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By Sally Linhart cal or mental harm, that the crime “The list includes a large num- The Sooner Catholic occurred in the , that ber of qualifying crimes, however, Among the many services the victim has assisted (or will some of the most common crimes that Catholic Charities provides likely assist) law enforcement in seen with U-visa applicants are through the Immigration Legal the investigation and prosecution domestic violence, sexual assault, Services department is assistance of the crime, and provide helpful rape and stalking,” Cardoza said. to undocumented individuals information regarding the crime. One step in the U-visa applica- who are victims of certain crimes. The U-visa is temporary, and tion process is for the victim to In 2000, congress request an I-918 form, created a temporary, which is typically To apply or learn more about the Attending the 2016 Catholic Men’s non-immigrant visa signed by a local, state called the U-visa. The U-visa program, or federal law enforce- Conference were Rick Feuerborn, St. U-visa is designated call Catholic Charities at (405) 523-3001 ment agency that can John, Edmond, and Fr. Joe Jacobi, for people who have or (800) 375-8514. Go online to attest to the victim’s of Holy Spirit in Mustang. suffered from abuse cooperation. Photo Steve Gust. and other crimes, and http://catholiccharitiesok.org/Immigration. Congress created who are or will be the U non-immigrant beneficial to law en- visa with the passage of the Vic- forcement in the investigation and when an applicant is approved, Popular Catholic prosecution of criminal activity. the visa is granted in conjunction tims of Trafficking and Violence Nancy Cardoza, director of Immi- with an employment authorization Protection Act and the Battered men’s conference gration Legal Services for Catholic document so that the individual is Immigrant Women’s Protection Act Charities of the Archdiocese of able to obtain work in the United in October 2000. The legislation returns to build faith City, explained that the States. Although it is only valid for was intended to strengthen the four years, the individual has the ability of law enforcement agencies visa is intended to help bridge the By Steve Gust gap between law enforcement and option of applying for a green card to investigate and prosecute cases The Sooner Catholic undocumented immigrants that after three years and taking the of domestic violence, sexual as- are victims of crimes. steps to become a lawful perma- sault and human trafficking while The 21st annual “In the Father’s “The U-visa encourages these nent resident. Some family mem- offering safety and protection to Footsteps” Catholic men’s confer- individuals to report crimes and bers may qualify as well. victims. ence promises to deliver dynamic assist law enforcement officials After the individual has had Similar to the U-visa, congress inspiration to men wishing to in their investigation without the their green card for five years, they enacted the “Violence Against deepen their faith during Lent. worry of deportation,” Cardoza become eligible to apply for U.S. Women Act” in 2013. The VAWA This year’s conference, “Come said. citizenship. offers the same protection to un- Follow Me,” is Saturday, April 1, To qualify, the victim is required Only certain crimes are consid- documented immigrants who have in Norman. Longtime conference to show proof of substantial physi- ered eligible for the program. been abused by their spouse, child director Ray Haefele said the date or parents and allows them to was chosen due to the availabili- self-petition for lawful permanent ty of the hotel. In previous years status independently from them. the event was held earlier and the Sally Linhart is a freelance writ- 2018 event will be March 3. er for the Sooner Catholic. Over the years, attendance has steadily grown. Last year, the conference sold out with 950 men attending. The 2015 conference was memorable as more than 700 Fasting and abstinence men made their way to Norman despite a snow and sleet storm. “In the Father’s Footsteps,” during Lent offers men a chance to strength- en their Catholic beliefs. The By Catholic News Agency conference includes reconciliation, lunch and a chance to visit Cath- Lent is the time before during which olic vendors. The conference ends the faithful abstain and fast in remembrance of with celebrated by Archbish- the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on Calvary. op Coakley and Bishop Konderla It is a 40-day time of preparation before Easter, of Tulsa. the memorial of the death and resurrection of The highlight will be four inspi- rational speakers looking to make Jesus. There are two main ways that Catholics a long-term impact on how men use to focus on growing closer to God during the live their faith and better their Lenten season: abstinence and fasting. lives. “Our speakers this year will offer Abstinence topics on what it is to be a strong Abstinence is the act of “doing without” or Catholic man and how we can be avoiding something. For example, someone may abstain from chocolate a beacon of the light of Jesus to or alcohol by not consuming them. Particular all we meet,” Haefele said.

