October 18, 2019 In This Issue ESSEESSENGERNGER M Serving the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky since 1926

2 YOUTH 2000 15th annual Eucharistic retreat Amid great trials,Bishop Maes builtasagiftto

2 Cemetery visitation Covingtonacathedralto“speak for centuries” Stephen Enzweiler with debt and resolved to build in a way that would save both time 2 Priests’ retreat Messenger Contributor and money. He applied repeatedly for loans but was systematically (Part II of a series on the legacy of Bishop Camillus P. Maes.) turned down, even being told by one bank “institutions of your 3 Cathedral concert series Bishop Camillus Paul Maes had hardly been bishop six months kind are in the unfortunate habit of never repaying their loans.” Begins 44th season when he began to realize the enormity of the problems he faced as Then, in April 1890, James Walsh, Sr., a wealthy Covington dis- the new shepherd of Covington. tiller, died and bequeathed $25,000 3 Looking for a great school? The diocese at the time numbered to the bishop “for a new St. Mary’s School open houses 42 parishes, with just 38 priests to Cathedral.” Two years later, his minister to 38,000 Catholics. The son James Walsh, Jr. and Peter enormous size of the territory, the 6 NDUEC O’Shaughnessy gifted the bishop fewness of priests, and burden- $100,000 specifically for a new Kindergarten Readiness some financial trials had nar- cathedral. For a building location, rowed the sympathies of the peo- Maes purchased two properties at 7 You’re invited ple, centralizing their interests on the corner of Madison Avenue Women Religious jubilarian their own parishes with little or and Twelfth Street — a site that at no interest in the diocese as such. the time was considered to be the Mass The symbol of this narrowness center of Covington. was the cathedral itself. For his architect, he chose 31- 8 Pet blessings Constructed in 1854, the aging year old Leon Coquard of Detroit, Around the diocese Mother Church had fallen into sig- a talented artist who had worked nificant physical decline and was as a draftsman under architect 9 ‘Super’s Spotlight’ considered beneath the dignity of Albert E. French during the con- the diocese. In 1872, the Covington struction of Detroit’s gothic mas- 13 ‘Be Witnesses’ Journal criticized it as a terpiece — the Church of St. “Cathedral building which ought Anne. From the beginning, 14 Obituary to be the best, but is probably the Bishop Maes never considered least imposing.” By the time anyone else for the job. He had Notre Dame Sister Mary Camillus Maes arrived in 1885, the known Leon for years, had known Harietta Gausepohl structure was in such decline, it the family, and the two shared a moved him to lament to a friend, love of art, architecture and 18 Society of Mary jubilarians “The old Catholic Church is design. “I have my own way in falling in ruin!” selecting you against the notions Bishop Maes realized he would and personal interests of many never be able to build a new cathe- here,” he wrote his young friend. Bishop’s Schedule ...... 3 dral until he first eradicated the “The fact that I select you without substantial diocesan debt accrued competitive plans is because I am Commentary ...... 4 by his predecessors. “My debts Archives of the Diocese of Covington. pleased with your art and work … People and Events ...... 10 weigh heavily on my young shoul- (above) Bishop Camillus Maes photographed in 1910 on the knowing that you will give me the Saint Snippet ...... 11 ders,” he wrote Cincinnati’s occasion of his silver episcopal jubilee, celebrating 25 years best work you are capable of.” To Classifieds ...... 15 Archbishop Elder, “they being lit- as Bishop of Covington. his friends, the bishop remarked VIRTUS ...... 15 tle short of $100,000 in a poor that he saw in Coquard “the (below) Old St. Mary Cathedral on Eighth Street in 1888, southern diocese!” From the pul- promise of great ability, even of Entertainment ...... 16 shortly after Maes became Bishop of Covington. The roof pit each Sunday he pleaded for genius.” Shopper’s Guide ...... 16 leaked constantly and the brickwork was falling apart. contributions, held fundraising The bishop’s first inclination News Briefs ...... 19 coffees at his residence, and peti- was to build a basement church tioned prominent businessmen that could be used for several for assistance. Nothing was years until funds could be raised Missed an edition? Current and back enough. issues of the Messenger are available to construct a more sufficient edi- online at covdio.org/messenger. Until one day when hope fice. He would later change his entered his world in the form of a mind after Coquard suggested a little girl with a silver dollar who design similar to that of St. tasked him to “build a new Anne’s in Detroit. Because its Cathedral with it.” In the child’s gothic design suited him, Maes impossible request Bishop Maes concluded that he could save a sig- seemed to recognize the elements nificant amount of time and costs of a divine commission. In the in architect fees if Coquard built same way he believed that the Covington’s cathedral in the same Virgin Mary once saved him from manner. “You will have heard drowning in a Courtrai river as a through friends that I was very boy, he also came to believe that he much pleased with your work, had been chosen by God to build and that St. Anne’s the new house of worship for the Church … strikes my people of Covington. He under- notion, as to general lines, stood that if God wished it, God would provide as to what my new cathe- the means to make it happen. What he also dral will be.” But Coquard began to understand was how a new Mother was a perfectionist, and in Church could heal the narrow spirits of the peo- the end, he became dissat- ple and reunite a diocese. isfied with his plans. The erection of a new St. Mary’s Cathedral In 1893, Coquard sent would occupy Bishop Maes’ attention for the Maes a new set of sketch- rest of his episcopacy. He began to formulate es showing a cathedral plans, drawing upon the skills he learned work- exterior designed to give ing in a Courtrai architect’s office as a boy. He the impression of Notre worried constantly over burdening his people (Continued on page 16) 2 October 18, 2019 Messenger

Fifteenth annual YOUTH 2000 invites youthtodeepen their faith Laura Keener Bishop Roger Foys. approach them they were to call out “unclean, unclean.” Editor The Gospel reading for the day was a familiar one — When these 10 lepers heard Jesus coming, they must have The 15th annual YOUTH 2000 Eucharistic retreat was Jesus heals 10 lepers yet only one returns to thank him. known something about Jesus because they called out, held, Oct. 12–14, at Covington Catholic High School, Park (Luke 17:11-19) “Have mercy on us; heal us.” And Jesus told the lepers, “Go Hills. The retreat was led by the Franciscan Friars of the “Leprosy is a horrible disease,” Bishop Foys said in his show yourself to the priest.” Renewal, New York, and is co-sponsored by Diocese of homily. “In Jesus’ time leprosy was thought to be a “It was a privilege to worship and to worship with the Covington Office of Catechesis and Faith Formation and scourge. Even worse than the physical pain of the leprosy community,” Bishop Foys said. “And it was the priest who Covington Youth Retreat Committee. was the fact that if a person contracted leprosy they were would determine whether the leprosy was healed or not After a weekend of learning more about themselves, banished from the community.” and, more important, whether the person could come back their Catholic faith and how to deepen their relationship Bishop Foys told the students that lepers were to keep into the community.” with the Lord, the retreat ended with Mass celebrated by their distance from everyone and if someone were to Bishop Foys asked the students to consider what was on

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The 15th annual Diocese of Covington YOUTH 2000 Eucharistic retreat was held Oct. 11–13 at Covington Catholic High School, Park Hills. Led by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, New York, youth from across the diocese prayed, sang and ate together — to increase their understanding of the Catholic faith and to deepen their relationship with Christ. The retreat ended with Mass, Oct. 13, celebrated by Bishop Roger Foys.

Keener photo Cemetery visitation — a testament of faith in the resurrection The annual cemetery visitation day was held Sunday, Oct. 13, in three diocesan cemeteries — St. Mary Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell; St. John Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell; and St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Father Daniel Priests’ retreat Schomaker, vicar general, presided. At the conclusion of Dominican Father James Sullivan, pastor, St. Pius V Parish, Providence, Rhode Island, was the leader for this year’s priest the prayer service (pictured here at St. Mary Cemetery), retreat. Bishop Roger Foys and the priests of the diocese attended the retreat, Oct. 7 –11, which was held at St. Meinrad Father Schomaker conferred a blessing on those present Retreat House and Conference Center, St. Meinrad, Indiana. During the retreat Father Sullivan focused on the universal affirming the Catholic belief in the Resurrection and call to holiness. Pictured above are: (from left) Father Ryan Maher, vicar general and dean, Covington Deanery; Father eternal life, “May the God of all consolation bless you, for Gerald Reinersman, dean, Campbell County Deanery; Father Sullivan; Father Daniel Schomaker, vicar general; Bishop in his unfathomable goodness he created the human race, Foys; Father Joseph Shelton, administrative assistant to the bishop; Father Mark Keene, dean, Northern Kenton County and in the Resurrection of his only begotten Son he has Deanery; Msgr. Dominic Fosu, dean, South East Deanery; Father Michael Norton, vocations promoter; Father Matthew given believers the hope of rising again.” Cushing, dean, South West Deanery; and Deacon Jordan Hainsey, seminarian. Messenger October 18, 2019 3

