WORLD HAWAII FATHER RON ROLHEISER Mercy and beauty shine Death penalty is Three religous Developing a healthy amid life’s challenges, say ‘contrary to the Gospel,’ congregations celebrate and unhealthy conference keynoters says anniversary milestones fear of the Lord Page 3 Page 10 Page 12-13 Page 21

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CNS photo/Paul Haring A girl holds a doll represent- ing new Spanish St. Faustino Miguez before the canoniza- tion Mass of new in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Christian life is a love story with God, Oct. 15. canon- ized groups of martyrs from Mexico and , an Italian Capuchin and a Span- says pope, proclaiming 35 new saints ish priest. By Junno Arocho Esteves Mexico’s first native converts and were ship based on dialogue, trust and for- Catholic News Service killed for refusing to renounce the giveness.” faith. However, he continued, Jesus also — Like the Catholic Tapestries hung from the facade of warns that “the invitation can be re- Church’s newest saints, Christians are St. Peter’s Basilica bearing images of the fused” as it was by those who “made called to live their faith as a love story martyrs as well as pictures of Sts. An- light” of the invitation or were too with God who wants a relationship that gelo da Acri, an Italian Capuchin priest caught up in their own affairs to con- is “more than that of devoted subjects known for his defense of the poor, and sider attending the banquet. with their king,” Pope Francis said. Faustino Miguez, a Spanish priest who “This is how love grows cold, not out Without a loving relationship with started an advanced school for girls at a of malice but out of preference for what God, Christian life can become empty time when such education was limited is our own: our security, our self-affir- and “an impossible ethic, a collection of almost exclusively to boys. mation, our comfort,” the pope said. rules and laws to obey for no good rea- An estimated 35,000 pilgrims — Despite constant rejection and indif- son,” the pope said during Mass Oct. 15 many of them from the new saints’ ference, God does not cancel the wed- in St. Peter’s Square. countries of origin — attended the ding feast but continues to invite Chris- “This is the danger: a Christian life Mass, the Vatican said Oct. 15. tians to overcome “the whims of our that becomes routine, content with ‘nor- In his homily, Pope Francis reflected peevish and lazy selves” and to imitate mality,’ without drive or enthusiasm, on the day’s Gospel reading from St. the church’s new saints who, he said, and with a short memory,” he said dur- Matthew in which Jesus recounts the not only said yes to God’s invitation, but ing the Mass. parable of the wedding feast. wore “the wedding garment” of God’s At the beginning of the Mass, Pope Noting Jesus’ emphasis on the wed- love. Francis proclaimed 35 new saints, in- ding guests, the pope said that God “The saints who were canonized to- cluding: the “,” Brazil, “wants us, he goes out to seek us and he day, and especially the many martyrs, a group of 30 , laymen, women invites us” to celebrate with him. point the way,” Pope Francis said. “The and children who were killed in 1645 “For him, it is not enough that we robe they wore daily was the love of Je- during a wave of anti-Catholic perse- should do our duty and obey his laws,” sus, that ‘mad’ love that loved us to the cution; and the “Child Martyrs of Tlax- Pope Francis said. “He desires a true end and offered his forgiveness and his cala,” three children who were among communion of life with us, a relation- robe to those who crucified him.” 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • OCTOBER 20, 2017 Hawaii Catholic Herald Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu Founded in 1936 Published every other Friday ’s page PUBLISHER Bishop Larry Silva (808) 585-3356 [email protected] EDITOR Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 [email protected] Bishop REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Darlene J.M. 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By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald

After 18 months of prayer and preparation, the inaugural Damien and Marianne Catholic Confer- ence is set to kick off a spirit-filled weekend, Oct. 20-22 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. DMCC board of directors, spe- cial committee members, vol- unteers and others who worked tirelessly to put the conference together are excited about the op- portunity for Island faithful of all ages and backgrounds to learn from one another about the trans- formative power of faith. Dozens of talks and activi- ties under the conference theme “Saints for Life” will explore top- ics from the sacraments to social justice, from family life to religious life, from civics and stewardship to art and music. DMCC organizers hope the event will give attendees new in- sights on how to spread the good Word in their homes and work- places — small stepping-stones to changing their communities and the world. Highlighting these aims are DMCC keynote speakers Edward Sri and Dewitt Jones.

Sri is a noted theologian, au- Courtesy photos thor and frequent guest on the Photographer Dewitt Jones, left, and theologian/author Edward Sri are slated to give the keynote presentations at the Damien and Marianne Eternal Word Television Network. Catholic Conference, Oct. 20-22 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Jones is a longtime professional photographer and documentary film director whose work has been Sri is as well host of the film se- Sri said his professors and peers of grace. Catholic Herald by email. “This featured in several books and ad- ries “Symbolon: The Catholic Faith often “challenged” Catholic teach- “This is what it means to be a beauty affects all who visit, and vertising campaigns. Explained.” ings on morality. missionary ,” he said. for those lucky enough to live here The two keynote speakers He is a founding leader with “I wasn’t sure how to answer,” imbues us with the spirit of aloha.” shared with the Hawaii Catholic Curtis Martin of the Fellowship of he noted. ‘Celebrate what’s right’ Whether filming a movie about Herald a bit of the inspirations be- Catholic University Students. Also “As I started reading and talking Dewitt Jones invites everyone a 1,100-mile kayak trip up the hind their upcoming DMCC talks. known as FOCUS, the initiative to others who were older and wis- to “Celebrate What’s Right with coast of Japan, or shooting pho- Sri is passionate about under- works with chaplains and cam- er, I began to discover, at a deeper the World.” tos of Haida Gwaii (formerly the scoring the importance of love and pus ministers to provide Catholic level, how much the Catholic faith In 2001 he released a film of Queen Charlotte Islands), or pen- mercy in all facets of life — mar- “missionaries” at universities and makes sense — not just intellec- that title. With a photography ca- ning a long-running magazine riage, morality and ministry. Jones colleges who share the Gospel and tually, but also as a way of life. I reer of more than two decades, column exploring “the spiritual in believes in seeing the beauty of support students in developing re- wanted to understand the faith he continues to see life through a photography,” Jones strives to use God’s creation through nature, lationships with Christ. more, so I could live it more and positive lens. his talents for a greater good. and celebrating goodness in to- Sri serves as a professor of the- share it with others.” “It’s a simple, yet powerful “Everyday I remember the real day’s challenging world. ology and vice president of mis- Among his many ministries, Sri message,” he notes on the website ‘seven wonders of the world’ — to ‘Be an effective light’ sion and outreach at the Augustine said marriage and family “must www.celebratewhatsright.com. see, to hear, to smell, to taste, to Institute in Denver, Colorado. He come first.” It is in this “vocation,” Jones has been nominated for touch, to laugh, to love,” he said. Edward Sri is energetic, erudite holds a doctorate degree from the he said, that fosters “lessons about Academy Awards for two of his “When I realize the tremendous and has a contagious zeal for the Pontifical University of St. Thomas love, patience, forgiveness, sacri- documentary films. He has shot gift I’ve been given to draw breath Catholic faith. Aquinas in Rome. fice.” photos for National Geographic on the beautiful planet, I am filled The half-Italian, half-Thai He leads pilgrimages to Rome “It’s where faith meets real life and marketing campaigns for na- with gratitude and the energy of speaker with a bright smile, prior and the Holy Land each year. the most,” he said. tionally renowned clients. He has love.” to arriving in Honolulu for DMCC, When not taking his work on the Always eager share the Word, published nine books, including He encourages DMCC partici- has been busy with many projects road, Sri resides in the Colorado Sri said “the most important thing a collaboration with Stephen R. pants to “find something to cel- and travels. He recently visited Or- town of Littleton with his wife we can do to re-evangelize the Covey of “The Seven Habits of ebrate, something of beauty every egon for the first time — “my 49th Elizabeth and their eight children. culture is to allow ourselves to be Highly Effective People” fame. day.” Many of his inspirations can state!” he noted on his Facebook Asked what sparked his path to constantly re-evangelized.” He has a bachelor of arts degree be found on Facebook at www. page — where he spoke to clergy ministry, Sri said in a press docu- “We’re not just passing on good in drama from Dartmouth College facebook.com/groups/celebrate- and a catechetical conference. ment that he wanted to study the- ideas. We’re passing on a person, and a master’s degree in filmmak- whatsright There, Sri held a presentation ology more deeply in order to bet- Jesus Christ,” he said. “The more ing from UCLA. By appreciating the graces in inspired by his newest book, “Who ter understand how to respond to we allow him to abide in us, Jones, who resides in Hawaii your daily surroundings, “you will Am I to Judge? Responding to others about his beliefs. change us and radiate through us, part-time, brings to DMCC a love come to see that there is far more Relativism with Logic and Love.” “I grew up Catholic and never the more we will be an effective for the Islands and a desire to right with the world than there is He has authored several other left the Church,” he said. “But light to others.” spark creative vision in others. wrong with it,” he said. “Beauty is books, including “A Biblical Walk when I went away to university, With several talks at DMCC, Sri “Hawaii’s environment is cer- God’s way of remaining obvious.” Through the Mass” and “Walking I faced many questions about my aims to motivate Island faithful to tainly one of the most beautiful with Mary.” Catholic faith.” go out and share the gift and story in the world,” he told the Hawaii

Editor’s note: Congregation of St. Sister Helen Prejean, who was originally slated to be the DMCC keynote presenter, is unable to attend the conference. According to DMCC organizers, Sister Helen underwent an emergency procedure and is now recovering. The DMCC team asks that Island faithful keep her in prayer. Damien & Marianne Catholic Conference Oct. 20-22, 2017 • Hawaii Convention Center • https://www.dmcchawaii.org 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • OCTOBER 20, 2017

Marching against violence Students from Damien Memorial School were among the hundreds of participants in the annual Men’s March Against Violence, Oct. 12. The event, sponsored in part by Catholic Charities Hawaii, began with a walk from the Honolulu state capitol through the streets of downtown and culminated with a rally at Skygate Park fronting city hall. Bishop Larry Silva also partici- pated in the march. HCH photo | Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz

Talk story OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Bringing good news to the poor “Blessed are the hands that reach created with the intent “... to carceration. Fittingly, they met sia is an organization that helps and Waianae Middle and High beyond every barrier of culture, bring good news to the poor ... at Mercy House, a transitional multi-lingual migrants connect Schools (including special edu- religion and nationality, and and let the oppressed go free.” home renovated by parishioners with their cultures, contribute to cation students with disabilities), pour the balm of consolation over (Luke 4:18) and women from the Women’s the local community and secure find a peaceful place for prayer the wounds of humanity.” (Pope Since 1970, CCHD has been Community Correction Center social services. They recently or- in this garden which cultivates Francis, First World Day for the dedicated to breaking the cycle at the close of the Jubilee Year ganized a gathering of hundreds and grows aloha. St. John the Poor) of poverty by funding community of Mercy last Christmas. Go- of Micronesian young adults to Baptist, St. Elizabeth and Our programs that encourage people ing Home greets women being celebrate their culture, gifts and Lady of Good Counsel are some Just as the Lord hears the cry in need to make their own deci- released from prison with wel- contributions to the local com- of the Catholic parishes and of the poor (Psalm 34), we are all sions, seek their own solutions come gift baskets donated and munity. schools that hold youth retreats called to do the same. and find ways to improve their assembled by parish volunteers, Hoa ‘Aina O Makaha is a at this special healing space. In commemoration of the end lives in alignment with Catholic transportation and mentorship in community-based garden on the CCHD visited these projects of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope social teaching. Thanks to gener- their housing and employment Waianae coast that provides a in Hawaii to witness how “hands Francis established the First World ous Hawaii parish contributions journeys. place for people to connect with are reaching out beyond barrios Day for the Poor so that “Christian to CCHD through the years, many Other Campaign for Human the earth and deepen their faith to address the wounds of human- communities can become an ever- lives have been transformed for Development site visits included: through shared stewardship of ity.” Our next Talk Story column greater sign of Christ’s charity for the better. UNITE HERE Local 5 is a our common home. Operating will describe more of the CCHD the least and those most in need.” Recently, the CCHD national union working with Hawaii’s on land owned by Sacred Heart visit. This year, First World Day for the staff visited the Islands to see migrant community. UNITE or- Parish, Hoa ‘Aina O Makaha is an For more about CCHD, go to Poor will be celebrated on Nov. how some of these funded local ganizes citizenship fairs with inspiring example of an answer the U.S Catholic Conference of 19, the same day as the annual programs were making a differ- churches and community groups to the challenge Pope Francis Bishops website at www.usccb. Catholic Campaign for Human ence. They first “talked story” to help many of Hawaii’s 55,000 made in his encyclical “Laudato org/about/catholic-campaign- Development (CCHD) national with the Pu‘a Foundation about legal permanent residents be- Si’” — to hear the cry of the earth for-human-development. collection. the Going Home collaboration come U.S. citizens. and of the poor. Among the kalo, Mahalo, CCHD is the anti-poverty pro- that brings together parishio- We Are Oceania, founded by ulu, goats and chickens, stu- Your friends at the Office for gram the U.S. Catholic Bishops ners and families affected by in- and for migrants from Microne- dents from Makaha Elementary Social Ministry Heralding back NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 25 years ago — Oct. 23, 1992 Angels The desk of the Vatican’s number-two official may be piled high with edicts, letters and assignments, but he leaves room in his thoughts for more unworldly things — like angels. Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, took time out of his busy schedule recently to sing the glories of an age-old but increasingly forgotten spiritual companion. “We thank the Lord for having placed guardian angels beside us,” the cardinal said during a Mass Oct. 2. “The dogma of the existence of angels introduces us to the won- ders worked by God.” … “The more we become simple like a child, then the more we penetrate the mystery of faith” and appreciate a gift like the guardian angel, he said. 10 years ago — Oct. 19, 2007 Kona’s St. Church is closed after quake reveals walls in danger of collapse Almost a year after West Hawaii off-shore earthquakes revealed extensive deteriora- tion of the mortar holding together St. Michael Church in Kailua-Kona, the building was labeled a “dangerous structure” and closed on Sept. 24. The fate of the lava rock church, which was built in 1850, remains uncertain. Masses and other church services and activities will be held at a former movie theater nearby 50 years ago — Oct. 20, 1967 that St. Michael’s recently leased until either repairs are made to the existing building Bishop Scanlan stands before the altar and reads the prayers of blessing upon this or a new church is built. new chapel which will serve both the Sisters of St. Francis and the students. He is Tom Peters, the chairperson of St. Michael’s Planning and Building Committee, said flanked by Father Francis Kelliher, M.M., pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Very Rev. Har- the closing of the church was a shock. old Meyer, SS.CC., provincial of the Sacred Hearts Fathers, Father Lawrence Takao, “It’s an emotional thing … for the many, many generations that have lived and wor- master of ceremonies. shipped at the church,” he said. “St. Michael’s is a part of who we are.” OCTOBER 20, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 5 Report DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL A lot of work, but I asked for it By Ryan Agcaoili The purpose of the council Special to the Herald is to assist the bishop with the diocesan pastoral plan. The Be careful of what you ask members provide recommenda- for, they said. Did I listen? No. tions for the development of the A few years ago, I, much like diocesan pastoral plan, through many of you, asked God what communications with their re- exactly he wanted from me. I sat spective vicariates and religious in the pews, attended the young communities. adult nights, and chaperoned My first Diocesan Pastoral youth ministry events at St. An- Council meeting was over- thony Parish, Kalihi, but felt like whelming. The representatives I could be, and should be, doing shared the unique challenges more. Years later, I was appoint- the parishes in their communi- ed the West Honolulu Vicariate ties faced. Most of our discus- representative on the Diocesan sion for this session was on Pastoral Council. youth and young adults. For our I had no idea what exactly next meeting in January, Bishop Photo courtesy of Pete Fenelon/Catholic Herald the Diocesan Pastoral Council Larry Silva wants to spend time Deacon William Tulua, left, holds the relic of St. Damien and Father Brad Krawczek holds the relic of St. Marianne as on practical ideas for evangeli- the faithful come forward to venerate the two Hawaii saints at Sacred Heart Seminary in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. was or what it did. I assumed it was like a parish pastoral zation. council, but dealt with the en- Right now, I am still trying to get an understanding of what is tire diocese. I simply thought, needed, but I am excited about Relics of Molokai saints venerated in Milwaukee “Cool, I get to do something on what lies ahead. I am looking the diocesan level.” Then I real- By Patrick Downes forward to meeting the priests ized there is a lot of work that Hawaii Catholic Herald and pastoral councils of the needs to be done. West Honolulu Vicariate to see The relics of Hawaii’s two The Diocesan Pastoral Coun- how we can help assist Bishop saints paid a visit to a suburb cil is a small group of people. Silva with his diocesan pastoral of Milwaukee last month where Ten lay persons represent the plan. they were venerated by about 30 vicariates of the Diocese of people. Be careful of what you ask Honolulu. The rest are repre- (pray) for, but trust in God. Hawaii deacon and seminar- sentatives for youth and young ian William “Pila” Tulua led the adults, priests, deacons and Ryan Agcaoili is a recently appoint- 45-minute devotional service communities of religious men ed member of the Diocesan Pasto- honoring St. Damien de Veuster and women. We meet four ral Council representing the West and St. in the times a year. Honolulu Vicariate. main chapel at Sacred Heart CCH_HawaiiCatholicHerald.qxp_Layout 1 9/21/16 3:05 PM Page 1 Seminary in Hales Corners, Wis- consin, where he is a student. Tulua gave a brief history of Are you or someone you know facing a difficult time? the two saints who served the You are not alone. Hansen’s disease patients of The Counseling Center offers individual, couples, Molokai, and included a men- Photo courtesy of Pete Fenelon/Catholic Herald family and group counseling services to tion of Brother , Reliquaries of St. Damien, left, and St. Marianne are displayed on a small ta- help address some of life’s challenges. ble in the main chapel of Sacred Heart Seminary in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. A fee-based service of Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, most health St. Damien’s acclaimed assistant, insurances are accepted or fees are on a sliding scale. who lived briefly in Wisconsin about 40 miles from the seminary. liturgy at the seminary, held the ence knowing the saints were at “It was a for the two reliquaries for the people to the seminary,” he said. veneration of the relics and the come forward and touch and kiss Tulua brought the relics the To learn more, call us at (808) 527-4470 or visit people where happy to know them. After the formal service, next weekend to Pasadena, www.counselingcenterhawaii.com about these saints.” Tulua said. the relics were placed on a small California, where the Knights He said that the congregation table, encircled by ribbon leis, of Lazarus had a council included former Hawaii resi- for a hour more of further ven- meeting. The relics were dis- dents and a women “who came eration. played for veneration at St. An- all the way from Dubuque, Iowa, Participating in the service drew Church in Pasadena where, who wanted to see the saints. were the Order of the Knights Tulua said, many people came That is about a four-hour drive, of Saint Lazarus, who sponsored from “throughout Los Angeles one way!” the reception that followed, and and San Diego” to venerate the During the ceremony, which the Equestrian Order of the Holy saints. included hymns, Scripture read- Sepulchre and the Knights of Co- “It is humbling knowing many ings and petitions, Tulua and Fa- lumbus. came to venerate the saints from ther Brad Krawczek, director of “It was a wonderful experi- so far,” Tulua said.

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100th anniversary of Fatima MARYKNOLL SISTER ANITA SMITH | 1925-2017 A wooden statue of Our Lady of Fatima nor- Missioner served Isles 30 years mally housed in the office of Bishop Larry Silva was brought to the Cathedral Basilica of Our as an educator, parish minister Lady of Peace, Oct. 13, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the appearance of the Maryknoll Sister Anita In 1972 she returned to the Smith, who served more than Mainland to earn a master’s Blessed Mother to three children in Fatima, 30 years in Hawaii as an edu- degree in education adminis- Portugal. Throughout the day, hundreds of cator and parish minister, tration at Fairfield University faithful stopped at the cathedral for confes- died Sept. 4, in Fairfield, Connecticut and sion, veneration of the statue and prayer. in Middle- then returned to Honolulu to Below, a woman prays the rosary during the sex Hospital, serve as principal of Maryknoll Middletown, Grade School until 1981. Fatima centennial anniversary at the down- Connecticut. After that, Sister Anita felt town Honolulu church. Anita was 92 called to serve the church as HCH photos | Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz and a Maryk- a pastoral minister. In 1983, noll Sister she gained master’s degree in for almost 70 pastoral ministry and in 1984, Maryknoll years. went to Holualoa on the Big Sister Anita Smith Anita Mar- Island to work as a pastoral as- guerite Smith sistant and to share a chaplain- was born on cy ministry with an ecumenical May 28, 1925, in Hartford, group of ministers and to par- Connecticut, to John Joseph ticipate in a drug awareness Smith and Anna (Relihan) program in the schools. Smith, the fourth child in a In 1990, she returned to family of six girls and one boy. Maryknoll Center in New York She joined the Maryknoll for three years of congrega- Sisters in Ossining, New York, tional service. In her later on Sept. 7, 1947, receiving years she did social work and the religious name Sister Mary parish ministry. Theophane. According to an obituary on St. Michael’s School in the Maryknoll Sisters website, Waialua was Sister Anita’s first Sister Anita’s “use of the aloha assignment after making her greeting was second nature to first vows at Maryknoll, New her, so we knew that Hawaii York, on March 7, 1950. It was was never far from her heart.” where she professed her final Anita loved the color orange vows on the same date in 1953. and arranging flowers. She was She was sent to Maryknoll a crossword connoisseur and Grade School in Honolulu an avid reader. But most of in 1959 and in 1965 was ap- all, she was committed to par- pointed superior of the Maryk- ticipating in the mission of the noll Convent. church, however possible.

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CHICAGO — When the relics of Rhode Island; the Archdiocese of they came in and priests blessed ventual Franciscan Father Bob Relics are also a way to keep St. Pio of Pietrelcina — common- Atlanta; and the Archdiocese of religious objects and heard con- Cook, pastor of St. Ita. in touch with heaven. ly known as Padre Pio — stopped New Orleans. fessions. However, the interest in relics “In the church we have can- at two Chicago churches, more In Chicago, those who turned During Masses each evening, doesn’t surprise him. onized saints and uncanonized than 19,000 people turned out to out to venerate Padre Pio’s relics the faithful filled all available “Relics are a reminder that the saints. My mother is an uncan- venerate them, organizers said. Sept. 25 and 26 all had a story space in the churches. They were saints were human beings at one onized saint. I have things of her The relics, which included to tell. Some saw him in per- in the pews but also in the aisles, point. They’re still human beings that I hold on to, that remind me a lock of Padre Pio’s hair, blood son. Others knew someone who the vestibule, on the street out- but they are in heaven. With that of her, that bring me into com- from his wounds, a glove used to met the saint. Still others came side and, in the case of St. Ita, sit- comes everything that is human munion with her,” the friar said. cover his stigmatized hands and across his story along their spiri- ting on the steps of the sanctuary. – temptation, forgiveness,” Cook “The saints are our relatives in part of his religious habit, visited tual journey and pray to him fer- Organizers expected large said. heaven and this is a tangible way St. Francis Borgia Church Sept. vently. crowds but not quite the more Padre Pio was known to be to be in communion with those 25 and St. Ita Church Sept. 26. For Carole Klein, it was a book than 19,000 who turned out. It short-tempered and, like many relatives.” They were part of a national belonging to her parents that was shows the love people have for people, probably brought that tour Sept. 16-Oct. 8 sponsored passed on to her after they died. Padre Pio. up in his own confessions, Cook Duriga is editor of the Chicago Cath- by the St. Pio Foundation to mark Not a practicing Catholic, Klein “He’s truly a unique saint said. olic, newspaper of the Archdiocese of the 130th anniversary of Padre read about the relics’ visit in the in the sense that he cuts across “He lived like we did and as- Chicago. Pio’s birth and the 15th anniver- Chicago Tribune and stopped by sary of his . Almost St. Ita to see them. a dozen U.S. dioceses and arch- “Padre Pio’s just sort of been dioceses hosted the relics. an object of conversation in our Born in Pietrelcina in south- house,” she said. “It (the book) ern in 1887, Padre Pio was was an object of fascination for a Capuchin priest who, in 1918, me. I was young. There were pic- received the stigmata — an oc- tures in it.” currence where the five wounds Her family talked often about Jesus’ passion appear on a per- the book while Klein’s parents son’s body. Those wounds stayed were alive. until his death. “My daughter who’s 30 even People flocked to Mass and knows about it,” she told the Chi- confession with Padre Pio dur- cago Catholic, newspaper of the ing his lifetime. He was known Archdiocese of Chicago. to have the gifts of bilocation The devotion to Padre Pio was (ability to appear in two places evident in those who visited the at once), healing and levitation. relics along with her. In 1956, he established Casa “I’m not surprised by it,” Klein Sollievo della Sofferenza (Home said. for the Relief of Suffering), a hos- Ronald Wiese, a parishioner Live Every Moment pital that today is considered one at St. Parish in Beverly, of the best in Italy. 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Francis tops 40M followers on Twitter Sainthood cause advanced for Francisan martyrs By Matthew Fowler The accounts, it said, are a By Junno Arocho Esteves a step toward sainthood, without were forced to abandon. Howev- Catholic News Service way for Pope Francis to per- Catholic News Service a miracle attributed to their inter- er, this angered the local military, sonally connect with people cession. which accused the priest of col- VATICAN CITY — Pope Fran- around the world. VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis Born in Vicenza, Italy, in 1929, laborating with rebel forces and cis’ @Pontifex Twitter accounts “Every day, through his advanced the sainthood causes of Father Merluzzo was ordained in threatened his life. reached more than 40 million tweets, Pope Francis makes nine men and women, including 1953 by Cardinal Giuseppe Ron- His superiors, fearing for his followers just a few months himself available to men and a Franciscan priest who champi- calli, the future St. John XXIII. life, relocated the priest to anoth- before the fifth anniversary women through social media, oned the land rights of farmers in Seven years after his ordina- er parish, in Quirigua. However, of when Pope Benedict XVI at times offering a spiritual Guatemala. tion, Father Merluzzo was sent he was ambushed and murdered launched the initiative. thought,” it said, “other times During an Oct. 10 audience to the Guatemalan department along with Arroyo Navarro after The papal Twitter accounts, sharing with his followers a re- with Cardinal Angelo Amato, of Izabal, where he helped run returning from an evening cat- in nine different languages, flection on events of great sig- prefect of the Congregation for several schools and hospitals as echism class July 1, 1981. have grown by over 9 million nificance for the international Saints’ Causes, the pope recog- well as served as pastor in several Father Merluzzo and Arroyo followers in the past 12 months, community.” nized the martyrdom of Italian parishes. Navarro’s deaths occurred sev- representing the interest and The secretariat’s prefect, Father Tullio Merluzzo, a Fran- Many priests and religious in eral weeks before the martyrdom attention of “the people — or- Msgr. Dario Vigano, told Vatican ciscan priest who died alongside Guatemala became targets dur- of Blessed of the dinary people, Christians and Radio that “the pope takes great Luis Obdulio Arroyo Navarro, ing the country’s 1960-1996 civil Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, non-Christians, political leaders care of his social profiles, to such a Guatemalan layman who be- war as government forces cracked the first martyr born in the United — for the Holy Father’s tweets,” an extent that he closely and longed to the Third Order of St. down on leftist rebels supported States. Beatified Sept. 23, Blessed the Vatican Secretariat for Com- carefully checks all the tweets, Francis. by the rural poor. Rother was gunned down July 28, munication said Oct. 11. which are then published.” A recognition of martyrdom Father Merluzzo sought to help 1981, in the rectory of his church means the two can be beatified, poor farmers regain property they in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala.