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Put Out Into the Deep Luke 5:4 Find more Feast days celebrate first , servants of Church news on the A true compass By Ted King 1057, Pope Stephen IX asked to Church founded by Jesus Christ and of His website The Sooner Catholic become cardinal-bishop of Osita. He reluctant- successors. A few weeks ago, I “shared” a Facebook post. home within the con- Here, in addition to the several feast days ly agreed, but asked Stephen’s successors Pope “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this Nicholas II and Pope Alexander II to relieve rock I will build my Church, and the gates It was a brief pastoral statement issued by the fines of any political By Sooner Catholic Staff taking place in the first part of February and him of his duties because he wanted to return of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give president and vice president of the U.S. Con- platform or agenda. covered in the last issue, are some of the feast to his life as a hermit monk. Eventually, Pope you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and ference of Catholic Bishops. Cardinal DiNardo Additional coverage of days in the last part of February. The Gospel of Jesus Alexander II did relieve him, but insisted he whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in and Archbishop Gomez offered a joint message Church and archdiocesan Christ transcends the continue to be available to serve the Church heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall as bishops in response to President Trump’s news and events, only on Peter Damian common red/blue, and provide moral guidance, which Peter Da- be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:18-19). recent executive order on refugees. The Face- www.soonercatholic.org: February 21 is the feast day of liberal/conservative Damian, an Italian Benedictine monk, bishop mian faithfully did. He was declared a doctor of book comments were so harsh and divisive that the Church in 1828. and who lived from 1007 Saint classifications that a To send photos, event I quickly removed the post. It was painful to be Archbishop Paul S. Coakley to 1072. February 23 is the feast day of seem to be our default information or story ideas, reminded of how difficult it often is to engage in He was born in Ravenna Saint Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna setting for analyzing our world and sizing up e-mail [email protected]. civil discourse without resorting to name calling and was the youngest child of in what is now Turkey. and imputing motives to others. one another. a large family. When he was He was a of the Apostle a For more information The joint message of these two bishops was The believer will always be an enigma to the very young, his parents died. . He trained not subversive, except in the way that the world. A Catholic who consistently strives to about events, go online to An older brother used him to and Papias and www.soonercatholic.org and Gospel is subversive to conventional thinking. live his or her faith and abide by the Church’s tend to pigs. After a few years, took care of the churches in click on “Calendar.” Speaking about the experience of the millions liberating truth regarding the uniqueness of another brother, named Da- Antioch in what is now Turkey. mian, who was archpriest of Polycarp was martyred by the of refugees fleeing their homes in the Middle marriage, the dignity of human sexuality and a To make an online gift to Ravenna, rescued Peter from Roman authorities, it is believed, East and other troubled parts of the world they the sanctity of the unborn will be regarded as the 2017 Annual Catholic said, “Our desire is not to enter the political that servitude and sent him on February 23 in Smyrna. There a conservative. But, when that same person Appeal, visit www.archokc. is a difference of opinion among arena, but rather to proclaim Christ alive in to school, and Peter was given speaks up on behalf of org/appeal. the additional name Damian. scholars as to whether the year the world today. In the Peter Damian was a good of his martyrdom was 155, 156 very moment a family the migrant and refugee, student and later became a or 169. or calls attention to the Saint Peter Damian Saint Polycarp abandons their home professor. He wrote about the Saint Peter the Apostle Before he was martyred, he “In our confusing times plight of the poor and the under the threat of disciplines for living a holy life was offered the opportunity to death, Jesus is present. we need a true and reliable dignity of the homeless and devoted himself to an ascetic way of life, renounce his faith. His response was, “For 86 And he says to each of compass for negotiating or the degradation of our including the wearing of a hair shirt. He was The Chair of Saint Peter years I served Him, and He has done me no us, ‘whatever you did the complexities of life.” environment, he or she known to eat with the poor and to serve them February 22 is the feast day of The Chair wrong. How then can I blaspheme my King and for one of these least is accused of promoting meals. of Saint Peter. It is a day that recognizes and my Savior? If you require of me to swear by the brothers of mine, you the liberal agenda. He joined hermit monks at Fonte Avellana, celebrates the supreme teaching and governing genius of Caesar, as you call it, hear my con- eventually becoming the abbot in 1043. In authority of Saint Peter as the first pope of the fession: I am a Christian.” did for me’ (Mt 25:40).” Our challenge in these These are truths of our politically charged times @archokc faith. These are truths is to recognize that the Church must always of which we need to be reminded. speak to our common humanity and shared hu- Catholic foundation offers It is troubling that the level of discourse in our Archdiocese of country right now is such that pastoral leaders man dignity. It must proclaim the mercy of God and others who seek to shine the light of the revealed in Christ for all of humanity, especially 2017 camp scholarships Gospel and our Catholic faith on the truly chal- the least of our brothers and sisters. Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City lenging moral and social situations of our times I am tremendously proud to be an Ameri- • The Catholic Foundation of Okla- ing in 1999 and a counselor in the are frequently shouted down, or discredited by can and a citizen of the United States. But, I ARCHBISHOP PAULS. COAKLEY homa is awarding scholarships to 2000 camp session (the first year allegations of political partisanship. am even more grateful for the fact that I have seven Catholic youth in the archdi- of the new camp at Our Lady of invites you to the ocese to attend Our Lady of Gua- Guadalupe). Although his life end- A day or so later I came across another post received the gift of faith and have been bap- dalupe Catholic Youth Camp this ed way too early, the scholarship on Facebook that described well the sense of tized into Christ as a member of his Body, the CELEBRATING CATHOLIC EDUCATION displacement that I was experiencing. (I honest- summer. in Jake Meier’s memory serves as Church. The schol- a reminder of a ly don’t spend that much time on Facebook or In our confusing times we need a true and re- arships are talented, loving social media!) It spoke of the experience of being liable compass for negotiating the complexities Breakfast funded by and caring young “politically homeless” in our politically charged of life. Our political allegiances and alliances FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017 grants from man whose faith times. the guided him in the can help us order and build a more just society. 7:15-9 A.M. The point was that living with integrity as a Meier Memo- right direction. Christian and a Catholic will never allow us But, only our faith can keep us rooted in and SHERATON OKLAHOMA CITY DOWNTOWN HOTEL rial Endow- The Jacob Meier to be adequately identified by tidy political or oriented toward our true identity and destiny in CENTURYBALLROOM, LEVEL2 ment Fund, Fund at the Cath- partisan categories. We will never be fully at Christ who is the way, the truth and the life. 1 N. BROADWAY AVE., OKLA.HOMA CITY the Robert olic foundation Streets will award two Family En- and a half schol- dowment arships this year. Heavenly Father, you sent Fund and The Robert A. Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Please join us to learn about the future of Catholic education CFO Catholic Camp Scholarships your Son Jesus as our savior the Catholic Deadline - March 22 Streets Fami- and teacher, the light of the in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and how the Church is Foundation’s ly Endowment The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. Applications: www.cfook.org or world. Through you bringing educational opportunities to children across Central Director’s for Our Lady of parish youth office allow your light to shine through and Western Oklahoma. Feb. 21 – Presbyteral Council meeting, 9:30 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center Endowment Mail to: P.O. Box 32180, Guadalupe Youth us. Fund. Camp was estab- Feb. 21 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Chapel, CPC Help us remember that we OKC 73123 Keynote Speaker The Ja- lished in 2000. Feb. 21 – Continuing Education Committee meeting, 3 p.m., CPC are called to bear joyful witness Questions: (405) 721-9220 cob Meier This is the third Feb. 22 – Confirmation, 7 p.m., St. Mary Church, Ponca City to the Gospel as missionary Sister Mary Paul McCaughey, former superintendent of the Feb. 23 – School Mass and classroom visits, 8:15 a.m., Sts. Peter and Paul, Kingfisher disciples. Archdiocese of Chicago, the largest system of Catholic schools in Memorial year that the fund Endowment Fund was established will award a scholarship. Streets Feb. 23 – Catholic Charities Board meeting, 11:30 a.m., Catholic Charities offices, OKC Loving and gracious God, the United States, is scheduled to speak at the event. Feb. 23 – CRS Governance and Nominations Committee teleconference, 1 p.m. open our hearts to share in the by family and friends in memory of was enthusiastic about helping to mission and ministry of the Jake Meier, a former camper and make sure all Catholic youth in Feb. 23 – Tap Into Faith, 6:15 p.m., St. , Edmond Beneficiaries Feb. 25 – Mass for Oklahoma Catholic College Conference, 4 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp Archdiocese of Oklahoma City counselor at the camp, who passed the archdiocese had the camping through the Annual Catholic The Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast supports the Feb. 25 – Catholic Charities Green Tie Gala, 6 p.m., Oklahoma Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, OKC away in 2009. Jake began at- experience. Appeal. Saint Katharine Drexel Fund, which allows the disadvantaged Feb. 26 – Confirmation, 12:15 p.m., Christ the King, OKC tending camp while in junior high In addition to the Streets Family Strengthen our resolve to be greater access to Catholic education, and the SaintJohn Baptist school when it was located at Lake and the Jacob Meier Scholarships, Feb. 28 – Mass, 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC like Your Son Jesus Christ, to de La Salle Fund, which supports leadership programs for Murray. The next summer when the Catholic foundation board of March 1 – Ash Wednesday Mass, 6 p.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC give of ourselves in every mo- he was 15, he applied for the camp directors has funded three and a March 3 – Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Sheraton Hotel, OKC ment of our lives. teachers and principals. March 4 – Mass for ACCW Lenten Retreat, 4 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, CPC We ask this through Christ staff and was hired as a kitchen half additional scholarships from March 5 – Rites of Election, 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, OKC our Lord. Amen. assistant. their Director’s Fund for this year’s Jake was a counselor-in-train- sessions. 4 February 19, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 19, 2017 5 Join monks, supporters for annual Remembering Rudy Clear Creek Abbey clean up Contagious Faith

