Vol. LI, No. 13 TheDIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPE Mirr GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI r October 16, 2015 One Church, East to West: Loving Jesus, Serving Jesus, Sharing Jesus School ‘Pinks Out’ for cancer awareness

New Madrid, MO

mmaculate Conception School, New Madrid, MO, celebrated ‘Pink Out for Cancer Day’ on IOct. 2, 2015. Students were encouraged to wear pink to show support of Breast Can- cer Awareness Month. $300 was collected and given to the local Hope Exchange Scholarship Fund. Students and teachers were willing participants. Adding to the Pink theme, a local so- rority “flocked” the school grounds with pink flamin- gos. The children had a sur- prise treat of popcorn and a movie in the afternoon. ©TM

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL—Students and teachers posed for a photo during “Pink Out for Cancer” day held Oct. 2, 2015, at Im- maculate Conception School, New Madrid, MO. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SURPRISE VISITORS—Seventh and eighth graders in Immaculate Concep- HAPPY FACES—Students in Immaculate Conception School, New Ma- tion School, New Madrid, investigated their surprise visitors. After hearing of drid, enjoyed popcorn and a movie during “Pink Out for Cancer” day the “Pink Out” planned, a local sorority “flocked” Immaculate Conception held Oct. 2, 2015. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. School grounds with plastic pink flamingos. The school celebrated a “Pink Out for Cancer” event on Oct. 2. The Catechism in brief

561 “The whole of Christ’s life was a continual teaching: his silences, his miracles, his gestures, his prayer, his love for people, his special affection for the little and the poor, his acceptance of the total sacrifice on the Cross for the redemption of the world, and his Resurrection are the actualization of his word and the fulfillment of Revelation” (John Paul II, [“Catechesi tradendae”] CT 9).

The Catechism of the Catholic Church compiles the living tradition of the Catholic Church and divides it into four sections: What Catholics believe (the Creed), how the faith is transmitted (worship and sacraments), how Catholics are called to live The next issue of The Mirror will be Oct. 30, 2015. (moral life), and prayer. If you would like to receive the diocesan newspaper via Email in digital format, please contact Angie Toben at (417) 866-0841, or Email her: [email protected]. 2 The Mirror COLUMNS October 16, 2015 BEFORE THE For a rich Rosary experience, CROSS Abp. Robert J. Carlson pray it, don’t just say it

October is the “Month of the level, prayer is talking and listen- the words. And most of us have a scriptural prayer. This will help us Rosary.” ing to God—Father, Son, and Holy experienced the words becoming reply to those who suggest that the Spirit. By extension, it also includes a kind of background music as we Rosary leads us away from Jesus. Let’s pray the Rosary talking and listening to anyone in really pay attention to Mary, or our The first half—“Hail Mary, full et’s Pray (not just say) the Communion of Saints—such intentions, or the mysteries we are of grace, the Lord is with you”— the Rosary” is the title as Mary. When we simply say the praying. Often, we have those op- comes from Luke 1:28. It’s the angel of a classic pamphlet by words of the Rosary, our attention is posite experiences within the same Gabriel’s greeting to Mary at the Liguori Publications. It’s on the words themselves. By con- Rosary. Annunciation. The second half— “La memorable phrase, and an impor- trast, when we pray the Rosary, we’re So the words are important. “Blessed are you among women, and tant point. But what, exactly, does it using the words as an instrument of But they’re meant to be a pathway, a blessed is the fruit of your womb”— mean to pray—and not just say—the communication, a means of talking bridge, to something more. As Pope comes from Luke 1:42. That’s Eliza- Rosary? and listening to a person. Our atten- Paul VI put it: “Without contempla- beth’s greeting to Mary at the Visita- When we say the Rosary, we’re tion is on the person more than the tion, the Rosary is a body without a tion. And the closing lines—Pray simply reciting the words of the words. Marianist Fr. Michael Gaitley soul.” When we let the words of the for us!—are not only the invocation prayers. And, even by itself, that’s talks about the prayers of the Rosary Rosary lead us to communication that we use in the Litany of Saints, a good thing. It means putting our as a kind of “background music.” and contemplation, we keep body they’re a request we often make to time and energy at the disposal of They’re important, but their primary and soul together. friends and relatives. ©TM God. It also means letting words of importance is helping us to focus on prayer become a habit for our lips. something else. Scriptural prayer Abp. Carlson heads the Archdio- No one should look down on that. Many of us have just tried to It’s also important to remem- cese of St. Louis and is chairman-elect At the same time, something get through the Rosary—just going ber that the Hail Mary—the central of the US bishops’ committee on Clergy, deeper is possible. At the simplest through the motions, just saying prayer of the Rosary—is essentially Consecrated Life, and Vocations.

MAKING SENSE OUT OF BIOETHICS The mystery of male-female complementarity Fr. Tad Pacholczyk

