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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
March 13, 2022
Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church Holy Trinity Catholic Church
516 East 13th Street 2220 Reed Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16503 Erie, Pennsylvania 16503
814.452.6606 814.456.0671
www.ststanserie.org www.holytrinityrc.org
email: ststaner@outlook.com email: parishoffice@holytrinityrc.org
Fr. Jason Glover, S.T.L., Pastor Fr. Jason Glover, S.T.L., Pastor
Msgr. Daniel Magraw, Senior Associate Msgr. Daniel Magraw, Senior Associate
Debbie Oldenski, Secretary Mary Ann Merski, Secretary
Thaddeus Fryczynski, Director of Music Jeannie McGinley, Director of Music
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30AM - 3:00 PM Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
(Closed 12:00PM - 1:00PM, Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays) (Closed 12:00PM - 1:00PM, Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays)
Weekend Eucharistic Liturgy: Weekend Eucharistic Liturgy:
Saturday at 4:00PM; Sunday at 9:00AM Saturday at 5:15PM; Sunday at 10:30AM
* Daily Eucharist: Call the Parish Office * Daily Eucharist: Call the Parish Office
Saint Stanislaus & Holy Trinity
Partners in Faith & Mission
March 13, 2022
2nd Sunday of Lent Readings for the week of March 13, 2022
There is so much wisdom in the first Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-14-14/Phil 3:17—4:1/Lk 9:28-36 [2nd Lent]
commandment. The daily demands of life, Monday: Dn 9:4-10/Ps 79:8-13/Lk 6:36-38
current political ideologies and dynamics, Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16-21 and 23/Mt 23:1-12
social expectations, corporate philosophies, Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14-16/Mt 20:17-28
and even technology can easily become Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-6/Lk 16:19-31 [St. Patrick]
lesser gods. We can find ourselves beholden Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28/Ps 105:16-21/Mt 21:33-46 [St. Cyril of Jerusalem]
to and held captive by these secular Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5, 12-16/Ps 89:2-5, 27-29/Rom 4:13-22/Lk 2:41-51 [St. Joseph]
constructs and systems. Even for those who Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8, 13-15/Ps 103:1-11/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9 [3rd Lent]
profess a faith in the one true God, these
lesser, attractive but false gods are a
temptation. Being overly preoccupied and Sacrament of Baptism: Sacramental preparation is required of the parents
even obsessed with the state of our present who desire to share the Catholic faith with their children and are held
lives, we lose sight of our real destiny and
monthly throughout the City of Erie. Call the parish office to register to
purpose.
Jesus showed his disciples a glimpse of this schedule your preparation. Godparents must be Confirmed and practicing
destiny when he was transfigured before Catholics with a letter of recommendation from their pastor to serve as a
their eyes. In fact, Peter was so caught up in sacramental sponsor.
the brilliance, awe, and sacredness of these
Religious Education, First Holy Communion, and First Reconciliation
fleeting moments that he wanted to extend
them as long as possible. Wonderful things programs are hosted at Saint Luke’s Church for all eastside Erie parishes.
happen when we leave our illusions and Contact their parish office for more information and to register your child
discover something that is true. This is why (814.825.7105).
creating some sacred space in our lives for
reflection, prayer, renewal, refreshment,
Confirmation preparation for all eastside Erie parishes is hosted at Saint
centering ourselves, and disconnecting from Luke’s Church. Contact their parish office for more information and to
the noise is so important. It shows us how register your child (814.825.6920).
false and shallow our lives can be and what Sacrament of Holy Orders: God calls all people to holiness. Some men are
is really of importance. Do you create some
called to fulfill this vocation as priests. If you are interested in the
kind of sacred space in your life? Lent is a
perfect time to do so. priesthood, or have questions about it, please contact a parish priest or our
St. Irenaeus, one of the early fathers and Diocesan Vocation Director, Scott Jabo, at 1.814.824.1181.