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The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica Preserving is seen through trees in the Vatican Gardens Oct. 3. The Vat- ican is involved in a five-year the art of project to develop ecologically friendly cleaning agents and techniques to clean, restore the Vatican and maintain the 570 works of art, including fountains, statues and stone plaques, on display gardens outside. Below, a fountain with papal symbols is seen in the By Cindy Wooden Vatican Gardens Oct. 3. (CNS Catholic News Service photos/Paul Haring)

VATICAN CITY — Roughly half of the Vatican’s 110 acres is devoted to gardens, and a major project is underway to keep them as “green” as possible. It’s not about watering the plants, although that was a big concern this year with a drought in Italy. The Vatican Museums and the Vatican City governor’s office — which includes the gardeners — are involved in a five-year project to develop ecologically friendly cleaning agents and techniques to clean, restore and maintain the 570 works of art on display outside. Those works include fountains, statutes and stone plaques. The project involves art ex- perts and biologists, including audience they want such a pic- controlling rust and chipping off several dedicated to studying ture to be a thing of the past. calcium deposits. The entire pro- medicinal plants and essential The artwork needs to be con- cess is being meticulously docu- oils extracted from plants. served, but without harming the mented — from the original state At a daylong scientific con- plants, animals and birds who of degradation to the formulae ference at the Vatican Museums live in the gardens or the men of substances applied and the Oct. 3, the scientists and restor- and women who work there, re- long-term tracking of their ef- ers presented their work. Show- searchers said. fectiveness — in the hopes of be- ing a slide of a gardener wear- For the Vatican, the project ing able to offer other cities and ing a hood, jumpsuit, mask and is not just about killing bacte- institutions “green” methods for gloves, one researcher told the ria, removing fungus and algae, preserving outdoor art. honoring our Veterans, past and present. VETERANS DAY evening concert Under the Stars Golf

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At the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Oct. 2, the Marianist bicentennial anniversary liturgy began with an oli or opening Hawaiian chant.

Story and photos the Blessed Mary. Hawaii’s Marianists com- Students and staff from tory in Hawaii, from the ar- Marianists by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Two hundred years later, on memorated the occasion with Marianist-run Saint Louis rival of the first missionaries in Hawaii Catholic Herald Oct. 2, 2017, Marianist priests a thanksgiving Mass that eve- School and Chaminade Uni- Honolulu Harbor in 1883, to and brothers around the world ning at the Cathedral Basilica versity were among the nearly their expansion to St. Anthony commemorate On Oct. 2, 1817, French marked with liturgies and of Our Lady of Peace. 100 faithful in attendance. parish and school in Wailuku priest Blessed William Joseph prayer the bicentennial an- Msgr. Gary Secor celebrat- Marianist Father Martin and to the Big Island. Chaminade, with three profes- niversary of the founding of ed the liturgy. Concelebrating Solma gave the homily. The Father Solma tied the bicen- bicentennial sional teachers, two seminar- their religious order, and the were roughly a dozen clergy, superior of the order’s U.S. tennial anniversary to the Oct. ians and two artisans, started graces borne from their far- including several Marianist fa- province, visiting the Islands, 2 feast of the guardian angels. of foundation a “congregation” dedicated to reaching ministries. thers from Oahu and Maui. explained the Marianists’ his- “If (Blessed Chaminade)

The Maryknoll connection: sisters and friends count nine decades in the Islands Story and photos by Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald

“We are the Maryknoll connec- tion,” Sister Joan Chatfield told the diverse crowd gathered in the Maryknoll Community Center Oct. 7 to celebrate the 90th an- niversary of the Maryknoll Sisters in Hawaii. The 200-or-so people all knew what the Maryknoll veteran meant. Each had been touched, some profoundly, by the hun- dreds of Maryknoll Sisters who have filtered through the Islands over the last nine decades since their arrival in 1927, leaving their Maryknoll Sisters exchange the sign of peace during the Mass celebrating indelible matchless mark. 90 years of service in Hawaii at the Maryknoll Community Center Oct. 7. “If you are here, you belong here,” Sister Joan said to the con- gregation which included former she said. Maryknoll High School graduate and present students, faculty and Are the sisters retired? “Cer- — which, in typical local fashion, staff of Maryknoll School, men tainly not in terms of spirit,” she went on and on, affirming Sister and women of other religious or- said. Joan’s premise. ders, and others. Sister Joan’s remarks were “The Maryknoll Sisters are She spoke of the sisters — prelude to a Mass celebrated by a wonderful example for us of all of us share in that calling to During the Mass, four sisters the room, wearing the same habit numbering 165 at their peak — Msgr. Gary Secor and four other women who make God’s love vis- make Christ real in the flesh and celebrating their own special an- as the first group of sisters who who were pioneers of parochial priests. ible on the margins of society,” blood of our own lives.” niversaries of profession renewed arrived in 1927, but not looking education, social work and pasto- “We are so grateful for your Msgr. Secor said. “They challenge At the celebration were 17 their vows. They were Sister out of place, was Sister Maria ral ministry in Hawaii. years of service here in Hawaii,” all of us to go out to the margins Maryknoll Sisters from China, Cecilia Santos, 70 years; Sister Rosario Daley who has the lon- And having “done their job,” said Msgr. Secor, in his homily. as well.” Philippines, Japanese and Korea Elizabeth Kato, 60 years; Sister gest Hawaii tenure, since 1948, they have clearly passed the torch The priest recounted his own “We are reminded, inspired who were conducting East Ardis Kremer, 60 years; and Sis- and who was one of the last two to new generations who “keep personal connections with the and instructed by your example,” World Section meetings Oct. 4-10 ter Lourdes Fernandez, 50 years. sisters to leave the Maryknoll the Maryknoll promise going,” Maryknoll Sisters — he is a 1969 he told the sisters. “All of you and in Hawaii. The most popular person in School faculty in 2006. OCTOBER 20, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 13

Three Hawaii-based religious National Vocation Awareness Week: Nov. 5-11 The annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the U.S. dedicated to promote orders celebrate milestones vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education

Marianist Father Martin Solma, head of the order’s U.S. province above, gives the homily at the Mass as local Marianist brothers follow the Order of Worship. From left, Sister Marykutty Kottuppallil, Sister Lucinda Salboro, Sister Meristella Umdor and Sister Ruth Zonunthari pose with Bishop Larry Silva, priests, deacons and members of the St. Elizabeth Samoan choir after the Mass Oct. 5 celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of their order, the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians. Hawaii members of Indian missionary tory in Hawaii, from the ar- could see us here this evening, order mark 75th anniversary of founding rival of the first missionaries in and the 1,000 Marianists in 26 Story and photos Honolulu Harbor in 1883, to countries on five continents, by Patrick Downes their expansion to St. Anthony I think he would say, ‘Wow!’” parish and school in Wailuku Father Solma said. “We entrust Hawaii Catholic Herald and to the Big Island. our future to the guidance of Hawaii’s four Missionary Sisters Father Solma tied the bicen- God’s angels and to the loving of Mary Help of Christians com- tennial anniversary to the Oct. heart of Our Blessed Mother, memorated the 75th anniversary 2 feast of the guardian angels. Queen of Mercy and Queen of of the founding of their order with “If (Blessed Chaminade) Peace.” hundreds of their closest friends with a Mass and dinner at St. Eliza- beth Church in Aiea Oct. 5. Bishop Larry Silva and 10 priests celebrated the liturgy in thanksgiving for the contributions The Maryknoll connection: sisters and friends count nine decades in the Islands this -based international or- der has made to the local church in the nine short years it has been in Hawaii. The church on that late Thursday afternoon was full. In his homily, Bishop Silva From left, Sister Meristella Umdor, Sister Ruth Zonunthari, Sister Lucinda praised the hidden, humble ser- Salboro and Sister Marykutty Kottuppallil get ready to cut their anniversary vice of the sisters, explaining how cake at the reception following the anniversary Mass. “little things make a huge differ- ence.” “Who would think that the sisters’ turn to say thank you. crowd and cut and shared a mas- little things they do for others” “Today our heads are filled with sive anniversary sheet cake. would amount to so much, but gratitude and joy that overflows The Congregation of the Mis- they do, he said, praising their within us as we recall the various sionary Sisters of Mary Help of simplicity and willingness to fol- ways God has guided us through to Christians was founded by Bishop low God’s call. reach these 75 years with him and in Guwahati, As- “Who would have thought these his people,” Sister Ruth told the sam, in North East India in 1942 to sisters would come halfway across crowded room. help address the physical, spiritual Above, Sister Maria Rosario Daley “The hand of God has been and educational needs of refugees chats with Father Dennis Koshko the world,” the bishop said. “But upon us in our joys and sorrows, in and those displaced during World after Mass. Left, four Maryknoll Sisters they said yes to the Lord.” renew their vows, from left, Sister “We thank God for the four trying times and in our laughter,” War II. Lourdes Fernandez, Sister Cecilia San- wonderful sisters among us,” he she said. “And we thank him for In 2008, the sisters were invit- tos, Sister Elizabeth Kato and Sister said. giving us opportunities after op- ed to St. Joseph Parish in Hilo by Ardis Kremer. After Communion, Sister Mary- portunities to reach out to many, then pastor Father Thomas Puray- kutty Kottuppallil, Sister Lucinda many people and see his faithful idathil to do pastoral, educational Salboro, Sister Meristella Umdor and loving hands guiding us al- and social ministry. In 2011 the The Maryknoll Community and Sister Ruth Zonunthari re- ways.” sisters moved to St. Elizabeth par- Center is Maryknoll School’s newed their religious vows. “From the moment we landed ish in Aiea where they continue to newest building, a multipurpose The four, nearly identical in here (in 2008), we were wel- engage in social ministry, religious the room, wearing the same habit gym and gathering place on the height and appearance in their comed with tons of fresh flowers education, pastoral work and more as the first group of sisters who grade school’s campus where the crisp white habits, were adorned with sweet scent at Hilo airport,” recently hospice care. arrived in 1927, but not looking Maryknoll Sisters’ convent used with layers of leis and constant Sister Ruth said. “The sweet scent Today the Missionary Sisters of out of place, was Sister Maria to stand. smiles. of those first leis follows us every- Mary Help of Christians have 1,183 Rosario Daley who has the lon- After Mass, a large curtain was All are from India except Sister where.” members working in more than 50 gest Hawaii tenure, since 1948, pulled back revealing the rest Lucinda, a local vocation from Hilo At the post-Mass celebration, dioceses in India, Italy, , and who was one of the last two of the center where sisters and who made her first vows in 2014. the sister joined members of the Ethiopia, Sudan, Lesotho, Mozam- sisters to leave the Maryknoll guests then enjoyed lunch and At the party afterward, down- parish’s Samoan choir in a cultur- bique, Swaziland, Myanmar and School faculty in 2006. each other’s company. stairs in the parish hall, it was the al dance, sang two songs for the Hawaii, its only U.S. mission. 14 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD | OCTOBER 20, 2017 The Parish News

