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December 9, 2018 second week of advent volume 68:10 OF COLUMBUS TIMES

: patroness of the Catholic Times 2 December 9, 2018 Editor’s reflections by Doug Bean Second Week Away with a manger? It’s fairly obvious to most people and so the that keeping Christ in has group request- of Advent become increasingly difficult in to- ed five days, day’s culture. “Religious people” are as had been free to celebrate the birth of in allowed in the their homes and churches, but when past. But the Sisters report allegation of misconduct it comes to displays of faith in the city responded this year by saying The Dominican Sisters of Peace re- with any minor or former student. She public square, Christians and others it does not permit ongoing displays. ported to the Diocese of Columbus that is undergoing psychological assessment often encounter resistance. Anne Brown, community rela- one of the congregation’s members was at a center that specializes in therapy for We’ve all read stories about court tions and public information officer accused of sexual misconduct and sub- religious and clergy. rulings that resulted in a nativity for the city of Worthington, said sequently removed from ministry, the The Sisters of Peace said the congre- scene at a public building or school in an email that the city received Columbus-based congregation said last gation has reached out to the victim. being taken down. But we now live a special event permit request for week. Sister Lisa most recently served as an in a hypersensitive nation, and if caroling and was set to approve the “We sadly acknowledge that a credible educator at University in one individual is “offended,” gov- event, but not for five days. allegation of sexual misconduct with a Newport, Rhode Island, from 2003 to ernment officials react. “In this instance, the city asked minor was made against Sister Lisa Zuc- 2018. Her previous assignments includ- All religions and ideas should be event organizers to only bring the carelli, OP, by a former student, at Fisher ed the Georgetown University School respected, and all citizens have the display out when carolers were Catholic High School, Lancaster, Ohio. of Medicine and the School of Nursing right to share their beliefs in public. present and singing,” Brown said. Sister Lisa was a teacher there and lived in Washington; New York University in But, c’mon, how offensive can a During the back-and-forth discus- at St. Mary Convent in Lancaster at the New York City; and scene with a manger, shepherds, an- sions over the manger, O’Rourke time,” said Sister Patricia Twohill, OP, College in New Haven, Connecticut. imals, a newborn baby and his par- said at one point a city official called the congregation’s prioress. “We consid- In the Diocese of Columbus, she was ents, angels and a star be to anyone? it a “barn.” As to whether the city er this conduct reprehensible, and we are a teacher at Fisher Catholic from 1980 For the past four years, carolers had an ulterior motive in this case deeply sorry for the pain it has caused. to 1985 and at Columbus St. Francis had sung Christmas music at a man- regarding a Christian display, you We have approached the situation with DeSales High School from 1975 to ger that a group of Christian men can draw your own conclusions. as much transparency as possible, while 1977. She also served as a teacher at erected on the Worthington Village In any case, the Christian men being respectful of the privacy of the vic- Steubenville Catholic Central High Green at the corner of High Street remained undaunted and pressed tim. We are doing all that we can to sup- School from 1978 to 1980. and Dublin-Granville Road. This ahead with an alternative plan. port the healing of all involved.” The Dominican Sisters of Peace en- year, unfortunately, the nativity Choirs from the area will now Upon learning of the allegation in courage anyone who has experienced scene and singers won’t be there. come together around the manger July 2018, stemming from an alleged sexual misconduct by a member of the “We had always submitted an on Thursday, Dec. 20 at Worthing- incident that took place in 1982, the congregation to contact law enforcement application to the city of Worthing- ton St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky congregation immediately reported it or also Sister Patricia at (614) 416-1963. ton and for four wonderful years, Row Road, for an evening of sing- to Lancaster police and to the Diocese The Diocese of Columbus encourages people have witnessed the manger, ing in “One Voice” to proclaim the of Columbus. A police report is on file. anyone who may have experienced sex- bringing joy and acknowledgement birth of Christ. Twenty churches, The Sisters of Peace confirmed that ual abuse by clergy or others associated to the true meaning of Christmas, including Worthington St. , an outside investigation was conducted with the Church to immediately contact the birth of Jesus,” said Dan O’Ro- Powell St. and the Pon- in late October and the allegation was law enforcement and the diocesan victim urke, one of the organizers. “During tifical College Josephinum, have deemed credible. Sister Lisa was re- assistance coordinator at (614) 224-2251, the application process this year, the been invited to participate. moved from ministry and immediately (866) 448-0217, or helpisavailable@co- city made it almost impossible to The event will rotate among vari- restricted from unsupervised contact lumbuscatholic.org. have this joyous event.” ous churches in the future. The issue is the length of time the This situation just goes to show - Saturday, December 8, 2018 locally constructed manger could that the voice of Christ can never be remain at the site. The structure silenced. The of the of the blessed mary takes time to set up and take down, “O come, o come Emmanuel.” Check individual for schedule of Holy Day times

Front Page photo: CATHOLIC Frederick F. Campbell, DD, PhD: President & Publisher Our Lady of Doug Bean: Editor ([email protected]) Guadalupe TIMES Tim Puet: Reporter ([email protected]) A holds an image of Vance: Graphic Designer Our Lady of Guadalupe Copyright © 2018. All rights reserved. Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the official Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 as Francis leads newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is his general audience in published weekly 45 times per year with exception of every other Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 St. Peter’s Square at the week in June, July and August and the week following Christmas. Subscriptions: (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 Subscription rate: $25 per year, or call and make arrangements Vatican on Oct. 24. with your . Postage Paid at Columbus OH 43218. ([email protected]) CNS photo Paul Haring Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. December 9, 2018 Catholic Times 3 #iGive Catholic raises more than $123,000 for parishes, schools, agencies By Tim Puet ing lots. “Potholes in the lot have made it more those categories. Columbus St. Andrew Church Catholic Times Reporter and more difficult to have events there,” she said. and School was second in donations with $11,630. The first year of participation in the national “It’s dangerous for our students to play on and a Our Lady of Bethlehem, which serves children #iGive Catholic crowdfunding program by the challenge for drivers. The lot is important to us from six weeks old to kindergarten age, will use Diocese of Columbus raised $123,155.10 for di- because it’s more than just a place to park cars. Ev- the money for enhancements including safety bar- ocesan parishes, schools and nonprofit ministries eryone uses it. It’s the only entrance and exit to the riers, signage and other structural modifications. on #Giving Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Tuesday after church and school. It’s also a playground and the “We wrote a letter to parents about our plans, but Thanksgiving. site of school gym classes, the par- Donations were made by 646 people and bene- ish picnic, the parish corn roast, and fited 74 ministries. They received amounts rang- our trunk or treat event.” ing from $33,335.10 for Columbus St. Anthony She said the key to the parish’s Church and School to $25 for four ministries. Most success in this effort was partici- of the money – about $83,000 from 599 donors – pation by many groups. “Everyone was raised online. Donors also had the option of took part,” Hatem said. “We re- donating offline throughout November in advance ceived great support from our large of #Giving Tuesday. Ghanaian community, as well as Wendy Piper, who coordinated the effort for students, alumni and staff from the the diocesan development office, said the results school, and the parish as a whole. “knocked my socks off. It was hugely successful, This fundraising activity has helped and I’m thoroughly impressed with how eager all bring us closer together as a parish the participants were to make a concerted effort to and renewed a faith we sometimes explain their various needs.” thought was waning.” Columbus St. Anthony parishioners (from left) Judy and Bangert and St. Anthony not only raised the largest amount, The total raised by St. Anthony Pat O’Neill enjoy an #iGive Catholic fundraiser. Photo/St. Anthony Church ranked 28th among all parishes par- ticipating in the program across the nation. The beyond that, we posted reminders on social media number of donors ranked 34th. as #Giving Tuesday got closer, and we had yard Nationally, the #iGive Catholic campaign col- signs available for families,” said Lauren Har- lected more than $5.6 million from more than rington, the school’s marketing coordinator. “It 23,000 donors. Last year, more than $3.6 million wasn’t a case of ‘me telling you,’ but of getting ev- was raised. The campaign started in 2015 in the eryone involved. There was extra work involved, Archdiocese of New Orleans. Parishes and pro- but it was worth the effort.” grams in and Georgia dominated this The $5,505 raised by the cathedral will be used year’s national list of #iGive Catholic participants for two purposes: its “back door ministry,” which raising the largest amounts and having the most distributes food and other basic needs to people donors. who line up at its back entrance twice every day The overall #Giving Tuesday program, now in (Sundays and holidays included), and proposed its seventh year, raised $300 million from 2.5 mil- accessibility improvements to the 140-year-old lion donors for charitable agencies in 150 nations building, including motorized doors and related In the Diocese of Columbus, the campaign was upgrades. coordinated by the diocesan Office of Devel- “Father Mike (Lumpe, cathedral rector) and I got opment and Planning, which awarded prizes of the word out throughout November via Facebook, $1,000 for first place and $500 for second to the our website, emails, letters and the bulletin,” said Car- two parishes, two schools and two nonprofit min- ol Stollenwerk, cathedral administrative assistant. “I istries with the most donors on #Giving Tuesday. think the response was so great because of what we Another $1,000 was awarded to the parish, school were asking for – filling people’s physical needs by or nonprofit with the most advance donors. providing food and their spiritual needs by trying to Our Lady of Bethlehem staff (from left): first row, Janelle St. Anthony did not receive any of those awards make it easier for the disabled to come here.” Obergfell, Courtney Johnson, Katie Speed; second row, because they were not based on the amount raised, Joan Wiederman, Abigail Munoz.Photo/Our Lady of Bethlehem but on the number of donors, and because a signif- See #iGIVE, Page 4 icant number of the St. Anthony donations were but also had the most donors, with 103 participants. advance gifts. Much of the money came from offline donations. Prizes were awarded to: schools, Columbus Our “Many of our parishioners are older and are hes- Lady of Bethlehem (56 #Giving Tuesday donors) itant to donate online, but were enthusiastic about and Columbus St. Andrew (42); parishes, Colum- the campaign and donated early,” said Claire Ha- bus St. Cathedral (22) and Granville St. tem, a teacher at St. Anthony School who was the Edward (10); nonprofits, Bethesda Healing Minis- parish’s campaign coordinator. “We also had a try (7) and the Women’s Care Center (6). Gahanna wine and cheese party on Saturday, Nov. 17 that St. Matthew Church had the most advance donors raised more than $5,000 in advance gifts.” with 26. Beautifully Hatem said the money will be used for repaving Our Lady of Bethlehem raised $8,720 through and restriping the parish’s front and back park- the campaign from 74 donors, ranking it third 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com and second, respectively, in the diocese overall in Catholic Times 4 December 9, 2018

