Got this from a Vatican listing I get each morning...Bishop Andrew Retired... Fr. Dino was named the new bishop in California...
* Passaic (Ruthenian), New Jersey, USA
+ Retired: Andrew Pataki
+ Named: William C. Skurla
* Van Nuys (Ruthenian), California, USA
+ Named: Gerald N. Dino
Here is what I found! St. Nicholas intercedes on our behalf!
Does anyone know anything about the new Bishop Dino??
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Byzantine Ruthenian Bishops in America
The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Excellency Andrew Pataki from the pastoral governance of the Eparchy of Passaic of the Ruthenians (USA) in accord with canon 210 �� 1-2 of the Code of Canon Law for the Eastern Churches.
The Pope has nominated as the new Bishop of Passaic of the Ruthenians His Excellency William C. Skurla, at present Bishop of Van Nuys of the Ruthenians. Bishop Skurla was born in 1956 and studied theology at Washington Theological Union in Washington, DC, and at the Vincentian Seminary in Palmerston, Pennsylvania. His religious formation was provided by the Byzantine Franciscans of the Order of Friars Minor in which he received priestly ordination May 23, 1987. He was Director of Vocations for the Monastery of the Dormition in Syberrtsville. After incardination into the Eparchy of Van Nuys November 1, 1993, he wass Pastor of the Church of St. Melany in Tucson, Arizona, as well as a Consultor for the Eparchy. He was named Bishop of Van Nuys by Pope John Paul II February 19, 2002 and received Episcopal ordination April 23, 2002
The Holy Fatherr Pope Benedict XVI has named as the new Bishop of the Eparchy of Van Nuys of the Ruthenians Reverend Monsignor Gerald N. Dino, at present Protosyncellus of the Eparchy of Passaic and Pastor of St. George�s Church in Linden, New Jersey. Bishop-elect Dino was born in 1940 in Binghamton, New York. He studied philosophy at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh (earning a Bachelor of Arts degree) and theology at Pittsburgh�s Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Cyril and Methodius. Ordained to the priesthood for the Eparchy of Passaic March 21, 1965, he was in pastoral ministry until 1970. From 1970 to 1972 he studied at the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome, earning his License in Eastern Church studies. Back in the USA, he served in various positions within the Eparchy, including from 1972 to 1973 Pastor of the Church of St. Nicholas in Dunellen, New Jersey; from 1973 to 1979 professor and dean of Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh; from 1979 to 1996 Pastor of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Jessup, Pennsylvania.
Since 1996 he has served as Protosyncellus of the Eparchy of Passaic and Pastor of St. George�s Church in Linden, New Jersey (not to mention Administrator of the nearby Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in Elizabeth, New Jersey).
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Job,
Glory to Jesus Christ!
Thank you for alerting us about the new Eparchs of Passaic and Van Nuys, but I feel that your personal comments were not appropriate. Paul told Titus: "Remind them...to show perfect courtesy toward all men." Titus 3:1-2
Ray
Dear Ray,
The Blessing of the Lord!
I would almost always sympathize with your suggestion that slanging off Bishops is deplorable. However, exceptions do happen, and I fear that the now Bishop-Emeritus of Passaic is, to put it politely, a person concerning whom there is so much controversy that some unfortunate expressions of gladness at his resignation are to be expected. No doubt these comments could be more courteously worded, but that would probably only increase the effect.
We may pray that the Eparchy of Passaic will enjoy renewed prosperity with the episcopal care of Bishop William - I in particular am hoping that the Museum and Heritage Center will resume functioning.
Fr. Serge
Whatever happened to Bishop John Pazak of Toronto? I had heard ramblings of him going to Van Nuys.
Keep praying.
Remember that God is always at work for the good.
A question from a roman though,
What does this mean for these two eparchy's? Will this change the situations that they have been experiencing?
How do you think the Byzantine Ruthenian Church will grow now?
So is this confirmed?
I read this same news on a blog this morning and frankly it made my day. I also saw on the forum this morning (about an hour ago) that Mir Ti (?) posted similar information in the Church News section. I am not seeing his post now. Where did it go?
I am looking online for the source, other than one blog.
Sam
My apologies Job. I just reread your post.
AMEN! Kudos to St Nicholas, patron saint of our church.
Sam
Here is the source
http://212.77.1.245/news_services/press/vis/dinamiche/e5_en.htmIn Christ
Daniel CERNY
Seminarian from Slovakia
[quote=Stephanie Kotyuh]Here is what I found! St. Nicholas intercedes on our behalf!
