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July 23, 2021 Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Vol. 52, No. 30

Dioceses Respond Diocese’s Catholic Schools ‘Lead to Pope’s Document with Faith’ to Academic Success Restoring Limits on Pre-Vatican II Mass

By Maria Wiering, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Archbishop Ber- nard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis said July 16 that, for now, parishes that celebrate Mass in the extraordinary form — also known as the “traditional Latin Mass” or “Tridentine Mass” — should stick to the status quo. Archbishop Hebda has formed a task force to review Pope Francis’ new law to place greater oversight on the use of that form of the Mass. Auxiliary Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens is chair of the task force, which will take time to understand the new law and consider the next steps to take to implement it in the archdiocese. Noting that the norms were effective as of July 16, Archbishop Hebda said he “will need some time to study the new norms, examine our local situation and seek counsel.” “With that in mind, I am happy to grant the necessary faculties so that those priests who are already celebrating the rites of the extraordinary form may continue to do,” he said. “I See “Mass” on Page 3 USCCB General Secretary Resigns; Reports Allege ‘Possible Improper Behavior’

By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, the general secretary of the U.S. Confer- ence of Catholic Bishops since November, has Courtesy Photo resigned from the post after the USCCB “be- The 2021 graduates of Notre Dame High School in Clarksburg toss their caps at graduation. The school an- came aware of impending media reports alle- nounced July 21 that the graduates were offered approximately $1.7 million in scholarships. ging possible improper behavior by Msgr. Bur- rill,” said Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los An- geles, USCCB president. By Colleen Rowan To sustain them for the future, the schools’ In a July 20 memo to bishops, Archbishop e are true to who we are, and our Catholic identity and mission and academic Gomez said he had accepted Msgr. Burrill’s res- curriculum follows that,” Superin- excellence are being strengthened through the ignation, effective immediately. “Wtendent Mary Ann Deschaine said recently launched “Intentional Growth Planning “What was shared with us did not include of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s Catholic for Our Catholic Schools of West Virginia.” allegations of misconduct with minors. Ho- schools. With the faith at the center of everything The diocese’s six Catholic high schools and 18 wever, in order to avoid becoming a distrac- and the path they provide to academic success for Catholic elementary and grade schools are located tion to the operations and ongoing work of the students, the diocese’s Catholic schools continue in 13 counties of West Virginia. A number of them, See “Secretary” on Page 2 to be the choice of many families. See “Schools” on Page 6