#igive, continued from Page 3 The estimated cost of the accessibility improve- Faith in Action By Erin Cordle ments is $40,000. “The cathedral belongs to the diocese. Making it more accessible gives everyone Christmas door buster idea – in the diocese a greater opportunity to participate in events here,” Father Lumpe said. More informa- tion on contributing to the improvements is avail- shop for ethical and fair trade gifts able at www.saintjosephcathedral.org. “The contributions we received through #iGive Understanding the impact of our purchases and consumption helps ensure Catholic (totaling $1,200) were extremely benefi- our choices do no harm to our neighbors or our world. Shopping for ethical/ cial because they came when our finances were at fair trade items for Christmas helps us respect the dignity of work, God’s people here and abroad a really low point,” said Tim Welsh, Bethesda ex- and His creation – our environment. Remember also that ethical/fair trade starts at home with lo- ecutive director. “It gave us a great opportunity to cally sourced food and community artisan-made gifts. remind people that Bethesda has been here for 25 The roots of fair trade come from projects initiated by churches in North America and Europe in years to support women and men who need heal- the late 1940s. Their goal was to provide relief to refugees and poverty-stricken communities by ing after having been traumatized by an abortion selling their handicrafts to northern markets. Compared to conventional trading structures, these experience. alternative trade organizations (ATOs) offered higher returns to producers in the developing world “This is the giving season, and we hope more through direct trade and fair prices. In the . ATOs such as Ten Thousand Villages, people find it in their hearts at this time to go SERRV, and Equal Exchange offer fair trade handicrafts, coffees and shelf-stable foods produced www.bethesdahealing.org and help what’s been a here and abroad. fantastic ministry that’s turned around many lives.” Focusing on ethical/ fair trade can bring us closer to our faith through education, advocacy and St. Matthew raised $8,365, fourth overall in the access to ethically produced products. One faith-filled approach would be to buy only ethically diocese, through #iGive Catholic. The money will produced products you truly need. Here are some questions to ask yourself: be used for improvements and ongoing upkeep of • Am I fulfilling a need or a want with my purchase? the parish adoration . • Will my purchase affect positive change? “We’ve just finished our annual holiday col- • Did making the product cause undue harm to the environment? lection for the parish Charitable Works Ministry, • Will the product make a positive contribution to my life or society as a whole? which provides food for parish families in need,” • Where was this product made and who made it? What are their lives like? said Jenna Zins, parish mission manager. “We • How can I keep from overindulging? wanted to complement that by raising funds for the The focus of Catholic Relief Services’ ethical trade program is to help find (church) door buster chapel, which feeds people spiritually through the items that support partner companies in the United States and around the world that uphold the 24-hour presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. highest standards of ethical/fair trade. CRS partners bring fair prices, safer working conditions and “The chapel has space for plants, but because of environmentally sustainable practices to poor and disadvantaged communities. its location in the church basement, it’s been hard The CRS partner vetting process employs the principles of the world’s leading fair trade orga- to keep the plants fresh. Some of the money raised nizations. However, CRS goes a step further to ensure these partners’ business practices are not through #iGive Catholic will allow us to replace in conflict with Catholic social teaching. Companies featured in the CRS ethical trade catalog the plants with sturdy, well-crafted statues of ador- (https://ethicaltrade.crs.org/guide) are not involved in supporting, producing or providing access ing angels. We hope this will add to the chapel’s to procedures or materials in conflict with Catholic social and moral teaching related to abortions, atmosphere of contemplation and help draw those abortifacients, contraceptives, fetal stem cell research, adult entertainment, military weapons, nu- who come here deeper into the faith,” she said. clear arms or land mines. Piper said the development office will use this CRS also respects: workers to ensure fair and prompt payment to workers, protection for women year’s efforts to make the campaign more effective and children and safe working conditions with third-party verification; communities that support in the diocese next year. “This was a learning year. outreach efforts where products are sourced and that honor producers’ cultural norms and practices; Now that all of us in the office know how the pro- and the environment through the good stewardship of sustainable production practices, materials gram works, we’ll be able to build on that knowl- and methods. edge as we continue our mission of helping all our With every purchase through CRS, a donation is made to the agency’s fair trade fund. For more agencies do God’s work,” she said. than 20 years, the fund has invested in CRS projects here and around the world. Those projects Besides those already mentioned, other dioc- are helping farmers adapt to climate change, improving access to markets, and supporting critical esan organizations that raised the most money education and advocacy initiatives. through #iGive Catholic included: fifth, Delaware Examples of the fund’s impact include: St. Mary School, $6,730; seventh through 10th, • In northern Ghana, the fund helped women procure straw during their harvest season so that Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, weavers could have access to straw during the lean season, when straw becomes more expensive. $4,000; Newark Blessed Sacrament Church and • After Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti, artisans were especially hit hard and lost their workshops School, $2,810; Worthington St. Michael Church and much of their stock and supplies. CRS rebuilt three fair trade workshops and provided funding and School, $2,550; and New Lexington St. Rose that supported the recovery of 35 people. Church, $2,325. • CRS renovated 18 olive-wood carving workshops in the Holy Land that support the legacy of Besides St. Anthony and Our Lady of Bethle- this traditional art form, creating workplaces that are safe for workers and the environment. hem, those with the most donors were St. Mat- What gifts will you offer this year to honor the birth of Christ? thew, 62; St. Andrew, 53; Delaware St. Mary 50; St. Joseph Cathedral, 35; Blessed Sacrament, 32; Erin Cordle is associate director for the Office for Social Concerns of the Diocese of Westerville St. Paul Church and School, 25; Gran- Columbus. ville St. Edward Church, 21; and Columbus St. Timothy School, 19. By Tim Puet Catholic Times Reporter

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Have Faith in Education Overman retiring as retreat center director Bob Overman is retiring as direc- charge of the center since it became By Adam Dufault tor of the Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat diocesan property in 2003. It had been Center in Newark after 10 years at the built in 1956 as a seminary by the A veteran teacher reflects center and 13 years as an employee of PIME order of missionary . the Diocese of Columbus. He will be The center is located on 500 wood- on Catholic education honored on Thursday, Dec. 13 at the ed acres outside Newark. It has a main 12:05 p.m. Mass at Columbus St. Jo- banquet hall, two smaller conference I’ve always appreciated how the filled with ador- seph Cathedral, followed by a recep- areas, a chapel, and indoor and out- Thanksgiving holiday leads right into ing students, she tion in the Catholic Center. door recreation areas, as well as 21 the season of Advent in the Church. is right at home. As she and I spoke “All of my life, I’ve been ‘rushing private guest rooms and two dormito- A day spent with family and turkey about her life of service in our Cath- to the fires,’ but now I can’t do that ries, both with room for as many as 55 and appreciating God’s gifts is a won- olic schools, it was apparent that the as fast as I should, so it’s time to let overnight guests. derful lead into the Church’s season idea of teaching as a vocation shines someone else take over,” said Over- It is used for a variety of events, of preparation for the birth of Jesus. through her. “I’m very thankful for man, 80. “I have a son in New Jersey including retreats, conferences, wed- This year, my thoughts turned to an my Catholic education. I had the and a daughter in Vermont and friends ding receptions, and banquets. Over- appreciation for the men and women gift of a Catholic education all the and relatives in and , man said it has been booked for almost who make Catholic education possi- way through,” she reflected. “It was so I hope to spend a good bit of time every weekend this year and into the ble in the Diocese of Columbus – our a wonderful gift to me and it was traveling.” first half of 2019. It also is used fre- teachers. Overman and his wife of 53 years, quently during the week by groups for Teaching in a Kathy, are members of Columbus Im- activities and by individuals who can Catholic school maculate Conception Church and live make private retreats there from Mon- is far more than a in the city’s Clintonville neighbor- day through Thursday each week. . It is unques- hood. He said they plan to move to a “We have expanded our business tionably a voca- smaller house, but anticipate remain- greatly by doing more with local par- tion. God calls ing in Clintonville. ishes,” he said. “That was one of my men and women “Working for Bishop (Frederick) goals when I came here. It has brought into service in our Campbell and the diocesan staff has great satisfaction to see more people Catholic schools, been the best 10 years of my life,” realizing what an outstanding facility asking them to he said. “That has been a pleasant this is. I’ve received many comments enter the critically surprise. I used to be involved in on the excellence of our meals and es- important teach- corporate hospitality. Here, every- pecially how clean everything is. Ev- ing ministry of our one is so much more gentlemanly erybody appreciates that. We’re very Church. It is a call and friendly.” service-oriented, and it’s gratifying to I am familiar with, Teacher Donna Doody with her first-grade class at Hilliard The Overmans had spent 13 years have people notice.” as I heard it years St. Brendan School. Photo courtesy Adam Dufault operating the Meadowbrook Inn and Overman graduated with an engi- ago when I began Restaurant, a 16-room, 150-year- neering degree from the University my teaching career, and it hasn’t something that I wanted to do. As a old resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono of Notre Dame and was employed for left me as I’ve moved into admin- teacher, I feel like I’m paying back Mountains, before they came to Co- many years as an engineer by Ow- istration. Very simply, I can’t not be something that was given to me by lumbus, where Overman served as ens-Illinois in Columbus and else- working in Catholic education – it is my parents, my grandparents and the head of the diocesan Chancery’s where and by an aluminum extrusion too much a part of my life. (religious) sisters and the priests.” housekeeping staff for three years. company. He was working for Ow- Donna Doody exemplifies this Will Gruber, principal at St. Bren- He came to the retreat center as ens-Illinois in Pittston, Pennsylvania, same idea of dedication to Catholic dan, sees how Doody is living out director in 2008, replacing Deacon when he decided to become an inn- education. She has the distinction of this calling each day. “Donna Doody Mickey Hawkins, who had been in keeper. being the longest continuously serv- is one of the most dedicated teach- ing teacher within the Diocese of ers I have ever had the pleasure of Columbus, having started working working with, and she embodies the PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN in diocesan elementary schools 45 values of Catholic education,” he (Never known to fail) years ago. She is a lifelong resident said. “Every student that she teaches Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed of Columbus, attending St. James grows academically and, more im- Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity. Oh, star of the the Less School, St. Francis DeSales portantly, in the Catholic faith.” sea, help me and show me herein, you are my Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech High School and Ohio Dominican I asked Doody about why parents you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this necessity. There are none University before starting her teach- should choose Catholic schools to- who can withstand your powers. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us, who have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times) ing career at the now-closed St. day. Why are our schools still rele- Oh, Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hand. (Repeat three times) Holy Spirit, you School in 1973. She taught vant and why are they still needed? who solve all problems, light all roads that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the second grade for a few years before “I think, in my own life, I appreciate divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and in all instances in my life, you moving to first grade. In 1978, she my Catholic education as I’ve got- are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm began teaching first grade at Hilliard ten older,” she responded. “Here, once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for St. Brendan School, and that is where the students aren’t learning their your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive I found her on a recent day. days, after three days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published In a brightly decorated classroom See education, Page 18 after the favor has been granted. MES Catholic Times 6 December 9, 2018 Confessing a murder; Meyer to retire as Ohio State football coach By Doug Bean, Catholic Times Editor as honorary chairs of the 2015 Bish- homilist limited in English op’s Annual Appeal in the Diocese of Dublin St. parish- Columbus. Their son, Nate, attended ioner Urban Meyer announced Tues- St. Brigid School and graduated in Question & Answer day that he is stepping down as Ohio 2018 from Columbus Bishop Watter- Father Kenneth Doyle State football coach after the Rose son High School. The Meyers donat- Bowl game against Washington on ed a new baseball and softball batting Catholic News Service Jan. 1, 2019, in Pasadena, . cage at Watterson that was dedicated Meyer, 54, leaves behind a legacy in 2018. I am an old-time Catholic. We The confessor can encourage, plead were taught that, to be forgiven in with, urge the penitent to do exactly Qconfession, we had to: 1) be truly that – he might even offer to accom- sorry; 2) resolve firmly never to com- pany the penitent to the police station mit the sin again; and 3) make it right – but having judged the penitent to be (e.g., give the money back, tell people truly sorry, the absolving has no that the gossip was a lie, etc.). authority to impose this further step as On television and in the movies, a prerequisite to absolution. sometimes a murderer confesses to a Recently in your column, you priest who is unable then to break the answered a parishioner who had seal of confession. My question is this: Qan overseas priest with less-than- Are murderers forgiven if they do not suitable English skills doing the homi- turn themselves in to the police and lies. An approach that was used in our serve prison time for the crime? Or own parish was to have the homily is the sin forgiven with no strings at- printed and left in the pews, so that pa- tached? (Milwaukee) rishioners could read along as the cel- The Meyer family donated a batting cage facility at Bishop Watterson High School that With regard to the conditions for ebrant spoke. was dedicated on Feb. 25. Pictured from left are Deacon Frank Iannarino, the school’s forgiveness, you learned your I believe that the nominal cost of chaplain; Shelley and Urban Meyer; their son, 2018 Watterson graduate Nate Meyer, and catechism well. In fact, the pres- this was far outweighed by what the A Deacon Chris Campbell, Watterson’s principal. Photo courtesy Bishop Watterson High School ent-day Catechism of the Catholic congregation was able to retain. I was Church says “Many sins wrong our also wondering – although this was not as one of the most successful coach- “We appreciate what is accom- neighbor. One must do what is possible done in our parish – whether it would es in college football history. He has plished by the Bishop’s Annual Ap- in order to repair the harm (e.g., return be permissible in a case like this for a compiled a 186-32 record as a head peal,” the Meyers said in 2015 in an- stolen goods, restore the reputation of parishioner to read the priest’s homily coach at Bowling Green, , Flor- nouncing their support for the BAA. someone slandered, pay compensation from the lectern in place of the priest. ida and Ohio State. His final team at “We can think of no better way to for injuries)” (No. 1459). (I do think that our parish has benefited Ohio State is 12-1 after winning the serve our Church, and we are deep- You are right, too, about the seal of greatly from the cultural diversity of Big Ten Conference championship ly grateful for the work of our vol- confession; a priest is bound to ab- our priests and deacons.) (Greensburg, game last week in Indianapolis. unteers, and the generosity of our solute secrecy. The church’s Code of Indiana) In seven seasons at Ohio State, parishioners. Together, our gifts will Canon Law could not be more clear: A printed homily in the pews, in Meyer’s teams have gone 82-9 over- assist our less fortunate brothers and “The sacramental seal is inviolable; that situation, strikes me as a good all and 54-4 in Big Ten regular-season sisters in Christ throughout the Dio- therefore it is absolutely forbidden for Aidea. It would fill out and rein- games, including a 7-0 mark against cese.” a confessor to betray in any way a pen- force the bits and pieces the congrega- rival Michigan. The Buckeyes won While Ohio State enjoyed success itent in words or in any manner and for tion might be able to understand from the national championship in 2014 on the field, Meyer experienced a any reason” (Canon 983). the pulpit. and three Big Ten titles under Mey- difficult season in 2018. He was sus- A later canon stipulates that a priest As to your question, I shouldn’t er, who also won two national titles pended for three games for his han- who would violate the seal is to be think it a problem to have a parishioner while at Florida. His 90.1 winning dling of an alleged domestic situation excommunicated (Canon 1388). (In read aloud the priest’s written words; it percentage is unequaled in school involving a former assistant coach. 2017, when an Australian government is, after all, the celebrant’s own homily. history, better than Jim Tressel (82.8), He also has been affected by health commission recommended that Cath- (Liturgical regulations call for a homi- Woody Hayes (76.1) and Earle Bruce issues stemming from a congenital olic priests become mandatory report- ly to be given by a priest or deacon.) (75.5). arachnoid cyst in his brain. ers of child sexual abuse, the Catholic I might add that some parishes print Meyer, who grew up in Ashtabu- Meyer will be replaced by 39-year- Church strongly objected as applied to on their website the text of Sunday la and graduated from St. John High old Ryan Day, the team’s offensive the sacrament of penance.) homilies. This not only permits shut- School there, was hired at Ohio State coordinator and quarterbacks coach As to your specific question, -for ins to benefit, but allows churchgoers in November 2011 after Luke Fickell, for the past two seasons. Day was the giveness in the sacrament is contin- to reflect on the homily at their leisure a former St. Brigid parishioner, took acting coach when Meyer served his gent on a person’s genuine sorrow and once they return home. over as interim head coach for a year suspension at the start of the season. sincere resolve not to commit the sin following Tressel’s resignation. Fick- He is a former NFL assistant, but nev- again; those are the “strings attached.” Questions may be sent to Father ell is now head coach at the Universi- er has been a head coach. Beyond that, a priest has no power to Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ ty of Cincinnati. At press time, Meyer’s future plans condition absolution on the sinner’s gmail.com and 30 Columbia Circle Meyer and his wife, Shelley, served were unclear. turning himself in to the police. Drive, Albany NY 12203. December 9, 2018 Catholic Times 7

