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Fire at Trinity Photo by Matthew Kurtz Matthew by Photo Community bands together after alleged arson displaces students DICKINSON – The Dickinson Extensive damage was reported During a special meeting of future of our Catholic schools in Catholic Schools community is in Trinity’s main floor and office the Dickinson Catholic Schools Dickinson. It’s a bright future.” looking to the future after a fire on and the structural integrity of the board of education and public “We will rebuild, we will be March 3 rendered the Dickinson upper floors was compromised due forum March 7, Trinity chaplain better and we will be stronger,” Trinity High School building to the blaze. No items in any of the Fr. Kregg Hochhalter was named said Monsignor Patrick unusable for at least the remainder school’s classrooms were burned, dean of students at the school Schumacher, chairman of the of the 2014 school year and however, most items in the school and will begin studies to obtain Dickinson Catholic Schools board displaced its 250 students. are now unusable due to heavy a master’s degree in education of education and pastor of the Former Trinity principal smoke damage. administration. Church of St. Wenceslaus. “Right Thomas Sander, 30, was arrested “I want you all to know that the now we have a lot of work to do. and charged with arson and diocese will do all that it is able It’s not an exhausting, depressing endangering by fire March 5, both in cooperation with Dickinson work that we’re continuing. Class B felonies, after he allegedly “The spirit and resilience Catholic Schools to get everything It’s a work that is really graced set fire to the contents of a file of our student body put back together…and do it as and supported by our Lord. I’m cabinet in a vault at the Trinity has been amazing.” quickly as possible,” Bismarck grateful to everybody for their High School office. Sander is being – Steve Glasser, Bishop David Kagan told parents prayers and ask that they keep held at Southwest Multi-County DCS president and staff at the March 7 meeting. them coming.” Correction Center on $500,000 “Our focus is to serve our “We need your prayers,” Bishop cash bond and faces a maximum children—that is of prime concern Kagan stressed. “Money comes penalty of 20 years in prison and for me. and goes. It’s your prayers that a $40,000 fine. He is scheduled to Classes were canceled for five “This is a difficult time. That’s count.” appear in court for a preliminary days before resuming at various probably one of the bigger Trinity High School first opened hearing April 21. venues throughout the city on understatements of the week. But in 1961 and educates students The fire was first reported March 10: Junior high students I would hope that the difficulties from grades seven through 12. at 1:15 a.m. March 3 and 29 have been re-located to Prairie experienced now don’t diminish For more on the fire at firefighters spent two hours Rose Elementary, freshmen to the good work and what we are Dickinson Trinity, see pages 7-9. battling the blaze. No injuries Berg Elementary, sophomores to hoping to accomplish for the occurred as a result of the fire. Hagen Junior High, and juniors Trinity High School religion and seniors to St. Joseph Catholic teacher Robert Storey lived in an Church. Trinity staff is utilizing apartment on the second floor of administrative space at TMI A LOOK INSIDE the school but escaped after being Systems Design Corporation in awakened by alarms in the school. Dickinson.

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Thinking differently BISHOP IN ACTION about Good Friday Joseph. Is it not a scene that prompts FROM THE BISHOP meditation? “The ancient greyness shifted suddenly and thinned like mist upon the moors before a wind. An old, old prophet lifted a shining face and said: ‘He will be coming soon. The Son of God is dead; He died this afternoon.’ “A murmurous excitement stirred all souls. They wondered if they dreamed – save one old man who seemed not even to have heard. And Moses, standing, hushed them all to ask if any had a welcome song prepared. If not, would David take the task? And if they cared could not the three young children sing the Benedicite, the canticle of praise they made when God kept them from perishing in the fiery blaze? Bishop Kagan speaks with a reporter outside Trinity High School March 7 after Bishop David D. Kagan “A breath of spring surprised them, completing an interior assessment of the building’s damage following a fire that stilling Moses’ words. No one could left the school unusable for the remainder of the school year. Monsignor Patrick everal years ago, I read a piece Schumacher, chairman of the Dickinson Catholic Schools board of education, looks speak, remembering the first fresh on. See pages 7-9 for more info. (Photo by Matthew Kurtz) written by Sister Mary Ada flowers, the little singing birds. Still entitled “Good Friday.” I would others thought of fields new-ploughed Slike to share it with all of you as we or apple trees all blossom-boughed. continue to celebrate Lent but fast Or some, the way a dried bed fills approach Holy Week and the Paschal with water laughing down green hills. SOCIAL MEDIA Triduum. I read this often and find The fisher folk dreamed of the foam great hope and consolation in it: on bright blue seas. The one old man “It is Good Friday. The pain-racked who had not stirred remembered Watch videos at http://vimeo.com/bismarckdiocese Body of the Savior has gasped its home. And there He was, splendid Log in to Vimeo to watch videos from diocesan events, the last. The Redemption has been ac- as the morning sun and fair as only Bishop’s Dash Report, school sports action, and more. complished, and the first to hear the God is fair. And they, confused with joyous tidings are the patriarchs and joy, knelt to adore, seeing that He #MakeLentGreat: prophets of the Old Law who pa- wore five crimson stars He never had Giving good example tiently wait in limbo for the opening before. to others of heaven’s gates. Among them is St. “No canticle at all was sung. None Bishop Kagan aims to help toned a psalm, or raised a greeting people #MakeLentGreat with an online video campaign song. A silent man alone of all that — Visit https://vimeo.com/ throng found tongue – not any other. channels/thedashreport for BISHOP’S “Close to His Heart when the short videos on virtue and the embrace was done, Old Joseph said, rosary. SCHEDULE ‘How is Your Mother, how is Your April 2014 Mother, Son?’” Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Bismarck Diocese

May the final days of your Lent Get status updates, photos, videos, and links and share them Apr. 5 • Confessions at Women’s Lenten bring you closer to Him Who loves with your friends. Retreat, Church of Spirit of Life, you with an infinite love. May you Mandan, 2 p.m. and yours have a most Blessed Easter Apr. 6 • Confirmation at the Church of Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and Easter season! Follow the Diocese on Twitter @BisDiocese Stanley, 11:00 a.m. and follow Bishop Kagan @VescovoDDK Apr. 7 • Communal Penance Service, Church of Spirit of Life, CLERGY Mandan, 7 p.m. Visit our website at www.bismarckdiocese.com Apr. 10 • Kenrick-Glennon Seminary APPOINTMENTS Get news, photos, videos and more from around the diocese. Board of Trustees meeting, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, Bishop of Bismarck Missouri David D. Kagan, Apr. 12 • Palm Sunday Vigil Mass, D.D., P.A., J.C.L. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, 5 p.m. Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions Apr. 13 • University of Mary Choir • Fr. Keith Streifel Concert, University of Mary, for April 3 p.m. is to be Assistant Dean for the Apr. 14 • Chrism Mass, Cathedral of the • Ecology and Justice. That governments may Holy Spirit, Bismarck, 11 a.m. Dickinson Deanery, effective Feb. 5, foster the protection of creation and the just Apr. 15 • Real Presence Radio interview, distribution of natural resources. 9 a.m 2014. Apr. 16 • Communal Penance Service, • Fr. Leonard Fr. Keith Streifel Church of St. Anne, Bismarck, Eckroth is to • Hope for the Sick. That the Risen Lord may fill 7 p.m. be chaplain for with hope the hearts of those who are being Apr. 17 • Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Cloistered tested by pain and sickness. Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Carmelites of Bismarck, 5:30 p.m. Hague, effective Apr. 18 • Good Friday service, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, March 19, 2014. 5:30 p.m. • Fr. Nick Apr. 19 • Easter Vigil Mass, Cathedral of Schneider is to Fr. Leonard the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, 9 p.m. Dakota Catholic Action be the Ordinary Eckroth Apr. 20 • Easter Sunday Mass, Cathedral Confessor for Reporting on Catholic action in western ND since 1941 of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, the Cloistered 10 a.m. Carmelites of Publisher: Most Reverend David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L., Bishop of Bismarck Apr. 22 • Groundbreaking for Carus Hague, effective Editor: Matthew Kurtz, [email protected] Building at HOTR, Sentinel Butte March 19, 2014. Apr. 24 • ND Knights of Columbus • Fr. Kregg Center for Pastoral Ministry - Diocese of Bismarck USPS0011-5770 Annual meeting, Mass, and Hochhalter is 520 N. Washington Street, PO Box 1137, Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 dinner, Dickinson, 2 p.m. MT to be Dean of Fr. Nick Phone: 701-222-3035 Fax: 701-222-0269 Apr. 25 • Confirmation at Cathedral of Students for Trinity Schneider www.bismarckdiocese.com the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, 7 p.m. Catholic High Apr. 27 • Confirmation at Church of School, Dickinson, The Dakota Catholic Action (0011-5770) is published monthly except July by the Diocese of Bismarck, 420 Raymond Street, Bismarck, ND 58501-3723. St. Vincent de Paul, Mott, effective March 11 a.m MT Periodical postage paid at Bismarck, ND, and additional mailing offices. 7, 2014. He will • Confirmation at the Church of begin the required St. Mary, Richardton, 2 p.m. MT POSTMASTER: Send address changes to address below. course of study to Dakota Catholic Action, PO Box 1137, Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 Apr. 27-28 • Workshop for new priests, Radisson, Bismarck obtain the Masters in Education The Dakota Catholic Action is funded in part by the annual God’s Share Appeal. Apr. 28- • Spring Clergy Conference, Fr. Kregg May 1 Radisson, Bismarck Administration. Hochhalter APRIL 2014 | Catholic Action Bringing Christ into everyday life Dakota Catholic Action  Cloistered Carmelite nuns arrive in the Bismarck Diocese

