts were presented with the Pillar of Faith pin in recognition of earning all four of the traditional Catholic Religious Emblems as a youth. The Conferral Mass was one of the last official events presided over by Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan. Archbishop Sheehan mentioned he has presided over the Conferral Mass for 22 years. The Catholic Committee on Scouting, in recognition of the many years of support of Scouting, presented Archbishop Sheehan with a plaque that will be permanently hung at the Catholic Chapel at the Philmont Scout Ranch.

In addition to the youth awards the Catholic Committee also wishes to congratulate Cub Scout Pack 1974 and Boy Scout Troop 410 for receiving the Pope Paul VI Quality Unit Award. The National Catholic Committee on Scouting once again recognized the Archdiocese of Santa Fe with the Quality Diocese Award. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe also recognized the following adults for their many years of service to the faith formation of Catholic youth through Scouting: Jeannette Schlicher of St. Thomas Aquinas was presented with the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award, Jayne Rutherford of Our Lady of the Annunciation and John Snider from Prince of Peace

Catholic Committee on Scouting’s Annual Retreat

By BridGet o’rourKe, CommuniCations Committee, asf CatholiC Committee on sCoutinG

The Catholic Committee on Scouting for Archdiocese of Santa Fe (CCOS) is pleased to announce their annual retreat for Scouting. Scouts will spend the day learning more about their Catholic faith tailored for their respective scouting program. We will grow in our Catholic beliefs by listening, sharing, praying, singing, and playing. The activities are designed to jumpstart a scout’s endeavors in working toward the religious award for their rank. We will also complete a rosary and a saint patch. Older Scouts not working on emblems can attend a Chaplain’s Aid Session. This year CCOS is offering two sessions for the retreat, one in Santa Fe and the second in Albuquerque. Scouts only need to attend one of the sessions. The Santa Fe session is on September 12, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Santa Fe beginning at 7:45 AM. The Albuquerque session will be held on October 3, 2015 at Our Lady of Annunciation Parish starting at 8:00 AM. Additionally, we are excited to announce that we will offer training for adults who wish to serve as counselors for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII. Pre-registration for counselor training is due by Sep-

tember 4 for Santa Fe and September 25 for Albuquerque. There is a $10 fee for counselor training. A $10.00 fee is requested for each youth, and $3.00 for each parent who attends the retreat. Feel free to attend all or part of the day, however, the registration fees are the same for a whole or partial day. For more information and to register online or download the forms see our website at: http://catholicscoutsnm.org/retreats.html. You may also contact JoAnn Brennan Joann2719@aol.com for the Santa Fe retreat. For the Albuquerque retreat, please contact Cynthia Howard at cynhoward@msn.com or Jayne Rutherford at pondfiend@ msn.com Boy Scouts will work with counselors. Parents will be working with American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts throughout their award program. These parents are strongly encouraged to stay for the retreat. Lunch will be provided. Registered youth will receive a retreat patch. Books for each award will be available for purchase at the retreat, pre-ordering is recommended to insure that there are enough books. Please note - Child of God and Ave Maria books are available to download from the CCOS Website http://www.catholicscoutsnm.org/ links.html

were presented with the Bronze Pelican Award, Monsignor Bennett J. Voorhies of Our Lady of the Annunciation and Christy Glaser of St. John Vianney were presented with the St. George Emblem and Kandace Glaser of St. Thomas Aquinas was awarded the Jerusalem Cross. Our next events will be the “Scouting Your Faith” Retreats to be held Saturday, September 12th at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Santa Fe and another for those who prefer the Albuquerque area, Saturday, October 3rd at Our Lady of Annunciation Parish. For more information, please visit Catholicscoutsnm.org