THE EVERYDAY CATHOLIC By Rick Jeric grace in the moment Mary Van Balen Words cannot describe There is no need to explain the topic of this col- umn. We have all heard and even used the phrase “words cannot describe.” At the risk of sounding Thoughts on the American ’ letter against racism too corny, I am going to attempt a blend of re- On Wednesday, Nov. 14, the U.S. pal Bull Dum Diversas (1452), which al-life events, people and occurrences that would Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gave permission for the sovereigns of do this phrase justice. And pardon me if I get too released Open Wide Our Hearts: The and Portugal to buy and sell Af- personal. Words cannot describe how blessed and fortunate all of us are, Enduring Call to Love, a pastoral let- ricans (page 21). even those of us struggling with great personal or family challenges. ter against racism. It’s the first pastoral (This decree, along with others We still enjoy the life and love of Our Lord Jesus Christ, His Heavenly letter to address this topic in 40 years. issued between 1095 and 1493, in- Father, and His Holy Spirit. The fact that you and I exist began with Why now? Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, formed what became known as the God choosing us, naming us and loving us. We are the products of His chairman of the bishops’ ad hoc com- Doctrine of Discovery, an interna- love. Words cannot describe the instruments of God’s love who allowed mittee against racism, explained: “The tional legal concept that basically us into the world – our parents. Yes, there are so many unique situa- entire body of bishops felt the need to proclaimed the right of European ex- tions, but we love our parents. Words cannot describe the assuming of address the topic of racism once again, plorers not only to enslave Africans, that role when we become parents ourselves. It is such an unforgettable after witnessing the deterioration of but also to seize land from non-Chris- experience; we know that God plays a major role. It is a joyous event the public discourse, and episodes of tians. Its influence was embedded in every time, especially for us dads as observers and coaches. And when violence and animosity, with racial laws and policies worldwide and con- all of your children reach milestones in their lives, there is so much love and xenophobic overtones, that have tinues today.) and joy that pours forth from God. You know what I mean, and I know re-emerged in American society in the Of course, such blatant misuse of my experiences are not unique. Let us be sure that we take the time to last few years.” the – and using God’s name thank God for those special times. And what better way than to cele- The letter includes sections on the to “bless” such oppression and de- brate a weekday Mass and the Eucharist, which is Thanksgiving itself. meaning of racism and justice, and humanization of others – met with Words cannot describe how old I feel right now. Our oldest son turns the history and experience of Native immediate opposition from many 30 on Saturday, Dec. 8. It seems like only yesterday when he was Americans, African Americans and Christians and Church leaders and born looking very blue, with the umbilical cord wrapped around his Hispanics in our nation. Other themes continues today. But you can see why neck three times. Words cannot describe my transition from horror to that weave throughout the letter in- racism is so difficult to root out. It was joy within seconds as the doctor unraveled the cord, and he took his clude God’s love shared, how all peo- planted deeply long ago. first breath. Words cannot describe how proud we are of him and his ple are created in God’s image, and In addition to calling us to honest tremendous example as a great Catholic Christian young man. Our the necessity to act in love to heal the reflection on the history and effects middle son just turned 26 in September. Words cannot describe the wounds inflicted by racism. of racism in our nation and to humbly concern when he suddenly dropped into the birth canal and was feet- Some of us remember images on examine complicity, this pastoral let- first breech. An emergency C-section and a few prayers later, there he television or in newspapers of Roman ter also calls us forward in hope. We was. And, yes, words cannot describe how proud we are of him and Catholic clergy, religious, and layper- do not work alone, but draw on the his living example. Our daughter turned 21 this year. Words cannot sons marching alongside Dr. Martin love and presence of God who dwells describe how straightforward and relatively easy her birth was. We Luther King Jr. or participating in within each of us. It is God’s love knew it would be a girl. Words cannot describe her wonderful ongoing sit-ins and demonstrations during the that will transform hearts and heal witness to her faith in all that she does. Well, except for keeping her civil rights era of the ’50s and ’60s. wounds. But it must flow through us. room clean. So why do I feel so old? In 2019, both of our sons will be Certainly, progress has been made. We are called to work for justice married to wonderful young women, and our daughter will graduate The bishops recognize the work of with humility: “To press forward from college. Words cannot describe the thankfulness and pride. And many good people who spent their without fear also means cooperating to top it off, their dad will turn 60. lives combatting such injustice. with God’s grace by taking direct and Words cannot describe what it must have been like to be the Blessed While acknowledging this, the bish- deliberate steps for change. It means Virgin Mary. Not only was she conceived without sin, she led the model ops confront the uncomfortable truth opening doorways where once only life of someone totally committed to whatever God asked of her. And that “racism still infects our nation” walls stood” (page 21) that included bearing His Son, thereby granting us all redemption and (page 3 of the letter). It exists in indi- The Columbus St. eternal life. Whenever things are really tough, and when words can- viduals and their actions, as well as in Newman Center recently invited peo- not describe our angst and stress, put yourself in Mary’s position. She our culture and institutions. The call ple to gather, reflect on excerpts from simply said “Yes” and then trusted in God. Words cannot describe her is for transformation of hearts and of this pastoral letter, and share thoughts love and faith. Remember her Son’s , “Jesus, I Trust in society. The hard work of addressing and stories. It was an opportunity to, You.” Words cannot describe the anticipation of Advent. Our children racism has been going on for decades, as the bishops instructed, “ … engage and grandchildren really do get it as they anticipate the joy of Christ- but is far from over. the world and encounter others … in- mas. Let us be sure they understand the real joy and love of the season Open Wide Our Hearts also rec- vite into dialogue those we ordinarily that words cannot describe. Finally, our lives should reflect our faith. ognizes the complicity in this sin of would not seek out … go beyond our- Join me with your own witnesses, as words cannot describe the love racism by “ … sons and daughters of selves, opening our minds and hearts that forces me into humility for my God, my parents, my wife and my the … ” at all levels. to value and respect the experiences children. Come, Lord Jesus! Looking back in history for example, the bishops cite Pope Nicholas V’s Pa- See VAN BALEN, Page 15 Catholic Times 8 December 9, 2018 Reading by flashlight at St. Anthony Mayor visits Holy Spirit class

Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard visited first-grade students at Columbus Holy Spirit First-grade students at Columbus St. Anthony School and their sixth-grade buddies School, who have been learning in social studies classes about government leaders. had a glimpse of what life was like before electric lighting as they read by flashlight. The mayor explained the duties of her office and patiently answered every student’s Shown are first-grader Ralphie Gebregziabher (left) and buddy Vanessa Ohene. question. She is pictured (left) in the back of the classroom with teacher Susan Butler. Photo courtesy St. Anthony School Photo courtesy Holy Spirit School

St. Andrew School hosts author Byzantine pastor speaks to latchkey students

Author Alan St. Jean visited Columbus St. Andrew School to talk with students about the process of writing. He spoke about getting an idea, developing a storyline and plot, building characters, and all the other elements of writing a story and publishing a book. He encouraged students in all grades to use their gifts and to have a positive attitude, Father Robert Stash, pastor of St. Byzantine Catholic Church, spoke to as everyone is a creator and author in a special way. Pictured with St. Jean are (from students in Reynoldsburg St. Pius X School’s latchkey program as part of their “Priest left) kindergarten students Juliana Pardi, Joe Kaleta, Davis Hansberry, Griffin Ezell and or Deacon of the Day” program. He is shown with student Emerson Forshey, who invited Charlotte Riedl. Photo courtesy St. Andrew School him to visit the group. Photo courtesy Beth Antommarchi St. Pius latchkey students and staff they appreciate the prayers. are using the monthly calendar found Father Stash came to St. Pius X to OPEN POSITION on the Face Forward website, an on- talk about the Byzantine rite of the Job Vacancy for a Pre-K to 6th Grade Principal exists at St. Peter line community created by the dioc- Catholic Church and presented the esan Office of Vocations, to pray for students with an icon of Mary as a Catholic School Transfiguration of the Lord Parish, Upper Sandusky, OH. the priests and deacons of the diocese, “thank you” gift. He showed them the Candidates may inquire by calling the rectory at (419) 294-1268. one of whom is listed each day on the way that Eastern-rite Catholics make *Applicants should submit a letter of interest no later than calendar. One of the students writes to the Sign of the Cross, touching their January 15, 2019 and 3 letters of reference. the featured clergy member of the day right shoulder first rather than their to let him know the group prayed for left one, and told the story of how an *Early applications will be viewed favorably by the Search Committee him. Several priests and deacons have icon of Mary protected Constantino- written responses saying how much ple from an attack in the ninth century. December 9, 2018 Catholic Times 9 Claver auxiliary distributes pencils Ready Castle Crew continues to grow