New monastery established laypeople of western N.D. “Prayer is really the near Hague foundation for all missionary By Abbey Nagel activity,” Sister Mary Baptist A life of silence. A life of joy. A life alone said. “You can talk to with God. This is what the Carmelite sisters somebody and try to convince from Alexandria, S.D. will be pursuing at them, but if they don’t have their new home in south-central North grace, which is won by prayer, Dakota. then it won’t be effective. So we really need prayer as the On March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, the basis.” Diocese of Bismarck welcomed a new order of sisters to the prairie: a group of cloistered The nuns said they fast Carmelite nuns. during half the year (one full meal and two smaller About a week before they came to stay for meals) and do other forms of good in their new monastery, three of the penance, including sleeping sisters, along with Mother Marie Therese of on a slab of wood with a the Child Jesus, met with Bismarck Bishop simple straw mattress. During David Kagan and also sat down for an Lent, they do the “black fast” exclusive interview with the DCA. (no dairy)—and they never eat meat. A mission in North Dakota “Surprisingly enough, The Carmelites’ monastery in Alexandria we live to a ripe, old age, had 17 sisters, and they were willing to send usually!” Mother Marie a few to the Bismarck diocese to start a new Therese laughed. monastery. The monastery in North Dakota “It’s not just that we is located “in the middle of nowhere” as the have to do it. [Penance] is sisters described it, northeast of Hague in something our Lord inspires Emmons County. An old farmhouse has us to do because we love been renovated to become a quaint, simple Him,” Sister Mary Baptist monastery that now accommodates four added. sisters, with room for more. Despite all of the sacrifices, ABOVE: Sister Mary Baptist has been named prioress at the new monastery in N.D. Bishop Emeritus Paul Zipfel made the the sisters are very joyful—and their faces first request for a Carmelite foundation INSET: The rosary worn by the Carmelite sisters youthful, regardless of their age. In fact, contains six decades and is known as the in the Diocese of Bismarck before his they were quick to remind that a “good retirement in November 2011. After Bishop Brigittine rosary. An extra decade is added to sense of humor” is required to be a good the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries. A Kagan was appointed to lead the diocese, he Carmelite. Their life is lived with great decade in honor of the Immaculate Conception visited Mother Marie Therese in February attention to the Church’s liturgical calendar, is added to the Joyful Mysteries; a decade 2012 as a follow up to Zipfel’s request. which means that whenever the Church commemorating the moment when the body of “We had a very good and fruitful visit, is celebrating a solemnity, the sisters are Christ was taken from the Cross and placed in the and after a period of prayer and discussion feasting and celebrating with enthusiasm. arms of Mary is added to the Sorrowful Mysteries; by the Carmelites, it was agreed to honor Bishop Kagan said that this unique and a decade in honor of the patronage of Mary, our request,” explained Bishop Kagan, who Mediatrix of all Grace is added to the Glorious lifestyle is “by no means a rejection of the Mysteries. served as chaplain for a different order world or creation,” but instead “a statement of cloistered nuns in his former diocese that God and His will are first and all- before being appointed Bishop of Bismarck. important.” religious articles that have become very “Bishop Paul Swain of the Diocese of “To have these prayers and sacrifices popular and are often in high demand. After Sioux Falls endorsed the request and the offered to God daily for all of us is the some time, the N.D. sisters hope to begin preparations began.” greatest of blessings,” he added. making items like scapulars and Chaplets of the Holy Face, although they admitted they must not let their work overshadow their The heart of cloistered life The way of Christ life of prayer. Sister Mary Baptist of the Virgin of The sisters explained that their “hidden” “It’s a joyful life!” the sisters repeated Carmel has been named prioress at the new life is meant to imitate the life of Christ; amid their smiles. This is one thing they monastery in N.D. Sister Mary Joseph, the Jesus spent 30 years largely hidden before wanted the people in Hague, Emmons sub-prioress, Sister Mary engaging in public ministry. As a result, County, and the whole diocese to know. John of the Blessed the sisters often don’t see the fruits of their Sacrament, and Sister ministry, said Sister Mary Baptist, which “God does exist. He’s worth giving your Raphael Mary of Jesus they consider another sacrifice to offer for whole life for.” the Eternal High Priest the Church. will accompany her at Carmelites wear a full brown habit for n The public is invited to three days of open house the cloistered Bismarck their clothing, complete with a scapular (a April 23-25 to visit the monastery near Hague and the Diocese monastery. long, narrow outer cloak with a hole for the Carmelite sisters. The open house will be held from 2-8 To be “cloistered” head) and veil. The brown color of the habit p.m. each day. On Saturday, April 26, Bishop Kagan means that the sisters Mother Marie Therese represents humility. A black rosary with six will celebrate Mass at the monastery beginning at 11 remain in enclosure, decades hangs off of the sisters’ belts. a.m., after which he will take the key and lock the sisters not leaving their The nuns have named their Bismarck inside, where they will remain in prayer for the Diocese monastery except for Diocese monastery “Carmel of the Holy of Bismarck. rare occasions, such as Face.” After establishing themselves, a medical appointment. they will be self-sufficient, growing their The enclosure allows the own food in gardens sisters to more readily surrounding the live a life of complete monastery and raising prayer and silence, being goats, chickens and alone with God and Sister Mary Joseph other animals for food. constantly praying for “We’re not going for a others. free ride, let’s put it that “We value our way. We want to help as enclosure because it’s much as we can to earn part of our sacrifice our own living,” Mother for the diocese and the Marie Therese quipped. world,” Mother Marie “[We want] to be like a Therese explained. leaven in the diocese…to “Once the bishop erects raise the whole dough.” the cloister, he locks us Sister Mary John The monastery in in.” South Dakota makes The Discalced Carmelites of Alexandria, South Dakota began a new foundation in Being in the Bismarck Diocese, the customized vestments, Hague, N.D. at the invitation of Bishop David Kagan on March 19. Four nuns are sisters will live their life of prayer and hand-made rosaries, now living in a cloistered convent on forty acres of land, including outbuildings penance especially for the priests and scapulars, and other and a pond. The monastery is named “Carmel of the Holy Face.”

Photos by Matthew Kurtz | APRIL 2014  Dakota Catholic Action Catholic Action Bringing Christ into everyday life A first for the Bismarck Diocese—and the country Lent in the Religious sisters from India establish themselves in Fort Yates FORT YATES – Four religious schoolhouse sisters from the Congregation of Catholic schools aim to make Teresian Carmelites (Kerala, India) Lenten season fruitful are now serving the people of the Bismarck Diocese’s Catholic Indian By Nicholas Trout Mission on the Standing Rock While many of us will do Indian reservation in south-central extra forms of prayer, fasting and N.D, marking the order’s first almsgiving in our personal and family foundation in the United States. lives during Lent, students in Catholic The sisters—whose home in schools around the diocese will also be participating in seasonal activities southern India is nearly 8,500 as part of their education. miles from Fort Yates—come to the diocese by the invitation of Bismarck Bishop David Kagan as missionaries to assist Fr. Basil Atwell, OSB, Fr. John Paul Gardner and the parishes in Sioux County. The sisters will also teach at the St. Bernard Mission School in Fort Yates. Above, Bishop Kagan and Mother Liza sign papers establishing the foundation of the Fr. Biju Chitteth, an Indian- Teresian Carmelites in Fort Yates on Feb. 22 at the Church of St. Peter in Chains. Kagan born priest serving in western said that the sisters will “advance the Gospel” in the Bismarck Diocese via their actions, N.D. who knew the congregation “proving to others that they are loved, they are forgiven, and they are redeemed.” The and their Mother General (Mother sisters follow upon the work begun by the Benedictine sisters and monks at the Catholic Liza), made the connection. Once Indian Mission on the Standing Rock Indian reservation. (Photos by Derrick Nagel and the priests at Fort Yates learned Matthew Kurtz) that the School Sisters of Notre Dame would soon be phasing out obedience that the sisters take. thanksgiving to God almighty, of ministry on the reservation, the “To have consecrated religious I’d like to state that this will be St. Mary’s Elementary sisters from India proved to be the men and women in our midst is not an ever-memorable moment in School, Bismarck perfect fit. only a tremendous blessing to us, the history of our congregation of Cassandra Becker, a preschool During Mass on Feb. 22 at the it is a necessity for all of us because Teresian Carmelites, as we enter, as teacher at St. Mary’s Elementary Church of St. Peter in Chains in they stand as living reminders missionaries, to the United States School in Bismarck, set the bar high for Fort Yates, Mother Liza read aloud of what you, I, and every single of America for the first time,” her students during Lent. She recently person who is baptized is called commented Sister Liza, adding that brought a box into her classroom to do in our vocations: to live the her heart was “filled with joy and with a sign on it saying “Goodbye for Now, Open at Easter.” She then poverty of Jesus, to be truly chaste gratitude to God.” encouraged her students to bring in (not just in word, but in fact), and “I would like to extend our their favorite toy and put it in the box to be obedient to Christ,” he said. sincere thanks on behalf of the for safekeeping until after Lent. She “This begins a real new historical whole congregation to Bishop wasn’t sure how many kids would chapter in the life of the Catholic Kagan for inviting us to come and actually participate, but she says it has Indian Mission and the people render our service in his diocese,” gone better than expected. “I’m very the mission serves,” commented she said. surprised at the amount of students Sister Silvin Sister Navya Atwell, a Benedictine priest who who have brought in toys.” has served on the reservation Becker noted that other teachers since 2009. He also noted that the would be doing activities in their new foundation marks the first classrooms as well, but beyond time Teresian Carmelites will live individual classrooms, the entire and serve in the entire western school will participate in the Stations hemisphere. of the Cross. The sisters have moved into Bishop Ryan Catholic the convent on the property of the Church of St. Peter in Fort Yates School, Minot Sister Amal Grace Sister Sobitha (which has been re-named St. At the beginning of Lent, Fr. Jadyn Nelson, the chaplain of Bishop Ryan Bernard’s Carmel Convent) and Catholic School in Minot, encouraged the establishment letter in the have a long-term commitment to his students to be aware of presence of Bishop Kagan, formally remain in the diocese. According distractions in their lives and the need founding the order’s presence to Bishop Kagan, the order is to focus on the essentials. He wanted in the U.S. The order was first very interested in bringing more Timothy Mattson renovated the chapel them to remember the primacy of founded in India in 1866. sisters to western N.D., making it a in the Teresian Carmelite convent at Fort God in their lives and turn to the In his homily, Bishop Kagan “permanent and stable” location for Yates (above) with the assistance of James Lord in their decisions. He decided especially noted the importance of future foundations in other cities. Gardner and direction of Fr. John Paul to speak on this after the Holy Father the vows of poverty, chastity and “As I raise my heart in Gardner. emphasized a very similar message. “Pope Francis warned against the temptation to be anesthetical in our lives and to become numb to the call of Christ,” stated Nelson. Elementary students at Bishop Ryan will spend time during Lent focusing on the Divine Mercy, particularly the five wounds of Christ emphasized by St. Faustina. The school hopes to focus on a different wound and its spiritual significance every week until Easter.