Viriditas: Finding God in All Things

Fr. William Hart McNichols finished a Polyptic for Loyola University this past summer. The 5ft x 10ft image has a hand carved frame by master wood worker, Roberto Lavadie of Taos, NM. A true icon is said to appear, like an apparition. Fr. Bill’s prayer and goal was to paint {write} this icon to give to the entire community of Loyola and Chicago, something filled with a theology of what we now call Greening or being careful, loving and wise stewards of God’s holy creation. As Fr. James Martin says in a recent article for American Magazine, “The greatest contribution of “Ladato Si” to the environment dialogue is to my mind, its systematic overview of the crisis from a religious point of view. Until now, the environmental dialogue has been framed mainly with political, scientific and economic language. With this new encyclical, the language of faith enters the discussion—clearly, decisively and systematically”. The title of the polyptic is: “Viriditas: Finding God In All Things.” There are three layers of panels: The bottom layer with saints, Francis of Assisi, Hildegard Von Bingen and Ignatius. Hildegard has a

highly creative theology of green running through her writings and songs , she calls Viriditas. Francis, of course is patron of ecology and Ignatius mysticism flowers with “finding God in all things.” The middle layer with the world encircled by green flames of the Holy Spirit and two close-ups of created gifts of God. The top layer or piece is the Holy Spirit hovering over the greening creation. This can also be seen as the beginning of Creation or what is often called by science, the Big Bang. Fr. McNichols will give a presentation on Viriditas: Finding God in All Things at St. Joseph on the Río Grande on Thursday, September 17th at 7:00.

Dear Friend of Catholic Charities; here in the Archdiocese we are asking you to join with persons of goodwill around the United States and supporters of their local Catholic Charities in Walking with Francis. Please consider taking the pledge and reaching out to Pray, Serve or Act in conjunction with Pope Francis’ visit and his own examples of service in our country this September. www.WalkwithFrancis.org

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“Leaving Footprints” Workshop As senior citizens begin to experience the inevitable losses that come into their lives, the yearning to leave a legacy intensifies. There are many events that begin the search back through the patchwork quilt of memories. Questions from family members about events of the past often urge seniors to make a gift of their life to their family, their church, and society through legacy-building. This workshop will explore several considerations in leaving a legacy. In the first part of the workshop Dr. Wallace Ford will help participants construct a legacy narrative by which we leave footprints for those who will follow. Dr. Ford will use some simple activities to jog our memory about what we might want to include in our legacy gift to others. In the second part of the workshop participants will have an opportunity to explore the legal nuts and bolts of estate planning (You don’t need to be rich to make an estate plan!). Estate planning attorney, Mr. Tom Macken, will explore the basic steps that need to be taken to ensure that your legacy can be a gift to others. Concluding the session, Dr. Dolly Sokol will invite participants to consider aspects of planned giving, advanced medical directives and funeral planning. Participants are invited to bring a notebook or journal and a good writing instrument.

WHEN: Saturday, August 22, 2015 9am til 1pm (Light breakfast provided) WHERE: Catholic Center, Sandia Room 4000 St. Joseph’s Place NW, Albuquerque FEE: $20 per person; $25 per couple (Pre-registration and payment requested) TO REGISTER: Send form below with check to Ecumenical Institute for Ministry. NAME ______________________________________________________________________ E-MAIL _____________________________________________________________________ BEST PHONE(S) _____________________________ OR ____________________________ CHURCH/DENOMINATION __________________________________________________ Mail to: Ecumenical Education for Discipleship (EED) 5825 Coors Blvd. SW Albuquerque, NM 87121-6700 Questions: Call or e-mail Jennifer at 505.873.4399 or jennifer@murphydye.com.

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August 2015

Calling all 1965 St. Mary’s Cougars! October 24, 2015 St. Mary’s HS, Albuquerque, NM

Class of 1965 • 50-Year Reunion Join the fun, renew old friendships!

Contact: sedillorose@gmail.com or John at 247-2174 Please provide your contact information (email, home address and/or telephone number). Please contact us by September 1, 2015.

Tee Time!

TV Mass Schedule

“May the Dear Lord Bless You”

The Catholic Center St. Joseph/St. Francis Chapel Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on KRQE TV-13, KBIM TV-10, KREZ TV-6 and FOX 2 American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted TV Mass Donations may be sent online to www.archdiosf.org or mailed to: Chancellor’s Ofﬁce/ TV Mass, 4000 St. Joseph’s Pl. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

August 9, 2015 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time Rev. Andrew Pavlak August 16, 2015 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time Rev. Andrew Pavlak August 23, 2015 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz August 30, 2015 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Rev. Adam Ortega y Ortiz September 6, 2015 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Rev. Andrew Pavlak September 13, 2015 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Rev. Andrew Pavlak