the hearts and minds of the lepers as they followed Jesus’ to salvation — only faith can save you,” Bishop Foys said. instructions. “Without faith the end of this life is the end of life. … A School Open Houses “Did they go because they really had faith in the Lord good barometer of our faith is how grateful we are to God Prospective students and their parents are invited or because they thought, ‘What the heck, I’ve got nothing and to those who care for us. We must make our faith a liv- to explore academic opportunities at the Catholic to lose?’ We don’t know, but we do know that only one came ing faith and respect those things and those people in our high schools in the Diocese of Covington at an back to give thanks,” Bishop Foys said. home that the Lord has given us.” upcoming open house. Meet the teachers, visit Bishop Foys asked the students to listen carefully to Bishop Foys ended his homily by encouraging the stu- the campus and discover ways that each student what Jesus said to the leper who returned to offer his grat- dents to allow their experience at the retreat to grow their can be challenged academically, while growing itude. relationship with the Lord and, like the one leper, grow in their faith life. “Jesus said, ‘Your faith has saved you.’ He didn’t say gratitude to the Lord for everything he has given them. ‘healed you’ but ‘saved you,’” Bishop Foys said. “Only the “I hope you have come a little closer to the Lord,” he Secondary Schools one had faith, only the one understood that Jesus was the said. “I hope that you see the Spirit moving in your life. I Son of God, only the one understood that it was God hope that your faith has deepened and will grow. I hope, Sunday, Oct. 27 through Jesus who made him whole,” he said. most of all, that you will become men and women of grat- Bishop Brossart High School Alexandria, 1–3:30 p.m. “It is your faith that saved you — there is no other way itude.” Villa Madonna Academy, K–12 Villa Hills, 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 Covington Catholic High School Park Hills, 1–4 p.m. Notre Dame Academy Park Hills, 1–3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Holy Cross District High School Latonia, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 Newport Central Catholic High School Newport, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 St. Henry District High School Erlanger, 1–4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 Covington Latin School Covington, (two sessions) 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Primary Schools Wednesday, Oct. 23 St. Timothy Pre-school, Union, 6–7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 St. Joseph School, Crescent Springs noon–2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 St. Agnes School, Ft. Wright 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 St. Paul Early Education, Florence 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Prince of Peace Montessori School, Covington 12:30–2 p.m. Blessed Sacrament School, Ft. Mitchell 2–4 p.m.

Reporting Misconduct in the Diocese of Covington Anyone who has experienced sexual misconduct by a cler- ic, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Covington is asked to contact Ms. Margaret Schack, diocesan victims assistance coordinator (859) 392-1515. Professional assis- Bishop’s tance and pastoral support will be provided in confiden- Schedule tiality and with respect. A copy of the “Diocesan Policies and Procedures for Oct. 18 Oct. 22 Addressing Sexual Misconduct” is available by contacting The Cathedral Concert Series Annual Seminary Ball, Diocesan Finance Council the Chancery, (859) 392-1510 or visiting www.covdio.org Northern Kentucky meeting, 1:30 p.m. and going to “Sexual Misconduct Policy.” Begins its 44th season on Sunday, Oct. 20, Convention Center, Oct. 24 3 p.m. Musica Sacra Chorus and Orchestra Covington, 6 p.m. High school principal Informando sobre conducta inapropiada returns, under the direction of L. Brett Scott. Oct. 19 meeting, 7:30 a.m. en la Diocesis de Covington This program will feature Josef Haydn’s Installation of pastor Father Diocesan staff directors’ Cualquier persona que haya experimentado conducta sex- Heiligmesse and Felix Mendelssohn’s Jesu, David Ludwig, St. Francis meeting, 9:30 a.m. ual inapropiada por parte de un clérigo, empleado o vol- Meine Freude. Xavier Parish, Falmouth, Episcopal Council meeting, untario de la Diócesis de Covington está invitada a pon- 4 p.m. Musica Sacra, founded by Dr. Helmut Roehrig, 1:30 p.m. erse en contacto con Ms. Margaret Schack , coordindora presents and preserves the tradition of large- Couple-to-Couple League gathering, Holy Spirit Center, Annual White Mass, diocesana para dar asistencia a las víctimas. Teléfono (859) scale, timeless church choral masterworks. It Norwood, 7 p.m. Cathedral Basilica, 6:30 p.m. 392-1515. Asistencia profesional y apoyo moral serán ofre- has enriched the regional music community Oct. 26 cidos de una manera confidencial y con respeto. for over 50 years, with its first visit to Oct. 20 Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Requiem Mass and Una copia de “Normas y Procedimientos sobre Conducta Carnegie Hall upcoming in 2020. the Assumption, Covington, entombment of Bishop Sexual Inapropiada” está disponible poniéndose en con- All Cathedral Concerts are open to the public 10 a.m. Camillus Paul Maes, tacto con la Cancillería, Teléfono (859) 392-1510, o visitan- with no admission charge. A freewill offering Cathedral Basilica, 10 a.m. do www.covdio.org y marcando “Sexual Misconduct Oct. 21-22 is gladly accepted. Monthly day of recollection, Oct. 27 Policy.” St. Gertrude Priory, Madeira Mass, Cathedral Basilica, 10 a.m. 4 October 18, 2019 Messenger COMMENTARY The arrivalof refugees,old and new The religious congregation to which I belong, the what Europe looked like and not knowing how many peo- to share our land and our cities with us. Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, has had a long ple lived there or what forces were driving people to come When people initially came to North and South relationship with the indigenous peoples of North to North America, the Native Chief had asked Father America from Europe they came for various reasons. America. Admittedly it hasn’t always been without its Pandosy how many white men there were and when they Some were fleeing religious persecution, some were seek- shortcomings on our side, but it has been a sustained one, would stop coming, naively believing that there couldn’t ing a way out of poverty and starvation, some were com- constant through more be that many of them left to come. ing to work to send money back to support their families, than 150 years. I write this IN EXILE In his letter, Father Pandosy shares, verbatim, part of some were doctors or clergy coming to minister to others, out of the archives of that his conversation with Kamiakin: “It is as I feared. The and, yes, some too were criminals bent on crime. history. whites will take your country as they have taken other It would seem not much has changed, except the shoe In the mid-1800s, a countries from the Indians. I came from the land of the is now on the other foot. We, original invaders, are now group of young Oblates left white man far to the east where the people are thicker the indigenous tribes, solicitous and protective of what France to work with the than the grass on the hills. Where there are only a few we consider as rightfully ours, fearful of the outsiders, native peoples of Oregon here now, others will come with each year until your mostly naïve as to why they’re coming. and Washington State. country will be overrun with them … you and your lands This isn’t just the case in North America. Most of Given the means of travel will be taken and your people driven from their homes. It Europe is experiencing the exact same pressures, except at the time, particularly has been so with other tribes; it will be so with you. You in their case they’ve had a longer time to forget how their the challenge of crossing may fight and delay for a time this invasion, but you can- ancestors once came from elsewhere and mostly dis- the entire United States — not avert it. I have lived many summers with you and placed the indigenous peoples who were already there. much of it on horseback — baptized a great number of your people into the faith. I Admittedly, this isn’t easy to resolve — politically or it took them almost a year Father Ron Rolheiser have learned to love you. I cannot advise you or help you. morally. No country can simply open its borders indis- to get from Marseilles to I wish I could.” criminately to everyone who wants to enter; and yet, our the Oregon coast. Among Sound familiar? One doesn’t have to strain any logic to Scriptures — Jewish and Christian — are unequivocal in that group was a young missionary, Charles Pandosy. see a parallel to the situation today as millions of affirming that the earth belongs to everyone and that all In the summer of 1854, Governor Stevens had called refugees are crowding the borders of the United States, people have the same right to God’s good creation. That for a meeting of Native chiefs to be held at Walla Walla to Canada, and much of Europe, seeking to enter these moral imperative can seem unfair and impractical; but discuss the tension between the USA government and the countries. Like Chief Kamiakin, we who are living in how do we justify the fact that we displaced others to Natives. One of the tribes was stubbornly rebelling, the those countries and passionately consider them our build our lives here but now find it unfair that others are Yakima, a tribe led by their chief, Kamiakin, with whom “own” are very much in the dark as to how many people doing the same thing to us. the Oblates and Father Pandosy had been working. At are looking to come here, what pressures are driving Looking at the refugee crisis in the world today one one point, Chief Kamiakin turned to Father Pandosy for them here, and when the seeming endless flow of people sees that what goes around does eventually come around. advice. will stop. As well, like those indigenous tribes who back Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, teacher, and In a letter written to our founder in France, St. Eugene then had their lives irrevocably altered by us entering award-winning author, is president of the Oblate School of de Mazenod, dated June 5, 1854, Father Pandosy summed their country, we too tend to feel this an unlawful and Theology in San Antonio, Texas. up his conversation with the Yakima chief. Not knowing unfair invasion and are resistant to allowing these people Imitate St.Joseph St. Joseph is the foster father of Jesus. Did you ever to grow developmentally in his humanity. He was taught there were 9,761 children in the foster care system; 1,341 consider Joseph from a foster father’s perspective? to walk, talk, play and work. What joy that had to bring in the Northern Kentucky region. Adopting a child or sib- From Scripture we understand that when Joseph Joseph! What an honor to hold your foster son in your ling group and making a lifetime commitment is also a learned of Mary’s pregnancy — knowing he was not the arms, tuck him into bed, carry him on your shoulders, big need. father — he sought to end teach him the ways of the world. Do you think at age two Nearly one fourth of the children in foster care will his engagement. He did not VIEWPOINT or three Jesus may have said, “No, I do it myself?” Was he end up needing an adoptive family. In God’s divine plan, want to bring her public a ball of energy wearing Joseph out as he tried to protect I know that some people are called to that task while shame. Mary would likely him from falling and hurting himself? Was he a quick others are called to do something else. However, we are have been stoned to death. learner and did he easily take to the role of a carpenter’s all called to care for each other, so one role might be to In Matthew 1:20, we read apprentice? support that child and the parents who were destined to that the angel of the Lord In Luke 2:41 we read that at age 12, Jesus stayed foster or adopt. appeared to him and said, behind the large extended family as they traveled in cara- St. Joseph Ministry not only aims to help educate the “Joseph son of David, do van back to Nazareth, following the annual Passover festi- community of the need for foster and adoptive parents, it not be afraid to take Mary val in Jerusalem. Joseph and Mary feel his loss for three also calls the rest of the Church to wrap around the fami- home as your wife, because days, and eventually find him at the Temple – teaching ly from your individual parish who is taking on this job. what is conceived in her is the elders. Scripture says, Jesus was obedient from then Others may support the foster or adoptive family with from the Holy Spirit.” on — that had to make Joseph’s job easier. When my chil- prayers and offers of goods and services, such as respite, Now Joseph, this very dren were younger, I remember praying for patience, and tutoring and mentoring that will make the full-time job special man, like Mary, Ronald M. Bertsch that proved too hard for me, so I just started praying for more manageable. accepts something that obedient children. I hope that our Church can join me at DCCH Center sounds absolutely absurd and impossible. What faith this I recently learned of a ministry launched by the Texas for Children and Families, and let us start our own St. couple possessed. They knew not what their future held. Catholic Conference of Bishops. They started a St. Joseph Ministry in the Covington Diocese. Contact me at Fostering is a leap of faith. Joseph’s Ministry — a new branch of the Pro-Life move- www.DCCHCenter.org or call (859) 331-2040 to learn more More sorrows come their way. Long, hard travel to ment — in all their 15 dioceses. It was created to raise about fostering and adopting, and how we as a Church Bethlehem and they found no place to rest but a simple awareness of the many ways Catholics can support chil- can offer support. Come learn more at our Open House, manger. Herod’s jealousy forced Joseph to take his young dren in the state’s public child protection system. Sunday, Nov. 3, 1-3 p.m., 75 Orphanage Road, Ft. Mitchell. family to exile in Egypt to save Jesus’ very life. Little is As St. Joseph accepted the task and role of fostering Ronald M. Bertsch is director of Therapeutic Foster known about Joseph’s role in rearing Jesus as a child but Jesus, we as Catholics are called to also care for the Care/Adoption for the DCCH Center for Children and we can imagine what he did to nurture, feed, house and orphaned; it is a fundamental teaching of the Church. Families, Ft. Mitchell. supervise him. This role can come in many forms, perhaps full-time fos- Assuming Jesus was a really “good” child, he still had tering of a child for a season. As of Oct. 6, 2019, statewide

