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Dylan Vogt, a sophmore at Cathedral Prep, picks up his Tablet PCbefore the start of the school year. The school is in the process ofmaking the Tablet PCs and wireless Internet available to everystudent.

By Jason KoshinskieFaithLife editor

Even as students cling to theirfinal days of summer freedom,they know they will soon findthemselves back in the familiarsetting of the classroom.

While parents may breathe acollective sigh of relief as the2005-06 school year quicklyapproaches, many teachers, prin-cipals and administrators havebeen hard at work to make surethe academic year is a successfulone.

A system-like approach

The major initiative that willcontinue this school year will bedeveloping a system of schools,says Fr. Schultz. That campaignbegan last year with the formingof the Northern VicariateDiocesan Educational Council.This year, the Eastern andWestern Vicariates will bebrought into that group to form adiocesan-wide council.

“It’s a system-like approach,trying to combine where we canto use our resources best,” saysFr. Shultz, vicar for education.“I’m not sure exactly what theywill mean. Each school is stillindependent. We’re not trying totake them over. But we’re tryingto become more system-like andefficient.”

The areas most likely affectedby the diocesan-wide approachinclude marketing, purchasingand a possible common tuitionstructure, Fr. Schultz says.

“We’ve got to make sure ourteachers are all being paid what is

School system, multi-age highlight busy 2005-06equitable,” he says. “So, wherewe can be system-like, we wantto. We’re using an intelligentapproach.”

Multi-age classrooms

With a successful first year ofmulti-age classrooms under itsbelt, the diocese is continuing tointroduce the same approach inmore schools.

Last year, four schools beganusing multi-age classroom cur-riculums. Schools using theapproach for selected grade lev-els include St. Thomas School,Corry; St. Boniface School, Erie;and St. Andrew School, Erie. St.Gregory School in North Eastused the approach throughout theentire school.

This year, St. Thomas, St.Boniface and St. Andrew schoolsare adding additional multi-ageclassrooms while St. PatrickSchool, Franklin, and SacredHeart School, Erie, are joiningthe initiative.

“It works well in all direc-tions,” says Darlene Kovacs,who develops and oversees theelementary and middle schoolcurriculum for the diocese’sOffice of Education. “It’s educa-tionally sound and it’s researchbased. It’s not just about savingmoney, although that’s certainlya piece of it. It works as an effec-tive educational setting for kids.So, it’s a no-lose situation.”

Goodbye Iowas, helloStanford 10s

After years of using theIowas as the standardized test

throughout the diocese, the 2004-05 school year saw that changewith the implementation of theStanford 10s. Now in its secondyear, educators are interested inseeing comparative results.

“This year, because we’llhave a second set of scores, wecan do some good comparisonsand see student progress,”Kovacs says. “What we wouldexpect to see from any givengroup of kids is at least oneyear’s growth. We hope for morethan that.”

The data from the Stanford10s won’t be compared to theIowa results because they arestructurally different tests, shesays.

Living the faith

A new religion curriculumthat includes a service-orientedcomponent will also be put inplace this year.

“It’s important that we haveobjectives that students need tolearn, but we also feel that reli-gion is different than other cur-ricular areas,” Kovacs says.“This is your faith. We don’twant to just keep it in the pagesof a book. We want to take thatfaith and go out and make itreal.”

To go along with the academ-ic principles of the faith, a secondportion of the curriculum indi-cates that students on all gradelevels must complete a serviceproject or activity during thecourse of the school year.

The projects are gearedtoward various academic levels.Primary children will be

involved in a project for theirclassroom or school; intermedi-ate students will complete a proj-ect for their school or parish; andmiddle school and high schoolsstudents will be involved in aparish or community project.

New principals

Diocesan schools have twonew principals this year. St.Joseph School, Warren, wel-comes Sandra Dawes and St.Bernard School, Bradford, wel-comes Kimberly Mooney.

Tapping into technology

One school that is seeing asignificant increase in enroll-ment this year is Cathedral PrepHigh School in Erie. When class-es resume this week, the schoolwill welcome its largest incom-

ing freshmen class in fiveyears.