martyrs of the Catholic Church, said that,
Sacrament of Matrimony: Before a date can be scheduled, a priest must be
“he who was the Son of God became the
Son of Man that man … might become the contacted at least six months in advance to complete the required
son of God.” We mistakenly believe that life documents.
is all about us. It’s not. Ours is a journey of Sacrament of the Sick: Communal celebrations of Anointing the Sick are
transformation in which we become more
scheduled periodically. The sacrament can also be requested by any
and more one with the mind of Christ and
Christ himself. St. Augustine saw this same
parishioner who is seriously ill or in danger of death. Please note: Federal
transformation occurring when the law no longer permits hospitals or nursing homes to contact churches when
Eucharist is received. In receiving the a parishioner is admitted. It is important that family members notify the
Eucharist, we become what we eat, the parish office if a loved one needs a visit, desires to receive Holy
Body of Christ. Honestly acknowledging false Communion, or needs to be Anointed.
gods that we cling to can open the door for
Leave A Legacy: Consider Saint Stanislaus and Holy Trinity as you meet with
God to show us the wholeness and holiness
to which we are called. Take time to your attorney or financial planner regarding your estate planning.
discover the sacred. When we do, we will Remember the needs of your parish family and leave a legacy of faith for
want to stay there for a while. Then, when future generations with your generous remembrance.
we return to our personal affairs, we will see
more clearly. Bulletin Information Deadline: Please submit information to be included in
the weekend bulletin by noon the Monday prior. Holiday bulletin
announcements must be received by the parish office two weeks in
advance.
Saint Stanislaus & Holy Trinity
Partners in Faith & Mission
“PRAYER, CARE, AND CONCERN” MINISTRY “PRAYER SHAWL” MINISTRY
Those who participate in this ministry express the care and The enjoyment of knitting, crocheting, and sewing are
concern of our entire parish community to those who are uniquely combined with prayer to offer a deeply person-
ill, hospitalized, homebound, or in nursing facilities, al and meaningful spiritual ministry. Shawls are prayer-
through birthday and holiday cards, visits, and prayers. To fully made and freely given away to those suffering be-
request prayers, or to participate in this ministry, contact reavement, those recovering from illness, the elderly,
Saint Stanislaus Office (814-452-6606). homebound, and those in nursing facilities. To join us in
“PRAYERLINE” MINISTRY this ministry, please contact Saint Stanislaus Office (814-
452-6606).
These ministers devote themselves to prayer for any needs THE “ZABAWA COMMITTEE”
made known to them and any special intentions. To
participate in this ministry, or to request prayers for a Held on the parish grounds of Holy Trinity, Zabawa is the
particular need, contact Saint Stanislaus Office (814-452- largest Polish heritage celebration in the region, drawing
6606 or Holy Trinity Office (814-456-0671). tens of thousands of people to our neighborhood. The
Zabawa Committee organizes the festival through food
PCEP (Parish Catholic Education Program) preparation, donation solicitation, food and beverage
Parishioners of Holy Trinity can receive a parish grant to service, and so on. The committee always welcomes any
assist with the cost of tuition for families who wish their help they receive. If you would like to offer your time, and
primary or secondary school age children to have a experience hands-on learning about these rich cultural
Catholic education. To be eligible, families must traditions, contact Holy Trinity Office (814-456-0671).
participate in the program, attend Mass regularly, and be PROLIFE COMMUNITY
involved in the parish community. For more information, This ministry advocates through for the protection of all
contact the parish office. human life from conception until natural death through
prayer, education, and action.
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Parishioners interested in serving our worshiping “PRAYER CANDLE” MAKING MINISTRY
community as an altar server, lector, Eucharistic minister, This ministry makes prayer candles from the church’s
or music minister, please let one of your priests know. left over bee’s wax. They meet on Wednesdays, from
10AM - Noon in St. Stanislaus Parish Hall. No experience
necessary.
ST. STANISLAUS / HOLY TRINITY INITIAL PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM
(please circle which parish)
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Phone: __________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________
Please Check: ____ New Registration ____Change of Address _____ Change of Telephone Number
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Place in offertory basket or mail to Parish Office. We will contact you to complete our Census Form.