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Telephone: (859) 392-1500 E-mail: [email protected] Editorial deadline: Friday noon, 7 days prior to date. www.covdio.org Subscriptions, address changes: Contact Circulation Dept. at above address. Messenger October 18, 2019 5 COMMENTARY God,Iwant a You mightbeadeacon mountain bike A couple of weeks ago, Laura Keener, the diocesan might read this and who may have had thoughts about The readings for the twenty-ninth Sunday in director of Communications and editor of the being a deacon. Ordinary Time, Cycle “C” are: Exodus 17:8-13; 2 Messenger, sent me an e-mail to remind me to write an Do you “Believe what you read”? Do you pray and Timothy 3:14-4:2; and Luke 18:1-8. article for this edition of the Messenger. Her words spend time reading Scripture, either in your quiet time I recall a recent article I read on how to get your parents were, “I have you sched- or in a study group? When you read Scripture, do the uled for a Believe, Teach, words Jesus spoke in the Gospels, call to how you want to buy you a new mountain bike. The article advocated ask- BELIEVE,TEACH, ing for more than you really wanted so that when your par- Practice column …” I had PRACTICE to live your life? Is there a special passage that has great ents made their compromise proposal you would get the written for the Messenger meaning in your life? Do you believe that Jesus Christ is bicycle you actually before but, I hadn’t real- the Son of God, the living Word and the truth for the desired. Thus the article ized that there was an world? If so, then you might be a deacon. EIGHTH DAY advised that the child official title to this col- Do you like to discuss what you read with others and should ask for a motorized umn. study the meaning of the Scripture? Do you lead or are trail bike. It also suggested The title, of course, you a member of a bible study or prayer group? Have to get your parents to suc- comes from the Rite of you presented any type of adult faith formation at your cumb keep asking with Ordination. When the parish? Have you taught a parish religion class or an relentless perseverance. bishop presents the Book RCIA class? Do you teach in one of our Catholic Many of us are inclined of the Gospels to the man schools? Do you lead your family in learning about the to approach prayer the same being ordained, he says, faith? Are you a lector? If so, you “Teach what you way. We think that if we “Believe what you read. believe.” You might be a deacon. keep assailing God with our Teach what you believe. Do you live a life that follows, as closely as possible, Deacon Peter Freeman request that he will “give Practice what you teach.” the example of how to be a holy man, as Jesus has called in.” We know that we may These are not only all of us to be? Do you have a ministerial role in your not get exactly what we words in the Rite of Ordination but are also a summary parish as an extraordinary minister of holy of what a deacon is charged to do, as well as a challenge Communion, sacristan, lector, music minister, youth Father Daniel Vogelpohl want, but we believe he will give us that which will in how he should be living his life. minister, pro-life coordinator or other? If you are mar- make us happy. Thus prayer becomes a sort of childish game The diocese now has six men who have begun their ried, do you live your sacrament of matrimony to the by which we nag God until he finally meets our demands. three-year diaconate seminary studies at the best of your ability and honor and love your wife? Do The story in today’s Gospel would even seem to support Athenaeum of Ohio. Over the course of two years, prior you volunteer in any capacity at a soup kitchen, this way of thinking about prayer. The widow kept nagging to being accepted to attend seminary, an aspirant to the St. Vincent de Paul, jail visits or other ways? Do you the corrupt judge. “Give me my rights against my oppo- diaconate is required to attend a total of 10 diocesan pre- pray? If you do, then you “Practice what you teach.” You nent.” The situation of those times was often that a person diaconate catechesis classes. might be a deacon. (Continued on page 18) had to offer a bribe just to get a case heard by one of the I am using this column to reach out to those men who Roman judges or magistrates. A widow, being the poorest of the poor, hardly had a chance of her case ever coming to trial. Thus, dogged persistence was her only weapon. The judge finally agrees to hear her case because “this widow is Catechesis,confidence and courage wearing me out.” Since becoming co-director of the Office of we cannot love Him; and without loving Him we cannot Jesus told his disciples that this parable of the judge and Catechesis and Faith Formation, I have been reflecting be saved. We should know Him because He is infinitely the widow was about “the necessity of praying always.” Our on what I call the three C’s — catechesis, confidence and true; love Him because He is infinitely beautiful; and temptation is to extend the theme of the parable to the con- courage. These three C’s are connected in many ways. serve Him because He is infinitely good.” clusion that God answers our prayers when we finally suc- One thing they have in So, we must ask ourselves: how well do we know common, unfortunately, is God? Do we take the time necessary to listen to him, ceed in wearing him out. However, that is not really the case IEWPOINT at all. Jesus makes it clear that the reason God answers that they are often lack- V through his Word, in our studies, and in the silence? Do prayers is because of his justice and his love for his chosen. ing in today’s society. The we seek out the answers to the more difficult questions “Will not God then do justice to his chosen who call out to reason we see so much in life that can be found in countless resources provided him day and night?” sorrow and pain in our by the Church? But the fact remains that even Jesus refers to our pray- culture is because catech- We must know the faith to have faith. We must have ing “day and night.” Moses too, in today’s first reading from esis, confidence and faith to experience the joy of the Gospel. We must expe- Exodus, is caught in a position where he must pray unceas- courage are in short sup- rience this joy — which can only come from the Lord — ingly if the Israelites are to be triumphant over their ene- ply or are compromised if we are going to have the confidence to share it with mies. It almost seems identical to the situation of the child for lesser things. others. That confidence to share the Gospel with others asking for the bicycle. God won’t give what we want unless Catechesis is one of also comes from a noble motive – love. Love is willing we keep our needs ever before him. Why? Does he forget those words that when the good for our neighbor simply because they are our what we need and we must constantly remind him? Is this you are Catholic and you neighbor. arrangement a tactic he uses to make sure we keep praying? use it all the time you for- Not unlike the disciples on the road to Emmaus, David Cooley I think the answer lies in how we understand prayer. get how strange it sounds when we encounter Jesus and hear the Word of God our Prayer represents communion with God. When we pray, to someone who is unfa- hearts burn within us. And it is that burning that we we put ourselves in conscious relationship with him; we miliar with it. The word catechesis originates from the feel which gives us confidence to share the Gospel with become aware of his abiding presence in our lives. I believe Greek word meaning “instruction by word of mouth.” others. If our hearts are on fire we can’t help but try to that the reason Christ wants us to pray always is because he In the Church it refers to the basic Catholic religious set the world ablaze. The more people are converted to wants us to always be in conscious union with him, not education of children and adults. A book that summa- Christ the more the world will be renewed. because he keeps forgetting what we want. We pray always rizes the teachings and principles of the Catholic faith It takes courage to be a follower of Christ. It always so that the Father and our relationship with him may be is called a catechism. A trained instructor is called a cat- has and it always will. There is a lot of pressure to just ever present before us. All that we do in life should be filled echist. go with the flow and become what the world wants you with this awareness of God’s presence. Every baptized Christian is called to be a catechist, to to become. Remember, the world rejected Christ first and I believe that is what we see dramatically presented in evangelize the faith, to go forth and “make disciples of he promised his followers that it would reject them too. today’s first reading. At first the story seems a bit magical. all nations.” (cf Matt 28:19) We are all called to be teach- Picking up that cross and following him every day is not “As long as Moses kept his hands raised up, Israel had the ers of the Gospel and we are all called to live out our life for the faint of heart. better of the fight, but when he let his hands rest, Amalek according to God’s will. It is in pondering that mission The Christian adventure is not for anyone looking for had the better of the fight.” The fate of Israel hangs on the that we discover the great adventure of our lives. Yes, an easy way out. This brings me to another important position of Moses’ hands. Nowhere in this reading are we we are to make disciples of all nations, but in order to word that begins with “C”— Catholic. There is no doubt told that what Moses is doing is praying. The author of do that we must first make disciples of ourselves. that it takes an extra amount of courage to be Catholic Exodus assumes that we know upraised hands are the ordi- It was the Baltimore Catechism that very succinctly today. nary posture for prayer. (This was also the way early answered the big “why are we here?” question. Officially Yes, catechesis is a word that we should all get more Christians prayed; folding hands was unknown to them.) the question (#150) was “Why did God make you?” and familiar with. Catechesis leads to confidence, confidence Moses prayed throughout the battle, not because he was the answer, of course, was (and is) that “God made me to leads to courage, courage leads to community, communi- afraid God would forget about the Israelites, but because it know Him, to love Him and to serve Him in this world, ty leads to Communion, and Communion is in Christ. was necessary for the Israelites to remember that any suc- and to be happy with Him forever in the next.” David Cooley is co-director and office manager of the cess was not their own but was due to God’s presence in The very next question in the Baltimore Catechism Department of Catechesis and Faith Formation in the their midst. The same is true of us. was “Why is it necessary to know God?” The answer: “It Diocese of Covington. Father Daniel Vogelpohl is pastor of Blessed Sacrament is necessary to know God because without knowing Him Parish, Ft. Mitchell. 6 October 18, 2019 Messenger