1 KGS 19:4-8 PS 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 EPH 4:30—5:2 JN 6:51 JN 6:41-51 PRV 9:1-6 PS 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 EPH 5:15-20 JN 6:56 JN 6:51-58 JOS 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b PS 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21 EPH 5:21-32 or EPH 5:2a, 25-32 JN 6:63c, 68c JN 6:60-69 DT 4:1-2, 6-8 PS 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 JAS 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 JAS 1:18 MK 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 IS 35:4-7a PS 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 JAS 2:1-5 CF. MT 4:23 MK 7:31-37 IS 50:5-9a PS 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 JAS 2:14-18 GAL 6:14 MK 8:27-35

“May the Dear Lord bless you...” August Abbot Joel P. Garner, O.Praem 8/17 Rev. Clarence Maes 8/18 Rev. James Marshall 8/21 Rev. Edmund Savilla 8/22 Rev. Michael DePalma 8/25 Rev. George Salazar 8/27 Ref. John r. Shedlock 8/29 Rev. John Conway 8/31 September Rev. Chike Uba 9/1 Rev. Gerald Johnson 9/6 Rev. Michael Garcia 9/11 Rev. John Daniel 9/14

The Notre Dame Club of New Mexico welcomes all ND fans and alumni to play in its annual Hugh Reilly Memorial golf tournament at 12:00pm on Friday, August 28th at Paa-ko Ridge Golf Course. Proceeds benefit the club’s summer service programs at Brothers of the Good Shepherd, Barrett House and St. Martin’s. The early bird cost including golf, cart, range balls, and dinner after the tournament is $120 and due August 14th. For information, please check the website: http://newmexico.undclub.org/HughReillyGolf or contact Joe Carney at 505.553.3612 or josephpcarney@yahoo.com.

Roman Catholic Saints Calendar August 15 Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary 16 St. Stephen of Hungary 17 St. Joan of the Cross 18 St. Louis of Toulouse 19 St. John Eudes 20 St. Bernard of Clairvaux 21 St. Pius X 22 Queenship of Mary 23 St. Rose of Lima 24 St. Bartholomew 25 St. Louis of France 26 St. Joseph Calasanz 27 St. Monica 28 St. Augustine of Hippo 29 Martyrdom of John the Baptist 30 St. Jeanne Jugan 31 Sts. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus

September 1 St. Giles 2 Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions 3 St. Gregory the Great 4 St. Rose of Viterbo 5 Blessed Teresa of Kolkata (Calcutta) 6 Blessed Claudio Granzotto 7 Blessed Frédéric Ozanam 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9 St. Peter Claver 10 Pedro de Corpa and Companions 11 St. Jean-Gabriel Perboyre 12 Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary 13 St. John Chrysostom 14 Exaltation of the Holy Cross

August 2015

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Pilgrimage to North American Shrines and Divine Mercy Conference

(Divine Mercy Conference Oct. 12 at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy at Stock Bridge, Mass.)

October 11 to 17, 2015

Price $1800. per person (includes all taxes and airfare) • Price Land Only $1200.

Speakers: Father Chris Alar MIC (Father Joseph), Bob and Maureen Digan, Dr. Bryan Thatcher and Father Seraphim Michalenko (if Fr. is available)

Also• Talks on Healing the Family Tree through Divine Mercy throughout the trip by William Wiebe

Shrine of the North American Martyrs St. Joseph Oratory, Montreal and St. Anne de Beaupre View the spectacular New England foliage On the last day we will stay at Niagra Falls In the evening we will have dinner on the famous revolving dining room at the Skylon Tower and watch the ﬁreworks over the falls

Price includes round trip airfare from all the major US cities, transportation, tours, hotels and two meals a day. Call Scott Scaria at 860.289.2606. Make check payable to Poland-Medjugorje Pilgrimage and mail to Poland-Medjugorje Pilgrimage, P.O. Box 281059, East Hartford, CT 06128. We will have a spiritual director and daily Mass. Also, for other pilgrimages to Europe in 2015 visit our website at www.polandmej.com or contact Scott Scaria at 860.289.2606.

We’d like to congratulate and welcome our new Archbishop John C. Wester!

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Please join the Serra Club of Albuquerque for a day of golfing with our priests and seminarians in our support of vocations.

GOLFING WITH A PADRE

many thanks to our premier sponsor:

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