Bishop Blesses Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport June 23

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(Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) Several volunteers of the Madonna Renewal Center join Freeport’s “Blue Nuns” in an of- support center on June 23 when Bishop David Malloy offered Mass and blessed the cen- fertory dance. They and others gathered on the grounds of the newly opened pregnancy ter. Funds are still needed to complete renovations and repair the elevator. Bishop Blesses Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport June 23 By Amanda Hudson as those gath- News Editor ered recalled the heavy FREEPORT—Blue skies and sun- rains through- shine graced the opening of the Ma- out the week donna Renewal Center in Freeport on prior to the June 23. Mass. Bishop David Malloy celebrated an Extra “A ceremo- outdoor Mass that welcomed people Look for a photo feature ny like this, from far and wide, including a few doz- for digital subscribers in yes it will be en additional Sisters of the Immaculate The Observer Online. a little bit of Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ, com- history, re- monly known as the “Blue Nuns.” cording of it and so on,” the bishop said. “We can think of so many ways God “But I hope that as well, this ceremony is good,” Bishop Malloy said. “How will serve as an expression to us of joy about the fact that we didn’t have this and thanksgiving ... . We do have here, scheduled yesterday, or the day before, the joy that is part of the faith in Christ, Sister Mary Theonilla Chukwu, IHM, shows Bishop David Malloy one of the rooms pre- or the day before,” he added to laughter Continued on page 16 pared for expectant and new mothers who will be served by the center in Freeport.

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Headliners The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 6, 2018 | 3 V Encuentro Diocesan Group Takes Part in Indiana Meeting (Observer photo/Martha Fetterho ) Representatives of the Rockford Diocese to the regional V Encuentro at the University of Notre Dame in SOUTH BEND, Ind.—About They focused on 10 minis- Indiana are (front from left) Mario Delgado, RDRE, Aurora Deanery; Margarita Miramontes, St. Edward, 200 Catholic Hispanic ministry terial areas: vocations, minis- Rockford; Sister Irma Luna, OpSF, St. Nicholas, Aurora; Emma Zagal, Sacred Heart, Aurora; Mel Gaytan, leaders from Illinois, Indiana try to youth and young adults, St. Mary, Woodstock; Yunuen Castellanos, St. Edward, Rockford; Martha Fetterho , Hispanic Ministry and Wisconsin participated in family ministry, faith forma- administrative assistant; (back) Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, Rockford Diocese Vicar for Hispanic Ministry, V Encuentro of the Episcopal tion and catechesis, liturgy, dean of the Aurora Deanery and pastor of Sacred Heart, Aurora; Antonio Hernandez, St. Nicholas, Aurora; Region VII, on the weekend of development and training of and Mirella Fernandez, St. Rita, Aurora. The Rockford and Joliet dioceses have among the largest Hispanic June 8, at Notre Dame Univer- leaders, higher education and populations in the region. sity, here. immigration. Participants included a dele- During the plenary sessions, enriching for me because of good. I learned about the im- brought to light to the authori- gation from the Rockford Dio- participants in the diff erent how the Catholic churches are portance of mutual respect, ties of the Church the voices of cese, led by Msgr. Arquímedes ministerial areas stressed the working together and are unit- prayer, receiving the sacra- the people. That’s why these Vallejo, Vicar for the Hispanic importance of reaching out to ing with the support of bishops, ments, listening to others, and encuentros are so important,” Ministry of the diocese. families at all ages and stages. priests and lay people commit- to not judge.” said Chicago Auxiliary Bishop “We lived a great ecclesial They discussed ways to pro- ted to their mission and vocation The diversity of the lay His- Continued on page 15 moment,” said Msgr Vallejo, vide support in faith forma- to continue enriching the minis- panic community was evident who is also dean of the Aurora tion, access to sacraments, tries, (and) improve them.” at the event, according to Anto- Deanery and pastor of Sacred strengthen marriages, and to At a personal level she said nio Hernández of St. Nicholas Heart Parish in Aurora. know the struggles and reasons she “experienced how God Parish in Aurora. “We met at the University of why some might stop going to manifests Himself in human “This is a meeting point for our Church community,” he Notre Dame to share our ex- Church, as well as ways to in- beings who serve by doing periences for the conclusion of vite them back. said, “where the diversity of the process of the V Encuentro “I had the opportunity to lay Hispanics raise their voices at the parish and diocesan lev- share with brothers and sis- as protagonists of the new mo- el,” added Msgr. Vallejo. ters from diff erent dioceses, mentum that our Church takes Participants from 12 dioces- our concerns, our challenges, in her task of evangelizing with es and archdioceses took part suggestions and possible solu- authentic love and justice.” in breakout groups to discuss tions,” said Mel Gaytán of St. To ensure that the process strategies and off er recom- Mary Parish in Woodstock. was clearly understood by all (Observer photo/Martha Fetterho ) mendations for the national V “We also shared our achieve- delegates, who are predomi- Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo (right), Encuentro, which will be in ments and satisfaction in the nantly Hispanic immigrants, the Rockford Diocese Vicar for Grapevine, Texas, Sept. 20-23. Hispanic community and (Observer photo/Martha Fetterho ) the region opted to hold the Hispanic Ministry, pauses for “The recommendations that (were) motivated to continue Margarita Miramontes (left) of sessions mainly in Spanish. A a photo with Bishop Timothy emerge from the national lev- to be missionary disciples, wit- St. Edward Parish in Rockford is few participants preferred to Doherty of the Diocese of Lafay- el will provide the basis for a nesses of God’s love,” he said. interviewed by Edith Avila of the speak in English, particularly ette-in-Indiana. Bishop Doherty pastoral plan for the Hispanic Margarita Miramontes from Joliet Diocese during the regional Hispanic young adults. was formerly a priest of the Rock- Ministry in the U.S. for years St. Edward Parish in Rockford V Encuentro in Indiana. “The encuentro has really ford Diocese. to come.” said Msgr. Vallejo. said the experience “was very

