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Published every two weeks for the sake of the unity of the Diocese and the "greater good of souls".
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The Diocesan Chronicle
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The Diocesan Chronicle
is issued every two weeks in the Diocese of Baker parishes with
the Church Bulletins.
To submit an article for
The Diocesan Chronicle, please send
your story to
terri@dioceseofbaker.org . |
| Print Edition: January 29, 2012 |
Reflections from
Bishop Skylstad...RCIA in the life of the Church: RCIA
has become a familiar acronym in the Catholic Church these last
few decades. ....As part of our diocesan preparation, we are
offering a day of reflection and prayer for candidates, their
sponsors and all those interested at our Powell Butte Retreat
Center on March 3. and: Matsiko Children's Choir visits Bend. Click here to learn more. |
| Print Edition: January 15, 2012 |
"I am the Good
Shepherd..." These familiar words of Jesus constantly
remind us of how the Good Shepherd is concerned about us and
how He is present to us on this earthly journey. January
9-14 was National Vocation Awareness Week in the Church.
This week reminds us of the responsibility of priests and
bishops to be good, loving and caring shepherds in the Church.
And just as importantly, all of us are reminded of our mutual
responsibility with and in the name of the Lord to go about
shepherding the community of faith. For me as bishop,
this is a very serious mission. To read more of Bishop Skylstad's column click here. |
| Print Edition: January 1, 2012 |
Over the past 20
years or so, the members of Our Lady of Angels Parish have been
providing aid to a farming village in Peru through a Mission
being run by Father David Johnson.
To read more click here. |
| Print Edition: December 18, 2011 |
Reflections from
Bishop Skylstad...The Light: Yesterday as I wrote this, I
heard on the radio that Christmas music is becoming more
popular. More stations will be and are broadcasting
Christmas music 24/7.
To read more click here. |
| Print Edition: December 4, 2011 |
Joseph
William Pickens, a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Baker,
died Monday, November 7, 2011, while hunting in the Hells
Canyon Wilderness. He was 54. To read more click here (page 3). |
| Print Edition: November 20, 2011 |
Nestled up
against the mighty Columbia, The Dalles can claim less than
20,000 people inside the city limits. It is, then,
amazing that a non-profit store in this small Oregon town did
$1,l000,000 worth of gross sales last year.
To read more about St. Vincent de Paul in
The Dalles, click here. |
| Print Edition: November 6, 2011 |
The 2003 General
Instruction of the Roman Missal quoted from the Ecumenical
Council of Trent to highlight the importance of teaching at
Mass: "Lest Christ's flock go hungry ...the Holy Synod commands
pastors and all others having the care of souls to give
frequent instructions during the celebration of Mass, either
personally or through others [commentator], concerning
what is read at Mass; among other things, they should include
some explanation of the mystery of this most holy Sacrifice,
especially on Sundays and Holy Days, #11." In response to
this command a five part series of Teaching Masses were
developed from the General Instruction to assist with
introducing the New Translation of the Roman Missal.
To read more, click here. To learn more about the Teaching Mass click on Diocesan Info above. |
| Print Edition: October 23, 2011 |
In the constant
battle of good against evil how do I not only survive but
thrive? How can I avoid stressing out and enjoy life
instead? How can I become all that God has created me to
be? The answer provided for the 29 High School and Middle
School youth who attended a retreat by Fr. Radloff at St.
Patrick's in Heppner was: by God's grace.
To read more, click here. |
| Print Edition: October 9, 2011 |
This issue is
dedicated to the Appeal 2011 campaign. Parish Goals for
2011 are found on page 2 and the financial picture of the
diocese is found on page 3. Diocesan Staff are pictured
on page 4 with listed responsibilities.
Click here to read more. |
| Print Edition: September 25, 2011 |
The Annual Clergy
Assembly begins October 10 and concludes October13.
Although this Assembly is for the Clergy only, there will be
special presentaitons for the laity the evenings of Tuesday,
October 11, and Wednesday, October 12 from 7 .m. to 9 p.m., and
Thursday morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Click here to read more on G.I.F.T. |
| Print Edition: September 11, 2011 |
"With the month
of September, we begin another season of schooling and faith
formation. Reflecting upon this moment from the religious
perspective, catechetical classes of religious education and
formation begin anew." To read more of Bishop Skylstad's column click here. |
| Print Edition: August 28, 2011 |
Diocesan Scouting
Director, Ted Yarosh, has decided it is time to retire after 21
years serving the Diocese of Baker. |
After five years
in planning, St. Thomas Church in Redmond has broken ground for
its Parish Center.