1 PAUOA VALLEY light lunch and fellowship followed in St. Damien Hall. Quiet time with Blessed Sacrament Parish Mary was open until 1 p.m. In the On Sept. 19, our parish was privi- evening following the 5 p.m. Mass leged to have Bishop Larry Silva on the lawn fronting the rectory administer the Sacrament of Con- and Father C. Schmidt Hall, we wel- firmation using the Latin Rite. comed Father Manny Hewe, vicar Nine young men and women were of clergy with a parish potluck and indelibly sealed with the Holy Spirit a movie. On that beautiful Sunday giving them the sanctifying grace to morning after the combined (7 and become true soldiers of Christ; well- 9:30 a.m.) Mass was held at 8 a.m., parishioners proceeded to the lawn armed to defend Christ as King, his EDITOR’S for the blessing and open house of Mother as Queen, and the Church 1 2 CHOICE Militant as his kingdom on earth. the rectory and Father C. Schmidt The newly confirmed with Bishop Hall. Father Manny did the blessings. Silva, from left, Grace Sullivan, Clare Many, many, many members worked Sullivan, Addy Benson, Marivic tirelessly for several months to make Benson, Sofia Montes, Bishop this awesome weekend happen. Big Silva, Mark Otineru, Peter Licciardi, mahalo to the building and mainte- Cooper Gasway and Will Gasway. nance committee, church cleaners, As the Apostles did after Pentecost, the liturgy committee (altar servers, readers, ushers, extraordinary min- the newly confirmed will go out isters of Holy Communion, music), to spread the Kingdom of Christ the landscapers and planters, the on earth. God bless them and pray rectory cleaners, the hall cleaners for them as they set out on their and the hospitality committee. pilgrimage strengthened by God to Without you this would not have do spiritual battle. (Reported by Tito been possible. To close this beautiful Montes) 3 weekend, lunch (lechon pig was on the menu), fellowship and entertain- 2 PEARL CITY ment by John and Hope Keawe was Our Lady of Good Counsel enjoyed by all in St. Damien Hall. Parish We continue to be blessed at our par- ish. Salamat po, Father Eli, for being Our parish was honored to host our awesome shepherd. (Reported by a concert by prolific singer, song- Lee Rivera) writer and ministry leader Steve Angrisano on Sept. 9. About 200 PAPAIKOU people were treated to an energetic 7 and inspirational concert featuring Immaculate Heart of Mary songs written by Steve including, Parish “Go Make a Difference,” “Many On Sept.10, our parish hall and and One,” “Sweet Redeemer” and grounds were filled with parishio- “A Rightful Place.” Steve has been 4 5 ners and their families enjoying a featured at six World Youth Days, day of fun and fellowship. There was the Los Angeles Religious Education bingo, games for the children, face Conference and many other national painting, a fishing booth filled with and international events. Steve and prizes and a shave ice booth to re- his family call Coppell, Texas, home. fresh everyone. It was an enjoyable Steve shared a passionate message day for all. Pictured is Emma Sars- of faith, hope and love as a commit- field, face painter. … On Catecheti- , Sept. 17, our dedicated ted witness of Jesus. He creatively cal Sunday catechists were recognized and wove his stories as segues to music blessed. They give so much of their and included interactive, uplifting time and talent toward the faith songs with parish school students formation of our children, youth and and audience members (pictured). young adults. God bless them all! … He had the audience close their eyes Sept. 19 was the start of the novena and open their hands during “Open to St. Lawrence Ruiz hosted by our My Eyes Lord” as a symbol of their 6 7 Filipino Catholic Club. It concluded open hearts inviting God to enter on Sept. 28 with a Mass and a pot in. He reminded us through his bal- luck dinner in the parish hall. (Re- ance of spirituality and humor that ported by Pat Phillips; photo by Inez we are the body of Christ, spiritually Johnson) connected and that we are one. (Re- ported by Naomi Amuro) 8 WAHIAWA Our Lady of Sorrows Parish KALIHI VALLEY 3 The Our Lady of Sorrows Filipino Our Lady of the Mount Parish Catholic Club members attended the In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Annual Charity Queen Coronation of birthday on Sept. 8, the Ilocano the Oahu Council of Filipino Catholic Ministry spearheaded the inaugura- Clubs Sept. 30 at St. Michael Parish, tion of the Mother of Perpetual Help Waialua. The festivities started with Novena in the church with a blessing flower offerings and procession of of the image, floral offering, praying the queen and court, crowning of the holy rosary, a solemn procession 8 9 the queen and the Blessed Virgin and potluck fellowship at the parish Mary, everyone rendering songs and praises for the Blessed Mother. The hall. Parishioners attended including 4 EWA BEACH 5 KAHULUI our own pastor Father Augustine the Visayan community, the Filipino Uthuppu, and from Kula, Father Mass followed. After Mass, everyone Catholic Club and devotees from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Christ the King Parish Adondee Arellano. We have never in enjoyed the sumptuous dinner, en- other parishes. The Ilocano ministry On Sept. 19, we celebrated a special the past had them all here at once. tertainment and the awarding of stu- Parish dent scholarships. One seminarian prepared a potpourri of dishes and Mass for the 171st anniversary of (Reported by Carol Ursua) Reign in Us was the theme of Life Jeremy Sabugo received a scholar- delicacies for the fellowship. The Our Lady of LaSalette, followed Teen Youth Ministry retreat Oct. 13- ship. There were 13 college student one-man band of Ping Lopez led with dinner and fellowship in our HAWI 6 scholarship recipients: Bayso, the entertainment and was joined 15 at Camp Waianae. Over 70 par- parish hall. We were very honored Sacred Heart Parish Jessica Baysa, Joshua Baysa, Toni ticipants heard stories of various fig- and blessed to have many LaSalette by the parishioners. Henceforth, What an awesome busy weekend! Baysa, Tori-Anne Baysa, Mark Boter, ures in the Old and New Testament, priests celebrate the Mass. From the Perpetual Help Novena will be On Oct.7 at 9 a.m. in celebration of Jessica Domingo, Victor Jodar, Pat- prayed every Thursday at 7 p.m. in such as , Joseph, Mary, Paul California: Father Romy Seleccuin, the centennial of Our Lady of Fatima rick Pascual, Joseph Rayray, Maricel the church followed by the rosary. and the apostle John. Retreat direc- Father Noel Cruz, Father Fred Cos- and the First Saturday in October, Redona, Charlene Rae Rocimo and The framed image of Our Lady of tors Nowey Pasion-Callueng, Jasery tales, Father Joseph Pilotin (former month of the rosary, we consecrated Julienne Saladino. The high school associate pastor here), Perpetual Help was provided by Corpuz and Chachie Abara hoped Father Clar- our parish to the Immaculate Heart student scholarship recipients were Silverio and Marivic Palting for per- ence Saldua, Father Jacob Vettathu, the retreat inspired the retreatants to of Mary. Parishioners offered flowers Marc Armas, Malia Ann Balbuena, petual use in the church. The Ilocano Father Joseph Peethuruthel. From to Mary to begin the festivities, fol- Sierra Brewer, Nielson Gazo and go out and proclaim the Good News ministry sponsors the monthly Mass St. Joseph Waipahu: Father Eric lowed by the rosary. Members were Michael Pascual. There were also in Ilocano and invites all to attend to others in their own lives. Pictured Castro and Father Napoleon Andres. assigned to lead a few Hail Marys in special awards for the hardworking regardless of ethnicity. (Reported by is the retreat staff. (Reported by Julia From Kauai: Father Edison Pamintu- each decade. After Mass, Father Eli FCC units. The guest speaker was Fran Kovaloff) Torres) an, Father Tony Abuan. From Maui: led the consecration of our parish. A Dr. Clem Ulep who was very inspir- OCTOBER 20, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD PARISH.NEWS 15 ing. I could listen to that speech over Hoang and parochial vicar Father and over and I will not get tired of Joe Selvan hosted an appreciation it. Pictured are Pacita, Jovita, Maria, dinner for the senior citizens of our Rose and Primo. (Reported by Pacita parish. Pictured is Frank De Lima Baron) (aka Aunty Mary Tunta) as he greet- ed the crowd. Everyone enjoyed lots 9 KALIHI KAI of delicious food, wonderful music St. Anthony Parish by “On the Flip Side” and great fun Seven lucky members of the Sacred entertainment by Frank De Lima! Hearts of Jesus and Mary Apostolate (Reported by Caren Argenzia; photo were fortunate to visit the Chapel by Jose Roces) of the Monastery of the Visitation 10 11 in Paray Le Monial, France. This is 17 KOLOA where the major apparition of the St. Parish Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Marga- On Aug. 17, stewards at our parish ret Mary took place from 1672 to along with employees from Ko‘a 1675. St. Margaret Mary lived from Kea Hotel and Resort filled pack- 1647 to 1690 and was canonized in ages for Kauai’s outreach, pictured. 1920. The seven were among the pil- On Aug. 19, our Youth Ministry and grims who went to France and Italy their advisors packed up their trucks to visit major religious sites. Pictured with food, blankets, towels, clothing, in front of the Monastery of the Visi- toiletries and started their mission tation on Sept. 17 are spiritual direc- delivering to the homeless, families tor La Salette Father Arnel Soriano, and people in need. Our parish food coordinator Audrey Ines, treasurer pantry under the guidance of Ms. Fe Rodillas, and the members Lydia Tina Brun and her steward helpers, Garan, Julie Pintor, Naty Dela Cruz 12 13 with the support of pastor Father and Rosalina Fenis. Thanks to the Arlan Intal, MS, does an Operation Sacred Heart of Jesus! … The par- Outreach four times a year. The next ish’s PREX 8 was held Sept. 30 and outreach project is planned for later Oct. 1 in the parish hall. Twelve this year. (Reported by Lillian Vierra) participants graduated: Maria Cora- zon Aczon, Grace Baluyot, Frankie Cabral, Jr., Gertrudes Calip, Todd 18 HAIKU Canon, Mely Canteros, Virginia Gar- St. Rita Parish cia, Emylie Limos, Rosette Liwanag, On Nov. 4 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. our William Macalloc, Aileen Pinto and parish will hold its seventh Annual Gina Rivad. (Reported by Fe Rodillas Fall Sale featuring a huge rummage, and Maria Corazon Aczon) fresh produce, jams, jellies, pickled items and breads baked by St. Rita 10 LAHAINA Bakers and lots more. Beef teriyaki, Maria Lanakila Parish Portuguese bean soup and gandule Our outreach ministry collaborated 14 rice are on the menu. Come and with our youth ministry to bring an support our church. Pictured are the evening of fun and fellowship to the food prep ladies, from left, Connie elderly residents at Hale Mahaolu Munoz, Laurita , Faythe Eono, Lahaina. Spaghetti dinner was Urayanza, Robin Weeks and Angie served and shared with the residents Olaitiman. (Reported by Esther Yap) followed by bingo games. Each KEKAHA youth paired up with a resident and friendly competition pursued ending St. Theresa Parish with a 99-year-old grand prize win- Our parish just completed a most ner! (Reported by Mary Rosenthal) successful first annual Steward- ship Education Cycle and we are 11 KULIOUOU so happy that so many parishioners took the time to complete their Holy Trinity Parish stewardship commitment forms! Our parish has gone to the dogs! Many have designated interest in Keeping with the tradition of St. Fran- 15 16 joining various parish ministries and cis, who called all animals his broth- committees, as well as, and most ers and sisters, a pet blessing was importantly, spending more time held on Oct. 1. , Father Mike Dalton with God in prayer via a number of in the spirit of St. Francis, blessed 35 ways. Our parish stewardship com- dogs, two hamsters and three birds. mittee thanks everyone for being so Each pet was blessed individually and receptive, and it is our hope that it called by name. Because of their good will become a way of life with each behavior, the canines were rewarded with doggie treats. Father Mike passing day! (Reported by Chantal A. concluded with a blessing for the Duarte) pets’ parents asking that they have HONOLULU patience when their pets are rascals Sts. Peter and Paul Parish and continue to love and care for For our blessing of the animals, Oct. God’s creatures. … Early birds catch 4, the feast of St. Francis, the church more than worms at our church each courtyard became a menagerie of Friday morning. This crew of faith- ful volunteer cleaners begins each 17 18 dogs, birds and a cat. Proud pet par- Friday at dawn with a prayer and ents exchanged stories about their then, with vacuums, dust rags and little ones. Reverent silence pre- gious ed is taught on the second and on Sept. 28. The Mass at 6 p.m. was and Diane Jacinto and Christine vailed as Father Khanh blessed the brooms in hand, scour the church and fourth Sunday for two hours. They followed by fellowship in the parish Matheis. The youth collected do- prepare it for Saturday and Sunday animals with prayer and holy water. had acted out the Genesis creation hall. Here are some of the members nated new baby clothing, diapers, Everyone enjoyed refreshments by worship. Mahalo to these devout and story using props available. Everyone of the Gimong, Divine Mercy, NCW, wipes, baby personal care products faithful parishioners who maintain the Wednesday Scripture Group. All enjoyed the time spent together, and Dominican Sisters, Father and cash donations. Joy Wright, pets were given a goodie bag. A first our worship space in a pristine man- everyone left with smiles on their and parishioners. (Reported by Ber- executive director from the Malama ner. If cleanliness is next to Godliness, for our parish, a drive-through pet faces and full tummies. … Parishio- tha Guerrero) Pregnancy Center, expressed her blessing was done from 6 to 6:30 they are succeeding. (Reported by ners joined members of St. John the gratitude and was overwhelmed by Charlotte White) p.m. This was well received by pet Baptist Mission to pray the rosary in 15 MAKAWAO the love and generosity of the pa- owners who wanted to remain in several languages before Our Lady St. Joseph Parish rishioners and youth of St. Joseph’s their cars with their pets. (From the 12 KANEOHE of Lourdes grotto Oct. 8 at 3:30 and St. Rita’s parish. We may not see Our parish youth ministry joined parish bulletin) p.m. We said the opening prayers the joy on their clients’ faces but we St. Ann Parish that of St. Rita Parish to host a par- in English and the five decades in know they will be richly blessed by St. Ann’s Knights of Columbus ish baby shower for each of their WAIALUA Hawaiian, followed by Tagalog, all of the wonderful gifts. On Aug. Council 14620 held a blood drive respective parishes from July 29 St. Michael Parish Spanish, Ponapaen, Chuukese and 13, Monica Yamashita, board mem- Oct. 1 in the church parking lot. We through Aug. 6 to support clients of The outreach food pantry is an on- closing in English with the Litany to ber of the Malama Pregnancy Center, were able to collect 42 pints of life the Malama Pregnancy Center of going project feeding the community the Blessed Mother. After the Rosary met Father Jaime Jose and the youth precious blood for the Hawaii Blood Maui, a non-profit agency. The pro- every Monday (except holidays), we all went to the hall to enjoy each to receive the donations … On Sept. Bank. (Reported by Dona Clamucha) ceeds enable mothers to make life- 8:30-11:30 a.m. Canned meat prod- other’s ethnic dish. It was a day en- 9, six students received the Sacra- affirming decisions for their unborn ucts are in great demand and once joyed by all. (Reported by Marjorie ment of Confirmation by Bishop 13 HONAUNAU children. The planning of the baby again we are putting out the word Fujimoto) Larry Silva: Breanna Racoma, Jacob St. Benedict Parish shower was headed by youth lead- “HELP” to fellow parishioners for Metz, Alexia Barcus, Cheyenne The catechists and some students ers Kianaleialoha Jacinto, Makayla donations. Your kokua is greatly ap- KALIHI Yap, Wesley Perreira and Katherine celebrated Catechetical Sunday with 14 Tadeo, Wesley Perreira, Lennel Al- preciated and blessings to you all. Stenger. (Reported by Donna Pico) activities, food and sharing of ideas. St. Parish varez, Ryan Kalama and Cheyenne Please place your donations in the The morning was organized by reli- Pictured is our parish church fam- Yap (participants of the diocese’s baskets at both church entrances, MAKAKILO gious education coordinator Edwina ily with Father Moses during St. Christian Leadership Institute) with 16 or bring to the outreach building Fujimoto at St. John the Baptist Mis- Feast liturgical celebra- the assistance and guidance of their St. Jude Parish on Mondays or to the church office. sion in Kealakekua where the reli- tion and fellowship night celebration youth ministry moderators Jason On Sept. 16, pastor Father Khanh (From the parish bulletin) 16 NATION HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • OCTOBER 20, 2017