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(Observer photo/Penny Wiegert) Fitness Program Filled with Faith Behind the main altar at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay is a 40 by 25 foot mural entitled “The Crucifixion,” one of several paint- By Amanda Hudson to pray about it. Turbak’s sister helped her stop ings restored during recent renovations. News Editor overthinking it by ask- ing, “Why wouldn’t ietra ake sure St. Francis Xavier Cathedral you do it?” your right ‘P(meaning Turbak signed up Green Bay, Wis. heel is in “rock” in Italian) and soon received the line with the Destination: Given that we live in a diocese where people instructor materials. is a word that arch of your quip that “mixed marriages” involve Bears and Packers “I remember open- reminds us of the left foot ... .” fans, anyone from here might make a trip to Green Bay or ing up module one,” In St. Charles on June 14, as Patty Turbak importance of a Door County in Wisconsin. In addition to planning a visit to she says, “and I almost ‘Mguides seven women through various poses, solid foundation the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wis., hymns play in the background and a San Da- started crying. This is plan a stop at the cathedral in this very Catholic city, too. made for me. This is when building miano cross watches over the group. Mass times are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 feeding me spiritually anything that is Turbak pauses periodically to read Scripture a.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m. related to the evening’s theme of “Hope,” as the ... I’m so grateful that to have strength, Why to go: Consecrated in 1881, but founded as a par- women hold a pose, or stretch, or relax. I was open and aware stability, and ish in 1851, the most re- This is Pietra Fitness, a Catholic-designed that when more than longevity.’ cent renovations at Green stretching and strengthening class. one person asked (me) Bay’s cathedral were Turbak, 55, is trained to lead two levels of in close succession — https://pietrafitness. made in honor of the dio- classes: gentle (for a wide range of ages and that it meant some- com cese’s 150th anniversary. abilities) and level 1 (quicker transitions and thing.” In addition to beautifully re- longer holds). Classes follow a stored paintings, updates “I never expected to teach a fitness class,” she routine: a prayer intention, the Sign of the Cross, included the altar of white says. opening prayer and Scripture verse, a warmup Two and a half years ago someone asked and workout with a verse related to the class’s Carrara marble with rel- Turbak if she had heard of Pietra Fitness and theme. At the end, participants rest with music ics of SS. Boniface, Timo- added, “I just think that’d be something you’d then rise for a quick prayer before the crucifix. thy, Tiburtius and Francis be interested in.” Soon after, three other people Classes are approximately one hour long. Xavier in the altar stone. asked her about it. “The only rule is for (students) to honor their The figures of the four She did some research, called its founder for own body,” Turbak says, adding that students do evangelists painted on the ceiling of the sanctuary DVDs and was invited to be in the teachers’ pilot what they can on any given day. (Observer photo/Sam Lucero, The Compass) program. Pietra is not aerobic exercise or high-intensity, were among paintings re- St. Francis Xavier Cathedral is a That Pietra Fitness founder, identified on the nor does it use weights, so participants should be stored. An altar dedicated short walk from several down- company website only as “Karen,” asked Turbak certain to do those other exercise practices also. to Our Mother of Perpetual town hotels. It improves core muscle strength and promotes Help on the left side of the Learn more flexibility. Turbak mentions that her lower back sanctuary is the only original altar from 1881. Known as troubles are much better. the Peace altar since World War I, it honors the men and Pietra Fitness women of the parish who served in the armed forces. The https://pietrafitness. Mary Lu O’Halloran, a St. John Neumann com parishioner, says her chiropractor told her the Bishop Wycislo Center (the building connected to the ca- St. Charles: Classes Pietra routines would be good for her. “This was thedral on the north side) houses the diocese’s museum. Mondays, 9 a.m., St. the next piece in good health,” she says, mention- Handicapped accessibility: This cathedral is loaded with Patrick Parish’s Crane ing she has two new knees. “You’re never too old steps, but there is an elevator entrance from the Bishop Road building; Thurs- to do this ... We’re better spiritually doing stuff Wycislo Center. days, 6:15 p.m., St. John like this,” she adds. Neumann Of course kids are welcome in this Pietra Fitness also, says Turbak, “taught me to (Grand) Kid friendly: Sugar Grove: Free Patty Turbak active parish. introduction, Aug. 6, breathe in a way that can calm your mind, heart 6:15 p.m., future classes and central nervous system. It comes in handy Info: Address — 139 S. Madison, Green Bay, WI second and fourth Mondays. 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St. James Parish hall in Rock- As time goes on and indi- ford on June 20. viduals grow more comfortable (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) In addition to refugee fami- at the parish, they begin to sit Guests at the International Refugee Day luncheon sample foods from lies and staff members, guests various world cuisines. included members of the parish throughout the church instead of all together in one corner, and volunteers such as Mike reminding us to (give) thanks “Most went to refugee camps Cannariato, a retired teacher says parishioner Phyllis Gri- to God and to the people hav- to get away from violence,” he who helps the newest refugees sanzio. with English. She points out Henry Tang- ing us ... a very blessing day for says. “When I’m around these bau, an active parishioner who us. God bless America!” folks I remember stories my “I’ve never had better stu- Khin Thein, 75, was perhaps the assists the Burmese refugees “God bless America” is (Italian) grandfather told.” dents before,” Cannariato says. oldest refugee at the party. She something that Cannariato says Both his grandfather and “They all want to learn.” hails from Burma, also known as as they acclimate to their new “They all write better than Myanmar, and arrived in the U.S. country. He has lived in the he hears frequently from his these newest refugees, he says, they think they can,” he adds. 10 years ago. U.S. for seven years. students. “tell stories full of courage.” “I make the most of the few At the party, Tangbau helped weeks I see them. Once they good. with announcements, speaking land a job, I don’t see them as Last year’s dinner welcomed in a Burmese dialect and then much,” he says. several refugees from Syria, in English, saying, “This day is Our caskets Several students have come but this year the gathering con- to Cannariato with English sisted of many refugees from and urns are words that look the same but African countries. sound different (like foot and That reflects the populations prayerfully moot, for example) or words of refugees who have been al- that sound the same but are lowed into the U.S. this past made and spelled differently (such as a05625 year, says Cindy Waton, secre- e99d23 enough and huff) and beg him tary at the Catholic Charities’ blessed. for rules to follow. Refugee Resettlement Office, “English!” Cannariato says. which sponsored the event. “What a language to learn!” Tatiana Monja lived in a The early evening party fea- refugee camp in Uganda since tured a long line of tables filled 2002, arrived in the United with foods shared by the refugees from their native coun- States just two weeks ago. She tries including Burma, Congo, says she is thrilled that Catho- lic Charities gave her a sewing Eritrea, Sudan, Vietnam, Ethi- reverse white machine because she designs opia, Cuba, Burundi, the for- One of the youngest children mer Yugoslavia and Iraq. clothing, including the dress at the party was 1-year-old Sara Desserts, however, appeared she wore to the celebration. Dim. Her father, Do Suum, came to be strictly American and in- Many of the families at the to Rockford from Burma nine cluded fudge, cakes and cook- event were originally from years ago. ies. Burma, also called Myanmar. 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By Louise Br ass wife, Edith, and Observer Correspondent for his welcoming attitude to foreign- alk into almost any Catholic church ers, according to and you will come face-to-face with the monk, Osbert them. They are silent and motion- of Clarea. Osbert less, yet they speak volumes about the was the prior of the WCatholic faith. abbey in the 1130s, They are the statues that tell the story of Christian- according Encyclo- ity. pedia Britannica. From groupings of figures of the Holy Family to St. Edward, dramatic bronze depictions of St. Michael in full whose feast day battle gear slaying Satan, is Oct. 13, is also statues remind the faith- This is the third in a known as “Edward ful of the martyrs and series of articles by the Confessor” be- saints who went before correspondent Louise cause of his piety. them, of having cour- Brass discussing art in St. Edward is also age under pressure and Catholic churches. the patron saint of persecution, and of the difficult marriages. passage way from earth His life story is to Heaven. recounted in “Vita They are silent wit- Beati Exdwardi nesses that represent Regis Anglorum” people who have made or “Life of the indelible marks through- (Observer photo/Louise Brass) Blessed Edward out the Church’s 2,000- St. Edward, an English king in the King of the Eng- year history and are 11th century known as Edward representations of those the Confessor, stands outside St. lish,” penned by who are greatly looked Edward Parish in Rockford. Osbert. up to, literally and figu- “King Edward ratively. loved the poor and did a lot for them,” said Virginia Kneeling before a Berthiaume, a long-time parishioner at St. Edward. statue and praying does She remembers that this much-loved statue was in not, of course, mean one the mission church, constructed in 1930, and in the is praying to a statue. bell tower for a while. It was moved to the current It means the person at church building for its opening in 1968. prayer is using the statue “I used to teach religion, and children would al- to help call to mind the ways ask me, ‘Why do we have statues?’ Berthiaume person it represents, said recalled. “I told them we draw and sculpt things that Father Jonathan Bak- are important to us. They are pictures of the past. We kelund, director of the don’t worship them. “But when I was a little girl and saw the Pieta, it (Observer photo/Louise Brass) Office of Divine Worship St. Mary of the Assumption statue was a gift from the Viet- would make me cry,” she said. and pastor at St. Peter namese members of the parish at St. Mary in DeKalb, to (Observer file photo) The Pieta, in Rome, is probably one of the most A statue of St. Catherine of Parish in Geneva. honor the 25th anniversary of Father Anthony Vu Khac Displaying statues (or well-known statues. It was sculptured in marble by Long, who lives at the parish. Siena stands in the narthex Michelangelo Buonarroti, during the Renaissance in of the parish named for her paintings) depicting God, 1498 or 1499. It is housed in West Dundee. the saints, or the angels is congregation here to honor the 25th anniversary of like having family photos at St. Peter Basilica in the priesthood of Father Anthony Vu Khac Long, di- around to remind us of the Vatican. rector of the diocesan Vietnamese Catholic Ministry, loved ones, especially those who have died, Father But you don’t need to who is in residence at St. Mary. Bakkelund said. travel half way around “He is really well loved, not only by the Vietnam- “It’s like when I go home to my parents’ home, but the world to see what the ese but by everyone at St. Mary,” a parishioner said I haven’t seen my great aunt for a long time because famous statue looks like. of Father Long. St. Edward Parish has she has died. I see her picture and I know she has The statue was made, she says, to reflect the theme its own Pieta, which gone home to God.” of one of the stained glass windows in the church, shows Mary cradling Not all statues are kept inside the comfortable depicting St. Mary of the Assumption. The statue climate-controlled envi- Christ right after his crucifixion. (See page 1.) includes cherubs hover- ronment of church building around Mary as she ings or in homes of the It is placed in front of is assumed into Heaven. faithful, but also outside. the St. Edward rectory Mary is also repre- Catholics often have next to the church, where statues of Our Lady, the it seems to radiate bright, sented in the 34-feet Sacred Heart, or the ever white light in the sun- tall, gleaming stainless popular St. Francis of shine. steel statue of Our Lady Assisi in front of their The statue was ac- of the New Millennium, property, announcing quired from Italy for housed at the Shrine of their beliefs to the world. the parish by the late Christ’s Passion in St. (Observer file photo) Msgr. Raymond J. Wahl, St. Edward Parish at St. Charles Borromeo Par- John, Ind. 3004 11th St. in Rock- ish in Hampshire has a stat- said Berthiaume. It is Completed in 1999 by ford, exhibits two statues ue of its patron outside. one of several statues Charles Cropper Parks, on the grounds. One given as gifts to parishes of Wilmington, Del., it statue is of the church’s and schools around the took 15 years to con- diocese and to Bishop Lane Retreat Center west of namesake: King Edward struct and toured many Rockford. (1003-1066), an 11th parishes in the Midwest St. Edward’s pieta was housed in an alcove of the century Roman Catholic before finding a perma- king. church, but was deemed too large for access to the walk-in confessional there. It was decided to place nent home. He is lauded for his It weighs 8,400 chastity, for his work the statue outside in front of the building instead, she (Observer file photo) said, and it can be seen by passing motorists. pounds and can be seen in the development of (CNS file photo/Karen Callaway, Chicago A statue of St. Andrew At St. Mary Parish in DeKalb, a newly acquired at many locations in a Westminster Abbey in Catholic) stands outside the parish statue of St. Mary of the Assumption graces the The Our Lady of the New YouTube video at https:// bearing his name in Rock London, England, where access to the main door of the church. The colorful Millennium statue took 15 www.youtube.com/ Falls. he is buried beside his statue is a donation (in 2007) from the Vietnamese years to make. watch?v=9zfEaB_2Uus. Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 6, 2018 | 7