Trinity High School, Dickinson Wednesday, April 9 Trinity High School in Dickinson Saint Paul, Hazelton has found itself in a difficult situation this Lenten season because of the fire that occurred at the school just before Ash Wednesday. “God has forced our Lent upon us,” said Rob Storey, a theology teacher at Trinity. When asked if the school had anything special planned for the Lenten season, Storey noted that Trinity would be starting a large all- school Mass every other Wednesday at the Church of Queen of Peace in Dickinson, followed by community- building activities. He thinks it is likely that this will continue beyond the Lenten season and hopefully become a great school tradition. Other than that, he believes the trial of the fire will also help the school become stronger. APRIL 2014 | Catholic Action Bringing Christ into everyday life Dakota Catholic Action  Live from Linton: The holy sacrifice of the Mass Mass broadcast through BEK helps people stay connected with their local parish family By Terri Lang and Matthew Kurtz meetings sealed the deal, and once From St. Anthony Catholic the new sound system’s wiring and Church in Linton, a live Mass equipment were in place, the St. is now televised through BEK Anthony Catholic Church Mass was Communications Cooperative ready for broadcast. The broadcast (BEK) in Steele, reaching many has the potential to be viewed by people in south-central North more than 6,000 BEK customers Dakota. across six counties in N.D. Every Sunday morning, those The system was designed to who have BEK TV and reside in the produce a professional broadcast in service area can turn to channel 25 an uncomplicated way. A camera is to view the live Mass. The recitation mounted in the back of the church of the rosary is broadcast shortly and can be operated using a remote after 10 a.m. and Mass begins at control while watching the shots on 10:30 a.m. a monitor. Father David Richter serves Sue Schumacher serves as the as pastor at St. Anthony parish business manager at St. Anthony and said the process started when and can now label herself a live-TV members of the church were camera operator. displeased with the quality of the “After the camera arrived and sound system in the sanctuary. our remote was hooked up, we The youth and music ministers at St. Anthony in Linton often serve as camera operators. learned on the go,” Schumacher Above, Megan Schumacher, daughter of Brian and Sue Schumacher, operates the camera After a generous donor offered by remote control. to lead the charge on a sound said. “Now, those who have done system overhaul, little did anybody it pass the information onto those know that the new sound system who are willing to help with this of the Cross,” a performance by the have appreciated it and have in Linton would amplify across the ministry.” youth of the parish, became the expressed their gratitude to the state of North Dakota. The broadcast really has become debut broadcast. Since then, Mass parish. The church had just begun a ministry in its relatively short life. has been broadcast each Sunday At the start, Richter emailed meeting with North Star Audio Besides offering the opportunity and holy day. local nursing homes in the service when someone asked whether it for the elderly and those in nursing The church is also hoping to air area to make them aware of the would be possible to equip the new homes to see a local Mass when special events in the future, such as weekly Mass that would be on BEK system to make Mass available to they are unable to make it to the confirmation. channel 25. the Linton Hospital and the Prairie church, youth have also jumped at “We would also like to “Nursing homes gather all those Rose Assisted Living apartments the chance to get involved in Mass broadcast some of our local parish who want to watch it and have it on across the street. in a new way, serving as camera community-type events,” Richter a big screen for them,” he said. From there, the discussion operators. said. The requirements for quickly turned to broadcasting “We also have music ministers, So far, the broadcast has been a broadcasting are simply a BEK Mass on the BEK TV network. those who serve the ministry of relatively well-kept secret—even to Internet connection and camera After all, if sporting events can be music in our church, help with visiting priests who didn’t realize equipment purchases. There is also broadcast from small-town N.D., operating the camera,” Richter said. they were on live TV until after the usual maintenance costs of the why not Mass? In March of 2013, just prior to Mass was over. equipment, but those are minimal A number of phone calls and Holy Thursday, the “Living Stations “We’ll have to make a point to expenses according to Richter. [warn visiting priests beforehand]. The broadcast is sustained by Who knows? The priest might the generosity of the parishioners make a comment about the crazy and ministers of the St. Anthony “ChrEasters” at Menoken and later Catholic Church in Linton. find out that they were watching!” “Like all churches, we depend on Richter joked, referring to a men’s the generosity of good people and singing group at the Church of St. do not discriminate against outside Hildegard in Menoken, which is 50 donors to help us make ends meet!” miles northwest of Linton and in Richter said. the BEK service area. The parishioners are pleased Richter and Schumacher said they can provide this ministry to so they have received many positive many others who may be unable to comments, not just from their attend Mass as they wish. parish, but from members of other “This is a beautiful way for Catholic churches in the area, and people to still be connected with also non-Catholics. their local parish family,” he said. “A parishioner said a spouse “It has been a blessing to have this that is not Catholic watches it every gift and share it with others.” week and appreciates that we do Sue Schumacher, who serves as the business manager at the Church of St. Anthony in this ministry,” Richter said. Linton, is also an organist and a live-TV camera operator. Schumacher learned to operate Those who have family members the camera for the church’s new live Mass broadcast and helped others learn it as well. or friends in the nursing homes Protecting Our (Photos by Terri Lang) Children The Diocese of Bismarck is firmly committed to the health and protection of our children, young people and vulnerable adults. With the hope of healing the pain Q&A: Students review “Son of God” movie and suffering from sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, we encourage anyone DCA: What is your initial response DCA: What was the most asks us if we need His who has suffered from this abuse to please after seeing the movie? memorable scene? help and oftentimes come forward and let us know. To report Mary Roller (senior, St. Mary’s Roller: The most memorable scene was we respond as St. Peter allegations of sexual abuse, please contact: Central High School): The film was when Jesus was carrying his cross up the did. We come to realize, Dale Eberle, Chancellor, Diocese of Bismarck, unique considering they were able to hill and fell on the ground and made eye however, that if we PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502-1575. cover Jesus’ ministry, passion, death, and contact with Peter, who had just denied allow the Lord into our Phone: 701.223.1347 or 1.877.405.7435. The resurrection in a matter of two hours. Jesus three times. Even though Peter lives, our lives begin to complaint form and policies can be found The movie is fast-paced and keeps you knew he had sinned against Jesus, the bear more and more on the diocesan web site at http://www. bismarckdiocese.com. interested. You will not be bored. Lord looked at Peter and forgave him. This fruit. Sydney Marmon (senior, Bishop should give great hope to all of us. FACEBOOK.COM/SONOFGODMOVIE | TWITTER.COM/SONOFGODMOVIE Ryan Catholic School): Seeing this movie Emma Konieczka (junior, SMCHS): My DCA: Do you feel like the movie Code of Pastoral was kind of a refresher. In religion classes, favorite part of this film was the crucifixion provided an accurate portrayal of Conduct as you get older, you talk more in depth scene. This particular scene beautifully Jesus’ life? The Catholic Church must be exemplary: on faith and morals and the history of depicts the emotional brutality that would Marmon: I feel like the creators and Clergy, staff, whether diocesan or parish, the Church as a Catholic, and you talk have been experienced at the foot of the and volunteers are held accountable for actors of “Son of God” did a very good their behavior. To enable the highest level less about Jesus’ actual life on Earth. Son cross. job on getting as close as they could to of accountability, there must be a clear and of God really brought back to light the Fr. Jared Johnson (chaplain, SMCHS): Jesus’ story and life on Earth. I would unambiguous definition of appropriate miracles Jesus performed—along with all I was especially moved by the calling of highly encourage everyone to go see this behavior. To this end, this Code of Pastoral the difficulties he faced—in His lifetime. St. Peter. Jesus begins this scene by asking movie if they haven’t already. It is a very Conduct is defined for the Diocese of This is why I enjoyed this movie, because it Peter, “Do you need help?” Peter then knowledgeable movie that will help you Bismarck and it provides a foundation for refreshed my mind on how truly amazing replies, “I’m not looking for any help.” This remember how Jesus acted through the implementing effective and enforceable and wonderful Jesus was. scene is a very clear reminder of what Holy Spirit and how He wishes for us to do standards for all personnel. View the the Lord asks us each and every day—He so ourselves. Code of Pastoral Conduct at http://www. bismarckdiocese.com.  | Dakota Catholic Action Catholic Action Bringing Christ into everyday life APRIL 2014 New approach to palliative more personal Local doctor incorporates faith, TLC into program to assist patients with severe or chronic illness By Roxane B. Salonen said. “It’s been a very rewarding Its synonyms include “soothing,” experience for our team and it’s “calming,” and “relaxing,” but the very much in line with the Catholic word “palliative” often triggers view of healthcare.” feelings to the contrary – like On the other hand, she adds, fear, trepidation and downright some erroneously believe the avoidance. team’s goal is to take patients away Laura Archuleta, M.D., and from curative treatments and push some of her colleagues at St. them toward hospice. “That is Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck definitely not what we do.” want to change that. Nearly a year ago, in May A personal calling 2013, Archuleta helped start the Archuleta, a family medicine hospital’s relatively new palliative practitioner who also serves as the care program with the purpose medical director for the hospital’s of enhancing the quality of life in hospice program, said the chance hospitalized patients with severe or to offer patients this tender-loving chronic illness. care has become a very special and It’s one of the few such programs beloved part of her job. in the state, and quickly becoming In medical school, an elective one of Archuleta’s favorite pursuits. rotation in hospice instantly drew “I’ve found this to be more of a her in. “I saw the compassion and ministry than anything else I do,” depth there. To be able to be there Archuleta said. “It’s a wonderful at that stage was amazing. It lit way to respect the dignity of the the fire for me,” she said. “Then individual in a healthcare system through my residency, I did some that is often so dehumanizing.” more study in that area and it But misconceptions abound, gradually snowballed from there.” perhaps the biggest being what With that background, and palliative care really encompasses. later, becoming board-certified in Archuleta says her Catholic faith guides her work as a medical professional and that she “Oftentimes when families palliative care, Archuleta seemed particularly enjoys palliative care since it oftentimes adds the extra dimension of faith to hear ‘palliative care,’ they think her work. “This ministry has given me an appreciation for how beautiful life is, and that the right person to help bring the death is not something to be afraid of.” end of life, but patients who enter new program into existence. this program don’t have to have a “Our job is to get to know the terminal illness,” she said. “I think family, their value system and what In the end, all they really needed beautiful life is, and that death is the biggest drawback is people are factors are important to them,” she was to have a couple questions not something to be afraid of.” afraid of it, but this program is said. “I can bring the medical side answered,” she said. She also appreciates being able really just an extra layer of support to the conversation and talk to the After showing family members to break open the doors of faith, for people who need a little help.” specialists, and then report back results of some tests that had been which isn’t always possible in the A serious illness with an unsure to the patient and help tie it all done and calmly explaining what day-to-day operations of medicine. prognosis and need for help with together.” they meant, the atmosphere began “When you’re dealing with decision-making is one of the She stresses the collaborative to change. serious chronic illness, there’s a most common reasons to enter the nature of the program. “In a clinic “By the time we left, there was natural feed-in to asking, ‘What is program. But circumstances like setting, the doctor sits at the top of peace in that room and we were all your faith background?’” she said. uncontrolled symptoms might be the pyramid with the nurses and on the verge of tears,” she said. “It “I can pray with them and we’re enough to merit the service, too. everyone else ‘under’ them,” she was so beautiful to see that kind really able to honor their religious Recently, Archuleta said, an said. “In palliative care, we are all of healing. That simplicity – that preferences. That’s been a good elderly patient was admitted to on the same level and all bring our human connection – motivates me way for me to connect with them as the hospital for severe back pain. areas of expertise to the patient’s like nothing else in medicine.” well.” She was living alone and couldn’t bedside.” Colette Rudolph, R.N., nurse Though not all patients are function without help. But now, coordinator for the program, said Catholic, Archuleta, a faithful, having regained her strength, at the point at which the team practicing Catholic herself, said she’s working with the palliative Fostering communication comes in, oftentimes families she understands the importance care team to plan for appropriate So much of what the team and patients are at the height of having one’s faith honored in a assistance once she’s back home. does, she said, is to simply foster of whatever type of emotion is medical setting. It’s a team approach with each communication. commonly expressed during “That’s such an important member – a physician, nurse In one case, a consultation with that time. “Many really don’t part of the journey. One Native coordinator, social worker and a physician regarding a loved one’s understand what’s happening. They American family wanted to burn chaplain – working together with prognosis hadn’t gone well and might have picked up things here some sweet grass and we let them patients and families to find the tension was high. So Archuleta and and there, and they’re trying to put do that,” she said. “Not everyone’s best solutions. a social worker were called in to some kind of picture together.” beliefs are the same as mine but “In my mind, palliative care adds help communicate with the family. The team can help, she said, they need to be respected and another level of compassion and “We just started gently picking by “putting words in a context honored, and we can do that.” humanity to medicine,” Archuleta at the pieces and let them vent. everyone can understand and Though her clinic work is still hopefully help for their future, primary, Archuleta said, her work rather than waiting for a crisis in palliative care adds a meaningful to develop and then coming to a dimension to what she does each crossroad and nobody knows which day. way to go.” “You go into [medicine] thinking you’re going to make a huge The faith component difference, and then you get into Archuleta said she’s found the trenches and sometimes it’s Catholics especially can experience just the same things day after day; a lot of anxiety surrounding serious you’re not having the dramatic illness or end-of-life issues. impact you thought you would “There are a lot of questions have,” she said. “But with this, about when it’s appropriate to there’s a chance to really make a withdraw care. They might feel the difference…It’s hard to put into situation is futile but worry the words, but it’s very spiritual – a Church wouldn’t want them to give chance to be His hands.” up [on their loved one],” she said. The palliative care team can help n Roxane B. Salonen is the daughter of walk with those families in a gentle Cathedral of the Holy Spirit parishioner and way. lector Jane Beauclair. She writes a weekly “Sometimes the best way to column, Living Faith, for The Forum of Fargo- honor a person’s dignity is to Moorhead, and contributes to various other respect the fact that a human body publications, including CatholicMom.com. Lori Lundblad, St. Alexius Hospice & Palliative Care chaplain (left) and Dr. Laura Archuleta knows how to live and how to She and her husband, Troy, and their five administer to a patient at St. Alexius Medical Center. In May 2013, Archuleta helped begin die,” she adds. “This ministry has children are members of the Church of Sts. a palliative care program with the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in hospitalized Anne & Joachim in Fargo. patients with severe or chronic illness. (Photos courtesy of St. Alexius Medical Center) given me an appreciation for how APRIL 2014 | Special Section: Trinity Fire Dakota Catholic Action  Meet the dean: Dickinson native ready to hit ground running at Trinity By Bryan Horwath The Dickinson Press When he walked the halls of Trinity High School as a student more than a decade ago, Rev. Kregg Hochhalter never thought he’d one day lead the school’s administration. After a dialogue with Diocese of Bismarck Bishop David Kagan began several months ago—and after arguably the strangest week in Dickinson Catholic Schools history— Hochhalter, who came to Trinity as the school’s chaplain in 2012, finds himself leading the students of his alma mater following a public announcement by Kagan on March 7. “Trinity needs stability right now,” Hochhalter said during a sit-down interview March 8. “We’ve had an unsettling surplus of administrators the past decade. Some people don’t want to hear that, but they should.” Much is in limbo for Trinity students, teachers and parents. The school building is Fr. Kregg Hochhalter, a member of the 2003 graduating class at Dickinson Trinity High School, was introduced as the off limits for at least the rest of this school school’s dean of students March 7. He has served as chaplain at Trinity since 2012. He is pictured (above, center) with year after an early Monday morning fire Dickinson Catholic Schools President Steve Glasser (left) and DCS Vice President Monsignor Patrick Schumacher. (Photo by allegedly started by Trinity’s former principal Jim Berger) Thomas Sander, who is now incarcerated at the Southwest Multi-County Correction Center and I ran track at St. Thomas, which is a male- Titans of stability after being charged with felony arson and female campus. I attended the seminary there, Along with recently hired Dickinson Catholic endangerment by fire. which was on campus, but I went to school and Schools President Steve Glasser—who actually In appointing Hochhalter, Kagan and ran track, too. My life was different, but it was taught Hochhalter at one time—Hochhalter diocese leadership are betting on the 29-year- a really good bridge.” said the Trinity community has a pair of old priest to be the rock the Trinity community leaders who are committed to the school and needs moving forward. Entering the priesthood the city of Dickinson for years to come. Hochhalter doesn’t have extensive time as After receiving his bachelor’s in philosophy “I’m excited to have Father Hochhalter on as an administrator on his resume, but he does from St. Thomas and going through the our dean of students at Trinity High School,” have attributes that might turn out to be even school’s St. John Vianney College Seminary, Glasser said. “He’s the right person for that job more valuable in the long run—a passion for Hochhalter completed another four years and I’m looking forward to having a leadership Catholic education and the pride in his school of major seminary in St. Louis before being team in place for at least the next several only a former Titan could have. ordained as a priest in May 2012. The only years to come. Father Hochhalter has great “I don’t have 10 or 20 years of principal question at that point was where he would be leadership skills and people skills and he’s experience,” Hochhalter said. “I don’t have a assigned. going to be great for our kids and our Trinity Ph.D after my name, but I know Trinity High “Bishop Kagan ended up appointing me community in this role.” School and I know what it means to be a Titan. as the chaplain of Trinity High School,” If he hadn’t had a calling to the priesthood, I have the passion, the desire and the will Hochhalter said. “It’s always the prerogative Hochhalter said he would probably be coaching that our school needs. Titan strong cannot be of the bishop. I was surprised to go back home and training college track athletes. Instead, taught.” and serve as a priest. That’s something you the Dickinson native is ready to hit the don’t have control Early days of. As a young priest, Standing a wiry 5 foot, 10 inches, physical you go wherever they strength isn’t the first thing that comes to mind need you. I had mixed when describing Hochhalter. feelings at first, but it But looks can sometimes be deceiving. was a great gift having An accomplished high school track athlete, family close by and to, Hochhalter was part of Class B state track and of course, come back field championship teams in 2002 and 2003, to work at the school the year he graduated. that formed me.” To this day, Hochhalter said, running is still At first, Hochhalter a big part of his life. said he wasn’t sure “What I remember about Kregg back then how he would like is that he was an excellent track athlete and the chaplain role, but a very good student,” said longtime Trinity soon found that he teacher and co-head track coach Craig Kovash. enjoyed working with “He was one of those kids who really loved young people on a track and field—loved the sport. We kept in daily basis. Fr. Hochhalter, 29, was a N.D. state Class B track and field champion during his days at touch over the years when he went away to “Your day as a Trinity. “I know what it means to be a Trinity Titan,” he said. “The popular vote at Trinity the seminary and we would get together every chaplain is filled would be that stability is needed and I’ll bring that.” (Photo by Matthew Kurtz) Christmas when he would come home. I’m with teaching and excited that he’s in his new position at Trinity ministering to youth, whereas, in a parish, ground running as the leader of a school and because I know what kind of person he is and I your days as a priest would be filled with community that needs all the strength it can know what we’re getting.” administration and working with all ages,” get right now. Following high school—when he served as Hochhalter said. “I never had a great desire “The Catholic Church crafted education, senior class president—Hochhalter said he to teach, but I found great fulfillment in the historically,” Hochhalter said. “I have that attended Dickinson State University on a track classroom. It really gave me great joy. When support. But I also know, locally, what it scholarship. the bell rang at the end of the day, I was at my means to be a Trinity Titan. THS has aided “I was running at DSU and I was head over best and I was very comfortable in my position the Dickinson community for 50 years and, heels in love with the school and my friends as chaplain. I never thought about being in my without her, the whole town would know and the clubs I was in,” Hochhalter said. “I current position until Bishop (Kagan) began something is missing. With my leadership, was actually pre-med while I was there and I talking to me about it in January. we’re going to do what’s best for the next was having fun, but I was restless. I needed a “Through prayer and thought, and generation of Trinity Titans, which is the next change and the change was to enter seminary conversations with trusted friends, I just generation of this town.” formation at the University of St. Thomas in St. decided that, if God wants me to serve Trinity Paul (Minn.). It was just a logical next step for as the dean of students, then that’s what I will Reprinted with permission from The me. do. The popular vote at Trinity would be that Dickinson Press. “I had a serious interest in the Catholic faith stability is needed and I’ll bring that.” 8 | Dakota Catholic Action APRIL 2014 APRIL 2014 Dakota Catholic Action | 9 Special Section: Trinity Fire Special Section: Trinity Fire WE WILL RISE AGAIN. Dickinson Catholic Schools community refl ects on unforgettable weeks