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Many Catholic em- never be repeated.” Catholic News Service ployers still objected to having to The church leaders also said fill out the form. the decision to provide the reli- WASHINGTON — The Trump ad- The HHS mandate has under- gious and moral exemption to ministration Oct. 6 issued interim gone numerous legal challenges the HHS mandate recognizes that rules expanding the exemption from religious organizations, in- faith-based and mission-driven to the contraceptive mandate for cluding the Little Sisters of the organizations and those who run religious employers, such as the Poor and Priests for Life. them “have deeply held religious Little Sisters of the Poor, who ob- A combined lawsuit, Zubik v. and moral beliefs that the law ject on moral grounds to cover- Burwell, made its way to the U.S. must respect.” ing contraceptive and abortion- Supreme Court, where the jus- Cardinal DiNardo and Bishop inducing drugs and devices in tices in May 2016 unanimously Lori said the decision was “good CELEBRATING LIFE their employee health insurance. returned the case to the lower news for all Americans,” noting Leaders of the U.S. Confer- courts with instructions to deter- that a “government mandate that HONORING MEMORIES ence of Catholic Bishops praised mine if contraceptive insurance coerces people to make an im- We offer a full range of funeral and memorial services the action as “a return to common coverage could be obtained by possible choice between obeying from traditional to contemporary ceremonies involving burial sense, long-standing federal prac- employees through their insur- their consciences and obeying the and cremation arrangements of all faiths. tice and peaceful coexistence be- ance companies without directly call to serve the poor is harmful Assisting the families of Hawaii since 1967 tween church and state.” involving religious employers not only to Catholics but to the 2 Locations to serve you The contraceptive mandate who object to paying for such common good.” MILILANI MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY was put in place by the Depart- coverage. 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Groups suing the mandate all date, but we are optimistic that President Donald Trump had the way to the Supreme Court in- this news will prove to be a step Sister Bernadette MarieMeno, pledged to lift the mandate bur- clude the Little Sisters of the Poor, toward victory for the fundamen- diocesan hermit, hasdedicated her lifetosolitude, den placed on religious employers the Archdiocese of Washington, tal freedoms of many Americans.” prayer andpenance. during a White House signing cer- the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Eter- Mark Rienzi, senior counsel at Sheaccepts requests forprayers. emony May 4 for an executive or- nal Word Television Network and Becket, told reporters in a tele- Writetoher at: der promoting free speech and re- some Catholic and other Christian phone news conference an hour [email protected] ligious liberty, but Catholic lead- universities. after the rule was released that it or 1450 Kaupakalua Road,Apt.A ers and the heads of a number of In reaction immediately af- is a “common sense and balanced Haiku, HI 96708. Catholic entities had criticized the ter the 150-page interim ruling rule and a great step forward for Anyone in need of prayersfor administration for a lack of action was issued, religious groups that religious liberty.” anyintention maywrite to her. on that pledge in the months that had opposed the mandate were He said the rule “carves out a followed. pleased with the administration’s narrow exemption” and keeps the From the outset, churches action. contraceptive mandate in place were exempt from the mandate, An Oct. 6 statement by Cardi- for those without moral or reli- but not religious employers. The nal N. DiNardo of Galves- gious objections to it. Obama administration had put in ton-Houston, USCCB president, He noted that it does not pro- Search. View. place a religious accommodation and William E. 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VATICAN CITY — While societies must find a way to overcome the subjugation of women, pretend- ing there are no differences be- tween men and women or even using technology to change a person’s sex is not the answer, Pope Francis said. Using science “to radically eliminate any difference be- tween the sexes, and, as a result, the covenant between man and woman, is not right,” the pope said Oct. 5, opening the Pontifi- cal Academy for Life’s general as-

sembly. CNS photo/Paul Haring “The biological and psycholog- Pope Francis gestures after addressing the general assembly of the Pontifi- ical manipulation of sexual differ- cal Academy for Life at the Vatican Oct. 5. ence, which biomedical technol- ogy now presents as a simple mat- ter of personal choice — which materialism.” he said. it is not — risks eliminating the Relationships are essential, he And, in a culture where some source of energy that nourishes said, noting that God entrusted people consider the transmis- the covenant between man and “creation and history to the cove- sion of new life “a degradation woman and makes it creative and nant between man and woman,” of woman or a threat to societal fruitful,” the pope said. which is seen especially in mar- well-being,” he said, the church Pope Francis offered several riage and the transmission of is called to affirm new life “as a We are the Daughters of St. Paul from the Pau- reflections for the academy’s con- new life. gift.” sideration of humanity’s relation- But the partnership between “Generating life gives us new line Books & Media Center in downtown Hono- ship with technology, particularly men and women goes beyond life,” he said, it “makes us richer.” lulu and are in our 43rd year serving the church in a culture he described as ego- individual families, he said. “It is Compassion for children and centric and “obsessively centered an invitation to become respon- the elderly is also crucial, the through the media of evangelization bringing the on the sovereignty of man — as sible for the world, in culture pope said, because there are “ar- word of God to many and to your parish. a species and as individuals — in and politics, in the world of work eas of the soul and of human sen- relation to all of reality.” and in the economy, and in the sitivity that demand to be heard We are self-supporting sisters not only in our “This approach is not harm- church as well.” and acknowledged, guarded and mission but also in the maintenance of our build- less: It forms a person who is Meeting new challenges “is appreciated, by individuals and always looking at himself in the not simply about equal opportu- by the community.” ing. mirror, who can’t look others, or nity or mutual recognition,” he Pope Francis thanked the Our book and media center, which is open to all the world, in the eye,” the pope said. “Man and woman are called members of the Pontifical Acade- said. “This approach has negative on not only to speak about love, my for Life for their commitment people, is a center of light and inspiration where consequences for all one’s affec- but to speak to each other, with to defending the “responsible ac- all can experience and discover hope. We have a tions and relationships in life.” love, about what they must do to companiment of human life from chapel with the Blessed Sacrament where anyone Although real scientific and ensure that our lives together can conception and throughout its technological progress should be lived in the light of God’s love years to its natural end” and en- can come to make a visit. “inspire more humane policies,” for every creature. gaging in dialogue with people We are turning to you for help regarding the the pope said that men, women “Speak to each other, ally with and scholars with different views and children today suffer “with each other, because neither man to “bring a more authentic wis- maintenance of our building. The building has bitterness and sorrow from the nor woman can shoulder this re- dom about life to the attention of been here since 1928. Our air conditioning system false promises of technocratic sponsibility without the other,” all peoples.” is breaking down and at this time we are in dire need to replace the chiller system and compo- nents, which is located on the roof, just to get the Canadian canon law experts consider cooling going. We have people of all ages coming into the book center and many suffer from the baptism possible for transgender people heat, which has made this request urgent. By Philippe Vaillancourt the period of preparation for also important. If the person can- Catholic News Service baptism and reception into the not or is not ready to assume a We have received the proposal for the work and church lasts about a year, giv- Catholic identity, we have the it will cost approximately $120,000. We are asking MONTREAL — If the possibility ing people plenty of time to un- right to refuse baptism because of becoming a godfather or god- derstand the essential aspects of it would be a counter-testimony.” you for a donation to help us with this cost; any mother remains mostly out of faith. Still, baptism remains acces- support you give is tax deductible. reach for a transgender person, “If they accept the beliefs of sible to transgender and trans- what about receiving baptism? the church, we can baptize them. sexual people, he said. “It does Please know that each and every one of the In this respect, there seems to be If it’s a transsexual person (who not prevent baptism, for baptism sisters will be praying for you and your loved ones more flexibility. has had reassignment surgery), is so important in the faith of the “Any unbaptized person may we can look at how to live with church.” and we realize all the good you do in your every- be baptized. The church has not that. We cannot undo or erase Father Giordano said that “the day lives. We pray God will bless you in all you do spoken further than that, wheth- the person’s previous life. But if door is open, wide open.” How- and in whatever you can do to help us. er the person is transgender or it is a person who is taking hor- ever, he insisted that the church not,” said Chantal Labreche, as- mone therapy, it might be possi- must work to enlighten people Thank you in advance! sistant professor of canon law at ble to stop the treatment. We will and tell them what “the Lord is St. Paul University, in Ottawa, encourage this person to assume calling us to” when such requests Ontario. his or her biological sexual iden- arise. “The criteria are perhaps less tity,” Father Giordano said. “To speak the truth, it is a rigorous than to be a godfather or He stressed that both sexual charity, it is to do good to oth- Please make donation to: godmother,” added Father Fran- identity and Catholic identity are ers. Obviously, we are sensitive, cesco Giordano, vice chancellor important. because the truth can be hurtful, Daughters of St. Paul, AC Fund for the Archdiocese of Montreal. “Biological sex is a determin- but there is a way to say it with- “We recognize that baptism is es- ing factor. We cannot ignore it,” out denying it,” he said about a 1143 Bishop St. sential, fundamental, for the sal- he explained. “How can we inte- person who has a sexual identity vation of the soul.” grate this with Catholic faith and other than his or her biological Honolulu, HI 96813 For the canon law expert, it is life? We do not want to maintain sex. But again, he added, if the Or call 808-521-2731 important that the adult making an illusion, to pretend that a per- church sees a “manifest, visible the request be fully aware of the son is a woman when he was effort” to live in the Catholic (MasterCard and Visa accepted) implications. Labreche explained born a man. Catholic identity is faith, baptism remains possible. 18 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • OCTOBER 20, 2017

Heralding back | Five years ago this month, Pope Benedict XVI canonized Mother Marianne Cope of Molokai. In remembrance of that historic event, the Hawaii Catholic Herald is republishing a shortened version of the story printed about the canonization in the Oct. 26, 2012, issue. A second saint for Molokai Pope Benedict canonizes Mother Marianne Cope with six others in joyful ceremony at St. Peter’s By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald

VATICAN CITY — Molokai has given the world a second saint. Pope Benedict XVI canonized Mother Marianne Cope Oct. 21 under glorious blue cloudless skies in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square just three years to the month after he raised to the same consecrated status. The new Franciscan saint once again brought honor to the 8,000 men, women and children — almost all Native Hawaiians — who died in banishment in Ka- laupapa, a five-square-mile leaf of land protruding from the base of Molokai’s northern sea cliffs, from the misfortune of contract- ing Hansen’s disease. Before a crowd of 80,000, the pope also raised six others to the ranks of sainthood: the first North American native, a Filipino teenager, a German mystic, two European priests and a Spanish woman who founded a religious order. Tucked in the crowd in the square were at least 600 who CNS photo/Paul Haring came for Mother Marianne — A crowd packs St. Peter’s Square as Pope Benedict XVI celebrates the canonization Mass for seven new saints at the Vatican Oct. 21. Among those canonized were two North Americans — St. , an American Indian born in upstate New York who died in Canada in from Syracuse where she started 1680, and St. Marianne Cope, who worked with leprosy patients on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. her religious life, from Hawaii where she served 35 years, and from her religious order, the ble in an area on the left of the cloudless sky. He took his place at Spirit in this decision, the pope Pope Benedict’s homily was a Sisters of St. Francis of the Neu- square, thankfully closer to the the presider’s chair under a small canonized Mother Marianne and collection of brief biographies of mann Communities. front than to the rear. red canopy up against the front of the six others with one long sen- the new saints, read in their ap- Those from Hawaii included In the area left of the high al- the basilica. tence, the “Formula of Canoniza- propriate languages. nine patients from Kalaupapa. tar that stood under a massive The Litany of the Saints re- tion.” “These new saints, different in Seven tall tapestries of the white canopy on a plateau three sumed and continued to its com- Then, as the choir led the sing- origin, language, nationality and new saints hung across the front quarters of the way up the steps pletion. ing of the “Te Deum,” representa- social condition,” the pope con- of St. Peter’s Basilica. to the basilica, were dozens of tives for each new saint presented cluded, “are united among them- The ceremony included the bishops and cardinals. On the op- A new shorter rite a relic of their saint to the pope, selves and with the whole People much-anticipated canonization posite side were a few hundred The canonization rite was a placing its reliquary on a table be- of God in the mystery of salvation of the first native North Ameri- special lay guests, mostly dressed new, shortened version, only an- side the altar. of Christ the Redeemer.” can, the 17th-century 24-year- in black. nounced a few days earlier. It Carrying Mother Marianne’s Sister Davilyn read in English old laywoman Kateri Tekak- First on the program was the took place before the start of Mass relic was Sharon Smith, the New the first of five Prayers of the witha, known as “the Lily of the recitation of a multilingual ro- rather than during it, as had been York woman whose cure from Faithful. The other languages Mohawks.” sary. The voice of Franciscan Sis- the practice. pancreatitis, attributed to Mother used were Mohawk, Portuguese, ter Davilyn Ah Chick, principal At 9:45 a.m., Cardinal Angelo Marianne’s intercession, became Cebuano and German. The long-awaited day of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Amato, the prefect of the Congre- the second miracle needed for her Hawaii resident Dr. Paul De- On the morning of the long- School in Ewa Beach, announced gation for the Causes of Saints, canonization. Mare, the great-great-grandneph- awaited day, the Hawaii pilgrims the mysteries. She had been cho- accompanied by the Accompanying her was Ha- ew of St. Marianne, was among sat down for a hotel breakfast at sen by her religious community of all seven causes, formally asked waii-born Sister Michaeleen Ca- those bringing up the gifts in the 4:30 a.m. brightly decked out in to recite one of the Prayers of the pope to enroll the day’s seven bral who first recognized Smith’s offertory procession. Blessed Marianne aloha wear and the Faithful, and was then given candidates as saints. cure as due to Mother Marianne’s The names of all seven new a wide assortment of ribbon leis. extra chores making English- The pope answered with a intercession and Dr. Richard He- saints were added to the Eucha- The women wore their light-blue language announcements during prayer, introduced by this state- hir, the first medical expert to re- ristic Prayer III. tour scarves with a St. Marianne the event. ment: “Dear brothers, let us lift view the miracle attributed to the Among those who received pattern in an array of creative At 9:20 the bells in the ba- up our prayers to God the Father new saint. Communion from Pope Benedict ways. silica’s left belfry began ringing, Almighty through Jesus Christ, The relic, portions of bone were Pauline Chow, a patient-res- When the islanders arrived by accompanied by the powerful that through the intercessions of from St. Marianne’s remains, ident of Kalaupapa, and Hawaii bus around 6:30 a.m. to the can- strains of a pipe organ. the Blessed Virgin Mary and all was contained in a small circular Sister of St. Francis Sister Alicia onization site, a line 10 people At about 9:40 a.m., the choir his saints, he may sustain with his glass case imbedded in a foot-tall Lau. thick was already forming around sang the first part of the Litany of grace the act which we now sol- Tao cross of polished pear wood. Other Sisters of St. Francis of the opening of St. Peter’s Square. the Saints and the concelebrating emnly undertake.” The distinctive Franciscan cross, the Neumann Communities re- When the security gates which bishops and priests filed and took In his second petition, Cardinal shaped like a flared capital T, was ceiving the from the opened at 8 a.m. proved to be too their places. In the large group of Amato again asked the pope “to embellished with a line of carved pope were past general minister slow, a makeshift “gate” was cre- concelebrants, all in white vest- enroll these … among the saints.” plumerias flowing down the left Sister Patricia Burkard, present ated by security staff who linked ments, were Bishop Silva, retired Pope Benedict then introduced side. general minister Sister Roberta hands to create a human turnstile, Maui diocesan priest Father Gary the hymn “Come Holy Spirit.” It’s The canonization rite lasted Smith and vice Sister as police did cursory body checks Colton and Sacred Hearts Father a prayer to prevent error on the about a half hour. The Mass for Grace Anne Dillenschneider. with hand-held metal detectors. Lane Akiona. part of the church regarding the Sunday followed, celebrated sol- The Mass was followed by the In the shifting river of bod- Pope Benedict XVI entered . emnly with all the major parts noon Angelus, led by the pope. ies, it was impossible to keep any wearing a white and gold cha- At 9:50 a.m., after Cardinal sung in Gregorian chant by a He then departed on the open large group intact, but most of the suble and miter as 11 seagulls Amato’s third petition, which ac- large choir. The Gospel was read popemobile through the massive Hawaii folk were able to reassem- circled over the basilica under the knowledged the role of the Holy in both Latin and Greek. crowd. OCTOBER 20, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 19 Mary Adamski VIEW FROM THE PEW Lost in translation ey, how about that Magnum Prin- cipium? I would love to see a That ought to push the Liturg- iam Authenticam back to the bot- quick fix being made, Htom shelf, yah? Maybe we will get back in the true spirit back to the creed of the Sacrosanctum Concilium; not a min- ute too soon, I’d say. language still in my I know some think Papa Francisco ex- ceeded his teaching magisterium limits memory bank, but quick with the motu proprio he issued Sept. 9, making changes to Catholic Church’s Code is not in the vocabulary of Canon Law. No doubt there’s even some in this church of ours who wish one of the pope’s 265 predeces- sors had declared ex cathera that God wants us to worship him in Latin, period. of Moses, which required circumcision But why would he? I mean, his only and forbade eating pork, shellfish along son was sent into a culture and time where with 600-plus other rules for the Hebrew Aramaic was spoken and Latin was the people. Well, we know how that worked language of the cruel conquerors. The out, right. James and Peter and the first Christian scriptures were originally written leaders decided to move forward, and the in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. rest is history. But, back to Latin in the 21st century. I would love to see a quick fix being The classical language of ancient Rome is made, back to the creed language still in still the official language of the Vatican, a my memory bank, back to “and also with standard of communication down through you.” But quick is not in the vocabulary in the ranks, across the globe, same thing this church of ours, is it. whether you’re a Catholic who speaks Ger- Father Ryan echoed the response from man or Urdu or Hawaiian. It is the text of professors, theologians, authors, and even pronouncements which are identified by a few bishops as seen in the news. “What’s the first few words of each document, but going to happen? Nothing right now. When you probably know that, right? CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters you look at what Pope Francis is doing, he Pope Francis’ apostolic letter last month, Pope Francis celebrates Mass Oct. 12 at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome. is trying to bring things back to the center. starts out “The great principle” — magnum That’s a work in progress.” principium. It’s identified in Vatican-speak And there’s the purely practical impact as motu proprio, written on his own initia- headlines in some media, as did his action priests go for number two, the shortest. the change would have, said the Manoa tive as compared to being the result of a last month affirming bishops’ power to It’s also a true link to history; “it goes back pastor. “Those books weren’t cheap,” he committee or council. He tweaked Canon determine the language. “Francis altered a to ancient, second century language,” said said. Even if the American bishops and Law to affirm the work of the Second Vati- key 2001 instruction by Pope John Paul II Father Ryan. other English- speaking churchmen agreed can Council — sacrosanctum consilium — that empowered Vatican officials in Rome to dust off that 1998 rejected liturgy, the by shifting authority from Vatican bureau- to ensure local translations adhered to the ctually bishops have tried to have a presses won’t be rolling very soon. cracy to bishops around the world when it standard Latin,” said a Sept. 9 New York Ahandle on the language. Prelates of “The biggest change of Vatican II was comes to approving language we people in Times story which headlined the action 11 English speaking countries “decided the participation of the congregation. the pews use in celebrating the Eucharist. as a hugely important liturgical reform. to revamp and clear up some wording” That’s well established” and won’t be lost, It’s a major shift from the 2001 “authentic “Catholic progressives have advocated a from the first runs of vernacular liturgy, no matter what the words, said the pastor. liturgy” instruction from the Vatican Office greater use of contemporary idioms consis- said Ryan. A committee worked on it for One of the wonderful outcomes of the for Orthodoxy and Obtuse Language that tent with the Second Vatican Council of the years and had the English Mass ready to liturgy reform has been an ever growing effectively detoured liturgical language 1960s and many bristled under what they go in 1998. The issue of using inclusive body of prayerful, joyful, thoughtful music. reform from understandable vernacular considered a heavy and out-of-touch hand language became a sticking point. For ex- “It started up without having had centuries language such as English and put us back from Rome.” The story pointed out what a ample, “Bishops proposed language that to develop English hymns. A lot of folk into translations from the ancient Latin. shift it is from the tenure of Pope Benedict Christ’s blood was spilled for all. That’s songs were used with new words,” recalled I lied, that’s not the agency’s real name, XVI who promoted greater access to the what Catholic doctrine is, Christ died for Marianist Brother Dennis Schmitz. “The just my take on the mindset of a sizeable celebration of the traditional Latin Mass in all,” said Ryan. The Latin translation has it music has continued to mature. As you do slice of our church’s bureaucracy who lean his own motu proprio. “all men.” in theology, you develop a deeper under- toward “reforming the reform” made by We know all that stuff, you might say. He recalled “The bishops submitted standing of our relationship with God, as Vatican II. Thanks to that conclave, we Who cares as long as I can find the current the liturgy to the Vatican. They rejected an individual and also as a community. speak our own language in prayers, hymns liturgy in the pew. If you’re a typical Catho- it out of hand for issues more ideological The musical aspects of liturgy will be and proclamation of Scripture, we watch lic with limited access to, or interest in, real than theological.” Years later, when Pope explored in the annual Marianist Hawaiian the priest facing us during the consecra- news sources, all the liturgy war chapters Benedict XVI asserted that it should remain Islands Liturgy and Arts Conference Nov. 2 tion, we are a community worshiping may have completely passed you by. But “all men,” bishops from around the world to 4 at the Chaminade University Mystical together not only spectators to the priests there you are in the trenches standing to opposed it. “German bishops had a public Rose Oratory. There’s a fee for the whole and bishops. recite the Nicene Creed together at Mass. If disagreement with the pope on the issue,” event of workshops, concerts and meals; Since that happened more than 50 you’re like me, you reach for the missalette Ryan recalled. The Germans acquiesced, see marianisthilac.com for details. But the years ago, why grind on history? to read it verbatim because “consubstan- but then the German pope resigned “and opening concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 featuring tial with the Father” and “was incarnate the bishops dropped it.” compositions of Joe Camacho and other had a flashback just a few weeks ago, of the Virgin Mary” don’t trip lightly off There are yards of stories about the local composers will be free. Iemptying an overloaded desk drawer. my tongue, even these six years after this liturgy reform, the pope’s moves forward Another free element of the weekend Deep in the back corner was my 1950 version was imposed on us by Vatican tra- and the pushback from those who think we will be the annual Mackey Marianist edition St. Joseph Daily Missal, a couple ditionalists. lose something when we do. I urge you to Lecture at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 4. “Open Your inches thick. On each page, there’s the Sometimes I respond to the priest’s “The cruise the worldwide web to expand your Hearts: Liturgy and Immigration” is the Latin on the left, English on the right. Lord be with you” by saying “and also with Catholic consciousness because it’s not like- timely topic of Franciscan Brother Rufino There’s the memory of trying to keep up you”— followed by a mutter to myself for ly a topic you’ll hear from the pulpit. I’m Zaragoza, who works with Vietnamese and as Father read the Latin, hard to hear since regressing to the good old post-Vatican II a great fan of National Catholic Reporter, Hispanic immigrants, and Pedro Rubalca- he had his back to us. I remember the altar days when I memorized the responses. whose Sept. 22 editorial pointed out that va, who composes bilingual — English and boys racing each other to the finish of the Many of us are uncomfortable with “the discussion of our public worship and Spanish — liturgical music. responses which none of us were speaking this English translated from Latin, not just changes to it can evoke deep emotions and The topic of the lecture in honor of the aloud. I had an alleluia moment just tuck- the crew in the pew. “It was very difficult the zero-sum passions of a political con- late Chaminade founding president Father ing that artifact away. on a lot of priests, the English used is so test.” The editorial essayist pointed out that Robert Mackey brings home the fact that But that’s not a universal attitude. Just obtuse,” said Father Jack Ryan, pastor of “The tensions, of course, are as old as the people have faced worse distractions than last year, there was an attempt to send us Newman Center. There was some joking community. They are as evident today as a war of words when they gathered to back to medieval times when the cardinal among clergy “that they did such a poor they were when the original community’s pray together. Most of us can only imagine head of the Congregation for Divine Wor- translation so we’d want to go back to leaders argued over who could join and what was in the minds of congregations ship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Latin.” what they could eat.” in wartorn places, in a time of plague or sent out instructions that priests shall re- Now we hear priests read the some- No need to go online for that story; oppression, hiding from persecutors. But sume saying Mass facing east — the back times poetic, often archaic language as check the Acts of the Apostles in your our own politically fraught century gives wall instead of the congregation. Pope altar servers risk back problems holding Bible. Back in the day, as Gentile converts us some insight. Said Schmitz, “If we pray Francis quickly squashed that retro idea. up the hefty volumes. Of the several eu- joined the Christian church, some of the with immigrants who are nervous and fear- That skirmish in the liturgy wars made charistic prayer choices, I notice that most Jewish disciples wanted to impose the laws ful … our prayer is not in isolation.” 