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Weekday Refl ection (about 6:58 a.m.) on WREX-TV, Channel 13, Rockford Top o’ the Morning with Bishop Malloy Listen to archives anytime at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. Click on Bishop Malloy on the top left (CNS photos/Dave Hrbacek, The Catholic Spirit) side of the page. McKaela Laxen, center, a parishioner of Holy Family Church in St. Louis Church in St. Paul, during a Catholic Beer Club event at Able Seed- Park, Minn., talks with Nick Check, a parishioner of Nativity of Our Lord house and Brewery in Minneapolis April 4. Brought to you by  Savant Capital Management YOUNG ADULT Catholic Beer Club Responds to  Fitzgerald Funeral Homes  Illinois Bank & Trust CATHOLICS Millennials’ Thirst for Community  Diocesan Offi ce of Communication and Publications  The Observer BY JONATHAN LIEDL Millennial Groups in the Rockford Diocese  Offi ce of Charitable Giving, Catholic News Service Diocese of Rock ford Fox Valley Catholic eeknight visitors to a Twin Cities craft brewery Second Tuesday of the might stumble upon one of the newest young month, 7-9 p.m. adult ventures in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Where: Various bars and co ee WAlthough they wouldn’t necessarily know it. shops around the Fox Valley. There will be no telltale signs that an organized Catholic event What: A gathering for is taking place: no speaker giving a catechetical talk, no priest young adults (18-35ish) (Observer photos) from all around the Fox fi elding questions, no special reserved seating. Just a group of Valley for brew nights, social events and conversation. young Catholics casually chatting, laughing and getting to know Upcoming events: July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 one another, likely with a pale ale or stout in hand. Info: Isaac Weickert, 630/232-0124, ext. 118; [email protected]; Which is exactly how the leaders of the local chapter of the www.foxvalleycatholic.com Catholic Beer Club want it. “Our goal is to provide not ‘just another Catholic event,’ but a 815 Catholic casual forum for people to connect with others from all over the Third Tuesday of the month, archdiocese,” said Isabel Brown, a parishioner at Holy Family 7-9 p.m. Church in suburban St. Louis Park, Minn., who coordinates the group with fellow Catholic millennials Tim Cahill and Wesley Where: Prairie Street Brew House, 200 Prairie St., Rockford Sandholm. The group has been holding local club get-togethers What: Some beer, some Weekly in every few weeks since November at breweries around St. Paul and networking, and a little Minneapolis. formation for 18-35ish young Craft breweries’ open fl oor plans and fl avorful beer selections adults, single or married. THE lend themselves to the type of free-fl owing, conversation-condu- Other events: 815 Catholic cive gathering that organizers have in mind. also hosts a Bible Study every OBSERVER “There’s no program, no script, no secondary mission that Thursday at St. Rita Parish, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr., Rockford we are trying to accomplish,” Cahill, a parishioner of St. Mark Info: www.815catholic.com; Church in St. Paul, told The Catholic Spirit, the archdiocesan @815Catholic Subscribe newspaper. “The community is our agenda.” The idea of bringing Catholic Beer Club, a national brand that Catholics, conversation typically isn’t too theological, an attractive Today! now has chapters in more than 20 locales, to the Twin Cities was feature for some. brewed up last fall, when Brown, Cahill and Sandholm met at the “It was fun to meet new people who share our faith, but we Archdiocese Young Adult Cookout. Select print, digital spent most of the time just talking about life and goofi ng around,” The three 20-somethings, who were each involved in young said Cecilia Miller, a 23-year-old Holy Family parishioner. or both for just adult groups in diff erent parts of the archdiocese, realized the need While CBC might not be a catechetical event full of formation, for more regular events to bring together millennial Catholics. $28 per year. the coordinators believe the “low-bar of entry for newcomers” After some research, they discovered Catholic Beer Club (www. Call 815/399-4300, catholicbeerclub.com/), which was founded in Denver in 2014. allows the group to play a role in deepening attendees’ faith by Brown, Cahill and Sandholm were attracted to the simplicity of its pointing them to other young adult ministries. ext. 383 or go online at model to building community and relationships. “This is a platform where relationships are kindled, ideas are http://observer. formed and people can dive more deeply into their faith,” said They also recognized the benefi ts of tapping into a national rockforddiocese.org network with an already well-established social media presence Sandholm, a parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul. and brand identity, important qualities for attracting a young adult The club’s coordinators encourage attendees to check out parishes audience. and young adult faith communities around the archdiocese. After going through a CBC interview process that assessed Andrew Kuhrmeyer, 27, who recently became Catholic and at- their views on community and their commitment to the Catholic tends Mass at the cathedral, said CBC has been “a big blessing,” faith, they got the green light to organize events. CBC-Twin Cities and it has helped him connect with the Catholic young adult scene. events typically draw more than 60 people, usually an even mix of “A good group of friends is good to have, especially when you’re men and women. growing in the faith,” he said, adding that he was invited to join a Although “beer” is in the group’s name, non-beer drinkers Bible study at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis through the are more than welcome. And though most attendees are faithful group. “You want to walk the path with others.” 8 | FRIDAY JULY 6, 2018 | The Observer Nation/World News in Brief Religions, governments must work for religious freedom, speakers say ROME (CNS)—Promoting and protecting religious freedom is a shared priority of the United States and the Vatican, said Cal- lista Gingrich, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, June 25. She was one of several speakers at the symposium, “Defending (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Cardinal-designate Joseph Coutts International Religious Free- of Karachi, Pakistan, speaks at a dom: Partnership and Action,” symposium on religious freedom sponsored by the embassy, Aid presented by the U.S. Embassy to to the Church in Need and the the Holy See in Rome. Rome-based Community of Sant’Egidio. The one-day event was a forerunner to the “Ministerial to Advance Religious Free- dom,” to be hosted by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in

