CatholicThe P st New assignments for 33 priests Newspaper of the 3 retirements among Diocese of Peoria Sunday, May 22, 2016 changes; 11 parishes Vol. 82,— No. 11 getting new pastors In this— issue The granting of senior status to Msgr. Charles Beebe, Msgr. James Swaner, and Father Donald Henderson highlight appointments affecting 33 priests announced this month by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC. New pastors have been assigned to 11 parishes, while temporary administrators Msgr. Beebe were named to four addi- tional faith communities. Chaplain transitions have been announced for Central Catholic High School in Bloom- ington, Alleman High School Be inspired by the stories of in Rock Island, and college those marking jubilee years: Section ministries at Illinois State University, Normal, and Au- gustana College, Rock Island. The complete list of ap- Support as ordination nears pointments is found on page Msgr. Swaner 3. The changes take effect on Deacon Michael Pica accepts a stack of hand- Wednesday, June 8. made cards from Bria Hartke, a first-grader at Profiles of the three retiring priests ap- Holy Cross School in Champaign, at the close of pear on pages 10 and 11. an all-school Mass on May 13. He received more Msgr. Beebe, 71, has been than 300 cards from the students pledging Three generations of family pastor of St. Joseph, Roa- prayers and expressing gratitude as Deacon make Cursillo together: P8 noke, and St. John, Benson, Pica, who was raised in Holy Cross Parish, pre- since 2003. Msgr. Swaner, pares to be ordained a priest of the Diocese of 80, has been pastor of St. Peoria on Saturday, May 28. Looking on is Evan Mary, Utica, also since 2003. Williams, holding cards from sixth-graders, and Father Henderson, 72, is Elizabeth Kelley, religion coordinator for grades Father completing a year as paro- 6-8 who had just presented him a gift bag of Henderson chial vicar at three Peoria books from the students to use in his ministry, parishes — St. Mary Cathe- including Pope Francis’ new book answering dral, Sacred Heart, and St. Bernard. questions from children (right). A story on Dea- con Pica and the approaching ordination Mass NEW PASTORS is found on page 3. The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody Named to succeed Msgr. Beebe in guid- Will we see a “Francis effect” ing the Roanoke and Benson parishes is on couples’ wedding plans? P17 Father Eugene Radosevich, who will con- parishes. The parishes’ former administra- lain of Peoria Notre Dame High School. He tinue to serve as pastor of St. Luke, Eureka, tor, Father Jerry Logan, died Feb. 9. was ordained in 1999. Index and chaplain of the Salve Regina Newman Ordained in 2005, Father Co has served GRADUATION SEASON ARRIVES 2 Center on the campus of Eureka College. for three years as pastor or administrator SUCCEEDING FRANCISCANS MANDATE BACK TO LOWER COURTS 4 Ordained in 1990, Father Radosevich has of St. Patrick Parish in Andalusia. He also With the Franciscan friars returning the WOMEN’S LEAGUE AWARDS GRANTS 6 been at his current assignments for eight had sacramental care of Augustana Col- care of St. Mary Parish in Bloomington to NEW CATHOLICS WELCOMED 7 years. He has also served as pastor of par- lege in Rock Island. the diocese, Bishop Jenky has appointed OBITUARIES 12 ishes in Downs, Ransom, Streator, Cam- Father Charles Klamut, pastor of St. Father Gregory Nelson to be that par- AROUND THE DIOCESE 14 bridge, Galva, Woodhull, Havana, Manito Ambrose Parish in Milan, will now also be ish’s new pastor. Father Nelson has been MAY DAYS DISPEL DARKNESS 16 and Camp Grove. pastor of the Andalusia faith community. pastor of St. Paul Parish in Danville since HOW TO EVANGELIZE THIS SUMMER 17 LIVING THE WORD 18 In Rock Island, Father Anthony Co will He also has experience as pastor of St. ST. PIUS X ADDITION BLESSED 20 become pastor of St. Mary and Sacred Heart Mark Parish, Peoria, and is a former chap- PLEASE TURN TO ASSIGNMENTS 9 2 | THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — Congratulations, Brooke Hoeferle, on your high school graduation! God bless you always. Love, Nana and Papa

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Deacon Official clergy appointments Michael Pica stands at the SENIOR STATUS St. Ann Parish, Peoria, to parochial vicar, St. Patrick entry door Msgr. Charles J. Beebe, P.A., from pastor, St. Parish, Andalusia, and St. Ambrose Parish, Milan of Holy Cross Joseph Parish, Roanoke, and St. John Parish, Benson, to Church in senior status Father Gregory E. Nelson, from pastor, St. Paul Parish, Danville, to pastor, St. Mary Parish, Bloomington Champaign, Father Donald R. Henderson, from parochial where he has vicar, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sacred Heart Parish, and St. Father James T. Pankiewicz, from assistant chap- been a mem- Bernard Parish, all in Peoria, to senior status lain, St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign, to ber since age parochial vicar, St. Mary Cathedral, St. Bernard Parish, 9. Deacon Msgr. James J. Swaner, from pastor, St. Mary Par- and Sacred Heart Parish, all in Peoria ish, Utica, to senior status Pica will be Father Peter A. Pilon, from pastor, St. Patrick Par- ordained a ish, Wapella, and chaplain, Central Catholic High School, priest of the NEW ASSIGNMENTS Bloomington, to pastor, Holy Cross Parish, Mendota; Diocese of Father Jean de Dieu Ahorloo, SMA, from assign- Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Peterstown; and St. Theresa Peoria dur- ment within his religious community to parochial vicar, Parish, Earlville ing the 10:30 Christ the King Parish, Moline Father John Pham, from parochial vicar, Holy Fam- a.m. Mass Father Joseph A. Baker, from parochial vicar, St. ily Parish, Lincoln; St. Mary Parish, Atlanta; St. Patrick at St. Mary’s Mary Parish, Champaign, and St. Patrick Parish, Ur- Parish, Elkhart; and St. Thomas, Mt. Pulaski, to paro- Cathedral bana, to parochial vicar, St. Mary Parish, Bloomington chial vicar, St. Mary Parish, Champaign, and St. Patrick in Peoria on Father Paul R. Carlson, from parochial vicar, St. Parish, Urbana Saturday, Hyacinth Parish, St. Patrick Parish, and Queen of the May 28. The Father Scott D. Potthoff, from parochial vicar, St. Holy Rosary Shrine, all in LaSalle, to administrator, Joseph Parish, Pekin, to parochial vicar, St. Pius X Par- Catholic Post/Tom Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Spring Valley ish, Rock Island Dermody Father Anthony W. Co, from pastor, St. Patrick Father Eugene A. Radosevich, while remaining Parish, Andalusia, and sacramental care, Augustana Col- pastor, St. Luke Parish, Eureka, and chaplain, Salve lege, to pastor, St. Mary Parish, Rock Island, and Sacred Regina Catholic Newman Center, to pastor, St. Joseph Heart Parish, Rock Island Parish, Roanoke, and St. John Parish, Benson Michael Pica Father Jeremy M. Freehill, from parochial vicar, Father Donald F. Roszkowski, from pastor, St. St. Pius X Parish, Rock Island, and chaplain team, Al- Mary Parish, El Paso, to administrator, St. Ann Parish, leman High School, Rock Island, to chaplain, Alleman Peoria High School, Rock Island, and sacramental care, Au- to be ordained gustana College, Rock Island, with residence at St. Mary Father Joseph Santa-Bibiana, SDB, from paro- Parish, Rock Island chial vicar, Holy Cross Parish, Champaign, and Spanish ministry, St. Malachy Parish, Rantoul, to a return to his Father Daniel P. Gifford, from assistant chap- religious community a priest May 28 lain, St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign, to parochial vicar, St. Mark Parish, Peoria, and assistant Father Ric Schneider, OFM, from pastor, St. Mary BY TOM DERMODY chaplain, St. Joseph Catholic Newman Center, Peoria Parish, Bloomington, to a return to his religious com- munity OF THE CATHOLIC POST Father Neri Greskowiak, OFM, from parochial vicar, St. Mary Parish, Bloomington, to a return to his Father Bowan M. Schmitt, from pastor, Holy Cross Deacon Michael Pica never thought he would be called religious community Parish, Mendota; Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Peterstown; to the priesthood. and St. Theresa Parish, Earlville, to pastor, St. Paul Par- “It’s the other guys in the chapel, they’re called,” the Father Timothy D. Hepner, while remaining voca- ish, Danville tion director for recruitment, change in residence from transitional deacon remembers thinking in the fall of Zube House, Peoria, to in residence at St. Mary Parish, Father Dustin Schultz, from parochial vicar, St. 2008 when — as a sophomore at Bradley University in Bloomington Vincent de Paul Parish, Peoria, to administrator, St. Peoria studying health science — Msgr. Brian Brownsey Patrick Parish, Wapella, and chaplain, Central Catholic asked him if he had ever considered being a priest. Father Chase M. Hilgenbrinck, from parochial High School, Bloomington In truth, Deacon Pica had long wanted to ask a priest vicar, St. Mary Parish, Moline, St. Anne Parish, East what it took to live that life. And by the end of the con- Moline, and chaplain team, Alleman High School, Rock Father Deogratias Shimil’lmana, from studies versation with Msgr. Brownsey, chaplain of St. Joseph Island, to assistant chaplain, St. John Catholic Newman in the Diocese of Davenport to parochial vicar, St. Mary Center, Champaign Catholic Newman Center on campus and then diocesan Parish Moline, and St. Anne Parish, East Moline director of vocations, he was “ecstatic” because a door Father Geoffrey Horton, from parochial vicar, St. Father Paul Stark, SJ, from sabbatical at St. Thomas had been opened to the possibility. Mark Parish, Peoria, and assistant chaplain, St. Joseph the Apostle Parish, Peoria Heights, to parochial vicar, St. Catholic Newman Center, Peoria, to parochial vicar, Holy The question began a discernment process that led the Thomas the Apostle Parish, Peoria Heights young man who had been raised in Galesburg and Cham- Family Parish, Lincoln; St. Mary Parish, Atlanta; St. paign to enter the seminary the following school year. Patrick Parish, Elkhart; and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Father Johnathan E. Steffen, from parochial His journey culminates next Saturday, May 28, when Mt. Pulaski vicar, St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington, St. Mary Parish, Downs, and sacramental team at St. John Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, ordains him to the priest- Msgr. Gregory K. Ketcham, while remaining pas- Paul II Catholic Newman Center, Normal, to administra- hood during a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral tor, St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington, and St. tor, St. Mary Parish, El Paso, and chaplain, St. John Paul in Peoria. Father Stephen Willard, Deacon Pica’s former Mary Parish, Downs, to relinquishing duties with the II Catholic Newman Center, Normal pastor at Holy Cross Parish in Champaign, will be vest- sacramental team serving St. John Paul II Catholic New- ing priest. The public is invited, and a reception will man Center, Normal Father Thomas E. Taylor, from parochial vicar, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Peoria Heights, to parochial follow in the nearby Spalding Pastoral Center. Father Charles Klamut, from pastor, St. Ambrose vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Peoria Father Pica, 27, will celebrate his first Mass at Holy Parish, Milan, and chaplain team, Alleman High School, Cross Church in Champaign — his family’s parish since Rock Island, to pastor, St. Ambrose Parish, Milan, and Father Jacob C. Valle, from parochial vicar, St. he was age 9 — at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 29. The St. Patrick Parish, Andalusia Philomena Parish, Peoria, to parochial vicar, St. Hya- homilist will be Father Donald Henderson, a family cinth Parish, St. Patrick Parish, and Holy Rosary Shrine, Father Anthony Mutio, from the Diocese of Kitui, friend for two decades and “a priest I’ve greatly admired all in LaSalle Kenya, to parochial vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Pekin PLEASE TURN TO ORDINATION 19 Father John Bosco Mujuni, from parochial vicar, These appointments take effect at noon on Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

4 | AROUND THE NATION THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — This page is sponsored by Peter and Chantel Williams of Dahinda, members of St. Aloysius Parish, Wataga Directive on transgender Challenge to contraceptive access ‘deeply disturbing’ mandate back to lower courts WASHINGTON (CNS) — The issued by the U.S. Department of WASHINGTON (CNS) — The approach is “more suitable” than look at the court’s opinion, saying Obama administration’s May 13 Justice and the U.S. Department U.S. Supreme Court May 16 sent addressing the refined positions he was pleased that it offered a directive on transgender access of Education. The departments the Zubik v. Burwell case, which submitted by both sides and path forward, but he also ac- to bathrooms “that treats ‘a stu- said it applies to all public schools challenges the Affordable Care added that “although there may knowledged that “this struggle dent’s gender identity as the stu- and colleges and universities that Act’s contraceptive requirement still be areas of disagreement will continue.” dent’s sex’ is deeply disturbing,” received federal funding. for employers, back to the lower between the parties on issues of The Washington archdiocese said the chairmen of two U.S. In their statement Bishop courts. implementation, the importance is one of several plaintiffs in this Catholic bishops’ committees. Malone and Archbishop Lucas The justices’ of those areas case. “The guidance fails to address noted that the Catholic Church unanimous deci- of potential The cardinal said the arch- a number of important concerns “consistently affirms the inher- sion, explained Bishop David A. Zubik concern is diocese will continue its work and contradicts a basic under- ent dignity of each and every in a nine-page of Pittsburgh, for whom uncertain, as to “serve others in education, standing of human formation so human person and advocates for unsigned opin- is the necessity health care, social services, and well expressed by Pope Francis: the well being of all people, par- ion, was based the consolidated group of of this court’s outreach to the poor and those that ‘the young need to be helped ticularly the most vulnerable.” on the informa- cases is named, is grateful involvement most in need. We will continue to to accept their own body as it “Especially at a young age and tion that both at this point to do that because we are resolute was created,’” the two bishops in schools, it is important that sides submitted the justices “recognize resolve them.” that it is precisely by being true to said in a statement May 16. our children understand the a week after oral our willingness to reach a Five ap- our Catholic identity in what we The statement was issued by depth of God’s love for them and arguments were peals courts proclaim and in what we do that Bishop Richard J. Malone of their intrinsic worth and beauty. heard in the case resolution that allows us had ruled in we can continue to help realize a Buffalo, New York, who is chair- Children should always be and about how and to abide by our faith and favor of the truly good and just society.” man of the U.S. Conference of feel safe and secure and know if contraceptive contraceptive Bishop David A. Zubik of Pitts- Catholic Bishops’ Committee on they are loved,” they said. insurance cover- the government to achieve mandate and burgh, for whom the consolidated Laity, Marriage, Family Life and They said that children, youth age could be its goals.” one had ruled group of cases is named, said in a Youth, and Archbishop George J. and parents in “difficult situa- obtained by em- against it. But statement that the Pittsburgh dio- Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska, the tions,” such as the focus of the ployees through now, equipped cese was grateful the justices “rec- chairman of the USCCB’s Com- federal guidance, “deserve their insur- with the new ognize our willingness to reach a mittee on Catholic Education. compassion, sensitivity and ance companies without directly information both sides submit- resolution that allows us to abide The directive, or guidance, was respect.” involving religious employers who ted to the Supreme Court, the by our faith and the government object to this coverage. lower courts have been ordered to to achieve its goals.” The court made clear that it review these cases once more. “We have already stated our is not expressing an opinion on “This is a game-changer,” said willingness to come to such an the merits of the cases that are Mark Rienzi, lead attorney for the agreement and we hope that the challenging aspects of the federal Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, government shares that willing- government’s health legislation which represents the Little Sisters ness,” he added. and it also was not ruling on the of the Poor, one of the groups issue of a potential violation of challenging the federal contracep- In brief religious freedom. tive mandate. Because of the “gravity of He said the opinion reflects that — Thursday, June 2 5 p.m. — 9 p.m. the dispute and the substantial the court has “accepted the gov- Bishop of Tulsa retires; Friday, June 3 4 p.m. — 10 p.m. clarification and refinement in the ernment’s concession” that it can Texas priest to succeed positions of the parties,” the court provide contraceptives to women Saturday, June 4 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. stated that religious employers “without using the Little Sisters.” WASHINGTON (CNS) — and the government should be He also was pleased the court Pope Francis has accepted the Live Music Every Night. “afforded an opportunity to arrive was forbidding the government resignation of Bishop Edward J. at an approach going forward “from fining the Little Sisters Slattery of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Ride Wristband Special on Saturday. that accommodates petitioners’ even though they are refusing to named as his successor Father religious exercise while at the bow to the government’s will. It is David Konderla, a priest of the CARNIVAL RIDES l GAME BOOTHS same time ensuring that women only a matter of time before the Diocese of Austin, Texas. covered by petitioners’ health lower courts make this victory The appointment was an- RAFFLES l PRIZES plans receive full and equal health permanent,” he said in a May 16 nounced in Washington May coverage, including contraceptive statement. 13 by Archbishop Carlo Maria Food coverage.” Washington Cardinal Donald Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the Pork chops, hamburgers, The court stressed that this W. Wuerl had a more nuanced United States. bratwurst, beef and rib eye Bishop Slattery is 75, the age at sandwiches, lemonade shakeups, which canon law requires bish- soda and beer ops to turn in their resignation. He was appointed to head the Tulsa diocese in November 1993 by Pope John Paul II. Bishop- Jim Carlson designate Konderla, 55, was 4111 N. Prospect ordained June 3, 1995. Peoria Heights, Tentative plans call for the ordi- IL 61616 nation and installation of Bishop- Office phone: (309) 681-8717 designate Konderla as Tulsa’s fourth bishop at the end of June. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST AROUND THE WORLD | 5

This page is sponsored by Paul Laux of St. Bernard Parish, Peoria: “Remembering Toni Laux. R.I.P.” — In —brief Cardinal Coppa, 90, Latinist Catholic college in Edmonton at Vatican II, nuncio, dies hosted Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal EDMONTON, Alberta (CNS) — A smiling Giovanni Coppa, an expert Latinist and St. Joseph’s College employee poked her former nuncio, died May 16 at the age of head around Danica Wolitski’s door and 90. said, “We’ve got another family with three Pope Francis, in a condolence message children.” May 17, said the cardinal had “lived with St. Joseph’s College on the University fidelity his long and fruitful priesthood of Alberta campus housed evacuees from and episcopacy at the service of the the Fort McMurray wildfires in its new Gospel and the Holy See. I recall with women’s campus. The college focused gratitude his generous and competent on families and those deemed medically work as a steadfast collaborator of six vulnerable. popes, my predecessors, who entrusted The college was especially concerned him with delicate and important of- to provide homes for families with little fices.” children and fussing babies, so they did Born in Alba, Italy, Nov. 9, 1925, he not have do live in the cot-lined barracks of was ordained to the priesthood in 1949. various evacuations centers, said Wolitski, After studies at the Catholic University of director of development. For vulnerable Milan, he began working at the Vatican people with medical conditions, especially in what was known as the Apostolic women with high-risk pregnancies, the Chancery. The office was responsible for University of Alberta Hospital was right drafting, in Latin, formal papal docu- next door. Pope Francis blesses Tennessee cancer patient ments, such as those for canonizations The goal was to take in 10 families, who and beatifications or those marking the could be living there anywhere from six Pope Francis embraces Cheryl Tobin, who has stage IV cancer, during his general audience establishment of new dioceses or an- weeks to two months. at the Vatican May 11. Tobin, from Clarksville, Tennessee, was visiting Rome to fulfill a dream nouncing pontifical honors. The apartments are ideal because they and to pray for a miracle. Doctors have given her three to nine months to live. The pope He served as a Latinist at the Second have kitchen facilities. The setting also held her hands and then blessed her head — bald from chemotherapy and misshapen from Vatican Council and later worked in the offers a full cafeteria and four counselors repeated skin grafts and operations to remove a tumor at the base of her skull. She said she Vatican Secretariat of State, which had available to meet the traumatized survi- didn’t want to wear her wig because she wanted the pope to see her like she was. The pope taken over the duties of the Apostolic vors. Basilian Father Glenn McDonald even then warmly embraced her as Cheryl cried on his shoulder. CNS/L’Osservatore Romano Chancery. has started a weekly children’s liturgy. Late in 1979, St. John Paul II named Wolitski said several people came up him an archbishop and personally with the idea and, once she posted the plan ordained him a bishop in early 1980. He on her personal website, she began receiv- Pope did not say he’d ordain served as nuncio first to Czechoslovakia ing donations. Edmonton’s Catholic Social and then to the Czech Republic from 1990 Services has been in touch and has offered until 2001, when he retired. to help out. Goodwill called and sent over women deacons, spokesman says Pope Benedict XVI had made him a 100 comforters. The campus food bank cardinal in 2007. donated gift baskets of food. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Fran- there were women who were called cis “did not say he intends to introduce deaconesses, who carried out certain a diaconal ordination for women,” and services within the community,” Father he certainly did not speak about the Lombardi said. ordination of women priests, the Vatican Pope Francis told the sisters that he spokesman said. thought it would be a good idea to form Pope Francis met members of the In- a commission “to take up this question ternational Union of Superiors General, again in order to view it with greater the leadership group for superiors of clarity,” Father Lombardi said. “But women’s orders, May 12 and accepted a one must be honest: The pope did not proposal that he establish a commission say he intends to introduce a diaconal to study the role of New Testament dea- ordination for women and even less did conesses and the possibility of women he speak of the priestly ordination of serving as deacons today. women. In fact, talking about preaching After some news outlets reported the during the eucharistic celebration, he let pope was considering ordaining women them know that he was not considering deacons and comments were made this possibility at all.” about women deacons leading to women In a video statement May 13, Sister priests, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi Carmen Sammut, superior of the Sisters issued a clarification May 13. of Our Lady of Africa and president of The spokesman insisted “it is wrong to the UISG, said the sisters “were quite reduce all the important things the pope excited by the fact that Pope Francis said to the religious women to just this did not leave any question out; he really question.” wanted to answer each of our questions. Women and the diaconate “is a ques- “He was very strong about the fact that tion that has been discussed much, women should be in the decision-mak- including in the past, and that comes ing processes and the decision-making from the fact that in the early church positions of the church,” she said. 6 | THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — This page is sponsored by David Welsh of Milan, a member of Sacred Heart Parish, Moline Catholic Women’s League allocates $16,500 in grants Thirteen organizations that had completed their service on Catholic Wom- serve the elderly, the home- the board, and recognized an en’s League offi- less, at-risk babies and those in “angel” in their midst. cers for the next need in the Peoria area recently The 530 members of the two years are received $16,500 in grants from league raised enough money in (from left) Joan the Catholic Women’s League to the last year to allocate $8,000 Manning, Eileen continue their work. to Peoria Notre Dame High Hahn, Mary During the 2016 Allocation School for financial aid scholar- Ann Asciutto Luncheon, which was held May ships, and $1,000 to the Sisters (seated), Angie 10 at the Spalding Pastoral of St. Francis of the Immaculate Metz, Jeanette Center in Peoria, the Catholic Conception (Heading Avenue Borsberry, Women’s League also installed Franciscans), South Side Of- Beth Bussan, new officers, thanked those who fice of Concern, St. Augustine Joan Cheatham Manor, Sophia’s Kitchen and the (seated), and Gail Women’s Care Center. Kruse. The Catholic Receiving checks for $500 Post/Jennifer Willems were Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria, Christ Child Society of Central Illinois, Com- mon Place, Missionaries of Char- Angie Metz Joan Cheatham, St. Monica, East ity, Central Illinois Center for presents a Peoria, membership director; the Blind and Visually Impaired, check for Eileen Hahn, St. Monica, funding Renaissance Stand, and St. $1,000 to director; and Joan Manning, St. Joseph’s Home of Lacon. Kristen Berch- Philomena, spiritual development In thanking CWL members, told of South director. Sister Mary Barbara Buckley, Side Office Manning was also revealed to OSF, assured them that their of Concern. be the 2016 recipient of the Angel grant would help the Heading The Peoria Award, which is given to a league Avenue Franciscans carry on the organization member “who demonstrates ministry to the elderly that they seeks to end commitment and leadership, began more than 100 years ago. homeless- along with exemplary service to “We have a wonderful home in ness. the Catholic Women’s League.” Longtime member Joan Man- Springfield that is still function- Manning taught fourth grade at ning received the 2016 Angel ing. Our efforts here in Peoria the elderly poor whose needs Mary Jo Callahan, immediate St. Thomas the Apostle School in Award. now amount to volunteering we become aware of,” she told past president, and Arlene Heinz, Peoria Heights for 18 years before to help the elderly — especially them. “Your generosity and the secretary, for their work. retiring in 2000. She joined the generosity of other benefactors In her last official act as presi- Catholic Women’s League the like you enable us to do volun- dent, Angie Metz of St. Philom- same year and was elected to her teer ministry.” ena, Peoria, presented the gavel first term as financial secretary in Those who represented the to Beth Bussan, also a member of 2006. She would serve two more other charitable and service or- St. Philomena. Metz will continue terms, from 2011 to 2015. ganizations followed suit, talking on the board as immediate past Manning and her husband, Bill, about the need and offering their president. have four grown children. gratitude on behalf of the people The other new officers include: who would benefit. Gail Kruse, St. Edward, Chilli- OSF hospitals named cothe, secretary; Jeanette Bors- GAVEL PASSED berry, St. Vincent de Paul, Peoria, Before welcoming new mem- treasurer; Mary Ann Asciutto, among nation’s best bers, the Catholic Women’s League St. Thomas the Apostle, Peoria Both OSF St. Mary Medical board thanked retiring members Heights, financial secretary; Center in Galesburg and OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac have been named among the Top 100 11 Days Best of Ireland Rural and Community Hospitals October 31 — November 10, 2016 in the United States. The honor comes from iVantage, a company Hosted by Msgr. James K. Ramer specializing in health analytics Pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Mahomet and performance nationally. Only four hospitals in Illinois $2,599 per person from Chicago were named to the list. 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Urbana June 27 BETTENDORF, Iowa — Cath- a member of the American Acad- olic medical professionals in the emy of Pediatrics as well as the URBANA — Cardiac pulmo- Quad Cities region are invited Syrian and Jordanian medical nary rehabilitation services to presentations on the plight of associations. He has returned to will be the real winner of the refugees at 10 a.m. this Satur- Jordan sevberal times since the Presence Covenant Medical day, May 21, at St. John Vianney Syrian civil war began, providing Center Covenant Cup Golf Tour- Church, 4097 18th St. care to children in refugee camps nament, which is planned for The presentations, on the fleeing the conflict. Monday, June 27, at the Urbana theme “Are We Human? The l Ann Garton, a registered Country Club, 100 E. Country Humanitarian Crisis of Today,” nurse and a clinical assistant Club Road. are sponsored by the St. Thomas professor at St. Ambrose Univer- Registration opens at 10:30 Mass welcomes diocese’s new Catholics Aquinas Guild, a chartered guild sity, Davenport, who will speak a.m. with lunch available at 11 of the Catholic Medical Associa- on the ethical dilemma of border a.m. There will be a shotgun Among those joining Bishop Dan- They are shown in the center of tion. control versus humanitarian start at 12:30 p.m. iel R. Jenky, CSC, at St. Mary’s Cathe- the top photo, with their sponsors, The speakers include: support. She recently volun- Registration before May 31 dral in Peoria on May 8 for the annual Cheryl Fike and Bill Fike, on the out- l Dr. Madji A. Omar, chair- teered in “The Jungle” refugee is $175 per golfer or $700 per Mass celebrating those who entered side. The Millers became interested man of the Department of camp in Calais, France. foursome. This includes green the Catholic church at the Easter Vigil in the Catholic faith after going on a Pediatrics at Unity Point Medical There is no charge to attend. fees, cart rental, lunch, refresh- in churches around the Diocese of tour of Catholic churches in Chicago Center in Bettendorf. Dr. Omar For more information, email ments on the course, dinner and Peoria were Jack and Sheila Miller, on Holy Thursday in 2015 and ex- received his medical degree from stthomasaquinasguild@gmail. cocktails, and a gift for each new members of Historic St. Patrick periencing not only the beauty and Kuwait University in 1990 and is com. participant. Parish in Bloomington. meaning of the architecture but the After May 31, the cost will be “warmth and love for Jesus” of the $200 per golfer and $800 per other pilgrims. Pontiac parishioners to pray foursome. Jack, who was baptized at the Eas- All proceeds will go toward ter Vigil, wore his baptismal gown the purchase of cardiac pulmo- to the cathedral Mass. He is shown for priests in global relay nary rehabilitation equipment, at left posing with Bishop Jenky. The including treadmills, seated el- Catholic Post/Tom Dermody PONTIAC — Parishioners Global Rosary Relay. liptical and recumbent bicycles. young and old at St. Mary Par- St. Mary has a perpetual adora- The golf outing is hosted by ish here will add their prayers tion chapel and the Friday ador- the Presence Covenant Founda- 3 parishes seek to those circling the world on ers have been asked to join the tion. To register, visit presence- June 3 as part of the Annual effort by praying a special rosary health.org/covenant-golf. For items for ‘Bless Global Rosary Relay promoted that day. more information, call (217) by WorldPriest. The goal is to People don’t have to come to 337-4717. Our Babies’ drive give thanks for priests and to Mass or be part of the perpetual seek Mary’s aid in strengthen- adoration program, however. CHERRY — The parishes of ing and protecting them in their Anyone may add their prayers by Holy Trinity in Cherry, St. Patrick ministry. saying a rosary during the day, in Arlington, and St. Thomas Shari Paris, a group leader for according to Paris. More in Dalzell are accepting the Children’s Rosary at St. Mary, “This is so very important in baby items and donations through said students from the school and this day and age,” she said. “I feel, this Sunday, May 22, to benefit religious education program have and Jesus said, ‘If two or more newborns in need. been invited to gather in church are gathered. . . .’ How powerful The “Bless Our Babies” drive at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 3, to this will be!” seeks to gather food, clothing, pray the rosary. The Mass that For more information, visit diapers, lotion and other things a follows at 9:30 a.m. will be for worldpriest.com and click on the newborn would need. Boxes are the intention of the WorldPriest link for the Rosary Relay. available in the vestibule of each church. Holy Trinity, 212 S. Main St., will take items from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Goods and donations may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to Henry Knights present funds from drive noon on Sunday at St. Patrick, 106 Church St. The collection times at The Henry Knights of Columbus recently presented checks for $700 to the Dalzell church, 302 Chestnut Jane Duncan, executive director of Lighted Way in LaSalle, and Jeffrey St., are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Dean, president of Gateway Services of Princeton. Also pictured are Fa- Everything will be taken to the ther Thomas Mizeur (far left), chaplain of the Henry Knights of Columbus, Hall Township Food Pantry for and Kris Villiger, grand knight. The money was raised last fall when the distribution. Knights of Columbus sold Tootsie Rolls to benefit individuals with intel- For more information, call the lectual disabilities. An additional check for $700 will be given to the Henry parish office at Holy Trinity, (815) Grade School special education program. Provided photo 894-2006. 8 | PEOPLE THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — This page is sponsored in thanksgiving for family — Sharon, David and Gabriel Weiss Three generations share gift of Cursillo in same weekend