You remember Rudy, don’t you? That guy He felt a “connection” - and the rest, as they that Pope By Ted King with so much heart, who overcame enormous say, is history. What do we make of this? If you Paul The Sooner Catholic odds in his dream to play know anything about VI said Carole Brown football for Notre Dame? He Mormon theology, should be Director of New The annual workday of volun- only ever got to play once, you know that it is Evangelization happen- Most Reverend teers at the Benedictine Clear and they made a movie unlikely that he left about those 27 seconds. for theological rea- ing be- Paul S. Coakley Creek Abbey in Cherokee County in northeastern Oklahoma will be While the movie doesn’t sons. He “felt a con- cause of Archbishop of Oklahoma City Saturday, March 4. reveal much about Rudy’s nection” that he had our own Publisher The first workday was in 2003 faith, he grew up in a large not experienced as a witness as Catholics. Apparently, in his case, when there were 70 volunteers. Catholic family, attended Catholic, and it was that crucial sense of connection didn’t happen. 12 years of Catholic grade Diane Clay According to Erik Grayless, the compelling. As the Latin American bishops observed at Editor workday coordinator, there were school, and two Catholic That connection Aparecida, ours is a problem, not principally of 400 helpers last year who came universities. There is one stirred up the kind of not only from various places in scene in the movie in which doctrinal formation, but of method. Dana Attocknie “irresistible questions” Oklahoma, but also from Arkan- Rudy makes a visit to the “In our pastoral experience, Managing Editor sas, Florida, Kansas, Michigan, church, and visits with a often sincere people who leave our kind priest, but apart from that we Missouri, Ohio, and Wiscon- “Above all the Gospel must be proclaimed by witness. Take a Church do not do so because of don’t get much of a window into sin. Christian or a handful of Christians who, in the midst of their what “non-Catholic” groups believe, The volunteers help the monks his spiritual life. Volume 39, Number 4 own community, show their capacity for understanding and but fundamentally for what they maintain their 1,000 acres and In January of this year, Daniel acceptance, their sharing of life and destiny with other people, outbuildings by clearing and burn- E. “Rudy” Ruettiger was baptized live; not for doctrinal but for viven- Sooner Catholic Newspaper their solidarity with the efforts of all for whatever is noble and ing brush, planting trees, mending day that would take the monks Clear Creek Abbey. There are now into The Church of Jesus Christ of tial reasons; not for strictly dog- 7501 Northwest Expressway good. Let us suppose that, in addition, they radiate in an alto- fences, repairing outbuildings, one year to complete. 50 monks at Clear Creek. Latter-day Saints – at the tender matic, but for pastoral reasons; not gether simple and unaffected way their faith in values that go Oklahoma City, OK 73132 painting and doing any and all In 1999, the monks and several age of 68, he has become a Mor- beyond current values, and their hope in something that is not due to theological problems, but (405) 721-1810 other things that need to be done. others, 13 in all, came to Oklaho- mon. After all that Catholic educa- The schedule for the March 4 seen and that one would not dare to imagine. to methodological problems of our Fax: (405) 721-5210 Abbot Philip Anderson said ma and established Clear Creek tion, and all that his parents, and workday is as follows: Through this wordless witness these Christians stir up irre- Church. They hope to find answers E-mail: [email protected] volunteers help finish work in one Monastery, which in 2010 became family and the Church had invest- sistible questions in the hearts of those who see how they live: to their concerns. They are seek- Mailing Address: ed in him – how did this happen? 6:35 a.m. – Mass at the Why are they like this? Why do they live in this way? What or ing, albeit with serious dangers, P.O. Box 32180 Deseret News reports that “He abbey; was loved into the church.” Ruetti- who is it that inspires them? Why are they in our midst? Such answers to some aspirations that Oklahoma City, OK 73123 a witness is already a silent proclamation of the Good News and 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast at ger’s interest in the LDS church perhaps they have not found in the a very powerful and effective one. Here we have an initial act of Saint Martha’s guesthouse; came about because of friend- Church, as ought to be the case” Visit us online at evangelization. 8 a.m. – Check-in at Saint ship with a man named Randy (225). www.soonercatholic.org Martha’s guesthouse for work Garn. The two men met in Octo- The above questions will ask, whether they are people to whom Christ has never been proclaimed, or baptized people who do not If you want to check out the assignment; ber 2005 at a football game, and practice, or people who live as nominal Christians but accord- bishop’s recommendations for Visit the archdiocesan website 8:30 a.m. – Work begins; their friendship solidified over the years. In 2013, Garn invited Rudy ing to principles that are in no way Christian, or people who are enhancing our internal life so that at www.archokc.org Noon – Lunch at Saint Mar- to join him with some friends seeking, and not without suffering, something or someone whom this kind of thing doesn’t happen, tha’s guesthouse; to attend a ballgame between they sense but cannot name. Other questions will arise, deeper do a web search for the “Aparecida The Sooner Catholic 5 p.m. – Finish work; and more demanding ones, questions evoked by this witness Brigham Young University and Document.” It’s a worthwhile read. (USPS 066-910) is published 6 p.m. – Vespers at the which involves presence, sharing, solidarity, and which is an Notre Dame. Meanwhile, pray for Rudy. And, biweekly except for once in July abbey. “During the game, Ruettiger essential element, and generally the first one, in evangelization.” pray to be someone who connects and twice in December by interacted with some of BYU’s To register or for more with others in a meaningful way. the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. players and felt a connection. On -- Pope Paul VI, Evangelization in the Modern World, 21 information, including direc- the flight home, he began to ask You just might save their Catholic tions to Clear Creek, go online questions about the LDS church.” faith. The newspaper is not responsible to www.abbeyworkday.com. for unsolicited material. Ted King is a freelance writ- Copyright © 2017 Sooner Catholic er for the Sooner Catholic. continued from page 1 days of abstinence during Lent are Fridays, Ash Wednesday and Eating between meals is not encouraged, but liquids are allowed. Subscription rate: $20 per year Good Friday. As canon law states, Catholics over the age of 14 are It is important to understand that the Church excuses certain for all who are not members of the expected to abstain from the eating of meat on Ash Wednesday and people from these obligations. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. all Fridays throughout the Lenten Season (Canon 1250 -1253). Examples include those who are frail, pregnant or manual labor- Periodical postage paid at St. Gregory’s University to host inauguration During Lent, Catholics are also encouraged to undertake some ers. The Church understands that certain people are not able to Oklahoma City, OK 73125. sort of personal penance or abstinence. Examples include giving up commit to the Lenten fast. ceremony for President Scaperlanda sweets, a favorite TV show or not listening to the radio in the car The time of Lent, through fasting and abstaining, may be an important reminder of what it means to suffer. This small suffer- POSTMASTER: Send address on the way to work. Giving up these things isn’t some sort of en- durance test, but these acts are done to draw the faithful closer to ing should not be met with misery but with great joy as we better changes to the Sooner Catholic, Saint Gregory’s University will host an inaugu- years as a member of the board of directors. Christ. understand the incredible sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, ration ceremony on March 21 for its 16th presi- Scaperlanda holds the Gene and Elaine Ed- For example, a person may give up his favorite TV show, humanity. OK 73123. dent, Michael Scaperlanda. wards Family Chair in Law and is a professor but if he simply turns the television to another channel, the Events include Mass at 11 a.m. in Saint Greg- of law at the University of Lenten penance really does not mean as much. Instead, the ory’s Abbey Church and the person should consider devoting the spare time to prayer or Oklahoma. inauguration ceremony at 3 perhaps his family. p.m. in the Don and Jenet- A nationally known schol- As always, when considering acts of penance that are ta Sumner Fieldhouse, both ar in immigration law and stricter than the norm, it is important that the Catholic located at SGU, 1900 W. in Catholic legal theory, would speak with a priest or spiritual director. Any act of MacArthur St. in Shawnee. Scaperlanda’s books include penance that would seriously hinder one’s health or the health of others would be contrary to the will of God. Saint Gregory’s board of “Immigration Law: A Primer directors appointed Scaper- and Recovering Self-Evident landa to his position on May Fasting Truths: Catholic Perspectives Fasting is the act of doing with less. In the Catholic 16. Scaperlanda served the on American Law.” He co-au- Church, those ages 18 - 59 must fast on Ash Wednesday University of Oklahoma in and Good Friday (Canon 97). On such days, those fasting The Sooner Catholic thored “The Journey: A Guide for the Modern Pil- various academic and administrative capacities may eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals, suffi- is supported through the since leaving the practice of law in 1989. He also grim” with his wife, award winning author, María Annual Catholic Appeal. cient to maintain strength. However, together, the smaller worked closely with SGU over the past seven Ruiz Scaperlanda. meals should not equal a full meal. 6 February 19, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 19, 2017 7 With Christ, ordinary marriage becomes New campaign spotlights 21 million human extraordinary example of love trafficking victims worldwide

