THE CATHOLIC MIRROR Vol. 52, No. 9 September 21, 2018 Bishop invites parishes, schools Students head back to school to pray, fast in September

Bishop Richard Pates invited parishes and schools in the Diocese of Des Moines to set aside the four Fridays of September as special days for the faithful to enter into prayer and fasting in reparation for the sexual abuse of children. The bishop suggests parishes may bolster their prayer and fasting with Eucharistic adoration through a holy hour and penitential prayer service. He led a holy hour and penitential prayer service on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 at St. Ambrose Cathedral. The call for these special days comes in response to Pope Francis’s Aug. 20 letter addressing the atrocities of abuse detailed in a Pennsylvania grand jury report. “The extent and the gravity of all that has happened requires coming to grips with this reality in a comprehensive and communal way,” wrote Pope Francis. “Today, we are challenged as the People of God to take on the pain of our brothers and sisters wounded in their flesh and in their spirit.” Students across the diocese headed back to school in August. Left: Read more about the local Students are all smiles on the first day back at St. Patrick Catholic response to the abuse crisis in School in Perry. Top right: St. Joseph Catholic School students Noah Bishop’s column on page 2. The Jay, fourth grade, and Faith Jay, second grade, get to work on their national response is on page 13. first day. Bottom right: A grandfather leads his grandkids backto school on their horses at St. Patrick Catholic School in Perry. Report and delete suspicious Christ Our Life conference needs volunteers Behind it all—the Mass, sors and concelebrate either of hear the speakers. Sign up at: and Justin Doyle welcome busi- emails reconciliation, adoration and ben- two Masses: 9 a.m. Saturday or ChristOurLifeIowa.com/volun- nesses, foundations and individ- ediction, speakers, inspirational 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Registration teers and receive a $15 discounted ual financial contributions. Lane By Kelly Mescher Collins music and faith-filled fellow- is free for priests. ticket and a free t-shirt. Questions can be reached at: joelanesr@ Staff Writer ship—the Christ Our Life Catho- Priests can choose any can be directed to our volunteer icloud.com or 515-975-4020. Do- lic Regional Conference relies on timeframe from the reconcilia- co-chairs Bruce and Debbie Me- nate directly at: ChristOurLifeIo If you’ve received an up to 225 volunteers, dozens of tion schedule of 7 a.m.-8:15 a.m., hlhop at [email protected]. wa.com/donate/ email from your parish priest re- priests for confessions and many and noon-5:30 p.m., Saturday or It’s considered one of questing gift cards or money, re- donors or in-kind services to keep 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Sunday. The Choir Members the most affordable of its kind. port it and delete it. ticket prices low. schedule allows them to hear Los Free music, online re- Tickets are only $25 for the en- Father Mark Neal, pas- With an estimated 8,000 Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert cordings and five rehearsals are tire weekend. Students/youth and tor of Holy Trinity Parish in Des attendees anticipated at Wells Barron speak at 11 a.m. Satur- provided for choir members. volunteers pay $15 while clergy, Moines, and Father Dominic Mc- Fargo Arena in Des Moines, on- day. Marianne Wadle will work Choral leaders Scott seminarians, deacons and reli- Manus, pastor of Christ the King site assistance is sought Sept. 29 with priests to meet home parish Rieker and Stefanie Harper will gious may attend for free. People Parish in Des Moines, were both and 30 with some pre-event help responsibilities. Contact her at: work with those who cannot make may attend all or any part of the targeted. needed Sept. 28. [email protected]. all rehearsals. To sign up, contact event. Someone sent out emails “We have been blessed Stefanie at [email protected]. to parishioners and parish staff with the time, talents and trea- Pre-Event/Onsite Volunteers pretending to be the priests using sures of supporters since 2008, Volunteers assist with Sponsors Christ Our Life their names and email address (or when we began our preparations setup, tear down, program books Addi- Catholic Regional Conference an alias email) requesting iTunes for the first-ever Christ Our Life. and signage, and serve as greet- tional donors and gift cards. The laborers for the Lord have ers, ushers, Eucharistic escorts, pro bono services When: Sept. 29-30 The priests quickly got been plentiful,” says co-chair or guides for reconciliation, the are needed to de- Where: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines the word out, letting people know Marilyn Lane of Sacred Heart adoration chapel, speakers or or- fray expenses and it was a scam. Parish in West Des Moines. chestra. keep ticket prices Cost: $25/ticket, sold in parishes, “I made an announce- The greatest need is for affordable. online and at the door Priests Saturday morning ushers. Volun- Joe Lane Details: ChristOurLifeIowa.com Continued on page 15 Priests serve as confes- teers can help and still see and 2 The Catholic Mirror September 21, 2018 www.dmdiocese.org In the Heartland with Bishop Pates Sexual abuse crisis in the Church The report of the priest. This body advises the nationwide by the National DiNardo’s action will lead to Grand Jury investigation of Bishop on all reports of sexual Review Board. the truth eventuating in steps six dioceses in Pennsylvania misconduct and diocesan to prevent recurrence of such on sexual abuse by priests By sexual behavior policies. Since my coming to behavior. and other Church personnel Bishop By way of prevention, Des Moines ten years ago, one Realizing that the Church sent a shock wave through the Richard the following practices have been priest has been credibly accused is not a corporation, a NGO, a Catholic Church in the United Pates initiated: of sexual abuse of a minor (for private or public institution, or States in the last few weeks. 