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Diocesan Official Appointments To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children: The Di- ocese of Wheeling-Charleston encourages reporting to civil authorities first Bishop Mark E. Brennan has made public the following appointment: and foremost if a crime has been committed. We also encourage utilizing www.reportbishopabuse.org to make a report about any bishop in the U.S. If After consultation with Very Rev. Joby John Edamuriyil, C.S.T., provin- you have reason to believe that a bishop has engaged in sexual misconduct or cial superior of the St. Thomas Province of the Little Flower Congregation has interfered with an investigation into sexual misconduct, please contact civil authorities in the applicable jurisdiction and visit www.reportbishop- in Kerala, India, Father Binu Emmanuel, C.S.T., is appointed admin- abuse.org. istrator of St. Patrick Parish in Mannington and St. Peter Parish in Farm- To Report to Civil Authorities: Contact your local law enforce- ington with residence at the parish rectory in Mannington, effective July ment: numbers will vary based on your location. If you believe someone is in 21, 2021. immediate danger, call 911. To confidentially report any incidence of suspected child abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, contact the West Virginia associate post Nov. 19. The priest had Bureau for Children and Families’ Child Protective Services by calling the Child Secretary ... worked as the executive director of the Abuse Hotline at 800.352.6513. You may report anonymously to this hotline Cont’d from Page 1 USCCB’s Secretariat of Doctrine and Ca- if you prefer. conference, Monsignor has resigned,” nonical Affairs since August 2016. To Report to Diocesan Authorities: The diocese encourages reporting the archbishop said. “I ask for your prayers for Monsi- to the appropriate civil authorities first and foremost if a crime has been com- “The conference takes all allegations gnor, and for the conference staff during mitted. The diocese also encourages reporting to the appropriate church au- of misconduct seriously and will pursue this difficult time,” Archbishop Gomez thorities. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse of children by personnel of all appropriate steps to address them,” said. “We also pray that all those af- the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, contact one of the following designees at 1.888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880: Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; he said. fected might find strength and comfort Mr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; or Very Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., ext. 270. You In a lengthy story posted midday, in our merciful Lord.” may also call the Diocese’s Office of Safe Environment at 304.230.1504. You The Pillar, an online outlet that covers A priest of the Diocese of La Crosse, may also call the Diocese’s sexual abuse hotline at 833.230.5656. Complaint the Catholic Church and provides news Wisconsin, Msgr. Burrill was named forms are available online at www.dwc.org, click “Diocese” on the menu bar, and analysis, said Archbishop Gomez’s general secretary after the result of vot- then “Offices,” then “Safe Environment”, then “Download Files and Forms.” memo came after it had contacted the ing by the bishops that was announced The form is titled “Complaint Form for Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.” USCCB and Msgr. Burrill regarding ev- Nov. 16, the first day of the USCCB’s an- The form may be returned via U.S. mail to: Office of Safe Environment, Diocese idence the news outlet claimed to have nual fall general assembly. He had been of Wheeling- Charleston, PO Box 230, Wheeling WV 26003. “of a pattern of sexual misconduct on the conference’s associate general secre- To Report to the Diocese’s Victim Assistance Coordinator: please Burrill’s part.” tary since March 1, 2016. call Dr. Patricia Bailey at 304.242.6988. In addition to the methods listed above for reporting sexual abuse, the Di- The Pillar claimed it had “found ev- The Diocese of La Crosse issued a ocese also has partnered with Navex Global to offer the EthicsPoint platform idence the priest engaged in serial sex- statement saying Bishop William P. to report other, additional concerns, such as suspected financial, professional, ual misconduct, while he held a critical Callahan and diocesan representatives and personal misconduct of a priest, deacon, religious, or lay employee of the oversight role in the Catholic Church’s “are saddened to hear the media Diocese or any Catholic parish or school in West Virginia. The EthicsPoint plat- response to the recent spate of sexual reports related to Msgr. Burrill. The Di- form can be accessed via www.dwc.org, under “Accountability”, then “Report abuse and misconduct scandals.” ocese of La Crosse pledges its full co- Misconduct” or by calling 844.723.8381. EthicsPoint is a third-party reporting “An analysis of app data signals cor- operation with the conference of Cath- system that reports to civil authorities where applicable and Diocesan au- related to Burrill’s mobile device shows olic bishops to pursue all appropriate thorities, and the identity of the person reporting is protected. the priest also visited gay bars and pri- steps in investigating and addressing Links and information: WV Department of Health and Human Resources: vate residences while using a location- the situation.” https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp. West Virginia State Police, Crimes Against based hookup app in numerous cities “Please remember Msgr. Burrill and Children Unit: 304-293-6400. from 2018 to 2020, even while traveling all affected in your prayers so they may on assignment for the U.S. bishops’ con- find refuge and strength in God’s unfail- Sexual Abuse Awareness Training ference,” it reported. ing love,” it added. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) requires that all Dio- Commercially available app signal ceses/Eparchies have in place a Safe Environment Program for the protection Prior to his USCCB appointment, of children and young people. In accordance with these requirements, the Di- data, The Pillar said, “does not identify Msgr. Burrill was pastor of St. Bronislava ocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s Safe Environment Program consists of the fol- the names of app users, but instead cor- Church in Plover in central Wisconsin lowing components for persons seeking employment or to volunteer—di- relates a unique numerical identifier to for three years. He was at the Pontifical rectly or indirectly—with children: background check; receipt of the Diocese’s each mobile device using particular North American College in Rome from Policy Relating to Sexual Abuse of Children; and sexual abuse awareness train- apps.” 2009 to 2013, serving originally as direc- ing for adults. Sexual abuse awareness training may be completed online or “Signal data, collected by apps after tor of apostolic formation and sub- via live workshop. For more information on the Office of Safe Environment,please go to www.dwc.org, click “Diocese”, then “Offices,” then users consent to data collection, is ag- sequently as the Carl J. Peter chair of “Office of Safe Environment.” gregated and sold by data vendors. It homiletics, formation adviser and di- can be analyzed to provide time- rector of media relations. stamped location data and usage infor- He was ordained in 1998 for the Di- Office: 1322 Eoff St. mation for each numbered device,” The ocese of La Crosse. He was pastor of the Mailing: PO Box 230 Pillar added. parishes of St. Mary, in Duran, Holy Ro- Wheeling, WV 26003 In a brief statement released later in sary in Lima, and Sacred of Jesus in (304) 232-0444 the day by its Office of Public Affairs, the Mondovi, Wisconsin, from 2001 to Fax: (304) 233-8551 USCCB, like Archbishop Gomez in his 2009. He also taught and was chaplain Web site: www.thecatholicspiritwv.org memo, said it had received “impending at Regis High School and Middle School Diocesan Web site: www.dwc.org media reports alleging possible im- in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, for two years July 23, 2021, Vol. 52, No. 30 proper behavior” by Msgr. Burrill and prior to his parish assignments. that the priest had resigned, effective In addition, he was a regional vicar Publisher: Bishop Mark E. Brennan...... immediately, “to avoid becoming a dis- for six years, served two terms on the di- Executive Editor: Colleen Rowan, Ext. 347 ...... [email protected] traction” to the conference’s operations ocesan priests’ council and also was the and ongoing work. diocese’s ecumenical officer and a Advertising: contact Colleen Rowan “The conference takes all allegations member of the seminary admissions Freelance Writers: of misconduct seriously and will pursue board. Martina Hart, John Sherwood, all appropriate steps to address them,” A native of Marshfield, Wisconsin, Member the statement said. Msgr. Burrill has a bachelor of arts de- Catholic Press Association Archbishop Gomez said in his gree from Immaculate Heart of Mary West Virginia Press Association memo that in consultation with the Seminary, adjacent to the campus of St. National Press Photographers Association, Inc. bishops’ Executive Committee, he was Mary’s University of Minnesota, in Wi- appointing Father Michael J.K. Fuller, nona, and a bachelor of sacred theology Published 24 times per year. All issues sent to each registered Catholic associate general secretary, to serve as in- from Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian Uni- household free of charge. Donations to help offset the cost of producing The terim general secretary “until the elec- versity. In 1999, he earned a licentiate in Catholic Spirit are welcomed. Out-of- diocese subscriptions are $25 annually. tion of a new general secretary by the ecumenical theology from the Angeli- The Catholic Spirit intends its news reports to be fair and accurate in every re- body of bishops.” cum, or Pontifical University of St. gard. The opinions of correspondents do not necessarily reflect the opinions Father Fuller, a priest of the Diocese Thomas Aquinas, which also is in of The Catholic Spirit. Submission of news releases, stories and color photos of Rockford, Illinois, was named to the Rome. welcomed and encouraged. Not responsible for unsolicited material. July 23, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 3

