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special section Anticipating the of Blessed Marianne of „„ On the road to „„ The history of the cause „„ The one who made it all possible „„ How Syracuse is celebrating „„ Mother Marianne’s „„ The others achieving sainthood „„ The exhumation and return

A life-sized statue of embracing St. Francis of As- sisi marks the original grave of Blessed in Kalaupapa. The memorial was put in place shortly after her death in 1918.

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A special section in anticipation of the canonization of Blessed Marianne Cope, Oct. 21, at the Vatican by Pope Benedict XVI

HCH file photo Custom-made scarf commemorating Mother Marianne’s entrance into sainthood

et your Euros ready. Italian city of Florence — home The private reception on Oct. Invest in a good pair of famous works of art and other 19 will bring the Hawaii pilgrims of walking shoes. historical sites — the day after the together with mainland travelers Call your cell phone canonization. there for the canonization of Na- Gprovider for an international plan All four tour groups will be in tive American . On the in October. Rome together Oct. 16-21. Kateri and Mother Marianne Break-in your good pair of A total of 228 people will are two of the seven saints being walking shoes. be traveling with Seawind this proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI Pack cool-weather clothes you year. The number of pilgrims for on Oct. 21. Another new saint, can layer. Damien’s canonization in 2009 Pedro Calungsod of the Philip- And double check that you was more than double that at pines, has prompted a separate have a really good pair of walking 550. pilgrimage group from Hawaii. road shoes. Those cobblestones, you The smaller number of Island Members of the local Visayan know, can be brutal. travelers caused Seawind to Catholic community will be led to Randy King, president of Sea- change some of the logistics from Rome by diocesan vicar for clergy to a wind Tours and Travel, had many its last canonization trip. Instead Father Manny Hewe to honor the sage bits of advice to offer on the of two hotels, it only needs one. young Filipino martyr. evening of Sept. 18 as he spoke And five buses will be used for The Diocese of Syracuse and to a crowd of about 200 people getting around Rome, compared gathered in St. Augustine Church to 11 during St. Damien’s ceremo- the Sisters of St. Francis of the canonization Neumann Communities, Blessed in Waikiki. In a few weeks, King nies. and his staff will be taking this More than 20 religious sisters Marianne’s order, have also or- More than 225 people from group on a unique journey to the from Hawaii will be trekking to ganized official tours to the can- canonization of Blessed Marianne the Eternal City on the official onization, adding a few hundred Cope. tour, along with eight priests and more people going specifically for Hawaii are on the official The canonization will take several deacons. Nine patient-resi- Blessed Marianne. place on Oct. 21 in St. Peter’s dents from Kalaupapa will also be The main event will be a two- diocesan tour to see Blessed Square at the Vatican in Rome. making the trip. A group of music hour outdoor Mass beginning These travelers, however, will be ministers from various parishes at 9:30 a.m. celebrated by Pope given about a week of spiritual will be traveling with leaders Cal- Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Square, Marianne become a saint and cultural activities leading up vin Liu and Robert Mondoy. Eight the huge 350-year-old plaza sur- to the event. members of a hula halau will rounded by 284 columns in front “It’s special — once in a life- bring traditional Hawaiian dance of St. Peter’s Basilica that can hold By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz time,” said Jean Maria, a parish- to canonization-related events. more than 100,000 people. Hawaii Catholic Herald ioner from Our Lady of Perpetual The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Help Church in Ewa Beach, who is sending a reporter and Hawaii’s Gearing up will be traveling with her husband three major television news op- With the big trip just a few Stan. erations, KITV, Hawaii News Now weeks away, Islanders are already At the pre-trip meeting on and KHON, are sending crews Sept. 18, King and his crew gave with the official pilgrimage. feeling the excitement. At the the eager pilgrims a first glimpse Seawind pre-trip meeting, pil- of the upcoming experience. Itinerary grims were thrilled as King and his staff distributed special carry- Tour packages An agenda of faith and fun on bags that included a copy of awaits Hawaii’s pilgrims in . the Mother Marianne biography, Seawind Tours and Travel is King and his staff have organized “Pilgrimage and Exile,” as well the local company selected by visits to key Catholic landmarks as custom-made hats and scarves Bishop Larry Silva to coordinate and notable towns. They also commemorating the canonization. the diocese’s “official” pilgrimages personally selected special dining One local couple is particularly for Mother Marianne’s celebra- spots to give visitors a true “taste” anticipating the trip. Teri and Ber- tion. It is the same company that of the country. nie Bernales of St. John Vianney organized the diocese’s tours Here is a brief summary of the Church in Kailua have found ser- for the canonization of Father Seawind itinerary leading up to endipitous connections to Mother Damien in 2009, and the previous Mother Marianne’s canonization: Marianne Cope. They lived in Syr- of „„ Oct. 16: Arrive in Rome; walk- acuse for almost 40 years before and Mother Marianne. ing tour; Mass at the Basilica of Seawind has created four dif- St. Paul Outside the Walls moving to Hawaii. Their eldest ferent tour packages for the event. „„ Oct. 17: Papal audience; Mass son was born at St. Joseph’s Hos- Two of the packages include ac- at the Basilica of St. Mary Major pital in Syracuse, where Mother commodations, transportation „„ Oct. 18: Day trip to Assisi, the Marianne served as head adminis- and activities primarily in Rome. hometown of St. Francis trator in the 1870s. The other two feature excursions „„ Oct. 19: Trip to the town of The Bernaleses are looking to additional cities. Tivoli, about 18 miles away from forward to seeing familiar places One tour group will be making Rome; private reception at the and faces again when they stop in a two-day stop in Syracuse, N.Y., Vatican Museum hosted by Miguel upstate New York. They are also before crossing the Atlantic. These H. Diaz, the U.S. ambassador to looking forward to witnessing the pilgrims will visit the Sisters of the Vatican proclamation of Hawaii’s second St. Francis motherhouse, where „„ Oct. 20: Mass at the Archba- saint. the and museum of Blessed silica of St. John Lateran “It will be a nice homecoming,” HCH file photo Marianne Cope are located. „„ Oct. 21: Canonization at St. Teri Bernales said. “We really feel Special items provided by Seawind Tours and Travel for the canonization. Another group will visit the Peter’s Square; celebration dinner a kinship to Mother Marianne.” 4 MARIANNE OF MOLOKAI: SOON TO BE SAINT HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

The steps to sainthood The history of Mother Marianne’s canonization cause

„„ The primary source for this instead began at the Vatican under of information available in New ers’ report, he can send a synthesis the pope with a copy of “A Song timeline is saintmariannecope.org former regulations for causes in York and Hawaii. of the report and its documenta- of Pilgrimage and Exile,” especial- effect before 1983. April 5: Father Piacentini visits tion to the Congregation. ly bound with a white cover. Bishop Scanlan who writes an July: A nihil obstat is given to the 1918 Instantia to the Congregation cause. The Congregation of Re- 1973 asking it to examine the material 1980 ligious and the Congregation for Aug. 9: Mother Marianne Cope Dec. 7: Mother Viola Kiernan presented to him to obtain a Nulla July 15: Father Piacentini sends the Doctrine of the Faith complete dies in Kalaupapa, Molokai. Her Obstat. receives from a tentative postula- a letter to Bishop Scanlan rec- a requisite research of their ar- reputation of sanctity is indisput- tor, or Vatican representative, “A August: The newly elected Fran- ommending the appointment of chives and find nothing contrary able and far-reaching. Program for Preliminary Research ciscan superior general, Sister M. a historical commission. (Four to the sanctity of Mother Mari- into the Life of Reverend Mother commissioners had been working Aileen Griffin, initiates a second anne Cope. Marianne Cope for the Eventual petition to Pope Paul VI for an privately, collecting and studying 1920s Cause of .” official introduction of Mother documentation since 1975.) Aug. 9: Bishop Ferrario establishes Recognition of Mother Marianne’s Marianne’s cause. Sister Mary a diocesan tribunal to examine holiness continues as newspapers Laurence is appointed the cause’s Official inquisitional stage the historical commission’s docu- report her heroic virtue through 1974 full-time director. A biographical mentation and take witnesses’ Aug. 9: Bishop Scanlan appoints the stories of lay and religious wit- January: Franciscan Sister Mary booklet written by her is sent to testimony regarding Mother Mari- nesses. The Franciscan Sisters in Laurence Hanley is appointed by the U.S. . a 14-member diocesan historical anne’s life and virtue. commission for the “Cause of the Syracuse and Hawaii collect data Mother Viola to gather informa- Oct. 8: Father Piacentini asks Servant of God, Mother Marianne and testimony to support a possible tion for Mother Marianne’s cause Bishop Scanlan to ask the U.S. Cope.” Two members in Hawaii future canonization. Memoirs are on a part-time basis. episcopal conference to send a written. and two in Syracuse are named 1988 Aug. 22: The Sisters of Saint Fran- postulatory letter, a letter of rec- Nov. 26: Bishop Ferrario, at St. ommendation, to Pope Paul VI, commissioners and the others cis of Syracuse, N.Y., petition Pope Francis Church at Kalaupapa, appealing for the official introduc- consultants. Other consultants are Paul VI to open the cause. Molokai, authenticates 27 vol- 1935 tion of the Cause. added later. umes of authenticated research February: The first biography of Published: The definitive biogra- Nov. 2: Bishop Scanlan writes for Father Ernesto Piacentini to Mother Marianne is published, 1976 to the Bishop John R. Quinn, phy of Mother Marianne, “A Song “Mother Marianne of Molokai,” by of Pilgrimage and Exile,” by Ha- submit to the Congregation for Oct. 25: Bishop of Honolulu John Archbishop of San Francisco and L.V. Jacks, The Macmillan Com- waii historian O.A. Bushnell and the Causes of Saints. J. Scanlan assents in writing to president of the U.S. Conference pany, N.Y. Sister Mary Laurence is published the to the Sisters of of Catholic Bishops, in support of the cause of beatification. by the Franciscan Herald Press in Discussional Stage Saint Francis’ initiative to look . into the evidence for the beatifica- Nov. 12: The administrative com- Late 1950s-60s tion of Mother Marianne. mittee of the Conference of Cath- Mother M. Jolenta Wilson decides Dec. 29: Conventual Franciscan olic Bishops writes to the pope in 1983 1989 to exhume Mother Marianne’s Father Ernesto Piacentini of Rome support of the cause for the beati- Feb. 10: The Congregation for the April 21: Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario remains. Her plans are suspended registers his Nov. 27 mandate fication for Mother Marianne. Causes of Saints appointed Jesuit after she visits Kalaupapa and approves and submits the histori- from the Sisters of Saint Francis Father Peter Gumpel as the “rela- meets patients who knew Mother cal report to gain a nihil obstat to be the postulator, the official tor,” or examining judge, of the Marianne and who care for her representative for the cause, at 1979 to introduce the Cause of Mother grave. The patients ask that the Marianne. cause. He is responsible for exam- the Vatican’s Congregation for the Oct. 10: Father Piacentini writes ining the 27 volumes of documen- exhumation not be done while they Causes of Saints. May 14: Mother Marianne’s cause to Father Agostino Amore, rela- tation to determine if there is sub- are still alive. is officially registered at the Vati- tor general, asking for advice in stantial material for the cause to furthering the introduction of the can’s Congregation for the Causes proceed. His review is extremely Preliminary research cause of Mother Marianne. of Saints on this date. Meanwhile, 1977 positive. A cause presently no longer begins March 21: Father Piacentini sends Oct. 15: Responding to Father Pia- Pope John Paul II has issued new at the Vatican but instead is initi- a “supplex libellus,” or letter of centini, Father Amore says that the simplified rules for the canoniza- July 14: Cardinal Angelus Felici, ated in a local diocese. A postulator request, to Bishop Scanlan asking Congregation requires a relation tion process. of the Congregation for or representative at the Vatican is him to officially execute the pre- (report) written and signed by May 17: The Historical Commis- Causes of Saints, officially ac- not required until the cause work is liminary steps for the introduction commissioners appointed by the sion presents its official report to cepts and validates the historical prepared under the auspices of the of the cause. Exhibits in Syracuse Bishop of Honolulu. If the bishop Pope John Paul II. Superior gen- commission’s research. The cause diocese. Mother Marianne’s cause illustrate the quality and quantity is satisfied with the commission- eral Sister Aileen Griffin presents proceeds. SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD MARIANNE OF MOLOKAI: SOON TO BE SAINT 5

This page, clockwise from top left: Sister Mary Laurence Hanley in 1988 examines 27 volumes of history re- search with Father Ernesto Piacentini who will submit them to the Congre- gation for the Causes of Saints. Sister Davilyn Ah Chick assists in the exhumation of the body of Mother Marianne Cope in 2005. The Sistine Chapel Choir listens to the Hawaii choir sing at the beatifica- tion of Mother Marianne Cope in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in 2005.

Facing page, clockwise from top left: The first biography of Mother Marianne by L.V. Jacks is pub- lished in 1935. The Historical Commission for the cause presents its official report to Pope John Paul II in 1983. To the pope’s left is Kalau- papa resident Richard Marks. To his right is “A Song of Pilgrim- age and Exile,” authors O.A. Bushnell and Sister Mary Laurence Hanley and Franciscan superior Sister M. Aileen Griffin. The newly elected Franciscan superior general, Sister M. Aileen Griffin, initiates a second petition to Pope Paul VI for an official introduction of Mother Marianne’s cause in 1977.

gregation for Causes of Saints, Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. The 1989-1995 1999 Cardinal Sariava Martins, autho- date of Blessed Marianne Cope’s 2011 rizes the exhumation in Kalaupa- feast day is announced at her be- Father Gumpel advises Sister Mary Published: Two new books about June 16: The Vatican medical board pa of Mother Marianne’s remains atification, Jan. 23, her birthday. Laurence in her writing of the “po- Mother Marianne by Ursuline approves the second attrib- for identification, a requirement sition,” the official three-volume Sister Mary Cabrini Durkin, in May 16: Pope Benedict XVI holds a uted to the intercession of Blessed for beatification. synthesis of the documentation of collaboration with Sister Mary papal audience with the pilgrims Marianne, determining that there Mother Marianne’s life. Laurence, are published, one July 15: The congregation’s theo- who came for the beatification. is no medical explanation for the for adults, “Mother Marianne of logians rule unanimously that Oct. 25: Congregation for Divine cure of Sharon Smith, a woman Molokai: Valiant Woman of Ha- miracle cure was due to the in- Worship and Discipline of Sacra- who had been suffering from an 1995 waii,” the other for children, “He- tercession of Venerable Marianne ments issues and forwards decree irreversible fatal condition. roic Woman of Molokai.” Cope. confirming the Proper Calendar of June 20: Father Gumpel presents Oct. 8: The theologians of the Con- July 19: Honolulu diocesan ad- the Diocese of Syracuse. The text his affirmative judgment of the gregation for the Causes of Saints Decisional Stage ministrator Father Thomas Gross for the liturgy of Blessed Mari- to the Congregation for approve the second miracle due to honors the request for the exhu- anne Cope is confirmed. Blessed Marianne’s intercession. the Causes of Saints, calling it Before a Servant of God is beati- mation of Mother Marianne on “fully documented and convinc- fied, the heroic virtue of the person Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Nov. 15: The U.S. Conference of ing.” must be authenticated. Then the Catholic Bishops approved plac- person can be proclaimed “vener- Aug. 5: Father Piacentini man- 2006 ing the feast of Blessed Marianne able” by the Holy Father. A verified dates Sister Marion to act as vice Jan. 18: Congregation for the Cope on the U.S. liturgical calen- 1996 miracle is required before the per- postulator for the exhumation of Causes of Saints issues and for- dar, pending ratification by the son can be proclaimed Blessed. Mother Marianne’s remains. wards Decree of Beatification of Holy See. April 30: In a unanimous 6-1 vote, the Servant of God, Marianne Nov. 9: The cardinals, archbishops Sister of St. Francis Mary the historians of the Congregation Cope, during the pontificate of Dec. 2: and bishops of the Congrega- Laurence Hanley, director of for the Causes of Saints affirm the His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI 2003 tion for the Causes of Saints Mother Marianne’s cause, dies positio’s historical documentation. unanimously approve the miracle — signed by Angelus Cardinal Oct. 24: Based on their study of Dec. 2 at age 86 at the sisters’ re- attributed to the intercession of Sodano, Secretary of State at the the positio, the nine theologians gional house in Syracuse. Venerable Marianne Cope. Vatican. Forwarded by Mons. Ga- 1998 of the Congregation for the briele Caccia. Dec. 6: The cardinals, archbishops Causes of Saints unanimously af- Dec. 20: Pope John Paul II affirms and bishops of the Congrega- March 5: Father Piacentini autho- firm Mother Marianne’s heroic the miracle case allowing the be- tion for the Causes of the Saints rizes Franciscan Sister Marion virtue. atification of Venerable Marianne confirm the decisions of the con- Kikukawa to be vice postulator 2009 Cope. gregation’s medical board and in the case of an alleged miracle Jan. 23: A new reliquary is dedi- theologians declaring that a sec- cated, and Mother Marianne’s attributed to Mother Marianne’s 2004 ond miracle could be attributed to intercession. 2005 remains are transferred to the Jan. 13: The approximately 20 car- reliquary during the Feastday Cel- Mother Marianne’s intercession. July 1: Bishop James M. Moyni- Week of Jan. 23: The remains of dinals, archbishops and bishops ebration in the chapel at St. An- Dec. 19: Pope Benedict XVI signs han of the Diocese of Syracuse Venerable Marianne Cope are ex- of the Congregation for Causes of thony’s Motherhouse in Syracuse, a decree recognizing the second humed from her resting place at appoints a diocesan tribunal to Saints unanimously affirm Mother New York. Rev. Msgr. Eugene Yen- miracle needed for the canoniza- Bishop Home, Kalaupapa. study an alleged miracle sup- Marianne’s heroic virtue. nock is celebrant and homilist. tion of Blessed Marianne. ported by physicians and prayer Jan. 29: The five-member Vatican Jan. 28: Letter of the Most Rev. witnesses — the complete cure Medical Board rules unanimously James M. Moynihan, Bishop of of a girl who had multiple organ that the cure of the girl with mul- Syracuse, welcoming the remains 2012 failure. of Ven. Marianne Cope to the Dio- 2010 tiple organ failure is an inexpli- Feb. 18: Pope Benedict XVI an- cese of Syracuse. January: The biography “A Song July 9, 1998-Feb. 2, 2001: The Syr- cable medical recovery. of Pilgrimage and Exile” is updat- nounces at a Vatican consistory acuse diocesan tribunal conducts April 19: Pope John Paul II, issu- Feb. 2: The remains of Mother ed by Sister Mary Laurence and where he created 22 new cardi- 20 inquiry sessions on the alleged ing a decree affirming Mother’s Marianne Cope are officially republished under a new cover by nals that he will elevate to saint- miracle attributed to the interven- heroic virtue, proclaims Mother welcomed to Syracuse, N.Y., in a Mutual Publishing Company in hood Mother Marianne and six tion of Mother Marianne. Marianne “venerable” at a special ceremony at the Cathedral of Im- Hawaii. others, including native American maculate Conception. Dec. 19: The Mother Marianne Vatican ceremony. Oct. 4: A new shrine for Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, on Oct. 21 at Cope Museum in St. Anthony April 27: On the request of the April 2: Pope John Paul II dies Marianne in the St. Anthony St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Convent and Motherhouse, Syra- Bishop of Honolulu Francis X. May 14: Cardinal Martins beatifies Motherhouse chapel is blessed by Oct. 21: The scheduled canoniza- cuse, is dedicated. DiLorenzo, the prefect of the Con- Venerable Marianne Cope in St. Bishop Cunningham. tion date for Mother Marianne. 6 MARIANNE OF MOLOKAI: SOON TO BE SAINT HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