Seeing the hand of God amidst the ashes

By Kelli R. Schneider in place for getting the students of give us anything we can’t handle.” in now, though, have done so much As you walk into the offi ce Trinity High School back into the How is the Trinity community to welcome us.” of Dickinson Catholic Schools classroom. handling the situation? Through the In the weeks following the fi re, President Steve Glasser, it is hard “The support from the entire lens of faith. Trinity teachers have moved to not to notice the quote tacked to the community of Dickinson–the public “I’ve seen the hand of God in the new surroundings, adapted to new wall, typed out in bright “Titan red” school system, the university, generosity of our community,” said schedules and assumed new duties— on a plain white sheet of paper – The businesses, people–has been beyond Trinity junior Katie Dockter. Senior all this with a smile on their face, future starts today, not tomorrow what words can even express. The Rachel Jahner spoke of the “sea of a positive attitude and resolve in – a quote by Blessed John Paul II. support has been nothing short of red” at the girls’ regional basketball their heart. It’s about the students, It’s not written in decorative font or miraculous,” said Glasser. tournament that helped her realize about being a Titan and a follower of professionally matted in a beautiful Trinity High School was the students of Trinity are not Christ, even amidst the trials of life. frame, but the simplicity of the quote established in 1961 – a vision of walking this road alone. “Catholic education is about going resembles the simplicity of a man the Catholic faithful of the city of farther and that is really what we’ve who guides a school in the midst Dickinson. Now a unifi ed system, had to do in these last weeks,” said of a tragedy – a tragedy that has the Dickinson Catholic Schools have, Gregg Grinsteinner. left an indelible mark on the entire under their umbrella, two grade “From this tragedy, God What is keeping this “Big Red community. schools (one adjacent to the Church Train” moving forward, one might The tragedy is not the whole story of St. Patrick and one adjacent to the will bring tremendous ask? It is, without a doubt, God’s though, nor is the tragedy the mark Church of St. Wenceslaus) and the blessings and great good grace. It is God’s grace that puts that has been left behind. The whole junior high and high school located to our children, to you their the Titan spirit into the hearts of story is in what has come out of the on the Trinity campus. the students; it is God’s grace that tragedy. “Trinity isn’t just a school to families, to our parishes, and has propelled the teachers and “The tragedy of this fi re has really me,” said Odermann, a second- to this community.” administration to work into the night presented the Dickinson Catholic generation graduate of Trinity High. -Bishop Kagan hours ensuring that the students Schools with an opportunity to get Fr. Kregg Hochhalter, also a second- keep learning and maintaining a better and become stronger and generation graduate of Trinity, positive attitude; it is God’s grace more unifi ed,” said Glasser. He is chaplain and newly named dean that inspires an entire community On March 7, Bismarck Bishop David Kagan toured Trinity High quick to point out that the fi rst part of students at the school, offered a and other communities to support School to assess the interior damage done by the fi re. The blaze Chairman of the Dickinson Catholic Schools board of education of March was surreal in many ways similar connection. Katelyn Grinsteinner, also a Trinity High School in whatever way began in a vault in the school’s main offi ce (above). No items in Monsignor Patrick Schumacher (top) and Bishop Kagan (above) any of the school’s classrooms were burned, yet most items in the for him—and he is not alone. “The school formed me closely. senior, offered, “Seeing the pictures they can; it is God’s grace that gives address parents at a public forum on March 7. school are now unusable due to heavy smoke damage. The school system’s Director of In those days following the fi re, the of the image of Pope Francis and strength to the parents, the priests, Advancement John Odermann, passion that moved our students the crucifi x that hangs in our main the school board, and the friends. It echoed the same sentiments. to cry at the tragedy is the same hallway clean and unharmed among can only be God’s grace! “Right after we knew there had passion that moved me to cry at the destruction of the fi re…that was “We can’t take a time out. The been a fi re—and without knowing the tragedy. I felt it from the soul the hand of God.” show must go on and we have work the full magnitude of what the fi re all of a teacher, a chaplain, and an There have been great challenges to do. God has expectations of us; entailed—we went from wondering, alumnus.” for everyone; students, parents, people have expectations of us. We ‘When are we going to resume Gregg Grinsteinner, also a Triniy faculty, staff and administration. will fulfi ll those expectations,” said classes today?’ to ‘When can we get alumnus, a parent of children who The new locations of classes have Glasser. into the building?’” have gone through the system and perhaps posed one of the greatest It is certain, in the days, weeks, The initial senses of loss and a man who has been teaching in the challenges for the students. Colton and months to come, this “Titan hopelessness quickly turned when, school for 27 years said, “I don’t Steiner and Willy Jahner, both Strong” community surely will live in just a few hours after realizing the know how one without faith would sophomores said, “Not seeing our by that quote by Blessed John Paul fi re was nothing small, the Dickinson make it through something like this. friends in the other grades has been II: The future starts today, not Public Schools, upon consultation I know–and I tell my own children hard. We are all so used to being tomorrow. with Glasser, had a preliminary plan and my students often–God won’t together. The public schools we are

