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Praying for Haiti: Members of Columbus’ Haitian Catholic community prayed at a Mass on Sunday, Aug. 22 at St. Matthias Church for the island nation recently devastated by an earthquake. Diocesan parishes will have a special collection to assist the relief efforts, Page 2

Praying for priests: A Real Presence Real Future commission member suggests that offering to assist priests at their parishes and praying for vocations to the priesthood are ways to “Your Catholic school experience is a support the diocese’s Real Presence Real Future initiative, Page 3 partnership between many of us who Increasing the believe in you and want you to reach presence of Christ your best potential, to be who God throughout the Increasing Diocesethe and upholding created you to be, to see what God presence ofthe Christ Faith for future sees and loves in you, and to know throughoutgenerations. the that you are never alone.” Diocese and upholding Praying like St. Monica: the Faith for futureMothers whose children have strayed -- Bishop Robert J. Brennan, opening message Learn morefrom theat: practice of the faith gather at generations. Powell St. Joan of Arc Church for support and to pray for the intercession of St. to nearly 16,500 diocesan Catholic school Monica, whose prayers brought her son, www.RealPresenceRealFuture.orgSt. Augustine, back to the Church, Page 7 students Learn more at: catholic-times-small-ad.indd 1 3/8/21 9:05 AM www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-22: catholic-times-small-ad.indd 1 3/8/21 9:05 AM STUDENTS RETURN TO CLASSROOM Pages 9-14 Catholic Times 2 August 29, 2021 Haitians pray at Mass for quake, hurricane victims Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated munity is respond- Mass with the Haitian community ing so generously to in Columbus on Sunday, Aug. 22, at the call from Cath- St. Matthias Church in the wake of a olic Relief Services devastating earthquake that struck the to help in their as- island nation a week earlier. sistance in Haiti. So, Haiti was rocked by a 7.2-mag- many thanks to all nitude quake on Aug. 14 that killed those who are sup- thousands and also left thousands in- porting the work of jured or missing. Rescue efforts, aided relief in Haiti.” by Catholic Relief Services, continue About 40 people amid the rubble while being hampered in a congregation last week by Tropical Storm Grace. of approximately Homes and churches were damaged 50 who attended the or destroyed, and some hospitals were Aug. 22 Mass were reported to be unstable as a result of of Haitian descent. the third natural disaster to rock the Among the congre- country since a 2010 earthquake killed gants were members more than 200,000 people. Hurricane of the Daughters of Columbus’ Haitian community prays during a Sunday Mass on Bishop Robert Brennan expresses his soli- Matthew struck the island in 2016. Mary Help of Chris- Parishes throughout the Diocese of tians, a religious or- Aug. 22 at St. Matthias Church for their native country devas- darity with the Haitian community during Columbus will have special collections der of sisters who tated by an earthquake. CT photos by Ken Snow his homily at the Mass. within the next month to aid the relief arrived in the diocese ther Tony Davis, the parish’s pastor. efforts in Haiti. In addition, donations this summer to assist at Columbus St. “We welcome some visitors and some can be made directly to Catholic Relief Francis DeSales High School. members of the parish who are with Services to aid in the recovery. Haitians gather at St. Matthias on the us today, but all of us — myself in- “We’re praying today in solidarity first, second and third Sundays of each cluded — are guests. – that we’re all one heart, one voice month as a community for Masses that “We’re guests of the Haitian commu- praying to God for the people of Hai- incorporate a mixture of English, Cre- nity, and this is your Mass, your time ti who are suffering — especially for ole and French into the liturgy. of prayer, and we thank you for allow- those who have died and those who “All of today’s collection, as well ing all of us to join you today. We’re mourn,” Bishop Brennan said in his as that from next weekend’s Masses, glad that you have this Haitian Cath- homily at the St. Matthias Mass. “We will go to the Haitian relief collec- olic community, and we’re honored to pray also for those who have been in- tion that the diocese is conducting in be here in your presence today.” jured and all those who are involved support of Catholic Relief Services’ Evens Jean-Raymond was one of in the rescue and relief work. immediate aid to families affected by the founders of the Haitian Catho- “I’m glad that the Columbus com- last weekend’s earthquake,” said Fa- lic community, which is celebrating its 15th year at St. Matthias in 2021. Jean-Raymond assists at the Masses as a cantor and also is involved in or- Diocesan parishes to take up ganizing social activities for the Hai- tians. special collection for Haiti An outdoor fundraising festival is At the request of Los Angeles details to their parishioners. Also, planned for Labor Day on Monday, Archbishop José H. Gomez, who links to Catholic Relief Services will Sept. 6 from noon to 8 p.m. at St. Evens Jean-Raymond serves as a cantor serves as president of the United provide information on additional Matthias that will feature children’s and an organizer for the Haitian communi- States Conference of Catholic Bish- developments and ways to help the games and Haitian food and music. ty Mass at St. Matthias. ops, the Diocese of Columbus will people of Haiti: https://www.crs.org, “All proceeds will go to an emer- take up a special collection during https://support.crs.org/donate/haiti- gency disaster fund being collected the month ahead for relief to benefit that struck southern Haiti,” Jean-Ray- earthquake?ms=agicrs2021heq00 by the Diocese of Columbus, which mond said. Haiti in the aftermath of an earth- will forward them directly to Catholic quake that hit the island two weeks gen00&ga=2.187785389.4241803 St. Matthias also serves as a home ago. Pastors will provide specific 01.1629145027-347388816.15966 Relief Services for their on-site efforts for Nigerian and Brazilian Catholics 39226 to assist the victims of the earthquake in the diocese.

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August 29, 2021 Catholic Times 3 Priests need our prayers, Reflections offers of assistance 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 29, 2021 XXII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, 29 de agosto, 2021 By Liz Christy years of priesthood, welcomed a new Real Presence, Real Future reflection: Active listening Reflexiones Presencia Real, Futuro Real: Escucha activa pastor and newly ordained associate, Mary Thompson, Gahanna St. Matthew parishioner & RPRF Mary Thompson, feligrés de la Parroquia San Mateo y They accompany us during life’s watched a young man from our parish Commission Member miembro de la comisión PRFR most joyful and difficult moments, enter the seminary and said goodbye In today’s readings, Moses exhorts the Israelites to En las lecturas de hoy, Moisés exhorta a los israelitas to a dear friend as he traveled to his “hear the statutes and decrees of the Lord,” and St. James a escuchar los mandatos y preceptos del Señor, y el apóstol provide access to the sacraments, challenges us to be doers of the word as well as hearers. Santiago nos desafía en poner en práctica la palabra, así boldly proclaim the truth of the Gos- home country to be ordained. It is a To hear well means to listen well. How well do we listen como la escuchamos. Escuchar bien significa oír bien. ¿Qué pel, share with us the beauty of the true joy to walk with these men and to God? How well do we listen to our family, friends, and tan bien escuchamos a Dios? ¿Qué tan bien escuchamos a Church and more. They serve in our pray for them and their vocations. others? Do we listen before forming a response? Active nuestra familia, amigos y demás? ¿Escuchamos antes de parishes, schools, hospitals and pris- At the beginning of summer, we re- listening can help us be more attentive to God’s will in our dar una respuesta? La escucha activa puede ayudarnos a ons. We call them pastors, shepherds, ceived results from the Disciple Mak- lives and be empowered to follow the Lord’s command to estar más atentos a la voluntad de Dios en nuestras vidas y er Index for our parishes and diocese. love him with our hearts, minds, souls, and strength, and to a fortalecernos a seguir los preceptos del Señor de amarlo spiritual fathers and friends. love our neighbor as ourselves. con todo nuestro corazón, mente, alma y fuerzas, y amar a They walk with us on our journeys, One thing that stood out was the low For more about how we are growing together in nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos. but are we walking with them? percentage of people who said they the life of faith and discipleship in the Diocese of Columbus, Para leer más acerca de cómo podemos crecer juntos This year, I was honored to be a co- regularly invite someone to consider visit www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org. en la vida de fe y discipulado en la Diócesis de Columbus, chair on the Parish Missionary Dis- the priesthood or religious life. This visita: www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org cipleship Subcommittee for the Real result, combined with the priest short- 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 5, 2021 XXIII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, 5 de setiembre, 2021 Presence Real Future initiative in our age, led me to believe that we must Real Presence, Real Future reflection: Openness to new Reflexiones Presencia Real, Futuro Real: Abriéndonos a diocese. It allowed me to glimpse in- encourage vocations and cover our ideas nuevas ideas side the lives of our priests and parishes. priests with prayer and support. Deacon Tim Birie, Knox County Consortium of Catholic Diácono Tim Birie, Consorcio de iglesias católicas del con- Here are ways to do that: Churches dado Knox I’ve had enlightening conversa- In today’s Gospel, Jesus says to the deaf man with En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús le dice al hombre sordo y tions with priests in our diocese and • Pray: I set an alarm on my phone the speech impediment, “Ephphatha,” which means “be tartamudo, “¡Effetá!”, que quiere decir, “¡Ábrete!”. El hombre beyond. I’ve enjoyed hearing their for 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily to pray opened.” The man could now hear and spoke plainly. What ahora podía oír y hablar perfectamente. Que tal cambio en stories and learning about their joys for priests and vocations. Find seven a change for him. He now had access to a whole new world. él. Ahora tenía acceso a un mundo totalmente nuevo. Podía parishioners and have each one com- He could hear Jesus’ teaching and could share them with escuchar las enseñanzas de Jesús y compartirlas con otros. and struggles. These men have an- others. Many people in our world need to hear the words Muchas personas en nuestro mundo necesitan escuchar las swered the call to their priestly voca- mit to praying one day a week for of Jesus. We are all being called to proclaim the Gospel, palabras de Jesús. Todos estamos llamados a proclamar el tion with an honest desire to serve the your pastor and new vocations. Spend which could be a change for many of us. Real Presence Real evangelio, lo cual podría significar una transformación para Lord and bring people to Christ. an hour a week in adoration praying Future is asking us to open to new ideas and accept some muchos de nosotros. Presencia Real, Futuro Real nos está Several years ago, I read the book for priests and vocations. changes. In the words of Jesus “Ephphatha” be opened. pidiendo que nos abramos a nuevas ideas y aceptemos los • Discussion: Talk with the young For more about growing together in the life of faith and cambios. En las palabras de Jesús, Effetá, estar abiertos. Praying for Priests by Kathleen discipleship in the Diocese of Columbus, visit www.Real- Para leer más acerca de cómo podemos crecer juntos Beckman. At the time, I was deal- men in your life about the priesthood, PresenceRealFuture.org. en la vida de fe y discipulado en la Diócesis de Columbus, ing with grief and suffering over my ask them to pray and listen to see if visita: www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org recurrent pregnancy loss. Through God is calling them to be a priest. the sacraments of Holy Eucharist • Help: Ask your pastor how you and penance, I felt God working in can serve in your parish. We often ask through many priests to help me heal. them to do things for us, but when we I experienced deep compassion and offer our assistance to them, we give love, and I prayed for them in return. them time to focus on things they Reading this book opened my eyes to need to protect, such as their personal the spiritual battles our priests face. I prayer life. realized that we all have a critical role As we continue with the Real Pres- in supporting them through prayer. ence Real Future initiative in our di- The fruit of this prayer has contin- ocese, let’s commit to praying for our ued in my life. In my work as director priests and for new vocations. Our of Evangelization and Discipleship future depends on it! at Pickerington St. Elizabeth Ann Liz Christy is a member of Picker- Seton Church, I walk with and sup- ington St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish port priests. This year, we celebrated and the Real Presence Real Future with our pastor as he retired after 45 commission. Increasing the Eucharistic Gathering takes place Aug. 27-28 presence of Christ The diocese’s Eucharistic Gather- Registration for Saturday morn- throughout the ing is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 27 ing’s Eucharistic Gathering can be at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad found at www.rprfgathering.com. Diocese and upholding St., Columbus and Saturday, Aug. 28 The Eucharistic Gathering begins the Faith for future at St. Charles Preparatory School, Friday evening at the Cathedral with 2010 E. Broad St., Columbus. an invitation-only program because generations. Saturday’s event includes two of space limitations, but a livestream spiritual talks by Archbishop Nelson will be available at rprfgathering. Perez of Philadelphia, the former com. bishop of Cleveland, and a Mass Bishop Robert Brennan will lead Learn more at: starting at 8:30 a.m. a prayer service that includes a key- There will also be opportunities for note address, Vespers, adoration, prayer and Adoration of the Blessed Eucharistic procession and Benedic- Sacrament. tion. www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org

