CARDINAL
BERGOGLIO ELECTED TO PONTIFICATE
Vatican City, 13 March 2013 - Cardinal
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., was elected as Supreme Pontiff, the 265th
successor of Peter, and has chosen the name Francis. The Cardinal proto-deacon
Jean-Louis Tauran made the solemn announcement to the people at 8:12 p.m. from
the external Loggia of the Hall of Blessings of the Vatican Basilica following
the white “smoke” which occurred at 7:06pm. Following are the words pronounced
by Cardinal Tauran: I announce to you with great joy; We have a Pope; The most
eminent and most reverend Lord, Lord Mario Cardinal of Holy Roman Church
Bergoglio Who has taken the name Francis.
Conclave
Notes:
The conclave that led to the election of Pope Francis began on Tuesday, 12
March 2013 in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican Apostolic Palace, with the "Extra omnes" (all others out) pronounced
at 5:33pm by Msgr. Guido Marini, master of the Liturgical Celebrations of the
Supreme Pontiff, following the taking of the oath by the 115 cardinal electors.
The first black “fumata” (smoke) took place at 7:42 pm the same day.
On Wednesday, 13 March, there was black
smoke at 11:40am.
On Wednesday, 13 March, there was white
smoke at 7:06pm.
First “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and
the world) Blessing of the New Holy Father Francis.
Before the new Pope appeared at the
balcony, an honour guard of Swiss Guards in full military regalia and bearing
the pontifical standard marched into the square and took their places under the
Loggia followed by a representation of the various Italian armed forces that,
since 1929, have paid homage to the Pope on important occasions as a sign of
the reconciliation between the Holy See and the Italian State. The Holy See
marching band accompanied the wait. As soon as they heard the name of the new
pontiff, the crowd began to chant together: “Francesco, Francesco”.
At 8:24pm, the Holy Father Francis,
preceded by the Cross, appeared at the Loggia of the brightly lit Vatican
Basilica. Before imparting the “Urbi et Orbi” (“to the city and the world)
apostolic blessing he greeted the enormous crowd that had been gathering all
afternoon in cold and rainy St. Peter's Square saying: “Dear brothers and sisters,
Good evening. You know that the duty of the Conclave was to give Rome a bishop.
It seems that my brother cardinals picked him from almost the ends of the
earth. But here we are! I thank you for the warm welcome. The diocesan
community of Rome has its bishop. Thank you! First and foremost I would like to
say a prayer for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict XVI. Let us pray together for
him, that the Lord bless him and the Virgin keep him.”
After leading the Our Father, Hail Mary,
and Gloria, Pope Francis again addressed the crowd saying: “And now let us
begin this journey, bishop and people, this journey of the Church of Rome,
which is the one that leads all the churches in charity. A journey of
fraternity, of trust between us. Let us always pray for one another. Let us
pray for the world so that this might be a great brotherhood. I hope that this
journey of the Church that we begin today, and in which my Cardinal Vicar here
present will assist me, will be fruitful for the evangelization of this
beautiful city”.
“Now I
would like to impart the blessing, but first, first I ask a favor of you.
Before the bishop blesses the people, I ask that you pray to the Lord that He
bless me: the prayer of the people asking a blessing for their bishop. Let us
pray in silence, this your prayer for me.”
“Now I will impart the blessing to you
and all the world, to all men and women of good will.”
After imparting the apostolic blessing
Pope Francis added: “Brothers and sisters, I take my leave. Thank you for your
warm welcome. Tomorrow I'm going to pray to the Virgin, that she will safeguard
all of Rome. Good night and rest well.”
WHO IS JORGE MARIO BERGOGLIO?
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J.,
Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ordinary for Eastern-rite faithful in
Argentina who lack an Ordinary of their own rite, was born on 17 December 1936
in Buenos Aires. He studied as and holds a degree as a chemical technician, but
then chose the priesthood and entered the seminary of Villa Devoto. On 11 March
1958 he moved to the novitiate of the Company of Jesus where he finished
studies in the humanities in Chile. In 1963, on returning to Buenos Aires, he
obtained a degree in philosophy at the St. Joseph major seminary of San Miguel.
Between 1964 and 1965 he taught literature
and psychology at the Immacolata College in Santa Fe and then in 1966 he taught
the same subjects at the University of El Salvador, in Buenos Aires.
From 1967 to 1970 he studied theology at
the St. Joseph major seminary of San Miguel where he obtained a degree. On 13
December 1969 he was ordained a priest. From 1970 to 1971 he completed the
third probation at Alcala de Henares, Spain, and on 22 April 1973, pronounced
his perpetual vows.