Washington July 25-26. (CNS photo/Tyler Osburn) Pro-life advocates gather near the U.S. Supreme Court during the annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 19. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 June 26 that a California law which placed requirements on crisis Abuse allegation against Cardinal pregnancy centers that oppose abortion violates the First Amendment. McCarrick found credible WASHINGTON (CNS)—Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, said he will no longer exercise any Supreme Court Decision Affirms public ministry “in obedience” to the Vatican after an allegation he abused a teenager 47 years ago has been found credible. “While shocked by the report, and while Pregnancy Centers Free Speech Rights maintaining my innocence, I considered it essential that the charges be reported to the WASHINGTON (CNS)— must post notices in their facili- court brief before the Supreme police, thoroughly investigated by an indepen- The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 ties about where low-cost abor- Court supporting the pro-life dent agency and given to the Review board of June 26 that a California law tion services are available and pregnancy centers in the case. the Archdiocese of New York,” the cardinal said that placed requirements on also must disclose if they have Rep. Chris Smith, R-New in a statement June 20. “I fully cooperated in crisis pregnancy centers that medical personnel on staff. Jersey, who is co-chair of the the process.” Cardinal McCarrick, who turns 88 oppose abortion violated the During the oral arguments Congressional Pro-Life Cau- July 7, said that “some months ago” he was in- First Amendment. March 20, some of the justices cus, said in a statement that In its decision in National expressed concerns that the formed of the allegation by New York Cardinal “pregnancy centers want no (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Institute of Family and Life law might be about specifically part of a law requiring them to Timothy M. Dolan. Cardinal Dolan, in a June 20 Cardinal Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becer- targeting crisis pregnancy cen- statement, said it was “the first such report of a Theodore E. tell a woman where to go to kill ra, the court found that the ters instead of providing infor- violation” against Cardinal McCarrick “of which McCarrick her child. Thankfully, today law changes the content of the mation about abortion. the Supreme Court recognized the archdiocese was aware.” Several news accounts quoted the clinic’s speech “by compelling Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan their First Amendment right to lawyer for the accuser, a New York-area businessman now in his petitioners to speak a particu- of New York, chair of the U.S. free speech — and to refrain early 60s, who said his client was a 16-year-old altar boy being lar message,” and that the law Conference of Catholic Bish- from speaking.” fitted for a cassock to wear during Mass when then-Msgr. Mc- went further than being a mere ops’ Committee on Pro-Life “Crisis pregnancy centers Carrick fondled him. Patrick Noaker, the lawyer, said a similar in- “regulation of professional Activities, praised the ruling as like NIFLA serve women and cident happened a year later. Noaker told reporters that his cli- conduct that incidentally bur- “an important victory for the children according to their re- ent met in April with the New York Archdiocesan Review Board, dens speech.” free speech rights of pro-life ligious mission, and California which verified his claims. The state law in question is organizations.” The USCCB should respect that,” said Mark the Reproductive FACT Act, and several other faith-based Rienzi, president of Becket, which says pregnancy centers groups filed a friend-of-the- which is a nonprofit religious liberty law firm. “This ruling Watch “Contact me to set up a quote or a proves that when it comes to nancial review and I’ll proudly donate $10.00 important issues, the government doesn’t get to tell people Catholic to the Diocese of Rockford Catholic Charities” what to believe, and it also Mass Scott Halford doesn’t get to tell people what Sunday, 6:30 a.m., COUNTRY Financial® Representative to say about it.” WREX-TV Channel 13 A forthcoming report by Rockford Auto — Home — Life the Charlotte Lozier Institute found that in 2017 pregnancy Anytime at Long Term Care — Commercial centers provided slightly under www.rockforddiocese.org/tvmass 1400 N Seminary Ave Ste. A — Woodstock, IL 60098 2 million people with free ser- Brought to you by the Diocesan Office of vices, saving communities at Communications and Publications Direct Ofﬁ ce 815-527-9146 — Fax: 815-337-7338 — Scott.Halford@countryﬁ nancial.com least $161 million.

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West Dundee SVdP fundraiser to be July 28 (Photos provided) WEST DUNDEE—Calling it “A Night Out with St. Vincent de Father McKitrick Honored on Paul,” the St. Catherine of Siena Conference will host a fundraiser 60th Anniversary of Ordination July 28, 6-9 p.m., at Emmetts Brewing Company (second oor), St. Patrick Church in McHenry congratulated Fa- 128 W. Main St., here. Proceeds will stay in the community to ther James McKitrick on the 60th anniversary of help area people in need. his ordination to the priesthood. Father McKitrick The casual evening will feature appetizers, live music, ra es was pastor of St. Patrick from July 1986 to Oct. 1, and a cash bar. Brewery tours will be available at the end of the 2000, when he retired. He o ered his assistance evening. again in 2014 and continues to do so. A luncheon Tickets are $30 per person. To reserve spaces, send a check in his honor was held at the Bull Valley Golf Club in made out to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Catherine of Woodstock. Gathering before they concelebrated Siena to the parish at 845 W. Main St., West Dundee. Donations Mass were (above from left) Father Emmanuel Nyona, Father Paul White, Father McKitrick, Msgr. from people unable to attend may be mailed to the same ad- Gerald Kobbeman, Msgr. Michael Tierney, Father dress. Geo Wirth and Father Godwin Asuquo, pastor of Diocesan Knights recognition St. Patrick. A welcome sign (right) at the luncheon featured Father McKitrick and his loyal friend, dinner to be Sept. 26 Finnegan. ROCKFORD—The Knights of the Roundtable Recognition Din- ner will be held Sept. 26 to honor Knights of Columbus in the Rockford Diocese who have exempli ed the ideals of Columbi- anism on the state, diocesan, or council levels. Being honored McHenry Parish this year are Father James R Keenan, V.F., Council 663, Sterling; Celebrates Othello Garganera, Council 13123, Rockford; and Roy Lorenz, Corpus Christi Council 4739, Byron. Cocktails will begin at 6:30 p.m., and dinner at 7:30 p.m. at the On June 3, the Solemnity of Cor- pus Christi, parishioners of St. Ho man House Restaurant at East State Street and Bell School Patrick Parish in McHenry, led by Road, Rockford. Father Godwin Asuquo, pastor, Tickets $40 per person. Knights and Ladies are welcome. To re- and assisted by Deacon Dennis serve spaces, send checks payable to Knights of Columbus Rock- Holian processed (below) with ford Chapter to Bill Laudando, 817 Hardin Ave., Aurora, IL. 60506. the host from the church to Vet- Info: Bill Laudando, 630/201-9487, [email protected] eran’s Memorial Park. They n- ished with Benediction at the park (right). Tell Us if a Group At Your Parish Helps Senior Citizens The Observer is planning stories about adult parish groups that provide regular ministries to residents of assisted living and nursing homes. Do your women’s or men’s groups help in any way? Please drop us a note by July 16 with a few details and the name and phone number of someone we can talk to at http://observer. rockforddiocese.org/contact-us or to The Observer, PO Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. (Photos provided)