“further guidance,” he said, he The document also means, of the church as Pope Francis im- Mass ... would allow “those who celebrate Bishop Taylor said, that three “reg- plores us to do in his latest teach- Cont’d from Page 1 the Mass using the liturgical books ular parish churches” where the ing,” Bishop Zubik said in a state- similarly direct that the Mass in the issued before 1970 to continue to Mass in the extraordinary form has ment. extraordinary form continue in do so ... in the days to come.” been celebrated can no longer have Bishop Donald J. Hying of Mad- those locations where it is currently In a July 19 statement, Baltimore the Mass — Holy Redeemer Church ison, Wisconsin, said in a July 16 being offered in the archdiocese. Archbishop William E. Lori said in El Dorado, St. Peter the Fisher- letter to the faithful of his diocese “No new public liturgical cele- that further study of the norms by man Church in Mountain Home that “before making any definitive bration of the extraordinary form, individual bishops and the USCCB and St. Michael Church in Chero- decisions,” he “will seek to under- however, should be introduced “will help determine how these kee Village. stand fully what the Holy See is de- anywhere in the archdiocese at this norms apply here in the Archdio- The bishop said he is required to creeing.” time without my written permis- cese of Baltimore. In the meantime, decide where the Latin Mass can be “Although I do not celebrate the sion.” the current practice will continue celebrated and is designating the Tridentine Mass myself, I have great Currently, Mass in the extraordi- and going forward every effort will churches in the personal parishes in esteem for its form and its antiq- nary form is regularly offered in the be made to meet the pastoral needs Cabot and Springdale. uity, knowing that many Catholics archdiocese at seven parishes. of those who frequent Holy Mass in In San Francisco, responding to a in our diocese draw tremendous Saying he was acting for the the extraordinary form.” request for comment from Catholic graces and blessings by participat- good of the unity of the Catholic Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of News Agency July 16, Archbishop ing in it,” the bishop said. “This ap- Church, Pope Francis July 16 re- Oklahoma City tweeted shortly Salvatore J. Cordileone said: “The preciation will certainly guide me stored limits on the celebration of after the papal document was re- Mass is a miracle in any form: Christ in any decisions needed to be the Mass according to the Roman leased: comes to us in the flesh under the made” to best serve “the needs of Missal in use before the Second Vat- “Many questions have been appearance of bread and wine. the faithful, of parishes and of the ican Council, overturning or se- raised by today’s publication of Unity under Christ is what matters. diocese as a whole.” verely restricting permissions St. Pope Francis’ motu proprio ‘Tradi- “Therefore the traditional Latin In the meantime, he said, some John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI tiones Custodes.’ I have informed Mass will continue to be available points of the norms “require more had given to celebrate the so-called our clergy that I am granting tem- here in the Archdiocese of San Fran- immediate attention.” Tridentine-rite Mass. porary permission for those priests cisco and provided in response to “Priests of the diocese and other His apostolic letter “Traditionis competent in offering Mass in the the legitimate needs and desires of priests ministering stably in the di- Custodes” (“Guardians of the Tradi- Extraordinary Form to continue to the faithful.” ocese who wish to celebrate accord- tion”) declares the liturgical books do so in churches that already have Archbishop Alexander K. Sample ing to the 1962 Roman Missal can promulgated after the Second Vati- an Extraordinary Form Mass on of Portland, Oregon, said in a July presume my authorization to do so can Council to be “the unique ex- their schedule or in a private setting 16 statement that while many for now, in fidelity to all relevant li- pression of the ‘lex orandi’ (law of until further study and clarification might want him “to respond imme- turgical and disciplinary norms, worship) of the Roman Rite,” re- can inform an appropriate imple- diately and publicly” to “Tradi- but they should anticipate in the storing the obligation of priests to mentation of this document. Thank tionis Custodes,” he will need “time near future that I will ask them to have their bishops’ permission to you for your patience.” to study, pray and reflect on the im- contact me to request continued celebrate according to the “extraor- Bishop Anthony B. Taylor of Lit- plications of this new law for the authorization,” Bishop Hying dinary” or pre-Vatican II Mass and tle Rock, Arkansas, in a July 16 state- church and its effect on the celebra- said. ordering bishops not to establish ment said it was “incumbent on me tion of the traditional liturgy.” Until “times and places for the any new groups or parishes in their as your bishop to indicate the im- “I will want to be as merciful and public celebration of Mass in the dioceses devoted to the old liturgy. plications of this change for our di- generous as the law allows,” said Extraordinary Form” are desig- Priests currently celebrating ocese.” the archbishop, who has been ac- nated, Masses can continue to be Mass according to the old missal The new norms “do not apply to commodating to those who want celebrated at the times and places in must request authorization from our two personal parishes for the the extraordinary form. “Let us all which they have regularly been their bishop to continue doing so, celebration of the Latin Mass: St. pray for unity and charity in the celebrated throughout the diocese, Pope Francis ordered, and for any John the Baptist Parish in Cabot church.” including in parish churches, he priest ordained after the doc- and Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in In Pittsburgh, Most Precious said, adding that the readings must ument’s publication July 16, the Springdale,” he explained. “There is Blood of Jesus Parish was estab- “be proclaimed in the vernacular bishop must consult with the Vati- no change for these parishes or the lished as a personal parish to sup- using translations of the sacred can before granting authorization. priests serving them. port the celebration of the tradi- Scripture approved for liturgical use In a statement issued late July “All that is required of them and tional Latin Mass in July 2019. by the USCCB. 16, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. the Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) Under the new norms, Bishop “May all of us, whether we wor- Gomez, president of the U.S. Con- priests serving them is that they ac- David A. Zubik confirmed there will ship at the Novus Ordo Mass or the ference of Catholic Bishops, en- cept the validity and legitimacy of be no alterations to the parish’s Tridentine Mass, find our unity in couraged his brother bishops “to the liturgical reform of Vatican II, status and “no changes” to these the Eucharist, the living bread of work with care, patience, justice which they do. ‘Traditionis Cus- Masses celebrated at the church. God who died and rose from the and charity” as “these new norms todes’ does caution me not to estab- “With today’s communication dead, so that we could be saved and are implemented ... (and) as to- lish any additional personal par- from the Holy Father, we remain live forever with the Lord,” Bishop gether we foster a eucharistic re- ishes for the celebration of the Latin committed to work for the unity Hying added. newal in our nation.” Mass going forward.” Like Minnesota’s archbishop, a “‘Summorum Pontificium’ (is- number of other U.S. bishops simi- sued by Pope Benedict) sought to larly told their priests who celebrate foster the healing of the schism of the Mass in the extraordinary form Archbishop (Marcel) Lefebvre and and their parishes that already are others who rejected not only the li- allowed to have the celebration of turgical reforms of Vatican II but in- this Mass that they can continue to deed often the council itself,” do so while they further study the Bishop Taylor explained. “As it document. turned out, not only did ‘Summo- SERVING THE DIOCESE OF Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of rum Pontificium’ not achieve that Washington told priests of the arch- purpose, the unintended result in WHEELING-CHARLESTON’S PARISHES diocese July 16: “I will prayerfully many places was to create further AND SCHOOLS FOR OVER 25 YEARS reflect upon ‘Traditionis Custodes’ division within parishes and in the coming weeks to ensure we among priests.” understand fully the Holy Father’s “Traditionis Custodes, the result DWC PARISHIONERS VICTOR GRECO, JULIE DOERR AND ALEXIS BEHRENS intentions and consider carefully of consultation among bishops in how they are realized” in the arch- 2020, “seeks to foster unity by re- diocese. moving this source of division in VISIT US @ MILLSGROUPONLINE.COM In the meantime, until there is our parishes,” he said. 4 The Catholic Spirit July 23, 2021 Spending Bills without Hyde Seen as Move to Expand Abortion on Demand

