Father Tony Hannick Dies in Ireland
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- Created on Thursday, 07 March 2013 14:01
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
Father Anthony S. Hannick, 89, a senior priest of the Yakima Diocese living in Ireland, died this morning. He had been in poor health for several months. Many of his family members were with him when he died. His body will be received at St. Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina, County Mayo, at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, with the Vigil to follow. Mass of Christian Burial will be the following day, March 11, at 12:30 p.m., with the Most Rev. John Fleming, Bishop of Killala, presiding. The homilist will be Father Patrick Fox, a friend of Fr. Tony’s who has kept us posted on his condition. The Cathedral has a live webcam, available at the following address: http://www.ballinaparish.org/webcam.html.
Please note that after Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, there will be a seven-hour time difference, so the funeral time in Ireland on Monday will be at 5:30 a.m. here.
Father Hannick was born January 6, 1924, in Ardnaree, Ballina in County Mayo, Ireland, to John and Margaret (Monaghan) Hannick.
He attended high school in Limerick and college in Waterford before entering St. Richard’s Seminary, Kilkenny, in 1954. Following graduation he was ordained a priest in Kilkenny, on June 8, 1958, for service in the Diocese of Yakima. He served as parochial vicar of Christ the King Parish in Richland until 1961, then as pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Chelan until 1968, and finally as pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Yakima until 1979. He then served as an intern at the National Institute of Mental Health in 1979-1980, and finally as a chaplain with the Veteran’s administration in Virginia, and California, until his retirement on December 31, 1993.
Other assignments in the Diocese included being moderator of the CYO for the southern deanery, diocesan ecumenical liaison, and moderator for the Council of Catholic Women.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Diocese of Yakima Priest Retirement Fund or the Priest Retirement & Health Trust.
Attached please find a letter from Bishop Joseph Tyson to Father Hannick's family and friends, to be read at the funeral services.
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Rice Bowl Donations Help Poor in Lesotho
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- Created on Wednesday, 06 March 2013 12:08
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
“I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it.”
This week we visit the Rametsi family, who live in Lesotho, a tiny country surrounded by South Africa. Although it has a population of only 2 million people, Lesotho has the third-highest HIV prevalence rate in the world. As a result, the number of orphaned children continues to rise and outpace communities’ ability to care for them. Chronic poor harvests and high prices mean most people struggle to feed their families.
Retiro Pre-Pascual Para Jovenes de la Zona Sur de la Diocesis de Yakima
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- Created on Wednesday, 06 March 2013 12:01
- Written by P. Jose Herrera
Retiro Pre-Pascual De Jóvenes De La Zona Sur De la Diócesis de Yakima
Por favor comparta la siguiente informacion durante los anuncios dominicales en su parroquia y en su boletin.
Organizado para que todos los jóvenes de 14 años en adelante vivan una experiencia de Dios en sus vidas por medio de charlas, música religiosa en vivo, dinámicas, juegos, La Santa Misa, y mucha diversión.
Te esperamos el Sábado 23 de Marzo, 2013 de 8:30 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. en el gimnasio de la Parroquia de San Jose en Sunnyside, Washington 98944.
Ven a pasar un día de reflexión de oración y de mucha diversión a la vez que profundizas acerca de la presencia de Dios en tu vida.
Para mas información favor de llamar al Padre Jose Herrera al 509-248-1911 o 509-248-0316.
Esperamos contar con tu presencia.
Good Friday Collection Helps Holy Land
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- Created on Wednesday, 06 March 2013 10:53
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
Dear Fathers,
For the first time in many years, all the parishes in the Diocese of Yakima will be participating in the Pontifical Good Friday Collection to help the Franciscans and other church groups that support the mission of the Church in the Holy Land. Most parish envelope programs have Good Friday envelopes already; if your parish does not, please provide envelopes of some sort to your parishioners if they wish to have a record of their donation. Please also make sure that your parishioners have an opportunity to make a donation at your Good Friday services, especially for the Veneration of the Cross. I have attached a pulpit announcement, in English and Spanish. Here is a link to a youtube video about the Collection: http://youtu.be/B0yhUGYDKZ0
Other resources for this collection may be found at: http://www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday/media-resources/ The collection should be remitted to the Finance Office in the manner of our other national special collections.