Support for Students at the Dickinson Shanley High Trinity family School in Fargo has poured in held a “Non-Uni from across the for Unity” event state, including to support Trinity billboard High School after messages at St. the fi re. Mary’s Central SHS students High School in paid a free-will Bismarck (left) off ering to wear and Shanley High non-uniform School in Fargo clothing for a day, (right). raising a total of $892. 10 | Dakota Catholic Action APRIL 2014 Diocesan Roundup Real Presence Radio to expand into Fort Yates, Williston Catholic radio continues growing in the Bismarck Diocese By Brandon Clark granted permission to build a Fr. Russell Kovash received low-power FM signal, and they a call from Priscilla Harris after have asked to be an affiliate to Mass in August 2012 wanting a extend the Catholic radio message visit. She had been away from the to those in the Fort Yates area. Church for some time. “I could In Williston, Real Presence just sense in visiting with her that Radio is purchasing a full-power she was very ready to come back 100,000 watt FM station. This home,” said Kovash. station should cover from the In their visit, Priscilla Canadian border to just beyond mentioned that she and her Watford City and from the husband, Ron, had only been in Montana border to just beyond Williston about a month. They Stanley. Monsignor James Shea has been invited to preach a special Good Friday service at came up from Texas for work. “Fr. Kovash led the charge,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s parish, the Cathedral of St. Patrick, in New York. Shea is “They hardly received any radio explained Splonskowski. “His zeal pictured above with Cardinal Dolan praying evening prayer in October 2013 prior stations, but the one radio station for souls and understanding of to Dolan’s THIRST 2013 keynote address. Shea and Dolan are pictured with Bishop they could get clearly was our FM the important role Catholic radio David Kagan (Bismarck), Bishop John Folda (Fargo) and Bishop Emeritus Paul Zipfel Catholic radio station,” explained plays in the new evangelization (Bismarck). (Photo by Jerry Anderson, University of Mary) Kovash, pastor of parishes in has really made this huge project Williston, Trenton and Grenora. achievable.” Ron was raised with a strong “You have these people who Fundamentalist tradition with are spending 10 to 12, 14, 15 Shea invited to preach at his father being a pastor. He was hours a day in their pickups and Episcopalian at the time, but as semis, and they are listening to he listened each day, he became the radio,” said Fr. Kovash. “If we Dolan’s cathedral more intrigued by the message. can get them to listen to Catholic U-Mary president will speak at special Good Friday Kovash saw an opportunity when radio, and they go back home the Harrises headed back to to Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, service in New York Texas. Florida and Missouri, they are MANHATTAN, NY — University and share in the Lord’s Passion “I loaded them up with about going to bring this newfound faith of Mary President Monsignor with so many, especially at the 15 of my favorite Lighthouse with them to their families and James Shea has accepted the heart of the American church, St. communities.” invitation of His Eminence, Patrick’s Cathedral.” The Ft. Yates and Williston Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Shea carries on this celebrated projects are slated for Archbishop of New York, to preach Catholic tradition that began in completion this fall. However, the “Tre Ore” service on Good Italy, but made famous in America as Splonskowski explained, “We Friday from noon until 3 p.m., by the late Archbishop Fulton J. never know what Christ has up April 18, 2014, from St. Patrick’s Sheen back in the 1950’s. Past his sleeve. We always try to be Cathedral in Manhattan, New York. “Tre Ore” preachers include Fr. ready and prepared to follow His The service takes its name from Robert Barron, a popular Catholic lead…He has never led us wrong.” the Italian words “tre ore,” meaning writer and media personality It would seem that Christ had “three hours,” in reference to the from Chicago, and Fr. Romanus a plan “up his sleeve” for the three hours that Christ hung upon Cessario, author of “The Seven Last Harrises. A little more than a year the cross on Good Friday. Words of Jesus.” after meeting with Fr. Kovash, The “Tre Ore” service is “Monsignor Shea, himself a Priscilla now leads two Women comprised of a number of devoted and zealous priest and a of Grace study groups and is a reflections on Christ’s passion and deeply spiritual man, will, I am Lighthouse Catholic Media CD death, particularly the seven last confident, inspire all who hear him representative. Ron has converted words uttered by Jesus on the cross, preach during this most holy time to Catholicism, is an active Knight in addition to meditative prayer, on Good Friday,” remarked Diocese of Columbus and assists in the music, and silent meditation. The of Bismarck Bishop David Kagan. RCIA program. final phrases of Jesus’ earthly life “He’s an excellent preacher of the Fr. Russell Kovash stands on the site “The will of God will not where a full-power 100,000 watt are the subject of great study and word of God and will impress upon FM radio tower will be erected near take you where the arms of reverence in Christianity, and the all the depth of the love and mercy Williston, ND by the Real Presence God will not carry you,” said preacher’s task is to lead the faithful of God in offering His only begotten Catholic Radio network. Plans are also in Splonskowski. “We first trust in into a deeper understanding of the Son for the sins of the world.” place to build a low-power FM tower in the Lord’s goodness and in His mysteries of suffering and hope, a In the past, EWTN (Eternal the Fort Yates area. Both towers should promise to provide all we need. task entrusted to Shea this year. Word Television Network) be erected and functioning by the fall of Then we use the gifts He has “The final hours of Christ on has nationally rebroadcast the 2014. (Submitted photo) given each of us to assist Him the cross, especially the seven last “Tre Ore” event at St. Patrick’s in this work to the best of our words, are among the most intimate Cathedral. Check the EWTN Catholic CDs,” he said. From that ability.” moments in which we encounter broadcast schedule for up-to-date moment “it just lit them on fire.” n Clark is programming specialist for the Christ’s love,” commented Shea. announcements regarding this Kovash, who ministers in the “It’s an incredible honor to preach event. heart of the N.D. oil boom, knows Real Presence Radio network. that stories of conversion and reversion—brought on by Catholic radio—aren’t uncommon. For UPCOMING EVENTS him, they are right in his own backyard, touching the lives of n Smith to present Bismarck Bible n Men’s Lenten retreat message from dynamic speaker Justin Fatica North Dakotans. seminar A “Simple Lenten Retreat for Men” will be held (including two short testimonies from your “Catholic radio has this Thomas Smith, an international presenter and Saturday, April 12 at Spirit of Life Catholic community). Tickets are $10; children age 12 and under are free. Contact Michael Weisbeck beautiful ability to explain the co-author of “Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Church in Mandan, beginning at 8 a.m. and Come,” will be in Bismarck April 4-5 to present ending at 1 p.m. The retreat begins with for more details: weisbeck.michael@gmail. beauty, the truths and the fullness “ACTS: The Spread of the Kingdom” Bible Mass and three speakers are featured for the com. of the Catholic faith and to meld seminar at the Church of St. Mary in Bismarck. morning: Monsignor Tom Richter (rector at away any misconceptions,” The event begins at 7 p.m. on April 4 with a the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit), Fr. Kregg Event Submissions Kovash said. presentation titled “Seven Keys to Faithfully Hochhalter (chaplain and dean of students DEADLINE: The Dakota Catholic Action is and Fruitfully Sharing Your Faith.” This portion at Trinity High School), and Dr. James Link Real Presence Radio has been published monthly except for July. Material is free and open to the public. The event (Link Psychological Services). There will deadline is noon the first Friday of the month blessed to grow from one station continues from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. April 5 with also be an opportunity for private prayer in for the following months’ publication (ex: first in 2007 to four stations, two the ACTS seminar, which costs $25 to attend eucharistic adoration. A light breakfast will be Friday in January for the February issue of translators and an affiliate in (if signed up by March 15). Cost includes lunch provided and the retreat will end with lunch. the DCA). Recurring or ongoing events must and ACTS seminar packet. Contact Diane Registration fee is $25. Please pre-register by 2014. “This has only been made be submitted each time they occur to be Huck for more information, 701-223-5562 or sending your name, email address, phone included. possible through God’s grace number, and retreat fee to: Mike Bichler, 140 [email protected]. ACCEPTED MATERIAL: Brief notices of and will…and by the generosity Telstar Drive, Bismarck, ND 58503. Questions – please contact Mike at mnbichler6@gmail. upcoming events hosted by diocesan parishes and desire in the hearts of our n St. Gianna’s Maternity Home com or 701.471.0985 or Scott at skschneider@ and institutions. Items are published on a family of supporters to cooperate banquet bis.midco.net or 701.426.8620. space available basis. with God’s will,” said Executive A Spring Banquet, in celebration of the 10th SUBMITTED ITEMS MUST INCLUDE: For consideration each event must be listed Director Steve Splonskowski. “I anniversary of Saint Gianna’s Maternity Home, n will be held on Monday, April 28, 2014 at the Justin Fatica in Bismarck individually and include: find joy in seeing the progress the Ramada Plaza and Suites in Fargo, N.D. Doors Join us for “The Invitation: The Journey to • Time and date of event Lord has made in increasing our open at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. The Joy” as presented by Justin Fatica and Hard • Full event description including related times keynote speaker will be Msgr. Thomas J. as Nails Ministries on Sunday, April 6, 2014 in • Complete address of event venue trust in Him.” the St. Mary’s Central High School gymnasium With that trust, God is leading Richter, rector of the Cathedral of the Holy • Contact information of individual responsible Spirit in Bismarck. Benefactors and table from 8-9:30 p.m. This event is a community for submitted material event for families and people of all ages! The Real Presence Radio further hosts are still needed. For more information, E-MAIL: [email protected] into western North Dakota. In contact Bernice Kram at 701-281-1591, Joan goal is that the youth awaken the adults to the power of God’s love. This event will be an MAIL: DCA Calendar, PO Box 1137, February 2014, the Catholic Schanilec at 701-360-2499 or visit www. Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 saintgiannahome.org. entertaining night filled with music from a live Indian Mission in Fort Yates was local band and choir, as well as an inspirational APRIL 2014 Diocesan Roundup Dakota Catholic Action | 11