catholic-times-small-ad.indd 1 3/8/21 9:05 AM Catholic Times 4 August 29, 2021 Training to become Olympic-caliber Catholic Christians Like so many people throughout the world, I those in their everyday lives.” (https://realpresence- looked forward to the Tokyo Olympic Games. The FAITH IN ACTION realfuture.org/) world’s best athletes spent so much of their lives pre- Erin Cordle Mary Lou Retton, America’s sweetheart gymnast, paring for these games. I also spent a good amount of Erin Cordle is associate director of the diocesan once said, “Each of us has a fire in our hearts for my life watching them. Wow! Now I am focused on Office for Social Concerns. something. It’s our goal in life to find it and keep the accomplishments of the Paralympians. it lit.” For us, that fire is the Holy Spirit calling us While watching the Paralympic Games, I did re- things. Can you just imagine the hard things early to find and share our God-given gifts and talents to search and discovered that both games have mottos. Christians faced in the Colosseum arena in Rome? reflect and help build God’s kingdom here on earth. The traditional Olympic motto is the Latin phrase They were clearly Olympic-caliber Christians. Amazingly, every time we share those gifts and “Citius, Altius, Fortius” or “Faster, Higher, Stron- I realize that I will never be an Olympic-caliber talents with others through our actions, words, ges- ger.” For the Paralympics, the traditional motto is platform diver; however, it doesn’t mean I can’t ap- tures, etc., we also encounter Jesus Christ. They “Spirit in Motion.” In Japan this year, the motto has ply the spirit of these Olympic Games in my life. So also provide us with opportunities to actually rec- been adapted to “United by Emotion.” I started thinking about what it would take for me ognize Jesus Christ in our encounters – His real The Olympic spirit is best expressed in the Olym- presence. Those encounters are Olympic-caliber pic Creed: “The most important thing in the Olym- to be an Olympic-caliber Catholic Christian – a true pic Games is not to win but to take part, just as missionary disciple. Catholic Christian moments. the most important thing in life is not the triumph I found a list of the three primary Olympic val- We may not have a podium on which to stand, but but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have ues: excellence, friendship and respect. All three are we do have a table to gather around and celebrate – conquered but to have fought well.” Likewise, the foundational to our faith. They also are reflected in and not just on Sunday. Encountering Jesus Christ Paralympic Games creed is “Let me win. But if I our diocesan Real Presence Real Future initiative. in the Eucharist and allowing ourselves to be sent cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Our diocese is looking to the future “in light of the on missions by Him is the best training to fully em- The Olympics, like our faith, are a celebration of unique needs of people today, the needs of the cul- brace the Real Presence Real Future of our diocese. the human spirit. They are about striving in the face ture around us, and the desire to form and activate Whether we are Olympians or Paralympians, let of uncertainty for unity. They are a test of resilience, Catholics to fulfill their baptismal call to become us be brave in the attempt to bring us closer to the opportunities to grow and transform by doing hard missionary disciples of our Lord and His Church to gold – the kingdom of God. Responding to the ‘Mass’ exodus The Catholic Church, along with every major nal adoration, the Friday penance and processions, Protestant denomination, has witnessed a precipi- THE CATHOLIC CULTURALIST make faith come alive by drawing it into daily life. tous decline in Church attendance. This slide, set off R. Jared Staudt What can we do differently to stop the “Mass” during the 1960s, has accelerated with the rapid rise exodus? For one, we should focus on evangeliza- R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D, is a Catholic writer, speaker, of the “nones,” Americans claiming no religious af- scholar and educator. His column is distributed by tion first — sharing the good news of salvation in filiation. We could wonder, has the bottom fallen the Denver Catholic, the official publication of the relationship with Christ. Without a living faith in out with this huge exodus? Or put more theologi- Archdiocese of Denver. God, why would anyone care to listen to informa- cally, has Christ abandoned his Church? Moments tion/rules from the Church or come for worship? of crisis test us, calling us to exercise great hope Catholics attended Mass regularly, there has been To grow in the faith, mentorship has been found and trust in the Lord’s providence. Even though Je- a steady, annual decline in attendance to less than much more effective than instruction (particularly sus told us that he will never abandon us, he also 25%. Catholics went from having clear identifiers when done by parents). If the classroom has been calls us to do our part. We are not simply helpless in of belief and practice within a strong community the model for catechesis in the past, we now need the current freefall. We can assess why things have that anchored a whole way of life to a very changed to think much more in terms of apprenticeship. We gone off track and then adjust, focusing our atten- landscape with few demands, incentives or cultural need a more dynamic approach — banding togeth- tion on what can help us reverse course. practices to support faith. The drift of Catholics to er with a motivated mentor and peers, sharing life In taking stock of the crisis, Stephen Bullivant other churches or to no religion at all, Bullivant ex- together, living the faith actively and serving oth- traces the steps of our decline for us, drawing to- plains, should be seen in terms of an identity crisis, ers. It is time to move out of the classroom in favor gether the many contributing factors in his book with every element of Catholic belief and practice of small group settings (preferably in the home), Mass Exodus: Catholic Disaffiliation in Britain seen as up for grabs. which are more ideal to personally engage content. and America since Vatican II (Oxford, 2019). Bulli- People need God — we simply cannot be truly vant describes the major forces —both internal and Mass has become a lost treasure, and to help people happy without him — and so must reach and serve rediscover it, we must build a stronger community external — that have combined to form a perfect our own people more effectively. Bullivant sheds exit storm. Huge cultural changes certainly set the to surround it. light on this effort too, pointing to what worked Looking back reveals that Catholics have as- backdrop. One surprising example stems from the before so many left. Catholic parishes of the past breaking up of ethnic Catholic enclaves in cities in similated into our culture, influenced more by its offered a “close-knit community-life,” augmented ethos and priorities. To re-engage the lost faithful, favor of the more isolated and anonymous suburbs. by a “richly elaborate devotional” practice. In fact, Alongside of unprecedented upheaval in society, respondents to many recent surveys sought greater we need to communicate a compelling, imaginative confusion also reigned for decades in the Church community and simply could not find it at their par- vision of what it means to be a Christian in the mod- following the Second Vatican Council, which ish. Keeping Catholics active in the faith involves ern world and why life will be better if we accept stemmed from a revolution in worship, conflicts more than just Mass attendance. In particular, peo- this vision and live within it. For the faith to stick, over morality, a collapse of catechesis and a flight ple remain much more engaged when there is so- it must be woven into the very fabric our lives and from the priesthood and religious life — all leading cial integration into the parish and meaningful ties supported by community. Only if we help Catholics to general turmoil. More recently, revelations about to other parishioners. Parishes of the past also pro- to accept and internalize faith and live it every day the cover-up of the sex abuse crisis and a growing vided opportunities to see the faith lived in mean- of the week can we prevent them from becoming distance between doctrine and society have alienat- ingful ways, through something Bullivant describes another statistic within the legion of “nones.” Cath- ed even more Catholics. as Credibility Enhancing Displays (CREDS) — olics may have left in a mass exodus, but the return It has been a rough 60 years, with so many self-in- actions and practices that manifest belief, often will happen by engaging our lost brethren one at a flicted wounds. Since the early 1960s, when 75% of involving sacrifice (102). CREDS, such as noctur- time. August 29, 2021 Catholic Times 5 Olympians provide inspiration for our own lives Earlier this month, we were able to enjoy the withdraw from her scheduled events as sparked Summer Olympic Games. After a one-year delay, I HOLY AND HEALTHY new conversations about athletes being human be- thought it was a blessing that the Games were held Lori Crock ings first (or in my view, children of God) — and even without spectators. Lori Crock is a parishioner at Plain City St. Joseph that mental health is as important as physical health. I enjoy watching the human spirit persevere Church. Lori leads SoulCore Rosary prayer and ex- I later learned that Biles is Catholic and that she through athletics and teamwork and I love learn- ercise at parishes, teaches physical strength classes has spoken of her dad’s reminder not to waste God’s ing about the lives of the athletes — their joys and and writes about faith and fitness at holyandhealthycatholic.com. gift of her talent and to use it to the best of her abil- struggles — and I was especially inspired when ath- ity. In her 2016 autobiography, “Cour-age to Soar,” letes shared their love of God and exhibited love of There were heroic moments such as when two Biles mentions that her confirmation name is Se- neighbor. runners tripped over each other and then helped bastian, the patron saint of athletes. The martyred I was moved to see athletes making the Sign of each other back up to their feet, and arms around saint is considered an example of physical strength, the Cross before a race, adorn a cross necklace or each other, jogged together to the finish line in last resiliency and bravery. bracelet and give thanks to God after a good per- and next-to-last place — and they were all smiles. Sadly, Biles announced on Instagram that she is formance. I was inspired to see athletes from different coun- “pro-choice” because she was raised in the foster I viewed the many amazing physical performanc- tries, who were competing against each other in an care system and she considers it broken. event, cheer for one another and hug each other, even es, both team and individual, as gifts from God. I though they were competing for the same prize. Lila Rose, a Catholic and the director of the pro- was in awe of what Olympic athletes were able to U.S. gymnast Grace McCallum competed in the life organization Live Action, tweeted in re-sponse do with their diverse physical gifts. Their natural team gymnastics events. According to the Cen-tral to Biles post, “Incredibly sad and awful. To have abilities and their desire to hone to their skills to Minnesota Catholic magazine, she doesn’t travel overcome a broken system as trium-phantly as she perfection felt like a beautiful testament to the wis- anywhere without her rosary and a cross from her has — yet wish death for other kids (because) they dom and majesty of our Creator in whose image we grandmother. may face foster care is beyond fathoming.” are wonderfully made. It must have been an incredible sacrifice for the It is a reminder that athletes use their fame to A South African female swimmer, who won the athletes to be away from their families and friends share their personal views, and while they may ex- 200-meter breaststroke, wore a swim cap with a de- to compete at the highest level of their lives. That cel in their sport, they are not perfect, and just like sign featuring the Latin phrase “Soli Deo Gloria” support is paramount, and even though families us they are broken and in need of God’s love and (Glory to God Alone) and the “Jesus Fish” (ichthus) were watching via livestream, those hugs, cheers healing. Let we use these opportunities to start con- underneath her required swim cap. and in-person words of encouragement make such versations that shine a light on the beauty and truth Before the race, she posted on Twitter, “Father a difference. of the Catholic Church’s pro-life stance. God, may your will be done, may your peace fill us I admire the dedication of these athletes to train May we be inspired to apply Olympic-level ded- up, may we praise you no matter what the outcome, and persevere through pain, difficulty and hard-ship ication and perseverance to our own spiritual lives, may we be empowered by your strength to give it our and to stay focused on a goal. powered by God’s grace, to reach the most import- all, and may we forever be in awe of your goodness.” I supported gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to ant goal of our lives — that of becoming a saint. A Church in mission or a Church in meetings? On the Solemnity of Christ the King in 2013, veyed in Italy professed belief in life after death; Pope Francis completed the work of the 2012 Synod THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE 28.6% believe in life after death today. In that of Bishops with the apostolic exhortation Evangelii George Weigel same timeframe, the numbers of those who flatly Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), issuing a ring- George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior deny that there is life after death almost doubled, ing call for the entire Church to “embark on a new Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Cen- from 10.4% to 19.5%. The remainder, presumably, chapter of evangelization.” Catholicism, the Pope ter in Washington, D.C. are agnostic on the subject. Think what it means, urged, must move from maintenance to mission: though, that of these numbers, only three out of 10 “from a pastoral ministry of mere conservation to parts, will be otherwise occupied, getting about the Italians firmly believe in life after death. a decidedly missionary pastoral ministry.” And that task to which Pope Francis once summoned all of Anglican biblical scholar N.T. Wright, who has ministry ought to empower all the people of the us: “the evangelization of today’s world.” brilliantly defended the historicity of the Resur- Church for mission, for the 21st-century Church From a Church in mission to a Church in meet- rection, has also written that there is no evidence must understand itself as a “community of mission- ings is not a step forward. whatsoever of any form of early Christianity that ary disciples” who are “permanently in a state of That the Church must be in mission, including did not vigorously affirm that Jesus of Nazareth had mission,” because the Church lives not for herself, a mission to poorly catechized Catholics who are been raised to a new and super-abundant form of but “for the evangelization of today’s world.” drifting away from the faith in droves, ought not life — a life available to all those who professed A little short of eight years later, Cardinal Mario be in serious dispute. The pandemic has doubtless belief in him and lived as his friends and disciples. Grech, general secretary of the Synod of Bishops, accelerated the decline of Catholic practice. But What was true two millennia ago is true today: If unveiled a complex — some might say, convoluted that exodus from the pews was underway before there is no belief in Easter, or in the resurrection to — plan for an extensive series of consultations at the world ever heard of Wuhan virology labs and eternal life of those who have died in Christ, there the diocesan, national, continental and international COVID-19. The exodus reflects in part the corro- is no Christianity. Period. And if, by that measure, levels in preparation for the Synod on “synodality” sive effects of a culture that, in its kinder moments, Italy is a post-Christian society and culture, things to be held in Rome in October 2023. This two-year may tolerate Catholic faith and practice as a life- are likely even more grim in other sectors of what process has been described by one enthusiast as style choice, but which is adamantly opposed to the was once western Christendom. “the most important global Catholic project since notion that Catholicism is the bearer of enduring It is not clear how two years of self-referential Vatican II.” My own hunch — based on the U.S. Gospel truths that lead to personal happiness and Catholic chatter in pre-synodal Church discussion Catholic “Call to Action” process in 1974-76 and social solidarity. The exodus is also a byproduct of groups, conducted under the rubric of “discern- the current German “Synodal Path” — is that the decades of inept catechesis and flaccid preaching, ment” about a “synodal Church,” is going to chart only people who will be fully engaged in Cardinal such that in much of the western world today, the a path beyond this abandonment of rock-bottom Grech’s multitudinous consultative “phases” before most highly educated Catholics in history likely Christian beliefs, which is at the root of today’s the 2023 Synod are people who love to go to meet- know less about Catholicism — and therefore be- rapidly declining Catholic practice. This is not the ings in order to share with like-minded spirits their lieve less — than their grandparents. time for a Church in meetings. The times demand a complaints about The Way Things Are in Catholi- Some recent survey data from Italy illustrates the Church in mission, proclaiming Jesus Christ as the cism. The rest of the Church, or at least its living depth of the challenge. In 1995, 41% of those sur- answer to the question that is every human life. Catholic Times 6 August 29, 2021 At Catholic schools, faith should be the most important lesson As Catholic and public schools reconvene One of the more encouraging signs in diocesan throughout the diocese for a new year, this phrase EDITOR’S REFLECTIONS Catholic schools is the adoption of the classical cur- should be on the hearts and in the minds of every Doug Bean riculum approach at Newark St. Francis de Sales parent, teacher and administrator: Educating for School. eternity. Church. (Read the story on Page 7 of this week’s For anyone unfamiliar with classical Catholic ed- A faith-based education should be about souls Catholic Times.) Nothing anguishes a faith-filled ucation, it is basically a method to form the whole more than anything else. What good is knowledge parent more than seeing a lovingly nurtured child child with the faith imbued in every school subject. if it’s not used to glorify and honor Our Lord from who was entrusted to the school system give up go- A child learns to think critically, ask questions, now until eternal life? ing to Mass and receiving the sacraments. work independently and, most important, under- Why did God create us? To know, love and serve In one respect, that’s a concern the diocese’s Real stand from a Catholic perspective what is being im- Him, and to be happy with Him one day in heav- Presence Real Future initiative is hoping to address. parted in his or her lessons. en. Simple Catechism 101. Drill it into every young The goal is to create missionary disciples of Christ Homeschooling Catholics have used this model mind, and never forget it. among young people, who will evangelize their for decades. They have made the connection be- Every day, we all move one step closer to eterni- faith and bring wayward sons and daughters into tween faith and reason, not only through Catholic ty. We do not know the day or hour, but educators the Church. teaching that permeates their curriculum, but also in should keep that top of mind. Prayer and leaderships groups at Columbus Bish- living the faith every day with their families – going How are the Church, parents, schools, family op Ready High School under the guidance of their to Mass, confession and Adoration of the Blessed members, relatives and friends leading children and chaplain, Father Seth Keller, appear to be headed Sacrament; praying the rosary and Divine Mercy young adults into a relationship with Christ that will in the right direction. (Read the story on Page 12 chaplet; and performing charitable works. last a lifetime? That question needs to be reflected of this week’s Catholic Times.) It’s encouraging to At St. Francis de Sales, the classical curriculum is on often. hear about students embracing their faith and mak- part of Father David Sizemore’s overall plan to cre- Most likely everyone reading this column could ing astute observations such as “sharing the faith is ate a culture of missionary discipleship in his par- share from personal experience a painful story about teaching, not preaching.” ish. The school will implement classical learning in about a child who left the faith after going through Father Michael Fulton, parochial vicar at Colum- two subjects this year and expand to other subjects Catholic schools. We can’t deny the fact that the bus Christ the King Church, expressed similar en- over the next two years. (Read the story on Page 10 Church is losing young people to the secular culture thusiasm at a recent Serra Club of North Columbus of this week’s Catholic Times for more details.) at an alarming rate. gathering about working with students at Bishop “We’ll continue to teach the standards,” St. Fran- At Powell St. Joan of Arc Church, mothers whose Hartley High School this year. He is increasing the cis de Sales School principal Sally Mummey said, children have strayed from the faith have formed number of Masses and confession times available, “but each classroom is going to concentrate on an a First Monday Monicas group to pray and sup- sharing his knowledge of theology and Spanish, and port one another. St. Monica famously prayed for planning to be on the sidelines for various sports years until her son, St. Augustine, came back to the events and activities. See FAITH, Page 12 St. Peter Claver ministered to slaves in Colombia By MaryBeth Eberhard active in our response to blanket, coat and sock re- WALKING WITH THE SAINTS quests for the homeless. In the past, I have invited Some people see a need and act upon it selflessly. those who take those items to the homeless over for We are inspired by their boldness and their courage. dinner. These people are missionaries, and their sto- St. Peter Claver was not afraid of the recrimina- ries need to be spoken upon our hearts and especial- They fight unceasingly for their cause because they tions from slaveholders. He avoided their hospital- know it is just in the eyes of the Lord. We are bless- ly upon the hearts of our children who live a very ity when giving missions and spoke boldly for im- blessed life in comparison to so many. ed to walk with St. Peter Claver on our journey this proved conditions for the people he served. month and learn by his example of how to live and In the imitation of St. Peter Claver, may we seek He travelled to the homes where the slaves were to serve those who are in need and support those love abundantly using the gifts that God provides. sold to teach and offer the sacraments. In these dark St. Peter Claver grew up in Spain and left his home who serve tirelessly. For they will know who a times, he preached the Gospel and reminded the Christian is by the love we project to them – the in 1610 to be a missionary in the colonies of Cart- slaves of their dignity as children of God. Led by agena, which is now Colombia. He went through love we actively live out. his compassion and love, St. Peter baptized an esti- The plague hit Colombia, and St. Peter fell ill in all the studies necessary to be ordained; however, mated 300,000 slaves. while he was there, his heart became greatly trou- 1650. Suffering quietly for four years, he died. Rec- St. Peter Claver’s story encourages us to have ognizing his influence on the people, city officials bled by the atrocities of the slave trade. eyes to see the need around us and be bold in alle- Nearly 10,000 slaves were being brought into who had initially decried Claver’s affection and viating it. As I ponder how to do this as a working