ames Parker came out at age 17 complementarity of man and wom- women, neutered and neutralized by sexual activity between members of and later entered into a rela- an, along with the “duality of a mys- various surgeries, pharmaceuticals, or the same sex fails to communicate tionship with another man. He terious mutual attraction,” reminds other devices, no longer really need objectively either the gift of life or Jworked as a gay activist for a us, again in the words of the Pope, each other in their complementary the gift of self. Such activity counter- while, but his personal experiences of how “femininity finds itself, in a sexual roles, with homosexual genital mands authentic intimacy by collaps- intimacy and human sexuality even- sense, in the presence of masculin- activity claiming the status of just an- ing into a form of consensual bodily tually led him to grasp that “same-sex ity, while masculinity is confirmed other variant of the same game. This exploitation, contradicting the very marriage just doesn’t exist; even if you through femininity.” depleted vision of our sexuality strips design and meaning of the body in want to say that it does.” He conclud- out the beautiful mystery at its core its nature as masculine or feminine. ed that trying to persuade those with Mystery of Sexuality and diminishes our human dignity. It represents, in fact, the lifeless homosexual inclinations that they In recent times, nevertheless, antithesis of nuptial fruitfulness and can have marriage like heterosexual the importance of the bodily and Communion of intimacy faithfulness. couples is basically to “hoodwink” spiritual complementarity of man Human sexuality clearly touch- them: “Deep down, there is no mys- and woman has come to be dimin- es deep human chords, including the Complementarity tery between two men, ultimately.“ ished and even negated in the minds reality of our solitude. In the depths The beauty and meaning of This striking insight helps of many, largely due to the diffusion of the human heart is found a desire every sexual encounter in marriage, bring into focus the authentic and of contraception. This way of inten- for completion through the total then, is rooted not only in faithful remarkable mystery we encounter tionally impeding our own procre- spousal gift of oneself to another, a and exclusive love, but also in the in the joining of husband and wife ativity has effectively diminished gift that profoundly contributes to radical complementarity of spouses in marriage. That abiding mystery and even undermined our ability to alleviating our primordial sense of manifested in the abiding mystery touches on their one flesh union perceive the inner order and interper- human solitude. Both Pope John Paul of their mutual procreativity. Pope and reveals an inner fruitfulness, sonal meaning of our own sexuality. II and Pope Francis have noted how Francis, speaking at the 2015 Synod enabling them to contribute together Pope John Paul II once described the the deeper mystery of communion of Bishops and addressing the theme something greater than either can root truth about human sexuality as that we seek through intimacy is of The Vocation and Mission of the do alone, namely, the engendering that “characteristic of man—male connected to this desire to overcome Family in the Church and in the of new life in the marital embrace. and female—which permits them, solitude. We are ultimately intended Contemporary World, reiterated this Ultimately, that life-giving mystery when they become ‘one flesh,’ to for communion, so our experiences divine design over human sexual- flows from their radical male–female submit at the same time their whole of human solitude draw us into ity when he stressed: “This is God’s complementarity. humanity to the blessing of fertility.” relationship, and beckon us to an dream for his beloved creation: to Pope John Paul II commented The routine promotion of encounter with the other. see it fulfilled in the loving union on this “mystery of complementar- contraceptive sexual relations across Yet the union of friendship that between a man and a woman, rejoic- ity” when he noted how “uniting all strata of society has effectively arises between two men, for example, ing in their shared journey, fruitful in with each other [in the conjugal act] collapsed the mystery of sexuality or between two women, while clearly their mutual gift of self.” ©TM so closely as to become ‘one flesh,’ into the trivial pursuit of mutually- important in helping to overcome man and woman, rediscover, so to agreed-upon pleasurable sensations. solitude, can be predicated only on Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, PhD speak, every time and in a special It has managed to reconfigure that non-genital forms of sharing if their serves as the Director of Education at way, the mystery of creation.” sexuality into, basically, sterile acts friendship is to be authentic, fruitful, The National Catholic Bioethics Center The personal and bodily of mutual auto-eroticism. Men and and spiritually life-giving. Genital in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. October 16, 2015 COLUMN The Mirror 3

WORD ON FIRE Bishop Robert Barron Pope Francis and true mercy

aving just returned from a among the three divine persons from from the divine life, spiritually poor. week covering Pope Fran- all eternity. Mercy is what love looks And just as he reaches out to the ma- cis’s triumphant journey to like when it turns toward the sinner. terially marginalized in order to bring the US, I can confidently To say that mercy belongs to the very them to the center, so he reaches out Htell you that the news media are in nature of God, therefore, would be to those on the existential periphery love with the Vicar of Christ. to imply that sin exists within God in order to bring them to a better Time and again, commentators, himself, which is absurd. place. In speaking of Bp. Johnston’s Public calendar pundits, anchorpersons, and editori- Now this is impor- mercy and inclusivity, he alists opined that Pope Francis is the tant, for many receive is decidedly not declar- Thu., Oct. 22 Event for the Capital bomb. They approved, of course, of the message of divine ing that “I’m okay and 7 p.m. Campaign, Cape Girardeau his gentle way with those suffering mercy as tantamount When Pope you’re okay.” He is calling Fri., Oct. 23 Dinner with the women from disabilities and his proclivity to to a denial of the reality Francis speaks people to conversion. As religious of Congregation kiss babies, but their approbation was of sin, as though sin no my mentor, Card. Fran- of those on the of Mary, Queen, Springfield most often awakened by this Pope’s longer matters. But just cis George, said, “All are Sat., Oct. 24 White Mass for healthcare “merciful” and “inclusive” approach, the contrary is the case. margins, he also welcome in the Church, 9 a.m. workers, St. Agnes his willingness to reach out to those To speak of mercy is to means people but on Christ’s terms and Cathedral, Springfield; on the margins. More often than not, be intensely aware of sin not their own.” they characterized this tenderness as and its peculiar form of who are cut off Nowhere has the 4 p.m. Confirmation, St. Joseph a welcome contrast to the more rigid destructiveness. Or to from the divine confusion on this score Parish, Billings and dogmatic style of Benedict XVI. shift to one of the Pope’s life, spiritually been greater than in rela- Mon., Oct. 26- 59th annual Priests Often, I heard words such as “revo- favorite metaphors, it is poor. tion to the Pope’s famous Thu., Oct. 29 Institute, Branson, MO lutionary” and “game-changing” in to be acutely conscious remark regarding a priest Fri., Oct. 30 Mass and Farewell event, regard to Pope Francis, and one com- that one is wounded so with a homosexual The Catholic Center staff mentator sighed that she couldn’t severely that one requires, orientation, “Who am I imagine going back to the Church as not minor treatment, but to judge?” I would wager Tue., Nov. 3 Vespers prior to it was before the current pontiff. the emergency and radical attention that 95 percent of those who took 5 p.m. Installation as 7th Bishop Well, I love Pope Francis too, provided in a hospital on the edge of in those words understood them to of Kansas City-St. Joseph, and I certainly appreciate the novelty a battlefield. Recall that when Fran- mean that, as far as Pope Francis is the Cathedral of St. Joseph, of his approach and his deft manner cis was asked, in a famous interview concerned, homosexual activity is St. Joseph, MO of breathing life into the Church. two years ago, to describe himself, not really sinful. Nothing could be Wed., Nov. 4 Installation Mass, the But I balk at the suggestion that the he responded, “a sinner.” Then he further from the truth. The Pope was 2 p.m. Cathedral of the new Pope represents a revolution or added, “who has been looked upon responding to a hypothetical involv- Immaculate Conception, that he is dramatically turning away by the face of mercy.” That’s getting ing a priest with same-sex attraction, Kansas City, MO from the example of his immediate the relationship right. Remember as who had fallen in the past and who predecessors. And I strenuously deny well that the teenaged Jorge Mario is now endeavoring to live in accord that he is nothing but a soft-hearted Bergoglio came to a deep and life- with the moral law, a sinner, in a powder-puff, indifferent to sin. changing relationship to Christ pre- word, who has been looked upon by A good deal of the confusion cisely through a particularly intense the face of mercy. stems from a misinterpretation of experience in the confessional. As So as we quite legitimately Francis’s stress on mercy. In order to many have indicated, Papa Francesco exult in the beauty of Pope Francis’s clear things up, a little theologizing speaks of the devil more frequently unique style and theological empha- is in order. It is not correct to say that than any of his predecessors of recent sis, let us not turn him into an advo- God’s essential attribute is mercy. memory, and he doesn’t reduce the cate of an “anything goes” liberalism. Rather, God’s essential attribute dark power to a vague abstraction or As St. Augustine long ago reminded is love, since love is what obtains a harmless symbol. He understands us, misericordia (mercy) and miseria Satan to be a real and very dangerous (misery) are two sides of the same person. coin. ©TM Bishops blesses When Pope Francis speaks of those on the margins, he does indeed Robert Barron is an auxiliary bishop burial chapel mean people who are economically of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Mass of and politically disadvantaged, but he the founder of Word on Fire Catholic also means people who are cut off Ministries. Thanksgiving for Diocesan Development Position, Parish Campaign Director Bishop-designate The Diocese of Springfield Cape-Girardeau seeks a highly-motivated individual to fill a temporary, full-time position (15-17 months) as Parish Campaign Director. The ideal candidate should be a practicing Catholic, Johnston hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, have the ability to work as a team member, possess strong written and oral communication skills, and be highly All are welcome! organized and detail-oriented. This position requires travel throughout southern Missouri. A​ com- Tue., Oct. 20, 7 p.m. ST. MARY CEMETERY CHA- plete job description and job application may be found on the diocesan Website at www.dioscg. PEL—Fr. Joseph Kelly assisted org; go to “About” and select “Employment Opportunities.” Email the completed application and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Springfield Bishop-designate James V. John- resume to Dr. Gene Aug at [email protected]. Deadline submission is ston as he blessed and dedicated 4 p.m., Fri., Oct. 30, 2015. A reception will follow liturgy, the Burial Chapel at St. Mary allowing people to greet and thank Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Oct. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. For further information, Bp.-designate Johnston for his time 15, 2015. (Photo by Lisa Johnston) please contact Dr. Gene Aug at (417) 866-0841. here as our Shepherd. 4 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS October 16, 2015

