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Palm Sunday Brunch Speaker protect foreign aid George Weigel, p. 18 BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Livestream Mass Schedule Chrism Mass: April 8, 7 p.m. WASHINGTON —A senior PMD Mass: April 9, 10 a.m. Catholic Relief Services official Palm Sunday: April 14, 8 a.m. urged Congress to modestly Holy Thursday: April 18, 7 p.m. increase the U.S. international af- Good Friday: April 19, 7 p.m. fairs budget in a time of mass dis- Easter Vigil: April 20, 8:30 p.m. placement and crises that cause hunger and inadequate health Go to rapidcitydiocese.org. Viewing does not meet the care. obligation of attending Bill O’Keefe, executive vice Palm Sunday & Easter. president for mission, mobilization This service is offered for and advocacy, called for at least those who are homebound $60 billion in foreign humanitar- and unable to attend Mass. ian and development aid in fiscal year 2020 spending during testi- mony March 12 to the House Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs. O’Keefe’s appearance on Capi- From Terra Sancta to Terra Sancta tol Hill came a day after President Donald Trump proposed a 24- Terra Sancta Retreat Center Direc- and showed him the Stations of the percent cut in foreign assistance in tor Reeney Wilson and Bishop Robert Cross along the high back wall. the 2020 budget. Gruss with the 12th Station of the “He took one down. It was carved Foreign assistance for programs Cross. During his pilgrimage to the from a single piece of olive wood. The in health care, including for AIDS, Holy Land in January, Bishop Gruss detail was unbelievable,” said Bishop tuberculosis and malaria treat- had the opportunity to visit Christian Gruss. It was carved by Munir shops in Bethlehem in Palestine. The Twemeh, a renowned artist. ment, international disaster assis- tour guide, a Catholic man from “It’s important to support the body tance, migration and refugee Nazareth, explained there is a of Christ in Bethlehem in whatever way assistance, and development pro- dwindling Christian presence in the we can,” he said. “Each station is a grams totals about 1 percent of all city of Christ’s birth. Due to the conflict piece of art, and it’s a way to bring federal spending. between Palestine and Israel, the city Terra Sancta to Terra Sancta here.” The White House budget as is walled off, and unemployment is The stations from the Holy Land around 80 percent. To support them- are hung inside Holy Cross Chapel, at submitted is expected to be signifi- selves, Christian families are carving the retreat center, Rapid City. Rosaries cantly altered by Congress as it souvenirs from olive wood. At a shop from the same shop will be sold there conducts hearings between now which is co-owned by several families, to offset the purchase of the stations. and the start of the fiscal year the manager approached the bishop “I am hoping people can go out to Oct. 1. the retreat center and pray the sta- tions in Holy Cross Chapel during Among the primary beneficiar- Deacon Walt Wilson hangs the first Lent,” he said. ies of aid are the 68 million people station on the chapel wall. displaced by natural disasters. (WRC photo by Laurie Hallstrom) (Photo by Angie King) 2 WRC ‘Sexual abuse of any personNo Greater in Love our society is unacceptable’March 2019

The meeting incence of children. No explanations suffice which ensures complete transparency and Divine Physician who gave his life for his Rome on the protection for these abuses involving children. We accountability. This is essential in restoring Church, leads her to true healing, conver- of minors in the church need to recognize with humility and the trust that has been broken as the result sion and holiness. Be assured of my con- has come and gone, but courage that we stand face to face with the of the misconduct of a few. tinued prayers for all of you. the work addressed at mystery of evil, which strikes most violently The Diocese of Rapid City remains Sincerely in the peace of Christ, Bishop that meeting is far from against the most vulnerable, for they are an committed to reaching out to victims of +Bishop Robert D. Gruss Robert Gruss complete. I am grateful image of Jesus. For this reason, the church childhood sexual abuse within our diocese that Pope Francis has has now become increasingly aware of the as well as doing all that we can to protect The following list includes those Diocese of called bishops from need not only to curb the gravest cases of our youth and vulnerable adults from harm. priests/brothers/scholastics who were incar- Rapid City around the world to ad- abuse by disciplinary measures and civil and As the bishop of this diocese, I am dinated and/or served in the Diocese of dress this serious crisis canonical processes, but also to decisively deeply saddened that abuse of minors by Rapid City and were alleged to have in the church, to seek a confront the phenomenon both inside and clergy is part of the history of our local sexually abused a minor(s). All are deceased positive and holy way outside the church. She feels called to com- church. In the interest of transparency and except John Praveen Kumar Itukulapati forward. From what I have read, it was in- bat this evil that strikes at the very heart of accountability, I have chosen, as part of our ALCP/OSS. tense, challenging and fruitful. Many voices her mission, which is to preach the Gospel ongoing process of reaching out to the Incardinated in the were heard — bishops, religious, and most to the little ones and to protect them from diocesan community, to publicly identify Diocese of Rapid City importantly victim survivors. ravenous wolves.” (Address of His Holiness those priests who have carried out ministry John Corry Since the conclusion of this meeting, I Pope Francis at the end of the Eucharistic in the Diocese of Rapid City, and against Thomas Gorman have personally been asked if something Concelebration) whom there is a credible claim of sexual William Lambert concrete is going to come out of this gath- Sexual abuse of any person in our soci- abuse of a minor. An allegation is deemed Donald Murray ering. In a statement Cardinal DiNardo ety is unacceptable and all necessary steps to be credible if there is reasonable cause to Dennis Riss made to Catholic News Service, he wrote, must be taken to ensure that our young believe that abuse occurred. This determi- James Sheehan “The summit seemed to be effective in get- people and vulnerable adults are protected. nation follows a process of consultation and Francis Vallo ting all the world’s bishops on the same Since the implementation of the Charter, is not a legal judgment. Inclusion on this page in placing victims and survivors at the the Catholic Church in America has done list does not imply that the claims are true From outside the Diocese of Rapid City and correct in that the accused individual center of the church’s concern, rather than more in seeking to protect children, young Francis Bell, Diocese of Albany has been found guilty of a crime or liable the church’s reputation and its personnel.” people and vulnerable adults than any other Cletus Adams TOR, for civil claims. In many instances, the Yes, that is one positive outcome, but con- institution, public or private. Beginning in (Third Order Regular Franciscan) claims were made many years or decades crete steps must be clearly defined for the the 1990s, the bishops of the Diocese of Gilbert Stack OSB, after the alleged events and therefore were church to really move forward to a place of Rapid City have implemented zero toler- (Order of St. Benedict) not capable of an investigation and deter- healing and a new place of trust and ac- ance policies toward any instance of sexual John Praveen Kumar Itukulapati mination. countability. There must be a process put in abuse of children and young people. And ALCP/OSS, Order of the It is important to acknowledge the hor- place by which bishops are held accountable we remain committed to do so. Apostolic Life Community of rid truth of past abuse in the church so that and complaints against bishops can be Though the laicization of Theodore Priests in the Opus Spiritus Sancti we can repent of these actions, and to processed effectively. The establishment of McCarrick, the former cardinal and arch- recommit ourselves to ensuring that no one standards of conduct for bishops is impor- bishop of Washington, is a step forward in The following are Jesuits from tant as well. the healing process, we have failed miser- is hurt moving forward. the Society of Jesus: Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, in his ably in holding our church leaders account- Again, I will ensure that the diocese address given at the end of the Mass closing able for this type of abhorrent behavior. remains vigilant and transparent in fulfilling Francis Chapman SJ this meeting on the protection of minors in Many U.S. Catholics still await a promised its policies and procedures regarding Bernard Fagan SJ the church, spoke strongly of the serious- Vatican report regarding those who assisted reported sexual misconduct. Anyone who Paul Frey SJ ness of this universal problem, acknowledg- McCarrick in rising through the hierarchi- has been a victim of sexual misconduct by a Joseph Gill SJ ing that this evil affects all societies around cal ranks of the church. bishop, priest, deacon or lay employee is Albert Janka SJ the world, but assuring us that it “is in no I look forward to the upcoming invited to contact the Victim Assistance James McDonough SJ way less monstrous when it takes place USCCB meeting in June. At this meeting, Coordinator by calling 605-209-3418. Thomas McShane SJ within the church. the U.S. Bishops will discuss proposals and In a special way during this season of Eugene Parshall SJ “The brutality of this worldwide create plans moving forward to ensure that Lent, let us all pray for reparation for the George Pieper SJ phenomenon becomes all the more grave bishops are held accountable and that com- sins and failings of those who abused their Kenneth Walleman SJ and scandalous in the church, for it is ut- plaints against bishops can be processed power and authority which led to the injury terly incompatible with her moral authority effectively. I would agree that it is very im- of others, especially our children. Please For more details on the above and ethical credibility. Consecrated persons, portant that laypeople be involved in this continue to pray for the healing of those individuals, visit the diocesan website at chosen by God to guide souls to salvation, process. Their involvement would assist in victims and their families who have been https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/alleg let themselves be dominated by their restoring credibility to the church and her harmed by such actions. ations-list/. human frailty or sickness and thus become leadership. The success of this meeting in Please pray for me and our clergy as we tools of Satan. In abuse, we see the hand of Rome will, I believe, be determined only by move through this crisis. As the Body of the evil that does not spare even the inno- a comprehensive plan moving forward Christ, pray, too, that the Lord Jesus, the March 2019 News WRC 3 Summit affirms need to hold bishops accountable

