William Penn Life, 2017 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2017-05-01 / 5. szám

In the Community

Youngstown commemorates the 1848 War of Independence

YOUNGSTOWN, OH - Members of the Hungarian community in the Youngstown area gathered March 19 for the annual commemoration of the 1848 War of Independence. Among those participating in the program, sponsored by the Youngstown American Hungarian Federation, were (from left): Frank Schauer, WPA Vice Chair of the Board Katherine E. Novak, Joseph Losacy, Maria Schauer, Leslie Polgar and the Rev. Joseph Rudjak. (Not pictured: Alyssa Schauer). For more information about this event see Ms. Novak’s report on Branch 28 in this month's “Branch News" section on page 23.

Blessed Karl of Austria remembered during traditional Latin Mass

by Kathy Novak

ALIQUIPPA, PA -- The Knights of Columbus Woodlawn Council No. 2161 hosted a traditional Latin Mass, luncheon and program on April 1 at St. Titus Church in Aliquippa, Pa., commemorating the 95th anniversary of the death of Blessed Karl of Austria.

The Rev. Canon Matthew Talarico, Rector and Provincial Superior of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest in Chicago, served as Celebrant at the Mass. Following the Mass and presentation of the relic, a luncheon and conference were held in the church hall.

Father Talarico spoke briefly on his ministry.

Dr. Paul D. van Wie, Associate Professor of history and political science at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, N.Y., spoke about his hopes to establish the Blessed Karl Foundation and Museum.

Featured speakers Gabor and Terez László spoke on "The Legacy of Blessed Karl in Modern Hungary: The Social Reign of Christ the King."

WPA supported this commemorative Mass with a monetary donation. I was pleased and honored to represent WPA at the Mass and conference. Information about WPA was available at a display table.

Blessed Karl, also known as Charles I of Austria, was the last ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was the last Emperor of Austria, the last King of Hungary (as Charles IV), and the last monarch belonging to the House of Habsburg-Lorraine. After his uncle Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914, Charles became the designated successor of the Emperor Franz Josef. Charles I reigned

Among those participating April I in a program honoring Blessed Karl of Austria held at St Titus Church in Aliquippa, Pa., were: (front from left) Terez László, the Rev. Canon Matthew Talarico; (back, from left) Todd Wilson, Dr. Paul D. van Wie and Gabor László.

from 1916 until 1918 when he renounced participation in state affairs, but did not abdicate. He spent the remaining years of his life attempting to restore the monarchy until his death in 1922. Following his beatification by the Catholic Church in 2004, he has become commonly known as Blessed Charles of Austria.

During the beatification ceremony, Pope John Paul stated: "The decisive task of Christians consists in seeking, recognizing and following God's will in all things. The Christian statesman, Charles of Austria, confronted this challenge every day. To his eyes, war appeared as 'something appalling.' Amid the tumult of the First World War, he strove to promote the peace initiative of my Predecessor, Benedict XV."

In 2008, Blessed Karl was credited with a second miracle, advancing the process to sainthood.

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