Sister Janet Stamm who had been at NDUEC begins new Kindergarten Readiness program the SNDs mission school in Uganda for many years and now volunteers Monica Yeamans Plus program. with the Kindergarten Readiness program. Editorial Assistant “What makes us different is we have master teachers,” NDUEC has been assisting children and families since The Notre Dame Urban Education Center, Covington, Sister Maria Therese stated. “Not all places have the mas- opening in 2010. To learn more about the Kindergarten sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame (SND), recently ter teachers. We have several that are volunteers here.” Readiness program, the NDUEC or how to become a volunteer began a new Kindergarten Readiness program for One of those master teachers is Notre Dame e-mail Ann Haegele at [email protected]. four- and five-year-olds. The goal of the program is to help prepare young children for kindergarten. Notre Dame Sister Maria Therese Schappert, NDUEC executive director, said the program “began with the Covington School District and their Read Ready Covington program.” According to the City of Covington’s website the Read Ready Covington program is a “city-wide early literacy initiative that helps families, caregivers and educators prepare our littlest readers to become future leaders.” For the last three years the Covington city leaders had noticed a downward slide in the readiness of students liv- ing in Covington for kindergarten. Using the Brigance screening tool (used by schools for students in pre-kinder- garten, kindergarten and first grade) it was discovered that a little more than one-third of children entering kindergarten who did not attend a preschool program were prepared for kindergarten. MaryKay Connolly, director of the Read Ready Covington program, said all public schools, parochial schools, early education centers, childcare centers and afterschool programs such as NDUEC in the City of Covington were invited to partner with the City of Covington to address this issue. “This is a collaborative effort,” said Ms. Connolly. “There are not enough quality early learning spots available in the City of Covington for all the children who need it or want it.” Covington schools and others were invited to attend workshops to learn more about two online apps to reverse the trend. These apps — Footsteps2Brilliance and Clever Kids University — are free for partnering organizations under the City of Covington’s license. Testing on current kindergarten students was recently completed in the Covington public schools but results are not yet available. The program only began a year ago and enrollment in the program has been on-going. Ms. Connolly added, “We want to give every child a real- ly strong start and every opportunity to be able to dream and hope for their future.” NDUEC staff attended the workshops presented by the Read Ready Covington program last year, said Sister Mary Therese, and saw the need “which is part of the reason why we began this [Kindergarten Readiness] program. The other reason is we were not using the building to its fullest (potential).” The Kindergarten Readiness program at NDUEC runs 8 a.m. to noon. Students must qualify for preschool. NDUEC is not limited to just children in the City of Covington, it is available to any student who needs them. Tuition for the NDUEC Kindergarten Readiness pro- gram is $60 a month per student. The program runs four days a week, nine months a year — September through May program — and runs parallel to NDUEC’s Homework Messenger October 18, 2019 7

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(above) Bishop Roger Foys celebrated Mass, June 8, with the Sisters of Notre Dame at St. Joseph Heights, Covington, as part of their celebration for the sisters who are observing jubilees in 2019. This year 9 sisters mark significant anniversaries — platinum (70), sapphire (65), diamond (60) and gold- en (50) jubilees. Pictured (left to right) are: Sister (above) The Congregation of the Sisters of Divine (above) Benedictine Sisters Mary Catherine Wenstrup (far right) and Joan Marianna Rumpke (65 Years), Sister Mary Helen Providence celebrated its jubilarians, June 23 at Sacred Fraenzle, (second from right) celebrated 60 years of monastic profession, Aug. 2, Joseph Riehle (65 Years), Sister Mary Joell Heart Chapel, St. Anne Retreat Center, Melbourne. at Evening Prayer. Sister Mary Catherine, a past prioress, directs the monastery Overman (60 Years), Sister Mary Jean Ann Luken Jubliarians are: (left) Divine Providence Sister Mary Bertha infirmary and is an adjunct member of the Diocese of Covington’s Tribunal staff. (65 Years), Bishop Foys, Sister Mary Ruth Lubbers Berling, 75 years. Pictured (above top) are: (back row, from Sister Joan was a medical technologist at the community’s hospital and worked at (50 Years), Sister Mary Sharron Goller (60 Years), left) Divine Providence Sisters Janet Schneider, 50 years; three local nursing homes. She now does internal ministry for the monastery. Sister Mary Noella McEntee (60 Years) and Sister Regina Marie Baker, Virginia Patrick, 60 years; Alice Sister Charles Wolking (second from the left) celebrated her 75th year of monastic Mary Ethel Parrott, provincial. Jubilarians not Gerdeman, provincial; (front row, from left) Ruth Parent and Cecilia Clare Werle, profession. Sister Charles now resides in the infirmary and was the administrator pictured are: Sister Mary Bernard Clare Budde 60 years. Jubilarians not pictured are: Divine Providence Sisters Alice Marie of Madonna Manor for 32 years. Sister Aileen Bankemper, current prioress. (70 Years) and Sister Mary Elaine Krebs (60 Years). Schmersal, 60 years, and Francis Anne Durbin, 70 years.

Come and join the diocesan celebration Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. Reception following at Bishop Howard honoring Women Religious Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Memorial Auditorium. No RSVP necessary. Assumption, Covington. celebrating 50th or 60th jubilee For jubilarians outside of the diocese, see page 18. 8 October 18, 2019 Messenger

(above) Holy Trinity School, Bellevue, took time to celebrate St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day Oct. 4. Students had their parents bring their pets for Father Martin Pitstick, pastor, St. Bernard Parish and Divine Mercy Parish, to bless.