BY CINDY WOODEN laity,” he said. “A comprehensive range of blame less on “clericalism” and more on a VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vati- skills is required to assess allegations and to “sense of entitlement” among some clergy can summit on child protection and the ensure that local policies and procedures are and bishops. “That can be very dangerous, clerical sexual abuse crisis affirmed the U.S. regularly reviewed so that our healing re- particularly in a personality that already is bishops’ strong belief that bishops and car- sponse continues to be effective.” not very healthy,” he said. Programs of dinals who abuse children or cover up abuse On a more global level, Cardinal Di- priestly formation must prepare priests for must be held accountable, said Cardinal Nardo told CNS, the summit seemed to be a life of service, not entitlement. Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Hous- effective in getting all the world’s bishops Cardinal DiNardo also said he appreci- ton. on the same page in placing victims and ated how Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of The cardinal attended the Feb. 21-24 survivors at the center of the church’s con- Manila, Philippines, looked at the wounds summit as president of the U.S. Conference cern, rather than the church’s reputation inflicted on victims by the church as being of Catholic Bishops. and its personnel. the wounds of Christ. “While here, it became obvious to me” The focus on victims was not simply a The risen Christ appeared to the disci- that several speakers were insisting that “any slogan, he said. In the general sessions and ples “with all of his wounds,” Cardinal Di- loopholes” existing in how bishops are small groups there was discussion of “ways Nardo said. “The apostles are in the upper Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston- treated — if they are accused of abuse or of in which we can show that: ways of repen- room because they are frightened out of Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of negligence in handling allegations — “must Catholic Bishops. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) tance, ways of moving forward, ways of their wits. And it’s interesting: Jesus can be closed,” Cardinal DiNardo told Catholic compassion, ways of accompaniment.” walk through closed, physical space. There’s News Service. “As always, what is striking are the state- only one thing closed he can’t get through, Most people feel “justice was done” need to include the involvement of laypeo- ments, the witnessing of the victims,” he and that’s a closed human heart, and that’s when the Vatican dismissed Theodore E. ple. said, as was the attention Sister Veronica what we are trying to work on.” McCarrick, the former cardinal and arch- Cardinal DiNardo said it obviously will Openibo, leader of the Society of the Holy In a statement released Feb. 24 from the bishop of Washington, from the clerical be up to the entire U.S. bishops’ conference Child Jesus, drew to the issue of violence Los Angeles Archdiocese, where Catholics state, he said. But he and many U.S. to determine what proposal they will ap- against women and women religious. had been praying for victims and the Catholics are still awaiting a promised Vat- prove, but it could end up being “a kind of Another emphasis, the cardinal said, was church’s renewal, Archbishop Jose H. ican report on how the former cardinal fusion” of a “metropolitan model” and the on safeguarding programs for clergy, reli- Gomez of Los Angeles, USCCB vice pres- could abuse minors and sexually harass establishment of a special commission of gious, church employees, volunteers and ident, said the crisis in the church is also a seminarians for so long and still rise mostly laypeople to receive and initially re- students — something the church in the crisis of personal fidelity. through the hierarchical ranks of the view complaints against bishops. United States already is doing and will con- “It is a crisis of not following Jesus church. While some commentators thought the tinue to do. Christ and not living the way he teaches us The calls at the summit to hold bishops U.S. bishops’ proposals turned too much re- Colombian Ruben Salazar Gomez of to live,” he said. accountable, he said, affirmed the U.S. bish- sponsibility over to laypeople, Cardinal Di- Bogota, in a formal speech to the summit, “Reform and renewal must begin with ops’ in their efforts to establish standards of Nardo said, “in our proposals the work of blamed “clericalism” for promoting a cul- the bishops and clergy. But all of us in the conduct for bishops and procedures for re- the laity is to collaborate — that’s pretty ture within the church where power could church are called to a new conversion, to re- viewing complaints against bishops. The important” — and almost all the speakers be used and abused and where abuse was newal of our hearts and minds — so that bishops had planned to vote on the propos- at the summit insisted on the need to in- regularly covered up. we live our faith with greater integrity, new als in November, but the Vatican asked volve laypeople in the process. Cardinal DiNardo said he would lay the devotion, and new excitement,” he said. them to delay considering the measures The ideal, Cardinal DiNardo said, is to until after the summit. ensure the lay board has a certain “indepen- Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago dence without losing being part of the WEST RIVER CATHOLIC presented a step-by-step plan for bishops’ church.” USPS 983-360 accountability at the summit Feb. 22 using In a statement issued later, the cardinal Official newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rapid City, published monthly. what has been described as a “metropolitan said the U.S. bishops would intensify their The West River Catholic is owned and published by the Diocese of Rapid City model” that would rely on the metropolitan guidelines for handling abuse allegations. 606 Cathedral Drive Rapid City, SD 57701-5499 Phone: 605-343-3541 archbishop of each church region coordi- He also noted that at the summit “a Publisher: Bishop Robert D. 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March 23, Saturday St. John the Evangelist Church Social Justice Workshop, SDSM&T Surbeck Center 206 W Main, Ft. Pierre March 24, Sunday Saturday, March 23 8 a.m. Mass, Reception of Relic of St. John Vianney, Cathedral Noon — Welcome 4 p.m. Holy Hour for the Sanctification of Priests, Cathedral Sacrament of Reconciliation until 5:15 p.m. April 3, Wednesday 1 p.m. Youth Catechesis and Vocational Prayer 9:30 a.m. Bishop's Cabinet Meeting, Conference Room 1 p.m. Podcast Recording, Chancery 2 p.m. Rosary April 4, Thursday 3 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy 8 a.m. Staff Mass/Gathering, Terra Sancta 4:15 p.m. Reparation Prayer for Clergy Sexual Abuse April 5, Friday 5:30 p.m. Mass Catholic Daughters S.D. State Convention, Chamberlain April 8, Monday Pastoral Ministry Days,Terra Sancta Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help 7 p.m. Chrism Mass, Cathedral 520 Cathedral Dr., Rapid City April 9, Tuesday Sunday, March 24 Pastoral Ministry Days, Terra Sancta 8 a.m. Mass with Bishop Robert Gruss — April 10, Wednesday Rite of Reception of Relic 8 a.m. Presbyteral Council Meeting, Chancery 9-10:30 a.m. Veneration April 13, Saturday 5 p.m. Private Reception for CSS Brunch Sponsors, Rapid City 10:30 a.m. Mass with Fr. Brian Christensen April 14, Sunday 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Veneration 8 a.m. Palm Sunday Mass, Cathedral Noon Sung Rosary 11:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Brunch, Ramkota, Rapid City 2 p.m. Holy Hour for Vocations with Fr. Mark McCormick, Diocesan Vocations Director 3 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE 4 p.m. Holy Hour for the Sanctification of Priests with Bishop Gruss 5:30 p.m. Mass with Fr. Christensen— Chrism Mass Rite of Reposition of Relic A CELEBRATION OF THE BLESSING OF HOLY OILS FOR SACRAMENTAL USE IN THE DIOCESE DURING THE COMING YEAR AND THE RENEWAL OF PRIESTLY PROMISES.

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BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Archives from the wartime pontificate of tificate during the Second World War,” for the release of these documents since be- WASHINGTON — New York Cardi- Pope Pius XII. Cardinal Dolan said in a statement as co- coming archbishop of New York in 2009. nal Timothy M. Dolan March 12 praised “I am grateful to His Holiness for taking chair of the U.S. Conference of catholic “Whatever is needed to complete this proj- Pope Francis’ recent announcement regard- this welcome step and allowing scholars to Bishops’ dialogue with the National Coun- ect, even in phases rather than only as a ing the opening of the Vatican Secret examine the records of Pope Pius XII’s pon- cil of Synagogues. whole, I suggest must be explored,” he said “Along with our Jewish partners and col- in 2011 in a speech at Jewish Theological leagues, I have previously called for access Seminary. to these files. Today, we look forward to the “I echo Pope Francis’ sentiment that sin- 2020 opening of the archives,” the cardinal cere historical research will present an op- added. portunity to grow in public understanding,” Researchers, particularly those interested Cardinal Dolan said in his statement. “I in Catholic-Jewish relations, have pressed pray it will bring about a new era in which the Vatican to open the archives and allow Catholic and Jewish scholars, who have a full study of Pope Pius’ actions during the deepened their trust and friendship, can war, including what he did or failed to do continue working together to examine this for Jews during the Holocaust. important new material.” Declaring that the Catholic Church is Rabbi David Straus, senior rabbi of unafraid of history, Pope Francis announced Main Line Reform Temple in Wynnewood, that the documents will be open to scholars Pennsylvania, and co-chair of the USCCB in 2020. dialogue with the National Council of Syn- “The church is not afraid of history, on agogues, echoed Cardinal Dolan’s senti- the contrary, she loves it and would like to ments, saying, “We look forward to this new love it more and better, just as she loves moment of openness, which will only build God. Therefore, with the same confidence upon our previous work together, and, we as my predecessors, I open and entrust to pray, continue to strengthen our relation- researchers” this wealth of documents, Pope ships, friendships, understandings of each Francis said. other in our important work together.” He met March 4 with supervisors, staff “Our shared commitment to making the members and assistants working at the Vat- facts known can only serve to demonstrate ican Secret Archives during an audience to the mutuality of respect and concern that is mark the 80th anniversary of Pope Pius reflected in Pope Francis’ decision,” he said XII’s election March 2, 1939. in a statement, which was released by the As a U.S. leader in Catholic-Jewish re- USCCB’s Office of Public Affairs along lations, Cardinal Dolan has actively called with Cardinal Dolan’s statement.

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In the Diocese of Rapid City two organ- Indians of La Florida,” he said. His presen- cluding “The Rosary: a Prayer for All More than 10,000 copies of his CD on izations are hosting Richard May, a national tation will focus on the 86 Dominicans Christians” and a three booklet rosary series the Eucharist have been distributed nation- Catholic speaker, on Saturday, April 6. Missionaries and Native Americans who to teach Native Americans the rosary. Those ally by the Mary Foundation available on At Sioux Spiritual Center, 20100 Center died on behalf of their faith between 1549- are distributed by the Black and Indian their CatholiCity.com website. Rd., Howes, his presentation is on Nicholas 1704. Mission Office in Washington, D.C. Black Elk, Servant of God, combing Their cause for canonization was opened Lakota-Catholic spirituality. October 12, 2015, by Bishop Gregory Holy Stairs Renovation “How did he overcome one of the great Parkes the of Pensacola-Tallahassee Dio- Notes from pilgrims are seen as challenges of many Lakota today — to be cese. workers remove a wooden both Lakota and Catholic?” asks May. May is a former Air Force pilot and past covering over the Holy Stairs at The price of lunch is $10 or $35 for a speaker at the National Tekakwitha Con- the Pontifical Sanctuary of the family of four or more. Please register on ference. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Holy Stairs in Rome March 15. the website www.siouxspiritualcenter.org, or Pastoral Theology from the University of St. Pilgrims will have the RSVP to Carole Brown at 605-985-5906. Thomas, Houston, Texas, and a MA in the- opportunity to climb the bare Black Elk’s cause for canonization was ology from the Franciscan University in marble stairs, where Jesus is believed to have fallen, for at opened by Bishop Robert Gruss on Octo- Steubenville, Ohio. least a month after an April 11 ber 21, 2017. He has appeared unveiling of the renovated At St. Isaac Jogues Church, 221 Knoll- several times on the sanctuary. wood Dr., Rapid City, he will speak after Eternal Word Televi- (CNS photo/Paul Haring) the 5 p.m. Mass at 6: 30 p.m. His topic is sion Network for “Liv- the Martyrs of La Florida. ing His Life Abun- “In our early American history, Native dantly” television and Americans provide us with an example of radio broadcasts. courage in defending the Christian faith. He has authored RICHARD MAY One of the best examples are the Apalachee several booklets in- March 2019 Living the Mission WRC 7 Block Two of the Living the Mission campaign begins at the end of the month