Welcome to our Parish Family!
A Community of Faith Built on Tradition, Where Everyone is Welcome
Saint Stanislaus Parish Community
MASS INTENTIONS Our sanctuary candle burns in
Mon., Mar. 14th - Private Intention memory of DECEASED FOUNDERS
Tues., Mar. 15th - Mary Ann Swanson (Audrey & Frank Kowalewski) & MEMBERS OF ST. HEDWIG’S,
Wed., Mar. 16th - Richard Niedzwiecki (Mom & Family) IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, &
Thurs., Mar. 17th - Joseph Bieniasz (Family) ST. MARY’S, as gifted by Helen
Fri., Mar. 18th - William “Bill” Post (Dolly & Larsh Wisinski) Zimmerman.
Sat., Mar. 19th, 4:00PM - Tom Konkol (Pat & Richard Mielnik)
Sun., Mar. 20th, 9:00AM - For the People of St. Stanislaus (Pro Populo) LENT 2022
THE WOMEN’S SOCIETY RAFFLE IN MEMORIUM
The Women’s Society is sponsoring an Easter Raffle for a A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Edward
chance to win one of two $500 cash prizes that will be Selleny on March 5th. We also received word of the death
drawn on Sunday, April 10th. Donations for a ticket are of Sister Gerry Wodarczyk, a native of our parish and a
only $5 and can be purchased before and after Mass, or by member of the Sisters of Nazareth based in Pittsburgh.
calling the Parish Office at 814-452-6606. Thank you, in Please keep them and their loved ones in your prayers.
advance, for your support! “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord…”
THANK YOU
Many, many thank for those who contributed baked good I want to talk about being hangry. I’ll give you a quick
to our Fish & Pierogi dinner! It was a great success. Our description of hangriness, though I warn you, it doesn’t
“Bakery” raised $633.00 for our parish! Donations will, come from the Oxford English Dictionary. Hangriness is
again, be accepted before 4PM on March 18th for our next when you’re so hungry you get angry. You turn into a real
dinner. piece of work. You can’t get anything done and you’re
probably not a joy to be around, at least until you grab a
ANOTHER THANK YOU snack. Everybody gets this way sometimes. We can be this
… to the many volunteers who made our first Fish & way in our souls, too. It’s so easy to get distracted by the
Pierogi dinner of the season a HUGE success! In total, the hungers of this world: greed, pride, anxiety. We can
Dinner raised $7,324.50 for our parish. We are already become ruled by the needs of our bodies and the desires of
looking forward to the next dinner and hope for even our mind and, in doing so, neglect the needs and the
greater success. Again, many thanks! desires of our souls. Everyday stewardship calls us to a
constant reflection on the truth that we are not made for
this world, as Christ clearly shows us in his Transfiguration.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY LOTTERY RAFFLE He reveals himself in his heavenly glory, just before he is
The Holy Name Society is, once again, sponsoring a lottery going to be deprived of all earthly needs and wants — even
raffle for the month of April. Tickets are available in the his very life. He shows us that this is what we were meant
sacristy, the Parish office (Monday-Friday, from 9AM- for. This is what we are striving for. Lent exists to remind us
3PM), or from any members of the Holy Name Society. that we are not made for this world. When you become
Thanks, in advance, for your support… and GOOD LUCK! spiritually hangry — or as Scripture more eloquently puts it
this week, when your mind is “occupied with earthly
WOMEN’S SOCIETY things” — turn your thoughts to the Transfiguration. I
The Women’s Society will meet in the Parish Hall on promise you, it’s even better than grabbing an energy bar.
Sunday, March 13th, at 1:00PM. All are invited to attend. - Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
WEEKLY OFFERING (MARCH 6, 2022) MARRIAGE MOMENT
Society and churches run on both money and volunteers.
