Naperville resident and SS Peter & Paul parishioner Doug Delaney leaves for Washington D.C. Monday (4.14) for a special job - he'll be helping coordinate events and smoothing things out for Pope Benedict during the Pontiff's visit this week to Washington, D.C. and New York City. The humble Delaney, whose full-time job is executive assistant to Joliet bishop Peter Sartain, calls his duties a "leap of faith" since he won't know the exact nature of his assignment until he arrives in the nation's capital. If you'd like to wish Doug good luck on his papal mission or offer a message to or even a prayer for the pope in conjunction with his first visit to America, this is the place to do it. We're sure Doug would love to see your words of support and, though we can't speak for the pope, we're pretty confident he'd be happy to get plenty of good wishes and prayers. We hope you agree.
City man to help Pope on U.S. visit
0 TrackBacks
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: City man to help Pope on U.S. visit.
TrackBack URL for this entry: http://blogs.suburbanchicagonews.com/cgi-bin/mt-tb.cgi/2323
Just out of curiosity, is the Napergate Man Catholic?
NOTE to moderator: Sorry, I couldn't resist. ;-)
Moderator Jim to John Q: I gave you a dispensation on that one because it was funny. Now, backc to the rules.
I think it's a tremendous honor for Naperville that we have a resident who has been tasked this holy duty. Godspeed to him and I hope he gets a few moments with Pope Benedict.
Hopefully Mr. Delaney will get some time with His Holiness and ask him to say a quiet prayer for all of Naperville.
Thanks, Moderator Jim. I should have added to my note that you can feel free to not post it without explanation. I'm glad it gave you a laugh.
Now, back to the topic at hand: Mr. Delaney, may God bless you and guide you on your journey this week to assist the Holy Father, and may he bring you safely home to your family.
Moderator Jim to John Q: A nice post, John Q. My sentiments re/Mr. Delaney exactly.
By John Q. Public on April 13, 2008 5:55 PM
Just out of curiosity, is the Napergate Man Catholic?
NOTE to moderator: Sorry, I couldn't resist. ;-)
----------------------------------------------------------------
I don't believe the Napergate Man ever discussed religion, ethnicity, national origin, creed or race. Again, it shows you how clever he was.
By not discussing such issues or claiming alliegence to any groups, he developed widespread acceptance amongst Napervillians who are very diverse and from all ethnicities and religions!
I think he considered himself a simple Napervillian fighting for a simple cause he believed in.
When I see national leaders bring religion or race into the equation or election it bothers me. I think they would be wise to learn from the Napergate Man and leave those issues out of the equations and election debates.
As to whether he is Catholic or not is irrelevant. But I agree with the Moderator, the remark was funny and should have been allowed. Once in a while we need to lighten up a little on this blog site. I hope funny blogs will continue to be allowed since this one was in very good taste!
Doug, Have a safe trip. This won't be the first Pope you have encountered in your lifetime. Put in a good word for me. Eager to hear all about it when you return.
Doug,
What an honor! I do hope you get the opportunity to shake his hand. Please don't wash it; bring it home to share with us! We will keep you in our prayers! Can't wait to hear about your experience upon your safe return.
The old priest lay dying in the hospital. For years, he had faithfully served the people of the nation's capital in Washington D.C. He motioned for his nurse to come near.
"Yes, Father?" said the nurse.
"I would really like to see President Bill and Senator Hillary Clinton before I die," whispered the priest.
"I'll see what I can do, Father." replied the nurse.
The nurse sent the request to the Senate and waited for a response. Soon the word arrived; the Clintons would be delighted to visit the priest. As they went to the hospital, Hillary commented to Bill, "I don't know why the old priest wants to see us, but it certainly will help our images and might even get me elected President. After all, I'm IN IT TO WIN IT." Bill agreed--it was a very good thing for her campaign once they put out a press release about it.
When they arrived at the priest's room, the old priest took Bill's hand in his right hand and Hillary's hand in his left. There was silence and a look of serenity on the old priest's face. Finally Bill spoke. "Father, of all the people you could have chosen, why did you choose us to be with you as you near the end?"
The old priest slowly replied, "I have always tried to pattern my life after our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
"Amen," said Bill.
"Amen," said Hillary.
The old priest continued, "He died between two lying thieves. I would like to do the same."
I think the pope made a good start right away, squarely taking on the priest molestation problem. He sounds like a good - and very smart - guy.