A saintly example of marriage and discipleship BALTIMORE – In partnership essarily create vulnerability to and supporting policies and pro- of this and ask people to use their with the U.S. Conference of Cath- trafficking, but when combined cedures to fight trafficking,” she voices and their purchasing power olic Bishops (USCCB), Catholic with other factors – especially civil added. to combat it.” It was Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001. The direct them to discovering his Relief Services (CRS) launched unrest, and there is so much of Bill O’Keefe, CRS’ vice presi- The “Turn on the Light” cam- weather at the Vatican was stormy. Rain plan of love. From this fertile the “Turn on the Light” campaign that in the world today – there is dent for government relations and paign urges people to contact to combat human trafficking, the a higher risk for being trafficked,” advocacy, pointed out that, world- their senators and representatives was just pouring and the big spiritual terrain sprang voca- Pedro A. Moreno, modern-day form of slavery that Rosenhauer said. “The causes wide, human trafficking is a $150 to advocate for key anti-traffick- ceremony that was scheduled to be cele- tions to the priesthood and the O.P. has called “an open ing legislation and to purchase brated outdoors on Saint Peter’s Square consecrated life, which shows Director, Office of of human trafficking are billion enterprise. wound on the body of contempo- a “Turn on the Light” soy candle was moved into the Basilica. Beatification how, with their common roots Hispanic Ministry complex and “People are lured away from is the step before being declared a saint. in the spousal love of the Lord, rary society, a scourge upon the their homes and families with made by women who have recently Inside the Basilica, amongst the mul- marriage and virginity may be body of Christ, … false promises of legitimate work,” resettled in the United States from titude of people, two elderly priests were closely connected and reciprocal- a crime he said. “They end up in mines, refugee camps. Proceeds will sup- vesting in the huge sacristy, they were going to concelebrate this special ly enlightening.” against fields, factories, farms, construc- port CRS’ work combating human Eucharistic celebration with Pope John Paul II. “Drawing on the word of God and the witness of the saints, the bless- humanity.” tion sites, homes, hotels, restau- trafficking and promoting ethical While this Sunday was known throughout the as ed couple lived an ordinary life in an extraordinary way. Among the joys “There are rants and workrooms, with low or trade practices. World Mission Sunday, DOMUND in most and anxieties of a normal family, they 21 million no pay, terrible conditions, often To learn more, go online to victims of Catholics Confront Global Poverty Latin-American countries, this topic was knew how to live an extraordinarily rich unable to pay off dubious debts.” human traf- at www.confrontglobalpoverty.org. the farthest thing from their minds. These spiritual life. At the center of their life was “Many of the goods they produce ficking world- Catholic Relief Services is the brothers were about to celebrate being the daily Eucharist as well as devotion to are sold in the U.S.,” O’Keefe add- family in a unique way. the Mary, to whom they prayed ev- wide today,” official international humanitari- ed. “We want to raise awareness This Sunday celebration, this beatifi- ery evening with the Rosary, and consul- said Joan an agency of cation Mass, was an historical first. Both tation with wise spiritual directors. In this Rosenhauer, the Catholic elderly priests, Father Paolino and Father way they could accompany their children vice president community Tarcisio, were about to con-celebrate with in vocational discernment, training them of U.S. opera- in the United the pope at the beatification Mass of their to appreciate everything ‘from the roof tions for CRS, Pope Francis urged Christians to help States. The own mother and father. up,’ as they often, charmingly, liked to which is the victims of human trafficking worldwide. agency allevi- Never, in the almost 2,000-year history say.” official overseas ates suffering of the Catholic Church, have children been This ordinary couple are now known as humanitarian In Oklahoma, three programs help and provides present at a beatification Mass of their Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quat- agency of the assistance to parents. Their surviving sister, Enrichetta, trocchi. The Church calendar celebrates Catholic commu- survivors of trafficking: people in need would be seated in front. Eight years prior their memory not on the day of their en- nity in the United in more than to this special day, the first-born daughter trance into heaven, but on Nov. 25, their States. “In some Dragonfly in OKC 100 coun- Stefania, who had become a Benedictine wedding anniversary. ways, that means DVIS in Tulsa tries, without cloistered nun and taken the name Cecilia, there are more regard to had passed away. people in slavery Day Spring Villa in Sand Springs race, religion One family, four children and four unique vocations; dedicated lay- than at any time in or nationality. woman, cloistered Benedictine nun, a Trappist monk and a diocesan history.” Dragonfly 24hr Help Line CRS’ relief priest. What a family! And to think that the beginnings of this family Launched un- and develop- (405) 212-3377; (855) 674-4767 were nothing too special. der the umbrella of ment work is The dad, born in 1880, was brought up by his aunt and uncle. He Catholics Confront National Human Trafficking Hotline: accomplished went to school like most children his age and was blessed with an op- Global Poverty, “Turn interlinked, so (888) 373-7888 through portunity to go to law school thanks to the generosity of various family strategies to combat it must ad- on the Light” calls on OBNDD Human Trafficking Hotline: programs of members. He became a civil servant and just two months before his Catholics and people of goodwill dress both supply and demand.” emergency 26th birthday, he married the girl of his dreams. across the United States to spend “At CRS we have fought human (855) 617-2288 response, The mom, born in 1884, was from a noble family. She had a solid ed- Encounter ourselves. their consumer dollars on ethical- trafficking and helped its vic- HIV, health, ucation and became a teacher and writer. She also was very dedicated Encounter our neighbors. ly produced and traded products tims with more than 145 projects Please call a hotline if you need help or agriculture, to her spiritual life and belonged to various women’s groups and served worldwide since 2000. Our work education, Encounter our God. while pressing government leaders know someone who is trapped well within them. to strengthen and enforce an- connects us directly to the lived microfinance During her fourth pregnancy, her most difficult one, doctors recom- ti-trafficking laws. realities of those we serve and acts in a trafficking situation. and peace- mended an abortion. They were convinced that both mother and daugh- “Poverty alone does not nec- as the foundation for developing building. ter would die if the pregnancy reached full term and wanted to at least save the mother’s life. She said “no,” and her husband backed her up. Later, a healthy child was born and mother was well too. Family life for this ordinary couple was filled with sporting events, fun times at home and family prayer and devotions. The couple even formed St. Gregory’s students attend scouting groups for poor children in their neighborhood. They also lead March for Life in Washington, D.C. various mar- riage and fam- ily ministries for their parish Several students and diocese. and faculty from St. With this Gregory’s University kind of an Photo by Karen Kasmauski for CRS environment attended the 44th growing up crsricebowl.org/begin annual March for Life it’s no wonder in Washington, D.C. this family was Jaime Archer (left) blessed with so many religious and Jacob Farni vocations. Let prepare to listen to me share a speakers, including short piece from Saint Vice President Mike Archbishop Coakley blessed the new radio station KFPP 93.3 in Wood- John Paul II’s LOCAL DIOCESAN CONTACT Pence, at the March ward on Feb. 4, with Fr. Vincent Raminedu of Saint Peter Church (left), Angela Schmidt Rogers, and Fr. Arledge (right) of Saint Peter Church. homily from the beatification Mass: for Life. [email protected] “This couple lived married love and service to life in the light of the Photo provided. Gospel and with great human intensity. With full responsibility, they (405) 721-1415 assumed the task of collaborating with God in procreation, dedicating Photo provided. themselves generously to their children, to teach them, guide them and 8 February 19, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 19, 2017 9

New gender policy won’t affect Catholic Holy Trinity 6th, 7th, and 8th graders visit residents at the Center St. Philip Neri students of Family Love. scouting units, committee says celebrate Family Night at Peter Piper Pizza. St Elizabeth By Catholic institution Ann Seton are owned by that students took IRVING, Texas – The Boy Scouts organization. The homemade of America’s new policy to accept BSA has stipulated treats to school members based on their gender that religious part- neighbors. identity will have no impact on ners will continue scouting units sponsored by the to have the right to Catholic Church, said the National make decisions for Catholic Committee on Scouting. their units based The Boy Scouts announced Jan. on their religious 30 that effective immediately, the beliefs.” Texas-based organization will de- The statement termine membership eligibility for was signed by Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts on a George S. Sparks, youth’s gender identity as indi- national chairman cated on the membership applica- of the National Below: Archbishop Coakley and Fr. Brian Buettner tion. Previously, the policy based Catholic Commit- visit the pre-school class at St Mary in Lawton. eligibility on the gender indicated tee on Scouting, on a youth’s birth certificate. and Father Kevin The change in policy “has no impact on the op- eration and program scouting. The CNS photos delivery of statement was scouting while remaining true to our core approved by program(s) beliefs,” said Michael Surbaugh, Bishop Robert in Catho- chief scout executive. E. Guglielmone lic-char- Those beliefs, he said, are based of Charleston, tered on the Scout Oath, which begins S.C., who is units,” said “with duty to God,” and the Scout the episcopal a Feb. 4 Law, which ends “with a scout’s statement liaison between Catholic scout- obligation to be reverent.” issued by Sparks and Father Smith said in the Catho- ing and the their statement: “Scouting’s char- lic scouting U.S. Confer- tered organizations have the right committee. ence of Catho- to uphold their own moral stan- “Scouting lic Bishops. serves the “This is an dards within the units they char- Catholic area that we ter. The teachings of the Catholic Church will continue to Church are upheld.” through the charter concept, M. Smith, a priest of the Diocese thoughtfully evaluate to bring the About 70 percent of Boy Scout which is similar to a franchise,” of Rockville Centre, N.Y., who benefits of scouting to the great- troops are run by faith-based it said. “The units chartered to a is national chaplain of Catholic est number of youth possible all groups.