BY JENNIFER WILLEMS emotions with everything going Chris said they appreciated the OF THE CATHOLIC POST on. . . . The highs and lows of way the Cursillo team took care life.” of them. MILAN — It is not unusual Rick was able to be part of Rick added that support came for several members of the same Cursillo No. 1101 and liked it so in another form. family to experience Cursillo much that he told Sydney she “You don’t realize how people over time. For three generations should go. Then he called his are praying for you,” he said. to make the same Cursillo week- mother. Chris noted that the Cur- end is a different story, however. “He said, ‘I’ve already got the sillo experience helped them to That’s what the women of the papers filled out and I’m going refocus their lives and embrace Kilcoin family of Milan and to drop them off,’” Kathleen what’s really important. Matherville did this spring at recalled with a laugh. “It’s such a blessing,” she said. the Believers Together Center in “He just told us we would “People put it on a list as if it’s Moline. It left them at peace and really like it,” Chris said. something you have to do, but refocused in a way they didn’t While Rick sponsored his it’s not. It’s a gift.” expect — and for which they will mother and daughter, Chris was They brought their newfound always be grateful. sponsored by Sheila Herman, a enthusiasm to St. Mary’s Cathe- Sharing the weekend were friend who leads her Bible study dral in Peoria for the Chrism Chris Kilcoin, a member of St. at the Andalusia church. That Mass, traveling by bus with Patrick Parish in Andalusia, brought everything full circle, other Catholics from Andalusia and her mother-in-law Kath- since Sheila’s husband, Marty, and Milan. leen Kilcoin, a member of St. Chris Kilcoin, her daughter Sydney, and mother-in-law Kathleen had sponsored Rick. Chris added that she’s excited Anthony Parish in Matherville. Kilcoin were able to make Cursillo the same weekend this spring, The weekend — they were part to see how their new outlook Joining them was Chris’ daugh- which is thought to be the first time three generations did this to- of Cursillo No. 1105 — allowed will affect their family life. ter Sydney, who happened to be gether in central Illinois. Provided photo the women to give up the busy- “Hopefully it will keep our home on a spring break from ness of the outside world, take a focus in the right place,” she the University of Wisconsin- Christians to a greater knowl- and we could have a whole new deep breath and find some calm. said. Platteville. edge and love of the Lord, and to social group.” They had the age spectrum a deeper level of commitment to Because husbands are re- covered, with Sydney, 20, being their faith. quired to attend a Cursillo the youngest, and Kathleen, 71, When she heard about Cur- weekend first, they started look- Iowa priest donating a kidney being the senior member of the sillo, Chris thought it would be ing for ways to work that into group. a good way for her and her hus- Rick’s work schedule and the fall Chris was the one who got the band, Rick, to prepare for their sports schedule at school. In the to friend, a religious brother ball rolling. soon-to-be “empty nest.” In midst of everything, Chris had addition to Sydney, the Kilcoins a medical emergency and Rick BALLTOWN, Iowa (CNS) “Father Scott and I had lunch “I NEEDED CURSILLO” have two sons, Aidan and Liam, lost his father and uncle. — Christian Brother Stephen the other day and I tried to say Cursillo is a Spanish word, who are seniors in high school. “I needed Cursillo more than William Markham and Father to him, there’s just no way (I which means, “short course.” “I didn’t know a lot about it,” ever,” Chris told The Catholic Scott Bullock already shared a can) thank him enough. He said, Cursillo in Christianity is a she admitted, but said, “I knew Post. “It wasn’t the time to go in strong spiritual bond as two men ‘You have thanked me.’” three-day renewal experience, there’d be ways to volunteer. November. It’s like God’s got this who have dedicated their lives to Father Bullock and Brother sponsored by the Catholic You’d meet a whole group of planned out to go now, because serving Christ as a consecrated Markham became friends when Church, that is designed to bring people involved with the church it was just a rollercoaster of religious and a priest. they served from 1999 to 2002 Very soon, they also will be at parishes in nearby towns connected by blood. southeast of Dubuque. Father People in the diocese Come June 16, or thereabout, Bullock, the current pastor at Nazareth House Brother Markham is sched- St. Edward Parish in Waterloo, Retreat Center of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria — uled to receive a kidney from said he is not nervous about the June birthdays for his friend through transplant surgery. 11 priests in diocese “The Eucharist, Fount of Mercy” surgery at the Mayo Clinic in “It gives me a lot of joy to be Among those blowing out Rochester, Minnesota. able to do it. As a priest, I’m try- birthday candles in June are 11 Since March 2015, Brother ing to model my life after Jesus. Women’s Summer priests with ties to the Diocese Markham, 72, a native of Rick- This seems like a perfectly con- of Peoria. Many happy returns ardsville, Iowa, near Dubuque, crete way to do that. I’m going Retreat to: has been dependent on dialysis to be a priest 25 years this year,” Canon John J. Flattery (June 4); to survive. A flare-up of chronic Father Bullock said. Father Paul Meismer (June 7); glomerulonephritis, a kidney He underwent tests at the July 8-10 Father Scott Archer (June 8); disease he has had since age 14, Mayo Clinic and learned he was Father Paul A. Stiene, IC (June 10); caused his organs to fail. The a match for the procedure. He Retreat Master: Father Stephen McKinley, OFM surgery is expected to end the made the final decision to do- Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Conv. (June 11); treatments. nate after a night in prayer. Jesus & Mary Father Robert Hoffmann (June 14); Brother Markham remembers Now retired and living in Father Thomas Brajkovich (June clearly the day he learned about Balltown, Brother Markham is 15); his donor. expected to spend several weeks For more information or to register: Cost: $180 Msgr. Steven Rohlfs (June 17); “It was a very humbling but in recovery at a special facility registration@nazarethretreathouse or call us at (309) 364-3084 Msgr. Charles Beebe and Father very good feeling. It didn’t sink at Mayo. PO Box 165, Henry, IL 61537 R.E. Enderlin (June 23); in until I got to dialysis that day,” Both are asking for prayers Father James Rickey (June 25). he recalled. that the surgery goes well. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST | 9 www.thecatholicpost.com — de Paul Parish in Peoria since vicar at St. Pius X Parish in Rock take on duties as administrator who has been parochial vicar APPOINTMENTS 2014, and is a former chaplain of Island and part of a chaplain of St. Mary Parish in El Paso. of St. Hyacinth, St. Patrick, and FROM 1 Marquette Academy in Ottawa. team serving Alleman the past Father Donald Roszkowski, Holy Rosary parishes in LaSalle, He was ordained in 2008. two years. pastor of the El Paso parish for has been named administrator 2005 and is the vicar of the Meanwhile, Father Jeremy Father Johnathan Steffen, who three years, has been named of Nativity of Our Lord, Spring Danville Vicariate. Ordained Freehill has been named chap- has been part of the sacramental administrator of St. Ann Parish Valley. In short time, once in 1997, he has also served as lain of Alleman High School team at St. John Paul II New- in Peoria. the health of Father Spilman pastor of parishes in Monticello and of campus ministry at man Center at Illinois State Uni- Father Robert Spilman con- improves, the long-term leader- and Bement. Augustana College, both in Rock versity in Normal for two years, tinues to recover from injuries ship of the parishes of Nativity of Succeeding Father Nelson as Island. Ordained in 2013, Father has been named chaplain of that sustained in a March 17 auto Our Lord, Spring Valley, and St. pastor of St. Paul Parish in Dan- Freehill had been parochial Newman Center. He will also accident. Father Paul Carlson, Mary, Utica, will be determined. ville is Father Bowan Schmitt. Since 2014, Father Schmitt has been pastor of Holy Cross Parish, Mendota, as well as St. Theresa, Earlville, and Sts. Peter and Paul, Peterstown. A former chaplain of Schlarman High School in Danville, he has also served as pastor of parishes in Philo, Bongard, Pesotum, Mar- seilles, Ransom, and Hoopeston since his ordination in 1997. The faith communities in Men- dota, Earlville, and Peterstown will now be served by Father Pe- ter Pilon. Since 2010, Father Pi- lon has been pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Wapella, and chaplain of Central Catholic High School in Bloomington. Ordained in 2000, he is a former pastor of parishes in Odell and Campus and a for- mer chaplain of Marquette High School in Ottawa. CHAPLAIN CHANGES The new chaplain at Cen- tral Catholic is Father Dustin Schultz, who will also serve as administrator of St. Patrick, Wapella. Father Schultz has been parochial vicar at St. Vincent Corpus Christi procession set at motherhouse EAST PEORIA — The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis are planning a procession on the motherhouse grounds for next Sunday, May 29, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It will begin at 2 p.m. The annual event includes hymns, a Scripture reading, prayer and Benediction at the community’s outdoor altars and at the altar in the main chapel at 1175 St. Francis Lane. Refresh- ments will be available after the Corpus Christi procession. People are welcome to join the Franciscans for quiet prayer and adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament after 10 a.m. until the procession starts. 10 | THE CENTER PIECE SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CENTER PIECE | 11 — - Msgr. Charles J. Beebe, P.A. - - Msgr. James J. Swaner - Educator, pastor, and longtime THREE TO SENIOR STATUS All but 10 years of priestly guide of diaconate program The three priests of the Diocese of Peoria who have been granted senior status by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, have given a combined 147 years of service. Their stories have similarities, including early ministry in LaSalle County ROANOKE — As a young boy growing up in Lacon, years in Catholic school teaching and administration. Msgr. Beebe and Father Henderson were semi- Msgr. Charles Beebe felt a calling to the priesthood. His nary classmates and were ordained together in 1970. “Goodbyes always make my throat hurt . . . . I need father, Joseph, thought that would be a difficult path and more hellos.” — Charlie Brown, from the comic strip suggested he consider becoming a dentist like his uncle on The Catholic Post joins Catholics around the Diocese of Peoria in congratulating and thanking them “Peanuts” the East Coast. for their example and service to Christ, and wishing them many happy years in retirement. We are Though for a few years, when asked what he wanted to proud to share their stories. — Text and photos by Tom Dermody UTICA — Msgr. James Swaner, a Charlie Brown fan and be, he would respond a priest or a dentist, “I had no inten- collector, won’t have to say goodbye when he ends his 13 tion of ever becoming a dentist,” said Msgr. Beebe. years as pastor of St. Mary Parish here by transitioning to Msgr. Beebe’s father died from heart failure when his - Father Donald R. Henderson- senior status on June 8 after 55 years of active priesthood. only child was in ninth grade at Mid-County Junior High. He’s simply moving across the street. In the moments before his death, he told his son: “You are Brought Christ to those he “It had been for sale for about seven or eight months,” going to be a priest. Pray for me.” said Msgr. Swaner of the white, frame house directly across “His eyes sparkled, he looked ahead, and said ‘Isn’t it Division Street from the St. Mary rectory. “I woke up one beautiful?’ And then he died,’” recalled Msgr. Beebe. served in varied assignments morning and said to myself, ‘God must be telling me some- His father’s deathbed assurance would come true, and in thing,’ so I put in an offer and they accepted it.” a big way. The news that Father Donald Henderson has been And so the long relationship between the 80-year-old Msgr. Beebe, 71, is set to transition to senior status next granted senior status will make Catholics in at least 20 priest and LaSalle County continues. All but 10 of Msgr. month after a 46-year priestly career that included two de- parishes around the Diocese of Peoria fondly recall his Swaner’s years of priestly service have been in LaSalle cades in high school education, two decades of guiding the time with them. County — including periods as teacher and principal of formation of the diocese’s permanent deacons, and various “I’ve had many, many parish assignments,” acknowl- Marquette High School in Ottawa; parochial vicar at St. parish duties capped by the last 13 years as pastor of St. Jo- edged Father Henderson, 72, who also served on the facul- Columba, Ottawa; and as pastor of faith communities in seph Parish, Roanoke, and St. John Parish, Benson. ties of Catholic high schools in Peoria and Danville during Eagle Township, Kangley, Leonore, LaSalle (Resurrection), It has been a priesthood that, in 2011, was recognized as Msgr. Charles Beebe, P.A., stands on the steps of the former his 46 years of active priesthood. Dimmick, Wenona, Lostant and Utica. Msgr. Swaner poses with a stack of bulletins from his 13 among the Diocese of Peoria’s historic greats when Msgr. Spalding Institute in Peoria, where he formerly taught and “I’ve always tried to be obedient to what the bishop “I’ve got them married and buried all over this county,” years as pastor of St. Mary Parish in Utica. He has written a Beebe was awarded the rare title of protonotary apostolic, chaired the religion department. The building is now part asked,” he said, noting that in most cases he was sent to he told The Catholic Post in a May 10 interview. His only weekly bulletin column for the past 34 years. the highest level of monsignor. of the diocese’s Spalding Pastoral Center and serves as the new assignments to fulfill certain needs at the time. assignment outside the region was as pastor of St. Patrick “I was very humbled by that,” said Msgr. Beebe, recalling home for Cursillo and Teens Encounter Christ. Serving in both rural and city parishes — including the Parish, Washington, from 1994 to 2003, including a brief in his rectory — and the hospitalization led to his reassign- that among the few diocesan recipients of that honor were last year as parochial vicar of three faith communities in time as administrator of St. Luke, Eureka. ment at the rural parishes of Annunciation in Eagle Town- two priests he greatly admired — the late Msgr. George Institute and the Academy of Our Lady. He would eventual- the heart of Peoria (St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sacred Heart, The many who have benefited from Msgr. Swaner’s ship and St. Mary, Kangley, in 1973. Four years later, he Carton and Msgr. James Campbell. ly chair the religion department and, after obtaining a mas- and St. Bernard) — has given Father Henderson a rare priesthood are invited to say “hello” and “thank you” during took on additional duties at Sts. Peter and Paul, Leonore. “I would never compare myself to either one,” he told The ter’s in educational administration from Bradley University perspective on Catholic life across the Diocese of Peoria. events in Utica on Sunday, May 29, beginning with 10 a.m. He would be a pastor for the rest of his priestly career, but Catholic Post. in Peoria, he became administrative assistant, including “It’s amazing how similar the large and rural parishes Mass at St. Mary Church. A celebration of his ordination he found a way for his teaching gifts to be put to use as well. Msgr. Beebe’s priesthood will be celebrated once again through the merger of the schools with Bergan High School are to one another,” he told The Catholic Post in an inter- jubilee and retirement will follow at an open house at the with a retirement reception planned for Saturday, June 4, in the late 1980s to form Peoria Notre Dame. view from the offices of Sacred Heart Church in downtown Utica Knights of Columbus Hall from noon to 3 p.m. Light “NEVER STOP STUDYING YOUR FAITH” after the 4 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church in Roanoke. The Msgr. Beebe later would serve in the dual roles of pastor Peoria. While differences in size mean a busier life for refreshments will be served. “For the last 34 years I’ve been writing a weekly column two-hour reception will take place in the parish hall. of Sacre Coeur Parish in Creve Coeur and principal of its priests in larger parishes, the common bond is the celebra- for the bulletin,” he said, displaying a stack of bulletins parish school. tion of the sacraments — which is where Father Henderson “NOTHING EVER HAPPENS BY CHANCE” from the last 13 years at St. Mary’s that rose nearly two- PRIESTLY LIFE SHAPED BY GOD’S HAND found his greatest joy. Father Donald Henderson is shown in the sanctuary of Born in Chicago and raised in Berwyn, Msgr. Swaner feet high off a table. “I’ve written about everything under In a recent interview, Msgr. Beebe reflected on the PRIDE, JOY IN DIOCESE’S DEACONS “That is what we were called to do, above all,” said Father Sacred Heart Church in downtown Peoria. spent much of his childhood around St. Odilo’s Church, the sun,” he said, from answering parishioners’ questions paths his life has taken, some of which, like teaching, were While teaching full-time, Msgr. Beebe also assisted at Henderson of bringing the life of grace into Catholics from where he attended the parish elementary school and was an about the faith to series of columns on topics ranging from planned — “I took every education course to prepare for area parishes, including a decade-long relationship with infancy to preparation for death. “To be present, and bring “I fell in love with it right away,” he said of the Benedic- altar server. His mother worked part time at the rectory and annulments, to the Holy Land, and his own vocation story. when the opportunity arrived” — and others that could Immaculate Conception Parish in Manito, which he consid- Christ to them,” especially the presence of the Lord in the tine-run seminary. “I found a home and the peace that I his father helped cut grass on parish property and cleaned Whether the topic was profound or lighthearted, the goal only be shaped by the hand of God. ers “one of the great graces of my life.” He formed a close Eucharist, is “spiritually extremely fulfilling.” was looking for.” the church. was always to teach in ways all parishioners could under- Such reflection leads to an understanding that “we really friendship with Deacon Dennis Woiwode, one of the pio- He completed his preparation for the priesthood in the His high school studies were at Quigley Preparatory stand. need to trust in our life that God does have a purpose and a neers in the diocese’s permanent diaconate program, and FOUND HIS PLACE IN SEMINARY exciting, yet uncertain period following the Second Vati- Seminary in Chicago. He then attended St. Mary of the Writing for the April 17 bulletin, Msgr. Swaner estimated plan for us,” he said. “If we trust in it and we try to do his will began planning many of the deacon community’s liturgies. Like his priestly career, Father Henderson’s early life can Council and was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Lake Seminary in Mundelein for two years until a “shoe- he has written 1,600 such columns, starting in December of every day, and we walk with him in faith, he’s going to lead When, in 1993, Bishop John J. Myers needed to appoint a had its share of transitions. His family lived in three dif- Peoria on June 6, 1970. string uncle” — a family friend, Father Bill Kwinn, who was 1984, his first days at Resurrection Parish in LaSalle. us in the right way, even if at times we don’t understand.” new episcopal vicar for the permanent diaconate, Deacon ferent Peoria parishes — St. Mark, St. Philomena, and St. pastor of St. Anne Parish in Spring Valley — convinced him “These columns have helped me grow and continue to The right way for Msgr. Beebe was clear after he at- Woiwode recommended Msgr. Beebe. Vincent. After graduating from Spalding Institute, Father FULFILLMENT IN UNEXPECTED PLACES to consider studying for the Diocese of Peoria. study and learn about my faith,” he wrote. “Please, never tended a pre-seminary retreat at St. Bede Academy at the He would guide the program for the next 19 years. Henderson enrolled in Regis College in Denver to study He served as parochial vicar at St. Mary’s Cathedral, “He finally wore me down,” recalled Msgr. Swaner. “And stop growing or studying your faith,” he pleaded. suggestion of his boyhood pastor in Lacon, Father Charles “The majority of the deacons functioning in the Diocese business administration. and told Bishop Edward W. O’Rourke he was looking for Peoria adopted me.” In recent years, Msgr. Swaner has found new joy in teach- Clifford. of Peoria today, I formed,” said Msgr. Beebe. “I’m very A series of tests showed he was more suited to be an more work. The bishop said he should become a full-time He completed his studies for the priesthood at St. Paul ing religion part time at Holy Family School in Oglesby. “I fell in love with St. Bede immediately,” said Msgr. proud of them all,” pointing to the “wonderful things that attorney, so he transferred to Marquette University in teacher at nearby Spalding Institute. Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was ordained by Last month he presided at confirmation ceremonies at Beebe. Just months after his father’s death, he transferred are happening because of the diaconate in our diocese that Milwaukee for its pre-law curriculum. “I said ‘Bishop, that’s the one thing I don’t want to do.’” Bishop John B. Franz on May 28, 1961. that parish, managing to even weave a few Charlie Brown from Mid-County to St. Bede for his sophomore year. He would not be happening without them.” “I didn’t care for that either,” he said. But while at Mar- But out of obedience, he applied and “what a blessing He was assigned to St. Columba Parish in Ottawa with stories into his homily. credits a benefactor from Lacon for making the move fi- While administering the diaconate program, Msgr. Beebe quette, the thought of priesthood “became overpowering.” it was, because I did not realize how much I would love teaching duties (Latin and social studies) at Marquette Msgr. Swaner was slowed by a second heart attack two nancially possible, as well as his mother, Marion, who took also served as pastor of St. Jude Parish in Peoria from 1993 A visit with Msgr. George Carton, then vocation director, teaching and especially youth. That really energized me as High School. When the Sisters of Mercy were on the verge years ago. He now goes for regular physical therapy in Peru. on work as a clerk with the Farm Bureau. to 1999, overseeing the building of the first educational led him to enroll at Immaculate Conception Seminary in a young priest.” of withdrawing from the school, Msgr. Swaner began taking “I think 80 is the time” to step down, he said, though he He would continue preparing for the priesthood at St. wing of what is now St. Jude School. He was named a prel- Conception, Missouri. But even then, uncertainty re- He would teach for eight years at Spalding, then serve as night classes and summer courses at Loyola University in hopes to continue to teach in Oglesby. A car enthusiast, he Bede Junior College and then Benedictine-run Immacu- ate of honor with the title of monsignor in 1993. mained. chaplain of Schlarman High School in Danville for three Chicago. He was named principal of Marquette in 1969, and also will tinker with his hobby car — a 2002 Ford Focus late Conception College and Seminary in Conception, Mis- He was pastor of St. Philomena Parish in Peoria from “When my parents drove me out I told them, ‘You need years, calling them “some of my happiest days.” served for two years until he was hospitalized with what station wagon — as well as do some gardening. souri, from which he earned a master’s degree in theology. 1999 until his appointment to Roanoke and Benson in to get a motel in the nearby town because tomorrow I may “It’s amazing that something you have no interest in, and was later diagnosed as a heart attack at age 36. The choice to reside in Utica was a natural one for the Following ordination on June 6, 1970, he served as as- 2003. be calling to say ‘pick me up and take me home again,’” he don’t think you’d be any good at, the Holy Spirit changes One of Msgr. Swaner’s life mottos is “Nothing ever hap- history buff. St. Mary’s is the oldest parish in the diocese, sistant at St. Bernard Parish, Peoria, and St. Joseph Parish, recalled. pens by chance” — he repeated it at least a half-dozen times Pekin. In 1974, he applied for a faculty position at Spalding PLEASE TURN TO MSGR. BEEBE 15 Father Henderson never made that call. PLEASE TURN TO FATHER HENDERSON 15 as he recalled his experiences during the recent interview PLEASE TURN TO MSGR. SWANER 15 10 | THE CENTER PIECE SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CENTER PIECE | 11 — - Msgr. Charles J. Beebe, P.A. - - Msgr. James J. Swaner - Educator, pastor, and longtime THREE TO SENIOR STATUS All but 10 years of priestly guide of diaconate program The three priests of the Diocese of Peoria who have been granted senior status by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, have given a combined 147 years of service. Their stories have similarities, including early ministry in LaSalle County ROANOKE — As a young boy growing up in Lacon, years in Catholic school teaching and administration. Msgr. Beebe and Father Henderson were semi- Msgr. Charles Beebe felt a calling to the priesthood. His nary classmates and were ordained together in 1970. “Goodbyes always make my throat hurt . . . . I need father, Joseph, thought that would be a difficult path and more hellos.” — Charlie Brown, from the comic strip suggested he consider becoming a dentist like his uncle on The Catholic Post joins Catholics around the Diocese of Peoria in congratulating and thanking them “Peanuts” the East Coast. for their example and service to Christ, and wishing them many happy years in retirement. We are Though for a few years, when asked what he wanted to proud to share their stories. — Text and photos by Tom Dermody UTICA — Msgr. James Swaner, a Charlie Brown fan and be, he would respond a priest or a dentist, “I had no inten- collector, won’t have to say goodbye when he ends his 13 tion of ever becoming a dentist,” said Msgr. Beebe. years as pastor of St. Mary Parish here by transitioning to Msgr. Beebe’s father died from heart failure when his - Father Donald R. Henderson- senior status on June 8 after 55 years of active priesthood. only child was in ninth grade at Mid-County Junior High. He’s simply moving across the street. In the moments before his death, he told his son: “You are Brought Christ to those he “It had been for sale for about seven or eight months,” going to be a priest. Pray for me.” said Msgr. Swaner of the white, frame house directly across “His eyes sparkled, he looked ahead, and said ‘Isn’t it Division Street from the St. Mary rectory. “I woke up one beautiful?’ And then he died,’” recalled Msgr. Beebe. served in varied assignments morning and said to myself, ‘God must be telling me some- His father’s deathbed assurance would come true, and in thing,’ so I put in an offer and they accepted it.” a big way. The news that Father Donald Henderson has been And so the long relationship between the 80-year-old Msgr. Beebe, 71, is set to transition to senior status next granted senior status will make Catholics in at least 20 priest and LaSalle County continues. All but 10 of Msgr. month after a 46-year priestly career that included two de- parishes around the Diocese of Peoria fondly recall his Swaner’s years of priestly service have been in LaSalle cades in high school education, two decades of guiding the time with them. County — including periods as teacher and principal of formation of the diocese’s permanent deacons, and various “I’ve had many, many parish assignments,” acknowl- Marquette High School in Ottawa; parochial vicar at St. parish duties capped by the last 13 years as pastor of St. Jo- edged Father Henderson, 72, who also served on the facul- Columba, Ottawa; and as pastor of faith communities in seph Parish, Roanoke, and St. John Parish, Benson. ties of Catholic high schools in Peoria and Danville during Eagle Township, Kangley, Leonore, LaSalle (Resurrection), It has been a priesthood that, in 2011, was recognized as Msgr. Charles Beebe, P.A., stands on the steps of the former his 46 years of active priesthood. Dimmick, Wenona, Lostant and Utica. Msgr. Swaner poses with a stack of bulletins from his 13 among the Diocese of Peoria’s historic greats when Msgr. Spalding Institute in Peoria, where he formerly taught and “I’ve always tried to be obedient to what the bishop “I’ve got them married and buried all over this county,” years as pastor of St. Mary Parish in Utica. He has written a Beebe was awarded the rare title of protonotary apostolic, chaired the religion department. The building is now part asked,” he said, noting that in most cases he was sent to he told The Catholic Post in a May 10 interview. His only weekly bulletin column for the past 34 years. the highest level of monsignor. of the diocese’s Spalding Pastoral Center and serves as the new assignments to fulfill certain needs at the time. assignment outside the region was as pastor of St. Patrick “I was very humbled by that,” said Msgr. Beebe, recalling home for Cursillo and Teens Encounter Christ. Serving in both rural and city parishes — including the Parish, Washington, from 1994 to 2003, including a brief in his rectory — and the hospitalization led to his reassign- that among the few diocesan recipients of that honor were last year as parochial vicar of three faith communities in time as administrator of St. Luke, Eureka. ment at the rural parishes of Annunciation in Eagle Town- two priests he greatly admired — the late Msgr. George Institute and the Academy of Our Lady. He would eventual- the heart of Peoria (St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sacred Heart, The many who have benefited from Msgr. Swaner’s ship and St. Mary, Kangley, in 1973. Four years later, he Carton and Msgr. James Campbell. ly chair the religion department and, after obtaining a mas- and St. Bernard) — has given Father Henderson a rare priesthood are invited to say “hello” and “thank you” during took on additional duties at Sts. Peter and Paul, Leonore. “I would never compare myself to either one,” he told The ter’s in educational administration from Bradley University perspective on Catholic life across the Diocese of Peoria. events in Utica on Sunday, May 29, beginning with 10 a.m. He would be a pastor for the rest of his priestly career, but Catholic Post. in Peoria, he became administrative assistant, including “It’s amazing how similar the large and rural parishes Mass at St. Mary Church. A celebration of his ordination he found a way for his teaching gifts to be put to use as well. Msgr. Beebe’s priesthood will be celebrated once again through the merger of the schools with Bergan High School are to one another,” he told The Catholic Post in an inter- jubilee and retirement will follow at an open house at the with a retirement reception planned for Saturday, June 4, in the late 1980s to form Peoria Notre Dame. view from the offices of Sacred Heart Church in downtown Utica Knights of Columbus Hall from noon to 3 p.m. Light “NEVER STOP STUDYING YOUR FAITH” after the 4 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church in Roanoke. The Msgr. Beebe later would serve in the dual roles of pastor Peoria. While differences in size mean a busier life for refreshments will be served. “For the last 34 years I’ve been writing a weekly column two-hour reception will take place in the parish hall. of Sacre Coeur Parish in Creve Coeur and principal of its priests in larger parishes, the common bond is the celebra- for the bulletin,” he said, displaying a stack of bulletins parish school. tion of the sacraments — which is where Father Henderson “NOTHING EVER HAPPENS BY CHANCE” from the last 13 years at St. Mary’s that rose nearly two- PRIESTLY LIFE SHAPED BY GOD’S HAND found his greatest joy. Father Donald Henderson is shown in the sanctuary of Born in Chicago and raised in Berwyn, Msgr. Swaner feet high off a table. “I’ve written about everything under In a recent interview, Msgr. Beebe reflected on the PRIDE, JOY IN DIOCESE’S DEACONS “That is what we were called to do, above all,” said Father Sacred Heart Church in downtown Peoria. spent much of his childhood around St. Odilo’s Church, the sun,” he said, from answering parishioners’ questions paths his life has taken, some of which, like teaching, were While teaching full-time, Msgr. Beebe also assisted at Henderson of bringing the life of grace into Catholics from where he attended the parish elementary school and was an about the faith to series of columns on topics ranging from planned — “I took every education course to prepare for area parishes, including a decade-long relationship with infancy to preparation for death. “To be present, and bring “I fell in love with it right away,” he said of the Benedic- altar server. His mother worked part time at the rectory and annulments, to the Holy Land, and his own vocation story. when the opportunity arrived” — and others that could Immaculate Conception Parish in Manito, which he consid- Christ to them,” especially the presence of the Lord in the tine-run seminary. “I found a home and the peace that I his father helped cut grass on parish property and cleaned Whether the topic was profound or lighthearted, the goal only be shaped by the hand of God. ers “one of the great graces of my life.” He formed a close Eucharist, is “spiritually extremely fulfilling.” was looking for.” the church. was always to teach in ways all parishioners could under- Such reflection leads to an understanding that “we really friendship with Deacon Dennis Woiwode, one of the pio- He completed his preparation for the priesthood in the His high school studies were at Quigley Preparatory stand. need to trust in our life that God does have a purpose and a neers in the diocese’s permanent diaconate program, and FOUND HIS PLACE IN SEMINARY exciting, yet uncertain period following the Second Vati- Seminary in Chicago. He then attended St. Mary of the Writing for the April 17 bulletin, Msgr. Swaner estimated plan for us,” he said. “If we trust in it and we try to do his will began planning many of the deacon community’s liturgies. Like his priestly career, Father Henderson’s early life can Council and was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Lake Seminary in Mundelein for two years until a “shoe- he has written 1,600 such columns, starting in December of every day, and we walk with him in faith, he’s going to lead When, in 1993, Bishop John J. Myers needed to appoint a had its share of transitions. His family lived in three dif- Peoria on June 6, 1970. string uncle” — a family friend, Father Bill Kwinn, who was 1984, his first days at Resurrection Parish in LaSalle. us in the right way, even if at times we don’t understand.” new episcopal vicar for the permanent diaconate, Deacon ferent Peoria parishes — St. Mark, St. Philomena, and St. pastor of St. Anne Parish in Spring Valley — convinced him “These columns have helped me grow and continue to The right way for Msgr. Beebe was clear after he at- Woiwode recommended Msgr. Beebe. Vincent. After graduating from Spalding Institute, Father FULFILLMENT IN UNEXPECTED PLACES to consider studying for the Diocese of Peoria. study and learn about my faith,” he wrote. “Please, never tended a pre-seminary retreat at St. Bede Academy at the He would guide the program for the next 19 years. Henderson enrolled in Regis College in Denver to study He served as parochial vicar at St. Mary’s Cathedral, “He finally wore me down,” recalled Msgr. Swaner. “And stop growing or studying your faith,” he pleaded. suggestion of his boyhood pastor in Lacon, Father Charles “The majority of the deacons functioning in the Diocese business administration. and told Bishop Edward W. O’Rourke he was looking for Peoria adopted me.” In recent years, Msgr. Swaner has found new joy in teach- Clifford. of Peoria today, I formed,” said Msgr. Beebe. “I’m very A series of tests showed he was more suited to be an more work. The bishop said he should become a full-time He completed his studies for the priesthood at St. Paul ing religion part time at Holy Family School in Oglesby. “I fell in love with St. Bede immediately,” said Msgr. proud of them all,” pointing to the “wonderful things that attorney, so he transferred to Marquette University in teacher at nearby Spalding Institute. Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was ordained by Last month he presided at confirmation ceremonies at Beebe. Just months after his father’s death, he transferred are happening because of the diaconate in our diocese that Milwaukee for its pre-law curriculum. “I said ‘Bishop, that’s the one thing I don’t want to do.’” Bishop John B. Franz on May 28, 1961. that parish, managing to even weave a few Charlie Brown from Mid-County to St. Bede for his sophomore year. He would not be happening without them.” “I didn’t care for that either,” he said. But while at Mar- But out of obedience, he applied and “what a blessing He was assigned to St. Columba Parish in Ottawa with stories into his homily. credits a benefactor from Lacon for making the move fi- While administering the diaconate program, Msgr. Beebe quette, the thought of priesthood “became overpowering.” it was, because I did not realize how much I would love teaching duties (Latin and social studies) at Marquette Msgr. Swaner was slowed by a second heart attack two nancially possible, as well as his mother, Marion, who took also served as pastor of St. Jude Parish in Peoria from 1993 A visit with Msgr. George Carton, then vocation director, teaching and especially youth. That really energized me as High School. When the Sisters of Mercy were on the verge years ago. He now goes for regular physical therapy in Peru. on work as a clerk with the Farm Bureau. to 1999, overseeing the building of the first educational led him to enroll at Immaculate Conception Seminary in a young priest.” of withdrawing from the school, Msgr. Swaner began taking “I think 80 is the time” to step down, he said, though he He would continue preparing for the priesthood at St. wing of what is now St. Jude School. He was named a prel- Conception, Missouri. But even then, uncertainty re- He would teach for eight years at Spalding, then serve as night classes and summer courses at Loyola University in hopes to continue to teach in Oglesby. A car enthusiast, he Bede Junior College and then Benedictine-run Immacu- ate of honor with the title of monsignor in 1993. mained. chaplain of Schlarman High School in Danville for three Chicago. He was named principal of Marquette in 1969, and also will tinker with his hobby car — a 2002 Ford Focus late Conception College and Seminary in Conception, Mis- He was pastor of St. Philomena Parish in Peoria from “When my parents drove me out I told them, ‘You need years, calling them “some of my happiest days.” served for two years until he was hospitalized with what station wagon — as well as do some gardening. souri, from which he earned a master’s degree in theology. 1999 until his appointment to Roanoke and Benson in to get a motel in the nearby town because tomorrow I may “It’s amazing that something you have no interest in, and was later diagnosed as a heart attack at age 36. The choice to reside in Utica was a natural one for the Following ordination on June 6, 1970, he served as as- 2003. be calling to say ‘pick me up and take me home again,’” he don’t think you’d be any good at, the Holy Spirit changes One of Msgr. Swaner’s life mottos is “Nothing ever hap- history buff. St. Mary’s is the oldest parish in the diocese, sistant at St. Bernard Parish, Peoria, and St. Joseph Parish, recalled. pens by chance” — he repeated it at least a half-dozen times Pekin. In 1974, he applied for a faculty position at Spalding PLEASE TURN TO MSGR. BEEBE 15 Father Henderson never made that call. PLEASE TURN TO FATHER HENDERSON 15 as he recalled his experiences during the recent interview PLEASE TURN TO MSGR. SWANER 15 12 | OBITUARIES THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — This page is sponsored by a Rantoul parishioner for all men and women in military service, both living and deceased Sister Margaret (John Francis) Conroy, OP Francis R. Mack Longtime educator served at St. Bernard, Peoria Father of Msgr. Thomas Mack SINSINAWA, Wis. — A funeral Mass administrator for 57 years in Illinois, REYNOLDS — A Mass of Christian olds and Preemption area and retired as was offered May 17 in Queen of the Wisconsin and Minnesota. In the Dio- Burial was offered at St. Patrick Church in postmaster in Preemption after 30 years Rosary Chapel here for Sister Margaret cese of Peoria, she served at St. Bernard Andalusia on May 16 for Francis R. Mack, of postal service. Conroy, OP. Burial fol- School in Peoria from 1951 to 1953. 91, the father of four, including Msgr. A member of St. Patrick Parish in An- lowed in the Motherhouse In addition to her parents, Sister Thomas Mack, pastor of dalusia, he was a U.S. Army veteran of the Cemetery. Marge was preceded in death by a sister, faith communities in Mon- Korean Conflict and participated in an Sister Marge died on May Mary Huth, and six brothers, W.J. Con- mouth, Alexis, and Raritan Honor Flight in 2012. 10, 2016, at St. Dominic roy, Francis Conroy, J.J. Conroy, Father and diocesan episcopal In addition to his wife, Donna, and Msgr. Villa in Sinsinawa. She was James Conroy, John Conroy and Don vicar for rural life. Mack, he is survived by daughters Connie 84. Conroy. She is survived by one brother, Mr. Mack died on Thursday, McKinley and Carol (Jason) Lewis, both of Sister Marge The daughter of James Edmund Conroy, and her Dominican May 12, 2016, at his home in Rock Island, and Lori (Don) Estep, Hope and Frances (Hunt) Sisters, with whom she shared life for 64 Mack Reynolds. Burial with mili- Mills, North Carolina; four grandchildren Conroy, Sister Marge was born on Sept. years. tary honors was at St. Joseph and four great-grandchildren. 2, 1931, in Chicago. She made her first Memorials may be sent to the Sin- Cemetery, Preemption Township. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican sinawa Dominicans, 585 County Road Born Jan. 21, 1925, in Preemption to Parish or to Immaculate Conception on Aug. 5, 1951, taking the name John Z, Sinsinawa, WI 53824-9701 or made Michael and Ethel Wheelan Mack, he School, Monmouth. Notes of condolence Francis, and her final profession three by visiting sinsinawa.org and clicking married Donna M. Farwell on July 27, may be sent to Msgr. Mack at Immaculate years later. on “Donate Now” and then “Honor and 1951, at St. Catherine Church, Aledo. Conception Church, 210 W. Broadway, She taught or served as an educational Memorial Gift.” He farmed for many years in the Reyn- Monmouth, IL 61462. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST OBITUARIES | 13 This page is sponsored by the generosity of an anonymous donor from Geneseo — Pray for our faithful— departed The following death notices ful departed are encouraged. erino, 64, St. Patrick (Bloomington), dorf, Iowa; George Douglas Rich- St. Vincent de Paul, May 9; Margaret were taken from area daily May 8 bark, 96, St. Paul, May 6, former grand M. Ritter, 89, St. Vincent de Paul, May newspapers dated April 29 to ATKINSON: James L. 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DEADLINES EAST PEORIA OGLESBY Emmy Sipovic, Ella Mudge, Circle of the Christ Child Society Deadlines for Around the Dio- ULTREYA: Ron and Maureen FIRST COMMUNION: Twenty-three Trinity Mojica, Addison Dziar- of Central Illinois will meet on cese are Friday, May 27, for the Thorne will be the speakers for children received their First nowski, Alyssa Bokus, Nicholas Thursdays, June 9 and 23, from issue of June 5; Friday, June 10, an Ultreya planned for Saturday, Communion at a Mass celebrated Hachenberger, Konnor Burkie- 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish for the issue of June 19; Friday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at St. Monica May 1 by Father Gary Blake, pas- wicz, Collin Kalsto and Armani hall of St. Mary Church, 501 N. June 24, for the issue of July 3; Church, 303 Campanile Drive. tor, at Holy Family Church. They Mason received their First Chicago St. For more informa- Friday, July 8, for the issue of are: Ava Balestri, Angela Be- Communion during a Mass cel- tion, call Shari Paris at (815) July 17; and Friday, July 22, for MARSEILLES jarano, Landon Boggio, Braylin ebrated May 1 by Msgr. J. Brian 419-8620. the issue of July 31. FIRST COMMUNION: Kaden Araujo, Bond, Claire Boudreau, Sophia Rejsek at St. Valentine Church. Items may be sent by email to Abigail Churchill, Mary Diss, Chiu, Mallory Clark, Christopher RANSOM [email protected] or mailed to Arianna Graves, Cassidi Larson, Elnicki, Gino Ferrari, Harri- FAMILY CIRCLE CLUB: The Family FIRST COMMUNION: Riley Stevens The Catholic Post, P.O. Box 1722, Christian Solis, Irene Vicich, son Fess, Morgan Ficek, Brody Circle Club of St. Valentine and St. and Cody Taylor received their Peoria, IL 61656. Cayden Wood and Cayden Hahn, Cade Kilmartin, Caydence Mary churches met May 10. Greg First Communion at Mass on Anniversary announcements Woodyer received their First Luke, Alec Mandujano, Trajan Oseland thanked the club for the May 1 at St. Patrick Church. They are also welcome for those Communion at a Mass cel- Raffety, Carson Riva, Brianna roses distributed at the parishes were also among the children in couples celebrating 50, 60 or ebrated by Father Anthony Ego, Ruppert, Miley Sadnick, Rowan on Mother’s Day. This project was attendance for a May Crowning. more years of marriage (in five- pastor, and Father Jeremy Dixon Tomsha, Haley Torchia, Emerson organized by Nicole Molina of Il- Flowers were provided by the Al- year increments). To receive a on May 1 at St. Joseph Church. Vasquez and Bolander Weitl. The linois Valley Citizens for Life. Cur- tar and Rosary Society and Clara form, contact Jennifer Willems A May Crowning was also held. children were instructed by An- rent club officers were re-elected Ross, a college student, crowned at [email protected] or (800) The following Wednesday, gie Becker and Doreen Anderson. for the coming year. The next the Blessed Virgin Mary. 340-5630. students received report cards meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 13. and awards at the last religious PEORIA RANTOUL DALZELL education class of the year. CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY: The Peoria CEMETERY FUNDRAISER: St. Joseph’s FOOD DRIVE: The Rantoul Knights CHICKEN DINNER: St. Thomas Circle of the Christ Child Society Cemetery will host a “gold party” of Columbus, Council No. 4450, More Church, 302 Chestnut St., HOLY NAME SOCIETY: St. Joseph’s of Central Illinois will meet on on Wednesday, June 8, from collected 723 pounds of food and will host a chicken dinner on Holy Name Society is planning a Wednesday, June 1, and Monday, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph $545 during their “40 Cans/40 Sunday, May 22, from 11 a.m. Mass for deceased members on June 20, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Halle, 1929 Fifth St. Gold, silver Days” Lenten Food Drive. Dona- to 2 p.m. in the parish hall. The Sunday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at St. in the lower level of the Fam- and precious metals that are no tions of food and cash were menu includes baked or fried Joseph Church, 200 Broadway ily Resources Center, 415 N.E. longer needed will be accepted received at St. Malachy Church chicken, salad, spaghetti, bread, St. Doughnuts and milk, juice Monroe. All circles are welcome and sold. Proceeds will be used and School and the Knights of dessert and a beverage. The and coffee will be available in to attend the meetings whenever for maintenance and beautifica- Columbus Hall, all in Rantoul, cost is $10 for adults and $5 for the parish hall after Mass, and possible. For more information, tion of the cemetery, located on and St. Elizabeth Church in children, ages 6 to 12. Children a meeting will be held to plan a call Paula at (309) 688-2858. Route 6 in Webster Park. Thomasboro, and were delivered 5 and younger eat for free. fundraiser. The Holy Name So- to food pantries in Rantoul and Carry-outs will be available for ciety hosted a Mass for its living PERU PONTIAC Ludlow. $10. members on May 6. FIRST COMMUNION: Anna Riva, CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY: The Pontiac HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL VACANCY GRADE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL VACANCIES Director of Music/ choir coordinator The High School of Saint Thomas More, a Catholic diocesan co-ed The following schools are seeking applications for the position of high school of 300, in Champaign, Illinois, is seeking a qualified per- principal: The parish of Our Lady of the son for the position of principal beginning July 1, 2016. A candidate l Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy, East Moline Lake in Mahomet, Illinois is must be a practicing Catholic, have secondary school administrative l Costa Catholic School, Galesburg seeking a part-time Director of experience, and hold at least a Master’s Degree. Information about l St. Thomas School, Philo Music/choir coordinator. Salary the position and the application materials are available at the Dio- l Jordan Catholic, Rock Island commensurate with experi- cese of Peoria website www.cdop.org – click on Catholic Education, Applicants must be a practicing Catholic, possess a Master’s ence/education. highlight School Openings. Information about the school is available Degree and a proper administrative certificate/licensure. For ap- Contact parish office on the Saint Thomas More High School website. The application plication procedure and materials, interested candidates should deadline is May 25, 2016. Interviews will take place in late May/ visit www.cdop.org, highlight Catholic Education, highlight School early June. Interested individuals may also call the Office of Catholic Openings. Interested individuals may also call the Office of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Peoria, at (309) 671-1550 to obtain materials. Schools, Diocese of Peoria, at (309) 671-1550 to obtain materials. Women’s Care Center Counselor

