CatholicThe P st Vatican closed, Masses in all Newspaper of the Diocese of Peoria Sunday, March 15, 2020 Italy suspended until April 3 Vol. 86,— No. 6 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In coopera- In this issue tion with Italian emergency measures, the Vatican has closed St. Peter’s Square — and Basilica to tourists starting March 10 through April 3. The new measure, announced March 10, was the latest move by the Vatican to help stop the spread of the coronavirus by reduc- Coronavirus ing access to places that attract large groups of precautions people. On March 8, Alleman High School blesses new the Vatican closed the mural as Heritage Ball nears: P3 — Vatican Museums, the necropolis and other museums connected with the Vatican. The decision to close St. Peter’s followed a major measure implemented by the Italian government March 9, discouraging people nationwide from all unessential travel and from leaving their homes unless it was for work, getting food, medicines or seeing a doctor. As of Tuesday, Italy has 9,172 cases and A worker sprays disinfectant to combat the coronavirus in the Basilica of San Domenico 463 deaths — the most of any country out- Maggiore in Naples, Italy, on March 6. The suspension of public Masses in Italy is a painful Benedictine prioress reflects side of China. yet necessary measure to protect people’s health, the country’s bishops said in a March 8 on eight years of leadership: P10 statement. CNS/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMNo via Reuters PAINFUL, YET NECESSARY On March 8, the bishops of Italy an- MUST BE CURTAILED tions that should keep us safe from the risks nounced the suspension of all public Bishops throughout the country have sent of spreading the virus,” said Archbishop Masses in the nation, also until April 3, as letters not only to inform their dioceses about Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi in a March 9 a painful yet necessary measure to protect the suspensions but to also address concerns letter to his diocese. people’s health. by some that such measures are too drastic. Nevertheless, “the virus is spreading in It- “This is a very restrictive step, the ac- Suspending the public celebration of aly and around the world, causing suffering ceptance of which causes suffering and Mass, “may seem exaggerated in our region, and death,” he wrote. “If we don’t contain it, difficulty for pastors, priests and the faith- especially after we have committed to hospital infrastructures will collapse with ful,” the Italian bishops’ conference said in organizing participation according to the inevitable repercussions not only for the Nearly 300 take next step in their a statement. rules of safe distance and hygienic precau- infected but also for all other sick people.” journey to the Catholic faith: P12 After the Italian government issued a decree barring the celebration of all “civil Index and religious ceremonies, including funer- More inside DO YOU KNOW YOUR ‘WHY?’ 2 als,” the bishops announced the suspension WALK WITH MOMS IN NEED 3 of public Masses. Bishop Jenky repeats, adds to OSF CANCER CARE EXPANDS 4 “The acceptance of the decree is only me- temporary liturgy changes: page 14 LIFE ADVOCACY DAY NEARS 5 diated by the desire to do one’s part, even in FAITH’S ROLE IN MARRIAGES 8 this situation, to contribute to the protec- Dioceses throughout U.S. adopt TORNADO RELIEF IN NASHVILLE 9 tion of public health,” the bishops said. wide-ranging plans: page 14 BOOK PAGE REVIEWS TWO 16 Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, papal vicar OBITUARIES 17 of the Diocese of Rome, said that while all Pope urges priests to tend to AROUND THE DIOCESE 18 public Masses are suspended, churches “will sick, health care workers: page 15 MAKE FAMILIES GREAT AGAIN 19 remain open, as usual, for personal prayer.” POPE’S MESSAGE TO YOUTH 20 “May this time of Lent help us to live A man wearing a mask for protection from MOVIE TELLS OF ST. PATRICK 21 this great test evangelically,” Cardinal De Cancellations, closings from the coronavirus passes an empty St. Peter’s LIVING THE WORD 22 Donatis said. Bethlehem to Dublin: page 15 Square at the Vatican March 10. CNS/Paul Haring SHEEN’S PARENTS REMEMBERED 24 2 | the catholic poSt SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 — This page is sponsored by Barbara Owens in loving memory of Lyle Owens, St. Malachy Parish, Rantoul.