Stalled action on proposed religious freedom order raises concerns

Archbishop Coakley visits students at Bishop By Carol Zimmermann cially to provide relief from the onerous HHS faith or pay millions of dollars in fines to the John Carroll. Catholic News Service mandate,” said Baltimore Archbishop William federal government.” E. Lori, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc He said he hoped the president would end WASHINGTON – Talk of President Donald Committee for Religious Liberty, referring to the coercion of religious employers and also Trump possibly signing an executive order on the mandate issued by the federal Department would “allow people of faith to have the free- religious freedom – which drew both criticism of Health and Human Services requiring most dom to serve others in all our ministries, and praise – has been replaced with discussion religious employers to provide coverage of ar- including our soup kitchens, schools, adoption about what happened to it and what a final tificial birth control for their employees even if services, homeless shelters and refugee ser- version, if there is one, will look like. they are morally opposed to it. vices.” A draft version of the executive order, called “Now that some of the cabinet posts are being After a draft version of the executive order St. Philip Neri students Pancake breakfast at “Establishing a Government-Wide Initiative to confirmed, we hope that concrete and imme- was leaked to the public, the U.S. bishops host Grandparents Bishop McGuinness. Respect Religious Freedom,” had been widely diate action is taken to protect religious free- posted an online letter for Catholics to send to Day. criticized in late January by those who said dom,” he said. the president urging him to sign such an order. it would legalize discrimination and was too The archbishop pointed out that Catholic The four-page draft said that “Americans and far-reaching. Then, it failed to appear on the leaders have been “asking the executive branch their religious organizations will not be coerced president’s desk while rumors circulated that a for more than half a decade now for an end to by the federal government into participating in scaled-back version might appear eventually. the coercive HHS mandate that requires the activities that violate their consciences.” National Catholic Schools Week 2017 Jan. 29 - Feb. 4 “We hope that President Trump and his Little Sisters of the Poor and so many other administration will take action soon, espe- faith-based ministries to either violate their continued on page 11 10 February 19, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 19, 2017 11 A primer on Catholic marriage and divorce Stalled action on proposed religious freedom order continued from page 8 By J.E. Helm “Do my second husband-to-be and I have plain Catholic Church teaching as clearly The Sooner Catholic to attend pre-Cana counseling?” and “Can as possible. They are however, very compas- It also noted that people and Notre Dame law professor, said the ly against the law for religious tration supports RFRA and wants non-Catholics in attendance at a Catholic wed- sionate. They frequently write, “I’ll keep you organizations do not “forfeit their Trump administration might hold institutions to take religion into people to do their best to comply Pope Francis has ding” receive Holy Communion?” in my prayers,” “Hope this helps you,” “I am religious freedom when provid- off on signing some form of an ex- account when hiring for example. with it. focused attention Respondents tactfully explain that “marriage not judging you,” “good luck to both of you,” ing social services, education or ecutive order on religious freedom Another point of the draft ver- RFRA, a 1993 law that was recently on divorced preparation is crucial and necessary for all and to Catholics wanting to reconcile with the health care.” It cited the Religious while there is so much attention sion of the order, he said, is that it highlighted in last year’s Supreme those getting married” and that “rules are just Catholics, and Church, “Welcome back!” Freedom Restoration Act, known on the proposed travel ban and would make clear that those who Court case with the Little Sisters what actually is the part of the price of being part of a very upcoming confirmation hearings The book is not just a “Dear Abby” type of as RFRA. are getting federal benefits such of the Poor, states that the govern- Church’s teaching human group that brings us thing. “Part 3: The Tribunal Process” gets into on a Supreme Court justice. The bishops’ online letter sup- as grants or contracts, would not ment “shall not substantially bur- on Catholic mar- divine grace. … You the nuts and bolts of the annulment process. But, Garnett said there are porting a religious freedom execu- lose them because of a religiously den a person’s exercise of religion” riage and divorce. Help with answering know that as I do.” Still using the question and answer format, tive order stipulated that it should groups that have a real interest motivated position. unless that burden is the “least this question can be found in “Catholic Non-Catholics “the companions explain Lack of Form cases, include some of the following in the First Amendment Defense His take on the draft is basically restrictive means to further a com- Marriage and Divorce: Real People, Real may not receive Pauline Privilege cases, Ligamen cases, Favor provisions: Act that will not be happy if the that it says the current adminis- pelling governmental interest.” Questions.” communion. The of Faith cases, and formal cases seeking a dec- -- Relief from the Affordable Care Trump administration “isn’t will- The book has a “nihil obstat” and an “basic rules” that laration of nullity.” Act’s contraceptive mandate for ing to follow through” on such an “imprimatur,” Latin phrases that mean that apply when a Cath- Sister Victoria explains that “divorce does not religious employers who do not fit order. the Church considers the book free from olic marries a end marriage according to Catholic teaching, the mandate’s narrow exemption; The First Amendment Defense From the Archives … non-Catholic are doctrinal or moral error. The author is Sister but there are some ways that a person might -- Preservation of tax-exempt Act, first introduced in 2015 in Victoria Vondenberger, R.S.M., J.C.L. Sister laid out. Father be free to marry again according to Catholic status for nonprofit groups that both the House and Senate, would Victoria is a canon lawyer and tribunal direc- Mike, one of the Church law.” hold beliefs based on marriage and provide conscience protection for tor for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. What all companion re- “Catholic Marriage and Divorce” opens a door human sexuality; any person who believes marriage this means is that the book can be looked to sponders, ex- for many people who feel their failed marriage -- The ability of religious organi- is the union of one man and one as providing sound information. plains, “You may shut them out of the Catholic Church. It is not zations that partner with the fed- woman, preventing the federal The book’s introduction explains its format. not be aware of a do-it-yourself handbook. The people writing eral government to act according government from discriminating It is based on the “Marriage Room,” a website this, but every against that person. to ask questions are repeatedly advised to talk to their beliefs regarding marriage, that was initiated by Saint Anthony Messenger time a Cath- He noted that the measure is not to a priest. Still, this book could be the begin- human sexuality and the protec- Press in 2001, and has since been discontin- olic marries a baptized likely to get passed by this year’s ning of a dialogue for divorced Catholics or for tion of human life at all stages; ued. Staffed by three “companions,” two priests non-Catholic, the Church must Congress, so the most likely way family members and friends who want to help -- The ability of religiously af- and a sister, the “Marriage Room” responded to grant permission.” for a similar move to happen with them re-establish their membership in the lov- filiated child welfare providers to individual questions submitted by “real people” In “Part 2: Divorce and the Catholic Church,” federal support would be through ing, caring family that is the Catholic Church. provide adoption, foster or fam- with “real questions” about marriage, divorce, Sister Victoria makes clear that “divorce does an executive order signed by the J.E. Helm is a freelance writer for the Sooner ily support services for children the annulment process, their standing in the not remove a person from full membership in president. Catholic. that coincide with their religious Church and so many other issues associated the Catholic Church.” Sister Faith, Garnett, founding director of beliefs; with this complex issue. another companion responder, new program at Notre Dame’s law Need more information on annulments? -- Conscience protections about In her introduction, Sister Victoria says that explains further that only if they school called “Church, State and A priest or deacon can help begin the process of an “previous books on this topic offer a scholar’s “marry again outside the Church abortion in the individual health Society,” said the draft executive annulment and answer questions about the proceedings. carefully fabricated question that invite very without having the first marriage insurance market. order on religious freedom was To find a parish or priest, go online to www.archokc.org he Catholic outreach to black families was extensive and tidy responses. This book contains the messy declared null, will they be unable Richard Garnett, University of misun- and click on Directory. Annulments are free in the arch- existed early in Oklahoma history. The opening of the stuff of real life.” to receive the sacraments.” When derstood diocese. www.archokc.org/archdiocesan-tribunal/home Oklahoma Territory offered an opportunity to establish Basically, the book is presented in a question someone asks “Why should I be by those T new communities. One such town was Langston where Edwin J. and answer format. Questions were received punished because my husband’s who said McCabe asked Saint Katharine Drexel (whose Oklahoma ties were and responded to via e-mail and selected for first wife ended their marriage?” Interested in marriage prep? it would numerous as she founded and funded several schools for American use in the book to address a wide variety of she is told “What you refer to as Contact the Office of Family Life legalize Indian and black students in the state) to fund a new school. Due issues. punished I would call suffering the www.archokc.org/office-of-family-life/home discrim- to her efforts, Holy Family School and Church were established in “Part 1: Things to Consider before Marriage” consequences of your choices.” (405) 721-8944 ination. Langston. Above is Holy Family School in 1900; the has people asking “Why is it seemingly so dif- The respondents do not mince USCCB: www.foryourmarriage.org The order school was predominantly non-Catholic, but edu- ficult to get married in the Catholic Church?” words. They are writing to ex- doesn’t cating children was paramount to Saint Katharine legalize regardless of race or religious belief. anything, he noted, Sister Jeanne Flanagan, O.P. nor is it ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES current- SINSINAWA, Wis. – Sister She taught for 10 years and Jeanne Flanagan, O.P., died served as principal for eight Jan. 14, at Villa. years and dean of girls for one Her religious name was Sister year. Sister Jeanne ministered continued from page 1 John Domini- in leadership for 2017 Catholic ci. The funeral the Sinsinawa Men’s Conference Mass was held Dominican Con- Speakers are Father Josh Wagner, a national contribute yearly. at the Domin- gregation for eight speaker and author; Gus Lloyd, a Sirius XM Cath- “Ray has done a great of selecting speakers olic radio host and Catholic evangelist and apolo- with a wide array of talents and gifts,” Forsythe In the Father’s ican mother- years, adult reli- Footsteps house, Sinsi- gious education getic who will speak about “Magnetic Christiani- said. nawa, on Jan. for eight years, ty;” Matthew Arnold, host of Radio Maria’s Shield Another reason has been attendees themselves, Saturday, April 1 23, followed by diocesan religious of Faith who will discuss “Chivalry and the Manly he explained. burial in the education for 11 Art of Grace;” and Bear Woznick, an EWTN host “Men want to go deeper in their faith and their Embassy Suites Hotel, Motherhouse years, and spiri- who will talk about “Call to the Wall – Standing in relationship with Jesus Christ. They come away Norman Cemetery. tual direction and the Breach.” from the conference with a desire to be better St. John’s Bible Sister Jeanne scripture study Co-founder Deacon Roy Forsythe, from fathers, better husbands, better employers or em- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Epiphany was born May for 19 years. She Saint John in Edmond, said he has witnessed ployees.” with Mass 30, 1925, in served in Oklaho- the growth and success of the conference. He Steve Gust is a freelance writer for the Sooner Top: Fr. Kevin Ratterman cele- Chicago, the ma, Minnesota, credits the leadership of Haefele and others who Catholic. Register at brates Mass with the St. John’s daughter of Wyoming, Wiscon- www.catholicmen.net Bible in the foreground. John and Sister Jeanne Flanagan, O.P. sin, South Dakota, or call (405) 501-1165 Loretta (Gillen) Illinois and Texas. Flanagan. In the Archdio- Right: Parishioners at Church Tickets: Sister Jeanne made her first cese of Oklahoma City, Sister of the Epiphany of the Lord in Adult – $59 Oklahoma City. religious profession as a Sinsi- Jeanne served as adult edu- nawa Dominican Aug. 5, 1949, cation director at Church of before March 6 and her final profession Aug. 5, the Epiphany of the Lord from College – $39 Photos Cara Koenig. 1952. 1977 to 1982. HS – $29 12 February 19, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 19, 2017 13