A special section in anticipation of the canonization of Blessed Marianne Cope, Oct. 21, at the Vatican by Pope Benedict XVI

Complete devotion to the cause Sister Mary Laurence Hanley brought Mother Marianne’s nearly 40-year canonization effort to fulfillment

By Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, OSF Special to the Herald hrough her magnificent life, Sister of St. Francis for Mother Marianne’s cause. The selection was more than a wise Mary Laurence Hanley, more than anyone else, one; it was surely God’s plan. fulfilled God’s plan to bring the cause for saint- hood of Mother Marianne Cope to fruition. For Full-time director Tthe past 30 years, I was privileged to journey with Sister In 1977, the new superior general Sister Aileen Griffin ap- Mary Laurence as a faithful sister in Christ, as a friend, pointed Sister Mary Laurence as listener and consultant, and most of all as a witness to the full-time director of the cause. someone who embodied the life and spirit of Mother She proved to be a marvelous Above, Sister of St. historian and a prolific writer, Francis Mary Laurence Marianne as her canonization cause advanced from devoting all her energies to pro- Hanley in 2005 at the one stage to the next. Her passionate love for Mother mote the life, spirit and legacy of gravesite of Mother Marianne motivated her to be God’s instrument call- Mother Marianne of Molokai with Marianne Cope in a great passion. She gathered a Kalaupapa ing others to holiness by following Christ, Sts. Francis wealth of information — artifacts, and , St. Damien de Veuster and now St. letters, documents and other re- sources. She also made valuable Marianne Cope. We thank God and give God praise for connections with people from Sister Mary Laurence Hanley! Hawaii to the Vatican who had the expertise and the influence to Anna Mae Hanley was born on and the Convent School and As- assist her in her work directing Aug. 4, 1925, to Anthony Hanley sumption Catholic Academy in the cause. and Madalen Bukowsky of Syra- Syracuse. She was also a financial When I was the directress of cuse, N.Y. She entered the Sisters advisor and recruiter for Maria postulants and novices at St. An- of St. Francis of Syracuse on Jan. Regina College in Syracuse. Thir- thony Novitiate in Syracuse from 2, 1944, receiving the name Mary ty-seven years were devoted to 1972 to 1981, Sister Mary Lau- Laurence as a novice. She made the cause of the beatification and rence and I had many opportuni- her final profession on Aug. 17, canonization of Mother Marianne ties to look over her research on 1949. She earned a bachelor of Cope. Mother Marianne, including Sister science degree from LeMoyne Col- On Dec. 7, 1973, Mother Viola Leopoldina Burns’ extensive jour- lege, her master of science degree Kernan, the superior general of nals. I also had the opportunity from the Catholic University of the Sisters of St. Francis, received to read chapters of the biography America, and an honorary doctor- from a Vatican postulator the she wrote with O.A. Bushnell, “A ate from LeMoyne. document: “A Program for Pre- Song of Pilgrimage and Exile,” Sister Mary Laurence lived 67 liminary Research into the Life of before it was published. years as a Franciscan Sister. Twen- Reverend Mother Marianne Cope Sister Mary Laurence co-au- ty-seven years of her ministry was for the Eventual Cause of Beati- thored four books. Her most sig- spent as an educator at St. Joseph fication.” Mother Viola selected nificant is the best seller, “A Song School, Hoboken, N.J., Our Lady Sister Mary Laurence to begin on of Pilgrimage and Exile, Mother of Angels School in Albany, N.Y., a part-time basis the investigation Marianne of Molokai,” first pub- SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD MARIANNE OF MOLOKAI: SOON TO BE SAINT 7

QUOTE The clarification She was an innovative woman who had the qualities which inspired others to follow her

„„ Sister Mary Laurence Hanley, director of the cause of Mother Marianne, in an interview in the 1980s

“The biggest misunderstanding is that Mother Marianne came to Hawaii at the call of Father Damien or to help him. I think the error is understandable because so many people believe Mother Marianne went straight to Molokai to help Father Damien whereas the fact is that she was deeply in- volved in health care works for patients for five years in Honolulu before she went to Kalaupapa. “Yet, this false idea of her being a Damien associate con- tributes to the feeling that Mother Marianne was a helper of Father Damien. There is nothing wrong with being a helper, but as it happens she was a leader in her own right. There were lots of fine helpers. She was more than that. She was an innovative woman who had the qualities which inspired

Photo couresty of Sister Davilyn Ah Chick others to follow her to do good works. Without Mother Mari- Animal lover Sister Mary Laurence Hanley, left, with Marianne-blessed Pacino, and writer Sister Davilyn Ah Chick. anne, the Homes and other works at Kalaupapa would not have succeeded, for instance. She fought for improvements and got them, but as Charles Reed Bishop said: she has a sen- lished in 1980, which she wrote director of the cause was present. for the cause and the countless with Hawaii author Ozzy A. Bush- She arrived a few days before the persons who committed them- sible plan. nell. A revised edition was pub- exhumation and did not miss any selves to making the sainthood of “The error of her being considered Father Damien’s helper lished in 2009. Ozzy and his wife of the five-day process. Follow- Marianne Cope an awesome and (and not a leader) is compounded by the fact that after Betty became longtime friends ing the exhumation, all present glorious reality! Father Damien contracted leprosy he came to Honolulu to of Sister Mary Laurence. I had had the honor to hold vigil with appeal to her personally to come to Molokai so she has the The other side the privilege of taking her to visit Mother Marianne’s remains at the reputation of helping him out. She did help him out by giving convent site where she lived for Ozzy and Betty at their Manoa It wasn’t always all work with 30 years. What a momentous time him the comfort that the patients at Molokai would have her home on a few occasions. Ozzy Sister Mary Laurence. There was for all of us! care but she never worked for him. was a professor of microbiology another side to her. On occasion The church also requires the “The history involved is that in 1873 Father Damien had at the University of Hawaii and we would put aside the papers verification of two miracles at- answered a call from the Hawaiian Government for someone the author of five historical novels for dinner at a German or Italian about Hawaii. One can well imag- tributed to the intercession of to give spiritual comfort to the people of Kalaupapa. He tried the saint candidate, one miracle restaurant. Sister Mary Laurence ine the lively discussion these two liked steak — rare. I preferred to do more than that, of course. But things were not working distinguished historians had over to be beatified, the second to be canonized. While in her position pork chops. Seeing how much I out at Molokai for the medical care or protection of the pa- politics, world issues, history and, enjoyed my meals, she switched of course, Mother Marianne. Sister Mary Laurence would hear tients. Thus, 10 years later an entirely different call emanated many claims of amazing healings, from steaks to pork chops. These from the Hawaiian Government. The King and Queen wanted moments were not only fun, they 27 volumes she needed cases remarkable a nursing system set up for the sick people especially for those and ironclad enough to pass the were an opportunity to deepen The cause for beatification and our friendship, relax and rejuve- with leprosy, and the first place of interest was a hospital full church’s extremely strict scientific of leprosy patients in Honolulu. A plan for a system of govern- canonization required Sister Mary and theological requirements. She nate our spirits, to talk story, to Laurence to first gather evidence found her first miracle in the case evaluate the cause and its devel- ment hospitals was being tried out.” of Mother Marianne’s heroic of Katherine Mahoney, a young opment, to examine our religious virtues. The result was not one girl in a coma dying of multiple lives and that of our community, book, but 27 volumes of articles, organ failure who recovered com- to exchange political views (Sis- Sister Mary Laurence also be- about her ailments, but always fo- interviews, testimonials, journals pletely after prayers were said to ter Mary Laurence comes from a came a lover of horses when one cusing on what God had planned and other material. Sister Mary Mother Marianne. That miracle family of strong Democrats), and of her doctor’s horses, Pacino, for her. When I returned to Ha- Laurence asked me to have the was affirmed by Pope John Paul II to chat about one of her favorite grew ill had to be put to sleep. waii in 1985, Sister Mary Lau- cause commission members here on Dec. 20, 2004, paving the way interests — her cats! When the physician prayed to rence and I communicated on a in Hawaii and others paginate not for Mother Marianne’s beatifica- She had a great sense of hu- Mother Marianne, the horse re- regular basis via phone, fax, mail one, but three sets of the 27 vol- tion on May 14, 2005. mor, an Irish one at that. It kept covered and is still alive today. and email. I would always ask her umes — a total of 81 books. One A few years later, Sister Mary her spirits up when there were On one of my trips to Syracuse, about her physical condition and, set was for the Vatican Congrega- Laurence presented a second challenges to face and walls to Sister Mary Laurence insisted that for the past several years, tried tion for the Causes of Saints, one miracle to the Congregation for climb, or when necessary, break we visit Pacino on his ranch. Sure desperately to get her to go to the was for the archives of the Sis- the Causes of Saints. This time through. She developed heavenly enough, Pacino pranced for us doctors. She would tell me that ters of St. Francis, and the third it was the inexplicable and com- connections with God and the and even took a picture with us. she had better things to do, and was for the Diocese of Honolulu plete cure of a New York woman saints; ecclesiastical ones with that the cause that was more im- archives. It was a huge task but named Sharon Smith who had bishops, religious, dignitaries Pilgrimage, exile portant than her health. the work was completed in a few been suffering for years from and the required commissions; As 2010 approached and the days, in time for the special pre- internal infections caused by pan- and familial ones with Mother It is noteworthy that both cause for sainthood for Blessed sentation ceremony in Kalaupapa, creatitis. Sharon’s miracle was ap- Marianne’s relatives. And if you Mother Marianne and Sister Mary Marianne approached fruition, Molokai, in November 1988, of- proved by the Vatican’s committee did not know this before, you do Laurence each spent the last 35 Sister Mary Laurence’s aches and ficiated by Msgr. Robert Sarno of of physicians on June 16, 2011, now: Sister Mary Laurence was years of their lives on pilgrimage pains increased. Her body became the Congregation of the Causes of by the Vatican theologians on a softball player. She loved this and in exile — Mother Marianne weaker, but her spirit grew richer. Saints. This effort led to Mother Oct. 8, 2011, and by the cardinals sport and made sure she was at in Hawaii; Sister Mary Laurence When news came in October 2011 Marianne being declared vener- and bishops of the Congregation bat as many times she could be. in perseverance to the cause. Both that the Vatican theologians ruled able in 2004. for the Causes of Saints on Dec. Her competitive nature contribut- were devoted to prayer, did cheer- unanimously that the second For beatification, the church 6, 2011. On Dec. 19, 2011, Pope ed to her ability to hit “homeruns” fully God’s will to the fullest, re- miracle happened through the requires that the body of the Benedict XVI decreed that Blessed pursuing Mother Marianne’s spected the dignity of each person intercession of Blessed Marianne, candidate for sainthood be ex- Marianne Cope would be canon- cause: the declaration of vener- and loved the beauty of creation. Sister Mary Laurence said: “I have humed so that the remains may ized. The date was set for Oct. 21 able, beatification, and soon, can- Both spent long hours determined brought her this far; my work be studied and possibly relocated of this year. onization! to achieve the best for the honor is done.” Sister Mary Laurence to a more accessible shrine. Sister What more can we say but to Like St. , Sister of God and for the salvation of passed on to her eternal rest on Mary Laurence worked to make thank God and Sister Mary Lau- Mary Laurence loved animals. Her God’s people. Both empowered Dec. 2, 2011. this happen. Forensic anthropolo- rence. We must also thank the cats Olivia and Midnight were her religious and civic authorities Aloha ke Akua, Sister Mary gist Vincent Sava and a volunteer Sisters of St. Francis of the Neu- constant companions. She also to achieve what they wanted to Laurence, and mahalo nui loa! team of experts were signed up mann Communities, Mother Viola used her personal money to feed accomplish. Through it all, both How blessed you are to enjoy to exhume Mother Marianne’s Kernan and her succeeding supe- the feral cats that frequented the were meticulous with whatever being with St. Marianne Cope in remains in Kalaupapa in January riors, and the church officials that convent grounds. Accompanying needed to be done (and the de- heaven and having the premium of 2005. However, like Mother moved the cause along — relator her on this errand was an amaz- tails were frequently overpower- front seats at the canonization of Marianne, Sister Mary Laurence Father Peter Gumpel, postulator ing experience. She gave names ing). Everything they achieved the seven blesseds on Oct. 21! found travel difficult and did not Father Ernesto Piacentini and the to the ‘regular’ cats, and they ac- was fruitful and became a reality. God loves you and so do I! plan to be present. I immediately bishops of the Dioceses of Syra- knowledged her when she called Like Mother Marianne, Sister Affectionately, with humble alerted her that the exhumation cuse and Honolulu. We are also them. How more of a Franciscan Mary Laurence suffered physically prayers, Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, could not take place unless the grateful to all those who prayed can one be! for years without complaining OSF. 8 MARIANNE OF MOLOKAI: SOON TO BE SAINT HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

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Mother

Marianne’s Sharon Smith Katherine Mahoney

iracles are awe-inspiring incidents of faith Within days, Mahoney’s condi- tion improved tremendously. and divine providence that defy convention- “It did seem there were mul- miracles al reason and science. For men and women tiple miracles as each organ whose lives are scrutinized for sainthood, returned gradually to complete Mmiracles that occur through their help are an integral functioning when [those praying] The inexplicable cures of got the word to pray and followed part of the canonization process. through,” said Sister Mary Lau- two New York women on the The church teaches that those canonization ceremony. rence. in heaven have the ability to Katherine Dehlia Mahoney was Mahoney was soon completely verge of death were due to the intercede for us here on earth. the first miracle recipient. The cured. The Sisters of St. Francis Their heroic virtue and intimate case of her recovery from multiple report that she continues to be relationship with God during their organ failure was presented to the well. intercession of Molokai’s physical lifetimes allow them, Vatican in 2004 for Mother Mari- Mother Marianne’s second mir- in death, to have a special place anne’s beatification. acle was the inexplicable recovery close to God in eternity. The late Sister Mary Laurence of another woman in upstate New saint-to-be Just as you would ask a friend Hanley of the Sisters of St. Francis York who was suffering from a to pray for a particular intention, of the Neumann Communities, deadly bout of pancreatitis. you may ask those in heaven, director of Mother Marianne’s Sharon Smith had battled By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz because they are close to God, canonization cause, described see- the infection in 2005. It spread Hawaii Catholic Herald to intercede on your behalf for a ing Mahoney in the hospital for throughout her body, literally de- special need. When the request the first time in 1993. stroying her organs and leaving is great, such as a cure from a “It is sufficient to say that her on the brink of dying. terminal disease, and the result is nothing was as it should be — her Smith spent almost a year in overwhelmingly positive and de- unnatural coloring or her doubled the hospital with friends at her fies known medicine or science, size or the distortion of her fea- side as doctors tried what they you have a miracle. tures,” Sister Mary Laurence could to save her. At one point, Powerful stories of unexpected wrote in a document about the her friends were told to prepare healing and medically inexplica- miracle. for the worse. ble rescues from death after “pe- “It was clear that many ex- “The doctor was telling my titioning” heaven are not uncom- traordinary measures were being roommate that they were going mon. But to actually prove that a taken to keep her alive,” she said. to take me off the respirator in sudden cure is the direct conse- Mahoney’s organ failure was the morning and that he didn’t quence of prayers to a candidate the result of a reaction to chemo- think that I was going to make it,” for sainthood is a difficult thing to therapeutic drugs. In 1992, the Smith told the Hawaii Catholic do. Such a case requires thorough Syracuse native — age 14 at the Herald this past January. documentation, rigorous exami- time — was diagnosed with ovar- Smith said that, by chance, a QUOTE nation by physicians, theo- ian germ cell cancer. The cancer woman in the hospital waiting logians and bishops, and had been removed in a success- final approval of the pope. room told her friend to pray to ful operation, but the aggressive Mother Marianne. The Vatican must ap- chemo treatment she had been The prediction Hawaii-born Sister of St. prove two such miracles given afterward caused her to go Francis Michaeleen Cabral vis- before a person can be into shock. ited Smith after hearing of her “This woman will undoubtedly some day declared a saint — one According to Sister Mary Lau- condition. Smith said that Sister be canonized by the and for beatification and an- rence, Mahoney had “dysfunction other for canonization. of the lungs, blood, liver and kid- Michaeleen pinned on her hospi- enrolled among the greatest of its saints” The investigation begins neys, etc.” Sister Mary Laurence tal gown a small container of dirt first in the diocese where said that the mortality rate re- from Mother Marianne’s grave the miracle is said to have in Kalaupapa. The nun prayed „ By Dr. T. Wood Clarke, president emeritus of the Oneida Historical corded by Mahoney’s physician at occurred and then is pre- one point was 98 percent. for Smith while others continued Society in Utica, N.Y., and noted historian, in a paper read before the sented for further scrutiny their intercessions. society in 1938. A former president of the Oneida County Medical Asso- The Franciscan nun visited by the experts at the Con- Smith was discharged from the ciation, Dr. Clarke was not a Catholic. Mahoney and her family on Jan. gregation for the Causes of 3, 1993. She touched the patient hospital in January 2006. the Saints in Rome. with a — a piece of a book- Today, Smith, 65, said she is in “This woman will undoubtedly some day be canonized by the Catholic The two miracles for mark on which Mother Marianne fairly good health. Although not Church and enrolled among the greatest of its saints. Blessed Marianne’s saint- had written “Sweet Jesus Mercy.” a Catholic — Smith is a baptized “By her self-imposed exile, by her sacrifice, her bravery, by her en- hood both took place in The Mahoney family then be- member of the Protestant Church durance and her enthusiasm, Mother Marianne, the first woman in the the Diocese of Syracuse, gan praying to Mother Marianne of the Nazarene — she has always N.Y. Two women were world to dedicate herself voluntarily to the life among the horrors of for their daughter’s healing. Word valued the importance of saints. healed from potentially fa- a [leprosy] colony, has taken her place in history as one of the world’s of their intercessions to Mother She will be attending the can- tal illnesses. Both are do- Marianne spread, and community onization in Rome on Oct. 21 and greatest women.” ing well today, and one of members in Syracuse, including during the ceremony is scheduled them is expected to have a the Sisters of St. Francis, joined to present a relic of Mother Mari- special role in the Oct. 21 them in asking for her help. anne to Pope Benedict XVI. SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD MARIANNE OF MOLOKAI: SOON TO BE SAINT 9