By Julie Asher, Catholic News Lauro, D-Conn., as saying at a July people remain opposed to forcing has 166 co-sponsors. Service 12 hearing of the committee: “Al- taxpayers to fund elective abor- On June 23, in a late afternoon WASHINGTON (CNS) — In lowing the Hyde Amendment to re- tion, said Smith. vote, all 218 Democrats in the eliminating the Hyde Amendment main on the books is a disservice to “Polling consistently shows that House approved a procedural “pre- in spending bills for fiscal year our constituents. We are finally a majority of Americans oppose vious question” motion that pre- 2022, the “pro-abortion” Demo- doing what is right for our moth- taxpayer funding of abortion — vented the House from debating crats on the House Appropriations ers, our families and our commu- nearly six in 10,” he said, citing a and voting on the measure. The Re- Committee “destroy over 40 years nities by striking this discrim- recent a Marist poll. “Another eight publican vote against the motion of previously unprecedented bipar- inatory amendment once and for in 10 Americans think laws can was 209. tisan support for a measure aimed all.” protect both the well-being of a Smith told Catholic News Serv- at saving human lives,” said the DeLauro, like Biden, is a Catho- woman and the health of her un- ice that House Republicans then president of National Right to lic who supports keeping abortion born child.” began a series of “unanimous con- Life. legal. Smith, who is co-chair of the sent requests” on the floor asking “This is a campaign by pro-abor- Jennifer Popik, legislative direc- Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, that H.R. 18 be immediately dis- tion Democrats to ensure that tor of National Right to Life, cited and many other pro-life leaders charged from three committees abortion is available on demand, data showing that Hyde has “saved have noted how Biden as a senator and brought to the floor for debate for any reason, at any time and over 2 million American lives” always supported the Hyde and a vote. McCarthy made the paid for with taxpayer dollars,” since 1976. Amendment. first request, “followed by others Carol Tobias said. “The Hyde Amendment has In a 1994 letter to a constituent, including me. We are going to do She made the comments late proven to be the greatest domestic he said that “on no fewer than 50 this every day until the August re- July 15 after the committee marked abortion-reduction measure ever occasions,” he had voted against cess.” up the legislation. enacted by Congress,” she added in federal funding of abortions. Over the past couple of months, “The most egregious aspect of a statement. “Those of us who are opposed to the U.S. Conference of Catholic the bill presented today is the re- Also missing from the appropri- abortion should not be compelled Bishops’ committee chairman, in- moval of the Hyde Amendment, ations bills was Weldon Amend- to pay for them,” he said. In a 2007 dividual bishops, the head of the which protects lives and prohibits ment language to protect the con- memoir, he similarly stated he sim- Catholic Health Association and taxpayer funding of abortion,” said science rights of medical providers ilarly said he was against federal several pro-life organizations, in- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., during the and prevent them from being funding of abortion. cluding March for Life, the Susan markup session. forced to participate in an abor- In June 2019, Biden declared he B. Anthony List, National Right to Hyde first became law in 1976 to tion. no longer supported the Hyde Life and Students for Life of prohibit federal funds appropri- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., who is Amendment. The new York Times America have called on Americans ated through the Labor Depart- Catholic, told the committee quoted him as saying: “If I believe to write to their members of ment, the Health and Human Serv- members: “I will tell you as a prac- heath care is a right, as I do, I can Congress demanding the Hyde ices Department and related ticing physician, the Weldon no longer support an amendment Amendment be included in spend- agencies from being used to cover Amendment is incredibly impor- that makes that right dependent on ing bills. abortion or fund health plans that tant at protecting people with someone’s ZIP code. I can’t justify The USCCB’s Secretariat of Pro- cover abortion except in cases of deeply held conscience and reli- leaving millions of women without Life Activities is asking Catholics rape, incest or when the life of the gious beliefs from being forced to access to the care they need and the and all “people of goodwill” to sign woman would be endangered. participate in something they ability to exercise their constitu- an online petition, www.notax Hyde has been reenacted in don’t agree with.” tionally protected right.” payerabortion.com, urging Con- spending bills every year since it Another Catholic member of The “ZIP code” refence was in gress not to let federal funds be was first passed. Congress, Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., relation to his opposition to the ef- used to pay for abortions. The peti- House Democrats said they had issued a statement July 15 lament- forts in a number of states to enact tion, “Save Hyde. Save Lives,” will planned to keep Hyde out of spending the move by House Democrats restrictions on abortion. be sent to members of Congress ing bills because President Joe to break from the decades of bipar- Smith is the author of the No and staff. As of late July 16, the pe- Biden released his proposed budget tisan consensus on Hyde “to ad- Taxpayer Funding for Abortion tition had 121,000 signatures. May 28 without the amendment, vance legislation that would force and Abortion Insurance Full Dis- The spending measures ap- according to an ABC News report. U.S. taxpayers to pay for abortion closure Act of 2021, or H.R. 18, proved by the House Appropria- ABC quoted House Appropria- on demand.” which would make Hyde and tions Committee will now go to the tions Committee Chair Rosa De- The majority of the American similar provisions permanent. He full House for a vote.

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By Patricia Zapor, will keep families together Graham, who also shower swept through, group was sponsoring a na- Catholic News Service and protect children.” chairs the board of The blowing umbrellas inside tional week of action fo- WASHINGTON (CNS) That would include, he Dream.us and is the former out and drenching partici- cused on pressing members — At a Capitol Hill media said, legislation that publisher and chairman of pants, Sanchez said that of Congress to pass the event July 21, Cardinal would allow Dreamers, as The Washington Post, said DACA has provided him, Durbin-Graham Dream Wilton D. Gregory of DACA recipients are immigration legislation is and others who have been Act. Sen. Lindsey Graham, Washington joined immi- known, those covered by a matter of justice, fair raised in the United States R-S.C., is a co-sponsor of th grants, agriculture and Temporary Protected treatment and, “above all, but lack legal status, the measure. business representatives Status and Deferred En- a moral matter.” chance to work and attend In opening the press and two U.S. senators in forced Departure, seasonal “America is not a cruel school “and contribute to event, Rebecca Shi, the calling for legislative pro- agriculture workers “and country, and Americans are this country.” coalition’s executive tections for immigrants other undocumented es- not cruel people,” Graham He said immigrants like director, said that in ad- that keep families together, sential workers to integrate added, “but what we are him are everywhere in the dition to participation by including a pathway to cit- as fully recognized doing to Dreamers is cruel United States. “We are your Durbin and Schumer, izenship. members of our society, and it is wrong.” friends, we are your neigh- the members had met with Speaking on the lawn of whether through the Graham introduced En- bors, we are your co- 41 Republican senators the Capitol, Cardinal enactment of stand-alone rique Sanchez, a recent workers.” and that potentially 13 Gregory said that “like legislation or a broader graduate of the University The event was hosted by to 15 of them might many of our own family legislative package.” of Utah, who said he came the American Business Im- support immigration legis- members who made a new The cardinal explained to the United States from migration Coalition, lation. life here ... we too are called that Catholic social teach- Mexico as a 2-year-old. which represents 1,200 “There is a deal to be to demonstrate kindness ing “upholds the principle As a briefly intense rain CEOs and employers. The had,” she said. and a spirit of welcome to that every person has the our migrant and refugee right to live in his or her sisters and brothers, who own homeland, in security are greatly contributing to and dignity with opportu- our society through work nities for work. However, and service.” when the loss of these Your gift to the He added a note of grat- rights forces individuals to itude “for their dedication migrate to other lands, we and service to this country must welcome them, pro- in positions classified as es- tect them and generously sential work, health care share our abundance with and military service” dur- them.” ing the pandemic. In his remarks, the co- Cardinal Gregory’s re- alition’s co-chair, Don Gra- marks were bracketed by ham, chairman of Graham assists Catholic Charities West Virginia brief comments from Sen. Holdings, said he was at- Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and tending “as a businessper- Senate Majority Leader son ... but this is not prima- Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., rily a business matter.” and by a recipient of He continued, saying DACA, the Deferred Action that although the program for Childhood Arrivals pro- featured two Democratic gram, who aspires to be- senators, “this is not pri- come a police officer; rep- marily a partisan matter,” resentatives of the agricul- and that although ture and poultry indus- Cardinal Gregory’s atten- tries, including Arturo Ro- dance meant there was “a driguez, former chairman prince of the church,” on of the United Farm hand, “this is not primarily Workers labor union; and a a sectarian matter. 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Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo Students from Our Lady of Fatima Parish School in Huntington attend school Mass On a warm day in March, students at St. Francis de Sales School in Beckley work on earlier this year. science experiments on school grounds.

