Diocese Announces 28 Aspirants to the Permanent Diaconate
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September 4, 2020 Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Vol. 51, No. 22 Diocese Announces 28 Aspirants to the Permanent Diaconate By Colleen Rowan WHEELING—They come from all corners of West Vir- ginia, 28 men who are aspi- rants to the permanent dia- conate for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. They have now begun their foma- tion, gathering the weekend of Aug. 28 at St. John XXIII Pastoral Center in Char- leston. There, they began a journey toward ordination as deacons to a ministry of service, assisting the bishop and his priests in many areas, especially in the mini- stry of charity but also in li- turgical celebrations, dis- tributing Holy Communion at Mass, baptizing, witness- ing marriages, presiding at some funeral rites, proclaim- ing the Gospel and preach- ing. Deacons often teach and counsel as well. Deacon John Yaquinta, chairman of the 2020-2024 Diocese of Wheeling- Charleston Permanent Dea- con Steering Committee, said that emotions weres- trong as he meet with the as- pirants for the first time, and seeing them begin the same journey that he started nine years ago. “Together, we have worked through a global pandemic, gathering tran- scripts and sacramental Deacon John Yaquinta Photo records, letters of recom- Pictured are aspirants to the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Seated, from left, are Michael Brumley, mendation and doctor re- Ronald Piaskowski, William Klug, and Anthony Michael O’Leary. Standing, from left, are Michael A. Kawash, Thomas Joseph McFad- ports,” Deacon Yaquinta den, Dr. John Anthony Basil, Jason Scott Miller, Emarjun Capuno Brucal, Aaron Talbott, Stephen Francis Allard, Victor Francis Cwy- said. “I ask all our readers to nar, Robert Joseph Krall, John David Butler, Bryce Burl Timberlake, and Brian Keiling. On the stairs, front row from left, are Patrick remember these 28 men and Dewey McFarland, David Andrew Torlone, Darryl Lee Feldman, Tommy Bryan Ross, Todd Shannon Burdette, James David McCul- See “Diaconate” on lough, and Christopher James Forshey. On the stairs, back row from left, are Thomas Frank Antulove, Thomas Patrick Hassen, Wil- Page 4 liam Richard Allen III, Jacob Manning, and Patrick Michel. Inside: A Letter from Bishop Brennan, St. Bernadette’s is Now a Page 3 Parish, Page 5 2 The Catholic Spirit September 4, 2020 Cathedral will Have Infant of Obituary Sister Deana Catherine Kohlman Prague Novena this Month Sister Deana Catherine Kohlman, a Sister of Our Lady of Charity of the WHEELING—The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling will celebrate Good Shepherd, died peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Mercy Hos- the annual Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague beginning this year on pital, Canton Ohio. Monday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. The Novena will be prayed on nine Born in Saskatchewan, Canada on July 1, 1935, Sister Deana entered consecutive Monday evenings concluding on November 9. the convent April 9, 1956, in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and professed Each week consists of Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sac- her temporary profession December 8, 1958 with final profession De- rament, a homily given by a guest priest, music, and prayers to the Infant cember 8, 1961. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and of Prague. The theme for this year will be the “Fruits of the Holy Spirit.” Mary (Sperling) Kohlman, sister Agnes Vogel and brother Denis Kohl- Everyone is invited. man. Sister Deana received her BA at the Columbia Pacific University in Cal- ifornia. Prior to entering religious life, she worked in the family business To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children operating a gas station and coffee shop in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada. From 1958-1979 she worked as child therapist and supervisor of child care To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children: The Di- workers at Sisters of Our Lady of Charity residential treatment center for ocese of Wheeling-Charleston encourages reporting to civil authorities teen-age girls in Edmonton, Alberta and volunteered at a shelter for first and foremost if a crime has been committed. We also encourage uti- abused women and children. She coordinated an activities program for lizing www.reportbishopabuse.org to make a report about any bishop in a parish senior citizen and organized a fund-raising program in Victoria, the U.S. If you have reason to believe that a bishop has engaged in sexual British Columbia. misconduct or has interfered with an investigation into sexual miscon- Sister Deana moved to Wheeling soon after she was elected Assistant duct, please contact civil authorities in the applicable jurisdiction and Superior General of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity in 1983 and in 1991 visit www.reportbishopabuse.org. elected Superior General for two mandates. During this time she estab- lished the congregation’s office in Carrollton Ohio, the Diocese of Steu- To Report to Civil Authorities: Contact your local law enforce- benville. In 2001 she dedicated a care wing for the elderly and infirmed ment; numbers will vary based on your location. If you believe someone sisters, an alternative to nursing home. From 2004-2007 she served as co- is in immediate danger, call 911. To confidentially report any incidence ordinator of communities in Erie PA. and Wheeling, volunteering at the of suspected child abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, contact the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center in Wheeling. In 2016 she re- West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families’ Child Protective Services turned to Carrollton Ohio because of declining health and where she by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 800.352.6513. You may report maintained the archives. anonymously to this hotline if you prefer. Sister Deana is survived by her community the Sisters of Our Lady of To Report to Diocesan Authorities: The diocese encourages re- Charity of the Good Shepherd and her sisters Mary Ann, Dellah, Theresa porting to the appropriate civil authorities first and foremost if a crime has and brothers Nick, Wes, and Jim and families. Mass of Christian Burial been committed. The diocese also encourages reporting to the appropriate church authorities. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse of children was held on August 26, 2020 in Carrollton. Interment will be in her be- by personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, con- tact one of the following designees at 1.888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880: Sr. Ellen Dunn, O.P., ext. 264; Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Mr. Tim Bishop, ext. Office: 1322 Eoff St. 353; or Very Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., ext. 270. You may also call Mailing: PO Box 230 the Diocese’s Office of Safe Environment at 304.230.1504. You may also Wheeling, WV 26003 call the Diocese’s sexual abuse hotline at 833.230.5656. Complaint forms (304) 232-0444 are available online at www.dwc.org, click “Diocese” on the menu bar, Fax: (304) 233-8551 then “Offices,” then “Safe Environment”, then “Download Files and Web site: www.thecatholicspiritwv.org Forms.” The form is titled “Complaint Form for Allegations of Sexual Diocesan Web site: www.dwc.org Abuse of a Minor.” The form may be returned via U.S. mail to: Office of September 4, 2020 Vol. 51, No. 22 Safe Environment, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, PO Box 230, Wheel- ing WV 26003. To Report to the Diocese’s Victim Assistance Coordinator: please call Dr. Patricia Bailey at 304.242.6988. In addition to the methods listed above for reporting sexual abuse, the Diocese also has partnered with Navex Global to offer the EthicsPoint plat- Publisher: Bishop Mark E. Brennan................................................................................... form to report other, additional concerns, such as suspected financial, Executive Editor: Colleen Rowan, Ext. 347 ............................ [email protected] professional, and personal misconduct of a priest, deacon, religious, or lay Advertising: contact Colleen Rowan employee of the Diocese or any Catholic parish or school in West Virginia. Freelance Writers: The EthicsPoint platform can be accessed via www.dwc.org, under “Ac- Martina Hart, John Sherwood, Babette Pascasio countability”, then “Report Misconduct” or by calling 844.723.8381. EthicsPoint is a third-party reporting system that reports to civil au- thorities where applicable and Diocesan authorities, and the identity of Member the person reporting is protected. Catholic Press Association West Virginia Press Association National Press Photographers Association, Inc. 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