of Mother Marianne. Resources QUOTE are being provided by the Sisters of St. Francis. Pilgrimage The portrayal Bishop Cunningham and 220 Syracuse pilgrims will depart Oct. “Some day, more and more people 16 for an eight-day trip to Rome will come to know and love the great and Assisi for the of Blessed Marianne and Blessed Franciscan of Hawaii” Kateri Tekakwitha. In addition, 96 Sisters of St. Francis of the Neu- „ Father Charles Kekumano, Nov. 29, 1958, at Mother Mari- mann Communities, 40 pilgrims anne’s tomb in Kalaupapa, at a ceremony marking the 75th from Assumption Church in Syra- anniversary of the arrival of the Franciscan Sisters to Hawaii cuse, 30 from additional parishes and 30 others will make their way to the historic occasion. “And so Mother Marianne became an outstanding leader in a new field in Hawaii. Father Damien had already become Shrine and museum famous for his work on Molokai. But the brusque Belgian Repairs have been underway priest was too impetuous for the little things in administra- for several months at Blessed tion and human relations. Hence the arrival of this capable Marianne’s earlier residence, St. nun with a sure but feminine hand brought an added grace Anthony Convent and Mother- that made hospital life much more pleasant. In Kakaako and house in Syracuse, which was on Molokai she insisted on cleanliness, order, quiet and deep constructed in 1864 and has respect for everyone. undergone several expansions since. If you were to visit today, “So thoroughly Franciscan, she realized that perfection is you might be surprised to see a simply a reflection of God Who is Perfect. If she was to be a high crane taking down unstable copy of St. Francis in her day then she knew she had to be as red bricks from the fourth floor of true to the original as possible, just as St. Francis had been an the convent. Other repairs have outstanding copy of Jesus of Nazareth. And so Mother Mari- been completed in the main cha- anne tried to serve God each day as an excellent Franciscan. pel, which was built in 1879 and replaced in 1950. It is now called Thus it was that she introduced a Franciscan spirit, the spirit the Shrine of St. Marianne Cope of gentle service to God’s creatures. and is where her remains reside. “Mother Marianne has never been sufficiently honored for Also reorganized are the St. work in Hawaii. She herself had prevented such honor by liv- Marianne Cope Museum’s four ing as quietly among her Sisters and patients as possible. Ha- colorful exhibit rooms, which con- waii underwent a political revolution and several changes of tain historical items, documents and pictorial representations. The civil government while Mother Marianne was living. But she space has been reconfigured to herself instigated an invisible revolution, a spiritual revolu- accommodate an increase in the tion. Here on Molokai she helped patients not only with their number of visitors. A small gift physical ailments but also with their spiritual ailments. It shop has also been added. Photo courtesty of Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP isn’t easy to accept physical pain and disfigurement, nor isola- Bishop Robert J. Cunningham of the Diocese of Syracuse with the mosaic Prayer garden tion from family and friends. Mother Marianne was able to “Saint” prepared to replace “Blessed” on the Syracuse cathedral mural. go from patient to patient and bring sunshine into their lives, A Mother Marianne prayer gar- not merely a passing grin but a deep, peace-giving resignation den has been created in front of and acceptance of our lot in life. Such service to mankind can- the main entrance to the Syracuse shrine. Paved stones have been not be measured. installed around the Japanese “No wonder then the world has never really known the maple tree making the area easier greatness of Mother Marianne. This was no haughty admin- How for those with wheelchairs, walk- istrator interested only in the financial success of her work. ers or canes. Benches will provide This was no fussy lady demanding honors and recognition. spots for rest and reflection. And This was no hospital head demanding schedules and reports making a connection between Syracuse and Hawaii, an eight- and more money. No, Mother Marianne was every inch the Syracuse is foot replica of the bronze statue Franciscan nun. From morning to night she was the servant of Mother Marianne, sculpted by of God working for the honor of God among the beloved of Franciscan Sister Rosaire Kopc- God. She loved her work in this neglected corner of the world. zenski, that stands in Kewalo Ba- She unconsciously contributed a holy atmosphere to a very sin Park on will be installed drab and busy life. She pioneered in the work of Catholic in the Syracuse garden. Her celebrating nursing in Hawaii. outreached hand will be at a level where those in wheelchairs can “And while Father Damien is the more famous of the two Blessed Marianne’s hometown is making hold her hand and pray. great Catholics of Molokai, Mother Marianne has added her distinct contribution to Hawaii’s Catholic history. Therefore preparations for its new saint School curriculum today, we are only a small group of the thousands who owe By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP The Diocese of Syracuse Catho- a debt of gratitude to the Franciscan nun buried here. She lic schools office began work Special to the Herald began a special chapter in the history of the church in Hawaii this summer on a kindergarten and some day, more and more people will come to know and through grade eight curriculum love the great Franciscan of Hawaii.” n less than a month, the universal church will be on the life and canonization of St. adding seven more models of holiness to its ranks Marianne Cope to be used in the of sainthood. Of these, Hawaii is blessed with ties to classrooms or modified for reli- gious education programs. one, a connection our diocese shares with the Dio- Icese of Syracuse in upstate New York. Let’s take a look Title change to see how that community is preparing for the canon- Bishop Cunningham has been ization of Blessed Marianne Cope, where her life as a planning ahead for the first “Saint of Syracuse.” In 2011, during Franciscan Sister of the Neumann Communities began. the diocese’s 125th anniversary celebration, Archbishop Timo- Saint Marianne Cope Day missions and three devotional thy Dolan blessed a 5 by 9 foot chapels in the Syracuse diocese mosaic of Blessed Marianne that What do the central and south urging them to do something spe- was installed in the Cathedral central New York state counties of the Assumption. Commis- cial in her honor. of Broome, Chenango, Cortland, sioned by Bishop Cunningham St. Peter Church in Oswego, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and and produced in Italy by Baker Oswego have in common? On where Mother Marianne served as Liturgical Art, the mosaic consists Sept 23, they marked St. Mari- superior of her order and teacher of 125,000 pieces of hand-cut anne Cope Day, a huge celebra- at the parish school for three colored glass. After the canoniza- tion for the diocese’s 285,000 years, has jumped on the Mother tion, a small section of artwork HCH file photo Catholics declared by Bishop Rob- Marianne Cope summer fest with the word “Saint” will replace Father Charles Kekumano, seated right, at the 75th anniversary ert J. Cunningham of the Diocese bandwagon. Other parishes have an identical section which now celebration of the arrival of the Franciscan Sisters to Hawaii. of Syracuse. The bishop’s office been preparing talks and special has the word “Blessed” in front of Speaking is Sacred Hearts Father Brendan Furtado. sent letters to 131 parishes, nine speakers on the life and charism Marianne’s name. 10 MARIANNE OF MOLOKAI: SOON TO BE SAINT HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

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Kateri Tekakwitha Pedro Calungsod Jacques Berthieu The others achieving sainthood

Four of the six others who will Anna Schaffer Carmen Salles y Barangueras Giovanni Battista Piamarta

be canonized on Oct. 21 Christian persecution. On April of Mindelstetten. She was one of marry a young Spanish man. Her 2, 1672, the two men were killed several children from a modest parents later allowed her to break were contemporaries after natives became angry over family, and as a youth hoped to the engagement and enter into the baptism of a baby girl. earn enough funds to later enter novitiate with the Adores Sisters. Calungsod was 17 when he religious life. She became dedicated to the or- of Blessed Marianne was martyred. His body and Instead, she would spend most der’s charism of helping women that of Father San Vitores were of her life ill and living in poverty. recover from lives of crime and dumped in the ocean and never In 1901, Schaffer fell feet-first prostitution. By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz found. into a huge laundry pot of hot lye Carmen later founded her own Hawaii Catholic Herald The sainthood cause for while trying to repair a damaged order, “Concepcionistas Misioneras Calungsod was opened in 1994 by oven pipe. She suffered horrific de la Ensenanza,” or the Concep- any amazing facets of Catholic priests at the time her the Archdiocese of Cebu. He was injuries and ultimately remained tionist of Teaching. sanctity can be seen in relatives were arranging her mar- beatified in 2000 by Pope John bedridden. Under her direction, the order the stories of the six riage. To the dismay of her family, Paul II. He is the second Filipino Amidst her suffering, Schaffer would open several schools and holy men and women she decided to pursue religious life saint after St. Lorenzo Ruiz, who recognized the will of God. She communities in Spain. Today, the Mstepping into sainthood alongside over matrimony, and was baptized developed a deep love for prayer, was canonized in 1987. Conceptionistas are present in 15 Blessed Marianne Cope at St. Pe- in 1676 at the age of 20. “Kateri” penance and sacrifice. She re- countries on four different conti- ter’s Basilica on Oct. 21. A young is the Mohawk translation of her Jacques Berthieu ceived Communion daily from a nents. Filipino catechist. A lay German baptismal name, “Catherine.” local parish priest. Jacques Berthieu was born in Carmen died in 1911. She was who found God through severe She fled to Canada, where she Schaffer is said to have seen beatified in 1998. suffering. Two religious dedicated found refuge at St. on Nov. 27, 1838, the same visions of St. Francis and experi- year as Blessed Marianne. He was to helping the underprivileged. Mission. Kateri would make a pri- enced the stigmata. Giovanni Battista Piamarta The first Native American to be vate vow of virginity and dedicate ordained in the Diocese of Saint- Before her death in 1925, canonized. A priest martyred in the rest of her life to deep prayer Flour in 1864, where he would she suffered from a myriad of Giovanni Battista Piamarta was Madagascar. and service to the sick and elderly spend nine years as a diocesan ailments: complete paralysis of born in Brescia, Italy, on Nov. 26, Four of this year’s canoniza- in the Mohawk Nation at Caugh- priest before entering the Jesuit the legs, cramps resulting from 1841. He grew up in a poor family tion candidates lived in the late nawaga. novitiate in 1873. a spinal disorder, cancer of the and experienced a difficult child- 1800s, when Blessed Marianne She died in 1680 at the age of He was assigned to an overseas intestines, and a brain injury she hood. herself undertook the mission to 24. Eyewitness, including a couple mission in Madagascar before his sustained after falling out of bed. He discovered his vocation serve Hansen’s disease patients in of Jesuits, said the scars novitiate training was complete. The brain trauma impaired her through the help of a local parish Kalaupapa. The other two made on her face suddenly disappeared Father Berthieu died in that Afri- eyesight and ability to speak. priest. He was ordained in 1865 their marks on the faith roughly after her death. can island nation in 1896 while It is said that shortly before and served in various parishes in 200 years prior. In 1942, Kateri was declared accompanying refugees who fled Schaffer passed away, she made his hometown. Here is a look at the others “venerable.” She was beatified in their region after a group of rebels the Sign of the Cross and said, Father Piamarta was dedicated who will soon be canonized next 1980 by Pope John Paul II, and had taken over. “Jesus, for you I live!” to helping young people who were month by Pope Benedict XVI. will become the first Native Amer- The rebels captured the priest, Pope John Paul II officially struggling in Italy’s then-nascent ican saint this October. beat him, and took him to their granted “the degree of heroic vir- industrial factories. He later left Kateri Tekakwitha chief. The Frenchman was of- tue” to Schaffer in 1995. She was parish life to immerse himself in Pedro Calungsod fered a pardon if he would only beatified in 1999. service to underprivileged chil- Affectionately known as “the renounce his faith and instead Lily of the Mohawks,” Kateri Very little is known about the dren. become a counselor to the tribe. Carmen Salles y Barangueras In 1900, he founded the Con- Tekakwitha was born in what is beginning of Pedro Calungsod’s Father Berthieu refused and was now Auriesville, N.Y., in 1656. gregation of the Holy Family of life. Details about this young lay put to death. His body was thrown Carmen Salles y Barangueras Her mother, a Christian Algonquin catechist have come from accounts Nazareth, a religious order com- into the Mananara River and was was born on April 9, 1848, in Vic, Indian, and her father, a Mohawk written by Father Diego Luis de Spain. She was the second of 10 mitted to the education of youth. never recovered. chief, were killed by a smallpox San Vitores, a 17th century Span- children in a devout Catholic fam- An order for female religious, In 1916, the Vicar Apostolic of epidemic when Kateri was just 4 ish Jesuit priest. ily. the Congregation of the Sisters, Madagascar (now the Archdiocese years old. Calungsod was from the Vi- In 1858, a Marian year, Car- Humble Servants of the Lord, was of Antananarivo) opened a for- Kateri survived the plague, but sayas region in the southern men went with her family on a pil- also founded. mal inquiry into Father Berthieu’s her face was disfigured by the Philippines. He was only a youth grimage to Montserrat, the site of Father Piamarta died in 1913. death. Pope Paul VI officially de- disease and her eyesight impaired. when he accompanied Jesuit mis- a Benedictine abbey and sanctuary The Congregation of the Holy clared him a martyr in 1964. He The Indian name “Tekakwitha,” sionaries to the Marianas Islands with a famous statue of the Family of Nazareth is still active was proclaimed “Blessed” in 1965. which in English means “bumps in 1668. Mary. There, Carmen decided today, particularly in Italy, Brazil, into things,” was given to Kateri Father San Vitores was with Anna Schaffer to consecrate her life to Jesus Chile, Angola and Mozambique. after an uncle joked about her Calungsod in the village of Tom- through the Blessed Mother. The church recognized his he- poor eyesight. hom on the island of Guam, when Anna Schaffer was born on Feb. She was eager to pursue a roic virtues in 1986. Piamarta was Kateri is said to have met with they were caught in a wave of 18, 1882, in the German village religious vocation, but was set to beatified in 1997. SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD MARIANNE OF MOLOKAI: SOON TO BE SAINT 11

eroic virtue and miracles weren’t the only condi- tions that needed Hto be met for Mother Mari- anne Cope’s canonization. The church’s path to sainthood requires a few more out of the ordinary steps — an exhumation and identification of the candi- date’s body, and the establishment of permanent, accessible shrine. The exhumation of Mother Exhumation Marianne’s remains occurred in 2005, just months before her be- atification. It was a daunting, yet delicate task that merged science and and religion for a week or so in Kalaupapa. Evidence was gath- ered to prove the Franciscan nun lay in a marked grave on the edge of the Bishop Home property, where she and other sisters cared relocation for women and girls afflicted by Hansen’s Disease. Mother Marianne’s remains The remains of the only were then taken to Syracuse to be permanently enshrined at the Franciscan motherhouse. It was Franciscan to be buried in there she got her start in religious life, and where the hub of her Kalaupapa were moved to a religious order — now called the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neu- mann Communities — operates. shrine in Syracuse The transition to bring Mother Marianne out of her initial resting place on Molokai and back to her By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz other “home” in upstate New York Hawaii Catholic Herald was filled with emotion and ela- tion — a process that, in uncover- ing her death, also brought forth

the wonder of her life. HCH file photos Mother Marianne spent 30 Above, an item is passed between years in Kalaupapa serving lep- forensic archeologist Vincent Sava rosy patients. She arrived on the and Father Joseph Grimaldi at peninsula in 1888, five months Mother Marianne’s gravesite. Left, a before the death of Father crucifix unearthed from the grave Damien, succeeding him as the of Mother Marianne. settlement’s guiding force. She died of natural causes in 1918. location makes it difficult for visi- She was the only Franciscan QUOTE tors to get to. Sister interred in Kalaupapa. Her The Franciscan Sisters decided grave there is located under the a shrine in Syracuse would be shade of several majestic trees and more befitting. After the exhuma- The tribute lush greenery, the first sight visi- tion, Mother Marianne’s remains tors come upon as they step onto were transported to the mainland, “She ... faced everything with the Bishop Home property. but not before receiving blessings Kalaupapa residents erected a from Hawaii’s people. Kalaupapa unflinching courage, and smiled beautiful monument to mark the residents were the first to send her grave shortly after Mother Mari- off with an emotional Mass at St. sweetly throughout it all.” anne’s death. The nearly life-size Francis Church. sculpture of the crucified Christ and photographic descriptions of Her remains were taken to „„ Honolulu Sunday Advertiser, Aug. 11, 1918, two days af- reaching down to embrace a joyful Mother Marianne’s interment. Honolulu for further handling by ter death of Mother Marianne. St. Francis still stands today. For about three days, Sava and Borthwick Mortuary. They were In January 2005, the grave was his associates dug through the dirt placed in a 48 by 20 by 12-inch dug up by a team led by Vincent and debris of the grave. They set “Throughout the Islands the memory of Mother Marianne box that was permanently sol- Sava, a forensic archeologist with up a makeshift forensic lab in the dered closed and placed in a mod- is revered, particularly among the Hawaiians, in whose cause the Joint POW-MIA Accounting laundry room of the Bishop Home ern casket. she has shown such martyrlike devotion. Those who have met Command Central Identification kitchen, where they cleaned and A Mass at the Cathedral of Our the sweet, delicate little woman, whose face was almost spiri- Laboratory in Honolulu. Sava, a analyzed their findings. Lady of Peace drew a steady flow tuelle, have always been impressed with her intellectual quali- parishioner at St. Jude Church in Among the in the grave of faithful who gave Mother Mari- ties, for she was a woman of splendid accomplishments, and Kapolei, volunteered to head the were Mother Marianne’s skull, and anne a final Island farewell with exhumation effort after reading a crucifix that was said to have had fine executive ability. She impressed everyone as a real prayers, flowers and lei. about it in the newspaper. been laid above her head on the ‘mother’ to those who stood so sorely in need of mothering. Once her remains arrived in “They had mentioned that they inside of her coffin. Her body was Syracuse, Mother Marianne re- “‘Sister Marianne was a martyr, a heroine,’ said Mrs. J. were eventually going to have to found lying in a direction opposite ceived a heroine’s welcome. She F. Bowler, yesterday. ‘Father Damien is considered a hero- exhume her remains and that was of what was expected. She was was honored with ceremonies by martyr dead these many years. Brother , living, when lights and bells went off that buried facing due east, looking to- the diocesan bishop in the city’s is considered a hero, for his absolute devotion to the cause of this would be a good project to get ward the Franciscan motherhouse cathedral and at the Sisters of St. the boys and men in the Settlement, and Sister Marianne is involved in,” Sava told the Hawaii in New York and at the monument Francis motherhouse. Her remains Catholic Herald in 2005. depicting Christ and St. Francis. entitled to the honor of being called a heroine. Seldom has now rest in a reliquary at the Assisting him were three of Once the exhumation was com- motherhouse chapel. the opportunity come to a woman to devote every hour of Sava’s colleagues from the Joint plete, Mother Marianne’s remains The Shrine and Museum thirty years to the mothering of people isolated by law from POW/MIA Accounting Command, were temporarily sealed in a metal of Saint Marianne Cope at the the rest of the world as have been those people. She risked and another local archaeologist box, following the church’s ca- Franciscan motherhouse displays her own life in all that time, faced everything with unflinch- from a private firm. nonical procedures. Also placed in dozens of relics, photographs and ing courage, and smiled sweetly throughout it all. She came The team worked to provide the container was a full Franciscan other vestiges of her life for gen- a “circumstantial” identification habit — a replica of the one Moth- to Honolulu ready to do whatever duty was required of her. eral public viewing. of Mother Marianne’s remains. er Marianne would have worn — In Hawaii, a relic of Mother Without blare of trumpets, Sister Marianne entered upon her A “positive” identification would with a rosary, wimple and veil. Marianne — tiny fragments of duties and through thirty long, wearisome years, living apart have required analysis of DNA, Despite the strong desire of bone sifted from the Kalaupapa from the world and its comfort, she labored in the cause of a dental records and fingerprints, some to have Mother Marianne gravesite — is permanently en- stricken people. She was a heroine in her life; she is a martyr which were unavailable in her remain in Kalaupapa where she shrined in the Cathedral of Our in death.’” case. served, her gravesite at Bishop Lady of Peace. After Mother Mari- The exhumation team instead Home did not qualify as an “acces- anne is canonized, the Sisters of tried to match bones and artifacts sible” shrine that is required for St. Francis will carry the relic to found at the burial site to written sainthood. The peninsula’s remote each Island for . 12 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

“I would now like to say a special word to women who have had an abortion. The Church is aware of the many factors which may have influenced your decision, and she does not doubt that in many cases it was a painful and even shattering decision. The wound in your heart may not yet have healed. Certainly what happened was and remains terribly wrong. But do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope. Try rather to understand what happened and face it honestly. If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. To the same Father and his mercy you can with sure hope entrust your child. With the friendly and expert help and advice of other people, and as a result of your own painful experience, you can be among the most eloquent defenders of everyone’s right to life. Through your commitment to life, whether by accepting the birth of other children or by welcoming and caring for those most in need of someone to be close to them, you will become promoters of a new way of looking at human life.”