service to the slaves ordered a public burial with the port of Cartagena each year under inhumane mom of many, I am drawn back to my roots of par- conditions. Upon his ordination, St. Peter Claver much recognition. He became known as the apostle enting. I have always believed in modeling as the of Cartagena. described himself as a slave to the slaves, and he most effective parenting strategy. Our children see served them tirelessly. He was quoted as saying, Today a basilica stands in his name at the port what we do more than what we say. of Cartagena. Relics of his bones can be found en- “We must speak to them with our hands before we Venerable Father Patrick Peyton taught us that “the speak to them with our lips.” cased in glass under the altar. St. Peter Claver had a family who prays together, stays together.” I think that bold spirit. He had eyes and a heart to see the need When a ship would arrive at port, St. Peter would the family who serves together also passes along that bring food, water, lemons, medicine, biscuits and and speak to it. Join me in praying that the Lord gift of seeing others in their vulnerability with charity. reveal to each of our families the need He wants us anything else needed to care for the slaves, all of It forms us and our children into better humans. which he begged for to provide for them. to fill for His people, and for our hearts to see Him There are so many opportunities within our com- in those we serve. Climbing aboard the ship once it docked, he munity to make a difference. My family has spent would rush to the filthy hold where a third of those In the Diocese of Columbus, a local chapter of the time making meals for Family Promise in Dela- Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver, which is the imprisoned had died on the journey due to the atro- ware. My children have played games and hung out cious conditions. His time was limited before the largest African-American lay Catholic organization in at the Run the Race Club. Mommies Matter invites the United States, engages in charitable works of mercy. slaves were dragged out and put in cages for oth- you to adopt a new mother and walk alongside her ers to consider for purchase. St. Peter Claver would St. Peter Claver, pray for us. on her journey. St. Peter Claver is the patron saint of missions. minister with hands and heart, modeling Christ’s Within our parishes, we can choose to be more love by giving all he had in every moment. His feast day is Sept. 9. August 29, 2021 Catholic Times 7 First Monday Monicas pray for children ‘gone astray’ By Anne Mallampalli Our group’s inspiration, St. Monica, was an early African Christian saint “Exemplary Mother of the great and the mother of St. Augustine of Augustine, you perseveringly pur- Hippo. She is honored for her perse- sued your wayward son not with verance in prayer dedicated to the ref- wild threats but with prayerful cries ormation of her son. Popular legends to heaven. Intercede for all mothers recall that St. Monica wept every night in our day so that they may learn to for Augustine, whose conversion took draw their children to God. Teach nearly 20 years. It was the bishop of them to remain close to their children, Milan, St. Ambrose, who spoke these even the prodigal sons and daughters prophetic words that gave Monica the who have sadly gone astray.” courage to endure: “It cannot be that That is the intercessory prayer to the son of those tears should perish.” St. Monica that opens the meeting of Monica accompanied her wayward mothers and grandmothers on the first son with tears that only a mother can Monday of every month at Powell St. shed, with an anguish only a mother’s Joan of Arc Church. We call ourselves heart can know. Of his mother, St. Au- the “First Monday Monicas.” Jaminet was the guest speaker. Her join us. First Monday Monicas was gustine says, “I cannot sufficiently ex- Our little band has grown steadily, talk was on spiritual friendship. One born. Even during COVID, we have press the love she had for me, nor how and we now have “chapters” in Penn- pearl that I took away from that meet- met every first Monday to pray to St. she travailed for me in the spirit with a sylvania, Iowa, Minnesota, Wiscon- ing was to “put it on the calendar” the Monica for our children. far keener anguish than when she bore sin, Colorado and Montana formed next time a friend says, “We should Our format is simple. On first me in the flesh.” through word of mouth and email. really get together!” That great piece Mondays of every month, we meet We pray to all three persons of the We even have sisters in Zambia, of wisdom quickly bore fruit. at church for the 8:30 daily morning Blessed Trinity and to our Blessed south-central Africa and New South The next day I met a new friend Mass. We pray the rosary afterward Mother for our children, but St. Mon- Wales, Australia. after daily morning Mass. We dis- with the daily Mass crowd. With the ica is one intercessor who really gets We knit from the same skein of covered that we both had four young- scheduling support from our parish it. She is a special friend who under- yarn, having children who no longer adult children. We should get togeth- team, we meet in the cry room or a stands the pain of a child estranged practice their Catholic faith. It’s a spe- er! Let’s have coffee! Calendar that! classroom – or, during pandemic re- from the faith and from the family. cial mother-heartache that we share. We met on the first Monday of De- strictions, outside or spaced. We in- This image of St. Monica, the moth- But we are not wringing our hands. cember 2018, right after Mass. We troduce ourselves, share or not share, er who never gave up, is my favorite. We lock our arms, square our shoul- ended our coffee and chat by praying as we are so moved, our stories and When I study the tracks of her tears I ders, fold our hands and drop to our together and asking St. Monica’s in- concerns. For the sake of His sorrow- find consolation. knees, drawing incredible support tercession for our children to return to ful passion we pray the Divine Mercy St. Monica, pray for us! as members of the mystical body of the faith we were so careful to instill Chaplet. For more information on forming a Christ and communion of saints. in them. Fears, tears, cheers – all are accept- First Monday Monicas group at your My first week in a new city, in No- As the Holy Spirit would have it, ed and welcomed. The reports of even parish, contact annemallampalli@ vember 2018, I was invited to my and thanks to “Emily’s pearl,” we cal- minor victories are especially cele- comcast.net. first Catholic gathering where Emily endared the next first Monday, in Jan- brated. Always there is support, re- Anne Mallampalli is a member of uary 2019, and invited a few others to spect and encouragement. Powell St. Joan of Arc Church. Refurbished Adoration chapel named for Father Reis On Saturday, Aug. 14, Reis Resur- Peter graces the altar. Restored Sta- rection Chapel was dedicated at Co- tions of the Cross are interspersed lumbus St. Peter Church. The chapel with stained glass reclaimed from the had been refurbished and renamed in 1973 church building. Mother Mary honor of former pastor Father Justin and St. Joseph – another gift from a Reis. parishioner – have been restored and Presiding over the dedication were adorn the chapel. Fresh paint, new Father Chris Tuttle, pastor of St. Pe- carpeting and signage complete the ter; parish Deacon Phil Paulucci; and renovation. An exterior keypad has Deacon Chris Reis of Columbus St. been installed for after-hours access. Catharine Church and brother of Fa- Hours of Eucharistic Adoration at ther Reis, who died March 2. the chapel are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- After the dedication, parishioners days, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fri- were invited to tour the chapel and en- days, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. The chapel is open 9 a.m. Friday to joy refreshments. Several other mem- 9 a.m. Saturday every First Friday of bers of the Reis family were present to the month. The parish hopes eventu- honor Father Reis. ally to move to Perpetual Adoration The changes in the chapel, which every weekday. will be used for Eucharistic Adora- Columbus St. Peter Church is lo- tion, include a detailed mural with cated at 6899 Smoky Row Rd. Scripture passages that incorporate To sign up for an hour of adoration, Deacon Phil Paulucci (left) of Columbus St. Peter Church and Deacon Chris Reis (right) of the risen Christ. The mural was a gift visit stpetercolumbus.com, and click St. Catharine of Siena Church assist Father Chris Tuttle, pastor at St. Peter, in the blessing from a parishioner. on the Eucharistic Adoration tab on and dedication of the Reis Resurrection Chapel, named in honor of the late Father Justin A recently discovered relic of St. the homepage. Reis, on Aug. 14. Deacon Reis is Father Reis’ brother. Photo courtesy St. Peter Church Catholic Times 8 August 29, 2021 Father Trainor is example of Dominicans’ itinerant life By Tim Puet gan college in the “This was a wonderful opportunity For The Catholic Times ANSWERING GOD”S CALL fall of 1965 at to work with people deeply in need of (the College of) the sacraments. The key was just be- St. Dominic de Guzman, who Answering God’s Call profiles the life of a St. Mary of the ing present during a difficult time at priest, deacon or professed religious sister in Springs (now Ohio both the personal and priestly levels,” founded the Order of Preachers (the or from the Diocese of Columbus. Dominican Order) in the 13th century, Dominican Uni- Father Trainor said. “It was also im- was an itinerant preacher, going from versity),” where portant to stay in close contact with city to city to give witness to the Gos- minicans have done in this country he was among the doctors, nurses and hospital adminis- pel, and he intended that the members has involved parish work and related first full-time male trators, to support them so they could of his order do the same. ministries, and that’s been what I have students at the for- Father Michael support patients.” Father Michael Trainor, OP, pro- done.” merly all-women’s Trainor Father Trainor was assigned to St. vides a 21st-century example of that One of those missionaries from college. Catherine of Siena Church on three life. His 10 years as chaplain for the Kentucky, Father Edward Fenwick, He began for- separate occasions. He also returned to Dominican Sisters of Peace in his said the first Mass in Ohio at Som- mation for the Dominican priesthood Zanesville from 1985 to 1988 and was hometown of Columbus is the longest erset in 1808 and eventually became by spending one year at Providence at St. Patrick, his home parish, twice period he has spent on one assignment the original bishop of the Diocese of (Rhode Island) College and entered for periods of one year each. Other as- in 52 years as a Dominican friar, in- Cincinnati. He and other Dominicans the novitiate for the Dominican Fri- signments, both for seven years, took cluding 46 years as a priest. founded many of the first parishes ars’ Province of St. Joseph at the for- him to St. Pius V Church in Provi- In that time, he has been in Colum- in Ohio, eventually staffing Colum- mer St. Joseph’s Priory in Somerset. dence, Rhode Island and to the Mon- bus and New York City for three sep- bus St. Patrick Church, which Father The novitiate was moved in the mid- astery of Mary the Queen in Elmira, arate periods, Zanesville and Wash- Trainor attended while growing up dle of 1968 to St. Stephen’s Priory in New York, where he was chaplain for a ington, D.C. twice, and once apiece in near the city’s downtown. Dover, Massachusetts, with Father congregation of cloistered Dominican New Haven, Connecticut; Providence, He is the son of the late James and Trainor making his first profession of sisters and served as a weekend assis- Rhode Island; and Elmira, New York. Winona Trainor and has a younger Dominican vows on Jan. 6, 1969. tant at nearby parishes. At various times, he has served as a sister, Marie. Two older sisters, Patri- The following two years were spent He came to Columbus in 2011 from parish priest and as a chaplain at hos- cia and Sandra, and a brother, Patrick, at St. Stephen’s College in Dover, St. Catherine of Siena Church after pitals and a monastery. who died in infancy, are deceased. where he earned a Bachelor of Arts hearing that Sister Margaret Ormond, “I’ve run the gamut of assignments, Father Trainor attended St. Patrick degree in philosophy. That was fol- OP, then-prioress of the Dominican very much in the American tradition of School from first to seventh grades. Af- lowed by three years at the Domini- Sisters of Peace, was looking for a the Dominicans,” said Father Trainor, ter the school closed at the end of the can House of Studies in Washington, chaplain for the congregation’s Co- 74. “When St. Dominic founded the 1960-61 school year, he went to Co- where he earned a bachelor of sacred lumbus motherhouse. order, he was a traveling preacher, but lumbus St. Gabriel School for eighth theology degree. “I had so many connections with he also placed a strong emphasis on grade and followed that with four years The next two years involved post- the Dominican sisters who taught me education, founding houses of study at Columbus St. Francis DeSales High graduate work. He made his final pro- at St. Gabriel, DeSales and St. Mary where members of his order would School, from which he graduated in fession in 1972 and was ordained to of the Springs and who I worked with have roots and could return to while 1965. the priesthood on May 28, 1975 by in New Haven and New York that I carrying out their mission of preach- “I had begun to think of the priest- Bishop Walter Sullivan of Richmond, was interested in the position,” Father ing and teaching. hood at some point in high school, Virginia at St. Dominic’s Church in Trainor said. “Bishop John Carroll of Baltimore, and by the time I had graduated from Washington. “I didn’t think I’d spend 10 years the first bishop in the United States, DeSales, I felt my call was very clear, He returned to the house of studies here – probably three to five, in the invited Dominicans from England to specifically to becoming a priest as to complete his education following Dominican itinerant tradition. But that come to Kentucky in 1805. He already part of the Dominican religious com- ordination, and his first assignment same tradition also means you never had established a college – Georgetown munity,” he said. as a priest was for a brief period in know how long an assignment might University in Washington – and he was “The idea of being a Dominican 1976 at Zanesville St. Thomas Aqui- last, and here I am today. more interested in having Dominicans probably resulted from the impres- nas Church to assist the pastor there, “I’ve been very blessed here, both serve in Kentucky and surrounding sion the Dominican friars at St. Pat- Father Peter Gerhard, OP, who was through my close association with the states as missionaries and eventually rick’s made on me in grade school. I dealing with health issues. sisters and with being able to assist setting up parishes. had discussions with the friars in high “That was a good experience be- at weekend Masses at the Church of “As a result, most of what the Do- school about joining their order. I be- cause I was totally immersed in parish the Resurrection in New Albany. Fa- life while I was there,” Father Trainor ther Jerry Rodenfels, the former pas- said. “At the same time, I knew it was tor there, went to DeSales at the same Compliments of only a temporary assignment, so I just time I did, and we studied theology in tried to learn as much as I could.” Washington together. Later in 1976, he was assigned to “The current pastor, Father Denis DEE PRINTING, INC. St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Kigozi, has been good to me in al- Connecticut, where the Knights of lowing me to continue my association 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive Columbus were founded in 1882 by with the parish. I am impressed with Columbus,Columbus, Ohio Ohio 43228 43228 Blessed Father Michael McGivney the quality of the worship experience and where Father McGivney is bur- there. ied. Father Trainor stayed there for “As a priest, my desire has been to 777-8700 two years, followed by six years at St. serve God’s people in imitation of how Vincent Ferrer Church and one year at Jesus served the people of His time,” the Murnane Family St. Catherine of Siena Church, both in Father Trainor said. “It’s a privilege ev- New York City. In addition to parish ery day to be able to walk among people Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and ministry at the two churches, he was teaching and preaching, and sometimes involved in hospital ministry at New reproving and challenging, all with the Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 York-Presbyterian and Memorial goal of building up the body of Christ.” Sloan Kettering hospitals. August 29, 2021 BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-22 Catholic Times 9 Prayers for a new school year The new school year has begun at the 52 schools that same joy will be present in every school. Great in the Diocese of Columbus. More than 16,000 HAVE FAITH IN EDUCATION things will happen this year. Milestones will be children have returned to our classrooms after what Adam Dufault reached, challenges overcome, and our students hopefully has been a restful summer. There is no will grow in their faith and in their knowledge. Adam J. Dufault is the diocesan Episcopal Moderator question that the previous year was the most diffi- for Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Our schools differ from all others in that they are cult that most of us involved in education have ever crucial ministries of the Church, carrying forward faced. The challenges of the pandemic were stag- safest possible environment. Jesus’ Great Commission to “go out and make dis- gering, but all of the schools in the Diocese worked When I served as a Catholic elementary school ciples of all nations” (Mt. 28:19). At their founda- hard, pulled together and remained open to serve principal, the first day of school was one of my fa- tion, our schools are places of evangelization tasked our students for the entirety of the year. vorite days of the year. It was not because the build- to form disciples for a world that so dearly needs Sadly, the pandemic is still upon us. After a re- ing was returning to life after a summer of cleaning them. This essential work will continue in all of the spite over the summer, the virus will once again be and planning, but because of the joy that I saw in classrooms of the Diocese this year. a part of our school year. In response, the schools of the children. Please continue to keep our educators, students, the Diocese will persist and take all steps necessary Despite the challenges we will continue to face, and their families in your prayer as we begin the to ensure an outstanding Catholic education in the new school year. Enrollment trends up in diocesan schools By Tim Puet it was time to check it out,’” Gruber For The Catholic Times said, adding that continuing develop- ment in the Hilliard area also accounts The diocese’s 41 elementary for some of the growth, as does com- schools, 37 preschools and 11 sec- pletion of a major construction project ondary schools are welcoming stu- for the church and school. dents for the 2021-22 academic year The project added a student learn- after successfully navigating the ing center, an intervention center, new COVID-related challenges of 2020- offices and enhanced security to the 21. school, and an Adoration chapel, a All schools have opened except for child care center, an event space and Columbus All Saints Academy, where more office space to the church. the start of classes has been delayed When it has its delayed opening until Wednesday, Sept. 8 so work on in September, All Saints Academy, heating and electrical systems can be located next to Columbus Christ the completed and air conditioning can be King Church, will have its largest en- installed. rollment since assuming its current Enrollment in all areas from Hilliard St. Brendan School is one of several Catholic schools in the diocese reporting en- identity in 2004. Principal Laura Mill- pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in rollment increases this year. Students are pictured in a classroom before the coronavirus er reported an anticipated enrollment diocesan schools is trending upward, pandemic. Photo courtesy St. Brendan School of 402 in kindergarten through eighth said Lori Dulin, associate director for grade and 25 in the preschool, up from enrollment and marketing for the di- ware St. Mary, Hilliard St. Brendan, that allows for the differences in their 343 and 15, respectively, last year. ocesan Office of Catholic Schools. All Saints Academy and Reynolds- individual needs. It also helps that She attributed the increase to fac- “Most of the reports I’ve heard say burg St. Pius X. we have continuity in our staff, with tors including continued growth in the the increase is the result of parents of At Delaware St. Mary School, the many teachers who have been here for Latino population of Columbus’ east our students talking to other parents theme for the year is “Renew!” and 30 years or more. They feel as I do, side and word-of-mouth efforts by the and praising the quality of Catholic the school has a new principal, Nikki that teaching in a Catholic school is school’s parents. education and how welcome students Ford, who had been a teacher there for more of a calling than a job.” “I’m still getting calls from par- and families feel in our school com- 11 years. She said that as of Friday, Ford is a graduate of St. Mary ents who say they’ve heard about munities,” Dulin said. Aug. 13, 400 students had enrolled for School. She succeeds Gina Stull, our school and want their students to “They want to share this with 2021-22, with more anticipated. Last whom she described as “my mentor, come here, so the total may be more friends and family. The example set year’s enrollment was 369. who molded me into being able to be- than 402 once school starts,” she said. by Catholic schools has been and con- “It’s an across-the-board increase, come an administrator.” Stull is the “We’ll have two classrooms for each tinues to be the driving force behind affecting all grades, with a wait list for new principal at St. Mary School in grade, with every space available in rising enrollment in recent years. preschool,” she said. “Most parents Columbus’ German Village neighbor- the school being used for either tutor- “The start of a school year always enrolling new students tell me they’re hood. ing or classes. is filled with such hope and joy be- coming here because of what oth- St. Brendan School is reporting an “Some people are choosing All cause every bit of it is associated ers have told them, whether by word enrollment of 495 students in kinder- Saints because Ohio’s EdChoice with our students and the mission of of mouth or social media. There’s a garten through eighth grade, up from scholarship program gives students Catholic education. The pandemic sense of excitement around the church 448 last year. Principal Will Gruber, the opportunity to come here, but most remains something we have to deal because of some of the things our new who is entering his seventh year in say it’s because of what other parents with, and we will continue to adapt pastor, Father Brett Garland, is doing. that position, said enrollment in- have told them. We’ve worked hard to it as necessary, but it hasn’t affect- Our location at the edge of downtown creases were reported in seven of the on improving our state test scores and ed the schools’ mission of providing Delaware also helps. school’s nine grades. offering a quality education with good a high-qualify, faith-based, in-person “People have expressed admira- “The message I’ve gotten from teachers supporting students’ educa- education.” tion that we adhere to our belief that most of our new families is along the Among schools reporting signifi- each student is a child of God and lines of ‘One of your families rec- cant enrollment increases are Dela- that we educate every child in a way ommended you to us, so we decided See ENROLLMENT, Page 13 Catholic Times 10 BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-22 August 29, 2021 Newark St. Francis de Sales elementary adopts classical curriculum By Doug Bean Catholic Times Editor

