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L’Enfant, Pierre (1754-1825), architect; born in France; submitted plans in 1791 for the new capital city at Washington at Pres.

Washington’s request; eventually dismissed because of various personality differences; in 1889 the plans were recovered from

the archives, and the capital was developed in 1901 along his vision.

La Farge, John (1880-1963), priest, reformer, and editor; founder of the Cardinal Gibbons Institute in 1924, to educate African-

Americans in Maryland; editor on the staff of America from 1926-63; founded the Laymen’s Union in 1934 to promote spiritual

formation among African-Americans.

La Roche College (McCandless, PA), operated by the Sisters of Divine Providence, Maria de la Roche Province

La Salle University (Philadelphia, PA) operated by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

LaBoy LC, Jose, Fr., (res: Thornwood, NY); Priest; Philosophy Professor at Legionaries of Christ.

Lafayette, Marquis de (1757-1834), French soldier and statesman; a member of a French noble family, he joined the Continental

Army in 1777 and received a position on George Washington’s staff; instrumental in winning support for the American cause in

Europe; a leading figure in the early days of the French Revolution, he was condemned by the Jacobins in 1792 and fled France;

returned in 1797 and resumed a public life in 1814.

Lalemant, Gabriel, Saint, (1610 – 1649), a French Jesuit missionary and one of the eight Canadian Martyrs, canonized by Pope

Pius XI in 1930.

Lamb, Thomas, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: John Cardinal O'Connor Assembly,Monroe, NY, wife: Kay.

Lambert, Michael, (res: Chicago, IL); Sr. Regional Director, North American Midmarket at PTC. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Lambrecht, Theresa, (res: Brillion, WI); Director, Religious Education at Holy Family Parish.

Lamy, Jean Baptiste, (1814 – 1888), French priest and the first Archbishop of Santa Fe, NM. He has built many churches,

schools and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Landry, Jeff, United States Republican congressman from Louisiana; member of Knights of Columbus.

Lane, Dermot A., President of Mater Dei Institute of Education and Parish Priest of Balally; a frequent lecturer in the United

Statesauthor of several books, best known: The Reality of Jesus: An Essay in Christology, Paulist Press, 1992.

Lane, Richard, (res: St Louis, MO); Founder at Qorban Ministries. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Lang, Thomas, Deacon, (res: Harrisburg, PA); Deacon for the Diocese of Harrisburg and Vice President at Real Alternatives.

Lange, Mary (1784-1882), founding mother superior of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore from 1829-32; born in the

Santo Domingo, Haiti, her family emigrated to Cuba and then the U.S.; taught Haitian children in Baltimore; founded the Oblate

Sisters of Providence to educate African-American children; served among the poor, the sick, and the dying, especially during the

cholera epidemics in Baltimore.

Langford, Everett R., author (Introduction to WMD) and U.S. Army veteran (holder of Legion of Merit); member of Knights of

Columbus.

Langsdorf, Abbie, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Assistant Coordinator at Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

Latham, Kenneth F., prominent community leader: Knights of Columbus NYS Special Asst. State Deputy Brooklyn, NY, wife:

Carol.

Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne (1851-1926), Cofounder of the Dominican Congregation of St. Rose of Lima in 1900; the third

daughter of Nathaniel Hawthorne; married George Parsons Lathrop with whom she entered the Church in 1891; separated from

her husband because of his alcoholism (he died in 1898); established the Dominican Congregation of St. Rose of Lima (Servants

of Relief for Incurable Cancer), to care for those dying and neglected; pioneered hospice work in the United States for the

terminally ill.

Latino, Joseph Nunzio, (b.1937), the tenth and current Bishop of Jackson in Mississipi (2003).

Laval, Françoise de Montmorency, Blessed, (1623 – 1708), the first Roman Catholic bishop of New France. He was beatified

in 1980 by Pope John Paul II.

Father most holy, look kindly on your Church,

come and visit this vine which your own

right hand has planted.

LaValley, Terry R., Bishop of Ogdensburg, New York.

Lawrence, Victoria, (res: Reno, NV); Music Director/Assistant Program Director.

Le Moyne College (Syracuse, NY) operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Leahy, William H., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Saugerties Assembly, Saugerties, NY wife: Cathy.

LeBlanc, Anne, (res: Rochester, NY); President at Rochester Area Right to Life

Lee, Joseph, Fr., FSSP, (res: Lincoln, NE); Catholic Priest in Nebraska

Legion of Christ, a congregation of pontifical right founded in Mexico in 1941, has 889 priests working in over 22 countries, and

2,373 seminarians; in Canada and the USA the order has 24 houses, 130 priests, and 260 seminarians. Its lay movement

Regnum Christi has approximately 70,000 members.

Lehman, Kim, (res: Des Moines, IA); Development and Marketing-John Paul II Stem Cell Research Institute.

Leibrecht, John Joseph, Bishop Emeritus of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Lennon, Richard, (b. 1947), the tenth and current Bishop of Cleveland, Ohio (since 2006).

Lenshek, Damien, (res: Hamilton, VA); Director of Operations at Catholic Distance University. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Leonard Olivier, S.V.D., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Washington, D.C.

Leonard, Matt, (res: Steubenville, OH); Executive Director at St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.

Lessard, Raymond W., Bishop Emeritus of Savannah, Florida.

Levada, William Cardinal, Joseph, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and Archbishop Emeritus of San

Francisco; member of Knights of Columbus.

LeVoir, John M., (b. 1946), the fourth and current Bishop of New Ulm in Minnesota (2008).

Lewerenz, Glen, (res: Minneapolis, MN); News anchor at Relevant Radio.

Lewis University (Romeoville, IL) operated by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Lewis, Edmonia (1845-after 1909), first African-American sculptress; daughter of an African-American father and an Ojibwe

mother; studied at Oberlin College, Ohio, and Boston; emigrated to Rome where she remained for the rest of her life; Pope Pius

XI visited her studio; her work was displayed in Europe and the United States, including the National Museum of American Art.

Lexington College (Chicago, IL), a Catholic woman college, affiliated by Opus Dei.

Liaugminas, Sheila, (res: Chicago, IL); Host, 'A Closer Look' at Relevant Radio.

Libasci, Peter Anthony, (b. 1951), the tenth and current Bishop of Manchester in New Hampshire (since 2011).

Liguori Publications, a community of religious priests, brothers, lay people, and contemplative nuns. Its ministry is to spread the

good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world through their educational and pastoral publications. The most well known

product is the Liguorian magazine. They also publish Sunday parish bulletins, youth and adult catechetical materials for parishes

and religious education programs, informational pamphlets, and both hard and soft cover books that inform and inspire the heart.

Ligutti, Luigi (1885-1983), priest and leading figure in the Catholic rural life movement; born in Italy; after pastoral service

became executive secretary and director of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference from 1938-58; editor of Land and Home

from 1942-47; editor of Christian Farmer News Letter in 1947; director of international affairs for the NCRLC from 1958-70;

founded the Agrimissio in Rome, to promote agriculture in the developing parts of the world.

Lindsey, Jackie, (res: Fort Way, IN); Acquisitions Editor at Our Sunday Visitor.

Linkes, Maryanne, (res: Pittsburgh, PA); Legal Counsel at Saint Joseph Missions.

Lipscomb, Oscar Hugh, Archbishop Emeritus of Mobile, Alabama.

LiPuma, Thomas M., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: Joyce Kilmer Assembly (New City, NY)

Listecki, Jerome Edward, (b.1949), the eleventh and current Archbishop of Milwaukee (since 2010).

Listwan, Bernard, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus.Hudson Valley Suffern NY, wife:

Elizabeth.

Liszt, Franz (1811 - 1886), Hungarian piano virtuoso and composer. Among his many notable compositions are his 12 symphonic

poems, two (completed) piano concerti, several sacred choral works, and a great variety of solo piano: more than 700

compositions. Liszt took the four minor orders of the Roman Catholic Church in 1865.

Littleton, James, (res: Chicago, IL); Author, Writer, Speaker at Better by the Dozen.

Liturgy of the Hours, The, is prayed several timed during the course of a day. The key parts of the Liturgy of the Hours are the

Invitatory, Morning Prayer, Daytime Prayer, Evening Prayer, Night Prayer, and the Office of Readings.

Living City, the monthly magazine of the Focolare movement since 1956. Its editor: Clare Zanzucchi (Hyde Park, NY). It has 36

sister publications.

Loarie, Thomas M., (res: San Francisco, CA); Executive Chairman "Bringing Technology to Life". Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Locke, Mark, (res: Kansas City, MO); Field Agent at Knights of Columbus.

Lohmuller, Martin Nicholas, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Lombardi, Vince (1913–1970), football head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959-69 and won five championships; head

coach briefly of the Washington Redskins, from 1969-70. Member of Knights of Columbus; (the Vincent T. Lombardi Council, No.

6552, Knights of Columbus, in Middletown, New Jersey, is named for him.) .

Lombardo, Guy (1902-77), Canadian born band leader; led the band of the Royal Canadians, debuting in New York in 1929; was

best known for his New Year’s Eve performances in New York City.

Lomonte, Cherie, (res: Austin, TX); President and Director of Mary's Touch and The FRONTLINE FAITH Project.

Longenecker, Dwight, Fr., (res: Greenville, SC); Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Rosary at The Diocese of Charleston

Longstreet, James (1821-1904), Confederate general during the Civil War; graduated from West point in 1842 and fought in the

Mexican War; one of the most competent corps commanders under Robert E. Lee; after the war, he joined the Republican Party

and served in assorted posts; converted in 1877.

Lopez, Mary, (res: San Diego, CA); Admin. Assistant at Diocese of San Diego

Loras College (Dubuque, IA), operated by the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa.

Loras, Matthias (1792-1858), first Bishop of Dubuque from 1837-58; born in France, he was a friend and schoolmate of St. Jean

Vianney; after a distinguished career in France, he went to America in 1828; as bp., he promoted a seminary, missionary activity

on the Mississippi River, German and Irish immigration.

Lord, Daniel (1888-1955), Jesuit priest and writer; author of 30 books, 50 plays, 12 musicals, and six pageants; assisted Cecil B.

DeMille on the film King of Kings; helped draft Motion Picture Production Code; director of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin from

1948-55, the largest Catholic youth organization in the U.S.

Lori, William E., (b. 1951), the fourth and current Bishop of Bridgeport in Connecticut (since 2001); also Supreme Chaplain of the

Knights of Columbus. Appointed to be the Archbishop of Baltimore (2012).

Loughlin, Martin P,. prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus, frm Assembly Master (Katonah NY) wife: Mary Ann

Lourdes College (Sylvania, OH), operated by the Sisters of St. Francis Sylvania.

Loverde, Paul Stephen, third and current Bishop of Arlington in North Virginia (since 1999).

Lowry, Kevin, (res: Columbus, OH); Chief Operating Officer at The Coming Home Network.

Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA, operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL) operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD) operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Loyola University New Orleans (New Orleans, LA LA, operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Lucas, George Joseph, (b. 1949), the fifth and current Archbishop of Omaha (since 2009).

Luce, Clare Boothe (1903-1987), author, playwright, ambassador, and politician; wife of Henry C. Luce

(publisher of Time, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated); converted to Catholicism in 1946 under the influence of

then Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen; keynote speaker at the 1944 Republican National Convention; leading woman

Catholic politician, serving in the U.S. House from 1942-46; U.S. ambassador to Italy from 1953-57. Her Plays: Abide with Me; The

Women; Kiss the Boys Goodbye; Margin for Error; Child of the Morning; Slam the Door Softly.

Lucey, Robert E. (1891-1977), Archbishop of San Antonio from 1941-1969; pastoral work in Los Angeles, especially among the

homeless from 1916-1834; Bishop of Amarillo from 1934-1941; supported CCD programs and the policies of Lyndon Johnson

concerning poverty and the Vietnam War.

Ludwig, Logan T., supreme treasurer of the Knights of Columbus, served as state deputy of Illinois (2003-04).

Ludwig, Mik, dr.,, (res: York, PA); Administrator at The Saint Michael Relief Fund.

Lujan Manuel, Jr., former U.S. Secretary of the Interior; member of Knights of Columbus.

Lukacs, John, (b. 1926), American-Hungarian historian, professor, whose view of history is deeply influenced by Catholicism.

Author of more than 30 books.

Luong, Dominic Mai, Auxiliary Bishop of Orange, California.

Lupia, Joseph, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus,.Central Minoa NY, wife: Kathleen.

Lupo, Joseph, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus. Suffolk Kings Park NY, wife:

Victoria.

Lynch, John, Father (b. 1962), pastor in Ellenville-Kerhonkson, NY, outstanding classical painter, designer of several bookcovers.

He was the consecrating priest at the Heritage Day Celebration, Dedicating the first Township to Our Lord Jesus Christ:

Township of Rochester, Ulster County, New York in 2007. See Declaration of Celebration:

Lynch, Patrick N. (1817-1882), Bishop of Charleston from 1858-82 and a leading Catholic in the South during the Civil War; born

in Ireland; sent twice to Europe to plead the Southern cause; returned to the U.S. after the war only following a presidential

pardon; took part in Vatican Council I and was in favor of papal infallibility.

Lynch, Robert Nugent, (b. 1941), the fourth and current Bishop of Saint Petersburg in Florida (1996).

Lyne, Timothy Joseph, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Chicago.

DECLARATION OF CONSECRATION

WE THE PEOPLE

Proudly Celebrate

Our Christian Heritage

that shaped the American Constitution, Culture, History and Traditions

Creating a New Nation, Under God and

Made the United States of America the Greatest Country in Human History

BLESSING and CONSECRATING

the Town of Rochester

the first Township in Ulster County, New York to be

DEDICATED

TO OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

On September 8th, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand Seven

Did you know that 83% of American adults

believe that God is

"the all-powerful, all-knowing creator of the

universe who still rules it today,"?

Macaluso, Christie, Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford, Connecticut.

Machebeuf, Joseph P., (1812-1889), first bishop of Denver, 1887-89; born in France; vicar apostolic Colorado and Utah from

1868-87; established 102 churches and chapels, ten hospitals, nine academies, and a college.

Macias, Patty, (res: New York, NY); Education Director/New Media Manager at The Pontifical Mission Societies.

Mack, Connie (1862-1956), baseball player and manager of the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901-51; he led to nine American

League pennants and five World Series championships between 1902 and 1930. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Madden, Denis J., Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore, Maryland.

Madonna University (Livonia, MI), operated by the Felician Sisters of Livonia.

Madrid, Patrick, (res: Columbus, OH); Radio Host at EWTN Radio.

Mage, Michael, Msgr, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Priest; Chair, Department of Systematic Theology at Saint Charles Borromeo

Seminary

Maginnis, Robert P., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Maher, Joe, (res: Detroit, MI); President at Opus Bono Sacerdotii.

Mahony, Roger Michael, Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Los Angeles, California.

Maida, Adam Joseph, Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Detroit, Michigan.

Maine, State of, Population: 1,333,074; Number of Catholics: 283,024; - Number of Catholic Churches: 186.

Major, Keith, (res: Steubenville, OH); Coordinator of Marketing at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Malane, Jr, James J., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Central Binghamton, NY,

wife: Meryl.

Malec, Karen, (res: Chicago, IL); President at Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer.

Malek, Richard, prominent community leader: Knights of Columbus NYS General Agent Liaison - S. NY Newburgh, NY.

Malone, Richard Joseph, (b. 1946), the eleventh and current Bishop of Portland, Maine (simce 2000). Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Malooly, William Francis, (b. 1944), the ninth and current Bishop of Wilmington in Delaware (since 2008). Member of Knights of

Malta.

Manchin III., Joe, Catholic US Senator from West Virginia (Democrat), supported the religious liberty issues in the US Senate.

Member of Knights of Columbus.

Mangone, Anthony "Sonny", prominent community leader: Knights of Columbus NYS Chief of Staff Middle Village, NY, wife:

Tess

Manhattan College (Riverdale, NY), operated by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Manhattan Declaration, The, is a non-partisan statement of conscience in defense of human life, traditional marriage and

religious freedom. Drafted by Robert George, Professor, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University; Timothy

George, Professor, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; Chuck Colson, Founder, the Chuck Colson Center for Christian

Worldview (Lansdowne, VA). So far 490,544 supporters signed it, including the Most Rev. Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New

York, President of the US Council of Catholic Bishops.

Manning, Timothy (1909-1989), Archbishop of Los Angeles, 1970-85 and Cardinal from 1973; born in Ireland; American citizen,

1944; aux. Bishop of Los Angeles from 1946-1967; first Bishop of Fresno, 1967-1969; coadj. archbishop of Los Angeles from

1969-1970.

Manogue, Patrick, (1831 – 1895) born in Ireland, a gold miner, pioneer priest and the founding Bishop of the Diocese of

Sacramento, California.

Merciful God, look kindly upon men and

women of every race,

May they honor you for your goodness.

Mansell, Henry J., (b. 1937), the fourth and current Archbishop of Hartford, Connecticut (2003).

Mansour, Gregory John, Eparch of Saint Maron of Brooklyn, Maronite Catholic Church.

Manz, John R., Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, Illinois.

Marconi, Dominic Anthony, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark, New Jersey.

Marechal, Ambrose, S.S. (1766-1828), Archbishop of Baltimore from 1817-28; born in France; member of the Sulpicians, taught

in French seminaries and St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore.

Marengo, Anthony "Sonny", prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus.Nassau Rockville

Center, NY, wife: Mary.

Margil, Antonio, (1657 – 1726) a Spanish Franciscan missionary in North and Central America.

Maria College (Albany, NY), operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

Maria Robles Hurtado, Jose Saint, priest martyred in Mexico and canonized in 2000; member of Knights of Columbus.

