Dolan installed 10th archbishop
of Milwaukee

Bishop Bullock 'inspired' by new archbishop By Mary C. Uhler CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF MADISON -- Bishop William H. Bullock of Madison said the installation of Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of Milwaukee "was truly an inspiration for us." Bullock concelebrated the installation Mass on Aug. 28 along with Auxiliary Bishop George O. Wirz. Bullock praised Dolan's homily, "Archbishop Dolan focused his forthright comments in a way that made him truly credible to all who listened to him. "I think the people and priests of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee are fortunate to have such a young, able leader who will lead by teaching and preaching clearly, uncompromisingly, and with conviction," said Bullock. "It was a great day and we all felt invigorated by his vigor and his message." Bullock noted that Dolan's Irish humor came through on several occasions. "It didn't lighten his message, but helped us experience him as a good Irishman," said Bullock, who is himself part Irish. The Madison bishop is pleased that the new archbishop plans to be one of the distinguished guests at Bullock's golden jubilee celebration on Sept. 29. "We can experience more of his solid message and Irish wit in Madison," Bullock commented, mentioning that he has a "few Irish stories I can feed him if he runs out." As a suffragan bishop of Dolan's in the state of Wisconsin, Bullock said "it gives me new reasons to be very hopeful as he is our metropolitan archbishop."

By Scott McConnaha
MILWAUKEE CATHOLIC HERALD

(See also front page photo.)

MILWAUKEE -- With family, friends, high-ranking church officials and various community representatives looking on and lending their prayerful participation, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan was installed Wednesday as the 10th shepherd of the Milwaukee Archdiocese.

Stretching the limits of St. John the Evangelist Cathedral's seating capacity, more than 1,000 attendees at the Aug. 28 invitation-only event applauded several times, prayed and sang with apparent reverence and smiled with Dolan who beamed with joy throughout the three and a half hour celebration.

Beginning at 1:30 p.m., the procession alone, of church officials and invited dignitaries, took 35 minutes. Eight cardinals, 13 archbishops, more than 50 bishops and abbots, more than 350 priests, several leaders from other faith groups and civic representatives were among the honored guests.

As Dolan stepped through the vestibule doors and began his walk toward the altar, he was greeted with enthusiastic applause and even a couple thumbs-up. His mother, brothers and sisters, other family and personal friends sat in the front, and he frequently exchanged smiles with several of them throughout the celebration.

The liturgy began with the sign of the cross led by Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, papal nuncio to the United States. Bishop Richard J. Sklba welcomed everyone, then Montalvo read the apostolic letter officially naming Dolan as archbishop of Milwaukee.

In a solemn gesture of handing over leadership of the archdiocese, Sklba presented the Milwaukee archbishop's crosier -- a pastoral staff fashioned into a shepherd's crook -- to Montalvo, who passed it on to Dolan. Then, at 2:20 p.m., Dolan took his place in the cathedra, or archbishop's chair, and smiled wide as the congregation stood to cheer.

Dolan, 52, succeeds 75-year-old Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland, who retired May 24 after almost 25 years as archbishop of Milwaukee.

The inside of St. John Cathedral was bright with sunlight shining through the stained-glass windows into a slight haze of incense smoke as Dolan stood at the ambo to address his guests.

He thanked the many people who came to Milwaukee for his installation, calling attention to Montalvo, the many archbishops and bishops, men and women religious, priests, deacons, seminarians and lay ministers, family, friends and representatives of the community. He named each of the eight cardinals in attendance, and drew quite a laugh when he pointed out that if there were one more they could have a baseball team.

Dolan inspired more laughter when he expressed thanks for the newly-made, larger, more comfortable cathedra.

"This installation begins an adventure in fidelity," he said, and invited everyone in the Milwaukee Archdiocese to join him. He said there are two challenges that accompany such an adventure: proceeding without fear and following a path to saintliness.

Dolan pledged to help the people of the archdiocese come closer to Christ. "Nothing is possible without God, and with him, all is possible," he said.

Recalling a recent journalist's question, Dolan said that his ultimate goal has not been met by becoming an archbishop. "I want to be a saint," he said, and implored the people of the archdiocese to show him how to get there. "This call to sanctity is universal," he said.