Saint Luke Society events in October Saint Luke Society Mass, Welcoming all healthcare professionals Sat​.​, Oct​. 24,​ 2015, 9 a.m.​ ‘White Coat’ Mass at Saint Agnes Cathedral, Springfield​ Belleville, IL—The National Shrine of Our information, contact Cassie Willey, (573) 429- Lady of the Snows will host “Reflections on 1824, or Email, [email protected]. Celebrant: The Most Reverend James V. Johnston, Jr. Please join us for refreshments immediately following ​ the Book of Job,” Sun., Nov. 1, 1:30-4 p.m., at Mass.​ the shrine. Rori Picker Neiss, Maharat from Springfield—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Bais Abraham Congregation, and Mark Etling, Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW) will Questions may be directed to PhD, Affiliate Theology Teacher at St. Louis hold a Fall Bazaar, Sat., Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sharon Giboney, APRN, at [email protected], or Mark Jarek, MD, at mmjarek @msn.com University, will lead the reflection. Cost: $10; and Sun., Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch available pre-registration required. For more informa- for purchase. There will be a bake sale, 45 craft tion or to register, contact the shrine at (618) vendors, including painted glass and wood, 397-6700, ext. 6270; or, (314) 241-3400, pottery, jewelry, and many handmade crafts. ext. 6270; or register Online at www.snows. For more information, contact Annie Freelove, org/programs. (417) 864-5518.