Pope John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae (1995) After the abortion Rachel’s Vineyard offers women and men a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental environment for healing

By Lisa Shorba When you attend, you will be tears from your eyes. The sorrow by abortion, whether their own Special to the Herald part of a small group, usually be- you have shown shall have its re- A mother’s testimony or someone else’s, to attend a RV tween six and 12. The small and ward. There is hope for your fu- By a 2010 participant retreat. I encourage everyone to You’ve had an abortion. Or your intimate size allows each partici- ture.’” ( 31:15-17) participate as much as possible, girlfriend has. You may ask your- pant time to share and process the Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries “Rachel’s Vineyard was a god- press through any uncomfortable self, “So, where do I go from here? exercises together. The group con- was founded by Dr. Theresa Burke send for me. After years of suffer- Do I have to bear this burden alone parts, trust the Lord with it and text is very cathartic. The others in 1994 and brought to the Diocese ing in silence, I became desperate for the rest of my life? Have I com- allow the process to work. There who “have been there” can vali- of Honolulu in 2009 under the aus- to find help in dealing with the mitted the unforgivable sin?” date what you are going through, is a great reward.” pices of the diocesan Respect Life grief, guilt and shame I had been No. and be supportive and healing in Office. You are not alone. There are the process. carrying. Through my participa- “The way to begin healing the tion at RV, I was finally able to A father’s testimony others like you who have asked the Because of the emotional numb- wounds of the world is to treasure release the guilt and shame of By a 2012 participant same questions, who have been ness and secrecy that often sur- the Infant Christ in us; to be not having an abortion. I was finally reconciled, who have begun the round an abortion experience, con- the castle but the cradle of Christ; “As a man, abortion affects us healing, and whose lives have been free to openly grieve for my child. flicting emotions during and after and, in rocking that cradle to the in a unique way. The weekend at restored in Christ on a Rachel’s I was finally able to surrender the the event may remain unresolved. rhythm of love, to swing the whole Rachel’s Vineyard helped me heal Vineyard weekend retreat. These buried feelings can surface world back into the beat of the Mu- unbearable burden of this secret. Rachel’s Vineyard is designed many wounds from the past. I later. Sometimes, many years later. sic of Eternal Life.” — Caryll Hou- “The people who were there to address the many complicated learned to be compassionate with Men and women can experience selander, Catholic artist, mystic, to ‘support’ the decision of abort- grief symptoms related to an abor- depression, anxiety, guilt, self-con- myself. writer and poet, author of “A Rock- ing your child are rarely there to tion experience. Rachel’s Vineyard demnation, substance abuse, intru- “As Christians, we all strive ing Horse Catholic.” support you in grieving your loss. provides women and men a safe, to forgive, but rarely do we have sive thoughts, flashbacks and other Rachel’s Vineyard has an amazing confidential and nonjudgmen- painful symptoms. such an opportunity to really Lisa Shorba is the site leader for Ra- tal environment to dismantle the and anointed team. They genuine- learn how to forgive. The experi- Rachel’s Vineyard has a number chel’s Vineyard Hawaii. secrets and distorted beliefs that of powerful exercises using “Liv- ly care for and about their partici- ential learning process engaged pants. They grieve your loss with linger after an abortion, to receive ing Scriptures” that allow the soul Rachel’s Vineyard retreats me into a deeper walk with my nourishment, and to finally be free. to speak its grief and sorrow; that you, yet are there to support you faith. I always felt that God must Weekend retreats are scheduled Jesus is at the heart of every- connect participants to their inner in any way possible. There is no twice a year, spring and fall, and are be so angry with me. Now I am thing provided on an RV retreat. voice, to each other and to the love judgment. open to people of all faiths. Space is able to pray more deeply and au- Participants encounter Christ in and compassion of God; and that “Before attending the Rachel’s available for the upcoming retreat, thentically. I am able to under- the Living Word, the Sacraments, help participants accept forgive- Oct. 19-21. (Friday, 5:30 p.m. to Sunday, Vineyard retreat, I felt as though stand my pain and walk with it. Eucharistic Adoration, the warm ness for themselves and others. 5 p.m.). Call Lisa Shorba, 349-5071, I would be betraying the memory “My relationship with my wife hospitality, personal support of the The retreat also offers an oppor- to register. All registrations are kept of my child if I did not hold on to has greatly improved. She did the team, the comfort food, and other tunity to reconnect on a spiritual strictly confidential. A $150 donation the pain, the grief and the guilt. retreat with me and processed special touches. level with the children that have is suggested to cover costs, but need- Through RV, I learned that the op- some of her pain. I feel now I can It’s a weekend retreat led by a been aborted, and to commemo- based scholarships are also available. posite is true. I was able to honor be much more open with her and group of caring, trustworthy lay rate them with honor and dignity. the memory of my child and ac- volunteers, many of whom have Rachel’s Vineyard’s message of Rachel’s Vineyard needs prayers and she can understand my feelings experienced abortion themselves. hope originates from the Scripture financial support. To make a donation, knowledge the short life my child about children. 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1 PEARL CITY Our Lady of Good Counsel & Parish Would you like to sample some Portuguese food? Parishio- ner Willetta Centeio who has been part of the annual “Taste of ” event, joins members of the Nova Esper- anca Portuguese Cultural Club in this presentation. When the Portuguese came to Hawaii in 1878 to work here, they brought their foods and 1 2 3 culture with them and con- tinue to share them. This event will be Oct. 6 at Sam’s Club in Pearl City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be samples of codfish stew, pickled onions, malassadas and many more fa- vorites. Some will be available for purchase. The Portuguese genealogy service will also be available and cultural dis- plays including a lapinha, the Christmas manger scene with the Portuguese tradition of 4 5 6 sprouted wheat (an offering to the Baby Jesus for a good year) will be displayed. Willetta does this display every Christmas for our parish. We are proud of our talented parishioner. Muito obrigada. (Reported by Elaine Yamashita)

2 PAPAIKOU Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Two grand prizes were given away at the Grandparent’s Day Breakfast on Sept. 9, sponsored by the LA Con- 7 8 9 gress Group. Paula Ro- driguez won a rice cooker, Derick Billena and Teo Tu- for the sacrifices they make to and entertainment. … In July, 6 WAIPAHU overflow of the spirit of the our grandparents for sharing lang each won a car detailing serve their country. (Reported after a three-year journey with St. Joseph Parish Eucharist Banquet.” There was rich experiences and testimo- service. The next project will by Pat Phillips; photo by Inez our parish, we bid farewell to On Catechetical Sunday, Sept. a good turnout of parishioners nies with us was a beautiful be selling won ton chips and Johnson) Father Rex Pira who now 16, the Adult Faith Forma- with music and an abundance and heartfelt blessing. In won ton cookies. They will also resides in the Philippines. With tion Program (RCIA, infant of food prepared by all who celebrating their love, the stu- be taking orders for poinsettia 3 HAWI open arms we welcomed his baptism, adult sacraments, came. Also, a surprise birth- dents realized the inestimable plants for the holiday season. Sacred Heart Parish replacement, Father Jose marriage enrichment ministry) day cake and wishes for privilege and good fortune … On Catechetical Sun- In preparation for the Year Macoy, who comes to us from were commissioned under Father Rufino were added to it is to grow up in a home day, Sept. 16, the following of Faith, our parish hosted St. Mary in Hana, Maui. Bish- the coordination of Deacon the occasion. Our parish com- where there are grandparents. catechists and teachers were the Big Island catechist op Larry Silva and visiting Keith Galang. The catechists munity thanks all the donors, (Reported by Lisa J Dusterhoff; commissioned at the 10 a.m. retreat facilitated by Jayne priests from Maui honored us are pictured. Top row, from sponsors, supporters and walk- photo by Thalia Woodward) Mass, Ms. Emma Sarsfield Mondoy director of the di- with their presence at a special left: Nick Monibog, Anna ers for their generous support. (K/grade 1), Ms. Louise ocesan Religious Education Mass on July 25 during which Molina-Acebo, Jun Ga- A great successful feast day in- 9 PEARL CITY Isherwood (grade 2/First Office. One of the meditation the bishop installed Father Jose linato, Bernie Galanag, deed! (Reported by Esther Yap) Our Lady of Good Counsel Communion), Ms. Joyce exercises was walking through as our new administrator. … Deacon Galang, Berna School Yafuso, Kira Ann Pavao, a labyrinth. In describing her On Aug. 12, under the chair- Callejo, Harold Callejo. KULIOUOU We celebrated our first classroom aides, (grades 3 walk, Diann Logan, a con- manship of Jessie Myers and Middle row: Agnes Simpli- Holy Trinity Parish school-sponsored Mass and 4), Ms. Lillian Tavares vert who is from Sacred Heart the religious education ciano, Alvin Simpliciano, Have you wanted to be an of the year on Sept. 15. Stu- (grade 5), Ms. Callie Villan- Parish in Pahoa, said she felt teachers, classes began. … Glory Manzano, George altar server? We will take dents greeted parish- ueva (grade 6), Ms. Pamela like she was walking through The youth of our parish attend- Manzano, Priscilla Davin, girls, boys or adults. ioners as they entered the Lyman, Mr. Reynard Gal- the Kingdom of God and re- ed the Diocesan Youth Ral- Wayne Agustin, Roger Anyone who has received church, passing out music dones (grade 7), Ms. Inez discovering him again on her ly on Oahu on Sept. 1. It was Acebo, Almira Tumaneng. his or her First Communion sheets for the songs to be sung Johnson, Ms. Carly Ann path of life. The walk also led a busy but fruitful summer! Bottom Row: Arnel Espi- is eligible. The altar server that day. The choir was made Kaiawe (grade 8), Ms. Ta- her to suddenly discover her (Reported by Eleanor Ozoa) nosa, Aaron Simpliciano, ministry forms are available up of the happy faces and joy- sha Haimoto-Leite (grade catechism. Penny Burgess Dorthy Espinosa, Donna on the table at the front of the ous voices of many students 9), Ms. Nancy Chong, Ms. of St. Benedict said that at first 4 WAIANAE Monibog, Andrea Sim- church. Drop them off in the that attended, who were also Maryanne Ancheta (grade she felt nothing, but as she Sacred Heart Parish pliciano, Anna Parks, collection basket or bring them responsible for the offertory 10) and Ms. Kesha Kubo, started taking the labyrinth On Sept. 10, Father Ramon Casimira Ferreira, Janet to class. Please join us on Sept. and announcements. Pictured Mr. Jimmy Pratt Jr. (grade turns, she began to feel and J. Francisco gave a presenta- Ramos, Jon Ramos, Grace 22 and 29, 9-10:30 a.m., in are members of the school 11). Substitute teachers also see the many different times tion to our parish to “revisit and Sherley. (Reported by Casi- the church. (From the parish faculty and staff being com- commissioned were: Ms. and directions God’s path has realign the parish pastoral and mira Ferreira) bulletin) missioned by Msgr. Thad- Phyllis Aguiar, Ms. Marie taken her in her life. About 50 organizational structure in light deus Mercado. (Reported by Lacro and Ms. Violet Lin- catechists, priests and nuns of the diocesan Roadmap.” 7 HAIKU 8 EWA BEACH Ginger Kamisugi) deman. We are very grateful from the Big Island and Maui Roughly 50 parishioners attend- St. Rita Parish Our Lady of Perpetual Help for these individuals who give were here in Kohala for this ed and shared their thoughts. Parishioners Susan Kusza- School KAHULUI so much of heir time and tal- one-day retreat. Attending It was a very nice and positive jewski and grandson Eli We celebrated National Christ the King Parish ents to insure that our youth from our parish were Evie new beginning for our parish. Freeman enjoy a day of Grandparents Day on Sept. In honor of Our Lady of learn about their faith. God Adams, Ellen Caitano, TJ (Reported by Richard Medeiros; festivities on July 29 in cel- 12. Grandparents are God’s gift LaSalette, a nine-day no- bless you all! … Refreshments Giel, Mary Lou Ignacio, photo by Linda Jose) ebration of our patroness St. to children and by honoring vena was prayed 15 minutes were served after Mass in the Barbara Izumi, Pauline Rita. The feast day started with our grandparents, we honor before parish Masses starting parish hall not only to cel- Pule, Sandie Torres and 5 KANEOHE Mass in the morning with our God. Grandparents joined on Monday, Sept. 10. … Our ebrate with the catechists and Rachel Murai Wilson. (Re- St. Ann Parish pastor Father Rufino Ge- the students, faculty and 2012-2013 catechists were teachers but also to welcome a ported by Lee Rivera) The active and auxiliary mem- piga followed by parishioners staff for the celebration of the commissioned at the 10 a.m. group of soldiers from the bers of Our Lady, Daughter gathering for an annual par- Eucharist. After Mass, grand- Mass on Sunday, Sept. 16, cel- 121st Infantry training at LANAI CITY of St. Ann, Praesidium of ish picnic and Walk for Our parents posed for pictures ebrated by Father Efren To- Pohakuloa who also attended Sacred Hearts Parish the Legion of Mary, cel- Future fundraiser at Giggle while the students prepared mas and assisted by Deacon the Mass. Father Mike Scul- On May 13, under the leader- ebrated the Sept. 8 birthday of Hill Marine Park in Kokomo. some delightful presentations. Kenneth Bissen Jr. Each ly (pictured with soldiers) goes ship of Diane Irons, nine our Blessed Virgin Mother with Father Rufino, commenting on Each grade celebrated their catechist received from Sister to the training area frequently parish children received their the legion prayers and hymns. his first picnic with his new grandparents’ love and kind- Angie Laurenzo a cross la- to say Mass for the soldiers, First Holy Communion. A potluck luncheon followed. parish, said: “It was a touching ness with beautiful songs such pel pin blessed by Father Efren. but on this particular Sunday … On June 16, our parish The active members are in sight to behold as our parish as “Somewhere over the Rain- Here are our catechists: RCIA: they decided to come here. We celebrated the feast of the Sa- white wearing blue-ribboned family came together to honor bow,” “I Can Only imagine” Matthew and Misty Enos, were happy to have them. God cred Hearts of Jesus and miraculous medals. (Reported our patroness and one another and “The Wind Beneath my Jasmine Higa, Valdyn bless them and their families Mary. Everyone enjoyed lunch by Angela Jocson) in a fellowship that is truly an Wings.” Being able to thank Sakai, Carol Ursua and 14 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE The SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 Parish&SchoolN Charlene Yamashiro. Con- firmation I: Crystal Nishida, Al and Bobbie Sensano. Confirmation II: Mildred Chargualaf, Matthew and Misty Enos. Confirmation Peer Ministers: Brianna Acosta, Deighton Barroga, Krystal Bonilla, Derin Caraang, Thalia Castene- da, Anthony Flores, Aus- tin Sensano and Pookela Shore. Religious Education: EDITOR’S Sister Catherine Acain, CHOICE Kathleen Garcia, Britney 10 11 12 13 Diego, Esther Felipe, Shirley Kusuno, Bernie Kaneshiro, Pua Okamura, Pookela Shore, Caroline Chipen, Ines Bulger, Claudia Crowell, Rachel Silva and Shelley Amadeo. Congratulations to all the cat- echists for their commitment to serve our children and the peo- ple of God for another school year of teaching and sharing God’s love. (Reported by Carol Ursua and Jasmine Higa)

HONOLULU Sts. Peter and Paul Parish 17 18 19 20 We hope everyone is pleased with the new flooring in the church. Even though we expe- rienced delays in the shipment, the installation was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. The savings were used to address concerns with the pews and kneelers. The build- ing committee is now tasked with prioritizing the renovation list that includes audio-visual systems, ceilings, courtyard food pantry, courtyard storage units, electrical upgrade, irriga- tion upgrade, lighting fixtures, main entry doors and gates, 23 24 25 26 second floor office space floor- ing and windows. (From the 11 HONOLULU the school year. Students enjoy 14 HONOLULU The Audio Visual Company gether for lunch before it was parish bulletin) sharing their ideas with their and will be aired on OC16 on time to go home. At the end Oct. 24. A second round of tap- of the day, some grandparents Lower School new friends. (Reported by Mag- Our school’s 50th anniver- WAIALUA dalena Collins) ing is set for mid-September. needed their naps more than Our school gathered on Sept. sary celebration on Sept. St. Michael Parish Pictured, from left, are team children! (Reported by Kuulei 14 for Food + Fitness + 18 started with a Mass at the On Sept. 16 was Catecheti- 13 HONOLULU members Cayetana Pender- Halemano) Family = Fun, a family well- Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, cal Sunday, a day set aside Chaminade University gast, Connor McCallister, ness festival. Four hundred followed by a brunch at the for parishes to ask God’s bless- This month, 11 years ago, Ryan O’Conner, Matthew 17 AIEA fifty students and family mem- cafeteria. Pictured with the ing on students and teach- felt hope was lost. Friedrichs, Anela Lee, St. Elizabeth School bers participated in Get Mov- 50th anniversary cake are, ers, parents and helpers, People boarded a plane think- Robert Chang, Bonnie- Pictured are the eighth ing, Get Fresh, and Get Smart from left, school president and all who share Jesus’ Good ing their destination was safe, Lynn Montano, Curstyn grade big buddies assisting activities related to nutrition, Bernard Ho, his wife Carol News through the ministry of families saw their loved ones Yoshimoto. Behind them is their kindergarten little healthy eating, fitness and and principal Brother Peter religious education. We com- off thinking that they would their coach, teacher Joy Rip- buddies in making the sign good health. The family fair Zawot. Other activities for the missioned our teachers and see them again, innocent lives perger. Not in the photo is of the cross as they enter the featured tai chi, hula, Zumba, week included dinner at Ruby helpers at Masses that morning were taken and trust between team member Jaena. church for our first Mass of the culinary demonstrations and Tuesday, an evening of billiards and we had a second collection countries was lost. To honor (Reported by Carol Chong; school year. (Reported by Sha- nature activities. Special guests and shuffleboard at Dave and to help fund our catechetical the lives lost and shaken by the photo by Stacey O’Connor) ron Nagasawa) sharing their expertise in- Buster’s, golfing at Hickam program. (From the parish bul- tragic 9/11 attack, Campus cluded Sacred Hearts graduate Mamala Golf Course and the letin) Ministry and the Office of 16 KANEOHE 18 LAHAINA grand finale, riding in the Mrs. America Lara Fonoi- Student Affairs hosted a St. Ann Early Learning Sacred Hearts School 10 HONOLULU moana, Nalo and Aloun special Damien Trolley as part Prayer, Praise and B.B.Q. Center Our students create liturgical of the Aloha Week Parade Sacred Hearts Academy Farms, Dr. Kalani Brady, in the student lounge. About On Sept. 19, we hosted 142 calendars every year. Some with Bishop Silva, school High School Dr. Shari Kogan, 40 people attended to reflect special guests. In honor of are edible! Pictured are Fa- administrators, alumni, Senior Alexis Fraga was Leung, Kapiolani Commu- on how old they were and Heritage Week, grand- ther Joseph Pathiyil, Katie selected by the University nity College Culinary De- what they were doing when cheerleaders, students, parents joined their grand- Slear and Kamyrn Perry. of Hawaii College of En- partment and Michele Ya- they learned of the attack. parents and supporters children for a day at school. The teacher, not pictured, is gineering to participate in maguchi, Umeke Market. We sang songs thanking God of the school and dinner/ca- The morning began with Mass Mary Anna Waldrop. (Re- a summer high school intern- Pictured are Hunter Kim, for his many daily blessings. sino night at the Pacific Beach where the children were given ported by Susan Hendricks) ship program in which college Celine Cole and Kayla Senior Jordan Zizzi found Hotel. We sincerely thank the a special blessing to start the students and faculty members Murray making healthy fruit peace at the event. “I was re- participants for their continued school year. After light refresh- HONOLULU assisted her in research and snacks. (Reported by Hayley ally stressed from classes and support and hope you all had ments, they gathered with the Maryknoll High School engineering projects. One par- Matson-Mathes) life in general. It helped me a great time! (Reported by Pat grade school to launch the The digital era has arrived ticularly rewarding assignment calm down. We prayed for Bigold and Diane Lota) new year with bubbles and a 12 HONOLULU here with a resounding bang, was a satellite project with real the many lives lost and called giant star balloon. Next, the 15 HONOLULU thanks to graphic arts teacher world applications. The six- Cathedral Catholic on the Holy Spirit to be with grandparents joined their little Christopher Coats and a week program prepares high Academy us during this tough time. Holy Family Catholic ones in the classrooms. The core group of students in the school students for college Our school’s theme this year The entire service was mov- Academy three-year-olds showed broadcast journalism with hands-on experiences in is “Nourish the Spirit.” ing knowing that our prayers Our fifth grade team their grandparents how they class. Broadcast journal- engineering and provides in- Each month, students focus on are working.” Of course, it participated in Play Smart are learning to be independent ism brings more 21st century sight into civil, mechanical and one of the fruits of the Holy would not be complete without Hawaii, a local game show at school. They were given an art-related activities to the electrical engineering. Pictured Spirit. For September, students Marianist Brother where fifth grade teams opportunity to play with each students in an asynchronous is Academy mathematics chair reflected on “joy.” The kinder- Bommer’s famous “Bommer from Hawaii public and pri- other. The four-year-olds fashion. It is Deborah Kula and Alexis. garten, fifth and eighth Burgers.” Bringing students vate schools compete to win a and kindergarteners did a non-tradi- (Reported by Hayley Matson- grade classes worked to- together in fellowship with Smart Board for their school. a craft activity together. The tional class be- Mathes) gether and discussed ways to programs like Prayer, Praise Students are asked grade level four-year-olds made wind- cause, unlike bring joy to one another. These and B.B.Q sets the tone for questions and must work as a socks and the kindergarteners other courses big brother-big sister the year. (Reported by Corey team to answer them correctly. made friendship bracelets and here, the stu- projects are done throughout Simon and Jessika Garcia) The first round was taped at pinwheels. Everyone came to- dents meet HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD SEPTEMBER 28 2012 15

