Cardinal Dolan in MkeCH: Cardinal Harvey stays true to his Milwaukee roots

You grand folks of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee have known and loved him a lot longer than I have, so please pardon my presumption in claiming some special affection here.

My provenance goes back only to Sept. 1, 1972, when I arrived as a new man at the North American College in Rome, there to be warmly welcomed by the friendly class ahead of me, among whom was one Jim Harvey, a second-year seminarian from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

While not what you’d call an effusive, backslapping guy, Jim was unfailingly friendly and helpful, and we hit it off from the start. Seems like we had a lot in common: both our dads were named Bob, and had served in the Pacific during the war; both of us were the oldest of five kids, with two brothers and two sisters; both Jim and I had been attracted to the priesthood from an early age; both of us were lifers, entering the seminary right after eighth grade; and the two of us had warm attachments to home, me to St. Louis, him to Milwaukee, to our two dioceses which had fostered our faith in a sustaining Catholic culture of vibrant parishes, great priests, wonderful sisters, excellent parochial schools, and happy homes and neighborhoods.

Oh, we had our differences: he was rather trim, while I was . . . never mind; he was good at golf, thanks to his dad, who ran a driving range, while I wasn’t bad at softball.

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Crux profiles Milwaukee native Cardinal James Harvey; "America’s ultimate Catholic anti-celebrity"

An old joke about being the priest-secretary for a Catholic bishop has it that the job description boils down to this: “Always get between the bishop and a bullet, and never get between the bishop and a television camera!”

There may be plenty of publicity-hungry prelates for whom that line fits like a glove, but US Cardinal James Harvey is definitely not among them. Even if his secretary were inclined to insulate Harvey from attention, he wouldn’t have much to do, because Harvey does a masterful job of it all by himself.

On Monday, Harvey will briefly stand in the spotlight, or at least on the margins of it, when Pope Francis visits the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, where Harvey has served as archpriest, the prelate in charge, since late 2012.

For the world, it’s an occasion for Francis to lead an ecumenical vespers service marking the end of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. For Americans, it’s also a reminder that his host was once the best-connected American Catholic few people had ever heard of.

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The original VatiLeaks scandal occurred under Cardinal Harvey supervision (or lack there of).  A good article.

Milwaukee pilgrims meet Cardinal Harvey on trip to Rome

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Abp. Listecki: 2013 In review

The year 2013 was definitely a “two for” for the Church Universal. It was the year we had two Popes. Benedict the XVI abdicated the Papal throne. This was the first time in more than 400 years that a pope stepped down. His frail physical condition forced his personal decision for the sake of the Church. True leaders think not of themselves but the people they serve. The Vicar of Christ on earth knew that the role of Peter would be better served by someone who could lead the Church with strength during these difficult and contentious times.

Many questioned who the Cardinals would choose as a successor. Would it be an “insider”? Would he be young? Would he be older? Perhaps he would be an interim. Speculation abounded. Who emerged was someone almost no one expected. It must be the work of the Holy Spirit.

Cardinal Bergoglio from Argentina immediately captured the hearts and the imagination of the world. His humble and non-pretentious style spoke volumes about the Christian personality that now serves the Church. The excitement seems to continue as Time Magazine named Pope Francis the Person of the Year. However, popularity is fleeting and this pope like others will be used by various groups to try to further personal agendas, rather than embrace the teachings offered by the Vicar of Christ and be challenged by the Gospel message in its totality. A true religious leader understands that the throne he assumes is the Cross of Christ and the crown is thorns. I know that the prayers of his predecessor are offered daily for his courage.

2013 was also a “two for” for the Archdiocese. It was the year we hosted two cardinals in one week, Cardinal Timothy Dolan for the Pallium Lecture and Cardinal James Harvey as the honored guest of the Seminary Dinner. Two different personalities yet; both tremendous credits to the Roman Catholic Church they serve.

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The Cardinals in Milwaukee

No not those Cardinals.... 

