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Hundreds of friends and family of Bishop-elect Duca
gathered at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Dallas,
Texas, last night for a beautiful liturgy Presided by Most Revered Kevin
J. Farrell, Diocese of Dallas, and concelebrated by over 20 priests.
(Photos by: Patricia Martin) |
Holy Trinity Seminary and the
Diocese of Dallas were hosts for this final event to honor our
Rector who will be Ordained and Installed Bishop of Shreveport on May 19
at ceremonies in Shreveport.
 Bishop-elect
Duca gave the homily which reminded those gathered that he was truly a
native son, having been Baptised at the same Cathedral at which his
parents, Lewis and Aline Duca were married years ago. He spoke from the
heart about what his Catholic education and training had meant to him
and how it influenced his decision to become a priest.
He talked about having "Hope in the Lord"--the motto he has chosen as
bishop--and encouraged everyone present to do the same. He said that,
although this was his final Mass in Dallas, that he would always call it
home and fondly remember so many close family and friends, brother
priests, and those seminarians he had the privilege of knowing and
working with the last twelve years.
 (Shown
at left) Duca Family members present for the special evening included
his parents, Lewis and Aline Duca, his sisters, Irene Casburn and
Rosanne Dworaczyk. His brother, James Duca, unable to attend, was
represented with a red rose carried by his sister.
 
(above left) At the end of the liturgy,
Bishop Farrell presented Bishop-elect Duca with a new golden Crozier (or Staff) he will
use as the Bishop of Shreveport. Rev. Msgr. John Bell,
Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Dallas, (shown above right with his Mother)
explained that Canon Law says a Bishop-elect may wear or use
certain items prior to Ordination including the Zuchetta, Pectoral
Cross, Bishop's Ring, and Crozier.
(shown left) Henry McDowell, HTS Director of
Music, was organist and helped coordinate Liturgy and Music for the
"Farewell Mass" with Franci Nussbaum, Office of Worship, Diocese of
Dallas.
Patricia Martin with Aline and Lewis Duca after the ceremony.
HTS Seminarians and Alumni participated as accolytes and other roles
during the liturgy. (left) Pierce Gibson (Austin) Sophomore, Thurifer,
Philip Brune (Victoria) Boat Bearer.
(above right) Keith Hathaway (Fort
Worth) Sophomore, Joseph Mastrangelo (Galveston-Houston) Sophomore,
Payden Blevins (Little Rock) Sophomore, John Szatkowski (HTS Alumni)
Assistant Master of Ceremonies. (below left) Jeffrey Baynham (Dallas)
Junior, Crozier Bearer, stands with Rev. Rodolfo Garcia, HTS
Vice Rector and Master of Ceremonies.
(below right) Franci Nussbaum, Liturgy Coordinator, makes final plans
with Paul Iverson (Dallas) Junior, Assistant Master of Ceremonies.
 
(shown left) Eynar Hernandez (Galveston-Houston)
Freshman, Miter Bearer, David Angelino (Galveston-Houston) Freshman,
Book Bearer, and Jeffrey Baynham (Dallas) Sophomore, Crozier Bearer.
Photo Courtesy: Elena Blake.
Numerous Friends and Supporters of Bishop-elect Duca contributed their
time, talent, and treasure to make these final events so very special.
We wish to recognize them below. Many also gave anonymously. May God
reward them for their generosity.
Our thanks to our generous event sponsors:
Aline
and Lewis Duca
Duca Family and Friends
HTS Faculty, Staff, and Seminarians
HTS Trinitarian Auxiliary
Steve and Barbara Landregan
Catholic Foundation of Dallas
Tony and Juanita Ramirez
The Serra Clubs of District 46E
Knights of Columbus - Diocese of Dallas
Gene and Shirley Vilfordi
Dallas Vocation Guild
Serra Club of Dallas
Judy and Tommy Neuhoff
Brenda and Joe McHugh
Cathy and Dan Basso
Bob Baillargeon Family
Linda, John, and Jessica Turner
Patricia and Jim Martin
St. Rita Catholic Community
Dale and Gail Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Burns, Sr.
The DiCarlo Family
Jerome Underhill
Judy and John Henneberger
Terry and Tom McDowell
Sue and Bill Cicherski
Promenade Printing
The Texas Catholic
Catholic Campus Ministry - SMU
Annette Gonzales-Taylor
Mike Weber, University of Dallas
Elena Blake
John and Marilyn Roppolo
Brenda and Daniel Cooke
Suzanne A. Caruso
Colleen and Bob Gothman
Paul and Franci Vitanza
North Central Serra Club
We wish to specially thank all those who helped with the Liturgy and
Reception at the Cathedral Shrine, especially Rev. Eduardo Gonzalez,
Rector, and his entire staff who welcomed us, assisted us in every way,
and allowed us to use their lovely facilities.
We extend our sincere gratitude to
the Diocese of Dallas, and Franci Nussbaum in the Office of Worship, who
ably assisted in the planning and preparations for the liturgy.
In addition, we wish to thank the members of our committee to helped
with preparations, fundraising, and clean-up. May God reward each
of you for your kindness and generosity.
 
(left to right) Dan and Cathy (not pictured) Basso and
Brenda and Dan Cooke, Beverly and Dennis Sullivan--sign the guest
registry.
 (below
left) Elena Blake greets guests while Rita Backus (below right), HTS
Trinitarian Auxiliary President, distributes worship aids.
(below left) Bishop-elect Duca's sisters assisted during
the liturgy--Rosanne Dworaczyk, with the 1st Reading and Irene Casburn
(right) leading the Prayer of the Faithful.
 
Bishop Farrell leads a the prayer asking for special blessings upon
Bishop-elect Duca in the months and years to come.
A reception to honor Bishop-elect Duca was held in the Cathedral Grand
Salon with hundreds offering well wishes and words of thanks and
encouragement.
Page Updated:
01 Aug 2008
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