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ALINA — Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas wel- comed Megan Robl as its new exec- utiSve director on Aug. 24. A Salina native, Robl was familiar with Catholic Char- ities’ mission growing up and also in her previous work at the Greater Salina Community Foundation. “My parents have always really believed in the mission here, and that was passed on to me,” she said. “I prayed a lot and decided to apply. Because we were in COVID, my life slowed down a lot. I did a lot of thinking about my purpose and what I was passionate about. “On a personal level, it was very exciting for me to be able to combine being Catholic with a professional career, because normally it’s so separate.” Robl grew up in St. Mary, Queen of the Universe Parish, where she attended religious education classes. “I remember sitting in religious education class in Photo by Karen Bonar / The Register fourth grade, learning about Megan Robl was announced as the new executive director of Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas on Aug. 24. Catholic Charities is our gifts from God and that the social justice arm of the Salina Diocese. In 2019, it served about 9,000 individuals across the 31 counties within the diocese. we should give them back,” she said. “I have flashbacks CATHOLIC CHARITIES mobile outreach is provided was eye-opening. It was a While the organization is to that classroom. I know serves all 31 counties within at an additional 20 commu- heart-warming experience. under the umbrella of the my natural talents and the Salina Diocese, encom- nities across the diocese. There’s something special Salina Diocese, it serves a strengths and I thought passing almost 27,000 “I got to go on a mobile about looking at someone in broad community. about if it was a good fit for square miles. There are outreach trip to Beloit, the face, having a conversa- “You don’t have to be me to (come to Catholic physical offices in Salina, helping clients face-to-face tion, being able to share a Catholic to receive services,” Charities).” Manhattan and Hays, and and really getting to meet smile and help meet their several times every week, those people,” Robl said. “It needs.” Please see ORGANIZATION / Page 15 October is Respect Life month; let us respect all life When COVID-19 struck our world — respect for life, against human life in our for them. In many ways, the our world and country, I from the moment of concep- culture, including sex traf- Church is supposed to applauded our elected offi- Bishop tion to natural death. The ficking, racism, pornography be like a mother cials for doing all they could Jerry Church proclaims that and murder. However, for bear. It should do anything it to save lives. In fact, I even Vincke human life is a gift from this article, I want to focus can to protect her cubs. The wrote to one government God; that each person who on abortion. I realize that Church wants to protect all Diocese of Salina official thanking them for receives this gift has respon- some people get upset when her children, especially the their efforts. But then I sibilities to God, to self and the Church focuses “too unborn. added, “I also hope that life as sacred, including other; and that society, much on abortion.” While St. Teresa of Calcutta people, especially in the those in the mother’s through its laws and social we see people protesting said it so well: “The greatest government, will see why womb.” institutions, must protect today for one cause or destroyer of love and peace we are so passionate about October is Respect Life and nurture human life at another, the human life in is abortion, which is war defending life in the womb. month. It seems this is what every stage of its existence. the womb does not have a We value all life. We see all is needed the most in There are many sins voice. We must be the voices Please see BISHOP / Page 16

Marriage Farm Radio Mass awards reach Diocese makes Three families Divine Mercy adjustment to annual honored for farming Radio in Hays marriage Mass family land for more continues to celebrations. than a century. expand. Page 2 Pages 12-13 Page 20 2 September 25, 2020 The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org A R O U N D T H E D I O C E S E Faith is central pillar of marriage

By Karen Bonar church community support- The Register ed us, brought meals in, even if we didn’t know OLBY — It was love them. People I didn’t even at first sight when know came to the hospital. CFrancis and Geri “One woman lost her Landry met on Dec. 8, the baby a month before we lost Feast of the Immaculate Mary, and she found out at Conception. the library I had lost a baby. “It’s a special day for us; I had a sign on the door and we always celebrate the day told the nurses I didn’t want we met,” Geri said. “We any visitors, but she came were engaged within a right in and said, ‘I know month. Out of the clear blue what you’re going through, he asked me if I would mar- just read these,’ and handed ry him. It was a whirlwind.” me a book of poems from The couple’s courtship Helen Steiner Rice. I had lasted six months, and they never seen this woman in were married on June 24, my life, but God directs 1967, in Massachusetts, people.” where Geri grew up. “We were in the right SURRENDER TO GOD IS place at the right time. God another lesson the couple had a plan,” Geri said. learned throughout their She grew up on the East marriage. Coast, and was in Colorado “For me, marriage is not Springs, Colo., working at our plan,” Geri said. “I the deaf and blind school wanted to have a good time during the week and wait- and see the world. ressing at a night club on “When mom and I trav- the weekends. Francis, who eled across Kansas in the was the manager of the ’60 Chevy, I said, ‘Oh mom, A&W Restaurant in Colby, the poor people who have to was spending the winter live here!’” working carpentry in Col- Little did she realize that orado because the restau- she would marry a Kansan rant was closed during the and live for more than five winter months. decades in western Kansas. “I was interested as soon “I wasn’t thinking about as I walked in,” Francis God’s plan,” she said of her said. “I tried to get her to youth. “Young people who dance with me, but she said think they have their life all no because she was busy set in stone should really waiting tables. I said I pray and ask, ‘What is God’s would come back the next plan for me?’” night.” When he returned, Geri WHILE THE COUPLE MET said she quizzed her boss. in Colorado, they settled in “It was a place where you Kansas, where Francis man- saw the same customers Photo by Karen Bonar / The Register aged the A&W. again and again and again,” Colby residents Francis and Geri Landry have been married for 52 years. “If you trust in God, you’ll “We got married in June, she said. “I asked, ‘Who is get through,” Francis said. “You’ll get through anything. God is in charge.” and the doctor that owned the guy at the end of the the A&W called us for a bar? He keeps asking me to and we weren’t allowed to who traveled from Nova plications arose in each one meeting,” Geri said. “They dance,’ and she said, ‘Give have the wedding readings,” Scotia to attend. of their six pregnancies. told us they were moving me your tray and go dance Geri said. “We miscarried the first out of town and would have with him.’” In those days, she said AS WITH MANY long-mar- baby and it was devastat- to sell the A&W. They said Frank Sinatra’s weddings were in the morn- ried couples, Francis and ing,” Geri said. “All of our they would like us to buy it, “Strangers in the Night” was ing; the couple wed at 11 Geri said the wedding was pregnancies were difficult. I but we didn’t have a penny the first song they danced a.m. only the beginning. Faith, threatened to miscarry to our names. Francis ran it to, and it’s been “their song” “You did a daytime din- they said, was a central pil- every one, but I got to keep for two years before we ever since. ner and daytime dance right lar of their marriage. three babies.” bought it.” after the wedding dinner,” “If you trust in God, One of the most difficult The couple owned the THE COUPLE WED ON the she said. “Then afterwards, you’ll get through,” Francis points in their life was when venture for 30 years before feast of St. John the Baptist. everybody went back to my said. “You’ll get through their daughter Mary died at selling it and retiring. “We had the wedding mom and dad’s place where anything. God is in charge.” birth. They have three living readings all picked out and they continued to party.” The couple’s faith was “That was the lowest part children, three children in the priest said it was the The festivities included tested throughout their of our lives that we went heaven and eight grandchil- feast of John the Baptist, Francis’ extended family, child-bearing years as com- through,” Geri said. “The dren. Marriage Anniversary Masses to be celebrated in home parishes By The Register nesses in their own community.” The intention is that parishes will honor SALINA — This year’s efforts to honor couples celebrating their first anniversary, couples celebrating milestone anniversaries or an anniversary ending in “5” or “0.” Marriage Anniversary in marriage will look different. Binder said ideally, the celebration will be In years past, the bishop has celebrated Oct. 25 in all parishes throughout the dio- Mass in person with recipients. This year, cese, but due to local schedules may be Masses however, the decision was made to shift the another weekend before Advent begins. celebration from the large Masses to hon- “We want to use prudence and caution For all couples celebrating their oring couples in their home parish. but still recognize them for their great wit- first anniversary or an “Recognizing some of our couples fall ness of faith in marriage,” Binder said. into the high risk category, we still want to Certificates will be mailed to couples anniversary ending in “5” or “0.” recognize and honor them for being great after the corresponding weekend they are witnesses to the sacrament of marriage and honored. More information is available at: family life in our diocese,” said Rick RSVPs are being accepted online at Binder, the director of family life for the salinadioese.org/family-life or email salinadiocese.org/family-life diocese. “We want to be sure they are wit- [email protected]. 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The retreat, which provide the tions.” Without distractions to ANXIETY CAUSED BY los- will be the first ever in- Father option to keep them from thinking ing jobs and struggling to house virtual retreat, will be Jacques attend the THE DISRUPTIONS HAVE about problems, Nichols provide for families has Oct. 31 - Nov. 1. Philippe retreat live caused isolation, stress, said some of her clients who affected rural parishioners Several options exist for via Zoom. anxiety, substance abuse have experienced trauma at Most Holy Redeemer attendees. Those interested A final option is purchas- and other problems, espe- are more prone to suicide. Parish in Montgomery, may register to stay ing a recording of Father cially for those already diag- Suicide is on the rise Minn., which includes St. overnight at the Center for Philippe’s talks, which were nosed with mental illness, overall, noted Dan Stok- Canice Parish in Kilkenny the full retreat experience, recorded just for this event, therapists say. And while man, a therapist and direc- and is clustered with St. or they can also choose to and listen to them in the faith has been a support, tor of Novare Counseling Patrick Parish in commute in daily. Those future. not receiving the Eucharist Center in St. Paul, because Shieldsville, said Father who come to the Center will Father Philippe is a and other sacraments as “too much isolation, too Tom Niehaus, the pastor. be able to listen to Father member of the Community people try to avoid contract- many losses, too much “The stress that creates Philippe’s pre-recorded of the Beatitudes in France. ing or spreading the virus stress on the system and for and talking with them talks and participate in a He primarily devotes him- has contributed to depres- too long lead to a break- (parishioners have said), live group Q&A session with self to spiritual direction sion, especially for the down and the resulting feel- ‘We don’t have the money him over video conference, and preaching retreats elderly. ing of despair.” to pay our bills. We don’t as well as enjoy the prayer internationally. Isolation has been a Almost 11 percent of know what this is going to time, sacraments, meals and To register, visit the SLC major stressor that has American adults surveyed look like, we’re not even quiet space that the Center website, slcwichita.org, or resulted in more gaming by the Centers for Disease talking week to week, (but) has to offer. call (316) 744-0167. and more sexual and chemi- Control in June said they’d day to day,’” he said. cal addictions, therapists seriously considered suicide Recognizing the pandem- O C T O B E R P R A Y E R say. during the previous 30 ic’s effects on mental health “The lack of human con- days. By comparison, anoth- helps people check on oth- nection is causing such dis- er government survey ers, Father Malek said. 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By Ian Alvano Catholic News Service