Newark St. Francis de Sales School began a new academic year on Wednesday, Aug. 18 with a new ap- proach to educating students that in- corporates an old method. The school, located at 38 Granville St., has adopted a classical curriculum format that will be phased in during the next three years. Classical education is defined as de- veloping the whole child with a Cath- olic worldview that emphasizes the relationship between God and truth, beauty and goodness in His creation. Students are challenged to think criti- Newark St. Francis de Sales School began the new academic year on Wednesday, Aug. 18 Newark St. Francis de Sales School prinicpal cally and creatively while studying tra- with approximately 270 students. CT photos by Ken Snow Sally Mummey ditional subjects imbued with the faith. The implementation of the classi- ucation as part of that vision to form school Mass will be celebrated every education conference this summer cal curriculum at St. Francis de Sales disciples of Christ from infancy to Thursday. On alternating Fridays, up- in Nashville, Tennessee. Elwell will starts this year with the subjects of adulthood. About a year ago, Father per and lower grades will go to Mass. work with current teachers eight to history and literature. Math and sci- Sizemore, Mummey, assistant prin- In addition, the school and parish are 10 hours a week this academic year to ence will follow in 2022-23, and oth- cipal Ed Watson and the diocesan partnering with Damascus Catholic help with lesson planning and to an- er subjects in 2023-24, including the schools office began discussing with Mission Campus to help foster faith swer curriculum questions. possibility of adding Latin. teachers, parents and staff the possi- formation in the school and the youth “The teachers know the theory be- “We wanted a robust Catholic identi- bility of transitioning to a classical ministry program. hind it but want to know the techni- ty in our schools,” principal Sally Mum- curriculum. Likewise, parents are encouraged cal part, too,” Mummey said. “Be- mey said. “We also want these children “One of the most important missions to attend Mass, participate in disci- fore the last school year ended, we not only to know and love Christ while of a parish is to run a school, and so pleship and faith formation groups, were purchasing many books that are they’re here pre-K through eight, but to we knew that we needed to bring our contribute to the offertory and volun- great pieces of literature – classics hold that in their heart for higher educa- school on board to the mission of mak- teer in the school. The objective is for that show reflect time and history and tion, when they are married, when they ing missionary disciples,” Father Size- them to grow their faith along with Christ’s influence. Those books went have children, when they’re taking care more said. “We knew that an important their children. home with our teachers over the sum- of their parents, and to become saints part of that would be the curriculum. “The millennials are the ones who mer so that they could start planning. when they go to heaven. So we are ded- “A classical education curricu- are sending kids to school right now, “We’ve looked at how to question icated to that.” lum has been around for hundreds of and the majority of them aren’t com- students about truth and beauty, how Classical education has experienced years. It’s the way our Church used to ing back to the faith after they get to extend their thinking, how to help a resurgence in popularity during the run Catholic schools, but now it’s re- married and have kids,” Father Size- them own their faith and to be bold past few decades. Independent Catho- set for modern times. more said. “Whereas in previous gen- and brave and debate. And then, of lic schools, homeschoolers and some “The kids learn science and math, erations, they would stray for a while course, there’s a critical thinking traditional schools have taken this technology and music, all that, but ev- in college and post-college, but then piece in that, too.” approach to forming young Catholic ery subject that they study is infused when they married and had kids they To prepare parents for the transition, disciples who carry their knowledge with the Catholic faith rather than just started coming back to practicing. meetings and communication began and love they develop for their faith religion class. It’s really about setting That’s not happening anymore. during the past school year to answer into adulthood. them up for success and faithfulness “Teachers recognize this, and as a questions and to enlist their support. That’s the primary reason why Father in high school, college and beyond. parish and school we recognize this. Mummey is happy to report that the David Sizemore, the pastor at St. Fran- And so we’re taking what is ever an- So teachers are supportive of helping classical approach seems to be reso- cis de Sales Church, supports the transi- cient and making it ever new.” kids grow in faith. The hope is that nating in the community. tion to classical education at the school. Because the transmitters of the faith the millennials will start coming back Enrollment is increasing at the When Father Sizemore came to play a key role in this new venture, to the practice of their faith and then school, which has 35 new students this St. Francis de Sales four years ago Father Sizemore emphasized the need help their kids grow in faith and main- year to boost the total number to 270. from Sunbury St. John Neumann for spiritual growth among teachers, tain that faith as adults.” “They’re coming for a variety of Church, he brought with him a plan administrators and parents. For experienced teachers accus- reasons,” Mummey said. “We see to strengthen the parish and school “We are inviting our teachers to tomed to methods they’ve used for signs that here at St. Francis that through enkindling the fire of faith at Mass every Sunday, to Eucharistic years, a pivot to a new curriculum we’re getting more people here at St. every age level. Adoration, to be in the discipleship raised questions and required adjust- Francis because Christ is part of us, “It started in the parish with realizing group together, and to be in spiritual ments. How to integrate Christ into a and that’s intriguing for a lot of fami- that the old model of running a parish direction,” he said. “We’re inviting field trip to the zoo is one example of lies right now. in modern times is just not working,” them into a deeper relationship with a shift in instructional mindset with a “Some are very interested in classi- he said. “And so we spent the last four Christ and to be on fire with the faith. classical approach. cal education, some don’t know that years implementing a missionary dis- We have a saying, ‘that the faith is not Guest speakers, professional devel- we’re doing it, but when I bring it cipleship culture. Our mission is part just taught, it’s caught.’ We want our opment and a staff retreat have helped up in an interview with our families of the Great Commission: To go out kids to catch the faith of our teachers.” with the transition. or new families that are considering and make disciples of all nations, and Students will be provided additional Lisa Elwell, who retired as a teach- to teach them what I taught you.” opportunities to participate in the sac- er last year, and three other teachers Father Sizemore sees classical ed- raments this academic year. An all- from the school attended a classical See ST. FRANCIS, Page 14 August 29, 2021 BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-22 Catholic Times 11 Lancaster St. Bernadette School ‘authentically Catholic’ six through eight before entering Lan- By Doug Bean caster Fisher Catholic High School. Catholic Times Editor Class sizes for kindergarten through Lancaster St. Bernadette is not the fifth grade range from 12 to 25. The biggest or smallest Catholic school in pre-K program for ages 3 to 5 has 26 the diocese, but there’s an abundance students this year. of passion for the faith there, starting All students are given opportunities with the parish pastor and trickling to engage in spiritual and service ac- down through the staff to the students tivities. and parents. “During Advent, we’ll do our week- The emphasis on Catholic at this ly Advent celebrations, and then Catholic school is what principal Joan we’ll do the Los Posadas celebration Miller believes attracts families to St. (commemorating Mary and Joseph’s Bernadette, which is located at 1325 journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem Wheeling Road in Lancaster. for Christ’s birth) on that last day be- “We have a very supportive pastor, fore the kids go home for Christmas and people like to see that,” she said. break,” Miller said. “We do Stations “We have very supportive parents. of the Cross, the usual Catholic devo- And we have an experienced Catholic Diocesan Superintendent of Schools Adam St. Bernadette students gather outside the tionals. staff.” Dufault (left) talks with Father Tyron Tom- school with Father Tyron Tomson (right). “We do sandwich days where each The school’s enrollment has trend- son, pastor at Lancaster St. Bernadette. Photos courtesy St. Bernadette School class takes a turn making sandwiches ed upward the past few years. For the to give to a local foundation that feeds first day of classes on Aug. 18, 107 a week in the evening to pray the Holy “When we lost our former principal, the homeless. We do regular service students were registered in kinder- Rosary for our school,” Father Tom- Father asked me if I would do it (serve projects with the kids. And we’re garten through fifth grade, and 26 in son said. “We celebrate Marian feast as interim principal) on an interim ba- thinking about doing some new ones.” preschool. That’s an increase of more days. The whole experience is an im- sis, and I’m still doing it,” said Miller, Feast days honoring the Blessed than 20 percent in K-5 from the 2018- mersion into authentically Catholic whose previous teaching and adminis- Virgin Mary are important at St. Ber- 19 academic year. life and culture. Who would not want trative positions include New Lexing- nadette also involve a special treat. “We have a Catholic family that to be part of St. Bernadette?” ton St. Rose, Somerset Holy Trinity “Father has a special baker make came recently looking for a Catholic About 55 percent of the students are and Logan St. John schools. big, blue (iced) cookies every time for school – or, another way to put that, Catholics who come from several par- St. Bernadette offers classes start- all the kids,” Miller said. an authentically Catholic school,” ishes in the area. That means 45 per- ing at age 3 in its pre-K program and For more information on St. Berna- Miller said. “I think people sense that cent are not Catholic. a full curriculum for kindergarten dette School, visit www.stbernadette- here.” The non-Catholic parents, Miller through grade five. A number of stu- school.com or contact the school at Father Tyron Tomson, the pastor at said, “want a faith-based education, dents move on to Lancaster St. Mary (740) 654-3137. St. Bernadette and Bremen St. Mary and they want someplace that values of the Assumption School for grades Church, interacts with students on a their child – that’s not just another regular basis. number to them. We do our best to “He is in and out a lot,” Miller said. take care of the kids’ needs in a faith- “He’s just involved with all of the based atmosphere. And they’re find- Our Lady of Bethlehem observes 65th anniversary kids. He knows their names shortly ing that here, thank heavens.” Our Lady of Bethlehem School and after school starts. He’s there when Not only has the faith of Catholics Childcare (OLB) has been a welcoming, they come in the morning and 99 per- been strengthened through the school, nurturing nest for young children and their cent of the time at their dismissal. He but non-Catholics have undergone a conversion. families in Columbus for 65 years. After a meets all of the parents. He’s very fun and engaging summer program that welcoming, and the rest of the staff is, “We’ve had a couple of kids bap- too.” tized,” Miller said. “And Father Tom- included nearly 80 students from infancy Teachers share their faith experi- son has worked with families to draw through sixth grade, OLB has big plans for ences with the children and encourage them in.” this jubilee school year that include be- their spiritual growth. In addition to being available to coming a St. Kateri habitat site, building a “For us, it’s not just Catholic edu- students and parents, Father Tomson natural digging and outdoor space, taking cation, it’s Catholic formation,” Fa- avails himself to the staff to aid their part in intergenerational service projects, ther Tomson said. “With the fantas- spiritual growth. and celebrating Mass and grade-level tic leadership of our principal, Joan “He works with the staff to take care of our own learning and growing in prayer services in the beautiful Chapel. Miller, and the daily sacrifices made The Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus founded by our teachers, staff and families, we the faith – that we’re in a good spot are very blessed to offer our students before we share things with kids,” the school and childcare on grounds an opportunity to encounter Jesus in Miller said. “That makes all the dif- nestled among nature, inextricably linking prayer and in the sacraments, training ference.” OLB’s mission to the relationship between them spiritually along with a solid ac- Miller is beginning her second year God’s natural creation and that of each ademic program in a caring and nur- as principal and her 39th year working person in His likeness and image. In that turing environment.” in diocesan schools after succeeding tradition and charism, OLB continues to All students participate in Eucha- longtime St. Bernadette principal Pam provide a strong, loving start to young chil- ristic Adoration and Benediction each Eltringham, who passed away in 2020 after 45 years of involvement with the dren through intentional faith formation week in addition to a school Mass. and a proven, holistic curriculum that puts First Fridays include devotions to the school. A memorial tuition assistance Sacred Heart and confession. fund has been established to honor El- them on a path for a lifetime of success. “Families gather in the church once tringham. Photo courtesy Our Lady of Bethlehem Catholic Times 12 BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-22 August 29, 2021 Bishop Ready students hope to continue prayer, leadership, diversity groups By Tim Puet the school have a strong faith, but I For The Catholic Times also didn’t realize how many don’t know Jesus personally. For me, prayer Despite the unusual circumstances group is a vessel for helping me love related to the COVID-19 pandemic, people as Jesus loves them. Columbus Bishop Ready High School “Father Seth has big plans for both students formed new prayer, leader- groups this year now that school will ship and diversity groups during the be open full time. I’d like more stu- 2020-21 school year and plan for dents to attend because it will give those organizations to be more active them an opportunity to experience the this fall. faith in a new way,” Freeman said. “Last year, until restrictions were Adilenny Garcia Amelia Freeman Nissi Yorke The diversity group began with a eased near the end of the school year, conversation between Ready students we operated under a hybrid model Nissi Yorke, who will be a senior at splitting the school into attendance initiatives are helping our students cific topic related to Catholic -teach the school this year, and Adilenny groups, with each group in school grow in their knowledge and love of ing, school concerns or the homily at Garcia, a junior. twice a week and in class via Zoom Jesus and of one another.” his weekly Mass, followed by discus- “We just started talking one day on two days, and everyone attending Father Keller began the prayer sion of the topic. about how we wanted to create a class via Zoom on the fifth day,” said group early in the school year as an “You could see the students open space for minority students to get to Ready dean of students Rocco Fumi. after-school activity, with students in up more as the year went on,” Father know each other a little more,” Yorke “Being back in school at least part each attendance group praying the Keller said. “They began following said. “During the pandemic, we real- of the time gave students a sense of Chaplet of Divine Mercy once a week Jesus more closely and became famil- ized how much it would help to cre- contact. That encouraged ideas which for the school, the community and iar with the idea of being missionary ate a support space, maybe a club, at led to student discussions with me their families and talking about their disciples. There was a core group of school.” The students then took their about the diversity group and with Fa- spiritual concerns. He also celebrat- about 15 students taking part each idea to Fumi, who is entering his ther Seth (Keller, the school’s chap- ed a weekly Mass at the beginning week, and they began encouraging fourth year at Ready after 16 years at lain) about the prayer and leadership of the school day for both attendance each other with the thought that ‘it’s one of its feeder schools, Columbus groups.” groups. cool to live the Catholic faith.’ St. Mary Magdalene. Diocesan Superintendent of Schools Members of the leadership group “As chaplain, this was a great way “Nissi and Adilenny put together Adam Dufault said the two programs were drawn mainly from the prayer to know the pulse of the school and a fabulous PowerPoint presentation “are a great example of the faith-based group. They met once a week for what students were concerned about. they showed to me and other teachers, and student-centered education that about an hour at lunchtime to view a It also encouraged students to be un- and we all got on board with the idea,” our Catholic schools provide. These short video by Father Keller on a spe- afraid to spread their faith to others. Fumi said. “Adilenny is Latino, and “This year, with schedules return- Nissi is African American, and their ing to normal, we won’t have an hour work was a great example of students in the middle of the day to talk about from diverse backgrounds working things, but we will continue to have together.” Fumi said the school on the prayer group meeting weekly Columbus’ west side had about 420 and the leadership group every two students last year, with approximately weeks.” 20 percent Latino and 15 percent Af- “One message that stuck with me rican American. this summer from prayer and leader- The group wanted to sponsor a ship group meetings is that sharing World Cultures Week program last the faith is about teaching, not preach- year but didn’t have the time to put ing,” said Amelia Freeman, who will it together. The group did organize be a senior at Bishop Ready this year. a school assembly featuring eth- “How we care for other people can nic dances and a fashion show and say more than any words we may use. an international potluck dinner and “The group gave me a good, solid fundraiser. Now that classes have community I could turn to. I knew started, the group, which will be an some of the people who came to the after-school activity, is planning an first meetings, but I’ve made a lot of organizational meeting and hopes it new friendships through the group. can put on a Cultures Week program I didn’t realize how many people in this year. Continue Your Faith Journey FAITH, continued from Page 6 Attend ODU Preview Day on Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. – Noon era of time, whether it’s the Greeks or religion. 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It was an oc- the opportunity to lead a school where Sixteen Catholic elementary and ocesan episcopal moderator for edu- casion to celebrate learning, explore the Catholic faith is truly the center of high schools throughout the diocese cation and superintendent of schools. and develop talents, create lifelong everything. I hope to enhance the ex- began the 2021-22 academic year “Our school leadership team has bonds, but most importantly, to love isting Catholic identity of St. Vincent with new administrators in place. grown stronger thanks to the presence and serve God every day. de Paul School.” New principals or assistant prin- of our new, faith-filled educators. “Catholic education is unlike any Eisenacher, who begins her first cipals at elementary/middle schools They are ready to meet the challenges other learning experience. The ed- year at Trinity Elementary, did not include Kayla Elrich and Kaylene of providing an academically excel- ucational process is an opportunity grow up Catholic but attended Ohio Corcoran at Lancaster St. Mary of the lent, unapologetically Catholic educa- to cultivate the entire person by en- Dominican University and entered the Assumption; Bess Huffman at Logan tion that leads our students to know, gaging the human need for physical, Church through the RCIA program. St. John; Cecelia Pitt at Mount Vernon love and serve Jesus Christ.” mental, social and spiritual nourish- She explained that her two daughters St. Vincent de Paul; Angie Eisenacher Corcoran, a first-year assistant prin- ment. As soon as I began working on attended Lancaster St. Mary, and “the at Columbus Trinity; Jennifer Duffy cipal at Lancaster St. Mary, said she my degree to be an educator, I knew Holy Spirit worked through them to at Columbus St. Andrew; Jared Ted- did not grow up Catholic and attended I wanted to work specifically within lead me to eventually leave the pub- rick at Marion St. Mary; Nikki Ford public school, but she sent her chil- Catholic schools.” lic-school system to start my teaching at Delaware St. Mary; Gina Stull at dren to Lancaster St. Mary and Fisher Her goals this year are “to create and administrative journey in Catho- Columbus St. Mary, Mother of God; Catholic High School and “was drawn more enthusiasm for learning among lic schools.” Jamie Lowe at Grove City Our Lady to the way they were surrounded by our student body by generating more “I am thrilled to become part of the of Perpetual Help; and Susan Streiten- reminders of their faith and guided excitement for teaching among our tight-knit Trinity school family and berger at Westerville St. Paul. to live their lives as unapologetically staff and by demonstrating to the stu- immerse myself in the Grandview Among the new administrators at Catholic.” dents the rewards of being academi- community,” she said. “My main ob- diocesan high schools are Sally Loza- “I am excited to be part of a great cally involved. I am also really ex- jective in the first few months is to da at Lancaster Fisher Catholic; Matt team at St. Mary that is working to- cited about the opportunity to further get to know the students, families and Brickner at Columbus Bishop Ready; gether to help our students realize develop and promote an active com- faculty at Trinity.” Chris Kowalski, Andrew Jahahn and their potential, to become their best munity of faith within the school.” Duffy, a first-year assistant -princi Patricia Hanna at Columbus Bish- selves and to help them become Pitt, a graduate of Walsh University pal at Columbus St. Andrew, was a op Hartley; Ryan Michelle Pettit and saints,” Corcoran said. “I am looking in North Canton, begins her new role student at the parish school from kin- Shelby Fischer at Cristo Rey Colum- forward to a renewed sense of energy at Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul bus; Katie Shelton at Columbus St. in our building.” School after teaching at Lancaster St. Francis DeSales; and Abigail Teeters Huffman, the principal at Logan St. Mary and in public schools. at Columbus Bishop Watterson. John, attended Lancaster St. Mary and “The more I learn about the rich tra- See ADMINISTRATORS, Page 14 ENROLLMENT, continued from Page 9 tional, social and emotional needs.” All six pre-kindergarten classes will Miller, entering her 12th year at have 10 students each. There also will All Saints, said the school has added be a class for 3-year-olds on Tuesdays a counselor, will now have two En- and Thursdays from 8 to 11:30 a.m. glish as a Second Language teachers, with a maximum of 15 students. has added aides and tutors and has in- Preschool director Sharon Miller creased the number of Spanish-speak- said these times allow for better co- ing teachers. She said 49 percent ordination with the bus schedule at St. of the school’s students are African Pius X Elementary School, located American and 46 percent are Lati- next to the preschool. All-day students no, with the number of Catholic and can arrive as early as 7:30 a.m. The non-Catholic students about equal. preschool also is opening a week ear- “The guts of the school were torn lier and ending two weeks later than out over the summer” so its heating, cooling and electrical systems and in the past, aligning it more closely boiler could be replaced. All had been with the elementary school calendar. in place since the school was opened Preschool opening and closing dates in the 1950s. New ceiling tiles also are this coming Monday, Aug. 30 and were added in hallways. Thursday, June 2 of next year. Miller said faculty members and This October will be the 30th anni- students are looking forward to hav- versary of the opening of the preschool ing air conditioning for the first time. A kindergarten classroom is prepared for students at St. Mary School in Columbus’ Ger- in the former St. Pius X convent. Mill- “It was over 100 degrees in the build- man Village neighborhood. Photo courtesy St. Mary School er has been part of the school’s staff ing at times last year,” she said. “On for all but the first two of those years one day, we blew out an electrical shutdown of its preschool, which is fered from 8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. daily, and has been director for the past 13 transformer on Livingston Avenue offering programs designed to make as well as Monday-Wednesday-Fri- years. outside the school.” the overall school experience more day and Tuesday-Thursday all-day “We provide a warm, loving envi- St. Pius X principal Darren Smith cohesive from preschool through options. ronment and a foundation of faith for said enrollment has increased to 500 eighth grade, with a strong foundation In addition, two half-day groups our children,” she said. “I’ve been ex- from 478 in kindergarten through of faith and academics. will meet from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. on tremely touched and amazed by the eighth grade, but the most significant There will be a variety of pre-kin- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, way parents have enthusiastically re- development at his school involves dergarten classes for 4- and 5-year- with a third group from 8:30 a.m. to sponded to the reopening and growth the reopening from a COVID-19 olds. A five-day program is being of- 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. of our preschool programs.” Catholic Times 14 August 29, 2021

