Joseph Cardinal Bernadin Assembly 3056
The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Assembly was founded in 2007 and is named in honor of Joseph Cardinal Bernardin. Joseph Bernardin was born April 2, 1928 in Columbia SC. He was ordained a priest in 1952for the Diocese of Charleston SC, and was named auxiliary bishop of Atlanta GA on March 9, 1966. At 37, he was the youngest bishop in the United States.
He next became archbishop of Cincinnati OH, before being named the archbishop of Chicago IL, in 1982. He was elevated to the cardinate in 1983 and served as Archbishop until his death on November 14, 1996.
We meet at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 6245 Wilmington Pike, in Centerville, Ohio, on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Rosary at 7:00 PM and the meeting at 7:30 PM.
The Assembly Officers meet at 6:00 PM prior to the meeting.
Our activities include:
For Church
Financially support causes addressing religious, civic and educational needs.
Promote active support of the Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) and funds the Pro Deo and Pro Patriat Scholarship Program.
Provide honor guards for the Holy Father on his visits to the countries where the Order exists.
Provide honor guards to local churches for special Masses and ceremonies.
For Country
Sponsor programs that promote respect, knowledge and protection for national flags.
Promote legislation to protect the flag as the symbol of the nation and its history.
Present free flags to local churches, public and parochial schools, libraries, etc.
Place the national flag at the graves of military veterans on certain holidays.
Conduct "Get Out the Vote" awareness campaign to stress the importance of voting and assist in taking home-bound citizens to the polls.
Promote programs that encourage love of country and support the application of Christian principles at all levels of government.
Encourage active participation in programs for Church, country and the Order.
Sponsor youth essay contests geared to patriotic themes.
Organize and participate in parades and public events to mark patriotic holidays.
The Order
Participate at wakes and funerals; presents a "Resolution of Condolence" to the family of a deceased member.
Sponsor a program to commemorate the death of a member by presenting a memorial chalice to a priest in need.
Honor veterans by volunteering at veterans' hospitals, health care facilities and homes for the elderly.
Conduct educational programs to enable its members to defend our faith and life in all its stages.
Speak out against the culture of death, euthanasia and assisted suicide.
Sponsor Columbian Squires Circles and scout troops.
Our USPS Address is:
Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Assembly 3056
6245 WILMINGTON PIKE
CENTERVILLE OH 45459-7108