Feast of St. Francis On the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, pet blessings are a popular way to recognize the saint and to thank God for the great gift of pets. In many ways, pets reflect God’s goodness — offering unconditional love and comfort. They also are a reminder that God has entrusted to man their care and the care of all creation. At the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption garden, (above, and center top) Bishop Roger Foys blessed pets, Oct. 5. (left center) Father Joseph Shelton, administrative assistant to the Bishop, meets “Chance” one of the dogs at the pet blessing. As Bishop Foys blessed the pets he said, “The animals of God’s creation inhabit the skies, the earth, and the sea. They share in the fortunes of human existence and have a part in human life. God, who confers his gifts on all living things, has often used the service of animals or made them symbolic reminders of the gifts of salvation. Animals were saved from the flood … the paschal lamb brings to mind the Passover sacrifice and deliverance from the bondage of Egypt; a giant fish saved Jonah; ravens brought bread to Elijah … And animals share in Christ’s redemption of all of God’s creation. We therefore invoke the divine blessing on these animals … As we do so, let us praise the Creator and thank him for setting us over other creatures of the earth. Let us also ask him that, remembering our human dignity, we may walk always in his law.”

(above center) Students at St. Henry School, Elsmere, gather, Oct. 4, around one of the dogs who is receiving a blessing.

(above) Father Phillip DeVous, pastor, blessed all of the pets at St. Joseph School, Crescent Springs, Oct. 4, on the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.

(left) A horse receives more than a blessing at St. Henry School. Messenger October 18, 2019 9

The Super’s A journey of a1,000 miles begins with one step.” —Lao Tzu This year, on the first day of school, we Spotlight witnessed the “first step” of approximately 650 kindergarteners to our Catholic elementary schools and 740 freshmen to our Catholic high schools. Now their journey is well underway and they are counting their steps. In Catholic schools we have the unique privilege of being able to connect with students, each other and the entire community in a faith environment that nurtures a sense of belonging. We do this most simply by how we treat the person in front of us. We celebrate our newest students to our K–12 grades and their new beginning of spiritual formation, academic Department of Catholic (above) At Holy Cross District High School freshmen feel great on High 5 Schools honors priests Friday! advancement, social develop- ment and physical growth. Welcome to the 2019–2020 Yours in Catholic “Super’s Spotlight,” a Messenger feature created in collaboration education, with the diocesan Department of Michael Clines Catholic Schools to celebrate Superintendent Catholic education. This year, the of Catholic Schools Super Spotlight shines its light on Diocese of Covington elementary school kindergartners and high school freshmen.

(above) Each morning at St. Joseph School, Crescent Springs, the teachers read from the children’s version of “Jesus Calling.” Diane Roll is reading to her kindergarten class and discussing the readings of today. They discussed how Jesus helps us with worries and fears; talk to Jesus and he will take care of you.

(right) Kindergarten students at St. Anthony School, Taylor Mill, are building bright futures with super smiles. They had fun learning shapes and patterns with the building blocks; then used their imaginations and worked together to balance all the blocks into a fun castle wall.

(above) To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, kindergarten students from St. Catherine of Siena (right) Kindergarten School, Ft. Thomas, learned about traditional students at Hispanic art forms. Here, two kindergarteners St. Timothy School, proudly share the “papel picados” or “cut papers,” Union, are getting a a traditional Mexican decoration, each made jump start into during class. reading with Mrs. Schout!

For more information about the Department of Catholic Schools, call (859) 392-1500 or e-mail [email protected]. 10 October 18, 2019 Messenger PEOPLE AND EVENTS

our African American ances- Newsworthy tors with Father John Judie and the Brotherhood Singers. Happy birthday to Deacon Lawrence Kleisinger, Mary, Queen of Heaven Parish, Erlanger, Oct. 26; St. Augustine Parish, Msgr. Gilbert Rutz, retired, Oct. 26; Deacon Bernard Augusta, bingo, Oct. 20, 1 Kaiser, retired, Oct. 28; Deacon James Bayne, Blessed p.m., school cafeteria. Must Sacrament Parish, Ft. Mitchell, Oct. 29. be 18 or older; cost $10. Call NaviGo Scholars connects high school students with local (606) 756-3229. businesses for a unique learning opportunity. Congratulations to the following Notre Dame Academy Blessed Sacrament Church, students who were selected to participate in the Sounds of the Century 2019-20 Navigo Scholars Program: concert, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Visit Jordan Brown, Gracie Dorning, Mackenzie www.bscky.org. Eberhart, Hayley Jansen, Sydney McMain, Emma Meyer, Sommer Shields, Kirsten Spillman Thomas More University and Sarah Witt. Choral Activities concert “New Life, New Love,” Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m., Mother of God Catholic Church, The weekly TV Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of the Covington. Assumption will be broadcast on Sunday, 5–6 p.m. on station Hurricane relief Me TV WLWT, on channels: over the air 5-2; Spectrum 188 in Cathedral Concert Series The third-grade students at Holy Cross Elementary led a service project for hurricane Kentucky and Cincinnati Bell 23 or 291. begins its 44th season, Oct. 20, relief efforts by collecting materials to send to Matthew 25 Ministries. Have something to list in “People and Events”? The dead- 3 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of line for event notices is nine days prior to the desired publi- the Assumption, Covington. cation date. E-mail [email protected] no later than the Music of Haydn and Mendelssohn by Musica Sacra Requiem Mass and entombment for Camillus Paul Maes, Wednesday before the week you would like the information Chorus and orchestra, directed by L. Brett Scott. Open third bishop of Covington, Oct. 26, 10 a.m., Cathedral to appear. to the public – no admission charge. Freewill offering Basilica, Covington. All are welcome. accepted. Visit cathedralconcertseries.org. Planning an event featuring a speaker or minister from St. Henry District High School craft fair, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–3 outside your parish? In the Diocese of Covington, before CareNet open house and blessing ceremony for new p.m. Over 130 crafters, food, door prizes. Adult admission: $3 contracting the services of a priest or deacon, man or ultrasound machine, Oct. 23, 8:30–10:30 a.m., Florence from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; $1 from 1– 3 p.m. Students and children woman religious, or lay person, a request for verification in Medical Center. Call 431-9178 ext. 8. are free all day. Visit www.shdhs.org. good standing must be submitted to the Chancery office no later than four weeks before the desired date of service. Bishop Roger Foys invites all healthcare professionals to The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery morning Screening applications and instructions can be found at the annual White Mass, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m., Cathedral reflection, “Meeting Teresa of Avila,” Oct. 26, 9 a.m., at St. www.covdio.org/chancery/. Basilica of the Assumption, Covington. Hosted by the Sts. Walburg Monastery, Villa Hills. The presenter is Benedictine Teresa of Calcutta and Faustina Guild of the Catholic Sister Deborah Harmeling. To register, contact Oktoberfish fall fish fry, St. Joseph Parish, Camp Springs, Medical Association. [email protected] or 331-6771. No walk-ins, please. Oct. 18 and 25, 4–8 p.m. St. Edward Parish, Cynthiana, will hold a 40-Hour Villa Madonna Academy, Villa Hills, K-12 Kentucky Symphony Orchestra 28th season, Oct. 19–May Devotion, Oct. 25–27, with closing benediction and open house, Oct. 27, 1-3 p.m. E-mail 16: Classical-Jazz Soufflé, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., Greaves Concert procession at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27. All are welcome. [email protected]. Hall, NKU; Blessing or Curse, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Notre Dame Academy, Park Hills; Symphonic Fission Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Catholic Women Nurses’ Retreat, Oct. 25-27, Bethany Mary, Queen of Heaven Parish mission, Erlanger, Greaves Concert Hall, NKU; Mozart’s Denouement, Feb. 23, Retreat House, Dickson, Tenn., for nurse practitioners, RNs, Oct. 27, 28 and 29, 7–8 p.m. with Father Jim Sichko. 3:00 p.m., St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, Cincinnati; and LPNs, clinical nurse specialists. Cost $225, includes dinner Mission is for adults and children. Singing in the Rain, May 16, 7:30 p.m., Greaves Concert Hall, Friday through lunch Sunday. Call (615) 446-2063. To register, NKU. Visit www.kyso.org or call 431-6216. e-mail [email protected]. Thomas More University BB&T Observatory to host free and open to the public astronomical lectures and obser- Bishop Brossart High School Class of 1994 will be cele- 19th National Catholic Singles Conference, Oct. 25–27, vations — Nov. 2: “Mercury Races Across the Sun,” lecture brating its 25th reunion Oct. 19, 8 p.m. Ft. Thomas Diocese of Nashville, Catholic Pastoral Center. Dynamic at 7 p.m., Observing at 8 p.m.; Nov. 11: “Transit of Mercury Pub. Entertainment by Orchid in the Ivy. No RSVP required. speakers, music, prayer, food, fellowship. Enter promo code Across the Sun,” observing only: 10 a.m.–1:15 p.m.; and Nov. Call (513) 678-3736. NASH19 for $20 discount. Visit NationalCatholicSingles.com 30: “Galaxies Galore,” lecture at 7 p.m., observing at 8 p.m. or call (512) 766-5798. All lectures will be located in Steigerwald Hall in the Saints Our Savior Parish annual homecoming, parish hall, Center with observations to follow at the observatory located Covington, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m. Celebrate the lives and songs of on campus. Visit https://university.thomasmore.edu/tmu- observatory/.