Marian Court College (Swampscott, MA) operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

Marian University (Indianapolis, IN), operated by the Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg

Mariani, Drew, (res: Green Bay, WI); Radio Talk Show Host / Managing Editor at Relevant Radio.

Marianists or Society of Mary, operates 3 Universities: Chaminade University of Honolulu (Honolulu, HI), St. Mary's University

(San Antonio, TX), University of Dayton (Dayton, OH).

Marie of the Incarnation, Blessed, (1599 – 1672), born in France as Marie Guyart, known as Marie de l'Incarnation, an Ursuline

nun who was the religious foundress of the Ursuline order in New France.

Marinaccio, Joseph, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Finger Lakes Perry, NY, wife:

Susan.

Marino, Sr, Joseph, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Queens Astoria, NY, wife:

Donna.

Markoe, William (1892-1969), Jesuit priest and advocate of interracial justice; as a priest, authored articles in America promoting

social justice for African-Americans; editor of Chronicale/Interracial Review from 1930-33; served as a missionary in the Jesuit

mission band in Missouri province from 1948-1951.

Marotta, MD, Joseph, dr.,, (res: Albany, NY); Head Orthopedic Surgeon at Siena College.

Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI) operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Marquette, Jacques, S.J. (1637 – 1675), a French Jesuit missionary who founded Michigan's first European settlement, Sault

Ste. Marie, and later founded St. Ignace, Michigan.

Marrella, John A., frm. Assistant U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney. Currently Supreme Advocate and General

Counsel of the Knights of Columbus.

Marshall, osf, Kathleen, (res: Steubenville, OH); Owner at Widows Works.

Martignoni, John, (res: Bessemer, AL); Director of Evangelization at Diocese of Birmingham.

Martin, Brendan Malachi, (1921 - 1999), priest (former Jesuit), Irish-American novelist. Author of 23 books. It is claimed that

Martin had been secretly ordained a bishop during the reign of Pius XII in order to travel behind the Iron Curtain ordaining

priests and bishops for the underground churches of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. He spoke at least ten languages

including Irish, English, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Hebrew and Modern Arabic, and also knew classical

languages like Latin, Classical Greek, Aramaic and Classical Arabic.

Martin, Sean, (res: Sioux City, IA); Director of New Evangelization, Catechesis, and Family Life for the Diocese of Sioux City.

Martinez, John, (res: New York, NY); VP Design and Business Development at Proud Catholic Company.

Martinez, Stacie, (res: New York, NY); Owner, Proud Catholic Company.

Martinez, Steven, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: Thomas Kevin Downs Assembly (New Paltz, NY) wife:

Jamee.

Martino, Joseph Francis Bishop Emeritus of Scranton, New Jersey.

Marty, Martin (1834-1896), born in Switzerland; Benedictine missionary and bishop; arrived in St. Meinrad, Indiana in 1860; first

abbot, 1870; chose himself as a missionary to the Dakota (Sioux) Indians, 1876 and encountered initial refusal from the local

pastor as he did not bear a celebret; labored among the Native Americans; vicar apostolic of the Dakota Territory, 1880-89; first

bishop of Sioux Falls, 1889-94; bishop of St. Cloud, 1894-96; called "Black Robe Lean Chief" among the Native Americans.

Mary Manse College (Toledo, OH), operated by the Ursuline Order of nuns from 1922 to 1975.

Marygrove College (Detroit, MI), an independent Catholic Institute. Sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart

of Mary.

Maryland, State of, Population: 5,789,929; Number of Catholics: 952,389; - Number of Catholic Churches: 309.

Marylhurst University (Portland, OR), operated by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.

Marymount University (Arlington, VA) an independent Catholic Institute. Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart

of Mary.

Maslach, Earnest H., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Westerm Fredonia NY.

Mason, James W., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus,.Northern Cape Vincent NY, wife:

Midge.

Massachusetts, State of, Population: 6,559,644; Number of Catholics: 3,092,296; - Number of Catholic Churches: 782.

Massias (Macias), John de, Saint, (1585 – 1645), a Spanish Dominican religious laybrother and Catholic saint who evangelized

in Peru in 1620. He was canonized in 1975 by Pope Paul VI.

Mast, Coleen, (res: Chicago, IL); Author, Cath Radio Talk Show Host at Ave Maria Radio.

Mastracchio, Francesco A.A., (res: Bethel, CT); Catechist and Author on Religion and Mysticism. Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Matano, Salvatore Ronald, (b. 1946), the ninth and current Bishop of Burlington in Vermont (since 2005).

Maten, Judith, (res: Detroit, MI); Director of Office of Evangelization & Catechesis at Archdiocese of Detroit.

Mattson, Ed, (res: Kokoma, IN); Board Chair at Cancer Support Group.

Maurer Jr. Charles E., supreme secretary of the Knights of Columbus; served as state deputy of Indiana (1996-1998).

Maurin, Aristode Peter (1877-1949), lay activist and cofounder with Dorothy Day of the Catholic Worker Movement; born in

France; embraced a Franciscan spirit of poverty; met Day in 1932; founded with her The Catholic Worker, 1933; his obituary was

reported in The New York Times and L’Osservatore Romano.

May, Bill, (res: San Francisco, CA); President at Catholics for the Common Good. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Mayer, Timothy, (res: Manassas, VA); Field Agent at Knights of Columbus.

Mazar. MBA, Brian, (res: Louisville, KY); Mergers & Acquisitions, Growth to Exit Planning. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Mazzei, Frank, member of Pennsylvania Senate; member of Knights of Columbus.

Mazzuca, Anthony, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Yorktown Heights, NY, wife:

Connie.

Mazzuchelli, Samuel C., O.P., (1806 – 1864) an Italian Catholic missionary who helped bring the church to the Iowa-Illinois-

Wisconsin tri-state area.

McBrien, Richard P., (b. 1936), ); Priest of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Professor at University of Notre Dame. Author of 15

books: Catholicism, 1994, 1286 pages; The HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism; he Remaking of the Church: An Agenda

for Reform, 1973. He is a controversial figure in the American Catholic Church, due mainly to the content of his published works.

McCabe, Patrick, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Brand Manager - Emerging Brands at Ascension Press.

McCarrick, Theodore Edgar Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, D.C.

McCarthy, Joseph (1908-1957), American politician; U.S. senator from Wisconsin (1947-1957); rose to national prominence

through the permanent subcommittee on investigations which looked into the threat of Communists against the country; held

public hearings in which he accused army officials, members of the media, and public figures of being Communists; his charges

were never proved, and he was censured by the Senate in 1954.

McCarty, Bob, (res: Washington, DC); Exec Dir at National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.

McClane, Joe, (res: Houston, TX); Conference Director & New Media Evangelist at Fullness of Truth Catholic Evangelization

Ministries. Member of Knights of Columbus.

McCloskey III, C.J., Fr., (res: Chicago, IL); Priest; Research Fellow at Faith and Reason institute

McCloskey, John (1810-1885), Archbishop of New York from 1864-1885 and the first U.S. Cardinal from 1875; coadj. Bishop of

New York from 1843-1847; first Bishop of Albany from 1847-1864; attended Vatican Council I (1869-1870); promoted harmony

and growth of the Church in New York; completed St. Patrick’s cathedral, an important symbol of Catholicism’s progress in the

city and the prosperity of its members; made cardinal in recognition of McCloskey’s work and the prominence of the New York

archdiocese.

McCormack, John Brendan, Bishop Emeritus of Manchester

McCormack, John, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives; member of Knights of Columbus.

McCue, John G., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Staten Island NY, wife: Margaret

McDonnell, Charles James, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark, New Jersey.

McDonnell, Timothy Anthony, (b.1937), the eighth and current Bishop of Springfield in Massachusetts (since 2004).

McElroy, Robert W., Auxiliary Bishop of San Francisco, California.

McFadden, Joseph P., (b. 1947), the tenth and current Bishop of Harrisburg in Pennsylvania (since 2010).

McGinley, Phyllis (1905-1978), writer and poet; her first book of poetry was published in 1934; she won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961

for Times Three; won numerous other literary awards.

McGirl, Sheila, (res: Camden, NJ); Advertising Representative at Catholic Star Herald.

McGivney, Venerable Michael, (1852 - 1890) Servant Venerable of God; son of Irish immigrants,

founder of the Knights of Columbus, the largest Catholic Fraternity society in the world. See also Knights

of Columbus.

McGrath, Patrick Joseph, (b. 1945 in Ireland), the second and current Bishop of San José in California (since 1998).

McIntyre, James F. (1886-1979), Archbishop of Los Angeles from 1948-1970 and Cardinal from 1953; aux. Bishop of New York

from 1941-1946; coadj. Bishop of New York from 1946-1948; oversaw the rapid and extensive expansion of the Church in Los

Angeles; by 1970, there were 318 parishes and 350 schools; supported CCD programs and seminary education.

McIntyre, John J. Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

McKamey, Joan, (res: Cincinnati, OH); Periodicals Editor at Franciscan Media.

McKenzie, John (1910-1991), Jesuit priest and biblical scholar; first Catholic president of the Society of Biblical Literature;

eventually left the Jesuits.

McKeon, Philip, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus. Suffolk Kings Park NY.

McManus, Robert Joseph, (b.1951), the fifth and current Bishop of Worcester in Massachusetts (since 2004).

McMaster, James (1820-1886), journalist; converted in 1845, he studied briefly with the Redemptorists; launched a career in

journalism in 1846; editor of the Freeman’s Journal which became a powerful voice in American Catholicism; imprisoned briefly in

1861-1862 for his opposition to Lincoln and the Civil War; inaugurated the first American pilgrimage to Rome.

McNamara, Beth, (res: Orlando, FL); General Manager at Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division.

McNichol, Hugh J., (res: Wilmington, DE); Catholic author, teacher and journalist.

McQuaid, Bernard (1823-1909), first bishop of Rochester from 1868-1909; promoted Americanization and education; predicted

suffrage for women.

McRaith, John Jeremiah, Bishop Emeritus of Owensboro, Kentucky.

Meany, William George (1894-1980), labor leader and president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial

Organizations (1955–1979); a plumber; secretary-treasurer of the AFL, 1939-1952; president, AFL, 1952-1955; head of the new

federation after the merger of the AFL and CIO from 1955; denounced economic policies of Pres. Jimmy Carter.

Medeiros, Humberto S. (1915-1983), Archbishop of Boston from 1970-1983 and cardinal from 1973; born in the Azores and a

U.S. citizen from 1940; Bishop of Brownsville from 1966-1970; a Bishop during a turbulent period in modern U.S. Catholic history;

took part in the 1978 papal conclaves.

Medley, Bishop William, the fourth and current Bishop of Owensboro in Kntucky (since 2009).

Meguire, Michael, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Finger Lakes Canandaigua, NY,

wife: Catherine.

Melczek, Dale Joseph, (b. 1938), the third and current Bishop of Gary, Indiana (since 1996).

Melicia, Michael, (res: Sarasota, FL); Field agent at Knights of Columbus.

Membre, Zenobius, (1645 – c.1687) a French Franciscan missionary in North America.

Menard, Arthur J., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Northern Mooers, NY.

Mengeling, Carl Frederick, (b. 1930), Bishop Emeritus of Lansing, Pennsylvania..

Mercier, Bryan, (res: New York, NY); Catholic Speaker / Retreat Leader at Catholic Speaking.

Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA), operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

Merlino CMF, Darrin, Fr., (res: Los Angeles, CA); Ministry In Hollywood At Claretian Missionaries. Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Merton, Thomas (1915-1968), Trappist monk and influential spiritual writer; after a famed conversion entered the Trappists;

authored Seven Storey Mountain, Seeds of Contemplation, Mystics and Zen Masters, The New Man.

Mestrovic, Ivan (1883-1962), Sculptor; born in Croatia; studied in Vienna; exhibited throughout Europe and inspired a nationalist

movement among the Croats and Serbs; imprisoned by the Fascists, 1941 (released through Vatican intervention); emigrated to

the U.S., 1947; citizen, 1953; taught at Syracuse University and Notre Dame; first sculptor to be honored with a one-man show at

the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Metivier Mary, (res: Oklahoma City, OK); Contemporary Catholic/Christian Artist

Metzler, Donald B., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Nassau Oceanside, NY, wife:

Debbie

Meyer, Albert (1903-1965), Archbishop of Chicago, 1958-1965 and Cardinal from 1959; Bishop of Superior from 1946-1953;

aBishop of Milwaukee, 1953-1958; worked for civil rights and promoted ecumenism.

Michel, Virgil (1890-1938), liturgist; considered the founder of the American Catholic liturgical movement.

Michigan, State of, Population: 9,911,626; Number of Catholics: 2,019,926; - Number of Catholic Churches: 888. It is the

metropolitan archdiocese for the Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Detroit, which includes all dioceses in the state of

Michigan.

Miller Leonard L. prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Kingston Assembly (Kingston, NY) wife: Jean.

Millington, Timmerie, (res: San Diego, CA); Director of Education & Outreach, at Life Choices Poway

Minch-Hughes, Shannon, (res: Steubenville, OH); V-P of Operations at Catholics United for the Faith/Emmaus Road Publishing.

Minnesota, State of, Population: 5,314,879; Number of Catholics: 1,260,660; - Number of Catholic Churches: 730.

Misericordia University (Dallas, PA), operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

Missionaries of the Precious Blood, the Order operates the Calumet College of St. Joseph (Whiting, IN), and Saint Joseph's

College (Indiana) (Rensselaer, IN).

Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, operates Cabrini College (Radnor, PA).

Mississippi, State of, Population: 2,978,240; Number of Catholics: 115,760; - Number of Catholic Churches: 163. Served by the

Diocese of Biloxi and Diocese of Jackson.

Missouri, State of, Population: 6,011,478; Number of Catholics: 856,964; - Number of Catholic Churches: 537. Served by the

Archdiocese of St. Louis, as well as the Dioceses of Jefferson City, of Kansas City and of Springfield.

Mistretta, Gerald, (res: New York, NY) Intern at Maxim Group. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Mitchell, Annie, (res: Cincinnati, OH); Reporter at Sacred Heart Radio.

Mladinich, Lisa, (res: New York,NY); Author, “Be an Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children” and “Sacramental

Preparation”.

Moczygemba, Leopold, OFM Conv. (1824-1891), founder of the first Polish-American parish in Panna Maria and Bandera,

Texas.

Modica, Terry, (res: Tampa Bay, FL); Publisher, Catholic Digital Resources.

Moen, Peggy, (res: Minneapolis, MN); Associate editor at The Wanderer.

Molica, Linda, (res: Melbourne, FL); President at Cygnet House Inc.

Molloy College (Rockville Centre, NY), operated by the Dominican Order.

Monaghan, John (1889-1961), priest and social activist; born in Ireland; taught at cathedral College, New York, 1922-38; cofounder

of the Association of Catholic Trade Unionist (ACTU) to inform Catholic trade unionists of Catholic social teaching;

beloved pastor of St. Margaret Mary parish, 1939-54 and St. Michael’s parish, 1954-1961.

Monaghan, Kate, (res: NY, NY); Assistant Director of Communications at Archdiocese of New York.

Monaghan, Thomas Stephen "Tom" (b. 1937), entrepreneur, founder of Domino’s Pizza (1960), as a pro-life activist and

philanthropist he has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to further catholic projects. He founded and

supervised the construction of a new cathedral in Managua, Nicaragua, after the old cathedral was

destroyed in a 1972 earthquake. In 1983 he established the Ave Maria Foundation, to focus on Catholic

education, Catholic media, community projects and other Catholic charities. He supported the formation of

Legatus, an organization of Catholic business leaders to promote the ideals of the Catholic Church in

society (1987). In 2005, he founded the town of Ave Maria (in cooperation with the Barron Collier

Companies), thirty miles east of Naples, Florida: there is a plan to develop 11,000 homes and Ave Maria

Catholic University in the town. He is a member of Opus Dei and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta; he

and his wife, Marjorie married in 1962 and have 4 daughters.

Mooney, Edward (1882-1958), first archbishop of Detroit, 1937-1958 and Cardinal from 1946; apostolic delegate to India from

1926-1931; apostolic delegate Japan from 1931-33; Bishop of Rochester from 1933-1937; brilliant diplomat; curtailed the activities

of Fr. Charles Coughlin.

Mooney, Ray, (res: New York,NY); National Director Of Parish Consecrations At Myconsecration.Org.

Mooney, X. Alex, former Maryland state senator, current chairman of the Maryland Republican Party; member of Knights of

Columbus.

Moore, Sr., David A., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: Thomas KevinDowns Assembly (New Paltz, NY) wife:

Maria.

Morales, Cynthia, (res: Chicago, IL); Director of Religious Education at St. Philip the Apostle.

Morales, John E., (res: Chicago, IL); Field Agent at Knights of Columbus.

Moran John, Bailey, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee (1961–1968); member of Knights of Columbus.

Moreton, John, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Capital Athens, NY, wife: Patricia.

Morin, Bishop Roger, (b. 1941), the third and current Bishop of Biloxi, Mississippi.

Morlino, Robert C., (b. 1946), the fourth and current Bishop of Madison in Wisconsin(since 2003).

Morneau, Robert F., Auxiliary Bishop of Green Bay

Mortillaro, Matthew J. prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: Assembly Distr. Auditor (Wappingers Falls NY)

Moscatiello Kevin J. prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Msgr. John F. Sexton Assembly (Port Jervis,

NY) wife: Cargy.

Moser, Robert, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Dr. John G. Coyle Assembly (White Plains NY)

Mount Aloysius College (Cresson, PA), operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

Mount Marty College (Yankton, SD), operated by the Order of St. Benedict.