Forsyth—Our Lady of the Ozarks Parish Springfield—Immaculate Conception Par- will hold a Fall Rummage and Bake Sale, Thu., ish Council of Catholic Women will hold a Holiday Oct. 22, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-4 Sale, Sat., Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sun., p.m.; Sat., Oct. 24, 8 a.m.-12-noon, in the par- Nov.15, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in the community room. ish hall. Too many items to list: If you need it, There will be white elephant items, baked goods, we’ve got it. For more information, contact the and a bistro. For more information, contact church office, (417) 546-5208. Sandi DeFrank, (417) 300-1930, for white elephant; Noreen Penn, (417) 881-1234, or Jefferson City—Vitae Foundation and Karen Soetaert, (417) 887-7929, for baked LIFE Runners will host the second annual Amer- goods. ica’s Pro-Life Half Marathon/5K, Sat., Oct. 24, at Katy Trail State Park. Registration begins at Springfield—St. Agnes Parish will hold a 7 a.m.; half marathon: 8 a.m.; and 5K: 8:30 a.m. Fall Bazaar, Sat., Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun., Cost: $55/half marathon; $25/5K. Cost on Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., in the school cafeteria. race day will increase by $10. To register Online Cinnamon rolls and a chicken salad lunch will be KHJM visit www.ProLifeHalf.com. available for purchase Saturday morning. There will be a bake sale, a variety of handmade, reli- Catholic radio for Southeast Missouri Monett—St. Lawrence School will hold a gious, and other items for sale. For more infor- From Jackson to the Bootheel, Charity Auction, Sat., Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m. Din- mation or to rent a table, contact Judy, (641) ner, silent and live auction, “Who Did It?” prizes, 751-6632, or Janet, (417) 880-9359. KHJM 89.1 FM brings the DJ, and dancing. For more information and tickets, call, (417) 235-3721. Proceeds will Springfield—Holy Trinity Parish Council of Heart of Jesus and Mary benefit St. Lawrence School. Catholic Women (PCCW) will hold a fall bazaar, Sat., Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Sun., Nov. radio to the area. New Hamburg—St. Lawrence Parish will 15, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. There will be Christmas hold a Fall Dinner Buffet and Country Store, crafts and décor, religious gifts and books, Sun., Nov. 1, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the baby gifts, gourmet coffees, pottery, ceramics, parish center. Menu includes turkey, dressing, white elephant sale, silent auction, gardening sweet potatoes, corn, slaw, buttered potatoes, booth, homemade candies, and baked goods. green beans, drink, and homemade desserts. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be available Adults: $9; children (ages six-12): $5; children for purchase Saturday; breakfast and lunch on (five and under): free; carry-outs available. For Sunday. For more information, call the parish more information, call (573) 545-3317. office, (417) 883-3440. Schedule Poplar Bluff—Sacred Heart Parish Council Springfield—Contemplative Outreach of The next safe environment in-service opportunities will be held at the of Catholic Women (PCCW) will hold St. Anne’s Springfield will host a Silent Saturday, Nov. 7, following locations: Bazaar, Sat., Nov. 7, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., in the beginning with Mass at 9 a.m., in Holy Trinity Tue., Oct. 20 parish center. There will be arts and crafts Church. Registration will follow at 9:45 a.m., 6-9 p.m...... St. Francis de Sales, Lebanon Sat., Oct. 24 booths, Christmas Shop, sewing, baked goods, with prayer until 12-noon. For more informa- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. . . . .Nativity of Our Lord, Noel (Spanish) (including the Waltz family bread), country tion, contact Mike or Barb DePue, (417) 881- Sat., Oct. 24 10 a.m.-1 p.m. . . . . store, homemade candy orders in time for St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Girardeau 1381, or Email, [email protected]. Tue., Oct. 27 Christmas, jewelry, religious goods, gift booth, 6-9 p.m...... St. Peter, Joplin Thu., Nov. 12 and white elephant items. Breakfast and lunch Webb City—Sacred Heart Parish will host 6-9 p.m...... Guardian Angel, Oran Tue., Dec. 1 will be available for purchase. Prizes will be a Turkey Dinner, Silent Auction, and Bake Sale, 12-noon-3 p.m. . . . .The Catholic Center (Pallotti), Springfield awarded. Proceeds will support charities, parish Sat., Nov. 7, 12-noon-7 p.m., and Sun., Nov. 8, Mon., Dec. 14 5:30-8:30 p.m. school, and altar and parish needs. For more 12-noon-5 p.m., in the parish center. Adults: . . . .Our Lady of the Lake, Branson $8; children: $4. Dine in or carry out. For more Preregistration is necessary; go to www.virtus.org and click on “registration” on the left information, call (417) 673-2044. or call your parish/school office for assistance; or call Ken Pesek at The Catholic Center, (417) 866-0841; or Email him at [email protected]. Participants must be present for the entire training. Training sessions are for adults only. Schedules may be found on the diocesan events calendar at www.dioscg.org, or at www.virtus.org.

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POPE FRANCIS DELIVERS HIS HOMILY during the closing Mass of the World Meeting of Families on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Sept. 27. (CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review)

Pope urges U.S. Catholics to keep enthusiasm, welcome newcomers PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- Pope Francis On the final day of his visit, the pope visited ended his trip to the United States with a call Philadelphia as part of the World Meeting of for Catholics to keep the enthusiasm of the Families, delighting droves of well wishers visit, while continuing to welcome newcomers with an off-the-cuff speech on family life. and care for creation. At Independence Hall, he spoke in Spanish on respect for religious freedom, urging “Do not let your enthusiasm for Jesus, his immigrant communities and all Americans to church, our families, and the broader family remember their roots and embrace diversity. of society run dry,” Pope Francis said at The pope’s ride down Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia International Airport, prior to Parkway and the papal Mass, conducted at the flying back to Rome. “I pray that our days of conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, prayer and reflection on the importance of the were witnessed by hundreds of thousands, family for a healthy society will inspire families including a strong contingent from the Diocese to continue to strive for holiness and to see the of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. church as their constant companion, whatever the challenges they may face.” Pope Francis, who met again with Vice President Joe Biden just prior to leaving Sept. The historic 5-day visit involved political 27, acknowledged the warmth of America’s and pastoral aspects. Pope Francis arrived welcome in his final remarks. first in Cuba, having helped the decades- long estrangement between the communist “Your care for me and your generous welcome country and the United States. His addresses are a sign of your love for Jesus and your to a joint meeting of Congress and the UN faithfulness to him. So, too, is your care General Assembly were widely watched as he for the poor, the sick, the homeless and the touched on topics such as protecting life in all immigrant, your defense of life at every stage, its stages, religious liberty, fostering inclusive and your concern for family life,” Pope Francis attitudes toward immigrants and acting against said. “In all of this, you recognize that Jesus climate change. The trip reaffirmed the pope’s is in your midst and that your care for one enormous popularity with Catholics and another is care for Jesus himself.” In his final non-Catholics alike as large crowds convened speech, as in some others, Pope Francis ended despite tight security. Media coverage was with the words, “God Bless America.” comprehensive.

“In terms of articulating his message and generating enthusiasm and connecting with Americans, the POPE FRANCIS WAVES FROM THE STEPS as he boards an American Airlines jetliner at Philadelphia International Airport Sept. 27 for his return to Rome { pope’s visit was a tremendous success.” } following a six-day apostolic visit to the U.S. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) –Andrew Chesnut, religious studies professor, Virginia Commonwealth University. US PAPAL VISIT 2015 6 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS October 16, 2015

BUS TRIP—The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau sent 105 pilgrims on two buses to see Pope Francis and participate in the papal Mass that closed the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia on Sept. 27.

by Katie Newton

n Friday, Sept. 25, two charter buses left the Diocese of Springfield- Cape Girardeau bound for OPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania. The 105 pilgrims on board hoped for a chance to see Pope Francis, attend the Papal Mass and receive Communion at the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, but there was no guarantee that these hopes would be fulfilled. It was a journey of faith. Our contingent included a 4-year-old boy, seniors old enough to be his great-great grandparents, and every age in between! CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF STS. PETER AND PAUL—Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA, during We traveled for two long days to get the World Meeting of Families. The liturgy was broadcast all over the city via into Pennsylvania. On Sunday morning, jumbotron televisions and Communion was offered to hundreds of thousands of the day of the Mass, we left our hotel at Catholic faithful. 5:45 a.m. and traveled two hours into Philadelphia, where the waiting began: two hours in line to get through security, another three hours for our chance to see the Pope pass by before Mass. There were plenty of opportunities for complaints, but few were heard. Our spirits were strong and the sense of anticipation for whatever might come was amazing. This was a pilgrimage!