ST. FRANCIS, continued from Page 10 us, they shake their head and they’re need now. It might be different than good people sitting in our pews. But like, ‘That’s what we’re looking for.’ what we’ve done in the past. we weren’t made to be good. We were Our new families are supportive, as “Students need to understand what made to be great, and we’re creating are our families that have been here it’s like to have a relationship, a a culture where people can become for a long time. They just see that it friendship, with Jesus.” more happy, healthy and holy.” is good.” Not only is the school attracting “I am excited that St. Francis de Some of the newcomers include more students, but also nine families Sales Catholic School has begun im- non-Catholics or those from other have joined the parish since January. plementing the Catholic classical ed- faith traditions. Approximately 10 “Now that we’re implementing the ucation model,” diocesan Superinten- percent to 15 percent of the students program, we’re actually having fam- dent of Schools Adam Dufault said. are not Catholic. Nearly all of the ilies come to us and say, ‘We want “Father David Sizemore, Mrs. Sally eighth-grade graduates move on to more for our children than what’s Mummey and Mr. Ed Watson form Newark Catholic for high school. being offered by the world now, and a visionary team that will be able to “Parents do want their children to we see what you’re offering to grow remain Catholic and be faith filled,” in our faith,’” Father Sizemore said. accomplish this goal, without a doubt. Mummey said, “and they know “You’re offering more for the- par The Office of Catholic Schools will be what’s happening. Catholic schools ents and for the teachers to grow, and ready to assist in every step along the have always done well, but we’re ed- they’re saying, ‘We want to be a part way.” ucating in a different time period and of this culture.’ For learn more about the school and a different world. And so we do have “We could keep doing the same old, its classical curriculum, visit www. St. Francis de Sales second-grader Crew to step up to the challenge and keep same old. We have good teachers, stfrancisnewark.org or call (740) 345- Shepherd prays during Mass on Friday, an open mind for what these children we have good staff, we have a lot of 4049. Aug. 20. CT photo by Ken Snow ADMINISTRATORS, continued from Page 13 dergarten through eighth grade before spiration for him to join the Church blessed to have a role in the lives of ership. As I considered my passion going on to Bishop Watterson and several years ago. our students. The personal joy that I for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the University of Dayton, where she “I am very blessed to have felt a have experienced as a parent as my my love of the Catholic Church, I felt received a master’s degree in educa- calling toward Catholic education as children have discovered their own compelled to begin exploring leader- tional leadership. a teacher at Bishop Watterson and sense of self, skill sets, career paths, ship opportunities in Catholic schools. “My years of Catholic education led now a principal at St. Mary School,” successes with people, places and “God seems to have plucked me me to this ministry in Catholic educa- he said. “I have seen the opportunities perspectives is a constant reminder of up from the public education system tion,” she said. “I am excited to begin that Catholic schools provide young why I serve the FC students and par- and plopped me right down where He a new school year and continue work- people to grow into well-rounded, ents/families.” wanted me at Bishop Hartley. I felt ing with the wonderful students and successful adults and disciples of Jahahn, vice principal of operations from my very first interview with the families of St. Andrew School.” Christ’s Church, and I am committed at Bishop Hartley, credits his Catho- Hartley team that deep inside I was a Ford, a native of the Cleveland area, to expanding access to those opportu- lic education at Gahanna St. Matthew, Hawk. I am most excited about im- has served as a teacher at Delaware nities for the children of Marion and Bishop Hartley and Ohio Dominican mersing myself in Hartley – getting to St. Mary and said her children attend- the surrounding communities. University with giving him a “foun- know the students, staff and families ed the school before she moved into “While I am experiencing (like dation of faith, community and pur- of our community as I serve them.” an administrative role. many educators are) the relief of a pose.” Teeters, the vice principal of aca- “I started out as a long-term substi- more normal school year approach- “I was led to the ministry in Catho- demics at Bishop Watterson, is a prod- tute teacher, fresh out of grad school, ing, I am also looking forward to the lic education by my parents, who have uct of Catholic schools, having at- for St. Mary’s in Delaware in the sec- return of events and programs that al- been a model of our faith through ac- tended Columbus St. Catharine, Holy ond-grade classroom. At that time, low our community to bond and grow. tion, my experiences at St. Matthew, Spirit and Bishop Hartley and the my children were in first grade and This year, I hope to see and get to Bishop Hartley and Ohio Dominican, University of Dayton. She has spent kindergarten,” she said. “I then was know our families at events both in- which imparted a need to be a steward the past seven years teaching fine arts hired on as a full-time teacher for first side and outside the school, and I am for our schools, community and the at Watterson. Her father, Wally, was a grade. We then decided to have our excited to be a part of the strong tradi- world,” he said. longtime teacher and coach at Colum- children attend St. Mary’s, and with tion of Catholic education in Marion.” “My greatest excitement is to see bus St. Charles Preparatory School. my family being a part of this school, Lozada begins the school year as our students find a sense of normalcy “It is because of the influence of my I knew this was my calling from God, the interim principal at Fisher Catho- and be with faculty and students ev- family and colleagues that I am step- not just a job. lic, where she came eight years ago as ery day. I am excited to share Mass, ping into this role,” she said. “I have “I plan to encourage and inspire all a guidance counselor after 20 years in house days, pep rallies, sporting called on many of them throughout stakeholders of our school communi- higher education administration. events, classroom time, lunch and all my career in education as a teach- ty to come back from this challenging “I have had the most amazing con- the small moments that make up our er and will continue to rely on their past year and help our community feel versations about family involvement time together.” depth of experience. There is some- connected and have a sense of uni- and contributions of time and talent Hanna, the vice principal of aca- thing special about this role and the ty, where students and families feel from so many people who are dedi- demics at Bishop Hartley, is a mem- responsibilities that come with it. I welcome and teachers and staff feel cated to making the Fisher Catholic ber of Pickerington St. Elizabeth Ann hope I can successfully continue to appreciated. We can strive to work community stronger and infused with Seton Parish who joined the Catholic share with the faculty, staff and stu- together and to work towards our positivity and faithfulness,” she said. Church at the Easter Vigil in April. dents how valued they are. mission of nurturing spiritual growth, “This element alone has given me She said she has been inspired by St. “I feel a tremendous amount of academic excellence, responsibility to the energy and courage to tackle each Elizabeth Ann Seton, the 19th century pride for Bishop Watterson, for the self and service to others.” challenge and new day. We are work- nun who is considered the founder of opportunities our school provides to Tedrick, who grew up in West La- ing to implement a comprehensive, Catholic schools in the United States. our teachers, students and families. I fayette, Ohio, begins his first year as well-defined service program for all With a doctorate in educational truly believe that there is something principal at Marion St. Mary after grades, organized mandatory retreats leadership and policy and 18 years of for everyone who attends BWHS, and teaching at Bishop Watterson. for all grades and additional support experience in the field of education, that every student is capable of suc- He said his wife, Megan, is a guid- and development for our faculty. Hanna said she “felt ready to move ceeding thanks to our supportive fac- ing force in his faith life and an in- “I know that all of us at FC feel in the direction of educational lead- ulty and staff.” August 29, 2021 Catholic Times 15 Solemnity of the Assumption procession honors Our Lady