St. Joseph the Worker Grade School Burnside, principal of Fairmont Cath- edge, which allows them to learn, Schools ... and St. Paul School. olic School. “Our faculty and staff serve serve, lead, and succeed both now Cont’d from Page 1 In the south are Sacred Heart as moral role models as we serve and in their grown-up lives. I love Deschaine said, are already seeing an in- Grade School in Charleston, St. Francis God and our community. We are mo- what a Parkersburg Catholic education crease in enrollment which she believes of Assisi School in St. Albans, Our Lady tivated, dedicated and devoted to our has done for my four children. Their has much to do with the schools’ con- of Fatima Parish School and St. Joseph students from the minute they enter education is a true blessing.” tinued commitment to students and Catholic School in Huntington, SS. our doors in the morning to leaving at Read more testimonials at https:// their success through the COVID-19 Peter and Paul Catholic School in Oak the end of the day. God is LOVE! We wvcatholicschools.org/testimonials/. pandemic. Hill, and St. Francis de Sales School in are blessed!” Deschaine also noted that on Aug. “We didn’t miss a beat in offering Beckley. Shannon Wall, principal and an 10 and 11, the diocese’s Department of education the last two years,” she said. In the Central Region of the state alumna of Corpus Christi School in Catholic Schools is offering “Mountain “If it was in-face instruction or remote, through the I-79 corridor are St. Francis Wheeling, echoed these sentiments Movers,” a virtual professional develop- our data demonstrates that our chil- de Sales Central Catholic School in about her school as well which serves ment conference, for all of its teachers dren are progressing. ... We are able to Morgantown, Fairmont Catholic children in the Warwood area of and principals. provide that personalized instruction Grade School, St. Mary Central School Wheeling. “We have over 15 virtual breakout for our kids.” in Clarksburg, and St. Patrick School in “At Corpus Christi School, we pro- sessions, but we are focusing on Cath- The Catholic Schools’ Snapshot Weston. The Central Region is also vide a rounded education which not olic identity and mission and academic provided earlier this year reported that home to Parkersburg Catholic Elemen- only offers high academics but also excellence,” Deschaine said. “It’s huge the class of 2020 of the diocese’s six tary School, while the Eastern Panhan- strong faith-filled values,” she said. “We that we ... are offering this and having high schools received $28.4 million in dle provides Catholic education at St. get to know our students and families our teachers be able to dive deep into academic and athletic scholarships. Joseph School in Martinsburg. on a personal level which allows us to formation, into incorporating the faith On July 21, Notre Dame High Students at these schools attend individualize our instruction and help into their classrooms while still focus- School in Clarksburg announced that weekly school Masses and other each child to grow into the best version ing on our academics along the way. I its graduates of 2021 were offered ap- prayerful gatherings, keeping the Cath- of themselves while learning the im- think that’s pretty powerful.” proximately $1.7 million dollars in olic faith at the forefront. portance of accepting and helping The conference was planned after scholarships. Catholic school principals and others.” the Department of Catholic Schools In the snapshot, Deschaine says: teachers are hoping that families in The Department of Catholic looked at NWEA (Northwest Eval- “West Virginia Catholic Schools pro- their areas will choose their schools for Schools provides testimonials from uation Association) scores, and the in- vide exceptional academics in a Christ- their children this year. parents, families, and students on its tentional growth plans conducted by centered environment, while nurtur- “Families in our area should website. One of them is from Anne individual schools. ing responsibility, accountability, cit- choose Fairmont Catholic because Garvin, a parent of students at For contact information for all of izenship, and empathy. Our PK-12 we develop learning through aca- Parkersburg Catholic High School, the diocese’s Catholic schools, see the focus is to encourage individual and demic excellence and foster faith, who said the school “provides my ad on Page 7 of this issue or visit critical thinking; deepen faith; build family and education,” said Diane children with the gifts of faith, knowl- wvcatholicschools.org/our-schools/. self-esteem; and develop a sound moral foundation rooted in the gospel. God is in our schools. Everything we do, choices we make, and plans we develop are prayerfully made with the best intentions of our students’ success. The social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental well-being of each child is just as important to academic achieve- ment. We lead with faith.” The diocese’s secondary schools are Central Catholic High School in Wheeling, Charleston Catholic High School, Madonna High School in Weirton, Notre Dame High School in Clarksburg, Parkersburg Catholic High School, and St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in Hunting- ton. The diocese has 18 Catholic elementary and grade schools. In Wheeling are Corpus Christi School, Our Lady of Peace School, St. Michael Parish School, and St. Vincent de Paul Courtesy Photo Parish School. In Weirton are The class of 2021 of Central Catholic High School in Wheeling is pictured during commencement. July 23, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 7

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Wheeling Central Pishner Releases New CD, Offering Summer ‘Songs of Hope for the Heart’