Arriving in Philadelphia, our entourage split into several smaller groups as we made our way to City Center. My husband and 14-year-old son found a great spot along barricades just west of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and directly on the Pope’s scheduled route. Waiting with us was a large group of high school students representing many different Jesuit high schools across the country. We were so impressed with their love for the Church, WAITING—After hours through security check points, the faithful spent hours and their enthusiasm at seeing the Holy Father hoping for a glimpse of the pope. They were not disappointed. US PAPAL VISIT 2015 October 16, 2015 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 7 A Small Act of Kindness

Jeannine Cornelia (left) and Yvonne Harris PILGRIMS ON THE BUS—Miriam Esquival, Sacred Heart, Springfield; Stephanie Salas, Sacred Heart, Springfield, Veronica Parker, St. Joseph, Springfield; Nick Koeppel, hen our busses arrived in Philadelphia, Scared Heart, Poplar Bluff; Rita Koeppel, St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Girardeau; and Fr. everyone quickly set off in search of a place Alexander Nwagwu, associate pastor, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lebanon. to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis on his way Wto Mass. Due to a miscommunication, Yvonne Harrison, in person. At one point, five charter reverence came over the crowd. of St. Ann Parish in Carthage, was left behind at the bus buses stopped in front of us to let When Pope Francis began Mass after everyone from our diocese had moved on. After a a large group of deacons in their with, “Peace be with you,” I was 20-minute wait, an escort took her to the subway and vestments disembark. They were so overcome with emotion that I stayed with her till she arrived downtown. Our plan was headed to the Cathedral to prepare could hardly muster, “And with for Yvonne to meet Renee and I just past the checkpoint to distribute Communion during your Spirit.” There were tears of joy on 19th Street, but she got turned around and wound up Mass! on many faces, including mine. going several blocks in the wrong direction, her anxiety over missing the Pope increasing all the while. Shortly after 3:00 p.m., we heard the During the “Our Father,” hundreds commotion and were certain that of yellow and white umbrellas filled After several phone calls from a helpful police officer, Pope Francis was on his way. We the streets, each one accompanied we finally reconnected with Yvonne, who pushed her were not disappointed! The Holy by a Minister of Holy Communion. walker up to the viewing line only to be told she had to Father, the Vicar of Christ, came When it was time for Communion, move from the crowded walkway. We persevered and down Benjamin Franklin Parkway we made our way toward an found a cozy spot about 20 feet from the fence, but soon waving and blessing the multitude, umbrella. There were no orderly THE MOMENT OF A LIFETIME— Eye realized her view of the Pope would be blocked by at his Pope Mobile passing only 30 lines, just people making their way contact with the Pope was captured by Toni least a dozen people. “I just want to see him,” she said Groger, Sikeston, who took this picture. feet from us! It was a moment in and out of the crowds. Many in dismay. Visibly agitated, she began asking the people I’ll never forget. Even people in our diocesan group around us if she could move up in line. They had all though he turned shared this moving experience. been holding their spots for hours, and no one budged. toward the people on the We were thrilled to receive Jesus It was then that a young lady motioned for Yvonne to other side of the street as in the Blessed Sacrament at this come forward, offering her own spot at the front of he passed, his presence Mass, but the realization that the the line and right next to the road! You’ve never seen was magnetic! Pope himself had consecrated an 80-year-old woman with a walker move as fast as this Communion was an added Yvonne did then. She gleefully made her way forward, Next, it was time to find blessing! smiled lovingly at the young lady, and positioned herself a jumbotron television with a perfect vantage point from which she did, in fact, so we could participate As we made the two-hour drive see the Pontiff as he passed by. in Mass. We located a back to our hotel in Carlisle, PA, screen nearby and were conversations were hushed as we all The young lady moved back and sat on the ground fortunate to find a space absorbed the events of the day. By behind Yvonne. Touched by what we had just seen, for the three of us. The Monday morning, Sept. 28, when I pushed through the crowd to meet her. Jeannine air was filled with festive we boarded for the journey home, Cornelia and her mother had come from Collingwood, excitement. Friends our pilgrims were happily sharing NJ and had been holding their spots since 8 a.m. Like and strangers were stories and pictures. Because we everyone, they were thrilled to have the chance to laughing and talking as had not witnessed it all together see Pope Francis, but she gladly gave up her spot for WAITING IN LINE FOR COMMUNION—During Mass they shared stories and as one group, we had multiple Yvonne. Jeannine’s eyes filled with tears when I thanked for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, pictures. Everything perspectives to share and compare. her and told her she was the embodiment of what the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sept. 27, many changed, however, as The most amazing part was that we Communion stations were strewn throughout the city day was all about. In that moment of selfless generosity, soon as the procession were all one family, one Church! and marked by yellow and white umbrellas. she was the living example of Pope Francis’ message for Mass began. An It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime in his homily–that small acts of kindness and love are overwhelming spirit of experience. the conduit for living Jesus’ message. Looking back on it, I believe Jeannine saw Jesus in Yvonne and happily “Being in the presence of the Holy Father was quite the Spiritual sacrificed for her. That one small act of kindness had a experience. Being in the crowd of millions of people was awesome huge impact, inspiring all of us who witnessed it to be and just knowing that we were all Catholics was breathtaking!! more loving in our own lives. { Truly a holy, blessed, and wonderful time!” } By Christy Jones –Terry Kelly, St. Agnes, Springfield. US PAPAL VISIT 2015 8 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS October 16, 2015 A Time to Remember

BRANSON BUS GROUP—A group from Our Lady of the Lake, Branson were pilgrims to Philadelphia: Dori Meadows, Ginni Sturgis, Ann Avellenosa, Dino Avellenosa, Sue Davi- BREAK IN SIKESTON—Joy Bond and son, Ivan Avellanosa, Ian Avellanosa, Lorry Davis, Ddanna Avellanosa, Wani Ramirez. Toni Grojean took the bus pilgrimage Sept. 25 to Philadelphia to the papal Mass. (Photo by Katie Newton) “Promising love forever is possible when we perceive a plan bigger than our own ideas and undertakings, a plan that “To be there with so many folks sustains us and enables us to surrender our from all over the US and the world, all united by our faith, was an future entirely to the one we love.” unforgettable experience.” – Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei (The Light of Faith), 2013 – Terri Wright, St. Benedict, Doniphan