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Father Daniel Mirabelli, CSV, director of de- velopment at Alleman High School in Rock Island, presided at dedication ceremonies Tuesday afternoon for “United in Faith,” a new mural commissioned by the Alleman Class of 1968. The colorful 14 foot-by-18 foot work of art features school crests from the 1968 era and today on either side of a cross with a dove representing the Holy Spirit. The mural was designed by Sarah Robb, an artist from Davenport, and alumni and students helped paint it over the past five weeks. The public will be able to view the mural when Alleman brings its annual Father Mirabelli Heritage Ball, the school’s largest fundraiser, back to the campus on Saturday, March 28. Along with music, food and unique auction items, The Dream Big Raffle takes place at the Heritage Ball. Only 3,000 shares are sold and the cost for each share is $150. Dream Big shares and tickets to the ball may be pur- chased on the Alleman High School website. Provided photo/Elena Vallejo Year of ‘Walking with Moms . . . as Knights’ video series in Need’ opens on March 25 helps men grow in their faith WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholic NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) — On J. Olmsted’s 2015 document, “Into the bishops are being asked to invite the par- Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Knights of Breach: An Apostolic Exhortation to ishes in their dioceses to join a nation- Columbus, the international fraternal or- Catholic Men,” which called men to be wide effort called “Walking With Moms ganization based in New Haven, released prepared for the spiritual battle for their in Need: A Year of Service” from March videos and other resources to help men souls and the souls of their families. 25 of this year through March 25, 2021. on their spiritual journey. “The ‘Into the Breach’ series contends Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Titled “Into the Breach,” the video se- that men are made for greatness and Kansas City, Kansas, chairman of the U.S. women and mothers in need “has long ries has 12 episodes that address “many that the true expression of that greatness Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Com- been the case” for the church, he said, but of the challenges modern men face, is to be heroically virtuous — to have a mittee on Pro-Life Activities, announced added the Year of Service will “intensify” including father- character marked the new initiative on the National Day of this response. hood, marriage The videos and other resources can by goodness and Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn The launch date of the program marks and leadership,” truth, strength Children Jan. 22, the anniversary of the the 25th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s said a news release be found at kofc.org/intothebreach. and courage, Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade deci- encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” (“The Gospel from the Knights. in imitation of sion legalizing abortion through all nine of Life”). The encyclical, the 11th of his pon- The videos and other resources can be Christ,” the news release said. months of pregnancy across the country. tificate, forthrightly condemns abortion and found at kofc.org/intothebreach. Episodes include: “Masculinity,” “Broth- The new program has its own website, euthanasia, the major attacks on human life “Catholic men and fathers shoulder a erhood,” “Leadership,” “Fatherhood,” walkingwithmoms.com, with “resources, at its beginning and end. It also contained great responsibility. Our role in evangeli- “Family,” “Life,” “Prayer,” “Suffering,” outreach tools and models to assist par- what several observers at the time called the zation is indispensable, especially within “Sacramental Life,” “Spiritual Warfare,” ishes in this effort. Resources will con- strongest expression ever of church teaching our homes — building the domestic “Evangelization” and “The Cornerstone.” tinue to be added to the site, according to against capital punishment: It says the cases church,” Supreme Knight Carl Anderson Those who contribute commentary the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ of justifiable use of it today are “very rare, if said in a statement. “Our families and to the series include Bishop Olmsted; Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. not practically nonexistent.’’ our parishes need our faithful witness author and theologian Scott Hahn; “As the church and growing numbers of Through the Year of Service, parishes more than ever. prominent Catholic speaker Father Mike pro-life Americans continue to advocate are asked to complete a simple inven- “As Catholic men and as Knights of Schmitz; former NFL player Matt Birk; for women and children in courthouses tory of the resources currently available Columbus, it is our duty to ‘step into and Curtis Martin, founder of the Fel- and legislatures,” Archbishop Naumann in their local area, assess the results and the breach’ and play our part in the lowship of Catholic University Students. said, “the church’s pastoral response is fo- identify gaps, and plan and implement a renewal of our families and the church,” Through the series, the Knights of cused on the needs of women facing preg- parish response based on their findings. he added. Columbus “is seeking to offer Catholic nancies in challenging circumstances.” Archbishop Naumann said the year of men tools and opportunities to grow in service “invites parishes to assess, commu- BETTER CATHOLICS, HUSBANDS, FATHERS their faith, pursue Christ-like virtue, and “INTENSIFIED” SERVICE nicate, and expand resources to expectant The Knights said the series was become better Catholics, husbands and This pastoral response to pregnant mothers within their own communities.” inspired by Phoenix Bishop Thomas fathers.” 