Lánzate a lo más Profundo Luke 5:4 Con Cristo, el matrimonio ordinario se Una verdadera brújula convierte en un extraordinario ejemplo Hace unas semanas, “compartí” una publicación en Facebook. Fue políticas o partidarias. Nunca estaremos una breve declaración pastoral emitida por el presidente y vicepresi- plenamente en casa dentro de los confines Con Cristo, el matrimonio ordinario se convierte en un extraordinario ejemplo dente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. El de cualquier plataforma o agenda política. Un ejemplo santo de matrimonio y discipulado Cardenal DiNardo y el Arzobispo Gómez ofrecieron un mensaje conjunto El Evangelio de Jesucristo trasciende las como obispos en respuesta a la reciente orden ejecutiva del Presidente clasificaciones comunes entre rojo y azul, Trump sobre los refugiados. Los comentarios de Facebook fueron tan liberales/conservadoras, que parecen ser Era domingo, 21 de octubre de 2001. Durante su cuarto embara- duros y divisorios que rápidamente eliminé lo que había publicado. Fue nuestro valor predeterminado para anal- El estado del tiempo en el Vaticano era zo, su más difícil, los médicos doloroso recordar lo difícil que a menudo es el involucrarse en el discur- izar nuestro mundo y evaluarnos unos a tempestuoso. La lluvia estaba cayendo recomendaron un aborto. Estaban Pedro A. Moreno, so civil sin recurrir a las ofensas e imputar motivos a otros. otros. fuertemente y la gran ceremonia de be- convencidos de que tanto la madre O.P. Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley El mensaje conjunto de estos dos obispos no fue subversivo, excepto El creyente será siempre un enigma para atificación que estaba programada para como la hija morirían si el em- Director, Oficina de en la forma en que el Evangelio es subversivo al pensamiento conven- el mundo. Un católico que constantemente se esfuerza por vivir su fe y ser celebrada al aire libre en la Plaza de barazo llegara a término y querían Ministerio Hispano cional. Hablando de la experiencia de los millones de refugiados que acatar la verdad liberadora de la Iglesia con respecto a la singularidad San Pedro fue trasladada a la Basílica. por lo menos salvar la vida de la huyen de sus hogares en el Medio Oriente y otras partes turbulentas del matrimonio, la dignidad de la sexualidad humana y la santidad de La beatificación es el paso antes de ser madre. Ella dijo “no”, y su marido la respaldó. Más tarde, nació una del mundo, dijeron: “Nuestro deseo no es entrar en la arena política los no nacidos se considerará como un conservador. Pero, cuando esa declarado santo. Dentro de la Basílica, entre la multitud de personas, dos ancianos niña sana y la madre también esta- sino proclamar a Cristo vivo en el mundo de hoy. En el mismo momento misma persona habla en nombre del migrante y del refugiado, o llama sacerdotes se revestían en la enorme sacristía, iban a concelebrar esta ba muy bien. en que una familia abandona su hogar bajo la amenaza de la muerte, la atención sobre la situación de los pobres y la dignidad de los desa- celebración eucarística con el Papa Juan Pablo II. La vida familiar para esta pareja tan común estaba llena de eventos Jesús está presente. Y él nos dice a cada uno de nosotros: “Todo lo que mparados o la degradación de nuestro medio ambiente, se le acusa de Aunque este domingo era conocido en toda la Iglesia Católica como el deportivos, momentos de diversión en casa además de momentos de hiciste por uno de mis hermanos más pequeños, a mí me lo hiciste” (Mt promover la agenda liberal. Domingo Mundial de las Misiones, DOMUND en la mayoría de los países oración familiar y devociones. La pareja incluso formó grupos de ex- 25, 40).” Estas son verdades de nuestra fe. Estas son verdades de las Nuestro reto en estos tiempos políticos es reconocer que la Iglesia debe latinoamericanos, este tema era lo más lejano de sus ploradores para niños pobres en su cuales necesitamos ser recordados. siempre hablarle a nuestra humanidad común y dignidad humana com- mentes. Estos hermanos estaban a punto de celebrar vecindario. También dirigieron varios Es preocupante que el nivel del discurso en nuestro país en este mo- partida. Debe proclamar la misericordia de Dios revelada en Cristo para ser familia de una manera única. ministerios matrimoniales y familiares mento sea tal que los líderes pastorales y otros que buscan iluminar con toda la humanidad, especialmente nuestros hermanos y hermanas más Esta celebración dominical, esta misa de beatificación, para su parroquia y diócesis. la luz del Evangelio y con nuestra fe católica a las situaciones sociales y pequeños. era algo histórico. Ambos ancianos sacerdotes, el Padre Con este tipo de ambiente para sus morales verdaderamente desafiantes de nuestro tiempo son frecuente- Estoy tremendamente orgulloso de ser un estadounidense y un ci- Paolino y el Padre Tarcisio, estaban a punto de celebrar hijos que iban creciendo no es de ex- mente callados por aquellos que gritan o son desacreditados por alega- udadano de los Estados Unidos. Pero estoy aún más agradecido por con el Papa la misa de beatificación de su propia madre trañar que esta familia fuera bendecida ciones de partidismo político. haber recibido el don de la fe y haber sido bautizado en Cristo como y padre. con tantas vocaciones religiosas. Per- Un día después me encontré con otra publicación en Facebook que de- miembro de su Cuerpo, la Iglesia. Nunca, en los casi 2.000 años de historia de la Iglesia mítanme compartir un breve fragmento scribía bien la sensación de desplazamiento que estaba experimentando. En nuestros tiempos confusos necesitamos una verdadera y confiable Católica, se había visto que los hijos estuvieran pre- de la homilía de San Juan Pablo II de la (¡Honestamente no gasto tanto tiempo en Facebook o medios sociales!) brújula para negociar las complejidades de la vida. Nuestras lealtades y sentes en una misa de beatificación de sus padres. Su misa de beatificación: Habló de la experiencia de estar “políticamente sin hogar” en nuestros alianzas políticas pueden ayudarnos a ordenar y construir una sociedad hermana, Enrichetta, estaría sentada en frente. Ocho “Estos esposos vivieron, a la luz del tiempos tan políticamente cargados. más justa. Pero sólo nuestra fe puede mantenernos arraigados y orien- años antes de este día especial, había fallecido la pri- Evangelio y con gran intensidad huma- El punto era que vivir con integridad como cristianos y católicos tados hacia nuestra verdadera identidad y destino en Cristo que es el mogénita Stefania, que se había convertido en monja na, el amor conyugal y el servicio a la nunca nos permitiría ser adecuadamente identificados por categorías camino, la verdad y la vida. benedictina tomando el nombre vida. Cumplieron con plena responsab- de Cecilia. ilidad la tarea de colaborar con Dios en Una familia, cuatro hijos y la procreación, entregándose generosa- El programa de visa U cuatro vocaciones únicas; Ded- mente a sus hijos para educarlos, guiarlos y orientarlos al des- icada laica, monja benedictina cubrimiento de su designio de amor. En este