St. Court 298 of the Knights of St. Ladies Auxiliary distributed pen- cils with the message “We Are Praying for You” to students of Columbus All , St. Anthony, St. Catharine, St. James the Less, St. Joseph Montessori and St. Mary schools. Brady Fischer, a fourth-grader at Columbus St. Mary German Village School, with an im- Linda Cotter (left), a teacher at St. Mary School, is shown receiving pencils from Amanda age keyed over the green screen from a viewer’s perspective at a technology and robotics Herndon-Walker of Court 298. The pencil distribution was part of the 27th annual na- evening sponsored by Columbus Bishop Ready High School’s Castle Crew. tional observance of Children’s Sabbath Weekend, which is celebrated by the Children’s Photo courtesy Bishop Ready High School Defense Fund and brings together multifaith communities to lift up children in need The Columbus Bishop Ready High included admission to a Ready foot- and answer the call of their individual faith traditions to pursue justice, mercy and com- School Castle Crew continues to grow ball game. The second event of the passion. Photo courtesy Knights of St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 298 and provide a “sneak peek” of life year was a technology and robotics at Ready for students in grades four extravaganza in which participants through eight. played Kahoot!, tried coding and Pho- ‘Mad science’ at Trinity Now in its fifth year, the Castle toshop, and practiced broadcasting Crew enables elementary-school stu- with a green screen, all in Ready’s dents and Ready students to work communications center. on projects together. Crew events, Three events are scheduled for the ranging from athletics to a technol- rest of the academic year, beginning ogy and robotics evening and an “In with a pizza party and basketball the Know” competition, take place at game on Friday, Jan. 18. Membership Bishop Ready, with Ready students is open throughout the year. More in- participating in leadership roles and formation is available by calling Jen- supervision given by Ready faculty nifer Gramlich at (614) 276-5263, and staff members. extension 227, or sending an email to The Crew’s opening tailgate party [email protected]. DON’T KNOW WHERE TO PUT YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS?

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Photo/Trinity School Home Offi ce: 355 Shuman Boulevard, PO Box 3012, Naperville, IL 60566-7012 | catholicforester.org | 800-552-0145 Catholic Times 10 December 9, 2018 December 9, 2018 Catholic Times 11 Our Lady of Guadalupe: Evangelizer of America Parishes celebrate Feast of By Alma Ciriello did return to see the bish- Associate Director, Diocesan Cath- op, and this time, the bishop, who still olic Ethnic Ministries doubted his words, told him to bring Our Lady of Guadalupe It was on Dec. 9, 1531, a few years proof of what he had seen and heard. By Tim Puet, Catholic Times Reporter by a celebration at 1:30 p.m. in All Columbus St. Thomas – Proces- after the Spanish colonization of Juan Diego went back to the hill Saints Academy gym. sion from back entrance of Mann’s , when a converted, humble, and told the Virgin what the bishop Parishes throughout the Diocese Columbus St. Agnes – Mass, 7 p.m. Trailer Park and Sixth Avenue to indigenous man named Juan Diego told him. The Virgin asked him to of Columbus will be celebrating the Dec. 12, followed by a procession church, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10, fol- – his baptismal name – was going to come back to the hill the following Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with around the parish grounds and a fiesta lowed by bilingual Mass at 11:30. the church in Tenochtitlan (now Mex- day. Juan Diego could not return the Masses and other events, mainly on in the social hall. Delaware St. Mary – Mass in En- ico City) for the Mass of the day. The following day because his uncle Juan Sunday, Dec. 9 and the feast day it- Columbus St. James the Less – Ro- glish, 8:15 a.m. Dec. 12. Mass in weather was cold and he was wearing Bernardino, who was living with him, self, Wednesday, Dec. 12. That day is sary and mananitas, 11 p.m. Dec. 11. Spanish, 5 p.m. Dec. 12, including his tilma (a kind of poncho) to protect was seriously ill. the anniversary of the third and final Mass, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, followed by a mananitas and mariachi music, fol- himself from the low temperatures. On Dec. 12, 1531, seeing the seri- apparition of the Blessed Virgin to St. procession around the property and lowed by social gathering in Beitel When he was by the hill of , ousness of his uncle’s illness, Juan Di- Juan Diego in 1531 at Tepeyac Hill, food and fellowship in the school Commons from 6 to 8 p.m. he heard a soft music coming from the ego went to the city to look for a priest. near . cafeteria. Dover St. Joseph – Mananitas, 8 top of the hill. Feeling curious about On his way there, he felt ashamed for Some parish programs will include Columbus St. Ladislas – Proces- to 9 p.m. Dec. 11, beginning with it, he went there and he saw a resplen- not having been at the hill the day the “Happy Birthday” serenades to sion, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12, followed by traditional meal and procession. dent light. There appeared before him before, as the Virgin asked him. He Mary that are known as mananitas. Mass at 6 and music program and pot- Eucharistic Adoration follows at 9 a woman speaking his own language wanted to avoid seeing her, so he took The schedule for activities throughout luck dinner at 7.. p.m. and continues until 5:45 a.m. (). She was pronouncing his a different path. the diocese is as follows: Columbus St. Peter – Mananitas Dec. 12, followed by Mass at 6 a.m. name softly. She told him that she was The Virgin came down to encounter Parroquia Santa Cruz, Columbus and , 5 a.m. Dec. 12, church; Marion St. Mary – Two-mile the Immaculate Virgin Mary, mother him, and when he told her what was – Procession starting at the COTA breakfast, 6 a.m. Dec. 12, Blue procession from Heights of the true God. happening, she said to him, “Do not Indigenous folk dancers perform during a celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe Park and Ride stop, 4939 N. High St., Room; Mass in Spanish, 9 p.m. Dec. Road to church, 11 a.m. Dec. 9, in Houston’s city center on Dec. 3, 2017. CNS photo/James Ramos, Catholic Herald The virgin told him it was her de- be worried about your uncle’s illness. traveling 3.9 miles down High Street 12, church, followed by dances in the followed by traditional dancing in 2017 Guadalupe feast in Mexico City. sire that a temple be built for her so He will not die of it now. Be sure that the sign the bishop was asking for. He • To the , it sounded some- and Patterson Avenue to Holy Name gathering space. Moira Hall at 12:30 p.m., Mass in she could show her mercy to the city. he has healed.” Then she asked him opened his tilma; the flowers fell to the thing like De Guadalupe. Since then, Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Co- Columbus St. Stephen – Procession Spanish at 1, and dinner and music pearance, 6 p.m. Dec. 12, with bilin- She told him to see Bishop Juan de to go to the top of the hill, cut some floor, and to everyone’s amazement, this has been her name. lumbus, 8 a.m. Dec. 9, with mananitas starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 9 from church’s at 2:30. Mananitas and rosary, with gual Mass at 7, followed by potluck Zumarraga and tell him what he saw flowers that he would find there, and printed on the tilma was the image of • The tilma displaying the image is upon arrival at the church, followed upper parking lot to corner of Sulli- coffee and doughnuts afterward, 5 dinner, all at St. Mary. Posada event and heard. The bishop received Juan bring the flowers back to her. Our Blessed Lady of Guadalupe. made of cactus fiber. The durability by Mass and refreshments. Mananitas vant Avenue and Georgesville Road a.m. Dec. 12. Mass in Spanish, 7 p.m. with lay missionaries from the Mis- Diego, but doubted his words. He told Juan Diego went there and he put Our Lady of Guadalupe facts: of the image on this fabric for almost at the church, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. and back, followed by Mass at noon. Dec. 12, followed in Moira Hall by a sionary Servants of the Word, recall- Juan Diego to come back the follow- the flowers on his tilma. He returned • Juan Bernardino, Juan Diego’s un- 500 years is a miracle. 11. Rosary, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12, with Dramatization of Mary’s appearance re-enactment of Mary’s appearance to ing Mary and Joseph’s difficulty in ing day. to where the Virgin was. She arranged cle, healed from his illness after the • The image was placed in the first Mass at 7, followed by refreshments. to St. Juan Diego, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, fol- St. Juan Diego. finding shelter in Bethlehem before That same day, Juan Diego was re- the flowers on the tilma and told him Virgin appeared to him on his death- temple to Our Lady, a hastily erected Columbus Christ the King – Mana- lowed by dancing at 9:30, Vigil Mass Newark St. – Mass, Jesus was born, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, turning to his home when he saw the to take them to the bishop. She ad- bed on the morning of Dec. 12, 1531. structure, on Dec. 26, 1531. nitas and rosary, 6 a.m. Dec. 9, fol- in Spanish at 10 and mananitas at 11. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, followed Dec. 22, Holy Redeemer. Begins with Virgin for a second time. He sadly told vised him not to open the tilma until • Juan Bernardino called the Virgin • Juan Diego died on May 30, 1548 lowed by breakfast at 7. Procession, Mananitas, 5 a.m. Dec. 12, followed by fiesta in Johnson Hall. Confessions rosary, followed by potluck dinner. her that he was not successful on his he was in front of the bishop. Te-coa-tla-xo-pe, which in the Na- at the age of 74. 11:30 a.m. Dec. 9, starting at Colum- by Mass in Spanish at 5:30 a.m., Mass starting at 5:30. Waverly St. Mary – Mass, 5:30 p.m. mission. The Virgin asked him to go When Juan Diego arrived to see the huatl language means “The one that • Pope St. John Paul II canonized bus St. Philip Church and traveling to in English at 8:30 a.m. and Mass in Portsmouth Holy Redeemer and St. Dec. 12, followed by Eucharistic Ad- the following day to see the bishop. bishop, he told the bishop that he had crushes the stone serpent.” him on July 31, 2002. church for 12:30 p.m. Mass, followed Spanish at 7 p.m. Mary – Re-enactment of Mary’s ap- oration, with Benediction at 7. Guadalupe: Evangelizadora de las Americas Era el 9 de diciembre de 1531, pocos años Le dijo que fuera ante el Obispo Juan Obispo le había pedido. Juan Di- flores que estaban allá. • Juan Bernardino la llamó “Te- después de la Colonización Española en de Zumárraga y le contara lo que ego no pudo regresar al día sigui- Juan Diego puso las flores en su coa-tla-xo-pe,” que en la lengua México, cuando un humilde indígena conver- había visto y oído. El Obispo lo re- ente porque su tío Juan Bernardino tilma y bajó de nuevo a encontrarse náhuatl quiere decir “La que aplasta tido se dirigía hacia la Iglesia en Tenochtit- cibió pero dudaba de sus palabras, le que vivía con él se había enfermado con a la virgen. Ella arregló las la serpiente de piedra.” lan (Hoy Ciudad de México) para la Misa del dijo que regresara otro día. gravemente. flores, y luego le dijo que fuera a lle- • A los españoles les sonó como día. Hacía frio y él llevaba puesta su tilma Ese mismo día Juan Diego al re- El 12 de diciembre, viendo la varlas ante el Obispo, y solamente “De Guadalupe.” Nombre que se le para protegerse un poco del clima. gresar a su casa miró de Nuevo a la gravedad de su tío, Juan Diego fue ante él desplegara la Tilma. quedó hasta la fecha. Cuando iba pasando por el Cerro del Te- Santísima Virgen y le contó triste- a buscar un sacerdote. Al pasar por Al llegar Juan Diego ante el Obis- • La tilma con la Imagen grabada peyac escuchó una música suave en la cima mente que no había tenido éxito con el cerro del Tepeyac sintió vergüenza po, le dijo que llevaba la señal que está fabricada con fibra de maguey. del cerro. Por curiosidad se dirigió hacia su misión. La Virgen la pidió que de no haber cumplido con el manda- había pedido. Desplegó su tilma y La duración de la Imagen de la vir- allá y miró una luz resplandeciente. Entonc- regresara al día siguiente a ver al to de la Virgen y decidió rodear el para asombro de todos, la Imagen de gen sobre esta tela por casi 500 años es se le apareció una mujer hablándole en su Obispo. Juan Diego así lo hizo y esta cerro para no encontrarse con ella. la Santísima Virgen estaba impresa es un milagro. propio idioma, el náhuatl. Le hablaba dul- vez el Obispo, que aun dudaba de sus La virgen bajó a su encuentro y en la Tilma. • La imagen se colocó en el primer cemente por su nombre. Ella le dijo que era palabras le pidió que le llevara una cuando él le contara lo que sucedía, Hechos Guadalupanos: templo de la Virgen el 26 de diciem- la Inmaculada Virgen María, Madre del ver- prueba de lo que había visto y oído. ella le dijo, “No te aflija la enferme- • Juan Bernardino, tío de Juan Di- bre de 1531. dadero Dios. Juan Diego fue a contarle a la Vir- dad de tu tio, que no morirá ahora ego, sanó de su enfermedad después • Juan Diego murió el 30 de mayo La Virgen le dijo que era su deseo que se le gen lo que el Obispo le había dicho. de ella; te aseguro que ya sanó.” En- de que se le apareciera la Virgen de de 1548 a los 74 años de edad. Pilgrims rest beside images and a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 11, 2017 at a makeshift construyera un templo en el llano para atender La virgen le pidió que regresara al tonces ella le pidió que subiera a la Guadalupe en su lecho de muerte el • Fue canonizado el 31 de julio del campsite outside the basilica bearing her name in Mexico City. CNS photos (P. 10, 11)/Carlos Jasso, Reuters y mostrar su misericordia al pueblo indígena. día siguiente por la prueba que el cumbre del cerro y que cortara unas 12 de Diciembre por la mañana. 2002 por el Papa Juan Pablo II JUMP, continued from Page 11