What’s Up Wed July 11 Sun July 15 Deadline for July 20 What’s Up ROCKFORD (for events July 23-29) Missalette concert: 1:30 p.m.; St. James School gym, 428 N. Sat July 14 Second St. Catholic rock band featuring students from Boylan BATAVIA Central Catholic High School, 3rd Herwaldt family fundraiser: and St. Rita, St. Bernadette and 8 a.m.; Corpus Christi Parish, St. James schools in Rockford. 1415 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream. A parish 165th anniversary Bike trip to Divine Mercy Shrine, event. Free; donations accepted. 21W411 Sunset Ave., Lombard. Refreshments after concert. Info: 10 miles one-way along Great http://missaletteband.com/ Western Trail. Proceeds for Mark Find more events at http://www. Herwaldt family from Batavia. rockforddiocese.org/calendar. T-shirts on sale ride day. Cost: $6 php or on The Observer Catholic per person. Info: 630/483-4673 Newspaper Facebook page. Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 6, 2018 | 11 Holy Save the Date Land July 16 BELVIDERE Pilgrims Golf outing: 9 a.m. registration, Father Ervin 10 a.m. shotgun start; Swanhills Caliente (front Golf Course, 2600 Gustafson Road. left) formerly Greg Wilhelm Memorial Golf of St. Mary, Outing. Proceeds for scholarship Huntley, and at St. James School in Belvidere. Father Matt 18 holes, cart, steak dinner, drink Jammeson of tickets, prizes including best- St. Theresa, dressed golfers. Cost: $75 per Palatine (of the golfer; $27 dinner only; $100 Archdiocese of hole sponsorship. Info: Sue Spahr, Chicago), took 815/544-4005 parishioners July 17 on a ROCKFORD pilgrimage Legatus evening: 5:30 p.m.; to the Holy Franchesco’s Restaurant, 7128 Land in May. Spring Creek Road. Confession, The group rosary, Mass, reception, renewed their presentation and dinner. baptismal Speaker: Tom Peterson, founder vows at the of Catholics Come Home. Topic: Jordan River. “Spiritual Warfare of the Mind.” RSVP; business attire. Info: Bob (Photo provided) Pfundstein, 815/721-4072; legatus. [email protected] July 21 St. Patrick, Dixon, DIXON Steak, chicken dinner: 5 p.m.; Youth Receive St. Dixon Knights of Columbus Timothy Awards Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third St. Dinner and sides. Bonanza Young people from St. Patrick drawing at 8 p.m. Cost: $15 steak Parish in Dixon who received dinner; $10 chicken dinner. Info: the St. Timothy Award for www.kofc690.com, 815/288-1821 Youth on June 24 are (front, (leave a message) from left) Alicia Ardis, Cecilia July 28 Sagel, Bradley Fritts, (not pic- WEST DUNDEE tured) Isaac Blaney, Noah Grot, SVdP Night Out: 6-9 p.m.; and Owen Grot. Father Keith Emmett’s Brewing Company Romke, pastor, presented the awards. (second floor), 128 W. Main St. (Photo provided) Proceeds for St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Catherine of Siena Conference. Appetizers, live music, raffles, cash bar, brewery tours. Limited seating. Cost: $30 per person. Info: http://svdpdundee. org July 28-29 BELVIDERE Parish festival: 5-9 p.m. July 28; 2018 SEASON 7-11 a.m. and 1-6 p.m. July 29; OPENS MAY 26 St. James School, 320 Logan Ave. Actvities in gym and side parking lot. July 28 alumni cookout. July 29 KC breakfast in morning; magicwaterswaterpark.com Kermas in the afternoon. Cost: $1 tickets for food and games. (Photo provided) Info: Cathy Vendemia, cathy.v@ Sterling SVdP Awards Raffle Winnings stjamesbelvidere.org St. Vincent de Paul Sterling/Rock Falls 50/50 Raffle was a success, with July 29 Ed Mulvaney (left), SVdP president, presenting the winning check to MCHENRY Mr. and Mrs. Dave Barajas. They received $3,535. All of the proceeds Taste of Nigeria festival: noon- stay in the community and benefit neighbors in need. 4 p.m.; St. Patrick rectory, 3425 Washington St. Celebrating ImaBridge Africa’s 10th anniversary. Featuring Nigerian food, music and dancing for kids and adults. 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Through the theme of and give glory to God, I am the V Encuentro (fifth meeting) — a multiyear happy,’” Isaac recalled. process of a series of gatherings leading up to a Through his conversations with the veteran national V Encuentro of Hispanic Ministry this and other similar encounters, he discovered the September — people were reminded that all joy of going to the peripheries and now wants to (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec) baptized are “Missionary Disciples: Witnesses of be a volunteer counselor for those in need in his God’s Love.” parish. Some of the testimonies that inspired me the Food for Thought “Everyone needs help. We have to go out and most were those of young people, who really embraced the call to “go out to the peripheries” extend our hands,” he said. One can evangelize Holy Friendship and to be “agents of evangelization” through just by accompanying others and listening to them, without judgment. A truly virtuous and holy friendship is one that reaching out to others. At a regional encuentro in Texas, a teen named Telling a crowd of 800 people that he “is not so wills the good of the other above all and encour- Isaac encouraged me to share afraid anymore,” Isaac added that his encounters with others have inspired how ages the practice of virtue and ultimately friend- the good news through deeds, even if it is challenging at first. did not think that he wants to live his career. ship with God. “Fear is what makes you ‘I it was up to me to “I want to accompany those who are going through Today’s “friending” culture has obscured true, think, ‘someone else (who is not afraid) is going to do it,’” evangelize. ... I was afraid financial hardships,” he said at profound friendship. said Isaac, a 19-year-old from to get out of my comfort the regional encuentro. “And In Scripture, there are stories of genuine friend- the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas. zone.’ give them hope that whatever “But the truth is, we all have struggles that they are going ship that deserve our attention. fears.” — Isaac, 19-year-old Texan through, that God has a plan As the Catechism of the Catholic Church reads: “The encuentro process has for them, and they have to keep taught me how important it is to fighting.” “Revelation makes known to us the state of accompany others,” he said. “As St. Paul reminds Isaac hoped his experiences with V Encuentro original holiness and justice of man and woman us, in order to hear the good news, someone has inspire young people to go out to accompany to announce and preach it.” others and to evangelize others in their own before sin: From their friendship with God flowed Before, Isaac said, he thought that he was lives. the happiness of their existence in paradise” doing enough by going to Mass weekly and “I want to encourage everyone to not be helping in his parish. “I did not think that it was scared to do more, to not be complacent, or to (384). up to me to evangelize. It wasn’t because I was think God has called the wrong person, because doing enough. ... But because I was afraid,” “Whether it develops between persons of the he hasn’t,” Isaac said. “I want to encourage he said. “I was afraid to get out of my comfort everyone to go out, just like St. Paul and all of same or opposite sex, friendship represents a zone.” the other disciples, and preach the good news great good for all. It leads to spiritual commu- Isaac had a little push to leave his comfort zone when participants at his parish’s encuentro to everyone, not just through your words, but nion” (CCC, 2347). were told to go out and evangelize. He and his through your attentive ears and your open heart.” In the book “Walking Together: Discovering the Catholic Tradition of Spiritual Friendship,” Mary Scripture Reflection for July 8, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time DeTurris Poust defines spiritual friendship as “two people bound together by a love of God.” On Recognizing Prophets Unlike other types of friendship, “spiritual friends magnify our virtuous qualities,” Poust By Kevin Perrotta in front of them. explains in the book. Catholic News Service We ourselves are not immune to this tendency. “More casual friends might bring out the worst n our first reading, God is sending a man I’m old enough to feel the temptation to in us through competitiveness, idle gossip, named Ezekiel to prophesy. Knowing that get into fondly recalling old Father Albert, many people will not be persuaded by Eze- “who was such a wise and holy priest,” while jealousy. Spiritual friends, however, bring out the kiel’s message, God assures him that ulti- dismissing anything young Father Tyler might I mately they will rec- say. Just out of the seminary, what does he best — in inspiring us to live in humility, honesty, ognize “that a prophet know? charity,” she writes. has been among them.” It is easy to honor the courageous life and “Spiritual friends inspire us to move beyond Apparently a lot teaching of Pope John Paul II, now canonized, of people did reject while ignoring Pope Francis’ call to set our pettiness to a place where our hearts and minds Ezekiel’s prophecies. priorities on meeting the needs of refugees and are focused on doing what is right,” she adds. But later Jewish immigrants, on dealing with growing economic tradition enshrined inequalities and on caring for the earth itself. In the book, Poust looks at the examples of him as a major If only God’s Word would come to us in friendship such as those between St. Francis de prophet and gave his the forms of the past, perhaps we would have words a prominent place in the Old Testament. an easier time recognizing it. But God has a Sales and St. Jane de Chantal, and between St. There is always an inclination to honor dead disturbing habit of sending His Word in new Francis of Assisi and St. Clare. prophets while failing to welcome living ones. ways. Jesus addressed this problem. To some religious The people of Nazareth undoubtedly honored And she examines more modern-day models leaders who refused to believe in Him, He Ezekiel. They read his prophecies in the of friendship like Trappist monk Thomas Merton said, “You hypocrites. You build the tombs of synagogue. But Jesus? He was hard for them the prophets and adorn the memorials of the to accept, as we see in today’s Gospel. He was and scholar of Zen Buddhism, D.T. Suzuki. righteous, and you say, ‘If we had lived in the nothing like Ezekiel or the other prophets of “Spiritual friendship(s) (are) connected to our days of our ancestors, we would not have joined yore. them in shedding the prophets’ blood’ ” (Mt God-given mission, our calling to live out our Why, He was just the carpenter who used to 23:29-30). live down the street for so many years. How faith in the everyday world. ... They are not about What made them hypocrites? They put on could He be the One that God has sent into the a show of piety by building memorials to past world? possession but about transformation,” Poust prophets yet were not really receptive to God’s writes. Word; otherwise, they wouldn’t be closing their Prayer: Through whom may God be trying to hearts to Jesus, God’s perfect Word, right there speak to me? Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 6, 2018 | 13

Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller A Francis Flick After Jorge Mario Bergoglio was chosen by the College of Cardinals — and the Holy Spirit — to be our pope, a Jesuit priest was walking through the Old Market section of our city. Propped up against a building was a young girl, looking a little worse for wear with numerous tattoos and a forlorn demeanor. But when she saw the priest in his clerical garb, she rallied enthusiastically. “Hey,” she shouted, “I like your pope.” I treasure that story because it illustrates the reach of Pope Francis. Something about him resonates the world over and calls out to the weary, the disaff ected, the discouraged. For the Journey So, I was excited to see the recently by E e released movie about Caldarola him, “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word.” On a Friday night, Catholic News Service with a bag of popcorn to share, my husband and I spent date night at the local cinema watching a fi lm about a sitting pope. I can’t remember that happening Hispanic Priests: The State before in my lifetime. The fl ick was made by Wim Wenders, a distinguished fi lmmaker who is a nine-time Cannes Palme d’Or Of the Question in 2018 contender. The Vatican asked him to make the fi lm, but gave him a completely free hand in doing so. He The overall number of revealed that 76 percent of submitted questions to the pontiff , who answers them Journeying Together in his quiet, simple style, gazing into the camera as if Hispanics who self-identify as by Hos man Hispanic priests are foreign- Catholic is about 30 million, born. speaking to an individual one-on-one. Ospino Here are my observations, which don’t need a spoiler perhaps more. To put things Professor of theology CARA recently reported in perspective, this number and religious education, that about 430 priests would alert because the ending contains no surprises and the is larger than the entire Boston College be ordained in 2018 to serve subject is ongoing. First, I was struck by the beautifully photographed population of most countries Catholic News Service in Catholic communities in Latin America and the throughout the country. Of scenes taken from above and in crowds. Some of them Caribbean. these, 334 responded to an annual survey. were taken from the pope’s own airplane. One was a scene of a huge, seemingly endless garbage dump, where One number, however, that often gets little Approximately 20 percent of the new priests the poor scavenged for goods. attention when talking about Hispanic Catholics this year are Hispanic. About half of the Another was a devastating look at a polluted ocean. is that of Hispanic priests. According to data 30 percent who said they were foreign-born These scenes coincided with a discussion of Pope Francis’ collected for the Fifth National Encuentro come from Latin American and Caribbean encyclical, “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common of Hispanic/Latino Ministry process (V nations. Home,” and dramatically illustrated the immediacy and Encuentro), there are about 2,985 Hispanic What do we learn from these numbers? Three importance of his concern. priests in the U.S. Of these, 280 are inactive or things. The focus on the poor underscored the pope’s emphasis retired. Catholic parishes, dioceses, schools and on our world’s income inequality and the depravity of so We should not assume that only Hispanic 1 organizations need to do much more much of our economies. priests can serve Hispanics Catholics. We know to foster vocations to the priesthood among In massive crowds greeting Pope Francis cameras that such is not the case in most parishes. Hispanics. As the Hispanic population gears honed in on individual faces, almost magically capturing Yet, putting the total number of Hispanic to becoming soon a numeric majority in the the unique beauty of each. The scenes of Pope Francis Catholics next to that of Hispanic active U.S. church, we need Hispanic priests to talking to prisoners and washing, and then kissing, the priests is quite revealing: 30 million and 2,705. serve parishes with large numbers of Hispanic feet of poor and imprisoned men and women are deeply There are about 11,000 Hispanic Catholics for Catholics as well as every other Catholic in our moving. every Hispanic active priest. The ratio for the nation. It may be bothersome to some that Wenders is a total U.S. Catholic population is about 2,000 There is a major gap between the mostly completely uncritical devotee of the pontiff . Catholics per priest. 2 U.S.-born Hispanic Catholic population Interspersed within the fi lm are black and white According to V Encuentro data, there are and the mostly immigrant clerical leadership. theatrical portrayals of St. Francis of Assisi, which 4,473 parishes with Hispanic ministry in the This gap needs to be gradually balanced. suggest that the new Francis, the fi rst pope to take this U.S. This refl ects a small increase compared to Historically, immigrant priests served various name, is somehow the heir to this saint’s mandate to the 4,368 similar parishes identifi ed by Boston immigrant Catholic groups that arrived in the rebuild the Church. Although I too feel our current pope College’s National Study of Catholic Parishes U.S. Then the U.S.-born generation cultivated has been called to reform a Church always in need of with Hispanic Ministry in 2014. its own priests. Today, most Hispanics are not reform, I found this a little off -putting and intrusive. If we were to place one currently active immigrants. We need to take the next step. Catholics, faithful to doctrine, nevertheless have a right Hispanic priest in every parish with Hispanic We need to understand better the reasons to respectfully discuss the actions and attitudes of any ministry, about 1,768 parish communities would 3 and circumstances that prevent more pope. If I have a criticism of Pope Francis, it would be his not get that privilege. Hispanic Catholics, particularly U.S.-born, rather lackluster record on clergy sexual abuse, although The Center for Applied Research in the from considering the priesthood as a calling. his recent attempt to rectify this in Chile is commendable. Apostolate estimated that in 2017, there were Also, we need to assess what we are doing and Also, I think he’s talked a great talk about women’s about 37,181 Catholic priests in our country. investing in our parishes and dioceses to mentor leadership in the Church, but there hasn’t been much Let’s keep in mind that about a third of them Hispanics to discern ecclesial vocations. In the follow-through. are retired or semiretired. Barely 8 percent of fall of 2018, Boston College will launch a two- But if you want a critical appraisal of our current all priests in the U.S., active and retired, are year national study to explore these realities. pontiff , this isn’t your fl ick. If you want to be inspired by Hispanic. In the meantime, let us heed the words from a beautifully fi lmed review of the moral and economic While two-thirds of Hispanics are U.S. our Lord Jesus Christ, “The harvest is abundant issues facing our world and how Pope Francis powerfully born, and the fastest-growing sector within the but the laborers are few; so ask the master of brings the Gospel message to us in addressing these Hispanic Catholic population is that of those the harvest to send out laborers for His harvest” problems, grab your popcorn, prayerfully sit back and born in the United States, V Encuentro research (Mt 9:37-38). enjoy.