Catholic bishops join campaign for Human Life Amendment BISMARCK – A broad-based The Church of St. Wenceslaus was vacated March 3 in preparation for renovation, which will hopefully be completed by November 2014. coalition of organizations and (Photo by Sarah Bengtson) community leaders announced Feb. 19 that they have formed N.D. Choose Life, a ballot measure Parishes to share space during St. Wenceslaus renovation committee that will work to pass By Sarah Bengtson space at Queen of Peace. commenced with a Mass, presided the Human Life Amendment on On Ash Wednesday, March With the approval and by Bishop David D. Kagan, on the November 2014 ballot. The 5, 2014, the Churches of St. encouragement of the St. March 1. Work to vacate the amendment will be on the ballot as Wenceslaus and Queen of Wenceslaus councils and staff, building began March 3 and the Measure 1. Peace in Dickinson began an the plan was defined and outlined general contractor began work “I am honored to have the unprecedented arrangement of for approximately the next March 10. opportunity to work with this shared space while St. Wenceslaus eight months. Not only does St. Parishioners and friends of St. outstanding coalition of groups undergoes its Centennial Renewal Wenceslaus blend with the current Wenceslaus continue to contribute and community leaders in support project. Queen of Peace Mass schedule, to the capital campaign to reach of the Human Life Amendment,” As Monsignor Patrick every Sunday afternoon a “St. the project’s $2.5 million goal. said Janne Myrdal, chairwoman Schumacher, pastor of St. Wenceslaus Parish Family” Mass The finalized rendering of the of N.D. Choose Life. “This Wenceslaus, prepared for the will be offered at 4 p.m. project and progress updates are amendment will provide urgently renovation, various options for Through the generosity and available by visiting and “liking” needed legal protections in our worship space were considered, charity of Fr. Lucht and the St. Wenceslaus on Facebook at state constitution to make sure including the use of the entire Queen of Peace parish, St. www.facebook.com/stwencnd. our sensible laws to protect life, auditorium at Trinity High School. Wenceslaus parishioners have a women, and families are upheld in During this time, he and Fr. fitting and true worship space to n Bengtson is the pastoral assistant at the the courts.” Shannon Lucht, pastor of Queen of use during the renovation process. Church of St. Wenceslaus in Dickinson. N.D. Choose Life is a coalition of Peace, discussed the idea of shared The Centennial Renewal project pro-life, pro-family, women’s and religious organizations. Supporters include the North Dakota Catholic Conference, North Dakota Family Wondering about retirement planning Alliance, North Dakota Life League, Love Them Both, North Dakota Right to Life and the North and preparing a will? Dakota chapter of Concerned Diocese of Bismarck to host workshops in Dickinson and Beach Women for America, among others. The coalition’s web site is BISMARCK – The Diocese guardian for their child(ren); under construction, but supporters of Bismarck is sponsoring baby boomers who can update can register at NDChooseLife.com. two evening workshops in the their estate plan during a time of “We have some wonderful laws western part of our diocese: a many life changes; and seniors on the books such as ensuring that “Planning for Your Future Expo” who need to have a trusted women are given full disclosure of Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at advocate if they suffer a major information prior to an abortion, 7:30 p.m. (MDT) at St. Patrick’s illness. making sure parents are notified Garvin Hall in Dickinson; and In Dickinson, the evening if their daughter is seeking an an Estate Planning Workshop will open with prayer and a abortion, and prohibiting children Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7:30 general assembly. In the general who are partially born from p.m. (MDT) at the Church of St. assembly, each presenter will being killed before their birth John the Baptist in Beach. give a brief summary of their According to Mike topic area and then attendees can be completed,” Myrdal said. Kiedrowski, planned giving will have the opportunity to “Unfortunately, wealthy out- officer for the Bismarck Diocese, engage in private consultations of-state special interest groups there has been a marked increase with the presenter of their regularly challenge our laws and in people from across the choice. attempt to persuade judges to invited to ask questions of the diocese requesting information Presenters for the “Planning invent a state constitutional right speakers in a panel format. on many of the topics covered for Your Future Expo” on April to abortion as a way of overturning Presenters for the evening in each of these workshops 23 include: Monsignor Patrick these laws. The Human Life include: Chuck Peterson of – topics ranging from retirement Schumacher, Pastor of St. Amendment will give us needed Mackoff Kellogg Law Firm, planning to will preparation; Wenceslaus Catholic Church; legal protection against a judge James Woespka, CPA, and social security planning, long Jim Ladbury of Ladbury Funeral inventing a right to abortion, as Kiedrowski. term care and funeral planning, Service; Mike Maus of Maus and recently happened in Fargo.” Each of these evening as well as health care services Nordsven, PC; Jon Frantsvog Ruling on the validity of workshops is free of charge with and gift planning. of St. Benedict’s Health Center; no obligation. Parishioners in two laws passed by the N.D. “These types of workshops Leon Vetter of Ameriprise the Dickinson and Beach areas, legislature to protect the health address a wide spectrum of Financial Servies; Jill Baird of as well as their surrounding and safety of women receiving topics with regards to financial St. Joseph Hospital and Health communities are welcome. For abortions, Judge Wickham Corwin and second-half-of-life-planning Center; Todd Schweitzer of additional information on either claimed that the North Dakota and help people feel more at American Family Insurance; of these upcoming events, please constitution contains an implicit ease in their quest to create Brian Fisher of Brady, Martz, contact Mike Kiedrowski at right to abortion. The Human Life a plan that will provide and and Associates and Kiedrowski. 701-204-7201, mkiedrowski@ Amendment would make clear protect themselves, their families At the Estate Planning bismarckdiocese.com or that the constitution protects every and their legacy,” Kiedrowski Workshop in Beach on April 24, Kim Dvorak, 701-204-7206, person’s inalienable right to life. said. The workshops may be each of the evening’s speakers [email protected]. For more information about of particular interest to young will make a brief presentation. families who need to select a Then, the audience will be N.D. Choose Life, go to www. ndchooselife.com. | APRIL 2014 12 Dakota Catholic Action Featured Columnists

Run to Win Guest Column 1 Cor. 9:24 FR. Nick SCHNEIDER Michelle DupponG The big impact of What’s the point? little things at Mass This morning in the sacristy Pope Francis comments on in The Christian life is tough not making me happy. before Mass, the girls serving Mass the above quotation. If liturgy work. You have to constantly Friends, we have to realize were visiting with each other. does at times fall into a “certain choose to follow Christ. that in a morally relativistic “My genuflection yesterday was ritualism,” there can develop an There are so many enticing culture like ours, where it is perfect!” attitude that becomes dissatisfied distractions trying to divert believed that everyone can “Yes, and my flames are with the small details. When us from the narrow path. have their own personal truths, beautiful!” (She was talking about liturgy has been experienced Oftentimes, when we face there’s huge danger. Why? Well, how she was holding the candle!) as only exterior, there can be a particularly difficult trials and if someone doesn’t think there There was no competition in the desire to cast off the trappings. temptations, we ask ourselves, is absolute Truth, this leads kids, but only pride in the way they The result, though, is not a more “What’s the point? Is this worth them to think there is no such were attending to the little things fervent encounter with Christ. it?” thing as sin, and if they don’t in the liturgy. In fact, it is generally Often, this approach to liturgy is Right now, I want to grab you see their brokenness as a result by attending to the little things in simply “folksy,” and loses a sense by the shoulders, look you in the of sin, they won’t repent. God the liturgy—by doing them to the of the sacred. eyes, and say, “HECK YES, IT’S CANNOT save someone—give best of our ability and peering into Pope Francis also warns against WORTH IT! Eternity is worth them eternal life—if they don’t them as into a mystery—that we this in a recent homily given in his the fight! Don’t you dare think want it. Through repentance, express and experience reverence private chapel: of giving up!” we ask for God’s mercy and the for Christ. “The liturgical celebration is The fact of the matter is, life He so desires to grant us. A wise old spiritual director at not a social act, a good social act; and yes, I mean fact: Jesus Do you now see how dangerous the North American College once it is not a gathering of believers to rose from the dead, and He moral relativism is? Go to gave a conference on the Mass. He pray together. It is another thing. promises eternal life to all who confession and give your soul a quoted a short book by the scholar In the liturgy, God is present… [At follow Him as His disciples. My bath. Jeremy Driscoll titled “What Mass,] the presence of the Lord is friends, the offer doesn’t get any Secondly, if we want to be Happens at Mass.” Father told us real, very real.” better than this! with God forever, we have to that the better title would be “Who Liturgy really is about the little We spend so much time believe in Him. Belief is not just Happens at Mass.” things. How we hold our hands, trying to distract ourselves and a matter of the head; it requires All of the little things are not the way we take care of altar avoid the thought that each of our whole person being oriented so much about what we do, but linens, the vestments, care for us is going to die. The question to live as Christ lives—to deny whom we are serving, who is the sacred vessels, and so many we should be thinking about our selfish desires, pick up coming to be present to us. The other details—they all really do is where do we want to spend our cross, and follow Him. reason for every detail of the matter. They matter a great deal! eternity? Being in complete Contrary to what our frail flesh sacred rites of the Church, no Not because any of these little solitary confinement…alone may think, doing this—making matter how small, is Christ. things are fulfilling in themselves, forever? Or partying it up a gift of ourselves—will bring The more we are attentive to Him but because the little things lift us with all the cool people—a.k.a. us to experience the greatest in the small things, the greater our out of the ordinary to the special saints—beholding God face-to- happiness, joy, freedom and encounter with the living God can actions of the liturgy. Through face for infinity? Really, there’s fulfillment imaginable. be. them, we encounter God! no competition between these Christ’s life, death and There are two attitudes that Let’s beg God to give us again two choices. resurrection changed can hinder this sense of awe and a sense of the sacred—a sense of So, what do we have to do everything. I close with a few encounter discovered in the small mystery. Why don’t we ask him to receive this gift of eternal lyrics from U2’s song “Window things of the liturgy. One is a focus to give us the same joy the girls life? The answer is simple and in the Skies:” on minutiae of the liturgy without at Mass had this morning? When everyone can do it: repent and The rule has been disproved, discovering their meaning, without we do our part in the liturgy believe (Mk 1:15). the grave is now a groove, all finding Christ within them. well—especially when the exterior Celebrating this way gets caught actions render our flames more First off, we have to realize debts are removed—Oh, can’t on the externals of celebration beautiful—the flames of God’s love that things aren’t right in our you see what love has done? / without the interiority of a heart burn radiantly in our hearts. lives—we are broken sinners What it’s doing to me? / Love focused on Christ. “We will do well today to in need of a savior. We can’t left a window in the skies. Pope Francis notes this ask the Lord to give us all this make it on our own; we must Will you receive His love danger in his recent exhortation ‘sense of the sacred,’ this sense face our dependency on others today? “Evangelii Gaudium:” that we understand that it is one (and most importantly on God). “The Synod of Bishops asked thing to pray at home, pray at Apart from Him, we can do n Duppong is director of adult faith that the faithful be helped to church, pray the rosary, pray nothing (Jn. 15:5). Doing things formation for the Bismarck Diocese. make their interior dispositions many beautiful prayers, do “my way” is not satisfying. It’s correspond to their gestures the Way of the Cross, so many and words. Otherwise, however beautiful things, read the Bible carefully planned and executed ... and another to celebrate the our liturgies may be, they Eucharist. In the celebration we would risk falling into a certain enter into the mystery of God, on ritualism.” that path that we cannot control: Without interiority, attention to only He is the One, He is the detail gets caught up in exteriors glory, He is the all powerful, He is – we might call it “stuffy.” The everything. We ask for this grace solution for this difficulty is not to that the Lord teach us to enter abandon cure of the small things, into the mystery of God” but to seek interior dispositions -Pope Francis, Feb. 10, 2014 that correspond to the actions. n Fr. Schneider is parochial vicar at The other attitude that can Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck and tear us away from encounter with director of the Bismarck Diocese office of Christ is perhaps a fruit of what worship.