which is based on an ancient poem. Pishner Math Enrichment combined this phrase with additional themes that remind the listener that we are the children of God. There is also a song en- for Area Students titled “Song of Justice Love and Mercy,” which was inspired by Micah 6, Matthew 25, WHEELING— “It’s not too late to register The Corporal Works of Mercy, I John 4:7, and for Mr. Perdziola’s Math Enrichment classes,” the Prayer of St. Francis. Central Catholic High School officials posted The CD also includes three Psalms as well on the school’s Facebook page. “Classes begin as a Canticle of Mary called “My Soul Rejoic- in the next couple of weeks, so the time is es In My God.” Two inspirational songs are now!” found towards the end of the CD, “You Raise The program, called “Summer nights 2021 Me Up” and “The Prayer.” with Thomas Persziola,” is a series of classes Pishner says those who listen to this appropriate for students from grades seven recording may find it uplifting and a way to through 12 and covers various problem-solv- enhance their prayer time. Four of the songs ing techniques from pre-algebra to pre-calcu- Courtesy Photo from this CD can already be found on iTunes lus. Persziola is a knowledgeable, innovative Stephen Pishner, director of Music and Liturgy at and Amazon Music, as well as youtube and instructor who brings nearly 40 years of ex- All Saints Parish in Bridgeport, recently released a various other digital platforms. Plans now perience to his classroom, school officials new CD. are being made to get the entire CD posted said. He is also chair of the Math Department online, but that will come later on. at CCHS. BRIDGEPORT—Stephen Pishner, direc- Anyone interested in obtaining copies of Class size is strictly limited and masks tor of Music and Liturgy at All Saints Parish the CD can get them at All Saints Parish Mon- will be required. Social distancing will be in Bridgeport, has just recently released day - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., or after Masses observed. a new recording on CD. Called “Songs of on the weekends. The program will be held Monday through Hope for the Heart,” the CD contains a col- Those interested can also e-mail Pishner Thursday Aug. 2-12 featuring Test lection of original songs, some of which directly at [email protected] and have one Prep/SAT/ACT/Everyday Problem-Solving were composed during the COVID-19 pan- mailed to them. The cost is $15 plus $3 for 8 to 9:50 a.m.; Preview of Trigonometry 10 to demic. shipping. 11:50 a.m.; and Preview/Review of Algebra I One song, “We Will Get Through This This is his second CD of sacred music. from noon to 1:50 p.m. Storm,” was actually written in response to Additional songs he’s recorded can be found The cost is $250. Checks should be made the pandemic. It received a good bit of atten- on iTunes, Amazon, Pandora, Spotify and payable to CCHS. tion online. more. For more information, contact Persziola This first song, that begins the CD, gained Pishner’s music has just recently made at (412) 401-6757 or by e-mail to a collective 10,000-plus plays on youtube it to greatcatholicmusic.com, radio program- [email protected] and facebook. Some of the other songs are ming that is available online 24 hours a “Tu Eres Mi Otro You/You Are My Other Self,” day. ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to be Performed “How much do you love me?” at St. Agnes in Shepherdstown

SHEPHERDSTOWN—The to sit on the hill. Social distancing JOIN THE STATE-WIDE musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” will be practiced. The entrance fee is by Andrew Lloyd Webber $10 per person (no printed tickets and Tim Rice, will be performed necessary), and reservations can be FAMILY FOR at St. Agnes Parish in Shepherd- made by calling the office at stown outside on the lawn. Show (304) 876-6436. dates are Thursday through Satur- “Please help us spread the word,” day, Aug. 5,6 ,7, and 12, 13,14 at 8 parish officials said, “ and welcome RE- p.m. back our St. Agnes Players and Patrons are encouraged to bring Friends as we put on this classic mu- their favorite lawn chair or blanket sical.” A Re-Boot and Renewal of TEC in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 10:00am - 5:00pm Saint John XXIII Pastoral Center, Charleston, WV

Schedule includes: • Keynote speaker Todd Faller • Mass with Bishop Mark E. Brennan • Breakout sessions • Reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances • Opportunity to get more involved with TEC WV • Making new friends • Lunch Please visit dwc.org/tec-reunion to register.

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West Virginia Knights of Columbus Install New Officers

ollowing the State Organizational Meeting held in Elkins on July 10, the Knights of FColumbus State Council officers where in- stalled into their respective office for the fraternal year by West Virginia State Deputy Frank Koeing. The installation was held at St. Brendan Church in Elkins following the Saturday evening Mass. Father Jim O’Connor, pastor of St. Brendan Parish, blessed the medals of each office. As part of the organizational meeting and installation of officers, a banquet dinner was held at historic Graceland on the campus of Davis and Elkins college later that evening. Koeing and all the officers look forward to serving Catholic parish and parishioners across West Virginia this coming year. Pictured above, from left, are Koeing and Father O’Connor. From middle left are State Advocate Tom Burke and his wife Cindy, and State Secretary Mike Stanger. At botton, from left, are State Treasurer Brian Gordon and his wife Valleri, State Warden Carmen Romano and his wife Mary, and Immediate Past State Deputy Paul Niedbalski and his wife Diane. (Courtesy Photos) July 23, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 11 Pope Expresses Closeness with Cuban People as Unrest Continues

By Junno Arocho Es- teves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the people of Cuba a week after protests erupted on the island nation. In his first public appearance after his release from Gemelli hospital, the pope told pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square July 18 that he was “near to the dear Cuban people in these difficult moments, in particular to those families suffering the most.” “I pray that the Lord might help the nation con- struct a society that is more and more just and fraternal through peace, dialogue and solidarity,” he said, as a large group of pilgrims in the square held Cuban flags. The pope encouraged the people of Cuba to en- trust themselves to the ma- ternal protection of the island’s patroness, Our Lady of Charity, who “will accompany them on this journey.” CNS Photo/Alexandre Meneghini, Reuters Thousands of Cubans in People in Havana shout slogans against the government July 11 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Havana and elsewhere took to the streets July 11 to protest economic hardships, reading in which Jesus pends on us and, in the logue with God,” the pope truly rest, we become ca- lack of basic freedoms and shows concern for his disci- end, we risk neglecting said. pable of true compassion.” the Cuban government’s ples and “their physical Jesus and we always make In doing so, he added, “If we cultivate a con- handling of the coronavi- and interior tiredness” ourselves the center,” he Christians can view others templative outlook, we will rus outbreak, making for after returning from said. with compassion because carry out our activities what some have described preaching. The Gospel reading, the “only a heart that does not without that rapacious atti- as the most significant un- Jesus does this, the pope pope continued, is a re- allow itself to be taken over tude of those who want to rest in decades. said, to make them aware minder that physical rest by hastiness is capable of possess and consume ev- Since the protests, the of the danger of being also implies remaining in being moved,” and rather erything; if we stay in government reportedly has “caught up in the frenzy silence and in prayer to than being preoccupied touch with the Lord and do responded by arresting of doing things, falling “return to the heart of with self, “is aware of not anesthetize the deepest people, including clergy, into the trap of activism things.” others, of their wounds, part of ourselves, the things not only on the streets but where what is most impor- “Let us beware, brothers their needs.” we need to do will not have also in their homes. There tant are the results that we and sisters, of efficiency, let “Compassion is born the power to take our was at least one confirmed obtain and the feeling of us put a halt to the frantic from contemplation,” Pope breath away or devour us,” death after police shot a being absolute protago- running around dictated by Francis said. “If we learn to he said. man taking part in the anti- nists.” our agendas. Let us learn government protest. “How many times this how to take a break, to turn Before praying the happens in the church: we off the mobile phone, to Angelus, the pope reflected are busy, we run around, we contemplate nature, to re- on the Sunday Gospel think that everything de- generate ourselves in dia-

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Obituary Sister Mary Brendan Conlon, OSU Confirmation Schedule Ursuline Sister Mary Brendan Con- lon, 93, died on July 16, 2021, at Naza- reth Home-Clifton. Born in Cumber- Fall 2021 land, Maryland, and named Mary Cath- erine, she entered the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville in 1946 after her 1945 gradu- Bishop Mark E. Brennan, Celebrant ation from the former Ursuline Academy in Cumberland. Sister Mary Brendan founded Chris- tian Help, Inc. in Mingo County, West Sunday, August 29, 2021: Sacred Heart Parish, Blue- Virginia, in 1994, and served that ministry to the needy until her retirement in field, 9:00 a.m. 2010.