This Week July 1 to date
Generosity is a virtue but it's possible to become a "good
Amount we need $4,156.00 $149,616.00
cause widow(er)." Are you spending enough, or too much
Amount Received $3,965.00 $101,140.00
time, volunteering? Your answer will come from the mouth
Net over/under ($191.00) ($48,476.00)
of your beloved. Consider joint volunteer projects.
Mass Attendance: 4:00PM = 49; 9:00AM = 58
Envelopes: 89/168 CONGRATULATIONS
… to Julia F.P. (?) whose ticket was drawn at our Dinner for
the 50/50 raffle. She won $83 from the raffle.
Holy Trinity Parish Community
The sanctuary candle burns this MASS INTENTIONS
week in honor of Polish Falcons Mon., Mar. 14th - For Living & Deceased Mothers
Nest #123 Tues., Mar. 15th - Kulig, Laszczewski, & Habas Families (Estate)
Wed., Mar. 16th - Theresa Feick (Family)
Thurs., Mar. 17th - Murphy, Carroll, & McGraw Families
Fri., Mar. 18th - Souls in Purgatory
3/18 - Michael Brieger & Hannah Sebastian Sat., Mar. 19th, 5:15PM - John Figurski (Skip & Theresa)
3/20 - Bill Downing & Dave Thiemann Sun., Mar. 20th, 10:30AM - Members of the Holy Trinity Ushers
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION IN MEMORIUM
In last week’s Gospel, we followed Jesus into the desert A Mass of Christian Burial was recently celebrated for
where He fasted and prayed. This week, He leads us up a Delphine (Wasielewski) Gorniak. A Mass of Christian Burial
mountain to witness His Transfiguration. Why both of was also celebrated for Leon “Lee” Akus. Please keep
these experiences? He is preparing us to go with Him in a them and their families and loved ones in your prayers.
few short weeks to a hilltop — Golgotha — where He will “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord…”
lay down His life for our sake, and then finally to take us to
an empty cave where He triumphed over sin and death
WELCOME
once and for all. Jesus perfectly understands our humanity.
This weekend, we welcome the officers and members of
He knows we need desert experiences — times of self- Polish Falcons Nest 123 as they join us for Mass before
denial and testing — in order to arrive at mountain-top
their Annual Breakfast.
moments when we see and feel His glorious presence in
our lives. The purpose of these two types of experiences is
summed up in the description of the Apostles who were COMMUNION BREAKFAST
with Jesus at that mountain-top experience in today’s Next Sunday the Holy Trinity Ushers will have their annual
Gospel: “Peter and his companions had been overcome by Communion breakfast following the 10:30 Mass. Guest
sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory….” The speaker is Father Christopher Singer, who is the Chancellor
reason for all of our fasting and prayer and almsgiving of the Diocese and Master of Ceremonies for the Bishop,
during lent is to be reawakened to all God has done for and Spiritual Director for Seminarians at St. Marks. There is
humanity, and to all that He has done for each of us no specific cost for the breakfast, but a free will offering
personally. It is all too easy to get lulled into complacency bag will be passed to defray costs. All safety measures will
in our daily routines, to “sleepwalk” through life. While be followed by the ushers in serving the food.
there is nothing inherently sinful in this routine, as
Christian stewards, we are called to so much more! This
lent, let us train ourselves, or more precisely, allow Him to
train us to say “Yes” to His will and to offer our lives back to
Him in gratitude. In so doing, we, too, will become
“transfigured.” This is what it means to live fully awake;
this is a stewardship way of life and it is glorious indeed.
WEEKLY OFFERING FOR MARCH 6, 2022
Regular Offering: $3,001.00 (40/131)
THIS WEEK JULY 1 TO DATE
Dream Goal: $3,000.00 $99,000.00
Budgeted: $2,365.00 $80,981.00
Total Offertory: $3,001.00 $87,274.00
Net (over/under): $636.00 $6,293.00
Attendance: 5:15PM = 48; 10:30AM = 54
“This is my chosen Son; listen to him....”