1. A criminal a situation several years before). a fraternal organization but a The number of background check is conducted He has been laicized and removed communion of believers deeply perpetrators and victims was Bishop Emeritus Joseph of every individual who from any ministry. Moreover, committed to solidarity with one very disconcerting. In sum, over Charron before me and I have undertakes a volunteer, paid or credible allegations of sexual another in the Spirit of the Lord a period of 70 years it represented implemented the Charter in the clerical ministry in the diocese. abuse throughout the country Jesus, I asked that prayer and a tragic moral failure on the part Diocese of Des Moines as a Since 2002, the diocese has have declined dramatically fasting be instituted communally of perpetrating clerics and church matter of highest priority. The completed 18,525 background since the implementation of the and individually on the Fridays leadership in “cover-ups.” result is the following provisions: checks. charter. This was acknowledged in September. Jesus taught Obviously, this type of 1. Any report of sexual 2. Ministers (volunteer by the Pennsylvania Report. us: “Some demons can only behavior and the culture in which misconduct of a Catholic and compensated) need to sign Actual statistics are available on be excised through prayer and it existed cannot be condoned. Church worker is immediately a “Code of Conduct” which the website of the United States penance.” I am very grateful At the same time, words which reported to law enforcement they agree to abide by. Conference of Catholic Bishops to all who have joined in this categorize the behavior as followed by an appropriate 3. Visiting clergy are at www.usccb.org movement. unacceptable are empty unless civil/ecclesial investigation. required, through their diocese, In approximately While I strongly support there is an accompanying The person to whom the to submit a “personal statement the same timeframe, serious effective action to pursue the commitment to reform. allegation is directed is of suitability.” concerns surfaced with regard to truth through the charter and Our first attention needs suspended pending the outcome 4. Since 2002, 18,525 Archbishop Theodore McCarrick Archbishop DiNardo’s initiative, to be directed to the victims who of the investigation. people have completed safe and sexual abuse allegations I am also convinced that our suffered this abuse. Heartfelt 2. Any Church environment training. All brought against him. In this prayer and fasting will be apologies are extended to them. worker credibly accused of ministers in the diocese are regard, I stand with Cardinal extremely efficacious. No effort should be spared to sexual abuse of a minor is required to complete monthly Daniel DiNardo who in a I am fully conscious of help with the healing process for removed from office until the “Virtus” readings which statement on Aug. 27 stated: the upset, embarrassment and each one of them. They need to investigation is completed. highlight dimensions of abuse/ pain of so many in our Catholic be listened to so that they can 3. Victims are boundary issues. “On August 1st, I promised community. Especially is this convey the pain and suffering they encouraged to contact the 5. All youth participating that USCCB would exercise true of the vast majority of our have experienced. Professional Diocese’s Victim Assistance in Church programs are the full extent of its authority, faithful clergy, ministers, lay counseling and therapy should be Advocate, Sam Porter, at 515- required to participate in and would advocate before staff and generous volunteers. provided where called for. Prayer 286-2015 or email advocate@ education programs alerting those with greater authority, to My wholehearted support, and fasting need to be undertaken dmdiocese.org or samporter@ them to possible abuses/ pursue the many questions sur- understanding and encouragement by us seeking God’s intercession polkcountyiowa.gov. He can behaviors. rounding Archbishop McCar- are with you at this time. in their healing process and help victims file a complaint 6. There is an annual rick. On August 16th, I called Without hesitation, demonstrating our solidarity with and seek counseling. Victims audit currently conducted by for an Apostolic Visitation, we have to be dedicated to them. can also call Polk County Stonebridge Business Partners. working in concert with a na- widespread, ongoing, and The Pennsylvania report Crisis and Advocacy Services Every third year this exercise tional lay commission granted authentic reform. This will essentially covered the same time at 515-286-3600. The agency is on-site. The other two years independent authority, to seek require the involvement of many frame regarding the incidence of will provide advocacy with the it is done in writing. For the the truth. Yesterday, I convened players, especially the laity. If we sexual abuse as did The Boston diocese regardless of where the 14 years the audit has been our Executive Committee once hold a steady course in reform, Globe series at the turn of the victim is living. conducted, the Diocese of Des again, and it reaffirmed the will we not be a stronger church millennium. In response to that, 4. In the last 15 years, the Moines has been found to be in call for a prompt and thor- when we emerge from this the bishops of the United States diocese has been served by an compliance with the Charter. ough examination into how extended crisis? With mutual in 2002 adopted “The Charter Allegation Review Committee. 7. An independent, third the grave moral failings of support, healing, sustainable for the Protection of Children The present composition is: a party conducted an audit of all a brother bishop could have action forward, combined with and Young People” implemented police chief, a counselor, a civil diocesan files of living priests been tolerated for so long and solidarity and God’s ever present by the accompanying “Essential judge, a lawyer (who currently in July, 2014. proven no impediment to his grace, I believe we will. Norms.” serves as chair), a teacher, 8. The matter of sexual advancement.” a permanent deacon and a abuse of minors is governed I believe that Cardinal