God bless America Ready to serve After studying about the Pledge of Allegiance, kindergarten students at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, had a parade and Fourth-grade students at St. Philip School, Melbourne, are proudly waved the American flags they made. newly trained and ready to serve God by assisting their pastor, Father Robert Rottgers, during Mass. Messenger October 18, 2019 11 PEOPLE AND EVENTS

‘Walk the Mile’ Silent directed retreat for women and men, Nov. 8-10, Attention youth (grades 9–12) and chaperones! Register now Fourth-grade students from Mary, Queen of Heaven St. Walburg Monastery Guest House, Villa Hills. for the diocesan pilgrimage to the National Catholic School, Erlanger, prepared and distributed meals to the Limited to 6 persons. Fee of $175. Contact Sister Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. homeless outside Parish Kitchen, Covington. They worked Dorothy, 443-8515 or [email protected]. 21–23, 2019. The event will consist of a wide variety of with Bill and Debra Croyle, MQH parishioners, who have opportunities for young people to experience God and his founded the organization Walk the Mile, which helps pro- 50th reunion Blessed Sacrament School, 8th-grade class of Church. A down payment of $100 per person must be vide meals and other needs for homeless in the Greater 1969, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Saddle Club, Ft. Mitchell. E-mail: returned to the Office of Catechesis and Faith Formation to Cincinnati area. [email protected]. reserve a place. Visit www.covdio.org/catechesis-forma- tion/youth-and-young-adult/#youthncyc, call 392-1500, ext. St. Paul Catholic School, Florence, Early Childhood 1526 or e-mail [email protected]. Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home open house, open house, Nov. 10, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for parents of Nov. 3, 1-3 p.m. Come learn more about foster care and potential preschool, kindergarten, and first grade stu- Bishop Brossart High School 4th annual euchre tour- adoption services and other ways to help families who dents. Contact [email protected]. nament, Nov. 22. Pre-registration: $25; walk-ups, $30. are fostering children. There are 1,341 children in the Text 786-7604. Northern Kentucky region who need help. Visit Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning on- www.DCCHCenter.org or call 331-2040 to learn more. site classes for engaged and married couples: Nov. 16, 5:30 St. Cecilia Parish Altar Society’s annual Christmas Craft p.m., St. Elizabeth, Covington. On-site classes fulfill the Bazaar, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. To rent a space call 356-8235. Covington Catholic High School, open house, Nov. 3, 1- requirement for engaged couples being married in the dio- 4 p.m. Call Jake Kleier 448-2264 or visit www.covcath.org. cese. Visit https://register.ccli.org/.

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Faith Formation St. Charles Resource Center for the Aging is a service to Charities, Latonia. Group provides continuing education The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, inform, educate and empower seniors and their families and support, at no charge, for parents with a son, daughter Covington, will host a DVD faith formation series, who are in need of support services. The consultation serv- or spouse suffering from addiction to alcohol or drugs. No “Catholicism” with Bishop Robert Barron, Tuesday ice is free and aimed to educate seniors and their families cost. Just come. Information, 581-8974 or www.covington- mornings, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Call: 431-2060. to the resources offered in the community and other aging charities.org. issues. Contact Margie Volpenhein at 331-3224, ext. 1440. There will be a Holy Hour on the third Thursday of Never. Lose. Hope. Do you have family or a friend in jail every month, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, A faith-based support group, New Beginnings provides or prison? Loking for a safe, welcoming community where Covington, 3–4 p.m., to pray for victims of sexual abuse by separated and divorced individuals the opportunity for heal- you are accepted without judgment? Join a free support clergy and to pray for the Church. All priests of the diocese ing and growth. Participants will find new understanding of group, the third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m., will be in attendance; the lay faithful are invited to join. themselves and their relationships and gain courage to dis- Catholic Charities, Latonia. All are Welcome. Information, The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed, concluding with cover new life. Sessions at Thomas More University, Dave Capella: [email protected] or 581-8974, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and benediction. The sacra- Crestview Hills. Registration required, call 392-1500, ext. 1529. ext. 117. ment of reconciliation will be available during the Holy The next ten-week session is: Thursdays, March 28–May 30. Volunteer Opportunities Hour. The next Holy Hour will be held Thursday, Nov. 21. Project Rachel, God’s greatest desire is to forgive. Come St. Elizabeth Hospice hosts volunteer orientation The Sts. Teresa of Calcutta and Faustina Guild of the back to God who is love and mercy. Project Rachel hotline, classes. The classes explore issues on death and dying as Catholic Medical Association, Diocese of Covington, (859) 392-1547 or e-mail [email protected]. All calls well as the overall concept of hospice care. There is no monthly meeting is held the 4th Thursday at Divine Mercy and e-mails are confidential. cost or obligation to volunteer for those attending hos- Parish, Bellevue, beginning with Mass, 5:30 p.m.; dinner PrimeWise at St. Elizabeth Healthcare offers adults, age pice training. Classes are held throughout the year. The and meeting follow. Visit www.cathmed.org. 50 and over, a free network of valuable services especially first session can be completed on your own time and suited to their needs and interests. It’s not a club and there ending with a final, daylong or evening session at the Check the Worldwide Marriage Encounter website for are no membership dues or meetings, just lots of benefits, Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile Hospice Center, Edgewood. upcoming 2019 weekends in Cincinnati. Register at information, programs and special discounts. PrimeWise To register call Debbie Holloran, Hospice Volunteer www.wwme.org or (937) 886-5196. can provide information on topics like advance directives Coordinator, at 301-4622 or e-mail and living wills, Medicare and many health-related con- [email protected]. Registration is Introduction to Philosophy course, with Msgr. William cerns. Call 301-5999 or e-mail [email protected]. required. Cleves, second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 9–11 a.m., St. Anne Retreat Center, Melbourne. Free; no registra- Support Groups St. Vincent de Paul, Erlanger, needs volunteers for the tion necessary. For couples in troubled marriages, Retrouvaille is a pro- call center and food pantry for just a few hours each week. Services and Programs gram of healing and renewal consisting of one weekend Food pantry volunteers help set up bags of food that are and six follow-up sessions over the course of three months. provided to those in need. Call center volunteers assist with Catholic Charities, foreclosure/delinquency counseling Contact: www.cincyretrouvaille.org or (513) 456-5413. answering calls for assistance and data entry, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. program has groups and individual sessions available. For information call (859) 446-7721. There are many options to homeowners; be informed. Call Free support group, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones 581-8974. (PAL), meets every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. at Catholic FallFallFix-upFix-up

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Be Witnesses Sharing God’s healing touch Karen Kuhlman She became a member of the Third Order of Our Lady of Mt. Messenger Correspondent Carmel @ an association of lay people @ and began in earnest to con- “Wake up the world! Today, great importance is placed upon carefully planning and tak- sider a religious vocation. She visited eight different congregations and Be witnesses of ing the steps we hope will lead seamlessly to our life=s vocation. felt an undeniable pull toward the Sisters of Notre Dame. She accepted Sometimes, we discover that God=s the invitation that God was extending a different way plan differs from our own. Sister through them, and her decision has led to a of doing things, Judine Lambert, a member of the wonderful life. Having devoted herself to the Sisters of Notre Dame, Covington study of health science, she was surprised to of acting,of living!” Province, experienced that discovery discover that her new community saw in her — Pope Francis herself. She grew up as one of two compassionate and comforting demeanor the children on a grain and cattle farm in potential for a ministry in pastoral care and Bourbonnais, Illinois. She and her chaplaincy. She received a M.A. in Lay Pastoral brother, Jerry, received 56 years of Care and in 6454, moved to Morehead, Ky., Catholic education there, but felt no where she is a chaplain and vice president of call to religious life. Mission at St. Claire Healthcare. The independ- Following high school graduation, ent hospital, founded and sponsored by the Sister Judine pursued an education in Sisters of Notre Dame, serves the residents of healthcare and dental hygiene. Her 55 area counties, all of which are at or below goal was to become a teacher, and federal poverty levels. she received her M.A. in Education As a pastoral care chaplain at St. Claire, from the University of Kentucky. She Sister Judine visits with patients and their taught at UK=s College of Allied Health loved ones who may be upset or anxious for 54 years; the last two years took about the health issues they are facing. She is her to Saudi Arabia. She and other a spiritual and emotional presence, sharing expats from UK were hired by ARAM- with them the healing touch of God during CO to develop a plan for teaching difficult times. As vice president of Mission, English to Saudis and training them to her responsibility is to see that the dignity of become dental hygienists and techni- all patients is respected by promoting their cians. physical, spiritual, social and emotional well- She lived in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, being. from 5;:7 to 5;:9, on the edge of the Sister Judine says, >My life is truly wonder- Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq war. Sister Judine Lambert, S.N.D. ful and truly blessed. I spent the first 84 years And though she would often see from of my life in the secular world, but my voca- her window the sight of a burning oil tanker on the water, she felt safe. tion and my career are so integrated that I can=t imagine life without She thoroughly enjoyed the Saudi people. They were quite generous, both.? It is a busy and fulfilling life, but she still found time to encourage but life as a single woman was not without its complications in a king- her married brother, Jerry, to consider the diaconate. He took her up dom where women were not even allowed to drive. on her suggestion and is now a deacon in the Diocese of Bridgeport, Upon her return to the U.S. in 5;:9, she continued teaching at UK Connecticut. until her elderly parents and their property management business Sister Judine has a bit of advice for those who are drawn to a voca- required her attention. Following their deaths, she began to think seri- tion: >If you feel those stirrings, remain open and gentle with them. ously about her place in life. She moved to Loveland, Ohio, bought a Really listen and dare to explore it. You don=t want to miss the call. It small home and, given her business experience, decided to pursue an can send your life in a wonderful direction. Don=t ignore it. You might education in financial planning. It was then that God intervened. She be missing the big >it,? the very thing you have always been looking experienced a sort of reconversion and began looking for ways to give for