terreno espiritual de clausura, monje trapista y tan fértil surgieron vocaciones al sacerdocio y a la vida consa- ofrece una opción para sacerdote diocesano. ¡Qué famil- grada, que demuestran cómo el matrimonio y la virginidad, a ia! Y pensar que los comienzos partir de sus raíces comunes en el amor esponsal del Señor, Un tiempo de de esta familia no eran nada tan están íntimamente unidos y se iluminan recíprocamente.” escapar del abuso especial. “Los beatos esposos, inspirándose en la palabra de Dios y en El papá, nacido en 1880, fue el testimonio de los santos, vivieron una vida ordinaria de modo Por Sally Linhart Para calificar, se requiere que la criado por su tía y tío. Fue a la extraordinario. En medio de las alegrías y las preocupaciones de The Sooner Catholic víctima muestre pruebas de daño escuela como la mayoría de los una familia normal, supieron llevar una existencia extraordinari- Entre los muchos servicios que físico o mental sustancial, que el niños de su edad y fue bendeci- amente rica en espiritualidad. En el centro, la Eucaristía diaria, Caridades Católicas de Oklaho- crimen ocurrió en los Estados Uni- do con la oportunidad de ir a la a la que se añadían la devoción filial a la Virgen María, invocada ma City proporciona a través del dos, que la víctima ha asistido (o escuela de derecho gracias a la con el rosario que rezaban todos los días por la tarde, y la refer- Departamento de Servicios Legales probablemente asistirá) a la policía generosidad de varios miembros encia a sabios consejeros espirituales. Así supieron acompañar de Inmigración es la asistencia en la investigación y enjuiciamien- de la familia. Se convirtió en un funcionario público y sólo dos meses a sus hijos en el discernimiento vocacional, entrenándolos para valorarlo a personas indocumentadas que to del delito, con información útil antes de cumplir 26 años, se casó con la chica de sus sueños. todo “de tejas para arriba”, como simpáticamente solían decir.” son víctimas de ciertos crímenes. sobre el crimen. La madre, nacida en 1884, pertenecía a una familia noble. Ella tuvo Esta pareja ordinaria se conocen ahora como los Beatos Luigi y María En el año 2000, el congreso de La visa U es temporera, y cuan- una educación sólida y se convirtió en maestra y escritora. También era Beltrame Quattrocchi. El calendario de la Iglesia celebra su memoria no los Estados Unidos creó el esta- do se aprueba a un solicitante, el muy dedicada a su vida espiritual y pertenecía a varios grupos de mu- el día de su entrada en el cielo, sino el 25 de noviembre, su aniversario tus no inmigrante U, llamada la visado se otorga conjuntamente jeres y servía bien dentro de aquellos grupos. de boda. visa U. La visa U está destinada a con un documento de autorización personas que han sufrido abusos de empleo para que el individ- y otros delitos y que son o serán uo pueda obtener trabajo en los muy beneficiosas a los funciona- Estados Unidos. Aunque sólo es continuado de la página 12 rios encargados de hacer cumplir válido por cuatro años, el individ- Foto de Karen Kasmauski para CRS las leyes y en la investigaciones uo tiene la opción de solicitar una más comunes vistos con los solicitantes Protección de Mujeres Inmi- y procesamiento de actividades tarjeta verde después de tres años crsplatodearroz.org/comenzar de visas U son violencia doméstica, agresión grantes Maltratadas en oc- Para aplicar o aprender más acerca del delictivas. y tomar las medidas para conver- crsricebowl.org/begin sexual, violación y acoso”, dijo Cardoza. tubre de 2000. La legislación Programa Visa U, Nancy Cardoza, directora de tirse en un residente permanente Un paso en el proceso de solicitud de visa tenía por objeto fortalecer la Llame a Caridades Católicas al U es que la víctima solicite un formulario capacidad de las agencias Servicios Legales de Inmigración legal. Algunos miembros de la (405) 523-3001 o (800) 375-8514 I-918, que es típicamente firmada por una policiacas para investigar y para Caridades Católicas de la familia pueden calificar también. En línea visite: agencia encargada de hacer cumplir las leyes procesar casos de violencia Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City, Después de que la persona locales, estatales o federales que puede dar fe doméstica, agresiones sex- http//catholiccharitiesok.org/immigration explicó que la visa tiene como haya tenido su tarjeta verde, de la cooperación de la víctima. uales y la trata de personas, propósito ayudar a salvar la residencia permanente, duran- El Congreso creó la visa U, no inmigrante, ofreciendo seguridad y protec- brecha entre la policía y los inmi- te cinco años, ellos son elegibles con la aprobación de la Ley de Protección ción a las víctimas. en inglés) ofrece la misma protección a los grantes indocumentados que son para solicitar la ciudadanía de los de Víctimas de Trata y Violencia y la Ley de Al igual que la visa U, el Congreso promul- inmigrantes indocumentados que han sido víctimas de crímenes. Estados Unidos. gó la “Ley de Vi- abusados ​​por su cónyuge, hijos o padres y “El visado U anima a estas CONTACTO DIOCESANO LOCAL Sólo ciertos delitos se consider- olencia Contra la les permite auto-petición para el estado per- personas a denunciar crímenes y Angela Schmidt an elegibles para el programa. Mujer” en 2013. manente legal Independientemente de ellos. ayudar a los funcionarios encarga- “La lista incluye un gran número [email protected] Esta ley, (VAWA Sally Linhart es escritora independiente dos de hacer cumplir la ley en su de crímenes calificativos, sin em- (405) 721-1415 por sus siglas para el Sooner Catholic. investigación sin la preocupación bargo, algunos de los crímenes de que sean deportados”, dijo continúa en la página 13 Cardoza. 14 February 19, 2017 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic February 19, 2017 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to www.soonercatholic.org. Catholic Men’s Conference 2017 Holy Innocents’ Chapel perpetu- to continue the process will join hawk Nation) executive director of February Contact Marilyn Seiler (405) visit www.SpiritOKC.org. Register at www.okcaccw.com The 21st annual “In the Father’s al adoration the Rite of Christian Initiation of the Tekakwitha Conference. Mass 340-0691, Ext. 197, parish- Contact Mary Ann Schmitt at Footsteps” Catholic men’s confer- Holy Innocents’ Foundation is Adults (RCIA) for weekly sessions, will be celebrated after the session 19 Pray the Rosary for Life at [email protected]. 