Mount Mary College (Milwaukee, WI), operated by the School Sisters of Notre Dame

Mount Mercy University (Cedar Rapids, IA) operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

Mount Saint Mary College (Newburgh, NY), operated by the Dominican Order.

Mount St. Mary's College (Los Angeles, CA), operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Mount St. Mary's University (Emmitsburg, MD), founded by French émigré Father John DuBois in 1808 and is the oldest

independent Catholic college in the United States. Its Graduate School includes a Seminary.

Mouradian, Mikaël, I.C.P.B., Eparch-Elect of Our Lady of Nareg of New York, Armenian Catholic Church.

Mowad, B. George, former mayor of Oakdale, Louisiana; member of Knights of Columbus.

Moylan, Stephen (1737-1811), revolutionary era general and businessman; born in Ireland; quartermaster general of the

Continental Army and distinguished soldier during the war.

Moynihan, James Michael, Bishop Emeritus of Syracuse

Mudd, Samuel (1833-1883), physician and supposed member of the conspiracy against Abraham Lincoln in 1865; imprisoned

from 1865-69; pardoned by Andrew Johnson.

Muench, Aloysius (1889-1962), Cardinal from 1959 and the first American to hold office in the Curia; Bishop of Fargo from 1935-

59; apostolic visitator to Germany, 1946 and nuncio to Germany from 1951-1959.

Muench, Robert William, (b. 1942), the fifth and current Bishop of Baton Rouge in Louisiana (simce 2001).

Mulholland, Edward, Prof.,, (res: Atchison, KY); Visiting Assistant Professor at Benedictine College.

Mullady, B., Fr., (res: Portland, OR); Priest at Roman Catholic Church

Mulvee, Robert Edward, Bishop Emeritus of Providence, Rhode Island.

Mulvey, William, (b. 1949), Bishop of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Mundelein, George (1872-1939), Archbishop of Chicago from 1915-1939 and Cardinal from 1924; auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

from 1909-1915; first Cardinal in the Midwest; supporter of Franklin Roosevelt.

Murkowski, Lisa, Catholic US Senator from Alaska (Republican), supported the religious liberty issues in the US Senate.

Murphy, B. Vincent, former New York State Comptroller; member of Knights of Columbus.

Murphy, Donna, (res: Cincinnati, OH); Owner at Heaven's Gain.

Murphy, LC., Patrick T., Fr., (res: Chicago, IL); Catholic Priest at Legion of Christ

Murphy, William, (b. 1940), Bishop of Rockville Centre, Knights of Columbus NY State Chaplain.

Murphy, William, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Suffolk Huntington Station, NY.

Murray, James Albert, Bishop Emeritus of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Murray, John Courtney (1904-1967), Jesuit priest and influential theologian; professor of theology and philosophy, peritus at

Vatican Council II, and editor of Theological Studies from 1941-1967; studied the Church’s relationship to society and state.

Murry, George, SJ, (b. 1948), the fifth and current Bishop of Youngstown in Ohio (2007).

Musumeci, Carmine, prominent community leader: Knights of Columbus NYS Counsel to State Deputy New York NY, wife:

Claudia

Myers, John J., (b. 1941), the fifth and current Archbishop of Newark, NJ (since 2001).

Naber, Carl B., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Hyde Park Assembly (Hyde Park, NY), wife:

Karen.

Eternal Shepherd, visit the sheep of your flock,

And gather them together into one fold.

Nagel, Leland, (res: Washington, DC); Executive Director at National Conference for Catechetical Leadership

Napleton, Alan, (res: Dallas, TX); President at Catholic Marketing Network.

Nason, Richard, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Northern Malone, NY, wife: Midge.

National Catholic Register is the oldest national bi-weekly Catholic newspaper in the United States, founded in 1927 by Msgr.

Matthew J. Smith. It has reached its highpoint in the 1950s with a circulation of more than 700,000. Eternal Word Television

Network acquired the paper by the end of January 2011 from the Legion of Christ.

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Basilica of the, in Washington, D.C., is the largest Catholic church in the

United States. A special area in the crypt level of the Basilica contains statues of every American saint.

Naumann, Joseph Fred, (b. 1949), he serves as the fourth and current Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas. He is also

Chairman of the Kansas Catholic Conference.

Nebraska, State of, Population: 1,831,825; Number of Catholics: 372,791; - Number of Catholic Churches: 368.

Nehrbas, Mark, (res: Steubenville, OH); Executive Director of Christian Outreach at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Nerinckx, Charles, (1761 – 1824), born in Belgium, a priest, missionary in Kentucky. He founded the Sisters of Loretto religious

order.

Neumann University (Aston, PA), founded as Our Lady of Angels College for female students in 1965 by the Sisters of St.

Francis of Philadelphia. The name was changed to Neumann College in 1980.

Neumann, St. John, C.Ss.R., (b. 1811 –1860), born in Bohemia, a Redemptorist missionary, the fourth

Bishop of Philadelphia (1852–1860) and the first American bishop to be canonized. He founded the first

Catholic diocesan school system in the United States.

Neupauer, Carla, (res: Allentown, PA); Assistant Coordinator Diocese of Allentown.

Nevares, Eduardo, Auxiliary Bishop of Phoenix, Arizona.

New Hampshire, State of, Population: 1,321,445; Number of Catholics: 431,259; - Number of Catholic

Churches: 154

New Jersey, State of, Population: 8,807,501; Number of Catholics: 3,403,020; - Number of Catholic Churches: 774. The State

is covered by the Archdiocese of Newark and 4 other Dioceses: Camden, Metuchen, Patwerson and Trenton.

New Mexico, State of, Population: 2,067,273; Number of Catholics: 670,511; - Number of Catholic Churches: 450. The State is

covered by the Archdiocese of Sante Fe and the Dioceses of Gallup and of Las Cruces.

New York County (Manhattan), New York, - number of Catholics: 564,505, - percentage of the county's population: 36.7% and

National Ranking: 241; Number of Catholic Churches: 110. The see of the Archdiocese of

New York.

New York, Archdiocese of, Archbishop: Timothy M. Cardinal Dolan; Number of Parishes:

409; Total Priest in Diocese: 1,612; Permanent Deacons: 359; Brothers: 454; Sisters: 3,153;

Catholic Hospitals: 14; Colleges and Universities: 11; High Schools: 54; Elementary

Schools: 236; Total Students: 111,866; Total Catholic Population: 2,602.418. Basilica of

Saint Patrick's Cathedral is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style cathedral church, the seat of the

archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York.

New York, State of, Population: 19,421,055; Number of Catholics: 7,550,491; - Number of

Catholic Churches: 1.784. The State is covered by the Archdiocese of New York and 7

Dioceses: Albany, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Rockville Centre, Ogdensburg, Rochester and

Syracuse.

Newborn, Edmund F., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of

Assembly Distr. Marsakk (Old Bridge, NJ) wife: Amelia

Newell, FSGM, Sister M. Stephania, (res: St Louis, LA); Director of the Office of Mission Advancement at Sisters of St. Francis

of the Martyr St. George.

Ngyen, Tri, (res: Seattle, WA); Information Systems Specialist at Seattle University.

Niagara University (Niagara Falls, NY), operated by the Congregatio of the Mission.

Nicholson, Rob, Canadian Member of Parliament, Minister of Justice and Attorney Genera; member of Knights of Columbus.

Nickless, R. Walker, (b. 1947), the seventh and current Bishop of Sioux City (since 2006).

Niederauer, George Hugh, (b. 1936), the eighth and current Archbishop of San Francisco (since 2005). He has stated: "Our

belief is that we have to hold up the standard of abstinence, and we do that in all of our teaching about sexuality by saying that

sexual activity outside of marriage is wrong.”

Nienstedt, John Clayton, (b. 1947), the eighth and current Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis (since 2007). He is

opposed to same-sex unions, stem cell research involving stem cell lines drawn from discarded human embryos, and later barclosing

times.

Noll, John F. (1875-1956), Bishop of Fort Wayne, (1925-1956), personal titular Archbishop in 1953 and publisher; established

Our Sunday Visitor in 1912.

Noonan, John Gerard, (b. 1951 in Ireland), the fifth and current Bishop of Orlando in Florida (since 2010).

Norrgard, Todd, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Northern Carthage, NY, wife: Joanne.

Notre Dame College (South Euclid, OH), operated by the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio.

Notre Dame de Namur University (Belmont, CA) a fully accredited, independent Catholic university, founded in 1851 by and

operated by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

Novecosky, Patrick, (res: Naples, FL Publications Director at Legatus.

O’Boyle, Patrick A., (1896-1987), Archbishop of Washington, D.C., 1948-73 and Cardinal from 1967; director of the Catholic War

Relief Services and War relief Services of the National Catholic Welfare Conference; champion of civil rights.

O’Connell, Denis (1849-1927), Bishop of Richmond, 1912-26; friend of Cardinal James Gibbons; rector of the North American

College; rector of the Catholic University of America; opposed anti-Catholicism in Virginia.

O’Connell, William H. (1859-1944), Archbishop of Boston, 1907-1944 and Cardinal from 1911; Bishop of Portland, 1901-1906;

coadj. bp. of Boston (Constantia), 1906-1907; prominent figure in American Catholic life and politics.

O’Connor, Edwin (1918-68), Author; columnist for the Boston Herald under the pseudonym "Roger Swift"; author of The Oracle

(1951), The Last Hurrah (1958), The Edge of Sadness (1961), I was Dancing (1964), and All in the Family (1966).

O’Connor, Flannery (1925-1964), author; novels included Wise Blood (1952) and The Violent Bear It Away (1960), and short

stories, collected in such works as A Good Man is Hard to Find (1955).

O’Connor, John J. (1920-2000), Archbishop of New York from 1984-2000 and Cardinal from 1985; born in Philadelphia, Pa.;

ordained priest in1945; joined U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as a chaplain (1952); overseas posts included service in South Korea

and Vietnam; U.S. Navy chief of chaplains (1975); retired from Navy in 1979, with rank of rear admiral; aux. of military vicariate

(Curzola), (1979-1983); Bishop of Scranton (1983-1984); one of the most prominent of all American Church leaders and a

powerful spokesman for the Pro-Life cause.

O’Dea, Michael, founder and executive director of Christus Medicus Foundation.

Lord Jesus Christ, you have called us to your glorious kingdom,

Make us walk worthily, pleasing God in all we do.

According to a new Pew Study, there are currently 2.18 billion Christians in more than 200 countries around the world.

There are 1.1 billion Catholics worldwide, half of the global Christian population. Brazil, with 134 million Catholics

has the world’s largest Catholic population. Other countries with the highest percentages of Catholic population include

Mexico, the Phillippines and the United States.

O’Hara, Edwin (1881-1956), Bishop of Great Falls, 1930-56 and social activist; promoter of social justice, including workers’

rights and rural life; named personal Archbishop. in 1954.

O’Hara, John F., C.S.C. (1888-1960), Archbishop of Philadelphia, 1951-60 and Cardinal from 1958; delegate of U.S. military

vicar, 1940-45; bp. Buffalo, 1945-51; promoted concern for Native Americans, Hispanics, and African-Americans and education.

O’Neill, Thomas (Tip) (1912-1994), Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1977-87; first elected in 1952 to Congress,

winning JFK’s old seat; majority whip of House Democrats, 1971-73; majority leader, 1973-77; advanced liberal agenda

throughout his career; followed the maxim "All politics is local."

O’Reilly, Bill, (b. 1949), conservative television commentator, author, novelist, and syndicated columnist. His

nightly The O'Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel is the most watched cable news television program in

America. He is the author of ten books, most recent bestseller: Killing Lincoln. His wife Maureen, is a public

relations executive. He attended St. Brigid parochial school in Westbury, Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY

and Harvard University.

O’Reilly, John, (1844-1890), poet, author, and editor; editor of the Pilot, 1870, for Catholic and Irish interests; authored volumes

of poetry and the novel Moondyne (1875).

O’Sullivan, Mary, (1864-1943), reformer and labor organizer; national organizer for women of the AFL, 1892; founded the

National Women’s Trade League.

Oakes, Edward, (res: Chicago, IL); Professor at University of St. Mary of the Lake.

Oakes, Jason, (res: Charlotte, NC); Sales Director at Saint Benedict Press.

O'Brien, Edwin Frederick, Cardinal (b. 1939), Pro-Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

Rector of St. Joseph Seminary, Yonkers, NY (1994-1997). Archbishop of the US Military Archdiocese (1997-2007).

O'Brien, Patrick M., (res: Lansing, MI); Pres CEO at FAITH Catholic -- Publishing and Communications.

Ochoa, Armando Xavier, Bishop of El Paso, Texas.

O'Connell, David M. C.M., (b. 1955), the tenth and current Bishop of Trenton (2010). He was the 14th President of the Catholic

University of America (1998-2010). Member of the Congregation of the Mission.

O'Connor, Bryon, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Northern Canton, NY.

Octave, a period of eight days given over to the celebration of a major feast such as Easter.

O'Donnell, William J., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Trinity Assembly (Beacon, NY) wife:

Patricia

Ogorek, Ken, (res: Indianapolis, IN); Dir. of Catechesis at Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Ohio Dominican University (Columbus, OH), operated by the Dominican Order.

Ohio, State of, Population: 11,568,495; Number of Catholics: 2,231,832; - Number of Catholic Churches: 1,001.

Oklahoma, State of, Population: 3,764,882; Number of Catholics: 168,625; - Number of Catholic Churches: 195

Oldest Church in the United States, San Miguel Mission, also known as San Miguel Chapel, is a Spanish colonial mission

church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is claimed to be the oldest church structure built in the continental United States. Built in 1610

to cater to local poor folks, the Mission San Miguel is an adobe structure erected by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico. The building

has been within the U.S. since 1848, when the New Mexico territory was annexed. San Miguel Mission is still open year round

and holds about 250 people in the pews.

O'Leary, Michael, (res: San Francisco, CA); Development Director at the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

Olmsted, Thomas J., (b. 1947), the fourth and current Bishop of Phoenix in Arizona (since 2003). 2008, The Bishop urged

Arizona voters to vote for Proposition 102, a referendum to amend the Arizona constitution to define marriage as the union of one

man and one woman.

Olson, Carl, (res: Eugene, OR); Editor at Catholic World Report.

O'Malley, Brian, (res: Worcester, MA); Candidate for State Representative in Massachusetts. Member of Knights of Columbus.

O'Malley, Sean Patrick, OFM Cap, Cardinal, (b. 1944), the sixth and current Archbishop of Boston (since 2003). Member of the

Knights of Malta.

O'Neel, Brian, (res: Necedah, WI); Freelance writer, journalist, marketing copy specialist, editor, PR specialist,. Member of

Knights of Columbus.

Opava, Sr., Joseph J., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Cardinal Farley Assembly Harrison, NY and

NYS District Deputy; wife: Marie.

Opus Dei, formally known as The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei, was founded in

Spain by Saint Josemaría Escrivá in 1928, the organization teaches that everyone is called to

holiness and that ordinary life is a path to sanctity. The majority of its membership are lay

people, with secular priests under the governance of a prelate (bishop) appointed by the pope.

Opus Dei is Latin for "Work of God", hence the organization is often referred to by members and

supporters as "the Work". . Opus Dei is considered the largest Roman Catholic Order, counts

88,000 members (including 1,800 priests and 15 bishops) in over 80 countries. There are over

3,500 Opus Dei members in the United States, and a great many more people who participate

in Opus Dei's activities of spiritual formation. These activities are organized from 60 centers in

19 cities. It operates Lexington College (Chicago, IL). The U.S. Vicar is Monsignor Thomas G.

Bohlin since 2002, their 19 stories high HQ is in Mid-Manhattan, New York City.

Orbach, Jerry, American actor; member of Knights of Columbus.

Ordinariate, an ecclesiastical jurisdiction for special purposes and people. Examples are military ordinariates for armed services

personnel (in accord with provisions of the apostolic constitution Spirituali militum curae, Apr. 21, 1986) and Eastern-Rite

ordinariates in places where Eastern-Rite dioceses do not exist.

O'Reilly, John, (res: San Diego, CA); Comprehensive Financial Advice. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Orlowski, Eric J. prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Kingston Assembly (Poughkeepsie NY)

Osborne, OFM, Kenan, Franciscan priest and author: The Christian Sacraments of Initiation; Paulist Press, 1988

Ose, Gustave J., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Florentine Assembly (Highland, NY) wife: Jean.

Ose, Joseph, G. prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Saint Martin drPorres Assembly (Poughkeepsie,

NY) wife: Mary.

Ose, William, prominent community leader: NYS State Warden of Knights of Columbus.

Ostendorf, Theresa A., (res: Rock Hill, SC); Representative for Lighthouse Catholic Media at Ignatius Press.

O'Toole, Jason, vocalist, Life's Blood; member of Knights of Columbus.

O'Toole, Teri, (res: Orange County, CA); President, Soft Saints, Inc.

Our Sunday Visitor, weekly newspaper, magazines, books & more, published in Huntington, Indiana. Founded in 1902 by then-

Father John Francis Noll. In addition to the weekly Our Sunday Visitor, it publishes several other publications: The Priest

Magazine is a monthly magazine edited expressly for priests, seminarians and permanent deacons; My Daily Visitor, begun in

1957, is a handy, pocket-sized bimonthly publication that provides daily meditations, prayers and reflections; The Catholic

Answer, founded in 1987 and edited by Father Peter Stravinskas, is a popular bimonthly apologetics publication that answers

readers questions about their faith; Grace In Action was founded in 2002. It is a stewardship resource intended to provide a

stewardship message to parishioners every month, and it is distributed primarily as a weekly bulletin insert distributed by the

parish; Take Out: Family Faith on the Go -- Aimed for a busy family, with an emphasis on catechesis.

