N e wsPa p e r of t h e Diocese of Spring 2013 • Number 148 London Elgin, Essex, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford and Perth Counties 50 Cents Regardless of age, pre-planning your cemetery arrangements together simply makes sense - financially and emotionally. See back page for details Tour & Pilgrimage Opportunities 7-18 May Poland Pilgrimage with Fr. D. Lewandowski 9-22 May Marian Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes Avila, Zaragossa & Barcelona with Fr. Gilbert Simard 30 May-3 June 24-28 July Knights of Columbus Washington Pilgrimage with a stop New Haven, CT 13-23 Sept. Pilgrimage to St. Shrines of Italy Andre Bessette Pilgrimage & Ste. Anne de Beaupre with Fr. G. Bedard Plan for 2014 with Holy Land, Italy, Marian, Ireland, St. Anne’s tours and much more! 7-17 October In the Footsteps of St. Paul with Fr. Graham Keep Who is Pope Francis? The first Pope of the Americas, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, hails from Argentina. The 76-year-old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires is a prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remains a simple pastor deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which he travelled extensively on the underground and by bus during the 15 years of his episcopal ministry. “My people are poor and I am one of them”, he has said more than once, explaining his decision to live in an apartment and cook his own supper. He has always advised his priests to show mercy and apostolic courage and to keep their doors open to everyone. The worst thing that could happen to the Church, he has said on various occasions, “is what de Lubac called spiritual worldliness”, which means, “being self-centred”. And when he speaks of social justice, he calls people first of all to pick up the Catechism, to rediscover the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes. His project is simple: if you follow Christ, you understand that “trampling upon a person’s dignity is a serious sin”. He was born in Buenos Aires on 17 December 1936, the son of Italian immigrants. His father, Mario, was an accountant employed by the railways and his mother Regina Sivori was a committed wife dedicated to raising their five children. He graduated as a chemical technician and then chose the path of the priesthood, entering the Diocesan Seminary of Villa Devoto. On 11 March 1958 he entered the novitiate of the Society of Jesus. He completed his studies of the humanities in Chile and returned to Argentina in 1963 to graduate with a degree in philosophy from the Colegio de San José in San Miguel. From 2 1964 to 1965 he taught literature and psychology at Immaculate Conception College in Santa Fé and in 1966 he taught the same subject at the Colegio del Salvatore in Buenos Aires. From 1967-70 he studied theology and obtained a degree from the Colegio of San José. On 13 December 1969 he was ordained a priest by Archbishop Ramón José Castellano. He continued his training between 1970 and 1971 at the University of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, and on 22 April 1973 made his final profession with the Jesuits. Back in Argentina, he was novice master at Villa Barilari, San Miguel; professor at the Faculty of Theology of San Miguel; consultor to the Province of the Society of Jesus and also Rector of the Colegio Máximo of the Faculty of Philosophy and Theology. On 31 July 1973 he was appointed Provincial of the Jesuits in Argentina, an office he held for six years. He then resumed his work in the university sector and from 1980 to 1986 served once again as Rector of the Colegio de San José, as well as parish priest, again in San Miguel. In March 1986 he went to Germany to finish his doctoral thesis; his superiors then sent him to the Colegio del Salvador in Buenos Aires and next to the Jesuit Church in the city of Córdoba as spiritual director and confessor. The Newspaper of the Diocese of London, established in 1980, is published quarterly in March, June, September and December, with 45,000 copies distributed throughout nine counties in southwestern Ontario: Elgin, Essex, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Norfolk, Oxford and Perth. In 1992 Pope John Paul II appointed him Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires. He was immediately appointed Episcopal Vicar of the Flores district and on 21 December 1993 was also entrusted with the office of Vicar General of the Archdiocese. Thus it came as no surprise when, on 3 June 1997, he was raised to the dignity of Coadjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires. Not even nine months had passed when, upon the death of Cardinal Quarracino, he succeeded him on 28 February 1998, as Archbishop, Primate of Argentina and Ordinary for Eastern-rite faithful in Argentina who have no Ordinary of their own rite. 15-26 October Italy Food & Wine with Sergio Boscarto 1-12 November Israel & Jordan with Pastor Wendy McLellan Nexion Canada Travel 519-660-6966 x237 1-800-361-1334 Tico#1549342 ACTA As Archbishop of Buenos Aires — a diocese with more than three million inhabitants — he