THE CATHOLIC Bishop’s Schedule Thursday, September 20 – St. Ambrose Cathedral, 1 p.m. Saturday, October 6 1 p.m. MIRROR Sunday, September 23 Des Moines – Holy Family School West Des Moines – Andrew Dinner, Grapevine, Texas – National V Friday, September 28 Barn Bash, 6 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish, 6 p.m. Encuentro, Gaylord Texan Resort Harlan – Mass, Shelby County Sunday, October 7 Friday, October 12 Bishop Richard E. Pates Hotel and Convention Center Catholic School, St. Michael Church, West Des Moines – Confirmation, Des Moines – “In the Heartland with Harlan, 9:30 a.m. Publisher Friday, September 21 reception, Sacred Heart Parish, 4 p.m. Bishop Pates,” Iowa Catholic Radio, Des Moines – “In the Heartland with [email protected] Des Moines – “In the Heartland with Des Moines – Bishop Pates’ farewell Des Moines; KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. Bishop Pates,” Iowa Catholic Radio, Bishop Pates,” Iowa Catholic Radio, celebration, international community, West Des Moines – Equestrian Order Des Moines; KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. Anne Marie Cox Des Moines; KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. St. Ambrose Cathedral, 6 p.m. of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Saturday, September 29 – fall dinner, Des Moines Golf & Editor Monday, September 24 Des Moines – Blue and Gold Gala, St. Sunday, September 30 Joseph School, Downtown Embassy Country Club [email protected] Des Moines – Diocese of Des Moines Des Moines – Christ Our Life Suites, 8 p.m. Board of Directors, Catholic Pastoral Saturday, October 13 Conference, Wells Fargo Arena Kelly Mescher Collins Waukee – Confirmation, reception, Center, 9 a.m. Sunday, September 30 Monday, October 8 Staff Writer Des Moines – Feast Day for Mercy Des Moines – Serra Club Priests’ St. Boniface Parish, 10 a.m. West Des Moines – Confirmation, [email protected] Mass and annual celebration, Mercy Appreciation Cookout, Walnut Woods Council Bluffs – Bishop Pates’ reception, Sacred Heart Parish, 4 p.m. Medical Center, Noon Shelter House, 5 p.m. farewell celebration, St. Patrick Sunday, September 30 – Parish, 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 25 Thursday, October 4 Tuesday, October 9 The Catholic Mirror (ISSN Ankeny – Mass and classroom visit, Des Moines – Hispanic Pastoral Sunday, October 14 Kansas City, Missouri – Diocese of 0896-6869) is published St. Luke the Evangelist School, 8:30 Commission, Catholic Pastoral Des Moines – Mass, St. Catherine of Des Moines’ priests’ fall workshop, monthly for $20 per year by a.m. Center, 3 p.m. Siena Parish, 10:30 a.m. Four Points Sheraton Hotel the Diocese of Des Moines, Des Moines – New Moment Des Moines – Confirmation, St. Mary Des Moines – Bishop Pates’ farewell 601 Grand Ave., Des Moines, coordinating committee, Pastoral Thursday, October 4 of Nazareth Parish, 7 p.m. celebration, St. Ambrose Cathedral, 4 Iowa 50309. Periodicals post- Center, 3 p.m. West Des Moines – Confirmation, Wednesday, October 10 p.m. reception, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, age paid at Des Moines. Wednesday, September 26 Des Moines – Catholic Charities Monday, October 15 – 6:30 p.m. POSTMASTER: Send changes Des Moines – Diocesan all staff Board of Directors, Catholic Pastoral Thursday, October 18 to THE CATHOLIC MIR- gathering, Catholic Pastoral Center, Friday, October 5 Center, 9 a.m. Chicago – 2018 Extension Society ROR, 601 Grand Ave., Des 10:30 a.m. West Des Moines – Mass, Sacred Des Moines – Meitler Steering Mission Bishops’ Conference Moines, Iowa 50309. Thursday, September 27 Heart School, 8:45 a.m. Committee, Catholic Pastoral Center, Friday, October 19 Des Moines – “In the Heartland with 1 p.m. PHONE: (515)237-5046 Des Moines – Emmaus House Des Moines – “In the Heartland with Bishop Pates,” Iowa Catholic Radio, EMAIL: mirror@dmdiocese. luncheon, Bishop’s residence, 11:30 Thursday, October 11 Bishop Pates,” Iowa Catholic Radio, Des Moines; KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. org a.m. Des Moines – Mass, Christ the King Des Moines; KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. West Des Moines – Confirmation, Des Moines – Inauguration Mass and School, 8:40 am Washington, D.C. – Catholic Climate DIOCESAN WEBSITE: reception, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, reception for Mercy College of Health Des Moines – Diocesan Executive Covenant, 9 a.m. www.dmdiocese.org 6:30 p.m. Sciences President Dr. Douglas Fiore, Committee Meeting, Pastoral Center, www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror September 21, 2018 3 Young couple says marriage makes them better people Couples honored, marriages blessed

Bishop Richard Pates honored couples celebrating milestone anniveraries and blessed their vocation to marriage during Masses at St. Ambrose Cathedral and St. Mary Church in Red Oak.

celebrated their five-year wed- There have been many By Kelly Mescher Collins ding anniversary. They have two joys in their marriage, but heart- Staff Writer daughters and a baby boy due in ache as well. January. “We’ve lost a couple of When Colin Riemers- Their commitment to babies in this marriage,” Katelyn ma first laid eyes on Katelyn, he their Catholic faith and beliefs said. “That has definitely been the knew she was the one. gave them reassurance and elim- biggest struggle in this marriage. Colin had just discerned inated any fears before walking But there’s an intercession and out of seminary, transferred to down the aisle. grace that pulls you though.” Benedictine College in Kansas “Because you know that Their community of and was attending a welcoming this is where you’re going to be Catholic friends helped a great banquet for all new students. He for the rest of your life,” Katelyn deal as well. sat down at the first empty seat he said. “And so I think having that Adam Storey, diocesan could find near his friends. When knowledge really helped.” director of Marriage and Family he turned to his left, there was Marriage has made Life, said gifts can be found in the Katelyn. each of them better people, they struggles of marriage. Afterwards, he said, “I agreed. “Faith gives us a context met her, man. I met my future “Marriage helps bring for our struggles,” Storey said. “It wife.” about self-sacrifice for the sake of gives us strength to persevere. It A few months later, they the other….,” Colin said. “I liter- gives us hope that things get bet- Top: Jodi and Tim Caton, of St. Francis Parish in West started dating. He proposed a year ally don’t think there’s any other ter and reminds us that our suffer- Des Moines. Maria and Ron Rosmann, of St. Boniface laterJob on #:their 40116-2018 one-year anniversaColor(s):- 4Cway – apart from formation in the ing can be meaningful and fruit- Size: 9.75" x 7.75" Bleed?: Y Parish in Westphalia, on their 40th wedding anniversa- ry. Folded Size: Misc: priesthood – in which boys be- ful.” NA Catholic Mirror ry at Mass. The couple recently come men.”