“We expect 180 incomingfreshmen,” says headmaster Fr.Scott Jabo. “There were 149freshmen last year. It’s a nicespike.”

Fr. Jabo says the enrollmentjump can be attributed to sever-al issues.

“The technology programhas created a huge boost ofinterest in the school,” he says.“We’re in the process of mak-ing Tablet PCs and a wirelessInternet program available foreach student. Last year’s classfound it to be very successfuland word has gotten aroundabout it.”

Other changes include cam-pus renovations, increasedscholarship money, a growingArts/ Technology Departmentand ongoing marketing.

COLOGNE, Germany (CNS)— In back-to-back encounterswith more than a million youngpeople from around the world,Pope Benedict XVI urged themto discover the transformingpower of the faith and join the“true revolution” of personalholiness. At a World Youth Dayvigil Aug. 20 and a closing Massthe next day, the pope preachedabout the inspiration of the saintsand the mystery of the Eucharist,encouraging the youths tochange themselves if they wantto change the world. “Only fromthe saints, only from God doestrue revolution come,” he told avast candlelit crowd spreadacross a field outside Cologne.The pope was presiding for thefirst time over World Youth Day,and he did so in a solemn anddignified style. At the vigil, hesat quietly as he watched slowliturgical dancing and listened toScripture readings. Unlike simi-lar megameetings with Pope

1M-plus visit Cologne for WYD

John Paul II, there was no papalbantering with the crowd or light-hearted silliness. At the end of thelong evening, dressed in a goldencope, Pope Benedict led the

crowd in adoration of theEucharist.

Look for local coverage ofWorld Youth Day in the Sept. 11issue of FaithLife.

CNS photo from Reuters

Pope Benedict XVI arrives for the World Youth Day Mass atMarienfeld outside Cologne, Germany, Aug. 21. The serviceattended by more than 1 million people concluded the internation-al Catholic youth gathering and came at the end of the pope's firstvisit abroad since his election in April.

Bishop Trautman visits with Peg and Walter Burrows after MassAug. 14 at Sacred Heart Parish, Erie. The couple, of St. ThomasParish, Corry, are celebrating 65 years of marriage.

Congratulations to all thecouples being honored thisweekend at St. Boniface Parish,Kersey, during the ErieDiocese’s annual anniversaryMass celebration.

Fifty-nine couple and theirfamilies will attend the Kersey

Mass celebrated by BishopDonald Trautman. Sixteen cou-ples are celebrating their 25thwedding anniversary, 38 couplesare celebrating their 50th, threecouples are celebrating their 60thand two couples are celebratingtheir 65th.

St. Boniface hosts anniversary Mass

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Gannon University welcomed its largest freshman class in sevenyears at its 18th annual Welcome Mass and Convocation Aug. 21. Theincoming class, which stands at 640 new freshmen, is more than eightpercent ahead of the goal of 590 set forth by the Office of Admissions.The students represent Gannon’s largest number of incoming fresh-men since 1998 when 611 new students were enrolled for the fallsemester.

Some notable anniversaries will be celebrated in the Erie Diocesein September. St. Jude Parish, Erie, will celebrate its 50th anniver-sary with a 10:30 a.m. Mass Sept. 11. The Knights of Columbus No.935 of St. Mary Parish, Reynoldsville, will be honored for 100 yearsof service with a Mass Sept. 18 at 1 p.m.

The Hallmark Channel’s recently aired film A Man Who BecamePope, chronicling a young Karol Wojtyla’s journey from boyhood inPoland to his election as John Paul II, was very well done. Now othernetworks are anxious to get their movies about the life of the late HolyFather on the air.

While ABC has announced that production on its project titledHave No Fear: The Life of Pope John Paul II has begun, CBS hasalready made a cast change for its lead role. Hollywood tough guy JonVoight will replace British actor Ian Holm in the four-hour miniseriessimply titled John Paul II. Voight, 66, will portray an older version ofthe pontiff from his papal election to his death.