In recognition of her work at Chris- tian Help, the Jenco Foundation in 2006 Tuesday, September 7, 2021: Our Lady of Perpetual awarded her the Community Leader Ini- Help Parish, Stonewood, 6:00 p.m. tiative Award for her “visionary leadership in Appalachia.” In 2008 the Catholic Committee of Appalachia awarded her the Bishop Sullivan Award for “26 years of working for the voiceless and economically poor Sunday, September 19, 2021: Ascension Parish, Hurri- of Appalachia.” In 2009 she was the recipient of the Dr. William and Budd Bell Award from the Community Transportation Association of cane, 5:00 p.m. America for establishing accessible transportation “to seniors and low- income residents of Mingo County.” [Mingo County had no public transportation system.] Sunday, October 24, 2021: St. Thomas Parish, Gassa- Before her service in Mingo County, she was a teacher in schools in way, 11:00 a.m. Louisville, Kentucky; Omaha, Nebraska, and Morgantown, West Vir- ginia. In 1982 she succeeded Ursuline Sister of Louisville Thecla Shiel as director of Christian Help, Inc., in Morgantown. She also served as Saturday, October 30, 2021: St. Patrick Parish, Man- a campus minister at West Virginia University’s St. John Parish and on the faculty of Saint Francis de Sales School in Morgantown. nington, 6:00 p.m. In the late 1980s, Sister was a Witness of Peace delegate in Managua, Nicaragua, Central America, for eight months. She also took part in many protests for justice and peace, including civil disobedience, both Sunday, November 7, 2021: Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. and at the annual gathering of several thousand Parish, Fairmont, 11:00 a.m. people at Fort Benning, Georgia, a movement committed to the closing of the School of the Americas. Sister Brendan also served her Ursuline Sisters in leadership Wednesday, November 10, 2021: Combined Confirma- from 1968 to 1970, and as director of communication from 1969 to 1971. In retirement, she volunteered at several social agencies in Louis- tion: Holy Redeemer Parish, Spencer, St. Elizabeth of Hun- ville. gary Mission, Elizabeth; at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Mis- Sister Brendan earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, and a master’s in sion, 5:00 p.m. theology from Wheeling University; and studied at Marquette Univer- sity, Milwaukee; Duquesne University, Pittsburgh; the University of Saturday, November 20, 2021: St. Francis Xavier Par- Iowa and Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Sister Brendan is survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as ish, Parkersburg, 5:00 p.m. her community of Ursuline Sisters and Associates.

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Por Junno Arocho Esteves, ha respondido arrestando a per- Catholic News Service sonas -- incluyendo a miembros del CIUDAD DEL VATICANO clero -- no solo en las calles sino (CNS) — El papa Francisco expresó también en sus hogares. Hubo al su cercanía al pueblo cubano una menos una muerte confirmada des- semana después de que comenza- pués de que la policía disparara ran protestas en la isla. contra un hombre que participaba En su primer evento público en una protesta contra el gobierno. después de ser dado de alta del hos- Antes de rezar el Ángelus, el pital Gemelli en Roma, el papa dijo papa reflexionó sobre la lectura a los peregrinos reunidos en la evangélica dominical en la que Plaza de San Pedro el 18 de julio, Jesús muestra preocupación por sus que estaba "cerca del querido pue- discípulos y por "su cansancio fí- blo cubano en estos momentos di- sico e interior" después de que ellos fíciles, en particular de aquellas habían regresado de predicar. familias que más sufren". Jesús hace esto, señaló el Sumo "Rezo para que el Señor ayude a Pontífice, para concienciar a sus la nación a construir una sociedad discípulos sobre el peligro de estar cada vez más justa y fraterna a "atrapados en el frenesí del hacer, través de la paz, el diálogo, y la sol- de caer en la trampa del activismo, idaridad", expresó, mientras un donde lo más importante son los grupo de peregrinos en la plaza on- resultados que obtenemos y la sen- deaban banderas cubanas. sación de ser los protagonistas ab- Foto CNS/Remo Casilli, Reuters El Santo Padre animó al pueblo solutos". La gente sostiene banderas cubanas antes del rezo del Ángelus al mediodía por el cubano a encomendarse a la pro- "Cuántas veces sucede también papa Francisco en la Plaza de San Pedro en el Vaticano el 18 de julio de 2021, la se- tección materna de la patrona de la en la iglesia: estamos atareados, mana después de que comenzaron protestas en Cuba. isla, Nuestra Señora de la Caridad vamos de prisa, pensando que todo del Cobre, quien "los acompañará depende de nosotros y, al final, cor- hacer una pausa, a apagar el telé- cisco. "Si aprendemos a descansar en este camino". remos el riesgo de descuidar a Jesús fono móvil, a contemplar la natu- de verdad, seremos capaces de sen- Miles de cubanos en La Habana y ponernos siempre nosotros en el raleza, a regenerarnos en diálogo tir verdadera compasión". y otros lugares salieron a las calles centro", manifestó. con Dios", acotó el papa. "Si cultivamos una mirada con- el 11 de julio para protestar por las La lectura del Evangelio, con- Al hacerlo, agregó, los cristianos templativa, realizaremos nuestras dificultades económicas, la falta de tinuó el papa, es un recordatorio de pueden ver a los demás con compa- actividades sin esa actitud rapaz de libertades básicas, y el manejo del que el descanso físico también im- sión porque "solo un corazón que quienes quieren poseer y consumir gobierno cubano frente a la pan- plica permanecer en silencio y en no se deja dominar por la prisa es todo; si nos mantenemos en con- demia de COVID-19, lo que pro- oración para "regresar al corazón de capaz de ser conmovido" y, en lugar tacto con el Señor y no anestesia- vocó lo que se han descrito como las cosas". de preocuparse por uno mismo, es mos lo más profundo de nosotros las protestas más masivas que se “Cuidémonos, hermanos y her- consciente de los demás, de sus he- mismos, las cosas que necesitamos han visto en Cuba en décadas. manas, de la eficiencia, detenga- ridas, de sus necesidades. hacer no tendrán el poder de qui- Según informes, desde que em- mos la carrera frenética que dicta "La compasión nace de la con- tarnos el aliento o devorarnos", in- pezaron las protestas, el gobierno nuestras agendas. Aprendamos a templación", dijo el papa Fran- dicó.