"We adore you, O Christ and we praise you; because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world!"
| Bulletin_Pulpit_Ancmt.pdf | [ ] | 341 Kb |
Obituary for Father Neill Meany, S.J.
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- Created on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 13:10
- Written by Northwest Jesuits
(Note: Saint Joseph Parish in Yakima will offer a Memorial Mass for Father Meany on Saturday, March 9, at 9 a.m.)
Fr. Neill R. Meany, S.J. died March 4, at the Jesuit infirmary in Spokane. He was a dedicated priest and religious who poured out his life in humble and loving service as a Jesuit priest, teacher, artist, administrator, and friend to many.
The eldest of five siblings, Neill Richard Meany was born in Milbank, SD, on July 27, 1923 to Richard and Corinne (Plouf) Meany. He graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma, WA, in 1941 and entered the Jesuit Novitiate at Sheridan, OR, that same summer. After completing his first set of studies in 1948, Neill returned to Bellarmine Prep to teach for three years. While there his brother Bill was a student of his. Neill went to Alma College in California for theology studies in 1951 and was ordained a priest on June 19, 1954, in Spokane.
With studies behind him Fr. Meany taught at Marquette High School in Yakima and Gonzaga Prep in Spokane, held administrative duties at the Jesuit Offices in Portland, and delved into parish life in Yakima, Granger, and Naches. Ever mindful of the Hispanic people Fr. Meany spent a year in Mexico to learn Spanish to meet their spiritual and pastoral needs.
Principal Evaluation Process
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- Created on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 13:07
- Written by Bishop Tyson
| ElementaryPrincipalEvaluationDioceseofYakima03.04.2013.pdf | [ ] | 158 Kb |
| FACULTYAssessmentforPrincipal.pdf | [ ] | 45 Kb |
Catholic School Educators: Northwest Catholic Educational Leadership Institute at Seattle University - June 18-20, 2013
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- Created on Monday, 04 March 2013 08:39
- Written by Bishop Tyson
Catholic School Educators:
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February 2013 Central Washington Catholic
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- Created on Friday, 01 March 2013 17:00
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
Click on image to read Haz clic en imagen para leer
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| CWC_Feb_2013_Span.pdf | [ ] | 568 Kb |
Let Lenten Season Help Transform You
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- Created on Friday, 01 March 2013 16:57
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
“This is my chosen Son; listen to him”.”
Timor-Leste (East Timor), an island nation northwest of Australia, is one of the world’s newest countries. But its struggle for independence caused violence that left many poor, homeless or sick.
Catholic Relief Services works with impoverished Timorese people to improve their lives, by providing care for people with HIV and tuberculosis, training and resources for farmers, and peace-building programs that help foster reconciliation and cooperation among opposing groups.
Tri-Cities' Area Conference for Year of Faith
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- Created on Friday, 01 March 2013 13:53
- Written by David B. Valdivia
Dear Father,
Praised be Jesus Christ!
Taking up the call to undertake a new evangelization—“new in ardor, methods, and expression”—we invite you and your parishioners to participate in the Tri-Cities Encounter 2013. Blessed John Paul II wrote that the “fundamental vocation and mission of a parish is to be a ‘place’ in the world for the community of believers to gather together as a sign and instrument of the vocation of all to communion…” In keeping with that mission, the theme of this year’s encounter is: A Place for Us.
| Tri-CityEncounterBulletinPulpitAnnouncements.pdf | [ ] | 63 Kb |
Peace March to Honor César Chávez
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- Created on Friday, 01 March 2013 13:17
- Written by Msgr. Robert Siler
| Peace March cesar chavez 3-23-2013 ENG.pdf | [ ] | 97 Kb |
| Peace March cesar chavez 3-23-2013 SPAN.pdf | [ ] | 95 Kb |