It certainly is interesting casting, but Voight should be able to pullit off. It’s definitely a switch from his usual roles. He won best actorOscar for 1978’s Vietnam War film Coming Home and was also nom-inated for 1969’s Midnight Cowboy. He also won a best supportingactor nod for 2001’s boxing biopic Ali.

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PITTSBURGH (CNS) — Before PennsylvaniaGov. Ed Rendell signed the state budget, he vetoedlanguage prohibiting funding for abortion-relatedprograms and restored a $6.6 million appropriationfor family planning services that could include abor-tions and abortion referrals. By doing so, he ignoredthe deeply held conviction of many Pennsylvania res-idents that they do not want their state tax dollars tofund abortions in any way, said Susan Rauscher,Pittsburgh diocesan secretary for pastoral and socialconcerns. “It is shocking that Gov. Rendell can takemoney away from individuals in desperate need togive an additional $6.6 million to organizations whospecialize in the deliberate taking of innocent humanlife,” Rauscher told the Pittsburgh Catholic, thediocesan newspaper. She said Catholics are “particu-larly disturbed by the governor’s actions because it isexactly opposite” of the biblical mandate “to defendlife and promote life.”

Blue Army sets Oct. 2 as world dayof prayer for sanctity of life

WASHINGTON, N.J. (CNS) — The Blue ArmyUSA, a member of the World Apostolate of Fatima,has announced it is planning a world day of prayer forthe sanctity of life Oct. 2. In an announcement, theU.S. organization said it was calling on Catholics andnon-Catholics alike to help send “100 million prayersfor the sanctity of life to heaven” during what it hopeswill be “the largest day of organized prayer the worldhas ever seen.” Those interested in participating canregister their pledge to pray online atwww.bluearmy.com. A press release said registeredparticipants will be remembered at a Mass at the BlueArmy’s national shrine at its New Jersey headquartersand at the shrine in Fatima. “Together we will bringthe message of Fatima to life for millions of peoplearound the world,” said Michael La Corte, executivedirector of the Blue Army.

Interfaith dialogue entering newphase, say conference participants

CHICAGO (CNS) — Forty years after the publi-cation of “Nostra Aetate,” interfaith dialogue is enter-ing a new phase, concluded participants in theInternational Council of Christians and Jews’ annualconference July 24-27 in Chicago. “Nostra Aetate” isthe Second Vatican Council declaration in which theCatholic Church formally repudiated anti-Semitismas sinful and said Catholics must respect all that istrue and holy in other faiths. Now that dialogue part-ners have gotten to know one another and discoveredmany commonalities, they are starting to recognizepoints of friction as well, conference participantssaid, but partners must deal with difficult issues forrelationships to grow. The Rev. Samuel Kobia, gener-al secretary of the World Council of Churches,acknowledged that interreligious understanding is noteasy, especially in a world torn by political, sectarian,economic and ecological violence.

CRS begins food distribution indrought-stricken Niger

WASHINGTON (CNS) — After the first deliveryof emergency food aid was made in her province indrought-stricken Niger, a mother told a CatholicRelief Services worker, “We’re going to eat until wecan’t eat anymore.” “She had been eating nothing butleaves and weeds for months,” said G. Jefferson PriceIII, a communications consultant for CRS. “Her fam-ily was probably on the brink of starvation.” In a tele-phone interview with Catholic News Service, Pricesaid that while there was a festive atmosphere in theKawa Fako village in the Dogondoutchi province,where the Aug. 11 food distribution took place, therewere clear signs of chronic malnutrition and suffer-ing. Price said he saw children with distended stom-achs and red tints in their hair, two of the telltale signsof malnourishment. “The people were is desperatestraits,” he said. “There was a lot of listlessnessamong the people, especially the children.”

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Pontificating with priests: Marx,vocations and papal infallibility

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVIinterrupted his summer vacation recently to give thelongest talk of his pontificate, a two-hour tour deforce covering such diverse topics as papal infallibil-ity, Third World vocations and the errors of KarlMarx. His discourse in late July to 140 priests andreligious in northern Italy offered insights into a pon-tiff the church and the world are still getting to know.For one thing, it’s clear that the pope feels at ease withpriests, religious and seminarians. After speaking forabout a half-hour and joking that he had “gone on toolong,” he sat back and shared his thoughts inimpromptu fashion for another 90 minutes. PopeBenedict likes to talk, especially when he knows hisaudience is on the same wavelength and receptive tothe nuances of his thinking. The second-longest talkin his young papacy came in a similar meeting withpriests in Rome.