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This first week of September 2013 will usher in one very special week for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

On Thursday, September 5, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, former Archbishop of Milwaukee, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Pallium Lecture at the Milwaukee Theatre. Cardinal Dolan will speak on the “Church.” Archbishop Fulton Sheen, hopefully soon to be a saint, frequently said in his many lectures that the theological question of our time is ecclesiology (the understanding of “church”). How we understand “church” and its necessity in shaping our spiritual lives, is a question we must answer for the good of our souls. Cardinal Dolan will offer his insights on the Church that he serves and loves.

The very next day, Friday, September 6, Cardinal James Harvey, one of the newest cardinals and a Milwaukee native, will join Cardinal Timothy Dolan as special guests at a dinner to support Saint Francis de Sales Seminary. The dinner will take place on the seminary grounds. The seminary itself is the oldest theological seminary in the midwest and one of the oldest in the country. The dinner will provide an opportunity for guests to tour the seminary and view firsthand the institution that trains and directs the lives of those aspiring to the priesthood.

The vast majority of the priests of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee received their training at St. Francis de Sales, an institution that produced three Cardinals. All of us are truly proud of the work of our seminary, as well as that of the vocations office, which challenges young men to listen to the call of the Holy Spirit.

On Saturday, September 7, we will gather at the Wisconsin Exposition Center for the Hearts United 2013: Eucharistic Rosary Rally for Peace and the Family. The Exposition Center is located at South 84th Street and W. Greenfield Avenue in Milwaukee, and begins at 12:30 p.m. Some may call it coincidental, but Pope Francis just recently called for a day of prayer and fasting for peace on September 7, the Vigil of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, at the same approximate time that the rally will take place. He called upon the churches of the world – even those representing our separated brethren -- to join him in prayer for peace at this specific time, with a special focus on the crisis in the Middle East.

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Abp Listecki: Cardinal Harvey Fest

Last weekend was “Cardinal Harvey Fest” in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. It was a joyous occasion as we finally had the opportunity to celebrate the elevation of Archbishop James Harvey to the College of Cardinals. These events allowed many who did not have the opportunity to attend the consistory, where Pope Benedict XVI elevated Archbishop Harvey to the rank of Cardinal, a Prince of the Church, to congratulate the cardinal in person.

Everyone who has known Cardinal Harvey throughout the years has come to understand what a prince of a man he is. His graciousness, gentility and humility are grounded in a deep and profound love for Christ and His Church.

Cardinal Harvey was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in 1975 and has always been grateful to God for his vocation, as well as to the community of our archdiocese, which fostered his call to priesthood. He has never forgotten his roots and many who have been fortunate to visit Rome have discovered a piece of Milwaukee at the Vatican. Cardinal Harvey’s positions have placed him in direct relationship with some of the great ecclesiastical figures of the modern age, such as Pope Benedict XVI and the soon to be Saint John Paul II. Even so, Cardinal Harvey was a quiet, behind the scenes servant, who always displayed a joy in whatever priestly role he was assigned.

Last Friday, a Solemn Evening Vespers was celebrated in the Mater Christi Chapel at the Cousins Center. It was here that Cardinal Harvey started his studies for the priesthood. His thoughtful words that night reflected memories of professors and classmates who contributed to the journey – all for the love of Christ and His Church.

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Cardinal James Harvey will celebrate Mass at Milwaukee Cathedral Aug. 3

Join us August 3, 2013 as Cardinal James M. Harvey visits the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for the first time since being elevated to the College of Cardinals, November 25, 2012.

Cardinal Harvey will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee, 5:15 p.m. A light reception will then follow in the Cathedral Atrium. All are welcome!

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Abp. Listecki: Cardinal Harvey's Latin pronunciation was flawless

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On Saturday, November 24, in the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, Pope Benedict XVI created the third cardinal in the history of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: native son James Michael Harvey. It was a grand day for the Church, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Archbishop Harvey’s family and friends.