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She enjoyed hosting celebrations for the residents and par- ties with the line-dancing group that met weekly at St. Notre Dame Sister Mary Harietta Gausepohl was born Charles. In June 2019 Sister Harietta moved to the provin- into the loving family of Harry and Irma Gausepohl on cial center as she underwent medical treatment, but never Aug. 25, 1936, in Covington, Ky. Joyce was the third of four stopped visiting her family at St. Charles. She loved to visit children. She adored her three sisters her many friends on weekends. and felt they enriched her life. She On the morning of Sept. 29 Sister attended St. Aloysius grade school and Harietta peacefully passed away. Notre Dame Academy, from which she Sister Harietta is preceded in death graduated on June 1, 1954. After much by her parents and her sisters Judith prayer and soul-searching, Joyce felt Gausepohl and Monica Woolridge. She drawn to join the Sisters of Notre leaves behind her beloved sister Dame. She entered the congregation in Katheryn Fitzgerald, and many nieces 1955 and made her profession of vows and nephews. on Aug. 17, 1957. Community members, family and Sister Harietta began her ministry friends gathered on Friday, Oct. 4, to as a childcare worker at St. Aloysius bid farewell to Sister Mary Harietta Orphanage in Cincinnati, Ohio, and at Gausepohl. The Mass of Christian the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Burial was held at the Provincial Home in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. In 1985 Center chapel at 7 p.m. Father Robert Sister Harietta extended her ministry. Ross, the convent chaplain, presided. She became a Certified Dietary Interment followed the 8:30 a.m. Mass Manager and expert cake decorator. In on Saturday, Oct. 5, in the convent food service she served devotedly at cemetery. both the Provincial Center and St. Sister Harietta will be remembered Charles Community in Covington, for her kind heart and passion for life. Sister Mary Harietta Kentucky, and was often asked to make May the love with which she served Gausepohl, S.N.D. • Air-Conditioned ST. CECILIA beautiful wedding cakes. God and others give her eternal happi- • Capacity 400 Sister Harietta found a true home at St. Charles ness with him forever. CHURCH HALL Community. She brought light to the lives of many there. • Beer License • Non-Smoking 5313 Madison Pike, Independence Receptions, Dances, Parties • Open to all Call 363-4311 for details

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“Gemini Man” (Paramount) Tedious sci-fi action- thriller in which a highly gifted secret-ops sharpshooter is Bishop Maes betrayed by his superiors, goes on the lam together with a fellow agent who was originally dispatched to surveil him builtacathedral and, after defeating a number of outclassed pursuers, (Continued from page 1) winds up being chased by a younger, equally talented Dame with a façade after Cologne clone of himself. Cathedral. He also proposed designing the Although director Movie interior after the Abbey of St. Denis in Ang Lee marshals Paris, sending a photograph of it with the Capsule cutting-edge special note: “It is so nearly the idea I am trying to effects, the clunky carry out in the interior of your cathedral script, penned by that it would be impossible for me to make David Benioff, Billy a view which would explain my design so Ray and Darren Lemke, makes the story seem thoroughly well as this.” familiar. Nor can pleasant visuals, especially scenic views But the architectural splendor of of Budapest amounting to a free ad for Hungarian Coquard’s proposal alarmed Bishop Maes, tourism, mask the film’s shaky moral foundation. While who feared the tremendous burden of debt the mayhem is kept almost bloodless, the idea of a sympa- such an elaborate structure would incur. thetic assassin who only kills bad guys is questionable “It does not follow,” Coquard reassured and the screenplay’s consistent message about the need to him, “that because a building is of good resist negative impulses is completely undermined in the proportion and elegant in appearance that climax. Confused values requiring mature discernment, it is of expensive construction.” Bishop an incidental but benignly viewed adulterous situation, Maes insisted he could not afford it, to much stylized but sometimes harsh violence with little which the youthful architect gore, about replied, “I feel satisfied that the a half-dozen For full reviews of each of these films — go to cost will come nearer your fig- uses of pro- catholicnews.com and click on “Extras,” then ures than you expect.” fanity, at choose “Movies.” On April 13, 1894, a reassured least one Catholic News Service (CNS) classifications are: Bishop Maes turned over the rough and • A-I — general patronage; first shovel of dirt at Madison numerous and Twelfth to begin construc- crude and • A-II — adults and adolescents; tion. It would take seven years to crass terms. • A-III — adults; CNS: L; Archives of the Diocese of Covington. • L — limited adult audience; MPAA: PG- Construction of the façade half 13. • O — morally offensive. completed. in this photo dated September 7, 1909. SHOPPER’S GUIDE

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shepherd. His hair had grown white, his gait slowed, his eyes grown tired. His health had become a concern, too. But the work was done. He completed what the lit- tle girl tasked him to do. He fulfilled his divine commission. At the façade’s dedica- tion, Bishop Maes took the opportunity to express his heartfelt feelings about the cathedral he felt privi- leged to have built for his people: “Twenty-five years of life in this commu- nity have made me devoted to the spiritu- Courtesy of Stephen Enzweiler. (above) Print of a previously unknown photograph taken by Leon Coquard al and civic interest of Kenton County Public Library. of the finished Cathedral interior just after its dedication on January 27, the city of Covington. (above) Only known photo of Bishop Maes visiting the construction site, ca. 1896. 1901. Note the frosted windows and plain interior. It has been my ambi- tion to give the public complete the main body of the church. Coquard designed brick wall. a token of my love for the city by erecting in it a monument the columns, buttresses, piers, arches of the nave, Its dedication on Jan. 27, 1901 was one of great joy for which will speak for centuries to come of the love of Christ transepts and triforium galleries to be constructed entire- the people of Covington. Although it stood unfinished, the for souls. Indeed, the message of the Cathedral is the mes- ly out of Bedford limestone, with walls faced with lime- new cathedral church was a masterpiece of French Gothic sage of Christ Himself. The Cathedral is the leading fea- stone inside and out. Capitals of the columns were made of style, exemplifying the expression of pure lightness, exqui- ture of the City, just as religion ought to be the “Leitmotif” ornate terra cotta and the window tracery of carved stone. site grace and soaring height. Light filled the interior, giv- (the leading guide) of our lives … Centered within the The first several years saw good progress, despite con- ing it the appearance of a shimmering “cathedral of Cathedral are all the spiritual means which Jesus Christ cerns, problems and potential setbacks. Correspondence glass.” The public gasped at its beauty. places within His Church for men’s salvation. Enter it reveals that Bishop Maes was engaged almost daily in For eight years, St. Mary’s stood without a façade. In freely, seek the Corpus Christi Chapel, where the quiet and reviewing plans, approving details, suggesting modifica- 1904, Nicholas Walsh, grandson of James Walsh, presented mysterious light shed around you enables you to enter into tions and in some cases, redrawing them. He visited the Maes with $100,800 in bonds for the project. Coquard drew yourself, realize God’s presence and help you on your way construction site often to monitor the pace of work, note up the plans. But in autumn 1906, he fell ill, forcing the to see God’s will and lead a Christian life.” deficiencies, correct the contractors, and insist on bishop to contract Newport architect David Davis for the When Camillus Paul Maes died on May 11, 1915, the changes, which he detailed in letters to Coquard or his on- work. Construction began in 1908, and for two years sound of tolling church bells echoed across the cities of site supervisor Charles McDonald. Arguments arose fre- Covington watched anxiously as the gothic Phoenix rose Northern Kentucky, bidding farewell to the man who gave quently as the architect insisted on the latest construction into the sky. On June 29, 1910, the façade was finished and the people a gothic masterpiece that would speak to them methods, causing Bishop Maes to recoil against the officially dedicated in a joyous celebration that drew thou- for centuries to come. increase in costs. By 1898, the roof was on, and by sands from all across the area. Stephen Enzweiler is a writer and author. He is the Christmas 1900, the new St. Mary’s Cathedral was ready to That day was also the day Bishop Maes had chosen to Cathedral Historian at Covington’s Cathedral Basilica of be dedicated. But lack of available funds did not permit celebrate his Silver Episcopal Jubilee. But the years of toil the Assumption and is at work on a history of the Cathedral construction of the façade, leaving its front a towering building the cathedral had taken their toll on Covington’s Basilica and a biography of Bishop Maes.