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This summer has been painful for that they’re committed only as long as online and I highly encourage you to read Catholics in the United States. Marriage & the marriage is deemed rewarding. As a it. It breaks my heart to see the Family Life culture, we not only accept this attitude, we It would be a great gift to our wickedness that we are capable of. Hearing encourage it as something liberating. Church and our world if we once again more stories of unthinkable abuse and The mistake is that we miss Jesus’ stood up for keeping our vows. cover-ups is just crushing. promise that vows are freeing (Mk 8:35). It would be foolish and insulting Yet, I am hopeful because I know Our vows set us free, because they give to say that this is a comprehensive answer that wounds only heal in the light, I know By Adam us a context in which we can truly love to the wounds before us. Beyond prayer, that Christ remains with his Church, and I Storey unconditionally, where we can give our penance, fasting, and tears there is no such know that this pain can be a purifying fire. lives away. answer. Many people have been looking our vows. Next time you see someone who And yet, I am convinced that a for the root causes of this crisis, and I’m Fewer and fewer people are has lived their vows well (whether as a recommitment to our vows will bring light certainly not informed enough, or qualified, getting married, and in part, that is due to priest, religious or married) ask them about into this darkness, and I’m convinced that to try to answer that question. a great fear of vows. Young people often it. I’m willing to bet no one will say it’s both the laity and our priests can be a great Still, in my work as the diocesan see marriage as something that would stifle easy, but they’ll all say there is a deeper joy witness through their vows. Marriage and Family Life director, I can them, something that would trap them. that only the persevering know. identify a problem that at least contributes. In the back of the minds of I am reminded of one of the best Adam Storey is the diocesan director In our culture today, there is a great many couples, there is a fear that they essays I’ve ever read, G.K. Chesterton’s of Marriage & Family Life. He can be aversion to, and little respect for keeping are incapable of keeping their vows, or “A Defense of Rash Vows.” The essay is reached at 515-237-5056 or astorey@ dmdiocese.org. Breaking up with your phone

I’ve been emailing my friend text the caller shortly later, only to enter my life. It empowers me to tackle other Becky, a newspaper editor in South Dakota, Twenty Something into a rapid-fire exchange that feels urgent off-balance areas as I head into fall, which about our growing desire to unplug. We but not fulfilling. will be a season of change. I’m setting used to compare notes on “Dancing With It was time to turn to Catherine better sleep habits and healthier snacking, the Stars,” but lately we’re both watching Price’s 2018 bestseller “How to Break Up replacing Dove milk chocolates with less TV. with your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take peanuts and pecans. One positive change “My eyes have started to reject Back your Life.” Reading this book was begets another. going from screen to screen,” she emailed like eating broccoli: I knew I was doing I recently read about a priest who me. Instead, she said, she’s been reading, something good for myself. It offers an eye- hits the gym several times a week and cooking and walking her dog, which led By opening assessment of the mental, social weight lifts 350 pounds. “It gets you used to the discovery of downtown trails and Christina Capecchi and physical effects of extended phone use to doing hard things,” he said. “And when encounters with bison, deer and bighorn – the way it fractures our attention spans, you’re doing hard things in this controlled sheep. ersatz, which means artificial or synthetic, hinders our ability to form new memories environment, it’s way easier to do hard “I notice a difference,” she wrote. an inferior substitute used to replace and undercuts our sleep. things elsewhere in your life.” “It has gotten to the point where my phone something natural or genuine. The biggest takeaway, for me, When praying is hard, I focus is strictly for texting and calling people on Just as soon as I had landed on was the fact that we do not think critically on the simple prayers that ground me, Sundays. I can’t keep up with it all, and this snazzy new word – a word that says about the impact of our phones. How do beginning and ending my day. I’m not sure it’s worth trying.” so much in six letters and has that novel certain apps make us feel? Why is it hard But I’m also realizing that being I told her about my week-long z ending– I uncovered an application for to put down our phones? What are they disciplined can turn the day into one hiatus from social media, which retrained it, one that got to the root of my iPhone doing to our brains? Who benefits from our continuous prayer: an act of appreciation my thumb from tapping on Instagram addiction. Our screen time provides addiction? I was disappointed in myself for life, for God’s gifts, a love for something feeds. I used that free time online to enjoy stimulation that is ersatz to real human for being lulled, like an unblinking toddler, greater than self. And that’s a good reason personality profiles and read substantive connection. into all the scrolling and swiping. to set aside the phone. articles on mental illness, gender identity Social-media apps purports to Heeding Price’s advice and and child development. I found myself connect us with others but actually impair cutting back on phone time has made me Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer looking up the definition of words like and isolate us, turning us into the kind of feel more in control, more engaged with from Inver Grove Heights, Minn. people who don’t answer a phone call but Encuentro: An encounter for the Church and Hispanic community The Diocese of Des Moines was integrate and fully participate in the life of Wilfrido Matamoros, business manager of planning to present at the V National Guest Column the church in the Diocese of Des Moines. Our Lady of the Americas and member of Encuentro of Hispanic Latino Ministry Five representatives are going the diocesan team. on Sept 20-23 in Dallas. The organizers on behalf of our diocese to the national As coordinator of Hispanic expect more than 3,000 leaders in Hispanic gathering, a culmination of years of hard Ministry for the Diocese of Des Moines, I Ministry