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The Priests and:, f~ri~h:eiiirf'1tu:fJ(ties .pfthe New Bedford Deanery ex[ena:Rray,er!ul be~t wishes to Most Rev. George.~ Coleman on the occasion ofhis Ordination and Installation 'as,the seve';t1z~1Jishop ofthe Fall River Diocese ·t1 '

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Diocesan faithful proud of Bishop-Elect Coleman, look forward to his leadership

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ANCHOR STAFF

FALL RIVER - The Anchor recently spoke with people around the diocese about their impressions of Bishop-Elect George W. Coleman and how he'll be as the next bishop when he's installed Tuesday.

All were from parishes where BishopElect Coleman spent time as pastor or in some other capacity.

Phil Cardarople of Corpus Christi Parish, East Sandwich, where Bishop-Elect Coleman served as pastor from 19851994, described him as "very humble, sincere and honest." Cardarople has known the bishop-elect for 16 years and said he's seen-him help many people over the years.

"I'm very proud of him and extremely happy for him being named bishop," said Cardarople. "He's always welcomed me like his brother and I'm sure he'll fill that post very well."

Pat Stebbins, also of Corpus Christi, said, "He has the makings of a saint," when asked about the incoming bis'lOp. "He's patient, thoughtful, speaks路 well to people and makes them feel welcome. I think he's a wonderful man and he'll be a blessing for the diocese."

Joan Smith of Our Lady of Victory Parish, Centerville, where Bishop-Elect

Coleman served from 1972-77 said she ish, now Good Shepherd Parish, Fall has known him for 30 years at least. "He's .River. "We're very happy he was named a very holy man and a wonderful priest," bishop and I'm sure he'll do a very good said Smith. "We' consider him a part of job," said Frances Halbardier. "He's one our family and a beloved friend: I think of the best priests I've been around and a he will do a good job for our diocese. He's very good man. I think he'll be very good a super person." for the people," Father John J. she declared.

PetTy, pastor of St. Her husband Joan Smith of Our Lady of VicJoseph's Church, agreed and stated ,tory Parish, Centerville, where he feels great Fall River, has been a housemate Bishop-Elect Coleman served from about the appointwith Bishop-Elect 1972-77said she has known him for ment. "I figured Coleman for 30 years at least. "He's a very holy he was a frontmany years where man and a wonderful priest," said r u n n e r . " he was in resi- Smith. "We consider him a part of Raymond dence at the parHalbardier reish. "He's been an our family and a beloved friend. I membered first asset in many think he will do a good job for our seeing Bishopways and is be- diocese. He's a super person."

Elect Coleman loved by our pawhen he served as rishioners," said an altar boy for Father Perry.

Halbardier's He described the incoming bishop as uncle, the late Msgr. Christoplier L. the hidden jewel of the diocese and said Broderick, founding pastor of St. Pius X "he's an excellent choice for our next Church, South Yarmouth.

"He's a good guy and we're looking bishop."ln addition to being "thoughtful and kind," Father Perry declared he's a forward to having him as our bishop. He's "gentleman in every sense of the word." admired by his clergy and people in the Raymond and Frances Halbardier have diocese," concluded Raymond known the incoming bishop since 1982 Halbardier.

Anne Hughes also knew the new when he was pastor at St. Patrick's Par-

bishop when he served at St. Patrick's Parish and described him as a kind and dignified man.

"He is easy to speak to and I think he's an excellent choice," said Hughes. "He knows the needs of the people, clergy and diocese. We're very proud of him."

John Forte of Corpus Christi declared, "He is a can-do kind of guy. Bishop-Elect Coleman is a super person." '.

"He's the perfect choice;' stated Mary Farley of Our Lady of Victory. "We said years agq he should be a' bishop. He's a sincere and holy man who emulates Christ in every way."

Farley said that the incoming bishop has been doing a great job behind the scenes for our diocese and is respected everywhere. "It's an awesome task, but he'll be up to it," declared Farley. "He's' a wonderful and caring priest." .

Joe Ryan, also a parishioner of the Centerville parish, said "we couldn't have a better choice for bishop," adding that it's couldn't happen to a nicer or more compassionate person in Bishop-Elect Coleman.

"He's a superb human being and I think we're very lucky to have him," said Ryan.

In essence, the comments reflect the belief that the diocese is gaining an able shepherd. .

The entire family of Saint Anne's Hospital extends its support to

Bishop-Elect George W. Coleman on your ordination and installation as the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Fall River.

As a member of New England's oldest and most respected values-based Catholic health care systeni, we know how hard you've worked to make such a positive impact on people.

Our prayers are with you.

Saint Anne's Hospital It's the way we care for you.

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The Congregation ofthe Sacred Hearts, & its staffasks God's blessing on your ministry.

BISHOP ELECT George W. Coleman, above, presents a Marian Medal learlier this year, and below, is shown 'with the Elect arid candidates following a Rite of Election' and Call to Continuing Conversion ceremony.

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CONGRATU LATIONS

Bishop-Elect George w. Colema~

Priest - Educator - Pastor

Brothers of Christian Instruction We extend our prayerful best wishes to BislJop-Elect George W. Coleman on the occasion of his . ordination and installation.

July 22, 2003

Franciscan Friars' and The 'Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Faith' Community Taunton, Massachusetts

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The Most Reverend Daniel ACronin Archbishop of Hartford Along with

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. The Most Reverend Geotge WColeman on the occasion of his ordination & installation as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Fall River

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Future Fall River bishop hails from the ,'Village,' where. life was .pleasant ~

Love of family, trains and travel, seeds of vocation, sown in Somerset.

Beatrice Shea had married George W. Coleman. She had lived in Fall River iri the area known as "Below the Hill" and for a time had resided in South Boston.

By.DEACON JAMES N. DUNBAR "Actually my first name is Beatrice too, but to disSOMERSET - Growing up in this quiet seaside· tinguish between my mother and me, I was always community dotted with farms during the 1940s' World called Eileen," the 'bishop-elect's sister explained.

The family attended St. Patrick's Church; which War II years was little different from similar rural their grandfather, John Coleman, helped to build. The towns across America, Life in the Coleman Family homestead on High bishop-elect was an altar server there beginning in the Street in the Village "was a happy time, a good time with family," remembers Eileen (Coleman) Keegan.

It was in· an environment of family, Church and a "I feel so much joy and am so diversified neighborhood of Irish, English, and Porpleased for my brother," Eileen cont~guese that George William Coleman, who would .fided.