Owens, Damon C., (res: Exton, PA); Executive Director at Theology of the Body Institute.

Pacatte, Rose, Sister, (res: Los Angeles, CA); Director for Creative Development and author at Pauline Books & Media.

Lord, you are nearer to us than we to ourselves,

Strengthen our faith and our hope of salvation.

Pace, Edward (1861-1938), priest and scholar; founder and dean of Philosophy department of Catholic University of America;

founding editor of Catholic Encyclopedia (1908); early leader in experimental psychology.

Padilla, Juan de, (1500–1542), Friar Minor, protomartyr, a Spanish missionary, preaching to the Wichita in Kansas and

establish the first Christian mission in the present-day United States. He was killed in Kansas in 1542 by Native Americans, and is

considered to be one of the first Christian martyrs in the U.S.

Palladino, Laurence, S.J. (1837-1927), Jesuit missionary, the last pioneer missionary of the Northwest; born in Italy; sent to

Montana Territory, 1867; built the first church in the Helena Mission (later the first cathedral); director of diocesan schools, 1889-

92; president of Gonzaga College, 1894.

Palma-Simon, Leslie, (res: New York,NY); Director of communications at Priests for Life.

Palou, Francisco, (1723–1789) a Spanish Franciscan missionary and historian on the Baja California peninsula and in Alta

California. Along with his mentor, Junipero Serra, Palou worked to build numerous missions throughout Alta and Baja California,

many structures of which still stand today. He was also elected guardian of the missionary College of San Fernando de Mexico.

Panaccione, Valentine, R., (b. 1927), director of a Christian Cemetery, community leader: Christian Heritage Day. Officer of

Knights of Columbus Council # 4577, Ellenville-Kerhonkson, NY.

Paprocki, Thomas J., (b. 1952), the ninth and current Bishop of Springfield in Illinois (since 2010). He spoke out against the

Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA), saying, "If Catholic hospitals were required by federal law to perform abortions, we'd have to

close our hospitals”. “It would not be sufficient to withdraw our sponsorship or to sell them to someone who would perform

abortions. That would be a morally unacceptable cooperation in evil”.

Pariseau, Mother Mary Joseph, (1833-1902), member of Canadian Sisters of Charity of Providence, missionary in the State of

Washington from 1856, established first hospitals in northwest territories.

Parisi, Robert, (res: Chicago, IL); Field Agent at Knights of Columbus

Passion of the Christ, The, an American drama film directed by Mel Gibson and starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus, filmed in Italy. It

portrays the Passion of Jesus largely according to the New Testament Gospels. During filming, assistant director Jan Michelini

was struck twice by lightning. The second time this happened, the lightning bolt also hit James Caviezel. The 2004 film became

the highest grossing non-English language film of all time, grossing in excess of $610 million during its theatrical release. It was

reported that after seeing the picture, the Holy Father John Paul II made the remark: “it is as it was”.

Pates, Richard, (b. 1943), the ninth and current Bishop of Des Moines in Iowa (since 2008).

Patterson, Floyd, former heavyweight boxing champion; member of Knights of Columbus.

Pavone, Frank, Father, (b. 1959) is an extra-ordinarily energetic and charismatic priest and

pro-life activist. He is the national director of Priests for Life and serves as the Chairman

and Pastoral Director of Rachel's Vineyard. He is also the President of the National Pro-Life

Religious Council, an umbrella group of various Christian denominations working to end

abortion. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Peacock, Cherie, (res: San Diego, CA); Writing and Editing Consultant.

Peak, Rev. Joseph M., priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, US Navy chaplain; member of Knights of Columbus.

Pedrano, O.S.B., Stephanos, Fr., (res: Oceanside, CA); Benedictine Monk and Priest at Prince of Peace Abbey

Pelowski, Alton J., (res: New Haven, CT); Editor-in-Chief of Columbia, the monthly magazine of the Knights of Columbus.

Peña, Raymundo Joseph, Bishop Emeritus of Brownsville, Texas.

Pennington, Mark, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Field Agent at Knights of Columbus

Pennsylvania, State of, Population: 12,734,905; Number of Catholics: 3,802,524; - Number of Catholic Churches: 1.624.

Pepe, Joseph A., (b. 1942), the second and current Bishop of Las Vegas in Nevada (since 2001).

Percy, Walker (1916–1990), novelist; author of The Moviegoer (1961), Love in the Ruins (1971), and The Second Coming

(1980); expressed a rich understanding of change in the South.

Pérez, David Arias, O.A.R., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark, New Jersey.

Perez-Santalla, Carlos, (res: Wesfield, Nj); Commodities Broker. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Perleoni, Julie, (res: San Antonio, TX) Director of Development at St. Matthew Catholic School.

Perras, Reginald, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus,.Northern Raybrook NY, wife:

Marcia.

Perry, Joseph N., Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, Illinois.

Personal Prelature, a special-purpose jurisdiction — for particular pastoral and missionary work, etc. — consisting of secular

priests and deacons and open to lay persons willing to dedicate themselves to its apostolic works. The prelate in charge is an

Ordinary, with the authority of office; he can establish a national or international seminary, incardinate its students and promote

them to holy orders under the title of service to the prelature. The prelature is constituted and governed according to statutes laid

down by the Holy See. Statutes define its relationship and mode of operation with the bishops of territories in which members live

and work. Opus Dei is a personal prelature.

Pesano, Geoffrey W., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Msgr. Simmons Assembly (Marlboro, NY)

Peschken, Christian, (res: Milwaukee, WI); Founder, President, CEO at Pax Media.

Peter srmpmfsp, Mary, Sister, (res: Boston, MA); Writer for web Content at Pauline Books & Media, Daughters of St. Paul

Peter, Carl J. (1932-1991), priest and theologian; chairman of Department of Theology, Catholic University of America, 1975-77;

ranked as one of CUA’s greatest scholars; served on International Theological Commission.

Peyton, Patrick (1909-1992), Holy Cross priest and evangelist; established Family Rosary Crusade, 1947, to promote the rosary

among families; coined the motto "The family that prays together, stays together."

Pfeifer, Michael David, O.M.I. D.D., (b. 1937), the fifth and current Bishop of San Angelo in Texas (since

1985). He has taken a vocal stand against the use of embryonic stem cells instead promoting the use of adult

stem cells.

Phelps, Owen, (res: Durand, IL); Director at Yeshua Catholic International Leadership Institute.

Piché, Lee Anthony, Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Pinto, Matthew, (res: Philadelphia, PA); President, Ascension Press.

Pio, Brian, (res: Cincinnati, OH); Education and Media Specialist.

Pollak, Charles, (res: Charlotte, NC); Associate Professor at Benedict College + Billy Graham radio.

Pomarico, John, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus and officer of John Paul II

Assembly (Beacon, NY) wife: Jane Ann.

Poor, Jeffrey, (res: Washington, DC); Media Reporter at The Daily Caller.

Popek, Brock, (res: Spokane, WA); Independent Senior Software Engineer.

Popovic, Joseph S., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Dr. John G. Coyle Assembly (Yonkers, NY)

wife: Barbara

Portuese, Vinenzo, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Thomas KevinDowns Assembly (New Paltz,

NY) wife: Paola

Powderly, Terence (1849-1924): Labor leader and director of the Knights of Labor, a secret organization that repudiate strikes;

reached his period of greatest influence from 1879-93; source of controversy in the Church.

Powers, Teresa, (res: Sacramento, CA); VP Client Relations, Strategic Property Economics.

Powers. J.F. (1917-1899): author and novelist; taught at Marquette University and University of Michigan; member of the

American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters; notable works included Morte d’Urban (1962, winner of the National Book

Award and Thormod Monsen award), Wheat That Springeth Green (1988, National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle

finalist, Wethersfield Institute Award); considered one of the most prominent Catholic writers of the 1950s and 1960s.

Poyo, Ralph, Deacon, (res: Steubenville, OH); Founder at New Evangelization Ministries

Preston, Patrick, (res: Indianapolis, IN); Account Manager at tw telecom.

Pricciardi, Vincent, Deacon, (res: New Jersey); Coordinator at Divine Mercy of New Jersey

Price, Alan S., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Msgr. William G. Foley Assembly (Chester, NY)

Priesthood, (1) The common priesthood of the non-ordained faithful. In virtue of baptism and confirmation, the faithful are a

priestly people who participate in the priesthood of Christ through acts of worship, witness to the faith in daily life, and efforts to

foster the growth of God’s kingdom. (2) The ordained priesthood, in virtue of the sacrament of orders, of bishops, priests and

deacons, for service to the common priesthood.

Providence College (Providence, RI), operated by the Dominican Order.

Provost, Bishop Glen, (b.1949), the third and current Bishop of Lake Charles in Louisina (since 2007). The Bishop speaks

English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

Provost, Joseph, (res: Dayville, CT); Knights of Columbus Field Agent.

Pryor, John F., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus,.Central New Hartford NY.

Pulaski County, Arkansas, - number of Catholics: 29,444, - percentage of the county's population: 8.2% and National Ranking:

1629. Little Rock is the Capital of Arkansas and the seat of the Diocese of Little Rock.

Pulaski, Casimir (1748-1779): Polish soldier during the American Revolution; joined staff of General Washington, 1777; fought in

numerous battles and killed at Savannah.

Purcell, John B. (1783-1883), first archbishop of Cincinnati, 1850-1883; born in Ireland; bp. of Cincinnati, 1833-50; supported the

Union during the Civil War; last years marked by financial troubles.

Quigley, Martin (1890-1964), editor and publisher; founded motion picture trade magazines; devised the Motion Picture

Production Code; helped found the Legion of Decency.

Quincy University (Quincy, IL), operated by the Order of Friars Minor.

Quinines, Fred, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Queens Bayside Hills, NY, wife:

Cara.

Quinn, Alexander James, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Cleveland, Ohio.

Quinn, John R., Archbishop Emeritus of San Francisco, California.

Quintyne, George H., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: Conferring officer (New Windsor, NY) wife: Olivia.

Quiroga, Vasco de, (1470 – 1565), the first bishop of the newly established diocese of Michoacán (from 1536). He founded the

cathedral of the Diocese and the Seminary of San Nicolas in Patzcuaro. Also, he has established two hospitals. Having the

reputation as a protector of the Indians, Vasco de Quiroga is still venerated as a saint in some communities.

Radio Report, Catholic, (res: Chicago, IL); Catholic New Media Web Portal.

Ragan, Christian, (res: Kansas City, MO); Claims Analyst at Swiss Re. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Ramirez, Ricardo, C.S.B, (b. 1936), the first and current Bishop of Las Cruces in New Mexico, since 1982.

Ransom, James, (res: New York, NY); Director of Pipeline Operations at Millennium Pipeline Company. Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Rapchak, Barbara, (res: Chrystal Lake, IL); Founder, CEO at Leap of Faith Technologies.

Lord, you are the source of holiness,

keep us holy and without sin now and until the day of your coming.

Lord, true light shining on mankind,

come and dispel our darkness.

Rappe, Louis Amadeus (1801-1877), first bishop of Cleveland, 1847-1870; born in France; established parishes, missions,

hospitals, and missions.

Rassas, George J., Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, Illinois.

Ratzsch, William, prominent community leader: Fmr. NYS State Advocate of Knights of Columbus.

Ravalli, Antonio (1811-1884), Italian Jesuit; missionary in far-western United States, mostly Montana, for 40 years.

Ray, Steve, (res: Detroit, MI); Guide at Footprints of God Pilgrimages.

Raymbaut, Charles (1602-1643), French Jesuit; missionary among Indians of Canada and northern U.S.

Raymond, Wilfred, Fr., (res: Los Angeles, CA); National Director at Family Theater Productions. Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Reagan, Edward John, Jack father of President Ronald Reagan; member of Knights of Columbus.

Reed, Robert, Fr., (res: Boston, MA); President at The CatholicTV® Network. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Reedy, John L. (1925-1983), priest and editor; editor of Ave Maria, for Catholic families; columnist for Our Sunday Visitor.

Regis College (Weston, MA), operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Regis University (Denver, CO), operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Reilly, James, (b. 1936,) community leader: Christian Heritage Day. Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council #4577,

Ellenville-Kerhonkson, NY.

Reilly, Patrick, (res: Washington, DC); President & Founder at The Cardinal Newman Society.

Reiss, Francis R., Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, Michigan.

Reiss, John C., Bishop Emeritus of Trenton, New Jersey.

Religion in USA, according to recent surveys (2010), the largest religion in the USA is Christianity, practiced by the majority of

the population (82%), 40 percent claim to attend services nearly every week or more, and 59 percent claim to pray at least

weekly. A majority of Americans report that religion plays a "very important" role in their lives, a proportion unusual among

developed nations. A nationwide telephone survey found that 83% of American adults believe that God is "the all-powerful, allknowing

creator of the universe who still rules it today,"

Repplier, Agnes (1855-1950), author of essays and biographies; wrote for Atlantic Monthly.

Requiem Press, a publisher of books which view the Incarnation as the center of history. It also publishes booklets which

promote praying for the holy souls in Purgatory.

Résé, Frederic (1791-1871), first bishop of Detroit, 1833-1871; born in Germany; inactive from 1841 because of ill health;

remained in Europe from 1838.

Rhoades, Kevin C., (b. 1957), the ninth and current Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend in Indiana (since 2010).

Rhode Island, State of, Population: 1,055,247; Number of Catholics: 542,244; - Number of Catholic Churches: 165.

Ricard, John Huston S.S.J., Bishop Emeritus of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Florida.

Rice, Edward M., Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Richard, Gabriel, Father, (1767 – 1832), a French priest emigrated to Maryland and became a Delegate from Michigan Territory

to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1823. He was assigned by Bishop Carroll to do missionary work to the Indians in the

Northwest Territory. Father Richard ministered among the Indians of the region quite successfully. During the War of 1812,

Richard was imprisoned by the British for refusing to swear an oath of allegiance after their capture of Detroit, saying "I have

taken an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and I cannot take another. Do with me as you please."

Ricken, David Laurin, (b.1952), the twelfth and current Bishop of Green Bay in Wisconsin since 2008. On December 8, 2010,

Bishop Ricken by official decree and proclamation made Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin the very first and the

only site in the United States of an approved apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Riepp, Benedicta (1825-1862), Benedictine nun; born in Bavaria; established first monastery of women Benedictines in North

America.

Rigali, Justin Francis, Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rinehart, Karen J, (res: Charlotte, NC); Author, Syndicated Newspaper Columnist, Public Speaker, Columnist at

CatholicLane.com.

Risch, James, Catholic US Senator from Idaho (Republican), supported the religious liberty issues in the US Senate.

Ritter, Joseph E. (1892-1967), Archbishop of St. Louis, 1946-1967 and Cardinal from 1961; aux. bp. of Indianapolis, 1933-1934;

Bishop of Indianapolis, 1934-1944; first Archbishop Indianapolis, 1944-1946; promoted national episcopal conference and

Catholic charities; active at Vatican Council II.

Rivera Angel L. prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Archbishop Hughes Assembly (Bronx, NY)

Rizzotto, Vincent M., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston, Texas.

Roberto, John., (res: NY, NY); President at LifelongFaith Associates.

Roche, Andrea, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Associated with Immaculata University.

Rockhurst University (Kansas City, MO), operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Rockne, Knute (1888–1931), football coach; born in Norway; head coach of Notre

Dame (1918- 1931); died in a plane crash.

Rockville Centre, Diocese of, Bishop William F. Murphy; Aux. Bishop: 2; Number of

Parishes: 216; Total Priest in Diocese: 473; Permanent Deacons: 49; Brothers: 87;

Sisters: 1,327; Catholic Hospitals: 5; Colleges and Universities: 2; High Schools: 11;

Elementary Schools: 58; Total Students: 31,780; Total Catholic Population: 1,428,563. St.

Agnes Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Diocese.

Rodgers, Bonnie, (res: Boston, MA); Programming, Public Relations and Marketing at

CatholicTV.

Rodi, Thomas John, (b. 1949), the second and current Archbishop of Mobile in Alabama (since 2008).

Rodimer, Frank J., Bishop Emeritus of Paterson, New Jersey.

Rodriguez Carlos Blessed Manuel, (1918 – 1963) was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico. who was beatified in 2001. He is the first

Puerto Rican, and the first layperson in the history of the United States to be beatified; a member of Knights of Columbus.

Rodriguez, Bishop Plácido, (b. 1940), Mexican born Bishop of Lubbock, Texas.

Roeder, Dawn Marie, (res: Phoenix, AZ); Author of It Doesn't End Here.

Rogers, Timothy J., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus.Nassau Hicksville NY, wife:

Christine

Rojas, Alberto, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, Illinois.

Rokita Todd, Republican congressman from Indiana; member of Knights of Columbus.

Ronda, Alfred A., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of John Paul II Assembly (Beacon, NY) wife:

Maria.

Rosary, a form of mental and vocal prayer centered on mysteries or events in the lives of Jesus and Mary. Its essential elements

are meditation on the mysteries and the recitation of a number of decades of Hail Marys, each beginning with the Lord’s Prayer.

Introductory prayers may include the Apostles’ Creed, an initial Our Father, three Hail Marys and a Glory be to the Father; each

decade is customarily concluded with a Glory be to the Father; at the end, it is customary to say the Hail, Holy Queen and a

prayer from the liturgy for the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary. The Mysteries of the Rosary, which are the subject

of meditation, are: (1) Joyful — the Annunciation to Mary that she was to be the Mother of Christ, her visit to Elizabeth, the birth of

Jesus, the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, the finding of Jesus in the Temple. (2) Sorrowful —Christ’s agony in the Garden

of Gethsemani, scourging at the pillar, crowning with thorns, carrying of the cross to Calvary, and crucifixion. (3) Glorious — the

Resurrection and Ascension of Christ, the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, Mary’s Assumption into heaven and her

crowning as Queen of angels and men. The complete Rosary, called the Dominican Rosary, consists of 15 decades. In customary

practice, only five decades are usually said at one time. Rosary beads are used to aid in counting the prayers without distraction.