from all over the country at this work. They are: Bishop Richard Pates; will be part of the diocesan delegation that historic event. Father Enrique Garcia, who accompanied is bringing the voice of Hispanic Catholics The U.S. Conference of Catholic the diocesan team throughout the process; from the diocese to this event. The result? Bishops’ subcommittee of Hispanic Jessica Maciel-Hernandez, coordinator We expect this process will affect the near Affairs convened the Hispanic community By Mayra of Youth Hispanic Ministry and diocesan future of Hispanic ministry in the United to engage in a multi-year process of Moriel de Banuelos chair for the Encuentro process; and States and the broader Catholic Church. Encuentro (Encounter). This process was led by Detroit Auxilitary Bishop Arturo this process. The region includes all 15 Cepeda, San Bernardino Bishop Gerald dioceses of Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Barnes, Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez, Kansas. and San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo The Des Moines diocese Garcia-Siller. formed a team of 20 representatives from The encuentro process became a different parishes in the diocese. Eight priority in the U.S. bishops’ strategic plan parish Encuentros followed by a diocesan for the 2017-2020. The main goal of the Encuentro, in October 2017, where held to V Encuentro is to discern ways in which determine how the Church in the United the Church in the United States can better States could better serve the Hispanic respond to the Hispanic/Latino presence, community, and how the Hispanic and to strengthen the ways in which community could help the Church. Hispanics/Latinos respond to the call to We participated with 12 the New Evangelization as missionary representatives of the diocese in the disciples serving the entire Church. regional Encuentro in Kansas City, Kansas The theme of the V Encuentro is on April 2018. “Missionary Disciples, Witness of God’s In the last two years, we were able Love.” to reach out to people and listen to them, The Diocese of Des Moines is their struggles, their hopes, and their needs. The Des Moines diocese held an encuentro in 2017 to gather local feed- serving as an anchor for region nine in At the same time, we encouraged them to back to bring to this week’s national event. 5 Ask a Priest Software conference draws 160 Q. I’ve noticed that a few priests over the Gifts, the Eucharistic elevate the consecrated bread Prayer, and the Prayer after and the consecrated wine very Communion, he always holds high over their heads after the his hands up. For a long time, consecration. Other priests the people stood for the Lord’s elevate the sacred elements, but Prayer, but they didn’t raise their not so dramatically. Can you hands like the priest. At some comment on this, please? point, people in the pews began holding the hand of the person A. Liturgists remind us that next to them – rather nice, I the Roman Missal indicates must say. But a number of years that there are three “elevations” ago, the Church began asking during Mass: A. At the the faithful to pray in the same preparation of the gifts. B. After way as the priest celebrant, with Photos by Anne Marie Cox the consecration. C. At the upraised hands. You’ll find an More than 160 parish staff from the Dioceses of Des Moines and Sioux Falls, South conclusion of the Eucharistic Old Testament version of this in Dakota gathered at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Des Moines on Sep. 11 for a road Prayer, just before the Amen and Exodus 17:8-13. Moses prayed show, in which software developer ParishSOFT presented features of the database Lord’s Prayer. with upraised hands in a battle system. Left to right: Carol Nelson, from Risen Savior Parish in Brandon, South Da- For the preparation of with Amalek. kota; Julie Eakin, of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota; and the gifts, the priest holds the Paul Knickelbein, ParishSOFT general manager. bread and the chalice “slightly Q. I have long remembered that above the altar” and says in a when Pope John Paul II was low voice: “Blessed are you, placed in his tomb, the priest Lord God of all creation….” narrating the events spoke that Rain or shine, Cathedral Concert rocks After the consecration, in keeping with tradition, a white the priest “shows the linen cloth was placed over his consecrated host to the face. Exactly what is this tradi- people,” then genuflects; and tion? Is it reserved for the pa- the same with the consecrated pacy or the clergy in general? wine. Notice, it does not say Could you please enlighten me he holds it high above his head on this tradition: its meaning, for a long period of time. This origin, etc. I’m one of the “ole” was the case when Mass was Catholics from the days of the celebrated facing away from the Latin Mass, Catholic grade congregation. Today there is no school, high school. Thank you call for a “high” elevation at this for your time. - Charles point in the Mass. At the conclusion of A. You might want to take a the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest look at the Gospel of John 20:4- holds the consecrated bread and 10. It refers to the burial cloths wine together while he sings (or at the tomb of Jesus. It makes says) “Through him, and with a specific reference to the cloth covering his head. I have con- him, and in him…” So there are Photos by Anne Marie Cox three elevations: the first just ducted the funerals of people whose faces are covered with a A rainy evening didn’t stop the second above the altar; the second high Cathedral Concert Aug. 28, where two enough for the people to see; the small cloth when the casket is closed. It’s called a shroud. Not bands got people dancing and visiting at third, higher than the other two. the Catholic Pastoral Center. Above, Ben every funeral home makes use Cohen and Mary Settle dance. At right, Q. I’m wondering why we of the shroud. I’m not aware of Abby Hanson and friends enjoy the night. are to raise our hands during any special shroud custom for the Our Father and/or hold the burial of popes. You cer- hands? I’ve heard it’s not tainly don’t have to be a pope correct to do this anymore, and to have a shroud covering your noticed they don’t do it in other face for burial. countries. Thanks! -Judy Got a question for “Ask a Priest” and its author, Father A. It’s the “orans” position John Ludwig? Send it to of praying. I’m sure you’ve [email protected] noticed that when the priest says or The Catholic Mirror, 601 Grand the Opening Prayer, the Prayer Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309.