"He truly cares for those become the seventh bishop of Fall River, grew up.

"Wt; were close in age - he was the big brother around him .... his priest, the reli- although he was only a year-and-a-half older, but gious ... and for all the laity, the we were close as siblings too," Eileen said, when she people in ·the diocese." and her husband Thomas Keegan stopped by The Anchor to chat about the episcopal ordination just days away.

"As young people we were very involved in our· extended family," she noted. "We had an aunt who elementary grades and parish affairs played a great lived upstairs and many aunts and uncles spent time deal in their lives.

The· brother and sister would walk the block from with us, especially on the weekends. We were also fortunate to have so many around us who were won- home to the village elementary school and then'! attended the Middle School. derful neighbors," One year the two received bicycles from an aunt in It was also a neighborhood where everyone got along, she recalled, and the young people were taught New York and that opened up new exciting vistas. to respect everyone and were encouraged to be kind Eileen remembers them doing all the things "that to anyone in need and less fortunate, "and that is the young people our age were doing. They were carefree years." .. way we were," Eileen added.

After that, Eileen graduated from Somerset High The Coleman family had settled in Somerset after

School while her brother opted for Coyle High School in Taunton.

After graduation from there, the future priest and monsignor studied at Holy Cross College while Eileen would graduate from Bridgewater .State College and go on to a successful teaching career in Somerset and subsequently in Stoughton. .

"I found it very difficult in following my. brother through school," Eileen said· with a smile. "He was always an A-student, and my teachers expected as much of me," she explained. "He had an ear for languages ... and I'm not surprised he does so well in Portuguese."

It was in his initial years at Holy Cross that BishopElect Coleman announced to his family that he was going to pursue a vocation to the priesthood.

"I don't think I noticed he had a vocation to be a priest, although others might have," Eileen said quietly. "Yes, he' was a prayerful young man, I remember, but not outwardly so."

She recalls her parents and family being very excited at the news. Then the young man was off .to study at St. John's Seminary in Brighton.

"I remember very clearly some years later when my seminarian brother received word that he was being sent to study at the North American College in· Rome," she said. "He and I were painting a room in the house and the telephone call came from the bishop's office, I think. Everything came to a halt that. day. The job never was completed."

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The Saint Vincent de Paul Society Council of Fall River "Serving People through Parish-Centered .Conferences" through the Districts of Attleboro QuJe Cod &. The Islands Fall River New Bedford Taunton. & Their Individual Parish Conferences Congratulate Bishop-Elect Geor'ge W. Coleman on his O'rdination & Installation as the Seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Fall River

The Parish Family of St. Louis de France, Swansea

With sincere best wishes, our prayers are .with you Bishop-Elect Coleman . from The Parish Family of Notre Dame de Lourdes "",=,.!-O(iii;;lNI 'VMiJS/_"""'~~~-r-"".""

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Extends Prayerful Best Wishes to Bishop-Elect George W. Coleman

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Help your chosen servant, George~ as pastor for Christ, to watch over your flock.

Help him to be a faithful teacher, awise administrator, and a holy priest.

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Praverful best lV/shes to Most J?.ev. Georqe W. Coleman on his ordination and Installation as the 7th Bishop ofJaIl :River

And the clergy, religious and laity of the Diocese of Providence

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<Out £q.b~ Of \ £ourbes '<Cfjurcfj OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH AT <'VISITATION CHURCH Eastham, Truro, Wellfleet

offers their heartfelt congratulations and. be~t wishes to Bishop-Elect Coleman on his ordination and installation as the seventh Bishop of Fall River '

The Staff & Parish Family of Holy . Trinity Fall River,· congratulates and offers its best wishes to our new Bishop, ,George W. Col'eman, on the occasion of his Ordination and Installation as the seventh Bishop of Fall River.

Holy Trinity Paris~ 951 , . Stafford .Road· : Fall River, MA

Holy Trinity School 64 Lamphor Street Fall River, MA

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The people of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, North Falmouth, congratulate Bishop-Elect George ~ Coleman on his ordination and installation as the seventh Bishop ofthe Diocese of Fall River

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The Conimunity of St. Mary-Our. Lady of the Isle Parish and the ' Island of Nantucket express our joyful best wishes to you, Bishop George. W. Coleman on the occasion, of your Episcopal Ordination and installation as the 7th Bishop of the D.iocese of Fall River. . .

You are in our prayers. May GOd's Spirit guide and bless.. you at all times. '

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COYlJratufafions ~ishof C;eofJe Cofemanl

. ~Bj~hop·Elect George W. Coleman 011 Y0tlr upcoming ordination & installa':tiqp ~'the7th.Bishop of our Fall River

The laymen and consecrated clerics of our community wish to extend our heartfelt congratul(ltions to .

Bishop George Coleman.

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"";"~May Our lAdy, Queen of Peace always guide and protect you in your ministry.

From all of us at: All Star Travel 1200 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771 And we look forward to you leading us on our Diocesan Centennial Pilgrimage to Rome, Montecassino, Orvieto & 'Assisi,· April 17-24, 2004

May the graces of the Holy Spirit infuse your heart with a never-ending passion to bring Christ to all who seek him - especially his youth!

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Extending our congratulations, best wishes and prayers to Bishop-Elect .. . .

George ~ Coleman ,'on the occasion' " of his ordination and installation."" .from the Parish' Family of '.

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~. PRO-LIFE advocates from across the country listened to Bishop-Elect Coleman deliver a homily at a Pro-Life Mass during the March For Life gatherings in Washington, D.C.

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â&#x20AC;˘ BISHOP-ELECT Coleman greeted and congratulated this year's winners of the diocesan Pro-Life Essay contest.

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Congratulations, Bishop Coleman! ..torll -Jesus Christ, you sent your dlpostles to proelAim the 00011 ~ews Anll you stren9thenell them with the ~01!J .spirit. ~elp our new bishop to teAeh All members of his lIioeese, to sAnetif!J them in the truth Anll to sive them your nourishment. ~elp us obe!J his teAehinss Anll love him AS the Chureh obe!Js Anll' loves you. tltJA!J we remAin unitell with him, srow in fAith Anll love, Anll AttAin eternAl life with you. dlmen

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Warm wishes and congratulations Bishop-Elect George W Coleman

On your ordination and installation . as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Fall River from The Parish Family of St. Peter the Apostle Provincetown, Massachusetts

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mately 20.relatives flew to Rome, pening again, when on July 22 and for most of them it was their Bishop-Elect Coleman is ordained tives and friends traveled to New first time on an airplane," Eileen and installed as Fall River's bishop in $1. Mary's Cathedral in Fall remembered.