3 Celebrating Catholic Educa- (405) 650-9674. ence is 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. April 1, seeking more adorers for the Holy beginning in September. Contact as well as a traditional American 6:30 p.m. every Sunday, tion Breakfast, 7:15 a.m. - 9 at Embassy Suites Hotel, Norman. Innocents’ Chapel next door to the [email protected] or go online to Indian meal. Seating is limited. chapel at St. , 24 Oklahoma Catholic College a.m., Sheraton Oklahoma City 4 The Lay Missionaries of Char- Register at www.catholicmen.net new Planned Parenthood abortion www.sjnok.org, “Faith Formation.” Register by Feb 28. Contact Dea- Norman, 100 Stinson St. Con- Student Conference, Feb. 24- Downtown Hotel, 1 N. Broad- ity, the Secular (Lay) Order of or call (405) 501-1165. Tickets: center in northwest OKC. Con- Sessions are free and imply no con Roy Callison, (918) 822-3255, tact Connie Lang at (405) 26, Our Lady of Guadalupe way Ave., Century Ballroom, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, at adult – $59 before March 6, college tact Toni Harrelson at adoration. commitment to join the Catholic [email protected], American- 249-1041, [email protected]. Catholic Youth Camp. Level 2. St. Ann Nursing Home, OKC, on the first and third Satur- – $39, high school – $29. [email protected] or (405) Church. [email protected]. 341-2199. 20 Presidents Day. 24 Retrouvaille, Feb. 24-26, at 3 First Friday Sacred Heart Mass days of each month. Mass at the Catholic Pastoral Center. at the Catholic Pastoral Cen- 9:30 a.m.; meetings following. Black and Indian Mission col- Retrouvaille Harnessing power of faith com- St. John Nepomuk inquiry sessions Retrouvaille helps spouses un- For confidential information ter. Exposition of the Blessed Contact Karen Banks (405) lection munity nursing 22 Feast of the Chair of St. Peter For people with questions about cover or re-awaken the love, trust or to register, call (405) 443- Sacrament at 5:30 p.m. with 396-9086 or Toni Harrelson On March 12, a special collec- The 10th annual Faith Com- the Apostle. the Catholic faith and the process and commitment that originally 3541 or go online to www. the Sacrament of Reconciliation at (405) 341-2199. tion for the USCCB/Black and In- munity Nurses Association 2017 of joining the Church, there will brought them together. The pro- HelpOurMarriage.com. available prior to Mass. Mass dian Mission Office will take place conference is March 3 at Cross- 23 Feast of St. Polycarp. be a six-week inquiry series Sat- gram is highly successful in saving ings Community Center, 10255 N. is at 7 p.m. Those wanting to 5 For any Catholic layperson throughout the archdiocese. The 28 urday mornings at 9:30 a.m., Feb. hurting marriages, even bringing Pennsylvania Ave. For health pro- 23 Charismatic Catholic prayer Mardi Gras. learn more about First Friday drawn to religious life, there archdiocese receives more than Devotion and the practice of may be a vocation to a “third 4 – March 11, in Marian Hall at St. reconciliation to couples who al- fessionals/ministers, clergy and meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic 95 percent of the funds collected consecrating the family and order.” Attend a meeting of John Nepomuk, 600 Garth Brooks ready have separated or divorced. anyone interested in gaining skills Pastoral Center. Contact Toni March through annual and special grants home to the Sacred Heart of Je- the Third Order (Lay) Domin- Blvd., Yukon. Open to adults age The next weekend program is Feb. in a caring ministry. One of the Calvey at (405) 630-0539, for evangelization in our archdio- 1 Ash Wednesday. sus will find materials available icans at the Stanley Rother 15 and older who are not bap- 24-26 at the Catholic Pastoral Cen- speakers is Carole Brown, director [email protected] or cese. During this Lenten season, after Mass. Call the Office of House (behind St. James) in tized, and people who are bap- ter. For confidential information or of the Office of New Evangelization visit www.SpiritOKC.org. please give generously to this very 2 Charismatic Catholic prayer Family Life, (405) 721-8944, or OKC on the first Sunday of tized Christians from other faith to register, call (405) 443-3541 or for the archdiocese. Contact Bren- important ministry. meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Diane Grim at (405) 528-6252. each month, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. backgrounds. Practicing Catholics visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com. da Rice, (405) 642-1512, brenda@ 23 St. Ann’s Ministry for preg- Pastoral Center. Contact Toni Call John or Mary McClernon welcome. Participants who wish rice.net or visit www.fcnaok.org. nancy and infant loss, 6:30 Calvey at (405) 630-0539, 4 Lenten Retreat 2017, 9 a.m. – 4 at (405) 330-6334 or (405) Oklahoma Catholic College Stu- p.m. - 8 p.m. at St. John [email protected] or p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center. 414-9407. dent Conference 2017 Lenten retreat House, Edmond. “Weren’t our Hearts Burning? Do The Council of Catholic Women, I really know this Jesus I’ve met provinces of Oklahoma City and Jobs Box on the road?” will be the topic for Tulsa, is providing a Lenten retreat the Feb. 24-26 conference pre- March 4, at the Catholic Pastoral Teachers - Edmond Gallagher, principal, St. Elizabeth Development. Any U.S. Catholic hour. The 10-week internship will sented by Fr. Anthony Ariniello. Center, 9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Ann Seton, 925 S. Boulevard, Ed- with an interest in solidarity build- be in the summer and requires an Ages 18-25 and out of high school Mass at 4 p.m. Cost is $30, in- School in Edmond is accepting ap- mond 73034. Download teacher ing, participation of the poor, and expense paid orientation May 31 - welcome. Cost is $40. Registration cluding continental breakfast and plications for teachers 2017/2018 application packet at http://www. Catholic social teaching should June 2. Go online to www.usccb. deadline is Feb. 17. Contact the school year. Applicants should archokc.org/multimedia/files/doc_ apply. The intern will assist in org/cchd and click on “Poverty lunch. Register online at www. Youth and Young Adult Office at hold at least a bachelor’s degree in download/294-teacher-applica- promoting CCHD in the diocese. Education” then “CCHD Intern okcaccw.com and click on the (405) 721-9220. education with state teaching cer- tion-packet. No phone calls please. Tasks will vary, but may include Program.” Contact bvanpool@ retreat link. Call or text Mary Ann By Sally Crowe Nash tification in desired teaching area. parish education, training and ccaokc.org or (405) 523-3000, Ext. Are you listening? Schmitt at (405) 650-9674. Bishop McGuinness registration Send resume, cover letter and copy Catholic Charities internship outreach; letter and article writing; 245. Deadline March 1. dates of teaching certificate to Laura An internship is available with research; visiting funded groups; Welcome to our newest affil- fore. 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Archbishop Coakley met with members of the Archbishop’s Circle in four cities across the state to talk about the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal and the ministries provided by the archdiocese. www.archokc.org/appeal.

Woodward

Imelda and Ike Okwuonu Oklahoma City

David Beaner and Family Woodward

, Jean-Claud Roegiers Norman

, Catalina and Jesus Alvarez Woodward

Sara and Steve Brown, Oklahoma City

Thy and David Nguyen Oklahoma City

Fr. Oby Zunmas Lawton Beverly and Anthony Layton Lawton

Karen and Ken Kenworthy Oklahoma City Sandy Reyes Lawton Kathleen Maher, PatriciaNorman Maher, Sharron Wiles