ASHINGTON — With the global Wpandemic prac- tically shutting everything down for months, the sacra- mental wine and altar bread business has suffered like other businesses in the country, with COVID-19 preventing most indoor public celebrations of the Mass. Catholics are, for the most part, unable to attend Mass in person and receive the Communion host and consecrated wine. And in cases where Mass can be attended by a small congre- gation that must adhere to health and safety protocols, like social distancing, mask wearing and hand sanitiz- ing, Catholics still might not want to receive Commu- nion. “Nothing has kept this winery from fulfilling its mission the last century and a half, until now,” said Will Ouweleen, who is the vint- ner at the O-Neh-Da and Photo by CNS /courtesy Monastery of St. Clare) Eagle Crest vineyards in Sister Anne Bartol, a Poor Clare, prepares altar breads at the Monastery of St. Clare in Langhorne, Pa., in this undated photo. The Conesus, N.Y., in the state’s nuns make up to three million altar breads at their bakery each year but halted production this summer as the coronavirus pandemic Finger Lakes region. Hem- reduced demand for Eucharist at U.S. parishes. lock Lake is home to the the wine if offered at Com- “The presider’s bread is vineyards, which also pro- munion because “the body, still selling. But (sales of) duce table wines. blood, soul and divinity is the people’s hosts with “Things are not well. present in the host com- parishes shut down have Easter this year was effec- pletely.” fallen way down. Our sales tively canceled. You were were below 5 percent encouraged to stay home IF COMMUNION IS BEING through April and May. and have a spiritual Com- distributed in churches that Interestingly enough, we munion,” he said. “What are reopening in a limited make low-gluten hosts for that means for O-Neh-Da capacity for Mass, right now celiac sufferers, but those Vineyard and other vine- it is the host, and not conse- sales were steady and cur- yards is there is no demand crated wine, that is offered, rently (in mid-July) were for sacramental wine. We so O-Neh-Da has not seen probably at about 40 per- have made very few sales its demand go back up. cent of sales for our low- since mid-February.” According to the Cate- gluten bread,” she said. Ouweleen said that he, chism of the Catholic Along with the Benedic- his wife, Lisa, and a neigh- Church, Catholics are not tine Sisters, the Poor Clares bor were doing “the work of required to receive Commu- have seen a gradual 1,000 monks.” nion under both forms, increase in sales, as well. Although business has because the Real Presence is Sister Anne Bartol said the taken a hit, he explained, received under one form Poor Clares were getting the vineyard has not laid off alone, as Ouweleen stated. about three orders per a single employee and it Also, it is not always possi- week, a dramatic decrease continued to pay part-time ble for a church to dispense from their usual 40 or 50 employees even though they Communion under both orders a week, but at least haven’t been required to go forms. they were getting some- to work. The future looks “Since Christ is sacra- Photo by Chaz Muth / CNS thing. unpredictable for the vine- mentally present under Sister Anne Bartol, a Poor Clare, holds a bag of altar bread she “Around mid-March per- yard because what is each of the species, Com- and other nuns prepared to sell to parishes throughout haps, we started getting a unknown is how people will munion under the species of Pennsylvania at the Monastery of St. Clare in Langhorne, Pa., big drop off in orders,” Sis- respond to drinking wine bread alone makes it possi- Aug. 13. ter Anne said. “We have two out of the Communion cup ble to receive all the fruit of Normally, the vineyard ly. different types of clients: once public celebrations of Eucharistic grace,” the cate- sells around 15,000 cases of “Parishes started opening ones who call and the peo- Mass resume regularly. chism says. “For pastoral wine in fall and spring. up again, so we saw a bit of ple who have our standing The winery, which is in reasons this manner of However, sales were few an increase in sales begin- order. We kept sending our the Diocese of Rochester, receiving Communion has this spring because of the ning with the first part of standing orders and within N.Y., was founded to make been legitimately estab- pandemic. June and gradually increas- a month and two to three sacramental wine by the lished as the most common ing as more parishes have weeks of that, they started first bishop of Rochester, form in the Latin rite. But HOWEVER, TWO ORDERS opened up again,” she said. calling in saying, ‘Cancel my Bishop Bernard McQuaid, ‘the sign of Communion is of women religious who Sister Ruth explained order.’ Basically, we’ve been in 1872. It is one of the few more complete when given make altar bread and ship it that sales are not back to at a standstill since late remaining wineries in the under both kinds, since in out across to churches normal because the COVID- March.” world to make sacramental that form the sign of the around the country — the 19 shutdown meant there The Poor Clares usually wine from locally grown Eucharistic meal appears Benedictine Sisters of Per- would be no Easter Mass, send out multiple orders of grapes. More about its his- more clearly.’” petual Adoration in Clyde, and that was rough on the altar bread to not only tory can be found at O-Neh-Da Vineyard sells Mo., and the Poor Clares of Benedictine sisters. Catholic churches but to a www.purewineonline.com. directly to about 1,500 the Franciscan Monastery of Easter is one of the main few Protestant accounts, as “We are facing an exis- churches in New York state, St. Clare in Langhorne, Pa., times the nuns sell their well. tential threat here like noth- Pennsylvania and Washing- have seen a small increase altar bread, so they saw “In terms of total individ- ing the winery has seen,” ton. It sells the rest of its in sales since churches have their sales decrease dramat- ual hosts, it’s about 750,000 Ouweleen said, adding that wine through distributors. slowly reopened. But they ically. As of now, “the a month,” Sister Anne said he doesn’t know what the About 95 percent of the still have a huge surplus of presider’s bread,” as she about what the nuns nor- future holds. There will be churches the vineyard sells altar breads. called the altar bread for the mally sell when there isn’t a “a need for sacramental to are Catholic, but its cus- Benedictine Sister Ruth celebrant of the Mass, is pandemic. “Thirty-two bags wine because priests must tomers also include Ortho- Elaine Starman talked selling much better than the is 8,000 hosts. That’s for celebrate Mass,” but the dox, Episcopal and Luther- about her religious order’s bread used for Communion one account or one order,” faithful do not have to take an churches. business picking up slight- hosts for the laity. she added. The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org September 25, 2020 5 God’s perspective is always more gentle than our own RECENTLY, I WAS shop- were. We came bearing stretched canvas, declaring a special place in my home. ping for some artwork for cleaning supplies galore and it an early Christmas pre- In fact, it’s taken the place our new house, as we con- Patti Lamb some serious elbow grease. sent. where that modern artwork tinue to settle in. We’re Before we left, my mom “I couldn’t wait until would’ve gone. This piece Archdiocese finally beginning to unpack of Indianapolis took a picture with my sis- Christmas to give it to you,” brings me much more joy. our boxes and hang decora- ter’s phone of dad with his she said. A new prayer I’m learn- tions to make it feel more six daughters. “I wanted you to have it ing is this: “God, please like home. My sister shared the pho- sooner, so you can remem- help me to see as you see.” I was leaning toward I was startled by his reac- to via phone with the fami- ber and cherish that happy In a world of Photo- midcentury modern prints, tion. ly. day,” she added. shopped and filtered which are typically mini- We looked at the same A tear involuntarily rolled images, I need to pray to malistic and often geometri- piece of artwork and saw it I WAS HAVING A particu- down my cheek. I viewed look more through our cre- cal. Our new residence is quite differently. I saw it as larly low day and allowing the photo in a distinctly ator’s lens, giving grace as much different than our for- a soft print in a beautiful myself no grace, and what I new way. My dad was he modeled. We live in a mer home. The colors and blue hue, imagining it as heard in my head was this: healthy, smiling and his society separated by oppos- materials that went with our faded tracks of a person’s “Eek! Clearly, I am overdue heart appeared to be full. I ing political views, trepid prior place don’t quite seem journey from a bird’s-eye for a hair highlight and I looked at my dad, whom I and emotionally spent dur- to complement the new view. Scribbles didn’t come should probably take more miss dearly now that he is ing a pandemic. In my space. to mind. care when applying make- back with God, surrounded mind, the only way onward “Do you like this one?” I This reminded me of a up. Also, it’s definitely time by his daughters, all clus- and upward is to see asked my husband, as I recent time when I viewed a to retire that black puffer tered around him with no through God’s eyes, know- scrolled through some photograph in contrasting jacket. And note to self: Try social distancing required. I ing that he’s already won abstract art prints I was ways. to get away from that frozen saw five sisters whom I the victory, and to make a considering. I thought his A few years ago, my five smile pose and be more nat- couldn’t appreciate more, as concerted effort to nurture vote might help me narrow ural.” they are my go-to prayer sisters and I went to our our relationship with him. down my choices. parents’ house to power Fast forward to a couple warriors and dearest “The toddler scribbles clean as a way to help them weeks ago. My sister pre- friends. Patti Lamb is a freelance writer from Plainfield, Ind. Her columns appear in piece is OK if that’s what out. Then in their 80s, they sented me with the photo I thanked my sister pro- The Criterion, the newspaper of the you like,” he said. weren’t as agile as they once from that day on a beautiful fusely for the gift, which has Archdiocese of Indianapolis. There are two types of ‘saint-makers’ IF THERE IS ONE THING things. because you don’t volunteer ful. One thing is certain; for sure, God made us all to How can these people but know you probably need you are not going to change be saints. Let me be clear Lisa possibly be helping you to to do so. It’s not always easy them, so discover how God here, we don’t all have to Schartz become a saint? I’m glad to admit that what bothers wants to change you. You become Saints, but before Register you asked. The first thing to us in others also bothers us may even find that when you enter heaven, you will columnist consider is, “What don’t I in ourselves, but it’s usually you change, they respond be a saint. It only makes like about this person?” worth considering. differently. sense that if we are called to Often the people that bother Second, if you are confi- Lastly, ask yourself who sainthood, then God is and challenge you to grow us most are those most like dent that it is not a mirror you are a saint-maker for going to put people and cir- in your faith. They walk ourselves. It’s rather like you are looking into, then and why. Hopefully, you can cumstances in our lives that alongside you and provide God is holding up a unique how can you grow and see yourself in that role of a help us to accomplish this that excellent example that mirror in hopes you’ll rec- respond differently to this kind, holy friend encourag- goal. This thought brings we all need in our lives. ognize where you may need person? Maybe if it’s that ing others on the path to me to a term that I ran The second type is proba- to grow yourself. controlling person, you can sainthood. Don’t fool your- across somewhere long ago bly the one you will relate to say a prayer thanking God self into thinking you aren’t — “saint-makers.” Unfortu- the most. These are those IF YOU GET UPSET for sending a person to do the other type for someone, nately, I don’t know where people who drive you nuts because someone is always the job and who cares too. You may be both for the the term originated, so I for one reason or another. very controlling and wants enough to try to do it well. same person at different can’t give proper credit. These are the people who to micromanage everything, Maybe if you get angry times. If you can recognize Just as the term implies, you are in frequent contact honestly consider if that every time you encounter traits in yourself that may saint-makers are people we with and probably cannot might be something you do. your saint-maker, you can indeed bother others and encounter in our lives who avoid as much as you might If you get upset because consider what virtue(s) you begin to work on those, then help us on our path to holi- like. They know how to someone must tell one last need to grow into to over- perhaps you will find your- ness. There are two types of “push your buttons,” and story, are you angry because come this anger. Maybe God self more and more being saint-makers. you usually find yourself it wasn’t you that related is calling you to grow in the type of saint that others The first is those good, angry, upset, or otherwise that final story? Perhaps the patience or temperance? are wanting to follow. holy people you hang doing — or maybe just person who volunteers for Perhaps it’s a call to be less Lisa Schartz is a parishioner of St. around with who encourage thinking — very un-saintly everything bothers you judgmental or more merci- Andrew in Abilene. Chasing the perfect Kansas Catholic candidate WHILE OBSERVING politi- declare, “The threat of abor- tions. Legal scholars say islature. Now is the time for cal campaigns in the news tion remains our preemi- this and more is likely not a your voice to be heard. or online, it can certainly be Chuck nent priority because it matter of “if,” but “when.” There is no such thing as tempting to “check out” and Weber directly attacks life itself, The only viable option for a perfect candidate and walk away from the messi- Kansas Catholic because it takes place with- pulling Kansas back from there are more issues to ness of choosing our civic Conference in the sanctuary of the fami- the precipice of virtually consider beyond abortion. leaders. ly, and because of the num- unlimited abortion is a state But we desperately need This cannot be an option ber of lives destroyed.” constitutional amendment lawmakers with the courage for Catholics. Lives are on civic leaders who reflect called Value Them Both. to vote, “Yes” on Value the line. Catholic values, principles THE THREAT OF abortion Passing the amendment is a Them Both. “An authentic faith,” and public policy positions is also the preeminent pub- two-step process. It begins Ask questions. Be sure to teaches Pope Francis, is a grave responsibility. lic policy priority of the at the Statehouse in Topeka know where candidates “always involves a deep The United States Con- Catholic Bishops of Kansas. where legislators must first stand on this issue. If you desire to change the world, ference of Catholic Bishops Last year’s ruling by the pass a measure placing Val- haven’t done so, register to to transmit values, to leave offers an insightful guide Kansas State Supreme ue Them Both on a vote now. Kansas provides this earth somehow better called Forming Consciences Court in the abortion case statewide ballot. Then the for advance voting in per- than we found it.” for Faithful Citizenship, Hodes & Nauser v. Schmidt people of Kansas can decide son and by mail. Request a Changing the world hap- accessible online at cleared the path for Kansas with their vote. ballot by mail from your county election office. pens through public policies www.usccb.org. taxpayer-funded abortions, Planned Parenthood and (laws) that lift up and pro- In their introduction to abortions for minors with- the abortion industry Chuck Weber is the executive director of the Kansas Catholic Conference, the pub- tect the life and dignity of Faithful Citizenship, the out parental knowledge or cheered when Value Them lic policy arm of the four Kansas bish- the human person. Electing American Catholic bishops consent, and late term abor- Both failed to pass the Leg- ops. Sign up to receive monthly email from the bishop: https://salinadiocese.org/bishops-office/bishop-s-enews 6 September 25, 2020 The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org F A I T H A N D R E A S O N S D E A T H S Stella Adella Augustine, 92, She entered the novitiate on graveside prayer service was of Ellis, died July 18, 2020. Feb. 2, 1948. On Aug. 15, 1948, held Aug. 6 by Father Steven Finding, keeping hope Funeral Mass was celebrated she received the habit and was Heina at St. Joseph Cemetery, July 22 by Father Dana Clark at given the name Sister Ann Vin- St. Joseph. What are the signs of St. Mary Church in Ellis. Burial cent, later changing to Sister hope today in our Father was in St. Mary Cemetery, Ellis. Ann. She pronounced first vows Benamin Partida, 15, of parishes? Peter on Aug. 15, 1949, and final vows Junction City, died Aug. 7, Q O’Donnell Donald K. Baker, 73, of Clay on Aug. 15, 1953. She was a 2020. Funeral Mass was cele- When life becomes Center, died Aug. 23, 2020. Sister of St. Joseph for 72 brated Aug. 15 by Father overwhelming, that is Diocese of Salina Funeral Mass was celebrated years. Gnanasekar Kulandai, HGN, at A when our faith gets Aug. 29 by Father Don Zimmer- Sister Ann served the com- St. Francis Xavier Church in tested, we may be tempted ignore you. Engaging in a man at SS. Peter and Paul munity as gardener at the Moth- Junction City. to succumb to excuses. We two-way dialogue can often Church in Clay Center. Burial erhouse for 60 years. In addition may withdraw to such an rebuild that bridge, but not was in SS. Peter and Paul to lawn and yard work at the Helen Mary (Weber) Pfeifer, extreme that we no longer always right away. The Cemetery, Clay Center. Motherhouse, Sister Ann refur- 88, formerly of Ellis, died July are open to life-giving rela- hard work of loving anoth- nished chairs and chapel pews 16, 2020. Funeral Mass was cel- tionships. Yet, we have rea- er person is worth the Michael V. Bruna, 76, of and worked in ceramics. ebrated July 21 by Father Dana sons for hope. With God’s effort, not only because it Hanover, died Aug. 13, Sister Ann was preceded in Clark at St. Mary Church in Ellis. help, a tendency to with- can be rewarding but 2020. Funeral Mass was cele- death by her parents, three Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, draw or to generate excuses because it is our job as dis- brated Aug. 18 by Father brothers and three sisters. Ellis. can be overcome. ciples of Christ. Often we Joseph Kieffer at St. John the Memorials for Sister Ann A sign of hope is wed- discover some surprising Baptist Church in Hanover. Glatter may be given to the Sis- Alvin Louis Schoenberger, dings. In the midst of outcomes when we simply ters of St. Joseph Health Care/ age 68, of Ellis, died June 27, uncertainty, and in the seek to reanimate our sur- Alicia Christine Brull, 31, of Retirement Fund or the Apos- 2020. Funeral Mass was cele- midst of a culture where we roundings and when we are Hays, died July 25, 2020. A pri- tolic Works of the Sisters; P.O. brated July 2 by Father Dana wonder if permanent com- willing to be drawn up into vate funeral Mass was celebrat- Box 279, Concordia, KS 66901. Clark at St. Mary Church in Ellis. mitments are possible, men God’s redemptive trans- ed by Father Damian Richards Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, and women are choosing to forming work. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Mary Joan Gorman, 92, of Ellis. respond to God’s call To my brother priests, I Munjor. Burial was in St. Francis Mission, died Aug. 5, 2020. A towards the vocation of invite you to be intentional of Assisi Cemetery, Munjor. graveside service was held Aug. James H. Schroeder, 91, of marriage. For current or about watching for signs of 9 by Father John Wolesky at St. Grinnell, died July 19, newly married couples, you hope in our parishes. You Duane Louis Dorshorst, 62, Patrick Cemetery, Chapman. 2020. Funeral Mass was cele- are a sign of God’s love, a are in position to celebrate of Oberlin, died Aug. 11, brated Aug. 21 by Father James love that is generous, con- signs of growth — through 2020. Funeral Mass was cele- Brenda Kay Kaus, 68, of Thomas, CMI, at St. Paul stant, and awe-inspiring. sacraments, programs, pro- brated Aug. 14 by Father Carlos Norton, died Aug. 28, 2020. Church in Angelus. Burial was in Young families who are jects, and in the lives of Ruiz-Santos at Immaculate Con- Funeral Mass was celebrated St. Paul Cemetery, Angelus. active in their Catholic faith those whom you accompa- ception Church in Leoville. Bur- Aug. 31, by Father Jose Kum- are especially appreciated. ny. I will try to be mindful ial was in Oberlin Cemetery. blumkal, CMI, at St. Francis of Johanna Seley, 88, of Chap- Your presence in our of how to best serve God’s Assisi Church in Norton. man, died July 29, 2020. Funeral parishes brings hope to all people in my parishes and Bernice Ann Erichsen, 90, Mass was celebrated Aug. 6 by of us. in the Tribunal. Sickness, died Aug. 20, 2020. Funeral John W. Keller, 75, of Man- Father John Wolesky at St. loss, divorce and demo- Mass was celebrated Aug. 22 by hattan, died Aug. 12, 2020. Michael Church in Chapman. ALL SACRAMENTS ARE graphic changes are all bur- Father Gnanasekar Kulandai, Funeral Mass was celebrated Burial was in St. Patrick Ceme- signs of hope. It’s on the dens that we are vulnerable HGN, at St. Francis Xavier Aug. 15 by Father Frank Coady tery, Chapman. parish level where Jesus is to, yet we have reasons to Church in Junction City. Burial at St. Thomas More Church in most directly encountered. not succumb to discourage- was in St. Mary Cemetery, Junc- Manhattan. Ralph Suther, 90, of Manhat- Whether it’s a sacrament of ment or to excuses. tion City. tan, died Aug. 13, 2020. Funeral initiation, a wedding, a In 1 Peter 3:15, we are Regina C. Kobuszewski, Mass was celebrated Aug. 18 by sacrament of healing, or challenged to be ready to Sister Ann Glatter, 91, of 100, of Hanover, died Aug. 2, Father Frank Coady at St. some down-to-earth fellow- provide a reason for our Concordia, died Aug. 8. Funeral 2020. Funeral Mass was cele- Thomas More Church in Man- ship, your local Catholic hope. I have offered some Mass was celebrated Aug. 11 by brated Aug. 6 by Father Joseph hattan. Burial was in Mt. Calvary parish is where you can thoughts when it comes to Msgr. Barry Kieffer at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Blaine. expect access to God’s our parishes. Perhaps this Brinkman in the Church in Hanover. graces. What a gift that is! overlaps with what sustains Motherhouse Donald Wasylk, 75, formerly When you see adults who your hope. This has value, Chapel. Burial Ashlie Koerperich, 32, of of Junction City, died Aug. 2, are open to the RCIA and it is especially signifi- was in Nazareth Visalia, Calif., died June 30, 2020. Funeral Mass was cele- process, that reminds us cant when our faith is tested. Motherhouse 2020. Services were held July brated Aug. 6 by Father Frank that we have something Cemetery. 18 in Visalia. Burial was in St. Cody at Saint Francis Xavier Father Peter O’Donnell is the parochial worth pursuing. It is evi- vicar of Abilene, Herington, Hope and She was Frances Cabrini Cemetery, Hox- Church in Junction City. Burial dence that we have some- Elmo. He is the Judicial Vicar and the born March 28, ie. was at St. Patrick Cemetery, Archivist for the Diocese of Salina. He thing worth celebrating. received a license in canon law in 2017. 1929, in Amherst, Neb., to Vin- Vinecreek. For you, isn’t it wonder- E-mail questions to him at faithandrea cent and Anna (Franke) Glatter Elmer J. LeBlanc, 77, of [email protected] or write him at P.O. ful when you are in position Box 1038, Salina, KS 67402. and was baptized Mary Alice. Salina, died Aug. 1, 2020. A to accompany a friend as they are discovering God’s love and when they are operating from a high level Read The Register online: of confidence? You may SalinaDiocese.org/publications even assist them along the initial steps in achieving their goals. You may sup- port them when they are in need of healing. You might take delight in the witness they are providing by the sacrifices they make in liv- ing out their vocation. It is similar in parish life. Parishes are a classic location where we are equipped for mission. It is where we are renewed in the hope that we have in the saving power of Jesus Christ.

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By Karen Bonar eral fall “There were perspectives all of our votes and they know said. “They didn’t want you The Register assembly. over the board.” a group of 45 people what to just tell them what they “The USC- The most high-profile the feeling is on the issue.” want to hear. They were ALINA — Salina CB has an topic the committee dealt Regional examples of adamant about that. I think attorney Norman administra- with was the clergy sex men who are currently in they’re trying to change and Kelly recently tive commit- abuse of minors. the canonization process become more adaptive and concluded a term tee, and they “It was a hot-button top- include Father Emil responsive. onS the National Advisory send us ic,” Kelly said. “It was a Kapaun, a priest from the “It came through loud Council (NAC) for the Norman Kelly issues they huge issue with varying Diocese of Wichita who died and clear that our bishops United States Conference want us to views. They had us look at in 1951, during the Korean truly care and want to do of Catholic Bishops (USC- analyze, usually the hot top- different related topics and War. Another is Blessed what the teaching of Christ CB). ic issues of the day,” Kelly ask what we thought. The Stanley Rother, a priest are. They want to do it “The idea behind all of said. questions were, ‘Were we from the Archdiocese of right. There are always dif- this is to give a perspective doing enough? Were we Oklahoma City, Okla., who ferent opinions, but the to the bishops that they ONE RECENT TOPIC was eradicating the problem? was martyred in 1981 in bishops care.” might not have,” Kelly said, racism. The USCCB Were we taking the proper Guatemala. In addition to serving on “to help provide a view of approved a pastoral letter steps?’” the NAC, Kelly has served what the parishioners in the against racism on Nov. 15, In addition to meeting as PRIOR TO BISHOP as the diocesan attorney for pew think.” 2018, titled “Open Wide a large group to discuss the Edward Weisenburger nom- the Salina Diocese for sever- The NAC was established Our Hearts: The Enduring issues placed before them, inating him to serve on the al years, while maintaining in 1968, with the intention Call to Love.” members of the NAC broke NAC, Kelly said he didn’t his law practice at Norton, to provide external feedback “They had us look at the down into smaller groups. know the group existed. Yet Wasserman, Jones & Kelly, for the bishops. It is cur- earlier version and dissect “Many of these issues are his involvement helped L.L.C. rently comprised of 40 to 45 it,” Kelly said, and added very emotional,” Kelly said. open his eyes to the global Kelly was recently select- members from across the that the NAC gave extensive “They were very sensitive nature of the Catholic ed for the seventh consecu- country, with a mix of lay feedback about the first and the bishops need to Church. tive year to be included in men, women, clergy, reli- draft. “They (the bishops) know how everyday “To me, it was spiritually the The Best Lawyers in gious and bishops. took it to heart and exten- Catholics view them, what it opening to see people with America for his work in the “It’s a true cross-section sively revised the letter. means in their life, their good minds who had a very practice area of Personal of the United States,” Kelly When they re-wrote it, it diocese, their parish.” different view of how to Injury Litigation — Defen- said. “It’s the whole gamut came back to us. The con- deal with an issue than I dants. The Best Lawyers is a of views. The group brought sensus was the second was WHILE SOME TOPICS did,” he said. “The issues of peer-review publication in a very interesting mix of much better done and were contentious, others the time impact Catholics the legal profession. people. Someone from New indicative of Catholic views involved administrative differently in different loca- “Norman is an outstand- York City versus someone in America.” issues, such as the canon- tions.” ing lawyer who always from North Dakota versus The group also reviewed ization process for potential The fact that the USCCB wants to do the right thing. someone from L.A. would Pope Francis’ 2015 encycli- saints. has an advisory group con- He deeply cares for our dio- have different perspectives cal, Laudato Si (“On Care “The diocese will give a sisting of a cross-section of cese and people,” Bishop on the same issue.” for our Common Home). summary of the person and Catholics from around the Jerry Vincke said. “He is Kelly, who served from “They wanted our feed- tell about their life and rea- country is encouraging, he fair and trustworthy. We 2015-19, said the NAC often back of what the average son (the individual should said. are extremely blessed to met in September, in Catholic in the pew would be canonized),” Kelly said. “I was very impressed have him serve for our dio- advance of the bishops’ gen- think of it,” Kelly said. “Then the bishops get a list with the bishops,” Kelly cese.”

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SalinaDiocese Salina_Diocese SalinaDiocese 8 September 25, 2020 The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org A R O U N D T H E D I O C E S E Clifton youth receive First Communion Hays First Communion

Courtesy photo A youth at St. Joseph Parish in Hays received First Communion on Aug. 9. Pictured (from left) are Father Matthew Cowan, Miriam Schroeder and Father Brian Lager.

Courtesy photo Youth at St. Mary Parish in Clifton received First Communion on Aug. 1. Top row (from left) are Father Steve Heina and Catechist Ann Marshall; bottom row, Elsie Begnoche, Hayes Knoettgen, Bradley Schwab and Marcella Taddiken. Belleville First Communion

Russell youth receive First Communion

Courtesy photo Youth at St. Mary, Queen of Angels, Parish in Russell received First Communion on Aug. 30. Courtesy photo Front row (from left) are Emma Schneider, Adison Hoch, Bryleigh McKenna, Vivian Dreiling Youth at St. Edward Parish in Belleville received First and Ava Schwartz; back row, Father Michael Elanjimattathil, CMI, Charles White, Damon Communion on Aug. 8. Pictured (from left) are Zane Gieber, Becker, Leighton Dinkel, Mahlik Fischer, Adam Hoch, Colton Mullender and Christopher Ava Cornwell, Father Henry Baxa and Jacob Pachta. Not Martinez. pictured, Ruth Feight.

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Courtesy photo Youth from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Concordia received Confirmation on Aug. 30. Front row (from left) are Kristina Kindel, Karson Lister, Francisco Ayala, Keely Kindel, Daegen Courtesy photo DeGraff, Brandon Wahlmeier and Michelle Bombardier; second row, Acacia Kindel, Aubrey Youth at Immaculate Conception Parish in Minneapolis Stahlman, Brigham Chavey, Clare Meyer and Even Bombardier; back row, Father David Metz, received Confirmation on July 29. Pictured (from left) are Andrew Henderson, Katelyn Reedy, Kyle Kling, Taylor McDaniel, Jacob Barr and Bishop Jerry Father Mark Wesely, Henry Martinez, Jr., Olivia Rolph, Vincke. Robert McKain, Abby Myers and Bishop Jerry Vincke.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton youth Confirmed

Courtesy photo Youth at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Salina received Confirmation on Aug. 15. Front row (from left) are Levi Losey, Ryker Nelson, Kersti Nelson, Lauryn Mikkelson, Ally Richards, Lani Richards, Avery Richards, Gabrielle Ptacek, Jett Samuelson and Maximus Maes; middle row, Emily Streeter, Josten Fischer, Annabelle LeSage, Ryan Schmitz, Callie Yohe, Dylan Esch, Bayleigh Schneider, Cruz Bradley, Carson Fouard, Brody Farthing, Angelica Alvarado and Rebecca Ryan; back row, Cameron Yohe, Caroline Brady, Brady Howard, Trey Clarkson, Brin Hecker, Abram Jennings, Trent Berland, Cooper Ivey and Kaden Budke. Podcast launches about Father Kapaun’s life By Christopher Riggs darkness of a North Korean off” helicopter ambulance antine. The Catholic Advance prisoner of war camp.” pilot in Vietnam who, like “Several months ago, at “The Foxhole with Father Father Kapaun, put his life the outbreak of the quaran- WICHITA — A podcast Kapaun” is available at on the line to rescue his fel- tine, we began hosting a that focuses on topics relat- kapaunsmen.com/foxhole, low soldiers. He and his weekly conference call at ed to Father Emil Kapaun on Apple Podcasts, Spotify team of pilots rescued more 6:30 a.m. each Wednesday,” has launched. and other popular podcast than 20,000 wounded sol- he said. “We began to “‘The Foxhole with venues. diers during one nine- record the calls, recognizing Father Kapaun’ carries on Father Kapaun is a priest month period. That episode that the encouragement the heroic priest’s legacy of of the Diocese of Wichita was released on Sept. 11. they provided could be a encouragement by connect- who died a heroic death in Kapaun’s Men are men boost for others who could- ing listeners with ordinary 1951 in a North Korean pris- committed to fighting their n’t make the live call-in people who are fighting on oner of war camp. His cause daily spiritual battles with time.” the front lines of faith, often for sainthood is now being well as ordinary men and Father Kapaun as their Searl said they now want in extraordinary ways,” said considered by the Vatican. women whose insight offers model. to share the podcast with Scott Carter, the coordina- The podcast is produced inspiration and strength for Jason Searl, the chair- the public. “The podcasts tor of the diocesan Father by a Kapaun’s Men team life’s daily battles. man of Kapaun’s Men, said are a great way to continue Kapaun Guild. and features guests such as the podcast, conducted by our mission to carry on “Servant of God Emil Catholic speakers Chris Ste- AN UPCOMING EPISODE Kapaun’s Men M.C. Joe Father Kapaun’s legacy of Kapaun made it his mission fanick and Michelle Ben- features an interview with a Farris, helped Kapaun’s hope and inspiration and, to unite his men in hope zinger, military veteran Vice Catholic Medal of Honor Men groups stay connected hopefully, help his cause for despite having to live in the Admiral Jim Crawford, as recipient, Pat Brady, a “dust during the pandemic quar- sainthood.” 10 September 25, 2020 The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org September 25, 2020 11 Kansas farmers mentor farmers in Africa

By Karen Bonar The Register

FARMERS AND RANCHERS IN THE SALINA Diocese are plowing the way on a new pilot project, connecting U.S. farmers to those in Africa. The project, Missio Invest Farm Mentor- ship Program, is the brainchild and a collabo- ration between Father Steve Heina and Missio Invest, which was founded by the National Office of The Pontifical Mission Societies. “This is a form of stewardship for our farm- ers,” said Father Heina, who is the director of the propagation of the faith office at the Sali- na Diocese. “I believe our Kansas farmers are some of the best, most talented, most dedicat- ed in the world. There’s something significant to anyone to being able to be a steward of a great gift. Part of stewardship is sharing gifts in love and justice with others.”

WHEN DAMAR-AREA FARMER TOM BENOIT heard about the pilot program via his pastor, Father Henry Saw Lone, he jumped at the Courtesy photo chance. Women hand-shuck corn in Zambia. Through the Benoit assumed responsibility for his fami- Missio Invest Farm Mentorship Program, Kansas ly’s 200-head dairy at age 21 and ran the pro- farmers and ranchers connect with those running gram until 2004, when his children moved agricultural operations in Africa. away to college and adulthood. At that time, we can talk about population of plants, the he transitioned to hay, corn, milo and wheat fields, rainfall and when to plant and what to on about 11,000 acres. plant,” Murphy said, “but we have to be cog- photo by Karen Bonar / The Register He is paired with Father Mark Kitili, who nizant of the fact that they have no mecha- Joey Thielen plants cover crop for cattle grazing on Sept. 3 in Dorrance. ““The biggest difference I see right now is they’re threshing and harvesting totally by hand,” he said of the religious sister who lives in farms about 80 acres in Kenya. nization at all.” Zambia who they are mentoring. “They have labor available there, and machinery is not available.” “It’s a good fit with Father Mark, because Murphy worked with Father Heina to he puts up a lot of hay,” Benoit said. develop the outline for the pilot program, and As a dairy farmer for most of his life, once approved by the Missio Invest board, Benoit was involved with the Land O’Lakes began the process of implementing their corporate board. As part of the board, he trav- plans. eled to Rwanda and South Africa to visit the While he was initially nervous about the organization’s mentoring program for dairy cultural differences, they were able to find farmers. When the opportunity arose to common ground. become a peer mentor for an African farmer “We’re developing a relationship (with the from the comfort of his own combine, Benoit farmers in Africa) and seeing what comes said he jumped at the chance. from it,” Murphy said. “I was nervous to show “I fell in love with Africa. I got involved them pictures of how we do things here, with the Land O’Lakes board, which is huge knowing some of their machines are similar to helping people in Africa, so to me this is a those our ancestors used.” natural fit for what I’ve been doing,” he said. Father Andrew Small, OMI, is the president “It’s not about for wealth for Father Mark. and CEO of Missio Invest. He said the organic He’s doing it so he can help others. He uses way this project developed is exciting. the money from the farm for the church, “The Church’s global presence really comes school and to help the locals.” alive when different dioceses or parishes unite The duo communicate primarily through a to put the Gospel into practice,” he said. “Mis- smartphone app called WhatsApp, which per- sio Invest encourages a spirit of enterprise mits text messaging, photo sharing and audio and stewardship that allows farmers from the or video calls. U.S. to share wisdom, experience and faith Courtesy photo Courtesy photo “Father Mark has a passion for farming. He with those around the world and, we hope, The Benoit family gathers in rural Damar during wheat harvest this summer. Tom Benoit, who farms Sisters work at one of the three farms operated by the Sisters of Child Jesus, in the Archdiocese of puts his heart and soul in it,” Benoit said. “He vice versa. Everyone has something to con- about 11,000 acres, mentors Father Mark Kitili, who farms about 80 acres in Kenya. Kasama in Zambia. will send me a fast WhatsApp and say, ‘I got tribute. We’re excited to see this program do with the bigger tractor and bailer,” Benoit ket jackfruit to third-world countries because website as an option where those interested six bags of beans done today.’ He’s upbeat grow and flourish.” said. “He realized he could bale his own crop they say one jackfruit tree can feed a family can invest and help fund a portion of the and excited.” faster and would have time to custom bale for for a year,” Murphy said. “It can be used to sheller for Sister Mary’s farm. In addition to talking about the daily tasks JOEY AND MATT THIELEN FROM DORRANCE other farmers.” make flour and can be eaten in several other of farming, he said, they are developing a were recruited to work with Sister Mary ways.” THE MISSIO INVEST FARM MENTORSHIP friendship. Chilengwe, of the Sisters of Child Jesus, in the JOEY THIELEN SAID IT’S BEEN INTERESTING Program evolved over time, said Father “He knows I have a daughter getting mar- Archdiocese of Kasama in Zambia. connecting with farmers in different cultures. ANOTHER FRUIT OF THE MENTORING IS Heina. He first learned about Missio Invest ried soon, and he is always asking about her Sister Mary’s congregation has care of three “I know they’re not going to be able to learning ways to improve efficency. While not several years ago. Once he heard about their and wants to know about our family,” Benoit farms, totaling about 1,900 acres. The farms adapt everything that we do here, but there is technically part of the program, Murphy said efforts to assist church-run farms in Africa, he said. produce and sell eggs, chicken, fish, beef, goat some possibilities for improvements,” he said. he was seeing photos of Sister Mary and those approached them with the idea of a U.S. to And Benoit said he hopes some of his pro- meat and corn. The farm provides food and “The biggest difference I see right now is on the farm hand-shelling corn and hand- Africa farm-mentoring program. fessional connections can assist Father Kitili income for local schools, orphanages and they’re threshing and harvesting totally by thrashing beans “This is a brand-new program,” he said. on the farm. communities, and hires many local labors. hand. They have labor available there, and “It reminded me of our ancestors,” he said. “We had to construct a mission statement and photo by Karen Bonar / The Register “I’m trying to get a company in there and The introduction to the farm mentors were machinery is not available.” “To watch these sit in a pile of corn and shuck a job description for the mentors, trying to The Kansas farmers who are mentoring farmers in get him started with soil samples,” he said. “I made in February, and Sister Mary said she The other hurdle some of the counterparts and shell, it didn’t make any sense to me. I figure out what kind of information would be Africa communicate via WhatsApp on their think, through Land O’Lakes, they can help has gleaned new ideas from her mentors. in Africa faces is resources. said, ‘Would you use a hand sheller?’” involved with the mentoring effort.” smartphones. him. Then we can get deeper into fertilizer “Before, we had been using traditional “They have a tractor, but they cannot afford Sister Mary enthusiastically agreed it would He and Murphy collaborated to draft a pro- and chemicals that could help his crops.” means of farming,” she said. “Now we are the fuel, so they plow with their oxen,” Mur- improve their farming operations. Yet, as posal, and once approved, the duo set out to thinking of farming as a business, since we phy said. “But they found people in the village Murphy explored options, shipping a sheller recruit farmers and ranchers from the rural We can’t relate to them THE IDEA TO PAIR KANSAS FARMERS WITH have seen farms from outside. It is an eye who will plow if they give them a share of the to Zambia was cost-prohibitive due to freight Salina Diocese. Once mentors were identified, about tractors, but we can those in Africa took several years to develop. opener to me. I am learning a lot and trying food.” and import fees. As he and Sister Mary con- they met in February for an orientation, and talk about population of plants, First, Father Heina enlisted the help of Tom to do some of these things at our farm.” One surprising development came about tinued to converse, Murphy said he explored the project began. As with Sister Mary, Benoit said Father “The goal is to share the basic, hands-on “the fields, rainfall and when to Murphy, who retired after working in the when Murphy was looking at the background options such as an electric sheller. agriculture industry for more than 30 years, Kitili has been analyzing the farming opera- of a picture Sister Mary sent via WhatsApp. “But they can’t use electric because they experience,” Father Heina said. “It’s also a plant and what to plant. was concluding his tenure as the president of tion with more of a business mind lately. He Murphy asked her if they utilized the jackfruit never know when they’ll have electricity,” he matter of social justice that we have a respon- the Rural Life Commission for the Salina Dio- utilized one of the Missio Invest loans to pur- trees he saw in the background, and she said said. “So we found a diesel one.” sibility in always as Church — spiritually, Tom Murphy cese. chase a bigger tractor and bailer for his hay. no. Murphy communicated with Missio Invest, Salina Diocese “We can’t relate to them about tractors, but “He did a financial plan of what he could Rural Life Commission” “I worked with a guy who is trying to mar- and the organization agreed to add it to their Please see FARM / Page 13 12 September 25, 2020 The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org C E N T U R Y F A R M A W A R D S Three families receive

By The Register COUFAL FAMILY CLAy CEntER — About 40 people ORIGINAL FAMILY OWN- gathered Aug. 16 to celebrate families ER (DATE ACQUIRED): who have farmed land in the Salina Vincent Coufal Diocese for more than a century. Each (1872) year, the Salina Diocesan Rural Life FAMILY OWNERSHIP: Commission presents the Msgr. John John B. Coufal George Weber Century Farm Awards to Tom V. Coufal Catholic families who have owned the By John Caufal same land for 100 years or more. Three awards were presented Aug. This is the story of my 16 at SS. Peter and Paul Parish Hall in great grandfather, Vin- Clay Center, with Bishop Jerry Vincke. cent Coufal, who was a The stories each family shared were homestead settler near uplifting and helped build appreciation Hanover. for the commitment and value of family Vincent Coufal was in agriculture. born in Privrat County The struggles farming families face of Chrudim, Bohemia, in today are different than a century ago, 1839, and died in but faith is an underlying thread woven Hanover in 1929. He through each family’s story. married Anna Vanaus in The family farm history stories are Bohemia in March 1867. She was born in 1847 in presented as they were presented at Bohemia and died in the Rural Life Day. 1907 in Hanover. Many told of immigrant ancestors A few months after beginning in western Kansas with little their marriage, they or nothing. The stories included traveled to New York testimonies of faith and the importance City on a ship. They set- of their faith in God and his creation in tled near Iowa City, making a new life on the Kansas Iowa, where they lived for four years. They prairies in the early Twentieth Century. Donna and John Coufal, Hanover. The families were presented with a moved in 1871 to the Century Farm plaque from the Rural farm near Hanover, on barn, which was made his house was the same children; twin boys who the homestead pur- without one nail. It was they used to build the died at birth, John Life Commission. Following the made from hand hewn church. (John’s father), Cecilia, presentations of the family stories, chased in 1872. To this union was born eight wood and wooden pegs. In later years, he Iola and Agnes. refreshments were served. children: Joseph, John, He was put in the owned a threshing John Coufal (John Edward, Anna, Mary, book of “The Forgotten machine with his son, and Tom’s father) tHE SALinA DioCESE Catholic Rural Emilia, Lida and Barney. Settlers of Kansas” and Barney, and went from farmed with Barney and Life Commission is committed to John and Edward were was considered a pio- farm to farm with a crew lived on the farm, even helping rural communities and parishes twins. They died in neer of Kansas. to cut wheat. It was when Barney retired and remember that everyone is part of infancy on the long jour- Vincent was a man of thought to be the first of moved into Hanover. God’s plan in feeding the world. The ney by covered wagon. many talents. He was its kind in Washington John married Irene commission reminds farmers they are The family lived on a the local dentist and County. Marie Minder on Oct. here to protect his gift of the Earth and homestead west of stone mason, made His youngest son, 22, 1940. They had six to till it and care for it in order to pass it Hanover in Hanover loans to local farmers to Barney Coufal, John’s children: John B., on to each generation. It also Township. They lived in get their homesteads grandfather, was given a Leann, Tom and Jerry, encourages those in agriculture to stay a dugout and had a lean- started, and a farmer. quarter section of who were twins, Patricia close to their God in daily prayer and to stock shed and a He raised turkeys, chick- ground north of the and Dorothy. He retired ens, ducks and cattle homestead as a wedding and moved to Hanover thanksgiving for their gifts and hand-dug well. In 1876, Vincent and worked the land. present. He built a in 1977. blessings. became a legal citizen of They had pears, apples house from the Sears His son Jerry then The award is named for Msgr. the United States of and cherry trees on the and Roebucks Catalog. farmed the ground along Weber, who headed the diocesan America. farm. He was a member He ordered it and it with brother John B. Rural Life Commission from 1958 to In 1880, Vincent built of St. John the Baptist came by train with Jerry died in January 1960 and from 1977 to 2002. In a two-story limestone Church in Hanover. He, everything he needed: 1980, and Tom came between, he was executive secretary house. The stone was along with many other wood, nails, doors, win- home to farm with John of the National Catholic Rural Life cut from a local stone church members, was dows, etc. He married B. John B. lives with his Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. quarry. It was still one of the stone masons Eulalia Cecilia Priest on wife, Donna, on the Msgr. Weber died in 2010 at the age of standing until the 1990s, that helped build the April 28, 1914, in the farm. Tom and John B. 93. when it was pushed Catholic church. The Catholic church in farm the ground and down. He also built a stone he used to build Hanover. They had six raise cattle. DIEDERICH FAMILY ORIGINAL FAMILY OWNER (DATE ACQUIRED): using horses. The corn was shucked by hand and dren. They have 41 grandchildren and 40 great- Hubert Diederich (1870) tossed into the wagon. The buildings and fences grandchildren. CHILDREN: Bernard, Alexander, Peter, Mar- were constructed with native stone since there Dean served as an officer in the Navy after garat, Mathias, Hubert and Gertrude were no trees or other lumber. Farmers of this graduating from St. Benedict’s College in Atchi- FAMILY OWNERSHIP: era are greatly admired for building with rock by son. While he enjoyed serving in the intelligence Dean B. Diederich hand, living in a dugout and working with no in the Navy, his heart was always with farming. modern conveniences. He appreciated growing up with the work ethic SIX GENERATIONS HAVE FARMED THE LAND IN and the freedom to run around on the farm. He Lincoln Township, Washington County, Kansas, BENEDICT DIEDERICH INTRODUCED THE USE wanted that for his children as well. since Hubert Diederich claimed the land as part of tractors, which increased the land that he They raise wheat, corn, milo, beans and beef of the Homestead Act in 1870. Hubert home- could farm. He farmed during the Great Depres- cattle. steaded the land, living in a dugout by the creek. sion during the “Dirty Thirties.” While farming has many unknowns such as He walked from Waterville, which was where In 1948, electricity was brought to the farm drought, insects, prices, etc., the crops are plant- the railroad ended, with a sack of flour over his making life much easier, especially for the farm ed every year with faith and hope for a crop and shoulder. wife. decent prices. Hubert and his wife had seven children: Dean Diederich, his sons Greg and Mark, and Farming is still a dawn-to-dusk enterprise, Bernard, Alexander, Peter, Margarat, Mathias, grandsons Jerod and Ryan continue to farm the planting crops and raising cattle with faith and Hubert and Gertrude. land in Lincoln and Kimeo Townships. trust in the providence of the Good Lord. God is Peter Diederich was the next to farm the land. Dean met his wife, Mary Ellen, in Atchison at good and has blessed the family with a good rur- He was born in the dugout in 1872. Peter farmed the twin colleges. Dean was the oldest of 10 chil- al life. The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org September 25, 2020 13 C E N T U R Y F A R M A W A R D S Century Farm Award REICHERT FAMILY ORIGINAL FAMILY OWNER (DATE cow/calf operation. He farmed full ACQUIRED): Isidore and Agatha time until 1986 when he sought Reichert (1920) employment off the farm to supple- ment farm income. Isidore Reichert, along with his Frank and Martina remained on wife, Clara, and three young daugh- the farm until they moved to Hays ters, Emma, Mary and Dorothy, left in 1992. Also in ’92, Mike and Nor- their native village, Schoenchen, ma (Reichert) Pipkin became the Russia, and arrived in the U.S. in family caretakers of the farm home 1911. and farmstead, making it a place of Filled with faith, hope and hospitality for the entire Reichert dreams, Isidore wanted to own land family. Larry continued to farm and be able to feed his family and part-time till 2008 when he rented make a living. He came to Victoria, the land and pasture to area farm- where Volga-Germans from Herzog, ers. Russia, had settled beginning in Mike and Norma Pipkin moved 1876. He worked for farmers and to Sharon Springs in 2016 and the started to save for his own place. fourth generation bought the family Before this dream was realized, his farm home and farmstead. wife died and Isidore needed a Isidore’s great grandchild mother for his three small girls Kaleena (Reichert) Lundmark, her (ages 9-1). The local matchmaker husband, Luke, and their four chil- got involved and found a widow, dren now live and raise chickens Agatha (Wasinger) Steinbock, who and grow a garden on the same had recently lost her husband, ground which Agatha and Isidore Alois. Agatha and her four children, Paulette Reichert, Luke Lundmark, Kalee Lundmark, Ethan Lundmark, Ella tilled in the 1920s and ’30s and Josephine, Robert and Lidwina (Sr. Lundmark (being held), Hannah Lundmark, Noah Lundmark and Larry Reichert, where Frank and Martina raised Esther Marie) Werth and Joseph Antonino. their family from the ’40s through Steinbock were living on a farm his mother. Frank farmed the land farming, milking and gardening. ’70s. Luke is a social studies/histo- southwest of Antonino in Ellis and started his family in 1944 when Tragedy struck the family in 1955 ry teacher at Hays High and Kalee, County. Isidore and Agatha married he married Martina Haas. Together when their farm home was com- a registered dietitian, home-schools in 1913. they raised a family of eight chil- pletely destroyed by fire. A large their four children, Noah, Hannah, Their home, which Agatha and dren: Mary Ellen, Barbara, ranch-style home was built to Ethan and Ella. her previous husband built, was a Paulette, Alvera, Frank J., Norma, accommodate Frank and Martina’s The Catholic faith was an inte- dugout that was partially in and out Larry and Tom. The crops were growing family. gral part of the family’s fabric of life of the ground. In 1914 and 1916 wheat and irrigated corn/milo. The absolute day of rest was Sun- centered around the parish. Frank Isidore and Agatha added two more They also milked cows and sold day. After attending Mass in and Martina started every day with children to the family, Frank and cream and eggs for grocery money. Antonino at Our Lady Help of morning prayers before breakfast. Barbara, who were born in the Frank spent many hours raising Christians Church, the family had a The children were required to par- dugout. Isidore worked hard farm- 200 laying hens, gathering eggs and large breakfast of homemade ticipate in the prayers: the Morning ing what he could rent, but his sorting eggs by size into cartons for sausage, farm eggs, butter, milk Offering, the Acts of Faith, Hope, dream was still alive to purchase sale at the Hays grocery stores. and Martina’s home-baked bread and Love. At the noon meal the land that would be his own. This Throughout these years, Frank and kuchens. This was followed by Angelus was always said and the dream was fulfilled in 1920 when was able to buy three more quarters naps, reading and visiting grand- supper meal was simply “Bless us Isidore bought the quarter of land of land. Martina continued the parents and relatives. After a sup- O Lord. . .” The St. Isidore Novena that is the present site of the work practiced by generations per (usually baked chicken with all was said at least twice a year, ask- Reichert Farm. It was located one before, planting large gardens of the trimmings), the children would ing for God to provide the crops mile west and three-and-a-half potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, head outside to play baseball with with moisture, protection from the miles south of Antonino. The price cucumbers, radishes, beets, lettuce, their father. Their mother would do destructive forces of nature, and an was $8,725, and many speculated carrots, onions, beans, squash, the dishes and then would come out abundant harvest. Holy water was that Agatha and Isidore may have pumpkins, watermelon and much along with Mary Ellen to cheer on used to sprinkle whenever dark gotten in over their heads. more. She spent hours planting, whoever was up to bat. clouds threatened the house, crops The subsequent years brought hoeing, watering, picking and pre- The farm was ready to be handed and livestock. The rosary was also hard work and a constant struggle serving. The family did not have a on to Frank’s son, Lawrence John, prayed during the month of May. to survive on the treeless, drought lot of money, but there was always in the latter ’70s. The milk cows Because of such a daily talk and stricken prairie. Isidore died in plenty of good food. These were the and the laying hens were no longer walk with God, the family remains 1937, his son Frank Reichert inher- years of the farm-to-table meals. feasible, but Larry raised wheat, committed to the faith and is active ited the farm and also the care of All the children participated in milo and feed and started a in their faith communities. Farm mentoring program under Missio Invest umbrella From page 11 go to town,” she said. “They who oversee these proper- can use WhatsApp every ties. “The Society wanted to materially and occupation- day on their farm. It took see if we can give those ally — to try to reach out to some time to establish that farms the resources they those in need.” connection on Whats need to expand and become Because it is a pilot pro- App. but now it seems to be sources of food, jobs and ject, there have been a few working well.” training for their local com- hurdles to overcome. munities, while also helping “It took some time to get MISSIO INVEST BEGAN IN them to become profitable the contact link set up,” 2014-15 AS AN offshoot of so they can create a sustain- Father Heina said. “They the Pontifical Mission Soci- able income stream to sup- have sometimes difficulty ety. The intention was to port their social ministries.” accessing the Internet.” help leverage resources for Since its inception, Mis- Joelle Birge, vice presi- the global Catholic church. sio Invest has grown from dent of lending for Missio “The national office giving loans in one country Invest, helped create a solu- decided to start with Africa, to seven within Africa. It tion for communication. where the Church owns a also funds 36 loans to “Our loan recipients have lot of Church-owned land, agribusinesses, totaling a phone with free data for including Church-owned nearly $4 million in loans. photo by Karen Bonar / The Register WhatsApp, but they might farms,” Birge said, adding “This is a way to leverage Matt Thielen and Tom Murphy talk in one of the Thielen family not have email unless they there are priests and sisters Please see PROGRAM / Page 15 fields. Murphy helped draft the farm mentoring pilot project. 14 September 25, 2020 The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org A R O U N D T H E D I O C E S E W E D D I N G S Kord Albers and Amber Klaus were married Aug. 4, 2020, at St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays. Father Brian Lager witnessed Hanover seniors recognized their vows. Parents of the bridegroom are Thomas and Tina (Depperschmidt) Albers. Parents of the bride are Neil and Sondra (Mermis) Klaus. Witnesses were Ben Prindle and Elissa Jensen.

Jeffrey Lee Anderson and Kristie Mae Blochlinger were married Aug. 15, 2020, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Concordia. Father David Metz witnessed their vows. Parents of the bridegroom are Darrell and Juretta Anderson. Parents of the bride are Michael and Pamela Blochlinger. Witnesses were Taylor Crumbaker and Karlie Blochlinger.

Markus Hilger and Wendy Zimmerman were married Aug. 8, 2020, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Father Nick Parker witnessed their vows. Parents of the bridegroom are Jayme and Leann Zimmerman. Parents of the bride are Mathias and Constance Hilger. Witnesses were Chris Hilger and Bailey Nash.

Alex Hutchins and Bridgette Sappington were married July 25, 2020, at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hays. Father Nicholas Parker witnessed their vows. Parents of the bridegroom are Devin and Dawn Hutchins. Parents of the bride are Scott and Mary Sappington. Witnesses were Corbin Janssen and Elizabeth Sappington.

Courtesy photo Luke Klaus and Rachel newell were married July 18, 2020, at Seniors who attended religious education classes were recognized during Mass on July 12 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Father Nicholas Parker St. John the Baptist Church in Hanover. Front row (from left) are Emma Bruna, Emily witnessed their vows. Parents of the bridegroom are Alex and Hendrickson, Hannah Bruna, Kate Dimler, Taeghan Zabokrtsky, Julia Graff and MaKenna Dorothy Klaus. Parents of the bride are Dale and Julie Pfannenstiel. Jueneman; middle row, Taegan Schwartz, Isaac Bruna, Zachary Bruna, Zachary Zarybnicky Witnesses were Scott Davied and Cassandra Davied. and Jacob Bruna; back row, Cadlee Stallbaumer, Eric Gerleve, Caleb Martin, Garrett Pedigo and Tianna Lohse. Adrian Misiak and Shaelyn Klaus were married Aug. 2, 2020, at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hays. Father Christian Raab witnessed their vows. Parents of the bridegroom are Barbara and the late Jacek Misiak. Parents of the bride are William and Brenda Klaus. Religious education begins in Hill City Witnesses were Jerome Greener and Lacey Schippers. Christien ozores and Kathryn Westerhaus were married July 30, 2020, at Saint Francis Xavier Church in Junction City. Father Gnanansekar Kulandai, HGN, witnessed their vows. Parents of the bridegroom are Adrian Ozores and Brooke Keeling. Parents of the bride are Gretchen Westerhaus and Matthew Westerhaus. Witnesses were Hannah Perkins and Trae McDaniel.

Joshua Walker and Kaylie Reeh were married Aug. 8, 2020, at Sacred Heart Church in Colby. Father Dana Clark witnessed their vows. Parents of the bridegroom are Chris Walker and Michelle Manning. Parents of the bride are Bradley Reeh and Amy Weber. Witnesses were Devon Jones and Abri Weber.

Layton Werth and Aubrey Habash were married Aug. 8, 2020, at St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays. Father Damian Richards witnessed their vows. Parents of the bridegroom are Lawrence and Michele (Ausmus) Werth. Parents of the bride are Edmond and Jeanne (Burmester) Habash. Witnesses were Kaleb Crum and Jewelia Depperschmidt. Courtesy photo Youth gathered Sept. 9 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hill City to begin the annual parish religious education year. Send news and photos to [email protected] The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org September 25, 2020 15 A R O U N D T H E D I O C E S E Multi-generation sacramental tradition Program could expand By Allison Ochoa From page 13 Father Heina said the The Register mentoring relationship is the resources of the global enriching to the Kansas par- ATHARINE — The Catholic Church to address ticipants. First Commu- food and security and “I think our mentors are nion class at St. poverty,” Birge said. already experiencing a ben- Catherine Parish The first investment was efit from this relationship,” in Catharine consisted of in 2016 in Kenya, and over he said. “It’s a two-way only two students this year, the next few years expanded street as they begin to get but Caden Giebler and to Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, acquainted with the project Sophia Schmidt made histo- Nigeria, Tanzania and managers and learn about ry with their reception of Ghana, with expansion their situations in Arica. this sacrament. Caden and plans in Rwanda and There’s something inspiring Sophia were each the sev- Ethiopia. about these people who are enth generation of their Yet, she said, the support so dedicated with very little respective families to is not limited to the finan- physical resource. Even rec- receive their First Commu- cial side. ognizing faith in their farm- nion at the parish. “We’ve also given them on- ing, it’s different than we in Having such a lengthy the-ground training and tech- America or Kansas experi- family history with the nical assistance to help parish is significant in its ence it.” implement and use those own rite, but making the loan funds to help their farms event even more special was THE PILOT PROGRAM will and institutions be sustain- the fact that 20 years earli- continue, but Birge said she able in the long-term,” Birge er, their fathers, Tyler Courtesy photo hopes Missio Invest can said. “That is where Father Giebler and Eric Schmidt, Youth at St. Catherine Church in Catharine received First build upon it. Steve comes in.” received their First Commu- Communion on July 28. Pictured (from left) are Caden Giebler, “I think we want to nion together. Additionally, Capuchin Father Earl Befort and Sophia Schmidt. When he asked if Kansas expand more in the Salina farmers and ranchers might approximately 52 years ago, them receive Communion. married around the same Diocese, and also would Caden and Sophia’s grand- Everything’s different now.” time,” Rick recalled. partner with those in Africa, love to expand this across fathers — Rick Giebler and Rick and Greg both While the religion classes she said the Missio board the country,” she said. “I Greg Schmidt — celebrated recalled their formation for at St. Catherine have grown thought it would be a natur- think what we’ve started their reception of the sacra- those early sacraments in a smaller over the years, the al partnership. here could really be a model ment together. class of 12 students at what Giebler and Schmidt fami- “It’s exciting to have a for a way that all Catholics “I didn’t even realize [the was then St. Catherine lies were proud to celebrate farmer-to-farmer relation- could get involved in this.” significance] until my School. this generation’s first recep- ship across thousands of For more information daughter mentioned it to “It was a big class for tion of the Eucharist in the miles from Kansas to Kenya about Missio Invest, visit me,” said Rick. Catharine,” said Greg, “but parish that has been such and Zambia,” Birge said. missioinvest.org. Calling it an honor to our instructor, Irma Staab, an integral part of their his- “When we kicked this off, For more information have Sophia and Caden well, she had us ready.” tory. The continued passing the farmers in Africa were about how to support spe- receive their sacraments in “Those 12 of us in that down of the faith is some- grateful and excited. I think cific projects, such as the the same church as previous class, we made our First thing that has both families it’s exciting for them to diesel-powered corn sheller, generations of their fami- Communion all together looking toward the future. have this connection to a visit https://bit.ly/3mDoU lies, Greg said, “It’s a lot and then got confirmed “Hopefully there will be successful farmer in the VU. different being on the other together, and then we grew another generation that can U.S. I think they really side and being able to watch up and several of us got do this together,” Tyler said. appreciate that support.” Organization provides an opportunity to live the faith From page 1 “This is our faith in faith, whether or not we’re “even seeing how much it’s message. It’s been a good action, that’s the most excit- talking about it, we’re just changed and grown in the reminder to me, through Robl said. “We are acting ing part. So often, I think in doing it. There’s no better last five to 10 years.” these trying times, how and governed by the teach- the world we live in, our way to show people God’s Catholic Charities is an important it is to trust ings of the Catholic faith. To faith feels like it has to be love than by taking care of organization with 15 full- God.” me, this represents an separated by all other someone else’s needs.” time employees, seven opportunity for everyone to aspects of our life. Being Bishop Jerry Vincke said part-time staff and more ROBL IS A GRADUATE OF live out their faith. here, we go out and live our he is excited for Robl to join than 100 volunteers. With Kansas State University, the organization. offices in Salina, Manhat- with a bachelor’s in mass “She brings many won- tan and Hays, more than communications and derful experiences, and we 9,000 individuals were aid- minors in business and are blessed to have her in ed by the organization in dance. She is also a Salina this very important posi- 2019. Central graduate and tion,” he said. parishioner of St. Elizabeth AN ANONYMOUS donor Ann Seton. She worked as CATHOLIC CHARITIES was purchased and renovated the stewardship coordina- founded in 1959 by Msgr. the Salina building at 1500 tor for the Kansas State Alfred Wasinger, with a S. Ninth St., Salina, in 2016. University Foundation in heavy focus on adoption. It was completed and Manhattan, as a marketing Through the years, the ser- Catholic Charities’ head- assistant at Great Plains vices have expanded and quarters was moved there in Manufacturing in Salina today include: emergency spring 2017. and most recently as the rent, utility and prescription “It’s a tremendous gift to director of marketing and assistance; mobile outreach make this work possible,” communications for the vans with food/hygiene Robl said of the new Salina Greater Salina Community HoeferHoefer boxes to rural Kansas; sup- building. “We couldn’t do Foundation. port for families experienc- everything we do without She said she is working to StainedStained Glass Glass ing catastrophic illness or this physical space.” familiarize herself with all • Restoration• Restoration of ofAntique Antique Stained Stained disabilities, pregnancy and She said the new location of the intricacies of the and and Painted Painted Glass Glass adoption services; counsel- directly impacted her dur- organization as she takes • Custom• Custom Designed Designed of ofNew New ing; and relief from preda- ing the COVID-19 work the helm. 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Finally, I sat on the curb tives. Every time we came, “It amazed me to watch and emailed the staff I knew they were warm and wel- the evolution,” she said, and thanked them for the coming.” 16 September 25, 2020 The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org A R O U N D T H E D I O C E S E Faithful continue to support parishes, diocese via online giving By The Register parishes. During a time times. all non-itemizers will receive when many pastors were The 2020 Bishop’s Annu- a $300 tax deduction on SALINA — Since March, worried about the spiritual, al Appeal — Call to Share charitable gifts made up to faithful across the Salina physical and emotional will also continue through that amount. A tax deduc- Diocese have given more needs of their flock, the dio- the fall, with formal solicita- tion reduces the adjusted than $48,640 online tion, even if she is not phys- cese was able to provide an tion concluding around the gross income (AGI) that the through a new online giving ically in her parish on a alternative offertory option end of November. But gifts federal government uses to platform that the diocese weekend.” to alleviate some of the will be accepted and calculate tax and determine has made available to all While public Mass has financial stress. processed through Dec. 31. the tax bracket for a taxpay- parishes within the diocese. resumed in many communi- Every gift given to the er. For an individual in the “During the height of the ties, Shearer said the online ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF annual appeal ensures that 24 percent federal tax brack- pandemic, there were no giving platform will remain ongoing generosity is the the diocese can continue in et, this will save $72. Sec- public Masses, and there- active. Bishop’s Annual Appeal — its mission to serve its ondly, for those who itemize, fore no way to conduct an “Because we are continu- Call to Share. Money raised parishes and faithful. the act increases the charita- offertory,” said Beth Shear- ing it into the future, we from this appeal helps sup- Opportunities to give to ble donation deduction to er, director of stewardship know every one of our port diocesan operations, the annual appeal occur 100 percent of AGI for the and development for the parishes has online giving which in turn can provide every day. However, some year 2020. There is also a diocese. “Because many of available,” she said. broad support for parishes, parishes will be providing carry-forward provision our parishes did not have One benefit to the dio- such as the online giving an in-pew participation available for taxpayers who online giving, the diocese cese’s platform is that platform. weekend in the coming can’t or don’t need the full worked to make it available donors can set up recurring “People are continuing to weeks to give their parish- deduction in the year 2020. to all parishes. This was an gifts. be generous to this appeal,” ioners, who have not given Financial advisors can pro- easy way for people to con- “They are important Shearer said. “Those who yet, the opportunity to sup- vide the most current infor- tinue to support their because those Sundays can give are doing so port the annual appeal. This mation. parishes on a regular basis.” where you happen to spend because they understand weekend was originally “We are blessed by the Online giving is a a week at the lake, your gift that not everybody can give. scheduled for March, but parishioners, clergy, and method many people utilize continues to support your Those who can continue to when public Masses were religious across the diocese and are finding convenient. parish,” Shearer said. “Also, be generous are being extra canceled, that activity was who continue to give to the “A donor told me how they provide a consistent generous during times of postponed. In the coming Bishop’s Annual Appeal — appreciative her family is level of support to the crisis because the need is so weeks, parishes will begin Call to Share and their local that online giving is avail- parish or the diocese. apparent.” having in-pew information parishes, especially during able in her parish,” Shearer Because it is a regular week- Online giving continues available. these uncertain times,” said. “It’s a service she ly or monthly gift, it can be to be made available for Making a gift to your Shearer said. wished was available for counted on and budgets can every parish across the dio- parish or to the diocese will For more information many years, and now that be set knowing these funds cese. Parishioners can con- be met with many advan- about the Call to Share or it’s implemented for all will come.” tinue to support their tages this year due to the online giving for parishes, parishes across the diocese, The online parish giving parishes, even if they are CARES Act, which includes please visit this donor is able to give option is a direct example of unable to attend weekly legislation to encourage salinadiocese.org/develop regularly, without interrup- how the diocese supports Mass during these trying charitable donations. First, ment. Bishop invites all to pray rosary through Nov. 21 From page 1 that if our foundation is not Beginning on Sept. 8, I November) during this help and encouragement to solid, we will fall. The issue asked the faithful to join me time. mothers in difficult situa- against the child. The moth- of life in the womb is the in prayer and fasting from We have an important tions. You are called to er doesn't learn to love but foundation of our society. 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By Karen Bonar experience of point where, even larger the foundry made wax casts The Register walking with than life, he still stands a bit of the original mold taken the Holy shorter than the visitors from the clay figures. She TCHISON — The Family,” said who will come to the site,” had to make slight adjust- bronze sculpture Abbot James Marin said. “I thought it ments to the wax casts, and A“The Holy Family’s Albers, OSB. was tender for Jesus to gaze once satisfied, bronze was Return to Nazareth,” will be As the pro- up at them.” poured into the molds to unveiled Sept. 27 at St. ject devel- While the theme of create the statues. The stat- Benedict’s Abby. The sculp- oped, Abbot Kate Marin returning to Nazareth is one ues are large and were cre- ture, which is part of the James said it Marin said could bring up ated in multiple pieces. new Return to Nazareth was important to partner images of the Holy Family Once all pieces were com- Prayer Garden, was created with students, so two stu- returning after their exile in plete, Marin said they were by St. Francis native Kate dents from the school’s new Egypt, she said the project all welded together to create Marin. architecture program were coordinators took a slightly the final statues. “It is difficult to put into asked to design the garden. different approach. The words how much it means The students approached inspiration came from Luke A NATIVE OF northwest to me that this is the place Marin and asked her to sub- 2:51, “He went down with Kansas, Marin said she my first professional work mit a proposal. them and came to Nazareth, always appreciated art, but will reside forever,” said “All three of them prayed Courtesy photo and was obedient to them; never envisioned life as a Marin, who is a 2012 gradu- over this Gospel (Luke 2), Clay sculptures of the “Holy and his mother kept all professional artist. ate of Benedictine College. and the fruit of that is what Family’s Return to Nazareth” these things in her heart,” “I think a lot of artists “A large part of my heart is we will unveil,” Abbot sculpture were cast in bronze referring to the Holy Fami- have memories growing up there. I think it’s poetic the James said. “I think it’s an and will be unveiled in ly’s return to Nazareth after drawing or creating,” she way the Lord brought all of extremely beautiful way to Atchison on Sept. 27. the finding of the child said. “I know I was a cre- this together. It was a sweet honor the Holy Family.” Jesus in the temple. ative kid, but I don’t have way to enter into the space This is Marin’s first com- Abbot James said the memories of having to make of being a working artist.” UPON HER COLLEGE grad- mission as a professional subtext of the Gospel is one art all the time.” The project began with a uation in 2012, Marin artist and her second time of obedience. She availed herself of the gift from Mike and Mary worked as an adjunct pro- working with bronze mater- “The theme is of obedi- art classes available in high Alice Easterday, who fessor at Benedictine. ial. About a year ago, she ence, eventually to Christ’s school, and when she went approached the abbey with “I really kept a strong returned to the Midwest obedience on the cross,” to Benedictine, opted to the idea to create a prayer- relationship with the from Italy, where she was Abbot James said. “In the explore it further. ful garden. abbey,” she said. “I went to completing her education at Gospel, the idea is Christ is “I have a love for learn- “They approached us many Masses and had a The Sacred Art School of obedient to Mary and ing. I was excited to go to about creating a garden that spiritual director who was a Florence. The move state- Joseph, and also to the college and learn about would allow the person to monk. Their Masses, their side allowed her to be closer Father. From this obedi- things I’d never learned engage in it — whether spirituality, their liturgy to the foundry in Colorado, ence, love of the mercy about, which was art,” praying or walking among were instrumental in my which translated her clay comes to us. It’s one of the Marin said. “I always really the statues — to have an own faith journey.” sculptures into bronze. vows we take as Benedictine liked art, looking at paint- The statues are slightly monks.” ings, seeing sculptures. It larger than life. The statue Over about two months, was always fascinating to of St. Joseph is 7 feet tall; Marin sculpted the life-size me. I was always curious Mary’s is 6 feet, 4 inches; version in Loveland, Colo., about it. Once I was in art tStewardshipShetewardship rendition of 12-yea rPrayer-old to be in close proximity to classes, it was the language Jesus is 5 foot, 2 inches. her foundry, Art Castings of “I made my Jesus at a Colorado. Once sculpted, Please see STUDIES / Page 20 God our Father, You are the source of life and every blessing. All that we have comes from You. Help us to walk in your ways as faithful disciples of Jesus. As good stewards of your many blessings teach us to receive your gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them in justice and love with others, and return them with increase to You, our Father.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, who came that we might have life, and have it abundantly.

Stewardship Prayer Amen. God our Father, You are the source of life and every blessing. All that we have comes from You. Help us to walk in your ways as faithful disciples of Jesus. As good stewards of your many blessings, teach us to receive your gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them in justice and love with others and return them with increase to You, our Father.

We ask this through Christ our Lord, who came that we might have life, and have it abundantly.

Amen. 18 September 25, 2020 The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org B A P T I S M S Alexandria Kaye Angelo, baptized Sept. 4, 2020, by Sherlock, was baptized June 14, Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber daughter of Matthew and Father Damian Richards at St. 2020, by Father Joseph Kieffer Funeral Homes Courtney (Gilbert) Angelo, was Francis of Assisi Church in at St. Augustine Church in Belleville and Scandia, Kansas (785) 527-2222 baptized Aug. 9, 2020, by Munjor. Washington. ~ Directors Steven Surber, John Surber and Don Waddington ~ Deacon Wayne Talbot at St. Thomas More Church in Chesney Lace neff, Lucia Jane Stadler, Manhattan. daughter of Brandon and Cassie daughter of Mark and Emilee (Adams) Neff, was baptized on Stadler, was baptized June 14, Ramona Suzette Arvizu, July 25, 2020, by Father Dana 2020, by Father Damian daughter of Armando Arvizu and Clark at St. Mary Church in Ellis. Richards at St. John the Baptist Jessica Schuler was baptized Church in Beloit. Allen Kee Agency LLC June 25, 2020, by Father Dana Baker Breen Robinett, son Allen Kee, Agent Clark at St. Mary Church in Ellis. of Kellis and Staci (Breen) Brielle Grace taylor, Certi f ed Agency in Robinett, was baptized Aug. 23, daughter of Andrew and Emalee Customer Excellence Elliott Russell Colvin, son of 2020, by Father Frank Coady at Taylor, was baptized Aug. 2, Matthew and Amber Colvin, was St. Thomas More Church in 2020, by Father Damian [email protected] baptized Aug. 16, 2020, by Manhattan. Richards at St. Nicholas of Myra Bus: (785) 738-2990 Father Gnanasekar Kulandai, Church in Hays. HGN, at St. Francis Xavier Lucille Louise Rourke, Church in Junction City. daughter of Alan and Ryan Henley Roslynn Wark, American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I., American Family Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 (Moos) Rourke, was baptized daughter of John and Oriana 006441 – Rev. 11/15 ©2015 – 11133642 Charley Ryan Diederich and Aug. 23, 2020, by Deacon (Beltran) Wark, was baptized Chett Stephen Diederich, twin Wayne Talbot at St. Thomas Aug. 15, 2020, by Father sons of Colt and Erika (Gisick) More Church in Manhattan. Richard Daise at Sacred Heart Diederich, were baptized Aug. 1, Church in Colby. 2020, by Father Carlos Ruiz- Eliza nicole Sanders, Santos at Sacred Heart Church daughter of Latimie Sanders and tucker James Wessling, in Atwood. Rebecca Draemel, was baptized son of Ethan and Emily July 12, 2020, by Father Jarett Wessling, was baptized Aug. 9, nolan James Featherstone, Konrade at St. John the Baptist 2020, by Father Jarett Konrade son of Brian and Mindy (Lang) Church in Beloit. at St. John the Baptist Church in Featherstone, was baptized Beloit. Aug. 15, 2020, by Father Ryan Michael Bradley Schroeder, McCandless at Immaculate son of Adam and Elizabeth Lily Marie Zimmerman, Heart of Mary Church in Hays. (Hanks) Schroeder, was daughter of Darrell Zimmerman baptized Aug. 15, 2020, by and Ha Doan, was baptized on Ella Grace Gaschler, Father Richard Daise at Sacred Oct. 3, 2019, by Father Joseph daughter of Eric and Kristen Heart Church in Colby. Kieffer at St. Augustine Church (Weber) Gaschler, was baptized in Washington. on July 19, 2020, by Father Peyton Kelly Sherlock, Dana Clark at St. Mary Church daughter of Kellan and Devon in Ellis.

Brendan Francis Griffeth, son of Kelly and Teresa Griffeth, was baptized Aug. 7, 2020, by Father Jarett Konrade at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Cawker City.

Coraline Joan Hartley, daughter of Andrew and Pamela (Gentry) Hartley, was baptized Aug. 8, 2020, by Deacon Buzz Harris at St. Thomas More Church in Manhattan.

Josephine Sage Hauschel, daughter of Jacob and Tamora Hauschel, was baptized Sept. 1, 2019, by Father Joseph Kieffer at St. Augustine Church in Washington.

taylor Jo Heigert, daughter of Michael and Heather (Zarger) Heigert, was baptized Aug. 8, 2020, by Deacon Larry Erpelding at St. Thomas More Church in Manhattan.

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Katelyn Marie Mondero, daughter of Matthew and Natasha (Florian) Mondero, was The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org September 25, 2020 19 A R O U N D T H E D I O C E S E Annual Divine Mercy banquet adds Salina location By Allison Ochoa perfection. The Register “You were asked to do the very best you could to HAYS — Divine Mercy raise them the best you Radio celebrated two mile- could,” he said. stones in mid-September. Both banquets included The local radio network remarks from Bishop Jerry hosted its 10th annual Vincke. Appreciation Banquet on “I’m so happy we have Sept. 12 in Hays. The inau- Catholic radio in our dio- gural appreciation banquet cese,” he said, “but let’s see for supporters and listeners if we can get Catholic radio of the network’s newest sta- everywhere in the diocese! tion, KJDM 101.5 FM in We have a lot more to do Salina/Lindsborg, was held and a lot more of our dio- on Sept. 13. cese to cover.” “We call these apprecia- tion banquets because they ROBBEN PRESENTED AN are our way to thank our update on the state of donors for their support Catholic radio, particularly throughout the year and related to Divine Mercy help build camaraderie with Photo by Allison Ochoa / The Register Radio. She explained the one another,” said Divine Dr. Ray Guarendi signs books and talks with audience members following the Divine Mercy growth the Hays-based net- Mercy Radio Executive Appreciation Banquet Sept. 12 in Hays. work has experienced over the past two years and Director Donetta Robben. broadcast three days a week he also called attention to asking, ‘Is it normal?’ rather shared news of the addi- “We also want to offer our on Divine Mercy Radio’s the ironies and challenges than ‘Is it right?’” tional expansion that will be listeners an opportunity to stations. in present day parenting. Guarendi reminded the completed in the Hays area meet someone they hear on In his presentation titled “Experts today think self- parents and grandparents in by early October. Addition- our stations.” “Parenting Then and Now,” esteem is the preeminent the audience who are ques- ally, Robben informed the This year, that keynote Guarendi related lessons he moral virtue,” he said. “The tioning or have questioned attendees of changes to the speaker was Dr. Ray has learned in his four culture is in trouble when it’s their success in raising the platforms by which they can Guarendi, host of The Doc- decades as a clinical psy- placing psychological correct- children entrusted to them tor Is In. The call-in show is chologist. As a father of 10, ness over moral correctness, that God does not expect Please see RADIO / Page 20 Divine Mercy Radio expands throughout Salina Diocese

By Allison Ochoa for us.” should carry them all the for a Salina studio office in The Register Ways to listen to The new Hays-area sta- way to Junction City.” the future. Divine Mercy Radio: tion — known as KMDG — Robben added that peo- “It is unbelievable that HAYS — For Divine Mer- will begin broadcasting in ple traveling the I-135 corri- we made these deals last cy Radio, the last two years Listen online: early October. dor from north-central year,” Robben said. “Had have been filled with both dvmercy.com has a Robben said the contour Kansas south toward Wichi- we known that the COVID- expected and unexpected “Listen Live” button for maps the Federal Commu- ta on the I-135 corridor 19 pandemic would hit in growth. the 101.7 KJDM Salina or nications Commission use would be covered by just a few months, we likely In late 2018, Divine Mer- 105.7 KMDG Hays. to determine signal reach in Catholic radio for a large would not have signed the cy Radio Executive Director Smartphone: Download the a specific geographic region part of that journey. purchase agreements. But it Donetta Robben discussed Divine Mercy Radio app in indicate the population of The three Divine Mercy must have been God’s plan expansion possibilities with either the app store or KJDM’s listening area to be Radio stations serving the because there were so many Bishop Jerry Vincke. Google Play store. 81,570 people. She and the Salina Diocese are joined by people who couldn’t get to Robben said Bishop Vincke Smart devices: Listen via board of directors are excit- a fourth station in the Divine Mass, and several people expressed interest in the Amazon Echo or Google ed with the reach of the new Mercy Radio family, KRTT told us Catholic radio was station’s growth and stated Smart Home speakers. station in central Kansas. 88.1 FM located in Great their connection to the he would eventually like to “We’ve been told that peo- Bend. KRTT reaches house- world. So, we are trusting in have Catholic radio on the started in March at the tow- ple are reaching the signal in holds in Great Bend and rur- God, and what he wants is air in the Salina area. er site near Lindsborg, the their homes clearly in Min- al Barton County. There are always the best thing.” “Bishop Vincke is very station’s city of license. The neapolis, Lincoln and Wash- approximately 18,912 resi- much an evangelizing bish- new tower and all the related ington,” she said. “It reaches dents in the KRTT listening AS THE LEADER OF THE op,” Robben said. “He construction work for KJDM further in the car — nearly to area. diocese and its evangeliza- wants to reach as may souls 101.7 in Salina/Lindsborg Beloit in the north, Junction With the expansion of tion efforts, Bishop Vincke as possible for the Lord and was completed in May and City toward the east, Divine Mercy Radio’s net- is appreciative of Divine Catholic radio is one of the station began broadcast- Ellsworth in the west, and work of stations, Robben Mercy Radio’s expansion those avenues.” ing programming from the Moundridge to south.” said she has fielded numer- and what it will help do for In mid-2019, Divine Mer- EWTN Radio Network as According to contour ous questions about pro- residents in the diocese and cy Radio’s board of directors well as local shows on June maps for KMDG in Hays, gramming and staffing. beyond. were made aware of an 18. the population within the While the new KMDG “I’m so thankful for opportunity to purchase a signal area is approximately station will air current Divine Mercy Radio in our station license that covers DURING THE construction 39,961 people. This figure is EWTN-network program- diocese,” he said. “Catholic Salina as well as a significant process for KJDM, an an increase of 12,464 people ming, “We will be transi- radio is integral to our portion of central and north- opportunity to purchase a from the population of the tioning 88.1 KVDM to efforts to share the gospel central Kansas. Part of this second Radioactive station listening area served by the EWTN Classics, which the as Jesus instructed. He said, region is located within the license arose. This station, current Hays station EWTN network is currently ‘Go, make disciples of peo- Catholic Diocese of Wichita. which formerly aired a con- KVDM. calling ETWN Essentials,” ple,’ and Catholic radio is a “Bishop Vincke contacted servative talk radio format, “With a 6-bay antenna, Robben said. great way to do that.” Bishop [Carl] Kemme for serves the Hays area and we’re hoping to reach Quin- This station will air the Bishop Vincke will join us, as the city of license [for covers a larger geographical ter to the west, Phillipsburg Mass; some of EWTN’s clas- the staff and board of direc- the station] is actually in his region than Divine Mercy to the north, Rush Center to sic programming, including tors of Divine Mercy Radio diocese,” Robben said. “This Radio’s original Hays-based the south, and Ellsworth to Mother Angelica’s shows; for a blessing of the new was done before we pursued station KVDM 88.1 FM. the east,” Robben said, “but prayers; and music. Robben KMDG station in Hays on the Asset Purchase Agree- “We didn’t really plan on we won’t know that for cer- anticipates adding some of Oct. 18. The public is invit- ment with the seller of the expanding in Hays, but the tain until we’re on the air, the Divine Mercy Radio net- ed to attend. Additional license.” opportunity was given to which should be somewhere work’s local programming details will be communicat- Once the station’s board us,” said Robben. “People in around the first part of to KVDM, as well. ed via each of Divine Mercy of directors received Russell and WaKeeney had October. There are no current Radio’s stations and on the approval from Bishop been asking for us to “We’re really hoping plans to add additional network’s website dvmer Kemme, it began negotia- expand so they could hear there’s not a cut-off. We employees or new physical cy.com. tions with Radioactive, an our station. The same peo- hope that as people travel studios, as the expansion Editor’s note: There are two other Ohio-based company, for the ple who were selling the east, they can start picking stations receive their signal Catholic radio stations in the Salina Dio- purchase of the license. The license in Salina also want- up KMDG in Quinter then remotely from the Hays stu- cese, St. Therese Radio in Abilene (www.kgih.org) and KKSJ 107.5 FM purchase was finalized in ed to sell their license in around Ellsworth they’ll just dio via high-speed internet, Catholic Radio in Beloit. These stations December and construction Hays, so it just opened up switch to KJDM which however, Robben has hopes have a smaller broadcast range. 20 September 25, 2020 The Register, Catholic Diocese of Salina, salinadiocese.org Radio helps grow faith Studies in Italy fueled passion for sculpture From page 19 them to be drawn back to From page 17 words.” Being selected to create the faith if they’ve left the God speaks in hear Divine Mercy Radio’s church.” of my soul.” sculptures for her alma stations and programming. During college, she spent the silence. Art mater was moving. “Being able to be heard ERIC AND JACLYN Brown, a semester in Florence. doesn’t take words, “The monks mean so Upon her 2012 graduation “ much to me and it is an via (phone or tablet) apps, residents of Great Bend, you just need eyes to two smart speakers, and dif- attended the Hays event. with degrees in art and the- honor and a joy to be able ferent radio stations may “I really liked Dr. Ray’s ology, she then returned to see. You can speak to install a work of sacrifice, seem like a lot, but it is presentation, as a lot of the Florence and attended a loudly with art prayer, and love that will enabling us to reach more things he talks about are month-long immersion pro- without any hopefully be a gift to them souls for Christ.” really common sense, but I gram. for hundreds of years to The messages presented like how he puts a different “The first week was words. come,” she said. throughout the evening perspective on it from a psy- sculpture and we were Kate Marin The connection she felt to regarding the importance of chologist’s point of view,” sculpting the portrait of a Artist ” not only the project, but its Catholic radio and the Jaclyn said. “I also appreci- live model,” she said. “It final home, helped propel importance of the faith in ated the comments Father was life-changing because I In October 2017, she won her through the process. the lives of families resonat- Ryan [McCandless] made at had never sculpted, but I first place for sculpture, “On the hard days, when ed with attendees at both the end of the banquet about was pleased with my sculp- Ecce Homo, in the first I was sculpting, I would banquets. the importance of parents. ture. I had struggled with annual Regional Juried think, ‘This is a gift to the Russell resident Patrick He tied it all together when painting and drawing, but Christian Arts Competition monks you already love,’ Hilger, who attended the he explained that as the fam- sculpture was something I and Exhibition presented by Marin said. banquet in Salina, said he ily, we are the domestic felt so fluent in. the Catholic Fine Arts and his wife Clara enjoyed Church; the ones who form “I got a taste for it and Council of the Archdiocese THE STATUES WILL BE the event and the messages vocations in our families and felt this was what I was of Kansas City. unveiled at 11:30 a.m. on shared by all the speakers. the ones who should be edu- made for, which was power- “I spent so much time in Sept. 27 at St. Benedict’s “It was a wonderful cating our children. There is ful. It was a language I Europe seeing those beauti- Abbey in Atchison. An event,” he said. “This was no substitute for parents in could speak and I wanted to ful churches, seeing the optional Mass will be held my second time hearing Dr. forming children in the speak. I could lose myself integrity of design and art prior to the unveiling, and Ray speak in person and he faith.” for hours.” in those places,” Marin said. an RSVP is required to always has a fantastic pre- The Browns said Catholic “It makes such a difference attend, due to social dis- sentation. radio has played a large role SHE RETURNED TO in people’s ability to pray, tancing requirements. To “My wife and I were in helping them grow in Kansas and worked for sev- while surrounded by art and inquire if space is available struck, though, by how their faith and they listen to eral years in order to return beauty. I love the idea of at Mass, contact dstephen many lives Catholic radio Divine Mercy Radio’s KRTT to study in Florence, which supporting that spirituality [email protected] or touches. We can really station daily. she did from 2017-19. and infusing our culture call (913) 360-7897. The evangelize through support “I listen in the mornings “By this point, I knew I with that spirituality. 11:30 a.m. unveiling is out- of Catholic radio, because on the way to work and wanted a classically trained “God speaks in the side, and open to the pub- there are a lot of people lis- some of the topics have giv- education within the faith,” silence. Art doesn’t take lic. tening who may not be en me things to contemplate Marin said. “I knew I want- words, you just need eyes to More information about going to church or who or take to prayer,” Eric said. ed to make work within the see. You can speak loudly Marin’s work is available at want to know about the “It’s always a good start to Church.” with art without any katemarinart.com. Catholic Church. It’s a fan- my morning and gives me tastic way for people to good Catholic content to Read The Register online: SalinaDiocese.org/publications learn about the faith or for reflect on.”