York to see him off.

Colltinued from page A6 , "We didn't get to see him right River.

Although the seminarian and "I feel so much joy and am so family would communicate via' away, but two seminarians ,came ing attl,Ined to God's call to the, days off to not only to spend time telephone and letter, it would be and showed us around Rome and pleased for my brother," Eileen priesthpod, Eileen said, "Yes." with his parents but also that'we ' four years until his parents would it was wonderful. Even more won- confided. "He truly cares for those Whii.e the young bishop-to-be could have some time off:' Tom see him again. It was on his ordi- derful was seeing my brother come axound him ... his priests, the relination day. down the aisle to be ordained." gious '" and for all the laity, the was a qhiet man, "with a sense of asserted. ' Eileen said she would be remiss In just a few days it will be hap- , people in the diocese." humor, hdry wit," Eileen said he "Our parents< and approxiwas alw~ys sensitive to people and if she didn't talk of r-------------------------------------------, her brother's great concerned for them.

"My brother always respected love for trains, Congratulations to: you and' encouraged you to give travel and of course, your opinion and he always lis- family genealogy.

The Most Reverend George W. Coleman, , tened. I will always remember this "Looking back I Seventh Bishop of Fall River. see he was a history about him."

Tom Keegan said he always buff too." In the With our prayers and best wishes found Msgr. Coleman "a very pri" 1980s we took a vate person. He is most humble. trip to Ireland and as you begin your ministry among us.

And when he solicits the opinion' my brother tracked of others he gets them to talki!lg down family cousThe Parishioners, Clergy and StatT of : ~ about their problems. He not only ins and relatives in St. Mary's Cathedral, 'f' knows the problems, but he has a County Cork. He ~~' solution; in mind as well. He is a still comm1.1nicates Fall Ri"er t probler? solver. He not only cares with them to this : for people, but you can see he cares day." : for the whole Church. I was not And Tom re~ how surprised he was selected to be- members come a bishop. They couldn't have Msgr. Coleman' chosen a better one. I often told and cousin, Jesuit him, 'you're gong to be tapped Father Jim Benson, next.' I didn't know it. would be so would have a good I soon." ,time talking about Onei,:of Tom's memories of who's who in the Msgr. <I:oleman is how caring he family tree. is for his family.

When the young "Wpen Eileen and Msgr. seminarian left for Coleman's parents became older, his Rome studies we took them to live with us in a aboard the ship duplex we have in Milford. The Christopher Co......1 monsignor would come oil his lumbus, many rela- ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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FALL RIVER - This old mill city's river the original inhabitants called Quequechan ("Falling River") because of its once panoramic falls, as well as the Irish lineage of Bishop-Elect George W. Coleman, are among the several armorial bearings on the official coat of arms he has chosen. . 路Apart from those historical items, the Blessed Mother is vividly remembered in design and color, reflective of the universal Church and the diocese's mother church; and the motto, in Latin "Domini Sumus" translated "We are the Lord's" , taken from'st. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, are among other divisions and symbols on the device.

Designed by Deacon Paul J. Sullivan of Narragansett, a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Providence, the official "blazon" or heraldic description reads:

first and fourth quarters a trefoil and in the second and third a fleur-de-lis, all counterchanged."

Deacon Sullivan explained its significance.

The episcopal heraldic achievement, or, as it is more commonly known, the bishop's coat of arms, is composed of a shield with its charges (symbols) and the external ornaments. The shield, which is the central and most important feature of any heraldic device, is described (blazoned) in 12th century terms that are archaic to路 our modem language and this description is presented as if being given by the bearer with the shield being worn on the arm. Thus, where it applies, the terms "dexter" (right) and "sinister" (left) are reversed as the device is viewed from the front.

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By DAVE ",OUVET, Eono~ many sacrifices to ensure that my sister and Editor's note: The following interview I were well provided for." ran originally in the May 9, 2003 Anchor When ask~d what his parents would say edition. about his appointment to bishop, BishopFALL RIVER - When Bishop-Elect Elect Coleman smiled and said they would George W. Coleman was a young boy grow- be very pleased, honored and happy, "but, ing up in Somerset, faith-filled' people who their first consideration would be to ensure taught him the importance ofcaring and sac- , that I would be a good priest and good pasriticing for others surrounded him. He learned tor." "Also;' he pointed out, "for my father, about the love God has for each of us, par- it was the inner person that made the differticularly through the actions of those around ence, not the rank." him.

With that foundation firmly laid, his parAs the newly appointed Bishop of Fall ish priests were next to make a valuable imRiver, the native-son brings that strong faith pression on the young lad in Somerset. "I foundation to the task of shepherding the have affection and respect for all the priests people of this diocese. whom I remember at St.. Patrick's Parish in Despite the whirlwirid schedule of admin- Somerset," he said. "I remember Father istering the diocese, confirmations, and now Welch, F,ather Downey, Father Broderick, the added demands on his time associated and Father Edward Gorman, and it was Fawith his new appointment, Bishop-Elect ther Gorman who invited me to think about Coleman graciously took the time to sit down entering Coyle High School in TauntQn." with The Anchor to discuss the past, present Bishop-Elect Coleman did attend Coyle and future ofCatholics in Southeastern Mas- High School, another step in cultivating an sachusetts, Cape Cod and the Islands. ever-strengthening call to the priesthood. "It The bishop-elect was eager to point out was at Coyle that I was introduced for the that it was his parents who began to mold his first time to the writings of great Catholic faith and character. "My parents were won- authorsi' he recalled. "I thank the Brothers derful, faith-filled parents," he said. "I have of Holy Cross for introducing me to an auno doubt whatsoever that they handed down thor such as Thomas Merton.

"I'm also very grateful to my public that faith to me.

"My earliest recollections are during school teachers at Somerset Village School World War n, at a time of rationing in this and Somerset Junior High School,'''said the country," he added. "lknow my parents made bishop-elect. '''They were outstanding teach-

ers and prepared me well for high school and beyond."