“The most special part for me was at Mass on Sunday. Although I couldn’t see the Pope from where I was standing, I could hear him and feel his presence. Being together in community with so many fellow Catholics was an indescribable experience.” – Jeanne Morrow , St. Canera, Neosho

PROTECT & SERVE—Hunter Wil- “As he passed by in his Pope Mobile liams from Sarcoxie spoke with I felt a great peace in my heart! The an officer in Philadelphia about his CAPE GIRARDEAU PICK-UP—Fr. Joseph Kelly and Fr. Francisco Gordillo met pilgrims presence of God was truly there and I’m own desire to be a police officer. Fr. Alexander Nwagwu, Fr. Kelly’s mother and aunts, and John Newton before they so blessed to have had the opportunity headed to the papal Mass in Philadelphia. (Photo by Katie Newton) to attend such a special event and make many great friendships. I thank God for giving me this blessing. We love you Pope Francis!”

–Alondra Longoria (15 years old), Sacred Heart, Springfield

MUNOZ FAMILY—Pilgrims from Sacred Heart THREE AMIGOS—Penny Nevills, Teresa Larimer, and Cathy Sanchez. Parish, Springfield.

Special Souvenirs 3RD & 4TH GRADERS from St. Mary School in Pierce City enjoy souvenirs brought back by classmate, Hunter Williams. He gifted each POPE IN U.S.—Bridget Garrison, Sr. Cheryl Hernandez, OSF, student with a Missalette and a bookmark with and Anne Detten were all smiles Fri., Sept. 25, as they headed a picture of Pope Francis. to Philly in hopes of seeing Pope Francis.(Photo by Katie Newton) (Photo by Marion Williams)

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September Students of the Month

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL—September Students of the Month were recent- ly recognized in Immaculate Conception School, Jackson, MO. Students of the Month display good Christian conduct, attitude, and classroom effort, and are nominated by their teachers for the acknowledgement. The honorees were: (front row) Bella Jones, Kindergarten; Abigail Niedbalski, first grade; (second row) Tyler Fischer, Kindergarten; Lily Huff, fourth grade; Ava Bartow, second grade; Skylar Craft, third grade; (third row) Hailey Burnett, fifth grade; Annalise Garner, fifth grade; Sydney Seabaugh, sixth grade; Hayden Jansen, seventh grade; (back row) Brayden Eftink, eighth grade. (Submitted photo)

Come Renew Friendships–Cursillo Ultreya WHEN: Fourth Friday of every month WHEN: Fourth Thursday of every month WHERE: St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau WHERE: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton school cafeteria … TIME: 7 p.m. west/school parking lot entrance TIME: 7 p.m. Next meeting is Oct. 22 Next meeting is Oct. 23 Fall programs at Mercy Center, Frontenac ‘Come to the Quiet: Days of Reflection’ led by Pat Shea at Mercy Center In a time of turmoil … Christ is counting on you!!!! Come renew friendships with Cursillistas friends Nov. 14, 2015 (Generosity): May 14, 2016 (Tending the Heart Fire); For more information about Cursillo in the diocese, contact Fr. Bill Hodgson at [email protected] or (573) 785-9635. Aug. 20, 2016 (Playfulness); Registration: 8:30 a.m. Program: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Our lives are often so filled with an overflow of information and constant activity that we rarely take the time to delve into the quiet and see Beginning Experience Weekend the gifts within and around us. Each gathering is an invitation into the quiet with a theme for the day, space for personal The Recovery Retreat reflection, and spiritual exercises to integrate these sacred gifts into our daily for divorced, separated, or widowed, will living and spiritual journey. be Fri., Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.-Sun., Oct. 25. Presenter: Pat Shea is a life coach, spiritual director, and facilitator. Help for the heartache of finding oneself Non-refundable registration: $25 due: Nov. 2 for Nov. 14 session again, the retreat is presented by a team $25 due: May 2 for May 14 session of people who “have been there” and who $25 due: Aug. 8 for Aug. 20 session Is your teen too attached to the cell phone? are willing to share their own experience A Recent CNN Study Shows Some Teens check their social media more than 100 times a day! Total cost, including registration: $60 per session, (includes lunch) to help others. Rooted in the Christian Contact: Bonnie Green [email protected] or (314) 909-4677 • 61% of teens say they check to see if their online posts are getting likes and comments. tradition, the ministry’s open, ecumenical • 36% of teens say they check to see what their friends are doing without them. spirit serves those of all faiths. ‘Waking Up: • 21% of teens say they check to make sure no one was saying mean things about them. A Day of Prayer’ led by Fr. Tom Wyrsch at Mercy Center Sat., Nov. 21, 2015. Registration: 8:30 a.m., Program: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Join us for a parent town hall meeting to hear from experts what our kids are facing in today’s Information: Call Mary Alice, In these reflections, guided by St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, tech-centric society. (417) 887-5221, or (417) 838-4651; or and other classic writers, we will be “waking up” to the inner chamber within Vince (417) 793-9730. each of us where God resides. We will use the work of contemporary spiritual Parent Town Hall Meeting Wed., Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. at Springfield Catholic High School Where: Maranatha Retreat Center, writers, as well as psychologists, for a modern understanding of arriving at Everton, MO this holy place and staying there as we live and work. Thomas Merton and #Itsnvr2L8 Teilhard de Chardin will help us bring the light and life of this sacred place to When: Fri., Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.—Sun., Online choices have offline consequences. our relationships, our faith communities, and to the world at large. Oct. 25, 4 p.m. It’s Never Too Late to help our teens make better decisions! Presenter: Fr. Tom Wyrsch is pastor of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Parish Cost: $100. Includes lodging & meals in Florissant, MO. Parents, as a thank you for coming your student will receive an out of uniform pass! (Scholarships available) Non-refundable registration: $25 due Nov. 10 Ask about the availability of transportation. Total cost, including registration: $60 (includes lunch) Sponsored by the Contact: Bonnie Green [email protected] or (314) 909-4677 Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau 10 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS/ADVERTISING October 16, 2015 Bishop announces priestly appointments