The Rosary originated through the coalescence of popular devotions to Jesus and Mary from the 12th century onward. Its present

form dates from about the 15th century. Carthusians contributed greatly toward its development; Dominicans have been its

greatest promoters.

Rosati, Joseph, (1789 - 1843) Italian born American Bishop. He served as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Louis (1826 –

1843). He has founded the St. Mary's of the Barrens Seminary, erection of what would become Saint Louis University in 1829

and built the first Cathedral of St. Louis (1831 – 1834).

Rosazza, Peter A., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Hartford.

Rose, Jr., Edward J., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Highland Falls Assembly (Highland Falls,

NY) wife: Jill

Rose, Robert John, Bishop Emeritus of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Rosecrans, William (1819-1898), Union general; campaigned in West Virginia and Mississippi; defeated at the battle of

Chickamauga, Georgia (1863), and relieved of duties.

Rosien, Mary Lou, (res: Rochester, NY); Author, columnist, freelance writer,speaker at OSV, Canticle, Catholic Exchange,

Rossi, Tony, (res: NY, NY); Radio Host/Producer, Editor-in-Chief at The Christophers

Rounds, Mike, Republican Governor of South Dakota; member of Knights of Columbus.

Roybal, R. Edward, former Democrat member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California; member of Knights of

Columbus.

Rozanski, Mitchell T., Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore, Maryland.

Rozsa, Miklos, (1907–1995), Hungarian-born American composer and conductor, best known for his numerous film scores and

considered to be one of the "founding fathers of film music.” He is one of the most nominated composers in Oscar history: he had

16 nominations and three Oscars. His most prominent works: Quo Vadis (1952), Ben-Hur (1959), King of Kings (1961), Sodom

and Gomorrah (1963).

Rubino, Sebastino, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Msgr. William G. Foley Assembly

(Washingtonville, NY)

Rubio, Marco, Catholic US Senator from Florida (Republican), supported the religious liberty issues in the US Senate.

Rudd, Daniel (1854-1933), journalist and civil rights leader; founded the Ohio Star Tribune (American Catholic Tribune), 1886 for

African-American Catholics; founded African-American Catholic lay congress.

Ruggiero Grank, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Hon. George Cooke Assembly (Callicoon, NY)

Ruggiero, Dominik, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, West/Put Mamaroneck NY

Ruiz Scaperlanda, Maria, (res: Oklahoma City, OK); Freelance Author/Editor at Catholic Press.

Russell, Mother Mary (1829-1898), Superior of the Order of Sisters of Mercy; invited to San Francisco by Archbishop. Joseph

Alemany; founded St. Mary’s Hospital, first Catholic hospital on the west coast.

Ruth, Babe (1895-1948), baseball player, known as "the Sultan of Swat"; pitcher for the Boston Red Sox (1915-1919) and

outfielder for the New York Yankees (1920-1935); hit 714 home runs, played in 10 World Series, and held 54 major-league

records; inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Ryan, James H. (1886-1947), first archbishop of Omaha, 1945-1947; rector of the Catholic University of America, 1928-1935;

titular Bishop of Modra, 1933-35; bp. of Omaha, 1935-1945; promoter of education; supported the New Deal and policies of FDR.

Ryan, James, prominent community leader: NY State Fourth Degree Master of the NYS Council Knights of Columbus.

Ryan, John (1869-1945), priest, influential social reformer, and educator; the leading Catholic voice in the U.S. on social issues in

the first half of the 20th century.

Ryan, Jr., John T., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Northern Peru NY.

Ryan, Sylvester Donovan, Bishop Emeritus of Monterey in California.

Ryan, Thomas (1851-1928), financier and philanthropist; founder of the American Tobacco Company and National Bank of

Commerce; donated over 20 million dollars to Catholic charities.

Sabella, Joseph, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Governor Thomas Dongan Assembly (Monroe,

NJ.)

Sacco Charles, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Cardinal Farley Assembly (Port Chester, NY)

Only-begotten Son, dwelling in the Father’s heart,

come and tell us of God’s loving kindness.

Saccone, Nicholas P., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Mother Cambrini Assembly (Patterson, NY)

Sadlier, Mary (1820-1903): novelist; born in Ireland; author of over 30 novels and books, focusing on contemporary issues; editor

of The Tablet; noted Catholic philanthropist.

Sago, Bruce, Deacon, (res: Denver, CO); Parish Administrator at St. Mark Caholic Church. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Saint Edward's University (Austin, TX) operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross

Saint Francis College (Brooklyn Heights, NY), operated by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn

Saint Francis University, (Loretto, PA), operated by the Franciscans, Third Order Regular

Saint Gregory's University (Shawnee, OK), operated by the Order of St. Benedict.

Saint John's University (Collegeville, MN), operated by the Order of St. Benedict.

Saint Joseph's College (Indiana) (Rensselaer, IN), operated by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood,

Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA) operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Saint Leo University (Saint Leo, FL), operated by the Order of St. Benedict.

Saint Louis University (St. Louis, MO operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Saint Martin's University (Lacey, WA), operated by the Order of St. Benedict.

Saint Mary's College (Notre Dame, IN), operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross Sisters of the Holy Cross

Saint Mary's College of California (Moraga, CA) operated by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (Winona, MN) Operated by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools

Saint Michael's College (Colchester, VT), operated by the Society of St. Edmund.

Saint Peter's College, New Jersey (Jersey City, NJ) operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

Saints, American, canonized by the Holy Father: St. Isaac Jogues, one of the North American Martyrs (1930), St. René Goupil,

one of the North American Martyrs (1930), St. Jean de Lalande, one of the North American Martyrs (1930), St. Frances Xavier

Cabrini (1946), missionary and founder of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1975),

founder of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph., St. John Neumann (1977), missionary and bishop of Philadelphia., St. Rose

Philippine Duchesne (1988), missionary to Native Americans., St. Katharine Drexel (2000), school builder and founder of the

Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People, St. Mother Théodore Guérin (2006), missionary and founder of

the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods., St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai (2009), leper priest of Molokai.

Salazar, Alexander, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

Salinas, Eliot, (res: Chicago, IL); Customer System Technician at AT&T. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Salovich, Donald, A., (b. 1936), community leader, officer of Knights of Columbus Council #4577, Ellenville, NY.

Salve Regina University (Newport, RI), operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

Sample, Alexander King, Bishop of Marquette

Samra, Nicholas James, Eparch of Newton, Melkite Greek Catholic Church.

Sanok, John F., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of St. John the Evangelist Assembly (Goshen, NY)

wife: Joyce

Sanow Sutton, Annetta, (res: Minneapolis, MN); Spiritual Care Professional at Hazelden Foundation.

Sansaricq, Guy, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn, New York.

Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA), operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Santin, Nick, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Bronx NY

Santorum, Rick (b. 1958), former Republican United States Senator for Pennsylvania; Presidential candidate in the Republican

Primary (2012); member of Knights of Columbus. Children: 8.

Sartain, Peter J., (b. 1952), the fifth and current Archbishop of Seattle, Washington State (since 2010). He was elected

Secretary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gor three years in 2011.

Sartoris, Joseph M., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Los Angeles

Savoie, Dennis A., Deputy Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, served as state deputy of New Brunswick (1992-1994).

Scalisi, Patrick, (res: New Haven, CT); Associate Editor of Columbia, the monthly magazine of the Knights of Columbus.

Schachle, FIC, Daniel, (res: Nashville, TN); General Agent at Knights of Columbus; PGK.

Schaeffer, Wes, (res: Los Angeles, CA); The Sales Whisperer-Marketing. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Schamzlin, MD, David, Prof.,, (res: San Diego, CA); Professor of Ophthalmology at UCSD School of Medicine.

Schiffer, Kathy, (res: Detroit, MI); Communications/Media Relations Coordinator at Guest House, Inc

Schlafly, Phyllis McAlpin Stewart (b. 1924) is a Constitutional lawyer and an American politically conservative activist and

author of 19 books. She founded the Eagle Forum and the Cardinal Mindszenty Society.

Schmitt, Mark Francis, Bishop Emeritus of Marquette

Schmitz, G. John, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Orange County, California; member of Knights of

Columbus.

Schmitz, Michael, Fr., (res: Duluth, MN); Catholic priest at Diocese of Duluth

Schniller, Peter, Author: Why the Church?, Paulist Press, 1977.

Schnurr, Dennis Marion, (b. 1948), the tenth and current Archbishop of Cincinnati in Ohio (cince 2009). Served as General

Secretary of the NCCB/USCC in 1994.

School Sisters of Notre Dame, operates 2 Colleges: College of Notre Dame of Maryland (Baltimore, MD) and Mount Mary

College (Milwaukee, WI).

Schreiner, Judy, (res: Orlando, FL); Administrator at CatholicWeb.com.

Schulte, Francis Bible, Archbishop Emeritus of New Orleans

Schulte, Rita, (res: Washington, DC); Author, Lic Profal Counselor at harbor counseling & Consultation.

Schultze, Karl, (res: Pittsburgh, PA); Owner at Genesis Personal Development Ctr.

Schwietz, Roger Lawrence OMI, (b. 1940), the third and current Archbishop of Anchorage in Alaska (since 2001).

Scorza, Louis P., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Kings Brooklyn, NY, wife: Susan

Scott, Ken, (res: Pittsburgh, PA); General Agent at Knights of Columbus.

Scott, Stephen, (res: New York, NY); Client Executive at AT&T Hosting. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Scully-Power, D. Paul (b. 1944), NASA astronaut; member of Knights of Columbus.

Seattle University (Seattle, WA), operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Seattle, Chief (1786-1866), Native American chief of the Suquamish of Puget Sound; baptized a Catholic at the age of 54;

maintained excellent relations with the white settlers; his daughter, Princess Angeline, was also a Catholic.

Sedarski, Mark, (res: Milwaukee, WI); Partner & Corporate Secretary at PAX Media.

See: another name for the place of a diocese or archdiocese.

Seelos, Francis X. C.Ss.R., Blessed, (1819 – 1867) a German-American priest and Redemptorist missionary in north-east USA.

Seghers, Charles J., (1839 - 1886) a Belgian priest and missionary bishop. He is considered to be the founder of the Alaska

Mission, also he is the founder of St. Joseph's Hospital in Victoria, British Columbia.

Seitz, Mark J., Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas

Semien, Julius, (res: Dallas, TX); Webmaster/Comptroller/Financial Secretary/Recorder at Knights of Columbus. Member of

Knights of Columbus.

Senior, C.P., Donald, Fr., Catholic priest and president of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Author: Jesus: Gospel

Portrair, Paulist Press, 1992

Senior, Timothy C., Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

Serra, Junípero, Blessed, (1713 – 1784) a Franciscan friar who founded the mission chain in Alta California of the Las

Californias Province in New Spain—present day California. Fr. Serra was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1988.

Serratelli, Arthur J., (b.1944), the seventh and current Bishop of Paterson, New Jersey (since 2004).

Servants of God, American, recognized by the Vatican: Felix de Andreis, Frederic Baraga, Angel Baraibar, one of the Martyrs

of Toledo, Mary Magdalen Bentivoglio, Celestina Bottego, Simon Bruté, Vincent Robert Capodanno, Magin Catalá, Jan Cieplak,

Walter Ciszek, Gwen Coniker, Terence Cooke, Rafael Cordero, Servants of God Pedro de Corpa, Blas de Rodriguez, Miguel de

Anon, Antonio de Badajoz and Francisco de Berascola (Martyrs of Georgia), Dorothy Day, Stephen Eckert, Maria Esperanza de

Bianchini, Lukas Etlin, O.S.B., Cora Louise Evans, William Evans, Jean Martin Eyraud, Teresa Fardella di Blasi, Dominga

Guzman Florit, Theodore Foley, Francis Xavier Ford, William Gagnon, Alphonse Gallegos, Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin,

Antonietta Giugliano, John Hardon, Isaac Hecker, Leo Heinrichs, Mario Hiriart, Emil Kapaun, Mary Elizabeth Lange, Rose

Hawthorne Lathrop, James Maginn, one of the Martyrs of Chunchon, Korea, Maria Adelaida of Saint Teresa (Joan Adelaide

O'Sullivan), Maria Soledad (Maria Consuelo Sanjurjo Santos), Vincent McCauley, Mary Angeline Teresa McCrory, John McKniff,

Miriam Teresa (Teresa Demjanovich), Paul Michael Murphy, Mary Virginia Merrick, Rev. Joseph Muzquiz who established Opus

Dei in the United States, Ninfas Victorino (Augustin Arnaud Pages), Norbert (John McAuliffe), Francis J. Parater, Rossella

Petrellese, Patrick Peyton, Thomas Frederick Price, Bernard J. Quinn, Federico Salvador Ramon, Giancarlo Rastelli, Fernando

Rielo, Stanley Rother, Aloysius Schwartz, Servants of God Luis de Quiros, Gabriel de Solis, Juan Bautista Mendez, Juan Bautista

de Segura, Gabriel Gomez, Sancho Zeballos, Pedro Mingot Linares, and Cristobal Redondo (The Martyrs of Virginia), Fulton J.

Sheen, Hermano Santiago (James Alfred Miller), Theresia of the Holy Trinity (Theresia IJsseldijk), Erno Tindira, one of the

Martyrs of Mukachevo, Ukraine, Augustine Tolton, Félix Varela, activist for human rights in Cuba, James Anthony Walsh,

Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ), operated by the Archdiocese of Newark

Seton Hill University (Greensburg, PA), operated by the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill of Greensburg

Seton, Elizabeth, (1774 – 1821) the first native-born citizen of the USA to be canonized by the Church

(1975). She was the founder of the Sisters of Charity, the first American religious society in Emmitsburg,

Maryland.

Sevilla, Carlos Arthur SJ, Bishop Emeritus of Yakima, Washington.

Shaffer, Dan, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Operations/Escalation Management at SAP America. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Shaheen, Robert Joseph, Eparch of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles, Maronite Catholic Church.

Shanley, Jim, (res: Washington, DC); Marketing Director at Seton Home Study School. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Shea, John Gilmary (1826-1892), editor and the "Father of American Catholic historians"; editor and author of over 200

publications and supporter of the U.S. bishops.

Sheed, Francis "Frank" (1897-1981), author and apologist; co-founded the influential publisher Sheed and Ward, 1933; lectured

and wrote in defense of the Catholic faith.

Sheehan, Michael Jarboe, (b. 1939), the eleventh and current Archbishop of Santa Fe in New Mexico (since 1993).

Sheen, Fulton J. (1895-1979), Archbishop, radio and television personality, and educator; internationally famous as a preacher

on radio and television; auxiliary Bishop. of New York, 1951-1966; Bishop of Rochester, 1966-1969;

titular Archbishop of Newport;

national director of the Society

for the Propagation for the

Faith; perhaps the most popular

and socially influential

American Catholic of the 20th

century.

Shehan, Lawrence J. (1898-1984), Archbishop of

Baltimore, 1961-74 and Cardinal from 1965; aux. Bishop of Baltimore and Washington, 1945-53; first Bishop of Bridgeport, 1953-

61; coad. abp. of Baltimore, Sept.-Dec., 1961; supported the civil rights movement and took part in Martin Luther King’s March on

Washington, 1963; abp. during a time of deep social unrest.

“It takes three to make love, not two:

you, your spouse, and God.

Without God people only succeed in bringing

out the worst in one another. Lovers who

have nothing else to do but love each other

soon find there is nothing else. Without a

central loyalty life is unfinished.”

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Sheil, Bernard (1886-1969), Archbishop and social activist; aux. bp. of Chicago, 1928-1969; titular abp. of Selge, 1959-69;

formed the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), 1931; supported organized Labor and FDR; opposed Fr. Coughlin and Sen.

Joseph McCarthy.

Shelley, John, former mayor of San Francisco, California (1964–1968); member of Knights of Columbus.

Sheridan, Michael John, (b. 1945), the second and current Bishop of Colorado Springs in Colorado (since 2003). The Bishop

said in 2004 the any Catholic who does not reflect church teaching in the voting booth "makes a mockery of that faith and belies

his identity as a Catholic," a remark widely held to refer to supporters of John Kerry, though the bishop stated "the church never

directs citizens to vote for any specific candidate."

Sheridan, Philip (1831-1888), Union general; took part in the Chattanooga (1863) and Wilderness (1864) campaigns; defeated

the Confederate forces at the Battle of Five Forks (1865); brilliant cavalry leader.

Sherman, Doug, (res: Sacramento, CA); President and Founder at Immaculate Heart Radio.

Shields, James (1806-1879), Union general and U.S. Senator; member of the Illinois Supreme Court, 1843-1845; brigadier

general during Civil War; the only person to represent three states in the U.S. Senate (Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri).

Shields, Thomas (1862-1921), priest, psychologist, and educator; professor at Catholic University of America; promoted dialogue

between theology and modern science and philosophy.

Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, in Champion, Wisconsin the very first and the only site in the United States of an approved

apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1859, Adel Brise had an apparition, where the Lady told her: "I am the Queen of

Heaven, who prays for the conversion of sinners, and I wish you to do the same."[

Shriver, Sargent, former U.S. ambassador to France and first director of the Peace Corps; member of Knights of Columbus.

Shuster, George (1894-1977), author, editor, and educator; president of Hunter College, 1940-1969.

Siegel, Joseph M., Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet in Illinois

Siena College (Loudonville, NY), operated by the Order of Friars Minor.