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"Feed the
Hungry" is one of the corporal works of mercy and the members
of Our Lady of Angels Parish in Hermiston have taken this
message to heart by pitching in to grow a fertile, large,
highly productive Community Garden.
Click here to read more |
| Print Edition: August 14, 2011 |
On June 24, 25
and 26, 2011 Blessed Sacrament Parish in Ontario, Oregon,
celebrated its centennial with three days of liturgy, prayer
and fellowship. Click here to read more |
| Print Edition: July 31, 2011 |
Despite the fact
that the town sign for La Pine reads "Population: 1885," the
St. Vincent de Paul conference for the southern part of
Deschutes County probably feeds that many people in the course
of a couple of months. Read more about the St. Vincent de Paul, La Pine conference |
| Print Edition: July 17, 2011 |
Bishop Skylstad
travels to Blessed Sacrament Parish in Ontario for their
centennial celebration.
Click here to read more |
| Print Edition: July 3, 2011 |
The DIGNITY OF
LIFE WALL is on display this summer at the Powell Butte
Retreat Center. All are invited to visit and view this
monument to the dignity of all life. The wall was the
product of Oregon State University students who gave names to
the over eleven thousand babies aborted in Oregon in just one
year and it highlights in a very powerful way the unborn's
dignity as persons.
Click here to read more |
| Print Edition: June 19, 2011 |
Many
announcements in this issue: First Holy Communion across
the Diocese, Confirmation, College Graduation, Priestly
Ordinations, Pole Pedal, Paddle Event, and much more. Click here to read more |
| Print Edition: June 05, 2011 |
People from
around the diocese gathered at St. Mary's Chapel at Powell
Butte on May 17th to participate in the Welcome Mass and
Reception for Bishop William S. Skylstad, Apostolic
Administrator of the diocese.
Click here to read more on page 1 |
| Print Edition: May 22, 2011 |
In order to
spread the message of our Lord's sacrifice, His passion and
death on the cross, the Spanish Youth Group members at Our Lady
of Angels Parish in Hermiston prayerfully reenacted a living
Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. The reenactment has
been an annual tradition of the group for the past 15 years or
so. Click here to read more on page 4 |
| Print Edition: May 8, 2011 |
A charitable gift
annuity is a special way to make a gift, increase your income
and reduce your tax bill all in one transaction. The
Diocese offers charitable gift annuities to our many faithful
who have expressed a desire to make a gift, while still
retaining income from the gift during their lives.
Click here to read more on page 3 |
| Print Edition: April 24, 2011 |
"As we
progress in the Lenten journey, we come to the celebration of
the Sacred Triduum, which includes the Feast of Easter.
These weeks of renewal and repentance lead us spiritually to
accompany Jesus on his journey as he approached his passion and
death." Click here to read more of Bishop Skylstaad's Easter Reflections |
| Print Edition: April 10, 2011 |
When the Redmond
Conference of St. Vincent de Paul opened the doors to its new
thrift shop in November of 2010, it was a leap of faith in an
ongoing effort to better serve the area poor. In the
challenge to come up with enough revenue to pay the bills and
support the organization's Social Services, the endeavor has
succeeded beyond everyone's expectations.
Click here to read more |
| Print Edition: March 27, 2011 |
In this issue,
Bishop Skylstad discusses and explains the Chrism Mass which is
held every year on Holy Thursday at St. Francis de Sales
Cathedral in Baker City. Click here to read more |
| Print Edition: March 13, 2011 |
"Greetings in the
Lord to all of you. As the temporary Apostolic
Administrator for the Diocese of Baker, I share this brief
message with you..." Click here to read more from Bishop Skylstad |
| Print Edition: February 27, 2011 |
In this issue, we
honor Bishop Vasa with a pictorial of our 11 years with him and
personal comments from his Chancery Staff.
Click here to continue |
| Print Edition: February 13, 2011 |
In this issue,
read Bishop Vasa's letter to the Priests and People of the
Diocese of Baker regarding his appointment as Co-Adjutor Bishop
of the Diocese of Santa Rosa.
Click here to continue
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| Print Edition: January 30, 2011 |
Sisters of the
Congregation of Our Lady, Mother of Perpetual Help in Eastern
Oregon are featured in this issue of The Diocesan Chronicle.