He was novice master at Villa Varilari
in San Miguel from 1972 to 1973, where he also taught theology. On 31 July 1973
he was elected as Provincial for Argentina, a role he served as for six years.
From 1980 to 1986 he was rector of the
Philosophical and Theological Faculty of San Miguel as well as pastor of the
Patriarca San Jose parish in the Diocese of San Miguel. In March of 1986 he
went to Germany to finish his doctoral thesis. The superiors then sent him to
the University of El Salvador and then to Cordoba where he served as a
confessor and spiritual director.
On 20 May 1992, John Paul II appointed
him titular Bishop of Auca and Auxiliary of Buenos Aires, He received Episcopal
consecration in the Cathedral of Buenos Aires from Cardinal Antonio Quarracino,
Apostolic Nunzio Ubaldo Calabresi, and Bishop Emilio Ognenovich. of
Mercedes-Lujan on 27 June of that year.
On 3 June 1997 he was appointed
Coadjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires and succeeded Cardinal Antonio Quarracino
on 28 February 1998.
He was Adjunct Relator General of the
10th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, October 2001.
He served as President of the Bishops'
Conference of Argentina from 8 November 2005 until 8 November 2011.
He was created and proclaimed Cardinal
by Blessed John Paul II in the consistory of 21 February 2001, of the Title of
S. Roberto Bellarmino (St. Robert Bellarmine).
He was a member of The Congregations for
Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments; for the Clergy; and for
Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life; the Pontifical
Council for the Family; and the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
NEWS FROM DIOCESE
DEEPANJALI
CONVENT, SIADIH:
To give better accommodation to the
village children studying in Vidya Jyoti School, Siadih Deepanjali convent has
succeeded to build a girls’ hostel in the campus. It was inaugurated and
blessed on 28th of February, 2013 by Bishop Felix Toppo, S.J. in the
presence of Rev. Srs. Sarita, F.C and Rosalia Kullu, FC the provincial’s
counselors and Hostel children. The joy of this achievement was celebrated with
a short entertainment programme which was enjoyed by all. Congratulation to FC
sisters at Deepanjali Convent, Siadih!
DIVINE
RETREAT CENTRE, SUNDERNAGAR:
In view of the joyful celebration of
Easter, spiritual renewal retreats for the people were conducted by Fr.
Sebastian, VC and team in different parishes during the Lenten season.
St.
Joseph’s, Charbandia :
February 22-24
St.
Xavier’s, Chaibasa :
March 3
St.
Barbara Church, Mosaboni :
March, 04-06
Jisu
Marsal, Chandil :
March 06-07
Kerala
Catholic Association : March 09-10
St.
John De Britto Church, Tepasai : March 11-13
Christ
the King Church, CKP : March
15-17
Holy
Family Church, Kumardhubi : March
21-23
A
large number of people in every parish participated in the retreat and profited
spiritually. Thanks to all the parish priests, Fr. Sebastian, VC and team who conducted
this spiritual renewal programme!
BISHOP’S
HOUSE GOLMURI
Diocesan
Clergy Golmuri:
Diocesan Clergy Meeting was held on 1st March, 2013. Thirty five
priests in spite of their busy schedule attended the Diocesan Clergy Meeting
and discussed on various issues concerned. All the participants with great
enthusiasm participated and drew up some suggestions, especially in connection
with celebration of the Year of Faith.
Junior
Priests Gathering:
On the 20th March, 2013, the junior priests of the diocese came together for a
day of prayer and reflection together at Bishop’s House, Golmuri. Bishop Felix
Toppo, SJ and Fr. C.R. Prabhu, listened to the junior priests and guided them with
their valuable suggestions. The meeting concluded with the Eucharistic
celebration. At the end of the day all the junior priest had a basketball match
and enjoyed the day together. The participants benefited from the one day
programme.
Chrism
Mass:
The strength of Presbyterium in the diocese was strongly felt on 21st
March, 2013 as a large number of priests both diocesan and religious came
together to spend a day of sharing and recollection. Rev. Fr. Michael Thanaraj,
S.J. the Jamshedpur Jesuit Provincial guided the priests and religious in
meditation and prepared them for the celebration of the sacrament of
reconciliation. The solemn Chrism mass was celebrated at 05:30pm at St.
Joseph’s Cathedral, Golmuri.