Catholic Times 12 December 9, 2018 A brief history of Simbang Gabi By Pam Harris, they occurred during the harvest season, when farmers Mass of the Gifts, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Director, Diocesan Catholic Ethnic Ministries had to be in the fields at the crack of dawn. Such a Mass and became a spiritual tradition in the late 17th century, A pilgrim carries an image of Our Lady of Gua- was known as a Missa del Gallo, a Spanish phrase for during the early years of in the . dalupe Dec. 12 during the annual pilgrimage in her “rooster’s Mass.” This is because at the first sound of Shortly after the Mass, people gather in their homes honor in Mexico City. (CNS/Carlos Jasso, Reuters) is dawn, at the crowing of the rooster, the entire family to celebrate Noche Buena, the feast before Christmas a long-treasured Philippine tradition in which “dawn would get up and walk to the nearest church. Day, and to enjoy local delicacies made of rice flour, Masses” are celebrated for nine consecutive days be- Simbang Gabi is a time when Catholic churches coconut milk, and other traditional desserts. fore Christmas Day. Simbang Gabi is a phrase of the across the Philippines celebrate Mass outdoors to ac- In the United States, Filipino immigrants brought with Tagalog language of the Philippines which translates to commodate the faithful. This goes back to a practice them this distinct tradition, which is observed in the eve- “dawn Mass” in English. that began in Mexico in 1587, when Diego de Soria, a ning and outside of the regular Advent liturgy. This spir- Its liturgical significance emanates from the season of Mexican friar, received permission for outdoor Masses itual and cultural tradition has grown significantly in this Advent, the time for spiritual preparation and purifica- to accommodate the huge number of worshipers that country, and it invites all people of faith to prepare for the tion so we can worthily welcome and receive the Child came to celebrate Christmas. At times when Mass is birth of Christ through prayer and fellowship. Jesus in our midst. The Mass at dawn, Simbang Gabi, not celebrated outside, the doors of the church are wide In the Diocese of Columbus, there will be Simbang is a novena to the Blessed Mother which starts every open to allow people who remain outdoors to share in Gabi Masses at 7:30 p.m.from Saturday, Dec. 15 to Dec. 16 and is one of the longest and most important the atmosphere of the Mass. Saturday, Dec. 22 at Columbus St. Elizabeth Church, religious celebrations in the Philippines. During this time, colorful lanterns are hung in every 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., with a closing Mass at 7 The tradition goes back to a time when missionary door, window, tree branch and street corner. Bands play p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, followed by a celebration in the friars celebrated pre-dawn Masses for nine consecutive native carols while families, couples and individuals parish hall. days in preparation for the event of Jesus’ birth. The make their way to the nearest church. Halina Hesus, Halina! (Tagalog for “O come, O Masses took place very early, usually at 4 a.m., since The novena culminates on the ninth day with the come, Emmanuel!) Theology Talk to examine our call as missionaries By Diocesan Catholic Ethnic tismal call to live a life of holiness by celebrate her role as patroness of the This session will explore the under- Ministries Office growing in faith, hope and charity. We Americas and Mexico. We contin- standing of our role as “catholic” or The month of December is import- are a strong Christian community seek- ue to look to her to accompany and universal and our call to be mission- ant because we begin anew with Ad- ing to be imitators of Christ, to love one encourage us as we work together to aries. It also will seek to rekindle cul- vent and the new liturgical year. As another and to express our faith. strengthen our communities. tural experiences in parish and com- we end the previous year of faith, we As we start the new liturgical year, In addition, Catholics from through- munity life. Presenters will be Pam look forward to new beginnings and let’s intentionally seek opportunities out the diocese will have a chance to Harris, Alma Ciriello and Devin Jones opportunities to rekindle our spirit. to grow in friendship with one anoth- share their diverse faith experiences of the Catholic Ethnic Ministries of- How appropriate to end each Church er. Find opportunities to visit other on Saturday, Dec. 15, when the dioce- fice. Lunch will be provided. year with the Solemnity of Christ parishes and to support and participate san Catholic Ethnic Ministries Office To register for this free event, visit the King and the reminder that, in in spiritual and cultural celebrations. sponsors the first of a series of Theol- the office’s website, https://columbus- the words of St. , This month, the Catholic Church ogy Talk: Community programs from catholic.org/cem, send an email mes- “Our hearts are restless until they can celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin de sage to ethnicministries@columbus- find rest in you.” Guadalupe. Many parishes include Porres Center, 2330 Airport Drive, catholic.org, or call (614) 221-7990. During Advent, we consider our bap- a procession of the Virgin Mother to Columbus. Space is limited. Kerns honored for gift to Guadalupe center The central Ohio chapter of the As- It also will empower the center to sociation of Fundraising Profession- make an exponentially greater im- als presented R. Kevin Kerns with pact in the community. It is the only the Leave a Legacy Award for his resource center aimed specifically at contribution to Catholic Social Ser- Franklin County’s growing immigrant vices’ Our Lady of Guadalupe Center, Hispanic population. which serves the largest population of “This impact would not be possi- Hispanics in central Ohio. Kerns was ble without the forward thinking and honored at the association’s National of Mr. Kerns,” said Rachel Philanthropy Day award luncheon last Lustig, president and chief executive month. officer of Catholic Social Services. Continuing a family commitment to “Because of his generosity, CSS will social justice and philanthropy, Kerns’ be able to leverage this gift into even legacy gift to the center will fund a bi- more resources to help the growing lingual case manager and connect the immigrant Latino community, and in center’s clients with individualized so doing; we will be able to continue Phoenix Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted accepts the gifts during a Mass on Dec. 2, 2017 resources to help them move toward extending the Kerns family’s legacy that was part of the annual diocesan “Honor Your Mother” event. self-sufficiency. of service.” CNS photo/Billy Hardiman, The Catholic Sun December 9, 2018 Catholic Times 13 Byzantine Catholics have added Guadalupe feast to their calendar By Father Andrew Summerson, to the need for the Byzantine Catholic Byzantine tradition, which emphasizes “Know all my smallest and most Catholic News Service Church to be engaged in the evange- Mary’s maternity as , a term humble children that I am the Vir- CHICAGO -- Renowned for its rev- lizing mission of the church in North which means “she who bore God.” gin who gave birth to God, The Word erence for ancient tradition, the Byzan- America. As devotions go hand-in-hand with through whom everything has the tine Catholic Church is rather unhur- During a pastoral visit to Mexico in liturgical expression in the Christian breath of life! He has given you to me ried to add new feasts to its liturgical January 1999, St. John Paul II named East, Father Maximos Davies of Holy as your mother, all you peoples of the calendar. Our Lady of Guadalupe as the patron- Resurrection Monastery in St. Na- Americas; I will hear all your weeping However, in the past 20 years, the ess of the Americas and declared that zianz, , wrote a Byzantine and your complaints; I will heal all Byzantine-Ruthenian Catholic Church Dec. 12 would be celebrated as the Catholic office for Our Lady of Gua- your sorrows, hardships and suffer- in the United States has added at least feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in dalupe which draws heavily on Byzan- ings. Repent and believe in the Gospel! four new feast days, all the of the tine tradition to cast a new light on the And together we will worship the Lord namely for three Americas. miracle of Guadalupe. and lover of mankind!” 20th-century martyred In this context, St. For instance, one of the hymns in the Byzantine Catholics in North Amer- bishops – Blesseds John Paul declared aposticha, or set of hymns, for the feast ica, who have adopted this feast and Paul Gojdich, July 17, her the patroness of takes up the traditional vespers reading include this devotion in their common Basil Hopko, July 23, the new evangeliza- for the mother of God, in Chapter 9, life of prayer, can contemplate a time- and Theodore Romzha, tion, calling the church verses 1-11, of Proverbs, that depicts ly question: How does this miraculous Oct. 31 – and one feast in the Americas to a Mary as Lady Wisdom, calling all peo- icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe call us dedicated to the moth- deeper commitment to ple to feast on her Son at the eucharis- to engage in the on er of God, Our Lady of proclaiming the Gos- tic liturgy. this continent? Guadalupe, Dec. 12. pel and to the conver- At the same time, the office honors - - - (Columbus St. John sion of nonbelievers. the particular message of hope that the Father Summerson is pastor of St. Chrysostom Byzantine Judson mother of God conveys specifically to Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Catholic Church will Procyk of Pittsburgh, the people of the Americas: Whiting, Indiana. celebrate the feast at then head of the Byz- its 9 a.m. Divine Litur- antine Catholic Church gy for that date.) in the United States, While Our Lady of Guadalupe has traveled to Mexico for the pope’s visit been on the Byzantine Catholic calen- and attended the papal Mass at the Ba- dar since 1999, many Byzantine Cath- silica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. olics still are unaware that this feast, One of the archbishop’s theologi- largely perceived as a devotion of Lat- cal advisers later recounted that, upon in-American Roman Catholics, also is Archbishop Procyk’s return from Mex- theirs to celebrate. ico, he excitedly remarked, “The Gua- Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego at dalupana is ours.” dawn Dec. 9, 1531, on Tepeyac Hill, in He added her feast day to the Byz- what is now northern Mexico City. She antine Catholic calendar by circulating appeared to Juan Diego twice more, the related decree sent to all the bish- and the last time, on Dec. 12, filled ops from the Congregation for Divine his tilma, or cloak, with roses. When Worship. he emptied his cloak of the roses, he Archbishop Procyk reportedly en- found that it bore her image. The cloak countered something strangely famil- is enshrined in the Basilica of Our iar in Mexico City in the image on Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. the tilma: In the mother of Americas, St. Mary Parish in Whiting, Indiana, he found the mother of all Byzantine has taken the lead in the Eparchy of Catholics. Parma in promoting this Marian devo- The mother of God appearing to St. tion. The parish commissioned a mural Juan Diego has much in common with of Our Lady of Guadalupe last year. the Byzantine tradition of a miraculous The eparchy includes Byzantine-Ru- icon coming to the lowly, such as the thenian Catholic parishes in Illinois, Icon Not Made by Human Hands – an Indiana, , , Michigan, icon of Christ – and the icon of Our , , , North Lady of Mariapoch. Dakota, and Wisconsin In appearing as Our Lady of Guada- and most of Ohio. lupe, Mary is with child – represented The story that led to the feast of Our by her belt worn high on her abdomen. Lady of Guadalupe being added to the It is the only recognized Marian ap- Byzantine Catholic calendar is one of parition in which she is pregnant. The an American archbishop’s awakening detail is particularly significant in the Catholic Times 14 December 9, 2018