News Briefs: Spiritual Feast on Sept. 28 MADISON -- Ralph Martin, a longtime leader in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, will speak at the Spiritual Feast on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center. Theme of the day is "Be Holy, For I, the Lord God, Am Holy." Registration for Spiritual Feast begins at 8 a.m. The day concludes with a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop George O. Wirz of Madison at 4 p.m. There will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the lunch period, and prayer teams will be available after Mass to pray for individuals with specific needs. Registration is $20 before Sept. 21 and $23 at the door. A noon lunch is available for an additional $8 with pre-registration only, or people may bring a bag lunch. Mail checks payable to CCR and mail to: 214 Sauk Creek Dr., Madison, WI 53717. The first 450 to register will be seated in the auditorium; closed-circuit TV will be available for those not seated in the auditorium. A limited number of overnight rooms are available at the Bishop O'Connor Catholic Center with advance registration ($30, single; $38, double). Spiritual Feast, sponsored by the Madison Diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal, is geared toward all who want to take time out for prayer, praise, and reflection on their personal paths to holiness. For more information, call 608-221-4318 or 608-833-6560. Fall deanery meetings MILTON -- The fall meeting of the Rock Deanery Council of Catholic Women, hosted by St. Mary Parish here, is on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. Business meeting is at 9. Fr. William Hower, Edgerton, is the speaker at 10. Mass is at 11. A luncheon will be served at noon. Reservations are due Sept. 7 to Elizabeth Korback, 2262 Harmony Ln., Beloit 53511. Cost is $6. CAMBRIDGE -- St. Pius X Parish here will host the fall meeting of the East Dane Deanery Council of Catholic Women Thursday, Sept. 12. Registration is at 5:15 p.m. Recitation of the rosary is at 5:45. Mass will be offered at 6. A 6:45 dinner is followed by a 7:15 business meeting. Dorene Shuda, Jefferson, is the speaker at 7:30. Participants are asked to bring hats and mittens for the "Coats for Kids" campaign. Reservations are due Sept. 7 to Donna Hutter, 507 Madison St., Cambridge 53523. Cost is $7. Hispanic choir's fall rehearsal Sept. 8 MADISON -- Estudiantina Madison, the Diocese of Madison's Hispanic choir, invites Hispanics and anyone who can speak Spanish to join this musical group. The choir, first formed last year, depends not only on voices, but on instruments as well. The first fall rehearsal will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in the choir loft at St. Raphael Cathedral, 222 W. Main St., Madison. Rehearsals will be held twice a month on Sunday afternoons. • Artículos en Español: Coral Hispana Grief support group offered MONROE -- The Monroe Clinic Hospice program will hold the next six-week HEAL series for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. The program is co-sponsored by the Dr. Scholl Foundation and there is no cost to attend these meetings. The next group meets Saturdays from Sept. 7 until Oct. 13 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Camillus Center, 2101 Sixth St. To join or to receive further information, call 608-324-1143. Free health fair at cathedral MADISON -- A free fair for the Latino community will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at St. Raphael Cathedral, 222 W. Main St., from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Latino Health Council of Dane County, it will feature health information and screenings, food, and entertainment. For additional information call Centro Guadalupe at 608-255-8471. Mass of Remembrance in Prairie du Sac PRAIRIE DU SAC -- A Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated at Our Lady of Loretto Church Museum Sunday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. An open house will follow. The historic church is located nine miles west of Hwy. 12 on Hwy. C between Denzer and Leland in Honey Creek Township of Sauk City. 20th anniversary ice cream social MADISON -- St. Marys Adult Health Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an ice cream social Sunday, Sept. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. The center is located at 2440 Atwood Ave. The public is welcome to attend. Call 608-249-4450.

He reminded listeners that St. Peter was able to walk on water as long as he remained focused on Christ. He proposed that the faithful today can also remain focused on Christ if, like St. John the Evangelist, patron of the archdiocese, they stay close to Jesus until the very end and take his blessed mother into their homes.