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To Purchase Discounted Advance Tickets and For A Chance To Win $50 Gift Certificates, Visit Our Facebook Page at Callahan Promotions, Inc. 6 The Catholic Mirror September 21, 2018 www.dmdiocese.org Around the diocese Sept. 21-23 Friday-Sunday free delivery call 641-333-2565 after Mary’s social hall at 6:30 p.m. Teens by Sept. 24 online at https://www. Oct. 13 Saturday Garage Sale 10 a.m. and adults are welcome. ivhcare.org/donate/ or to the clinic: Rosary Crusade DES MOINES -- The Fall Dinner InnerVisions HealthCare, 1355 50th DES MOINES – Join the Basilica of St. John will have a OSCEOLA – St. Bernard Sept. 29 Saturday St., Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA 2018 Public Square Rosary Crusade garage sale in the parish hall Sept. Parish is hosting its annual fall dinner 2018 Jubilee Celebration 50266. at noon on the corner of 42nd Street 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept 22 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the parish JOHNSTON – The and Grand Avenue in Des Moines from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. hall. Menu includes turkey, ham Congregation of the Humility of Oct. 6-7 Sat.-Sun. at St. Augustin Church. For more 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Large and all the trimmings. Cost is $9/ Mary (CHM) will celebrate the Our Lady Exhibit information, contact John Temme at assortment of items including kitchen adult and $4/children ages 4-12. No jubilees of sisters and associates at COUNCIL BLUFFS – 515-202-3676. items, linens, books, furniture and charge for children ages 3 and under. a special Mass of celebration at 9:30 The St. Patrick Altar and Rosary more. Enter through parking lot door Takeout meals are available. a.m. at Bishop Drumm Retirement Society will host the Vatican display Oct. 14 Sunday at the northeast corner of the church. Emmaus Open House Center in Johnston. “Appeals of Our Lady” in the parish Oktoberfest Elevator available. DES MOINES -- Open social hall. The free exhibit will be COUNCIL BLUFFS – St. house at Emmaus House from Oct. 6 Saturday Saturday from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Peter Parish’s annual Oktoberfest is Sept. 22 Saturday 2-4 p.m. to meet and greet Kevin St. Luke School Fundraiser Sunday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The exhibit 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Albert High Friends of the Poor Walk O’Donnell, the new director. ANKENY – The Green Par- features 20 panels that illustrate School. Cost is $10/adults and $5/ CARLISLE -- The seventh Tee, St. Luke’s School Fundraising worldwide Marian apparitions. children under 12. Featured will be: annual Friends of the Poor walk will Sept. 25 Tuesday Golf 4-Person Best Shot at Copper homemade German food, sauerbraten, be hosted by Society of St. Vincent Catholic Widows and Widowers Creek Golf Course in Pleasant Hill. Oct. 7 Sunday bratwurst with sauerkraut, noodles de Paul, St. Elizabeth Seton Carlisle WEST DES MOINES -- Check-in starts at 8 a.m. Registration Life Chain with buttered crumbs and more. Conference from 9-11 a.m. To donate, Business meeting at 2 p.m. at Sacred deadline is Sept. 26 and registration DES MOINES -- Mark Country store, craft bazaar, raffles, register and for more information go Heart Church. Speaker will be a forms are available at slte-school.org. your calendar for Life Chain, 2-3:30 bingo, kids’ carnival, kids’ raffles, car to fopwalk.org/event/2155. pharmacist from HyVee. For more For more information, contact Nicol p.m. This is a visible, prayerful stand raffle. information contact Judy LaRonde at at [email protected] or 515- for life. Meet in the parking lot at St. Sept. 23 Sunday 515-988-7791. 231-6999. All are welcome. Theresa Catholic Church. Oct. 19 Friday Chicken and Ham Dinner Catholic Woman’s League Fishtober Fest Fall Fish & Chicken Dinner LENOX - St. Patrick Sept. 26 Wednesday Luncheon COUNCIL BLUFFS – INDIANOLA – The Church is hosting its annual Chicken Lost Boys of Sudan DES MOINES -- Corpus Christi’s first-ever Fishtober Knights of Columbus is hosting a fish and Ham dinner from 11 a.m. - 1 ELKHART - St. Mary- The Catholic Woman’s League Fest Auction and Fish Fry will and chicken dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. p.m. in their Parish Center. Cost of Holy Cross Parish is hosting a fall luncheon will be held at be held at the Queen of Apostles in the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish the tickets are $8.50/adults $5/kids presentation “An Evening with One Christopher’s Restaurant. Social Activity Center. Doors open at 4:30 Hall. Bring the whole family for an 6-12; age 5 and under eat free. For of the Lost Boys of Sudan” at St. begins at 11 a.m. with the business p.m. with the start of a silent auction. enjoyable meal and evening. meeting beginning at 11:30 and lunch Dinner will follow at 5:30 p.m. and at noon. The speaker is Joan Bindel, the fun ramps up at 6:30 p.m. with the Nov. 3-4 Saturday-Sunday senior director of development for start of the oral auction. The Knights Craft Show Priest departs Mercy Foundation. Cost is $21. of Columbus will be providing the DES MOINES – Christ Send reservation by Oct. 3 to Sue same great meal that they deliver the King Altar and Rosary Society Bishop Richard Pates has accepted the request of Father Goodwin, 3001 Beaver Ave. #308, during Lent. Cost is $15/fish fry plate annual craft show will be Nov. 3, 10 Carlos Gomez Pineda, ordained in 2016, to depart the Diocese of Des Moines, IA 50310. or $8/hot dog meal. Meal tickets will a.m. – 5 p.m.; Nov. 4, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. InnerVisions HealthCare dinner be sold at the door only. Raffle with There will be a variety of crafters and Des Moines, effective immediately, to return to his home diocese and dance $5,000 in prizes. Tickets are $5/each vendors along with food both days of Zacatecoluca in El Salvador. NORWALK – The Knights or 5 tickets for $20. The winner will including cinnamon rolls. Raffles Father Pineda has been on administrative leave from of Columbus are sponsoring a steak be announced during the oral auction for a quilt, amazing baskets and for ministry for the Diocese of Des Moines since Feb. 20, 2018. To dinner with a silent and live auction but you need not be present to win. filling punch cards while visiting date, there have been no criminal charges, civil claims, or canon- and dance from 6:30-10 p.m. at St. For more information contact Corpus crafters. For more information John the Apostle Parish. The cost is Christi parish at 712-323-2916 contact Linette Boden at 515-865- ical convictions against Father Pineda. $50/person or $400/table of 8. 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Catholic Charities holds Bishop installs three priests successful Bishop’s Golf Class Proceeds helps those in need in community

Bishop Richard Pates greets the Rupprecht brothers.

Bishop Richard Pates installed Father George Komo as parochi- al vicar of Christ the King Parish in Des Moines (above) and Father Dominic McManus (top right) as pastor of the parish on Sept. 1.

When Bishop Pates installs a pas- tor, he blesses the relationship be- tween the priest and the congrega- tion. Catholic Charities Executive Director Barbara Decker awards the winners from Sacred Heart Parish in West Des Moines with the coveted Church Challenge bob- At right, Father Mark Neal was in- ble-head trophies. stalled pastor of Holy Trinity Par- ish in Des Moines, his home par- This year’s first place team was Wild Rose Entertainment ish, on Aug. 18. with 47, second place went to Nyemaster Goode wtih 50 and third place was Ryan Staiert Design with 51. Thanks to all of the sponsors and golfers. www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror September 21, 2018 7 New director for St. Thomas More named Kenney becomes diocesan Alex Kautzky was management of Parish in Urbandale, and served named the new executive director staff, volunteer on the staff of Legendary Lodge, stewardship director of the St. Thomas More Center, recruitment the Diocese of Helena’s summer home of Catholic Youth Camp and camper youth camp. Maureen Kenney, of said Bish- effective Sept. 17. management. Kautzky graduated from St. Francis of Assisi Parish, op Richard Kautzky has been She has Benedictine College in Atchison, became the new diocesan di- Pates. “She involved with the St. Thomas More developed Kansas and holds a bachelor’s rector of Stewardship effective brings both Center, at Lake Panorama, for the faith programs degree in theology with minors in Sept. 4. a back- past four years. She served as an involving both philosophy and sociology. In her new role, she ground rich intern in early 2014 organizing communal and individual prayer “Each time I have visited will oversee all of the diocese’s in commu- CYC retreats and then joined the opportunities for worship and the St. Thomas More Center I have efforts to help parishioners nication and staff later that year as program prayer. been impressed with the energy in 80 parishes in central and leadership director. She became the director Prior to coming to the Alex brings to the camp along southwest Iowa support the plus experience from her time of camps and retreats in January, St. Thomas More Center, Kautzky with her organizational skills and work of the Catholic Church at the Catholic Foundation of 2017. She has been responsible for served as coordinator of the faith understanding of our faith,” said through the Annual Diocesan Southwest Iowa. Maureen is all CYC programming, hiring and formation program at St. Pius X Bishop Richard Pates. Appeal, the annual seminarian going to be of great assistance appeal, The Catholic Mirror to parishes with the Annual Di- subscription drive and more. ocesan Appeal and other spe- Emmaus House director selected She will also increase cial collections.” On behalf of the Em- education, but “Kevin will reach out understanding among parish Kenney holds a bach- maus House community, Bishop also his great and provide services to the young- leaders of how to grow stew- elor’s degree from Illinois Richard Pates, chair of the board, listening skills, er generations that don’t realize ardship within parishes. State University with majors in announced that Kevin O’Donnell passion for the opportunities and community Kenney has served as journalism and marketing. became the new co-director of helping others that await at Emmaus House,” Fa- the marketing and communica- She’s currently work- Emmaus House on Sept. 17. find Christ and ther Krettek said. tions manager at the Catholic ing towards a Master of Busi- O’Donnell’s primary re- ability to con- Mary O’Brien, chair of Foundation of Southwest Iowa ness Administration degree sponsibilities will include spiritual nect to young the board for Emmaus House and since September, 2017. through the University of direction, leading retreats and de- adults. search committee member, said, “We’re blessed to North Texas. veloping programs. Bishop Pates said. “Kev- “Kevin has great listening skills, have Maureen join our staff,” He comes to Des Moines in’s strong interest in Ignatian an openness to learn and a passion from Michigan. He earned his spirituality, helping others deepen for spiritual direction and the Ig- master’s degree in Christian spiri- their faith and interest in reach- natian exercises that will continue tuality from Creighton University, ing out to young adults is a great to further the mission and vision as well as a graduate certificate in match for our community.” of the ministries offered at Em- spiritual direction and directed re- Father Dan Krettek, maus House in the Diocese of Des MARK YOUR treats. O’Donnell holds his bach- co-director of Emmaus House and Moines.” elor’s degree in psychology from member of the search committee, A welcome and open CALENDAR! Oakland University. said O’Donnell will help a new house to meet and greet O’Don- The Emmaus House generation of Catholics interested nell is Sunday, Sept. 23 from 2-4 Search Committee was impressed in knowing and deepening their p.m. at Emmaus House, 1521 The priest committee* serving in coordination with O’Donnell’s background and faith. Center St. in Des Moines. of the transition between Bishop Richard Pates and his successor cordially invite you to save the following dates. * Father Michael Amadeo )DLWK)RUPDWLRQ2SSRUWXQLW\IRU Father Larry Hoffmann Father Joe Pins &KLOGUHQZLWK6SHFLDO1HHGV Father James Ahenkora Father Luis Meija DW6DLQW)UDQFLVRI$VVLVL Father Ross Parker

Religious Education for All Children (REACh) Farewell to Bishop Pates and in celebration of his REACh is a Youth Faith Formation program at “All human beings are 50th anniversary of priestly equal in dignity in the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West sight of God. Des Moines, Iowa. The REACh program is a ordination Moreover, by reason multi-age classroom for children with special of their Baptism, all needs that provides small group learning and Sunday, Oct. 7 – Mass at 6 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholics also share one-on-one attention. This classroom setting Cathedral, with special invitation to the the same divine provides support and structure for children international community – Hispanics, South calling.” whose faith formation needs are not met by Sudanese, Eritrean, Burmese, Vietnamese, Hmong and all others. An international celebration will -Revised Guidelines for the the general, faith formation classroom model. Celebration of Sacraments with follow at the Catholic Pastoral Center.