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FROM 10 liturgy instilled in him during his Benedictine seminary days. “What has been wonderful He has long been a Benedictine about the people of Roanoke is oblate, and “I’ve tried to live out because of the size of the par- my oblation in education and ish and the involvement they being as devoted to liturgy as I have in parish life, it left me the can.” ability to be pastor and also to In retirement, Msgr. Beebe work full time in the diaconate,” will reside in a condo in north said Msgr. Beebe, who during Peoria and continue daily the course of his priesthood walking and water aerobics to also served as vicar of the Pekin maintain his health. Other than Vicariate, as a secretary on the continuing to make rosaries, presbyteral council, and on the a hobby he began while at St. diocesan education commis- Jude, he has no set plans. sion. “Let it unfold,” he says. “I’m Through it all, Msgr. Beebe more than happy to help out in has maintained a love of the area when I can.” Catholic seniors from five parishes pray at Holy Door in Champaign FATHER HENDERSON The Holy Door of Mercy at St. John’s Catholic Chapel at the University of Illinois in Champaign was the gathering place for about 35 people from Senior and Divine Mercy groups representing five area parishes. The pilgrims FROM 11 beginning to feel really com- attended the noon Mass there on May 3, ate lunch at the Newman Center, took a tour of the facilities and then fortable in working with them prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at the Holy Door. Father Joseph Baker, parochial vicar at St. Patrick in Urbana that around and you are led into and then you pick up and move and St. Mary in Champaign, who celebrated the Mass, explained some of the history and meaning of Holy Doors. an area and find it to be wholly to a totally new assignment. It The door at St. John’s Catholic Chapel is one of several regional pilgrimage sites established in the Diocese of fulfilling,” said Father Hender- required a lot of adjustments Peoria for the Holy Year of Mercy. Parishes represented in the May 3 group included St. Patrick, Urbana; St. Mat- son. and flexibility.” thew and Holy Cross, Champaign; Our Lady of Lourdes, Gibson City; and 40 Martyrs, Tuscola. Provided photo Father Henderson left Schlar- There was one contant, how- man in 1983 and began long ever — Father Henderson’s deep service as a parish priest in a prayer life. MSGR. SWANER variety of assignments. He has tried to live and model FROM 11 The parishes he has served as the self-sacrifice of Christ that May Crowning at parochial vicar also include St. flows from the Eucharist, tracing its roots to a 1675 visit to Paul, Danville; St. Matthew and finding special strength in the St. Valentine, Peru the area by Father Jacques Mar- Holy Cross, Champaign; and St. Liturgy of the Hours so empha- quette, SJ. A large Marquette Vincent de Paul, Peoria. sized by the Benedictines in his Addison Dziarnowski memorial stands on the parish He has been pastor of the seminary days. crowns the Blessed Mother grounds. In addition, Msgr. following parishes: St. Paul, And that is the advice he at a May Crowning at St. Swaner’s parents and a sister are Danville; St. Theresa, Earlville; passes on to young priests and Valentine, Peru, on buried in nearby Ottawa. The St. St. Anthony and St. Casimir, seminarians. Mother’s Day, May 8. A Mary Parish religious education Streator; St. Mary, Delavan, and “Remain focused on Christ,” reception followed in the center has been named in his St. Joseph, Hopedale; St. An- he said. “Love the celebration of church’s parish cafe. May honor. thony and Sts. Peter and Paul, the sacraments and the times is a month of special “It’s been an interesting 55 Spring Valley; St. Mary, El Paso, of prayer when you are in the devotion to the Blessed years,” he told The Catholic Post, and St. Patrick, Minonk; St. presence of the Lord and aware Virgin Mary. Provided photo/ including overseeing improve- Philomena, Peoria; and St Mary, of his presence with you. That Christine Huffman ment projects at various parishes, Princeville. benefits you personally and service as vicar of the Pekin vicar- Father Henderson also served spiritually, but then you’re able iate, and guiding the Utica parish as administrator of St. Mark, to bring that to the people you’re after the tragic 2004 tornado that Peoria, had a brief stint on the serving so they can love the ripped through the community, faculty of Peoria Notre Dame Lord and desire to serve him leaving eight dead and damaging High School, and served on the better.” the century-old church. diocese’s presbyteral council. Father Henderson is look- To those considering following “The difficulty is you bonded ing forward to a more relaxed OBITUARIES in his footsteps, he said “if you’ve with the people and loved the schedule in retirement. He will FROM 13 4; Rita A. Green, 87, St. Michael the got the slightest inkling God may people,” said Father Henderson reside in a rented home on Peo- Archangel, May 1; Mary Ellen Oben- be calling you to the priesthood, of his many moves. “You are just ria’s north side. ROCK ISLAND: Charles W. Good- hin, 87, St. Michael the Archangel, do it. Try the seminary. God will win, 81, St. Pius X, May 4; Roger J. April 26, secular Franciscan, sacred let you know.” Freiburg Sr., 92, St. Pius X, April 28; artist, made thousands of rosaries for And whatever happens, he as- Shirley M. Meiresonne, 68, St. Pius the missions sures, it won’t be by chance. Send a note to retiring priests X, Nov. 26, 2015 in Webster, Texas TOLONO: Dennis M. Bates, 57, St. Cards and notes may be sent l Father Donald Henderson, SENECA: William Fiedler, St. Pat- Patrick KNOW SOMEONE WITH A STORY? The Catholic Post to the retiring priests at the fol- Sacred Heart Church, 504 Ful- rick, April 15, in San Antonio, Texas WYANET: Heidi Ann Jeffery, 43, is committed to sharing one in-depth story of faith in lowing addresses until June 8: ton St., Peoria, IL 61602 STREATOR: Esther R. “Tessie” St. Louis (Princeton), April 29 each issue on our “People” page. Do you know someone l Msgr. Charles Beebe, St. l Msgr. James Swaner, St. Safarcyk, 86, St. Michael the Arch- WYOMING: Michael Leo John- whose life of faith inspires others? Someone who serves Joseph Church, 508 W. Ran- Mary Church, 303 Division St., angel, May 5; Raymond L. Phillis, ston, 69, St. Dominic, May 8; Timo- others in a unique way? Contact our newsroom at 1-800- dolph St., Roanoke, IL 61561 PO Box 159, Utica, IL 61373 78, St. Michael the Archangel, May thy J. Green, 58, St. Dominic, May 5 340-5630 or email [email protected]. 16 | COMMENTARY THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — www.thecatholicpost.com Editorial— Holy Spirit helps us live as brothers, sisters VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The gift never stop being a child of God, of a fa- Graduates should of the Holy Spirit gives Christians the From the ther who loves me and waits for my re- grace they need to conduct themselves turn. Even in the ugliest of situations as children of God and brothers and Pope in life, God waits for me, God wants to heed jubilarians’ advice sisters to each other, Pope Francis said embrace me, God expects me.” on Pentecost. From the Pope nside this feature-packed issue of The Catholic Post Through the death and resurrection God always seeks those who stray is hidden a wonderful commencement speech for of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit, I Catholics graduating from high schools and colleges Christians are freed from “the condi- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — There is no this month. Our special section profiling priests, dea- tion of being orphans into which we such thing as a soul that is lost forever, cons, and consecrated men and women marking major had fallen” because of sin, the pope only people who are waiting to be anniversary years contains a treasure trove of advice. said May 15 during Pentecost Mass in found, Pope Francis said. We hope all of our readers will dig for it and spend St. Peter’s Basilica. — God is not part of humanity’s time getting to know and recognize these heroes of our “We were made to be God’s children,” he said. “It is in our “throwaway culture” and does not shut out the sinner diocese. Meanwhile, here are a few nuggets of wisdom DNA.” and those most in need, the pope said May 4 during his we’ve culled from their quotes. Looking around, the pope said, one can see signs of how weekly general audience. “Keep asking yourself, ‘What is God asking me to do many people really do feel like orphans: feeling alone and Because of his immense love for everyone, God takes with my life?’ Think of your gifts and how you can use sad even when surrounded by people; trying to free oneself the illogical step of leaving his faithful flock behind in them for the Lord’s service.” — Sister Dominic Dybel, from God; “spiritual illiteracy,” which makes people inca- the harsh desert to seek out the one who has gone miss- OSF, who formerly taught at Peru Catholic School. pable of praying; and in the difficulty people have in seeing ing, he told those gathered in St. Peter’s Square. “God works with us. If only people realized that, if we others as brothers and sisters, children of the same God. The pope reflected on the Gospel parable of the good only put our trust in him. You’ve got to persevere.” — “Strengthening our relationship of belonging to the Lord shepherd, which, he said, reflects Jesus’ concern for sin- Msgr. Ernie Pizzamiglio, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Jesus, the Spirit enables us to enter into a new experience ners and God’s commitment to never give up on anyone. Mary Parish, Galesburg of fraternity,” Pope Francis said. “By means of our universal Jesus uses the parable to explain how “his closeness “Be faithful to daily prayer.” — Sister Rita Louise brother — Jesus — we can relate to one another in a new to sinners must not scandalize, but, on the contrary, en- Huebner, CSJ, former teacher at St. Mary’s Cathedral way; no longer as orphans, but rather as children of the same courage everyone to seriously reflect on how we live our School, Peoria good and merciful Father. And this changes everything!” faith,” the pope said. “Do not be afraid! God will give you whatever graces you need to respond to and follow His call in your life.” — We can’t earn God’s love An ocean of tears calls for mercy Sister M. Margaret Gibbons, FSGM, former teacher at St. Matthew School, Champaign VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Salvation has nothing to do VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The tears shed by men, We will add some advice of our own. “Always say thank with the tidy business of bartering — earning God’s love women and children around the world each day cry out you.” We encourage readers to do just that by selecting in return for good behavior, Pope Francis said. for mercy, compassion and consolation, Pope Francis a jubilarian or a retiring priest featured in this issue “If you do well you get a reward; if you do poorly you said during a special Year of Mercy prayer service for and sending a note of appreciation. Their addresses are get punished. This is not the logic of Jesus,” whose ability those who weep. provided. — Thomas J. Dermody to love and forgive is unconditional and infinite, the pope “How many tears are shed every second in our world; said May 11 during his weekly general audience. each is different but together they form, as it were, an The pope reflected on the Gospel parable of the prodi- ocean of desolation that cries out for mercy, compas- gal son, which teaches everyone is a child of God not sion and consolation,” the pope said May 5 as he led the because of one’s merits or actions, but because of God’s prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica. “unchanging love and ready forgiveness.” The service included special prayers for persecuted The parable also teaches people to open their hearts Christians; those in imminent danger of death; people to be merciful like the father, and it offers encourage- enslaved; victims of war and terrorism; abused children; ment to parents whose child has strayed onto danger- the seriously ill and their caregivers; the unjustly ac- ous paths, to pastors and catechists who wonder if their cused and prisoners; those who feel abandoned, de- efforts are in vain, and to prisoners and all people who pressed and desperate; people suffering from addictions; have made mistakes and believe they do not deserve families who have experienced a miscarriage or the forgiveness and mercy. death of a child; and those who have lost or been forced No matter what happens, “I must not forget that I will to leave their homes, families or jobs. May days shine like a beacon against the darkness of disbelief n some sun-drenched afternoon when the wind For those who do not believe, all this We are asked — begged — to believe. As we move into has died away to a gentle sigh and May spreads has to be a mystery, a series of questions these longest days of our year, these May days shine O her green blanket over our woods and fields, there with no answers. If this is a scam, who like a beacon against the darkness of disbelief. This is comes temptation to conclude that this is about as good is the scammer? If this is a joke, what’s the time of year when it is easy to believe when Mary, as it gets. the punch line? If this is a lottery which our mother, our “Notre Dame,” leads us to the belief It is a natural and perhaps blessed response to this nobody wins, why play? Is this some that this, after all, is not yet as good as it gets. There is amazing display of nature’s treasure against which the kind of pointless existence in which still time for a Mary hymn, to lead us out of doubt, to petty concerns of the day fade into a proper insignifi- there is neither rhyme nor reason? strengthen our belief. It goes like this: cance. For in this great changing of the seasons is a visu- It Seems The reality is that we all crave the kind “Tis the month of our mother, those blessed and beau- al parable that mirrors our own changing journey from To Me of prize that will fatten our wallets and tiful days, when our lips and our spirits are glowing with spring to summer, from what is and what is to come. enhance the reputation. We would love love and with praise.” This is the inescapable voyage on which we all are Jerry Klein to win the Publishers Clearing House It is just a little song, but it could get you to heaven. embarked. There is no other way. What we have is a truly millions. But the real prize goes to those life-changing choice. Will we believe in the impending — among us who have, with their ordinary JERRY KLEIN is an author and longtime fine arts critic in the secu- reality of a new and endless life, or do we follow this lives, won heaven. And there will be those who have pur- lar press. He lives in Germantown Hills and is a member of St. puzzle that relentlessly asks the question, what next? sued riches and fame, clutching their useless bags of gold. Mary’s Cathedral Parish in Peoria. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST COMMENTARY | 17 www.thecatholicpost.com — ‘A word to fiancés’: the Francis effect on wedding planning t had been a long Thursday, and Brooke Paris tia” — for her own 2017 nuptials and for the clients she couldn’t wait to take off her heels, peel off her con- hopes to one day serve in her dream job as a Catholic I tacts and wipe off her makeup. She changed into her wedding planner. She envisions a service that combines pajamas, climbed into bed and opened her MacBook to planning of the liturgy, planning the reception and pre- the pope’s new apostolic exhortation. paring for marriage. “Amoris Laetitia” was released two weeks after Timothy And she has a clear-cut approach in mind: She’ll Brooke’s high-school sweetheart, Timothy Foley, had Foley begin by helping couples plan a liturgy that reflects their dropped on bended knee in Mary’s proposes unique relationship and God’s vision for marriage; then Garden, the grounds behind the to Brooke she’ll help plan a reception that Basilica of the National Shrine of the Paris, echoes that liturgy. It’s an ap- Immaculate Conception in D.C. As he whose proach that reminds couples the “You are capable proposed the sunset lit the flowering dream job liturgy is the pinnacle of their of opting for a crabapple trees with a soft glow, and a is to be a wedding day, not a pit stop to fountain trickled behind them. It was Catholic the party. more modest and the most easy, joyful “yes” of her life — wedding Brooke nearly bursts with gid- simple celebration and it was rooted in a relationship that planner. diness to consider the rich pos- in which love Twenty felt ordained by God. Provided photo sibilities of a distinctly Catholic reception. It may mean framing takes precedence Something “HAVE THE COURAGE TO BE DIFFERENT” verses from the readings at your But since that idyllic moment last wedding Mass and using them over everything Christina month, the soon-to-be college gradu- as table centerpieces. It could else.” Capecchi ate had managed to squeeze in just mean asking reception goers to — enough wedding-related activity to sign a Bible versus a guestbook Pope Francis make her dizzy. She’d bought The or inviting them to write prayer “Amoris Laetitia,” Chapter 6 Southern Weddings Planner, ordered sample wedding “I knew immediately that that was what I was sup- intentions and place them in a invitations and conducted a midnight Google into pric- posed to find at that time,” said Brooke, 21, a Virginia jar. It might mean saluting the ing of a couple reception venues. She had doubled over native preparing to complete her bachelor’s in theology longest-married couples in the from the sticker shock. and religious studies from The Catholic University of room. It could mean having the So she took a deep breath and began scrolling through America. “It was a great reminder that it doesn’t matter groom and bride wash each other’s feet as a symbolic Pope Francis’ 264-page document. Within five minutes if my venue is as lavish as my Pinterest boards. There act of service rather than challenging him to remove her Brooke found herself in chapter six, in a section titled are ways I can save money and still make my reception a garter. It definitely informs the way you handle meal- “Preparing engaged couples for marriage,” arrested by celebration of the love Timmy and I share.” time, toasts, dancing and alcohol. these words: “Here let me say a word to fiancés. Have the The timing of Pope Francis’ just-launched reflection Brooke has the courage to be different, and this wed- courage to be different. Don’t let yourselves get swal- to inspire their brand-new engagement was not lost on ding season she’s encouraging other engaged Catholics lowed up by a society of consumption and empty appear- Brooke. “I think God gives you tools to live out your to do the same, to heed the Holy Father and let love take ances. What is important is the love you share, strength- vocation.” precedence over everything else. ened and sanctified by grace. You are capable of opting for a more modest and simple celebration in which love LITURGY IS PINNACLE OF DAY CHRISTINA CAPECCHI is a freelance writer from Inver Grove Heights, takes precedence over everything else.” Brooke is drawing a double value from “Amoris Laeti- Minnesota, and the editor of SisterStory.org. Summertime is a great time . . . to evangelize; here are some ideas ere we are in late May, anticipating the combi- can also do this for the living. In fact, one of the Spiritual 4. Here’s a fun one from the National Council of Catho- nation of slumber and bustle of summer. Many Works of Mercy is to “Pray for the living and the dead.” lic Women: Jam and Jelly Ministry. Parishioners who Hfamilies will throw graduation parties. Some will Many parishes and shrines have special cards to let people garden and those who make jellies can combine their celebrate beautiful weddings. And just about everyone know of this special gift. Adding a personal note can help talents to make small gifts to “spread God’s love.” These will enjoy a cookout or pool party more than once. people understand its signif- treats can be given to new families, and even non-Catho- But sadly, while kids are on school vacation, many icance. Way more precious While we are lic households in the neighborhood as a means of invita- families seem to take a vacation from than retail gift cards! entering a season tion. Note cards can be attached with personal messages Mass attendance; even those who 3. When my husband and Scripture passages. The NCCW program includes attend during the school year. I’d like and I travel, we always look of vacation, let us many ideas such as “I’d like to invite you to come to my to take a few moments to talk about for hotels near Catho- not take a vacation church for Mass,” and “I know you are going through how we can encourage our friends and lic churches. It’s easy to some rough times. May God be with you and let you help family to not only attend Mass, but find schedules by going from experiencing me share your burden.” experience the faith fully during these to masstimes.org. We and sharing God’s So while we are in a season of vacation, let us not take summer months. love attending Mass at a vacation from experiencing and sharing God’s good- 1. Once again, let’s start with the other churches, and almost goodness through ness through worship and witness. Be not afraid to tell basics: focus on the Mass. Continue to always take pictures of worship and witness. the Good News all summer long! Called to invite others to come along with you. the architecture or special Summer can be a great time to have features, then post on Face- THE NATIONAL Diocesan Council of Catholic Women has compiled Witness a backyard brunch after Mass. Invite book. We have done this for a collection of program ideas for evangelization within our close friends, or maybe that family you years to share our travels, but it is also a way of sharing parishes. Peoria DCCW will be sharing some of these ideas, as Kim Padan see occasionally but haven’t formally our faith. After all, it is God who provides the resources well as others inspired by the national program, “We Are Called — met. Make Sunday a day of Christian for the vacation, the safety on the road, and the incred- to Witness,” periodically here in The Catholic Post. If your parish fellowship. ible scenery along the way. We can’t help but take time women’s group is affiliated with PDCCW, you can have access to 2. Need a wedding or graduation gift? How about hav- to worship Him, no matter where we are! So if you are the entire program. Contact Kim Padan — evangelization chair, ing a Mass said for your loved one? Many people think on social media, take advantage of every opportunity to Catholic speaker, and member of St. Paul Parish in Danville — at of these Mass intentions only for the deceased, but you post, like, share and tweet about your faith! [email protected]. 18 | SCRIPTURE THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — www.thecatholicpost.com God exists within relationship of love Projects of mercy