4 | the catholic post SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 — This page is sponsored by Carolyn Doty of Manlius, a member of St. Louis Parish, Princeton. OSF acknowledges $3 million gift to support cancer care in Danville DANVILLE — OSF Health- Danville. 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This page is sponsored through the generosity of a member of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Peoria, who wishes to remain anonymous. — ‘Pro-life pilgrims’ invited to Springfield April 1 Respect life advocates from the sheets and then have two hours have been physically or sexually girls who deserve the support of Advocacy Days seek Dioceses of Joliet and Rockford to visit with their lawmakers. abused, according to the Catholic their parents at a difficult time in will visit their lawmakers on Lunch will follow. Conference of Illinois. their lives. to protect Parental Wednesday, March 25. As The Catholic Post was going In information provided for Every state bordering Illinois Representatives from the to press, details about where to last year’s Life Advocacy Days, requires at least parental notifi- Notice of Abortion Act Diocese of Peoria and Arch- meet and how to register were the Catholic Conference noted cation. diocese of Chicago will travel to still being worked out. They will that the law was passed in 1995, House Bill 2467 is currently With concern growing that an Springfield on April 1. While the be published as soon as they but wasn’t implemented until in the House Rules Committee, attempt will be made to repeal visit falls on April Fools’ Day, the become available at thecatholic- 2013 because of legal challenges. which is where all House bills the Parental Notice of Abortion pilgrims will let their legisla- post.com and at cdop.org/of- The Illinois Supreme Court start. Act in Illinois this spring, the six tors know they are quite serious fices/respect-life. (unanimously) and Seventh Cir- Senate Bill 1594 easily passed Catholic dioceses in the state are when it comes to protecting life. cuit Court of Appeals both found the Senate Public Health Com- working with the Catholic Con- Cecilia Soñé, director of BILLS REVISITED the law to be constitutional. mittee but was never called for a ference of Illinois to hold a series Respect Life Ministry for the The legislation causing concern “Since this law went into effect vote on the Senate floor. Infor- of Life Advocacy Days. The goal is Diocese of Peoria, said the Life is Senate Bill 1594 and House Bill in 2013, we have seen a 57 per- mation provided by the Catholic to send “pro-life pilgrims” to the Advocacy Day is expected to 2467, both of which would repeal cent drop in abortions on teens in Conference said it is currently State Capitol to make the case for follow the agenda set last year, current law requiring that a par- Illinois. This law has saved liter- in the Assignments Committee, keeping the current law in place. starting with a 30-minute brief- ent or legal guardian be notified ally thousands of lives,” Wich- where all Senate bills start, but The first Life Advocacy Day ing by Zach Wichmann, director when a minor seeks an abortion. mann told those who attended could “pop out” onto the Senate comes next Wednesday, March of government relations for the The law also provides for excep- the 2019 Life Advocacy Days. floor at any time. 18, and will pair the Dioceses Catholic Conference of Illinois. tions and includes a judicial He cited not only the life of the For updates, visit ilcatholic. of Belleville and Springfield. Participants will receive fact waiver for those children who baby, but the well-being of the org. A divided Supreme Court examines Louisiana abortion restrictions
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In SUPPORTED BY CATHOLIC GROUPS who challenged the state law on oral arguments March 4, the Su- In the March 4 arguments, behalf of their patients. preme Court justices expressed Roberts zeroed in on how its The justices did not express mixed views about a Louisiana Texas decision should impact the a desire to overrule the Texas law that requires abortion pro- Louisiana law. decision and, with the exception viders to have admitting privi- “Can the results be different of Justice Samuel Alito, they leges at a local hospital and if the in different states?” he asked the didn’t seem to support the claim abortion providers have the legal attorney representing Louisiana standing to challenge the state abortion clinics and doctors ples a e tuRN to supreme court 23 law on behalf of their patients. At the end of the hourlong arguments, there were no clear answers. The case has a familiar ring because the court struck down a nearly identical law in Texas four years ago, although with a differ- ent bench without Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. In the Texas case, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the court said the requirements imposed on abortion provid- ers — to have hospital admitting privileges — imposed “a sub- stantial burden” on women who were seeking abortions and the law wasn’t necessary to protect women’s health. Chief Justice John Roberts, viewed as a key vote in this case, joined the dissenting opinion in that decision. But last year, he sided with the justices who agreed to stop the Louisiana law from going into effect while its challengers pursued their appeal. 