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beautiful story to our kin- dergarten through grade two students. Maya was sensational and thoroughly enchanted our young read- ers! … The libero for our U.S. silver medal volleyball team, Tamari Miyashiro, recently came to talk about how discipline and learning the fundamentals were the reason for her success as a vol- leyball player. Born and raised in Kaneohe, Miyashiro is a 14 15 graduate of Kalani High School and attends the University of Washington. … Great news! Robotics has come to our school! If you peek into grade four during lunch recess, you’ll notice students working 16 collaboratively, constructing fabulous robots for future competitions with Earleen Victorino and Damien Jamila. … Home-grown let- tuce anyone? Aquaponics is going strong in our Hawaiian garden, thanks to our science teacher Kaukahi Severson. Check out the awesome unit in 21 22 front of the school! Mrs. Vic- torino’s fourth grade also has an aquaponics garden in their classroom! Many thanks to Mr. Stan Kodama from the Waimanalo Feed Store for donating the fourth grade system and its new motor. (Re- ported by Annie Chee)

28 HONOLULU On Sept. 11, our sixth grad- ers ventured to St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi for EDITOR’S their first retreat as Crusaders. CHOICE The theme for the day was 27 28 29 “Community,” and all prayers and activities were spent doing for the entire year, do not take are the eighth graders upon ents, teachers and parishioners second graders and their unteered their time and efforts exactly that: building com- a typical test or quiz, and do their return from the retreat. enjoyed delicious homemade teachers Charlene Lum, to make this celebration a suc- munity. Students engaged in not have a set class period. In- (Reported by Kuulei Halemano; pancakes, sausage, coffee and Milton Makishi, Carole cess. There was entertainment team-building activities and stead, the group gets together photo by Jorge Ochoa) juice. The PTSG uses the mon- Goldstein and Jeremy and fun for all ages. It was a conversation that allowed them during lunch, study halls or af- ey raised from the breakfast to Ramos continued a 15-year great pleasure to be a part of to openly express their feelings ter school to interview people, 20 KAILUA enhance student’s learning and tradition by welcoming grand- such a rich history and a posi- and improve their communi- write scripts, gather informa- St. Anthony School their school environment. (Re- parents to campus. The day tive future for the entire com- cation skills. The concluding tion and — probably the most The year is off to a busy and ported by Christie Carpenter) began in Sacred Heart Church munity. (Reported by Jennifer prayer service connected them time consuming part — edit productive start with technol- with Father Antonio Bobis Holmberg) to the large Catholic Christian their video. The end result is ogy is playing a big role in 21 HONOLULU blessing the grandparents and community at Saint Louis and Sparta Vision, a short, snap- learning. Students in grades Star of the Sea Early acknowledging their unique 25 HONOLULU beyond. One sixth grader in his py, attention-grabbing video six, seven and eight re- Learning Center role in the lives of young St. Patrick School anonymous evaluation wrote, “My spirituality has grown over that lets the school community ceived iPads when the school Pictured are families enjoying people through their special Students and their families cel- the retreat because I got to know about all the events on year began on Aug. 13. Teach- our annual spaghetti dinner love and guidance. Back in ebrated Grandparents’ Day know my fellow brothers better campus, plus some! (Reported ers Mrs. Terri Stewart, on Sept. 19. The parents met the classrooms, the children on Sept. 12. Grandparents and share my feelings and pray by Maureen Meyer) Mrs. Marcia Braden and our PTG board and learned greeted their special guests were honored with a Mass and with other people. I like re- Mrs. Laree Ott led work- what events will be going on and explained how President a great big “Thank you!” for 19 KANEOHE treats!” Our school builds boys shops for parents to show how for the school year. (Reported Jimmy Carter proclaimed their unending love and sup- into men of high moral char- St. Ann’s Model School the iPads are being fitted into by Jill Hirata) the first National Grandparents port. They were then treated acter and confidence. Picture Our eighth grade students the curriculum. Another 80 Day in 1978. The students to light refreshments in the then sang and performed hand is the Class of 2019 sharing participated in the first class iPads are being given to the 22 HONOLULU school auditorium and a visit motions to “That Is How feelings and bonding with class- retreat of the school year on lower grades. The school also Star of the Sea School to their grandchild’s classroom. Sept. 6. The focus was “ser- created a campus-wide wire- We Show Our Thought- mates. (Reported by Eric Young) Congratulations to our 2012- Pictured are Kassidy, Keoni vant leadership.” The students less network and has installed fulness,” which Theresa 2013 student council. The and Kailee Lyons sharing remembered that they were seven Promethean interactive Haunani Bernardino wrote 29 MAKAWAO students, from the seventh and refreshments with their grand- created by God to be with him. classroom boards. All of the to teach children the use of po- St. Joseph Early Learning eighth grades, promised to rep- parents Eleanor and Mike They realized their desire to be teachers have been provided lite Hawaiian words. Pictured Center Lyons. (Reported by Rachel holy and to be part of some- iPads and Mac laptops as the resent their school to the best is the activity that followed, Our school is gearing up for Alencastre) thing bigger than themselves. school enters the fourth year of their ability. Pictured, from grandparents and grandchil- the fall season. Pictured are left, are Star of the Sea pastor With this understanding, the of the Hawaii Community dren together creating dinner 26 HONOLULU the students at work creating students responded to God’s Foundation Schools of Father Frankie; Mrs. Mar- placemats for the elderly a scarecrow for the early learn- St. School call to be the servant leaders of the Future grant. The new garet Rufo, advisor; Nicho- residents of Hale Nani ing center’s outdoor garden their school. They recognized classroom technology is prov- las Kuwamoto, representa- Care Home. These placemats Our first graders were all area. The students are plant- that this call is one of service, ing to be a big success. … tive-at-large; Eliki Tanuvasa, brighten the dinner tables of very excited to use our Apple ing a variety of vegetables and that Jesus is their model. Students, teachers and parents sergeant of arms; Georgina the Hale Nani residents, who Macbook air laptops during and hope that “Mr. George,” The eighth graders drafted a celebrated the school’s 60th D’Sanson, historian; Megan are remembered by the stu- their first computer class in our named after their favorite story covenant between themselves anniversary with a Mass McCrary, secretary; Taylor dents of Maryknoll who care brand new Clarence T.C. Ch- character Curious George, and God and presented it to on Sept. 14 presided over by Piiohia, treasurer; Paloma about their kupuna. (Reported ing Computer and Science will protect their produce. the rest of the school com- Father Gary Secor. The next Higashi, vice-president; by Maureen Meyer) Building. (Reported by Ainona They hope to sell their produce munity who prayed over them day, teacher Elizabeth Gar- Kristina Kealoha, presi- Petelo) at the upcoming Christmas during a commissioning cer- rison led a group of volunteer dent; Mrs. Carola Souza, 24 WAIALUA Craft Fair on Nov. 17. The 27 KAILUA emony. Throughout the new students participating in the principal; and Ms. Monique St. Michael School center is already preparing and school year, the eighth graders Kailua Beach cleanup, a show Desjarlais, advisor. (Reported Our students helped cel- St. John Vianney School pre-selling coffee tickets for will take every opportunity of support for their community. by Keith Haugen) ebrate the 85th anniversary of On Aug. 16, in our very own this event. It seems that the to live out the school motto: The weekend concluded with the Waialua Public Library library, President Barack school year has just started and “A‘ole now wale nou … Not for a pancake breakfast hosted 23 HONOLULU at the Waialua Bandstand Obama’s sister, Dr. Maya is all ready flying by. We look ourselves alone,” as they stay by the Parent Teacher Stu- Maryknoll Grade School on Sept. 15. Mrs. Arecchi, Soetoro-Ng, author of “Lad- forward to a blessed event. true to their covenant. Pictured dent Guild. Students, par- On Friday morning, Sept. 7, faculty and students vol- der to the Moon,” read her (Reported by Helen Souza) 16 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 Year of Faith to open in Hawaii with Mass at co-cathedral By Patrick Downes vicariate, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 9, at Sa- to develop ways the diocese will — to turn back to Jesus and en- evangelization” — an outreach to Hawaii Catholic Herald cred Heart Church in Pahoa, and 6 commemorate the year. It is plan- ter into a deeper relationship with Catholics who no longer practice p.m., Oct. 12, at Immaculate Heart ning to publish a resource guide him.” their faith. The Year of Faith declared by of Mary in Papaikou. The West Ha- for the diocese and “The pope has The U.S. bishops are urging Pope Benedict XVI will officially waii churches will celebrate their parishes. described this con- “each and every Catholic to renew open in Hawaii on Oct. 9 with a own Masses individually. The first day of the version as opening their baptismal call by living out 7 p.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop The opening liturgy on La- Year of Faith, Oct. 11, the ‘door of faith,’” the everyday moments of their Larry Silva at the Co-Cathedral of nai is at 7 p.m., Oct. 9, at Sacred marks the 50th anni- the bishops explain lives with faith, hope and love. St. Theresa in Kalihi-Palama. Hearts Church, Lanai City. Molo- versary of the opening on their website. This everyday witness is necessary In his announcement a year kai’s Mass is 6 p.m. Oct. 11, at St. of the Second Vatican “The ‘door of faith’ for proclaiming the Gospel to fam- ago, the pope described the spe- Damien Church in Kaunakakai. Council by Pope John is opened at one’s ily, friends, neighbors and society.” cial year — Oct. 11, 2012, to Nov. The Mass on Maui is 7 p.m., Oct. XXIII, and the 20th baptism, but during Pope Benedict’s Year of Faith 24, 2013 — as a “summons to an 17, at St. Theresa Church, Kihei. anniversary of the this year Catholics follows a tradition in the Catho- authentic and renewed conver- Kauai’s Mass is 7 p.m., Oct. 9, at publication of the Cat- are called to open it lic Church. Throughout the ages, sion to the Lord, the One Savior of Parish in echism of the Catholic Year of Faith logo again, walk through it popes have set aside particular the world.” Lihue. Church by Pope John and rediscover and re- times for Catholics to deepen their The other islands also have Dinner will be served after the Paul II. The last day, Nov. 24, 2013, new their relationship with Christ understanding of an aspect of the Masses inaugurating the Year of Oahu Mass. is the Feast of Christ the King. and his Church.” faith. In 1967, Pope Paul VI an- Faith. Bishop Silva has also convened The U.S. bishops call the Year Deacon Cordero said the year nounced a Year of Faith for the Two Masses will be celebrated a Year of Faith committee, head- of Faith “an opportunity for Cath- will be an opportunity to engage 1,900th anniversary of the mar- for the Big Island’s East Hawaii ed by Deacon Modesto Cordero, olics to experience a conversion in what is being called the “new tyrdom of Sts. Peter and Paul.

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St. Francis’ kupuna-keiki center Doubly blessed MOTHER MARIANNE’S NEW YORK-HAWAII LINK one step closer to completion Construction workers poured 5,000 square feet Montessori-type the concrete foundation this month preschool will be able to serve 92 for St. Francis Healthcare’s newest children, 3-6 years old. project, a combination adult day- The two programs are separate care facility and preschool in Ewa. but close enough to create oppor- The $8 million St. Francis Inter- tunities for intergenerational in- generational Center which broke teraction. Modeled after another ground in Ewa Villages in March is St. Francis Healthcare program, scheduled to open in January. the Franciscan Adult Day Center “It has been a year of hard work in Manoa, the new center will of- and it’s exciting to see everything fer shared cultural, art and music coming to fruition,” said Francis- activities that transcend the age can Sister William Marie Eleniki, differences. president of St. Francis Healthcare “The Sisters of St. Francis are Foundation, which raised the mon- committed to identifying the needs ey for this project. within the community and meet- Funding for the Intergenera- ing those needs,” said Jerry Cor- tional Center came from The Harry rea, president and chief executive & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, officer of St. Francis Healthcare Community Development Block System. Grant funds from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- He said that St. Francis antici- ment through the City and County pates a fast-growing need for ser- of Honolulu, State of Hawaii grant- vices to the elderly. Fundraisers old and newer in-aid funds, and private dona- “We’re raising the bar in qual- Hawaii likes to claim Blessed Marianne Cope, who will ing, as well as provided nursing supplies and hospital tions. ity care and convenience for West to be canonized on Oct. 21, as its own, but in reality, her linens. The facility, which will occupy Oahu residents,” he said, “who can life spanned two homes and two careers in healthcare. In Kalaupapa, at Bishop Home, Mother Marianne nearly 1.25 acres on Oohao Street, drop off grandparents and their She spent the first 45 years of her life in Syracuse, N.Y., planted many fruit trees to help sustain the home will have four preschool class- children in a single location before and her last 35 in Hawaii. Island-born Dominican and to give Father Damien and the boys in Kalawao. rooms, an adult daycare activity they head off to work.” Sister Malia Dominica Wong recently visited Syracuse She taught the girls how to make lace, which they room, a relaxation room, a kitchen The center will offer supervised and brought back observations of the New York side of enterprisingly sold. Mother Marianne also baked. and lanai, all on one level, under assistance with daily living for se- Mother Marianne for a series of comparisons. (Pictured, above left, is an old outdoor stone oven one roof. Coastal Construction is niors who cannot be left safely at at Bishop Home.) In her journal on Jan. 1, 1901, she the project’s general contractor. home alone. For more information By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP wrote: “The doctor called and brought a jug of milk The 4,000 square feet senior or to request an application for the Special to the Herald for the sick. We presented him with a cake …” center will accommodate up to 42 preschool or adult day care, call Today, continuing Mother Marianne’s innovative participants per day. The nearly 547-6500. Following the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi, fundraising legacy to support her work, the Fran- Blessed Marianne Cope must have often pondered ciscan Sisters in Hawaii have made jams and jel- his advice on how to provide for the needs of the lies, pickled onions, sweetbread and cookies, quilts, many she served: aprons and other goods and products. “Go humbly begging alms. Don’t be ashamed, be- And if you are going to the canonization via Syra- cause after sin everything comes to us as alms, and cuse, be sure to pick up some homemade chocolates the Great Almsgiver gives generously and kindly to at NunBetter, the sisters’ chocolate factory that cel- all, to the worthy and unworthy.” ebrates and supports the lives of the senior sisters. However, evidence shows she did not stop at (Pictured, above right.) merely taking the beggar’s role. Rather, being a woman of persevering zeal, indomitable courage Trivia: Textbooks and school supplies were purchased and innovative resourcefulness, she applied her tal- for the students at Franciscan Sisters’ Sacred Hearts ents and those of her sisters to raise funds through School, Lahaina, in the 1960s by: (unscramble) darbee- extra works. wste and sadlssmaaa* In 1863, in the aftermath of the Civil War which had left Syracuse, N.Y., in extreme poverty, in addi- Quote: “We have 6 lime trees full of fruit, and also 2 tion to teaching the sisters took up tailoring to pro- Chinese orange trees drooping with golden fruit, small vide for basic living necessities. In 1869, with the orange trees are in bloom. This gives us courage to plant founding of St. Joseph Hospital, Mother Marianne more fruit trees …” (Mother Marianne, Kalaupapa, took to walking the neighborhood in solicitation of 1897) Photo courtesy of St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii’ funds to care for the ailing. Her selfless persistence *sweetbread and malassadas A construction crew lays concrete for the St. Francis intergenerational center. attracted benefactors who paid off the hospital build- Next and final of the series: Two American saints