Bish~p-Elect Coleman answered the cali and was ordained a priest at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Dec. 16, 1964. True to fo!'lT1, his parents continued their selfless ways. "My parents and my family were there for my ordination," said the bishop-elect. "It was not only my parents' first trip to Europe, but it was their first trip on an airplane. And I think on their part, it took some courage."

The same care and' compassion the bishop-elect experienced at home and at school, he carried to his priestly ministry, and now carries to his role as bishop. He told The Anchor that his greatestjoy as priest is bringing the message of Jesus to others, and sees his becoming bishop as "an extension of that role."

"A bishop should proclaim the ,Gospel to his pastorship," he said. "I ask for the prayers of the people of the Diocese of Fall River that I may do that by what I say and what I do." He quickly added, "no bishop can accomplish what the Church intends without the prayers and COllaboration of his brother priests, the religious, deacons and the laity. Together we will maintain and build up the Church.

"One of the greatest challenges the Church, faces today is to maintain and develop a strong faith in God and the Church in an increasingly secular an~ materialistic world;'

he said. On the diocesan level, the bishopelect has great hope for facing that challenge. ''There are so many good people in this diocese at work to keep the Church strong. One ofthe greatest needs in our society, and therefore our Church, is the need.for strong families. There is a need to provide children with the education and the guidance they need in order to become strong citizens and strong members of the Church."

Realizing there is an erosion of the family across the United States, the bishop-elect views the problem as "an extraordinary challenge." But harkening back to his steadfast family foundation he envisions family as one of the answers to that challenge. "The problem is of such magnitude that we can't look to solve it alone, but I think first of all we have to develop a means of reaching young married couples and families in order to impart the beautiful, profound and ultimately practical teaching of the Church on marriage and on family life.

"I hope that individuals who are committed to strong family life will continue their commitment and develop ways of building up family life in our diocese and in our communities."

As the diocese nears its lOOth anniversary, Bishop-Elect Coleman told The Anchor that "a centennial observation causes us to think of the past and we cannot help but think of Turn to page 817 -Appointment

Prayerful best wishes and congratulations to THE MOST REVEREND GEORGE W. COLEMAN

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Thank you for having been a wonderful-part of Saint Joseph's Parish in Fall. River since 1994.

Congratulations and blessings to our friend and new shepherd" -

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on his ordination and installation as the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Fall River.

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These arms are comprised of a silver . bishop's Irish heritage and the fact that (white) field on which are displayed a he was baptized in St. Patrick's Church . red cross nowy, of the Faith (a circle is in Somerset, and by two fleur-de-lis that incorporated at the center of the cross) that are taken from and are representing the is charged with a six-pointed silver star Shea family.

For his motto; Deacon Sullivan said, (mullet) to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, titular of the cathedral-church of the dio- Bishop Coleman has adopted the 'Latin cese. The cross sits upon a blue bend (a phrase "Domini Sumus." By the use of diagonal band) that has been made wavy this phrase, which is taken from Saint to represents falling water. This repre- Paul's Epistle to the Romans (Rom, sentation cants (plays on) the name of 14:8), his excellency expresses the core aspect of that which St. Paul put so well the diocesan See City of Fall River.

For his personal arms, Bishop . .. "For if we live, we live for the Lord, Coleman has adopted a design that re- and if we die, we die for the Lord; so flects his life and his heritage, Deacon then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's."

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The device is completed with the exIn the heraldic scroll of Ireland the ternal ornaments whiCh are a gold profamily "Coleman" bears a d~sign that is composed qf shield divided across the cessional cross, which is placed in back center with a cross 拢lory between four of the shield and which extends above stars all counterchanged (light on dark and beiow the shield, and a pontifical hat, called a "gallero," with its six tasand vice versa) across the center line.

For his design, Bishop Coleman has sels, in three rows, on either side of the "differenced" the family design by shield, all in green. These are the heralchanging the coloration from black and dic insignia of a prelate of the rank of silver (white) to blue and gold (yellow) bishop by instruction of the Holy See to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary by us- of March 31, 1969, Deacon Sullivan ing the colors that Pope John Paul II has noted.

"The left side of the shield of Bishop used for that same reason and by so doing additionally the bishop honors the Coleman details the. Fall River diocese Holy Father for having called'the new and that is the same as that seen on the bishop to the apostolic ministry of the coat of arms of former Fall River bishChurch in the episcopal order, Deacon ops - Bishop Sean P. O'Malley, OFM Cap." and Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin Sullivan added.

The four stars have been replaced by of Hartford," Deacon Sullivan said. two trefoils (the heraldic representation "For Bishop Coleman the right side, his

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No newcomer to the science of heraldry, Deacon SulHvan, president of-the P. Sullivan & Company, has authored more than 400 heraldic descriptions and coat of arms designs, not only for promi -' nent members of the American hierarchy, but for those across the world.

He designed coats of arms for Cardinals Bernard Law, Edward M. Egan, Anthony A. Bevilacqua, Theodore E. McCarrick, and Roger M. Mahoney.

It began when he was 12 and became fascinated when he saw the coat of arms d~signed in 1960 for the late Auxiliary

Bishop Thomas Maloney of Providence.

Deacon Sullivan subsequently acquired a sizeable library and began an intensive study of heraldry, leading to his first coat of arms in 1976 for Bishop EugeneJ. Gerber of Dodge City, Kan. "The calls grew at an increasing pace each year since; and this has been a busy year," Deacon Sullivan told The Anchor.

"So far I had designed 13 coats of arms."

Deacon Sullivan, who was ordained in October 1994, is assigned to St. Thomas More Parish in Narragansett. He lives with his wife, Kathleen, and son, Ryan.

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those who have gone before us; the bishops, priests and religious of our diocese and the hundreds of thousands of committed laity of our diocese. It has been because of their faith and sacrifices that we are enabled to face the future today.

"We look to the past with gratitude and thanksgiving for what God has accomplished in this area.

Secondly a centennial observance enables us to look with hope to the future. The Church in this diocese is strong and has fostered many vocations to the priesthood. religious life and the diaconate because of the commitment, the faith, and the -sacrifice of so many people. In looking to the future, I am confident the Church will remain strong if we have that same sense of sacrifice and confidence that God is at work in our midst."

Following the tradition of his predecessor, Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap., the bishop-elect will "make every effort to meet with the wonderful people of this di,ocese." He noted "there are thousands of faith-filled Christians in this wonderful part of the state who give me hope and confidence. Truly God is at work in the hearts of our people."