6 | the catholic post SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 — thecatholicpost.com SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 the catholic post | 7 thecatholicpost.com — 8 | around the world the catholic post SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 — This page is sponsored by Father Ted Pracz, a senior priest of the Diocese of Peoria residing in Hoopeston. Can a lack of faith impact marriage validity? The Interna- But, at the same time, the explicitly and do not consider Today’s ‘baptized tional Theologi- document said, “the absence of themselves to be Catholic or cal Commission personal faith compromises the Christian believers.” has released a validity of the sacrament.” Reviewing papal reaction to the nonbelievers’ pose new document problem, the document said Pope dealing with “MInIMal CondItIon” Benedict XVI insisted that, as a pastoral dilemma the question The question of validity has “minimum condition” for validity, of the validity a practical impact on decisions the couple have “the intention to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A of sacramental of marriage tribunals when do what the church does” in the lack of faith and a misunder- marriages in they are asked to grant a decree sacrament, which is to promise standing of marriage can mean the absence of of nullity of a marriage. But, the man and woman to each no sacramental marriage oc- faith. CNS photo quoting Pope Francis and his other for life, in fidelity and with curred, even if both the husband illustration/Mike Crupi predecessors, the document also openness to having children. and wife had been baptized, said noted another practical impact In updating rules for marriage a new document. mental marriages in the absence only on matrimony; it also of the faith-sacrament relation- tribunals in 2015, the com- The International Theological of faith, but they did insist that looked at the relationship be- ship, which is the strength, love mission noted, Pope Francis Commission, whose members much greater care must be tween faith and the sacraments and commitment that sacramen- formally acknowledged that “the are appointed by the pope, wrote taken to educate Catholics in the of baptism, confirmation and the tal grace gives a couple to live defect of faith” can be a motive the document in response to meaning of faith, the signifi- Eucharist, and noted that, obvi- their vows. for nullity. questions repeatedly raised since cance of the sacraments and the ously, complete or perfect faith is The situations in which validity Still, the document said, “as the 1970s and addressed by St. meaning of marriage. never requested for sacramental is called into question because in every sacrament, in marriage John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI The document was approved validity. Faith is something that of a lack of faith are limited, al- there is a transmission of the and Pope Francis. by Cardinal Luis Ladaria, pre- is meant to grow. though increasing, the document grace of Christ. This grace is not “The existence today of ‘bap- fect of the Congregation for the In addition, it said, “the sacra- said. It referred specifically to the due to the faith of the ministers,” tized nonbelievers’ raises a new Doctrine of the Faith, and its ments are always celebrated in the marriages of “baptized nonbe- which in the Latin-rite of the theological problem and a grave publication in early March was faith of the church since they have lievers,” a term first used by the Catholic Church are the spouses, pastoral dilemma, especially authorized by Pope Francis. been entrusted to the church. In theological commission in 1977. “but is a gift of Christ, who is when the lack of, or rather the The “reciprocity” in the docu- each and every sacrament, the “This category includes two actively present in the conjugal rejection of, the faith seems ment’s title refers to Catholic faith of the church precedes the types of people,” the docu- covenant, and of the Holy Spirit.” clear,” the document said. teaching that a person must faith of the singular faithful.” ment said: “Those who received The commission document In the document, “The have a degree of faith to validly Because the faith of the baptism in infancy, but subse- concluded that priests should Reciprocity Between Faith and receive the sacraments, but also church itself is at work in the quently, for whatever reason, not accept the request for a Sacraments in the Sacramen- that the sacraments strengthen sacraments, the church has held have not come to perform a per- church wedding made by “bap- tal Economy,” members of the and enrich faith. that “the personal faith of the sonal act of faith involving their tized nonbelievers,” who clearly theological commission did not contracting parties does not understanding and their will”; reject church teaching about the claim to resolve completely the looKS at other SaCraMentS constitute the sacramentality of and “those baptized persons indissolubility and purpose of question of the validity of sacra- The document did not focus matrimony.” who consciously deny the faith marriage. In —brief pope accepts resignation March 2019 and given a six- Nigerian bishops seek of lyon, France cardinal month suspended sentence. At the time, he announced that help as killings mount VATICAN CITY (CNS) — he had presented his letter of Pope Francis has accepted the resignation to the pope, but the Bishops, priests and women reli- resignation of French Cardinal Vatican said the pope would not gious lead a protest on March 1 in Philippe Barbarin of