BY FR. MICHAEL MULLOY pilot phase, the campaign began for Block who are so genuinely themselves. The good VICAR GENERAL One — about half of the remaining people of western South Dakota look and parishes in the diocese. For the most part, feel healthy to me, as though most … are We are half way there! The Living the campaigns in these parishes will be com- living the life they are meant to live. When Mission Campaign has raised in pledges pleted by the end of March. Block Two considering your support of Living the $7.1 million or 58 percent of our goal of parishes will commence their campaign Mission, consider above all, your identity $12 million. Because of the hard work of preparations later this month. The whole and the relationship you desire with your our pastors and their volunteers and the Living the Mission Campaign is currently most cherished communities … You never generosity of the people of God, many planned to be completed sometime in June. know how you may change as a result. I am parishes are exceeding their goals. They are A group of five CCS campaign profes- a prime example.” all to be commended. This success thus far prayerful people in our parish and diocese, sionals have diligently engaged this effort. We wish Matt well and believe that is a great witness to all of us when one con- and sharing and healing our church hurts Will Wisner is the campaign leader. He has Olivia and the remaining CCS team will siders the challenges of running a campaign together is important.” been assisted by Kaleigh Wagner, Sam continue to do a fantastic job for our dio- across the expanse of our diocese. Abbot, and Aaron Olson. Matt Fadden was cese. We are no stranger to this expanse, but Patty Brunner also from St. Therese also a part of the team but has accepted a the Community Counseling Service (CCS) shared her experience. “I wanted to exit wonderful opportunity to continue his own The parish groups that will be part of the team of talented young people have em- the room when the volunteers first met. I personal development in entrepreneurship. Block Two include the following commu- braced this challenge. Unlike other cam- am not comfortable asking people for CCS has replaced him with Olivia Herbert. nities: paigns more tightly compact, the Living the money. After reviewing the components Matt shared that it is bitter sweet leaving. Rapid City, Isaac Jogues, Spearfish, Belle Mission Campaign has stretched them in of the Living the Mission Campaign more “As I depart South Dakota, it has become Fourche, Timber Lake, Trail City, Isabel, ways beyond their previous experience. Yet carefully … two spoke to my heart. Those evident that I need neither the same past Gregory, Burke, Bonesteel, Fairfax, Wall, they have embraced the task. The weather were the pension plan for priests and, nor the same future to feel connected to … Lakeside, Hermosa, New Underwood, has also been a serious obstacle. More than since I was an educator, the endowment the many parishioners, pastors, volunteers, Lemmon, McIntosh, Watauga, Morris- one event or parish commitment weekend for the Catholic school teachers. The word and diocesan leadership with whom I have town, and the Pine Ridge, Standing Rock, has been adjusted to make sure parishioners ‘future’ stands out in my mind. This mis- had the privilege of working: thank you for Rosebud, Lower Brule and Cheyenne River and volunteers alike are safe from weather. sion isn’t truly for us but for those who being welcoming and kind, hard-working Reservations. In addition, Blessed Sacra- Through these very real obstacles, the come after us. We benefit so much from and contemplative.” Matt added, “While ment and the Cathedral in Rapid City, campaign has marched on. Many parishes the efforts and sacrifices made by those working on the Living the Mission cam- Sturgis and Newell will continue their ef- have reached and exceeded their goals and before us so now it’s our turn to do the paign, I have encountered so many people forts during this time frame as well. other parishes continue to move forward. same. I have learned a great deal while The dedication of the many parish cam- volunteering. I have learned to listen to paigns is truly admirable. But also volun- parishioners I was visiting. I have learned teers have found the campaign inspiring. from fellow volunteers. I have learned to The Diocese of Rapid City is now on do more self-analysis. I have learned Instagram. Follow us @rapidcitydiorc Rita Dupree from St. Therese in Rapid through prayer that anything is possible, City said, “The greatest gift of grace for even talking to others about contribut- Ralph and me from this campaign has ing.” been the visits with the parishioners in their homes. Many shared prayer requests Having already reached more than half and praying with them during our meet- our goal, campaign planning for parishes in ings was powerful. We had lost touch with Block Two has now begun. CCS initially many people, and it was good to rekindle began this diocesan campaign in four pilot ties. We have very generous, beautiful, parishes and their missions. Following this 8 WRC A Catholic Way of Life March 2019 Exodus 90 Spiritual Exercises call for sacrifice The first part of Jan- someone who went to SEEK are still “En- uary we had more than countering Something More” — in the per- 60 college students son of Jesus Christ and in the power of the from South Dakota Holy Spirit two months later. School of Mines and In Matthew 7:20 we hear, “By their fruit Technology and Black you will know them.” For me personally, this Hills State University fruit can be seen in the six small groups Black Hills State University Newman Center members taking up the Exodus 90 challenge with (Courtesy photo) Fr. Mark that took two buses to made up of 20-plus college students and Fr. John Paul Trask at Spearfish. McCormick Indianapolis for the young adults, three FOCUS missionaries, SEEK Conference, in two priests, and one director of campus Director Indianapolis, Indiana, ministry participating in Exodus 90. Office of which is put on by Exodus 90 is a spiritual exercise — at Stewardship and FOCUS (Fellowship times it feels more like a spiritual boot Vocations of Catholic University camp — that is rooted in the great story of Students). the movement from slavery to freedom in MMcCormick It was through the the Book of Exodus. Exodus 90 is com- @diorc.org dedication and hard prised of four pillars: prayer, asceticism, fra- work of the FOCUS ternity and 90 days. S.D. School of Mines Newman Center members taking up the Exodus 90 challenge with missionaries evangeliz- The Exodus 90 program makes prayer Fr. Mark McCormick and on the end at right, Jacques Daniel, center director. (Courtesy photo) ing and constantly inviting college students foundational in this spiritual journey. Each to SEEK that we were able to take this man is called to do a daily holy hour with Eucharistic adoration and pray a daily one regular meal and two smaller meals many people from these two small univer- at least 20 minutes of contemplative prayer, Rosary. One of the great fruits of the prayer while abstaining from meat, and minimum sities in Western South Dakota. God is listening and pondering on the word of pillar is that I offer Mass at 6 o’clock on Sat- of seven hours of sleep each night. good! God. St. John of the Cross calls contempla- urday mornings and usually have two or The small group/fraternity that I am a SEEK was a five-day gathering of thou- tive prayer “Silent Love.” three that will show up, which always part of decided at the beginning of Exodus sands of college students from around the In the Catechism of the Catholic warms my heart. 90 journey that if one of us falls or breaks country who met to learn more about their Church, we read that it is in silent prayer The second pillar, asceticism, helps par- one of these ascetic disciplines that we all faith, to share in friendship, to be encour- coming before the face of God that “we let ticipants acquire self-discipline. This self- agreed to sleep on the floor. To be honest, aged in their unique vocation and to expe- our masks fall and turn our heads back to discipline gives men back their interior sleeping on the floor has been a difficult and rience the love and hope that comes from a the Lord who loves us, so as to hand our- freedom — the freedom to give up “the a challenging one for me, more so than the real, personal and intimate relationship with selves over to him as an offering to be puri- things of this world” so as to receive in ex- cold showers every day — so far it is been Jesus Christ in his church. The theme for fied and transformed” (No. 2711). change a blessed freedom which allows us six nights on the floor. this year’s conference was “Encounter As part of the prayer pillar, each man is to love our “neighbors” and our God. Small group fraternities are a real gift to Something More.” also encouraged to pray the morning offer- The goal of asceticism is to give us the the Exodus 90 program. These fraternities From my experience, those who went to ing, go to daily Mass if at all possible, pray strength to reorder our life. In the catechism build a band of brothers who help to keep SEEK or those who have encountered at meals, frequent confession, pray during it speaks of repentance in this way: “Interior each other accountable in this intense jour- repentance is a radical reorientation of our ney to freedom. These fraternities meet Podcasts on tap whole life, a return, a conversion to God three times a week, allowing each brother with all of our heart, an end of sin, a turning the opportunity to give a self-report for ac- Download from away from evil, with repugnance towards countability and to receive encouragement “Official Podcast for the evil actions we have committed” (No. from the brotherhood. the Diocese of Rapid 1431). Why the 90 days? It is the length of time City”or at The ascetic disciplines within the Exo- needed to re-learn or reboot the spiritual dus 90 program include: cold showers, no life. Researchers have found that it takes rapidcitydiocese.org alcohol, no desserts and sweets, no eating about 90 days for the brain to reset itself. between meals, no soda or sweetened That is why most rehabilitation programs, Panel discussions led by Bishop Robert Gruss on the Diocesan Core Values set in drinks, no television or movies (without the including Alcoholics Anonymous, use the “Through Him, With Him, and In Him” will be permission of the fraternity), only music 90-day model. There is a saying in AA, “90 featured: Family on March 27, a look at how that lifts the soul to God, no televised sports meetings in 90 days.” the 5-year plan was developed on April 10. (without the permission of the fraternity), Prayer. Asceticism. Fraternity. We are Have you heard the latest “For All the Saints: computer and phone for research and com- discovering these are indispensable practices St. John Vianney?” Listen before your venera- munication purposes only, regular and in- that build one on another as they lead us to tion of St. John Vianney’s Incorrupt Heart in tense exercise, no major material purchases true freedom and a transformed heart in Ft. Pierre March 23 and Rapid City, March (without the permission of the fraternity), Christ. 24. See page 4 for a full schedule. fasting on Wednesday and Fridays by eating March 2019 Learning the Liturgy WRC 9 ‘Silence is more than waiting for something happen’ Silence! Can you imagine the stillness After receiving after someone shouts out that command? It ‘Silence in the Mass is an invitation Communion, we are in- is deafening in a world filled with chaotic vited into an even more noise. Some people love silence. Some do to receive what Jesus is saying to us...’ significant moment of not. An anxiousness can flair up, the fore- silence. We have re- boding that something is wrong, someone ceived the Lord, truly forgot to say something or do something. and really, in holy Com- That is a common experience unless we munion. We need time know that the silence is intentional and if to express our love and Fr. Michel we know what we are supposed do with the provides for our personal prayer, reflection and pray with him. to listen to the Lord Mulloy quiet. and encounter. At the beginning of the Penitential Rite speak to our hearts. In the celebration of the Mass there are Silence is more than waiting for some- the priest, who is Jesus present, is asking us Movement really needs Vicar General, four moments of silence. The General In- thing happen. It is not travel time for the to acknowledge that we are sinners. Suffi- to cease, music needs to Diocesan struction of the Roman Missal, which gov- server or other ministers. Silence in the cient silence allows us to do that. In the be- stop, so in the silence we Liturgy Director erns the celebration of the Mass, calls us to Mass is an invitation to receive what Jesus ginning of the Collect, the priest again can hear the Lord speak silence at the introduction to the Penitential is saying to us, to think seriously about what invites us to pray. He is asking us to seri- to us. mmulloy@ Rite, the introduction to the Collect it is that we want to share with God or to ously offer our intentions for the Mass. Once silence is diorc.org (Opening Prayer), during the Liturgy of the simply be present to him. Jesus wants to take our intentions to the explained and becomes Word, and after Communion. The GIRM Mass is a prayer addressed to God the throne of his Father. Again, having suffi- a regular part of the asks for this with adjectives like “brief ” and Father by Jesus. Jesus is present in the priest cient time to do that is key. Mass, it will become descriptors like, “if appropriate.” who leads, and the community gathered. St. The whole Liturgy of the Word is an op- important. It will be missed if the Mass is Yet, silence in the Mass is not just a Paul said we are Jesus present, “head and portunity to listen to God speaking to us, too rushed. Silence, when it is understood “time-out.” I think it is essential to our en- members.” Jesus prays through the priest being present in his word. Jesus, the Word and embraced, becomes essential to the en- counter with Jesus, but we have to know and through us. Jesus prays for us in the of God, is proclaimed for us to hear and re- counter with Jesus that we are promised in how to take advantage of the freedom it Mass and he wants us to enter the mystery ceive into our hearts and minds. Silence the Mass. after the first and second readings and after the homily allows us to receive what God For more information go to www.rapid wants to say to us that day. These moments citydiocese.org/office-worship-liturgy to of silence are even more important and view a workshop further exploring silence need to be long enough for us to truly re- in the Mass. ceive God’s Word. 10 WRC The Catholic Difference March 2019 Wiegel fondly recalls Tom Wolfe’s ‘right stuff’ When the great Bonfire of the Vanities.” One of its chapters, Yeager, the man who first broke the “sound to make Yeager look even better. And that Tom Wolfe died on “The Masque of the Red Death,” takes its barrier” in the Bell X-1, and did so with a was a grave disservice to the memory of May 14 — he of the title from Edgar Allan Poe and with mor- couple of broken ribs, which he managed in Virgil I. Grissom, who did not mess up the white suits, the spats, dant humor dissects the vacuity of Manhat- flight with the aid of a sawed-off broom second Mercury space flight (Wolfe’s ac- and the prose style as tanites consumed (and in some cases handle. Yeager was an extraordinary figure count notwithstanding), and who gave his exuberant as his destroyed) by their grotesque, over-the-top who never became a national celebrity be- life for his country in the launch pad fire George wardrobe — I, like consumerism. I recently re-read that stun- cause of the (absurd) news blackout sur- that consumed Apollo 1 — which Grissom Weigel millions of others, ning set-piece and the thought occurred, as rounding the X-1 project, and Wolfe clearly knew to be a deeply flawed spacecraft and remembered the it had before, that it was a far more effective wanted to pay tribute to him as an unsung had urged NASA to improve. Senior fellow many moments of polemic against materialism than anything American hero. So now that Tom Wolfe and Gus Gris- Ethics and pleasure I had gotten ever issued by the Pontifical Council for To do so, however, Tom Wolfe seemed som have both crossed what Wolfe once Public Policy from his work. Justice and Peace. Bonfire was also brilliant to think he needed a foil, and he cast astro- called the Halusian Gulp, I hope these two Center in My Wolfe-addic- in skewering the destructiveness of New naut Gus Grissom in that role: “L’il Gus,” American patriots are reconciled. Both had Washington, D.C. tion began on a York’s race hustlers, the obtuseness of a val- the Hoosier grit lampooned as a bumbler the right stuff. cross-country flight ues-free media, and the fecklessness of too in 1979, shortly after many politicians. “The Right Stuff ” was published. Always an Asked once by monks who run a presti- airplane and space nut, I was fascinated by gious prep school what they might do to Wolfe’s re-creation of the culture of Amer- disabuse parents of the notion that their ica’s test pilots and astronauts at the height sons were doomed if they didn’t get into of the Cold War. And there was that ex- Harvard, Duke, Stanford, and the like, I traordinarily vivid writing. At one point I suggested giving a copy of “I Am Charlotte burst out laughing, scaring the daylights of Simmons” to the parents of every incoming the elderly lady sitting next to me but not high school senior. Wolfe’s fictional tale of George Weigel is the featured speaker at Catholic Social Services, daring to show her the passage — it must life on elite American university campuses Palm Sunday Brunch on April 14 at noon, see page 18 for tickets. have involved Pancho Barnes’ Happy Bot- in the 21st century is a sometimes-jarring tom Riding Club, a saloon outside Edwards exercise in the social realism practiced (a bit In Your Prayers Air Force Base — that set me off. less brutally) by Dickens and Balzac. But In Your Prayers is designed to help us remember the birthdays, ordination and death After “The Right Stuff ” got me going on “Charlotte Simmons,” like Wolfe’s other anniversaries of the priests and deacons who serve us. Birthdays: April 2, Dcn. Thomas Tom Wolfe, it was impossible to stop. The fiction, has a serious moral core and an im- Adams; April 4, Dcn. James Van Loan; April 9, Dcn. Lloyd Frein; April 11, Fr. Leo Hausmann first half of “Radical Chic and Mau-Mau- portant cultural message. The young inno- Necrology: April 2, 1944, Edward Calahan; April 2, 2017, D. Craig Cower; April 4, 1987, ing the Flak Catchers” — Wolfe’s scathing cent, the brightest girl in town who makes William Fitzgerald, SJ; April 6, 1959, Nicholas McNamara; April 7, 1940, Placidus Sialm, SJ; account of a reception thrown for the Black it to an elite university, gets corrupted by April 12, 1952, Henry Westropp, SJ; April 12, 1982, Ronald Zelnick; April 17, 1966, Panthers by Leonard and Felicia Bernstein stages: and her moral corruption is preceded Kevin Doyle, CSC; April 20, 1953, John Vogel; April 21, 1921, John Shea, CSC; April 23, — remains the quintessential smack-down by intellectual corruption — the class in 1957, Joseph Zuercher, SJ; April 25, 1920, Hugh Mullen; April 27, 1960, Thomas Carroll; of political correctness among the 1 percent which she’s taught that there’s really noth- April 27, 1977, Robert Ehrenbold; April 28, 1995, Dcn. George Schenck; April 28, 1989, cultural elites. “From Bauhaus to Our ing properly called “the truth.” Richard Pates, SJ; April 29, 1924, John Boyle; April 30, 1940, Anthony O’Hora. House” explains why anyone with an aes- I do have one post-mortem caveat to thetic sense thinks something is seriously register about Tom Wolfe’s oeuvre, which Monthly Message From Our Lady wrong with modernist architecture, and takes me back to “The Right Stuff ” (and Prayer Intentions of On the 25th of each month, Our Lady does so in a way that makes you laugh while we’re on that subject again, forget the the Holy Father appears to the Medjugorje visionary rather than cry. inane movie). The central figure in Wolfe’s Marija to give us her message. 2/25/19 Then there was Wolfe’s first novel, “The tale of aeronautical daring-do is Chuck APRIL “Dear children! Today, I am calling Doctors and their Collabo- you to a new life. It is not important Contact Carol rators in War Zones how old you are, open your heart to 605-374-5639 or Jesus who will transform you in this ckling@sd For doctors and their hu- time of grace and, like nature, you will plains.com manitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their be born into a new life in God's love, and you will open your heart to Healing after lives to save the lives of Heaven and the things of Heaven. I abortion others. www.Rachels am still with you, because God permit- Rapid City area ted me out of love for you. Thank you Vineyard.org For more information, go to: retreat weekend APOSTLESHIPOFPRAYER.ORG for having responded to my call.” April 26-28, 2019 March 2019 WRC 11 EachApril National personChild Abuse Prevention is Month involved in a Safe Environment

