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October 15, 2011
It is with great pleasure that the Old Catholic Church of North America; The Diocese of Florida: incardinated Reverend Father PatricK J.
Wenrick of Tampa, Florida on October 15, 2011. It is Bishop Fisher's honor to formally welcome Father Patrick to OCCNA church home.
Please take a moment and read Father Patrick's biography (BELOW).
PATRICK J. WENRICK, MA, MDIV-
Graduated with an M.Div. in Mission Specialization from Catholic Theological Union in 1982 and ordained a priest in October of the same
year. Since that time, he has been in various ministries within the church including a Vocation Director, Assistant Pastor of two
churches in NJ, as well as Assistant Rector of a religious community. In 1997, he graduated from LaSalle University with a Master’s
Degree in Pastoral Counseling and went to work first as a therapist and later as Program Director for a Drug and Alcohol Outpatient
facility in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. While Program Director, he also taught World Religions as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Buck’s
County Commun ity College. In 1998, he also established his own Clinical Practice in New Jersey and was Licensed in the State as a
Professional Counselor.
In July 2003, Rev. Wenrick married his lovely wife Susan in Princeton, NJ and together moved to the Tampa area with their daughter
Allyson. He continues to witness marriages, perform baptisms, and to be available for visiting the sick and dying in hospitals and
nursing homes. He is often called on to bury loved ones. A gifted preacher, Rev. Wenrick and his wife also continue to tend to the poor
and needy of the community through donations of food and clothing, and for assisting with other needs. He has been a member of CITI
Ministries and the International Council of Community Churches since 2004.
While in Tampa, he has served as Director of the Institute of Technology, Inc , an Allied Health Career School, and Coastal Education Inc,
a tutorial program for LPN’s who wish to be RN’s. He has given numerous workshops and talks on life-span development, mid-life
spirituality, and loss resolution issues. He has weaved a healthy spiritual-psychological approach to the issues that confront
contemporary society.
It is with great pleasure that the Old Catholic Church of North America; The Diocese of Florida: incardinated Reverend Father PatricK J.
Wenrick of Tampa, Florida on October 15, 2011. It is Bishop Fisher's honor to formally welcome Father Patrick to OCCNA church home.
Please take a moment and read Father Patrick's biography (BELOW).
PATRICK J. WENRICK, MA, MDIV-
Graduated with an M.Div. in Mission Specialization from Catholic Theological Union in 1982 and ordained a priest in October of the same
year. Since that time, he has been in various ministries within the church including a Vocation Director, Assistant Pastor of two
churches in NJ, as well as Assistant Rector of a religious community. In 1997, he graduated from LaSalle University with a Master’s
Degree in Pastoral Counseling and went to work first as a therapist and later as Program Director for a Drug and Alcohol Outpatient
facility in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. While Program Director, he also taught World Religions as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Buck’s
County Commun ity College. In 1998, he also established his own Clinical Practice in New Jersey and was Licensed in the State as a
Professional Counselor.
In July 2003, Rev. Wenrick married his lovely wife Susan in Princeton, NJ and together moved to the Tampa area with their daughter
Allyson. He continues to witness marriages, perform baptisms, and to be available for visiting the sick and dying in hospitals and
nursing homes. He is often called on to bury loved ones. A gifted preacher, Rev. Wenrick and his wife also continue to tend to the poor
and needy of the community through donations of food and clothing, and for assisting with other needs. He has been a member of CITI
Ministries and the International Council of Community Churches since 2004.
While in Tampa, he has served as Director of the Institute of Technology, Inc , an Allied Health Career School, and Coastal Education Inc,
a tutorial program for LPN’s who wish to be RN’s. He has given numerous workshops and talks on life-span development, mid-life
spirituality, and loss resolution issues. He has weaved a healthy spiritual-psychological approach to the issues that confront
contemporary society.
From The Bishops Desk.....