Approximately 300 people joined a procession through Columbus’ east side on Sunday, Aug. 15, for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The procession, with Father David Schalk, pastor of Christ the King Church, carrying the Blessed Sacrament behind a statue of the Blessed Virgin, began in the early evening at Christ the King, which is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding this year. The 3-mile journey to St. Thomas the Apostle Church included a stop at St. Catharine Church, where an altar was placed in front of the church and Father Matthew Morris, pastor at St. Catharine, and Father Schalk offered reflections and prayers in English and Spanish. Along the way, participants prayed the rosary and sang hymns led by musicians. At St. Thomas, the evening concluded with the recitation of a Marian consecration prayed together before the Blessed Sacrament on an altar in the parking lot. Refreshments were served afterward. Photos courtesy Andy Mackey

Seminarians venture into the wilderness Save the Date

The First Annual Defense of the Faith Seminar Benefiting the Order of Malta Center of Care Columbus Region’s Annual Defense of the Faith Lecture Keynote Address

Dr. Peter Kreeft Professor of Philosophy at Boston College

How to Save Western Civilization

A Preview of the sequel to his most recent book, How to Destroy Western Civilization A group of diocesan seminarians took part in an expedition to Wyoming led by Wilder- ness Outreach from Aug. 9 to Aug. 16. The group worked on clearing and rebuilding parts Saturday September 18, 2021 of a river trail in southern Wyoming, using cross-cut saws to remove fallen lodge pole 10:30 AM to Noon pines from the trail and a variety of rock tools to clear and widen the trail, particularly Jessing Center at on mountain edges. They built an altar out of rock on a mountaintop close to where they The Pontifical College Josephinum camped and Father Bill Hahn, the diocese’s vocations director, celebrated Mass there 7625 North High Street every day. In addition, they prayed the Liturgy of the Hours together along with other Columbus, Ohio 43235 prayers and devotions. Each evening was spent around a campfire discussing the book From Christendom to the Apostolic Age and how to guide their own seminarian culture toward the marks and needs of the times. On the last day of the expedition, the semi- Please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/162462089483 narians climbed the 12,000-foot Medicine Bow Peak and enjoyed praying daytime prayer or email:[email protected] and eating lunch together on the summit. Seminarians on the trip included PeterClaver

Kiviiri, Michael Haemmerle, John Paul Haemmerle, Kevin Girardi, Joey Rolwing, David The Order of Malta Center of Care (is a 501c3) is located in the St. John Center, 640 S. Ohio Ave. Columbus, OH which is a England, Shane Gerrity, Dominic Ratliff and Ben Van Buren. part of the Community of Holy Rosary / St. John the Evangelist Parish. It services the needs of the poor and the sick in Photo courtesy diocesan vocations office the surrounding neighborhood. The Center of Care is staffed by volunteers from the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, members of the Catholic Medical Association and many friends.

August 29, 2021 Catholic Times 17 Deacons recognized for service

The More We Grow The More We Give Bring a Friend and join us for our Bishop Robert Brennan led the annual diocesan deacon convocation on Saturday, Aug. 7 Annual Membership Event! at Columbus St. John the Baptist Church. Deacons celebrating a significant anniversary this year were recognized and they also renewed the promises made at their ordination. A morning session included a discussion with Bishop Brennan and Father Michael Hartge, Learn about The Marthas and what is in store for diocesan Moderator of the Curia, on the Real Presence Real Future initiative. In the 2022. Heavy appetizers and refreshments will be afternoon, the deacons heard presentations from Father Adam Streitenberger, diocesan provided. coordinator of evangelization, and Superintendent of Schools Adam Dufault on strategic planning for evangelization and Catholic education. Deacons honored for their service SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 AT 5PM included (first row from left) Deacon Paul Deshaies (20 years); Deacon Doug Mould (20 RSVP by September 14th to Molly Mackessy years); Deacon Frank “Andy” Duda (30 years); Deacon Lyn Houze (20 years); Deacon Dick [email protected] Baumann (45 years); Deacon Roger Pry (45 years); Deacon Dwight Larcomb (35 years); 614-443-8893 (second row from left) Deacon Frank Sullivan (20 years); Deacon Jim Gorski (20 years); Deacon Byron Phillips (20 years); Deacon Mickey Hawkins (20 years); Deacon Klaus Fricke (20 years); Deacon Phil Paulucci (30 years) and Deacon Larry Koebel (40 years). In the back row are (from left) Deacon Paul Zemanek, diocesan consultant for diaconate forma- tion; Bishop Brennan and Deacon Frank Iannarino, director of the diocesan Office of the Diaconate. Others honorees not in attendance were Deacon Frank Paniccia (45 years); Deacon Pete Labita (40 years); Deacons Richard Krick, Ralph Parsons and Phil Rzewnicki (35 years); Deacons Albert Cain and Eugene Dawson (30 years); and Deacon Dick Busic (20 years). Photo courtesy diocesan Office of the Diaconate Scholarship recipients honored at St. John the Baptist The 2021 Father Casto Marrapese Scholarships and Quaranto Family award winners were recognized on Sunday, June 27 at Columbus St. John the Baptist Church. Bishop Robert Bren- nan celebrated 100 Mass. The awards go to 95 graduating high school seniors of 75 Italian descent who are headed to college. Pic- 25 tured are (from bottom left) Lucy Bishop, Olivia Frisone, Grace Sabo, Hope Uptegraph, Skylar Everett, 5 Giovanna Kistner, Father Charles Cotton, Bishop Brennan, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Adam Dufault, Deacon Frank Iannarino, Erika McCague, Garrett Nerone, Sofia 0 Sivilotti, Marco Landolfi and Sophia Iosue. Not pictured are Vigi Bertolo, Carmella Cua, Melina McSweeny and Taylor Stanton. Photo courtesy St. John the Baptist Church

CMM_CatholicTimes_QtrPg-August29th Friday, August 20, 2021 1:40:03 PM Catholic Times 18 August 29, 2021 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B THE WEEKDAY BIBLE READINGS 8/30-9/4 FRIDAY WEDNESDAY Keep faith in God; help others Colossians 1:15-20 Micah 5:1-4a or MONDAY Psalm 100:1b-5 Romans 8:28-30 Deuteronomy 4:1–2, 6–8 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Luke 5:33-39 Psalm 13:6abc Psalm 15:2–3, 3–4, 4–5 SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalm 96:1,3-5,11-13 Matthew 1:16,18-23 James 1:17–18, 21b–22, 27 Father Timothy Hayes Luke 4:16-30 SATURDAY Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23 Colossians 1:21-23 THURSDAY Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor TUESDAY Psalm 54:3-4,6,8 Colossians 3:12-17 of Chillicothe St. Mary and St. Pe- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6,9-11 Luke 6:1-5 ter; and Waverly, St. Mary, Queen Psalm 150:1b-6 After the “picnic” with Jesus on Psalm 27:1,4,13-14 Luke 6:27-38 the Sea of Galilee from the Gospel of of the Missions. Luke 4:31-37 9/6-9/11 John, we return to the Gospel of Mark WEDNESDAY MONDAY FRIDAY and plunge into the controversies that do? What holds it all together? Colossians 1:1-8 Colossians 1:24—2:3 1 Timothy 1:1-2,12-14 arise when Jesus’ teaching challenges Simply put, we must be in our own Psalm 52:10-11 Psalm 62:6-7,9 Psalm 16:1b-2a,5,7-8,11 the status quo set by the religious and acts of faith. We must commit to live Luke 4:38-44 Luke 6:6-11 Luke 6:39-42 the Gospel personally and commu- political authorities of His day. THURSDAY TUESDAY SATURDAY We are now living in a time when nally. We must seek to understand the Colossians 1:9-14 Colossians 2:6-15 1 Timothy 1:15-17 what used to be held in common meaning of what we do. And we must, Psalm 98:2-6 Psalm 145:1b-2,8-11 Psalm 113:1b-7 agreement is no longer in vogue. for the sake of our own salvation and Luke 5:1-11 Luke 6:12-19 Luke 6:43-49 Quite the contrary. What comes to us that of the world, persevere in faith. from the past is rejected often without Jesus calls us to recognize that evil consideration. The spirit of the age re- enters the world through human be- DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND TELEVISION jects the norms that used to govern the ings. Evil has no place in the world life of the people of God. Rules, laws, God created unless we give it a place MASS SCHEDULE: WEEKS OF AUG. 29 AND SEPT. 5, 2021 customs and culture that once estab- in our hearts and our lives. Evil starts SUNDAY MASS p.m., and midnight). stgabrielradio.com. not in the actions outside that we do or 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus Mass from the Archdiocese of lished relationships and identified us St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Gabriel Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION TV 12:05 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. as a people, as members of the same fail to do, but in the attitudes that begin Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Saturdays, Mass from Columbus family, are no longer given credence. in the deep recesses of our heart. We www.stgabrielradio.com and diocesan Network Channel 250, or DirecTV St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Gabriel There was a time when every Cath- sin not because the devil or the world website, www.columbuscatholic.org. Channel 305). Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at olic could answer questions asked made us, but because we choose to sin. www.stgabrielradio.com and diocesan Sin becomes a habit, and we cease to 10:30 a.m. Mass from Portsmouth St. Mass from Massillon St. Mary website, www.columbuscatholic.org. directly about the faith. If asked the Mary Church on St. Gabriel Radio (FM Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB (Saturdays on radio only), right questions, virtually any cate- see it as sin. We lose ourselves. 88.3), Portsmouth. radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), chized Catholic could answer clearly There is another way to be: “One Canton, heard in Tuscarawas, Videos of Masses are available at what our Church taught. Who made who does justice will live in the pres- Mass with the Passionist Fathers at Holmes, and Coshocton counties. any time on the internet at these you? Why did God make you? Who is ence of the Lord.” God has given us 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), and many other parish websites: God? What is a sacrament? a capacity to live in His will. We of- Channel 53, Columbus and 10:30 a.m. DAILY MASS Mattingly Settlement St. Mary (www. ten convince ourselves that we are not on WHIZ-TV, Channel 18, Zanesville. 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels stannstmary,org); Columbus St. Those who gave right answers re- Mass from St. Francis de Sales Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. Patrick (www.stpatrickcolumbus. ceived a holy card. They were very able to do so, or that we don’t have to Seminary, Milwaukee, at 10 a.m. on (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and org); Delaware St. Mary (www. proud of themselves and won the do so. But the truth is that when we WWHO-TV. Check local cable system midnight). See EWTN above; and delawarestmary,org); Sunbury St. John esteem of others. We now live in a live in God’s will, all is right with us, for cable channel listing. on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 , Ada, Neumann (www.saintjohnsunbury.org); world that has, in many ways, moved and the world is better for it. Logan, Millersburg, Murray City, and Columbus Immaculate Conception James reminds us that a word has Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Washington C.H.; Channel 125, (www.iccols.org). Check your parish beyond understanding faith. Monastery, Birmingham, Ala., at 8 Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown website tfor additional information. We have to justify ourselves as peo- been planted in us: “Humbly welcome a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel and New Philadelphia; Channel 207, ple of faith when others are indifferent the word that has been planted in you 385, Insight Channel 382, or WOW Zanesville); 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio We pray Weeks II and III, Seasonal or hostile, offering something deep- and is able to save your souls. Be do- Channel 378). (Encores at noon, 7 (AM 820), Columbus, and at www. Proper, Liturgy of the Hours. er than superficial “right answers.” ers of the word and not hearers only.” We must be able to speak clearly the God is with us. He invites us to open reason for our hope. Why does the our hearts to what He can accomplish James offers us a corrective: “Reli- time, keep faith with God and not the Church teach what she teaches? Can with us. We are given a choice to re- gion that is pure and undefiled before world. you explain the meaning of our prac- new and deepen our commitment or to God and the Father is this: to care for All that is ours is given to us by God. tices and identify clearly just how we allow ourselves to be swept along by orphans and widows in their affliction What God asks of us is faith, trust in differ from others in our understand- the currents of the world. The danger and to keep oneself unstained by the Him for Who He is. This is credited ing of things? Why do we do what we for us is to be too worldly or too sepa- world.” Notice the balance: We must to us as justice. The question for us is rated from the world. care for those left out and, at the same whether we will put our trust in God. 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B Open your ears, heart to His word; open your lips to proclaim it Isaiah 35:4–7a lege of traveling in the Holy Land can he comes with vindication; with divine mute: “Ephphatha!” – that is, “Be Psalm 146:7, 8–9, 9–10 see something of the fulfillment of the recompense he comes to save you.” opened!” In our day, we have grown James 2:1–5 promise of the prophet: In the desert, Salvation is God’s gift. His love for accustomed to medical marvels and Mark 7:31–37 sites of lush greenery and vegetation us is not static. It changes us. It con- miracles. The Spirit is calling us now have been made possible by irrigation forms us to His will, because His will is to open our eyes and to proclaim with God’s action in our lives makes and the rerouting of water sources. what we are created for. We are called our lips the wonder and power of the changes. Faith in God makes a differ- Those involved in medicine see the to a life beyond this life. We are called truth of faith. ence, or it is not real. transformation made possible by mod- to be whole, to see, to hear, to move We are called to put into practice Isaiah proclaims: “Streams will burst ern technologies that allow us to see, about and to speak according to God’s what we hear and to allow the world to forth in the desert, and rivers in the to hear and to overcome physical lim- plan for us in time and in eternity. see in us the continuing fulfillment of steppe. The burning sands will become itations. Seeing these realities, we can Jesus fulfills in His own person pools, and the thirsty ground, springs hear and believe in the message of hope: the promise and the hope, healing of water.” Anyone who has the privi- “Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, the blind and opening the lips of the See OPEN, Page 19 August 29, 2021 Catholic Times 19