Lyon, five act on it until the cardinal’s ap- Abuja, Nigeria, over unending kill- weeks after a peal process had run its course. ings of Nigerians. Nigerian bishops French appeals When the conviction was called on the international com- court overturned overturned, Cardinal Barbarin munity to help the West African his conviction for announced that he would again country in its fight against ethnic failing to report submit his resignation for the insecurity and terrorist groups clerical sexual good of the diocese. such as Boko Haram. CNS/Reuters abuse. Cardinal Barbarin changed Cardinal The Vatican the banner on his Twitter ac- New president elected for the first news said. Beyond this it was extreme- Barbarin announced the count March 6, adding the German bishops’ conference conference after ly important to defend religious resignation of the words, “Thank you all.” And in his election, he freedom in the country — for 69-year-old cardi- a tweeted message to the people MAINZ, Germany (CNS) — said he sees it as a all religions, he said. Especially nal March 6. of Lyon, he repeated his thanks Limburg Bishop Georg Batzing, core mission of the important for Christians was A French appeals court Jan. and asked the faithful “to follow 58, regarded as an advocate of church to oppose dialogue “with our Jewish broth- 30 had overturned his convic- Jesus closely in a servant church, reforms in the Catholic Church, racism and agita- ers and sisters in faith,” Bishop tion for failing to report sexual fraternal and missionary.” was elected president of the Bishop tion. Batzing said. abuse accusations against Father The cardinal had led the Lyon German bishops’ conference, Batzing “We must be so The Limburg bishop also Bernard Preynat, who currently archdiocese since St. John Paul succeeding Cardinal Reinhard strong, as we have cited the further exploration of awaits sentencing for abusing at II named him to the see in 2002; Marx, 66. so far always been, in standing the sexual abuse scandal as a least 75 boys. he was made a cardinal the next The German Catholic news up against racism and agitation central challenge for the Catholic The cardinal was convicted in year. agency KNA reported that at in our country,” Bishop Batzing Church in Germany. SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 the catholic post around the nation | 9
This page is sponsored by Mike Murphy Ford of Morton. — In —brief New archbishop for Atlanta named auxiliary bishops named Sacraments, makes Ste. Anne for several U.s. dioceses the second basilica in the Arch- WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope by Archbishop appointed him to head that dio- diocese of Detroit and the third Francis has appointed Bishop Christophe Pierre, cese July 19, 2011. WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope in Michigan. Nationwide, only Gregory J. Hartmayer of Savan- apostolic nuncio to In Atlanta, Auxiliary Bishop Francis named auxiliary bishops 86 churches carry the designa- nah, Georgia, to be the archbish- the United States. Joel M. Konzen has been serving for several U.S. dioceses in the tion, and about 1,700 churches op of Atlanta. A Conventual as administrator of the Arch- past two weeks, including three worldwide. He succeeds Archbishop Wilton Franciscan who diocese of Atlanta since Arch- new bishops to serve the Arch- Founded on July 26, 1701, D. Gregory, who was Atlanta’s was raised in a bishop Gregory’s appointment to diocese of Newark. by French missionaries, Ste. archbishop from 2005 until he archbishop suburb of Buffalo, Washington. In Newark, three New Jer- Anne Parish is the second oldest was appointed to head the Arch- hartmayer N.Y., Archbishop Archbishop Hartmayer will be sey priests — Msgr. Gregory J. continually operating Catholic diocese of Washington in 2019. Hartmayer, 68, installed as Atlanta’s archbishop Studerus, 71, Benedictine Father parish in the United States. The appointment was an- has served as Savannah’s 14th May 6 at St. Peter Chanel Church Elias R. Lorenzo, 59, and Father Since the present church is nounced March 5 in Washington bishop since Pope Benedict XVI in Roswell, Georgia. Michael A. Saporito, 57 — will 133 years old, the newly named serve the Newark Archdiocese. minor basilica is in need of some Bishop-designate Lorenzo is a renovations, Msgr. Kosanke said, monk of St. Mary Abbey in Mor- and a campaign will be under- Catholic community responds ristown and abbot president of taken soon to finance repairs to the American Cassinese Bene- the interior and exterior. dictine Congregation. Meanwhile, Father Luis M. Buffalo, harrisburg dioceses to deadly Nashville tornado Romero Fernandez, who was file for chapter 11 bankruptcy recently appointed as vicar of His- NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — panic ministry and evangelization BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNS) — Fac- The Diocese of Nashville and A woman for the Diocese of Rockville Cen- ing dozens of lawsuits alleging the Catholic community are walks past tre, New York, has been named an child sexual abuse by clergy, the responding to the needs, both debris outside auxiliary bishop of that diocese. Diocese of Buffalo has filed for immediate and long-term, of the Church of In addition, Pope Francis Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. those affected by deadly torna- the Assump- has appointed Father Ramon The diocese announced the does that ripped across Middle tion following Bejarano, a priest of the Diocese action in a news release as at- Tennessee in the early hours a tornado in of Stockton, California, to be an torneys filed the case Feb. 