LOYOLA
SCHOOL,TALDANGA: ENABLE, EMPOWER, ENERGIZE
The session 2012 – 2013
came to a fantastic end with the distribution of report cards on 28th
Feb. More than 95% parents came to collect their wards’ results.
The new session began
with the Orientation for Teachers on the
6th of March. Brother Tony was invited to address the teachers. He
spoke on realization of oneself to
understand others.
All the Christian
students of the junior section who had passed in all subjects in their annual
exam were given a dictionary & Rs. 500/- and the seniors received a
dictionary & Rs.1000/-. as motivation
towards excelling in their academics.
The 15th
& 16th of March have been very enriching for Loyola Teachers.
Mrs. Salony Priya Counseling Psychologist from Kolkata was invited to conduct a
two – day seminar. The Seminar topic was RECHARGE & REVIVE. Adolescence
Issues, Learning Centric education, Positive Attitude, Discipline by design,
Positive Classroom management, Teaching to make students successful, were a few
topics discussed. So we all thank our Principal Fr. Edward Saldanha for such a
foresight and allowing the teachers to connect with Umeed. (Rita Sen)
ST.
XAVIER’S ENGLISH SCHOOL, CHAIBASA
Results for the Annual Exams, 2013-14,
were distributed on 7th of March. Overall result of the whole school was quite
good as maximum students had scored better percentages and a marked improvement
was seen in every class.
New session 2013-14 began on 11th of March.
The day started with a small prayer of thanksgiving for the fruitful outcome of
the previous year and we prayed to God for his divine guidance throughout the
course of this present year.
This year class mentors and subject
incharges are introduced in our school for the first time. The work and the
responsibilities are decentralised for a smoother and a better functioning of
school. The classes are going to be observed by the mentors and subject
incharges and a close tab is going to be kept on all the activities taking
place in the school so that under the constructive guidance of the mentors and
subject incharges, the teachers will get to work more efficiently and the
students will get the best education possible.
There was also an orientation program for
the students of std. IX and X on 12th of March because children nowadays tend
to get distracted due to modern ways of living. Our principal Sr. Flora makes
sure that they are not lost in the tinsel glamour of this world and from time
to time she organizes such programs to make sure that their energies are
channelized in the right direction.
Election for the school cabinet was
conducted successfully on 21st of March and the results were declared on the
same day. Rahul Dev Boipoi is elected as the school captain and Mahima pan as
vice-captain. Alice Laguri is elected as the sports captain and Param Nilesh
Tamsoy is elected as the vice-captain of sports. House captains and club
captains were also elected and the investiture ceremony took place on 23rd of March.
CONGRATULATIONS
Jeevan
Jyoti, Telco: JMJ, at Telco, rejoiced thanking the
Lord, on the great occasion of the proclamation of Dr. Sr. Mary Glowry as the SERVANT
OF GOD, on 27th March, 2013 by his lordship Rev. Dr. Gali Bali, the
Bishop of Guntur. Dr. Sr. Mary was an Austrelian belonging to the Congregation
of Jesus Mary and Joseph, came to India in 1920 and worked tirelessly in the
medical field in Andra Pradesh.
St. Xavier’s English
School, Chakradharpur got its affiliation to CISCE Board (Council of the Indian
School Certificate Examination) Delhi on 4th March 2013.
Congratulations! to Principal Fr. Vernon
D’Souza and his hard working team of the school. We look forward for a better
quality education and the result in the years to come.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Fr.
Henry Sequeira
was admitted in the ICU at Mercy Hospital with hypertension, uncontrolled
diabetics and swelling of body.
Fr.
James Quadros
underwent a minor surgery for lipoma (extra growth at the back of his neck) and
discharged same day.
Fr.
Oscar Beck
was admitted with parotid tumer. He was operated by Dr. G.K. Chaudhary. Surgery
took for three hours. He recovered fast and was discharged and called to OPD
for stitch removal.
Fr.
Michael Jojo was
admitted to St. Angela’s Hospital for the treatment of Malaria. He was well
taken care and came back to his parish, completely healed.
GONE TO HEAVEN: R I P
We
express our heartfelt condolences to Fr. Henry Sequeira, who lost his elder sister in Mangalore. May the good
Lord grant strength to all who experience the pain and loss. May her soul Rest
in Peace!
APRIL: BIRTHDAYS
Date
|
Name
|
03
|
Richard Miranda
|
12
|
Leo John D’Souza
|
16
|
Sahaya Thason
|
19
|
Paulus Bodra
|
24
|
Pascal Minj
|
Wish you all a very HAPPY EASTER!