conceived of a missionary project based on communion and evangelization. He had four main goals: open and brotherly communities, an informed laity playing a lead role, evangelization efforts addressed to every inhabitant of the city, and assistance to the poor and the sick. He aimed to reevangelize Buenos Aires, “taking into account those who live there, its structure and its history”. He asked priests and lay people to work together. Three years later at the Consistory of 21 February 2001, John Paul II created him Cardinal. He asked the faithful not to come to Rome to celebrate his creation as Cardinal but rather to donate to the poor what they would have spent on the journey. Cardinal Bergoglio became ever more popular in Latin America. Despite this, he never relaxed his sober approach or his strict lifestyle, which some have defined as almost “ascetic”. In this spirit of poverty, he declined to be appointed as President of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference in 2002, but three years later he was elected and then, in 2008, reconfirmed for a further three-year mandate. Meanwhile in April 2005 he took part in the Conclave in which Pope Benedict XVI was elected. ISSN: 0831-9715 Publications Mail Agreement #: 41699033 Subscriptions $12/year. Individual copies are 50 cents each. Advertising Please visit www.dol.ca for latest rates. For more information, contact George Cifa or Jennifer Fassina: Publisher: Diocese of London Editors: Mark Adkinson, Katharine Janzen 1070 Waterloo Street London, ON N6A 3Y2 519-433-0658 x227 [email protected] London’s Most Experienced Stained Glass Craftsmen • Stained Glass • Since 1979 Memorial Windows • Heritage Quality Restoration & Woodwork • Storm Glazing 97 Wharncliffe Rd. S. London, Ont. 519-432-9624 www.sunrisestainedglass.com Bishop Fabbro on Pope Francis As soon as white smoke appeared, many of us stopped what we were doing to watch the news coverage of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, greeting for the first time the people in St. Peter’s Square, asking for their blessing and blessing them. We witnessed their joy and joined them in praying for our new pope. The Board of Governors of the former Camp Olalondo (Our Lady of London), a very successful children’s summer camp, has developed the Camp Olalondo Memorial Fund. This fund offers financial assistance to any individual, group or organization within the Catholic Diocese of London which best satisfies the criteria of the fund and supports the objectives of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan. The fund is directed towards helping young children and youth to experience camping activities, projects and leadership opportunities. For more specific information, criteria, and an application form, please visit www.dol.ca and click “Family & Youth” or call the Diocesan Centre at 519-433-0658. The deadline for applications is May 6, 2013. Catholic Engaged Encounter His election is truly historic. This is the first time the pope is from the Americas. He is the first Jesuit to be pope and the first pope to choose the name Francis. Already, we can see that he is bringing a fresh perspective to the papacy. In the short time since his election, he has reached out to the world. His humility and simplicity are a powerful witness to Christ. In his homilies and discourses, he stresses that the Gospel calls us to care for the poor and to protect the environment. People are moved by his words and actions. Everywhere I go, people are talking to me about Pope Francis. In urging our Church to look outward – to be a Church of service to our brothers and sisters in need – he is giving us new energy and a sense of hope. Historically, that has been one of the defining characteristics of our diocese. When our forefathers and foremothers came to this region over 200 years ago, there were no hospitals, schools or orphanages. Thanks to the enormous sacrifices and generosity of committed lay people, religious and clergy, we established institutions to care for people in need. Today, we have publicly funded hospitals, schools and social services, but we still have the poor and needy. Many people have no jobs because of the economic downturn, many families are struggling, many depend on food banks and soup kitchens. Pope Francis’ message is an encouragement to our diocesan Church – to identify the needs of those around us and to respond to them, oftentimes along with other people of goodwill, with creativity and generosity. Pope Francis is calling us back to basics – faith in Jesus Christ and the new life he offers us. Having been a pastor in Latin America, he knows that cultural influences pose a great challenge for the Church today. Popular culture tells us that we don’t need God. Our Church can no longer take it for granted that people are going to find God in their lives. We need to be much more intentional in our pastoral efforts. We need to find new methods and new energy, if we are to bring the Gospel to our young people, to our families, to Catholics who are not coming to Church, to people who are not part of any religion but who, nonetheless, are