Biography of Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger

Biography of Most Reverend Edward J. Weisenburger Bishop Weisenburger Appointed to Roman Catholic Edward Weisenburger was born in Alton, Illinois on December 23, 1960, to Edward John Weisenburger and Asella (Walters) Weisenburger, the third of their four surviving children. His father was a military officer and his mother a homemaker. Weisenburger grew up primarily in Lawton, Oklahoma, where he graduated from high school in 1979. He attended Conception Seminary College in Missouri, graduating with honors in 1983. He then attended the American College Seminary at the Catholic University of Louvain in Leuven, Belgium, earning the Pontifical S.T.B. in Theology, an M.A. in Religious Studies, and a Masters in Moral and Religious Sciences. In the spring of 1987 he returned to Oklahoma and began three years of ministry at St. Mary Church in Ponca City, OK. On December 19, 1987 he was ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City by The Most Reverend Charles A. Salatka, Archbishop of Oklahoma City. Weisenburger attended the University of St. Paul in Ottawa, Canada from 1990 1992, earning the pontifical J.C.L. degree in canon law. Upon his return home he was appointed Vice-chancellor and Adjutant Judicial Vicar. In addition to chancery and tribunal duties he also did weekend parish and prison ministries from 1992 to 1995 and served as an on-site chaplain for rescue workers in the weeks following the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. In the fall of 1995 he began 17 years of service on the Council of Priests and the College of Consulters. He likewise served as a member of the Seminarian Board for fifteen years. In June of 1996 he was appointed Vicar General of the Oklahoma City Archdiocese. He was an officer with the Archdiocesan Tribunal for almost 20 years and served as Promoter of Justice for the cause of canonization of Blessed Stanley Francis Rother. On October 2, 2009 he was appointed a Prelate of Honor to His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, with the title Reverend Monsignor. Bishop Weisenburger served as pastor of two parishes: Holy Trinity in Okarche, Oklahoma (1995-2002) and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City (2002-2012). On February 6, 2012, Weisenburger was appointed Bishop of Salina, Kansas, by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI. He was ordained a bishop at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Salina, on May 1, 2012, with the Most Reverend Joseph Naumann, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kansas City presiding. Co-consecraters were the Most Reverend Eusebius J. Beltran, Archbishop Emeritus of Oklahoma City, and the Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley, Archbishop of Oklahoma City. On October 3, 2017, Weisenburger was appointed Bishop of Tucson by His Holiness, Pope Francis. His installation is set for November 29, 2017, at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson. Weisenburger enjoys membership in the Knights of Columbus as well as the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Conception Seminary College as well as the national Catholic Rural Life organization. When time permits, he enjoys reading and occasional travel. Bishop Weisenburger s mother died on March 22, 1998, and his father died on December 22, 2013. The Bishop s siblings include a sister, Mrs. Mary Jung of Yukon, Oklahoma (her husband Don Jung, their three children and five grandchildren); a sister, Mrs. Adina Heller of Corinth, Texas (her husband Karl Heller and their two children); a brother, Mr. Timothy J. Weisenburger (and his wife Donna) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; former sister-in- law Mary Weisenburger of Houston, Texas (and their son); and a sister who died at birth, Catherine Weisenburger. Reprinted from: http://salinadiocese.org/bishop

We would like to welcome our newly appointed Bishop Edward J Weisenburger to the Diocese of Tucson. The appointment was made by Pope Francis on October 3, 2017. He will be installed as the Tucson s bishop on November 29,2017. He comes from the Diocese of Salina Kansas. He has served as a bishop in Kansas since 2012. He will succeed Bishop Gerald Kicanas as the new head of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson. Senior Parishioners: St Rose of Lima will celebrate Mass on Oct 22nd at 10:00am for all our senior parishioners over 80 years of age. The Catholic Daughters will sponsor this event and following Mass there will be an informal gettogether snacks and drinks in St Matthew's Room. Please come and join us in celebrating you. God blesses us each day and this day he will shower us with his love. If you plan on attending please RSVP to Deborah Gibbs: 322-0236 or Mercy Rivera: 322-0643. Safford Area Friends, I m very excited to announce that Facing Addiction will be coming to Safford, AZ to host a training on Community Organizing, Advocacy & Messaging. The training is part of Facing Addiction s Pilot