During his interview with The Anchor, Bishop-Elect Coleman instinctively deflected attention from himself to concentmte on the flock he is about to shepherd. He accepted his appointment with humility and dignity. He repeatedly spoke of faith and sacrifice when referencing the Church, whether here in the Fall River diocese or across the globe.

As this diocese embarks on its centennial sojourn, one . can't help but sense the warmth, faith and sincerity of the man who will lead us into the second century. And what a tremendous diocesan birthday gift that is.

The staff and parishioners of 81. Anthony of the Desert Parish, Fall River, offer their prayerful wishes to Bishop-Elect George W. Coleman

AS ADMINISTRATOR of the Diocese of Fall Bishop-Elect River, Coleman attended the bishops' meeting in Washington, D.C. last November, where he reunited with old friend, Bishop Sean O~Malley.

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Louis Parish in Fall River was pretty much like every other Roman Catholic parish in southeastern Massachusetts - except for one set of neighbors and friends.

One of those neighbors, Bishop-Elect George W. Coleman, would eventually be named the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Fall River, and a pair of brothers in the other household, Craig A. and David A. Pregana, would go on to become priests serving that same diocese.

In 1967, Bishop-Elect Coleman, then a young priest of less than three years, was assigned to S1. Louis Parish. About the same time, Arthur and Florence Pregana and their young family moved next door to the parish rectory. That was the dawning of a friendship that has carried through to this day.

Eventually, Florence began to cook for the parish priests and she would routinely send her young son Craig and daughter Gail (Souza) to deliver the goods. "Father Coleman was such a gentle man and we quickly became good friends with our new neighbor," said Florence in an interview with The Anchor. "It didn't take too long

for the people of S1. Louis Parish to see what a humble, quiet and prayerful man he was. Everyone looked up to him."

Including young Craig. "Growing up, I saw Father Coleman as an example of what a good parish priest should be," said Father Craig A. Pregana, diocesan director ofVocations. "He had such a reverence for the priesthood."

Father Pregana told The Anchor that - Bishop-Elect Coleman's demeanor made a great impact on him as a young man. "He was an excellent model of holiness and stability." Father Pregana said that he was still a very young boy when the bishop-elect left S1. Louis Parish, and while it was the late Father John Foister who inspired him to pursue a vocation, it was "Father Coleman who laid the foundation of what I thought a priest should be," he added.

"When he came to S1. Louis, he was such a humble man," said Arthur. "He was, and still is loving and giving. Just a super guy. And he did make an impression on Craig."

During young Father Coleman's stay at S1. Louis, he went to many of the Pregana family outings and events.

"My recollections of Father Coleman are a bit sketchy, but most of what I learned

about him came from stories my mother and father told me and my brother Dave," said Gail. "I can remember carrying lunches to him with Craig, but for the most part I knew he was a kind and gentle priest, from the stories my parents told."

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Bishop-Elec.t Coleman at St. Louis, but I did get to know him as a friend of the family as I grew up," said F,ather David A. Pregana, parochial vicar at St. .

Ann's Parish, Raynham. "Eventually I did see a priest who had great love for the Church. It wasn't difficult to see him as a man who was a very good listener. He's very intelligent, but very humble at the same time."

Craig Pregana was ordained as a diocesan priest in January of 1989 and David followed suit in June of 1996. And family friend Bishop-Elect George Coleman was present on both occasions, and delivered the homily at Father Craig's first Mass. And true to form, the bishop-elect was at Gail's wedding.

The entire Pregana clan was overjoyed when their good friend was appointed to be the seventh bishop of the Diocese of Fall River. "I was overwhelmed," said Florence. "Shortly after his appointment, I wrote to him and told him he 'filled the bill.' Bishop-

Elect Coleman has touched so ' many people in his lifetime with his gentle and giving ways. There are so many people he's quietly touched through the years."

Arthur concurred. "There's no doubt he is a very deserving man of this honor. The people of this diocese should be very thankfuL" "I was ecstatic at the selection of Bishop Coleman," said Father Craig. "He is not someone who is afraid to try new approaches and is always willing to listen to everyone.

"It is such an advantage to have him as our bishop because we know him and he knows us.

He knows the diocese so well and he knows what needs to be done and won't hesitate to act."

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OFFICIAL' His Excellency, the Most Reverend George W. Coleman, Bishopelect of Fall River, has announced the following appointments: Rev. Michael O'Hearn, from Parochial Vicar, Holy Trinity Parish, West Harwich, to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Seekonk.

Effective July 18, 2003 Rev. Jeffrey Cabral, Chaplain, Coyle and Cassidy High School, Taunton, while remaining Parochial Vicar, Saint Anthony Parish, Taunton.

BISHOP-ELECT Coleman's father, George W. Coleman, second row, center; his Aunt Ann Benson, to his left; and his mother Beatrice (Shea) Coleman, seated; with Pope Paul VI during a visit to the Vatican in 1964. (Photo courtesy of Bishop-Elect Coleman)

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We are the Lord's This week's special edition of The Anchor is a dedicated commemorative issue honoring the ordination and installation of Msgr. George W. Coleman as the Seventh bishop ofthe Diocese ofFall River. As has been said so many times before, this event is indeed an historic one. Bishop Coleman will be the first leader ofthe diocese in its 100 years who was bom. educated, served as curate and pastor, directed the school office and assumed the respoitsibility as moderator of the Curia and vicargeneral in his home diocese. His years of dedicated and selfless service to the diocese have been a hallmarlc ofhis devotion to the people of God here in southeastern Massachusetts.

As the new bishop assumes his awesome task in these difficult days of Church life, it is important for all the faithful to recognize the true role of bishop in the life of the Church. There are some who feel that a bishop should be elected as one would vote a politician to office. In the aftermath ofthe current Church crisis a torrent ofangry ideas have been bandied about in such a negative and subjective manner. It is so very importantfor all the faithful to reaffum the true theological role ofbishop in the life of the Uni~rsal Church. At Vatican II, the document "L1,unen Gentium" clearly indicated diat Christ willed that the Apostles' succesSOni, ~ bishops, wouldbe'toe shepherds ofhis Church until the end of time. In a very direcfway it was proclaimed, "This Sacred Synod consequently teaches that the bishops have by divine institution taken the place of the Apostles as pastOni of the Church in such a way that whoever listens to them is listening to Christ, and whoever despises them despises Christ and Him who sent Christ." , Such a teaching will never be found in the secular media, which for many is their daily bible. However, for membeni of the Church family, an individual bishop is the visible source and foundation of unity in their own particular churches. In tum, the bishop has the obligation of fostering and safeguarding the unity of faith, of teaching the faithful in love of the entire Mystical Body and of promoting those apostolates which will serve all the faithful, especially the poor and suffering.