2014 Chrism Mass POPE FRANCIS ON TWITTER Monday, April 14 • 11 a.m. Pope Francis @Pontifex • Mar 20 May we learn to say “thank you” to God and to one another. We teach children to Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, do it, and then we forget to do it ourselves! Bismarck www.bismarckdiocese.com APRIL 2014 Featured Columnists Dakota Catholic Action | 13 Balancing Church & State CHRISTOPHER DODSON Guest Catholic doctrine on property Column archbishop rights may surprise you joseph e. kurtz

Questions about oil development, In his use of things man should regard “extraordinary places,” and conservation the external goods he legitimately owns measures have brought renewed atten- not merely as exclusive to himself but tion to property rights in North Dakota. common to others also, in the sense that How Pope Francis As with most issues, Catholics will have they can benefit others as well as himself. to assess the merits and consequences of The ownership of any property makes its inspires my ministry each proposal. Before doing so, however, a holder a steward of Providence, with the A reflection on the pope’s first year person should look at what Catholic social task of making it fruitful and communi- doctrine has to say. cating its benefits to others, first of all his After I met Pope Francis, during the curial The Church has long defended the right family (CCC 2404). visits of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to private property. It might surprise When discussing the main principles last October, I remarked to others that if I were many in our country that the Church views of the Church’s social doctrine, the Com- choosing a parish based upon the pastor, he this right very differently than the typical pendium of the Social Doctrine of the would be my pastor. Now he is the world’s pastor. American. Americans tend to view proper- Church does not even list the right to During this past year, Pope Francis provides ty ownership as a mostly absolute domin- private property. Rather, it discusses the inspiration in so many ways: ion over a thing; a power to do what one right in the context of the more fundamen- 1. As a communicator, he speaks in a fresh wishes with the property and to prevent tal universal destination of goods. Private and creative yet very simple style and like others from interfering property derives from the Jesus, uses images that people understand with that power. dignity of human work while communicating profound theological Catholic doctrine, and the right to posses it truth. Forthright, authentic and courageous however, does not con- derives from its functional in his communication, Pope Francis also sider private property an “The Church views the aspects of strengthening humorously challenges us, as he calls us not to be intrinsic good, that is, right to private property the family and preserving “sourpusses,” “whiners” or “princes.” something that is itself liberty (176). 2. As a “son of the Church,” intent upon differently than the passing on the time-honored teachings of Jesus good. Rather, the Church The Compendium also typical American... and his Church in fresh and compelling ways, views private property as notes that “Christian Pope Francis constantly asks us to rediscover the necessary because it serves the Church views it tradition has never recog- voice of Jesus and seek to look at the world with the human person. As as necessary because nized the right to private the eyes of Jesus. such, the right is limited it serves the human property as absolute 3. As a shepherd, he serves as a model for the to what is good for the and untouchable: ‘On the purpose.” New Evangelization by constantly exhorting us to human person and to what contrary, it has always un- see the person first and to heal wounds and warm extent it is consistent with derstood this right within hearts as we accompany persons with mercy and the universal destination the broader context of the compassion. Pope Francis “walks the talk,” and of goods. right common to all to successfully conveys the good news of the gospel The Catechism expresses it this way: use the goods of the whole of creation: the in large audiences in St. Peter’s square, before In the beginning God entrusted the right to private property is subordinated thousands of youth in Brazil, or on his trips to earth and its resources to the common to the right to common use, to the fact that the Islands of Lampedusa. And, who can forget stewardship of mankind to take care of goods are meant for everyone’” (177). those images of him embracing the man with a them, master them by labor, and enjoy That the right to private property de- disfigured face or his patience with the young their fruits. The goods of creation are des- rives from its functional nature is empha- boy who was hugging his legs during one of his tined for the whole human race. However, sized further: “Private property, in fact, addresses? the earth is divided up among men to regardless of the concrete forms of the 4. As a priest, he has positively challenged my assure the security of their lives, endan- regulations and juridical norms relative brother priests and me with his simple lifestyle, gered by poverty and threatened by vi- to it, is in its essence only an instrument his obvious servant leadership, his reminders olence. The appropriation of property is for respecting the principle of the uni- about what is most important in our priestly legitimate for guaranteeing the freedom versal destination of goods; in the final ministry and his contagious joyful spirit. Pope and dignity of persons and for helping analysis, therefore, it is not an end but a Francis has provided new energy and focus for each of them to meet his basic needs and means” (177). many priests. the needs of those in his charge. It should As is often the case, the Catholic view 5. As a leader who is clearly interested in allow for a natural solidarity to develop of private property is somewhere in the dialogue and consultation, Pope Francis provides between men (CCC 2402). middle, between absolute individualism a model for all bishops as he works with the newly The right to private property, acquired and absolute collectivism. We should not formed College of Cardinals and prepares for the or received in a just way, does not do be surprised. Errors, like heresies, will upcoming synod on the family next October. away with the original gift of the earth always fall on one or the other side of the As a Catholic, I am excited as I hear positive to the whole of mankind. The universal Truth. feedback from other Catholics and those of other destination of goods remains primordial, faith traditions. I am proud that Pope Francis has even if the promotion of the common good n Dodson is executive director of the N.D. Catholic given a new voice to the Church’s rich heritage of requires respect for the right to private Conference. Catholic social teaching as he speaks of a Church property and its exercise (CCC 2403). for the poor and as he calls us to promote the dignity of the person from conception to natural death, to support families, and to reach out to those on the margins. In challenging a culture of Diocese supports indifference, what he calls a “throwaway” society, Pope Francis speaks as though the vulnerable, Typhoon Haiyan poor, and forgotten are members of his own family – as indeed they are. victims Easter Finally, as a person, I am inspired by Pope Francis’ humility and by his witness to what The Chairman of the Catholic Relief the author Flannery O’Connor describes as Services Board, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley Blessings the prerequisites for a healthy soul: gratitude, of Oklahoma City, recently returned contrition, and mission. from the Philippines. He sent me a letter I join with Catholics and all people of good will thanking the people of the Bismarck in thanking Pope Francis for being a true pastor Diocese for supporting our brothers and From and shepherd during this first year of his papacy. sisters who were impacted by Typhoon Bishop Kagan Haiyan with a generous donation of My prayers are with him as he continues to serve $95,989.82. I thank you for your loving and and the staff Christ and his Church. caring hearts. of the Diocese n Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz is archbishop of Louisville, May God bless you, of Bismarck Kentucky, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic +Bishop David Kagan Bishops. 14 | Dakota Catholic Action Featured Columnists APRIL 2014

Questions Guest Column I was afraid to ask LORETTA JOHNSON FR. WAYNE SATTLER

What does Jesus and failures; we are going to make Will you have a home? mean when He tells mistakes. To be made perfect is “What time is Mass at St. Leo’s After I graduated from high Q: to persevere through every trial, us to be perfect? on Saturday?” school and moved away, I had the every wound and every mistake, In the past, my mother has choice of going to church or not allowing God to use them all called and asked me that question. going to church. Yes, I admit, I When we hear in the Bible in a glorious way of making us She might have been in Minot for chose not to attend Mass for a few that Jesus tells us to be complete, fully mature. shopping or some social event months. I’m sorry Mom. I just had A: perfect, it is almost too and wanted to attend Mass before to give it a try. easy to dismiss it as being I recently went through a treatment returning to Granville. The church It didn’t take long before there impossible. Who can be perfect? for a pre-cancerous skin condition I attended when I lived there has was a sense of emptiness. I knew Especially given the fact that every that turned my forehead into a sight since been closed. what the emptiness was and found day I admit before my heavenly that was not pleasant to see. Even I know the answer to her a church I wanted to belong to. I Father that I am a sinner. my brother priests looked at me question and can tell her those became a registered member and aghast and asked what was wrong Mass times. Church for me is more got involved. When we hear the word “perfect,” we with my head. I knew it was bad than a place to go; it’s a place There was no question of where often associate it as being without when during Eucharistic Adoration, where I belong. I know many of I would be married. It would be mistakes. But the word for “perfect” one of our dear first graders raised the people who attend the 8 a.m. in St. Leo’s. When our son was in Greek, the language in which the her hand to ask; “Father, can we pray Mass where I am a part of the choir baptized, he was baptized in that New Testament is written, is teleios. for your head?” and announce the songs that will church and my husband’s funeral Teleios is defined as being brought be sung. They ask where I’ve been was in that church. When it’s time when I’ve missed Mass and they for my funeral, I would like it to be to completion, fully mature. So when I went in for my check-up didn’t hear me announce the songs. in St. Leo’s. The people who attend and the dermatologist came into In today’s world, some people St. Leo’s know who I am; so do The perfection Jesus is calling us the room with a broad smile on say attendance at a Saturday/ the priests. I am blessed to have a to is to persevere in becoming the his face, this was not a look I had person God created us to be. Sunday worship is difficult. There church family. become accustomed to over the are many excuses. People might Churches are more than a place God knows that we are going to past few weeks. I asked what he was make mistakes. God knows that we say, “It’s the only day I get to sleep to go to worship on a Saturday smiling for, to which he responded; in,” “I don’t get anything out of it” or Sunday; churches are a place are going to experience trials. God “It’s good to see that you have or maybe, “I’ll give it a try again, for baptisms, confirmations, First knows the wounds we carry. God carried through with the prescribed someday.” Communions, weddings and also knows who He created us to be. treatment and it’s doing exactly When I was younger and still funerals. what it should. All of those red areas living at home, going to church When it comes time for an And He gives us the grace to would have been needed to be wasn’t a choice. On Sunday important event in your life, persevere in bringing to completion burned off. When your skin heals mornings, the entire family went to will you have a “home” for the who He created us to be. up even some of your wrinkles will church. It wasn’t an option, unless celebration? likely go away with the new skin.” one of us was sick – terribly sick. Sometimes our lives get messy. I admit, there were times when I n Johnson is religion editor for the Minot Sometimes the mistakes are big. Upon reflection, I think this must much rather would have slept in. Daily News. Sometimes the wounds seem to be in much the same way that our never cease to bleed. But there is heavenly Father looks at us as we no time in which God gives up on persevere through the wounds, trials us becoming who we were created and even sins of our life. Eventually Needed: Couples to assist to be. all these imperfections will need to be burned away, but if we persevere Soon-to-be St. John Paul II stated through them now, we will become with marriage preparation it so beautifully at the 2002 World a new creation. By Joyce McDowall Youth Day in Toronto: “We are not Do you remember your Pre-Marriage Seminar? the sum of our weaknesses and St. James writes: The Pre-Marriage Seminar is a required weekend retreat sponsored failures; we are the sum of Our by the Bismarck Diocese to assist engaged couples in their preparation Father’s love for us and our real “Consider it all joy, my brothers, for the sacrament of marriage, giving them an opportunity to study and capacity to become the image of His when you encounter various trials, understand the richness and beauty of the Catholic Church’s teachings Son.” for you know that the testing of your on marriage and family. faith produces perseverance. And let Amidst all the mistakes, trials and perseverance be perfect, so that you Marriage is under assault in our culture, and these seminars are wounds that we all encounter, it is may be perfect and complete, lacking designed to help couples develop, encourage and enhance the skills important to know that we are not in nothing.” (James 1:2-4) needed for a loving, lifetime relationship in Christian marriage. the sum of all these. What makes These seminars don’t just happen. And we are in need of committed us who we are is Our Father’s love My brothers and sisters, the couples to assist in their planning, development and coordination in for us and the real capacity He has potential lies within us at this very Bismarck, Dickinson and Minot. placed within us to become the moment to become who we have Would you like to be part of a fun, enthusiastic group of Catholic image of His Son. been created to be. Let us persevere married couples? in being made complete, fully Only we have the ability and opportunity to show the importance of St. Catherine of Siena was known to mature, and lacking in nothing. “Be marriage both as a sacrament and a saving grace for family and society. say; “be who God meant you to be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is The sense of support and enrichment that the volunteer married couples and you will set the world on fire.” perfect.” receive during these weekends is life-giving: The path of becoming who God meant us to be is not going to n Sattler is pastor at the Church of St. We have been volunteering in the pre-marriage program since 2006 preserve us from our weaknesses Anne in Bismarck. and have enjoyed every minute of it. Not only do we get to share our stories with couples that are preparing to enter into the sacrament of marriage, but it also gives us the chance to spend time together and put the outside world aside for a few hours. It means a lot to us that we Test yourself! have touched people’s lives and hopefully have helped set them on the right track for a successful marriage. 1: According to the Acts of the Apostles what was the -Mike and Buffy Motschenbacher earliest known name for Christianity? We love helping the engaged couples realize marriage is their