Second Sunday of Advent (Cycle C) The Weekday Diocesan Weekly Radio Readings and Television Mass Expectations Schedule: DEC. 9, 2018 By Kevin Perrotta ed to focus their attention on Jesus, Catholic News Service trust that he knew what he was doing, MONDAY Sunday Mass 35:1-10 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral humble themselves, and learn from on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at www. Baruch 5:1-9 him how to cooperate with the way Psalm 85:9ab-14 Luke 5:17-26 stgabrielradio.com. Psalm 126:1-6 God’s kingdom was actually coming Mass with the Passionist Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV Philemon 1:4-6, 8-11 into the world. TUESDAY What about us? Don’t we too have (the CW), Channel 53, Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ- Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 Isaiah 40:1-11 TV, Channel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system for expectations for how God will move Psalm 96:1-3,10a-c,11-13 cable channel listing. In today’s Gospel, obstacles out of the way, give us suc- Matthew 18:12-14 preaches to his fellow Jews. They cess, protect us and fill our lives with Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Birmingham, shared expectations about what God blessings? WEDNESDAY Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight Zechariah 2:14-17 or Channel 382, or WOW Channel 378). (Encores at noon, 7 was going to do when he came to set But then we lose a parent, or a child, p.m., and midnight). things right in the world. or a spouse. We make some mistakes Revelation 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab Today’s first reading gives a sam- and suffer hard consequences. We Judith 13:18b-19 (Ps) Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. Luke 1:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47 ple of the prophecies that fed their lose our job. We lose our health. We on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Network begin to lose our mind. We and those Channel 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). expectations. Baruch declares that THURSDAY when God brings his people togeth- close to us suffer in one way or an- Isaiah 41:13-20 Mass from Massillon St. Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. on er, they will be “borne other. Psalm 145:1,9-13b WILB radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Canton, heard aloft in glory as on The gap between our Matthew 11:11-15 in Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton counties. royal thrones.” expectations for how Daily Mass God is going to work FRIDAY As they proceed to- 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. ward salvation, “God in our lives and what Isaiah 48:17-19 (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). See EWTN above; has commanded that is actually happening Psalm 1:1-4,6 and on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, every lofty mountain can become huge. This Matthew 11:16-19 Murray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in Marion, be made low, and that puts us right back there Newark, Newcomerstown and New Philadelphia; and Channel SATURDAY 207 in Zanesville); the age-old depths and with the people who first encountered Jesus Sirach 48:1-4,9-11 gorges be filled to lev- Psalm 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at el ground, that Israel in Galilee. Matthew 17:9a,10-13 www.stgabrielradio.com. may advance secure in We have the oppor- We pray Week II, Seasonal Proper of the Liturgy of the Hours. the glory of God.” It tunity to discover more will be splendid! deeply, or perhaps for the first time, John aroused people’s hopes that who he really is and what he has come these promises were going to be ful- to do in our lives. If we pay attention, Do You Feel Called? filled. Yet, when Jesus – the one for we will experience what the psalmist whom John was preparing the way proclaims today: “Those who sow in We are a part of the Society of St. Vincent – appeared, he didn’t lead people on tears shall reap rejoicing.” De Paul, a Catholic lay organization focused a triumphal march to Jerusalem to on transforming our member’s lives through Reflection Question: When has overthrow enemies and miraculously service to the poor. We are looking for two restore justice and prosperity. God surpassed your expectations? After his baptism by John in the self-motivated, service oriented, hard-working, and mission-driven Jordan, Jesus returned to the villag- - - - individuals who will put big love into the little things of life. Both our es of Galilee to heal the sick, forgive Perrotta is the editor and an au- homeless shelter (St. Vincent Haven) and our Transitional Living Pro- people’s sins and teach them how to thor of the “Six Weeks With the gram (The Gardens on 6th) need new Program Directors. live in God’s kingdom. Bible” series, teaches part time at His listeners needed to let go of Siena Heights University and leads An ideal candidate for this position would exemplify virtue, have a their picture of how God was going Holy Land pilgrimages. He lives in bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited university, pos- Ann Arbor, Michigan. to fulfill his promises. They need- sess a current license to practice social work, and have management experience. This candidate must possess a great, but humble cour- Living ‘I Do’ – Weekly Marriage Tips age to face a myriad of challenging situations on a day to day basis. If you feel you are called to serve the poor, encouraging them to Do you and your spouse have a special song? Maybe it is the one from your improve their lives, and improve your own through that service, please first dance? Surprise your spouse by playing it when your spouse gets home submit a resume, with a cover letter, and references pertaining to your or comes down for coffee. Bonus points if you sing along and serenade your previous place(s) of employment to [email protected]. spouse! Besides reliving one of your special moments, this moment is a gift of thoughtfulness to reconnect you in the midst of daily life. This position will pay $30,000 to $50,000 salary per year depending on Diocese of Columbus Marriage and Family Life Office qualifications. December 9, 2018 Catholic Times 15 Avoiding another Roman fiasco in By peremptorily ordering the II’s Theology of the Body. And let American bishops not to vote on them affirm that ethic as a pathway local remedies for today’s Catholic to happiness and human flourishing, crisis of abusive clergy and malfea- The Catholic Difference rather than treating it a noble but im- sant bishops, the Vatican dramatical- George Weigel possible ideal. ly raised the stakes for the February 4. Forget bogus “solutions.” 2019 meeting that has How many times have we heard called to discuss the crisis in a global that changing the Church’s disci- perspective. How the Americans tak- clerical sexual abuse, reacted as in- tim-demographics, this has never pline of celibacy would reduce the ing decisive action last month would stitutional crisis managers rather than been a “pedophilia” crisis, although incidence of clerical sexual abuse? have impeded Roman deliberations shepherds protecting their flocks, that language has been cemented into It’s just not true. Marriage is not a in February – the strange explanation then “clericalism” has certainly been much of the world media’s storyline crime-prevention program. And the offered by the Vatican for its edict – a factor in the abuse crises in Chile, since 2002. If the Rome meeting ig- data on the society-wide plague of will remain an open question. Now, Ireland, Germany, the U.K. and Po- nores data and traffics in media “nar- sexual abuse suggests that most of the most urgent matter is to define land, and in the McCarrick case (and ratives,” it will fail. these horrors take place within fam- correctly the issues that global gath- others) in the United States. There 3. Don’t ignore the devastating ilies. Celibacy is not the issue. The ering will address. As there are dis- are more basic factors involved in the impact of a culture of dissent. issues are effective seminary forma- turbing signs that Those Who Just epidemiology of this crisis, however. Ireland and Quebec demonstrate tion for living celibate love prior to Don’t Get It are still not getting it, I’d And “clericalism” cannot be a one- that sexual abuse occurred in the ordination, and ongoing support for like to flag some pitfalls the February size-fits-all diagnosis of the crisis or pre-conciliar Church. Still, the data priests afterwards. meeting should avoid. a dodge to avoid confronting more suggest that there was a large spike 5. Resist playing the hierarchy 1. The crisis cannot be blamed basic causes like infidelity and sex- in abuse in the late 1960s, 1970s and card. primarily on “clericalism.” ual dysfunction. “Clericalism” may much of the 1980s: decades when Drawing on lay expertise does If “clericalism” means a wicked facilitate abuse and malfeasance; it dissent from Catholicism’s settled not diminish episcopal authority; it distortion of the powerful influence doesn’t cause them. moral teaching was rampant among enhances it. Bringing lay expertise priests exercise by virtue of their of- 2. The language describing the priests, tacit among too many bish- to bear on this crisis is essential in fice, then “clericalism” was and is a crisis must reflect the empirical ev- ops, and tolerated for the sake of getting at the facts and to restoring factor in the sexual abuse of young idence. keeping the peace. That appeasement the badly eroded credibility of too people, who are particularly vulnera- “Protecting children” is abso- strategy was disastrous. February many bishops – and the Vatican. ble to that influence. If “clericalism” lutely essential; that is the ultimate meeting planners have said that the The leadership of the U.S. bishops’ means that some bishops, faced with no-brainer. But the mantra that Church needs a change of culture. conference understood that, and the this entire crisis – and the Febru- Does that include changing the cul- majority of American bishops were VAN BALEN, continued from Page 7 ary meeting — is about “child pro- ture of dissent that seems to have prepared to act on that understanding of those who have been harmed by tection” avoids the hard fact that in been involved in spiking the num- with serious remedies. The February racism … ” (page 23). the United States and Germany (the ber of abusive clergy and malfeasant meeting must be informed of those We are God’s children. The season two situations for which there is the bishops? Then let the bishops gath- remedies – and it should consider of Advent and Christmas celebrate largest body of data), the overwhelm- ered in Rome in February issue a how Roman autocracy made a very Jesus, Emmanuel, God-with-us. 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(Gonzalez), 80, Nov. 17 St. Paul Church, Westerville St. Paul Church, Westerville St. John XXIII Church, Canal Winchester BIENKO, Dan, 60, Nov. 25 HEINZMAN, Nathan G., 27, Nov. 29 POTTER, Mark J., 28, Nov. 29 St. Joseph Church, Dover Church of the Resurrection, New Albany St. John Church, Logan BROWN, Pauline (Powers), 98, Nov. 30 HOPKINS, Adeline C. (Tkacz), 91, Nov. 28 SPARKS, Susan K. (Bowman), 62, Nov, 30 St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster St. Mary Church, Delaware St. Paul Church, Westerville COBURN, Michael P., 27, Nov. 30 KEFFER, Richard E., 88, Dec. 2 TINIRELLO, Frederick, 72, Nov. 28 St. John Neumann Church, Sunbury St. Leo Church, Columbus St. Joseph Church, Dover DAVIS, Doris M., 93, Nov. 26 LEY, Arlene R. (Bennett), 93, Nov. 25 VanFOSSEN, Mary L. (Hess), 89, Nov. 26 St. Paul Church, Westerville St. Brendan Church, Hilliard St. Joseph Church, Dover D’SOUZA, Joseph D. “Jose,” 92, Nov. 29 MARCHETTI, Theodore H., 75, Nov. 16 WARTHER, Joanne (Carl), 89, Nov. 25 St. Brendan Church, Hilliard Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus St. Joseph Church, Dover ENGLEHART, Eric D., 61, Nov. 25 MAVKO, Dorothy L., 94, formerly of Columbus, Nov. 17 WOHRLE, Annalouise C. (Kropp), 94, Nov. 27 Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus Immaculate Conception Church, Madison Corpus Christi Church, Columbus ERSKINE, Dorothy M. (Dougherty), 97, Nov. 29 MIGLEY, Robert G., 94, Nov. 30 ZELLI, Robert J., 72, Nov. 21 Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Lewis Center St. Mark Church, Lancaster St. Matthew Church, Gahanna FALLON, Patrick L., 84, Nov. 26 NIGGEMEYER, Harold, 84, Nov. 27 St. Patrick Church, Columbus St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster ‘A man of faith and humility’: Catholics remember President George H.W. Bush Catholic News Agency They taught me that if you have something Washington – George H.W. Bush, who for yourself, you should give half to a friend. died late Friday, Nov. 30, served as a fighter pilot They taught me to take the blame when things in World War II, head of the CIA, vice president go wrong and share the credit when things go under , and as the 41st president of right. These ideas were supported by society,” the United States. But he maintained throughout he told the Knights. his last years that his most important role was that Joseph Cullen, a spokesman for the Knights of a father of six children. of Columbus, told CNA that Bush had “a won- “I can honestly say that the three most rewarding derful feel for what makes America great: her titles bestowed upon me are the three that I’ve got people and their individual communities, in- left: a husband, a father and a granddad,” Bush said cluding faith communities.” in 1997 at the opening of his presidential library in “He knew that religious liberty produced Houston. varied and wonderful fruits, especially in the In the days following his death, Catholics around areas of charity and service. He knew us at the country remembered the 41st president for his the Knights. He encouraged us and did so per- character and family values. President George H.W. Bush applauds Pope St. John Paul II sonally at two of our conventions, including Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the U.S. after a welcoming ceremony before their audience at the Vat- in 1992 as president. We are grateful to have bishops’ conference and Archbishop of Galves- ican in 1991. CNS photo/Rick Wilking, Reuters known him and now pray for him and his fam- ton-Houston, offered prayers for the former presi- as a model for all to follow. The City of Houston ily” Cullen said. dent and for his family, and praised Bush as a “cou- was very proud to call him one of our own and one Bush noted in 1992 that there was a “disturbing rageous man, dedicated leader and selfless public of our brightest points of light. We will forever be trend” in “the rise of legal theories and practices servant.” grateful for his presence and commitment to our that reject our Judeo-Christian tradition.” As a congressman, Bush represented Texas’ Sev- community and to the people of Houston,” he said. “The president should set the moral tone for this enth Congressional District, which is within Cardi- Bush’s marriage to Barbara, who died earlier this nation,” Bush said. nal DiNardo’s archdiocese. year, was the longest marriage in the history of the Other bishops and Catholic voices have issued “President Bush’s career in the public eye – from American presidency. their own tributes to the 41st president. the Lone Star State to the global stage – was marked In a speech at the 1992 Knights of Columbus con- “A gracious and humble man who lived a life of by incredible statesmanship and honor,” the cardi- vention, Bush, an Episcopalian, spoke of the impor- service to others, President George H.W. Bush is nal said in a statement released by the archdiocese. tance of character and morality in American society. remembered as a man of character, a husband and “His strong faith in God, devotion to his wife of “I think my parents were like yours: They brought father who did his best to bring about a kinder and 73 years, the late First Lady Barbara Bush, and his me up to understand that our fundamental mor- boundless love for the covenant of family served al standards were established by Almighty God. SeeH BUS , Page 20 December 9, 2018 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel Columbus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. 