BY CHARLOTTE VERHEY, DIOCESAN you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And who- For several years, every April, several ever receives one child such as this in my name organizations, including Catholic dioceses, receives me. Whoever causes one of these little parishes, and schools, promote National ones who believe in me to sin, it would be bet- Child Abuse Prevention Month. Our ef- ter for him to have a great millstone hung forts are part of the continuous work of the around his neck and to be drowned in the church in the United States. The Charter for depths of the sea,” (Mt 18:1-6). the Protection of Children and Young Adults gives us a framework in doing this work and Will you step forward? is further supported with our diocesan poli- cies. One goal is to create and maintain a ... Or turn away? safe environment where all can grow in our Catholic faith — one that models Christ What can one do? and the Gospel message, follows Catholic • Take the adult safe environment train- Social Teaching, fosters faith development, ing when it is offered in your parish. You and provides deliberately different messages may not be directly involved at this time, and experiences than those encountered in but it gives you information on what to look society. for and do, should you encounter one need- Todays society sends messages and im- ing help in any situation. ages of violence and sexual exploitation. It • Participate in learning activities in your encourages one’s own rights without the re- community. Encourage community organ- sponsibility for the rights of others. Aspects izations to bring in speakers or programs on of technology work to destroy relationships this or related topics. through cyber bullying, sexting, gaming, • Pray the rosary to Our Lady for pornography, and promoting unreal rela- world where some speak mostly of challenges-and-directions.cfm) victims/survivors of abuse and the defense tionships. “rights” and others mostly of “responsibili- Each person, as members of “the family of the vulnerable. Our faith environment is deliberately ties,” the Catholic tradition teaches that of God” in our parish, supports each other. • Dedicate April 5 to prayer and sacrifice different as it is based on our Catholic So- human dignity can be protected and a Through the Gospel we learn how God for the intention: “May survivors of abuse cial Teaching. For Catholics, this social healthy community can be achieved only if loves and cares for us, how He relates to the experience God’s profound love for them teaching is a central part of our identity. In human rights are protected and responsibil- church, and how we are to relate to one an- and receive comfort and healing.” More safe environment programs, we include the ities are met. Therefore, every person has a other. The message is communal — teach- about the Call to Prayer is available at tenets of: fundamental right to life and a right to ing us to get along with others. Each person usccb.org/pray. • Life and Dignity of the Human those things required for human decency. is called to protect minors and those vulner- • Pray a Novena for Protection and Person — In a world warped by material- Corresponding to these rights are duties able in our community. Healing during nine days in April to pray ism and declining respect for human life, and responsibilities, to one another, to our At that time the disciples approached for the protection and healing of God's the Catholic Church proclaims that human families, and to the larger society. Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the beloved sons and daughters. life is sacred, and that the dignity of the • Option for the Poor and Vulnerable kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, • If you see something (or suspect human person is the foundation of a moral — In a society marred by deepening divi- placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say something), say something. vision for society ... We believe that every sions between rich and poor, our tradition to you, unless you turn and become like children, • Call the authorities for help. person is precious, that people are more im- recalls the story of the last judgment (Mt portant than things, and that the measure 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of every institution is whether it threatens of the poor and vulnerable first. or enhances the life and dignity of the • Solidarity — This virtue is described human person. by John Paul II as “a firm and persevering • Call to Family, Community, and Par- determination to commit oneself to the ticipation — In a global culture driven by common good; that is to say to the good of excessive individualism, our tradition pro- all and of each individual, because we are all claims that the person is not only sacred but really responsible for all” (Sollicitudo Rei So- also social ... While our society often exalts cialis, no. 38). (USCCB — Sharing Catholic individualism, the Catholic tradition Social Teaching: Challenges and Direc- teaches that human beings grow and tions; http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and- achieve fulfillment in community. teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social- • Rights and Responsibilities — In a teaching/sharing-catholic-social-teaching- 12 WRC March 2019 My dear Brothers and Sisters, As I shared with you in my previous letter, God has richly blessed our diocese with many people who have shared through their abundant faith and generosity to enable the church to provide many opportunities for people in western South Dakota to encounter Christ in meaningful ways. The theme for our 2019 Annual Diocesan Appeal is“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight … Honor the LORD with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce”(Prv 3:5,9). These words from the old testament remind me that I am to rely not only on my own strengths and actions but to trust completely on the providence of a loving God — with all my heart. All that I have comes from him and belongs to him. And my part is to offer my best efforts, my first fruits, my trust and my confidence to him. He will provide for my needs and yours. Acknowledging God as the source of everything we have and all that we are, I invite you now to take a few moments to reflect on his abundant generosity in your own life. Do I trust the Lord with all my heart? What are the first fruits of all my produce? How can I honor the Lord with my substance? The Annual Diocesan Appeal is an important way in which every Catholic family can serve one another in a sacrificial way, thereby helping to build up the body of Christ in western South Dakota. Your sacrificial support is important to us, deeply valued and necessary for the Lord’s work to continue and grow. The Lord has given us all different gifts but calls each of us to the same sacrifice. This is why the heart of stewardship is spiritual. Many of you have generously responded to this message. I am deeply grateful for your support. You are making a difference. If you have not yet made your pledge of support, I ask you to prayerfully seek the Lord’s guidance. What is he asking of you during this year’s appeal? Please be generous in pledging both your financial support and your prayers for the mission of our great diocese and the 2019 Annual Diocesan Appeal so that together we may honor the Lord with our substance and the first fruits of all our produce. May God bless you and your families!