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity/ To be God is to exist within relationship. ercy: That is Pope Francis’ designated theme May 22 and focus for this year. We know there are dif- EVERYTHING IN COMMON ferent kinds of mercy. Among them are “feed Proverbs 8:22-31; Psalm 8:4-5,6-7,8-9; M In the mystical, poetic manner of the first reading from the hungry” and “give drink to the thirsty” from the Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 Proverbs, the divine Son of the Father is spoken of as the Corporal Works of Mercy. very Wisdom that flows forth from the Father. Before there Here, in our country, we are really blessed with an f all the things we humans find satisfying, I would were depths, fountains, mountains, and hills, there was the abundance of food and water and no matter how poor wager that relationships are on the top of most of Wisdom of the Father, the Son. At no point did the Father we are there are still a lot of places where we can get O our lists. Food, sports, entertainment, accomplish- ever not possess a Son but always was Father from “the help if we want to. However, if we open our eyes, hearts ment — they all have their rewards, but none seem to har- beginning of His ways.” and minds, there are still so many people throughout ness the depths of who we are as persons as relationships Wherever the Father was, the Son announces, “I was the world, young and old, who need our kindness and do. None cause us to thrive as vibrantly there.” And whatever the Father did, the Son and the generosity. when there or languish as dramatically Wisdom of the Father (1 Corinthians 1:24) declares, “I was Under the National Council of Catholic Women’s when absent as do human relationships. beside him as his craftsman” — the two, eternally bound Service Commission we support and encourage your So many aspects of our experience of together, undivided in relationship. participation in the following projects: relationship exist within the body — a Jesus reinforces this in the Gospel, declaring that His l Mother Teresa Fund: Some touch, a kiss, a warm feeling in the union with the Father is so complete and irrevocable that of our parishes continue to send their heart — that at times it would seem that “everything that the Father has is mine.” There is nothing donation to us so that we can help we cannot fathom the phenomenon of they do not possess in common, even divine life itself. the Missionaries of Charity help the relationship without a body. But to be But there is another who has a natural, active right to what “poorest of the poor.” We ask that you a God who is Love is to reside within is of the Father and the Son. “The Spirit of truth,” Jesus an- consider being a part of this project relationship — eternally. And that is nounces, “will take from what is mine and declare it to you.” and let us not forget their work now Living the what our readings celebrate this Sunday. What is the Father’s is also the Son’s is also the Holy Spirit’s that Mother Teresa has gone to our It’s precisely what belief in the Trinity is — One God, three cooperative and united relationships. Council Heavenly Father and will be a saint Word all about. Perhaps, though, few things define for us “relationship” Comments come Sept. 4. The Trinity is a truth that, though more than love. So it is fitting that our readings offer us this l Water for Life: While most of Shawn Reeves weighty, is often written off in many last insight: God’s love, the love through which the Father Nympha White us here in the U.S. enjoy the comfort of — hearts as a mystery to be obediently be- and Son are eternally united in relationship and in which hot and cold water for our baths, cook- lieved by the simple, but only understood the Holy Spirit’s personhood is identified, is poured into us — ing, washing or watering our beautiful by the elect and learned few. It need not through prayer and sacraments. “Because the love of God gardens by just turning a faucet, some of our brothers be this way. The key is relationship. has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit and sisters in other countries have to walk several miles To borrow an analogy from St. Augustine, I have a mind that has been given to us.” to get some dirty water from the rivers for their house- that can think, reflect, imagine. I can even have a thought The Holy Spirit, who is the inexpressible communion and hold’s daily use. If any parish organization would like (or a word) about myself, and through this I can appreciate fellowship between the Father and the Son, plunges Himself to see the video “Water for Life” we will gladly loan it to myself, love myself. But none of these alone are me — the into our souls and brings to our experiences an awakening you. Just let us know by calling me at (815) 249-6411 or mind, the word, the love. Rather, these internal relation- of Trinitarian relationship, so that our relationships might (815) 483-3013. ships are how I exist and experience myself. I am one, but become empowered by the love of theirs. Truly, “we boast in If you take a collection, please make the checks pay- there are relationships that make me who I am. If that is the the hope of the glory of God!” Glory to the Father, the Son, able to Peoria DCCW (designate the charity) and send case for me, that is certainly the case for God. and the Holy Spirit! them to me, Nympha White, at 660 Myrtle Ave., Grand The mind and word and love of God are so absolute Ridge, IL 61325. and infinite, however, that these internal relationships SHAWN REEVES has served as the director of religious educa- are also absolute and personal — a Father and His Son tion at St. John’s Catholic Newman Center in Champaign PRISON MINISTRY CONTINUES (His Word) and the Love that binds them in communion since 2001. He and his family are members of St. Malachy Along with these projects, we want to remind you of (the Holy Spirit). One God, three eternal relationships. Parish in Rantoul. our ongoing mission to assist the women housed at Lo- gan Correctional Center. We urge you to read the booklet Daily Readings we have recently revised to learn of the items that are needed to help these women in prison. Many of the items — we listed in the past will not be accepted at Logan, in- Monday, May 23: Weekday Mark 11:11-26 Wednesday, June 1: St. Justin cluding clothing items, cards to be given or “sent” to the 1 Peter 1:3-9 Martyr Saturday, May 28: Weekday residents and toothbrushes. Psalm 111:1-2,5-6,9 and 10c 2 Timothy 1:1-3,6-12 Jude 17,20b-24 We ask that your organization consider sending or Mark 10:17-27 Psalm 123:1b-2ab,2cdef Psalm 63:2,3-4,5-6 Mark 12:18-27 delivering the items directly to the correctional cen- Tuesday, May 24: Weekday Mark 11:27-33 ter due to the costs involved. If you want to deliver or send the items, you need to call in advance and ask for 1 Peter 1:10-16 Sunday, May 29: Solemnity of the Thursday, June 2: Weekday Psalm 98:1,2-3ab,3cd-4 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Women and Family Services or Chaplain Fortone at (217) Mark 10:28-31 Genesis 14:18-20 Psalm 25:4-5ab,8-9,10 and 14 735-5581. Psalm 110:1,2,3,4 Mark 12:28-34 Call us for the mailing address if you don’t have a copy Wednesday, May 25: Weekday 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 of the new booklet. We will accept items if you cannot 1 Peter 1:18-25 Luke 9:11b-17 Friday, June 3: Solemnity of the send them, as we will make a couple of trips each year. Psalm 147:12-13,14-15,19-20 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus We hope to hear from you and we surely appreciate Mark 10:32-45 Monday, May 30: Weekday Ezekiel 34:11-16 your help. God bless! 2 Peter 1:2-7 Psalm 23:1-3a,3b-4,5,6 Thursday, May 26: St. Philip Neri Psalm 91:1-2,14-15b,15c-16 Romans 5:5b-11 NYMPHA WHITE is the treasurer of Peoria Diocesan Council of Cath- 1 Peter 2:2-4,9-12 Mark 12:1-12 Luke 15:3-7 Psalm 100:2,3,4,5 olic Women. In addition, she chairs the DCCW’s International Mark 10:46-52 Tuesday, May 31: Visitation of the Saturday, June 4: Immaculate Concerns and Prison Ministry, due to Betty Sullivan’s resignation Blessed Virgin Mary Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the board because of health issues. Friday, May 27: Weekday Zephaniah 3:14-18a or Romans 12:9-16 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1 Peter 4:7-13 (Psalm) Isaiah 12:2-3,4bcd,5-6 1 Samuel 2:1,4-5,6-7,8abcd Follow us on The Catholic Post’s Facebook site Psalm 96:10,11-12,13 Luke 1:39-56 Luke 2:41-51 SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST | 19 www.thecatholicpost.com — ORDINATION: Deacon Pica called to priesthood

FROM 3 vocation retreats as well as at parishes in Monmouth, Danville, Moline and East in my life and as I have grown in semi- Moline. nary,” said Deacon Pica. And when at home in Champaign, he has been a frequent visitor to Holy Cross CALLED TO HOLINESS School, where the prayer support and pride Born on April 2, 1989, Deacon Pica is the in him are especially strong. second to the youngest of five sons of Jerry “We want you to know how really, really and Jane Pica. When the boys visited their proud we are of you and how honored we Grandma Pica, she would frequently ask are that you have chosen this vocation in “Who’s going to be the priest?” life,” said Elizabeth Kelley, religion coordi- “At those moments, I didn’t think it would nator for grades 6-8, during a presentation be me,” said Deacon Pica, who went on to of cards and gifts to Deacon Pica at the graduate from Champaign’s Centennial close of an all-school Mass on May 13. “We High School in 2007. In enrolling at Brad- have a very special place in our hearts for ley, his plans were to become a physical you,” she added, emphasizing the prayers therapist like his father, then get married, will continue long after his ordination day. have children, and “change the world.” Deacon Pica also credited several priests During his freshmen year in college, he for their support and example, including went on a Koinonia retreat sponsored by Father Antonio Dittmer, his college semi- the St. Joseph Catholic Newman Center on nary spiritual director. He cited Father Wil- campus. lard’s generosity, saying “the example of his “I really got to know the presence of life and the love which he gives to everyone Christ in the Eucharist and the love that is incredible.” And of Father Henderson, God has for us,” he recalls. “It became so Deacon Pica said “he’s a very holy priest real to me.” and I pray I may serve the people of God as He also learned he was called to holiness. he has.” And while holiness can be lived out in many Deacon Pica said he is looking forward ways, during his sophomore year after to the moment of ordination and then cel- speaking with Msgr. Brownsey, he deter- ebrating Mass with Bishop Jenky. “That’s mined the best place to grow in holiness for going to be incredible,” he said, marveling him would be the seminary. at what it will be like to “enter into what is At the time, he was a resident adviser going on, the reality of being ordained a in a Bradley dormitory. In speaking about priest of Jesus Christ.” the possibility of priesthood with one of his bosses, she told him “Your eyes light up when you talk about it. It’s something you Memorial Day Mass have a passion for.” “That stuck with me, and gave me a drive set May 30 in Peoria to say, yes, this is something I might be called to.” Msgr. Charles Beebe will celebrate Mass on Monday, May 30, in the chapel at SUPPORTED ON JOURNEY Resurrection Mausoleum, 7519 N. Allen He has felt support throughout his Road, in Peoria. The Memorial Day Mass preparation for the priesthood, first at will begin at 9:30 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in The Mass is sponsored by the Catholic Winona, Minnesota, then during his theol- Cemetery Association of Peoria, which ogy studies at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary represents families with loved ones at St. in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Mary’s Cemetery and St. Joseph Cem- In the summers of his seminary years, etery, both in West Peoria, as well as he assisted at the diocese’s Emmaus Days Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum. 20 | THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — This page is sponsored in thanksgiving for the consecrated women and men who are serving or have served in the Diocese of Peoria

Msgr. Mark Merdian walks through McCarthy Hall at St. Pius X Parish in Rock Island sprinkling holy water after Bishop Jenky blessed the new addition during ceremonies May 7. The photo above shows how the exterior blends in with the circular design of the church. The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody Church hall addition blessed at St. Pius X, Rock Island ROCK ISLAND — Bishop Bishop Jenky prayed that the 120, table and chair storage, and to St. Pius X through his trust. dinners, and children’s liturgy of Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, blessed hall be a place “where all of you restrooms. McCarthy died in 2008, and the word. and dedicated the new McCar- may come to know one another “This is a very exciting day,” was represented at the blessing “May all who come here know thy Hall for St. Pius X Parish better and give witness to our said Msgr. Mark Merdian, pas- ceremonies by John Callas. the presence of Christ, experi- here during brief ceremonies shared faith in Christ.” tor, who credited former pastor “It makes all the family and ence the joy of his friendship, following a confirmation Mass Ground was broken last Father R. Michael Schaab for the committee very proud to and grow in his love,” prayed at the church on Saturday, May August for the one-level, preliminary work to identify participate with this, and give Bishop Jenky before sprinkling 7. 4,700-square-foot addition that parish needs. St. Pius something that will al- the first holy water. He later In the blessing, which was is attached to the north entrance He also expressed the deep low a greater quality of mem- blessed the church’s adoration attended by a crowd includ- of the church. If features a circu- appreciation of the parish to the bership and life in the parish chapel, which has a new entry ing clergy from throughout lar exterior to blend in with the late Richard McCarthy, a parish- community for years to come,” because of the addition. the region who concelebrated church and includes a catering ioner and longtime usher at the said Callas. Precision Builders of LeClaire, the 11 a.m. confirmation Mass, kitchen, a hall with seating for church who donated $1.5 million The addition will be used as a Iowa, was the general contrac- gathering space for coffee and tor. The facility was designed by conversations following Mass, Gere/Dismer Architects, KJWW for funeral luncheons, Bible Engineering, and Missman, Inc., study, RCIA, wedding rehearsal all of Rock Island.

Msgr. Merdian shows Bishop Jenky the new entrance to the Eucharis- tic Adoration Chapel at St. Pius X Church during blessing ceremonies for the church ad- dition. The Catholic Post/Tom Dermody Cathedral— calendar The Cathedral of St. Mary of Sunday, May 22: Ordination to the Immaculate Conception, the Transitional Diaconate, 10:30 a.m. located in Peoria at 607 N.E. Friday, May 27: Holy Hour Vigil Madison Ave., is the mother for Ordination to the Priesthood, church of the Diocese of Peoria. 7:15 p.m. Weekend Masses are at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28: Ordination to on Saturdays (in Latin), and at the Priesthood, 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (in English) and 12:15 Saturday, June 4: Mass for the p.m. (in Spanish) on Sundays. Summer Institute, 10:30 a.m. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is Saturday, June 11: Mass for First frequently a pontifical liturgy Communicants, 4 p.m. celebrated by Bishop Daniel R. Thursday, June 23: Jubilarian Jenky, CSC. Mass, 4 p.m. Earlville native is golden jubilarian. See page B2.

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A special section of May 22, 2016 B2 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com PHONE: 309-671-1550 MOST REV. DANIEL R. JENKY, CSC FAX: 309-671-1576 OFFICE OF THE BISHOP Archbishop Myers among DIOCESE OF PEORIA 419 N.E. MADISON AVE. PEORIA, IL 61603 golden jubilarians in 2016