614- DECEMBER Church, 5133 Walnut Road S.E., Buckeye Lake. 279-1690 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every 10, MONDAY 7, FRIDAY Sunday during Advent. Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry 14, FRIDAY St. Cecilia Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St. Christopher Adult Religious Education 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover Church Tour in Portsmouth St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Road, Columbus. 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, Road, Columbus (Christ the King convent, first 6 to 8 p.m., Scioto County Courthouse, 602 7th Begins after 8:15 a.m. Mass; continues to 5 p.m. 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. “Exploring building west of church). 614-718-0227, 614-309- St., Portsmouth. Annual holiday tour of churches Saturday. the Proto-” with David Brakke, 2651, 614-309-0157 in Boneyfiddle historic district, including St. Mary Eucharistic Adoration at Columbus St. Peter Ohio State University professor of the history of Men’s Bible Study Church. Tours every half-hour. 740-354-4551 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Christianity. 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion Row Road, Columbus. First Friday Eucharistic Cols. St. Patrick Frassati Society Mass, Brunch Blvd., Columbus. Bible study of Sunday’s readings. 15, SATURDAY adoration in day chapel. 10:30 a.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Theology Talk Program at de Porres Center First Friday Masses at Columbus. Parish Frassati Society for young 11, TUESDAY 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Martin de Porres Center, 9 a.m., 12:15 and 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, adults attends Mass, followed by lunch at Cafe Calix Society Meeting 2330 Airport Drive, Columbus. “Theology Talk: 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. First Friday Phenix, 39 E. Gay St. 614-224-9522 6 p.m., Panera restaurant, 4519 N. High St., Community” program looking at our role as Masses in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Blessing of St. Pius X Family Center Columbus. Monthly meeting of the Calix Society, “catholic” or universal, with presentations by 614-221-4323 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. an association of Catholic alcoholics. Preceded Pam Harris, Alma Ciriello and Devin Jones of the Monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg. Dedication and by 5:30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church, diocesan Catholic Ethnic Ministries office. 614- Our Lady of the Church, 5225 blessing of parish’s new Msgr. David R. Funk across street from meeting site. 221-7990 Refugee Road, Columbus. Begins after 9 a.m. Parish Family Center, followed by reception and Holy Hour at Columbus St. Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Mass; continues through 6 p.m. Holy Hour. tours. 614-866-2859 St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave., 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic Meeting Columbus. Monthly Holy Hour following 6 p.m. Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed 12:15 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant 1:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Mass. 614-299-5781 by rosary and confession. Ave., Columbus. Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club Columbus. Meeting of St. Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc Centering Prayer Group Meeting meeting, with talk by Father T.J. Lehigh, parochial chapter, Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic. Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of vicar at Columbus St. Andrew Church, about his Women’s Chorus at de Porres Center 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering first six months as a priest. 3 to 4:30 p.m., Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. prayer group meeting, beginning with silent prayer, Eucharistic Vigil at Holy Cross Airport Drive, Columbus. Seasonal concert with EnCourage Ministry Monthly Meeting followed by Contemplative Outreach DVD and Holy Cross Church, 205 S. 5th St., Columbus. Columbus Women’s Chorus. 614-416-1910 6:30 p.m., EnCourage, an approved diocesan discussion. 614-512-3731 7:30 p.m. Mass, followed by Exposition of the Lessons and Carols at Cathedral ministry for families and friends of persons who Ohio Dominican University Commencement Blessed Sacrament with various prayers, ending 3 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., experience same-sex attraction. EnCourage 11 a.m., Alumni Hall, Ohio Dominican University, with Benediction around 11. Columbus. Lessons and carols with cathedral respects the dignity of every person, promotes the 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. ODU winter All-Night Exposition at Our Lady of Victory choir and brass ensemble. 614-241-2526 truth of God’s plan for each of us, and focuses on commencement ceremony. Speaker: Dr. Jim Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Road, Choir Concert at St. Elizabeth sharing our love. Confidentiality is maintained. Call Strode, university’s dean of graduate studies. Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods for site. 614-296-7404 Preceded by Baccalaureate Mass at 9 a.m. in from 8 p.m. until Mass at 8 a.m. Saturday. Blvd., Columbus. Christmas concert with the Christ the King Chapel. 614-251-4453 parish choir. 614-891-0150 12, WEDNESDAY Anointing of the Sick at St. Pius X 8, SATURDAY Advent Concert at Our Lady of Victory Center for Dominican Studies Lecture Series 5 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner Priests Renew Vows at St. Elizabeth 3 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 1559 Roxbury Noon to 12:30 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena Room, Road, Reynoldsburg. Communal Anointing of the 8:30 a.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Road, Columbus. Ninth annual Advent concert, Erskine Hall, Ohio Dominican University, 1215 Sick at Mass. 614-866-2859 Woods Blvd., Columbus. Mass for the Feast of the featuring parish choir and an orchestra, with Sunbury Road, Columbus. Sister Carol Ann Singalong at Delaware St. Mary Immaculate Conception includes renewal of vows Advent and Christmas music of several traditions Spencer, OP speaks on “Advent -- I Am the Light 7 p.m., St. Mary Church, 82 E. William St., of the Congregation of the Immaculate Conception and styles. 614-488-2428 of the World” as part of Center for Dominican Delaware. Parish singalong of Christmas and by the parish’s priests. 614-891-0150 Lessons and Carols at St. Ladislas Studies series on justice. Lunch provided. 614- Advent hymns. 740-363-4641 Women’s Retreat at Holy Family 4 p.m., St. Ladislas Church, 277 Reeb Ave., 251-4722 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Columbus. Lessons and carols program for St. Turning Leaves and Tea Leaves 15-23, SATURDAY-SUNDAY Broad St., Columbus. “To Jesus Through Mary” Ladislas and Columbus Corpus Christi churches. 2 to 3:30 p.m., Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Simbang Gabi Celebration at St. Elizabeth women’s retreat, featuring three conferences with 614-443-2828 Airport Drive, Columbus. Turning Leaves and 7:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP, plus Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Tea Leaves book club with Dominican Sisters Woods Blvd., Columbus. Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Eucharistic Adoration, meditation, breakfast and 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Marialein Anzenberger and Colleen Gallagher. Christmas tradition, featuring celebration of Mass lunch. Participants will receive a surprise gift. Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass 614-416-1910 for nine consecutive nights. Dec. 23 closing Contact [email protected]. entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets. celebration begins with Mass at 7, followed by De Porres Center Advent Retreat for praise, worship, ministry, and teaching. 13, THURSDAY celebration dinner in Pastors’ Hall. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Martin de Porres Center, 2330 614-886-8266 Advent By Candlelight at Delaware St. Mary Airport Drive, Columbus. Retreat led by Sister Nativity Pageant at St. Peter in Chains 7 p.m., Beitel Commons, St. Mary School, 66 16, SUNDAY Louis Mary Passeri, OP, featuring reflection and 5:30 p.m., St. Peter in Chains Church, 2167 Lick E. William St., Delaware. Annual Advent By Anointing of the Sick at St. Pius X conversation about Mary and her importance Run Lyra Road, Wheelersburg. Nativity pageant Candlelight program sponsored by parish women’s 8:30 a.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner in the Advent season. Includes Mass with the with children from St. Peter in Chains and New organization, with talk by parish religious education Road, Reynoldsburg. Communal Anointing of the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Cost $20, including Boston St. Monica churches. 740-574-5486 director Tina White on “Angels: Heavenly Helpers.” Sick at Mass. 614-866-2859 lunch. 614-416-1910 Silent Night in Sugar Grove 740-363-4641 Exposition at Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. John Chrysostom Christmas Cookie Sale 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 306 Elm St., Sugar Cenacle at Holy Name 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Our Lady of Mount Carmel 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Grove. 27th annual “Silent Night in Sugar Grove” 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Church, 5133 Walnut Road S.E., Buckeye Lake. Catholic Church, 5858 Cleveland Ave., Columbus. program at all three of the town’s churches. 614- Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Church’s 14th annual sale of Christmas cookies, 416-1910 with prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian Sunday during Advent. baked goods and gifts. 614-882-6103 Lessons and Carols at Dover St. Joseph Movement of Priests. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family Labyrinth Walk at Shepherd’s Corner 6 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 613 N. Tuscarawas Theology on Tap Meeting After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. 2 to 3:30 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, Ave., Dover. Parish’s eighth annual ecumenical 7 p.m., El Vaquero restaurant, 3230 Olentangy Broad St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick. Labyrinth walk lessons and carols service, with choirs from parish River Road, Columbus. Theology on Tap Majella, patron of expectant mothers, for all with theme “Prepare Ye the Way,” led by Dominican and four other area churches and Dover High discussion and social group for young Catholics, women who are pregnant or wish to become Associate Donna Doone. Suggested donation $5. School Ars Nova choir, preceded by handbell with Laura Lewis, assistant director of The Ohio pregnant. 614-221-1890 Minimum five participants. 614-866-4302 prelude music. 330-364-6661 State University’s suicide prevention program. Angelic Warfare Confraternity at St. Patrick Church Tour in Lancaster Ohio Dominican Chorus at St. John XXIII RSVP to [email protected] or Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 6 to 9:30 p.m., St. Mary Church, 132 S. High 7 p.m., St. John XXIII Church, 5170 Winchester Columbus Theology on Tap Facebook page. N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of St., Lancaster is final stop of Fairfield Heritage Southern Road, Columbus. Christmas concert with Christmas Concert at Sacred Heart Angelic Warfare Confraternity, with talk on Association’s annual candlelight tour of eight Ohio Dominican University chorus. 614-920-1563 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., chastity-related issues followed by Holy Hour. downtown churches, with music at each stop. Solemn Vespers at Columbus St. Patrick Columbus. Christmas concert with Worthington 614-224-9522 Tickets $12 ($10 advance), $4 children 5 to 12. 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Kilbourne High School singers. 614-299-4191 Kateri Prayer Circle at St. Mark 740-654-9923 Columbus. Sung Advent solemn Evening Vespers. Vespers, Benediction at St. Margaret 1 p.m., Aranda Center, St. Mark Church, 324 Gay 614-224-9522 7 p.m., St. Margaret of Cortona Church, 1600 N. St., Lancaster. Kateri Prayer Circle meeting to 9, SUNDAY Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter Hague Ave., Columbus. Parish’s regular Thursday honor St. and promote Native Exposition at Our Lady of Mount Carmel 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Eucharistic Adoration concludes with sung Vespers Catholic spirituality. Catholic Times 18 December 9, 2018 National appeal supports elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, religious order priests The annual Retirement Fund for communities for the direct – served for little to no pay. Religious collection will take place care of elderly members. Today, hundreds of orders lack on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 and Communities combine sufficient retirement savings. 9 in the Diocese of Columbus. Co- these funds with their own Of 547 communities providing ordinated by the National Religious income and savings to help data to the NRRO, only four Retirement Office (NRRO) in Wash- furnish necessities such as percent are adequately funded ington, the appeal benefits 31,000 medications and nursing for retirement. Compounding elderly Catholic sisters, brothers and care. Throughout the year, the financial crisis are the rising religious order priests. additional funding is al- cost of care and the increasing The Diocese of Columbus donated located for congregations number of those needing care. $120,851.19 to last year’s collection. with critical needs and for The Catholic bishops of the Almost 94 percent of donations aid retirement planning and ed- United States initiated the na- senior religious and their communi- ucational resources. tional collection in 1988 to help ties, with the remaining funds used Religious communities ister outside their home dioceses, they address the deficit in retirement for administration and promotion of apply annually for financial support may benefit from the allocations dis- funding among U.S. religious com- the national appeal. from the national collection, and dis- bursed to their individual orders. munities. Since the collection was The 2017 collection raised a little tributions are sent to each eligible “Donations to the Retirement Fund launched, U.S. Catholics have donat- more than $28 million. The NRRO community’s central house. Although for Religious have a far-reaching ed $844 million to the appeal, helping disbursed $25 million to 360 religious women and men religious often min- impact,” said Sister Stephanie Still, many communities stabilize their re- PBVM, the NRRO’s executive direc- tirement outlook. tor. “Most importantly, they help com- “We are overwhelmed by the ongo- munities care for aging members, but ing generosity toward the annual ap- they also underwrite initiatives aimed peal and by the love and thanksgiving at addressing the underlying causes of for the service of our elder religious,” the funding shortages.” Sister Stephanie said. “Our office is Religious orders are financially au- committed to stewarding these funds tonomous and thus responsible for the in ways that help religious communi- support of all members. Traditionally, ties care for older members while con- Catholic sisters, brothers, and reli- tinuing to serve the People of God.” gious order priests – known collec- Visit retiredreligious.org to learn tively as women and men religious more.