Sincerely in the peace and joy of Christ,

Most Rev. Robert D. Gruss Bishop of Rapid City March 2019 WRC 13 WRC staff win 2019 awards The editor and assistant editor of the West River Catholic have been recognized in the National Federation of Press Women Communications At-Large Contest 2019. The At-Large contest is held for members in the 19 states which no longer have state chapters. Editor Laurie Hallstrom won 1st place in Specialty Articles — Social Issues and in Single Photo News or Feature for her picture of Easter Vigil. Assistant Editor Becky Berreth won 2nd place in Specialty Articles — Sports. She won an honorable mention in the Single Photo News or Feature 1st for her photo of the roofing crew atop the cathedral. All entries are from the 2018 calendar year. The two first place entries will advance to the NFPW National Contest and winners will be announced at the national conference to be held June 27-29 in Baton Rouge, La.

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Diocesan contact: Teresa Spiess, PO Box 678, Rapid City, SD 57709 Ph: 605-343-3541 l Email: [email protected] Copyright © 2018, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington D.C. All Rights Reserved. Photo Credit: ©Philip Laubner/CRS. 14 WRC Contemporary Issues March 2019 Church’s vocabulary has precise meanings A college student received a text from adult Catholics surveyed could not correctly ity, the Catholic Church means that higher Hiring and firing: his mom back home. define“the common good,” “social justice,” groups in society should not take over tasks Owners should make “Your great aunt just passed away. LOL.” or “justice,” while 75 percent or more were that lower groups would like to perform, the dignity of He replied, “Why is that funny?” unclear on the meaning of “subsidiarity,” unless the lower group asks for help. In employees central in “It’s not funny, David! What do you “charity,” or Catholic teaching on “wages.” other words, social functions should occur their decision making, mean?” Further, as Widmer found, it’s not just at the lowest possible level so that individ- though sometimes “Mom – LOL means laughing out that we aren’t able to articulate the correct uals and groups have a true sense of pur- firing is necessary. loud!” meanings, it’s that we wrongly have high pose. Relationship Christopher Motz It took a while for the answer... “oh my confidence in the incorrect meaning. Con- Universal destination of goods: God between charity and goodness! I sent that to everyone. I thought sider that almost 75 percent of Catholics gave the good things of the earth to the operating a business: Executive LOL meant lots of love.” think they know what “the common good” whole human race. Owning and operating Director South Andreas Widmer, a professor at the means, but are wrong. That number is 50 Charity: The love of God and neighbor. a business is itself an Dakota Catholic Catholic University of America and former percent for “solidarity” and 60 percent for act of charity for a Conference Preferential option for the poor: Char- Swiss guard, tells the story above to make a “social justice.” The take-away from Wid- ity requires us to place the needs of the poor Christian. simple but important point: words and mer’s diagnosis is that we have room for im- before our own needs. The role of truth in cmotz@ sdcatholic phrases have meaning. They help us express provement. It’s important for us to be The purpose of social life: Social life society: A free society well-trained in the church’s vocabulary, es- conference. ourselves and interact with other people. should be aimed at the common good. must affirm some org We use words to work, study, and pray. pecially as certain terms are used incorrectly Private property: Private property is truths as absolute. However, as Widmer’s story illustrates, or watered down by secular sources. good – through ownership we imitate God. Wages: Wages sometimes we get them wrong. I therefore offer the following list, which Entrepreneurship and business: Eco- should be sufficient for The church uses words too, and her vo- was compiled by Widmer based on the nomic initiative is a fundamental value and families to support themselves and also save cabulary has precise meaning. This is im- “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of human right. something. portant, because such precision helps our the Church.” Each of these short definitions finite minds understand rich and profound are a great starting point to unpacking the truths, and precise understanding can help great gift of the church’s social teaching. us convey these truths to others. Words we Human dignity: By the phrase human don’t commonly use require effort, but they dignity, the Catholic Church means that help us comprehend amazing aspects of men and women are made in the image of Welcoming the God and his love for us. God and destined for eternal life. When it comes to the words used in the Justice: To each his due. Little Ones church’s social teaching, there’s a problem Social justice: By the phrase social jus- with our self-reported understanding, as tice, the Catholic Church means that On February 23, 2019, Our Lady of the Widmer came to realize following a 2015 groups and individuals receive what is Black Hills Chuch, Piedmont, celebrated study. Not only do we not know the mean- rightly owed to them. with families who had a child baptized in ing of certain words, many of us inadver- Common good: By the phrase common the previous six months. Father Andrzej good, the Catholic Church means all the Wyrostek is holding Emberly Edwards, tently use the church’s terminology infant daughter of David and Bri Edwards. conditions in society that allow individuals incorrectly. Because some of these terms They are pictured with her mom and big have strong resonance even among our non- and groups to reach their fullest human sister, Talia Edwards. The Edwards and Kim Catholic friends, such mistaken under- good, both in this life and the next. and Richard Harming teach the Baptism standing poses an obstacle to our baptismal Solidarity: By the principle solidarity, preparation classes at Our Lady of the mission of evangelization and service in the the Catholic Church means unity arising Black Hills parish. world. from love of neighbor. For example, close to 90 percent of U.S. Subsidiarity: By the principle subsidiar- March 2019 Events Schedule WRC 15 April 6, Saturday Sancta Retreat Center. )Family Life Min- May 2, Thursday March 29, Friday sNational Pastoral Musicians Spring istries 605-716-5214. sCursillo Weekends: Women’s Weekend sDeadline for submissions. Meeting: Held at St. Michael Church, April 19, Friday May 2-5, men’s weekend May 16-18. Both Paper mailed Tuesday, April 16. Hermosa, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Chantry sChancery Office Closed: In obser- held at Storm Mountain, Rockerville. Ap- )605-343-3541 Nelson will lead a discussion and demon- vance of Good Friday. plication is $25. A free-will offering is taken 8 stration on electronic keyboards, group ses- at the end of the weekends. 8www.natl- [email protected] sion on seasonal music, and Terry Schroeder April 26, Friday cursillo.org/rapidcity. See p. 4. 8 [email protected] will share tips and strategies for both devel- sRachel’s Vineyard: For those hurting oping and leading a successful funeral due to abortion. Held in the Rapid City Visit www.rapidcitydiocese.org March 22, Friday choir.Please preregister for acucarate lunch area. For more on Rachel’s Vineyard )877- more information and 8 sHeart to Heart Weekend for the En- count at [email protected] or 467-3463 or 8www.rachelsvineyard.org. registration information on all ) gaged: For engaged couples to deepen their 605-341-2174. )Carol Kling 605-374-5639 or 8ckling events listed and future events. relationship with each other and God by April 7-9, @sdplains.com for local retreat information. exploring the Catholic Church’s vision of Sunday-Tuesday marriage. Required for couples doing mar- sPastoral Ministry Days: This year’s riage prep in the diocese. Ends March 24. theme is “One Spirit: Priests and Laity 8terrasancta.org/heart2heart or )Family Working Together to Form the Mystical Life Ministries 604-716-5214. Body of Christ.” Keynote speaker is Father March 27, Wednesday Charles Lachowitzer, Archdiocese of St. sWay of the Cross: Stations of the Cross Paul/Minneapolis. Held at Terra Sancta. each Wednesday at 3 p.m. during Lent in 8www.rapidcitydiocese.org/pmd-2019/. the Cenacle (small chapel) at Terra Sancta April 8, Monday Retreat Center. Ends April 17. All are wel- sChrism Mass: A celebration of the come. Please use the west entrance for easy blessing of the holy oils for sacramental use access to the Cenacle. in the diocese and the renewal of priestly April 5, Friday promises. Begins at 7 p.m., Cathedral of sFirst Friday Mass: Mass at 11:15 a.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Reception after Mass sponsored by the Rapid City. Noon lunch in Cathedral Hall, WSDCF. talk by Bishop Robert Gruss. Lunch $6 April 10, Wednesday Everyone welcome. sLenten Taize: Experience the sacred sWorld Apostolate of Fatima: First Fri- through song, silence, and scripture. Held day, prayers and devotions 6 p.m. in the Sa- at 7 p.m. in Holy Cross Chapel, Terra cred Heart Chapel, Cathedral of Our Lady Sancta. of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. First Satur- April 13, Saturday day, April 6, begins with prayers at 7:45 a.m. sNatural Family Planning: Seminar for followed by 8 a.m. Mass and exposition in engaged couples or anyone wanting to learn Our Lady’s Chapel, Cathedral. )Dr. Ko- more about natural family planning. Held priva 605-343-6202 or Ellen 605-718- at St. Joseph Church, Spearfish, from 9909. 9 a.m.-noon. Next seminar, May 11, Terra Diocesan Choir Rehearsals for the Chrism Mass, April 8, 2019 All are welcome to participate! If you are interested in participating please contact Amber Larsen in advance at [email protected] or at 605-342-0507. If you live near Rapid City, please plan to attend rehearsals. Thursday, March 21, 7pm-8pm Saturday, April 6, 9:30am-10:30am Sunday, April 7, 7pm-8pm

