12 -The Courier, November 2012
IN THE DIOCESE
In Thanksgiving for the conferral of Papal Honors
Standing: Msgr. Thomas Hargesheimer, Msgr. Gerald Kosse, Msgr. Robert Meyer, Msgr. Thomas Cook, Msgr. Thomas Melvin, Msgr. Richard Colletti Seated: Msgr. Paul Heiting, Most Rev. John M. Quinn, Msgr. James McCauley On October 28, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Rochester, in gratitude for the Prelate of Honor to His Holiness and Chaplain to His Holiness distinctions given by Pope Benedict XVI to eight priests of the diocese, the Most Rev. John M. Quinn, hosted an event to which included sung vespers with Diocese of Winona priests, seminarians, family members and parishioners. Presentation of the Papal Certificates and a reception followed. PRELATE OF HONOR TO HIS HOLINESS Reverend Monsignor Richard M. Colletti Vicar General; Chancellor; Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Winona; Pastor, St. Casimir, Winona
Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Hargesheimer Dean of Winona Deanery; College of Consultors; Rector of St. Stanislaus Kostka Minor Basilica, Winona; Pastor, St. John Nepomucene, Winona Reverend Monsignor James A. McCauley Emeritus Vicar for Senior Priests, Senior Priest Reverend Monsignor Robert G. Meyer College of Consultors, Senior Priest CHAPLAIN TO HIS HOLINESS Reverend Monsignor Thomas E. Cook Moderator of the Curia, Director of Permanent Deaconate, Pastor of St. Agnes, Kellogg and St. Felix in Wabasha Reverend Monsignor R.
Paul Heiting Judicial Vicar; Vice Rector Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona; Chaplain for Federal Medical Center, in Rochester, Minnesota Reverend Monsignor Thomas P. Melvin Rector, Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, Winona and Vicar for Clergy Reverend Monsignor Gerald C. Kosse Pastor of St. Leo, Pipestone; St. Joseph, Jasper; and St. Martin, Woodstock Bishop Quinn, in making the announcement said, “When our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, conferred papal honors on eight of our priests, he is recognizing the faithfulness, dedication and generosity of all of our priests.�
Interested in the Diaconate? A man interested in the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Winona must be a baptized and confirmed Roman Catholic who practices his Catholic Faith. He must be a man of proven virtue, enjoy a good reputation, and adhere to the highest moral principles. He should be actively involved in his parish, and be unreservedly recommended by his pastor. The minimum age at ordination is 35 and the maximum age is 65. If married, the applicant must live in a stable and valid marriage, and have the full support of his wife, who will also participate in the program. He should have the ability to engage in a demanding program of intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral formation, preferably with a previous background of at least 2 years of college study. Additional requirements will be outlined in the program materials. For more information, contact Deacon Robert Yerhot, Assistant Director of the Permanent Diaconate: ryerhot@ dow.org or call the Diocese of Winona Office of the Permanent Diaconate: 507-858-1266.
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If you are a man interested in the diaconate you should: 1. Discuss the diaconate with your pastor and the deacon assigned to your parish. 2. Have already completed the diocesan Institute of Lay Ministry, or the Together in Faith program, or its equivalent. 3. Contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate for an application packet by emailing ryerhot@dow.org or by calling 507-858-1266. . 4. Applications will be accepted through December 31, 2012.