St. Peter to host ‘One Voice’ gathering St. Patrick Church Columbus St. Peter Church will of the church at 6899 Smoky Row 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 host “One Voice,” an interdenomina- Road. The St. Peter choir will lead tional gathering of Christians sharing participants in a singalong of Christ- fellowship and caroling, at 7 p.m. mas carols. The program also will Thursday, Dec. 20. include prayer and storytelling, and The event will take place in front hot chocolate will be available for of a manger scene on the front lawn everyone.

education, continued from Page 5 faith in just the half-hour or 45 minutes Doody continued, “I love being in of religion class. It’s in everything and a Catholic school. You can talk about it’s everywhere. It’s there in science your faith. It’s just fundamental to a per- class when we talk about all that God son’s life. Without God in your life and has made. It’s in other subjects when faith, life doesn’t have the same mean- we talk about the gifts that God has ing, especially now. Catholic schools given us. We talk about how the Holy are wonderful. They’re great places.” Spirit guides us and helps us through To Donna Doody and to all of our things all the time. We talk about our dedicated Catholic school teachers guardian angels, who are there to pro- who make this possible, thank you for tect us physically and mentally, and your service to our children and to our who guide us every day.” Those les- Church. sons provide a truly complete and well-rounded education, allowing stu- Adam J. Dufault is diocesan episco- dents to engage their mind, body and pal moderator for education and su- spirit in all that they do. perintendent of Catholic schools. December 9, 2018 Catholic Times 19 Saving lives through Project DAWN training An Evening of Hope shows solidarity with the incarcerated By Peter Harb something more – the love that our When the term “hope” is used, it Father so freely gives. usually means an aspiration or de- During An Evening of Hope at sire for something more, such as the Columbus St. Thomas More hoping that your hard work will earn Newman Center on Thursday, Oct.

Mount Carmel Foundation representatives (from left) Nancy Whetstone, Denise Wible and Ellen Weilbacher and Mount Carmel Church Partnerships faith community nurse Kate Whitman distribute Narcan kits to participants during a Project DAWN training session in Columbus Our Lady of Victory Church. Photos by Denise Wible, Mount Carmel Foundation As part of the Diocese of Colum- icothe St. Mary Church and Mount bus’ continued response to the opi- Vernon St. Vincent de Paul Church. ate addiction epidemic, the dioce- Training introductions and open- san Hope Task Force partnered with ing prayers were led by Kitty Quinn, Mount Carmel Church Partnerships to assistant superintendent of diocesan Wendy Tarr, director of the diocesan ARCH program, speaks during An Evening of offer Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided Catholic schools, and Jerry Freewalt, Hope at the Columbus St. Thomas More Newman Center. Ohio State University stu- with Naloxone), a community-based director of the diocesan Office for So- dent Cella Masso-Rivetti (seated, left) was moderator for the event. overdose educa- cial Concerns. Steve Photo by Jerry Freewalt tion and Narcan Roth, Alicia Tomblin (naloxone) distri- and Brian Pierson of you a promotion, or hoping to go on 18, people from across the diocese bution program. Mount Carmel Health a monthlong trip to Europe, or even came together to pray in solidarity Narcan is a safe System were Project hoping that the Cleveland Browns for our incarcerated brothers and medication that DAWN trainers. Kate might make it to the Super Bowl sisters and learn more about how can reverse an Whitman of Mount one day in the near future. How- to share the gifts the Lord has so overdose caused Carmel Church Part- ever, for millions of people locked abundantly given us. A few hymns by prescription nerships and rep- up in prisons in the United States, and a beautiful prayer of solidari- pain medication resentatives of the spending most of their time alone, ty kicked off this intimate evening, or heroin. An Mount Carmel Foun- hope becomes much more about the overdose can hap- dation staffed a re- little things. They want to encounter See hope, Page 20 pen anywhere, source table and dis- including on par- tributed Narcan kits, ish and school training DVDs, liter- St. Francis Center requests grounds, and Nar- ature about the drug can saves lives. Project DAWN trainer Steve Roth addiction epidemic, donations for Christmas Parishes, holds a Narcan nasal spray as he and items for proper The diocesan St. Francis Center in Catholic Social Services, in care of schools and char- trains parish and school representa- prescription medica- Portsmouth is in the midst of its Giv- Julie Naporano, 197 E. Gay St., Co- ities across the tives from across the diocese at Co- tion disposal. ing Tree Christmas donation drive to lumbus OH 43215. diocese have des- lumbus Our Lady of Victory Church. The diocesan Hope help an area hit hard by economic de- Online ordering is available through ignated represen- Task Force consists cline and the U.S. opioid epidemic. the Amazon wish list for unwrapped tatives to complete Project DAWN of representatives from diocesan of- The center is asking for new sleep- donations delivered directly to the training and to receive a free Narcan fices and charities and several state ing bags (unwrapped) and Walmart center. To order, visit www.amazon. kit, donated through the generosity of government agencies. For a copy of gift cards of any amount through Dec. com/registry/search and search for the Mount Carmel Foundation. Two- Bishop Frederick Campbell’s pasto- 21 to support children and families “St. Francis Center.” hour training sessions on use of the ral letter on drug addiction and a list- during the Christmas season. As many Mail donations will be accepted at kits were offered at Columbus Our ing of related resources for families, as 1,000 children from infants to age St. Francis Center, in care of Barba- Lady of Victory Church, Zanesville parishes and schools, visit www.co- 17 are in need during the holidays. ra McKenzie, 2311 Stockham Lane, Bishop Rosecrans High School, Chill- lumbuscatholic.org/drug-awareness. Gift cards may be dropped off at Portsmouth OH 45662. Catholic Times 20 December 9, 2018 hope, continued from Page 19 BHUS , continued from Page 16 followed by two very inspiring also ministers to returning citizens. gentler nation. He guided our country over the U.S. military intervention in speakers. Brittany, a returning cit- The Kairos Prison Ministry bakes during difficult times with grace, dig- the Gulf War, Bush described his last izen, spoke about her past and what cookies for inmates and organizes nity and courage,” Bishop Nelson Pe- presidential meeting with John Paul led her to become incarcerated. spiritual retreats for them. Repre- rez of Cleveland said on Dec. 1. as a “major tour d’horizon, touching This had many people in the room sentatives of these and many other His presidency from 1988 to 1992 on all the trouble spots” in the world. wiping tears away. Rose, a pris- ministries were present at An Eve- included the fall of the Soviet Union. When Bush first entered politics as on chaplain for decades, reminded ning of Hope to connect with those In Bush’s last Ad- a Republican congressman, he sup- everyone about the human dignity who feel called to prison ministry dress in 1992, he said, “By the grace ported funding for Planned Parent- that our incarcerated brothers and and to help them learn more about of God, America won the .” hood. However, he went on to be an sisters have, no matter what their the work it involves. Later that year, he went on to say, effective pro-life president. Bush used past entails. We are all sinners, and As a follow-up, the Newman Cen- “St. Ignatius said, ‘Work as though his power of veto to stop 10 bills with we are all loved by our Creator. ter on Saturday, Nov. 17 sponsored all depended upon yourself, and pray pro-abortion provisions, according to Both speakers shared how pris- a “taste and see” service fair which as though all depended on God.’ The the National Right to Life Committee. on and re-entry ministry have shed featured several prison and re-entry practice of that motto conquered “President George H.W. Bush dedi- a light on an otherwise dark place ministries, assisting participants in communism. Ceaseless prayer and cated his administration to advancing for our brothers and sisters, giving discerning whether they wish to be tireless work halted the cold war and pro-life policies to protect mothers and them and many other inmates and involved in prison ministry. This spared us from the catastrophe of a their unborn children,” National Right returning citizens the hope that most event was broadcast live on Face- third world war. Believers behind to Life President Carol Tobias said on people take for granted. book for those who could not attend. the Iron Curtain defied persecution; Dec. 1. “He used his presidency to stop Several ministries were featured If you are interested in providing believers in the West defied indiffer- enactment of pro-abortion laws and during the evening. ARCH (Accom- hope to prisoners or to the formerly ence.” promote life-affirming solutions.” panying Returning Citizens with incarcerated who are just returning to Bush met with Pope St. John Paul Bush’s funeral was held on Wednes- Hope), a re-entry ministry of the the community, visit the ARCH web- II in Rome twice during his presiden- day, Dec. 5 at Washington’s National diocesan Office for Social Concerns site at www.svdpcolumbus.org/arch cy. Though the two leaders disagreed Cathedral. and the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and learn how you can get involved. welcomes the formerly incarcer- Peter Harb is an Ohio State Uni- ated back into the community and versity student, Newman Center helps ease them back by connecting member, and Campaign for Human them to people, jobs, housing and Development intern for the dioce- transportation. Kindway EMBARK san Office for Social Concerns.

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