Para denunciar presuntos casos de abuso sexual de ninos: Ambiente Seguro de la Diocesis al 304.230.1504. Tambien puede lla- La Diocesis de Wheeling-Charleston alienta a informar ante las auto- mar a la linea directa de abuso sexual de la Diocesis al 833.230.5656. ridades civiles ante todo si se ha cometido un delito. Tambien alenta- Los formularios de queja estan disponibles en linea en www.dwc.org, mos a utilizar www.report bishopabuse.org para hacer un informe haga clic en "Diocesis" en la barra de menu, luego en "Oficinas", luego sobre cualquier obispo en los EE. UU. Si tiene motivos para creer que en "Ambiente seguro", luego "Descargar archivos y formularios". El for- un obispo ha cometido una conducta sexual inapropiada, mulario se titula "Formulario de queja para denuncias de abuso sexual comuniquese con las autoridades civiles de la jurisdiccion correspon- de menores". El formulario se puede devolver por correo de EE. UU. A: diente y visite www.reportbishopabuse.org. Office of Safe Environment, Diocesis de Wheeling-Charleston, PO Box Para informar a las autoridades civiles: comuniquese con la 230, Wheeling WV 26003. policia local; los numeros variaran segun su ubicacion. Si cree que al- Para informar al Coordinador de Asistencia a Victimas de guien esta en peligro inmediato, llame al 911. Para informar confiden- la Diocesis: llame a la Dra. Patricia Bailey al 304.242.6988. cialmente cualquier incidencia de sospecha de abuso o negligencia in- Ademas de los metodos enumerados anteriormente para denunciar fantil, incluido el abuso sexual, comuniquese con la Oficina de el abuso sexual, la Diocesis tambien se ha asociado con Navex Global Servicios de Proteccion Infantil de Ninos y Familias de West Virginia para ofrecer la plataforma EthicsPoint para informar otras inquietudes llamando a la linea directa de abuso infantil al 800.352. 6513. adicionales, como sospecha de mala conducta financiera, profesional Puede informar anonimamente a esta linea directa si lo y personal de un sacerdote, diacono, religioso, o empleado laico de la prefiere. Diocesis o cualquier parroquia o escuela catolica en West Virginia. Se Para informar a las autoridades diocesanas: La diocesis puede acceder a la plataforma EthicsPoint a traves de www.dwc.org, en alienta a informar a las autoridades civiles apropiadas, ante todo, si se “Rendicion de cuentas”, luego “Informar mala conducta” o llamando ha cometido un delito. La diocesis tambien alienta a informar a las al 844.723.8381. EthicsPoint es un sistema de informes de terceros que autoridades eclesiasticas apropiadas. Para reportar casos sospechosos informa a las autoridades civiles cuando corresponda y a las autori- de abuso sexual de ninos por parte del personal de la Diocesis de dades diocesanas, y la identidad de la persona que informa esta prote- Wheeling-Charleston a la Diocesis, comuniquese con uno de los sigui- gida. Enlaces e informacion: Departamento de Salud y Recursos Hu- entes designados al 1.888.434.6237 o 304.233.0880: Sr. Bryan Minor, manos de WV: https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp. Policia Estatal de ext. 263; Sr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; o Muy Reverendo Dennis Virginia Occidental, Unidad de Crimenes contra Ninos: 304.293. Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., ext. 270. Tambien puede llamar a la Oficina de 6400. July 23, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 15

Executive Director of Department Volunteer Recruitment and of Social Ministry Opening Engagement VISTA Needed

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center in Wheeling, seeking to hire an Executive Director of Department of Social WV, is hiring a Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement Ministry. VISTA. The VISTA will be responsible for working with The Executive Director is responsible for serving as a catalyst the Volunteer Manager to increase volunteerism at the and ongoing resource to the Bishop, diocesan staff, pastors and Center. parishes in developing and maintaining effort which link direct Essential duties include providing information to potential service, advocacy, action and empowerment toward concerns volunteers via social media and at in-person events; coordi- of local and global justice, respect for all human life and envi- nating one special event per quarter to promote volunteer en- ronmental concerns. gagement; promoting volunteer opportunities throughout the This person also provides leadership, vision and advocacy community; and assisting Volunteer Manager with volunteer for the development and implementation of a strategic plan for recognition events. Prison, Hispanic ministries and other immigrant groups. To review full position description and to apply, please Qualification requirements include a Bachelor’s degree visit https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do. (Master’s preferred), 2-5 years experience in parish Social Mini- If you have questions or need additional information, please stry, extensive knowledge of Catholic Social Teachings, work- contact Keith Miller, Volunteer Manager, at 304-232-7157, ing knowledge of the operation of the Catholic Church, self- ext. 7. motivated, ability to work in a team environment. Please apply by July 31, 2021. Please submit resume, references and cover letter to: Human Resources Office, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, 1311 Byron Street, PO Box 230, Wheeling, WV 26003 Position will stay open until filled. Northern - CCNC Case Manager – Homeless Outreach Elementary School Teacher and aide At Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa), we have a cul- ture deeply rooted in Catholic social teaching and respect all Sought Catholic beliefs and practices. Case Manager – Homeless Outreach: This employee will di- St. Joseph School, Martinsburg rect case management duties, serve at-risk individuals and families especially to those experiencing homelessness. Case Man- ager also addresses financial assistance needs for clients outside of case management services. St. Joseph School in Martinsburg is seeking a certified ele- Essential Job Duties: Conduct interviews; Assist clients in mentary school teacher. We are blessed to have a high volume long-range plans; Maintain the operation of region’s Emergency of students, so hiring another teacher will allow us to keep our Assistance Program; Assist the Regional Director in working class sizes small. with regional Catholic parishes to develop and maintain work- If you are interested in working in a rewarding, faith-filled ing relationships environment, please email a résumé and cover letter to Princi- Job Type : This is a regular fulltime, non-exempt position located at the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center, Wheel- pal Pat Blanc at [email protected]. ing, WV 26003

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, St. Joseph School is also seeking a kindergarten teacher’s human services, or a related field; Experience working with at- aide. Aides support teachers in planning and implementing risk populations; Excellent computer skills w/ability to track daily programs. and analyse data; Excellent communication and interpersonal Job responsibilities include ensuring the daily care of every skills.; Knowledge of: Federal, State and community resources; child by following all licensing guidelines and the school’s stan- case management practices; Must have transportation to travel dards of care. Aides also help maintain a fun and interactive en- and a valid Driver’s License; Working knowledge of and ability to articulate Catholic Social Teaching. vironment that is clean and organized. Please email resume, cover letter, and three professional ref- Applicants must have at least a high school diploma. Experi- erences by 08/02/2021 to: ([email protected]) ence working in a child care setting is preferred. Application materials can also be delivered to: For more information, contact Principal Pat Blanc at Mark Phillips [email protected] or call 304-267-6447. 2000 Main St Wheeling, WV 26003

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