Among the priests of the Diocese of Anniversaries a time to rejoice, Peoria celebrating the 50th anniversary of ordination in 2016 is the seventh bishop of Peoria. look forward in faith Archbishop John J. Myers of Newark, a native of Earlville who was shepherd here To the Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria: from 1990 to 2001, was ordained to the priesthood on Dec. 17, 1966, at St. Peter’s My dear Friends in Christ; Basilica at the Vatican after four years of study at the North American College, One hundred and thirty-nine years ago, the young priest, John Lancaster Gregorian University in Rome. Spalding, was sent from the East Coast to become the first bishop of what The Catholic Post will interview Arch- was still something of a frontier town. As part of the planning of our diocesan bishop Myers nearer to his ordination celebration of this milestone, I made sure to regularly remind everyone that an- date. niversaries should not be so much about remembering the past as they should Born in Ottawa on July 26, 1941, he is energize us for the future. the oldest of seven children of the late My dear brothers and sisters, as we celebrate together our jubilees of con- M. W. (Jack) and Margaret Myers of secrated and ordained life, let us remember all the marvelous things that our Earlville. After attending Earlville public good God has done in our lives. Jubilees should also be occasions to rejoice as grade and high schools, he enrolled at we look forward in faith to whatever joys, works and challenges our God calls Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, to study us to next. As the Bishop of this wonderful diocese, I am so grateful to you, mathematics and political science. One the men and women whose generous lives of service give me inspiration and year later, he switched to the school’s strength. At every jubilee celebration, I can only wonder at the priests and reli- seminary department and, upon gradu- gious who celebrate this year 50, 60, or 70-plus years of work in the vineyard of ation in 1963, was sent to Rome for theo- the Lord! logical studies. Archbishop John J. Myers As the local Church of Peoria, let us rejoice with our Jubilarians, their fami- Following ordination, he served as lies, and their religious communities. Even as we celebrate the past, we pray parochial vicar at Holy Family Parish, Upon the retirement of Bishop Edward W. that Almighty God may continue to bless them with many more years of conse- Peoria, and St. Matthew Parish, Cham- O’Rourke, Bishop Myers was installed as crated and priestly ministry. paign. He would later earn a canon law diocesan bishop on Jan. 23, 1990. degree from The Catholic University of America. TO NEWARK IN 2001 As a priest of the diocese, Archbishop Bishop Myers’ 11 years as diocesan Myers held a variety of positions includ- bishop included the penning of seven Sincerely yours in Christ, ing a decade as vocations director and pastoral letters on topics ranging from chancellor, and five years as vicar general. pro-life issues to catechetical renewal; He was appointed coadjutor bishop of presiding over the diocese’s first Eucha- the Diocese of Peoria by Pope John Paul ristic Congress in 1992; the ordination +Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. II on July 14, 1987, with his episcopal of more than 80 priests; and guiding BISHOP OF PEORIA ordination taking place at St. Mary’s the diocese into the third millennium of Cathedral in Peoria on Sept. 3, 1987. Christianity, including through a series of unprecedented regional Masses. Pope John Paul II appointed him the fifth archbishop of Newark — an urban archdiocese of 1.3 million Catholics Congratulations located just across the Hudson River from Manhattan — on July 24, 2001. The ter- rorist attacks of Sept. 11 greatly impacted his new diocese. Archbishop Myers, who Msgr. Ernie Pizzamiglio was installed in Newark on Oct. 9, offici- ated at numerous funerals and services for those who perished in the World Trade on your 50th Anniversary Center attacks, and published a pastoral message reflecting on faith and terrorism. He oversaw the 150th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Newark in 2003, and of service to Our Lord! launched two major studies to address the future of the archdiocese. He has served or currently serves on several committees from your parish families at of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as well as the governing boards of univer- Immaculate Heart of Mary sities and other Catholic institutions. This July 26, Archbishop Myers will Galesburg turn 75 — the age at which canon law requires bishops to submit their resigna- tion to the pope. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B3 thecatholicpost.com — Two share gifts of preaching, teaching for 60 years The last 60 years have seen some Father Mario W. Shaw and Father John applied that skill to marriage prepara- Patrick, Wapella. In addition, he has been turbulent times in the nation and major Valiquette. tion and counseling, as well as the RCIA. vicar of the Lincoln Vicariate and co- changes in the church, but they have also Brief profiles of the jubilarians follow, While he isn’t scheduled regularly, Father chaplain at the Newman Foundation at provided moments of great joy for Father along with their addresses. Hoffmann also assists at the Danville- Illinois State University in Normal. Robert Hoffmann and Father Thomas area parishes and said it’s a thrill to be These days, he admits to being ad- Kelly. In the days ahead they will gather FATHER HOFFMAN able to reflect on the Scriptures with dicted to Sudoku and appreciates having with family and friends to celebrate all For Father Hoffmann, the Second Vati- people through his homilies. the time “to think and to investigate and that has been and what is still to come. can Council was a turning point and the He has had a lot of practice. to wonder. . . . Constantly developing Father Hoffmann is planning a Mass former Latin teacher Following ordination, Father Hoffman and discovering new purposes and new for next Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at Holy embraced it with served as parochial vicar at St. John in meaning to things — and greater pos- Family Church, 444 E. Main St., in Dan- great enthusiasm. Peoria and St. Paul in Odell, where he was sibilities.” ville. A small reception will follow. “It just opened up also on the faculty and athletic director Mail for Father Hoffmann may be His sister, Sinsinawa Dominican Sister all kinds of avenues at St. Paul High School, and chaplain at sent to 343 Hickory Court, Oakwood, IL Eleanor Hoffmann, who celebrated her of meaningfulness in the Veterans Hospital in Dwight. He went 61858. own 60th anniversary of consecrated life liturgy and sacra- on to teach at Alleman High School and two years ago, will offer a reflection. ments and the Eu- assisted at St. Mary Church, both in Rock FATHER KELLY Father Kelly’s celebration will be on charist itself,” he told Island. While he doesn’t preside at Mass Sunday, June 5, at St. Anthony Church, The Catholic Post. “It He ministered at St. John’s Catholic anymore — “I’m too unsteady on my feet 2525 S. Skyway Road, in Bartonville. was exciting.” Chapel on the campus of the University of and I don’t want to Father Thomas Henseler will preside at Translating the Illinois in Champaign during the Vietnam stumble with the the 9 a.m. Mass and Father Kelly will be prayer language of the church from Latin War and recalled the “division and stress” Blessed Sacrament in the homilist. to English also opened the hearts and that existed among the students and staff, my hand” — Father Coffee and doughnuts will be available minds of Catholics in the pews and as a which included persons on both sides of Kelly continues to after Mass. result they took more responsibility for the conflict. find ways to share Ordained by Bishop William E. Cousins the mission of the church and its prayer Returning to parish ministry at St. Christ with as many on May 27, 1956, at St. Mary’s Cathedral life, he said. Bernard in Peoria in 1969, Father Hoff- people as he can. in Peoria, both are now senior priests of “I think it contributed to their willing- mann would go on to serve as pastor at St. Since selling his the diocese. Father Kelly retired in 1999 ness to participate and invite other people Patrick, Wapella, and St. Mary, Downs; retirement home in and Father Hoffman followed a year later. into the church,” Father Hoffmann said. co-pastor of St. Patrick, Danville, and Wisconsin and re- Twelve members of their ordination That helped the Rite of Christian then pastor at Holy Family in Danville; class are now deceased: Father Edward Initiation of Adults (RCIA) to blossom and pastor at St. John, Clinton, and St. PLEASE TURN TO FATHER KELLY B17 Bader, Msgr. Raymond Boyle, Father when it was reintroduced in 1974. He was George Caspar, Father Eugene Finnell, responsible for beginning the process at Msgr. Richard G. Fitzsimmons, Father Holy Family in Danville and St. John in Joseph Graves, Father William D. Iser- Clinton and said, “It was a very powerful mann, Father John A. Mahoney, Father experience.” John Naab, Father Donald Schladen, He has always enjoyed teaching and has Two priests marking 40 years of ordination Msgr. John J. Prendergast, a senior Mail for Msgr. Prendergast, who was priest of the Diocese of Peoria, and Msgr. granted senior priest status last year, may Steven P. Rohlfs, are celebrating the 40th be sent to Buehler Home, 3415 N. Sheridan anniversary of their ordination to the Road, Peoria, IL 61604. priesthood in 2016. Msgr. Rohlfs, rector emeritus of St. Msgr. Prendergast was ordained on July 4, Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Mary- The Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., 1976, at Immaculate Conception Church in land, assists with spiritual direction at St. Streator. Msgr. Rohlfs was ordained on May Paul Seminary. His address is 2260 Sum- joyfully invites 22, 1976, at St. Mary Church in Lincoln. mit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105. the faithful to join him Congratulations Thursday, June 23, at 4:00 p.m. Father Robert Hoffmann 60 years in the Cathedral of St. Mary and of the Immaculate Conception Father Ted Pracz for the Jubilarian Celebration 50 years in the Priesthood. in honor of our priests celebrating their anniversaries. Thank you for your dedicated service! St. Paul, Danville B4 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 thecatholicpost.com — Priestly ministry takes four near and far over 50 years Seven priests in the Diocese of Peoria of Thanksgiving on Saturday, May 21, at are celebrating the 50th anniversary of 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary Church in Hamil- their ordination in 2016. ton, and on Sunday, May 22, at 8 a.m. at Father Richard L. Barclift, Father John Sacred Heart Church in Warsaw. C. Horton, Msgr. Ernest E. Pizzamiglio Mail for Father Barclift may be sent to 110 and Msgr. Paul E. Showalter, P.A., were 19th St., Suite 205, Rock Island, IL 61201. ordained by Bishop John B. Franz on May 22, 1966, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in FATHER HORTON Peoria. Meanwhile, on Dec. 17 of that year, Father Horton knew from an early age Archbishop John J. Myers was ordained to that he wanted to be a priest. the priesthood at St. Peter’s Basilica at the “We played Mass,” he said. “My mom Vatican. Father Barclift Father Horton Msgr. Pizzamiglio Msgr. Showalter had cookie cutters so we took white One member of the class, Father Wil- bread, flattened it, and cut out rounds. liam C. Betson, has died. the priesthood, so he decided to see if ing with the Diocesan Vocation Team and Boy, did that bread get hard after awhile.” In addition, the Diocese of Peoria has it was a good fit for him by applying to in 1974 was named a diocesan consultor. Growing up on Chicago’s South Side, benefited from the ministry of Father the Diocese of Des Moines. He attended In 1976, he joined the Rock Island- he liked going to Mass and served almost Ted Pracz, who was ordained for the Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, for one Milan Cooperative Ministry as co-pastor every day for the Augustinians who LaSalette Fathers on April 23, 1966. He year. of St. Ambrose in Milan and St. Patrick in staffed Mendel High School in the Pull- was featured in the April 10 issue of The When his parents returned to Hancock Andalusia. He was named pastor of those man neighborhood. His pastor also took Catholic Post. County in parishes two years later. an interest in him and because he social- Salesian Father Joseph Santa-Bibiana, Everything he does Illinois, their “It was a great experience,” Father ized with the priests from the Diocese who has ministered at Holy Cross Church flows from “my pastor took Barclift recalled, saying it allowed the of Peoria, that’s in Champaign since 2013, was ordained him around parishes to collaborate across parish where he took on March 6, 1966. He was featured in the hunger to make and intro- boundaries and gave people an experi- Father Horton “The main Feb. 28 issue of The Post. a difference in duced him ence of the larger Catholic community. to apply for the thing that has Brief profiles of Father Barclift, Father to the priests Another highlight of his ministry was priesthood. Horton, Msgr. Pizzamiglio and Msgr. people’s lives and in Diocese of serving as the diocesan director of Christ Msgr. George brought me joy Showalter follow, along with details about their hunger to Peoria. “You Renews His Parish, which provided op- Carton, director has always been their celebrations and addresses. need to be portunities for people to grow in and live of vocations, sent To find information for Archbishop My- find a little added here,” he told the sacraments beyond Sunday Mass. him to St. Am- celebrating Mass. ers, see page B2. dimension to their the young He served as pastor of St. Patrick in La- brose College in That’s how it seminarian. Salle and Christ the King in Moline before Davenport, Iowa, FATHER BARCLIFT faith and some Father Bar- returning to St. Patrick in Andalusia in to study philoso- started and that’s Whether he’s ministering to recover- answers to their clift decided 1998. Father Barclift began his ministry phy, and St. Paul the main thing.” ing addicts and alcoholics, attending to to follow the as a maritime chaplain with the Apostle- Seminary in St. the spiritual needs of the people working life’s issues, life’s older man’s ship of the Sea in 2009, the same year he Paul, Minnesota, Father John Horton on cruise ships, or celebrating Mass at problems.” advice. was granted senior priest status. to study theology. churches in the Quad Cities, Father Bar- Accepted Not only does he assist in Quad Cities His first as- clift enjoys connecting with people. by the parishes, but he also celebrates Mass for signment to Immaculate Conception in “It raises the bar on ministry,” he said. Father Richard Barclift Diocese the Benedictine Sisters at St. Mary Mon- Streator put him close enough to home Not only are the encounters sacramen- of Peoria, astery in Rock Island. He said he enjoys that he could drive up to Chicago and tal for him, but he considers those he he studied the camaraderie of the priests and women back on his days off. He would also serve meets to be sources of “grace and delight.” philosophy at St. Ambrose College In religious in the area. as parochial vicar at St. Mary in Lincoln Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Father Barclift Davenport, Iowa, and theology at St. Mei- Everything he does flows from “my and St. Patrick in Ottawa. spent much of his childhood in Council nrad School of Theology in St. Meinrad, hunger to make a difference in people’s He was named pastor at St. Patrick in Ha- Bluffs. His father, Roy, traveled through- Indiana. lives and their hunger to find a little vana and Immaculate Conception in Manito out the state of Iowa for work and wanted Father Barclift’s first assignments were added dimension to their faith and some in 1977 and remained there for 18 years. his son to attend Creighton Prep, across as parochial vicar at St. Joseph in Rock answers to their life’s issues, life’s prob- His last assignment took him to a new the Missouri River in Omaha, Nebraska. Island, Epiphany in Normal, and St. Pat- lems,” he said. parish, Our Lady of the Lake in Mahomet, Father Barclift had been thinking about rick in Lincoln. In 1972 he started work- Father Barclift will celebrate Masses where he oversaw construction of the The priests, Congratulations and Best Wishes deacons, and laity to of the Father John C. Galesburg Vicariate Horton salute 50 years from the Msgr. Ernie Pizzamiglio staff and parishioners at on his golden jubilee of priesthood. Our Lady of the Lake, Mahomet SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B5 thecatholicpost.com church. Happy with the way the parish When he was in the Air Force, Msgr. the Blessed Sacrament. It was our Lord,” Msgr. Pizzamiglio found the course- — complex came together, he said his one Pizzamiglio used to dream of finding a Msgr. Pizzamiglio said. “He was drawing work challenging, but kept going with regret is that they couldn’t afford to buy good woman to settle down with and hav- me into that. It was so strong I wanted to support from Msgr. George Carton, then stained glass windows. ing children. God gave him everything he go back again.” vocations director for the Diocese of Father Horton was granted senior priest dreamed of — and more. He continued to go to Mass after he Peoria, and Bishop John B. Franz. He status in 2010 and moved to Blooming- “I got the greatest woman in all of joined the also credits the Holy Family, to whom he ton. While he was never assigned there, God’s creation — our Blessed Mother,” he “I live with Jesus, Air Force turned in prayer often. he has friends in the area and remains recently told The Catholic Post. “And my and started “God works with us. If only people real- busy by assisting with confessions and kids are all Catholics.” Mary and Joseph. I taking in- ized that, if we only put our trust in him,” Masses at the area parishes and schools. Someone once asked him if he was have all the company structions in he said. “You’ve got to persevere!” “The main thing that has brought me lonely, living in the rectory at Immacu- the Catholic Msgr. Pizzamiglio served as parochial joy has always been celebrating Mass,” late Heart of Mary Church, where he has I need. I’m serious faith. He was vicar at Holy Family in Peoria, Holy Cross he told The Catholic Post. “That’s how it served as pastor for 25 years, but they about that. I talk to baptized con- in Champaign, and Visitation in Kewanee started and that’s the main thing.” needn’t have worried. ditionally and before being named administrator at St. Father Horton said he has also enjoyed “I live with Jesus, Mary and Joseph. them all the time. It’s confirmed John in Galva. His pastorates took him the times he’s been able to teach, includ- I have all the company I need,” Msgr. called prayer.” while serving to St. Patrick in Elkhart, St. Thomas in ing offering presentations on Scripture to Pizzamiglio said. “I’m serious about that. as an aircraft Mount Pulaski, and St. John in Middle- the permanent deacon candidates in the I talk to them all the time. It’s called mechanic town, in 1976; St. Mary in DePue in 1981; early days. prayer.” Msgr. Ernest Pizzamiglio during the St. Edward in Chillicothe in 1985; and “It would usually be on Sunday after- While his prayer life has always been Korean War. Immaculate Heart of Mary in Galesburg noons,” he recalled. “I was so taken with strong, Msgr. Pizzamiglio didn’t get to It was his in 1990. While at the Galesburg parish, he the deacons and their wives, sometimes I know Mary, whom he calls “my girl,” until baptism has also shepherded the faith community would go just to be there.” he was in high school. that got him at St. Aloysius in Wataga twice. He said he was impressed with how they Born on the South Side of Chicago, thinking God might have other plans for He was vicar of the Kewanee Vicari- gave up their time for five years of forma- he was baptized in the Missouri Synod him and during heartfelt conversations ate and has been vicar of the Monmouth tion and then gave their lives to the church. Lutheran Church. When the Pizzamiglio with God before the Blessed Sacrament Vicariate since 1990. “I just have the highest admiration for family moved to Spring Valley, there was he offered his life to the Lord. He was named a Chaplain to His Holi- them. It just amazes me,” he said. no comparable place of worship and he After he was discharged from the ness with the title of monsignor in 2009. Father Horton’s hobbies include reading eventually stopped going to church. That military, he returned to central Illinois “I love the priesthood,” Msgr. Pizzami- and photography and the railroad man’s changed when his Catholic brother-in- and was accepted as a seminarian for the glio said. “It’s the greatest vocation. To be son has a shed filled with model trains. law invited him to Mass at Immaculate Diocese of Peoria. He was sent to St. Bede called to be an instrument of our Lord, to Mail for Father Horton may be sent to Conception Church. College to learn Latin and study liberal bring him body, blood, soul and divin- 1837 E. Lafayette St., Bloomington, IL He didn’t understand the Latin or really arts, and then attended St. Paul Seminary ity to people in holy Communion — what 61701-7014. know what the priest was doing, but felt a in St. Paul, Minnesota, to study philoso- could be greater than that?” powerful attraction. phy, and St. Procopius Seminary in Lisle MSGR. PIZZAMIGLIO “I didn’t know it at the time, but it was to study theology. PLEASE TURN TO GOLDEN JUBILARIANS B19

From the staff & parish families at: St. John, Cullom St. Joseph, Flanagan St. Paul, Odell St. Mary, Pontiac B6 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com Nine discuss their 25 years of joys, blessings in ministry Part of the largest ordination class the Diocese of Peoria had Msgr. Father Rogers Father Dwight Father Joseph seen in a quarter of a century, the priests who are celebrating their silver jubilee this year did Michael Bliss Byambaasa, AJ Campbell Donton not even fit in the sanctuary of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria Msgr. Bliss was born in Floris- Father Rogers was born in Ka- Born in Chicago, Father Camp- Born in Florissant, Missouri, when it came time to lay pros- sant, Missouri. He has a bach- bale, Uganda, in East Africa. He bell holds a bachelor’s degree Father Donton attended Ber- trate during the Litany of the elor’s degree in political science was considered a late vocation from Loyola University Chicago gan High School in Peoria. He Saints. The center aisle of the from Christendom College in when he entered the Apostles of and received a law degree from earned bachelor’s degrees in cathedral had to be used to ac- Front Royal, Jesus at 23 the Loyola philosophy commodate them all. Virginia, to study for School of and youth Msgr. Michael Bliss, Father and studied the priest- Law in 1982. ministry at Dwight Campbell, Father Joseph for the hood. After prac- Immacu- Donton, Msgr. Philip Halfacre, priesthood His per- ticing law late Heart Father William Keebler, Fa- at Holy severance in central of Mary ther James Kretz, Msgr. Stuart Apostles paid off, Illinois for Seminary Swetland and Father Dominic Seminary in however. four years in Winona, Vitaliano, were among those Cromwell, Of the 56 as an assis- Minnesota, who were ordained on May 25, Connecti- men who tant state’s and com- 1991, by Bishop (now Archbish- cut, where started the attorney, pleted his op) John J. Myers. They will be he earned a master’s degree novitiate, only 14 went on to the he entered Mount St. Mary’s studies for the priesthood with honored in a variety of ways this in Scripture and a master’s of priesthood — including Father Seminary in Emmitsburg, Mary- master’s degrees in divinity and spring for 25 years of priestly divinity degree. Rogers. land, where he earned master’s moral theology at Mount St. service given to the Diocese of After ordination he served He taught and offered spiri- degrees in divinity and theology. Mary’s Seminary in Emmits- Peoria and the church at large. as parochial vicar at Sacred tual direction at the Apostles of He was parochial vicar at St. burg, Maryland. They lost one member of the Heart Parish in Moline for two Jesus Kiserian minor seminary Patrick in Urbana for one year His first assignment was as class last September, when Fa- years and at St. John’s Catholic in Kenya for a time and worked before being named pastor at parochial vicar at Holy Family ther Benjamin Reese died from Chapel in Champaign for three as pastor of St. Luke Church in St. Lawrence in Penfield and Parish in Lincoln and chaplain at complications of amyotrophic years. He began his hospital Loitikitok and Ugandan Mar- Holy Trinity in Rankin, as well the Lincoln Correctional Center. lateral sclerosis (ALS), also ministry in 1996, when he was tyrs Church in Kibirichia, both as chaplain at Schlarman High He also served as parochial vicar known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. named assistant chaplain at OSF in Kenya, before coming to the School in Danville. His other at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Father Mubarak Anwar Amar Saint Francis Medical Center United States in 2001. He was pastorates in the Diocese of in Peoria Heights from 1992 would be ordained for the in Peoria. He has been chaplain named assistant chaplain at OSF Peoria include Sts. Peter and until 1994, when he was named Diocese of Peoria at St. Mary’s since 1998 and is also director of Saint Francis Medical Center Paul, Nauvoo, and Sacred Heart, administrative assistant to Cathedral on Dec. 21, 1991. He pastoral care there. in Peoria that year, and has Dallas City, and St. Thomas, Bishop (now Archbishop) John J. died in 2008. Msgr. Bliss completed a clini- been chaplain at OSF St. Joseph Philo and Immaculate Concep- Myers and vice chancellor. Father Rogers Byambaasa, the cal pastoral education residency Medical Center in Bloomington tion, Bongard. Ministry as pastor and rec- chaplain at OSF St. Joseph Medi- in 2001. since 2013. Father Campbell served on the tor of St. Mary’s Cathedral in cal Center in Bloomington, is He was named a Chaplain to Father Rogers will celebrate faculty at The High School of Peoria and director of vocations also celebrating his silver jubilee His Holiness with the title of a Mass of Thanksgiving on Saint Thomas More in Cham- followed from 1997 to 2003. In in 2016. He was ordained for the monsignor in 2007. Thursday, July 7, in the chapel of paign in 2002, and the next year 2001, he was designated vicar of Apostles of Jesus on July 7, 1991. Msgr. Bliss will celebrate OSF St. Joseph. It will begin at went to the University of Dayton the Peoria Southwest Vicariate. The Catholic Post posed nine his anniversary with a Mass 11 a.m. for further studies. He received Father Donton would serve as questions to each of the silver of Thanksgiving on Sunday, He is planning another Mass a licentiate in sacred theology in pastor of St. Patrick Parish in jubilarians. Following are their May 29, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Thanksgiving on Dec. 27, in 2004 and a doctorate in sacred Washington from 2003 to 2011, responses or excerpts of their re- at OSF Saint Francis Medical Nyabirerema village, Bukinda theology (with a concentration in while also offering pastoral care sponses to at least three of them. Center. Mail may be sent to him sub-county, Kabale district, Mariology) from the Internation- as administrator or pastor of St. To read the answers in their entirety, see thecatholicpost.com. PLEASE TURN TO MSGR. BLISS B20 PLEASE TURN TO FATHER ROGERS B8 PLEASE TURN TO FATHER CAMPBELL B21 PLEASE TURN TO FATHER DONTON B8

Congratulations to our Pastor, Congratulations to our Pastor, Msgr. Philip Halfacre Father Dominic Vitaliano on 25 years of priestly service! on your 25th Anniversary May God bless you! as a priest of the Diocese of Peoria! from your parish families St. Bernard, at St. Michael the Archangel, Streator Bushnell and St. Patrick, Seneca St. Augustine, St. Augustine

PLEASE TURN TO STUDENT LEADERS 31 SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B7 thecatholicpost.com — Msgr. Philip Father William Father James Msgr. Stuart Father Dominic Halfacre Keebler Kretz Swetland Vitaliano

Msgr. Halfacre was born in Father Keebler was born in A native of Pennsylvania, Fa- Msgr. Swetland is the presi- Born in New Jersey, Father East Chicago, Indiana, and grew Daytona Beach, Florida. He ther Kretz attended Temple Tech dent of Donnelly College in Vitaliano grew up in Miami, up in Hammond. He holds a attended Stetson University in Institute in Philadelphia, where Kansas City, Kansas, and also Florida. He enlisted in the U.S. bachelor’s DeLand, he earned serves as Air Force degree in Florida, an associ- professor of in 1979 to philoso- and stud- ates degree Leadership serve his phy from ied for the in comput- and Chris- country Indiana priesthood ers and elec- tian Ethics and see the University at Holy tronics. He there. Prior world, and and master’s Apostles also holds to that, he discovered a degrees in Seminary in a bachelor’s was vice deep love for divinity and Cromwell, degree in president his Catholic sacred the- Connecti- marketing for Catholic faith and ology, with cut, where from Temple Identity and a priestly an emphasis he earned a University. Mission and vocation in moral theology, from Mount master’s degree in theology and He received a master’s degree held the Archbishop Flynn Chair along the way. St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmits- a master of divinity degree. in philosophical theology from of Christian Ethics at Mount St. He studied for the priesthood burg, Maryland. His first assignment was as Holy Apostles Seminary in Mary’s University in Emmits- at Holy Apostles College and He also studied at the John parochial vicar at Immaculate Cromwell, Connecticut. burg, Maryland. Seminary in Cromwell, Connect- Paul II Institute on Marriage Conception in Streator. He went Father Kretz’s first assign- Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- icut, earning master’s degrees in and Family in Washington, D.C. to St. Edward in Chillicothe in ments were as parochial vicar at vania, Msgr. Swetland holds a divinity and dogmatic theology. After ordination, Msgr. Half- 1993, and St. Patrick in LaSalle in St. Patrick Church of Merna in bachelor’s degree in physics from He told The Catholic Post in acre served as parochial vicar at 1994. He served as chaplain at St. Bloomington and Epiphany Par- the United States Naval Acad- 2013 that he decided to apply to St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Joseph Nursing Home in Lacon ish in Normal. In 1993 he was emy. He was elected a Rhodes the Diocese of Peoria after meet- in Peoria Heights. The following for two years before being named named pastor of St. Ann, Toluca, Scholar in 1981 and received ing seminarians from central Il- year he was named pastor at St. pastor at St. Theresa in Alexis and and Sacred Heart, Rutland. He bachelor’s and master’s degrees linois during his seminary days. Mary Parish in Utica and started St. Aloysius in Wataga. would remain there until 2008, in politics, philosophy and eco- Father Vitaliano served as his long association with Mar- In 1998, Father Keebler was when he was assigned to serve nomics from Oxford University parochial vicar at St. Mary in

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Congratulations to our Pastor, Father Joseph Donton celebrating 25 years as a priest in the Diocese of Peoria

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St. Elizabeth Church Thomasboro St. Malachy Church & School Rantoul B8 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com FATHER ROGERS: Joy comes from hospital ministry Jubilarian Mass set for June 23 FROM B6 in my priesthood. Also being part of the Msgr. Ernest Pizzamiglio will be the Jenky, CSC, and clergy from around essential ministry of Jesus of healing the homilist for the annual Jubilarian Mass, the Diocese of Peoria at the liturgy. In Uganda, which will begin at 10 a.m. (East wounded, binding what is broken, and which is planned for Thursday, June 23, addition to honoring those who are Africa Time). A lunch will follow. bringing home what has been lost, espe- at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria. It will observing milestone anniversaries this Everyone is invited to both celebrations, cially in a hospital setting for 15 years is the begin at 4 p.m. year, the Mass will celebrate the new he said. most joyful experience. . . . Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary priestly ministry of Deacon Michael Mail for Father Rogers may be sent to Parish in Galesburg, Msgr. Pizzamiglio is Pica, who will be ordained on Satur- him at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, What have been the highlights of your one of seven priests ministering in central day, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s 2200 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL various assignments? Illinois who are marking 50 years of ordi- Cathedral. 61701. My first assignment was in the minor nation in 2016. After the Jubilarian Mass, the clergy seminary as a spiritual director and a Friends, parishioners and well-wish- will gather at the nearby Spalding Pasto- How are you a different priest today than teacher. . . . I was asked to teach Christian ers are invited to join Bishop Daniel R. ral Center for dinner. you were 25 years ago? religious education in the junior and senior I now understand better that priesthood classes. By the time I left for another assign- is a vocation, not a career. You must love ment, the students had already developed FATHER DONTON: ‘Fed’ by time spent before Jesus it and sacrifice without any benefits. It is great interest in the CRE lessons and at the not something you do for a living but it is a end-of-year national examinations, 18 out FROM B6 life of service to the people of God. I smile a sacred call to serve God and the church. The of 24 students in the senior class got a B+ lot. Not every day, but most days. Why? I can different experiences, such as grade school grade. This was a big achievement, that I Luke in Eureka from 2006 to 2008. His honestly say that I love being a priest. I am and high school teacher, spiritual director in could impact the students to like the CRE next assignment took him to St. Patrick in convinced that is who God created me to be. a seminary, assistant pastor and pastor, and lessons. . . . Ottawa and Marquette Academy, where hospital chaplain for the last 15 years have Another highlight is in the hospital as a he was a teacher. How are you a different priest today than made me grow into a mature, responsible chaplain for the last 15 years. Being there He has been pastor at St. Malachy in you were 25 years ago? priest. . . . as a Catholic priest for Catholic and non- Rantoul and St. Elizabeth of Hungary in I quickly learned that preparing to be a Catholic patients who are dying, who are Thomasboro since 2013. priest, is not the same as being a priest! Most What has given you the most joy in your very critical, in the emergency room, and Father Donton will celebrate his 25th days don’t go as planned. We have to be priesthood? being there for the families at the bedside, anniversary with a bilingual Mass at 1 flexible. Stay calm. Always remember that it Celebrating the Holy Eucharist of the Mass bereaved families, has been the greatest p.m. on Sunday, May 29, at St. Malachy is God’s church, not mine. for the people of God and other sacraments apostolate of my 25 years of priesthood. I Church. A light reception will follow at which nourish the faith and bring people thank God every day for such a sacramental The Linden Banquet Center in Rantoul. What has given you the most joy in the closer to Jesus has given me the most joy ministry in a hospital setting. Mail for Father Donton may be sent to priesthood? St. Malachy Church, 340 E. Belle Ave., Celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Suite 1, Rantoul, IL 61866. There was a saying on the wall of the sacristy at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary that read, How has priestly ministry changed in the “Priest of God, say this Mass as if it were your last generation? first Mass, as if it were your last Mass, as if Fewer vocations means more responsibil- it were your only Mass.” I say this to myself ity for priests engaged in active ministry. while I am vesting, especially if it is my fourth Congratulations to Oftentimes this involves multiple assignments. Mass of the day. I shepherd two parishes, two cemeteries, a our Vicar, school, and an Hispanic community. I wear Talk about your prayer life — what feeds many hats. It makes for early mornings, long you for your ministry? Msgr. Philip Halfacre days and late nights. I like to think of it as a joy- Quiet time in front of the Blessed Sacra- ful burden. Needless to say, we need to pray ment. I look at Him. He looks at me. It’s like on 25 years of service for an increase in vocations to the priesthood a “Red Bull” for the soul. Sometimes I go and religious life in the Diocese of Peoria. to the “Drive-Thru” for a quick visit. Other to Our Lord, times I make a reservation for a fine dining What drew you to the priesthood? experience. Regardless of how long it lasts, The example of happy priests. They spending time in the presence of the Lord is convinced me that I could be happy living a always satisfying! and to all Jubilarians Congratulations who are celebrating Father Joseph Donton (25 years) Anniversaries Msgr. James Swaner this year! (55 years) for your service to Our Lord! St. Columba Church, Ottawa St. Patrick Parish in Washington salutes all Jubilarians, St. Mary of the Fields, Grand Ridge especially those who have served our parish. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B9 thecatholicpost.com — Chillicothe man celebrates 25 years as permanent deacon CHILLICOTHE — Being a permanent boy arriving but That changed one fine spring day when they gave 13 years to that ministry. deacon isn’t something he ever aspired to, his son, Msgr. he suggested they walk to St. Mary Church A plumber by trade, Deacon Kruse but as Deacon Fred Kruse looks back over James Kruse, in Des Plaines for Mass. A parish mission stayed busy looking after the retreat cen- 25 years of serving at the altar, baptizing vicar general of was starting that weekend and he was so ter’s 96 rooms — and bathrooms — while babies and even witnessing the marriage the Diocese of intrigued that they returned each night for Gail took care of the office. Interacting of his son, he is filled with gratitude. Peoria. the next session. with the retreatants helped him to see “It’s been a privilege and honor to be No other He got more and more involved and “how much people are really searching for able to do this ministry,” he told The celebrations are eventually became an extraordinary min- peace in their lives, acceptance, and close- Catholic Post. planned — that ister of holy Communion. Then his pastor ness with God.” Members of the parish he serves, St. he knows of. planted the seed: “Have you ever consid- In addition to helping with baptisms, Mary of the Woods in Princeville, recently Deacon Kruse ered the diaconate?” funerals and “any plumbing problems that thanked him for his life of service by was one of 27 “Get out of here, Father. No way,” Deacon arise” at the Princeville church, Deacon honoring him at a Mass and reception. He men ordained Kruse told him, but he went home and dis- Kruse brings Communion to the sick at found out about it by reading the parish Deacon Kruse by Auxiliary cussed it with Gail and “the rest is history.” OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peo- bulletin. Bishop Thad For three years they attended formation ria each week. Not one to be the center of attention, he Jakubowski on April 27, 1991, at Holy sessions twice a week and one weekend a In 2012, the Kruses received the Pro tried to play it down, but Father Steven Name Cathedral in Chicago. The Archdio- month at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Ecclesia et Pontifice medal, a papal honor, Bird, pastor, said, “Deacon, we want to do cese of Chicago has the greatest number of Mundelein. for distinguished service to the church. this for you.” permanent deacons in the United States. For the first five years he served at his Their family includes a daughter, Debo- That wasn’t the only surprise his wife, The permanent diaconate wasn’t imme- parish and was involved in ministry to the rah McDowell of Florida, and three sons, Gail, had been working on, however. diately on his radar, however. women at Cook County Jail with Gail. They Fred Kruse of Deer Creek and Charles The couple lives in Chillicothe and “I had been away from the church for a also assisted with Marriage Encounter. Kruse of Atlanta, as well as Msgr. Kruse. Deacon Kruse often assists Father Keith number of years. Gail would pack up the In 1996, Msgr. Kruse told his parents They have 10 grandchildren, ranging in Walder, pastor of St. Edward Parish there, kids in the car on Sunday morning and that a permanent deacon was needed to age from 18 to 28. at Mass on Tuesday mornings. When the take them to Mass. I would sit and read my run the Diocese of Peoria’s retreat house in Mail for Deacon Kruse may be sent to sacristy door opened before Mass on April newspaper,” Deacon Kruse acknowledged, rural Henry. They applied and were hired, 15031 River Beach Court, Chillicothe, IL 26, he discovered that it wasn’t an altar calling himself a “special events Catholic.” agreeing to stay for 10 years. In the end, 61523. Bloomington Franciscan observing 50 years of religious profession

BLOOMINGTON — Brother Kevin Secular Franciscans there and appreciated ministers as ceived the Diocese of Peoria’s Archbishop Duckson, OFM, who has served St. Mary their “simple life of prayer, study and ser- a pastoral Schlarman Award from Bishop Daniel R. Parish for nearly 20 years, is celebrating vice to one another and the community.” associate for Jenky, CSC, in 2012. the 50th anniversary of his profession He entered the Order of Friars Minor the faith com- His ministry also has included work with the Order of Friars Minor. He will be after high school and started formation munity and is with his community’s formation team and honored with other jubilarians from the to be a brother. That gave him training in the spiritual care for the senior friars of the province. St. John the Baptist Province at a gather- plumbing, electrical and cooking skills assistant for He cites working with the Secular Fran- ing this week. — all the things he would need to take the St. Marga- ciscans and caring for the senior mem- He will also be part of a farewell recep- care of the community’s major houses so ret of Cortona bers of his Franciscan family as the most tion on Sunday, May 29, from 2:30 to 5:30 the priests could concentrate on pastoral Fraternity of satisfying aspects of his vocation, as well p.m. at St. Mary Church. The Franciscan ministry. the Secular as “learning the history and struggles of community is returning pastoral care of He professed first vows on Aug. 16, Franciscan the various parishes in the province as the parish to the Diocese of Peoria and 1966, and final vows three years later Order. they continue to serve communities.” leaving central Illinois on June 5. Brother Kevin has served twice at St. For his work Brother Kevin advised those discern- Born in Dayton, Ohio, Brother Kevin Mary in Bloomington. From 1970 to 1974, Brother Kevin to maintain the ing consecrated life or the priesthood to grew up in Our Lady of the Rosary Parish. he was the cook and porter and helped parish’s physi- “continue to pray and meditate, asking for He was attracted to the Order of Friars with maintenance around the parish cal plant, including the church, friary, God’s guidance in your response to His Minor through their interaction with the complex. He returned in 1997 and now school and cemetery, Brother Kevin re- calling.”