Given the exigency of our current need, it is important that bishops project in deed and fact the image of the Good Shepherd, who came to ~ ~e,rv~apg~o~be. waited on. ~ cpe <;Oun~il reflects, ''The bishop shOly.d ; .not refuseto listen to his People. whose welfare he promotes and whom he urges to collaborate with him:' It is indeed with this in mind that the new bishop has chosen as his episcopal motto the phrase "Domini Sumus" ("We are the Lord's"). ' The source of this motto is from the Letter to the Romans 14:8, which reads, ''For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's."

A biblical commentary on this passage implies a restraining principle: Christian liberty is never license, but discharge ofour responsibility to the Lord. In the whole ofour experience, including death itself, we are related to the Lord. Not all people realize this, but the true believer does. That we are the Lord's determines their life. God has accepted each of us, can we do less? If we live to honor the Lord, this will be reflected in our actions and words, especially in the way we treat one another. .

This indeed is Bishop Coleman's mind-set as he begins his leadership of the diocese. Setting this priority of pwpose, he tells us how he hopes to be an example offaith for all his people. Those who know him also know well his priestly ministry has reflected a beautiful sincerity of heart and a gentleness of pwpose. He gives himself tirelessly to the ministry that was entrusted to his person as he was ordained a priest. As he is ordained bishop, he surely will renew this pwpose of soul, in order that he may serve well all the faithful of this local Church. He knows well that he is the Lord's.

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A win-win situation I can recall many columns ago writing about those certain times in the sports calendar when three of the four major league home teams could possibly play on the same day. It happens twice a year ... in the fall, when the Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots could all be scheduled on the same day; and in the spring when the Bruins, Celtics and Sox could share the spotlight at once.

As heavenly as that sounds, the danger is that all three could also lose on the same day, rapidly advancing the aging process for many New Englanders. Conversely, there's also the chance that all three will win on the same day, something New Englanders live for.

I mention this only because it seems that Catholics in this neck of the woods have been experiencing that lose-lose-lose situation for what seems way too long a period of time now. The clergy sex-abuse scandals and subsequent cover-ups have left loyal Catholics reeling, praying for better days. Day after day, and month after month, Catholics have had their faith shaken, battered, and bruised with little letup. The constant losing was taking its toll.

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The first half of our win-win situation was the announcement of Msgr. George W. Coleman as the next bishop of the Diocese of Fall River. Thousands across this

heartaches and frustrations through the years. How fortunate Fall River was to receive Bishop O'Malley 10 years ago. The gentle Capuchin with the brown robe and the sandals brought healing and hope to a people who desperately needed it. And now, he brings that healing touch to our sister diocese at a time when they need it most.

There's no question that Catholics in Massa' ....... chusetts have experienced a dark night of the

By Dave Jolivet soul. In other parts of this "'~'l .~ country, the darkness continues, but in this rewonderful diocese thankfully re- gion the light at the end of the tunceived the good news. Not only nel is growing stronger and beis Bishop-Elect Coleman a native gins to warm the soul.

There were times when it son, but also most agree he was the best choice to fill the vacancy seemed that God had abandoned left by the beloved Bishop Sean the Catholic faithful in this tiny corner of the world. But those who O'Malley.

Speak with anyone who knows believe in his mercy, know deep the man, and they'll tell you that down inside that was never the case.

In a few days, the Diocese of he is a humble, dedicated servant of God. Oh, how Catholics need Fall River will be blessed with a pious and caring shepherd. Good such a shepherd.

In a few short days, the bishop- for us. And in a few weeks, our elect will become the seventh sister and brother Catholics in bishop in the Fall River diocese's Boston will receive a healing and IOO-year history, and never has loving shepherd. Good for them.

To those Catholics who reits future looked so bright.

The second half of the win-win mained steadfast and loyal scenario was the naming of old through the lose-lose-lose days, friend Bishop O'Malley as arch- . rejoice, you have endured. Your bishop of the Archdiocese ofBos- Church is healing. The Father is seeing to that. And that is better ton.

The two neighboring dioceses than any home town team win have shared many of the same even three in one day.

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@bUuarg YOUNG GEORGE Coleman as a firstgrader.

Sister Josita Krichten OSF ASHTON, Penn. - Franciscan Sister Josita Krichten; 74, a memI'cr of the Sisters of St. Francis of ,'hiladelphia for 51 years, died July ! in St. Francis Medical Center here.

SisterJosita ministered in the FaIl River diocese for 29 years, serving 'S housemother at St. Mary's Home , New Bedford from 1957 to 1960, 路nd from 1968 to 1985.

She also served in Pennsylvania, Jew Jersey and Puerto Rico, min"t.ering in childcare, parish minis, y, and as a school nurse assistant. . Bom.Evelyn Louise Krichten in

Hanovel, Penn., she entered the Congregation in 1949.

She leaves six sisters, Gloria Dennis ofYork, Barbara Elslager of Columbia, Jane Hauck of Hanover, Mildred Heagy of Hallem, Gladys Schaffer of East Berlin, and Mary Seigrist of Columbia, all in Pennsylvania; a brother, Edwin Krichten ofHanover, Penn.; nieces and nephews; and her Franciscan family.

Her Mass ofChristian Burial was celebrated July 12, in St. Raphael Church, Trenton. Burial was in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery there.

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of Holy Cross jubilarians mark anniversaries SOUTH EASTON - Father Francis J. Hurley, a Waltham native and professor of biology at Stonehill College for more than 30 years, was among seven members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Eastern Province of Priests and Brothers, celebrating various jubilees of ordination and profession at a recent Mass in Holy Cross Church here." ' Father Hurley observed his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.

More than 100 members of the

Congregation, together with friends and family of the jubilarians, attended.

Others celebrating 50'h anniversaries of ordination included Father Alfred F. D' Alonzo and Father Joseph A. Lorusso.

Observing their 25 th anniversaries as priests were Father James J. Doherty, Father Anthony R. Grasso, and Father Thomas J. O'Hara.