Siena Heights University (Adrian, MI), operated by the Dominican Order.

Sierra, Sequoia, (res: Los Angeles, CA); Producer/Actress/Writer at Infanta Productions.

Sillen, Sr., Gregory P., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Middletown Assembly (Middletown, NY)

wife: Helen

Silva, Clarence Richard, (b. 1949), the fifth and current Bishop of Honolulu in Hawai (since 2005).

Silver Lake College (Manitowoc, WI), operated by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity

Simons, Patricj, (res: Orange Cty, CA); Co-Owner at Fearless Fundraisers.

Simpson, George, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Joseph Lamb Assembly (Bronx, NY)

Sins against the Holy Spirit, despair of salvation, presumption of God’s mercy, impugning the known truths of faith, envy at

another’s spiritual good, obstinacy in sin, final impenitence. Those guilty of such sins stubbornly resist the influence of grace and,

as long as they do so, cannot be forgiven.

Sins That Cry to Heaven for Vengeance, willful murder, sins against nature, oppression of the poor, widows and orphans,

defrauding laborers of their wages.

Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, operates: Edgewood College (Madison, WI) and Dominican University (River Forest, IL)

Sippo, Art, dr.,, (res: Highland, IL); Catholic Physician

Sirba, D. Paul, (b.1960), the ninth and current Bishop of Duluth, Minnesota.

Sisters of Mercy, operates 16 Colleges and Universities in 11 states: Carlow University (Pittsburgh, PA), Misericordia University

(Dallas, PA), College of Saint Mary (Omaha, NE), Georgian Court University (Lakewood, NJ), Gwynedd-Mercy College (Gwynedd

Valley, PA), Maria College (Albany, NY), Marian Court College (Swampscott, MA), Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA), Mount Aloysius

College (Cresson, PA), Mount Mercy University (Cedar Rapids, IA), Salve Regina University (Newport, RI), St. Joseph College

(West Hartford, St). Joseph's College (Standish, ME,), St. Xavier University (Chicago, IL,), Trocaire College (Buffalo, NY),

University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, MI),

Sisters of St. Joseph, operates 7 Colleges and Universities in 6 states: Avila University (Kansas City, MO), Chestnut Hill College

(Philadelphia, PA), Fontbonne University (St. Louis, MO), Mount St. Mary's College (Los Angeles, CA), The College of St.

Catherine (St. Paul, MN), The College of Saint Rose (Albany, NY), Regis College (Weston, MA).

Siuwheem, Louise (d. c. 1850), Native American, member of the Couer d’Alene tribe in Idaho; known for her zeal and care for

the sick; a friend of Fr. Pierre de Smet.

Sklba, Richard J., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Milwaukee

Skurla, William Charles, Eparch of Passaic, NJ.

Skylstad, William Stephen, Bishop Emeritus of Spokane

Slattery, Edward James, (b. 1940), the third and current Bishop of Tulsa in Oklahoma (since 1993).

Slattery, John (1851-1926), priest and advocate for civil rights; member of the Mill Hill missions and sought to have a Mill Hill

community for the U.S.; supported African American rights and vocations.

Smith, James, prominent community leader: Knights of Columbus NYS State Chmn. Logistics Syracuse, NY.

Smith, Alfred E. (1873-1944), four-time governor of New York (1919-20; 1923-28) and presidential candidate in 1928; as

governor, he was responsible for numerous reforms; the Democratic nominee for president, he was the first Roman Catholic

candidate for president; defeated by Herbert Hoover, primarily because of the Catholic issue and Prohibition. Member of Knights

of Columbus.

Smith, Chester F., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus, NY Distr. Assembly Master (Poughkeepsie NY) wife:

Yvonne.

Smith, Christopher Henry "Chris", (b. 1953), Republican Congressman from New Jersey (since 1981). A strong “right to life”

advocate. Wife: Marie, 4 children. He ranks second among all 435 Members of the House over the last two decades in the

number of laws authored. He said: “President Obama is using the coercive power of the state to force people of faith and people

of conscience to violate a fundamental conviction or suffer severe penalty.”

Smith, John Mortimer, Bishop Emeritus of Trenton, New Jersey.

Smith, Kathleen, (res: Kerhonkson, NY); Parish Secretary, Lector at St. Mary & St. Andrew Church, Ellenville-Kerhonkson.

Smith, Matt, president of Catholic Advocate.

Smith, Michael, (res: Lynchburg, VA); Chairman at Chase City Center for Cultural Conservatism.

Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a male religious order, founded by St. Ignatius of Spain in 1534, that follows the teachings of the

Church. The Society participated in the Counter-Reformation and later in the implementation of the Second Vatican Council in the

Church. The “Company” is engaged in evangelization and apostolic ministry in 112 nations on six continents. The Jesuits, the

largest male Religious Order, numbered 19,216 priests and brothers in 91 Provinces with 12 dependent Regions, with the largest

number in India and USA (2007). The headquarters of the Society, its General Curia, is in Rome. In the United States, its most

known publication is America magazine and its book publishing company: Ignatius Press. The 35th General Congregation of the

Society of Jesus convened in 2008 elected Fr. Adolfo Nicolás as the new Superior General of the Order. The Society in the USA

operates 28 Colleges and Universities in the USA: Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA, Canisius College (Buffalo, NY), College of

the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA), Creighton University (Omaha, NE), Fairfield University (Fairfield, CT), Fordham University (New

York, NY, Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.), Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA), John Carroll University (Cleveland,

OH), Le Moyne College (Syracuse, NY), Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA, Loyola University Chicago (Chicago, IL),

Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore, MD), Loyola University New Orleans (New Orleans, LA, Marquette University (Milwaukee,

WI), Regis University (Denver, CO), Rockhurst University (Kansas City, MO, Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia, PA), Saint

Louis University (St. Louis, MO, Saint Peter's College, New Jersey (Jersey City, NJ, Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA,

Seattle University (Seattle, WA), Spring Hill College (Mobile, AL), University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, MI), University of San

Francisco (San Francisco, CA, University of Scranton (Scranton, PA), Wheeling Jesuit University (Wheeling, WV), Xavier

University (Cincinnati, OH).

Soens, Lawrence Donald, Bishop Emeritus of Sioux City, Iowa.

Sofranko, Paul, (res: Buffalo, NY); Writer at Writer for God; Founder & Blogger at Sober Catholic; Owner & Moderator at Matt

Talbot Way of Recovery

Sola Molist, Andres Blessed, priest martyred in Mexico and beatified in 2005; member of Knights of Columbus.

Solano, Álvaro del Portillo y Diez de, (1914 - 1994), Spanish bishop, Prelate of Opus Dei (1975–1994) and Titular Bishop of Vita

Solanus, Francis, Saint, O.F.M., (1549 – 1610) a Spanish friar and missionary in South America, belonging to the Order of Friars

Minor (the Franciscans). Canonized by Pope Benedict XIII in 1726.,

Solimini, Joe, (res: Chicago, IL); Development Manager at Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation. Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Solis, Oscar A., Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

Sorenson, Jon, (res: San Diego, CA); Director of Marketing at Catholic Answers.

Sorin, Edward F.: Soroka, Metropolitan Stefan, Archbishop of Philadelphia – Eastern-rite.

Soto, Jaime, (b. 1955) the ninth and current Bishop of Sacramento, in California (since 2008).

South Carolina, State of, Population: 4,645,975; Number of Catholics: 136,719; - Number of Catholic Churches: 116.

Southern Catholic College (Dawsonville, GA) Closed in April 2010. It received support from the Archdiocese of Atlanta and

regularly consulted with the Archbishop of Atlanta.

Souza, Raymond de, (res: Winona, MN); Knight at Sovereign and Military order of Malta. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Spalding, Catherine (d. 1858), Co-foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Kentucky; her sisters cared for orphans,

educated the poor, and eventually expanded into health care.

Spalding, John (1840-1916), first bishop of Peoria from 1877-1908; supporter of separation of Church and State; authored

numerous books and articles; helped found the Catholic University of America.

Spalding, Martin (1810-1872), Archbishop of Baltimore, 1864-1872; perhaps the most influential Catholic apologist of the 19th

century; bp. of Louisville, 1850-1864; supported the Confederacy during the Civil War; promoted evangelization among the former

slaves; favored papal infallibility at Vatican Council I; ranked as one of the foremost prelates in the American Church, esp. for his

work in shaping and directing the immigrant influx.

Spellman, Francis J. (1889-1967), Archbishop of New York, 1939-67 and Cardinal from 1946; studies in Rome led to

appointment to the Vatican Secretariat of State; arranged for publication of the anti-fascist encyclical, Non Abbiamo Bisogno,

1931 in Paris; auxiliary bp. of Boston, 1932-1939; good friend of Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli (the future Pope Pius XII); reorganized

diocesan finances and centralized authority; Military Vicar for the Armed Forces, 1939-67; staunch anti-Communist and supporter

of the Vietnam War; supported the Vatican II Declaration on Religious Liberty and modern biblical scholarship; the most influential

American prelate from 1939-1958.

Spence, Tony, (res: Washington, DC); Director and Editor in Chief at Catholic News Service.

Spencer III, Daniel, (res: Kansas City, KS); Co-Founder Catholic Business Network.

Spencer, F. Richard, Auxiliary Bishop for the Military Services, USA

Spring Hill College (Mobile, AL) operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

St. Ambrose University (Davenport, IA) operated by the Diocese of Davenport

St. Bonaventure University (Olean, NY), operated by the Order of Friars Minor.

St. John's University (Jamaica, NY), operated by the Congregation of the Mission.

St. Mary's University (San Antonio, TX), operated by the Society of Mary,

St. Thomas Aquinas College (Sparkill, NY), operated by the Dominican Order.

St. Thomas University (Miami, FL) operated by the Archdiocese of Miami

St. Xavier University (Chicago, IL) operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

Stager, Tanya, (res: Cincinnati, OH); Assistant Director at Evangelization & Catechesis Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Stallone, Frank, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus.Nassau Lynbrook NY, wife:

Rosalind.

Stanley, Susie, (res: Tampa, FL); Catholic Youth Minister Retreat Leader and Trainer Director of Operations at Staffing Force

USA.

Stanton, Richard P., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Trinity Assembly (Beacon, NY)

Staples, Tim, (res: San Diego, CA); Director of Apologetics at Catholic Answers

Starczevski, Elizabeth, (res: Chicago, IL); Vicariate VI Coordinator for Catechesis & Youth Ministry at Archdiocese of Chicago.

Steib, J. Terry, S.V.D. (b. 1940), the fourth and current Bishop of Memphis in Tennessee (since 1993).

Steimle, Richard, prominent community leader; NY State Fourth Degree Master of the NYS Council Knights of Columbus.

Steiner, Kenneth, Auxiliary Bishop of Portland in Oregon

Stephany, Michael, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Capital Rochester NY

Stephens, Michael, (res: Seattle, WA); Supervisor Airframe Field Services at Southwest Airlines. Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Stergios, Michael, (res: Seattle, WA); Field Agent at Knights of Columbus

Steup Michael, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: Conferring officer (Newburgh, NY) wife: Leslie

Stika, Richard, (b. 1957), the third and current Bishop of Knoxville (since 2009).

Stoddard, Dennis PSD, prominent community leader: NY State Fourth Degree Supreme Master of the NYS Council of Knights

of Columbus.

Stonehill College (Easton, MA), operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross Eastern Province of Priests and Brothers.

Straling, Phillip Francis, Bishop Emeritus of Reno, Nevada.

Stritch, Samuel (1887-1958), Archbishop of Chicago, 1939-58 and Cardinal from 1946; bp. of Toledo, 1921-1930; abp. of

Milwaukee, 1930-1939; active in the National Catholic Welfare Conference and Catholic Action; named proprefect of the

Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, 1958; died in Rome.

Struble, Robert, (res: Sattle, WA); Associate Editor at Catholic Lane. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Sullivan, Dennis Joseph, Auxiliary Bishop of New York.

Sullivan, John L. (1858–1918) boxer; won in 1882 the bare-knuckles heavyweight championship over Paddy Ryan; called the

"Great John L."; won in 1889 the last bare-knuckles title bout over Jake Kilrain; defeated, using gloves, in 1892, by James J.

Corbett.

Sullivan, Jonathan, (res: Springfield, IL); Director of Catechetical Ministries at Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

Sullivan, S.J., Francis A., (b. 1922), ); Jesuit priest, theologian and author of 10 books; best known: The Church We Believe in:

One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic, Paulist Press, 1988.

Sutter, Vic, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Hyde Park Assembly (Salt Point, NY)

Sutton, Barbara, (res: St. Cloud, MN); Associate Dean, Formation and Outreach at School of Theology and Seminary.

Swain, Paul J., Bishop of Sioux Falls, Bishop of Winona, Minnesota.

Symons, Joseph Keith, Bishop Emeritus of Palm Beach, Florida.

Szoka, Edmund Casimir, Cardinal, (b. 1927), President Emeritus of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, President

Emeritus of the Governatorate of Vatican City State. Frm. Archbishop of Detroit (1981 – 1990).

Tafoya, Arthur Nicholas, Bishop Emeritus of Pueblo, Colorado.

Talbot, Francis X., S.J. (1889-1953), editor and author; editor-in-chief of America, 1936-1944; founded Catholic Poetry Society of

America; author of numerous books; president of Loyola College, Baltimore, 1947-1951.

Tamayo, James Anthony, (b. 1949), first and current Bishop of Laredo in Texas (since 2000).

Taney, Roger (1777-1864), Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1836-1864; Attorney General of the U.S., 1831-34;

participated in over 300 decisions, but is remembered for the Dred Scott decision, 1857, in which he ruled that slaves and their

descendants had no rights as citizens; disagreed with Lincoln over several actions during the Civil War.

Tapart Real News, Issues and Art that Talks, News and Art site based on published articles and editorial art by Ray Tapajna

and others reflecting some of Rerum Novarum, Catholic Workers movement and issues from the realities of the street starting

with real jobs and not war. Select many topics and artworks regarding this advocacy.

Taylor, Anthony Basil, (b. 1954), the seventh and current Bishop of Little Rock in Arkansas (since 2008).

Taylor, Nettie, (res: Columbia, SC); Director of Religious Education at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Te Deum, the opening Latin words, Thee, God, of a hymn of praise and thanksgiving prescribed for use in the Office of Readings

of the Liturgy of the Hours on many Sundays, solemnities and feasts.

Christ Jesus, you come among us as the Son of Man,

Transform those who know you into the sons of God.

Tekakwitha, Kateri, Blessed, (1656 – 1680), a Mohawk-Algonquian woman from New York, she is called "The Lily of the

Mohawks." At the age of 24, her last word was: “Jesus, I love You!". Beatified by Pope John Paul II. in 1980.

Templet, Ricky, Louisiana state representative; member of Knights of Columbus.

Tennessee, State of, Population: 6,375,431; Number of Catholics: 183,161; - Number of Catholic Churches: 152.

Texas, State of, Population: 25,268,418; Number of Catholics: 4,368,969; - Number of Catholic Churches: 1,293.

Thierfelder, William, (res: Belmont, NC); President at Belmont Abbey College.

Thigpen, Paul, (res: Atlanta, GA); Director of CHResources at The Coming Home Network International.

Third Order of Saint Francis, operates 19 Colleges and Universities: Alvernia University (Reading, PA), Alverno College

(Milwaukee, WI), Briar Cliff University (Sioux City, IA), Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, WI), Felician College, (Lodi, NJ),

Franciscan University of Steubenville, (Steubenville, OH), Hilbert College (Hamburg, NY), Lourdes College (Sylvania, OH),

Madonna University (Livonia, MI), Marian University (Indianapolis, IN), Neumann University (Aston, PA), Our Lady of the Lake

College, (Baton Rouge, LA), Saint Francis College (Brooklyn Heights, NY), Saint Francis University, (Loretto, PA), Silver Lake

College (Manitowoc, WI), University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL), University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, IN), Villa Maria College

(Buffalo, NY), Viterbo University (La Crosse, WI).

Thomas Aquinas College (Santa Paula, CA), an independent Catholic Institute.

Thomas More College (Crestview Hills, KY), independent catholic school, originally founded in 1921 by the Benedictine Sisters

as Villa Madonna College.

Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (Merrimack, NH), an independent Catholic Institute.

Thomas, Daniel E. Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

Thomas, George Leo, (b. 1950), the tenth a current Bishop of Helena in Montana (since 2004).

Thomas, Michael D., (res: Miamisburg, OH); Editor in Chief, Pflaum Publishing/Peter Li Education Group (Today's Catholic

Teacher magazine and CATECHIST magazine). Member of Knights of Columbus.

Thompkins, Thomas, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, BMS Poughkeepsie NY

Thompson, James J., prominent community leader: Knights of Columbus NYS Diredtor Program Pawling, NY, wife: Karen

Thompson, Charles C., (b. 1961), the fifth and current Bishop of Evansville in Indiana (since 2011).

Thompson, David B., Bishop Emeritus of Charleston

Thompson, Maryanne, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Partner at T3np Assoc Marketing.

Thorn, Victoria, (res: Milwaukee, MN); Owner at Nat'l Ofc of Post-Abortion Healing.

Timlin, James Clifford, Bishop Emeritus of Scranton

Timon, John, C.M. (1797-1867), first bishop of Buffalo, 1847-1867; superior of the Vincential province of the U.S., 1835-1839;

prefect apostolic for the Republic of Texas, 1839-1847.

Tobacco R. Louis, New York State Assembly Member 62nd District; member of Knights of Columbus.

Tobin, John, Deputy District Attorney (Ulster County, NY). Member of Knights of Columbus (PGK).

Tobin, Thomas Joseph, (b. 1948), the eighth and current Bishop of Providence in Rhode Island (since 2005).