Congratulations “I am pleased to call to mind the motto that St. Benedict gave Deacon in his Rule, exhorting his monks Fred Kruse to prefer absolutely nothing to the love of Christ!” celebrating (Pope Benedict XVI, April 25, 2005) 25 years! Congratulations to all May God continue to who are celebrating bless you in your service to Anniversaries this year! the Diocese of Peoria! Abbot Philip and the St. Mary of the Woods Monks of St. Bede Abbey Princeville B10 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com Viatorian jubilarians include Quad Cities native Augustinian ARLINGTON HEIGHTS — Two Via- Life in Reno, Nevada, from 1980 to 1984. In addition to his teaching and parish minis- torian priests with ties to the Diocese of He also was a professor of the Chinese try, he founded the John XXIII AIDS Ministry ministered at Peoria are celebrating the 50th anniver- language at the University of San Diego in Monterey. sary of their ordination this year, and from 1984 to 1989. He has served as a volunteer in Las Vegas another is marking two milestones — the He served as associate pastor or pastor since 2005. 70th anniversary of his religious profes- at parishes in California for 20 years, Mail for Father Syslo may be sent to 2736 Pekin parish sion and 60 years as a priest. retiring in 2004. Legend Hollow Court, Henderson, NV 89074. The golden jubilarians are Father Alan Mail for Father Lefebvre may be sent HOMER GLEN — Father Thomas L. M. Syslo, CSV, and Father John E. Van to P.O. Box 515, Aguanga, CA 92536. FATHER VAN WIEL Osborne, OSA, whose ministry brought Wiel, CSV, who was born and raised in Father Van Wiel was born in Moline and him to St. Joseph Parish in Pekin, will the Quad Cities. The priest with two FATHER SYSLO grew up in St. Anne Parish, East Moline. He observe the 50th anniversary of his ordi- reasons to celebrate is Father Simon P. Father Syslo was ordained on June 4, attended St. Anne School and went on to Alle- nation to the Lefebvre, CSV. 1966, In the Diocese of Peoria, he was man High School in Rock Island, where he was priesthood this All three will be honored at a provincial dean of men and taught at Spalding Insti- the valediction of the 1957 graduating class. fall. assembly in June. tute in Peoria from 1967 to 1974. He entered the Viatorian community on Born in Ev- He holds bachelor’s degrees in ac- Sept. 7, 1959, and professed first vows on ergreen Park, FATHER LEFEBVRE counting from Loyola University Chicago Sept. 8, 1960, and final vows on Aug. 9, 1963. Father Os- Father Lefebvre professed vows with the and sacred He was ordained on June 4, 1966, by Bishop borne attended Clerics of St. Viator on Aug. 15, 1946, and theology from Aloysius J. Wycislo of Chicago in the chapel of St. Augustine was ordained on Aug. 15, 1956. A longtime The Catholic Tolentine College, Olympia Fields. Seminary educator, his first assignment was as a University of Father Van Wiel earned a bachelor’s degree in Holland, teacher at Spald- America in in chemistry from Loyola University Chicago, Michigan. He ing Institute in Washington, and a master’s degree in the same subject earned a bach- Peoria from 1957 D.C. While in from The Catholic University of America in elor’s degree to 1958. central Illinois Washington, D.C. He also holds a master’s in philosophy Father Lefeb- he earned a degree in education administration from the from Tolentine vre taught at the master’s degree University of North Carolina. College in Olympia Fields, and did gradu- high school and in manage- Much of his ate work at DePaul University in Chicago college level in ment from ministry has and the University of Detroit in Detroit, Nevada, Canada Illinois State been devoted Michigan. He was ordained on Nov. 21, and Taiwan, and University in to secondary 1966. was director of Normal. His master’s degree in social work education Father Osborne taught at Catholic high the Center for is from Rutgers University in Camden, at Catholic schools in Detroit and Chicago, and has Religion and New Jersey. schools around served parishes in Racine and Kenosha, Illinois, Wisconsin; Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan; including his and Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. In the alma mater. Diocese of Peoria, he was pastor at St. Father Van Joseph in Pekin from 1989 to 1994. Wiel returned He also has served his Augustinian to Alleman community as prior and treasurer. High School Father Osborne is semi-retired and in as principal in residence at Our Mother of Good Counsel 1972 and remained until 1984. Parish in Homer Glen. The founding pas- He also has served his community as novice tor, he ministered to that faith commu- master from 1992 to 1996 and from 2015 to nity from 1996 to 2006. 2016. Mail for Father Osborne may be sent Father Van Wiel is retired now. Mail for him to Our Mother of Good Counsel Rec- may be sent to 1212 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington tory, 15430 Sulky Drive, Homer Glen, IL Heights, IL 60004. 60491-7991. Congratulations and Best Wishes from the staff and parishioners of

Morton SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B11 thecatholicpost.com — Former Galesburg teacher, Sisters continue to offer ministry principal marking 80 years of prayer, presence at 75 years Sister Charles Ellen Turk, SP from 1964 to Sister Julia Acosta, BVM sinsinawa.org/jubilarians 80 years 1968, and served (Lorenzo) HOME PARISH: St. Dominic, as the principal 75 years Wyoming ORDER: Sisters of Providence and guidance PROFESSED VOWS: 1941 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Ministry of prayer counselor there ORDER: Sisters of Charity of the Blessed MINISTRIES: Sister Marie ADDRESS: c/o Sisters of Providence, 1 from 1968 to 1969. Virgin Mary Kevin taught at Catholic Sisters of Providence Road, Saint Mary-of- She also has CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: schools in Illinois, the-Woods, IN 47876 ministered in Retired Wisconsin, Nebraska and ENTRANCE TO CONGREGATION: Jan. 1, 1936 Indiana and ADDRESS: Mount Carmel Minnesota, and served in transportation MINISTRIES: Sister Charles Ellen taught at Missouri. Motherhouse, 1150 Carmel at Queen of Peace Ministry Center in Costa Catholic High School in Galesburg Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 Chicago for 10 years. ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass is planned for 1943 Sunday, June 5, in Queen of the Rosary MINISTRIES: Sister Julia Chapel at Sinsinawa Mound. Two formats used for jubilarian listings taught at Catholic elementary and secondary schools Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak, SP The 63 women religious featured in Jubilarians 2016 have devoted their conse- in Illinois, Iowa and Tennessee. In the 75 years crated lives to pastoral ministry, social work, the arts, health care and communi- Diocese of Peoria, she taught at St. ty leadership, in addition to teaching — some for as many as 75 and 80 years. The Joseph School in Rock Island from 1946 ORDER: Sisters of Providence brief biographical sketches found on these pages include details of their ministry to 1948. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: in the Diocese of Peoria, how they plan to celebrate their jubilees, and where CELEBRATION PLANS: A celebration with a Ministry of prayer liturgy and dinner will be held at Mount ADDRESS: c/o Sisters of congratulatory cards and notes may be sent. Carmel on Sept. 11. Providence, 1 Sisters of Those who are natives of the Diocese of Peoria also were asked to provide de- Providence Road, Saint tails about where they were born, their home parishes, and advanced education. Sister Marie Kevin Claybaugh, OP Mary-of-the-Woods, IN In addition, each jubilarian was invited to answer three questions: 75 years 47876 l Who or what attracted you to consecrated life? ENTRANCE TO CONGREGATION: l What has been the most satisfying aspect of your vocation and why? ORDER: Sinsinawa Dominicans Sept. 14, 1941 l What advice would you offer someone considering a vocation to consecrated CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Retired and living in MINISTRIES: A longtime educator, Sister life? residence at St. Dominic Villa Agnes Eugene served at Catholic schools Excerpts from their comments can be found at the end of their listings. ADDRESS: c/o Sinsinawa Dominicans, 585 County Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI 53824 or PLEASE TURN TO 75 YEARS B12 Congratulations and God’s blessings to

Sister Mary Jane Dawson, OSF Msgr. Michael C. Bliss Father Rogers Byambaasa, AJ (50 years) (25 years) (25 years)

OSF Saint Anthony Health Center OSF Home Care Services OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center Alton, Illinois Peoria, Illinois Pontiac, Illinois OSF Healthcare System OSF St. Francis Hospital OSF Holy Family Medical Center Peoria, Illinois & Medical Group Monmouth, Illinois OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center Escanaba, Michigan OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center Rockford, Illinois OSF Saint Francis, Inc. Ottawa, Illinois OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Peoria, Illinois OSF Saint Luke Medical Center Peoria, Illinois OSF Healthcare Foundation Kewanee, Illinois OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Peoria, Illinois OSF Saint Paul Medical Center Bloomington, Illinois OSF Medical Group Mendota, Illinois OSF St. Mary Medical Center Peoria, Illinois Galesburg, Illinois B12 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com 75 YEARS: Celebrations planned for 11 who are celebrating diamond jubilees of service to people of God

FROM B11 ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, of materials management at the grade at St. Hyacinth School in LaSalle 1944 corporate office. In the Diocese of Peoria, from 1950 to 1957. in Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts and MINISTRIES: Sister Mary Enid Sister Marciana ministered at St. Mary’s Washington, D.C. In the Diocese of taught first grade at Sacred Hospital in Streator from 1944 to 1945 Sister Martha Ritter, CSJ Peoria, she taught at St. Joseph School in Heart School in Rock Island and from 1970 to 1974. 75 years Galesburg from 1945 to 1946. from 1950 to 1953, and St. CELEBRATION PLANS: The Franciscan Anne School in East Moline community will honor its jubilarians on ORDER: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Sister Mary Placidia Kuligot, CSSF from 1959 to 1961. She June 4 (invitation only). CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Prayer and presence 75 years also taught in Tennessee, ADDRESS: Nazareth Living Center, 2 Washington and Iowa, and served in Sister Laurita Joseph Nemec, CSJ Nazareth Lane, St. Louis, MO 63129 ORDER: Felician Sisters of North America pastoral ministry and as director of 75 years RECEPTION OF HABIT: March 19, 1941, in St. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Prayer ministry religious education in Iowa and Illinois. Louis ADDRESS: Our Lady of the CELEBRATION PLANS: A celebration with a ORDER: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet MINISTRIES: The longtime educator was Angels Convent, 3800 W. liturgy and dinner will be held at Mount CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Prayer and presence a teacher and principal at Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL Carmel on Sept. 11. ADDRESS: Nazareth Living Center, 2 Catholic schools in Illinois, 60659 Nazareth Lane, St. Louis, Missouri, Michigan and ENTRANCE TO ORDER: June 29, Sister Marciana Lynch, OSF MO 63129 Georgia. In the Diocese of 1941, at Mother of Good 75 years RECEPTION OF HABIT: Aug. 15, Peoria, she taught at St. Counsel Convent, Chicago 1941, in St. Louis Cecilia School in Peoria MINISTRIES: Sister Mary ORDER: Hospital Sisters of St. Francis MINISTRIES: A teacher for from 1946 to 1956. Sister Placidia was a teacher at CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Ministry of prayer nearly 50 years, Sister Martha also served her Catholic schools in Illinois and Minnesota, and volunteer services Laurita Joseph served in community as secretary and was involved in supportive services ADDRESS: St. Francis Colorado, Georgia, Missouri for the administrative offices at the at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. In the Convent, 4849 LaVerna and Illinois. In the Diocese motherhouse. Diocese of Peoria, she taught grades Road, Springfield, IL 62707 of Peoria, she taught at St. Mary’s Cathedral four, five and six at St. Hyacinth School in PROFESSED VOWS: Oct. School in Peoria from 1949 to 1952. Sister Mary Frances Shafer, BVM LaSalle from 1952 to 1959. 4, 1941, at St. Francis COMMENTS: Sister Laurita Joseph said she (Francis Edward) Convent, Springfield was attracted to consecrated life by “my 75 years Sister Mary Enid Lodding, BVM MINISTRIES: Trained as a dear mother” and the Sisters who taught 75 years nurse, Sister Marciana her in grade school. In turn, the most ORDER: Sisters of Charity of the Blessed served in a hospital satisfying aspect of her vocation has Virgin Mary ORDER: Sisters of Charity of the Blessed maternity ward, and was supervisor been “teaching children about God.” CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Retired Virgin Mary and coordinator of a school of practical Her advice to those discerning a ADDRESS: Caritas Center, 1130 Carmel CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Retired nursing. She also worked as an religious vocation is simple: “Go with God.” Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 ADDRESS: Marian Hall, 1050 Carmel Drive, administrative assistant at St. Francis ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, Dubuque, IA 52003 Convent and was director/staff assistant Sister Marie Irene Petrykowski, CSSF 1943 75 years MINISTRIES: Sister Mary Frances taught eighth ORDER: Felician Sisters of North America grade and served as CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Prayer ministry principal at St. Mary Congratulations ADDRESS: Our Lady of the Angels Convent, School in Pontiac from 3800 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60659 1959 to 1965. She also ENTRANCE TO ORDER: June 29, 1941, at taught at Catholic elementary schools and Mother of Good Counsel in Missouri, Kansas and Iowa, as well as Convent, Chicago Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. She MINISTRIES: Sister Marie was diocesan director of lay ministry in Best Wishes Irene has been a teacher Stockett and diocesan researcher in Great and principal at Catholic Falls, both in Montana, and personnel elementary schools and director for the Diocese of Joliet. She has from the staff high schools in Illinois and served her community as vice president Wisconsin, and also served and president. as an archivist aide at Our CELEBRATION PLANS: A celebration with a and parishioners at Lady of the Angels Convent in Chicago. liturgy and dinner will be held at Mount In the Diocese of Peoria, she taught first Carmel on Sept. 11.

St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington Our prayers are with all the Jubilarians! Historic St. Patrick Parish St. Mary, Downs Bloomington, Illinois SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B13 thecatholicpost.com — Schools, parishes around the diocese benefit for seven decades Sister Ann Albrecht, CSJ the-Woods, IN 47876 director of religious education in “The most satisfying (Thomas Borgia) ENTRANCE TO CONGREGATION: Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Her 70 years Feb. 2, 1946 assignments also brought her to Peoria, aspect of my vocation MINISTRIES: Sister Marie where she taught first and second grades ORDER: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Brendan has served at Holy Family School. was the 40 years I CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Prayer and presence in Indiana, Wisconsin, spent at St. Patrick ADDRESS: Nazareth Living Montana, Michigan, Sister Christine Massman, CSJ Center, 2 Nazareth Lane, St. Minnesota and Illinois. Her (Mary Joanna) School in Washington. Louis, MO 63129 ministry in the Diocese of Peoria took her 70 years RECEPTION OF HABIT: March to the University of Illinois in Champaign, The pastors . . . were dedicated to 19, 1946, in St. Louis where she was a development assistant in ORDER: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Catholic education as were the MINISTRIES: Sister Ann the College of Fine/Applied Art from 1990 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Prayer and presence served as a teacher or to 1995. ADDRESS: Nazareth Living parishioners.” principal at Catholic Center, 2 Nazareth Lane, St. schools in Illinois, Missouri, Sister Helen Jeanne Hurley, BVM Louis, MO 63129 Kansas and Georgia, and was involved 70 years RECEPTION OF HABIT: March Sister Mary Ann Schmitz, SMP in deaf ministry for nearly 40 years. In 19, 1946, in St. Louis the Diocese of Peoria, she taught at Holy ORDER: Sisters of Charity of the Blessed MINISTRIES: Sister Christine Cross School in Champaign from 1948 to Virgin Mary worked as a teacher Fargo, ND 58103 1960. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Volunteer tutor in and religious education PROFESSED VOWS: Aug. 22, 1946, in Spring Chicago coordinator in Missouri and Illinois. In Valley Sister Joanne Cullins, SP ADDRESS: c/o Mount Carmel Motherhouse, the Diocese of Peoria, she served at St. MINISTRIES: A longtime educator, Sister (Timothy) 1150 Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 Cecilia School in Peoria from 1959 to 1963. Mary Ann taught in Catholic schools 70 years ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, In addition, she ministered as a spiritual in North Dakota from 1946 to 1963, 1946 director until she retired in 2012. when she came to St. Patrick School in ORDER: Sisters of Providence MINISTRIES: Sister Helen Washington. She would serve as principal CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Volunteer Jeanne taught second Sister Mary Ann Schmitz, SMP there until 2003. Parish and school officials receptionist at Providence Self Sufficiency and third grades at Sacred 70 years honored her by naming the gym the Sister Ministries in Georgetown, Heart School in Rock Mary Ann Schmitz Gymnasium in 2011. Indiana Island from 1949 to 1953, ORDER: Sisters of Mary of the Presentation CELEBRATION PLANS: The Sisters of Mary of ADDRESS: c/o Sisters of and first grade at St. Anne CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Nursing home the Presentation are planning a private Providence, 1 Sisters of School in East Moline from chaplain Providence Road, Saint 1953 to 1957. She also was a teacher and ADDRESS: Maryvale, 1348 Sixth St. South, PLEASE TURN TO 70 YEARS B14 Mary-of-the-Woods, IN administrator at Catholic elementary and 47876 secondary schools in Chicago. ENTRANCE TO CONGREGATION: CELEBRATION PLANS: A celebration with a Jan. 9, 1946 liturgy and dinner will be held at Mount MINISTRIES: Sister Joanne served as a Carmel on Sept. 11. teacher at St. Joseph School in Galesburg from 1952 to 1953. She also ministered in Sister Irene Krogmeier, OSB Indiana and Maryland. 70 years

Sister M. Guadalupe De La O, OSF ORDER: Sisters of St. Benedict 70 years CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Retired ADDRESS: St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88th ORDER: Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Avenue W, Rock Island, IL 61201-7649 Heart HOMETOWN: Fort Madison, Iowa CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Retired PROFESSED VOWS: July 11, ADDRESS: St. Francis Woods, 1946 9201 W. St. Francis Road, MINISTRIES: Sister Irene Frankfort, IL 60423-8330 has ministered as a ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 18, housekeeper at St. Mary 1946, in Joliet in Moline, St. Boniface Prayerful Congratulations to all the MINISTRIES: For much of and Holy Family in Peoria, her consecrated life, Sister and St. Mary Monastery in Jubilarians who have so graciously M. Guadalupe did retreat Nauvoo and Rock Island. work or was a teacher, catechist, parish CELEBRATION PLANS: Sister Irene celebrated given to serve this Diocese, especially, assistant or directress of aspirants in with her Benedictine community in Brazil. In the Diocese of Peoria, she served March. Father Joseph Donton as a second grade teacher at St. Joseph School in Peru from 1950 to 1955. Sister Mary Therese Lukas, CSSF Monsignor Philip Halfacre CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass with jubilee 70 years ceremony will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Sister Margaret Murphy, OSB Saturday, June 11, at St. Francis Woods, ORDER: Felician Sisters of North America Frankfort. The public is invited. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Spiritual direction who served our parish! and prayer ministry Sister Marie Brendan Harvey, SP ADDRESS: Our Lady of the 70 years Angels Convent, 3800 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL From the people of ORDER: Sisters of Providence 60659 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Moderator of ENTRANCE TO ORDER: July 2, Providence High School alumnae in Eagle 1946, at Mother of Good St. Thomas the Apostle Parish River, Wisconsin Counsel Convent, Chicago ADDRESS: c/o Sisters of Providence, 1 MINISTRIES: Sister Mary Peoria Heights Sisters of Providence Road, Saint Mary-of- Therese has served as a teacher or B14 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com Putting Gospel into practice brings satisfaction for 60 years Sister Maureen Abbot, SP her parents’ lives of service to their “It is through the people I speak County Road Z, Sinsinawa, (Maureen Frances) church and community played a role. WI 53824 or sinsinawa.org/ 60 years “I have always enjoyed being of service with on the telephone or meet jubilarians to others. The religious life gave me that PROFESSED VOWS: Aug. 5, ORDER: Sisters of Providence opportunity,” she said. “I have enjoyed all with face to face that give me 1956 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Community the places I have been and the people opportunities to put the Gospel MINISTRIES: Sister historian for the Sisters of I have met. It has been a great way to Georgianna was a teacher Providence serve God.” into practice each day. I could not or principal at schools in ADDRESS: c/o Sisters of A willingness to serve others is an Wisconsin, Illinois and New York. In the Providence, 1 Sisters of important consideration for anyone ask for anything more!” Diocese of Peoria, she taught at Holy Providence Road, Saint discerning consecrated life, Sister Mary Trinity School in Bloomington from 1957 Mary-of-the-Woods, IN Joyce said, noting that “the Sisters of to 1959, and St. Bernard School in Peoria, 47876 St. Joseph have always served the dear Sister Judith A. Davies, OSF from 1963 to 1968 and 1979 to 1984. She ENTRANCE TO CONGREGATION: neighbor.” also served as principal at St. Bernard July 22, 1956 from 1984 to 1989. MINISTRIES: Sister Maureen has ministered Sister Judith A. Davies, OSF most satisfying aspect of her vocation as CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass is planned for in Indiana, California, Texas, Oregon and 60 years a Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart. Sunday, June 5, in Queen of the Rosary Illinois. In the Diocese of Peoria, she was “It is through the people I speak with Chapel at Sinsinawa Mound. principal at Costa Catholic School in ORDER: Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred on the telephone or meet with face to Galesburg from 1979 to 1982. Heart face that give me opportunities to put Sister Mary Clare Fichtner, OP CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Chancellor and the Gospel into practice each day,” she 60 years Sister Mary Joyce Bringer, CSJ delegate for religious for the Diocese of said. “I could not ask for anything more!” 60 years Joliet Sister Judith said those who are ORDER: Dominican Sisters of Springfield, ADDRESS: Blanchette discerning a vocation to consecrated life Illinois ORDER: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Catholic Center, 16555 should remember that it requires a leap CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Pastoral associate at CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Parish minister at Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL of faith, but said, “God will always be Sacred Heart Parish in Columbia, Missouri Little Flower Church, Mobile, Alabama 60403 there to catch you.” ADDRESS: 1922 W. Broadway, ADDRESS: 359 Pinehill, Mobile, AL 36606 ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 2, Columbia, MO 65203-1110 HOMETOWN: Peoria 1956, at St. Francis Woods, Sister Georgianna Dorsey, OP PROFESSED VOWS: Jan. 4, HOME PARISH: St. Bernard, Frankfort (Germana) 1956, at Sacred Heart Peoria MINISTRIES: Sister Judith 60 years Convent, Springfield RECEPTION OF HABIT: March was a teacher, principal and coordinator MINISTRIES: A longtime 19, 1956, in St. Louis of religious education for many years in ORDER: Sinsinawa Dominicans educator at schools EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Illinois, including St. Joseph School in CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Volunteer at the throughout Illinois, Sister degree in elementary Peru, where she taught first and fourth motherhouse and St. Rose School, Cuba Mary Clare’s service also education from Fontbonne grades from 1961 to 1964. She has served City, Wisconsin has included a ministry of presence College, St. Louis, and master’s degrees in in the chancery of the Diocese of Joliet ADDRESS: c/o Sinsinawa Dominicans, 585 on the east side of Springfield. In the liturgy from the University of Notre Dame since 1989. and elementary education administration CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass with jubilee from Northern Michigan University, ceremony will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on 70 YEARS: Seeking more responders to God’s call Marquette, Michigan Saturday, June 11, at St. Francis Woods, MINISTRIES: Sister Mary Joyce gave 45 Frankfort. The public is invited. FROM B13 Mother of Good Counsel years of her consecrated life to education, COMMENTS: Sister Judith’s inspiration to Convent, Chicago serving as a teacher or principal in enter consecrated life was her aunt, Sister Mass and festive meal for their jubilarians MINISTRIES: Sister Mary Lucia Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Georgia Marcellita. Her joy was evident whenever on Sunday, June 26. served as an elementary and Missouri. She began her teaching she visited, Sister Judith recalled. COMMENTS: Sister Mary Ann got school teacher, culinarian career at Little Flower School in Mobile, “My brothers and I wanted to be acquainted with the Sisters of Mary and occupational therapist Alabama, and returned to serve as around her and would jockey for of the Presentation when they taught in Illinois and Wisconsin, principal for 23 years. She has been a positions next to her when she would two weeks of religion to her and her and also ministered in parish minister there since 2005. pray the Divine Office. Deep in my heart, classmates during the summer. Soon they France. In the Diocese of Peoria, she COMMENTS: “I believe the Sisters of St. I wanted to be like her, to be someone were staffing St. Cecilia School in Harvey, taught kindergarten at St. Valentine Joseph at the Academy of Our Lady in who was happy in following the Lord,” North Dakota. School in Peru from 1954 to 1958. Peoria were my inspiration,” Sister Mary Sister Judith said. “The most satisfying aspect of my Joyce said of her vocation, adding that Being of service to others has been the vocation was the 40 years I spent at St. Sister Lois Ann Stoiber, SP Patrick School in Washington,” she said. 70 years “The pastors, Father Henry Schubert, Father Robert Hughes and Msgr. James ORDER: Sisters of Providence Congratulations, prayers and best wishes to all Swaner, were dedicated to Catholic CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Convent services in education as were the parishioners. The River Grove Jubilarians and those celebrating response was awesome!” ADDRESS: c/o Sisters of Providence, 1 special Anniversaries this year from the “Listen intently at prayer” is her advice Sisters of Providence Road, Saint Mary-of- to someone considering consecrated life. the-Woods, IN 47876 “I believe God is calling,” Sister Mary ENTRANCE TO CONGREGATION: Rock Island Vicariate. Ann said. “We need listeners and Feb. 2, 1946 responders.” MINISTRIES: Sister Lois Thank you for your many years of dedicated service and Ann’s consecrated life has Sister Mary Lucia Skalka, CSSF taken her to Indiana and commitment to the Church in the Diocese of Peoria 70 years Illinois. In the Diocese in our parishes, schools, or special assignments. of Peoria, she taught in ORDER: Felician Sisters of North America Galesburg at Immaculate May the Lord reward and bless you for your many years of CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Laundry services and Heart of Mary School from prayer ministry 1958 to 1967, and returned to serve as generous service. Thank you for the witness of your life to Jesus. ADDRESS: Our Lady of the Angels Convent, a teacher and principal from 1969 to 3800 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60659 1972. She also taught at Costa Catholic ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, 1946, at School in Galesburg from 1972 to 1973. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B15 thecatholicpost.com — Diocese of Peoria, she was principal at MINISTRIES: In addition also in Galesburg, from 1980 to 1983. In County Road Z, Sinsinawa, Holy Cross School in Mendota from 1982 to teaching at Catholic addition, she ministered in Indiana and WI 53824 or sinsinawa.org/ to 1988. She has been pastoral associate schools in Illinois, Georgia, Oklahoma. jubilarians at Sacred Heart in Columbia, Missouri, Missouri and Indiana, Sister PROFESSED VOWS: Sept. 21, since 2012. Rita Louise has served her Sister Mary Antoinette 1956 CELEBRATION PLANS: The Dominican community in a variety Koprowski, CSSF MINISTRIES: Sister Colleen’s community will have a private of ways, including as 60 years ministry as a teacher and celebration on Monday, Aug. 8. communications director administrator has taken COMMENTS: “The wholesome grace and and congregational archivist. In the ORDER: Felician Sisters of North America her to Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey, practical attitudes toward problem- Diocese of Peoria, she taught at St. Mary’s CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Prayer ministry Iowa, Minnesota, and New York. In the solving of the Springfield Dominican Cathedral School in Peoria from 1960 to ADDRESS: Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Diocese of Peoria, she was principal Sisters I knew at my school in Richmond, 1961. 3800 W. Peterson Ave., at Central Catholic High School in Michigan, attracted me,” Sister Mary Clare COMMENTS: Sister Rita Louise was attracted Chicago, IL 60659 Bloomington from 1969 to 1974 and said. “The spirit of continuing to pioneer to religious life by her teachers, who were ENTRANCE TO ORDER: June 16, associate superintendent of schools from in ministry and the willingness of so happy, loved their students, and enjoyed 1956, at Mother of Good 1975 to 1980. She also was director of many Sisters to live an itinerant form of one another. “I wanted to share in their Counsel Convent, Chicago sponsored ministry for the Sinsinawa poverty has captivated me all my life.” life,” she said. MINISTRIES: A longtime Dominicans and worked as education “Most satisfying for me has been educator at elementary chair, dean of the School of Education Sister Lauretana Gorman, OP the support of my community as it and secondary schools and director of the online graduate 60 years educated me for a ministry of teaching; in Illinois and Minnesota, Sister Mary program at Dominican University in River encouraged the development of my Antoinette also was involved in pastoral Forest. ORDER: Sinsinawa Dominicans gifts, and offered me a wide variety of ministry in the Archdiocese of Chicago CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass is planned for CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Pastoral minister at experiences for personal growth and and the Diocese of Gary, Indiana. Her Sunday, June 5, in Queen of the Rosary St. John Vianney, Janesville, Wisconsin service to others,” she writes. teaching ministry brought her to LaSalle, Chapel at Sinsinawa Mound. ADDRESS: c/o Sinsinawa Her advice to persons considering where she taught seventh grade at St. Dominicans, 585 County religious life is to confide in someone Hyacinth School. Sister Mary Jean Morris, OSF Road Z, Sinsinawa, WI they trust, join with others who are 60 years 53824 or sinsinawa.org/ searching the same vocation, and visit Sister Joanne Marie Lucid, BVM jubilarians communities that hold some interest. (Michael Mary) ORDER: Sisters of St. Francis of Mary PROFESSED VOWS: 1956 “Be faithful to daily prayer,” Sister Rita 60 years Immaculate MINISTRIES: Sister Louise said. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Director of initial Lauretana’s ministry ORDER: Sisters of Charity of the Blessed formation for the Joliet has been devoted to teaching and Sister M. Ruthanne Huss, OP Virgin Mary Franciscans pastoral ministry in Wisconsin, Illinois 60 years CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Retired ADDRESS: 1433 Essington and Nebraska. In the Diocese of Peoria, ADDRESS: Marian Hall, 1050 Road, Joliet, IL 60435-2873 she taught at Holy Trinity School in ORDER: Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Carmel Drive, Dubuque, IA ENTRANCE TO ORDER: 1956 Bloomington from 1981 to 1987. Illinois 52003 MINISTRIES: Sister Mary Jean CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass is planned for CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Librarian at Sacred ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, taught or served as an Sunday, June 5, in Queen of the Rosary Heart Convent 1956 administrator at schools in Chapel at Sinsinawa Mound. ADDRESS: 1237 W. Monroe MINISTRIES: Sister Joanne Ohio and Illinois, including St., Springfield, IL 62704 Marie taught religion at St. St. Matthew School in Champaign, where Marilyn Jean Hagedorn, CHM PROFESSED VOWS: Jan. 4, Joseph and then Alleman she was principal from 1966 to 1970. She 60 years 1956, at Sacred Heart High School in Rock Island from 1963 to was also facilitator of graduate students Convent, Springfield 1968. She also taught secondary school for the Loyola Institute of Pastoral ORDER: Congregation of the Humility of MINISTRIES: A teacher, in Iowa, served as novice director for Ministry in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mary principal and librarian at her community, and ministered as a In addition, she served as a pastoral CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Peace and justice Catholic schools in Illinois, pastoral care chaplain and AIDS ministry associate for two parishes in Ohio, and advocacy Sister M. Ruthanne also has worked in coordinator and director in Duluth and was mission coordinator of St. Luke the ADDRESS: 1657 Beaver Ave., religious education. In the Diocese of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Evangelist Parish in Bruce, Mississippi, Des Moines, IA 50310 Peoria, she taught at St. Paul School in from 2001 to 2011. She led her religious ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, Odell from 1957 to 1958, and Holy Cross Sister Colleen McNicholas, OP community as president from 1992 to 1956 School in Mendota from 1971 to 1972. (Mary Avia) 2000. MINISTRIES: Sister Marilyn CELEBRATION PLANS: The Dominican 60 years CELEBRATION PLANS: The Sisters of St. Jean was an elementary community will have a private Francis of Mary Immaculate will honor school teacher for many celebration on Monday, Aug. 8. ORDER: Sinsinawa Dominicans their jubilarians at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on years, and served as COMMENTS: The Dominican and Franciscan CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Volunteer research Saturday, June 11, at the Cathedral of St. director of religious education for the Sisters who taught Sister M. Ruthanne assistant at the McGreal Center in River Diocese of Des Moines, taught English encouraged her vocation. “I’ve enjoyed Forest PLEASE TURN TO 60 YEARS B16 as a Second Language, and has been my life,” she said. ADDRESS: c/o Sinsinawa Dominicans, 585 peace and justice coordinator for her community. In the Diocese of Peoria, she Sister Mary Frances Keusal, SP taught first grade at St. Pius X School in (Ann Marion) Our prayers are with all the Jubilarians . . . Rock Island from 1964 to 1965. 60 years CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass is planned for Congratulations and God’s blessing Sunday, June 26, at 2 p.m. at Christ the ORDER: Sisters of Providence King Chapel of St. Ambrose University CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Volunteer in hospice in Davenport, Iowa. She will celebrate at bereavement/ministry to another Mass on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the homebound 9:30 a.m. at Bishop Drumm Retirement ADDRESS: c/o Sisters of Center in Johnston, Iowa. Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, Saint Sister Rita Louise Huebner, CSJ Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 60 years 47876 ENTRANCE TO CONGREGATION: ORDER: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Jan. 4, 1956 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Retired/volunteer MINISTRIES: Sister Mary Frances taught St. John XXIII, Immaculate Conception, ADDRESS: Sacred Heart Community, 6400 at St. Joseph School in Galesburg from Minnesota Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111 1969 to 1970. She also taught and served Henry Lacon RECEPTION OF HABIT: March 19, 1956 as assistant principal at Costa Catholic, B16 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com 60 YEARS: Living in community, where all ages pray together and learn from each other, has been satisfying