Community Project, and is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about effective strategies and tactics to best organize your community! WHAT: Facing Addiction s Training on Community Organizing, Advocacy & Messaging WHEN: Saturday, October 14th - 10:00am to 2:00pm WHERE: General Services Building -921 Thatcher Blvd, Safford If you plan to attend, please email mking@facingaddiction.org to RSVP. Thanks so much, and I hope to see you there! With warm regards, Michael King Director of Outreach & Engagement 100 th Years Fatima Anniversary Rosary Rally October 13th, 2017 At 6:00 pm Please join us in praying for our nation. As we all know, the United States is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We must ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. The Local Fatima a Anniversary Rally will take place in front of City Hall in Safford. For more information please contact Judith Warren at 428-0075 or Helen Romero at 965-6604. It will be dusk, so bring a small flashlight, and bring a chair if you wish. SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING, DO SOMETHING: We would like to invite everyone to join us doing our annual pilgrimage walk for Our Lady of Guadalupe. Come and pray for all the people who have passed away by suicide. We will walk from St. Rose of Lima Parish to Our Lady of Guadalupe. On Saturday, October 21, 2017. We will begin our Pilgrimage at 6:00am. Holy Mass to follow after the walk starting at 9:00am. Menudo will be sold for $5.00 (a large bowl) or a quart to go for $6:00. It is also Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta. They have a Raffle on going, It is a 3 x5 Framed Picture of the Last Supper 3 Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe Lap-Afghan Tickets are a $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. Let us all come together as community to help everyone. We all need to get involve so that there will be no more unnecessary persons dying. It is up to us to stop the bullying, rumors, and the unfairness in the world. We have to start doing something, not just ignore the problem because it won t get better, unless we fix it. The Family of Nemecio and Margarita Ramos, thank The Disturbance Control team at FCC Tucson. The Catholic Daughters, Messengers of Mary, the Parish of San Jose Mission, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Rose of Lima and San Martin de Porras Mission and Fr. Robert and Fr. Ahar for all the prayers, visits, phone call, donations and especially the love you have shared with us, also those who traveled to Tucson while in the hospital. Our hearts are so surprised and grateful. For you, walk with us during our difficult times. May God Bless you all. As you were a blessing for us.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES ST. ROSE OF LIMA WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Second Collections: St. Vincent de Paul: Oct. 14th- 15, 2017 Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction is every Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima from 1:30pm to 2:30 pm 2nd Thursday of the month. All New Volunteers are required to begin the clearance process for 2016-2017. Spanish Choir Practice meets every Thursday at 6:00 pm in the church. Messengers of Mary: Prays the Holy Rosary Monday - Friday at 7:30 a.m. before Mass. The officers are Juanita Boehler, 348-8288, Grace Hemmerling, 623-853-5746,Lucy Kin 428-1491, & Ana Berta Rodriguez 428-2317. You can call any officer for prayers or Consecration to Jesus through Mary. We gather together for spiritual talks every other Thursday and special occasions. We welcome all newcomers. SAINT ROSE OF LIMA 2017 Baptisms: Joseph James Torrio Alijah Gabriel Chavez Christopher Arturo Garcia Olivia Joe Oaks Faithful Departed: Juan De Dios Sandoval Angelica Monique & Baby Rosa Aranda Anahi Gileen Ruiz Mass Intentions for Oct. 7th, -Oct. 15th,2017 Sat. 6pm Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners Sun. 7am +Bill Knowlton Health & Well-being of Abe Michael Rivas 10:00am 11:30am 6pm +Jenny Fohr +Hortencia Placencio & +Aaron Peru Mon 8am Pray for Special Intentions Tues 8am Angelica Aranda Wed 8am Margarita Gomez Thurs 8am Health & Well-being of Beatrice Garcia Rodriguez Fri 8am Health & Well-being of Rachel Verdugo Sat 6pm +Jenny Fohr Sun 7am Saint Rose of Lima Parishioners 10am +Martin Garcia 11:30am +Joe Figueroa 6 pm In Thanksgiving to St. Michael for answered prayers St. Rose of Lima Weekend Collections September 30th-Oct 1st, 2017 Offertory $ 3,887.68 St. Vincent de Paul $ 126.00 Building Fund $ 600.00 Vocations $ 281.82 RE Salsa Fest $ 1,645.00 RE Youth Group $ 153.00 WE Are Praying For Margarita Ramos Conrado Chavez Joe Merino Josh Hernandez Joseph Hernandez Blanche Kelly Annette Graves Cora Caro Jr. & Rachel Verdugo Aranda Family REQUIREMENTS: Baptisms The parents of the child to be baptized must submit a copy of the baby's birth certificate. Parents and godparents need to attend the parish baptismal class. Classes are given on the second Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Please call the office to sign up for the next scheduled class. All requirements for the Diocese of Tucson and Saint Rose of Lima will be given to the parents at this time. Baptisms are performed the first and third Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Our office staff is limited, therefore, sponsors and godparents proof of sacraments, documents and payment must be submitted at least one month before the baptism. When choosing godparents, if they are married, they must be married through the Catholic church, if single you must not be living with a partner. Donation is $20.00. Quinceañera The candidate and her parents must contact the office at least one (1) year or more before the date requested. Quinceañera are not performed during Holy Days. Requirements: active within the parish, youth group, Religious Education, Mass attendance, etc. or Six(6) sets of meetings and volunteer ministries given by Fr. Robert. Cost is $250.00. There is a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 to hold the date. Balance to the church must be received in the office one week before the ceremony. Weddings The couple must contact office at least 6 months prior to the desired wedding date. An appointment will be made for the couple. At that time it will be determined if the date desired is available, and all requirements for the Diocese of Tucson and Saint Rose of Lima will be given to the couple. Donation is $150.00.There is a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 to hold the date. Balance to the church must be received in the office one week before the ceremony.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA NOTICES RCIA Classes: Sunday start with Mass at 6pm is considered as part of class. Class starts at 7pm to 8pm. RE Office: Is open Monday-Friday from 8am to 12noon. (928)348-4785. Registration will be on going in RE office/ the Parish Office. Would Like to say A Big Thank you to Michelle Palma, Elenor Matt, Kittie Avalos, Amelia Aparicio, Mary Flores, Andrew Flores, Louie Barbosa, Angel Barbosa, and Robert Barbosa for all the Help during our Salsa Fest Fundraiser. Upcoming Events: October 19th, 2017. Makeup Parent Sacraments Class. At 6:00pm in ST. Matthew. This is also for off Schedule Students. Its not to late you can still help we are in Need of Substitute Teachers & Office Aides! Call RE office at 348-4785. If anyone is interested in teaching or helping with the Religious Education Program for this year 2017-2018. Please call the office at 348-4785, or 428-0149 to get your compliance done. A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima from 1:30 pm to 2:30pm every 2nd Thursday of the month. St. Rose of Lima Compliance: Our Common Commitment We share a common commitment, to protect our children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to conduct our lives in a manner that is consistent with our faith. We are committed to work in such a way that others might see and experience the integrity and compassion that we profess. Important: All ministry leaders are responsible to ensure that all their volunteers are in compliance with the Tucson Diocese Guidelines Youth Choir: Junior and High School meet at 5pm to 6pm on Wednesday. In Need of a Bus Driver: Apply at St. Rose of Lima Parish Office Will need to go thru compliance as soon as possible. Starting at $12 an hour. It is about 1hr a day and 3days a week. While school is in session. We only have a temporary Bus Driver. We will pay for License and Physical. Confirmation : Class for Confirmation I (Freshmen) 5:00pm in St. Matthew Confirmation II (Sophomores) 7:00pm in St Matthew. Mass is at 6:00 pm. Mandatory for all Confirmation students and recommended for parents and sponsors to attend also. This is mandatory for Students Once a month meeting for all teachers, and Heads of Ministries. Let us communicate with each other so there are no surprises. Meet with Fr. Robert so we can plan the following month and talk about concerns pertaining to Religious Education. Those asked to attend; RCIA, Jr. High, RE Youth group,office Aides, and Confirmation. Our next meeting will be Oct 11th, 2017. It will be potluck. In St. Matthew at 6pm. Fr. Robert. BOOKS DONATIONS NEEDED: Saint Rose of Lima is asking for donations of Catholic Books for the Parish Library the church is organizing. Fiction, non fiction, and children's books are all needed. Donations can be dropped off in the Saint Rose of Lima Parish Office. ULTREYA S CURSILLISTAS - Ultreya and Potluck to be held October 28th, Santa Catalina Parish, 14380 N. Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ, from noon to 2:00 p.m. (POTLUCK- PLEASE BRING PLENTY TO SHARE) tucsonsolchair@gmail.com October 8, 2017 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; Listen with your spouse for God s message of love by exploring a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekend is on October 6-8 in Tucson and November 3-5in Phoenix. To apply online, and for weekend dates visit www.wwmearizona.com