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The executive director of the Office of Social Ministry can easily Hours of operationare:Wed.-Thur. 9am-3pm; Fri.-Sat.9am-12noon; Sun. 7-12noon name a dozen projects throughout Close:Mon.-Tue.&Holidays the diocese that were a direct result of the funding that is now, or will “ABSOLUTE FAITH” soon be, helping to give families, the „„ Activity: Office of Affordable Forarrangementsfor groups, call 922-3121 elderly, people with disabilities and Housing within the Office of NO ADMISSION FEE singles, a place to call their own. Social Ministry Free-will offeringsappreciated The Office of Affordable Hous- „„People served: Thousands ing’s mission follows the diocese’s of people who are homeless or strategic plan, “Witness to Jesus: Di- low income in need of housing ocesan Road Map for Pastoral, Pro- throughout the diocese gram and Facility Needs.” „„Road Map priority: Social A With Grateful Hearts grant en- service Your abled the Office for Social Ministry „„With Grateful Hearts Future Home? to create the Office of Affordable Funding: $358,000 Housing — a program solely dedi- What does your dreamhomelook like? It might be a cated to creating housing for those home with aviewinMakakilo,acozy plantation in need. housenestled in KalihiValleyoraconvenient condo in “One of the core purposes of the 150 units in February. Parishioners town?Yourfuturehomeisout thereand Iwill work diocesan strategic road map is to worked to rehabilitate 40 units. So diligentlytohelpyou find it.Callmetoday at help Catholics put their faith into far, the Office for Social Ministry has recruited volunteers to restore 57 808.295.1288. action,” Ignacio said. “The imple- mentation of the Homeless Afford- units. able Housing Plan provides needed The office intends to rally Catho- relief to homeless individuals and lics around the diocese to join other ConnieE.A.Rodrigues families.” non-profit and faith-based groups to renovate more units in October for Realtor-Associate, ABR, CHMS,CRS, One example of the Office for SRES®(Senior Real Estate Specialist) Social Ministry’s resourcefulness is the Kahi‘au Compassion in Action, a Coldwell Banker PacificProperties its Recycled Housing Project for ku- collaborative effort with the Hawaii puna on church property adjacent Pastors Roundtable. [email protected] 808.295.1288 www.connierodrigues.com to Sacred Heart Parish in Pahoa. The “The diocese will partner with Each oneshoulduse whatever gift he hasreceivedtoserve others, office, in concert with the County private homeowners, landlords and faithfully administeringGod’s graceinits variousforms.1Peter4:10. of Hawaii, HOPE Services Hawaii development partners to increase and Sacred Heart Parish, moved to and preserve affordable housing Pahoa 20 former Catholic Chari- across all islands of Hawaii,” Ignacio ties transitional housing units from said. Specializing in Kawaihae on the other side of the is- In the past two years, the office Customer land, and renovated them to create also partnered with HOPE Services Satisfaction the senior housing. Hawaii and Catholic Charities to #1 “Bestof the In its short existence, the Office increase the inventory of afford- Best” People’s of Affordable Housing has improved able housing units through a pro- Choice Award the housing situation for thousands. cess called Tenant Landlord Solu- SmallBusiness Through partnerships with govern- tions. As a result, during 2011 and PrimeContrac- ment, private developers, non-profit 2012, HOPE Services placed 451 torof the Year organizations and available Catho- low-income tenants in affordable lic properties, the office was able housing units that had not been in to construct, convert, restore or the affordable housing inventory. “Onceacustomer,alwaysafriend” preserve 720 units of housing over Through Catholic Charities, anoth- three years for households earning er 218 low-income tenants were DAVIDJ.L. Alltypes of roofing, repairs, &alsoPhotovoltaic less than 30 percent of the average placed in affordable housing units LEONG median income — the poor and also not previously in the inventory. President “Nojob is toobig or toosmall” most vulnerable in Hawaii. The website of the Office of So- The Office of Affordable Housing cial Ministry displays the quote, “We Call us foraFREE ESTIMATE: 833-1633 mobilized parish volunteers for the envision a world where all people Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s reach their full potential, achieve 96-1217 WaihonaSt. #2 Volunteers Instilling Pride initiative self sufficiency and live in a just and PearlCity,HI 96782 to renovate 15 vacant public hous- compassionate society.” ing units in August and September Through a With Grateful Hearts Lic. #BC-19703 Since 1980 2011. The office was also a partner grant and the help of effective part- in the housing authority’s “I Have nerships, it is fulfilling its mission — a Dream” initiative to renovate one home at a time. LicC-14194 Parish offers Confirmation classes for adults Star of the Sea Church in Waia- been baptized and has received lae-Kahala will offer adult Confir- First Holy Communion, but has mation classes 7-9 p.m., Wednes- not been confirmed, may attend. Overhead Door Co.ofHonolulu day evenings, for four consecutive Bring a copy of your baptismal div: Western Overhead Doors weeks starting Nov. 7 in the par- and First Holy Communion cer- ish center’s second floor meeting tificates to the first class. For more room. There is no fee. information, or to register, contact “WeKnow Garage Doors” Anyone 18 or older who has Val Pedro at [email protected]. ServingHawaiiSince 1970 Contemplative weekend retreat for women Maxine Pollock’s Scrub Bucket a private air-conditioned room Gospel Ministries is offering a with bath, plus meals. Make contemplative weekend retreat check payable to Scrub Bucket Eric Carlbom for women called “The Generos- Gospel Ministries, 320-3 Molo President ity of God,” from 7 p.m., Oct. 26, St., Kailua, HI 96734. A free will to 2 p.m., Oct. 28, at St. Anthony offering will be also taken at the 832-0555 Broken Springs Replaced Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley. end of weekend. www.overheaddoorhawaii.com24 hour EmergencyService Liturgy will be celebrated. For information, call Pat Tom, The cost is $175 and includes 261-8104, or Maxine, 254-1091. SECURITYAND QUALITY “GENIE”OPENERS SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 21

Mass in St. Francis to sell off the park Father Larry Fisher celebrated an outdoor medical equipment in Mass recently for sev- eral Filipino Catholic Clubs and others at the three-day live auction Pearl Harbor Blaisdell Park. The theme for the St. Francis Healthcare System of the hospital assets, including liturgy was Matthew of Hawaii will auction more than all property and equipment, to 28:19-20: “Go therefore 3,000 pieces of medical equipment St. Francis Healthcare System of and make disciples of from the now closed Hawaii Medi- Hawaii in April 2012. The legal all nations, baptizing cal Center during a three-day live transfer of ownership took place them in the name of theater-style auction at the Westin in May. the Father, and of the Moana Surfrider Hotel, Oct. 2-4, In July and August, St. Fran- Son, and of the Holy beginning at 9 a.m. each day. cis held “garage sales” at the two Spirit.” After Mass, A web simulcast will open the centers generating a total of about everyone enjoyed a auction, which is being conducted $50,000. Proceeds from the auc- sumptuous lunch and by Centurion Service, to bidders tion and the earlier sales will ben- joyful games. outside Hawaii. efit other St. Francis Healthcare The items include a diverse services. Photo courtesy of Pacita Baron range of surgical, cardiology, radi- St. Francis Healthcare signed ology, respiratory, endoscopy, oph- a sale agreement with Queen’s thalmic, laboratory, and monitor- Health Systems in August 2012 ing equipment and instruments. for the Ewa property. The closing Patient beds, stretchers, kitchen date of the sale is tentatively set equipment and disposables will for October. The hospital’s reopen- also be on sale. ing date is targeted for the fall of Potential bidders may inspect 2013, according to a Sept. 17 St. the merchandise 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Francis news release. Oct. 1, the day before the auction, The same release states that at the two former Hawaii Medical St. Francis will convert the Liliha Center facilities in Liliha and Ewa. campus into a care facility for the St. Francis Healthcare took elderly. While plans have not yet ownership of the two medical been finalized, the center may in- centers when Hawaii Medical clude a skilled nursing facility or Center went bankrupt earlier this an assisted living center. As part year. Hawaii Medical Center-West of the long-term vision for the in Ewa closed in December 2011; campus, St. Francis has opened a Upholding Our Franciscan Hawaii Medical Center-East in Lil- new Quality of Life Center which iha closed in January 2012. will provide physical, mental and U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge spiritual wellness activities for pa- Tradition of Caring Robert Faris ordered the return tients and their families.

OBITUARY Father Eugene Konkel was rector of St. Stephen Seminary Sulpician Father Eugene J. ern part of the United States. Konkel, who was the rector of St. The widely acclaimed program Stephen Seminary in Kaneohe in offered priests an intensive three- the early 1970s, died at St. Pat- month sabbatical of spiritual, rick Seminary in physical and intellectual revital- Menlo Park, Ca- ization. More than 2,000 priests lif., on Sept. 14. have gone through the institute. He was 81 and The Milwaukee-born Father a priest for 55 Konkel was ordained for his home years. archdiocese in 1957. In 1959, he Father Konkel joined the Society of St. Sulpice, As we approach the Feast of St. Francis on October 4, came to Hawaii whose priests, called Sulpicians, in 1972 to run St. teach in diocesan seminaries. the St. Francis Healthcare System `ohana Stephen College Besides Hawaii, Father Konkel honors our and renews our commitment Sulpician Seminary. He served at seminaries in Baltimore, to uphold the Franicscan tradition of caring for all people. Father Eugene also served as the Louisville, Kentucky and Cali- J. Konkel diocesan director fornia. He is remembered for his Allow us to share our love and concern of vocations. kindness, generosity, wisdom and Father Konkel was most known humor. for you and your family with a wide range of healthcare services. for his work as director from 1976 Father Konkel’s funeral was Call us today at 547-6500. to 2002 of the Vatican II Institute, scheduled for Sept. 24 at St. Pat- a renewal program for priests at rick Seminary. He is survived by the Menlo Park seminary that his sister-in-law Caroline Konkel mostly served clergy in the west- and nephews and nieces.

Hawaiian songfest dedicated to St. Marianne The 19th Lokomaika‘i ‘Aha Hi- fest will feature several Oahu par- meni Songfest, an evening of cho- ish choirs. New compositions and ral performances of “Hawaiian- arrangements of Hawaiian sacred style” church music, will this year music will be introduced. It has be dedicated to Blessed Marianne been described as “a night to re- Cope who will be canonized on member, where even the smallest Oct. 21. of choirs receives the largest of ac- The event is at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5 colades.” at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa The event was established to in Honolulu. Admission is free, encourage and promote the use but donations are welcome. The of Hawaiian music, language and concert will be followed by light hula in church celebrations. refreshments. For information, call St. John This long distinguished song- Vianney Church at 262-8317. Honoring Hawaii’s newest saint! Celebrating the canonization of Saint Marianne Cope on October 21, 2012.

To advertise in the Hawaii Catholic Herald, 808.547.6500 StFrancisHawaii.org call Shaina Caporoz at 585-3328 22 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 Commentary Emissary of hope This unsigned editorial is from the Sept. 19 issue of The Catholic Register, the Toronto-based national Catholic Canadian newspaper.

s war raged in Syria and an anti-Muslim film ignited violence across the Arab world, Pope Benedict calm- Aly arrived last week in Lebanon as a “pilgrim of peace.” The 85-year-old pontiff would have been excused if, citing age and security concerns, he’d postponed this trip. During his three-day stay, 25 people were injured and a man killed in Lebanon’s second-largest city, Tripoli, during protests aimed at CNS photo/John Gress, Reuters an American film that mocks Islam. Members of the Sikh community attend a candlelight vigil in Oak Creek, Wis., Aug. 7, two days after the killing of six at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple. The day after he left, missiles from Syrian jets hit Lebanese territory. The class was a look at Muslims from The region, habitually unsafe, is par- Mary the perspective of a fundamentalist Chris- ticularly dangerous right now. tian preacher who saw violence in the Mid- The purpose of the trip was to Adamski dle East as portents of Armageddon, and officially endorse the apostolic ex- VIEW FROM THE PEW who talked about the error of their ways hortation that was drafted following and the strategy for Christians to convert the 2010 Synod of Bishops for the Muslims. Middle East. That task could have “Obsession” is full of news reels of the been accomplished in the Vatican, of That isn’t who we are bloody aftermath of suicide bombs, rabid course, and transmitted live world- rantings of extremist Muslims and relent- wide by video-conferencing and n the way to the airport after a scrutiny Sept. 19-21 at a U.S. Senate sub- less reruns of the Twin Towers collapsing. Internet technology. Yet the pope month in a distant city, we saw committee hearing on hate crimes and do- The last straw for some of us was an “in- dismissed that option. signs marking tragedy and terror- mestic extremism. terview” with a Muslim man and wife who Instead, he made the right and ism that left scars in the primarily The underlying theme in everything said bashed American culture and morals. At courageous decision to stand beside Opeaceful place. by government and community leaders, the end, they stripped off their turban and the Christians of the region and, by Flags still drooped at half-staff for more neighborhood groups and individuals after veil to reveal they were Christians purport- his physical presence, acknowledge than a month, despite the end of the official the Oak Creek terrorist attack was: “This edly dramatizing what Muslims think. the hardships they endure by living mourning period. “We stand in solidarity is not who we are. This is not what we be- “It felt like bait-and switch,” said the in nations that are often hostile to with our Sikh neighbors” read the sign on a lieve.” Rev. Tom Choi, now superintendent of the Christianity. That simple act alone tire company marquee, echoing signs to be That isn’t who we are. It’s not what we United Methodist Church Hawaii district, says much about the pope. Then, ad- seen on churches and businesses through- believe. That was the message we heard who bailed out halfway into the six-week dressing some 20,000 young people out the area. last week from our Muslim neighbors course along with eight of his parishioners from several Middle East countries, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, didn’t have in Hawaii as they tried to help us get a from Kailua United Methodist Church. “I he urged them to be the vanguard to rubble to clear, but some soul-searching to perspective on the violent anti-American have never liked evangelism that had to keep Christianity alive in the lands do after the Aug. 5 attack. Six people were demonstrations in Middle Eastern countries cloak itself before being revealed,” said of its birth. killed, four more injured and dozens were sparked by an ugly little made-in-America Choi in a column I wrote for the Honolulu Middle East Christians, facing terrorized as a gunman turned their Sun- movie. The mobs, who killed an American Star-Bulletin. social and economic discrimination day morning church service into a bloody ambassador among others, do not reflect In an interesting coincidence, “Obses- and seeking safety for their families, battlefield. the teaching of Islam or its founder Mu- sion” was distributed through newspapers have been immigrating in droves Although few in the area knew anything hammad who was the target of the spuri- just weeks before the 2008 presidential to Europe and North America. At about the folks that worship God at the ous video, said the religious leader of the election. Now, here’s “Innocence of the Honolulu mosque, Imam Ismael Elshikh. the current pace, Christianity might Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in the Oak Creek Muslims,” released through YouTube just a Saleem Ahmed, president of the Pacific virtually disappear from the region suburb of Milwaukee, there was an im- few weeks before Nov. 6. The timing hasn’t Institute of Islamic Studies in Honolulu, in a generation. It is asking much of mediate outpouring of sympathy and help escaped the notice of conspiracy theory chastised the violent demonstrators for be- young Christians to endure financial from the residents of eastern Wisconsin and bloggists, but that’s not my topic of the day. ing a destructive force against themselves and religious hardship, but that is beyond. There was an effort to understand There is still a queasy feeling in my soul and their faith in the eyes of the world. In exactly what the pope implored. To who they are and what they believe, docu- about that mislabeled May 2007 class. a Sept. 20 column in the Honolulu Star- be effective, the message had to be mented daily by the news media. The teacher didn’t really get my objec- Advertiser, Ahmed said those mobs need delivered in person. Underscoring the horror was the fact tion that an honest effort at “Understand- to understand that the Internet provides “I am aware of the difficulties you that the hate-filled gunman apparently ing Islam,” would include an opportunity the vehicle for hate speech to flood the face daily, on account of instabil- didn’t know who he was targeting either. for Muslims to speak. Would that somehow world and reacting by wreaking revenge on ity and a lack of security, and your Most members of the monotheistic religion, jeopardize the Christian students who are people innocent of the crime is counter to sense of being alone and on the mar- the fifth largest religion in the world, are confirmed in their own belief? their faith. gins,” he said. But, he added, “You from India. It’s a peace-promoting, non-mil- “The Muslims are coming. They want “This is not who we are. This is not what are meant to be protagonists of your itaristic, non-political belief. The men wear to convert all of America and the entire we believe” was the theme we heard earlier country’s future.” turbans, the women wear saris and veils, world,” the Rev. Daniel Vargas told the this month from Hawaii’s Coptic Christian The pope’s apostolic exhortation and they stand out as very exotic in the class. Some of the students told me they community, disavowing the Los Angeles lays a common-sense framework for Midwest where racial consciousness is set felt they had been given valuable insight filmmaker who is identified as an Egyptian Middle East Christianity to endure. in white and black. Many, many times since into Islam. The Bible Institute did not book Coptic Christian. It emphasizes dialogue, respect, Sept. 11, 2001, Sikhs have been attacked in a second session. equality, tolerance and forgiveness America by madmen aiming to lash out at Bait and switch I guess it’s good for us to search our among Christians, Muslims and Muslims. The furor over the “Innocence of Mus- souls and speak up to define ourselves by Jews, while denouncing secular- The painful part of the consciousness- lims” film makes me wonder if it aroused disclaiming the dark side of others who ism and fundamentalism. The pope raising for Wisconsinites is that the memories of another spurious anti-Islam are uncomfortably like us. I hope we are urged young people to never be murderer looked way too familiar. Wade film that was widely distributed four years all mature enough to know that people in afraid or ashamed of being Chris- Michael Page, a paunchy Caucasian man ago. “Obsession: Radical Islam’s War our community don’t have to defend their tian and he affirmed their right to with shaved head, goatee, wearing leath- Against the West” was distributed as a DVD faith, and keep apologizing for the deeds of religious liberty, to live publicly as ers, riding a Harley, loving guns, was the insert in newspapers nationwide, backed by strangers who happen to share their beliefs. Christians and to participate fully in epitome of Middle America macho man. a pro-Israel organization with secret fund- I think we should affirm them with “we civil life. Layers of his dark side were peeled away in ing sources. know that’s not who you are, neighbor.” The pope arrived in Lebanon as a the aftermath — Neo-Nazi who played hate I saw more than I could stand of the Among the mementos I tucked in my pilgrim of peace but departed as an music in a white supremacy band, less- film, which was used as the “text” of a six- suitcase is the Aug. 12 bulletin from St. An- emissary of inspiration and hope. He than-honorable discharge from the Army, week class sponsored by the Bible Institute thony Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls, ignored the latest regional upheaval 9/11 tattoos. He had a lot to answer for of Hawaii. The institute, which gives night with the photo of a grieving Sikh man and and chose boldly to stand among the in the high court of heaven after a hail of classes for adults at various Protestant this verse from the 71st Psalm: anxious Christians to let them know police bullets and his own self-administered churches, was misled off its usual path of “Though you have made me see trou- in person that he will not abandon shot to the head spared the state court the exploration of Bible books and themes by bles, many and bitter, you will restore my them. That may have been the most anguish and expense. sponsoring that one class on “Understand- life again. From the depths of the earth, important message of all. His deeds and motivation were under ing Islam.” you will bring me up again.” SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 23