FROM B15 trained in spiritual direction through the said, “God uses all sorts of means to speak Mary School in Peru (1968-74), Epiphany Aquinas Institute of Theology to our hearts!” School in Normal (1981-83), Immaculate Raymond in Joliet. MINISTRIES: Sister Margaret taught at Being able to “serve the dear neighbor Conception Convent in West Peoria COMMENTS: Sister Mary Jean says her schools around the Diocese of Peoria, without distinction” and having the (1983-84), and South Side Catholic School ministry has been a means to nourish her including Immaculate Conception School support of her community have been in Peoria (1984-89). love for the poor and her enthusiasm for in Monmouth (1957-58 and 1963-65), rewarding. Sister Pat also has enjoyed After taking refresher courses in interfaith ministry. Holy Family School in Peoria (1958-63 being able to serve in many different nursing in 1989, Sister Alice Marie and 1982-87), St. Mary School in Moline locations. ministered as a wing supervisor and Sister Kathleen Mullin, BVM (1965-76), South Side Catholic School in “More deeply, though, the most registered nurse at St. Joseph’s Home in (Robert Mary) Peoria (1976-82 and 1995-98), Holy Trinity satisfying aspects have been all of the Peoria from 1990 to 1996, and then as a 60 years School in Bloomington (1987-92), and opportunities and staff nurse from 1996 to St. Thomas the Apostle School in Peoria developing a closer “I listened to them 2005. She would work as a ORDER: Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Heights (1998-2010). relationship with God,” staff nurse for three more Virgin Mary she said. “I was exposed tell Gospel stories and years at St. Joseph’s Home CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Pastoral associate Sister Patricia Murphy, CSJ to speakers, books, the lives of the saints, in Lacon before beginning ADDRESS: Sacred Heart 60 years discussions, daily prayer a ministry of presence at Parish, 1608 13th St., patterns, challenges due and saw how their the Lacon facility and at Moline, IL 61265 ORDER: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to life situations shared parish and community ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Uganda Project in with the other Sisters. . . . lives mirrored what functions in 2008. 1956 Gulu I learned that God lives in they taught. They were CELEBRATION PLANS: A MINISTRIES: Sister Kathleen ADDRESS: Sisters of St. me and loves me.” community celebration is taught first and second Joseph, P.O. Box 409, If someone feels God authentic. I wanted to planned. grade at St. Joseph School Uganda, East Africa is calling them to join COMMENTS: Sister Alice in Rock Island from 1962 RECEPTION OF HABIT: March a religious community, be just like them.” Marie said she was around to 1964, and has been engaged in 19, 1956, in St. Louis they should get in touch Sisters all through grade with a member of that school and high school pastoral ministry at Sacred Heart Parish MINISTRIES: Sister Pat Sister M. Celestine Rondelli, OP in Moline since 1989. She also taught in taught for more than 40 community, Sister Pat and felt the love and elementary schools in Davenport, Iowa, years at Catholic grade suggested. concern they showed their and Chicago, and was a college instructor schools and high schools “Begin a conversation students and families. and librarian in Dubuque. While there, in Missouri, Illinois and Hawaii. In the about the life you want to live. Ask “I also observed how they interacted she was a regional representative for her Diocese of Peoria, she taught at Holy yourself why you want to become a with each other outside of school times,” community. In addition, Sister Kathleen Cross School in Champaign from 1983 to religious, why do you wish to join this she said. was involved in pastoral ministry in San 1984. In 2008, she went to Gulu, Uganda, particular community. Try to put words The most satisfying aspect of her Francisco. to begin a new ministry to provide health on what attracts you there,” she said. vocation has been living in community, care, education and catechetical training It would be helpful to try out the life of where all age groups pray together, learn Sister Margaret Murphy, OSB to the Acholi people. She returned to the the community for a time, if possible, she and share life experiences, no matter 60 years United States for three years, offering added. what work they are called to do. spiritual support to a prisoner on death Prayer is also key, Sister Pat said. “Pray for the grace to know what God ORDER: Sisters of St. Benedict row. She went back to Uganda last year “Ask for God’s guidance. God will help is calling you to do,” is Sister Alice Marie’s CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Spiritual direction, and now serves as a computer teacher you find the right person to consult, advice to those discerning a vocation directed retreats and and a trainer in a new water filtration to share your heart with,” she advised, to consecrated life. “You may be restless programs at Benet House initiative. noting that this person may ask some for awhile until you decide, but peace Retreat Center COMMENTS: “When I was in fifth grade, difficult questions or suggest a place or can come when you give generously of ADDRESS: St. Mary a speaker told us that the Sisters of activity that does not appeal to them. yourself in response.” Monastery, 2200 88th St. Joseph operated an orphanage. “Get to know yourself in new ways and Avenue W, Rock Island, IL Immediately, I decided to become a explore those other realities,” she said. “Religious life can be challenging, but the Sister M. Celestine Rondelli, OP 61201-7649 member of this community,” Sister Pat 60 years HOMETOWN: Carthage said. rewards are worth the risk.” HOME PARISH: Immaculate She first met the Sisters of St. Joseph ORDER: Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Conception, Carthage when she worked at St. Joseph’s Home Sister Alice Marie Rogers, OSF Illinois PROFESSED VOWS: Aug. 25, 1956 for Boys in St. Louis during her high 60 years CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Pastoral care at EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from St. school years. She was taught by and St. Dominic Hospital in Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa; loved both the Sisters of St. Joseph and ORDER: Sisters of St. Francis of the Jackson, Mississippi master’s degree in education from the the School Sisters of Notre Dame, but Immaculate Conception ADDRESS: 969 Lakeland University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; felt called to the Sisters of St. Joseph and CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Ministry of presence Drive, Jackson, MS 39216- ADDRESS: St. Joseph Convent, 1002 School 4606 St., Henry, IL 61537 PROFESSED VOWS: Aug. 5, HOMETOWN: Rock Island 1956, at Sacred Heart HOME PARISH: Sacred Heart, Convent, Springfield Rock Island MINISTRIES: A longtime Congratulations and PROFESSED VOWS: Aug. 12, teacher in Illinois and Colorado, Sister 1956 M. Celestine has been engaged in Best Wishes EDUCATION: Sister Alice pastoral care at hospitals in Kentucky and Marie trained as a Mississippi since 2000. In the Diocese of registered nurse at St. Anthony’s School Peoria, she taught at St. Paul School in from the staff of Nursing in Rock Island. She also holds Odell from 1956 to 1959. a bachelor’s degree in education from St. CELEBRATION PLANS: The Dominican and parishioners at Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa. community will have a private MINISTRIES: A longtime teacher in the celebration on Monday, Aug. 8. primary and intermediate grades, Sister COMMENTS: Sister M. Celestine said she was Alice Marie served at St. Mary School in influenced by the Dominican Sisters from Canton (1956-58), St. Philomena School kindergarten through grade school. St. Ambrose Parish in Milan. in Peoria (1958-59 and 1974-81), St. “I loved them dearly, watched them Catherine Parish in Aledo (1959-60), St. closely, and saw in them a deep love of Joseph School in Pekin (1960-63), St. God, and also a love for life and people,” Mary School in Metamora (1963-68), St. she explained. “I listened to them tell SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B17 thecatholicpost.com — Gospel stories and the lives of the saints, as in parish ministry. In the Diocese of at St. Anne School in East Moline from and saw how their lives mirrored what Peoria, she served at St. Mary’s Hospital 1964 to 1981. She also taught elementary KELLY they taught. They were authentic. I in Streator from 1974 to 1979 and from school in Chicago and Davenport, wanted to be just like them.” 1985 to 1988, and was a team member Iowa, and served as administrator and FROM B3 for Father Ron Roth Ministries in Peoria receptionist for the BVM congregation in turning to central Illinois two years ago, Sister Mary M. Schmidt, OSB from 1988 to 1992. Dubuque. he has worked with a group of former 60 years CELEBRATION PLANS: The Franciscan parishioners and friends to reflect on the community will honor its jubilarians on Sister M. Dorothea Sondgeroth, OP Sunday readings in Advent and Lent and ORDER: Sisters of St. Benedict June 4 (invitation only). 60 years hopes to pick that up when Ordinary CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Spiritual director and Time resumes. sacristan at St. Mary Monastery Sister Rose Therese Sevigny, SMP ORDER: Dominican Sisters of Springfield, “I prepare a little lesson outline and ADDRESS: St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88th 60 years Illinois share with them some ideas. Then we Avenue W, Rock Island, IL 61201-7649 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Associate executive HOMETOWN: Bradford ORDER: Sisters of Mary of the Presentation director, St. Dominic Health have a great discussion,” followed by cof- HOME PARISH: St. John the CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Working in Services Foundation in fee and coffeecake, said Father Kelly. “I Baptist, Bradford community and library/archives Jackson, Mississippi really like doing that.” PROFESSED VOWS: Aug. 25, ADDRESS: Maryvale, 1348 Sixth St. South, ADDRESS: 969 Lakeland The group currently meets at homes in 1956 Fargo, ND 58103 Drive, Jackson, MS 39216- Bartonville, where he served as pastor EDUCATION: Bachelor’s PROFESSED VOWS: 1956 in 4606 of St. Anthony Parish for 14 years and degree in education with Spring Valley HOMETOWN: Peterstown oversaw construction of the church. a minor in English from MINISTRIES: Sister Rose HOME PARISH: Sts. Peter and When he arrived in Bartonville, there St. Ambrose College, Therese’s chief area Paul, Peterstown was a multipurpose building that hosted Davenport, Iowa; master’s degree in of ministry has been PROFESSED VOWS: Aug. 5, 1956, at Sacred spaghetti dinners and other parish religious studies from Mundelein College, education. She served Heart Convent, Springfield functions, as well as Mass. When a Chicago; certificate in spiritual direction at St. Patrick School in EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in home from Sacred Heart Monastery, Yankton, Washington from 1968 to economics from Marycrest, Davenport, parish leader came to him and said South Dakota, and Mount Angel Abbey, 1974, 1993 to 1996, and Iowa; master’s degrees in dietetics and they needed a church, Father Kelly Oregon. 2001 to 2005; and St. Louis School in health care administration from Saint demurred. MINISTRIES: Sister Mary’s chief areas of Princeton from 1980 to 1984 and 1996 to Louis University, St. Louis; registered “I didn’t want to get tied up in brick ministry have been education, religious 2001. dietitian and mortar. I wanted to be involved with education and social ministry. She taught CELEBRATION PLANS: The Sisters of Mary of MINISTRIES: While Sister Dorothea has not the people,” he told The Post. But his at St. Roch School in LaSalle (1956- the Presentation ministered in her home diocese, she has petitioner persisted. 57), St. Anthony School in Atkinson are planning a “God speaks. been a teacher at the elementary and high “They’re not mutually exclusive, Kelly,” (1959-61), St. John the Baptist School in private Mass and school level in Illinois, and served on the he was told. Bradford (1961-63), Holy Family School festive meal for Don’t be afraid to leadership team for her community from Father Kelly talks about the “beauti- in Peoria (1963-66), and St. Mary School their jubilarians 1983 to 1993. She was named CEO and ful brick” and “wonderful wood” in the in Moline (1966-69), and served at the on Sunday, June try it. You really chair of the board at St. Dominic Health Benedictine Religious Education Center 26. won’t miss a Services in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1995, church with pride and joy, adding that at St. Bede Abbey in Peru (1970-95). She COMMENTS: Sister and has been associate executive director the design allows for a lot of natural also ministered as a social minister and Rose Therese thing. You miss a of the foundation there since 2012. light to brighten the worship space. faith formation director at Sacred Heart attended 12 years CELEBRATION PLANS: The Dominican Like his classmate, Father Kelly Cathedral in Davenport. of school with the personal family, community will have a private welcomed the RCIA process and what CELEBRATION PLANS: Sister Mary will Sisters of Mary of but all you will celebration on Monday, Aug. 8. it brought to the parish, giving over the celebrate with her Benedictine the Presentation COMMENTS: Sister Dorothea felt she had a lower part of the rectory at St. Anthony community. and was attracted have will be a vocation to consecrated life, but fought it for the group to meet. COMMENTS: Attracted to consecrated life by their life. great reward. because “I liked to dance, party and date!” His ministry also involved creative by the Benedictines who taught her at St. In turn, the “One of the young men I was dating years at St. John’s Catholic Newman John the Baptist School in Bradford and most satisfying indicated he was also fighting a vocation Jesus promised Center in Champaign and the St. Joseph St. Mary Academy in Nauvoo, Sister Mary aspect of her to the priesthood. I ended the relationship said she found them to be prayerful and consecrated life the hundredfold.” because I felt I was standing in the way Newman Center at Bradley University in joyful women — and they still are. has been the of his vocation, and then I came to peace Peoria. She said being with the parishioners time she spent with my own call,” she said. “The young In addition, he was part of the last and seeing them grow in their teaching children, Sister Rose Therese man I was dating entered the seminary leg of the march from Selma to Mont- understanding of Scripture has been as well as Sevigny, SMP after he graduated from the University gomery, Alabama, in 1965 in support one of the most satisfying aspects of her community life. of Illinois, and we both lived happily ever of racial equality and the Voting Rights vocation. She encouraged after in service to God and the Church.” Act, and heard Martin Luther King Jr. Her advice to women considering those who feel called to consecrated life speak when they arrived. religious life? to pray and listen to their hearts. Sister Delphine Vasquez, CHM Father Kelly’s parish work took him “Check out communities, live with “God speaks. Don’t be afraid to try (Mary Delphine) to St. Joseph in Rock Island and St. them for a time, [and] discern how this it,” Sister Rose Therese said. “You really 60 years Paul in Odell as parochial vicar. He life fits into yours,” Sister Mary said. “Stop won’t miss a thing. You miss a personal putting a decision off and be committed. family, but all you will have will be ORDER: Congregation of the Humility of served as co-pastor and then pastor of Pray a lot.” a great reward. Jesus promised the Mary St. Columba in Ottawa, and then admin- hundredfold.” CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Retired istrator at St. Mary in Tiskilwa, before Sister JoAn Schullian, OSF ADDRESS: Humility of Mary Center, 820 W. going to St. Anthony in Bartonville in 60 years Sister Floria M. Shannon, BVM Central Park Ave., Davenport, IA 52804 1985. 60 years ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, 1965 One of the ways he has continued ORDER: Hospital Sisters of St. Francis MINISTRIES: A former to share the word of God is by writing CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Pastoral associate at ORDER: Sisters of Charity of Peace Corps volunteer in Scripture reflections for The Catholic Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, the Blessed Virgin Mary Zaire and Ecuador, Sister Post. His next columns will cover the Decatur CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Delphine also taught 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time (June 5) ADDRESS: 3850 Lourdes Volunteer Spanish at the high school and the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time Drive, Decatur, IL 62526 ADDRESS: c/o Mount Carmel and college levels. In the PROFESSED VOWS: June Motherhouse, 1150 Carmel Diocese of Peoria, she (June 19). 13, 1956, at St. Francis Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003 taught sixth grade at St. Mail for Father Kelly may be sent to Convent, Springfield ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, Pius X School in Rock Independence Village, 2001 W. North- MINISTRIES: Sister JoAn 1956 Island from 1965 to 1966, and Spanish at moor Road Apt. 210, Peoria, IL 61614. has worked in hospital MINISTRIES: Sister Floria taught fourth, fifth Alleman High School, also in Rock Island, He also welcomes email, which may be administration and pastoral care, as well and sixth grades and was vice principal from 1983 to 1985. sent to [email protected]. B18 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com Blessings flow from sharing lives, love of God for five decades Sister Mary Camille Bena, CSSF bazaar this important journey,” Sister Mary Jane having time every day to deepen 50 years ADDRESS: 1175 St. Francis suggested. her relationship with Jesus through Lane, East Peoria, IL 61611 community and private prayer, which ORDER: Felician Sisters of North America ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. Sister Marie Andre Dougherty, OP renews her. Being Sister to the Sisters she CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: 8, 1966, at Mount Alverno 50 years has lived with in community and having Receptionist Novitiate, East Peoria that relationship in return has helped her ADDRESS: St. Joseph MINISTRIES: Sister Mary ORDER: Dominican Sisters of Springfield, to grow as a follower of Christ, she added. Academy, 1600 W. Jane’s service in the Illinois Sister Dominic also called it a privilege Oklahoma Ave., Diocese of Peoria includes work as a file CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Ministry of prayer to work with God’s people in each Milwaukee, WI 53215 clerk in medical records at Saint Francis ADDRESS: Sacred Heart Convent, 1237 W. ministry. ENTRANCE TO ORDER: June 19, Medical Center in Peoria (1969-72) and Monroe St., Springfield, IL “I have been so blessed to be able to 1966, at Mother of Good nursing service there (1973-74), nursing 62704 laugh and cry with so many people who Counsel Convent, Chicago service at St. Mary Medical Center in PROFESSED VOWS: June 19, have welcomed me into their hearts MINISTRIES: Sister Mary Camille has Galesburg (1974-76), and pastoral care 1966, at Sacred Heart and homes throughout my 50 years as a dedicated her consecrated life to services there (1986-88), dental assistant Convent, Springfield Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart,” she education. She served at Catholic schools at the motherhouse in East Peoria (1989- MINISTRIES: A longtime said. in Wisconsin and Illinois, including 2012), and chairperson of the mission educator in Catholic Her advice to someone considering the Diocese of Peoria, where she was committee at the motherhouse. She also schools and religious consecrated life is, “Be not afraid.” principal at St. Hyacinth School in LaSalle ministered in nursing service at St. Francis education programs in “Keep asking yourself, ‘What is God from 1982 to 1985. Hospital in Escanaba, Michigan (1976-82), Illinois, Sister Marie Andre served as asking me to do with my life?’ Think of and pastoral care services at St. Anthony principal at St. Malachy School in Rantoul your gifts and how you can use them for Sister Mary Ann Casey, OP Medical Center in Rockford (1982-86). She from 1992 to 1995. the Lord’s service,” she said. “Contact the (Marie Miguel) has coordinated the annual bazaar at the CELEBRATION PLANS: Sister Marie Andre delegate for religious in your diocese to 50 years motherhouse since 1989. celebrated with her family and local put you in contact with some religious CELEBRATION PLANS: Sister Mary Jane community at Sacred Heart Convent in congregations if you don’t know any.” ORDER: Sinsinawa Dominicans celebrated with her Franciscan April. She will also be honored during And don’t forget to pray, Sister Dominic CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Director of religious community and invited guests at a Mass the Dominican community’s private said. education at St. Francis Xavier, Wilmette and “festive dinner” on May 17. celebration on Monday, Aug. 8. “Pray to the Blessed Mother to help ADDRESS: c/o Sinsinawa Dominicans, 585 COMMENTS: A devotion to the Blessed you know how to serve her Son best,” she County Road Z, Sinsinawa, Mother from an early age assisted Sister Dominic Dybel, OSF said. WI 53824 or sinsinawa.org/ Sister Mary Jane in answering a call 50 years jubilarians to consecrated life. She also cited the Sister Mary Megan Farrelly, OP PROFESSED VOWS: 1966 influence of the Sisters who taught her in ORDER: Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred 50 years MINISTRIES: Sister Mary school. Heart Ann’s ministry has been “When I received my First Holy CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Ecclesial advocate ORDER: Dominican Sisters of Springfield, dedicated to teaching Communion it had a great effect on my in the Joliet Diocesan Illinois and religious education life,” she added. “I have been very grateful Tribunal CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Assistant principal in Illinois, Wisconsin and to receive both the Body and Blood of ADDRESS: Blanchette and curriculum director at IC Catholic New York. In the Diocese of Peoria, she Christ and treasure being able to bring Catholic Center, 16555 Prep in Elmhurst taught at Visitation School in Kewanee this sacrament to others.” Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL ADDRESS: St. Mary Convent, from 1977 to 1982. She also has served Sister Mary Jane continues to 60403 19 S. Root St., Aurora, IL in initial formation for the Sinsinawa appreciate “Mother Mary” and ask for her ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, 61505-3411 Dominican congregation. guidance, direction and support. 1966, at St. Francis Woods, PROFESSED VOWS: June 19, CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass is planned for “I also feel the fulfillment of my vows to Frankfort 1966, at Sacred Heart Sunday, July 10, in Queen of the Rosary God is so important in my daily life,” she MINISTRIES: Sister Dominic served as Convent, Springfield Chapel at Sinsinawa Mound. said. “I am not afraid of the cross because a teacher and director of religious MINISTRIES: Sister Mary Jesus helps me to carry it.” education for many years before going Megan’s ministry has Sister Mary Jane Dawson, OSF Her advice to someone considering to work for the marriage tribunal of the been dedicated to education at all levels 50 years consecrated life is to have a strong prayer Diocese of Joliet in 2011. In the Diocese throughout Illinois. In the Diocese of life. of Peoria, she taught eighth grade at Peoria, she served as a teacher at St. ORDER: The Sisters of the Third Order of St. “Spend time in the presence of Peru Catholic School in Peru from 1980 Malachy School in Rantoul from 1973 to Francis God, say the Divine Office, receive the to 1983. 1974, and as principal and teacher at St. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Motherhouse liturgy important sacraments and, if possible, CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass with jubilee Paul School in Odell from 1978 to 1982. committee and coordinator of the annual have a spiritual director to assist . . . on ceremony will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on She went to IC Catholic Prep in Elmhurst Saturday, June 11, at St. Francis Woods, in 2007. Frankfort. The public is invited. CELEBRATION PLANS: The Dominican COMMENTS: Sister Dominic said she was community will have a private a freshman in high school when four celebration on Monday, Aug. 8. School Sisters of St. Francis — one of COMMENTS: “All of my years of educational them a good friend of her mother’s — ministry — teaching and administrating were killed in a car accident. As she knelt — have been meaningful to me,” Sister by the casket to pray, she peered down Mary Megan said. “The places that stand at the Sister’s face and thought she saw out are Garfield Alternative High School a tear. in Chicago and my years at Rosary High Our “At that instant I heard a voice within School in Aurora at a time of great me asking, ‘Who will take my place?’” expansion of the building.” prayers Sister Dominic said. “Periodically during From my high school years that question Sister M. Debrah Funfsinn, OSF Logan are with would resurface.” 50 years County When she saw an ad to “Come and See” all the who the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred ORDER: Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Roman Jubilarians! Heart were, she decided to go and fell in Heart Catholic love with the community. CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Kindergarten teacher Congregations She said there are many reasons why ADDRESS: Immaculate Conception School, she’s grateful for her vocation, including 505 North St., Morris, IL 60450 SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B19 thecatholicpost.com — BORN IN: Spring Valley celebration on Monday, Aug. 8. ministry have been teaching, parish ADDRESS: Dominican Sisters, HOME PARISH: Sts. Peter and ministry and social work, which have taken P.O. Box 82, 213 Bogardus Paul, Mendota Sister Karen Marie Lanigan, OSF her to Georgia, Illinois, and Washington. St., Elkhart, IL 62634 ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, 50 years For the past 18 years, she has worked as PROFESSED VOWS: June 19, 1966, at St. Francis Woods, a case manager for Solid Ground and its 1966, at Sacred Heart Frankfort ORDER: Franciscan Sisters of Journey Home program, which seeks to Convent, Springfield EDUCATION: Bachelor’s the Sacred Heart help families out of poverty. MINISTRIES: The longtime degree from the University CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: teacher and administrator of St. Francis, Joliet, and master’s degree Director of religious Sister Kim Marie Mis, CSSF has ministered at Catholic schools in from Purdue University, Hammond, education 50 years Illinois and California. In the Diocese Indiana ADDRESS: St. Paul the of Peoria, Sister Katherine was a junior MINISTRIES: Sister M. Debrah’s ministry Apostle Church, 120 ORDER: Felician Sisters of North America high teacher at St. Mary School in East has been devoted to education, religious Woodland Ave., Joliet, IL CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Executive director, Moline from 1973 to 1976. She also education and youth ministry in Illinois 60436-1598 United Stand Counseling served on the general council of the and Indiana. ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, 1966, at St. Center, Chicago Dominican Sisters from 1997 to 2005, CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass with jubilee Francis Woods, Frankfort ADDRESS: 3731 W. 62nd St., when she was named president at ceremony will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on MINISTRIES: Sister Karen Marie has been Chicago, IL 60629 Sacred Heart Griffin. Saturday, June 11, at St. Francis Woods, a teacher and principal, and served her BORN IN: LaSalle CELEBRATION PLANS: The Dominican Frankfort. The public is invited. religious community as a councilor (1987- HOME PARISH: St. Hyacinth, community will have a private 89) and general superior (1989-99). In LaSalle celebration on Monday, Aug. 8. Sister Linda Hayes, OP the Diocese of Peoria, she was pastoral ENTRANCE TO ORDER: June 19, (Jane de Chantal) associate at St. Joseph Parish in Peru from 1966, at Mother of Good Sister Mary Paul Shisler, OSF 50 years 2000 to 2001. Counsel Convent, Chicago 50 years CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass with jubilee EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from DePaul ORDER: Dominican Sisters of Springfield, ceremony will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on University, Chicago; master’s degree ORDER: Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Illinois Saturday, June 11, at St. Francis Woods, from Illinois Institute of Technology, Heart CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Mission Frankfort. The public is invited. Chicago; doctorate from Illinois School of CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Teacher Advancement Office at Sacred Heart Professional Psychology, Chicago ADDRESS: St. Gilbert School, 231 E. Convent Sister Linda Carol Maser, CSJ MINISTRIES: Before starting her current Belvidere, Grayslake, IL ADDRESS: 1225 W. Monroe 50 years assignment, Sister Kim Marie taught at 60030 St., Springfield, IL 62704 Catholic elementary schools or was a ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, PROFESSED VOWS: June 19, ORDER: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet school counselor in Illinois and worked as 1966, at St. Francis Woods, 1966, at Sacred Heart CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: director of residence care at Mercy Home Frankfort Convent, Springfield Journey Home case in Chicago. In the Diocese of Peoria, she MINISTRIES: Sister Mary MINISTRIES: In addition manager served at Holy Family School in Oglesby, Paul has been involved in to ministering as a ADDRESS: 3000 60th Avenue teaching fifth grade from 1970 to 1971 education throughout her teacher, Sister Linda SW, Apt. 101, Seattle, WA and seventh grade from 1971 to 1974. consecrated life, serving has served her community as general 98116 at Catholic schools in Indiana and Illinois. treasurer, director of corporate social HOMETOWN: Urbana Sister Katherine O’Connor, OP In the Diocese of Peoria, she was the responsibility and in community services. RECEPTION OF HABIT: Aug. 6, (Gilmary) principal and eighth grade teacher (pre- In the Diocese of Peoria, she taught at 1966, in St. Louis 50 years algebra) at Peru Catholic School in Peru St. Malachy School in Rantoul from 1967 EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in history from 1984 to 1992. to 1969, and was principal from 1980 to from Fontbonne College, St. Louis, and ORDER: Dominican Sisters of Springfield, CELEBRATION PLANS: A Mass with jubilee 1982. master’s degree in religious education Illinois ceremony will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on CELEBRATION PLANS: The Dominican from Loyola University Chicago CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: President of Sacred Saturday, June 11, at St. Francis Woods, community will have a private MINISTRIES: Sister Linda’s chief areas of Heart Griffin High School, Springfield Frankfort. The public is invited. GOLDEN JUBILARIANS: Opportunities to work with bishop, priests and faithful have been great gifts FROM B5 Norbert Showalter of the Archdiocese of Bede Academy in Peru and attended St. highest rank of monsignor, in 2009. Dubuque, had a great influence on his Bede College for two years. He studied phi- He also has served as vicar of the Rock He will celebrate a Mass of Thanks- decision to enter the priesthood. losophy and theology at St. Meinrad School Island Vicariate and was designated a giving at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, at “I remember he made an effort to drive of Theology in St. Meinrad, Indiana. Knight of the Holy Sepulchre in 1997. Immaculate Heart of Mary. A buffet will down from Iowa for my First Com- His first assignments were as parochial When Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, follow for those who have made reserva- munion,” Msgr. Showalter said. “I can vicar at Immaculate Conception in Mon- asked him to be the vicar general for the tions. remember back to mouth and chaplain at Central Catho- diocese, Msgr. Showalter said he wasn’t Mail for Msgr. Pizzamiglio may be sent the time of my First “I can’t think of lic High School in Bloomington, with sure he had enough background in canon to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Communion want- residence at Holy Trinity in Bloomington law to accept. 2401 N. Broad St., Galesburg, IL 61401- ing to be a priest.” any other life and then St. Patrick in Wapella. He would “But you know the priests. You know 1203. Growing up in that can give go on to serve as pastor of Sts. Peter and the diocese,” Bishop Jenky told him and a strong Catholic Paul in Nauvoo and Sacred Heart in Dal- the opportunity to work with the bishop MSGR. SHOWALTER family supported you so much las City for 12 years. and the fraternity of the priests have Name a board or spiritual enrichment his budding voca- happiness.” For the next 13 years, Msgr. Showalter proven to be great gifts, Msgr. Showalter program in the Diocese of Peoria, and tion, as did a great ministered in the Quad Cities, first as told The Post. Msgr. Showalter has probably been part love for the Blessed pastor of St. Mary in Rock Island and He will observe his golden anniversary of it at one time or another. He speaks Mother. He also Msgr. Paul Showalter then St. Pius X in Rock Island. by celebrating the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. fondly of each opportunity to serve, sin- credits the example He was named vicar general for the Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, June 12. The gling out Growing in Faith Together, the and interest of Diocese of Peoria in 2004, and has con- homilist will be Msgr. Stanley Deptula, pastoral planning process that sought to Father Bob Reynolds, his pastor at Sacred tinued to serve in that role with addition- director of the diocesan Office of Divine strengthen the Diocese of Peoria through Heart in Rock Island. al duties as administrator at St. Vincent Worship. A luncheon will follow. greater collaboration of its parishes, as a Father Reynolds would be his vesting de Paul; pastor at St. Bernard; and rector He also plans to celebrate Masses of highlight of his long ministry. priest when he was ordained and was the at St. Mary’s Cathedral and pastor of St. Thanksgiving in Nauvoo and Rock Island “I can’t think of any other life that can homilist for his first Mass and the Mass of Peter, all in Peoria. this summer. give you so much happiness,” he said. Thanksgiving for his 25th anniversary. Msgr. Showalter was named a Prelate Currently in residence at the rectory of St. Born in Rock Island on Oct. 7, 1940, Msgr. Showalter was educated at Alle- of Honor, with the title of monsignor, in Bernard Church, mail may be sent to him Msgr. Showalter said his uncle, Father man High School in Rock Island and St. 2000, and Protonotary Apostolic, the there: 509 E. Kansas St., Peoria, IL 61603. B20 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 thecatholicpost.com — Life with Lord an ‘adventure’ for 25 years MSGR. BLISS Sister M. Margaret Gibbons, FSGM through spiritual direction and talking much ‘at home’ the moment I walked into FROM B6 25 years to people who can help you in the the front doors,” she said, noting that she discernment process. Do not be afraid! had great support from her family and at OSF Saint Francis, 530 N.E. Glen Oak ORDER: Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr God will give you whatever graces you friends. Ave., Peoria, IL 61637. St. George need to respond to and follow His call in “While I was discerning religious life, CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Teacher your life.” one of the Dominican Sisters said to me, What drew you to the priesthood? ADDRESS: St. Catherine School, 2515 W. ‘If you’d be a good wife and mother, you’d The seed of my vocation was first perceived 46th St., Tulsa, OK 74107 Sister Denise Glazik, OP also be a good Sister. Come and see if when I served as an altar boy. It was later ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, 1991, in Alton 25 years this is where you can best love as God is MINISTRIES: A fourth grade teacher at calling you to love. If it’s not right for you, more fully realized during my college years. St. Catherine School in ORDER: Dominican Sisters of Springfield, you may leave,’” she recalled. Tulsa, Sister M. Margaret Illinois “Through the years, so many people Who has been the biggest influence on also taught fourth grade CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Pastoral associate at have noted how happy I am,” Sister your vocation? at St. Matthew School in St. Joseph Parish in Bradley Denise said. “This life ‘fits’ me and I enjoy The memories of the parish priests when Champaign from 2007 to ADDRESS: 235 N. Center St., bringing comfort to those I serve.” I was a boy continue to inspire me. The faith 2010. Bradley, IL 60915-1603 of my parents. The example of many of the COMMENTS: “I met our HOMETOWN: Rantoul Sister M. Seraphica Montez, FSGM priests of the Peoria diocese. Sisters when I was in HOME PARISH: St. Malachy, 25 years college at Franciscan Rantoul How are you a different priest today than University” of Steubenville, Sister M. PROFESSED VOWS: June 29, ORDER: Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr when you were 25 years ago? Margaret said. “The Sisters were very 1991, at Sacred Heart St. George joyful and faithful to prayer.” Convent, Springfield CURRENT ASSIGNMENT: Teacher of theology I feel more confident with experience. I see When she visited the motherhouse EDUCATION: Bachelor’s and Spanish my vocation more as a means to continue to in Alton, she degree in psychology from Governors ADDRESS: Marquette develop my relationship with God — under- Do not be afraid! felt at home. In State University, University Park, and Catholic High School, standing Him, loving Him, being a friend of Him addition to the joy master’s degree in theology from St. 219 E. Fourth St., Alton, IL — as opposed to service or doing things for God will give you and spirituality Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin 62002 Him. That part is secondary to the continuing of the Sisters MINISTRIES: Sister Denise has been ENTRANCE TO ORDER: Sept. 8, development of a loving friendship with Him. whatever graces of St. Francis of a pastoral 1991, in Alton you need to the Martyr St. associate at “Through the MINISTRIES: In the Diocese What has given you the most joy in your George, she was parishes in the of Peoria, Sister M. priesthood? respond to and attracted by the Springfield Seraphica assisted in the computer lab years, so many Presenting the Truth to a person and see words outside the and Joliet at St. Matthew School in Champaign in follow His call in adoration chapel: dioceses, and in people have noted 1999, and taught at Alleman High School him/her respond to it with recognition and your life.” “Veni Si Amas” — Wisconsin. in Rock Island from 2001 to 2002. acceptance. The greatest sorrow is to have a “Come if you love.” CELEBRATION how happy I am. COMMENTS: Sister M. Seraphica was person recognize the Truth but walk away like “I heard those PLANS: Sister This life ‘fits’ attracted to consecrated life by three the young rich man in the Gospels. Such an Sister M. Margaret words as coming Denise will Sisters who were at Franciscan University experience gives me insight into the sorrow Gibbons, FSGM from Jesus to me celebrate with me and I enjoy of Steubenville when she was a freshman. our Lord felt when others walked away. personally,” Sister the Dominican bringing comfort “I witnessed their prayer, friendliness M. Margaret said, community on and joy. By their witness, I desired to learn Name a profound experience of mercy, adding “I love my Monday, Aug. to those I serve.” more about the consecrated life,” she said, either given or received, and the impact it vocation.” 8, and with her adding that being able to dedicate her has had on your ministry. “My life with the Lord and in family this fall. life to God is the most satisfying aspect of Sister Denise Glazlk, OP The salvation of a young man suffering community is an adventure. I find that no COMMENTS: her vocation. two days are alike and I find joy in serving Drawn to “Every person has a deep desire to love from alcoholism. It taught me never to give the Lord,” she said. “I feel the prayers and religious life by and be loved. By this consecration there is up on someone or think that a situation is support of my Sisters, as together we “God’s strong an everlasting covenant of love established hopeless, “that no one is beyond the gaze of follow the call that God has given to each invitation,” Sister Denise discovered after and it’s amazing,” Sister M. Seraphica said. our Heavenly Father.” (Pope St. John Paul II) of us.” she had been accepted by the Dominican “Do not be afraid” to give your life to Sister M. Margaret advised those who congregation that it had also been her God, she advised those discerning a KNOW SOMEONE WITH A STORY? The Catholic Post is committed are considering consecrated life to “stay mother’s “secret prayer” for her. vocation to consecrated life. to sharing one in-depth story of faith in each issue on our “People” page. close to the Lord.” “I have stayed in religious life because “If you have no idea what it is about, Do you know someone whose life of faith inspires others? Someone who “He will show you the way,” she said. I felt an instant ‘rightness’ or assurance call, write, email, find out more,” she said. serves others in a unique way? Contact our newsroom at 1-800-340- “Listen to Him, pray, and find support that this is where I belonged and felt very “Come if you love.” 5630 or email [email protected]. Congratulations to all who are Congratulations to our Vicar General, Monsignor Paul E. Showalter, P.A., celebrating Anniversaries this year! on his 50thThank Anniversary you for of Ordination your years to the of Priesthood service. and to all thoseCongratulations celebrating milestone and anniversaries Blessings thisfrom year. From the parishioners of ourMay Clergy, God bless Religious, all of our Jubilarians. and Lay Faithful Immaculate Conception, St. Theresa’s, Monmouth and St. Patrick’s, Raritan ChampaignChampaign SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B21 thecatholicpost.com — FATHER CAMPBELL: Prayer, devotion to Mary give the strength to persevere

