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Claretian
Update
The quarterly email update about
news in the Eastern and Western Provinces.
2010 NACLA Encounter to be
held June 8 –
10
Claretians from the
Eastern, Western, and Canadian Provinces will gather for a two day
encounter titled “Though Many Gifts, We Are One” this June
in Chicago. The encounter’s focus is to reflect on and share
our vision and mission with laity for the strong future of our
apostolates. The outcomes we will work to achieve include that
all in attendance will be clearer on the life-giving, animating core
of our Claretian mission, and that we will identify the key
components of effective collaboration between the Claretians and our
lay leaders. We are especially grateful to have our Superior
General, Fr. Josep Abella, leading and working with us throughout
this encounter.
New Provincial HQ for Western
Province
The Western
Province Claretian office moved to a new office building in Temple
City, California in March 2010. The new address is: 10203 Lower
Azusa Road, Temple City, CA 91780 Tel: 626-443-2009 or email
at usawestprov@earthlink.net.
Fr. Gerardo Rodriguez, C.M.F.
returns to Peru
Father
Gerardo Rodriguez, C.M.F. of the Eastern Province returned to Peru,
April 19, 2010 to continue his ministries. Read
more about the Claretians in Peru.
Documentary featuring Father
Aloysius Ellacuria, C.M.F. shown to selective
audience
The
Western Province Claretians previewed an inspiring new documentary
on the life of famous Claretian healer, Father Aloysius Ellacuria,
C.M.F. (1905-1981). The documentary was shown on the anniversary of
his death, April 6, to some 150 devotees who attended the
29th Annual Memorial Mass at San Gabriel Mission. The
professional 90-minute documentary, “The Angel of
Biscay,” includes historic photos, visits to historic
sites, and interviews with many who knew Father Aloysius at
locations in the U.S., Portugal and his native Spain. Read more about Father Aloysius.
Western Province hosts
Claretian Centenary at Queen of Angels
Parish
La Placita, Our
Lady of Angels in Los Angeles will be celebrating 100 years of
Claretian presence in the Church, May 20 – 22, 2010. On May 20,
1910, the Claretians began staffing of Our Lady Queen of Angels
Church also known as “La Placita”, the oldest church in the city of
Los Angeles, and the daughter church of San Gabriel Mission.
Fr. Bruce Wellems, C.M.F. hosts 2010
Peace and Education Coalition Annual
Fundraiser
The 2010 Peace and
Education Coalition Annual Fundraiser was held Thursday, May 13th,
2010 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The Peace and Education
Coalition organizes community resources to assist children and their
families in great need. The Coalition is made up of the public
schools, churches, parks, businesses, law enforcement, elected
officials, and not-for-profits who meet monthly to reflect on and
respond to the needs of families and children in the Back of the
Yards neighborhood, on the near southwest side of Chicago.
Fr. Ruiz’s arrival in
Sudan
Read the first-hand account of Father
Alberto Ruiz, C.M.F., and his arrival in Sudan to begin
another adventure in the life of a Claretian Missionary.
Claretians leaving St. Gall’s
Parish in Chicago
The
Claretians will be leaving the facility at St. Gall’s Parish, where
Casa Barbastro has been located, and moving Casa Barbastro to the
Casa Claret site. The Casa Claret program will be suspended for the
time being.
Claretian Assembly scheduled
for 2011
The next joint
U.S. Province Assembly will be at Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center in
Sierra Madre, California, January 31st – February
4th, 2011.
News
& Notes
- Father Fred Sahuc, C.M.F. passed away March 29, 2010. The
funeral Mass took place on April 8, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parish in Chicago. Father Fred was ordained at the age of 61. Read more here.
- Father Edward J. Widmer, C.M.F. passed away February 7, 2010.
The funeral Mass and burial took place Thursday, February 11, 2010
at San Gabriel Mission. Read more here.
- Father Jim Maloney, C.M.F., Father Joe Peplansky, C.M.F., and
Father Mark Brummel, C.M.F., will be celebrating the 50th
anniversary of their ordination on May 29th at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Parish in Chicago.
- Western Province seminarian Heherson “Niño” O. Balabbo, C.M.F.
made his final vows before Fr. Richard DeTore, C.M.F. on April
18th at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Chicago.
- Peeter Pedroza, C.M.F., and Manny Lopez, C.M.F., were ordained
deacons by Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S. on May 10th,
2010. The celebration took place at Our Lady of Guadalupe in
Chicago followed by a festive reception with mariachi and
fellowship.
Any news and information you would like to contribute should be
directed to Kevin Goodwin, Communications Manager, at goodwink@claretians.org.  |