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time October 8th, 2017 Second Collection October 8 -Roof Fund October 15- St. Vincent De Paul October 22- Building Fund LADY OF GUADALUPE OFFICE HOURS: 9:30AM 3:00PM. OLG Gift Shop is open on week days at 9:30-3:00pm. Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction is Friday from 9:30-10:30 AM after 9:00am Mass. Pray the rosary Monday-Friday at 8:30 before Mass. If anyone is interested in teaching or helping with the Religious Education Program for next year, 2017-2018. Please call the office at 428-0149. A compliance representative will be at St. Rose of Lima from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm every 2 nd Thursday of each month. Volunteers are needed to help clean the church, please call OLG office at 428-0149. Only candles bought from OLG will be allowed in the church. Thank you for your cooperation. Compliance Our Common Commitment: We share a common commitment, to protect our children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to conduct our lives in a manner that Is consistent with our faith. We are committed to work in such a way that others might see and experience the integrity and compassion that we profess. Important: All ministry leaders are responsible to ensure that all their volunteers are in compliance with the Tucson Diocese Guidelines. UPCOMING EVENTS: We would like to invite everyone to join us doing our Annual Pilgrimage walk for Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will walk from St. Rose of Lima Parish to Our Lady of Guadalupe. On Saturday, October 21, 2017. We will begin or Pilgrimage at 6:00 am. Holy Mass follows the walk starting at 9:00 am. Donations for the preparation of menudo needed. Menudo will be served after Mass for $5.00 (a large bowl) or a quart to go for $6.00. After mass, Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta begins. They have a Raffle on going. 3 x5 Framed Picture of the Last Supper 3 Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe Lap-afghan Tickets are $1.00 or 6 for $5.00 Donations needed include: Packages of small bags of chips Bottled water Sodas Nacho Cheese & Chips Donations of baked goods We need canopies to shade the activities planned for the children, several volunteers, please call office if you would like to help. 428-0149. OLG Fiesta is a fundraiser and proceeds will go to the Roof Fund. Mass Intentions for Oct. 1st, -8th, 2017 Sun 8:30am + Erminia Fernandez Mon 9:00am Health & Welfare of Margarita Ramos Tues. 9:00am Health & Wellfare of Martin Maxon Wed. 9:00am Health & Well-being of Louisa Maldonado Thurs. 9:00am Health & Well-being of Martha Navarrette, Fri 9:00am Health & Well-being of Dolly Montoya Sun 8;30am +Gilbert, Margaret,& Josephine Caballero Weekend Collections Oct. 1st, 2017 Offertory $ 614.00 Building Fund $ 10.00 Vocation $ 39.25 Roof fund Donations $ 10.00 Roof Fundraisers $ 1,820.00 100th Year Fatima Anniversary Rosary Rally October 13th, 2017 At 6:00 pm Please join us in praying for our nation. As we all know, the United States is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. In front of City Hall in Safford RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GOSPEL REFLECTION: Once again, the Gospel reminds us of the importance of listening to God's word. Are we being attentive and receptive to God's word? Mixed Choir Practice (children & adults) Choir practice is held every Tuesday at 4:30 in the church. No experience or audition necessary. Please join us. RE Education Classes It is not too late to join us! Religious Education is available for students in grades K-8. Donations Needed We need donations of buttons, plastic Easter eggs, paper plates, colored tissue paper, and pipe cleaners for the craft booths planned for our church fiesta. Please bring your donations to the office by October 13. Thanks in advance. Coloring Contest Color sheets of Our Lady of Guadalupe are available in the office for children grades K-8. Winners will be announced at the fiesta on October 21. Family Rosary Throughout the month of October, the RE students will being asked to pray the rosary at home with their family. Please help your student with this important activity. Folklorico Dance Practice In preparation for our performance during Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Fiesta on October 21, all RE students are required to attend dance practice immediately after Mass in the parish hall. Fiesta Competitions/Events If you would like to participate in the Corn Hole Tournament, Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition, and/or Chihuahua Dog Race, please complete a Fiesta Event Form available in the office. The entry fee is $5 per participant for each event or competition. Upcoming Events: October 8 Dance Practice after Mass for RE Students October 9 Dance Practice at 5 pm October 15 Dance Practice after Mass for RE Students October 16 RE Class October 21-Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Fiesta

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