CATHOLIC CROSSWORD Sisters reach milestone anniversaries 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Religious sisters who served in the Diocese from second through eighth in various par- of Columbus celebrated jubilee anniversaries ish schools in Illinois and Ohio, including 9 01 in 2020 and 2021. Columbus St. Aloysius and Columbus St. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur rec- Christopher and Westerville St. Paul. For ognized their jubilarians for the past two the next 30 years, she served as religious years while delaying celebrations because of education coordinator for preschool through 11 21 31 the COVID-19 pandemic. Three 2020 jubi- high school students, including at Columbus larians – two with 75 years in the order and St. Catherine Church. She died on Sept. 29, 41 one with 70 years – have since passed away. 2020. The eight 2020 Sisters of Notre de Namur Sister Elizabeth Ann Schaad, SNDdeN, 51 61 jubilarians combined to serve more than 100 (formerly Joseph Elizabeth), 70 years in years in the Diocese of Columbus in schools, 2020, served more than 63 years as a teacher 71 81 91 parishes and various communities. The 2021 at elementary and high schools in Cincinna- jubilarian spent more than 36 years in the di- ti, Columbus and Dayton, including 18 years ocese. at Columbus St. Patrick Parish School and 02 12 22 Also reaching a milestone this year is a 70- Bishop Hartley High School. She is current- year member of the Ursuline Sisters. ly a volunteer in the Ohio Province Finance 32 42 Sister Mary Margaret Fischer, SNDdeN Office at the Mount Notre Dame convent in (formerly Catherine Joan), 75 years in 2020, Cincinnati. 52 62 72 began 29 years of full-time teaching at parish Sister Carolina Hess, SNDdeN (formerly schools in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Margaret Ann), 70 years in 2021, worked as a 82 Detroit, including St. Agnes, St. Aloysius, St. teacher and librarian for more than 32 years at Augustine and St. Joseph in the Diocese of schools in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and 92 03 13 23 33 Columbus. Sister Mary Margaret died on De- Hamilton, including the former Columbus St. cember 17, 2020. Joseph Academy, Notre Dame Elementary 43 Sister Gwen Koza, SNDdeN (former- School, St. Joseph Montessori, DeSales High ly Rose Julie), 75 years in 2020, began her School and Columbus State Community Col- 53 63 teaching career by serving 28 years in nu- lege. She also served as a staff writer for The merous parish and high schools in Ohio and Catholic Times. She is currently living at the 73 Illinois, including Columbus Bishop Hart- Mount Notre Dame Health Center in Cincin- ley High School. She died on December 29, nati. moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www 2020. Sister Colette Didier, SNDdeN (formerly Sister Diane Reed, SNDdeN (formerly ACROSS DOWN Mary Peter), 70 years in 2020, spent her first 3 Biblical measure 1 They will inherit the earth 20 years of ministry teaching every grade See SISTERS, Page 22 9 Condition of the tomb on Easter 2 Church toppers morning 3 “His ___ is on the Sparrow” OPEN, continued from Page 18 10 At Mass, the entrance prayers or 4 Word of praise song 5 Adjective for Esau God’s promise. “Listen, my beloved broth- In baptism, the minister of the sacrament 11 Catholic author of The Liars Club 6 Magi leader ers and sisters. Did not God choose those takes a cue from today’s Gospel: “Ephpha- 12 Liturgy 7 Describes Thomas who are poor in the world to be rich in faith tha”: “Be opened.” As he touches the ears 13 Title for Jesus and heirs of the kingdom that He promised 8 St. Edith’s surname and the lips of the one who has been bap- 15 Church runway 14 Birth month of Mary (abbr.) to those who love Him?” tized, he says: “May the Lord soon touch 16 River in Genesis There is a temptation: Just as the Israel- your ears to receive His word and your lips 17 Sign of ___ 15 Donation to the poor ites of old, we can measure ourselves for our to proclaim His faith, to the praise and glory 20 ___ Carmel 18 Abbr. for two OT books 19 “There is a ___ in Gilead” material prosperity, judging ourselves and of God the Father.” 22 Most important teaching others on the basis of our money and posses- The Church today does as Jesus did. It is 23 Reuben or Gad, for example 21 Member of an order of St. Angela sions. We can be blind to the responsibility truly Jesus Who continues to do what He has 25 Longest of the prophetic books of Merici we share to care for one another. God’s view always done. Let the Lord touch your ears the Old Testament 22 David asked Saul if he pursued a of us is different: He sees riches in our hearts that His word, His invitation to you, may 26 Husband of Sarai “___ dog” (1 Sam 24:14) when we open our hands to the poor, when be heard. May your heart allow His word to 29 Catholic comedienne married to 23 Genesis event we see the truth He proclaims and commit transform your life. Let the Lord touch your Burns 24 Hell ourselves to live by it, and when we allow lips so that you – by your life – may pro- 31 ___ will 27 “Salve ___” Him to lead us according to His plan for hu- claim His faith so that the world may see in 32 “…from now on will all ___ call 28 Catholic author of Brideshead manity in Jesus Christ. Freedom and justice you and in us that the Gospel is true. me blessed” Revisited for all are the fruits of a lived faith. May we together in Christ and through the 35 A Judgment 30 St. Philip’s surname How will Jesus solve today’s troubles? power of His Spirit give glory to God the 36 Second pope 33 Josephite letters He will do what He always does – open the Father. 37 Seventh century pope 34 An Old Testament high priest eyes, hearts and lips of those who ask Him to do so. The need for Jesus as a savior is evident to those who have eyes to landscaping sheridan see. Those who cannot see, who oakland nursery Funeral Home trust only in their own capacities or voted best in the u.s. in what this world offers, cannot un- now is the best time to • plumbing derstand. Look around: Evil shows GEORGE J. IGEL & CO., INC. plan and design your • heating 740-653-4633 2040 ALUM CREEK DRIVE . COLUMBUS, OHIO its face throughout the world. 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ASPHALT PAVING Catholic Times 20 August 29, 2021 PRAY FOR OUR DEAD ALLEN, Dwight E., 79, Aug. 15 KILLILEA, William, 93, Aug. 15 MURPHY, Jon L., 78, Aug. 2 SHALOO, John F., 79, July 29 St. Matthew Church, Columbus St. Anthony Church, Columbus St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Pickerington BARGAR, Janet Marlene, 81, Aug. 1 LaBRAKE, Richard J., 72, Aug. 18 NEFF, Corlyn (McGonigle), 81, Aug. 5 Immaculate Conception Church, Dennison St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark St. Aloysius Church, Columbus SHERRARD, Rosemarie “Susie,” 81, Aug. 14 BARRETT, Keely J. (Miller), 61, Aug. 16 LALLY, Karen M., 70, Aug. 9 NEGRON, Vilma V., 66, Aug. 14 St. Leonard Church, Heath Corpus Christi Church, Columbus Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus St. Patrick Church, Columbus SMITH, Rose M., 92, Aug. 6 CASEY, Joseph “Jay,” 72, Aug. 13 LAMANTIA, Anthony J., 92, Aug. 7 NERONE, Nancy J. (Nixon), 82, Aug. 3 St. Peter Church, Columbus St. Rose of Lima Church, New Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus St. Michael Church, Worthington Lexington DOONE, Donna M. (Boutilier), 77, Aug. 11 LAUDERBACK, Thomas E., 84, Aug. 5 PAGE, Gail, 70, Aug. 15 St. Thomas More Newman Center, St. Matthias Church, Columbus Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus STEWART, Mary Lou, 94, June 27 Columbus St. Paul Church, Westerville LONGSTRETH, Harold J., 91, Aug. 15 PHILLIPS, Stanley R., 77, Aug. 16 FINAN, Joseph B., 89, Aug. 16 St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus VARACALLI, Frank A., 82, Aug. 17 St. Catharine Church, Columbus St. Philip Church, Columbus MAJTENYI, Joan E. (Zimmerman), 84, PUGLIESE, Gerri A. (Richards), 79, Aug. 10 VANDYKE, Robert, 88, July 28 GEIST, Laura (Hatem), 67, Aug. 14 Aug. 7 St. James the Less Church, Columbus St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral, Columbus St. Colman and Cloyne Church, Wash- ington Court House ROWSEY, Kyle E., 39, of Grove City, JACONETTE, Elva (Delsignore), 97, Aug. 4 McGEORGE, Laura L. (Gladwell), 74, Aug. 2 St. Matthias Church, Columbus July 27 Sacred Heart Church, Fairfield WOHLFROM, Anne (Downey), 83, Aug. 2 Holy Family Church, Columbus St. Agatha Church, Columbus KERTZINGER, Patricia A. (Berghoff), SCHAUMLEFFEL, Marian Marie, 97, 93, Aug. 12 MEADOWS, John A., 49, Aug. 8 Aug. 14 ZIMMERER, Ruth, 81, Aug. 5 Holy Spirit Church, Columbus St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Pickerington St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville St. Paul Church, Westerville Sister Raymunda Brooks, OP A private memorial service for Sis- high schools and received a Bache- of Peace) in 1947 and professed her (1994-1996), RCIA director of New- ter Raymunda Brooks, OP, 93, who lor of Science degree in elementary vows on July 9, 1949. ark Blessed Sacrament Church (1997- died Thursday, Aug. 12 at the Mohun education in 1956 from St. Mary of In the Diocese of Columbus, she 2010) and ecclesiastical notary for the Health Care Center, took place at the the Springs College (now Ohio Do- was a teacher at Columbus St. James diocesan Tribunal (1994-2020). She Motherhouse of the Dominican Sis- minican University), a Master of Arts the Less School (1962-1963) and also taught at schools in the Diocese ters of Peace. Burial was at St. Joseph degree in 1964 from Duquesne Uni- Columbus Bishop Watterson (1965- of Steubenville, Pennsylvania and Cemetery, Columbus. versity and a certificate in creation 1966, 1970-1972) and Newark Catho- She was born Mary Frances Brooks spirituality from Holy Name College lic (1976-1979) high schools and was New York. on May 14, 1928 in Zanesville to in Oakland, California. principal at Lancaster Fisher Catholic She was preceded in death by her Clark and Emma (Aber) Brooks. She entered the congregation of the High School (1972-1976). She also parents, and brothers Joseph, William She was a graduate of Zanesville Dominican sisters of St. Mary of the was assistant director of the Domin- and Thomas. St. Thomas Aquinas elementary and Springs (now the Dominican Sisters ican Learning Center in Columbus CATHOLIC CROSSWORD SOLUTION Mary Alice Johnston M S EPHAH S D S Funeral Mass for Mary Alice Johnston, 91, who husband of 65 years, Deacon Thomas Johnston, died Friday, Aug. 13, was celebrated Friday, Aug. 20 who died Monday, June 14; brother, Richard; EMPTY O INTROIT at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral. Burial was at St. and sisters, Eileen (Charles) Sullivan, Kitty Lou E I E S R A U E Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. (Joseph) King and Ann Marie Elkins. Survivors She was born on June 22, 1932 to Hugh and include a son, Tim (Julie); daughters, Kathleen KARR MASS RABBI Catherine (Case) Mercer, was a graduate of Co- (Rick) Markin and Maureen (Murry) Mercier; E S N U T N lumbus Holy Name School and Columbus Rosary brothers, James (Charlene), Michael (Connie) and High School, and worked for the Travelers insur- AISLE N TIGRIS ance company. Phillip (Susan); five grandsons, five granddaugh- She was preceded in death by her parents; her ters and 15 great-grandchildren. L PEACE N B MOUNT H DOGMA Anne E. Leahy S R TRIBE L A private memorial service will be held for Anne E. stores. Leahy, 94, who died Sunday, Aug. 8. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Alumni Club and ISAIAH N ABRAM She was born on Oct. 27, 1926 in Columbus to John the Brighten Opera Club and participated in many Ohio W U E F D E and Helen (Sauer) Morbitzer, was a 1944 graduate of Theater productions. Columbus St. Mary High School and attended the New She was preceded in death by her parents and her ALLEN FREE AGES York School of Millinery Design. husband, John. Survivors include sons, Roy (Eliza- U I E A R E I O She served for many years as cafeteria manager of beth), John (Teri) and James (Julie); daughters, Christine Hilliard St. Brendan School and owned a catering busi- (Mark) Overmyer, Theresa (Larry) Kennedy, Eleanora GENERAL N LINUS ness. Earlier, she was a hat designer for the Lazarus de- (Chuck) Shively and Margaret (Robert) Whipple. H E I LEOII A J partment store and a seamstress for the Elder Beerman moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www August 29, 2021 Catholic Times 21 Local news and events Annual Blue Mass scheduled for Sept. 10 at St. Timothy The annual Blue Mass honoring re- ty community and those who have a dish to share. separately under Birthright Interna- tired police, firefighters and emergen- given their lives in service to their Entertainment will be provided by tional, but all Birthright Centers fol- cy medical services personnel will be communities. Irish bands The Hooligans and Achill low the same mission statement that celebrated by Bishop Robert Brennan The name of the Blue Mass evolved Crossing. For more information, says, “It is the right of every woman to at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 at Colum- from the predominantly blue-colored email [email protected] or give birth and the right of every child bus St. Timothy Church, 1088 Thom- uniforms of police officers, firefight- call (614) 316-8278. to be born.” Each Birthright Center as Lane. ers and emergency personnel. Similar is responsible for its own non-profit The Blue Mass, hosted by St. Tim- Blue Masses have been organized by Birthright plans luncheon funding, management and training of othy Knights of Columbus Council Knights of Columbus Councils na- volunteers according to the Birthright 14345, will also commemorate the tionwide. Birthright of Columbus will cele- Charter. 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 brate its 47th year of nurturing wom- Birthright of Columbus was found- en and babies at its annual luncheon terrorist attacks in New York, Wash- Irish memorial set for Aug. 28 ed in 1972 by a group of women who ington and Pennsylvania that took the at noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at Mozart’s believed in Summerhill’s philosophy. lives of 2,973 people. The Irish Community Bereavement Cafe, 4784 N. High St. Dorothy Hoelker and Kathy Foley be- All active and retired police, fire Committee and the six Irish-related The event will feature a style show gan meeting with Birthright groups in and emergency medical services per- social organizations in Columbus will by Dress Barn and silent auction items Toronto and Cincinnati in 1971 and sonnel in the greater Columbus area sponsor an Irish memorial on Satur- that include a Christmas handmade opened the first Columbus center in and their families are invited. day, Aug. 28 at The Shamrock Club of quilt and a television, and a handmade April 1972. The Blue Mass dates to 1934 in Columbus, 60 W. Castle Road, Gates afghan for raffle. Birthright of Columbus now has Washington, D.C. Father Thomas will open at 3 p.m. The memorial is Tickets for this event are $35. The two centers where trained volunteers Dade from the Archdiocese of Balti- an attempt to provide comfort to club reservation deadline is Friday, Sept. answer questions and concerns from more initiated the Catholic Police and members, friends and families who 15. For information or tickets, call or callers or visitors who are worried Firemen’s Society while stationed at could not grieve properly for those text Peggy Mackessy at (614) 404- about their pregnancies and babies. St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wash- they have lost in the last 17 months. 