Dolan apologized for not being able to present a more specific plan of action for his tenure here, but took comfort in the example set by St. Francis of Assisi. He told the story of how Francis went to Pope Innocent III to get permission to form his religious order, and when the pope asked what plans Francis had for his friars, he simply pointed to the Gospels and said, 'This is my plan.' Dolan's homily drew another standing ovation.

Ten of Dolan's 11 nieces were on hand to present the bread and wine to the new archbishop, whose seemingly ever-present grin widened as they walked up the aisle.

During Communion distribution, Dolan chose to hand out Eucharist in the cathedral's new atrium, where the overflow crowd of about 350, watched the celebration on a large projection screen.

Shortly before the liturgy began, Bishop Roger White of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee, told the Catholic Herald that he looks forward to welcoming Dolan as a part of the community. He said, "There's been a real upbeat sense about the whole week.... I'm very happy to be a part of this celebration." White pointed out that he even wore his Irish pattern stole.

A few cardinals and bishops shared their observations of Dolan with the Catholic Herald.

Cardinal Adam J. Maida of Detroit said Dolan will have "no difficulty" in getting along with Wisconsin Catholics. "He inspires. He is a wonderful church leader. He has an enthusiasm for people wherever he goes," Maida said.

Formerly bishop of Green Bay, Maida said he admires Dolan's sense of humor, sense of humanity, and sense of spirituality. "The whole area will be enriched by his ministry."

"Archbishop Dolan brings a great personality, a fine mind and a familiarity with church history to the church of Wisconsin," said Bishop Robert J. Banks of Green Bay.

Son of the Milwaukee Archdiocese, Bishop Raphael M. Fliss of Superior, observed that Dolan's "stature and talents will continue all the good that Archbishop Weakland and all his predecessors accomplished. I look forward to working with him."

Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick of Washington, D.C. said Dolan will bring grace to the church of southeastern Wisconsin. "He comes with great experience and a solid theological and historical background. He also brings an extraordinary joy in all things, and that will be catching," said McCarrick.

Local volunteer:
Helped at Ground Zero

By Mary Baerwolf
FOR THE CATHOLIC HERALD

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Wendy Damm, R.N., vice president of Columbus Community Hospital, spoke to both junior and senior high school youth of St. Joseph Parish in East Bristol recently about her experiences as a Red Cross volunteer at New York's Ground Zero, the site of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.

Damm, a member of St. Joseph Parish, has a long history of service as a Red Cross volunteer. She has traveled to various sites in the U.S. where assistance was desperately needed for both victims and their families. Damm has also gone to Haiti seven times to bring medical aid to the extremely poor population of the island and plans to return again this year.

Damm flew into the Newark, N.J., airport in December of 2001 and was taken to the 911 Service Center on Manhattan Island. She provided aid to victims and their families for three weeks.

Many victims received assistance at Red Cross Service Centers. The Service Center where Damm worked was a Jesuit monastery. While in New York she helped to clear people for essential services and counseled those suffering from mental health problems.

According to Damm, there would normally have been about 50,000 people working at the World Trade Center on 9/11, including both employees in offices located within the building and those providing support services.

Because of the disaster, thousands have lost their jobs. Also unemployed are limo drivers and cab drivers who served office personnel. Not only are former workers struggling due to their loss of income, but they have no insurance or medical care.

According to Damm, the entire area can best be described as a crime scene. A strong security presence - armed National Guardsmen, police, and FBI detectives - were everywhere.

She noted that as you approached the area, your throat began to burn. She wondered how much cancer of the throat and other types of illnesses will result in the future from exposure to the scene.

There were also numerous mental health issues to deal with. Many people had seen terrible things and were still reliving the horror of the days: debris falling out of windows and people killed by falling debris.

Those who managed to get out of the Trade Center feel severe guilt because their friends died. The people need to be able to tell their stories to someone to relieve their anxiety, Damm said.

According to Damm, Red Cross assistance will be needed for years to come. She indicated that Red Cross assistance is still required at Oklahoma City, where the Federal Building was bombed in 1995.

Anyone wishing to learn more about Damm's experiences at Ground Zero, her work with the poor in Haiti, or how they might help may contact her at W3543 Damm Drive, Columbus WI, 53925, phone 608-837-8147.