Brother Harold J. Rogan marked his 60 th anniversary of religious profession.

THE BISHOP-ELECT as a young man in high school.

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EILEEN KEEGAN, center, sister of Bishop-Elect Coleman, presents the gifts to her brother at a Mass at St. Patrick's Church, Fall River, celebrating his 20th anniversary as a priest on Dec. 16, 1984. Also presenting the gifts are the bishop-elect's nephew Chris Keegan and his' brother-in-law Thomas Keegan. '

Steering Points ATTLEBORO - Our Lady, Queen of Peace Prayer Group will meet July 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church. It will include recitation of the rosary.

PRACTICE THE DEVOTION OF THE FIRST SATURDAYS, AS REQUESTED BY OUR LADY OF FATIMA

On December 10, 1925, Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia (seer of Fatima) ~nd spoke these words: "Announce in my name that I promise to assist at the hour ofdeath with the graces necessary for the salvation oftheir souls, all those who on the first Saturday of five consecutive months shall: I. Go to confession; 2. Receive Holy Communion; 3. Recite the Rosary (5 decades); and 4. Keep me company for 15 minutes while meditating on the 15 mysieries ofthe Rosary, with the intention of making reparation to me."

In a spirit of reparation,'the above conditions are each to be preceded by the words: "In reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary:' Confessions may be made during 8 days before or after the first Saturday, and Holy Communion may be received at either the morning or evening' Mass on the first Saturday.

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EAST TAUNTON - Holy Family Church is sponsoring a holy hour ofeucharistic adoration for vocations July 27 at 6 p.m. Taunton Deanery Vacation Coordinator Father Jeffrey Cabral will preside. Refreshments will follow in the church basement. For more information call 508-824-5707.

Dottie Cawley at 508-477-2798.

MIDDLEBORO - A Mass will be celebrated by Oblates ofMary Im-

maculate FatherRichard McAlearJuly 28 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 240 Center Street. A healing service will follow and the sacrament of reconciliation will be available.

n.esses on couples and families.

NORTH DARTMOUTH - A Widowed Support Group, for those widowed five years or less will meet July 23 at 7 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Road. For more information call 508-999-6420.

NORTH EASTON - The public is invited to participate in the pray-, ing of the 20 mysteries of the rosary on Sundays at 5 p.m. in the chapel of the Father Peyton Center at Holy Cross Family Ministries, 58 Washington Street. Daily rosary is recited at 9 a.m. and Mass is celebrated at noon every . weekday. '

NEW BEDFORD - A Young Adult PrayerGroup for those ages 1939 will meet July 22 at 7 p.m. in the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. For more information FALL RIVER - Mass will be call Father Kevin Cook at 508-993- .

ORLEANS - A Separated-Dicelebrated by Father Marc Bergeron 4704. vorced Catholics Support Group will in French July 27 at noon at St. Anne's meet Sunday at 7 p.m. in the parish Church as part of the traditional pilNORTH DARTMOUTH center of St. Joan of Arc Church. For grimage on the saint's feast day. For Mary Lou Von Euw will present the more information call Father Richard more information call 508-678-0980. workshop "In Sickness and in Roy at 508-255-0170.

Health: When it's More than the路 MASHPEE - The Third Order. Flu," Sunday from 1-4:30 p.m. at WEST HARWICH - The ofCarmelites will meet Sunday at5:30 the'Family Life Center, 500 Slocum Celebrate Life Committee of Holy p.m. in the St. Jude Chapel at Christ Road. Sponsored by the Office of Trinity Parish will meet July 27 at the King Church for prayer, rosary and Family Ministry, it will address the I:30 p.m. at the church. All are welstudy. For' more, information call impact of chronic and terminal ill- come.

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Friday, July 18,2003

Cardinals by the numbers: Few still alive who elected John Paul n ~ Archbishop O'Maliey

among those seen becoming a cardinal this fall.

By JOHN NORTON CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II has invited the world's cardinals to Rome this fall to help him celebrate the 25th anniversary of the conclave that elected him supreme pontiff.

But just a handful of the 166 scarlet-sashed prelates invited to the anniversary party actually took part in his election 25 years ago.

Of the III cardinals who cast their votes on Oct. 16, 1978, only 22 are still alive - and one of them is the pope himself. ,In a quarter-century, Pope John Paul has left a personal mark on the College ofCardinals like few of his recent predecessors. He has named more than 95 percent of the 109 cardinal-electors - those who as of mid-July were under 80 and thus still eligible to vote in a papal conclave.

Over the years he has created a total of201cardinals, far more than any pope before him. The pontiff who comes closest to his record is Leo XIII, who created 147 cardinals during his 25-year papacy from 1878 to 1903.

And yet more cardinal nominations are on the horizon. Some Vatican officials are convinced the pope will use his election anniversary to confer another batch of red hats. Favoring their theory is the convenience factor, since all the

cardinals would already be in town, and the fact that by then the cardinal-electors would be about a dozen members short of the l20-maximum set by Church law.

In fact, if there were to be a conclave to elect a new pope tomorrow and all the cardinal-electors were able to make it, there would be fewer cardinals participating than did in the last two conclaves held in 1978. .

But other officials downplay the possibility. For one thing, an October ceremony would be it little sooner than the average three or four years between consistories.

And it also might distract f~om the anniversary celebrations and the beatification of Mother Teresa of

Calcutta a few days later.

The last time the pope created cardinals - a record 44 - was February 200 I. The new additions temporarily boosted the number of cardinal-electors to 135, 15 over the numerical limit that Pope Paul VI set and Pope John Paul has reaffirmed.

The one U.S. prelate who is sure to receive the red hat at the next consistory, according to what appears to be unanimous Vatican opinion, is Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley, whom the pope appointed in early July to head the trol;1bled Archdiocese of Boston.

That's not only because Boston traditionally has been headed by a cardinal, but also. because the pope

In Your Prayers Please pray for the following priests during the coming week July 23 1893, Rev. Patrick F. Doyle, Founder, 55. Peter & Paul, Fall River 1938, Rev. George B. McNamee, Pastor, Holy Name, Fall River July 2S 1913, Rev. Michael 1 Cooke, Pastor, 5t. Patrick, Fall River 1984, Rev. Raymond R. Mahoney, 55.CC., Retired, Our Lady of Assumption, New Bedford July 26

1974, Rev. Msgr. Alfred lE. Bonneau, Pastor Emeritus, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Fall River July 27 . '

1981, Rev. Damien Yeary, 55.CC., Former Pastor, 5t. Anthony, Mattapoisett

In the July 19 Necrology, Msgr. Joseph R. Pannoni was incorrectly listed as Holy Rosary, Taunton. It should have read Fall River.