28 in of March 3, leaving 24 people Nashville, auxiliary bishop of San Diego. U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the dead. Tenn., on Western District of New York. Bishop J. Mark Spalding has March 3. “We have no more urgent work visited the affected pastors and At least 24 than to bring about justice and churches in Nashville and of- people were healing for those harmed by the fered prayers of support for all killed by the scourge of sexual abuse,” Bishop those suffering from the trauma deadly storms Edward B. Scharfenberger of of the disaster. in a path of Albany, New York, apostolic He has received messages of destruction administrator of the Buffalo support from Archbishop Jose that stretched Diocese, said in a statement. H. Gomez of Los Angeles, presi- through the The filing comes as the diocese dent of the U.S. Conference of city for miles. The current Ste. Anne Church, faces about 260 lawsuits that Catholic Bishops, and Archbish- CNS/Rick Musacchio built 133 years ago, is the eighth have been filed under New York’s op Christophe Pierre, apostolic to serve the Detroit parish, which Child Victims Act, which sus- nuncio to the United States. “As was founded in 1701. CNS/James Silvestri pended the statute of limitations the personal representative of for abuse claims for one year the Holy Father in this country, historic Detroit church is beginning last August. I assure you of his prayers in The Knights of Columbus has designated a minor basilica The diocese also reported a $5 this difficult situation,” the letter been marshaling its members million loss for fiscal year 2019, said. How to help to donate money, materials and DETROIT (CNS) — It took just which it attributed to conse- Among the hardest hit Catho- Donations to help tornado manpower to relief efforts. “In 319 years, but the Vatican has quences of the abuse scandal. lic structures was the Church of victims through the Diocese of the coming days, we will offer recognized the special dignity of In Pennsylvania, Bishop Ronald the Assumption in Nashville’s Nashville or Catholic Charities the strength of unity of nearly Detroit’s oldest parish, Ste. Anne W. Gainer said the restructuring Germantown neighborhood. of Tennessee are invited online 12,000 Knights across the state Parish, with the designation of process provided for by filing for The tornado blew out several at dioceseofnashville.com or as we go to work to bring relief its church as a minor basilica. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection stained-glass windows, ripped cctenn.org. to this disaster,” State Deputy Msgr. Charles Kosanke, pastor will allow the Diocese of Harris- a hole in the back wall of the sac- Michael McCusker wrote in a let- of Ste. Anne and nearby Holy burg to lay a foundation to build risty, and shifted the position of ter to local Knights. Trinity Parish, announced the upon and secure its future. the roof, which caused damage a Red Cross emergency shel- The Catholic Pastoral Center news March 1 during weekend “Our diocese has had to come to to the walls of the church — built ter, March 3, and a number of in Nashville hosted a Red Cross Masses. Detroit Archbishop terms with the harsh reality that in 1859 and one of the oldest in churches and schools were col- blood drive March 9. Allen H. Vigneron will mark the we no longer have the funds to the diocese. The steeple is tilted lecting supplies such as bottled In the Diocese of Nashville, historic occasion during a Sun- meet our current obligations,” the and will need repair. water and baby formula for Putnam County had the great- day, April 26, Mass when he will bishop said at a news conference. tornado victims. est loss of life when the tornado, read the decree from the pope. “A culmination of events,” he “the StrenGth oF unitY” Catholic Charities of Tennes- at its strongest point, touched The honor, bestowed by Pope said, led to the decision, “pri- Diocesan parishes and schools see is mapping out a longer-term down near the town of Baxter, Francis through the Vatican’s marily a steady decline in church sprang into action after the plan to help those suffering after just west of the county seat of Congregation for Divine Wor- attendance and the reality of storm. Holy Rosary Church in the storm. Some key staff mem- Cookeville. Eighteen people were ship and the Discipline of the dwindling church revenues.” Donelson served as the site of bers were affected by the tornado. killed.
10 | people the catholic post SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 — This page is sponsored by Kathy Vanetten of Ellsworth, a member of St. Patrick Church of Merna in Bloomington. Sr. Sandra reflects on eight years as prioress
that away from here, so the new Benedictines begin “My satisfaction comes prioress and the community both in the directions we have an opportunity to be with discernment process each other.” set for ourselves and also What she will do after that will for new leadership in the work we’ve done reveal itself in prayer and con- versation with the new prioress, By Jennifer Willems to help that all come to she said. of THe CATHoliC PoST fruition.” Sister Sandra entered the Sis- ters of St. Benedict of St. Mary ROCK ISLAND — As Sister sister sandra Brunenn, osB, pictured Monastery after she graduated Sandra Brunenn, OSB, looks in the library of st. mary monastery from high school and professed back on her eight years as prior- in rock island her first vows at St. Mary Priory, ess of the Benedictine commu- then in Nauvoo, on July 11, 1962. nity at St. Mary Monastery, she She would go on to teach at Holy finds joy in what the Sisters have Family in Peoria, St. Anthony in accomplished together and is Atkinson, St. Mary’s Academy excited for what is to come. said the Sisters of St. Benedict local food pantry and help one dedicated, reliable, generous,” in Nauvoo, and Alleman High The Sisters of St. Benedict embarked on a planning process night each month with the St. Sister Sandra said. “They’ve School in Rock Island. have started a discernment pro- to look very intentionally at their Joseph Evening Meal. Sister been a wonderful support.” When her Benedictine com- cess that will lead to the election strengths and challenges and Stefanie MacDonald, OSB, sits Another part of the planning munity needed someone to of a new prioress the weekend where they wanted to go. on the board of Special Persons process was to look at the inter- serve as a campus minister at St. after Easter. That person will be “My satisfaction comes both in Encounter Christ, and Sister nal life of the Benedictine com- John’s Catholic Newman Center installed at a celebration in June. the directions we set for our- Mary Schmidt, OSB, is on the munity and consider the changes at the University of Illinois, “I’m looking forward to the op- selves and also in the work we’ve board of directors of Quad Cities and shifts that will be needed Sister Sandra’s ministry evolved. portunity for the community to done to help that all come to frui- Interfaith. as it becomes smaller so it will After five years there, she served have new leadership, new ideas,” tion,” she told The Catholic Post. Another goal is deepening the remain “vibrant and vital.” in religious education and was Sister Sandra said. “I think an One of the things they identi- relationship with their Oblates or pastoral associate at Sacred election brings a freshness that fied as a priority was to make affiliates of the community, and neXT sTeps Heart in Moline, and Sts. Peter will be welcome for everyone.” St. Mary Monastery a center of sharing the Benedictines’ vision The discernment process for and Paul in Nauvoo, also work- In the meantime, there is no peace and “spiritual energy,” and values, Sister Sandra said, the next leader of the commu- ing in initial formation for the such thing as a “lame duck” ses- Sister Sandra said. commending Sister Ruth Ksycki, nity affirmed what has been Sisters of St. Benedict and giving sion for leaders in religious life. “We’ve worked intentionally OSB, for her leadership there. taking place, she told The Post, retreats. “That has not come to my to integrate our ministry here She also praised Sister Sheila adding that the direction for the Sister Sandra was the pastoral mind,” she said with a laugh, at the monastery with each McGrath, OSB, the subprior- future “is very much in harmony associate at St. Maria Goretti in noting that her calendar isn’t other, with our ministry at Benet ess during her two four-year with what we have been doing. Coal Valley when she was elected slowing down at all. House (Retreat Center), and terms; Sister Susan Hutchens, So a continuation, deepening, prioress of St. Mary Monastery Little wonder, given what the the outreach we do in the whole OSB, treasurer; Sister Marlene expanding.” in 2012. She was re-elected in Benedictines at the Rock Island Quad Cities area,” she explained. Miller, OSB, house coordinator; As for her next step, Sister 2016. monastery have been up to for That means sharing their core Sister Marilyn Roman, OSB, Sandra said she will continue the “One educational experience the last eight years. values of prayer, community, house procurator and commu- tradition of taking a sabbatical led to another, a deepening and care for peace and justice, care nity secretary who also oversees when her term ends. a broadening,” she said. “For me, sHArinG Core VAlUes for creation, and hospitality in a the archives; and Sister Bobbi “That will be an opportunity to too, it’s just keeping growing in Shortly after succeeding Sister variety of ways. Bussan, OSB, director of Benet step aside and do some pray- this whole mystery of seeking Phyllis McMurray, OSB, as prior- For example, the Sisters of House. ing and reflecting and renewing God, which is at the heart of ess in June 2012, Sister Sandra St. Benedict are involved in the “They have been superb. Very and being,” she said. “And to do Benedictinism. It never stops.” People in— the diocese Judy Mueller joins Bishop’s Women after Father Whiteside, Mueller has been a member commission on Women pastor of the faith communi- of Immaculate Conception for ties in Manito, Lewistown and 10 years. She serves as a money The Bishop’s Commission on Havana, asked her to set up a counter and greeter, is a mem- Women in the Church and in pilgrimage to EWTN and the ber of the Altar and Rosary Society has welcomed a new Shrine of the Most Blessed Sac- Society, and helps with funeral member, Judy Mueller of Im- rament in Alabama. “I figured luncheons, as well as sales of the maculate Conception Parish in if they had any leg work on that parish’s popular povitica. Manito. She received her binder type of trip I would just carry on She has five children and 13 and pin of Our Lady of Perpetual from there,” she said. grandchildren. Help from Kimberly Lange, After attending a few of the In addition to Lange, who chairperson, and Father David meetings, Mueller became attends Blessed Sacrament in Whiteside, spiritual director, at interested in joining the group. Morton, members of the Bishop’s a recent meeting. The three are She said she wanted to see if she Commission on Women include pictured in the photo at left. could help expand the opportuni- Diane Intravartolo of St. Mary, Mueller learned more about ties the commission offers to the the Bishop’s Commission on women of the Diocese of Peoria. PleASe TURN To people 11 SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 the catholic post people | 11 This page is sponsored in loving memory of Henry R. Pratt by the Pratt family. — Author, 90, asks ‘Whatever Happened to the Sandbox?’ By Jennifer Willems she told The Catholic Post. “There are high school, she entered the Benedictine of THe CATHoliC PoST short chapters. I put a question at the community and professed her first vows end of every chapter so it can be used at a in 1949. ROCK ISLAND — When you’re teaching book club or just sharing.” She taught at St. Mary and Sacred classes with 45 and 60 students at a time, In fact, most of the chapters in the book Heart (eventually Seton Catholic) in Mo- it doesn’t take long to amass a large col- are two or three pages, with the longest line, Holy Family in Peoria and St. Mary’s lection of stories that amuse and inspire. covering five pages. There’s the story of Academy and Sts. Peter and Paul, both Sister Mary Jane Wallace, OSB, tells some a boy who wanted his family to buy her a in Nauvoo. She also served at schools in of her favorites in a new book, “Whatever red dress for Christmas because all she Chicago and Munster, Indiana. Happened to the Sandbox? Enjoying the had was a black one, and the twins who In addition, she was pastoral associate Creative Wisdom of Children.” talked to the Tooth Fairy during a piano at St. Mary in Moline and Resurrection in Published by St. Mary Monastery in lesson. LaSalle. Sister Mary Jane still gives piano Rock Island and released in January, the “Sometimes when children say things, lessons to a small number of people. 94-page book offers a fun look into how we cut the conversation off, and we miss She dedicated “Whatever Happened to children think and interact with their the opportunity to experience some fun the Sandbox?” to her many students and world. And at a time when technology make-believe time,” Sister Mary Jane said she continues to pray for them. She seems to dominate so much classroom writes. “There is a lot of make-believe offers thanks to their parents for sharing and free time, Sister Mary Jane empha- for the little ones and reality comes soon the children with her. sizes the need for children to engage in enough.” Sister Mary Jane autographs each book unstructured play, too. Another tells of a boisterous first-grader with the following wish: “Enjoy sharing “Structured situations rob children of named Janie who was scolded by one of your stories and memories. God bless you.” their imaginative and creative freedom,” the Sisters in an effort to make her quiet Sister Mary Jane Wallace, OSB, holds “Whatever Happened to the Sandbox?” she writes. “They need to experience life down during lunch. It didn’t work. After her newly published book, “Whatever is $14 each including tax and may be pur- as a free spirit. How fortunate the child Sister left, Janie sang in a loud voice, Happened to the Sandbox? Enjoying the chased at St. Mary Monastery, 2200 88th who experiences this freedom of growing “Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf. . . .” Creative Wisdom of Children.” The Catholic Ave. West, in Rock Island any weekday and playing.” “Children need to be corrected, but Post/Jennifer Willems between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or on Sat- Her observations come from six decades with kindness,” Sister Mary Jane advises. urday between 9 a.m. and noon. The cost in education, both as a classroom and “Often adults don’t realize how we appear sTill PrAyinG fOr sTUDenTs is $18 if the book is shipped. music teacher. She started thinking about to a young child when we are giving a Sister Mary Jane came to St. Mary To order a copy, call (309) 283-2100 or putting her thoughts on paper in 1989, correction.” Academy in Nauvoo when she started send email to benedictines@smmsisters. when she turned 60 and grew concerned The question at the end of this chapter the fifth grade. After she graduated from org. about the way computers and the first asks: “Did you have any ‘big bad wolves’ grade reading classes were making their in your classroom? Who were they? way into the kindergarten curriculum. Please say a prayer for them.” Sister Mary Jane put her pen down, “Be ready to laugh,” she said. “It’s a lot though, thinking she was too old. Now, at of cute stories — and they’re all true!” 90 ½ — “and don’t forget the half!” — she realizes how young she was then and how much the book is still needed. “Revisiting these stories through the lens of maturity and wisdom, I now wonder who was doing the teaching,” she writes. “Be reADy TO lAUGH” “It’s a very easy read, as they say now,” people from 10
Lewistown, vice chairperson; Sunita Kot- toor of St. Vincent de Paul, Peoria, trea- surer; Linda Oest of St. Patrick, Havana, secretary; and Ellen Ehrgott of St. Rose, Rushville, immediate past chairperson. The commission’s bus pilgrimage to the ETWN studios in Irondale, Alabama, and Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama, is scheduled for July 21-25. The cost is $525 and includes transportation, accommodations and most meals. Online registration will be available soon, but for more information, send email to [email protected] or call Kottoor at (678) 618-8707. 12 | SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 THE CENTER PIECE THE CATHO — NEARLY 300 PREPARING TO ENTER THE CH Cathedral hosts Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion
BY JENNIFER WILLEMS OF THE CATHOLIC POST
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