8106 or Mary Jo Mayhan at (614) Birthright provides compassionate ington, D.C. About 1,100 police and The event will begin with Mass 235-7465 or text (614) 668-6421. care for individual needs, exercises firemen dressed in blue uniforms at 4 p.m. with Msgr. John Cody as In 1968, Louise Summerhill of To- charity, and maintains a confidential, marched into St. Patrick’s Catholic celebrant, Msgr. Patrick Gaughan ronto founded Birthright Internation- non-judgmental attitude at all times. Church for the celebration of the First as co-celebrant and Deacon Roger al, the first pro-life pregnancy help Columbus Birthright centers are lo- Blue Mass on Sept. 29, 1934. Minner as participating deacon. The center in the world. As legalized abor- cated at 2453 W. Mound St. and 4768 The Blue Mass has been a com- Shamrock Club pipes and drums lead- tion in Canada and the United States North High St. Birthright also oper- mon tradition in the northeast United ing the procession. loomed, she recognized the need to ates the In Review Thrift Shop at the States, but it has more recently been After Mass, there will be a candle- help women in crisis pregnancies with High Street address. extended throughout the country, par- light vigil featuring a reading of names positive support and life affirming al- If you are interested in learning ticularly in the wake of 9-11 attack. of the deceased, ringing of a bell after ternatives. She also believed strongly more about Birthright or volunteer- The Blue Mass honors and recogniz- each name is read, and a traditional in the dignity of motherhood. Today, ing for Birthright or at the In Review es the sacrifice of police, firefight- Irish toast, “The Parting Glass.” Food more than 450 Birthright Centers ex- Shop, call the Mound St. office at ers, paramedics, emergency medical will be provided by the committee. ist in North America. (614) 221-0844 or the north office at crews, all members of the public safe- Families attending are invited to bring Each Birthright Center is chartered (614) 263-2514. Knights raise money to support vocations Columbus St. Dominic Church honors retirees Columbus St. Dominic Church recently honored two of its longest serving members who retired from their ministries. Patricia White (holding plaque) devoted 25 years to serving as the church’s sacristan for the 8 a.m. Sunday Mass. When the Covid-19 pandemic forced a change to a single Mass at 11:30, she continued as sac- ristan until her retirement in June and then began training the new sacristans. Illa Daniels also retired after serving more than 40 years as director of St. Dominic’s traditional choir. She is a trained opera singer who has performed all over the country in concerts and opera productions, and on radio and TV, and has sung in New York’s famed Carnegie Hall. While a student at Xavier Chris Sarka, state warden for the Ohio State Council of the Knights of Columbus and the University of Louisiana, she also sang for the school’s founder, St. Katherine Drexel. In ranking K of C officer in the Diocese of Columbus, presents a $32,453.61 check to Father Columbus, Daniels offered her soaring musical talent for weddings, funerals, concerts and William Hahn to support vocations. Father Hahn is the vocations director for the diocese. Masses. Parishioners presented both retirees with commemorative plaques, cards, gifts Photo courtesy Knights of Columbus and many prayers and well wishes. Photos courtesy St. Dominic Church Catholic Times 22 August 29, 2021 After hurricane, displaced woman aided by CSS Two children, six suitcases, $300. ployers. patience and tenacity. Eventually, This is all Marisol had when she ar- Within a few weeks of arriving in with things falling into place, Marisol rived in Columbus five years ago to the United States, Marisol was intro- saved money, and she began operating start her new life. In the aftermath of duced to the OLGC as a resource for a hair salon. Hurricane Maria, she’d lost her home finding food and housing, getting help The CSS staff knows that poverty is and her job in Puerto Rico. She arrived with employment and learning a new complicated. in Ohio with her savings depleted but language in its English as a Second “Eggs can’t be cooked if someone faced an even greater challenge: She Language (ESL) classes. As she re- doesn’t have a pan to cook them in,” spoke little English. called, “At one point, we didn’t have Reyes said. “Someone can’t get a While Marisol fortunately had a any food. All we had left was the rice job if they can’t get to the interview. friend in her new city, beyond that and eggs (from the OLGC pantry). There are so many varied and inter- one contact she felt alone and lost. With that, my two children and I had related elements to achieving sustain- The language barrier kept her isolated the best dinner.” ability, which is why some clients may socially and made it hard to gain em- The food was critical, but the ESL be with us for three days and others ployment. The predicament felt over- classes were pivotal, offering Marisol might work with us for three years. whelming. Securing food and shelter a social connection with her teach- “Needs change, and they run the depended on finding a job, but that ers and fellow students. She worked Marisol gamut, from forks to legal assistance. felt reliant on overcoming the lan- closely with three teachers to gain At OLGC, we stay with clients as long guage barrier. She needed a place to language skills while making friends entry point. Once people are here, we as they need us, providing support at learn English. and gaining a sense of community. can offer them an array of services every step of the way.” Marisol turned to the Our Lady of She said the ESL classes began to and comprehensive case management For Marisol, the help from the Guadalupe Center (OLGC), a Catholic replace the negative feelings she had that provide wrap-around support for OLGC provided the solid foundation Social Services community center on with positivity and hope. For the first individualized situations and varied she needed. It enabled her movement Columbus’ west side, near the largest time since arriving in Ohio, she felt needs.” from crisis to stability and then to concentration of immigrant Hispanics welcome and comfortable. In May 2018, Marisol began meet- greater plans. Today, she is studying in central Ohio. The center works to While she was making progress ing with an OLGC social worker who to be a life coach, with her certifica- reduce poverty in the region’s rapidly with her English, there were setbacks. helped her find a more suitable apart- tion test planned for August. She is growing Hispanic population. An interview for an insurance indus- ment for her family and coordinated also still utilizing her relationships At OLGC, the bilingual staff un- try job left her in tears because she emergency assistance funding that with the OGLC as it works to connect derstands what people face in build- couldn’t understand what the inter- helped cover basic needs. Marisol her with the Small Business Adminis- ing a better life in a new country. The viewer was saying and she couldn’t said, “The center donated to/gave me tration to find a new location for her staff responds to the challenges of explain herself. Although frustrated, aid – a sofa, linens, kitchen utensils, burgeoning beauty salon business. immigration and poverty, including she grew more determined to learn rent for one month – in summary, ev- But, in addition to Marisol’s ambi- discrimination, language barriers and English quickly. erything.” tion and growing independence, she lack of basic needs and social support. Within five months of arriving in But it wasn’t everything; it was a felt a need to give back. She said she the states, Marisol found a job. In fact, beginning. It was a stepping stone that asked herself, “Why not help in the The power of language two jobs: one with a local hair salon welcomed further advancement on her exact place where they helped me?” Marisol’s story was like many at and another at a warehouse. She could path. In becoming familiar with the Marisol now regularly volunteers in OLGC. She had bravery. But she afford her first apartment. She’d also center’s staff and its services, Marisol the food pantry, giving others the sup- didn’t have a sofa or a frying pan, or learned that the food pantry and ESL would later receive further assistance port and positivity she once lacked. winter coats or sneakers for her chil- classes were not the only services of- from the onsite lawyer as she began to Asked what her ultimate dream is, dren. She did have diligence, but she fered at OLGC that could help her get build a sustainable life for herself and Marisol said, “I have already fulfilled didn’t have a car to get her to any job her footing. her family. my dreams: I’m here (at the pantry) she might secure. And she had deter- The barriers that immigrant clients Wednesday after Wednesday, helping mination, but she knew it wouldn’t More than basic needs and U.S. citizens such as Marisol a place that gave me so much when get her far if she couldn’t speak En- Ramona Reyes, OLGC director, routinely experience – things such as I didn’t know or have anything. I be- glish to express herself, advocate for said, “The food pantry is what often language, employment and legal is- lieve that my remaining dreams are to her worth or respond to potential em- brings people in, but it’s often just an sues – were being addressed through travel and continue helping people.” SISTERS, continued from Page 19 Mary Cecilia), 60 years in 2020, directed the Di- Sister Jo Ann Recker, SNDdeN (formerly ocesan Child Guidance Center in Columbus. She Mary Judith), 60 years in 2020, spent the first is currently serving as community moderator at 12 of more than 50 years in education as a high the Villa Julie Convent in Stevenson, Maryland. school teacher, including seven years at the for- Sister Marietta Fritz, SNDdeN, 60 years in mer Columbus St. Joseph Academy. She went on 2020, spent five years as a teacher at Bishop to teach at the university level, including 10 years Hartley. She went on to serve as foods manag- at Ohio State University with an assistantship in er at the order’s convent in Columbus before French, then as program coordinator of the ro- moving to Saginaw, Michigan. She is currently mance language department. He is a professor Beautifully volunteering at Venice on Vine, a job-training emerita at Xavier University in Cincinnati. program, and the Hamilton County Jail in Cin- Ursuline Sister Theresa Sarich, OSU (former- 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com cinnati. ly Sister Mercedes), 70 years in 2021, is a Co- Sister Colette Quinn, SNDdeN, 60 years in 2020, served for seven years as an elementary lumbus native who began teaching at St. Francis school teacher at schools in Illinois and Ohio, in- School in Toronto, Ohio, and continued serving cluding Columbus St. Agnes Church. She is cur- as a teacher, principal and religious education rently a medical driver at the Mount Notre Dame coordinator in Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota and Health Center in Cincinnati. Texas. She now lives in Alton, Illinois. August 29, 2021 Catholic Times 23 Diocesan football coaches wary of playoff expansion By Doug Bean and Tim Puet OHSAA membership is going to do what it wants. I “I grew up in Indiana, where everybody makes the The Catholic Times wish there were just 12 teams per region. It’s tough playoffs. I see benefits and frustrations from both on private schools. It seems like every rule change sides,” Newark Catholic coach Ryan Aiello said. A new playoff format for the Ohio High School goes against us. Of course, if we had more players “We can only control what we can control. I do think Athletic Association (OHSAA) football playoffs or a really strong team coming back every year, I the system might help with scheduling. Schools may has stirred considerable debate during the past few might change my mind. We were outvoted and will be more willing to schedule teams they might not months, and some coaches in the diocese have ex- go with how the vote went.” have wanted to play before because losing to those pressed mixed feelings about the expansion. Other coaches wonder whether an increase in the teams might affect a school’s playoff chances.” This past spring, the OHSAA decided to increase number of playoff teams will dilute the accomplish- Columbus Bishop Hartley coach Brad Burch- the number of playoff qualifiers in each of the state’s ment of qualifying based on merit. field’s teams have advanced to the playoffs inall seven divisions to 64, from 32. Each division from I “I’m not sure what I think of it. We’ll see how it but one of his 13 seasons at the school. He says the through VII is divided into four regions that now will goes,” Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans coach Chris expanded postseason reflects the evolution of the consist of 16 qualifiers apiece, up from eight in 2019. Zemba said. “I don’t want to take away from the quality of teams and players in Ohio. Last year, every team in the state could opt into validity of the system. If you expand it to the point “I’m not overly passionate about it,” he said, “but the playoffs after the regular season was shortened where practically everybody goes, why call it the wherever they tell us to play, we will play. And it’s to six games because of the COVID-19 pandemic. playoffs?” always an honor to play more football and have an For the 2021 season, a full 10-game schedule was Portsmouth Notre Dame coach Bob Ashley worries opportunity to play for the highest honors.” restored, but the start date was moved up a week about early round mismatches, but he’s keeping an First-year Columbus Bishop Ready coach Mi- to the third weekend of August to accommodate an open mind. chael Schaefer welcomes the chance to compete for extra week of postseason competition beginning in “I’m not a big fan of the idea of pairing No. 1 more spots in the postseason. late October. The state championship games are set and No. 16 seeds,” he said, “but it’s great for more “I think it’s an opportunity for kids to play more for Dec. 2-5 in Canton. teams to have the opportunity to be rewarded for games and more communities to experience getting After the OHSAA announced its decision in April good seasons. Sixteen teams might be too much. I into the playoffs and playing a playoff game,” he to go with 16 playoff qualifiers in each region, the think 12 will be better, but we’ll be happy to play said. “I always try to keep the perspective that ath- Ohio High School Football Coaches Association is- beyond the regular season in whatever format.” letics are an extension of our schools, and, for some sued a statement condemning the move, saying it In most high school sports except football, all kids, sports keeps them engaged in school. believed the change was financially motivated. teams participate in postseason competition. With “Does it change things for the schools that win The state’s coaches had proposed a 12-team for- that in mind, an argument can be made that expan- state championships? I don’t know. But does it mat for each region that included an opening-week sion gives more students and communities an op- change things for the school that made the play- bye for the top four qualifiers, which the OSHAA portunity to experience the excitement of the play- offs for the first time? Absolutely. And that changes approved in spring 2020 but then changed this past offs. kids’ experiences forever and maybe a program’s spring. “I think the expanded playoffs are a good thing,” trajectory forever.” Concerns from coaches of diocesan teams covered Columbus Bishop Watterson coach Brian Kennedy a wide range of issues from mismatched opponents to said. “Adding eight schools provides that many more injuries. players, coaches and schools the opportunity to ex- “I’m not a fan of it, especially for schools like us perience the playoffs. These kids work so hard, and I in Division VII, when you’ve got a 16 seed play- am all for rewarding them with an increased chance ing a one seed, you’re going to get people hurt, and to make the playoffs.” you’ll get schools like us with 20 or 25 players go- No team is more familiar with the playoffs than ing up against teams with 50 or more,” Lancaster Newark Catholic, having reached the postseason 37 Fisher Catholic coach Luke Thimmes said. “It’s go- times and winning eight state championships. The ing to be tough.” Green Wave are one of five diocesan schools that Tuscarawas Central Catholic coach Casey Cum- compete in Division VII, which includes schools mings echoed those sentiments, saying, “The with the smallest enrollment of boys. St. Aloysius hosts free lunch Subscribe to The St. Aloysius Communi- well as its community cookout The ty Outreach (SACO) ministry and monthly community din- has begun distributing free ners. Bonneville said the lunch lunches and face masks on Sat- distribution allows the church urdays along Sullivant Avenue to come to the people rath- on Columbus’ west side. er than the other way around. Pay online at Sandy Bonneville, its co-di- “The church exists not just for https://columbuscatholic.org/ rector along with Margie Toner its members inside the walls subscription-payments Thompson, said SACO plans of the church. The church is to be at the same location ev- also for those who have yet to ery Saturday between 1 and 2 come to God’s kingdom,” she p.m., weather permitting, serv- said. ing as many as 150 lunches to SACO also will pray the families in the city’s Hilltop rosary for peace, justice and community. It also has distrib- 80% COVID Deaths from OH facilities, we’re 0% uted about 1,300 homemade the uplifting of Hilltop fami- lies and the community on the 1 Hr. up to 24 Hr. 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