Todd, James, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Founder and Editor of Pewsitter.com.

Toeniskoetter, Jeff, (res: Boynton Beach, FL); Field Agent at Knights of Columbus. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Tolkien, J. R. R., (1892 – 1973) English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, author of The Lord of the Rings; a

devout and practicing Catholic.

Tolton, Augustus (1854-1897), first African-American priest in the U.S.; escaped from slavery with his mother to Illinois and

discerned a vocation; studied in Rome as no American seminary would take him; ordained, 1886; pastor in Quincy and Chicago,

Illinois; encountered racism, esp. from fellow priests.

Tom, Fox, Deacon,, (res: Phoenix, AZ); Deacon at Jesus' Original Church.

Tomilinson, Henry, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbu, Suffolk Amityville NY, wife:

Doreen

Tomlinson, Angela, (res: Chicago, IL); Co-Founder and Executive Board at Sports Faith International.

Tomlinson, Matt, (res: Chicago, IL); Catholic Radio Advisor.

Tompkins, Thomas prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: Journal editor (Poughkeepsie, NY) wife: Patricia

Toomey, Pat, Catholic US Senator from Pennsylvania(Republican), supported the religious liberty issues in the US Senate.

Tormala, Rick, (res: Grand Rapids, MI); Consultant, Writer and News Analyst at Tormala At Large.

Torre, Joseph de, is a social and political philosopher. He has written a number of works on social ethics and Catholic social

teaching. A member of Opus Dei.

Toscanini, Arturo (1867–1957), Italian conductor; began his career as conductor of the Rio de Janeiro opera; returned to Italy

and conducted the premieres of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci (1892) and Puccini’s La Bohème (1896); later musical director at La

Scala, Milan; in the U.S., conducted at the Metropolitan Opera, 1908–1914, the New York Philharmonic, 1926–1936, and the NBC

Symphony, which was formed for him (1937–54).

Toussaint, Pierre, Venerable, (1766-1853), former slave and businessman; born into slavery in Haiti; served as a domestic

servant and permitted to learn French (studied Catholic books and sermons); given his freedom in 1807; became a successful

hairdresser; devout Catholic; cause opened in 1990 by Cardinal John O’Connor, declared venerable in 1997 by Pope John Paul II.

Tracy, Spencer (1900-1967), film actor; won Academy Awards as best Actor for Captains Courageous (1937) and Boys’ Town

(1938); other films include Adam’s Rib (1949), The Last Hurrah (1958), and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967).

Tran, Viet, (res: San Antonio, TX); Field Agent at Knights of Columbus. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Trautman, Donald Walter, (b. 1936), the ninth and current Bishop of Erie in Pennsylvania (since 1990). His resignation is

imminent.

Tresch, David, (res: Chicago, IL); Global Chief Information Officer at Mayer Brown. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Trocaire College (Buffalo, NY), operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

Trueman, Patrick A., (res: Washington, DC); President, CEO at Morality in Media, Attorney.

Trunzo Caesar, former Republican state senator from New York; member of Knights of Columbus.

Tucci, Harry, Jr., (res: Philadelphia, PA); Producer of variety of Catechism products. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Tunney, Gene (1898-1978), boxer; won, 1922, the light-heavyweight title over Battling Levinsky, but lost it that same year (to

Harry Greb) in his only defeat as a professional; defeated Jack Dempsey In 1926 for the heavyweight championship; retired as

champion in 1928.

Turibius de Mongrovejo, Saint, (1538 – 1606) a Spanish judge and missionary in Peru, building roads, schools, hospitals and

convents.

Turner, Thomas (1877-1978), educator and civil rights leader; professor of biology at Howard University, 1913; acting dean of the

School of Education at Howard University, 1914-1920; worked against discrimination, esp. in the Church, through the Federated

Colored Catholics (FCC).

Tuttle, Marc, (res: Indianapolis, IN); President at Right to Life of Indianapolis

Twelve Apostles of Mexico, a group of Franciscan missionaries who arrived in the newly-founded Viceroyalty of New Spain in

May 1524, The group consisted of Martín de Valencia (their leader), Francisco de Soto, Martín de Jesús, Juan Juárez, Antonio de

Ciudad Rodrigo, Toribio de Benavente Motolinia, García de Cisneros, Luis de Fuensalida, Juan de Ribas, Francisco Jiménez,

Andrés de Córdoba, and Juan de Palos.

Twitty, Roy, Deacon,, (res: San Francisco, CA); Deacon, Pastoral Associate at St. Catherine of Siena Parish.

Tyson, Joseph Jude, (b. 1957), the seventh and current Bishop of Diocese of Yakima, Washington State (2011). He speaks

English, Spanish, German, Vietnamese, and Serbo-Croatian.

Uglietto, Peter John, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, Massachusetts.

Teach us, Lord, to love each other,

as Christ loved us for God’s glory.

Umlauft, Kenneth W., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Saugerties Assembly (Saugerties, NY) wife:

Theresa.

University of Dallas (Dallas, TX), operated by the Diocese of Dallas,

University of Dayton (Dayton, OH), operated by the Society of Mary,

University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, MI) operated by the Sisters of Mercy.

University of Detroit Mercy (Detroit, MI). operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

University of Great Falls (Great Falls, MT), operated by the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings

University of Mary (Bismarck, ND), operated by the Order of St. Benedict.

University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN) operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross

University of Portland (Portland, OR) operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross

University of Sacramento (Sacramento, CA), operated by the Legionaries of Christ.

University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, IN), operated by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration

University of San Diego (San Diego, CA), an independent Catholic Institute.

University of San Francisco (San Francisco, CA operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

University of Scranton (Scranton, PA), operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

University of St. Francis (Joliet, IL), operated by the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate

University of St. Mary (Leavenworth, KS), operated by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth

University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN), operated by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

University of the Incarnate Word (San Antonio, TX), operated by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word

Ursuline College (Pepper Pike, OH) an independent Catholic Institute. Maintains close ties to its founding religious

congregation, the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland.

US Congress, Religious Affiliations of, the top five religious affiliations in the 111th US Congress are Roman Catholic (30.1%),

Baptist (12.4%), Methodist (10.7%), Jewish (8.4%), and Presbyterian (8.1%).

US Counties, the ten largest Catholic counties are (by percentage): Dimmit County, Texas: 94.7%; Jim Hogg County, Texas:

91.1% ; Vermilion County, Louisiana: 89%; Rolette County, North Dakota: 87%; Guadalupe County, New Mexico: 86.9%; La

Salle County, Texas: 85.7%; Costilla County, Colorado: 85.3%; St. Martin County, Louisiana: 84.4%; Greeley County, Nebraska:

81.1%; Benson County, North Dakota: 79.2%. There are 9 counties in Georgia and 6 in Alabama where no Catholic residents

are on record.

Usher, Joseph, (res: Saint Mary's, GA); Audio production services for EWTN.

Utah, State of, Population: 2,770,765; Number of Catholics: 97,085; - Number of Catholic Churches: 71.

Vajtay, Stephen, Jr., (res: , NJ); Managing Partner at McCarter & English, LLP.

Valdivia, Luis de, (1560 – 1642) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary who defended the rights of the natives of Chile.

Valente, Allen A., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Nassau Bethpage NY, wife:

Eileen

Valer, Francisco González S.F., Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, D.C.

Van Damm, Tim, (res: Boston, MA); Vice President of Advancement & Admissions at the College of Saint Mary Magdalen.

Van Hecke, Michael, (res: Los Angeles, CA); President at Catholic Schools Textbook Project.

Lord, fill us with all joy and peace in faith,

that we may walk in the hope and

strength of the Holy Spirit.

Van Hoven, Jim, (res: Milwaukee, WI); Regional Development Director at Province of St. Joseph.

Van Vickle, Dave, (res: Pittsburgh, PA); Director of Evangelization at St. Bonaventure Catholic Community.

Vann, Kevin William (b. 1951), the third and current Bishop of Fort Worth in Texas (since 2005). During the 2008 presidential

election, Bishop Vann and Bishop Kevin Farrell issued a joint statement, in which they declared, "We cannot make more clear the

seriousness of the overriding issue of abortion—while not the only issue—it is the defining moral issue, not only today, but of the

last 35 years...As Catholics we are morally obligated to pray, to act, and to vote to abolish the evil of abortion in America”.

Varela, Féliz (1788-1853), Cuban patriot and scholar; promoter of Thomistic philosophy, the abolition of slavery in Cuba, and

education; founded in 1825 in Philadelphia the newspaper El Habanero, the first Spanish Catholic magazine in the U.S.; vicar

general of the diocese of New York from 1829; founder of The Protestant’s Abridger and Annotator, 1830, and Catholic Expositor

and Literary Magazine, 1841-1843, the first pastoral magazine and the first literary magazine for Catholics respectively in the U.S.

Vasa, Robert Francis, (b. 1951), the sixth and current Bishop of Santa Rosa in California (since 2011). In 2009 he described

President Barack Obama's health care legislation as "fatally flawed”.

Vasques de Espiñosa, Antonio, (d.1630) a Spanish monk of the Discalced Carmelites. He is the author of several major work

about South America.

Vasquez, Joe S., (b. 1957), the fifth and current Bishop of Austin in Texas (since 1910).

Vatican City State, an independent nation where the pope resides. Saint Peter's Basilica and many of the papal offices are

located in Vatican City State. Vatican City State is approximately 108 acres inside the city of Rome, Italy. Included in the nation

are several non-adjacent basilicas and the pope's summer residence.

Veliz, OP, Mariano D., Fr., (res: New Orleans, LA); Priest; Youth Minister, Theology Teacher and Service Project Coordinator for

the Young Adult Group

Venerables, American, also proposed for beatification: Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus; Antonio of

Jesus, born Antonio Margil, missionary in Texas and Louisiana; Nelson Baker, Catholic prelate, social worker, founder of Our

Lady of Victory Basilica and Institutions; Solanus Casey, O.F.M. Cap., Detroit mystic; Cornelia Connelly, founder of the Society of

the Holy Child Jesus; Henriette DeLille, founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family; Mother Mary Theresa Dudzik, foundress of the

Franciscan Sisters of Chicago; Mother Maria Kaupas, foundress of the Sisters of Saint Casimir; Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli,

O.P., missionary to Iowa and Wisconsin; Pierre Toussaint, Catholic convert and benefactor in New York.

Venturini, William, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: offiver of Governor Thomas Dongan Assembly (Staten

Island, NY).

Vercimak, Jake, (res: Springfield, IL); Bartender at Knights of Columbus at Council # 364.

Vermont, State of, Population: 630,337; Number of Catholics: 147,918; - Number of Catholic Churches: 133.

Verot, Augustin, S.S. (1805-1876), Bishop and vocal participant at Vatican Council I; vicar apostolic of Florida, 1856-1861;

Bishop. of Savannah, 1861-70; Bishop of St. Augustine, 1870-1876; known as the "rebel bishop" during the Civil War for his

support of the Confederacy; spoke frequently and loudly at the Vatican Council, calling for recognition of those of African descent,

vindication of Galileo, and ecumenical dialogue; opposed papal infallibility, but signed the conciliar document.

Verrazano, Giovanni da, (1484-1528), explorer and navigator; searched for a westward route to Cathay and reached the coast of

North America; explored Newfoundland and the east coast; killed by Caribbean Indians.

Verrecchio, Louie, Italian-American columnist for Catholic News Agency and author of Catholic faith formation materials and

related books.

Vervais, Gregory, (res: San Francisco, CA); Vice President of Human Resources at Canadian Solar. Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Vesco, Anthony, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Brooklyn, NY, wife: Laura.

Vespucci, Amerigo, (1451-1512), Explorer; journeyed with European explorers between 1497-1502; coined the phrase, "New

World"; his name was used by the German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller, in a 1507 map designating the area called "South

America." “America” was named after his first name: Italian Amerigo or St. Emery (Hungarian: St. Imre, the son of St. Stephen of

Hungary).

Vigneron, Allen Henry, E.T.L., (b.1948), the ninth and current Archbishop of Detroit (since 2009). He helped lead protests

against same-sex marriage and also compared abortion and stem-cell research to slavery and racism.

Villa Maria College (Buffalo, NY), operated by the Felician Sisters.

Villarrubia, Andre Marie, Brother, (res: Boston, MA); Prior at Saint Benedict Center, Publisher of Catholicism.org. Member of

Knights of Columbus.

Virgil, Kathy, (res: Atlanta, GA); Administrative Assistant at Priests for Life

Virginia, State of, Population: 8,037,736; Number of Catholics: 147,918; - Number of Catholic Churches: 233.

Visco, Anthony, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Director at Atelier for the Sacred Arts.

Visions, a charism by which a specially chosen individual is able to behold a person or something that is naturally invisible. A

vision should not be confused with an illusion or hallucination. Like other charisms, a vision is granted for the good of people; it

should be noted, however, that they are not essential for holiness or salvation. Many saints throughout history have beheld

visions, among them St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Teresa of Ávila, St. John of the Cross, and St. Francis of Assisi.

Vitalino, Antonio, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Suffolk Ronkonkoma, NY, wife:

Annette

Vitter, David, Catholic US Senator from Louisiana (Republican), supported the religious liberty issues in the US Senate.

Vlazny, John George, (b. 1937), the tenth and current Archbishop of Portland in Oregon (since 1997). During the 2004

presidential election, Bishop Vlazny said Catholic politicians who supported abortion rights, like Democratic nominee John Kerry,

“should refrain from receiving Communion”.

Vocation, a call to a way of life. Generally, the term applies to the common call of all persons, from God, to holiness and

salvation. Specifically, it refers to particular states of life, each called a vocation, in which response is made to this universal call;

viz., marriage, the religious life and/or priesthood, the single state freely chosen or accepted for the accomplishment of God’s will.

The term also applies to the various occupations in which persons make a living. The Church supports the freedom of each

individual in choosing a particular vocation, and reserves the right to pass on the acceptability of candidates for the priesthood

and religious life. Signs or indicators of particular vocations are many, including a person’s talents and interests, circumstances

and obligations, invitations of grace and willingness to respond thereto.

Volkman, Claudia, (res: NYC, NY); Product Development Director, Servant Books at Franciscan Media.

Volpe, John, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and former Governor of Massachusetts (1961-1963 & 1965-1969); member of Knights of

Columbus.

Vost, Kevin, dr., (res: Springfield, IL); Author at Catholic Answers.

Wade, Douglas, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Westerm Wellsville NY

Wagner, Robert (d. 1953), U.S. Senator from New York, 1926-49; born in Germany; elected to state senate, 1911; member of

the commission that investigated the notorious Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire (in which 147 women died); elected to the N.Y.

Supreme Court, 1918; converted to Catholicism in 1946.

Wahlquist, Kelly, (res: Minneapolis, MN); Asst. Director of the Evangelization and Development Office for Parish Evangelization.

Waldstein, Michael Maria, (res: Naples, FL); Professor at Ave Maria University.

Walkenstein, Alexis, (res: Boston, MA); Vice President of Media and Communications at The Maximus Group.

Walker, James (Jimmy) (1881-1946), flamboyant New York City Mayor, 1926-1932; rose through New York City’s political world,

the son of a state legislator; also dabbled in the theater and song writing; after initial success as mayor, suffered severe scandals

and resigned in 1932; reconciled to the Church before his death.

Walker, Monica, (res: Wichita, KS); Lighthouse Catholic Media Division Manager

Wall, James S. (b. 1964), the fifth and current Bishop of Diocese of Gallup since 2009 (encompassing part of Arizona and part of

Mexico). He is the youngest US bishop in charge of a Diocese.

Walsh, Brian, (res: St Louis, MO); Director of Marketing & eCommerce at Number1Direct.com. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Walsh, Daniel F., Bishop Emeritus of Santa Rosa in California.

Walsh, Gerald Thomas, Auxiliary Bishop of New York.

Walsh, James A., M.M. (1867-1936), Cofounder (with Thomas F. Price) of Maryknoll, the first U.S. established foreign mission

society and first sponsor of a U.S. foreign mission seminary; superior of Maryknoll, 1911-1936; titular bp., 1933-1936.

Help all mankind, Lord, in your loving mercy,

be near to those who seek you

without knowing it.

Walsh, James E., M.M. (1891-1981), Bishop, religious superior, and missionary; after ordination in 1915 was sent as one of four

Maryknoll missionaries to China; vicar apostolic of Kongmoon, China, 1927-36; superior of Maryknoll, 1936-46; general secretary,

Catholic Central Bureau, Shanghai, China, 1948; imprisoned by Chinese communists, 1958-1970.

Walsh, Paul Henry, Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre

Walsh, Robert (1784-1859), journalist and author; founded The American Review of History and Politics, 1811, American

Register, 1817, and, with William Frye, the National Gazette and Literary Register; dedicated Federalist and patriot.

Waltersheid, William J. Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh.

Walworth, Clarence (1820-1900), priest and social activist; converted in 1845 and entered the Redemptorists; worked with Isaac

Hecker and served for a time as a Paulist (he left in 1865 over disagreements with Hecker); promoted social justice and the

temperance movement; authored numerous books and articles.

Wanderer, The, a national Catholic weekly journal of news, commentary, and analysis, from vital issues affecting the Catholic

Church to the political events which threaten our Catholic faith. It has been founded in 1867 in Minnesota. Owned and operated

by Catholic laymen, The Wanderer is independent of ecclesiastical oversight but maintains a fiercely loyal adherence to Catholic

doctrine and discipline. The Wanderer is at the forefront every week with its timely coverage and its cutting edge editorials.

Wang, Ignatius C. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of San Francisco.

Waple, Paul, (res: Providence, RI); Sales associate at Wireless Zone.

Ward, John J., Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Los Angeles.