Daily Readings July 21 July 22

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may want to boost the Capuchin friar's stature as he works to repair the archdiocese's reputation among Catholics and local civil leaders.

In June, the United States lost one of its 11 electors - second in number only to Italy's 17 - when Philadelphia's Cardinal Anthony 1.

Bevilacqua turned 80. Despite having passed the ordinary retirement age for bishops five years ago, his resignation has yet to be accepted by the pope, making him the oldest active residential cardinal in the

West.

Another U,S. cardinal could make history as the only American to have elected three popes if a papal conclave is held before the end of 2006. Cardinal William W. Baum, a 76-year-old former Vatican official and former archbishop ofWashington, is one of five remaining voting-age cardinals who were named by Pope Paul VI. The group also includes Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the Vatican's top doctrinal official.

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FaD River diocese marks its centennial The following are'the next in a series ofhistorical sketches ofthe parishes comprising the Diocese of Fall River, founded in 1904. The series will run in chronologi~al order from oldest to newest parish, according to diocesan archives, concluding in March, 2004, the centennial anniversary of the diocese. Please note that ALL pansh histories will run in the, order they were founded - including parishes that have been suppressed or merged. Histories ofmerged pariShes will run according to the time-line.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, New Bedford NEW BEDFORD - The history of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish began in the late 1800s when Polish people began immigrating to America. Adversity and hardship in Poland drove the Poles to seek a better life, .:nany of them settling in the New Bedford area.

Dependent on visiting Polish priests from Providence and Boston to meet their spiritual needs, they welcomed Father Edward Uminski who arrived in New Bedford to serve its Polish population. A political refugee from a Russian-controlled area of Poland, he dreamed of establishing a Polish parish in New Bedford.

Despite opposition, Father Uminski managed to raise sufficient funds to purchase the land off North Front Street, the site of the current church. Construction of a church began in July 1905.

On Dec. 31, 1905, a year after the establishment of the Fall River diocese, Bishop William , Stang, the new diocese's first bishop, blessed the cornerstone and solemnly blessed the church. Father Uminski enshrined the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the main al-

tar. He was to remain pastor for 10 years.

In 1908, Father Hugo Dylla, associate pastor, became the pastor. During his administration he liquidated the parish debts.

In September, 1918, Father John A. Nowicky became pastor and he struggled through two years of hard times as the outbreak of Spanish Influenza impacted Masses and parish events.

After two years he resigned and . returned to Poland. He was followed by Father Andrew Baj who served as pastor for two years.

In 1932, Father Stanislaus Rycek took over as pastor and faced a parish on the brink of bankruptcy as the Great Depression tightened its grip on the nation. His suggestion that the parish be directed by a religious community was accepted by Bishop Daniel F. Feehan.

On March 2, 1933, Conventual Franciscan Father Leonard Pakulski became the first of his community to take guidance of the parish. By 1935 under Father Richard Brzozowski, the debt was reduced. Under the pastorate of Father Norbert Zonca the mortgage was burned in 1950.

But the church needed major te-

pairs and that work put the parish back into debt.

Subsequent pastors included Father Adolph Banach, Father Seraphim Stachowicz, Father Fulgence Gorcyca, Father Joseph Trawinski and Father Felician Plichta.

Father Roman Chwaliszewski became pastor in 1982. During his pastorate he has replaced the church roof, installed a parking area and replaced the 55-year-old organ. The rectory has been refurbished and the church's heating systems replaced..

In December 2000, St. Casimir Church in New Bedford, which began as a mission of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, became a chapel in that parish under the administration of priests there.

The current pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish is Father Roman Chwaliszewski.

Father Sebastian M. Slesinski and Father Isidore Kowalski are the parochial vicars. Frances Pimental is coordinator of religious education. The rectory is located at 235 North Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02746-1933.

It can be reached by telephone at 508-992-9378; and by FAX at 508-993-4881.

Espirito Santo Parish, Fall River

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FALL RIVER - Jll'I!y 19, 1904 is the spiritual! fuirthday of Espirito' S'anto Parisn' iin this city's Flint section. It is tIle first parish created' aftertne Fall River diocese itself was created that same year;. Its first bishop, Bishop William Stang~ established Espirito Santo Parish to meet the needs ofa路growingPortuguese community" In 1902, before tIle parish was' established, Fatheli Jorge S. Silveira, an assistant at Santo Christo Church". would come to the Flint to celebrate Mass. He raised enough money to buy a plot of land withy a house on Alden Str.eet. Thi:s: building, called the McGee; House, was used as a church, and the' two upperfl'oors served: as, a rectory.

Bishop Stang blessed. the renovated house: as; aclimch on June 10" 1;90SI..I;路adLeJi SiiL"lrira became: the first pastlDn:.

For the fitrst S1OO: years of the parish's existence~.Mass.was celebrated there.

In 1910, the parishioners celebrated with joy the completion (l)f a new building which housed . both the parish church on the second floor and the first Portuguese Catholic grammar school in

America on the first floor. The Franciscan Missionaries 6f Mary staffed the school from its beginnings.

The second floor church remained the parish's place of worship until the mid-1960s, when, because of the pressing need for a larger place to give fitting worship, the current church was built..

Espirito Santo Parish has taken pride from the beginning in her patronage by the Holy Spirit, to whom Catholics in the ,Azores have always given great adoration. This love for the third person of the Blessed Trinity overflows in her traditional Portuguese parish feasts, Mordomia celebrations and processions.

The parish inaugurated her two-year centennial celebrations in January of 2003, on the lOOth anniversary of the establishment of this community of faith as a mission of Santo Christo.

The centenary will be celebrated throughout the year 2004 in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the diocese.

The current pastor is Father James Ferry. Father Roger J. Landry is the parochial vicar and '

the deacon is Joao Moniz. Mary Bolton is school principal, Beverly Tavares is coordinator of religious education, the parish

secretary is Terry Lindo, the sexton is Joao Jacob, and Antonio Gouveia is the sacristan.

The rectory is located at 311

Alden Street, Fall River, MA 02723. It can be reached by telephone at 508-672-3352; and by FAX at 508-646-1787.

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