- Luke 9:35
News for Our Partnership JANUARY 27, 2020
APPRECIATION FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! STATIONS OF THE CROSS
A sincere thank you to all who made a pledge and/or gift We invite you to join us for Stations of the Cross on
to the Catholic Services Appeal. You have joined together Wednesday, March 16th, at St. Stanislaus Church at 5:30
with Catholics throughout the Diocese of Erie to share of PM. Consider incorporating this traditional Lenten
your blessings to help advance the mission of the church. devotional into your spiritual life.
We are grateful. If you have not yet made a commitment,
it is not too late. Just drop your CSA envelope marked
‘CSA’ in the collection basket or turn it in at the parish
office. Your generosity is appreciated.
MERCY CENTER OF THE ARTS...
Is looking to Hire Part-Time Preschool Teachers for 2022
– 2023 school year.
Overview of Responsibilities:
· To provide for the physical, emotional, and
intellectual well-being of the children.
· To work with other faculty members in
planning correlated daily activities.
· Plan and carry out lessons each week.
· To interact with the parents of the children.
Call or Email Amanda Boots, Director
814-824-2519
mercycenterofthearts@gmail.com
PLEDGE TO HEAL
The Diocese of Erie remains committed to helping
victims/survivors of clergy sexual abuse heal and recover.
We provide counseling assistance for individuals and
family members of those who have been the victims of
child sexual abuse. Counseling assistance can be obtained CATHOLIC CHARITIES RELIEF SERVICES
by contacting Dr. Gerard Tobin, our Victim Assistance As an outward sign of sharing our time, talents and
Coordinator, at 814-451-1521. treasure, Holy Trinity and St. Stanislaus Parishes will be
holding collection drive this Lent.
INTER-CHURCH MINISTRIES In the last 6 months Catholic Relief Services, housed in the
Karen Adams, the Executive Director of Inter-Church former school building at Saint Stanislaus, have helped to
Ministries will be with us in the near future to expound resettle 197 families. They are anticipating another 80 -100
upon this multi-denominational organization, its ministry, families in the next coming months.
and ways we can help to support this important work.
They are in need of the following:
Along with providing for the immediate needs of its
· Dining tables and chairs, dressers, couches, bed frames
clients (food and clothing), they also assist clients with
· Dish sets, drinking glasses, eating and cooking utensils
utility services, temporary housing, transportation, and
· Personal supplies such as sheet sets, blankets, towels
much more. I look forward to welcoming her to address
our communities. Boxes will be in the back of church beginning on the
weekend of March 5-6, 2022 through March 19-20.
THE 31 CLUB - PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS
3/14) Julie Slomski & Katherine Krainski; 3/15) Dorothy & Mead Carlson, Nancy & Art Kujawinski, & Carol Clark;
3/16) Corinne Dyakon, Mary Jo Sulecki, & Kay Stankiewicz; 3/17) Dave Slubowski; 3/18) Pearl Wisniewski;
3/19) Bill Dyakon & Fr. Jason Glover; 3/20) Ed Korytowski
PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS
3/14) Fr. Brandon Kleckner; 3/15) Fr. Brian Vossler; 3/16) All Vocations; 3/17) Fr. John Malthaner; 3/18) Fr. Justin Pino;
3/19) Fr. Mark Hoffman; 3/20) Msgr. Ed Lohse
Sunday, Mar 13, 2022 Thursday, Mar 17, 2022
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MEMORIAL OF PATRICK, BISHOP, MISSIONARY
A heart-warming witness Have you answered the call?
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17—4:1; Luke 9:28b-36 Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31
“Abram put his faith in the LORD, “‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets,
who credited it to him as an act of righteousness.” neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.’”