Does anyone know anything about the new Bishop Dino?? [quote]
He had been pastor at my church, Holy Ghost, in Jessup, Pa. He is a very good priest.
Dn. Robert
Hopefully he will be a good Bishop. There is quite a difference between being a good parish priest and a good governing Bishop as our church history has shown.
THE RESIGNATION OF THE BISHOP OF THE EPARCHY OF PASSAIC OF THE RUTHENIANS (USA) AND APPOINTMENT OF A SUCCESSOR
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of the pastoral governance of the Passaic Eparchy of the Ruthenians (USA), as presented by His Excellency, Andrew Pataki, in accordance with the can. 210 � � 1-2 CCEO.
The Pope has appointed as Bishop of Passaic of Ruthenians (USA), His Excellency William C. Skurla, the Bishop of Van Nuys of the Ruthenians.
VATICAN CITY, DEC 6, 2007 (VIS) - The Holy Father:
- Appointed Bishop William C. Skurla of the eparchy of Van Nuys of the Ruthenians, U.S.A., as bishop of the eparchy of Passaic of the Ruthenians (Catholics 21,808, priests 81, permanent deacons 23, religious 32), U.S.A. He succeeds Bishop Andrew Pataki, whose resignation from the pastoral care of the same eparchy the Holy Father accepted, in accordance with canon 210 para. 1 and 2 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.
- Appointed Msgr. Gerald N. Dino, "protosyncellus" of the eparchy of Passaic of the Ruthenians, U.S.A., and pastor of the church of St. George at Linden, New Jersey, U.S.A., as bishop of the eparchy of Van Nuys of the Ruthenians (Catholics 2,863, priests 24, permanent deacons 8, religious 11), U.S.A. The bishop-elect was born in Binghamton, U.S.A. in 1940 and ordained a priest in 1965.
How many bishops are there?
Archeparchy of Pittsburgh, and Eparchies of Passaic, Parma and Van Nuys.
Thank you for alerting us about the new Eparchs of Passaic and Van Nuys, but I feel that your personal comments were not appropriate.
The comments edited out by Fr. Deacon were nothing more than my saying I don't really know anything about the men...
I think thin skins are showing on this forum again...
My apologies Job. I just reread your post.
AMEN! Kudos to St Nicholas, patron saint of our church.
Sam
Sam...thanks for the apology...but I'm surprised you needed to apologize...I wouldn't say anything publically that I don't know first hand or have had confirmed...even when others choose to believe otherwise...
What does OESL mean? I could not find it via the Internet.
Is there any canon law that states that the replacing bishop needs to come from a certain Eparchy (in particular - Passaic)?
The Protosyncellus here in Pittsburgh is very qualified - Msgr. Russel Duker. I am surprised that he would not be nominated.
I believe OESL designates a Licentiate in Oriental Ecclesiastical Studies.
To Bishop Andrew, retiring Bishop of Passaic, many years!
To Bishop William, future Bishop of Passaic, many years!
To Bishop-elect Gerald, many years!
Ray
Congratulations for the new bishops. All them (new elected and retired) many years!
I would never doubt you, bro. All I can say is that I was completely caught up in the energy of the moment!
Have a Joyous Christmas!
Sam
My apologies Job. I just reread your post.
AMEN! Kudos to St Nicholas, patron saint of our church.
Sam
Sam...thanks for the apology...but I'm surprised you needed to apologize...I wouldn't say anything publically that I don't know first hand or have had confirmed...even when others choose to believe otherwise...
I have never met Bishop Andrew, although I have learned from this forum that he has both his admirers and his detractors. One can only wish the new and former bishops well, along with the people of Passaic.
I have never met Bishop Andrew, although I have learned from this forum that he has both his admirers and his detractors. One can only wish the new and former bishops well, along with the people of Passaic.
Agreed! Add to that the faithful of the Eparchy of Van Nuys.
In IC XC,
Father Anthony+
from an eparchial memo dated December 6, 2007:
Most Reverend William C. Skurla, Bishop of the Eparchy of Van Nuys in Phoenix, Arizona was appointed fourth Bishop of the Eparchy of Passaic in New Jersey by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome on Thursday, December 6, 2007. His enthronement will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel in Passaic, New Jersey on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.