20 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • OCTOBER 20, 2017 Msgr. Owen F. Campion 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Render to God Father Kenneth 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; Matthew 22:15-21 Doyle QUESTION CORNER he second part of the Book of Isaiah pro- vides this weekend’s first reading. The con- text is a very bad time for God’s people. The two Hebrew kingdoms no longer existed, Tboth having been victims of a military onslaught People leaving right after Communion from neighboring, and very strong, Babylonia. I am surprised by the number of people who regularly leave children and uninformed parents. The invasions swept away the structures of the church immediately after receiving the Eucharist. In the diary of While I know that this man is not two kingdoms. Their dynasties were eradicated. St. Faustina, Jesus says how sad he is that people treat him as a a registered sex offender and I am They lost their independence. Many people died. Q dead object and busy themselves with other things. It is distract- not really sure what legal convic- Survivors were at the mercy of the invaders. ing and disruptive of my own personal prayer when I see these people tions he has had, I believe that he Victorious invaders took many of the survivors to head directly to the exits. This is the closest and most holy time we have to has been arrested for rape, disor- Babylon, the capital of the empire, where the He- spend with the Lord. Am I being overly sensitive about the actions of oth- derly conduct, abduction, felonious brews were kept, not exactly as hostages, but their ers? (Louisville, Kentucky) assault, menacing, intimidation and lives were miserable. more — for things that he has done Times eventually changed, however. The Babylo- St. Philip Neri, the saintly par- St. John Paul II reminded us that we from 15 years ago until the present nians themselves fell before the intrusion of a pow- A ish priest in 16th-century Italy, should not “omit to make a proper erful neighbor, Persia. once noticed that a member of his thanksgiving after Communion” day. Cyrus, the Persian king, had no interest in the ex- congregation would regularly leave — perhaps with some moments of My moral compass is telling me iles from the once Hebrew kingdoms, so he allowed Mass immediately after receiving silence “or also after the celebration, that it is my duty to do more than them to return home. For the exiles, it was a day of Communion, and he decided that if possible, by staying behind to pray I have done; am I right in this con- unequalled joy. the man needed to be taught a les- for a suitable time.” viction, or should I drop the issue? A most novel turn of phrase was the prophet’s son. (City of origin withheld) Do I have the responsibility depiction of King Cyrus as an instrument of God. It So the following Sunday, St. Neri I believe that you have done all to inform others? was a novelty since Cyrus was a pagan. He was not assigned two Mass servers to accom- A that you needed to do by put- in any sense a son of . He had no knowl- pany the man with lighted candles Is there anything that can be ting the school on notice. Certainly, edge of, or regard for, the One God of Israel. His out of the church and down the Q done at a local Catholic school the principal is as concerned for the ancestors had never followed Moses across the Sinai street. The man, of course, returned about the parent of a student who students’ welfare as you are and Peninsula in the Exodus. demanding an explanation, which has a violent and criminal back- would take all necessary precau- Yet, God used Cyrus to accomplish the divine gave St. Neri a chance to explain the ground? My own child was just be- tions to keep the children out of will. The divine will was responsible for the survival, importance of taking time to thank ginning her Catholic school educa- harm’s way. And if the man’s arrest and return to peace and security, of the children of God for the gift of the Eucharist. tion when I crossed paths with this record is as extensive as you de- Abraham. It bothers me, as it does you, to dangerous individual. scribe, I would think that the other This weekend’s second reading is from the First see people rush out to their cars Knowing his history, I informed school parents have surely been Epistle to the Thessalonians. Thessalonica was a right after taking the host — al- the school principal. I was assured forewarned. Greek city on the Greek mainland of the Balkans. It though I’ve never had the courage that this man would not be al- To be honest, that this individual is one of the few New Testament cities still existing to use the same pedagogical tech- lowed to assist in any of the school is not a registered sex offender as an important center, site of the modern Greek city nique as St. Philip Neri! children’s activities but that his and that you are not certain about of Saloniki. Your question makes me think of children were welcome to remain any convictions causes me to won- The epistle comes from Paul, along with his dis- what Elizabeth said at Mary’s visita- as students at the school. While I der whether your concerns may ciples Silvanus and Timothy. tion; in shocked surprise, Elizabeth understand that his own actions Paul had to reassure, encourage and strengthen be founded in part on rumor and asked her cousin, “And how does Thessalonica’s Christian community, trying to exist should not reflect on his children, hearsay. But you were right to share this happen to me, that the mother in the midst of a hostile, pagan culture. He also had I wonder whether his violent po- your apprehensions with the school to assert his own credentials. Paul insisted that he of my Lord should come to me?” tential should be at the expense of principal and, in so doing, have dis- was a most devout believer in the message of the Even more, each of us should be others. charged your moral duty. Lord Jesus. He was an Apostle, specially chosen by struck with awe that God himself in I felt strongly enough that I with- Christ. So his authority came from the Lord. St. Mat- the person of Jesus has deemed us drew my own daughter from this Questions may be sent to Father Ken- thew’s Gospel provides the last reading. It is one of worthy of a visit. school and enrolled her in a differ- neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. the best-known passages in the New Testament. In “Inaestimabile Donum,” his ent Catholic school, but my heart com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Al- Again and again, this text is used to defend the 1980 instruction on the Eucharist, still goes out to the other innocent bany, New York 12203. principle of separation of church and state, almost as if to say the reading declares that two reservoirs of authority exist on earth, equal but distinct, one Beatitudes the state, the other God. This is not the Gospel’s message. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Jesus was presented with a text. Detractors thought that they could trick the Lord. If the Lord spoke against paying taxes, then the Roman law would be violated. The Romans were unforgiving. He would be doomed. If Jesus approved paying tax- es, then the Lord would endorse the hated Roman conquest and occupation. Jesus fell into neither trap. He bluntly stated that the spiritual, God’s law, is the supreme. Consider first and last the kingdom of God. Reflection Sadly this magnificent lesson from Matthew’s Gospel often is distorted into considering the sepa- ration of church and state, in the modern context, arguing that God is on one side, civil authority on the other. Reigning supreme over everything is the Gospel. Even civil authority must submit to God’s law and Revelation. Civil power must serve divine law and order. Church-state relations, and differences, of course are real, with serious implications. Surely, the state deserves respect, but “render to God the things of God.” Everything is subject to God. First, last and always, God alone deserves homage. The image on the coin was important. It bore CNS photo/Lucy Nicholson, Reuters Caesar’s profile, making it contemptible for Jews. Women weep during a candlelight vigil Oct. 3 for the victims of a mass shooting along the Las Vegas Strip. A gunman, identi- Give the emperor the detested, filthy coin. Give fied as Stephen Craig Paddock, 64, unleashed a shower of bullets on concertgoers from a room on the 32nd floor of a hotel God true devotion. Oct. 1. He killed 58 people and wounded more than 500, making it the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. OCTOBER 20, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 21 Father John Catoir Spiritualife Tell it like it is o some, the devil is nothing more than a silly Halloween costume. Nothing could be fur- ther from the truth. TThe Las Vegas massacre cannot be explained as a mental health issue. It was pure evil that manifested itself as demonic madness. Those who deny the exis- tence of Satanic malice have a lot to learn. The Vatican has for centuries maintained archival records of diabolical possessions. A special school exists in the to train priests to be exorcists. To regard demonic behavior merely as a person’s disconnection from reality is spiritual blindness. Those who deny the existence of the devil need to realize that if you cut out all the sections of the Bible that mention the activity of Satan and the forc- es of darkness, the book would be left in shreds. “The serpent is a liar, more crafty than any of the wild animals. God said, ‘You must not eat fruit from this tree or you will die.’ Later, Satan said, ‘You will certainly not die.’” (Genesis 3:1-5) “But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to FreeImages.com | Jesper Noer Christ.” (2 Cor. 11:3) “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.” (1 John 3:8) And, “I came that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11) Father Ron Before the local leaders picked up stones to throw at Jesus, he said to them, “You belong to the Rolheiser devil; he is your father, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth. When Satan lies, he speaks his native tongue, for he is a liar and the father of lies … then Jesus hid himself and went Healthy and unhealthy fear of God out of the temple.” (John 8:44, 59) “Submit yourself to God. Resist the devil, and he s a theologian, priest, and preacher, I often get to be respected. It’s healthy to be afraid of violating any goodness, will flee from you.” (James,4:7) asked: “Why isn’t the church preaching more truth or beauty. “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil fear of God anymore? Why aren’t we preaching We need to preach this kind of prowls around like a roaring lion looking for some- healthy fear rather than that God one to devour. Resist him, standing in the faith.” (1 more about the dangers of going to hell? Why needs to be feared because of the Peter 5:8) Aaren’t we preaching more about God’s anger and hellfire?” punishment he might eventually “Then Peter said, ‘Ananias, how is it that Satan deal out in some legalistic and ex- has so filled your heart that you have kept for your- It’s not hard to answer that. We All healthy love contains the fear of self some of the money you aren’t preaching a lot about fear not letting the other person be fully acting fashion. Whenever we preach this kind of fear, of a God who deals received for the land?’” because to do so, unless we are free. Reverence, awe and respect Our struggle (Acts 5:3) extremely careful in our message, are a form of fear. But that kind of out hellfire, we are almost always also preaching a God who isn’t “Put on the full armor of is simply wrong. Admittedly fear fear is not to be confused with being is not against God, so that you can take can cause people to change their frightened, intimidated, or dreading very intelligent, compassionate, understanding or forgiving. A God your stand against the dev- behavior, but so can intimidation some kind of punishment. Meta- flesh and blood, il’s schemes. For our strug- and brainwashing. Just because phorically, love’s fear is the fear that who is to be feared for his punitive threats is a God with whom we will gle is not against flesh and something is effective doesn’t mean God challenges Moses with before but against blood, but against the pow- it is right. Fear of God may only be the burning bush: Take off your never find a warm intimacy. Threat has no place within love, except if ers of darkness, and against preached within a context of love. shoes because the ground you are the powers of the spiritual forces of evil Scripture itself seemingly gives us standing on is holy ground! it is a holy fear of doing something that will disrespect and despoil. To in the heavenly realms.” a mixed message. On the one hand, How are we to understand fear darkness, and (Ephesians 6:11-16) it tells us that “fear of the Lord is of God as the beginning of wisdom? preach hellfire can be effective as a tactic to help change behavior, but it Jesus said, “Fear is use- the beginning of wisdom,” even as it We are wise and on the right path against the less; what you need is tells us that virtually every time God when we stand before the mystery is wrong in terms of the Gospel. Fear is a gift. It is also one of the spiritual forces trust.” (Luke 8:50) appears in human history, the first of God (and of love) with our shoes It is because I care that words from God are always: “Don’t off, namely, in reverence, in awe, in deepest, life-preserving instincts within you. Without fear, you won’t of evil in the I present these truths to be afraid!” That phrase, coming respect, in unknowing, without un- you. A good father wants from the mouth of God or from the due pride, humble before an infinity live very long. But fear is a complex, multi-faced phenomenon. Some heavenly realms.” to protect his children from mouth of God’s messenger, appears that dwarfs us, and open to let that all danger, visible and in- more than 300 times in Scripture. great mystery shape us for its own fears help you stay alive, while oth- ers deform and imprison you. There (Ephesians 6:11-16) visible. Yes, it’s scary; it’s The first words we will hear every eternal purposes. But that is far dif- upsetting I know, but it is time God appears in our lives are: ferent, almost the antithesis, of the are things in life that you need to fear. A playground bully or the arbi- the truth. “Don’t be afraid!” So we must be fear we experience when we are I worry about all the high school kids who were careful when we preach fear of God. frightened