Pope says society needs cross asreminder of people’s shared dignity

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — The cruci-fix should be present in public and private placesbecause this external symbol of God’s presence is areminder of humanity’s shared God-given dignity,Pope Benedict XVI said. “The modern world believedthat by putting God aside” and following man’s ideasand desires people could “become truly free,” but thatdid not happen, the pope said during his homily atMass Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption of theBlessed Virgin Mary. The pope’s comments camewhile he celebrated Mass at St. Thomas Church inCastel Gandolfo, where the papal summer residenceis located south of Rome. Only by exalting God’sgreatness, just as Mary did in her hymn of praise, theMagnificat, can people become great, the pope said inremarks apart from his prepared text. “We must applyall this to our daily lives: It is important that God begreat among us in both public and private life,” hesaid.

Taize prayer founder, 90, slainduring service in France

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVIsaid he was shocked and saddened at the slaying ofBrother Roger Schutz, founder of the Taize communi-ty and one of the world’s leading ecumenical figures.Brother Roger, 90, was stabbed three times in theneck by a Romanian woman during an evening prayerservice at the Taize community’s headquarters in east-ern France Aug. 16. He died soon afterward.Authorities arrested the woman, 36, who was said toshow signs of mental instability. A visibly movedPope Benedict, in impromptu remarks during hisweekly general audience Aug. 17 in Castel Gandolfo,said he had been given the sad and “terrifying” newsthat morning. It was all the more shocking, the popesaid, because he had received a “very moving andvery friendly” letter from Brother Roger the previousday. The pope said Brother Roger had written toexplain that for health reasons he could not join thepope for World Youth Day celebrations in Cologne,Germany, but would be there spiritually.

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ABC to produce movie onPope John Paul II’s life

NEW YORK (CNS) — ABC has become the thirdnetwork to prepare a made-for-television movie onPope John Paul II. ABC’s film, “Have No Fear: TheLife of Pope John Paul II,” has begun production inLithuania. CBS announced its intent to make a movieon Pope John Paul shortly after the pontiff’s death inApril. Cable’s Hallmark Channel beat both over-the-air broadcast networks to the punch with a four-hourmade-for-TV movie, “A Man Who Became Pope,”debuting Aug. 15 with a repeat showing Aug. 21.German actor Thomas Kretschmann will star as PopeJohn Paul in ABC’s production.

The Most Rev. Donald W.Trautman, S.T.D., S.S.L., Bishopof Erie, announces the followingclergy appointment:

Fr. Richard Allen, pastor ofSt. Agatha Parish, Meadville,appointed to membership on thePresbyteral Council of theDiocese of Erie to conclude June30, 2009. Effective July 29, 2005.

St. Joe’s offers faith,stem cell discussions

St. Joseph Parish/Bread of LifeCommunity, Erie, invites you to acomplimentary dinner and discus-sion to kick off its Alpha programSept. 1 from 6-9 p.m.

Alpha is a basic introduction tothe fundamentals of the faith. Theprogram is for people who want toknow more about Christianity,newcomers to the Church, thosewho may have fallen away or peo-ple who want a brush up on thebasics.

Reserve your spot by calling814.452.2982.

Fr. Edward Krause will presenta discussion titled “Stem CellResearch & Other Culture of LifeIssues” on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Both events will be held at theSt. Joseph Community Center, 147W. 24th St., Erie.

St. Boniface K of Cpresents ‘Late NiteCatechism 2’ Sept. 17

After a successful performancelast year of ‘Late Nite Catechism’by Mary Donivan, the Knights ofColumbus of St. Boniface Parish,Erie, are bringing her back for thesequel.