searching for God in their lives. The witness of Pope Francis is making a difference. It is an invitation to us to discover again the joy of meeting Jesus and to bring this Good News to others. People everywhere – believers, and non-believers too – are excited about our new pope. Is this excitement not an expression of our need today for the unique gift that the Successor of the Apostle Peter brings to the world? We need his witness of faith and his bold proclamation of the Gospel which gives us hope. Jesus promised to pray for the Apostle Peter, so that he might strengthen his fellow disciples in the faith (Luke 22:32). We thank God for giving the Church Pope Francis and pray for him. May the Holy Spirit pour out on him the gifts he will need for his ministry to the Universal Church. An approved marriage preparation program in a weekend retreat format. 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Minutes after the election result was declared in the Sistine Chapel, the Master of Ceremonies offered to the new Pope the traditional papal red cape trimmed with ermine worn on ceremonial occasions. “No thank you, Monsignore,” Pope Francis is reported to have replied. “You put it on instead. Carnival time is over!” Pope Francis to Cardinals: Courage, dear brothers! Probably half of us are in our old age. Old age, they say, is the seat of wisdom. The old ones have the wisdom that they have earned from walking through life. Like old Simeon and Anna at the temple whose wisdom allowed them to recognize Jesus. Let us give with wisdom to the youth: like good wine that improves with age, let us give the youth the wisdom of our lives. Pope Francis challenges affluent Catholic Church to live modestly. “A bit of forgiveness makes the world less cold and more just,” Pope Francis. Pope Francis has met his predecessor, Benedict XVI, in the first meeting of two popes in more than 600 years. Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the juvenile prison ‘Casal del Marmo’ in Rome. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which commemorates the institution of the Eucharist, also features the rite of the washing of the feet. As Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Bergoglio used to celebrate the Mass in a prison, hospital or hospice for poor and marginalized people. March 13th 16 likes March 16th 30 likes March 19th 32 likes March 23rd 161 likes What a great smile! March 26th 86 likes Pope Francis to live in two-bedroom apartment. March 15th 37 likes March 17th 23 likes March 21st 62 likes Great photo from the Easter Vigil March 27th 78 likes April 1st 79 likes We are pleased to be the most-followed Diocesan Facebook page in Canada! 4 “You are witnesses of these things. And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised” - Luke 24:48-49 Photo: Archbishop Murray Chatlain of Keewatin-Le Pas prepares to bless the Easter fire in one of Canada’s Northernmost missions. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith. In 1981, John Paul II nominated him to be Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected Vice Dean of the College of Cardinals in 1998 and, in 2002, he was elected as Dean of the College of Cardinals. He also served as President of the Commission for the Preparation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Benedict XVI Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, formerly Joseph Ratzinger, was born on April 16, 1927 in Marktl am Inn, Germany. From 1946 to 1951, he studied philosophy and theology at the University of Munich and at the higher school in Freising. He was ordained a priest on June 29, 1951. In 1953, he obtained a doctorate in theology. He taught dogma and fundamental theology at various schools from 1959-1969. In 1969, he became a professor of dogmatic theology and of the history of dogma at the University of Regensburg. In 1977, Pope Paul VI named Fr. Ratzinger Archbishop of Munich and Freising - the first diocesan priest in 80 years to take over that diocese. Paul VI elevated him to the College of Cardinals later that year. Following the death of John Paul II in 2005, Cardinal Ratzinger presided over the conclave to elect a new pope as dean of the College of Cardinals. Cardinal Ratzinger was elected as the 265th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and chose the name “Benedict.” Benedict XVI wrote three encyclicals: Deus Caritas Est (Latin for “God is Love”), Spe Salvi (“Saved by Hope”), and Caritas in Veritate (“Love in Truth”). In February 2013, at the age of 85, Pope Benedict XVI resigned, becoming the first pope in centuries to step down. The pope explained, “In today’s world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of St. Peter and proclaim the gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me ... For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom, I declare that I renounce the ministry of bishop of Rome, successor of St. Peter.” One of Benedict’s final acts as a pope was to send a message to the faithful via his Twitter page. “Thank you for your love and support. 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