of someone or something trary tyrant can kill you, even if they are all wrong. Lots of things can kill taught by their science teacher never to believe any- Fear of punishment is not the real that threatens us because the person thing you can’t prove scientifically. To that I say, just message we hear when God enters or thing is perceived as being merci- you, and they merit fear. But God is not one of those look at the slaughter that took place in Las Vegas. our lives. lessly exacting or as being arbitrary There is evidence from all over the world, where Then how is fear of God the be- and punitive. things. God is neither a playground bully nor an arbitrary tyrant. God Muslim jihadist terrorists have mercilessly massa- ginning of wisdom? In our relation- There is too a healthy fear of God cred thousands, even while they are at worship. Is ship with God, just as in our rela- that’s felt in our fear of violating is love and a perpetual invitation to intimacy. There is a lot to be feared that evidence enough for you? Tell it like it is. tionships with each other, there are what’s good, true and beautiful in May the Lord be your strength and your joy. both healthy and unhealthy fears. this world. Some religions call this in this, but nothing of which to be What’s a healthy fear? a fear before the “law of karma.” afraid. Healthy fear is love’s fear. When Jesus, for his part, invites us to this we love someone, our love will kind of holy fear when he warns us Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, contain a number of healthy fears, that the measure we measure out teacher and award-winning author, is a number of areas within which we is the measure that will be given president of the Oblate School of Theol- will be healthily cautious and reti- back to us. There’s a moral structure ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be cent. We will fear being disrespect- inherent in the universe, within life, contacted through his website www. ful, fear despoiling the gift, fear and within each of us. Everything ronrolheiser.com and on Facebook www. being selfish, fear being irreverent. has a moral contour that needs facebook.com/ronrolheiser. [ 22 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • OCTOBER 20, 2017 Greg Erlandson AMID THE FRAY The hollow man hat savagery lies in the cians wring their hands. nos doted on. He was comfortably breast of man? Journalistic sidebars list all the retired at 64. He collected guns. Two recent television other recent mass killings, and we Gun shop owners said he passed epics ask us to contem- find ourselves surprised by what we their “smell test,” which of course Wplate this question. The first is Ken had forgotten: Virginia Tech or the raises questions about the test. Burns and Lynn Novick’s magnifi- Aurora, Colorado, theater slaughter. Yet as the layers are peeled cent documentary, “The Vietnam The public square transformed into back, the dream becomes darker: Sister Rosario Tuvida, War.” a killing field once again. We glimpse a man with little in The other epic is the massacre And the dead? The dead are so the way of human connections. An Dominican Sisters of the in Las Vegas. A lone gunman used often our young. In a gay nightclub absent criminal father, distant rela- his hotel room as a sniper’s nest, or a college campus, at a tions with his brothers. Most Holy Rosary ambushing 22,000 concertgoers. In country music concert or Divorced twice. No chil- VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING about 10 minutes of automatic weap- a Colorado high school. A man dren. ons fire, he killed at least 58 people Our killers slaughter our His was a rootless and injured more than 500 others. future, seeking to hurt us untethered lifestyle. An ex-neighbor And in a final act of cowardice, the by hurting our most vul- from described his home decor Only a shadow murderer took his own life, leaving nerable. as that of a college fresh- the survivors and us, the spectators, Having watched hun- family or man: bare walls, a dining to ponder his mute brutality. dreds of TV crime dra- chair, a bed and two re- of your love The massacre pushed every- mas, we expect some neat God cliners. Another neighbor thing else off the airwaves. It was explanation at the end of said “it was like living Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP the worst (for now) mass killing in the reel about why the next to nothing.” Hawaii Catholic Herald modern U.S. history, and we all felt killer did what he did: He was an He had no strong religious or a part of it thanks to countless cell- Islamic terrorist, a right-wing para- political beliefs, one brother said, as orty-two years ago, when I was merely 26 years phone videos of the pandemonium noid, a schizophrenic hearing voices if that made the crime more myste- of age, I was sent to the United States to help that took place. or a lonely psychopath. rious because he wasn’t the sort of in our congregational mission of teaching in The problem with what is now We may soon learn what led fanatic we’ve grown accustomed to. Hawaii. I thought the United States would be becoming America’s seasonal ritual Stephen Paddock to do what he did St. John Paul II wrote: “Man can- Fvisually greener and different from my homeland of of human slaughter by terrorists that terrible Sunday night in Las not live without love. He remains a the Philippines. In my first assignment at St. Joseph and madmen is that we have trans- Vegas, but for now what we know of being that is incomprehensible for School in Makawao, Maui, I tried hard to study the formed it into spectacle. The news him seems so unspeakably ordinary. himself, his life is senseless, if love is way people spoke. But I just could not understand this anchors hurry out on private jets so Here was a man living the not revealed to him.” “English,” which was pidgin. Nonetheless, when I saw they can be filmed standing outside dream, or at least the dream as A man untethered from family the pineapple fields beyond the school campus, I said, of whatever architecture the killer packaged and promoted relentlessly or God, a man whose value was the “This looks just like the Philippines,” and so I felt at chose as his prop. The obligatory in our consumer culture. Paddock sum of what he bought and what home. stories tell of victims whose lives was apparently a millionaire, an he spent, is the most frightening Later, I was transferred to California, called the have been cut short and the heroes accountant, a real estate investor, a being of all: a hollow man. And evil “Mainland.” There were four of us sisters who were who made all the difference. Politi- high-rolling gambler that the casi- entered in. sent as pioneers to staff St. Charles Borromeo School in the Mission District of . There, I struggled again with the languages. Their English was different from what I was exposed to in Hawaii, and then there Effie was Spanish. Remembering however, that the Filipino and Spanish languages were similar, I felt more com- Caldarola fortable. Like, in my favorite song “Only a Shadow,” by FOR THE JOURNEY Carey Landry, I sung “My life is in Your hands. My love for You will grow, my God; Your light in me will shine.” The San Francisco mission was exciting, yet chal- lenging. As one of the sisters had her driver’s license, Father Edward Flanagan’s legacy the four of us were able to drive across the Mainland to attend the NCEA and Religious Education Congress. he tall, good-looking priest A hundred years ago, the young rated Nebraska village. I was also able to meet and her sisters had the craggy profile priest secured an old house in I often go to daily Mass at the who were ministering in the same district. And, aside prompting the comment, downtown Omaha to house ne- beautiful Gothic chapel that has from school teaching, I enjoyed working with the pub- “He had the map of Ireland glected boys. He had been working stood on the Boys Town campus for lic school children in the parish’s religious education Twritten all over his face.” with homeless men, but he became more than 60 years. I love praying program. The greatest challenge of being on the Main- Father Edward Flanagan was the convinced that the seeds of home- in the tiny, beautiful room at the land however, was not being able to return to Hawaii founder of Boys Town, an innova- lessness start young. back of the church where the vault for eight years due to the saving of funds for the con- tive village for runaway and or- According to the Father Flanagan holding Father Flanagan’s body is struction of the Dominican Center on Oahu. phaned boys near Omaha, Nebras- League’s biography of him, he made inscribed with his words. He’s very After eight years of teaching at Holy Angels School ka, a landmark that revolutionized an “exhaustive study of the juvenile present there. in Colma, I was transferred back to St. Charles School. the treatment of neglected kids. justice system and immersed himself Saints are usually a few steps The superintendent of Catholic schools recommended Although his isn’t a household in studying the social theories and ahead of their times, and Father Fla- me as a teacher who would be able to handle the new name today, when he died in Ber- insights of his time.” nagan was way ahead. He integrat- combining of classes at St. Charles due to low enroll- lin in 1948, Father Flanagan was “There are no bad boys,” he fa- ed Jews and blacks into Boys Town, ment. Creating lesson plans and teaching for both the something of a media sensation. His mously declared. “There is only bad earning threats from the Ku Klux first and second grades simultaneously took a lot of en- passing, on a mission for the U.S. environment, bad training, bad ex- Klan. He honored other faith tradi- ergy out of me. In 2014, I collapsed. With the finding government studying child welfare ample, bad thinking.” tions, saying all boys should pray of a kidney stone, I became more aware of the need to concerns in postwar Europe, was Four years later, he bought a but should pray in their own way. consciously watch over my health. covered extensively by the national farm 10 miles west of Omaha. He He also opposed the forced in- At present, I work at Rosary Preschool on Oahu press. turned it into not a rough reform ternment of Japanese-Americans greeting the children and their parents. Semi-retired, I And a decade before that, the school or orphanage, which was am happy to be here as I still have a great love for the great actor Spencer Tracy won an the rule of the day, but into a vil- during World War II, and accepted children even though my health is not strong enough Academy Award for portraying the lage with its own youthful mayor, a nearly 200 Japanese-Americans to to be in the classroom. If there are children crying, priest in a Hollywood movie. police force, fire station, post office live in housing available at Boys teachers also bring them to me. The Archdiocese of Omaha has and dormitories full of loved and Town. I eventually did become an American citizen want- declared Father Flanagan “a Servant cared-for young citizens. Boys Town — which now wel- ing to be more involved in the United States. Maybe it of God,” which propelled his cause Eventually, he would have a comes girls — has changed since the is God’s providence that I did as I now am a beneficiary for sainthood to Rome. nationally renowned choir, sports founder’s death. The national move- of Medicaid and Medicare. I never knew there would So who was this man? teams that rivaled any in the state, ment that advocates keeping kids in be so many benefits when I got older. I will continue Father Flanagan was born in and kids, particularly during the their own homes is impacting the serving here until I am summoned back to the Philip- County Roscommon in Ireland, im- Great Depression, who would show need for residential places like Boys pines. My song continues, “The love, I have for You, migrated to the U.S. with his sister, up on his doorstep alone but confi- Town. But Father Flanagan’s vision my Lord, Is only a shadow of Your love for me; Only a and planned to study for the priest- dent they had found a home. continues to mold the child welfare shadow of Your love for me, Your deep, abiding love.” hood in New York. But ill health When I was a child growing up debate. sent him west to Omaha to be near in rural Nebraska, Boys Town was Father Flanagan’s expansive and Sister Rosario Tuvida is a Dominican Sister of the Most Holy siblings, and after recuperating, he a marker on the road to Omaha. inclusive love and his sense of jus- Rosary of the Philippines. She is 44 years professed and re- became a priest for the then-Diocese Today, Boys Town is engulfed by tice is a good model for our divided sides at the Dominican Center of Hawaii on Oahu. of Omaha. Omaha but endures as an incorpo- times. OCTOBER 20, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 23 Saints St. John Paul II Diversions 1920-2005 d) 12 October 22 CNS Hawaii Catholic 5) Mariology When this popular pope True or false: “Mystical rose” is NOT one of died, crowds in St. Peter’s Harold’s Quiz the Marian titles in the Litany of Loreto. Square chanted “santo subito” (“sainthood now”). a) True The Vatican heard, and the sainthood cause for the b) False Wow, Heraldites, we are well on our way b) Exodus jet-setting pontiff who helped bring down European to November. Let’s round out this month c) Leviticus 6) Church in Hawaii communism was put on the fast track; he was be- with a few bits of timely Catholic trivia, d) Joshua atified in 2011. A Pole and former actor shaped by including questions marking October’s True or false: Chaminade University is the World War II and the Cold War, Cardinal Karol Wojtyla devotion to the rosary and the start of 3) Devotions only Catholic university in Hawaii. of Krakow was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. basketball season. Have fun! What is the First Glorious Mystery of the a) True In his 26-year pontificate, he evangelized on trips to holy rosary? b) False 129 countries, upheld traditional church doctrine 1) Saints a) The Resurrection against dissent, connected with the world’s youth, True or false: St. Jude, whose feast is cel- b) The Birth of Jesus 7) Current events — sports and named more than 450 new saints. He also mod- ebrated Oct. 28, is a patron for desperate c) The Transfiguration Which of the following professional bas- eled Christian values by forgiving his would-be assas- situations. d) The Annunciation ketball players on the Minnesota Timber- sin and living an increasingly frail old age in public. a) True wolves team previously played for Jesuit- ©2017 Catholic News Service/U.S. Conference of b) False 4) Terms run Marquette University? a) Karl-Anthony Towns Catholic Bishops A “novena” refers to how many consecu- 2) Scripture tive days of prayer or Masses? b) Andrew Wiggins c) Jimmy Butler Which of the following books of the Bible is a) 3 d) Jeff Teague NOT part of the Pentateuch? b) 6 a) Genesis c) 9 Schwadron Answers: 1) a, 2) d, 3) a, 4) c, 5) b, 6) a, 7) c

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It is with great honor that Seawind Tours & Travel, Inc. presents The 2018 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Bishop Larry Silva and the U.S. Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary October 07-18, 2018

This greatly anticipated 12-day tour has been carefully designed and planned to provide participants with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The highly-customized itinerary includes Capernaum, the Mount of Beatitudes, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem and is highlighted by private masses at the Church of St. Peter’s Primacy, the Church of the Annunciation, the Church of St. Catherine, and several others. Among the many special activities planned, are an afternoon cruise on the Sea of Galilee, a midday fl oat in the Dead Sea and a walk along the Via Dolorosa with its nine Stations of the Cross.

Experience the Holy Land, alongside Bishop Silva and the Sacred Hearts Fathers, with daily masses and guided tours of ancient monuments and sacred shrines. Enriched with history, culture and religion, this pilgrimage promises to be a celebration of faith and fellowship and an incredibly unique travel experience guaranteed to re-awaken your spirituality.

We invite you to visit our website, where you will fi nd everything you need to know about the tour, itinerary, pricing, package options, registration and payment & cancellation policies.

http://www.seawindtours.com/holyland/

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