Ward, Maisie (1889-1975), publisher, street preacher, and activist; wife of Francis Sheed, with whom she co-founded the

publishing firm of Sheed and Ward; author of 27 books; supported numerous social reform organizations, including the Catholic

Worker, Friendship House, and land reform in India.

Warde, Mary (1810-1884), Mercy Sister; born in Ireland; entered the Sisters of Mercy and was sent to Pittsburgh; opened

houses, boarding schools for girls, and eventually cared for the sick and orphans in New England, encountering much resistance

from the Know-Nothings.

Warfel, Michael William, (b. 1948), the seventh and current Bishop of Great Falls-Billings in Montana (since 2008).

Warsaw, Michael, (res: Birmingham, AL); President & CEO (2009) of EWTN the media giant.

Washington, Archdiocese of, located in Washington, D.C., the capital of the USA. The current

Archbishop is Donald Wuerl, who is also the metropolitan of the Ecclesiastical Province of

Washington (since 2006). Population of Catholics: 567,266.

Washington, D.C., Population: 570,898; Number of Catholics: 160,048; - Number of Catholic

Churches: 42.

Washington, State of, Population: 6,753,369; Number of Catholics: ; 716,133 - Number of Catholic Churches: 312.

Watkins, I. Scott, prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Francis Gorman Assembly (Newburgh, NY), wife:

Bea.

Watts, Ned , (res: Tell City, IN); Owner at Catholic Church/School Market.

Weakland, Rembert George OSB, Archbishop Emeritus of Milwaukee.

Wehner, Tom, (res: Birmingham, AL); Managing Editor, National Catholic Register at EWTN.

Weidenborner, Gary, prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Finger Lakes Farmington, NY,

wife: Ruth.

Weidner, Peter J., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Queens Whitestone, NY, wife:

Terry.

Weigel, Gustave, S.J. (1906-1964), Jesuit priest and ecumenist; professor of theology at the Catholic University of Chile, 1937-

48; professor at Woodstock College, 1949-1964; lecturer and supporter of the ecumenical movement.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate

Conception, in Washington, D.C., is the largest

Catholic church in the United States.

Weisberg, Caroline, (res: Columbia, SC); Director of Social Ministries at The Diocese of Charleston.

Wenski, Thomas Gerard, (b. 1950), the fourth and current Archbishop of Miami (2010) and Apostolic Administrator of Pensacola-

Tallahassee. He is the first native of the Archdiocese to become its archbishop. He started the Spanish language radio station

Buena Nueva FM along with the Spanish language newspaper, El Clarin

Wesley, Don, (res: Detroit, MI); General Agent at Knights of Columbus.

West Virginia, State of, Population: 1,859,815; Number of Catholics: 105,363; - Number of Catholic Churches: `49.

Wester, John Charles, (b. 1950), the ninth and current Bishop of Salt Lake City, Utah (since 2007).

Westhoff, Elizabeth, (res: St. Louis, MO); Director of Marketing at Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Wetemwam, Hubert, (res: Boston, MA); Instructor at Moore Center Services. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Wheeler, Lisa, (res: Atlanta, GA); Associate Producer at Champions of Faith.

Wheeling Jesuit University (Wheeling, WV) operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)

White, Andrew, SJ., (1579 – 1656), English Jesuit missionary who was involved in the founding of the Maryland colony,

frequently referred to as the "Apostle of Maryland." He is also considered a forefather of Georgetown University.

White, Robert J., prominent community leader; Knights of Columbus: officer of Hon. George Cooke Assembly (Callicoon, NY)

Whitfield, James (1770-1834), Archbishop of Baltimore, 1828-1834; born in England; coadj. bishop of Baltimore, 1828.

Widmer, Andreas, (res: Boston, MA); Founder and Co-Director at SEVEN Fund.

Wilde, Oscar, late 19th century playwright and poet, was fascinated by Catholicism as a young man and much of his early poetry

shows this heavy influence. As is well known, he embraced a homosexual lifestyle later on, but converted to Catholicism on his

deathbed (receiving a conditional baptism as there is some evidence, including his own vague recollection, that his mother had

him baptized in the Catholic Church as a child).

Wilkerson, Gerald Eugene, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

William Jr., Carl D., prominent community leader: NYS District Deputy of Knights of Columbus, Capital Troy, NY, wife: Mary

Ellen

Williams, John J. (1822-1907), first archbishop of Boston, 1875-1907; Bishop of Boston, 1866-1875; worked to accommodate

the waves of Catholic immigrants into the archdiocese; established many new parishes and found priests to speak in a host of

different languages.

Williams, Mary Lou (d. 1981), jazz musician and composer; taught herself music and the piano; worked with many other famous

Jazz musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington; composed Jazz for sacred music; founded the

Pittsburgh Jazz Festival; a devout Catholic and one of the foremost Jazz artists in the U.S,

Williams, Michael (1877-1950), author, editor, and leading lay Catholic during and after World War I; belonged briefly to the

utopian colony of Upton Sinclair; assistant director of the National Catholic War Council during WWI; founder and editor of

Commonweal, a journal by and for lay Catholics, 1924-1937.

Williams, Stan, (res: Detroit, MI); Owner, Director at Nineveh's Crossing.

Willkom, Matthew, (res: Joplin, MO); Producer at Relevant Radio.

Wilson, Malcolm, former governor of New York; member of Knights of Columbus.

Wilson, Mark, (res: Charlottesville, VA); CEO at Franciscotel.

Wimmer, Archabot Boniface, O.S.B., (1809—1887) German monk who in 1846 founded the first Benedictine monastery in the

United States, Saint Vincent Archabbey, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He also founded the American-Cassinese Congregation of

Benedictine Confederation (1855).

Wisconsin, State of, Population: 5,698,230; Number of Catholics: 1,695,660; - Number of Catholic Churches: 879.

Wissert, Rober W., prominent community leader: Knights of Columbus NYS Executive Secretary, Smithtown, NY, wife: Doris

Witness, Christian, practical testimony or evidence given by Christians of their faith in all circumstances of life — by prayer and

general conduct, through good example and good works, etc.; being and acting in accordance with Christian belief; actual practice

of the Christian faith.

Wobbe, Luis Gleisner, Titular Bishop of Mididi, Auxiliary Bishop of Rancagua, Auxiliary Bishop of La Serena, Chile; member of

Opus Dei.

Wolf, SND, Susan, Sister,, (res: Washington, DC); Internet and Social Media Strategist at Catholic Web Solutions.

Wolfe, Joseph, teacher, community leader, officer of Knights of Columbus Council (Ellenville-Kerhonkson, NY).

Wolfe, Sue, (res: Washington, DC); CRE at St. Mary Church.

Wolff, Madeleva (1877-1964), educator, author, poet, religious, and the first woman religious to receive a doctorate from the

University of California at Berkeley; president of St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1934-1961, she was responsible for

numerous innovations and the rise of the school to national prominence.

Wood, Archbishop James F. (1813-1883), first Archbishop of Philadelphia, 1875-1883; convert in 1836; coadj. bp. of

Philadelphia, 1857-60; Bishop of Philadelphia, 1860-1875.

Wood, Jason, (res: Seneca Falls, NY); Chiropractic Intern at Rochester Outpatient Health Center.

Woods, John, (res: New York, NY); Editor-in-Chief, Catholic New York, the bi-weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of New

York.

Woodson, Richard, (res: Baltimore, MD); Business owner at Ignite - Turning Energy into Income. Member of Knights of

Columbus.

Word Among Us, The, the Sprit of Catholic Living, monthly magazine published in St. Augustine, Florida.

Wright, John J. (1909-1979), Cardinal from 1969 and prefect of the Congregation of the Clergy, 1969-1979; aux. bp. of Boston,

1947-1950; first bp. of Worcester, 1950-1959; Bishop of Pittsburgh, 1959-1969; the first American to head a congregation in

Rome with global duties.

Wuerl, Donald, Cardinal, (b. 1940), the sixth and current Archbishop of Washington; He was created a cardinal by Pope

Benedict XVI in 2010; Also the Holy Father named Cardinal Wuerl to be the Relator-General of the 2012 World Synod of Bishops

meeting on the New Evangelization; he is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Wynne, John, S.J. (1859-1925), Jesuit priest and author; editor of Messenger of the Sacred Heart, 1892-1909; founder of

America, 1909, the foremost Jesuit journal of opinion in the U.S.; vice-postulator of the causes of the Jesuit North American

Martyrs (they were beatified in 1925 and canonized in 1930).

Wyoming Catholic College (Lander, WY), as independent Catholic Institute.

Wyoming, State of, Population: 568,300; Number of Catholics: 80,421; - Number of Catholic Churches: 73.

Wypych, Andrew Peter, (b. 1954 in Poland), Auxiliary Bishop snd Epidcopal Vicar of the Diocese of Chicago, also the Titular

Bishop of Naraggara. Emigrated to the USA from Poland in 1983.

Most Catholics - State by State

10 million California

7.3 million New York

4.4 million Texas

3.9 million Illinois

3.8 million Pennsylvania

Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH), operated by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Yanta, John Walter Bishop Emeritus of Amarillo.

Yarza, Antonio Arregui, Archbishop of Guayaquil, Ecuador; member of Opus Dei.

Yawsip Mar Sarhad Jammo, Eparch of Saint Peter the Apostle of San Diego, Chaldean Catholic Church.

Lord, you call and sanctify the elect,

though we are sinners,

crown us with eternal happiness.

X, Y, Z

Yorke, Peter (1864-1925), priest, editor, and social activist; born in Ireland; chancellor of the archdiocese of San Francisco and

editor of the archdiocesan newspaper; opposed anti-Catholicism in San Francisco; supported the Teamsters in the strike of 1901;

founded the Irish newspaper, The Leader, 1902; a well-known spiritual figure in the Bay Area.

Youville, Marie Marguerite d’, Saint, (1701 – 1771), French Canadian widow who founded the religious order the Order of

Sisters of Charity of Montreal, commonly known as the Grey Nuns of Montreal. She was canonized by Pope John-Paul II in 1990.

She is the first native-born Canadian to be elevated to sainthood.

Yurasko, Christopher, (res: Washington, DC); Field Agent at Knights of Columbus, PGK.

Zabrocki, Michael, (res: New York, NY); Marketing - Public Relations Manager at Christ the King Regional High School.

Zahm, John (1851-1921), Holy Cross priest, theologian, and scientist; professor of physics at Notre Dame, 1875-1892; sought to

reconcile modern science and the Catholic faith; American provincial for the Congregation of the Holy Cross; traveled with

Theodore Roosevelt to South America.

Zavala, Gabino, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

Zeal, the expression of charity that permits one to serve God and others fully with the objective of furthering the Mystical Body of

Christ.

Zeilinger, Ron, (res: Milwaukee, MN); Executive Director at Dismas Ministry. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Zimak, Gary, (res: Philadelphia, PA); Author, Radio Host, Catholic Lay Evangelist. Member of Knights of Columbus.

Zinda, John A., (res: Milwaukee, WI); Experienced Financial Executive.

Zipfel, Paul Albert, (b. 1935), he has retired in 2011 as the sixth Bishop of Bismarck in North Dakota (succeeded by Bishop

David D. Kagan).

Zordani, Thomas, (res: Denver, CO); President at Faith Finances/ Catholic Author/ Event Speaker/ Financial Counselor.

Zubik, David Allen, (b. 1949), the twelfth and current Bishop of Pittsburgh (2007). Bishop Zubik described the University of Notre

Dame's decision to have President Barack Obama deliver its commencement speech and receive an honorary degree as "painful"

and "embarrassing," noting that Obama is "the single most outspoken pro-abortion president since the issue was foisted upon the

country by the Supreme Court." He took up resident at St. Paul Seminary, instead of the official Episcopal residentce.

Zumarraga, Juan de, (1468 – 1548) a Spanish Basque Franciscan prelate and first Bishop of Mexico. He has founded the

famous Colegio de Santa Cruz in Tlatelolco; introduced the first printing press into America and also founded several hospitals.

Zurek, Patrick James, (b. 1948), the eighth and current Bishop of Amarillo in Texas since 2008. He speaks five languages,

including his ancestral Czech, Italian and Spanish.

Zwilling, Joseph, (res: New York, NY); Director of Communications at Archdiocese of New York.

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The 13 Catholic Senators who voted against allowing Catholic organizations conscience rights

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Today, the U.S. Senate, by a vote of 51 - 48,

defeated the effort led by Senator Roy Blunt (Missouri) to pass the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act

as an amendment to pending legislation. Thirteen Catholic Senators joined the majority.

The amendment, offered by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-MO, rolled back Barack Obama’s invasive Health and

Human Services mandate that employers insure contraceptives, sterilization, and abortion-inducing drugs

with no co-pay. While the health care reform law exempts churches, it would force religious institutions

such as hospitals and universities to underwrite products that violate their deeply held religious beliefs.

“By consenting to the disastrous HHS mandate, the U.S. Senate has taken the unprecedented step to

deny our religious liberties instead of defending the Constitution,” said Matt Smith, president of Catholic

Advocate. “It is disappointing to witness a group of senators misled on this issue at the expense of one of

our key founding principles.”

The following is a list of how the 24 Catholic Senators voted on the Blunt amendment:

Senators who Supported the Amendment: Opposed the Conscience right Amendment:

Senator Lisa Murkowski (Alaska, R) Senator Mark Begich (Alaska, D)

Senator Marco Rubio (Florida, R) Senator Tom Harkin (Iowa, D)

Senator James Risch (Idaho, R) Senator Richard Durbin (Illinois, D)

Senator David Vitter (Louisiana, R) Senator Mary Landrieu (Louisiana, D

Senator Susan Collins (Maine, R) Senator John Kerry (Massachusetts, D)

Senator John Hoeven (North Dakota, R) Senator Barbara Mikulski (Maryland, D)

Senator Mike Johanns (Nebraska, R) Senator Claire McCaskill (Missouri, D)

Senator Kelly Ayotte (New Hampshire, R) Sen. Robert Menendez (New Jersey, D)

Senator Bob Casey Jr. (Pennsylvania, D) Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (New York, D)

Senator Pat Toomey (Pennsylvania, R) Senator Jack Reed (Rhode Island, D)

Senator Joe Manchin III (West Virginia, D) Senator Pat Leahy (Vermont, D)

Senator Maria Cantwell (Washington, D)

Senator Patty Murray (Washington, D)

“Faithful Catholics should take the opportunity to thank those Senators supporting our religious liberties,”

added Smith. “It is our duty as laity to hold those who did not support our values accountable and vote our

conscience when the time comes.”

Excerpts from Bishop Jenky’s Homily:

“…The Church will survive the entrenched corruption and sheer incompetence of our Illinois state government, and

even the calculated disdain of the President of the United States, his appointed bureaucrats in HHS, and of the

current majority of the federal Senate.

May God have mercy on the souls of those politicians who pretend to be Catholic in church, but

in their public lives, rather like Judas Iscariot, betray Jesus Christ by how they vote and how they

willingly cooperate with intrinsic evil.

As Christians we must love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, but as Christians

we must also stand up for what we believe and always be ready to fight for the Faith. The

days in which we live now require heroic Catholicism, not casual Catholicism. We can no

longer be Catholics by accident, but instead be Catholics by conviction.

In our own families, in our parishes, where we live and where we work – like that very first

apostolic generation – we must be bold witnesses to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We must be a fearless army of

Catholic men, ready to give everything we have for the Lord, who gave everything for our salvation.

Remember that in past history other governments have tried to force Christians to huddle and hide only within the

confines of their churches like the first disciples locked up in the Upper Room.

In the late 19th century, Bismarck waged his “Kulturkampf,” a Culture War, against the Roman Catholic Church,

closing down every Catholic school and hospital, convent and monastery in Imperial Germany.

Clemenceau, nicknamed “the priest eater,” tried the same thing in France in the first decade of the 20th Century.

Hitler and Stalin, at their better moments, would just barely tolerate some churches remaining open, but would not

tolerate any competition with the state in education, social services, and health care.

In clear violation of our First Amendment rights, Barack Obama – with his radical, pro abortion and extreme

secularist agenda, now seems intent on following a similar path.

Now things have come to such a pass in America that this is a battle that we could lose, but before the awesome

judgment seat of Almighty God this is not a war where any believing Catholic may remain neutral.

This fall, every practicing Catholic must vote, and must vote their Catholic consciences, or by the following fall our

Catholic schools, our Catholic hospitals, our Catholic Newman Centers, all our public ministries -- only excepting

our church buildings – could easily be shut down. Because no Catholic institution, under any circumstance, can ever

cooperate with the instrinsic evil of killing innocent human life in the womb.

No Catholic ministry – and yes, Mr. President, for Catholics our schools and hospitals are ministries – can remain

faithful to the Lordship of the Risen Christ and to his glorious Gospel of Life if they are forced to pay for abortions.

Now remember what was the life-changing experience that utterly transformed those fearful and quaking disciples

into fearless, heroic apostles. They encountered the Risen Christ. They reverenced his sacred wounds. They ate and

drank with him...”.

Resources:

Almanac of the Christian World;

American Christendom – a Compendium of Christian Heritage in New York State;

Association of Religion Data Archives : thearda.com;

Catholic Advocate;

Catholic Encyclopedia, 1907; 18 volumes – also available Online;

The Encyclopedia of Christianity (Translated from German);

Giga Catholic Information;

LifeSiteNews.com

Liturgy of the Hour;

National Catholic Register;

Our Sunday Visitor Catholic Almanac;

The Official Catholic Directory;

Wikipedia – the Free Online Encyclopedia;

The usatoday.com – Topography of Faith sorts the religious affiliations for U.S. adults on a rollover map for state by state

information: http://www.usatoday.com/news/graphics/pew-religion-08/flash.htm.

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