Rehearsals will be in the choir loft at the Cathedral. 16 WRC Social Justice March 2019 Messages of ‘Unplanned’: ‘Be bold’ but show ‘mercy and redemption’ BY JOHN MULDERIG Firmly convinced that “God’s hand was (Editor’s note: The “Unplanned” movie involved” in bringing her to the movie’s will be released in theaters on March 29.) cast, she added that her part in it “brought healing to my mom.” NEW YORK (CNS) — Faith, forgive- ... Asked by Lopez how the production ness and healing were some of the central team had decided “what to show,” Jones topics that emerged during a recent panel replied that, through prayer, they had deter- discussion about the forthcoming abortion- mined that “the Lord was telling us to be themed film “Unplanned” at New York bold” because “this is happening, in our City’s Sheen Center for Thought and Cul- land, right here.” Despite their determina- ture. The exchange … was moderated by tion to be straightforward in portraying National Review editor-at-large Kathryn abortion, however, Jones emphasized that Jean Lopez. everyone involved in “Unplanned” was The three participants were former focused on “mercy and redemption.” Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby He also hoped the film would serve as Johnson, on whose 2011 memoir the pic- “an examination of conscience” for the pro- ture is based; actress Ashley Bratcher, who life movement since the script deals with portrays Johnson on screen; and producer both successful and counterproductive Ashley Bratcher, center right, who plays Abby Johnson, is pictured in a scene from the Chris Jones. Asked about seeing her life means of combating legal abortion. Thus, film “Unplanned,” which tells the story of Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic di- transformed into a film, Johnson noted that, “Unplanned” could be “an opportunity for rector, and her decision to join the pro-life movement. Faith, forgiveness and healing while writing her book was “healing,” conversation for everyone who sees it, in- were some of the central topics that emerged during a recent panel discussion about the forthcoming film at New York City’s Sheen Center for Thought & Culture. watching her story made her “feel vulnera- cluding pro-life people. Observing that (CNS photo/Unplanned.com) ble” because “the privacy is gone.” many in the pro-life movement are converts She was hopeful, nonetheless, that the to the cause, Johnson added that she be- movie “will save lives” while also sending lieved the movie would ultimately send the the message that “our pasts are redeemable.” message that “God is ready to forgive.” The pivotal event of “Unplanned” comes Shortly after the Sheen Center event, it when Johnson is asked to assist in an abor- was announced that the Classification and Everyone has been touched tion by running a sonogram machine to Rating Administration of the Motion Pic- guide the doctor performing it — and ture Association of America had assigned by abortion in some way comes face to face, for the first time, with “Unplanned” an R rating “for some disturb- Maybe someone you love has suffered a loss to abortion, what the procedure truly involves. The ex- ing/bloody images.” The rating has subse- Maybe you yourself have made this hard choice, perience instantly transformed Johnson’s quently become a source of controversy. outlook. While the film’s co-writers and directors, Maybe you lost a grandchild or niece or nephew, As for Bratcher, she described her role as Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman, Maybe you provided a ride for someone to the clinic, “divinely appointed” since she first heard correctly point out that the MPAA does Maybe you paid for someone else’s abortion about “Unplanned” from “someone outside not cite any “profanity, nudity, sex or vio- the industry who prays for actors.” Like lence ... except for violence directly associ- Abortion affects every aspect of our relationships and lives. Johnson, she has undergone a conversion on ated with the abortion process,” it is equally the subject. While she was previously “pro- true that the graphic depiction of that The guilt, shame and heart break that this choice brings can be a life but neutral,” acting in the film, she said, process is likely to be highly upsetting to heavy burden to bear. “changed my perspective.” viewers … those responsible for rating the But there is healing for this tragic wound! The Lord’s Mercy is Bratcher noted that she was initially re- movie may have wished to ensure that any great and is waiting for you! If you would like to talk to someone luctant to tell her mother about the movie young people viewing it would be doing so about this pain, call Carol Kling at 605-374-5639. She since she knew her mom had an abortion in in the company of a parent or guardian... high school. What Bratcher didn’t know, The MPAA evaluation, then, may simply be understands and cares! until it came out as a result of her work on the necessary outcome of the filmmaker’s Talk to her about Rachel’s Vineyard, a healing retreat where you “Unplanned,” was that she herself had al- decision to “be bold” in their approach to can lay down your burden, be surrounded with compassion and most been a victim of abortion. their troubling subject. love, and find God’s healing and mercy in a confidential setting. The next retreat in our area will be the end of April. Call or email Want to share an article with a friend? Carol at [email protected] for further details … and to begin After the West River Catholic is mailed out to parishioners in the Diocese of Rapid City it your healing! is posted online at rapidcitydiocese.org — just click the front page icon. March 2019 WRC 17 Lent Reconciliation Services March 21-April 17

Belle Fourche, St. Paul, Sunday, April 7 — 2 p.m. Bison, Blessed Sacrament, Monday, March 25 — 6:30 p.m. Bonesteel, Immaculate Conception, Thursday, April 11 — 6:30 p.m. Buffalo, St. Anthony, Monday, April 1 — 6:30 p.m. Married Sweethearts 2019 Colome, St. Isidore, Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. The Diocesan Office of Family Life Ministries sponsored the annual Married Sweethearts Custer, St. John, Thursday, April 4 — 6:30 p.m. Mass and Dinner-Dance, Feb. 16 at Terra Sancta Retreat Center, Rapid City. Fr. Mark Ft. Pierre, St. John, Thursday, April 4 — 6:30 p.m. McCormick celebrated Mass.The longest married couple in attendance were Alton and Hill City, St. Rose, Monday, April 1; Tuesday, April 2, Barbara Bertschinger who were wed on June 23, 1956. They are members of Our Lady of Thursday, April 4; and Thursday, April 11 — 5-7pm. Mt. Carmel Church, Keystone. The newest married couple were Daniel and Alisha Parr who Kadoka, Our Lady of Victory, Sunday, March 24 — 12:45 p.m. were wed Jan. 18, 2019. They attend the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Keystone, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Fridays, April 5 and 12, (Photos by Kathy Cordes) Stations of the Cross 5-5:30 p.m.; Reconciliation 5:30-7 p.m. Lead, St. Patrick, Sunday, March 31 — 6:30 p.m. Lemmon, St. Mary, Sunday, March 24 — 7 p.m. Martin, Sacred Heart, Saturday, April 6 — 4 p.m. McLaughlin, St. Bernard Sunday, March 31 — 7 p.m. Midland, St. William, Sunday, March 31 — 1 p.m. Murdo, St. Martin Tuesday, March 26 — 6:30 p.m. Newell, St. Mary, Thursday, April 4 — 6:30 p.m. Philip, Sacred Heart, Sunday, March 31 — 4 p.m. Piedmont, Our Lady of the Black Hills, Monday, April 1 — 6 p.m. Presho, Christ the King, Thursday, March 21 — 6:30 p.m. Rapid City, St. Therese, Thursday, April 11 — 6:30 p.m. Sturgis, St. Francis, Monday, March 25 — 7 p.m. Wall, St. Patrick, Sunday, April 7 — 4 p.m.

Catholic Social Services Job Opportunities Catholic Social Services has openings for a full-time Clinical Director and an Outpatient Therapist. Master’s degree and S.D. license required. Salary DOE. Travel required. ————————————————————————————————————————————— Full-time Secretary/Receptionist for the front office. Proficient in Microsoft Suite, with knowledge of EMR. Salary DOE. —————————————————————————————————————————————

Full-time position in the Uplifting Parents Program now open! Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a human services related field, Master’s in Social Work or Counseling preferred. The ideal candidates will have a passion for building relationships, creating community partnerships, and have the determination to help those in our community who wish to create a better future through education ————————————————————————————————————————————— Benefit package includes: Life & Health Ins. Retirement, PPL, etc. Send resume to Catholic Social Services, 529 Kansas City St., Rapid City, SD 57701 or to [email protected]. 18 WRC Strengthening Family Ties March 2019

(CNS photo courtesy of George Weigel) Weigel to speak at CSS brunch Catholic Social Services will host its Annual Palm Sunday Brunch on Sunday, April 14, from Noon to 2 p.m. in the ball- rooms at the Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City. George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of Ethics at the Public Policy Cen- ter, is a Catholic Theologian and one of America’s leading public intellectuals. He holds EPPC’s William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies. Weigel is perhaps best known for his widely translated and internationally acclaimed two-volume biography of Pope St. John Paul II, a New York Times best- seller, “Witness to Hope” (1999) and its se- quel, “The End and Beginning” (2010). In 2017 Weigel published a memoir of the ex- periences that led to his papal biography: “Lessons in Hope – My Unexpected Life with St. John Paul II.” George Weigel is the author of more than twenty other books, including “The Cube and the Cathedral: Europe, America and Politics without God” (2005). Weigel’s column also appears semi-monthly in the West River Catholic, the official publication of the Diocese of Rapid City. Complimentary brunch tickets are avail- able by contacting Catholic Social Services at 605-348-6086. All seats are reserved. A sellout crowd of 750 is expected to attend. March 2019 Obituary WRC 19

Sr. Edna Marie Stephenson, OSB, 79, St. Martin Monastery______

Sister Edna Marie Stephenson, OSB, involved. She made her first profession there on July supervisor of the grounds and gardens, she 79, entered eternal life on February 19, at She was with the Missionary Sisters of 9, 1996, and her final profession on July 11, took special care of many flower beds and Ft. Meade. She was born on January 6, the Immaculate Conception in Paterson, 1999. Her first ministries in the community the small fruit trees and became a Master 1940, in Dover, New Jersey, to Samuel and New Jersey, for a few years. She attended were assisting in the community center and Gardener. Helen Prickett. She junior college while with that community. in the gift shop. Sister Edna Marie then be- She was preceded in death by her was named Edna She joined the Air Force in 1965. Her basic came the coordinator of the community parents and her brothers Lewis and Samuel. Marie Prickett and training was in San Antonio, Texas, and she center. She obtained her certification in She is survived by her two sons, Thomas was the oldest of five was then stationed at Barksdale AFB, spiritual direction in 2005 from Mercy Hanson and Joseph Hanson, two grand- children. As a young Shreveport, Louisiana. For a period of time Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado. children and four great grandchildren, her child she lived in the after being in the Air Force, she trained Sr. Edna Marie had a great desire to brother George Prickett, her sister Helen country. Her family standard bred race horses. work on the reservation and spent one year Saxfield, numerous nieces and nephews, moved to Goshen, She and her family moved to Buffalo, ministering in Our Lady of the Sioux and the members of St. Martin Monastery. New York, when she Wyoming, in 1980. Sister Edna Marie was Parish, Oglala. She then returned to the Vigil was on February 22. The next day, was about ten. When married, widowed, and the mother of two monastery and has been the subprioress Mass of Christian Burial was at Holy Cross she lived there her par- sons. there since 2008. In addition to being sub- Chapel, Terra Sancta. Burial was in ents had a band in After her husband’s death she felt called prioress she has had numerous other min- St. Martin Monastery Cemetery, with mil- SR. EDNA MARIE which most of the to return to religious life. She entered St. istries, including those of coordinator of the itary honors. STEPHENSON, OSB family members were Martin Monastery on September 29, 1994. health care unit and formation director. As