Straight from the New Yorkstage comes ‘Late Nite Catechism2,’ presented Sept. 17 at the churchauditorium. Donivan will repriseher role as Sister, who teaches aclass with the audience acting asactive participants.

Tickets are $25, $30 and $35. Aspaghetti dinner will begin at 7p.m. with the show following at8:15. Dinner is included with alltickets.

The Knights of St. Boniface areraising funds to place a monumentat the parish to remember all of theunborn. For more information,contact the rectory at 814.825.4439or call 814.796.3764.

OLP alumni to hostreunion Sept. 24

As part of the church’s 50thanniversary year, Our Lady ofPeace is hosting an alumni reunionSept. 24 from 6:30 p.m. until mid-night in the school gym.

All those over 21 who attendedOLP School are invited to attend.Spouses and guests are welcome.Cost is $10 per person.Reservations are requested bySept. 1. All are invited to attend the5 p.m. liturgy prior to the reunion.

For more information, contactJanice Pettinato Reichard at814.838.9543 or Gayle HallWinslow at 814.838.7992.

Hang on for a greatride with Jesse Spade ofErie and Meghan Larsenof Coudersport, Faithmagazine’s 2005 Teens ofthe Year. They’re featuredon the cover of theS e p t e m b e r / O c t o b e rissue, set to be deliveredto homes during the firstweek of September.

The entire publica-tion was designed withteens in mind. “We’vebeen looking forwardto putting this issuetogether all year,” saysAnne-Marie Welsh,editor. ”And eventhough we wrote it foryoung people, it certainly has a fewinspirational messages adults willenjoy as well.”

Look for a back-to-school sur-vival guide on how to make andkeep friends, Bishop Trautman’ssuggestions for how teens cangrow as young disciples, a guidefor finding real love in your lifeand a feature about a group of stu-

Faith magazine focuses onteens for Sept./Oct. issue

dents who spenta week working at the YoungPeople Who Care Center inFrenchville, Pa.

Faith Publishing Services hasannounced that the Diocese of St.Augustine is the seventh to sign onwith its publication, bringing thetotal circulation to more than350,000.

A native and a priest of theArchdiocese of Yucatan inMexico, Fr. Jorge Villegas, pastorof St. Stephan Parish in Erie,became a citizen of the UnitedStates on Aug. 8.

With the change of immigra-tion rules since 9/11, Fr. Villegassays holding dual citizenshipmakes more sense for people whohave responsibilities in two coun-tries.

Just back from a trip toMexico, which included a visit to

the Shrine of Our Lady ofGuadalupe, Fr. Villegas looks for-ward to continuing his work withthe Hispanic population of the ErieDiocese.

“Since I was a little boy, I havebeen interested in the Americanculture,” he says. “The divineprovidence is working in reallymysterious ways, don’t youthink?” he asks with a smile.

He is currently in the middle ofhis fourth 3-year assignment to theErie Diocese.

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By Jason KoshinskieFaithLife editor

Alice Kenawell has alwaysprayed for priests.

On a recent trip to Boston,she discovered a format to prayfor priests each day by name.Now she’s hoping it will catchon throughout the ErieDiocese.

Earlier this year, Kenawellfound out about a monthlyprayer request for priest whilevisiting St. Mary Parish inMelrose, Mass.

The monthly calendar fea-tures a priest’s name from alocal diocese on each day ofthe month along with prayersuggestions, which are thenmade available at local church-es.

“I thought it was a greatidea,” says Kenawell, a parish-ioner at St. Catherine of SienaParish, DuBois. “People sayit’s a good idea and take them.Some people will say, ‘Ialways pray for priests.’Hopefully we can get all the

Monthly prayer request lists diocesan priests by namecalendars taken.”

The prayer request listingincludes both active andretired priests. Once thealphabetical listing is com-plete, Kenawell says she’llsimply begin running thenames again.

“Up in Boston, it takesfive years to get through allthe priests,” she says. “Itwon’t take that long here.”

She has forwarded copiesof the prayer requests to manyparishes in the diocese but shewants to get more of theminvolved. Kenawell is sug-gesting parishes run off theirown copies but says she’shappy to send copies out tothose who request them.

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