Father Kenneth Pope Benedict XVI greets Pope Benedict XVI the crowd as he arrives to GENERAL AUDIENCE | PAUL VI Doyle lead his general audi- AUDIENCE HALL, SEPT. 19 QUESTION CORNER ence in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Sept. 19. Dress code at Mass CNS photo/Paul Haring Journey to I attend a small parish in a small town. I moved Lebanon here recently and am surprised at the low-cut tops, short shorts and short skirts worn by ear brothers and sisters in Q women at Mass. Isn’t there some kind of dress Christ, today I would like to code? (Iowa) reflect on my recent Apostolic Journey to Lebanon. It had as On the topic of proper dress for Mass, there are prob- Dits first priority the consigning of the Aably as many different opinions as there are readers Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of this column. I am not aware of any universal church Ecclesia in Medio Oriente to the repre- rule as to what constitutes appropriate dress. The closest sentatives of the Catholic Church from reference I can find is in the Catechism of the Catholic Lebanon and throughout the Middle Church, No. 1387, which says, in reference to the recep- East. tion of the Eucharist, “Bodily demeanor (gestures, cloth- I also had occasion to meet repre- ing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity and joy of sentatives of other churches and eccle- this moment when Christ becomes our guest.” Later on, sial communities from the region, as in discussing the virtue of purity, the catechism notes well as Muslim leaders. I was able to in No. 2522 that “modesty is decency. It inspires one’s speak from the heart, to stand before choice of clothing.” the sufferings and the dramatic events Opinions on the issue can be divided, basically, into in the Middle East, and to express my two camps. First, there are those who note that going prayerful encouragement for the legiti- to Mass is different from going to the mall. If we were mate aspirations for peace there. invited to meet the president at a dinner at the White I was deeply moved by the faith of House, says this opinion, we would certainly wear our the local church, and I asked the faith- nicest clothes and so we should “dress up” in the same ful to keep their gaze fixed on Christ way when we go to meet Jesus in the Eucharist. crucified, therein finding the strength In the other camp are those who are reluctant to do amid trying circumstances to celebrate anything that might discourage people from coming to the victory of love over hate, of forgive- church and who feel that clothing for Mass can be casual ness over revenge, and of unity over and comfortable, as long as it is decent. division. I lean toward the second view and feel, for example, I wish also to express my gratitude that in the summer, men who come to Mass in collared to the Muslim community, whose lead- golf shirts and Bermuda shorts are presentable (although ers welcomed me warmly, and to whom I would certainly ask more formality from those serv- I proposed a message of dialogue and ing as lectors or extraordinary minister of holy Com- of collaboration. munion). Finally, my thanks go once more to Judgments on acceptable attire are probably best all who worked to make my visit to left to parishes, because standards vary from culture Lebanon so memorable, and I assure all to culture and from place to place. Often parishes the dear people of the Middle East of mention some general guidelines in their bulletins or my prayers and affection. on their websites. One website I’ve seen, in what is perhaps an overabunCatechesis- dance of detail, lists among the types of dress that are “never acceptable” for women in church: “any clothing Msgr. Owen F. that bares midriffs or cleavage,” “tight clothing meant to Campion accentuate — to draw attention to — various body parts 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME that God considers, and that we ought to consider, sacred” and “short shorts — above the knee — or miniskirts.” That same parish cautions men against wearing “shorts (yes, even in summer months)” and tank tops. The Vatican insists that tourists visiting St. Peter’s Ba- Following God’s word silica in Rome adhere to a certain dress code, which is Numbers 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48. Reflection explained at the entrances by pictorial signs, and men or Always in reading the Gospels, women with shorts or bare shoulders (e.g., wearing tank he Book of Numbers is the source of the first reading it is important to realize that these tops) are routinely turned away. for this weekend. Numbers is the fourth book in the four great fundamental documents Hospital Eucharist under both forms of Christianity came not from the Bible as the Bible now appears, the fourth book in time of Jesus, but from the Chris- I am aware of a dying man in a city not far from me. tian community as it existed several A devout Catholic, he is on his deathbed and wishes the series of five called the “Pentateuch,” borrowing Q decades after Jesus. This Christian to receive holy Communion under both species. The Tits name from the Greek word for “five.” community included Jews, as did priest in his parish has apparently determined that Com- the audiences first to hear Jesus, but munion may not be brought to him in the form of wine, These five books, called in He- be so inspired and so willing and also gentiles. and the priest notes that the host alone suffices in order brew the “Torah,” form the basic law eager to proclaim the greatness of As is inevitable in human gather- to receive Christ completely. I know that this is theologi- for Judaism, and together contain God. ings, many instincts and traditions cally true, but I’m not sure that the dying man is able to what came traditionally to be seen For its second reading this week- came forward. What transcends all understand it and he dearly wants to receive the Eucha- as the revelation of God to end, the church chooses a selec- these? It is the Gospel. rist under both forms. Isn’t there a way to consecrate primarily given during the Hebrew tion from the Epistle of James. As The Gospel this weekend calls us wine at Mass and have a priest or lay minister bring it to people’s long and difficult trek is usual in the New Testament, the away from self-interest and struggle. the man? (Eldon, Mo.) across the Sinai Peninsula in search identity of the author is not given in of the Promised Land. any detail, as that was regarded un- It calls us to God. God empowers Ordinarily, only the host is given in Communion to As so well evidenced elsewhere important. Knowing the message of people to believe, to understand Athe sick and the homebound because of the danger of in these five books, at times people Jesus was important. and to love. Without God, we can do little. Genuine reward in life is in spilling the precious blood. However, church guidelines rebelled against Moses. They even This reading is very frank. It re- do allow an exception in a case where, as sometimes being with God and living for God. It deserted the One True God on oc- minds us of the impermanence and, happens near death, the person is unable to consume requires faith and strength. casion. Still, God forgave them, and in the end, the uselessness of mate- even a small piece of the host. It also requires guidance. This through Moses, God guided them. rial things. So, the lure of material The situation that you present, where the dying per- guidance usually does not come In the incident told in this read- things can be not only a waste of son is unable to understand that the host alone suffices, singularly within ourselves. It never ing, God inspired not only Moses but would seem to me to warrant a similar exception. (It time but deadly if it becomes our comes without God’s grace and help. might be helpful, here and elsewhere, to ask oneself, also 70 elders, or wise and experi- only objective. Unwilling in divine love to see us “What would Jesus do?”) enced men among the people. Im- St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the go astray, God sends us messengers Here is what I would do. Like many priests, I have a pelled by this inspiration, the elders last reading. John, an apostle, ap- to lead us home. Listen and watch. compact Mass kit that I use when traveling. In that kit prophesied, as of course did Moses. proaches Jesus with the news that Hear God. Remember that God has are two small glass vials, with secure caps, for transport- Then, two other men came onto strangers are expelling demons, sent the Apostles to us, and that they ing the water and the wine. I would put an ounce or two the scene. They had not been among invoking the name of Jesus as their live in the church. of wine into that vial and consecrate it at Mass at the the 70. Yet God’s spirit also inspired authority. Are they authentic? Must The messengers may present same time I was consecrating the wine in the chalice. them. They too began to prophesy. they be halted? advice that immediately is not ac- Later I would bring that vial along with the host (or have The people protested to Moses. Jesus then says that anyone ceptable to us. We often respond by a extraordinary minister of holy Communion do so) so How could anyone outside of Moses who truly believes in what Jesus is questioning the messengers. Follow that the dying man could receive under both species. and the 70 elders presume to speak preaching, and therefore believes God’s word. We depend on God. with God’s authority? Moses refused in Jesus, must be accepted. His dis- Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at askfather- to silence these two men, saying that ciples must give water to the thirsty Msgr. Campion is the associate pub- [email protected] and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208. he wished that all the people would because the thirsty belong to Christ. lisher of Our Sunday Visitor. 24 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 Father John Catoir SPIRITUALITY FOR TODAY Reading in Spiritualife groups can help lift the spirit t thrills me when prayer groups use my books on joy as the basis of their meetings. They greet and pray and then discuss favorite pas- Isages from the book chosen for that cycle. The first, “Enjoy the Lord: A Path to Contemplation,” was written more than 30 years ago. It is about prayer without using words, which is contemplation. All prayer is essentially giving yourself to God, with the understanding that God loves you back. “God Delights in You: An Introduction to Gospel Spirituality” is the second book of my joy trilogy. It explores the experience of God’s love. Lots of testimony is included. We all believe that God is love, but the idea that the divine lover delights in each of his loved ones is difficult to grasp. When you get it, it makes all the difference. Appreciative knowl- edge is higher than cognitive knowledge. “Enjoy Your Precious Life: Spiritual Joy es, we have made many laws: civil Through Faith and Will-Training” is the third Father Ron laws, criminal laws, church laws, book, and it teaches the art and skill of putting canon laws, liturgical laws, and all spiritual knowledge into practice. Each mem- Rolheiser kinds of laws and guidelines inside ber is assigned the task of reading the assigned our families and within the venues chapter and then returns ready to discuss the where we work. It is naïve to be- particular paragraph that was most helpful. lieve, idealistically, that we can live Some who read these books in a group over a Of Pharisees, pots, kettles, period of two years said the readings had helped without laws. St. Augustine once them through rough times. proposed that we could live without One reader named Pat wrote: “Circumstances laws: “Love and do as you wish!” rubrics, cups and cats in my life had left me with deep emotions of But love, as he defined it in this fear, unworthiness and sadness. The readings everal years ago, I was at church meeting where context, meant the highest level of and discussions of Father’s joy we were discussing liturgical rubrics. There was altruistic love. In other words, if you trilogy changed my life. Listen- are already a saint you don’t need heated discussion over a number of issues: Should Any- ing to his words read aloud and laws. Sadly, our world, our churches, pondering over them for deeper the congregation be standing or kneeling during the and we ourselves, don’t measure up one can meaning was enlightening. I be- SEucharistic prayer? What is the most reverent way to receive to that criterion. We still need laws. gan to realize that I was allowing But our laws, all of them, and at form one Communion? Should laypersons be allowed to cleanse the my negative thoughts to darken every level, are not meant to stand my soul and depress my spirit. chalice and cups after Communion? alone, to have their own autonomy. of these Finding the discipline to reject They must bend toward and give self-sabotage wasn’t easy, but I At one point, a woman made a tion: “How did we get to this? We’re acquiescence to a center, and that groups. rather pious interjection, inviting a theological institute preparing gradually realized it was pos- center is the one great law that rela- Find just sible.” us to ask ourselves: “What would people for ministry — and the big- tivizes all others: Love God above Jesus do?” The man chairing the ticket items on our agenda are “cups Another said the readings in- all else and love your neighbor as one other meeting, already drained of patience and cats”? creased her sense of thankfulness yourself. by the disagreements in the room, What these two stories have to for life, which led to increased There is a principle central in all person responded in irritation: “Jesus has teach us is that we struggle, still, happiness and lower stress. moral theology that in part encap- nothing to do with this! We’re talk- with the same issues that beset and ex- Another said she realized ing about liturgical norms!” The the Scribes and Pharisees in Jesus’ sulates this, the principle of Epikeia prayer is a conversation between words were barely out his mouth time. And I say this sympathetically. (from the Greek, epieikes, mean- periment. two hearts in love. when, to his credit, he realized that We’re human and invariably we lose ing reasonable). Laws are meant to I also was glad to see that one somehow that didn’t sound right. We perspective, just as the Scribes and be reasonable and are meant to be wrote that I reminded her that all realized it too, and have remind- Pharisees did. Jesus regularly chided obeyed in a way that doesn’t vio- laughter is good for the soul and that at the end ed this good man many times of his them for, as he put it, “abandon- late rationality and common sense. of the meetings where the books were read, she faux pas; but in honesty, his remark ing the commandment of God and Epikeia is what St. Paul had in mind felt uplifted. voiced the feeling of 95 percent of holding to human traditions” and when he taught that the letter of the Anyone can form one of these groups. Find the room. consequently getting overly-focused law kills while the spirit of the law just one other person and experiment. Make Allow me a second story, to il- on rituals to do with “the washing brings life. In essence, what Epikeia your own rules. Others will join you, but try lustrate the same point: I am part of of cups, pots and bronze kettles.” asks of us is that, as we apply a to keep the number from eight to 10. If it gets a theological faculty that is helping We generally stand under this same given law in any circumstance of too large, break in half and form a new group. more than 100 young men prepare indictment. We too tend to lose the our lives, we ask ourselves the ques- Group dynamics work better with small groups. for ordination and is helping several center for the periphery. tion: “If the law-maker were here, hundred lay persons deepen their What is the center? The great given the intent of this law, what spiritual lives and prepare to serve commandment of God, that Jesus would he or she want me to do in in various forms of ministry. Who chides the Scribes and Pharisees for this situation?” That would bend the could ask for a higher task? But the losing sight of, is the invitation to law to its center, to its sacred intent, sacredness of the task is not always love God above all else and to love to its spirit, and ensure that all our front and center. A couple of years your neighbor as yourself. That is disagreements about pots, bronze ago, we came to an executive meet- the one, great, central law. But in kettles, liturgical rubrics, cups and ing and the two salient items on the order to live that out practically, we cats would remain loyal to the ques- agenda were “cups and cats”: Our need many ancillary laws, about tion: “What would Jesus do?” school, not with complete unanim- everything from liturgical rubrics ity, was phasing out all disposable to cups and cats. And these laws Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theolo- cups. As well, we were debating as are good, providing that they never gian, teacher, and award-winning au- to whether to open up our campus stand alone, autonomous, not bend- thor, is president of the Oblate School as a certain sanctuary for feral cats. ing to the one great commandment of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He As he introduced the agenda, our to love God and neighbor. can be contacted through his website dean of theology asked the ques- In both society and in our church- www.ronrolheiser.com. SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 25 Kathleen T. Choi IN LITTLE WAYS Myfaith Broken vessels Sister Donna Marie he first presidential candidate I Evans, Sisters of St. cared about was John Kennedy. I was 16. He was young and hand- Francis some, and he spoke of ideals with VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Tenergy and enthusiasm. What really won my heart, though, was his book “Profiles The common pot in Courage.” I read it three times. He Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP wrote so movingly about the importance Special to the Herald of public service and the moral courage it o one could be taught by the Maryknoll Sis- requires. Here, I believed, was the right ters [of a certain era] without being moved man to lead our country. to help save a pagan baby. As a grade schooler In 1985, the bishop of Huacho asked for volunteers to Even before his election, I heard rumors of adul- at St. Anthony, Kalihi, I had often saved my milk go up into the mountains where the priests could no longer tery. More surfaced during his administration. In the Nmoney in order to buy one. My first one was a little Peru- go due to terroristic threats. For 10 years I served as pas- years since his assassination, I’ve heard other stories vian baby. toral minister of the valley of Gorgor, Cajatambo, bringing of Kennedy’s shortcomings as a man. The one that After graduating from St. Francis School, Manoa, I, the Eucharist each month, baptizing, burying the dead. The distressed me most was that Kennedy did not write along with six other classmates, entered the Sisters of St. people protected me. Presence to and with the people was “Profiles in Courage.” He had the concept and su- Francis of Syracuse, N.Y. After religious formation, I taught a critical factor for the bolstering of faith and credibility of pervised the production, but Theodore Sorenson did in Camden, N.J., Syracuse and also back in Hawaii at St. the church’s witness to Christ’s love for his suffering people. the writing. How do you accept a Pulitzer Prize for Francis School. However, in 1969 I was to encounter a new I know that it is the grace of God and my common somebody else’s words? mission. I spent the next 12 years working on a Navajo res- pot of inherited multicultural values that have carried Disillusioned, I dumped all the Kennedys — and ervation in Naschitti, New Mexico. me through life. My baptismal gift of faith is the fuel that all politicians — into the trash. I became cynical In 1978, I was invited to give a workshop on oceanog- keeps my soul’s engine running. From my Scottish and about the whole political process. I’ve supported raphy to teachers of Pativilca, Peru. My Peruvian pagan English ancestors, I’ve learned the importance of perform- candidates since then, but never with the fervor that baby figuratively took my hand this time and I volunteered ing my duty faithfully. From the French and Portuguese, I felt in 1960. for what became 20 years of ministering in Peru. Edu- I’ve learned to live life with gusto, humor and creativity. The first article I wrote for this newspaper was an cated once again by the Maryknollers, this time through From my German side, I’ve learned discipline. And, from interview with Jesuit Father John Powell. He gave a their mission preparation program, my first mission was my Native American (Pottawatomic) and Hawaiian roots, presentation at Malia Puka O Kalani Church on using to Chancay, Peru. Here I provided health education with I’ve learned to respect Mother Earth and her creatures, and AA’s Twelve Steps in our spiritual life. Privately, he an emphasis on and preventive dental care to be in awe of the sea and the sky, and to strive for interior and I discussed his prolife work and his book “The for children. This was followed by work with the French harmony and to work for environmental harmony. Silent Holocaust.” Dominicans on spiritual and community development and In this Christo-centric universe, it is the relationship we Afterward, we exchanged a few letters. I read health education in the pueblos outlying Pativilca and Hua- share with Christ and, through him, with each other, by some of his other books and found them insightful ricanga. which we will ultimately be judged, not for accomplish- and compassionate. I found the man himself warm One of the challenges during the period of political and ments and failures, but rather how we have loved Christ in economic upheaval, turmoil and violence was of how to and courteous. I felt admiration and affection for this and through each other. I have learned infinitely more from fine priest. feed the families. We couldn’t buy sufficient food from one the people I’ve served, and from those who have served us. day to the next. The ladies met in church and cried. We Then I read that he had been accused of sexual misconduct with young girls. One case settled in organized the women into forming block common pots. Sister Donna Marie Evans is a Sister of St. Francis of the Neu- 2005. According to ABC News, Father Powell was Through pulling a chicken here and some beans there into mann Communities. Sister holds a master’s in physical sciences not criminally charged, but he admitted the abuse. a common stew, they were able to feed their families and from California State University at San Diego. She brings the In 2008, the Loyola Phoenix reported that the third husbands, so that they could work. This became the first Franciscan presence to Our Lady of Keaau in Waianae where mothers’ club. she resides. She has been a religious for 50 years. sexual abuse lawsuit in five years had been filed against Powell. He died before his deposition was taken. I felt sick and confused. Should I believe the ac- Father Peter J. cusers? Could a man who spoke and wrote with such wisdom behave so despicably? Could I so misjudge Daly his character? Were my doubts simply a reluctance PARISH DIARY to give up on a hero? What about his victims? We love heroes. They embody our ideals and fuel our dreams. When compassion and fatigue collide I felt sick We identify with them. Their ac- complishments become our ac- very day brings a new parade Later that day I was using that We try to be of help. On our cam- and con- complishments. The more we have of mental illness to our door. bathroom. Just at the moment of my pus we have a food pantry, a com- fused. in common with our heroes — We see schizophrenia, manic- greatest need I reached for the toilet munity outreach office, a counseling religion, occupation, sport — the depression, schizoaffective paper to discover she had taken it all. office and a social worker. We help Should I greater our feelings of connection Edisorder, major depression, drug ad- Dr. Scott Peck, the famous psy- with food, rent, utilities, medicine and affection. diction and just plain craziness. They chiatrist and author of “The Road and emergencies. During winter, we believe the So when a hero falls, we feel come by phone, by car, by foot, by Less Traveled,” said the common run a program for the homeless who betrayed. We also feel a little bicycle and by email. Here they come feature of all mental illness is nar- overflow the shelter. Every week our accusers? ashamed. Were we fools to admire with all their troubles. They dump cissism, an obsession with the self. food pantry gives out food to 100 these people? Did our admiration somehow make them at our doorstep and say, “Fix it.” Those afflicted think the world re- families. them believe they were above the law? Is there any- The problem is that much of the time volves around them. They think that Still, it never seems to be enough. one we can look up to and trust? we can’t fix it. everybody is talking about them or Sometimes we must say no. Some- I made a mistake with the Kennedys. Some politi- One lady calls our parish half a conspiring against them. They think times people get angry or violent. cians are immoral. Some are decent people doing a dozen times per day. She calls me that their problem must be dealt with One man recently started shouting at difficult job. Even badly flawed leaders have helped “Father,” but she treats me like an right now. me, “People said you care. You don’t us achieve great things like space exploration, the ATM. We have solved her problems Mentally ill people are not orga- care.” That really hurt. national park system and services to our poorest so often in the past that she thinks nized. They can’t keep appointments. What to do? citizens. Dismissing politics as “a dirty business” we should respond to her every need. They don’t follow directions. They There really isn’t anything to do, discourages too many able and honest citizens from She calls us when she runs out of don’t take their medication properly. except to continue helping, as long participating. Elections are worth getting excited gas or needs rent money or laundry They are a hard group to help, but and as much as possible. But we have about, and “Profiles in Courage” is still a good book. soap or food or even cigarettes. Like they really do need help. They need to recognize that we can’t solve every I don’t want to make a similar mistake with dis- most mentally ill people, she thinks it more than most people. problem. They are so troubled that credited priests, though their crimes are far worse. that her problem is urgent and that Not every rectory gets such a only God can soothe their troubled They did not practice what they preached, but what no problem could possibly be more parade of people in need. Some rec- minds. Sometimes praying with them they preached is still true. The sacraments they urgent. tories are so isolated or so insulated or for them is the best help. administered are still valid. The Gospel they pro- One recent Sunday I had a bishop that nobody can find them or get After 25 years of parish ministry, I claimed is the Word of God. Their call for justice, visiting from Africa. She approached into them. But our parish is on Main am under no illusions. The flow will conversion, and forgiveness is the Lord’s call. The us on our way to 8 a.m. Mass. “Fa- Street in a small town. We are sand- never dry up. The only solution to vessel may be cracked or broken, but it once carried ther,” she said, “I need toilet paper.” wiched between the homeless shelter “compassion fatigue” is prayer and God’s grace to me. For that, I remain grateful. I couldn’t leave the bishop, so I said, and the police station. The depart- rest. Then start again. “OK, go to the back door of the rec- ment of social services and the court The Lord told the truth when he Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen tory and take toilet paper from the house are a block away. The bus stop said, “The poor you will always have Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720, or e-mail: downstairs bathroom.” is in front. We are convenient. with you.” [email protected]. 26 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 Saints Michael, and Diversions Sept. 29 5) Hawaii’s Beatified Which Sacred Hearts bishop led the These archangels, mes- Hawaii Catholic Catholic Church in Hawaii when Blessed sengers sent by God, are the Marianne Cope arrived in the Islands? only ones named in the Bible. In the Book of Daniel, Harold’s Quiz a) Louis Maigret Michael is called “the great prince”; in the Letter of b) Herman Koeckemann Jude, he argues with the devil over Moses’ body; Is September almost over already, quiz- c) 89 c) and in the Book of Revelation, he leads the battle zicals? That’s alright, October holds lots d) 35 d) Libert H. Boeynaems against Satan. He is patron of the sick, radiologists for us to look forward to. Aside from the and mariners. Gabriel explains Daniel’s visions to canonization of Mother Marianne, we’ll 3) Religious orders 6) Travel him in the Book of Daniel, and in the Gospel of Luke also be celebrating the month of the Holy There are four “Papal Basilicas” located announces to Zechariah and Mary the births of their Religious from which order use the ini- Rosary and kicking off the Year of Faith. tials “C.Ss.R.” after their names? in Rome. St. Peter’s is one of them. Which respective sons. He is the patron of messengers and It’s exciting — and so is this quiz! a) Clerics Regular of Somasca (Somas- of the following is NOT among the other telecommunications and postal workers. Raphael three? guides Tobiah in the Book of Tobit; he is patron of 1) Saints cans) b) Marists a) St. Lawrence Outside the Walls the blind, physicians and travelers. The church cre- Sept. 29 is the feast day for which of the b) St. John Lateran c) Redemptorists ated their joint feast after the Second Vatican Coun- following archangels? (Hint, left) c) St. Paul Outside the Walls d) Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration cil. (Catholic News Service) a) Raphael d) St. Mary Major b) Gabriel c) Michael 4) Devotions 7) Other Religions Ordinary Time d) All of the above Who wrote the popular book, “The Se- After Christianity and Islam, what is the cret of the Rosary,” which describes the third largest religion in the world? 2) Scripture power of the devotion and how to prop- a) Buddhism How old does the Bible say Noah was erly practice it? b) Hinduism when the floodwaters came to envelope a) St. Dominic c) Judaism the earth? (Hint: See Genesis 7) b) Francisco Marto d) Sikhism a) 600 c) St. Louis de Monfort b) 144 d) Rene Descartes Answers: 1) d, 2) a, 3) c, 4) c, 5) b, 6) a, 7) b