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Diocesan sons celebrate golden jubileesinthe Society Mary Two diocesan sons are celebrating jubilees as professed poverty independence program in Kenya; auxiliary direc- Father Stander was born and raised in Ludlow, Ky. and members of the Society of Mary. Marianist Brother tor and as director for two resource and development proj- attended St. James School, Ludlow and Covington Catholic William Schlosser and Father Charles ects in Kenya; administrator and High School. He has served as high school teacher in Ohio (Kip) Stander are celebrating 50 years director for rural artisans education and Pennsylvania; retreat facilitator in university campus of profession. program in Malawi; financial admin- ministry; chaplain and teacher in Ohio; administration and Brother Schlosser was born in istrator for development project in formation in East Africa; university instructor and campus Covington and attended Blessed Kenya; bursar for boys high school in minister in Ohio; university chaplain in Texas; and district Sacrament School, Ft. Mitchell and Zambia. He is currently involved administration in India. He is currently chaplain at the Covington Catholic High School. He with general services ministry at the University of Dayton. has served as a high school teacher in Marianist Community. “In all my activities, I found the grace and presence of Michigan; provided strategic plan- “Learning to love and serve and to God, the care and companionship of Mary and the chal- ning, researched and facilitated educa- Father Charles (Kip) Brother William be loved as a Marianist brother has lenge and support of brothers,” said Father Stander. “I give tion for social justice issues in Ohio; Stander Schlosser filled my life with meaning,” said thanks to my family, coworkers, friends and brothers for served as English teacher in Nigeria; served as secondary Brother Schlosser. “The passion of my life in community having experienced God’s love and a taste of the fullness of school teacher, vocations promoter and development officer has become to pray and serve through Jesus — with him life promised in Jesus over the last 50 years in the Society of in Malawi; associate director and director of social justice and in him — giving meaning and fulfillment to my life.” Mary. Asante sana, dhanyavaad, thank you.”

Being a deacon is taking the things you do to a differ- Office of Diaconate Formation at (859) 392-1500 and find You mightbeadeacon ent level in a closer relationship with God. Being a dea- out more about the ministry of the deacon. If there is a (Continued from page 5) con is going beyond the things you are already doing deacon assigned to your parish, also feel free to talk to The things that I’ve mentioned above are things that anyway to give your life in commitment to serving your him about what it means to be a deacon. If you feel or anyone can do without being a deacon; and that’s actual- fellow Catholics. Being a deacon is becoming a member have felt called to the diaconate, maybe it’s a call you ly part of my point. I’ve talked to men who feel they are of the ordained clergy and having the faculties to assist should answer. not qualified to be a deacon. To them I say that God does at Mass, preach, baptize and marry couples. People may God bless you always. not call the qualified, he qualifies the called. If you are come to you for pastoral advice. And you will grow expo- Deacon Peter Freeman is director, Office of Worship doing any or all of the above things, you are already nentially in your spirituality. and Liturgy, Diocese of Covington, and is assigned to St. doing many of the same things deacons do on a day-to- If you have ever felt you might be called to “Believe… Philip Parish, Melbourne. day basis. Teach…Practice” as a deacon, I invite you to contact the FallFallFix-upFix-up

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National/World Bays, on the other hand, was a seamstress; she speaks to us of the Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City and Wilton D. Gregory of power of simple prayer, enduring patience and silent self-giving,” Washington and Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida. he said. Rather than describing St. Newman, Pope Francis quoted Bishop Dewane is chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic from him to illustrate the meaning of “the holiness of daily life”: Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development The Christian battle is against evil, “The Christian has a deep, silent, hidden peace, which the world and Archbishop Coakley is its chairman-elect. “The death penalty not people, pope says sees not .... The Christian is cheerful, easy, kind, gentle, courteous, is wrong, I believe, in many different ways,” but particularly candid, unassuming; has no pretense ... with so little that is unusu- because it is “coarsening society,” said Archbishop Coakley, who VATICAN CITY — When Catholics attack other members of the al or striking in his bearing that he may easily be taken at first stressed that capital punishment is “not a way forward” and Church, they are hurting Christ, Pope Francis said. “Even those sight for an ordinary man.” And, referencing St. Newman’s famous instead is compounding the violence already present in this coun- who are ideologists, because they want the ‘purity’ of the Church, hymn, “Lead, Kindly Light,” the pope prayed that all Christians try. When the bishops were asked how opposition to the death strike at Christ,” he said during his weekly general audience in St. would be “‘kindly lights’ amid the encircling gloom.” penalty can be seen as a pro-life issue, Archbishop Gregory said: Peter’s Square Oct. 9. Taking a break from the Synod of Bishops “It makes us violent to do violence against another human being” for the Amazon, the pope led the audience and continued his series New film on St. Faustina makes one- whether that person is waiting to be born, has reached the end of of talks on the Acts of the Apostles. He focused on the persecution life or has committed a serious crime. They all “belong to God’s of the Church after St. Stephen’s martyrdom, and on St. Paul’s night-only debut Oct. 28 creation,” he said. transformation from being known as Saul and a persecutor to WASHINGTON — A new film on the life of St. Faustina being Paul, a disciple of Christ and courageous preacher of the Kowalska, the Polish nun whose visions of Jesus led to the Divine Syriac Catholic patriarch pleads for Gospel. Saul wanted to destroy the Church and he would hunt Mercy devotion, will have a one-night-only showing Oct. 28 on down Christians to be imprisoned. Pope Francis said those people more than 700 screens across the United States including locally at peace in northeastern Syria at the audience who have experienced or whose communities have 7 p.m. Florence 14, AMC Newport on the Levee 20 and Western ROME — The patriarch of the Syriac Catholic Church pleaded experienced “persecution by dictators understand well what it Hills 14. Shot in Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, Mexico, Colombia and for “immediate and lasting peace in northeastern Syria and the means to ‘hunt people down,’ and that is what Saul did.” the United States, “Love and Mercy: Faustina” was filmed twice, preservation of innocent lives, especially for Christians, who are with the actors speaking in English or Polish, said Father Chris the original and founding component of Syria.” Celebrating Mass Kindly lights in gloomy world: Pope Alar. “That makes it fairly unique,” he added. The movie was Oct. 13 in the patriarchal Church of the Virgin Mary in Rome in declares five new saints directed by Michal Kondrat, who may be familiar to some the presence of people uprooted over the years from Syria and Catholics as the director of “Two Crowns,” a 2017 film biography of Iraq, Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan said, “We VATICAN CITY — Saints are people who recognized their need St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish priest who died in a Nazi concentra- Christians of the East are neglected and abandoned by this world, for God’s help, who took risks to discover God’s will and to help tion camp during World War II. Father Alar called the Divine which searches for its immediate material interests.” As fighting others and who nurtured a habit of thanksgiving, Pope Francis Mercy devotion “technically, the fastest grassroots movement in between Kurdish forces and the Turkish army continued following said. “The culmination of the journey of faith is to live a life of the history of the Church, and its growth has been phenomenal.” the offensive launched by Turkey into northeastern Syria Oct. 9, continual thanksgiving. Let us ask ourselves: Do we, as people of For tickets, visit www.fathomevents.com/events. the patriarch said, “We know that those who will pay the price are faith, live each day as a burden, or as an act of praise?” the pope particularly innocent, especially Christians who cannot defend said in his homily Oct. 13 after formally declaring five new saints In death penalty discussion, bishops themselves, while Christians believe that the world around them, for the Catholic Church. Those canonized at the Mass were: St. especially the powerful, exploits them and does not think of them, John Henry Newman, the British theologian, poet and cardinal emphasize human dignity, mercy as if they are the scum of this world.” Making an “urgent appeal who died in 1890; Brazilian St. Maria Rita Lopes Pontes, popularly WASHINGTON — The Catholic Church’s opposition to the death in this Mass,” Patriarch Younan said he was uniting with Pope known as Sister Dulce, who died in 1992; Indian St. Mariam penalty stems from its view on the sacredness of human life and Francis “and all the church pastors around the world, in order to Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan, founder of the Congregation of the the value of mercy, said U.S. bishops in a roundtable discussion bring immediate and lasting peace” in northeastern Syria and Holy Family, who died in 1926; St. Marguerite Bays, a Swiss lay- about capital punishment Oct. 10. The discussion, which was throughout the country and “to preserve the lives of innocent peo- woman and mystic, who died in 1879; and St. Josephine Vannini, livestreamed by Catholic News Service, took place on the World ple and the safety of all those who suffer. The path of our cross has the Italian co-founder of the Daughters of St. Camillus, who died Day Against the Death Penalty and highlighted not only the consis- been going on for many years in Iraq, and today in Syria we contin- in 1911. “Three of them were religious women,” the pope noted in tency of Church teaching against capital punishment but also ue to suffer from terrorist attacks, acts of violence, blind religious his homily. “They show us that the consecrated life is a journey of what Catholics could do to learn more about what the Catholic and sectarian fanaticism, and thus we are displaced, uprooted and love at the existential peripheries of the world.” “St. Marguerite Church has to say on this issue. The panelists were Archbishops annihilated,” the patriarch stressed.all Kurdish majority towns,