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Deaths Parish offices may forward death and wedding information using forms at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. You ELBURN—St. Gall: Theresa may also request death and wedding postcards by calling 815/399- Mangers, 91, June 6; 4300, ext. 383. We encourage you to send the information as soon as ELGIN—St. Thomas More: you receive it. Thank you. Anna Hercog, 73, March 7; George Callahan, 92, March 24; Adrian Dominican Congregation. ROCK FALLS—St. Andrew: Janice Frisbie, 81, March 26; Don- Sister Ann Seraphim was born Brenna Colleen O’Neill and Chris- ald Abbs, 81, April 6; Frank Viz, in Belleville, to Henry and Lin- topher Clifton, June 16. 87, April 13; Kenneth Bata, 82, da (Hoff) Schenk. She gradu- April 21; Anastacia Olpindo, 82, ated from Bishop Muldoon High Stewardship Moment April 24; Anne Marie Lovestrand, School in Rockford, and received 88, May 1; Kimberly Matusiak, her bachelor of science degree in Stewarding God’s time: Steward- ing God’s time in my life involves 51, May 1; Thomas Engan, Jr., 84, mathematics and her master of ed- these questions: Am I giving sac- May 3; Freeman (David) Server, ucation degree in administration, rificially of my time to the Church 91, May 3; George Saxinger, 62, both from Siena Heights College and to others? How many of my May 7; Jane L. Gilmore, 73, May (University) in Adrian, Mich. free hours are spent each week do- 10; Marian Licko, 72, May 18; Sister Ann worked in elementary ing things which serve or entertain Amelda Mikottis, 86, May 18; and music education in Michigan, myself? How much of my time is Thaddeus Cichon, 84, May 19; Illinois and Arizona. She became wasted? Am I using all my time in Laurelle C. Muehling, 83, May a resident of the Dominican Life ways that are God pleasing? Do I 26; Eileen Crevoiserat, 86, May Center in 2004. believe that God will bless me with 27; Rita Isitoro, 83, May 27; Helen In the Diocese of Rockford, she adequate time to do everything ex- Legaspi, 64, June 10; Ann Moron- served at St. Bridget School in pected, if I give generously of my iak, 94, June 10; Steven Watwood, Loves Park from 1973 to 1975 as time to others? 48, June 11; Elizabeth Soroka, 84, an elementary teacher and from June 14; 1975 to 1989 as principal. She also Courtesy of Parish Publications “Stewardship” newsletter FREEPORT—St. Thomas Aqui- volunteered at St. Patrick Clothes Closet in Rockford, from 1991 to nas: Narcissa Engle, 94, June 24; Mass Meditation OREGON—St. Mary: Stephen 2004. Sister Ann Seraphim was preceded Gecan, 94, June 20; Sunday, July 8 (14th Ordinary): in death by her parents; her broth- During this time, we celebrate the ROCK FALLS—St. Andrew: ers, Gene, Floyd, and Henry; and Mark W. Girton, 58, May 30; independence of our country. We her sisters, Marge, Mary, Dorothy would do well to echo the psalm-

ROCKFORD—Holy Family: (Sister Francis Henry) and Evelyn. ist, saying, “Our eyes are fixed on Gardenia Van Kessel, 82, June 3; She is survived by loving nieces the Lord, pleading for His mercy.” ST. CHARLES—St. John Neu- and nephews. May we always recognize and use mann: Rose Marie Dell’Armi, 94, A wake service was June 27, 2018, wisely the gifts of freedom and May 26; Thomas Cantwell, 90, in the Rose Room of the Domini- abundance He has showered upon May 30; Frank Cesario, 71, June 1. can Life Center, here. A funeral us. Mass was offered in St. Catherine Sister Ann Seraphim Schenk, Courtesy of Sharon Hueckel Chapel on Thursday, June 28, OP 2018, at 10:30 am. Burial was in ADRIAN, Mich.—Sister Ann the Congregation cemetery. Life Moment Seraphim Schenk, formerly If you or someone you know known as Doris Schenk, died on Pray: That Church leaders may has been the victim of sexual Weddings Sunday, June 24, 2018, at the Do- have the courage to stand firm in abuse by an employee or mem- the teachings of Christ and preach minican Life Center, here. She was ELBURN—St. Gall: Christine ber of the clergy of the Rockford the true freedom that He brings us. Diocese, report the matter to 100 years old and in the 81st year Glemkowski and Daniel Maslan- Newspapers • Catalogs • Mail Service law enforcement in the county of her religious profession in the ka, June 16; Courtesy of www.priestsforlife.org Business Cards • Magazines • Brochures in which the conduct occurred 815-758-5484 and then please call the hot-line 121 Industrial Drive • DeKalb, IL 60115 number: 815/293-7540. Write to us at [email protected] Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 6, 2018 | 15 V Encuentro From page 3 56 percent since 2000, and Alberto Rojas, chairman of the about 54 percent of them are Region VII Encuentro. Catholic, according to the Na- Attendees had a chance tional V Encuentro team. to “discover the need to use Hispanic immigrants in new strategies in our Catholic the region are predominantly Church in the Latino commu- from Mexico; others are from nity. It was really very helpful,” countries in Central and South said Mirella Fernández of St. America. U.S. census figures Rita of Cascia Parish in Aurora. show that the Archdiocese of (Observer photo/Today’s Catholic, newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend) Two members of the Rockford Diocese regional V Encuentro team take part in a break-out group during the According to U.S. Census Indianapolis has the fastest meeting at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Participants are Mirella Fernandez, St. Rita, Aurora (in estimates, more than 3 million growing Hispanic population, pink jacket at right), and Yunuen Castellanos, St. Edward, Rockford (in floral blouse, far right). Hispanics live in the 16 dio- with the number up by 185 per- ceses that make up Region VII. cent since 2000. Rockford have the largest His- the National V Encuentro and able,” said Msgr. Vallejo. The population of Hispan- The Archdiocese of Chicago panic populations in the area. we will share the conclusions — Martha Fetterhoff and CNS ics in the area has grown by and the dioceses of Joliet and “We continue to prepare for with you as they become avail- contributed to this story