FROM B6 rifice of the Mass daily, and hearing confes- that time and be faithful to a daily schedule, sions. For about the past dozen years I have but it’s worth the effort. I often find that when al Marian Research Institute in Dayton, been blessed to be able to offer the Ex- I’m tired and exhausted, God grants me the Ohio, in 2009. traordinary Form of the Mass at the parishes greatest consolations in prayer. He was named associate pastor at St. where I have served, and that has added an- Through prayer and devotion to Our Lady John Vianney in Northlake in 2007, and other dimension to my priesthood and has I find the strength to persevere, answers St. Thomas More in Chicago in 2010. helped me to offer the Ordinary Form of the to various issues and problems, and great With his ordination classmate, Father Mass more reverently. There is a real beauty peace of soul, knowing that God is in charge Benjamin Reese, he founded a society for with the traditional Latin Mass, especially and I am just His lowly servant. diocesan priests, The Apostles of Jesus when sung with Gregorian chant. Christ, Priest and Victim. They served to- Hearing confessions can be the most weary- What Scripture passage sums up your gether at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and ing of priestly duties, but it always brings tre- ministry? St. Therese of Lisieux parishes in Keno- mendous satisfaction. I’m always amazed that I think the Scripture passage which best Our silver sha, Wisconsin, from 2011 until 2015, penitents place their complete trust in me, a sums up my priestly ministry is 2 Timothy 4:1- when Father Reese’s health declined. priest, and that they truly believe that when 2, where St. Paul exhorts Timothy: “Proclaim jubilarians Father Campbell continues as pastor they confess their sins, they really confess the word; be persistent whether it is conve- of both parishes, and as adjunct profes- them to Jesus Christ; that the priest absolves nient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, shared much sor of theology at Sacred Heart Seminary them by acting in the very person of Christ. encourage through all patience and teaching.” more! in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Mail may Love for the beauty of the truth of the be sent to him at Our Lady of Mount Talk about your prayer life — what feeds Catholic faith, and a desire to make it better Find their full responses to our Carmel Church, 1919 65th St., Kenosha, your ministry? known and understood, is one of the things survey questions online at WI 53140. I’ve always viewed my prayer life as the that motivated me to enter the priesthood. Both parishes will host a celebration for foundation and source of strength for my “Faith comes from hearing” (Romans 10:17), him on Sunday, May 22, at Our Lady of priestly ministry. Prayer is the key to having a as St. Paul reminds us. For this reason I love thecatholicpost.com Mount Carmel. Another gathering with personal relationship with God; that goes for to preach, and I look forward to the oppor- family and friends is planned for the fol- everyone, but especially for priests. . . . tunity every weekend to go before my pa- lowing Sunday, May 29, in Chicago. Throughout the years of my priesthood I’ve rishioners and try to lead them to a deeper tried to be faithful to a daily schedule of prayer, encounter with Christ through reflecting on What has given you the most joy in your with the Liturgy of the Hours, the rosary, spiri- the weekly Gospel message. priesthood? tual reading and meditation, and spending at I also love to teach, and in whatever parish I’d have to say the two greatest acts that least an hour before Our Lord in the Blessed I’ve been assigned, I have always sought out the priest performs: offering the Holy Sac- Sacrament. Sometimes it’s difficult to make opportunities to teach. . . . B22 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com MSGR. HALFACRE: Day infused with many opportunities for prayer and spending time with Jesus

FROM B7 In between his pastoral ministry and a Catholic for a short time and I had other chapel – I am able to make periodic visits teaching, Msgr. Halfacre found time plans for my life. But this sudden and intense throughout the day to greet Our Lord. Then I quette Academy in Ottawa. This spring he to write a book. “Genuine Friendship: desire to be a priest and to do the things also try to spend another half hour with him is completing his 24th year of teaching at The Foundation for All Personal Rela- that priests do is largely what I look back on sometime in the afternoon. the school. tionships, Including Marriage and the as God’s “call” to me. It was important to me At the end of the day, my prayers before He went to St. Patrick Parish in Ottawa Relationship with God” was published in then, as it is now, that I do with my life what bed are rather brief: an examination of con- in 1998 and would minister as the pastor 2008 and is in its third printing. God wants me to do. science, three Hail Marys, and a “goodnight” there until 2011, adding pastoral care for He will mark his 25th anniversary at to my favorite saints, to my guardian angel, St. Mary (Naplate) in Ottawa in 2003. the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 22, at Talk about your prayer life — what feeds and to Jesus. Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, designat- St. Michael the Archangel Church, at the your ministry? ed him as censor librorum for the Diocese corner of Lundy and Shabbona streets. A My day begins early, usually well before Name a profound experience of mercy, of Peoria in 2008. reception will follow at the Knights of Co- sunrise. The early morning is clearly my either given or received, and the impact it While he was in Ottawa, he served lumbus Hall in Streator. All are welcome. favorite time of the day and it is when I read has had on your priesthood. as president of the Pastors’ Board for Mail for Msgr. Halfacre may be sent to and pray the rosary and the Divine Office. Many times in my own life and in my priest- Marquette and provided leadership as the 513 S. Shabbona, Streator, IL 61364. About a half hour before Mass, I go over to ly ministry I have seen lived out the beautiful Catholic schools there were reconfigured the church to pray before the Blessed Sacra- response of the Father to his Prodigal Son into Marquette Academy. What drew you to the priesthood? How ment. upon his return. The Father seemingly has no Msgr. Halfacre was made pastor of St. did you know you were being called? Celebrating Mass for the folks who come interest in his son’s past; his focus is on restor- Michael the Archangel Parish in Streator When I was a freshman at Indiana Uni- to receive Our Lord daily is probably what I ing his son’s dignity as a son and on what the and vicar of the Ottawa Vicariate in 2011. versity (Bloomington) in the early 1980s, I relish most in my day. The daily Mass crowd son can become. In spite of everything, the The same year he was named a Chaplain became Catholic. That was due in large part is something of a “community within a Father is interested in what lies ahead, not in to His Holiness with the title of monsi- to my college roommate and the Newman community” and I greatly delight in our time what is in the past. Though some instances gnor. Center chaplain. The following year, during together with Jesus. stand out more than others, there is hardly a He has also pastored St. Patrick in Sen- the second week of October, I experienced a Since we have the Eucharist reserved here day that goes by that I don’t experience this in eca since 2012. strong desire to be a priest. I had only been in the parish office – in the former convent some way or another in my priestly ministry. FATHER KEEBLER: Distributing Communion in St. Peter’s Square with ‘saintly pope’ one highlight FROM B7 of St. Rose in Rushville for one year. He God. Over the years entering more deeply What have been the highlights of your has been parochial vicar at St. Mary in into the mystery of the church, the Body of various assignments? assigned to St. Lawrence in Penfield and Pontiac, St. Joseph in Flanagan, and St. Christ, gave me the possibility of personal The highlights of my various assign- Holy Trinity in Rankin, which he would John in Cullom since 2012, and added St. virtue, and taking advantage of God’s grace ments are many. . . . I remember one serve as administrator for one year and Paul in Odell in 2013. in the good sense literally makes you a good moment in particular when, during the then pastor for one year. In 2000, he was Mail for Father Keebler may be sent to man and a good priest and this I strive for. Jubilee Year 2000, I was able to be pres- named pastor of the Penfield parish and St. St. Mary Church, 119 E. Howard St., P.O. ent at and help out with Communion at Elizabeth of Hungary in Thomasboro, and Box 374, Pontiac, IL 61764. What has given you the most joy in your St. Peter’s in Rome during the Mass of Sts. in 2001, he was given responsibility for the priesthood? Peter and Paul. Pope St. John Paul II was Penfield and Rankin faith communities, How are you a different priest today than What has given me the most joy in the priest- the celebrant of that Mass and I was just and St. Charles Borromeo in Homer. you were 25 years ago? hood is knowing that I am doing what God feet away from the saintly pope along with Father Keebler was released for work I would say I am much different and here’s wants me to do and through Divine Providence many other priests from various parts of in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in why. The basic structure of the liturgy and being where I am supposed to be. As a priest, the world. It was an outdoor Mass on the 2006. When he returned in 2009, he prayer, as well as the entire structure of the the liturgy and sacraments, prayer and other square and that was an experience I will served as pastor of St. Patrick in Tolono church, guarantees something entirely dif- aspects of a priest’s life, particularly being with be able to take with me forever. I am truly for two years and then as administrator ferent from a life of sin and separation from His people, has given me the greatest joy. grateful for my vocation. FATHER KRETZ: Those who answer the call to priesthood become ‘continuators’ of the Son of God

FROM B7 nance men, even though those duties and ing them in the name of the Father, the one soul from being lost to God. many other non-sacramental responsibilities Son and the Holy Spirit, and gave us the as a chaplain at OSF St. Joseph Medical take up the majority of our time. Our primary authority “whose sins you forgive they are How has priestly ministry changed in the Center in Bloomington. mission given to us by the authority of Jesus forgiven” (John 20:23), always performing last generation? He was granted senior priest status in Christ through Peter and his successors is this action in all meekness, patience and Over the last generation the perception of 2009. the power to remit sins and to offer the Most compassion. the dignity of the priesthood has changed Father Kretz said he is planning a pri- Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We help to save This is what drew me to the priesthood due to the influence of worldly allurements vate celebration for his anniversary. Mail those who have been saved by the Blood of through an interior calling to help others as and the perceived changes in the church may be sent to him at 2705 Westbrook Jesus. well as myself along the bumpy, pot-holed, since Vatican II and it’s leadership within the Drive, Bloomington, IL 61705. But men continue to fall into the death debris-stewn road toward salvation. highest ranks causing some confusion in of sin, so that it is necessary for them to be the minds of the laity between dogma and What drew you to the priesthood? continuously washed in the Blood of Christ, How are you a different priest today than doctrine. But the mission will always remain We who answer the call to priesthood 70 and 70 times seven, by those who have you were 25 years ago? the same — the salvation of souls for Christ. become “continuators” of our Lord and the authority to do so, so that they may not Even though the mission of the priest- If the sacraments should ever change Savior Jesus Christ. We continue the word be a victim of eternal death. We, as continua- hood always remains the same, the priest and the Most Holy Eucharist is no longer of the Son of God that He began more than tors of Christ, fulfill this mission until the end is constantly being honed through many considered to be the body and blood, soul 2,000 years ago. We are given the command of time. diverse experiences, and so one becomes and divinity of Jesus Christ, but rather some to save souls through forgiveness of sins and We, as continuators, are commanded to a little smarter as each year passes and one global symbol of common oneness, then the through the distribution of the sacraments. convert the world and ourselves to Christ, becomes closer to the Blessed Trinity with a Mass and the priesthood will no longer exist We were not called to be administrators, who directed us to go forth and teach deeper understanding of one’s responsibility and without the Mass, the world itself would financial wizards, accountants or mainte- the Gospels to the whole world, baptiz- to do everything possible to prevent even no longer have a reason to exist. SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST JUBILARIANS 2016 | B23

thecatholicpost.com — MSGR. SWETLAND: His vocation focuses on celebrating sacraments, preaching and teaching

FROM B7 named pastor at St. Peter and chaplain at nary in 2006. He has been leading Don- to ministry; however, it took me answering the St. Joseph Newman Center at Bradley nelly College since 2014. the call to become Catholic to realize that call in England. While there, he entered the University in 1992, and pastor at St. Martin He has also served as executive direc- to ministry was a call to the priesthood. If you Catholic Church. de Porres in Peoria in 1993, retaining his tor of the Center for the Advancement had asked me what I wanted to be around He studied for the priesthood at Mount duties as chaplain at the Newman Center. of Catholic Higher Education, executive age 5 or 6, I would have answered something St. Mary’s Seminary, earning a master’s When he returned from his graduate secretary for the Fellowship of Catholic in the realm of ministry. It was after col- degree in divinity in 1990 and a master’s studies, Msgr. Swetland was assigned to Scholars, and theological adviser to the lege and graduate school, when I became degree in moral theology in 1991. He also be chaplain at St. John’s Catholic New- Catholic Conference of Illinois. Catholic, that I began to recognize God’s call holds a licentiate and a doctorate in sa- man Center at the University of Illinois While he doesn’t have a celebration to Holy Orders, in my prayer and meditation. cred theology from the Pontifical Lateran in Champaign. He was named director of planned, Msgr. Swetland hopes to be It was after several years of being Catholic, University, having studied at the John campus ministry for the Diocese of Peoria leading a pilgrimage to France in June. when I realized I should have answered the Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage in 1998, and episcopal vicar for social Mail for him may be sent to Donnelly Col- call already, that I joined the seminary. and Family in Washington, D.C. justice in 1999. lege, 608 N. 18th St., Kansas City, KS 66102. After ordination, Msgr. Swetland as- He was made a Prelate of Honor with What has given you the most joy in your sisted at St. Peter in Peoria while he served the title of monsignor in 2000. What drew you to the priesthood? How priesthood? as administrative assistant to Bishop (now Msgr. Swetland began his ministry at did you know you were being called? Nothing gives me more joy than to cel- Archbishop) John J. Myers. He would be Mount St. Mary’s University and Semi- I knew at a very young age that I was called ebrate the sacraments, especially Mass and reconciliation. I would also like to add to that list my love of preaching and teaching. As FATHER VITALIANO: Joy found in sacramental ministry to faithful in military the Second Vatican Council taught, the pri- mary vocation of the priest is the proclama- FROM B7 and what a joy it was to shake his hand in What have been the highlights of your tion of the Gospel to all. To achieve this call, Denver at World Youth Day in 1993. I shook various assignments? we must celebrate the sacraments, as well as Pontiac and St. Pius X in Rock Island, be- the hand of a saint. I will never forget how he The highlight of my priestly ministry preach and teach the Gospel. My vocation fore being named pastor for St. Lawrence looked into my eyes and stared deeply into was my 12 years and six months as an has been focused on those three things. in Penfield and Holy Trinity in Rankin. my soul not letting go of my hand, encourag- active duty Catholic chaplain in the U.S. He would also lead St. Thomas in Philo ing me to be strong and faithful to Christ. Air Force. . . . I was deployed four times Name a profound experience of mercy, and Immaculate Conception in Bongard, formally and went on numerous airborne either given or received, and the impact it and then St. Luke in Eureka before seek- What has given you the most joy in your missions as the mobility chaplain for the has had on your priesthood. ing permission to go back to the Air Force priesthood? Operations Group at McChord Air Force There was once a place where I was serving as a chaplain in 2000. There have been many other joys such Base, an Air Mobility Command base, near and I decided to put on an extra time for con- Since he returned to Diocese of Peoria as baptizing so many infants, children and Seattle, Washington. As a priest it was a joy fession. I was unsure if this was something three years ago, Father Vitaliano has adults, preparing couples for the sacrament of to offer the sacraments to the faithful in that I should do — I did it almost on a whim served as pastor of St. Bernard in Bush- marriage, completing lots of marriage cases the military and it was always a joy to do at the request of some people. So I prayed to nell and St. Augustine in St. Augustine, and giving some well-prepared homilies. It is various activities to boost the morale of the God as I started this new time of confession as well as chaplain at St. Francis of Assisi always a joy to offer the Mass and to nourish military. . . . that if he wanted me to do this, he should Catholic Newman Center at Western Il- God’s people, giving them sustenance for their I served under many commanders and make it clear I was doing the right thing. linois University in Macomb. spiritual journey. . . . It is a joy to anoint a Catho- witnessed both good and bad leader- The next week he sent me an incredible He will celebrate his anniversary with a lic who is dying before they pass on to Jesus ship. I want to say we have been honored number of people who wanted the sacra- Mass of Thanksgiving at 4 p.m. on Satur- and it reminds me that, as a priest, I am an to serve under some very faithful and ment and many, many people who had day, June 11, at St. Bernard. instrument of His peace and grace. Absolving dedicated bishops in our diocese. Bishop been away from the sacrament for years. It Mail for him may be sent to St. Bernard the repentant sinner is a great joy, especially Daniel R. Jenky has been very supportive was an amazing answer to prayer and a sign Church, 376 W. Hail St., Bushnell, IL when it has been 20 or 40 years since their last of me when I was in the military and he has that God wanted as many times as possible 61422. confession. What a joy to bring Christ’s mercy always been approachable and amiable. He for the confessional to be open and available to souls! My greatest joy was my ordination. . . . has done great things for our diocese. to people in this great sacrament of mercy. What drew you to the priesthood? Who has been the biggest influence on your vocation? God gave me the gift of Father Dick Dzik, a retired Chicago policeman who became a priest and then went into the military as a chaplain. He was my spiritual director, a good friend, and one day he invited me to a young adult weekend retreat. During the retreat he said to me, “Dominic, you have to live your life the way you want it written on your gravestone. If you do not like the way you are living your life, you have to change it today. Change it today, because you may not have a tomorrow.” Those words were prophetic and soul searching for me. Father Dzik and I had long talks about the priesthood, about my job in the military and the seminary. Looking back, God was speak- ing through him. After all of this I think God was calling me to the priesthood all my life, but I just did not pay attention. . . . Of all the popes, St. John Paul II had the greatest influence on me as a priest and my vocation. He set the theological path for me B24 | JUBILARIANS 2016 THE CATHOLIC POST SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 — thecatholicpost.com Congratulations to our Vicar General Monsignor Paul Showalter, P.A. on your 50th Anniversary as a priest of the Diocese of Peoria

May the Lord continue to bless you in your ministry! Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC Msgr. James Kruse, Vicar General, Patricia Gibson, Chancellor andi your Curia staff.