The retirement of Most Reverend Andrew Pataki, JCL, Bishop of the Eparchy of Passaic in New Jersey was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome on December 6, 2007.
Very Reverend Gerald N. Dino, Protosyncellus of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic and pastor of Saint George Church, Linden NJ was named fourth Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Van Nuys on December 6, 2007 in Rome. He will be ordained and enthroned at Saint Helen Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, March 27, 2008.
March 28th is a long time to wait for a bishop.
Is that the first Apostolic feast in the Calendar?
Actually, since there is a named successor, it is a short wait.
Last time the Eparchy of Van Nuys (whose cathedral is in Sherman Oaks, and whose Bishop resides in Phoenix) had to wait almost two years for a successor to Bishop George!
The longer wait may for those in Passaic who are less enthused with Bishop Andrew.
March 28th is a long time to wait for a bishop.
Is that the first Apostolic feast in the Calendar?
Bishop William will be installed as the Eparch of Passaic just prior to the Great Fast on the Eve of the Three Hierarchs. Bishop-designate Gerald will be consecrated and installed as the Eparch of Van Nuys after Pascha. March 27 is actually Bright Thursday on the Calendar.
Mnohaya Lita to the new Bishops! Can congratulatory messages be sent to them prior to their Installations?
"His enthronement will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel in Passaic, New Jersey on Tuesday, January 29, 2008."
Enthronement? What will the ceremony be like?
It would be nice to the entrhronement ceremony on EWTN, maybe if people start requesting now they might at least consider it.
Let's all start praying for Father Gerald now...
The way our bishops sometimes get treated and talked about... Well, frankly, an episcopal appointment can seem like a mighty fine way to torture a man.
I say this only HALF in jest... Maybe we could give the man 12 months before the online hierarchical quaterbacking begins.
Poor man. Lord have mercy.
Simple
What an amazingly appropriate day to hear of a new Bishop -- the Feast of St. Nicholas!
The Epistle for today's liturgy, Hebrews 13: 7-20, starts: "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you...consider how their lives ended, and imitate their FAITH..."
The retiring Bishop, Andrew Pataki, has survived a lot of controversy, dating back to before he was a bishop -- God Grant him many blessed years in retirement!
The incoming newly appointed Bishop, Fr. Gerald Dino, is also a man of faith -- God grant him Faith, Wisdom, and Patience.
And, welcome to Passaic, Bishop William !
Remember, we are supposed to pray for our leaders at every Divine Liturgy. Let us all pray!
Andy Kovaly Florida
Many years! Ad multos annos!
Stephanos I
"His enthronement will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel in Passaic, New Jersey on Tuesday, January 29, 2008."
Enthronement? What will the ceremony be like?
Here is a picture
http://www.byzantines.net/epiphany/anniversary.htmScroll down there is a photo at the bottom of the page. The deacon in the center towards the top of the picture - the one that looks like Santa -
that's my husband. But, then the picture is about Metropolitan Basil, he said it was an amazing event to be able to take part in.
...The deacon in the center towards the top of the picture - the one that looks like Santa -
that's my husband...
You realize, I hope, that this now gives us the right to call you Pani Clause, right?
"His enthronement will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel in Passaic, New Jersey on Tuesday, January 29, 2008."
Enthronement? What will the ceremony be like?
Here is a picture
http://www.byzantines.net/epiphany/anniversary.htmScroll down there is a photo at the bottom of the page. The deacon in the center towards the top of the picture - the one that looks like Santa -
that's my husband. But, then the picture is about Metropolitan Basil, he said it was an amazing event to be able to take part in.
Dear Pani Rose,
Great beard! Great photo! Your hubbie really can dress up as Santa for the kiddies, and not one of them will be able to yank his beard off! OUCH!
Regards,
Alice
I invite you to repost the deleted section of your post and another moderator can judge.
I don't know about you but I don't save my exact words...however, my sentiments have been stated above on the situation and I will leave it at that...
During this pre-nativity fasting period I ask your forgiveness for any misunderstandings that may have occured and in the spirit of the fast will refrain from posting any more on this subject...and forgive you as well...
Christ is amongst us Fr. Deacon!
Chris
PS...the purpose of opening this thread was to get word out about the episcopal updates in the BCC...since this word is now out and information can be found even on the homepage (byzcath.org) I don't see any reason for this thread to remain open...
He is and shall be Chris!
It is God who forgives. I ask for your forgivenes as well and hold this matter redressed.
Fr. Deacon Lance