Springfield of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Ozark, Fr. Fasching Fr. Sunnenberg Fr. Tran Vi Fr. Hoa Le will begin offering the Extraordinary ffective Oct. 11, Fr. Jeffery Fas- Form of the Liturgy in St. Joseph the ching concluded his ministry Worker Church at 2:30 p.m. on Sun., to Sacred Heart Parish, Mountain Mission Church, Cabool, assisting in the Diocese of Springfield- Oct. 25. For more information, please Grove; Immaculate Heart of Mary Fr. Paul Wightman, OMI, who serves Cape Girardeau. Fr. Fasching call the church at (417) 581-0176. Parish, Mansfield; St. Leo the Great those communities as pastor. Fr. Hoa Eserved as chaplain to the non-Cath- The associate pastor of St. Agnes Mission Church, Ava; St. William Mis- Le is associate pastor of Immaculate olic hospitals in Springfield, and the Cathedral, Springfield,Fr. Gregory sion Church, Gainesville; St. Michael Conception Parish, Springfield. ©TM celebrant of the Extraordinary Form of M. Tran Vi, CMC, will serve as chap- Liturgy in St. Agnes Cathedral. A priest lain to the non-Catholic hospitals in of the Diocese of Wichita, Fr. Fasching Springfield effective Oct. 12, 2015. Fr. is beginning a new assignment in the Tran Vi will provide pastoral care to Diocese of Tulsa. the Catholic patients in those facilities. Leopold native dies at age 96 After studies concerning the ve- Fr. Mark M. Hoa Le, CMC, has niacular, Fr. Scott Sunnenberg, pastor been appointed Sacramental Priest St. Louis in the footsteps of her mission- r. Mary Clarea Hotze, SSND, ary brothers died Fri., Sept. 25, 2015, at was answered Anna House in Bridgeton, when she was MO. She was 96 and a former assigned to Sprincipal, teacher, and missionary teach in Notre to Japan. Dame Second- The funeral Mass was held Sr. Hotze ary School in Oct. 1 in the School Sisters of Notre Kyoto, Japan. Dame Theresa Center chapel in During the next south St. Louis County. Burial was in 49 years, she also taught in Notre the Sancta Maria in Ripa cemetery. Dame elementary school and was Sr. Hotze was born in Leopold, principal at the Elementary School. MO. She entered the congregation She ministered as novice directress of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and served one term on the regional in 1938 from St. John Parish in Leo- SSND leadership team as a councilor. pold. Sr. Hotze professed first vows Sr. Hotze returned to the US in 1941 and final vows in 1947. in January 2004 and continued to She earned a bachelor’s degree volunteer at Sancta Maria in Ripa. in English from Loyola University in In July 2006, she was transferred to New Orleans in 1949 and a master’s Anna House. in education from Incarnate Word Sr. Hotze had a great love, rev- College in San Antonio, TX, in 1956. erence, and respect for the Japanese Sr. Hotze began her teaching people and their culture. Her inte- career at St. Francis de Sales Parish, gration into the Japanese culture St. Louis, MO. This experience was and language was so real that she followed by seven years at St. Mary’s was often seen as being Japanese. Assumption, New Orleans, LA. and Sr. Hotze is survived by two sis- six years at St. Elizabeth Parish, ters, Angela Hotze of Burlington, IA, Alice, TX, where she was also the and Sr. Mary Helen Hotze, SSND, of principal. Bridgeton, MO. In 1955, her desire to follow Memorial contributions may be made to the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Mission Advance- ment, 320 E. Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63125-2897, or Online at www.ssndcentralpacific.org/Part Columbia Construction Co. ner/Donation. ©TM PO Box 1332 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (573) 335-6443 Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Inc. Brentwood Chapel • University Chapel Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home Crematory • Columbarium Locally-owned & operated u Dedicated u Caring u Professional 1947 E. Seminole Springfield MO 65804 Offices of the Catholic Cemeteries (417) 886-9994 • fax (417) 886-9996, Paul & Lynn Wunderlich [email protected] David Fenton • Louis Lohmeyer • Charlene Harris-Bengsch Licensed funeral directors of distinction: Bill M. Abbott W. Bruce Howell Marquis Howell, Jr. Gene Lohmeyer • Mary Ann Johnston • Joel Champ Robert Lohmeyer Harley R. Williams Don R. Lohmeyer Clint W. Mease ‘Marquis Howell, Sr. Angela N. Collins 500 E. Walnut - Springfield (417) 862-4433 Heather K. Howell Winford R. Laster www.hhlohmeyer.com Locally owned and operated for over 50 years October 16, 2015 ADVERTISING The Mirror 11 12 The Mirror ADULT FAITH October 16, 2015 Pope Saint John Paul II