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See contents on page 4 Official 2018-19 throughout the diocese rely on. Pianist (Part Time) St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Hampshire seeks a part time pianist to accompany its choirs and cantors throughout the year. Applicants must have experience playing a variety of Contact: Kevin McCarthy musical styles and work well in a team setting. 815.399.4300, ext. 385 Contact Tess Gisseler at [email protected] or [email protected] (847)464-0107 for further details. 16 | FRIDAY JULY 6, 2018 | The Observer Diocesan A Joyful Celebration of Life From page 1 St. Francis Home for Excep- Freeport area and beyond who of Him possessing us and of us tional Children is the result of pitched in to help clean, repair possessing Him, and that’s the about four years of struggles and fund the transformation joy that doesn’t vanish even in and trials. evident in the “before” pho- moments of struggle or of trial.” Professional work was sup- tos set up around the center in front of the “after” realities. The renovation of the fi rst plemented by the eff orts of the Volunteers included a com- and third fl oors of the former sisters and volunteers from the mittee of eight parish women About Madonna Renewal Center headed by Colleen Fenn that raised from $600 to $800 The Madonna Renewal Center is located in a residential monthly through a rummage neighborhood on the city’s east side. sale and who helped in other Formerly the St. Francis School for Exceptional Children, ways. (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) the four-story “home of renewal, hope and dignity for “Everybody has done ev- Bishop David Malloy incenses the altar during the June 23 outdoor women” will welcome women who have few resources and erything asked of them,” says Mass opening the Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport. who are pregnant and/or with young children. committee member Jan Okay “The Blue Nuns are ready to help empower women in need who echoes numerous others during the open house. “Mira- “Here we are today by the spe- of assistance in a pregnancy as well as life skills,” says the when she points to the sisters cles have happened,” she says cial grace of God,” she said Madonna Renewal Center website. who “are so beautiful and so simply. in her remarks following the Donations continue to be welcome, particularly for the loving ... . You can’t possibly Sister Mary Theonilla Chuk- Mass. repair of an elevator at the facility. have a bad day around them.” wu, president of the center and Dale Dickenson, a member of Info:https://madonnarenewalcenter.com/ or Sister Mary Theonilla Fenn radiated happiness as North American Regional Su- “the Joes,” the St. Joseph and Chukwu, IHM, at mrclove [email protected] or 815/297-8287 she interacted with her com- perior of the IHM sisters, also Sons group based in Rockford, mittee, the sisters and visitors knows where help originated. attended the Mass and celebration. The men devoted their efforts to the center’s fi rst fl oor sacristy and chapel, which has been furnished in part with contents from the Cathedral of St. Peter’s former adoration chapel. “The cloth behind the altar was made by the Poor Clares,” Dickenson says, and the altar and ambo were made by the Joes. He adds that the “group here had done a lot of work in the room” before they arrived. The opening Mass included music with African instru- ments to accompany songs in English, Latin and in the sisters’ native language. There was also a bit of dancing when a handful of volunteers donned colorful cloths and joined some of the Blue Nuns in the off ertory procession. “We’re grateful, sisters, fi rst and foremost, for your daily prayers, for Freeport, for our parishes here in Freeport,” Bishop Malloy said during the Mass. “We thank you sisters for your contributions to the schools and to the parishes, and in a special way as we’re about to bless this place. “The work here is particu- WE NEED TO TALK larly at the heart of our faith as Christians and as Catholics, of- about our end-of-life wishes. fering an opportunity of hope, an opportunity of support most especially for those who are not We’ve always been there for each other: yet born, for those seeking the gift of life, for any who may starting out, kids, careers... be in diffi culty, in trouble, in struggle, any mother who fi nds What if one of us faces a life-threatening situation? herself in a moment of trial, of tension. We fi nd here a center How would we get the most out of every second? of faith, of love and of welcome. “But we most especially thank God that you have Hospice is for more than the patient. brought here among us that It’s about taking care of each other. love for life.” A ribbon-cutting with members of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce was followed by food and tours of the building. Learn more at osfhomecare.org The center’s fi rst guest is ready to move in as soon as the City of Freeport gives its offi - cial approval. D1 | FRIDAY JULY 6, 2018 | The Observer Diocesan

Bishop David Malloy (second from left at altar) concelebrates a Mass with Father Timothy Barr (third from left), pastor of St. Jo- seph and St. Mary parishes, and Father Kenneth Anderson (fourth from left), pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Freeport at the Madonna Renewal Center, June 23. Major areas of renovation are Extra complete. A Joyful Celebration of Life

Two of the “Blue Nuns” lead the psalm (above) and Colleen Fenn (right), who headed the fund raising volunteers, offers one of the prayers of the faithful during Mass.

Sisters join in song during the Mass.

Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ, present the gifts during Mass.

Both Catholic and non-Catholic members of the Freeport community gather for the blessing Mass and celebration. Bishop David Malloy and others gather for the ribbon cutting opening the center.

(Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) Outdoor areas at the Madonna Renewal Center provide play space for children and a grotto for prayer behind the sisters’ convent. Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY JULY 6, 2018 | D2 Bishop Blesses Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport June 23

A room is set aside as a vesting area for priests who visit to say Mass at the center.

Bishop David Malloy blesses the outside of Madon- na Renewal Center in Freeport.

A playroom for children features brightly-colored, soft tile squares on the floor.

The elevator still needs funds for repairs. The photo is one of several posted in the center to show the pre-restoration state of the building.

ABOVE: One of the rooms is set up for meetings and classes. LEFT: A fitness room is taking shape. RIGHT: Dona- tions to help the center come from all over the diocese.

Bishop David Malloy (above) pauses for prayer in the chapel (left). It was a project of the St. Jo- seph and Sons group from Rock- (Photo provided)

(Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ, commonly known as the “Blue Nuns,” and oth- While areas at the Madonna Renewal Center in Freeport are still under ers (left above) record the opening of the Madonna Renewal Center as Bishop David Malloy, sisters of the construction, as the sign says, with the blessing last month, the center congregation and members of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce (in red jackets) pose (right above) near is open to help pregnant and new mothers from the area. the door.