trivia vocation—their call to holiness. We are able to not only share about 2: What are the four dogmatic teachings about the

c our struggles in marriage, but our joys as well. Yes, some weekends Blessed Virgin Mary? are a challenge for us because we have to move out of our comfort li zone. But we realize these weekends are not about us and our 3: Who led the Israelites across the Jordan into the o shortcomings; rather they are about being the instrument God has promised land on their return from slavery in Egypt? chosen to work through to share His gifts.

-Ryan and Kim Wilson Joshua. 3: heaven. into Assumed

Divine Mother, Immaculately Conceived, Perpetual Virgin, Virgin, Perpetual Conceived, Immaculately Mother, Divine 2: Way. The 1: Do their stories catch your heart and mind? If you feel God is inviting Cath you to share your marriage with engaged couples, please contact Joyce: 701-214-7209 or [email protected]. APRIL 2014 Featured Columnists Dakota Catholic Action | 15

Making Sense out of Bioethics FR. TAD PACHOLCZYK Discrimination and human genital sexuality

Discrimination is often everyone should show care and complementarity of men and Conjugal acts address a man’s and understood as acting out of compassion towards those with women is evident, and even the a woman’s need for completion prejudice against persons who GLBTIQ dispositions, in the hope shapes of their sexual organs not only by the intimate bodily differ from us and do not share our that they might come to recognize reveal how they are designed for communication of themselves to views, traits, values or lifestyles. and renounce the harmful and each other, something not true each other, but in a transcendent The word “discrimination,” disordered forms of sexual activity of non-conjugal forms of sexual and ecstatic way to a reality however, has an older meaning that tempt them. It remains activity. As Dale O’Leary points greater than themselves in the as well, namely, to draw a clear the better part of wisdom to out, “the reproductive/sexual engendering of their offspring. distinction between proper and discriminate, in the moral sense organs of men and women are We intuitively view the world improper, good and evil, to different and designed to fit in purpose-driven ways, and we differentiate and recognize as together. When electricians recognize the telos (“end”) written different. This older meaning refer to male and female plugs, into the realities that surround generally carried favorable “In the human body, our everyone can easily recognize us. The telos of an acorn is to connotations with it: a person organs have discernible which is which and why they are become an oak tree; the telos of discrimination was someone functions...reproductive so named.” of human sexuality is to draw of good judgment and detailed organs join man and woman O’Leary further notes that non- man and woman together to knowledge, as in the case of one as one, and enable the conjugal acts are ultimately acts procreate and raise children in the who could discriminate between procreation of children.” that one person does to another, family unit created by marriage. fine wines, detecting subtle but and that such acts involve the Acknowledging the fashioning of relevant differences, or someone language of using and being used. our sexuality in this determinate on Wall Street who could She notes that “Although there are way, and recognizing the conjugal discriminate between the profiles of the term, between disordered various acts in which two or more union of marriage as an institution of different companies, discerning uses of human sexuality and the individuals can engage for sexual of nature, not a product of which stocks would rally and ordered engagement of human pleasure, only one very specific man’s willfulness, enables us to which would decline. sexuality within marriage. act consummates a marriage. The discriminate between proper and Only in more recent times has In the human body, our organs other acts… involve the hands, improper uses of the gift of our the term “discrimination” assumed have discernible functions: the either end of the digestive system, genital sexuality. the second meaning signifying heart pumps blood; kidneys or physical objects, but not the prejudice, or an unfounded bias remove waste products from the reproductive organs of both n Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his against a person, group, or culture blood and excrete them in the simultaneously in the same act.” doctorate in neuroscience from Yale and did on the basis of racial, gender, or urine; reproductive organs join post-doctoral work at Harvard. He is a priest Conjugal acts, meanwhile, of the diocese of Fall River, MA, and serves ethnic background. Sometimes man and woman as one, and involve the language of giving as the Director of Education at The National people will equate discrimination enable the procreation of children. and receiving, through a union of Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. See against people who are gay or The anatomical and procreative complementary human persons. www.ncbcenter.org. lesbian with racism, much like discrimination based on skin color. As Michael Kirby notes: “Bishop Desmond Tutu, one time Anglican Archbishop in South Africa, who had earlier Final Thoughts tasted the sting of racial MATTHEW KURTZ discrimination, has been a valiant defender of the equality and dignity of GLBTIQ [gay,lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, intersex, and otherwise ‘queer’] people. One Cheerio at a time He has explained that he could no more embrace the hatred It used to work perfectly. in his mouth. Eli realized for our lives. Some options are and discrimination of Christian the first time that he could propositions from God, while brothers and sisters against the During Mass, I could always aggressively consume Cheerios others have evil roots. Some sexual minority than he could count on Cheerios to distract my by the fistful. And as soon as one deserve great attention and embrace the racism of apartheid, son for at least 10 minutes—an fist-worth was gone, he knew discernment, others should be now overthrown.” ideal homily activity! While the priest spoke, he would casually mom and dad would provide quick decisions. Regrettably, we all know of take Cheerios from my palm, more. We went through a cup Sometimes God nudges us people who manifest a racist one-by-one, and plop them and half of Cheerios that Mass. forward toward grand things. attitude against others, treating in his mouth. Crunch crunch In four minutes. Other times he beckons us back them improperly because of crunch. Who can blame him? He toward simplicity. Sometimes characteristics they cannot suddenly came to understand He does both at the same time. control, like skin color. Even He would examine every his power; his ability to achieve when a person can control certain inch—er, millimeter—of each For me, the lesson is simple: more, to do better. He happily characteristics, like their sexual individual Cheerio. Then plop. Don’t be afraid to grab lots of left his simple, one-Cheerio-at- behaviors, and they still choose to One Cheerio at a time. Crunch Cheerios—just make sure God a-time life behind. do something wrong and perverse, crunch. gave them to you. It’s so easy to such as having sex with animals, Then he got smart. As all parents do, I hyper- exclude God when making the we must never choose to hate The light bulb went off and he analyzed my son’s Cheerio “big decisions” in life. Make time the person who engages in these suddenly said (although he can’t consumption habits and to listen to Him, not expecting wrong and perverse behaviors. But talk), “Heck with this!” compared it to natural human signs, but following what brings loving the person who commits During a recent Mass, I behavior. peace to your heart. sexual sins never entails that offered him a palm of Cheerios, Once upon a time, life was Jesus said that in order to we should accept his sins and as usual. Seconds later, I looked simple. Don’t we oftentimes enter the kingdom of heaven, perversions; on the contrary, to down. They were all gone. feel that way—like we’ve left we must become like little love him authentically means we How could this be?! The a simpler life behind? Then children…one Cheerio at a time. seek to help him rise out of his distinct sound of Cheerios someone shoved a bunch of damaging behaviors, so that he hitting the floor and rolling three Cheerios in our faces and we n Kurtz is director of communications can live in a more fully human way pews ahead is unmistakable to realized we could (and perhaps for the Bismarck Diocese. He and his wife, Stephanie, reside in Bismarck with their by means of better moral choices. any parent—and in this instance, should) take on so much more than we originally thought. one-year-old son. Connect with him on Clearly, then, nobody there was only one sound. Twitter: @CathVideoDad. should embrace “hatred and Crunch crunch crunch. There are millions of options discrimination” against anyone, I could see it in his eyes…and regarding how we can live GLBTIQ or otherwise, but 16 | Dakota Catholic Action APRIL 2014

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Canonization of Divine Mercy Sunday John XXIII and John Paul II April 27, 2014 Join in praying the Divine Mercy and a special novena asking for the intercession of these modern-day Saints for our Diocese, country and world! Find the prayers on bismarckdiocese.com. Diocese of Bismarck Novena Prayer Most Holy Father in Heaven, We pray, through the intercession of Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII, that we would follow their example by living our Catholic Faith with joy, hope, and confidence. Grant us the courage to denounce the evils of our time, including the culture of death, moral relativism, and all that keeps us from loving You and sharing the Gospel with our neighbor. We pray that You, Father, would use us, the people of the Diocese of Bismarck, as an instrument of Your love and light to all people. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Imprimatur: February 7, 2014 +David D. Kagan, Bishop of Bismarck

A Simple 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Lenten Retreat April 12, 2014 for At Spirit of Life Catholic Church Men 801 1st St. S.E., Mandan, N.D. The retreat begins with Mass and 3 speakers are For questions you can contact: featured for the morning: Msgr. Tom Richter Mike at [email protected] or 701-471-0985 or Scott at [email protected] or 701-426-8620. (Rector at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit), Please pre-register by sending this registration Fr. Kregg Hochhalter (Chaplain and Dean of form and $25 registration fee to: Students at Trinity High School), and Dr. James Link Mike Bichler 140 Telstar Drive (Link Psychological Services). In addition to Mass and Bismarck, ND 58503 the morning’s speakers, there will be an opportunity Name: ______for private prayer time in Eucharistic Adoration. Phone:______

A light breakfast will be provided following Mass E-mail: ______and the retreat will end with lunch.