Read more on page 4 |
| Print Edition: January 16, 2011 |
Diocese of Baker
- Official Appointments as of January 10, 2011
Read more on page 2 |
| Print Edition: January 2, 2011 |
The New Year has
begun and, while it is necessary to live in the present
moment, it is also good to plan and anticipate. One of
the Traditions of the Church, which generally receives little
attention, is that of the Epiphany Proclamation.
Read more on page 2 |
| Print Edition: December 19, 2010 |
In the last half
of 2010 the Diocese of Baker is fortunate to have welcomed
seven Sisters of Mary of Kakamega, a Kenyan order, to work
among our parishes. Read more... |
| Print Edition: December 5, 2010 |
"Some seed fell
on rich soil and produced fruit a hundred- or sixty- or
thirty-fold." (cf. Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23) Priests
attending the recent Days for Clergy at the Diocesan Retreat
Center have been sent forth to look for that "rich soil" in
their parishes. Read more on page 3 |
| Print Edition: November 21, 2010 |
While fulfilling,
working with youth has its challenges. The greatest is
helping them to realize that they do matter...that they were
created for a purpose. This is difficult in a society
that does not always respect the dignity of life. Read more on page 1 under CAMP CONNOLLY 2011 NEWS. |
| Print Edition: November 7, 2010 |
Seen any CAVE
people lately? Those who attended this year's Clergy
Assembly will now be on the lookout for them. Read more on page 2 and 3 |
| Print Edition: October 24, 2010 |
On the evening of
September 14, 2010, Central Oregon Catholics were privileged to
witness the ordination of Joseph Karl Levine to the priesthood.
Read more... |
| Print Edition: October 10, 2010 |
This issue of The
Chronicle as well as the next one on October 24 will be
dedicated to the re-establishment of the Annual Appeal. I
mentioned in the last issue that this Appeal had been suspended
for three years in order to focus our energies on the raising
of funds for the Diocesan Retreat Center.
Read more....
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| Print Edition: September 26, 2010 |
The Diocese of
Baker, ever since its establishment in 1903, has faced the very
serious challenge of maintaining financial stability. We
are a Diocese composed of approximately 13,000 Catholic
families spread out over 65,000 square miles. Read more on page 2 |
| Print Edition: September 12, 2010 |
You see listed
here a set of changes in Pastoral Assignments which occur at an
unusual time. There are three factors which precipitate
the changes at this time. Read more on page 2 |
| Print Edition: August 29, 2010 |
On August 6,
Father Arsenius and guests celebrated the tenth anniversary of
the erection of Annunciation Hermitage as a monastery of the
Diocese of Baker. Joining in the festivities were
visitors from as faraway as Los Angeles. Read more on page 4 |
| Print Edition: August 15, 2010 |
A significant
part of my summer free time has been spent at the Retreat
Center pulling weeds....Weeds are like sin or perhaps it would
be better to say that sin is like a weed.
Read more on page 2 |
| Print Edition: August 1, 2010 |
Our Lady of
Angels Parish in Hermiston will be celebrating its 100th
Anniversary on the weekend of August 6-8. Everyone is
welcome to join in celebrating a century of blessings and
looking forward to God's graces for the next 100 years. Read more on page 4 |
| Print Edition: July 18, 2010 |
There is
something that occurs this week that has a direct bearing on
the Diocese of Baker and on the readers of this column.
The Baker Edition of the Catholic Sentinel ends its fifty-two
year run of providing news and information to its subscribers.
Read more on page 2 |
| Print Edition: July 4, 2010 |
"I have been
associated with the Catholic Medical Association for almost as
long as I have been in the Diocese of Baker. Since the
organization is composed of Catholic physicians and other
persons in health care related fields, there is much concern
about how the new national health care plan will affect the
practice of medicine." Read More on page 2 |
| Print Edition: June 20, 2010 |
The commitment to “just keep moving” may take us in unforeseen directions and this week two, of a total of seven, Religious Sisters of Mary of Kakamega are arriving for ministerial service in the Diocese of Baker. These Sisters who come from a Community in Kenya (see picture on page 4) bring a zeal for souls and a spirit of joy which promises to infect the entire Diocese. Read More... |
| Print Edition: June 6, 2010 | Welcome to the First Edition of the Diocese of Baker Newsletter to be known as The Diocesan Chronicle. This project is undertaken by the Staff at the Diocese with the goal of producing every two weeks a chronicle of news and events of importance and interest to the people of God and the Diocese of Baker. Read More... |
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