October 15, 2011
Congratulations to Deacon Rafael Fuentes who attained priesthood and now is Reverend Father Rafael Fuentes; the ordination was
held in West Palm Beach, Florida on October 15, 2011. Father Rafael completed his practicum under the direction of Bishop Fisher
and with the practicum assistance of Bishop Louis Johnson of the United Free Catholic Church. Father Fuentes brings many years of
experience and knowledge in the Catholic tradition to the Diocese of Florida (of the Old Catholic Church of North America). Many
family, friends and OCCNA clergy attended the ordination and after dinner. A glorious day was had by all....please see our photo page
for some pictures from the ordination.
Congratulations to Deacon Rafael Fuentes who attained priesthood and now is Reverend Father Rafael Fuentes; the ordination was
held in West Palm Beach, Florida on October 15, 2011. Father Rafael completed his practicum under the direction of Bishop Fisher
and with the practicum assistance of Bishop Louis Johnson of the United Free Catholic Church. Father Fuentes brings many years of
experience and knowledge in the Catholic tradition to the Diocese of Florida (of the Old Catholic Church of North America). Many
family, friends and OCCNA clergy attended the ordination and after dinner. A glorious day was had by all....please see our photo page
for some pictures from the ordination.
December 10, 2011
Congratulations and welcome our new ordained priest Father Michael Shell who has been assigned to Good Shepherd Old Catholic
Church in Great Falls, Montana. Father Michael comes to us with a Ph.D in Pastoral Care and a Masters in Divinity. He also is the
owner and counselor of Fall Family Counseling center and a certified Paramedic in Great Falls, MO. Currently he also teaches at a
local college in Great Falls. Father Michael is married to Ashley Shell and they now share the ministry of Good Shepherd together
spreading the Good News of Christ.
Congratulations and welcome our new ordained priest Father Michael Shell who has been assigned to Good Shepherd Old Catholic
Church in Great Falls, Montana. Father Michael comes to us with a Ph.D in Pastoral Care and a Masters in Divinity. He also is the
owner and counselor of Fall Family Counseling center and a certified Paramedic in Great Falls, MO. Currently he also teaches at a
local college in Great Falls. Father Michael is married to Ashley Shell and they now share the ministry of Good Shepherd together
spreading the Good News of Christ.
Incarnation Old Catholic Cathedral is in full support of the events in Flagler County in Celebrating the ecumenical events of
The 2012 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The universal theme for the 2012 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is:
"We Will All Be Changed by the Victory of Our Lord Jesus Christ."
(1 Corinthians 15:51-58)
The 2012 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be observed in Flagler County from Sunday, January 15 to Sunday, January 22, 2012.
This year, we are blessed with two esteemed guests of honor:
The Most Reverend Felipe de Jesus Estevez, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine, FL, and
The Most Reverend Lavern Franzen, Bishop Emeritus of the Florida Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).
All churches are encouraged to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in their own way, and open their doors at least one
day that week to the whole community.
Kickoff Events by our Guest of Honor, Bishop Lavern Franzen, on Saturday, January 14, Sunday, January 15, and Monday, January 16.
Saturday, January 14, 2012: Bishop Franzen will speak at Saturday 5 PM Mass.
Sunday, January 15, 2012: Bishop Franzen will speak at all Sunday Masses (9AM, 11:30 AM, and 5 PM), at Santa Maria del Mar Catholic
Church;
Sunday, January 15, 2012, 8 AM and 10 AM at the First (AME) Church of Palm Coast: Services Honoring The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. : Rev. Gillard Glover, Pastor.
Monday, January 16, 2012, 11 AM, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 75 Pine Lakes Parkway. The New York City Transit Retirees of
Florida, chapter 2, Palm Coast, will have its annual Ecumenical Service in honor of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Janice
Jacob is the scheduled keynote speaker.
Monday, January 16, 2012, at 6:30 PM: Bishop Franzen's address along the theme of Christian Unity at St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran
Church, 303 Palm Coast Parkway, NE, Palm Coast.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, at 6 PM: An Ecumenical Evensong (Vespers) at St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Palm Coast, with participation
by local clergy and laity.
The Third Flagler Churches Together in Prayer and Song
Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 1:00 to 3:30 PM, at Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, Flagler Beach, Florida.
Reception and Fellowship: 3:30 to 5 PM.
Honored guest: The Most Reverend Felipe Estevez, Bishop of the Diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida.
Photo by Raymond Litorja