but together they should not equal one other acts of self-denial also are Lenten Regulations: full meal. Eating between meals is not appropriate as penitential acts. permitted on these two days, but 6. Parents and teachers should Lent is a season of grace to help The season of Lent affords us with liquids, including milk and fruit see to it that even children not bound both catechumens (those preparing for a 40-day retreat to participate in a juices, are allowed. by the laws of fast and abstinence baptism) and the faithful to enter more journey toward rebirth. The holy When health or ability to work because of age are brought up in an deeply into the paschal mystery. In season of Lent begins with Ash would be seriously affected, the law atmosphere that is conducive to a this season we are called to conver- Wednesday (Feb. 14) and ends as the does not oblige. sense of penance. sion, a renewed sense of our frailty or celebration of the Triduum begins Those who are over 18 years of age 7. The faithful should be clearly sinfulness, as well as profound trust in during Holy Week. and under 60 years of age are bound to and positively encouraged to partici- the new life that flows from the death fast on Ash Wednesday and Good pate in the sacrament of reconciliation and resurrection of Christ. The faith- 1. The season of Lent is to be Friday (April 19). during Lent. Churches will schedule ful, ever more attentive to the word of observed by Catholics as a time of 3. All Fridays in Lent are days of adequate time for confessions before God and prayer, prepare themselves prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. abstinence. Everyone 14 years of age Easter. (See page 17) by fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. 2. Ash Wednesday and Good or older is bound to abstain from meat 8. The liturgical directions of the According to universal church Friday, in particular, are the most on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays Sacramentary and Lectionary must be discipline, all members of the Catholic important penitential days for the during Lent. faithfully observed regarding all the faithful are bound to acts of penance. liturgical year. They are days of both 4. The observance of the laws of special Holy Week rites. In order that the faithful join in a more fasting and abstinence. On these two fast and abstinence are an obligation 9. Funeral Masses are not allowed common observance of penance, days only one full meatless meal is for all Catholics. To completely on Holy Thursday (April 18) Good penitential days are prescribed for allowed. Two other meatless meals, disregard them is a serious matter. Friday (April 19) or Holy Saturday praying, exercising works of charity, sufficient to maintain strength, may be Those whose work or health would be April 20) The funeral rite outside of and engaging in acts of self-discipline taken according to each one’s needs, impaired are excused from fasting and Mass can be held in church on those and denial. abstaining. The individual’s con- days, with a funeral Mass later. science can decide if there is proper 10. The RCIA is incorporated into cause to excuse from observance. It is the liturgy of Lent. The Rite of sinful not to observe this discipline Election was celebrated on March 10 without a serious reason. at 2 p.m. in the Cathedral of Our Lady 5. Self-imposed fasting on the of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. On the other weekdays of Lent is third, fourth and fifth Sundays of recommended. Other penances, such Lent, the Scrutinies take place as works of piety and charity, and during Mass. 20 WRC Diocese/Parishes March 2019

Rite of Election Catechumen Julia Locas and her sponsor Talia Baugnon, both of Christ the King, Porcupine, smile as they are greeted by Bishop Robert Gruss during the Rite of Election, March 10, at the Catheral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Candidates from across the diocese seeking confirmation, and catechumens seeking all three sacraments of initiation (baptism, first Communion and confirmation) attended the Mass. In his homily Bishop Gruss reminded the candidates and catechumens “Today is a very important day for each of you. You commit yourself, with the help and support of God’s people, to this final step. Never forget that Jesus continues to invite you to go deeper with him. Be assured you will be surrounded in prayer. The entire church will accompany and help lead you to an encounter with Jesus in this jour- ney towards Easter and new life.” (WRC photo by Becky Berreth)

Winter Blast The Women of St. John the Baptist Church, Custer, had their annual Winter Blast, Feb- ruary 17, by hosting a fun morn- ing where ladies of the parish gathered for food, fun and fel- lowship. The group had break- fast, trivia with a scarf exchange, and winter crafts. (Courtesy photo)

A Safe Environment for Children and Young People The Catholic Diocese of Rapid City is firmly committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for our children and young people. To report allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel, contact the Victim Assistance coordinator, Barbara Scherr. To ensure confidentiality in her outreach to victims, she can be contacted privately at 1-605-209-3418 (cell). Her phone has caller ID and messaging features. All information will be treated confidentially. Alleged victims are advised of their right to report alleged abuse to civil authorities. In accordance with diocesan policy, all allegations of sexual misconduct involving children or young people and priests, deacons, lay employees, or volunteers serving the Diocese of Rapid City will be investigated. The diocesan sexual misconduct policy and the code of conduct are posted on the diocesan website at www.rapidcitydiocese.org. March 2019 WRC 21

a drawer, but respectfully and Curia Corner safely kept for historical relevance, in a safe environment controlled Preserving a Catholic community — from the Diocesan Archives haven, church or archives. “Wait, What?” Noah said. “What? a relic of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton as A 2nd class relic consists of “Whose heart and it’s what, incurrrrr ... a gift from Msgr. William O’Connell. It something that was owned by the what??” was deposited beneath the altar of St. Saint or instruments of torture My family laughs as I humbly try to ex- Joseph church on March 20, 2007. that were used against the martyr. plain to Noah, my second grade grandson, The proper place for relics in our We do not believe we house any what an incredible gift we have coming to Catholic practice states, “The ancient tra- second class relics. our diocese — the relic pilgrimage of Saint dition of keeping the relics of martyrs and The archive does have many John Vianney’s incorrupt heart. other saints under a fixed altar is to be pre- 3rd class relics of saints, such as Relics are also the subject of the most served according to the norms given in the Saint Padre Pio, St. Maria Goretti often asked questions in my diocesan liturgical books” (Canon 1237 — a practice and Servant of God Francis X. archives office. widespread since the fourth century. “Book Seelos. A 3rd Class relic consists of I am frequently asked, “Whose relic is in IV, Sanctifying Office of the Church” something that has been touched to a 1st or 2nd class relic. the altar of my parish?” and “Don’t all altars Cann. 834 – 12378). (WRC file photo) in Catholic Churches bear a relic?” Amy Julian, parishioner of St. Joseph’s Also present is a St. Rose of The word relic generally means a part, who was instrumental in bringing that ded- Lima relic. The stone encased in Then-Bishop Blase Cupich blesses the altar at St. sometimes of considerable size, of the re- ication to fruition says, “It was incredibly this gold case, surrounded by beau- Joseph Church, Spearfish. A relic of St. Elizabeth Ann mains of a martyr or a saint. A part of a special to be a part of that process, and even tiful crystal like stones, is perhaps Seton was deposited underneath the altar in the tradi- human body, either a minute fragment or the West River Catholic was there to take of the little grotto which she built, tion of building altars over the resting place of saints. one entire limb, with the approval of eccle- pictures and write a story. By celebrating her small garden, or the bed she siastical authority, can be the object of the deposition in such a public way, we constructed herself, made of broken glass, only 2nd class relic, remains undocumented, solemn veneration. drew a lot of attention to this time honored stone and thorns. much like the relics in our parish altars, as A 1st class relic, we believe, of St. John tradition of building altars over the resting The St. Rose Of Lima relic, perhaps our of yet ... Vianney is housed in our diocese at Terra places of saints.” Sancta. It was discovered in our archives Julian goes on to say, “Because relics are and Fr. Mark McCormick immediately not easily identifiable through examination, sought out a reliquary to use this relic for it is important to have a chain of custody veneration. St John Vianney is the patron that authenticates and identifies the relic so saint of all diocesan priests. A first class relic that we know for certain which saint we are consists of a part of the Saint, such as bone, honoring and depositing into the altar. “ hair, etc … the instruments of Christ’s pas- Our diocesan archives house relics sion. Underneath the back cover of the relic specifically for this chain of custody, to in- locket is a red wax seal. It is sealed shut and ventory, for safekeeping, and to maintain bears the insignia of issuing religious au- and preserve the artifacts for all parishes to thority and their initials. use, display, and keep this tradition alive in St. Joseph’s parish in Spearfish received our parishes. They are not to be put away in

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10 E. Mall Dr., Suite B, Rapid City, SD, 57701 Phone: 605-721-6843 (Mailing): PO Box 984, Rapid City, SD 57709 22 WRC Education Update March 2019 California bishops applaud governor for death penalty moratorium SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CNS) — The porary reprieve for the death-row inmates, Archbishop Gomez said. “And sadly, judi- “Today, it is also important to remember Catholic bishops of California welcomed Archbishop Cordileone said he and his fel- cial execution has always been a punish- the victims of violent crime and their loved the March 13 decision by Democratic Gov. low Catholic bishops are encouraging him ment imposed far more often on ones,” Archbishop Gomez said. “We entrust Gavin Newsom to issue a moratorium on “to use well the time of the moratorium to African-Americans, Hispanics and the poor them to the Father of mercies and commit executions in the state and a temporary re- promote civil dialogue on alternatives to the in our society. But the most important rea- ourselves to helping them to find healing prieve for all inmates on the state’s death death penalty, including giving more sons for ending the death penalty are and peace. row. needed attention and care to the victims of moral.” “We should also give thanks for the sac- “We appreciate this recognition that the violence and their families.” He said that “every human life is pre- rifice and commitment of police and law state has the adequate means to defend “Capital punishment is not a cure for the cious and sacred in the eyes of God and enforcement officials, who put their lives on human dignity and public safety without suffering and turmoil inflicted by violent every person has a dignity that comes from the line every day to keep our communities recourse to capital punishment,” San Fran- crime; the restorative healing of victims and God. This is true for the innocent and it is safe.” cisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone their families to the extent possible is an es- true for the guilty. It is true even for those Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, said in a statement on behalf of the state’s sential part of justice,” the prelate said. who commit grave evil and are convicted of Florida, chairman of the Committee on bishops. Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez the most cruel and violent crimes.” Domestic Justice and Human Development California’s San Quentin State Prison is in a separate statement said it was “a good The death penalty “violates the con- for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- located in his archdiocese. The facility is day for California and a good day for our demned person’s dignity and deprives that ops, said the U.S. bishops join “the Califor- California’s oldest penitentiary and it country” because of Newsom’s decision person of the chance to change his or her nia Catholic Conference and all people of houses the state’s only death row for men “For many years now, my brother heart and be rehabilitated through the goodwill” in praising the governor’s mora- and currently has 737 inmates condemned Catholic bishops and I have been calling for mercy of God,” he explained. But ending torium on the death penalty, which he de- to death. an end to the death penalty, not only in Cal- the death penalty is only a first step, he said, scribed as a “wise step in better orienting the “We ask the governor to urge the Leg- ifornia but throughout the United States,” and called for addressing inequities in the criminal justice system to recognize the in- islature to find a permanent legislative so- he said. “There are important public policy criminal justice system, improving prison herent dignity of all human life.” lution that will end the practice of capital reasons for ending the death penalty.” conditions in prisons, providing alternatives punishment in our state for good,” the arch- Capital punishment “does not deter vi- to incarceration “for nonviolent crimes” and bishop said. olent crime and it does not bring true jus- looking for new ways to rehabilitate offend- Because Newsom’s declaration is a tem- tice or healing to victims of violent crime,” ers. March 2019 Education Update WRC 23 Catholic school helps homeless veterans’ group build tiny houses less veterans and links them with vital serv- After the exposure on the CNN pro- of their children in some instances. BY THERESA LAURENCE ices. gram, the Veterans Community Project has The Veterans Community Project plans CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Kemi Tela, the school’s student council become well-known nationally for its tiny to expand to five other U.S. cities in 2019,