She was divorced - twice. Mary Clarke Brenner (1926-2013) lived In the modern Western world, middle-class people rarely face
in Beverly Hills: not an address associated with holy living. Yet this death by starvation or religious persecution. Saint Patrick, the
remarkable woman would go on to become the “Prison Angel," great evangelizer of Ireland in the 600s, faced both these threats
dedicating her life to criminals in a maximum-security jail. Mother when he finally acted on his long-avoided calling to bring the
Antonia, as she was later known, didn't just visit the incarcerated; Christian message to the people of Ireland. Have you ever
she moved into the jail and lived among them for years. "Warm inconvenienced yourself to carry out something God called you
the coldest heart," was her prayer. Pray for prison ministries. to? Take a moment today to reflect on your own calling in life and
the sacrifice it entails.
Monday, Mar 14, 2022
Take a reverent knee in solidarity Friday, Mar 18, 2022
MEMORIAL OF CYRIL OF JERUSALEM, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Daniel 9:4b-10; Luke 6:36-38
“For the measure with which you measure
The doctor prescribes some “me time”
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
will in return be measured out to you.”
“Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because
The BBC named 45-year-old Xaverian Sister Ann Rose Nu Tawng of without me you can do nothing.”
Myanmar among the news agency’s list of “100 inspiring and In a series of lectures known as the Catechesis, Saint Cyril of
influential woman from around the world” for 2021. Stunning Jerusalem instructed fourth-century catechumens in the faith. His
news photos and videos showed her kneeling with arms lessons continue to be enlightening: “The present is the season of
outstretched before security forces, asking them to shoot her confession,” Cyril writes of Lent. “Confess what thou hast done in
instead of peaceful protesters of the country’s military takeover. word or in deed. . . . Forsake things present and put your trust in
Two of the armed police dropped to their knees and folded their things to come. Have you run so many circles [over] the years
hands. It’s a dramatic example of the selfless sacrifice of religious busied in vain about the world, and have you not 40 days to be
women who give their lives in service to and love of Christ. free for prayer, for your own soul’s sake? ‘Be still, and know that I
am God,’ says the Scripture. . . . You are running for yourself, see
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2022 to your own interest.” Note well: You have the permission of a
A cardinal’s titular role saint and doctor of the church to go off the grid for a time and
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Matthew 23:1-12 tend to your own spiritual well-being.
"Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Christ."
It was a huge honor for the United States when—on this day in Saturday, Mar 19, 2022
1875—Pope Pius IX elevated New York’s Archbishop John SOLEMNITY OF JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
McCloskey to become the first-ever cardinal from the United First spouse
States. It meant American Catholics finally had a seat at the table. 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Romans 4:13, 16- 18, 22; Luke 2:41-51a
All cardinals belong to the College of Cardinals, which elects and “He did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him
and took his wife into his home.”
counsels the pope. And all cardinals automatically assume
honorary leadership of dioceses and parishes around Rome— On May 1, 2013, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the
meaning they, too, could be promoted bishop of Rome one day. Discipline of the Sacraments instructed that the name of Saint
While our church preserves such hierarchical traditions, God sees Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, be inserted into all
beyond rank to the quality of service we render, regardless of the Eucharistic Prayers of the Mass. So now when the priest
station. Pray for all to serve the church with wisdom and love. invokes the name of the Mother of God during the prayers at the
altar, he includes “with Blessed Joseph, her spouse.” Joseph is
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2022 our model of the just man, the good husband. Pray for husbands
Be bold in your witness for justice everywhere, that Joseph be their model and a source of strength.
Jeremiah 18:18-20; Matthew 20:17-28
“Remember that I stood before you to speak in their behalf.”
On this day in 1877, the renowned black Catholic scholar and
activist Dr. Thomas Wyatt Turner was born in Hughesville,
Maryland. The first African American to earn a Ph.D. in botany (or
in any subject from Cornell University), Turner would go on to
cofound both the NAACP in 1909 and the Federated Colored
Catholics in 1924. Via both organizations, he would lobby to end
segregation at the Catholic University of America as well as in U.S.
seminaries (especially that of the Josephites, an order founded to
serve African Americans). He died in 1978 at the age of 101. May
his legacy be for all of us a model of defiant witness for the
oppressed.
- Pope Francis
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