I have decided that I have the touch of red, as this is the third consistory in which I have participated. I replaced Bishop Raymond Burke in La Crosse and he became a cardinal, then I replaced Archbishop Timothy Dolan and he became a cardinal. Now, I serve in the home archdiocese of Archbishop Harvey. So, if there are clerics who aspire to wear red, they should petition the pope for me to replace them or lead their native diocese. But, be sure to call the pope first.

His Eminence James Cardinal Harvey was one of six archbishops to receive this honor. The archbishops represent the universality of the Church, these leaders from Columbia, India, Lebanon, the Philippines, Nigeria and the United States. Cardinal Harvey was the first one named to the College of Cardinals and was therefore the designated spokesperson for the group of six. He led them in the profession of faith as well as the oath of fidelity. He did it in Latin, and all I could think of were those Latin exams early in our seminary training. This was Christendom’s world stage, no room for mistakes, and Cardinal Harvey’s Latin pronunciation was flawless.

I know from personal experience that fidelity to the pope and the Church has been a hallmark of Archbishop Harvey’s priesthood and episcopacy. He has been a servant of the Church working for the Gospel of Jesus Christ from behind the scenes, shunning personal attention which he always reserved for the pope and the Holy See.

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The state color is Cardinal Red after all...

Wisconsin native James Havey elevated to Cardinal

New U.S. Cardinal James M. Harvey lets John Stollenwerk, 8, of Mequon, Wis., try on his red zuchetto Nov. 24 following a consistory at the Vatican. Cardinal Harvey, a native of Milwaukee who has spent the last 30 years at the Vatican, was among six new cardinals created by Pope Benedict XVI. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) (Nov. 26, 2012) See CARDINALS-CONSISTORY Nov. 24, 2012. @2012 Catholic News Service

Cardinal-elect Harvey and the “Vatileaks” scandal

Paolo Gabriele, front left, has worked for
Benedict XVI for five years

Very interesting article over at Catholic Culture.  Read the whole thing there, here's an excerpt.

An echo of the ‘Vatileaks’ scandal?

Yet there was one official of the Roman Curia listed among the new cardinals: Archbishop Harvey, the prefect of the pontifical household. And here we come to the most interesting of the Pope’s selections.

It is not remarkable that the prefect of the pontifical household would become a cardinal. The last two men to hold that position, Cardinals Jacques-Paul Martin and Dino Monduzzi, both received a red hat when they left their post in the apostolic palace. But both of those prelates were entering retirement, whereas Archbishop Harvey, at 63, is still comparatively young.

As he announced that Archbishop Harvey would become a cardinal, Pope Benedict also revealed that he would name the American prelate as archpriest of the Roman basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls. This too is an unusual appointment, since the status of archpriest is usually conferred on a prelate close to retirement age. At 63, with 14 years of service in the apostolic palace, Archbishop Harvey might have been a logical candidate for appointment to a major metropolitan see in his native America. But once a prelate becomes archpriest of a Roman basilica, he is usually there to stay—at least until his retirement from ministry.

The news that Archbishop Harvey will enter the College of Cardinals comes just a day after a Vatican tribunal released its formal verdict in the case of Paolo Gabriele. Is it possible to ignore the fact that Gabriele was a member of the pontifical household, under Archbishop Harvey’s supervision? The Vatican has never disclosed the contents of a report submitted to the Pope by a commission of cardinals assigned to investigate the leaks. It is possible, surely, that the commission suggested some changes in the administration of the pontifical household.

No one has suggested that the Milwaukee native should bear the blame for the “Vatileaks” scandal. Still the fact remains that just as the “Vatileaks” story dies down, Archbishop Harvey is a surprise choice for a red hat and for a new job which, however prestigious, gives him little hope of any further promotion.

Milwaukee native Abp. Harvey to be made Cardinal

Don't recognize the name of the new U.S. cardinal? Here he is with the pope today in Rome.
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Cardinal-designate James M. Harvey, prefect of the papal household, is pictured with Pope Benedict XVI at the end of the Oct. 24 general audience. The pope announced he would create six new cardinals, including the Milwaukee native, at a Nov. 24 consistory. (CNS/Paul Haring)

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