president, wrote to Stout and offered the house program, but it also offers a host of and Stout is actively working to add NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When U.S. school’s support for his work. She and her other services for homeless veterans, includ- Nashville to the list. So far, it has been chal- Army veteran Chris Stout and his service classmates led school-wide initiatives, in- ing bus passes, a food pantry and more. lenging to sell the tiny house village idea to dog Tom visited St. Edward School in cluding the bake sale, to raise awareness and When homeless veterans, some of whom enough council members to move forward, Nashville March 6, the students and faculty donations. They also led a voting campaign have lived on the streets or in the woods for he said, but he is not giving up. “We want felt like they were meeting real-life super- in hopes that the Veterans Community more than 15 years, gain stable housing, it this to be a city project,” he said. “We want heroes. Project would win the $100,000 grand prize can be transformational, Stout said. Veter- to meet the needs of the community.” And when two students presented Stout, from “CNN 10.” ans are often reluctant to go to a shelter, Stout thanked the St. Edward students founder of the Veterans Community Proj- Although his organization didn’t win the which can be noisy and chaotic and not for their support and encouraged them to ect — an organization that works to elimi- vote, it gained a large following by being allow pets or other family members, Stout engage in service. He told them that he nate homelessness among veterans — with featured on the program. said. “They love the safety, the sense of own- knew he wanted to build tiny houses, but a check for more than $1,000 from their “Schools are really important to us,” ership they have with the tiny houses.” didn’t have any construction experience, so bake sale profits, they couldn’t help but also Stout told the Tennessee Register, newspaper By clustering the veterans’ tiny houses he watched YouTube videos and learned. give him a hug. of the Nashville Diocese. “If the kids are together, centered around a community “You won’t get everything right at first,” St. Edward’s middle school students passionate about something, the parents are center, “we help them learn how to live in a he said with a laugh. “If you see a need in were introduced to Stout last year through too.” community, how to cook, clean, take care of the community, don’t be afraid to address watching “CNN 10,” a 10-minute digital Stout, who was injured in Afghanistan a house,” he said. it.” news show, and seeing him introduced as a and returned home with PTSD, felt a call- The tiny houses also have enabled some (Editor’s Note: More information on the finalist for the program’s 2018 Heroes con- ing to help veterans in need connect quickly formerly homeless veterans to reconnect program is available at https://www.veter test. with services, removing as many barriers as with family members, even regain custody anscommunityproject.org.) The students immediately connected possible. “We figure things out for people,” with Stout and his Kansas City, Missouri- he said of the Veterans Community Proj- U.S. Army veteran Chris Stout, based group, which builds houses for home- ect. founder of the Veterans Commu- nity Project, visited St. Edward School in Nashville, Tenn., March 6, 2019, with his service dog, Tom, to talk to students about his organization and thank them for their support. St. Edward's middle school students were introduced to Stout in 2018 by watching "CNN 10," a 10-minute digital news show, and learned he was a final- ist for the show's 2018 Heroes contest. (CNS photo/Theresa Laurence, Tennessee Register)

Confirmation Preparation Have a student preparing for confirmation? Want to learn more about the sacrament? Watch for this Q&A featuring questions for confirmands from Bishop Robert Gruss. Is Jesus God, or is he man, or is he both God and man? Jesus is both God and man; as the Second Person of the Holy Trinity he is God; and since he took on a human nature from his mother Mary, he is man. YouCat 78 Jesus extends into God; therefore we cannot understand him if we exclude the invisible divine reality. (525-530, 536) The visible side of Jesus points to the invisible. We see in the life of Jesus numerous realities that are powerfully present but that we can understand only as a MYSTERY. Examples of such mysteries are the divine Sonship, the Incarnation, the Passion, and the Resurrection of Christ. 24 The ones who weave: howYoung to Adultrepair the social fabric March 2019 When David Brooks travels the country, he seeks out the good This March, as part of Women’s History Month, we celebrate their impact with National news. The bad news is all too easy to find. Catholic Sisters Week. While lay people honor their legacy, women religious are hosting As a New York Times columnist writing about the social sciences, events of their own — not to pat themselves on the back but to pay it forward, to continue Brooks logs many miles for his reporting and speaking circuit. The 57- their work of healing a fractured nation. Many center on listening. year-old father is keenly aware of the deep political fissures that upend Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Dubuque, Iowa, for instance, are kitchen tables and family reunions. He hears from parents whose chil- launching a “Listen Up!” campaign to encourage deep listening among people of all back- dren took their own lives. He talks to families whose loved ones over- grounds. The Sisters of Charity Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, meanwhile, will lead a Christina dosed on drugs. And he asks himself: what now? workshop on civil discourse, providing tools to address controversial topics. And Carmelite Capecchi “Aren’t we all called at moments like these to do something extra?” sisters in Baltimore are inviting teens to their monastery for a retreat that will help them Brooks wrote last month in a column. learn to listen to God’s voice. This has become more difficult now that young adults have Freelance Despite the isolation darkening and defining our era, he noticed, cell phones, “a 24/7 public-opinion poll in their pockets,” said Sister Cecilia Ashton, a re- writer every community has “weavers” who stitch together the social fabric. treat organizer. There’s the vet he met in New Orleans who helps other mentally ill Here in my hometown, Sister Rosalind Gefre, CSJ, is gearing up for her 27th season Inver Grove vets, the Chicago woman looking out for neglected kids in her neigh- with the St. Paul Saints, a minor-league baseball team. The 89-year-old dynamo who Heights, Minn. borhood, the guy who runs a boxing gym in Appalachian Ohio where stands less than five feet tall will be perched behind a massage chair near the stadium’s he teaches young men about boxing and about life. front entrance, loosening strained muscles. But she treats the whole person. Her healing Brooks founded a program called “Weave: The Social Fabric Project” to help us more touch extends beyond her strong hands to her listening ear. broadly replicate these community builders. He has synthesized their observations: “The Some people air their grievances with the Catholic Church. Others lament the state phrase we heard most was ‘the whole person.’ Whether you are a teacher, a nurse or a of their marriage and their bank account. neighbor, you have to see and touch the whole person — the trauma, the insecurities and “People need to talk,” Sister Rosalind said. “They need to share some of that pain. the dreams as much as the body and the brain.” They’ll say, ‘While you’re massaging me, will you pray for me?’ And everybody gets a hug This language rings of Catholic social teaching, though the program is secular in scope. in the massage chair.” And Brooks points the way by identifying a crucial skill of weavers: the ability to listen. Yes, these are the weavers, the ones who knead our knots as they knit us together. In The weavers who come to mind, when I consider this classification, are Catholic sisters. these troubled times, they are our hope. Abandon 'weapons of mass distraction' for Lent MOVIE REVIEW Captain Marvel (Disney) DUBLIN (CNS) — Alcohol, smoking who take pictures with their mobiles during and chocolates are some of the most well- Masses, saying they should lift up their Lavish origin story finds the superhero known vices that people traditionally give hearts rather than their mobiles.” of the title (Brie Larson) faithfully serving the alien civilization that up during Lent. But now Massgoers in Ire- Father McCabe, a former military chap- trained her as a warrior in its struggle land are being urged to make what might lain, said mobile phone etiquette has even against the encroachments of a race of be an even harder sacrifice throughout the been introduced in the pre-baptism courses shape-shifting enemies (led by Ben penitential six-week period — switching off he runs in his parish. Mendelsohn). But when she joins her their mobile phones. “One of the things we stress in the military mentor (Jude Law) on a mis- Parishioners in Navan, County Meath, course is that just one person should be tak- sion to 1995 Earth, persistent flash- are being urged to “reconnect with their ing photos of the baptism, while everyone backs to a previous life become ever families” in the weeks leading up to Easter else relaxes and enjoys the occasion,” he more troubling and confusing for her, by talking to one another rather than tex- said. “If people are holding up their phones especially after she joins forces with a SHIELD officer (Samuel L. Jackson) and the The Motion Picture Association of America ting and browsing online. The “Invitation to take photos of the event, then they are two go in search of the scientist (Annette rating is PG-13 — parents strongly cautioned. for Lent 2019” urges churchgoers to “reduce not properly engaging with it. Bening) who seems to be crucial both to the Some material may be inappropriate for screen time in order to increase family “The same can be said of weddings. The intergalactic conflict and to her missing past. children under 13. time.” last thing a bride wants to see as she walks Wit and positive messages about working for Father Robert McCabe of St. Mary down the aisle is loads of people taking peace and the resilience of the human spirit MOVIE CLASSIFICATIONS Church, Navan, said he hopes parishioners photos with their phones. The only person buoy co-writers (with Geneva Robertson- Five Feet Apart ...... A-III will make a permanent lifestyle change, that should be taking pictures is the wed- Dworet) and directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's Marvel Comics adaptation. While the Tyler Perry's: A Madea rather than just putting down their devices ding photographer.” Family Funeral...... A-III during Lent. “A good description of phones that I've inclusion of an invisible being called the Supreme Intelligence might confuse Wonder Park...... A-I “Everybody can benefit from spending heard is that they are ‘weapons of mass dis- youngsters still being formed in their faith, less time on their phones and laptops and traction.’ If you’re in a position to switch Classifications used by the USCCB are: the film is possibly acceptable for mature A-I — General Patronage; A-II —Adults using that time to communicate instead them off, then do so and use that time pos- teens. Much combat violence, most of it and Adolescents; A-III — Adults; L — Limited with their families,” he said. itively,” he said. stylized but some of it harsh, fleeting Adult Audiences, films whose problematic “Even members of the clergy are guilty “I hope people will heed this message anatomical humor, a few mild oaths, at least content many adults would find troubling; of being on their phones too much, and during Lent, and that people will make one rough term, a handful of crude and O — Morally Offensive. Pope Francis himself has highlighted this changes for life. ... come back to the real crass expressions. The Catholic News For more information, visit: point when he chastised priests and bishops world.” Service classification is A-III — adults. http://www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm