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Pope Francis visits U.S. with a message of love ALAN HOLDREN | CNA Pope Francis arrives at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. for the canonization of Saint Junipero Serra. To read more about the Holy Father’s visit to the United States, and to view photos from diocesan pilgrims who attended the World Meeting of Families, see pages 9-12.

THE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF MARQUETTE PRUDENCE: HEAVEN: READ MORE: Experience is the Priest launches Papal Visit and The best teacher. P3 book on his afterlife World Meeting of experience P2 Famillies P9-12 Joy of the Gospel Bishop John Doerfler 2 October 2, 2015 THE U.P. CATHOLIC www.upcatholic.org Native of U.P. shares heaven experience

BY JAMIE CARTER had to give himself entirely over to God and THE U.P. CATHOLIC let him take control. “I thought in that moment, I can’t control “I can remember saying how grateful I was to or orchestrate this any longer. So, maybe be on my way into heaven. Then Jesus said to me, for the first time I had to trust God 110 per- ‘not today, John,’” stated Father John Tourangeau, cent. I said a prayer, ‘God give me the grace a native of Wells, who had an afterlife experience to trust and let go. I can’t stop this. I can’t more than 22 years ago. He kicked-off a year-long control this.’” speaking tour at his home parish of St. Anthony of Following his prayer, he remembers an Padua in Wells last month. He wants to share his instant peace that he still feels today. “I story with others so they, too, may share any stories experienced in that instant of uttering that of trauma and tragedy. prayer in my heart, the depth and peace “I think all of us are pretty good at sharing the that I can’t even describe. A healing and positive stories of life, love, faith and relationships. reconciliation.” The things that we determine or experience as trau- He continued the story, explaining how ma or tragedy we tend not to talk about, we want to he saw a review of his life, including images hide,” said Father Tourangeau who entered heaven of the joyful moments. Then he was sur- briefly in 1993, but it took him almost 20 years to rounded by a white light. begin talking about the experience. “I was in the bright white light. It wasn’t On Jan. 16, 1993 he was necessarily a tunnel, but I was envel- celebrating Saturday eve- oped by a white light. I couldn’t see ning Mass at his parish in like you and I see. I was mindful that southeastern New Mex- I was surrounded by people of love ico. He explained that or spirits,” he said. “Family, friends, during Mass, he began to what we call in the Catholic tradition feel queasy and nauseat- ‘a company of saints.’ I know that I ed, but expected that it wasn’t journeying alone.” was probably the flu. “All of a sudden it turned conversa- For the rest of the tional,” he stated in regards to seeing evening he went about Jesus face-to-face. After Jesus had JAMIE CARTER | U.P. CATHOLIC his normal duties until he told him he was sending him back to Father John Tourangeau, a native of Wells, takes time to sign copies of earth, Father Tourangeau asked what his new book during a recent talk at his home parish of St. Anthony of woke up in the middle of Padua about his afterlife experience. the night, having a hard his mission was. Jesus responded, time breathing. At that “You will figure it out.” time, he was taken to the At that moment, he saw the doctor with the “When we do that for ourselves, we can begin to hospital. paddles and heard the words, “We’ve got a do that humbly with others. We can be a wounded “Upon arriving, there heartbeat.” healer. Jesus told stories, very intimate stories of was this young doctor that had an attitude that I “I was angry, I was nervous, I was scared. I felt life, love and relationship. That’s what we’re invited wasn’t fond of,” Father Tourangeau chuckled. “He vulnerable. I didn’t know why I had to come back. to do as well.” said to me, ‘Sir, you’re having a heart attack. You But, Jesus told me I still had a mission. So, why did More of his story can be found in his recently pub- waited too long to come in.’ Then, he proceeded to I have to come back? The Christian mission and lished book, “To Heaven & Back: The Journey of a say to me, ‘if you believe in God, make peace be- journey is that of Jesus Christ. It is to heal, to be- Roman Catholic Priest.” Father Tourangeau serves cause you’re going to die.’” come strong from the inside, out. To heal our bro- as a priest with the Norbertine Community and cur- It was at that instant Father Tourangeau knew he ken hearts, to give each other hope,” he explained. rently resides at St. Norbert Abbey in DePere, Wis.

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To place an advertisement of gratitude for your favorite priest, contact Deacon Steve at [email protected] • 1-866-452-5112 Cut-off date: October 7th. www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC October 2, 2015 3 Experience is the best teacher for growing in prudence ometimes it is In my last three messages on our In addition, the more we keep doing easy to know mystery tour, we reflected on the The more we ignore what is right the right action, the better our judg- what to do or theological virtues, faith, hope, and and do wrong instead, the more ment becomes. Not all situations in what not to charity. In this and the next three life are difficult. Much of the time, the Sdo, because some messages, I would like to reflect upon our judgment becomes darkened. right action is pretty clear. Keep doing actions are always the four cardinal virtues, prudence, what is good. The more we ignore wrong. For exam- temperance, justice and fortitude. All about times you were in similar situ- what is right and do wrong instead, JOY OF ple, lying is always these virtues are skills that help us to ations. Remember what you did and the more our judgment becomes dark- THE GOSPEL wrong. Murder is live the moral life well. The term “car- how it turned out. If this is a new situ- ened. If we keep throwing junk in the always wrong. Em- dinal” comes from a Latin word mean- ation for you, consult a trusted person drawer, it gets harder and harder to Bishop John bezzlement is always ing “hinge.” So the cardinal virtues are with experience. find what we are looking for. Doerfler wrong. Yet many the four main virtues on which all the Another way to grow in prudence Finally, read the lives of the saints moral situations are other virtues are hinged. is to consider the different options and look for similar situations in more difficult to dis- In this light we will begin our reflec- available from an eternal perspective. their lives and how they handled cern. How do I address the situation tion on prudence, which is the virtue Ask yourself these questions. When them. The saints are models of the with my co-worker who is failing to that helps us to know “our true good I am at the point of death and look virtues. Be confident that God does do his work and is harming everyone in every circumstance and to choose back at my life, what choice would I not leave us alone. Rather, he helps else on the team? How do I discipline the right means of achieving it.” (CCC, have wanted to make in the present us to know the right thing to do. The my children without being too harsh 1806) In other words, prudence helps situation? When I stand before God Holy Spirit’s Gift of Counsel helps us or too lenient? In situations like these, us to be truly wise. on judgment day and look back at my to know the right thing to do. Pray we need to seek wisdom or become a So how do we grow in prudence? life, what choice would I have wanted for this Gift. Mary, Seat of Wisdom, “wise guy.” Experience is the best teacher. Think to make in the present situation? pray for us.

Syrian natives speak out about civil war in homeland BY MATT HADRO “The blood is shouting from but moved to the United States CNA/EWTN NEWS this land,” Hannah said. for Joseph to continue his Yet they added that the Gos- theology education. Syrian natives who have pel originally spread to much They have ministered to ministered to refugees from of the world from Syria, thanks refugees in Syria for years, the civil war there are trusting to St. Paul, and that “we be- though; first from the Iraq in God to protect their fellow lieve that God can do it again.” War, and now from the Syrian Christians. “The only hope that we have civil war. There are many “satans” in is Jesus,” Hannah said, noting Before the civil war, Chris- the world, but “there’s a lot that prayer and fasting have tians and Muslims lived right now in Syria and Iraq,” sustained the Christians in together peacefully and were Christian minister Joseph Syria far longer than expected. free to worship, they main- Sleman told an audience Sept. “We believe that the power of tained. Joseph described how 18 at a religious freedom sum- the Lord is working a lot in our his childhood friends were COURTESY OF MELKITE ARCHDIOCESE OF ALEPPO SYRIA mit co-sponsored by Baylor country,” she said. Muslims. An attack on Christian homes in Syria left considerable devastation. University and hosted by the The Syrian civil war has “As Christians and Muslims, Catholic University of America, continued since 2011, inter- we have one enemy,” he said, they explained, and they are so great that some Christians in Washington, D.C. nally displacing 8 million, and “it’s Satan.” “waiting for the time they will have planned to kill them- Sleman and his wife Hannah forcing more than 4 million to Now that the civil war has die.” selves and their families rather described a list of horrors per- flee the country as refugees. erupted and the Islamic State Fathers say goodbye to their than fall into their hands. One petrated by the Islamic State More than 250,000 have died is ravaging portions of the families when they leave the of Hannah’s friends armed his against Christians in Syria in the war. country, Syrian Christians live house, knowing it could be the house with explosives in case amid a years-long civil war. The Slemans hail from Syria, in the constant face of death, last time they do so. Parents the Islamic State took over cry after their children leave the area, she noted, and this the house for school in the would have killed intruders (USPS 916-360 ISSN 10634525) morning. along with his family. THE U.P. CATHOLIC The Slemens described their The White House says the The Newspaper of the Diocese of Marquette own hellish experience in Syria United States has taken in as they endured an hour-long 1,500 Syrian refugees since Publisher: Most Rev. John F. Doerfler • Editor: John Fee • Assistant Editor: Jamie Carter shelling of mortar rounds in the beginning of the conflict, Advertising Manager: Deacon Stephen Gretzinger • Administrative Assistant: Sheila Wickenheiser the area of their residence as and the president pledged Direct all news, correspondence and changes of address to: 1004 Harbor Hills Drive, Marquette, MI 49855-8851. Postal authorities direct Form 3579 to: 1004 Harbor Hills Dr., Marquette, MI 49855. they cried and prayed on the to increase to accept 10,000

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BY JOHN FEE attributed to praying the THE U.P. CATHOLIC rosary. Oct. 13, 2015 will be the For the Memorial of Our 98th anniversary of the last Lady of the Rosary, Oct. 7, apparition of Mary to 500 roses and two baskets three children in Fati- of rosaries will be placed ma, Portugal. From May in front of the statue of through October in Mary in St. Peter Ca- 1917, Mary appeared thedral in Marquette. to Lucia Dos Santos, It is hoped the roses and her cousins, Ja- will last through Oct. cinta and Francisco 13, the day of the Marto. During the last apparition of the apparitions, the Blessed Mother at Blessed Mother Fatima. The roses emphasized the are being provided need for pray- by an anonymous ing the rosary donor. daily, prayer and The Memorial penance for the of Our Lady of the reparation of sins Rosary dates back to and introduced the 1573. It was estab- devotion of the lished in thanks- The statue of Mary located Five First Fridays. giving to God for at St. Peter Cathedral in Additional Christian victory Marquette. resources on the over the Turks rosary available at the battle of Lepanto, on at www.dioceseofmarquette. Oct. 7, 1571. The victory was org/rosary.

Holy doors established at St. Peter Cathedral

designated on Oct. 4 at St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette during the 8 a.m. Mass. The center interior oak doors with the pope’s coat of arms above them will be sealed at the Mass. The doors will remained sealed from Oct. 4 until Dec. 13, when they will formally be opened for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Currently, each of the four major basilicas in Rome has a holy door, but this is the first time a door will be designated at the diocesan level. The holy doors in Rome remain sealed shut and are only opened during years in which there is a jubilee, such as the upcom- Bishop John Doerfler holds the ing Jubilee Year of Mercy. Easter candle in front of the Dioceses from around the doors that will become the holy world are invited to join in doors for Year of Mercy. having their own holy doors for the jubilee year, as accord- In response to the upcom- ing to Pope Francis, “a visible ing Jubilee Year of Mercy, sign of the Church’s universal a set of holy doors will be communion.” www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | COMMENTARY October 2, 2015 5 Holy Father in the news Redesigning The U.P. Catholic he Church has been receiving a great hen the bishop He talks fast, thinks fast and asks lots of amount of attention in the newspa- asks if you can questions. While working on the redesign, pers, and on television and radio. do something, sometimes we had solid thoughtful answers Pope Francis seems to be the news- sometimes it’s to his questions. Other times we leaned on Tmaker for the media. His openness to the bestW to say, “No.” that classic, “Because it’s always been that reporters and the crowds he passes through It came about when my way!” in the Popemobile, his reaching out to kiss boss, Loreene Zeno Kos- Over the course of a week of critiques, PASTORALLY babies lifted up by their parents – all seem to HERE key, was having a routine tweaks, and clashes, while in regular consul- attract the media and please the crowds. meeting with Bishop John tation with Bishop Doerfler, the new de- SPEAKING I heard Cardinal Timothy Dolan speak AM I Doerfler. They called me sign was set. A number of people have had Bishop James H. recently. He is the archbishop of New York in at the end of the meet- previews of the new look and the consensus Garland and occasionally walks the sidewalks of New John Fee ing to talk about The U.P. is that the hoped for open, organized and York around St. Patrick Cathedral and his Catholic newspaper. inviting feel has been achieved. The fun- residence. One woman stopped him and Bishop Doerfler said he ny thing is, our previewers didn’t initially asked, “Aren’t you Cardinal Dolan?” “That I am, ma’am.” “Well was chatting with some of our priests, who notice some of the changes, but liked them I just want to tell you I like your Pope Francis.” Another person suggested the newspaper’s layout could use once they were pointed out. That’s good on the sidewalk said to the cardinal, “I like your Pope Francis. I an update. He said it hadn’t been on his ra- design in my book. am not a Catholic but I’m thinking I might become one.” Pope dar, but when the look of the newspaper was Rather than me running through a laundry Francis has become a hit. brought to his attention he agreed it could list of the changes, please take a look at the I have had occasions use some sprucing up. newspaper and let us know what you think. to meet three recent “By this all will know you are He asked if I could redesign the newspa- We’d appreciate hearing what you like and popes, St. John Paul II, my disciples,” Jesus said, “by per. I said, “No.” anything you think could still use improve- Pope Benedict XVI and Then I explained. ment. Pope Francis. Diocesan your love for one another.” I told the bishop if I could redesign the Through the month of October we’ll have bishops are required to newspaper I would have done so already, an email address set up to accept your input. submit a report to the Holy Father delineating the state of their and agreed it could use some help — maybe Email us a note at redesign@dioceseofmar- diocese every five years. It’s called the quinquennial report. a lot of help. quette.org. You may also mail your ideas to Whether or not the pope has time to read all of them, his staff Good design requires some specialized The U.P. Catholic Redesign, 1004 Harbor members do and they may offer suggestions or comments to the knowledge. To do it right, we would need Hills Dr., Marquette, MI 49855, or call me Holy Father or the bishop. At the same visit each bishop of the the assistance of someone who would un- at (906) 227-9129. province, in our case Ohio and Michigan, has an opportunity to derstand our readers, our needs and what If we get as many responses as we hope, meet individually with the pope. They also may meet in small makes a newspaper tick. we’ll not be able to respond individually. groups with the heads of the various congregations that serve We looked around and found Ed Hen- Please remember that we’re looking for pos- the Holy Father. ninger. Henninger is a seasoned newspaper itive feedback as well as constructive crit- John Paul II, now St. John Paul II, was accustomed to inviting designer. He’s also a practicing Catholic. icism. We’ll compile the responses, and in the bishops to join him for celebrating Holy Mass and having He’s brought new designs to publications areas where there is a trend in thought we’ll lunch in the papal apartment. My first quinquennial visit was across the United States and Canada, make adjustments to the design. In fact, our with then Pope John Paul II. This happened to be the week after including some that we think look pretty designer has encouraged us to do this and the Holy Father had returned from World Youth Day in Denver, sharp. has offered to help us with this process. Colo. We were enjoying our lunch with the pope, and I asked Ed’s a New Yorker, living in South Caroli- Thank you for being a reader of The U.P. if he heard the joke about the news reporter and bartender in na, just outside Charlotte, North Carolina. Catholic. Denver. The young people had left the city and the reporter was wrapping up his story for his newspaper. He stopped in the bar for a bite and asked the bartender how business was during World Youth Day. He said, “It was terrible! Those kids came to Denver with 10 bucks and the 10 Commandments and they didn’t break either one.” Everyone laughed except the pope! He wasn’t familiar with the colloquialism of “breaking 10 bucks.” So then I asked if he had heard about the pope who tele- phoned the Lord to tell him some wonderful good news. The pope said to the Lord, “We have united all of the religions in the world. We are now one church!” The Lord said, “Wonder- ful! Congratulations! But where are you calling from?” And the pope answered, “Salt Lake City.” John Paul commented, “Ah, Mormons!” Pope Francis addressed the United Nations in September. It was 50 years ago in 1965, that Paul VI made history by address- ing the United Nations in New York City. Pope Paul urged peace and an end of war. He urged the leaders of the nations of the world, “Never again, one against the other, never, never again.” Blessed Paul VI continued “Was this not the end for which the United Na- tions came into existence … never again war, never again war!” “By this all will know you are my disciples,” Jesus said, “by your love St. John Paul II for one another.” 6 October 2, 2015 THE U.P. CATHOLIC www.upcatholic.org www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC October 2, 2015 7 8 October 2, 2015 THE U.P. CATHOLIC | AROUND THE DIOCESE www.upcatholic.org

COURTESY PHOTO First Mass celebrated at grotto Father Ben Paris celebrates Mass for the first time at the altar of the lime- stone grotto accross the street from St. Francis de Sales Parish. The Mass was held on Aug. 15 for the Solemnity of the Assumption. The Manistique Knights of Columbus, Council #2026 color guard was also present.

COURTESY PHOTO All Saints parishioners join in fellowship Parishioners of All Saints parish in Gladstone came together for their annual parish picnic late this summer. Wise Women’s Retreat (Top photo) members of the parish family enjoy the meal provided. (Bottom photo) children and adults For Christian Women • November 13-15, 2015 participate in games on the front lawn. “Angels” (Director: Sr. Ellen Enright, IBVM)

Wise Men’s Retreat For Christian Men • December 4-6, 2015 An energizing weekend understanding spirituality from a man’s perspective. (Director: Fr. Ben Hasse) Anyone is welcome!! Catholics and those of other faith traditions. $120 covers the cost of either retreat, the meals and the accommodations.

COURTESY PHOTO Religious store opens in Ironwood Georgene Grenfall, a parishioner of Our Lady of Peace parish in Ironwood, stands near the new religious goods store in Ironwood. The store is named, The Joyful Visitation, and features a wide variety of Catholic and Christian items including statues, crucifixes, rosaries and books. The store is open Tuesdays and Thurs- days from 1 until 3 p.m. It is located between the All Saints Catholic Academy building and the old rectory on Marquette street. Have photos of parish or school events? Send to: [email protected] www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | PAPAL VISIT October 2, 2015 9 Pope Francis says he leaves the U.S. with heart full of gratitude, hope (CNA/EWTN News) - As he religions at Ground Zero, that concluded his historic visit Just as we have received place which speaks so pow- to the United States, Pope so much from God – erfully of the mystery of evil. Francis thanked organizers Yet, we know with certainty and volunteers, saying that he gifts freely given us, and that evil never has the last concludes his trip with appre- not of our own making – word, and that, in God’s ciation and hope. merciful plan, love and peace “Your care for me and your so let us freely give to triumph over all.” generous welcome are a sign others in return Furthermore, he prom- of your love for Jesus and ised his prayers for the U.S. your faithfulness to him,” He also thanked the families people, saying, “This land has Pope Francis said. “So too is who shared their testimonies. been blessed with tremendous your care for the poor, the “It is not so easy to speak gifts and opportunities. I pray sick, the homeless and the openly of one’s life journey! that you may all be good and immigrant, your defense of But their honesty and humil- generous stewards of the hu- life at every stage, and your ity before the Lord and each man and material resources concern for family life. In all of us showed the beauty of entrusted to you.” Pope Fran- of this, you recognize that Je- family life in all its richness cis said, “I thank the Lord sus is in your midst and that and diversity,” Pope Francis that I was able to witness the COURTESY OF BISHOP JOHN DOERFLER your care for one another is said. “I pray that our days of faith of God’s people in this Pope Francis leans out of the Popemobile to kiss a baby brought to him at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. care for Jesus himself.” prayer and reflection on the country, as manifested in our Preparing to leave, the pope importance of the family for moments of prayer together said that he does so “with a a healthy society will inspire and evidenced in so many RACHEL’S heart full of gratitude and families to continue to strive works of charity.” hope.” for holiness and to see the “Do not let your enthusiasm Sept. 27 marked the end Church as their constant com- for Jesus, his Church, our GARDEN of the Holy Father’s trip to panion, whatever the chal- families, and the broader fam- the United States, which also lenges they may face.” ily of society run dry,” Pope A place of memorial included stops in Washington, Reflecting on the rest of Francis said. and burial for babies lost D.C., and New York, culmi- his U.S. trip, the Holy Father “May our days together bear to miscarriage. nating at the World Meeting said that it was “particularly fruit that will last, generosity of Families in Philadelphia. moving for me to canonize and care for others that will No matter the length, every Pope Francis thanked Saint Junípero Serra, who endure,” the pope said. “Just child’s life leaves an Archbishop Charles Chaput reminds us all of our call to be as we have received so much impression on a parent’s heart. of Philadelphia, as well as the missionary disciples.” from God – gifts freely given civil authorities, donors, vol- He added that he was us, and not of our own mak- If you would like to unteers and organizers that touched “to stand with my ing – so let us freely give to have a free personalized made the gathering possible. brothers and sisters of other others in return.” candle ready for you at the memorial service, E-mail: rachelsgarden@ dioceseofmarquette.org Come...share...remember the life of your child.

October has been set aside nationally as “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.” Across the United States, hundreds of parents will remember babies who were gone too soon. Come join us at the Rachel’s Garden Miscarriage Memorial at Holy Cross and remember all those tiny lives that we will never forget. All families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss are invited to the memorial service, no matter how long it has been since the loss of their child. Thursday, October 15th (Rain or shine) 6:30pm-7:30pm Holy Cross Cemetery 1400 Wright Street • Marquette, MI 49855 Info call: 906-225-0191 “There is no footprint too small that it can’t leave an imprint in this world.”

Read more about Pope Francis at www.dioceseofmarquette.org/popefrancis 10 October 2, 2015 THE U.P. CATHOLIC | PAPAL VISIT www.upcatholic.org Attendees reflect on week at World Meeting of Families

“We got to visit a number “There is hope for “There was such a feeling of shrines in the area that our church and our of community. Just like were just beautiful and a families when you a family! ‘if two or more number of churches have see all the pilgrims are gathered in my name special displays of relics gathered together.” there am I.’ boy is he in town including present!” St. John Paul II.” Cecile Vesser Dave & Leanne Guenther Robin & Ed Custance St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Paul, Negaunee St Thomas the Apostle, Escanaba Bark River

“How awesome to receive “It was a very spiritually the Holy Eucharist moving experience to see consecrated at a Mass the Holy Father.” with the Holy Father. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DENISE AND DEACON THOMAS FOYE Thanks be to God!” Deacon Thomas Foye Diocese represented St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette The Diocese of Marquette was represented at the World Meet- Denise Foye ing of Families in Philadelphia last month. They had a chance to St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette hear several keynote talks, participate in Mass, hear from the Holy Father, explore the shrines of the city and even ran into Archbishop Alexander Sample, former bishop of the Diocese of Marquette. Those who attended were: James Butorac, Mary Butorac, Edward Custance, Robin Mary Custance, Bishop John View more photos of the diocesan pilgrimage at Doerfler, Denise Foye, Deacon Thomas Foye, Edward Gardner, www.facebook.com/theupcatholic Barbara Ianitelli, David Guenther, Leanne Guenther, Mary Mar- garet Labadie and Cecile Veeser. 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CATHOLIC | PAPAL VISIT October 2, 2015 11 ‘God cries’ for victims of World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia sets abuse, Pope Francis says stage for Synod on the Family at Vatican (CNA/EWTN News) - Pope Francis met with five survivors of sexual abuse during his visit to Philadelphia, telling bishops afterward that the evil acts can no longer remain in silence, and promised his personal vigilance in protecting minors. “The stories of suffering and pain of minors who were sexually abused by priests have aggravated my heart,” Pope Francis told bishops participating in the World Meeting of Families on Sept. 27. He said he is continuously overwhelmed by the shame of “peo- ple who were responsible for the tender care of these little ones COURTESY OF DENISE AND DEACON TOM FOYE and violated them.” A mural featuring Our Lady of Guadalupe was the backdrop to the Mass celebrated on Sept. 24 for the World In the face of such heinous acts, “God cries,” he said, adding Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. All Masses were in English and Spanish at the gathering that brought that “the criminal sins of the abuse of minors can’t be kept in people from around the world to the United States. Following the World Meeting of Families, a synod of silence any longer.” bishops will be held at the Vatican from Oct. 4 through 25, 2015. Bishop John Doerfler requested parishioners pray a novena for the synod before it began, then to continue to pray during the synod. “I promise, with the vigilance of the Church, to protect minors and I promise (that) all of those responsible will be held accountable.” Survivors of abuse, he said, have become “true heralds of hope Prayer for the Synod on the Family and ministers of mercy.” He said we must be grateful for each one “O God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity, we give you thanks and of them and their families for “their immense value in shining the praise for the life and ministry of St. John Paul II, whom you called to shepherd light of Christ over the evil of the abuse of minors.” “I say this now because I have just met with a group of people your Church. Through his teaching, we have entered more deeply into the abused as children, who are helped and accompanied here in mystery and sacredness of marriage and the family. Through his intercession Philadelphia, with the special affection of Archbishop (Charles) and according to your will, grant your wisdom and guidance to the Synod Chaput. I thought it was the right thing to do, to tell you all where Fathers, so that all families may come to know their dignity, the sacredness of I was this morning.” their calling and the peace that comes through the light of your truth and mercy. Pope Francis met with the abuse survivors for close to a half- We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.” hour before meeting with bishops gathered in Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families. According to a Sept. 27 communique from the Vatican, among the five survivors who participated were three women and two men, all of whom had been abused in childhood either by mem- Same great newspaper, bers of the clergy, family members or educators. Each of the survivors were accompanied either by a family member or person of support. only better! Also present in the meeting were Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Mal- For over 14 years I’ve ley, archbishop of Boston and president of the Pontifical Com- mission for the Protection of Minors, Archbishop Chaput of been selling, designing Philadelphia, and Bishop Michael Fitzgerald, who is in charge of and constructing ads the Philadelphia diocese’s Office for the Protection of Minors. for our Diocesan During the encounter Pope Francis listened to the testimonies of the survivors and spoke a few words to them all together before Newspaper. greeting each one individually. He prayed with them and expressed his participation in their I just thought you suffering, as well as his pain and shame, particularly in the cases should know, the where the injury was caused by members of the clergy or Church future looks glorious! employees. The pope then renewed his commitment and that of the Church Advertisers, to ensuring that all victims are heard and treated with justice, the Come, Join Us! guilty are punished, and that the crimes of abuse are combated with an effective prevention in the Church and in society. 1-866-452-5112 Pope Francis thanked the victims for their essential role in restoring the truth and in beginning the journey of healing. The [email protected] meeting closed with the pope giving his blessing. If you know of an incident of the sexual abuse of a minor by any- Deacon one in Church service including a member of the clergy, a religious, a lay employee or volunteer, the Diocese of Marquette encourages Steve Gretzinger you to come forward so that action can be taken to protect others and help those who have been harmed to find healing. To begin the process, call one of the victim’s assistance coor- dinators: Stephen Lynott at (844) 495-4330; or Diane Tryan at (844) 694-4362; or write: Victims Assistance Coordinator c/o Catholic Social Services of the UP, 1100 Ludington St. Suite 401, Escanaba MI 49829. Please mark the letter “Personal and Confi- dential” and indicate in your letter how you wish to be contacted (by phone or by letter). The Diocese of Marquette encourages you to report the inci- dent to local civil authorities, and reports all allegations to the appropriate civil authorities. 12 October 2, 2015 THE U.P. CATHOLIC | PAPAL VISIT www.upcatholic.org Pope speaks to president about religious freedom, care of common home

BY ANN SCHNEIBLE “That freedom remains one There are also concerns CNA/EWTN NEWS of America’s most precious regarding the religious rights possessions.” of those who oppose same- Religious freedom is one Echoing the appeals by the sex marriage after the U.S. of America’s most “precious U.S. bishops on the issue of Supreme Court ruled earlier possessions,” Pope Francis religious freedom, the pon- this year to legalize marriage reminded President Barack tiff told President Obama: between gay couples across all Obama on Sept. 23, while “All are called to be vigilant, fifty States. lauding the nation’s Catholics precisely as good citizens, Pope Francis also addressed for their work toward a soci- to preserve and defend that the issue of climate change, ety marked by tolerance and freedom from everything that and acknowledged U.S.’s com- inclusiveness. would threaten or compro- mitment to seeking solutions “With countless other people mise it.” to air pollution. of good will, (American Cath- Pope Francis also stressed “Accepting the urgency, it olics) are likewise concerned the role American Catholics seems clear to me also that that efforts to build a just and have played in building a climate change is a problem COURTESY OF LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR wisely ordered society respect tolerant and inclusive society which can no longer be left to Pope Francis made a surprise visit to the Little Sisters of the Poor in Wash- ington, D.C. following his address at the White House. A lawsuit has been their deepest concerns and in the nation, one which safe- a future generation,” the pope filed by the sisters against the Obama administration for its 2012 mandate their right to religious liberty,” guards rights of individuals said. that employers provide insurance coverage for birth control, sterilizations the pope said at the White and communities, while “re- He said this is a “critical and drugs that can cause abortions. House in Washington, D.C. jecting every form of unjust moment in history” with re- discrimination.” gard to caring for our “com- In his remarks prior to the mon home.” pontiff’s, President Obama Citing his encyclical on the noted how the 20,000 peo- environment, Laudato Si, ple gathered on the White Pope Francis stressed the House lawn served as only a need for continued changes in small reflection of the “deep the areas of “sustainable and devotion of some 70 million integral development.” American Catholics.” Pope Francis also expressed The Pope’s meeting at the his appreciation to Obama for White House, marking the the welcome he had received first major event of his visit in the U.S., while lightly to the U.S. capital, comes at alluding to the question of a time of uncertainty with immigration. He recalled that regard to religious of freedom America is a country largely in the country. built on immigrant families, Affecting many Catholic as like his own Italian family well as other religious institu- who settled in Argentina. tions, the Obama administra- Concluding his White House tion’s 2012 HHS mandate re- address, the Pope said: “Mr. quires institutions to provide President, once again I thank contraceptive services, often you for your welcome, and failing to offer exemptions to I look forward to these days those who oppose the bill on in your country. God bless religious grounds. America!”

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The Diocese of Marquette along with the other dioceses in the state of Michigan are observing 2015 as the Year for Marriage. The main goal is to present a clear and positive message of why marriage is important for every person and society as a whole. In this issue, Stephanie and John Komp of Menominee share how God has played a role in their marriage, their challenges and advice to newly married couples.

Stephanie and John Komp Married: 20 years, Sept. 16, 1995 Parish: Holy Spirit, Menominee Children: Nathan (6) and Carly (4)

Christ-centered: We attend Mass togeth- er as a family and prayer has been a huge part of our marriage and family. It strengthens our relationship with God. In our hard or stressful times, it has brought us closer to one another and to God. Challenges: In 2005 we had a miscarriage, it was very tough on both of us. I (Stephanie) was not active in my own church, but John has always been a faithful member of the Catholic Church. I suffered depression and was “lost.” I did not have a strong faith to lean on and with John’s encouragement I began attending church with him. God truly led me to the Catholic Church and to the RCIA pro- gram. John was my sponsor when I received my First Communion and confirmation, it was a very special day for our marriage. Two years after I became a Catholic we welcomed Nathan into our family. God blessed us with Carly two years later. God helped us realize we needed him in our marriage and blessed us abundantly. Advice: Attend Church together and try to never go to bed upset with your spouse. If you have children, schedule a “date night” at least once a month.

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Find full issues of The U.P. Catholic online at Marquette • Neil Newcomb • 906-225-0191 • 1400 Wright Street www.upcatholic.org Escanaba • Dale Stannard • 906-786-4685 • Hwy. M-35 14 October 2, 2015 THE U.P. CATHOLIC www.upcatholic.org House votes to defund Planned Parenthood BY ADELAIDE MENA of Representatives voted to of undercover videos on the science rights of taxpayers are fund Planned Parenthood CNA/EWTN NEWS freeze funding for Planned abortion provider. respected,” Rep. Diane Black Act of 2015 (H.R. 3134) will Parenthood for one year, “This is about ensuring that (R. - Tenn.), sponsor of the redistribute more than $235 Washington D.C. - In a 241- following months of political laws are followed, that Ameri- bill, said on the House floor million saved from funding 187 vote on Sept. 18, members debate surrounding infor- cans know how their money is before the vote on Sept. 18. the organization to more than of the United States House mation revealed in a series being spent, and that the con- Black added that the De- 13,500 health care clinics around the country. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives will continue an investigation into allega- tions that the abortion pro- vider has broken federal laws banning the profit of human body parts harvested during abortions, changes in abortion procedures in order to harvest body parts, the use of illegal “partial birth abortion” tech- niques to harvest body parts, and the refusal of medical care to infants who survive abor- tion attempts. The vote and the inves- tigation follow a string of undercover videos by the Center for Medical Progress showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing modifica- tion of abortion procedures, suggesting that some victims of abortion are born alive at Planned Parenthood clin- ics, and a former technician recounting an incident where organs were harvested from an intact delivery that still had a beating heart. The House also passed 248- 177 H.R. 3504, which would add the criminal penalty of first-degree murder to the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, a law which ensures that babies who survive failed abortion attempts receive adequate healthcare care and protection. One representative, Steve King (R-Iowa), voted as “pres- ent” for both H.R. 3134 and H.R. 3504, objecting that the bills allow abortions in cases of rape, incest, and risks to the mother’s life. While both bills passed the House, neither is expected to pass the Senate or to be signed into law by president Barack Obama. The Senate failed to bring a similar bill to the floor in early August. In August Alabama, New Hampshire, and Louisiana each voted to strip Planned Parenthood of funding from their state budgets. Remember to pray for our clergy and religious www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC October 2, 2015 15 Hopes for the Synod on the Family Eucharistic Congress expected to

he XIV Ordinary Gen- nature. If we do not believe I hope the bishops of Africa eral Assembly of the there is a deep correspon- continue to bear witness at draw thousands to India Synod of Bishops on dence between what the Synod 2015 to their peo- BY ANTONIO ANUP GONSALVES the Family begins with creator wanted for men and ple’s experience of Christian CNA/EWTN NEWS TMass in St. Peter’s on Octo- women and [what the creator marriage as liberating, and ber 4. No synod in modern wanted] for the family, then, that the African bishops’ The upcoming National Eucharistic Congress of India, being Catholic history has drawn of course, we have a prob- determination to be treated as held in Mumbai in November and expected to draw thousands, such world- lem.” grown-ups, which was clear is meant to deepen the understanding, appreciation, and love wide press Indeed, we do, and one of at Synod 2014, continues in of the Eucharist. attention or my hopes for Synod 2015 Synod 2015. The event will be held Nov. 12-15 at the Archdiocese of Bom- generated is that it challenges the I hope that the Synod heeds bay’s St. Piux X seminary, and such contro- world (and the people of the the oft-repeated caution of is centered on the theme “The versy within Church) to rediscover the Pope Francis and does not Eucharist: Nourished by Christ the Church truth that there are truths produce a final report that to Nourish Others.” (with the built into us and into our re- reads like the work of an in- According to Cardinal Os- THE possible lationships, truths of human ternational non-governmen- wald Gracias of Bombay, “The CATHOLIC exception of nature that we deny at the tal organization – an error, national congress will give a DIFFERENCE the special risk of personal unhappiness it must be said, that was tremendous boost, and spur George Weigel synod called and social disarray. not avoided in the working Eucharistic devotion all over by John And I have other hopes for document for Synod 2015, the the country, showing the Paul II to Synod 2015. Instrumentum Laboris. importance of participation in examine I hope that the Synod boldly And I hope that the Synod the liturgy and exploring the Vatican II on the twentieth lifts up the biblical and Chris- summons the courage and true essence of Christian life anniversary of its conclusion). tian view of marriage and the humility to confess that the as participating in the Paschal Synods have typically been family as the Church’s evan- Church’s own failures to Mystery of the Eucharist.” rather dull affairs. The special gelical answer to the contem- speak words of persuasive COURTESY OF ARCHDIOCESE OF BOMBAY “The focus is therefore that we truth to the cultural tsunami The faithful march through Mum- Synod of 2014, called by Pope porary crisis of marriage and bai in a 2014 evening Eucharistic are nourished by Christ scriptur- Francis to prepare the Synod the family. of the sexual revolution are a procession. ally, that is, by the Word of God about to begin, was anything I hope that the Synod does significant factor in the crisis and the table of the Eucharist, but dull, and the 2015 Synod not bog down over a narrow of marriage and the family but it should also have an impact on our lives – our personal promises to generate its share set of questions of primary around the world today. The life, family life, parish life – in our service to the country and in of fireworks, too. concern to northern Euro- Church cannot ask the world reaching out,” Cardinal Gracias told CNA. But what of the pope’s pean bishops, who represent to take its settled teaching The cardinal has encouraged all the faithful to “appreciate the intention in calling these two local churches that have seriously if the Church itself Eucharist, live the Eucharist, and share the Eucharist.” Synods, which was to bring not fully embraced the New does not take that teaching “The summary of the message is also to proclaim and share in the light of revelation and Evangelization. The problems seriously. It would also be a true meaning in the Mass, which is the ‘source and summit’ of reason to bear on the crisis these bishops wrestle with blessing if the Synod acknowl- our lives as Christians,” said Cardinal Gracias. of marriage and the family are real; I hope the Synod edged that, in St. John Paul As many as 5,000 people from across India are expected to that is evident throughout the fraternally challenges those II’s Theology of the Body, attend the congress. Each of the 167 dioceses in India are send- twenty-first century world? bishops to embrace the truth Catholicism has a remarkable, ing five representatives to Mumbai for the event, where the What will Synod 2015 say of the Gospel, rather than the and pastorally proven, re- Eucharist will be celebrated in the Latin, East Syrian, and West to the world that will make further deconstruction of the source for meeting the chal- Syrian rites. the world think again about faith, as the beginning of a lenges of chastity, marriage, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo has been appointed marriage and the family, serious pastoral response to and family life today. the Holy Father’s special envoy to the event, and Pope Francis before these two essential their challenges. Come, Holy Spirit. is also expected to relay a video message to its participants. building-blocks of civilization are further dismantled and Two greaT sTores To serve you! traduced? 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CATHOLIC | DEATHS, BAPTISMS, WEDDINGS www.upcatholic.org DEATHS POISSON, Rose Marie, 84, St. gelist: Gavin Devold and Ethan BRASSAW, Viola, 100, St. Sebastian, Joseph, Lake Linden Fredrickson What does the Bessemer RICHARD, John, 76, All Saints, MARQUETTE, St. Michael: Michael BUCHKO, Stephen Joseph, 92, Our Gladstone Verbridge and Hayden Barton; St. Lady of Peace, Ironwood SPECKER, Kathleen, 88, St. Michael, Louis the King: Isabelle Pierce Catechism say? BUCHT, Bonnie, 76, St. Florence, Marquette The Catechism of the Catholic Church states the following Drummond Island SAIN, Lorraine, 83, Sacred Heart, WEDDINGS in regards to praying for the dead: BYKKONEN, Rita, 73, Our Lady of Ewen BARK RIVER, St. Elizabeth Ann Peace, Ahmeek SARGENT, Violet, 103, St. Andrew, Seton: Carol Konkel-Derocher and 1032: This teaching is also based on the practice of prayer CZERNESKI, David, 63, St. Sebas- Nahma Lionel (Leo) J. Peltier for the dead, already mentioned in Sacred Scripture: tian, Bessemer SEYMOUR, Donald, 89, St. Anne, CALUMET, St. Paul the Apostle: “Therefore [Judas Maccabeus] ERVA, Gerald, 84, St. Ignatius Escanaba Abbey Sue Mishica and Michael made atonement for the dead, that Loyola, Houghton TERZAGHI, Clelia L., 88, St. Paul, Dale Yeo they might be delivered from their FRAPPIER, Shirley, 80, All Saints, Negaunee ESCANABA, St. Anne: Bonnie Man- sin.” Gladstone URBIS, Clarence, “Jim,“ 77, Immacu- ninen and Darryl Leppanen From the beginning the Church HALL, Donna, 78, Holy Spirit, late Conception, Watersmeet GLADSTONE, All Saints: Audrey has honored the memory of the Menominee VALLIER, Joan, 86, St. Ignatius Hewitt and Jonathan Belaire dead and offered prayers in suffrage KIMBALL, Robert Norman, 78, Our Loyola, St. Ignace ISHPEMING, St. John the Evan- for them, above all the Eucharis- Lady of Peace, Ironwood VASSEAU, John, 89, St. Michael, gelist: Michelle Kipling and Jon tic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, LAFOND, Stephen, 74, Holy Spirit, Marquette Devold; Megan Gerou and Andrew they may attain the beatific vision Menominee Coombs; Kimberly Gischia and of God.610 The Church also com- LAURICH, Esther, 95, St. Michael, BAPTISMS Paul Redding mends almsgiving, indulgences, and Marquette BARK RIVER, St. Elizabeth Ann LAKE LINDEN, St. Joseph: Kaitlin works of penance undertaken on MAKOSKY-SACHECK, Emily, 87, St. Seton: Autumn Rose Tourangeau Codere-Lanouette and Mark behalf of the dead. Joseph & St. Patrick, Escanaba CALUMET, Sacred Heart: Sophie Sarazin MCCARTHY, Elaine, 84, St. Ignatius, Elizabeth Ruotsala MARQUETTE, St. Michael: Mary- 1371: The Eucharistic sacrifice is also offered for the faith- Houghton ESCANABA, St. Thomas: Ella Marie anne Viola DeGabrielle and William ful departed who “have died in Christ but are not yet wholly NELSON, Grace, 90, St. Sebastian, Knuth; Weston John Dziergas Leslie Muter; purified,” so that they may be able to enter into the light and Bessemer HANCOCK, Resurrection: Samuel St. Peter Cathedral: Cassaundra peace of Christ OZAK, Viola, 91, Our Lady of the Kass O’Neill and Jonathan Strolle; Alan- Snows, Hessel IRON RIVER, St. Agnes: Lorenzo na Budgick and Joseph Heffron 1689:The Eucharistic Sacrifice. When the celebration takes PETERSON, Randolph, 67, St. Mi- Mateo Bartel NEGAUNEE, St. Paul: Chiara Rae place in church, the Eucharist is the heart of the Paschal reali- chael, Marquette ISHPEMING, St. John the Evan- Alto and Mitchel Philip Cain ty of Christian death. In the Eucharist, the Church expresses her efficacious communion with the departed: offering to the Father in the Holy Spirit the sacrifice of the death and resur- Prayer for Mourners rection of Christ, she asks to purify his child of his sins and their consequences, and to admit him to the Paschal full- Lord God, ness of the table of the Kingdom. It is by the Eucharist thus you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. celebrated that the community of the faithful, especially the Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, family of the deceased, learn to live in communion with the certainty in our doubt, and courage to live one who “has fallen asleep in the Lord,” by communicating in through this hour. Make our faith strong the Body of Christ of which he is a living member and, then, through Christ our Lord, by praying for him and with him. Amen. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is available in an Courtesy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops electronic verision at www.usccb.org/catechism

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DIOCESAN CALENDAR Catholic Medical Association White Mass to be held OCTOBER sadors’ annual dinner, 5 p.m., St. 29: Diocesan principal meeting, The Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga guild of the Catholic 4: Milestone wedding celebration Michael, Marquette 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bishop Baraga Medical Association will host a White Mass and dinner on Mass and reception, 2 p.m., St. 16-18: Diocesan Catholic Cam- room, diocesan offices, Marquette Friday, Oct. 30 at St. Anne Parish in Escanaba. The public is Peter Cathedral, Marquette pus Ministry retreat for college 29-31: Diocesan deacon Confer- invited to join with Catholic medical professionals and their 5-8: Diocesan clergy retreat, students, Bay Cliff Health Camp, ence, Holiday Inn, Marquette spouses for the inaugural event. The evening begins at 5:30 Marygrove Retreat Center, Garden Big Bay p.m. with the White Mass celebrated by Bishop John Doerfler NOVEMBER 8: Legacy of Faith board meeting, 21: Diocesan staff retreat, diocesan with the dinner and program to follow. 1: All Saints Day 2-4 p.m., diocesan offices, Mar- offices closed For those attending the dinner, a RSVP is required and 7: See the See Middle School Youth quette 25: Collection, World Mission Sun- must be made by Oct. 27. A free will offering will be accepted. Rally, St. Peter Cathedral, Mar- 8: Legacy of Faith Bishop’s Ambas- day/Propagation of the Faith To RSVP, or for more information, contact Dr. Michael DeG- quette root by email, [email protected], or call the St. Anne EVENTS parish office at (906) 786-1421. SUNDAY, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Craft the school’s gym. There will Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers to speak in Marquette A harvest dinner will be held items and bake goods will be be vendor and craft booths, a Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a highly sought-after speaker, at the Garden community available for sale. A chicken bake sale, pumpkins and corn- known as the “dynamic deacon,” will present at St. Peter Ca- building of St. John, Garden dinner with all the trimmings stalks. A movie will be shown thedral in Marquette, Oct. 28 from 7 until 9 p.m. The title of from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The will be served from 11 a.m. for children. Chili, soup, his presentation is, “Catholic Families: The Model for a Cul- menu will feature ham and – 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. – 6 cabbage rolls, hot dogs and ture of Love and Life.” The event is open to the public. There turkey dinners with home- p.m. The cost of the dinner for beverages will be available for is no charge, however, a free will offering will be taken up. made desserts. Cost for adults adults is $8, children age 6-12 purchase. For more informa- His areas of expertise include marriage and family life, is $10, children are $5 and age are $5 and children five and tion, call the school at (906) discerning the will of God, the sacraments, the Church’s vo- five and under are of no cost. under are free. 863-3190. cational choices and how they are lived out, male spirituality, pro-life issues, evangelization, prayer, and many others. TUESDAY, Oct. 6 A harvest dinner will be held St. Andrew, Nahma will host A healing Mass will be at St. Jude, White Pine from a harvest dinner at the Nahma celebrated by Msgr. Michael 4 until 6:30 p.m. A turkey Township Hall from noon un- Steber at St. Peter Cathedral dinner and trimmings will be til 3 p.m. Menu includes tur- in Marquette beginning at 7 served. The cost for adults is key, ham and all of the fixings, p.m. At its conclusion, trained $10, children 5-10 is $5 and including homemade pies. teams will be available to pray ages four and under are free. Take-out dinners will also be confidentially with anyone available. Cost for those over for healing and to receive the FRIDAY, Oct. 23 12 years old is $10, children Lord’s strength and peace. A wine tasting fundraiser to 5-12 years old are $5 and age benefit Bishop Baraga Catho- five and under are of no cost. SUNDAY, Oct. 11 lic School will take place at the The Legion of Mary, Mar- Pine Grove Country Club in WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28 quette Curia will meet at 1:30 Iron Mountain at 6 p.m. It will The annual bazaar held by p.m. at Our Guardian Angels, include three unique courses, St. Joseph, Ishpeming will Crystal Falls. prepared by Chef Spiro, and take place from 10 a.m. until 1 paired with a matching wine. p.m. A salad luncheon will be OCT. 12-15 Drawings will also be held. served at 11 a.m. for $5. Items A parish mission at Sacred The cost is $45 per person or for sale include art, crafts, Heart, Ewen will begin at 7 $85 a couple. Tickets may be hand work, white elephant p.m. each night. The speaker purchased at Bishop Baraga items and bake goods. will be Father Ken Geraci of Catholic School. our Fathers of Mercy. The SUNDAY, Nov. 8 mission is presented by the SUNDAY, Oct. 25 A Diocesan Day of Conse- Catholic churches of Ewen, The annual fall festival crated Life established by Watersmeet and Bergland. hosted by the home and Bishop John Doerfler. He school association of St. John invites parishes to celebrate SUNDAY, Oct. 18 Paul II Catholic Academy in the lives of men and women American Martyrs, Kings- Menominee will take place religious in the Diocese of ford will host a fall festival from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Marquette. 18 October 2, 2015 THE U.P. CATHOLIC www.upcatholic.org St. Francis de Sales names first grade teacher as new principal Manistique BY VICTORIA LAFAVE “We aim for high standards DIOCESAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS in our curriculum, and we teacher participates MARKETING COORDINATOR have the added benefit of learning about our faith and in international St. Francis de Sales Catho- instilling the love of God into lic School (SFdS) welcomes each and every one of our Melissa Wood as its new students,” she added. technology institute principal. “Melissa knows the school, Edie Erickson, a teacher from Wood has a deep under- knows the students, and St. Francis de Sales School in standing of the school, having knows the parents,” said Manistique, recently joined 127 graduated eighth grade at School Secretary Barb We- fellow educators SFdS. She graduated co-sa- ber. “She is well grounded from across the lutatorian from Manistique in Catholic education and is U.S., Canada High School in 2003, and respected by the faculty.” and United earned her bachelor’s degree Wood said she is excited Kingdom for the in 2007 in elementary edu- to be starting the new school 2015 DEN Sum- cation from Michigan State COURTESY OF BARB WEBER year as principal. She replac- mer Institute University with a specializa- New principal, Melissa Wood (left) and retired principal, Kitty Lovell, shake es Kathleen (Kitty) Lovell, (DENSI), an im- tion in language arts. She also hands as Wood takes on the leadership of St. Francis de Sales School in who retired this past June Edie Erickson mersive, week- earned her master’s degree Manistique. after working in Catholic edu- long profession- in teaching and curriculum cation for 19 years. al development experience. A from MSU in 2011. then, she has taught fourth an education, especially one “I have big shoes to fill with global community of education Wood completed a one-year grade and most recently, they are able to root in Christ the retirement of our long- professionals supported by internship in a third grade first grade at SFdS. She will and the Church. I wish they time Principal Kitty Lovell, Discovery Education, the classroom in Kentwood, continue teaching first grade understood the benefits they but with the help of our ex- Discovery Educator Network Mich. at Challenger Elemen- in the mornings, and will be are receiving by being blessed cellent faculty and staff, I am (DEN) connects members tary. in her principal’s office in the with their Catholic educa- confident we will maintain across school systems and She began her career at afternoons. She is married to tion.” our high standard of excel- around the world through so- SFdS in July 2008, where Everett Wood and they have Wood gives much credit to lence in education that has cial media, virtual conferences, she taught fifth grade. Since two boys, Everett and Blake the school’s staff. been the norm at St. Francis and in-person events, foster- and reside in Manistique. She “Each and every person for well over one hundred ing valuable networking, idea COOPER OFFICE EQUIPMENT and her family are members working here is willing to years.” sharing, and inspiration. The Full Copier Line From Tabletop To Networkable Digital Laser Systems of St. Francis de Sales Catho- go above and beyond for the During Lovell’s time at six-day professional learning (906) 228-6929 lic Church. students, as well as one an- SFdS School, she taught experience was held July 12- Phone 800-432-7682 • Fax 800-908-8542 Purchase & Lease Options Wood said she hopes other,” she said. “They have fourth, sixth, seventh, and 17 at American University in Authorized KONICA Printers-Copiers Dealer students at SFdS School this really come together as we eighth grades. She was Washington, D.C. school year will succeed, both make this transition, in both principal during her last nine “I am honored to have been Holy Cross Cemetery academically and spiritually. staffing as well as curriculum. years at the school. selected to participate in the in Marquette “My goals for the students I can also attribute some Lovell’s future plans include 2015 DENSI. During this are to be the very best people success to the parents and traveling, reading and spend- experience I learned from and Fall Notification they can be and simply give students. The sacrifices made ing time with her family, in- connected with other enthu- Each year, in order to beautify their best effort into all they by parents, and the values cluding her husband Chuck, siastic educators from around our cemetery, our grounds and are asked,” she said. “This instilled in the students help sons Billy and Matt, and their the world who share a passion maintenance crews perform the will benefit them both aca- make St. Francis the wonder- families—especially her two for using the latest technol- final cleaning of the year and demically and spiritually. I ful school we are today.” granddaughters, Reese and ogies and digital content to make preparations for the also wish for them to be kind Wood also believes that Alia. support the success of each winter. All decorations, and respectful to everyone parents of her students are an “We will always remember learner,” said Erickson. “I am integral part of their child or tributes, flowers (natural and they meet along the way, and Mrs. Lovell for her support, excited to share the new, cre- share their faith and love children’s education. love, inspiration, and all she ative strategies and techniques artificial), pots, baskets and with others.” “We are partners with our has done as principal of St. for integrating technology into wreaths should be removed by She said she wishes every parents in their faith wit- Francis de Sales School,” classroom instruction with families by October 15th. student knew the importance ness to their children,” she Weber said. my colleagues at St. Francis Articles not removed by this of their faith, as well as edu- explained. “We are excited For more information on de Sales School so even more time will be disposed of by cation. to partner with them and St. Francis de Sales Catholic students can benefit from this Cemetery personnel. “I wish to instill in [our work in cooperation with the School, located at 210 Lake great professional learning Families may leave a shepherd’s students] a love of Christ and teachers and home to make Street, Manistique, call (906) opportunity.” hook but should remove the learning, and to help them our school the best experi- 341-5512, or visit www.sfds- To learn more, visit www. arrangement. 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oth chemotherapy and radiation can af- “Catholic teaching has always stressed the little systematic follow-up of children born from fect sexual organs and how they work. The importance of the marital act in bringing about frozen eggs, so it remains unclear whether they face American Cancer Society addresses the increased health risks when they arise from an egg potential effects on male fertility this way: new human life.” that has been frozen and thawed. B“Chemo may lower the number of sperm cells, In principle, nevertheless, if the egg harvesting reduce their ability to move, or cause other chang- acceptable interventions used in procreation cannot step could be carried out with low risk to women, if es…. Because permanent sterility (infertility) may be a substitute for the marital act, but should serve the egg freezing process would not cause any delete- occur, it’s important to discuss this to facilitate that act to attain its natural purpose. rious effects on children who might later come into issue with your doctor BEFORE Even when sperm is collected in an acceptable man- being, and if the eggs were only used for morally you start chemo. You might want ner, by using a silastic sheath during marital rela- legitimate purposes like LTOT, freezing a woman’s to think about banking your sperm tions (i.e. a perforated condom without any sper- eggs would appear to be morally allowable. for future use.” micide), it still appears that the subsequent steps of Another emerging method of preserving fertility Various moral concerns arise GIFT and IUI involve a substitution/replacement for cancer patients relies on the removal and freez- in the wake of the proposal to of the conjugal act by injecting the sex cells into the ing of sections of the ovary (rather than individ- freeze reproductive cells like eggs woman’s body via a cannula. In other words, the ual eggs). This ovarian tissue can later be grafted MAKING or sperm. Catholic teaching has marital act does not itself cause a future pregnancy, back into a woman’s body following chemotherapy SENSE OUT OF always stressed the importance of but only enables the collection of sperm, which is allowing her to again ovulate naturally and, in some BIOETHICS the marital act in bringing about then used for another procedure that brings about cases, conceive naturally. A number of babies have new human life. Even if sperm the pregnancy. been born as a result of this technique, and inso- Father Tad were procured in a morally-ac- For these reasons, GIFT and IUI do not appear to far as a woman were enabled to conceive a child Pacholczyk, Ph. D ceptable way — i.e. not through be morally acceptable, and I generally discourage through marital acts with her husband, this ap- withdrawal or masturbation — married men undergoing cancer treatments from proach also would not seem to raise any fundamen- the subsequent use of the sperm banking their sperm, since there do not appear to be tal moral concerns. sample would involve techniques that were either any legitimate procreative uses once the sample has Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doc- directly immoral (such as in vitro fertilization or been stored. torate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doc- intracytoplasmic sperm injection), or at least of a The situation is more nuanced when it comes to toral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese dubious moral character (such as Gamete Intrafal- the question of banking a woman’s eggs or ova. We of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Ed- lopian Transfer [GIFT] or intrauterine insemination can identify at least one technique for assisting pro- ucation at The National Catholic Bioethics Center [IUI]). creation called LTOT, or Low Tubal Ovum Trans- in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org These latter two techniques, GIFT and IUI, have fer, that would be morally acceptable and could be never been directly mentioned in official Church carried out using previously-frozen eggs. Originally documents, so the question of whether they might designed for women with blocked, damaged, or be morally allowable continues to be discussed diseased fallopian tubes, LTOT re-locates her egg, Blessing of a among Catholic moral theologians. GIFT involves placing it into the fallopian tube below the point of collecting sperm after the marital act, placing it near damage so that her husband’s sperm, introduced child in the womb an egg — but separated by an air bubble — within a into her body by the marital act, can reach the egg God, author of all life, thin, flexible tube called a catheter. After insertion and bring about fertilization. LTOT, however, is bless, we pray, this unborn child; into a woman’s reproductive tract, the sex cells are performed only rarely, and it can be challenging to injected into her fallopian tube so fertilization can find a reproductive specialist who routinely does the give constant protection occur inside her body, rather than in a petri dish. technique. and grant a healthy birth Meanwhile, IUI (also known as artificial insemina- There are, moreover, safety concerns about the that is the sign of our rebirth one day tion or AI) involves the placement of sperm into a process of egg retrieval from a woman’s body, about into the eternal rejoicing of heaven... woman’s uterus by a catheter or a means other than the high-dose hormones used, and about cryopres- ~ excerpt from the Prayer of Blessing a natural act of intercourse. ervation of the eggs. Strong chemicals are used in An important Vatican document known as Donum the freezing process, and no one knows how much Courtesy of the United States Conference Vitae (On the Gift of Life) emphasizes that morally the eggs might absorb. Moreover, there has been of Catholic Bishops Dewitt’s ATTENTION Northern Church Goods, LLC SNOW BIRDS!

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BY JOHN FEE THE U.P. CATHOLIC

“Human life is not disposable. It is not something to be used and thrown away. We must pray for a conversion of mind and heart that once again views and respects the material world that God has created – and the most important part of that material world, is the creation of human bodily life,” Bishop John Doerfler said to those in attendance at the annual Chippewa County Right to Life Banquet in Sault Ste. Marie on Sept. 16. “Our prolife efforts must get at the roots of our problems in society, if we are going to be able to foster the dignity, and respect, and care for human life.” Bishop Doerfler noted that from the beginning of Sacred Scripture, God tells us that all he created, including our bodies, is good. “In the creation narrative in Genesis, God looked upon what he created and saw it as good. May we, too, have this attitude. Let us start with our own lives, our own bodies,” Bishop Doerfler said. Our bodies are not just a thing that we own, but an “integral part of the person.” Bishop Doerfler said, “What we do to the body we do to the person. Thus, a human body is not something to be manip- ulated at will.” Bishop Doerfler quoted from Laudato Si, the recent “environmental” encyclical by Pope Francis. “The JOHN FEE | U.P. CATHOLIC Father Sebastian Kavumkal, MST, pastor of Holy Name of Mary Parish in Sault Ste. Marie, smiles as Bishop John Doerfler asks acceptance of our bodies as God’s gift is vital for him questions as an audience member at the Chippewa Right to Life dinner in Sault Ste. Marie. welcoming and accepting the entire world as a gift from the Father and our common home, whereas according to Bishop Doerfler. Fertilized ova are vitro fertilization does have incredible and intrinsic thinking that we enjoy absolute power over our own “‘graded’ according to their quality. Those human dignify. The problem is not with the child conceived. bodies turns, often subtly, into thinking that we enjoy embryos of lesser quality are destroyed or discard- Rather it is the method, the method of in vitro fer- absolute power over creation… Also, valuing one’s ed, while those of a good quality are implanted in tilization does not respect the dignity of the human own body in its femininity or masculinity is neces- the woman’s womb.” person and is evidence of the technological paradigm sary if I am going to be able to recognize myself in an Bishop Doerfler asked, “Is it in accord with the that Pope Francis criticizes,” Bishop Doerfler said. encounter with someone who is different.” dignity of the human person, the dignity of hu- “The failure to respect the dignity of human life and Pope Francis speaks of viewing humanity through man life, to grade the quality of human beings and the failure to respect the environment are both root- a “technological paradigm,” which Bishop Doerfler discard those who do not make the grade? …At play ed in the same mindset: the technological paradigm,” said brings about an attitude that “views the human in test tube babies, so to speak, is the technological Bishop Doerfler said. “We are called to respect God’s being, the unborn human being, as merely a source paradigm that Pope Francis talks about, that treats plan in creation. In our attitudes and in our actions, of materials, of organs, tissues and body parts that human life as if it has no intrinsic worth, as if it we must respect the dignity of human life and the can be obtained, harvested and used at will.” were a thing to be manipulated and produced, or world that God has given us.” In vitro fertilization, or “test tube babies,” are manufactured.” Editor’s note: View a video of Bishop Doerfler’s another example of the technological paradigm “I wish to make clear that a child conceived by in talk at www.youtube.com/theupcatholic. SACRED HEART RELIGIOUS GOODS

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