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NEWS for the Ancient mystery young adult ROME – Scholars are FRI 9/28/2012 unlikely to agree anytime soon Catholic 27 on the authenticity of a newly published text containing a Mana'olana reference to Jesus’ “wife.” The tiny fourth-century papyrus fragment bears eight lines of Egyptian Coptic writing. It is the “only extant ancient text which explicitly portrays Jesus as referring to a wife,” wrote Karen L. King, historian of Christianity at Harvard Divin- ity School, in an academic paper she delivered Sept. 18 at an international Coptic studies conference in Rome. “It does not, however, provide evidence that the his- torical Jesus was married,” she wrote, “given the late date of the fragment and the probable date of original composition,” at the end of the second century. The best source of evidence giving an account of Jesus’ life and ministry is still the Gospels in the New Testament, King CNS photo/Warner Bros. told reporters the next day, Clint Eastwood stars in a scene from the movie “Trouble With the Curve.” “and they are silent about his marital status.” Movie review | Trouble With the Curve and lower their emotional defenses. Movie ratings Father Juan Chapa, a Adding romance to the lineup is Johnny New Testament scholar at the Flanagan (Justin Timberlake), a pitcher- The Cold Light of Day..... A-III (PG-13) University of Navarra in Spain, turned-scout for the Boston Red Sox Dredd 3D...... O (R) told Catholic News Service that who’s sweet on Mickey. On a streak, an ornery one End of Watch...... O (R) the “Gospels don’t mention First-time director Lorenz advances marriage, not because they By John P. McCarthy spike in irritability. the twangy material at too leisurely a Finding Nemo 3D...... A-I (G) wanted to hide something, Catholic News Service Gus’ loyal boss, Pete Klein (John pace and his visual style is pretty mo- Last Ounce of Courage...... A-II (PG) but because it was clear that Goodman), defends him against team notonous. Yet the movie serves up plenty Jesus did not get married, and With a few exceptions, every charac- The Master...... O (R) officials who think he should be put out of character-derived humor and enough it’s consistent in the church’s ter Clint Eastwood has portrayed during to pasture. Gus disdains younger scouts’ baseball know-how to feel authentic Resident Evil: Retribution...... A-III (R) tradition.” (CNS) his long career has had an ornery streak, reliance on computer models to assess without seeming too insider-ish. Char- Restless Heart...... A-II (NR) regardless of their capacity for righteous players and has no time for a strictly or noble acts. ismatic performances by Adams and Trouble With the Curve... A-III (PG-13) quantitative approach to the game. (In Timberlake are a huge plus. Comfort amid In the 2008 hit “Gran Torino,” which this respect, the movie is the antithesis While it’s really Mickey who carries Conference of Catholic Bishops Of- conflict he also directed, Eastwood starred as of last year’s “Moneyball.”). But if he a curmudgeonly Detroit widower who the story and grows the most, Gus’ bad fice for Film & Broadcasting classi- BKERKE, Lebanon – Pope can’t see, not even Gus’ instincts are of temper dominates the film owing to surprises even himself by coming to the much use. fications: A-I — general patronage; Benedict XVI urged young the number of expletives he utters. His aid of his Hmong neighbors. Worried and unsure about what’s A-II — adults and adolescents; Christians in the Middle vocabulary — arguably more limited Appearing on the big screen for the ailing his friend, Pete persuades Gus’ A-III — adults; L — limited adult East not to flee violence and than offensive — narrows the appeal first time since then, Eastwood limns daughter, Mickey (Amy Adams), to audience, films whose problematic economic insecurity through of “Trouble With the Curve.” It’s too another cantankerous senior citizen accompany her dad to North Carolina content many adults would find emigration, but to draw bad the filmmakers couldn’t find more in the baseball movie “Trouble With to evaluate the high-school slugger con- troubling; O — morally offensive. strength from their faith and imaginative ways of signaling Gus’ iras- the Curve” (Warner Bros.), directed by sidered a lock to go first in the upcoming make peace in their troubled cible nature. Motion Picture Association of region. his frequent producing partner, Robert draft. A workaholic lawyer, Mickey is The film contains frequent crude America ratings: G — general The pope spoke Sept. 15 Lorenz. very close to being offered a partnership and crass language, much profanity, one audiences, all ages admitted; PG to some 20,000 young people More of a pitchers’ duel than a in her Atlanta firm. She and Gus have a from several Middle Eastern high-scoring home run fest, this mostly prickly relationship, marked by an in- instance of rough language, some sexual — parental guidance suggested, countries gathered outside winning outing is tarnished by an excess ability to communicate about anything references and innuendo, and consider- some material may not be suitable the residence of the Maronite of salty language and middle innings that of substance. able alcohol consumption. The Catholic for children; PG-13 — parents are patriarch in Bkerke. He asked drag. Fortunately for Gus, Mickey is nearly News Service classification is A-III — strongly cautioned. Some material young Christians, whose Eastwood is Gus Lobel, a veteran as knowledgeable and passionate about adults. The Motion Picture Association may be inappropriate for children population is diminishing scout for the Atlanta Braves whose the national pastime as he is. Battling of America rating is PG-13 — parents under 13; R — restricted, under 17 across the Middle East, not to failing eyesight threatens to end his ageism and sexism in two workplaces, strongly cautioned. Some material may requires accompanying parent or abandon their homelands – career. He refuses to disclose or treat father and daughter prove to be a potent be inappropriate for children under 13. adult guardian; NC-17 — no one invoking the inspiration of the his condition, and his fear and frustra- battery. The experience also helps them John P. McCarthy is a guest reviewer for 17 or under admitted; NR — no first Christians, inhabitants of tion manifest themselves in a noticeable work through their misunderstandings Catholic News Service. rating. the Middle East who “lived in troubled times and their faith was the source of their courage and their witness.” (CNS) Karen Osborne Hurting COMING OF AGE honeybees – The pope’s bees had a bittersweet year, First world blessings, not first world problems producing a lower-than- expected yield due to intense Eating off the floor: Is it good or plastic baggies and spoons, lifting Third World, Catholic Relief Services corporations might lose that precious summer heat. gross? Why do I even have to ask, yolks and unbroken eggs off the is working to provide water to the dollar to people who actually need it. The bees live on a 50-acre right? asphalt road to take home to their growing town of Ndjingala, Congo, Yes, we have problems here in the farm at the papal summer villa Recently, I made a delicious families. whose residents knowingly drank First World. Some of them are real, in Castel Gandolfo, a small omelet for breakfast. Unfortunately, Here in the “First World,” our first water full of bacteria simply because and some are dire. But we should also town in the hills southeast my hand slipped while serving it and reaction is to say, “Gross!” there was no other choice. make sure we don’t lose perspective of Rome. The half-million instead of flipping onto the serving But if you’re hungry enough, I once complained about making and that we continue to be giving, insects pulled in 176 pounds of plate, the omelet dropped straight to your perspective changes. To some, $7.50 as a department store cashier. loving and generous with the wealth wildflower honey — produced the floor. Obviously, I told myself, I this would be considered a blessing. In the Third World, sweatshop work- we have. Even if we don’t think we from nectar from surrounding wasn’t going to eat anything that had Around here, people have what they ers make less than a dollar an hour have much at all, for someone out gardens, fruit trees and other fallen on my clean kitchen floor. Eat- call on Twitter #firstworldprob- making shirts sold in that store. In there, it’s more than enough. So why blossoming trees. Temperatures ing off the floor is disgusting, right? lems — the bothersome things that some parts of the world, our day-to- don’t we give? and rainfall can affect both I thought about that omelet residents of developed countries have day necessities — hot showers, clean This morning, I complained about nectar production and restrict recently while watching video of a to go through because of our relative laundry, running water and electric- honeybees from foraging. vehicle crash in the Chinese city of prosperity: having to buy new clothes ity — are dreams. the slow Internet download speed The eight beehives were Zhengzhou. Although China is rapid- because we lost weight or getting It’s easy to lose that perspective as I’ve had lately. “Ugh, this is torture,” donated to Pope Benedict XVI ly developing and becoming a world a stomachache because we ate too a teenager. I whined. last year by members of Col- leader, many parts of the country are much. We complain about having to Consumer culture says life is Let’s be honest. No, it’s not. Tor- diretti, an Italian trade group still wracked with poverty and hun- park too far from the store or having all about how you look, how much ture is scraping eggs off a hot midday that promotes agricultural edu- ger. In Zhengzhou that morning, one to get up off the couch to find the money you have and how popular street because you don’t have any- cation and lobbies to protect of the wagons in the crash dropped remote. you are. It wants you to buy, buy, buy thing else to eat. If all of us stopped agricultural land and promote 770 pounds of eggs onto the street. It’s all about perspective. and to feel bad if you don’t have, have, complaining about our First World farm-friendly policies. (CNS) While some residents helped the I once complained about having have. The last thing it wants you to do problems and started giving from truck driver salvage the unbroken to drink warm water that was stuck is to remember how rich and blessed our First World blessings, we could eggs, other townspeople came with in the car for an hour or two. In the you really are. After all, if you did, big achieve beautiful things. Hope • ConfidenCe • expeCtation Hawaii Catholic Herald

for the young adult FRI Mana'olana CatholiC 9/28/2012 28 Quote “… What we’re doing today is to “Consubstantial?! It’s the help us be open to the different creed ... not the SAT prep.” ways in which to watch his show but knows dying, and moaning.’” God acts in our his nieces “are certainly In his remarks Colbert lives in our dif- among your legion of fans.” said, “If Jesus doesn’t have a ferent religions, He remarked he would sense of humor, I’m in huge and to see the keep his comments short, trouble.” ways that we because Father Martin “has He said that though some given me only 10 minutes — comedians make jokes at the can work togeth- which could be the best joke expense of religion, specifi- er.” | Bishop John C. Wester of the evening, to think that a cally Christianity, Colbert of Salt Lake City, who discussed bishop would be so brief.” explained he only makes Catholicism with Mormon stu- Stephen C olbert, Striking a serious note, jokes about what he called dents, faculty and leaders Sept. 18 Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and Jesuit Father he told Colbert, “Part of my “people’s misuse of religion” at the Orem Institute of Religion James Martin. (CNS admiration for you is that, at Utah Valley University. The talk artwork/courtesy Tim in politics and other arenas. Luecke) while you often tease and was arranged by the Interfaith As part of the perfor- joke about your faith, and the Committee of the school’s newly mance/discussion, Colbert formed LDS Student Association. church, there’s no denying joked with Cardinal Dolan that you take your faith seri- about the new English trans- pRofiLe ously, and look to the church lation of the Roman Missal, Jeffrey Calamayan as your spiritual family.” implemented last fall, calling Cardinal Dolan said his the language stilted and Young adult minister, assignment was to share overly formal. St. Anthony Parish, “what you might call the He pointed out the trans- Kalihi theological reasons for lation of the Nicene Creed Favorite saint: laughter. Why would a in which the phrase “one in Doubting person of faith be cheerful? being with the Father” was Ya Catholic Church as teaching Why is a crabby believer a Thomas, who replaced with “consubstan- speaks volumes joy, which he called the “in- contradiction?” tial with the Father.” for my own fallible sign of the presence “Here’s my reason for “Consubstantial?” Colbert human curiosity of God.” joy: the cross. You heard me asked incredulously, “It’s the right: the cross of Christ!” asking the questions of faith that Though the comedian creed ... not the SAT prep,” maintains his television he said. many of us still ask today. referring to the national persona nearly all the time When Jesus was cruci- Movie: “Coach Carter.” university entrance exami- in front of the camera and in fied “on that Friday strangely Parable: The Prodigal Son. nation. public interviews away from called ‘Good,’ literally the Biblical character: King David. gotta After the presentation, the show, in a rare moment, ‘lights went out’ as even the Father Martin said in an He … often had moments of he slipped out of charac- sun hid in shame. ... Jesus, interview that the evening at doubting and turning away from ter, admitting to the nearly pure goodness, seemed bul- God, but always chose a means exclusively student audience lied to death by undiluted Fordham “wildly exceeded to find his way back to him. at the Jesuit university that evil; love, jackbooted by anyone’s expectations. It was Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer, which he loves the Catholic Church hate; ... life itself, crushed by truly a once-in-a-lifetime happens to also be the one song I despite its human flaws. “I death. It seemed we could event, and I think that the like to sing by default. love my church — warts and never smile again.” crowd sensed that as soon as Person of the Holy Trinity: laugh all,” he said. But then came “the the two men walked out on The Holy Spirit, our advocate When Cardinal Dolan, Sunday called Easter,” the stage.” between us and God. The session was moder- who is known for his own Son “rose from the dead” “I thought that the energy Five fantasy dinner guests: A cardinal and a ated by Jesuit Father James gregarious sense of humor, and God had the last word, of those 3,000 students was Jesus, Buddha, Gandhi, Einstein Martin, author of “The Je- took the stage, it was he who Cardinal Dolan said. “Hope, going to lift the roof off of and . comedian walk suit Guide to Nearly Every- bowed and kissed Colbert’s not despair; faith, not doubt; the Fordham gym.” PC or Mac: I like using Windows- thing” and “Between Heaven ring. This set the tone for the love, not spite; light, not an Afterward several based computers for work, onto a stage ... and Mirth.” He is the official rest of the high-energy and eclipse of the sun; life, not students remarked they chaplain of Colbert’s show as were especially moved definitely easier to troubleshoot By Angelo Stagnaro frolicsome evening. the abyss of death.” well as culture editor at the that Colbert and Cardinal and take apart. If I had to choose Catholic News Service As he was introduced, “‘He who laughs last, one, it would be Apple as its Jesuits’ America magazine. there was a reference to him laughs best,’” he added. “And Dolan were honest and open current ecosystem, while heavily NEW YORK Colbert is host of “The being on the list of “papa- we believers have never about their deep love for the closed, is an integrated system In Fordham University’s Colbert Report,” a pseudo- bili,” or future pope. “If I stopped smiling since that Catholic faith. between devices. Rose Hill Gymnasium, archconservative, faux news am elected pope, which is resurrection of Jesus from Father Martin added television comedian Stephen show. An active Catholic probably the greatest gag all the dead!” that toward the end of the SaintS undeR 35 Colbert joined forces with who teaches religious in- evening, I’ll be Stephen III,” “Lord knows there are evening, as Fordham’s presi- Forever faithful Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan struction to children in his Cardinal Dolan joked. plenty of Good Fridays in dent, Jesuit Father Joseph of New York Sept. 14 to parish, he said comedians McShane, “was thanking Mr. Pedro Calungsod was just 13 In his remarks, which he our lives ... but they will not often don’t understand how when he and other boy catechists discuss faith, humor and later posted on his blog, “The prevail,” he said. “Easter will. Colbert, the cardinal leaned joined Spanish Jesuit missionaries spirituality before an audi- he could remain Catholic. Gospel in the Digital Age,” As we Irish claim, ‘Life is over to me and said, ‘This in 1668 to work with the natives ence of 3,000, mostly made Instead, Colbert ex- the cardinal told Colbert he all about loving, living, and is the new evangelization.’ of Guam. Four up of cheering students. plained that he sees the doesn’t often have a chance laughing, not about hating, Amen to that.” years later, the teenager from the Visayas LiSa’ CateCHiSM CoRneR MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS region of the Church teaching explained to you Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry Philippines was killed alongside Father Diego Why are saints canonized? Engage Luis de San Vitores, the leader of YOUCAT*: The Church is holy, not because all her members are supposedly There’s always that one person you see during the Eucharist who is so into it the mission, after they surrepti- holy, but rather because God is holy and is at work in her. All the members of that you can’t help but be more focused yourself. There’s the other person who tiously baptized a baby girl. Little the Church are sanctified by Baptism.” [823-829] looks so happy to physically receive Jesus that you can’t help but smile. I know is known about Pedro’s origins, of someone who is so touched by his presence, tears run down this person’s In a few weeks we will celebrate Mother Marianne Cope as she and but accounts from fellow mis- face before Communion. And this person hasn’t received First Communion or others are recognized as saints by the Catholic Church. The final step in sionaries recount a happy youth Confirmation yet! These people practice “full, conscious and active participation” with a “very good disposition” the sainthood process is canonization. But what is the process? Here’s showing God how much they are thankful (Eucharist means “thanksgiving”) whose strong faith — especially a quick explanation: Guided by the Holy Spirit, there are two steps in for his love and want to give it back. When we are engaged in Mass and we give during the arduous Guam mission the sainthood process: 1) Church officials study the person’s life. 2) Two — and martyrdom proved his “first,” we receive a gift that is so precious it changes our lives. miracles, performed in the person’s name, must be confirmed. They are But how can one do this if he or she does not understand the Holy Sacrifice utter devotion to God. Pedro, who usually healings that cannot be scientifically explained. was beatified by Pope John Paul they are participating in? Many young adult ministries now offer liturgy studies As we celebrate this special time for Hawaii, and for our Church, may II in 2000, will be canonized Oct. as a way to encourage better participation at Mass. Jesuit Father Roc O’Conner 21 in Rome alongside Kalaupapa’s we continue to use saints as models for our lives. “Be imitators of me, as I at Creighton University has created online resources for young adults to educate Blessed Mother Marianne and six am of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1) Check out @SaintsoftheDay on Twitter them on the relationship between the community and God during liturgy. Check other blesseds. *Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church out: people.creighton.edu/~roc69903/ Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.