ope Saint John Paul II is He had more meetings He organized 15 Assemblies of perhaps one of the most than any of his predecessors the Synod of Bishops - six Ordinary well-known pontiffs in recent with the People of God and General Assemblies (1980, 1983, history, and is most remem- the leaders of Nations. More 1987, 1990, 1994, and 2001), one Pbered for his charismatic nature, his Feast than 17,600,000 pilgrims Extraordinary General Assembly love of youth and his world travels, participated in the General (1985), and eight Special Assemblies along with his role in the fall of com- day Audiences held on Wednes- (1980,1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998 munism in Europe during his 27-year days (more than 1160), not (2), and 1999). papacy. counting other special audi- Karol Józef Wojtyla, known as Oct. ences and religious ceremo- Prolific writer, artist John Paul II since his October 1978 nies [more than 8 million His most important Documents election to the papacy, was born in pilgrims during the Great Ju- include 14 Encyclicals, 15 Apostolic the Polish town of Wadowice, a small 22 bilee of the Year 2000 alone], Exhortations, 11 Apostolic Constitu- city 50 kilometers from Krakow, on and the millions of faithful tions, 45 Apostolic Letters. May 18, 1920. He was the youngest of he met during pastoral visits He promulgated the Catechism three children born to Karol Wojtyla in Italy and throughout the of the Catholic Church in the light of and Emilia Kaczorowska. His mother Krakow as well as chaplain to univer- world. We must also remember the Tradition as authoritatively inter- died in 1929. His eldest brother Ed- sity students. This period lasted until numerous government personalities preted by the Second Vatican Coun- mund, a doctor, died in 1932 and his 1951 when he again took up his stud- he encountered during 38 official vis- cil. He also reformed the Eastern and father, a non-commissioned army of- ies in philosophy and theology. In its, 738 audiences and meetings held Western Codes of Canon Law, created ficer died in 1941. A sister, Olga, had 1953 he defended a thesis on “evalu- with Heads of State, and 246 audienc- new Institutions and reorganized the died before he was born. ation of the possibility of founding a es and meetings with Prime Ministers. Roman Curia. He was baptized on June 20, Catholic ethic on the ethical system His love for young people As a private Doctor he also pub- 1920 in the parish church of Wado- of Max Scheler” at Lublin Catholic brought him to establish the World lished five books of his own:Crossing wice by Fr. Franciszek Zak, made his University. Later he became professor Youth Days. The 19 WYDs celebrated the Threshold of Hope (October 1994), First Holy Communion at age 9 and of moral theology and social ethics in during his pontificate brought to- Gift and Mystery, on the fiftieth anniver- was confirmed at 18. Upon gradu- the major seminary of Krakow and in gether millions of young people from sary of my ordination as priest (No- ation from Marcin Wadowita high the Faculty of Theology of Lublin. all over the world. At the same time vember 1996), Roman Triptych poetic school in Wadowice, he enrolled in On July 4, 1958, he was appoint- his care for the family was expressed meditations (March 2003), Arise, Let Krakow’s Jagiellonian University in ed titular bishop of Ombi and auxil- in the World Meetings of Families, us Be Going (May 2004), and Memory 1938 and in a school for drama. iary of Krakow by Pope Pius XII, and which he initiated in 1994. and Identity (February 2005). The Nazi occupation forces was consecrated September 28, 1958, John Paul II successfully encour- In the light of Christ risen from closed the university in 1939 and in Wawel Cathedral, Krakow, by Abp. aged dialogue with the Jews and with the dead, on April 2. 2005, at 9.37 young Karol had to work in a quarry Eugeniusz Baziak. the representatives of other religions, p.m., while Saturday was drawing to a (1940-1944) and then in the Solvay On Jan. 13, 1964, he was ap- whom he several times invited to close and the Lord’s Day was already chemical factory to earn his liv- pointed archbishop of Krakow by prayer meetings for peace, especially beginning, the Octave of Easter and ing and to avoid being deported to Pope Paul VI, who made him a in Assisi. Divine Mercy Sunday, the Church’s Germany. cardinal June 26, 1967 with the title beloved Pastor, John Paul II, departed In 1942, aware of his call to the of S. Cesareo in Palatio of the order of Spiritual renewal this world for the Father. priesthood, he began courses in the deacons, later elevated pro illa vice to Under his guidance the Church From that evening until April 8, clandestine seminary of Krakow, run the order of priests. prepared herself for the third millen- date of the funeral of the late Pontiff, by Cardinal Adam Stefan Sapieha, Besides taking part in Vatican nium and celebrated the Great Jubilee more than three million pilgrims archbishop of Krakow. At the same Council II (1962-1965) where he of the year 2000 in accordance with came to Rome to pay homage to the time, Karol Wojtyla was one of the made an important contribution to the instructions given in the Apos- mortal remains of the Pope. Some of pioneers of the “Rhapsodic Theatre,” drafting the Constitution “Gaudium tolic Letter Tertio Millennio adveni- them queued up to 24 hours to enter also clandestine. et spes,” Card. Wojtyla participated ente. The Church then faced the new St. Peter’s Basilica. After the Second World War, he in all the assemblies of the Synod of epoch, receiving his instructions in On April 28, 2005, the Holy continued his studies in the major Bishops. the Apostolic Letter Novo Millennio Father Benedict XVI announced that seminary of Krakow, once it had re- ineunte, in which he indicated to the the normal five-year waiting period opened, and in the faculty of theol- Missionary faithful their future path. before beginning the cause of beati- ogy of the Jagiellonian University. The Cardinals elected him Pope With the Year of the Redemp- fication and canonization would be He was ordained to the priesthood at the Conclave of Oct. 16, 1978, and tion, the Marian Year, and the Year waived for John Paul II. The cause by Archbishop Sapieha in Krakow on he took the name of John Paul II. On of the Eucharist, he promoted the was officially opened by Cardinal November 1, 1946. Oct. 22, the Lord’s Day, he solemnly spiritual renewal of the Church. Camillo Ruini, vicar general for the Shortly afterwards, Card. Sa- inaugurated his Petrine ministry as He gave an extraordinary impe- diocese of Rome, on June 28, 2005, pieha sent him to Rome where the 263rd successor to the Apostle. tus to Canonizations and Beatifica- and John Paul II was beatified May 1, he worked under the guidance of His pontificate, one of the longest tions, focusing on countless examples 2011. the French Dominican, Garrigou- in the history of the Church, lasted of holiness as an incentive for the On April 27, 2014, he was Lagrange. He finished his doctorate nearly 27 years. people of our time. He celebrated canonized by Pope Francis during a in theology in 1948 with a thesis on Driven by his pastoral solicitude 147 beatification ceremonies during ceremony in St. Peter’s Square. the subject of faith in the works of for all Churches and by a sense of which he proclaimed 1,338 Blesseds; In an April 24 message sent to St. John of the Cross (Doctrina de fide openness and charity to the entire and 51 canonizations for a total of the Church in Poland, Pope Francis apud Sanctum Ioannem a Cruce). At human race, John Paul II exercised 482 saints. He made Thérèse of the gave thanks for the great “gift” of the that time, during his vacations, he the Petrine ministry with a tireless Child Jesus a Doctor of the Church. new Saint, saying of John Paul II that exercised his pastoral ministry among missionary spirit, dedicating it all his He considerably expanded the he is grateful, “as all the members of the Polish immigrants of France, Bel- energy. He made 104 pastoral visits College of Cardinals, creating 231 the people of God, for his untiring gium, and Holland. outside Italy and 146 within Italy. As Cardinals (plus one in pectore) in 9 service, his spiritual guidance, and for In 1948 he returned to Poland bishop of Rome, he visited 317 of the consistories. He also called six full his extraordinary testimony of holi- and was vicar of various parishes in city’s 333 parishes. meetings of the College of Cardinals. ness.” ©CNA