Persons with Disabilities, USCCB, 2017 REACh is now accepting registrations for children from Saturday, Oct. 13 – Mass at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick parishes around the Des Moines Diocese. Parish in Council Bluffs, followed by a reception Youth Faith Formation Staff are encouraged to contact Jess Streit for information on how to become a in the parish hall. This gathering is for Council “Member Parish,” allowing children from your parish to Bluffs and western regions of the diocese. participate in this unique opportunity. Sunday, Oct. 14 – Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral, followed by a reception at the Catholic )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQFRQWDFW Pastoral Center. Diocesan-wide celebration.  -HVV6WUHLW6SHFLDO1HHGV0LQLVWU\&RRUGLQDWRU More details to follow. For any particular 6DLQW)UDQFLVRI$VVLVL questions, contact Adam Storey at 515-237-5056  or [email protected].  ([WRU MVWUHLW#VDLQWIUDQFLVFKXUFKRUJ 8 The Catholic Mirror September 21, 2018 Vocations www.dmdiocese.org Seminarians: A missionary Tips on finding joy as disciple exudes joy to others a missionary disciple Seminarians Max church teaches and holds us Carson and James Downey, to a higher standard,” Carson currently studying at the Pon- said. tifical North American College This includes: in Rome, have tips on finding • Going to Mass every Sun- joy as a missionary disciple. day “To be an example • Going to confession reg- of joy, you need to pursue it ularly and pursue it with others,” • Spending time in prayer Downey said. “In order to be- and Eucharistic adoration come an example of this joy • Reading scripture you need to pursue the will of “This is meant to be God for your life and pursue lived in community,” Downey that relationship with God. added, noting that someone You need to be with Christ and should not try this as a “lone be close to him, who is that wolf.” source of joy.” “Find those groups Others will see some- – people your age who have Diocese of Des Moines seminarians (l-r) Max Carson and James Downey said a missionary thing in you that they want, the same priorities,” Downey disciple exudes joy and lives a life anchored in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Carson Carson and Downey agreed. said. and Downey are both studying in Rome. Downey will be ordained a transitional deacon this “Some practical ways Your joy will attract month in Rome and ordained a priest in June 2019 in Des Moines. to pursue the joy is to trust the others, they said. Church and live the life of the “Joy is so attractive olic High School in West Des arguing with him,” Carson contin- Church and live the way the to people,” Carson concluded. By Kelly Mescher Collins Moines and were attracted to two ued. “And he was always able to Staff Writer joyful Dowling staff members – help us out with questions – that’s Carson and Downey said Downey said. teacher Adam Storey (now dioce- what I liked about him. He was their teacher’s model attracted the You can keep searching, Seminarians Max Car- san director of the Office of Mar- always strong in his convictions attention of many young men in but you’ll only find lasting fulfill- son and James Downey, both riage and Family Life) and Father but always able to help us out or high school. ment and joy in Christ, Carson currently studying at the Pontif- Zach Kautzky. [give advice about problems].” “A lot of guys saw him added. ical North American College in “There was something “So here was a man who and said, ‘That’s a man I would “Everyone wants to be Rome, say a missionary disciple about this guy (Storey) being knew his faith and you could like to be like,’” Downey said. joyful and totally fulfilled, but is a positive witness of Christ ex-military and ex-seminary,” tell he believed what he said he As a result, they were that fulfillment is not fulfilled in who exudes joy. Downey said. “We knew some- believed and he lived by that,” also attracted to the group Sto- anything other than a relationship It’s a quality that grabs thing was different with this guy.” Downey said. “And he was an- rey and Father Kautzky formed with Christ,” Carson said. “And attention, they say. “His attitude and his de- chored in his relationship with at Dowling called Legion of Our Christ promised this to us in the “Joy is so attractive to meanor was that he was so con- Christ.” Lady. Gospel, John 15:11: ‘I have told people,” Carson said. victed in his beliefs and so secure Being anchored in Christ “It drew us to pursue the you this so that my joy may be Both Carson and in himself and that he was able to made him a “rock – somebody will of God and be examples of in you and your joy may be com- Downey remember when they share his Catholic faith easily – you can depend on,” Downey that faith, of that stability and of plete.’” were students at Dowling Cath- even despite many high schoolers added. that joy to the lives of others,” Seminarians learn about mercy at Iowa Seminarian Convocation

Southbridge, Mass., and director of Formation for By Lindsey Steele The Catholic Messenger the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy. He is also the IOWA CITY -- Before author of several books and heading back to seminary for booklets, including “33 Days fall studies, seminarians from to Merciful Love,” “Divine the four Iowa dioceses had the Mercy Explained” and “You opportunity to socialize and Did It to Me: A Practical recharge at the annual Iowa Guide to Mercy in Action.” Seminarian Convocation. In his presentations, The annual convocation Father Gaitley explained that “brings together the seminarians sainthood is possible despite of the state for a time of fraternity, weakness and sinfulness. He especially as we anticipate they expanded on that by using will be working together in the examples of saints, such as Seminarians from across the state gathered at the annual Iowa Seminarian Convocation in Iowa future as priests,” said Father St. Therese of Lisieux. City in August. Diocese of Des Moines seminarian Chris Grow is on the far left. Joseph Sia, Davenport diocesan He noted that St. director of Vocations. “It is also Therese’s “little way” turned The final presentation events that we can do together.” are from Iowa City, though used as a spiritual retreat.” traditional Catholic theological of the convocation focused on He met one-on-one with Deacon McAndrew is in priest Every four years, the teaching on its head, challenging having a personal relationship the seminarians from the Diocese formation with the Archdiocese Diocese of Davenport takes a the idea that only the purest souls with Jesus, something Father Sia of Davenport at the convocation of Dubuque. Doucette will begin turn hosting the convocation. could enter heaven immediately believes is especially important “so I could get to know them a his second year of pre-theology This year’s convocation took upon death. “She shows us that for priests. “We are called to little more.” studies at Mundelein Seminary in place Aug. 7-9 at St. Patrick holiness is attainable … Jesus celibacy so there is sometimes Father Sia noted Illinois this fall. Parish in Iowa City and was paid doesn’t just want ‘good’ people,” that sense of loneliness and that the seminarians from the Scott Foley, who will for through a large donation from Father Gaitley explained. “We missing out on the idea of having Davenport Diocese don’t always return this fall to the North the Iowa Knights of Columbus, can receive mercy more when we a wife and children. … (Father have the opportunity to see each American College in Rome after Father Sia said. recognize our brokenness.” Gaitley’s) last message was to other, especially if they attend a pastoral year, said it is a “great Each day, the 70- The “little way” is not not be afraid to come to Jesus and different seminaries and come blessing” to be able to participate plus seminarians and vocation an excuse to continue sinning know him as a friend.” from different hometowns. The in the statewide convocation each directors celebrated Mass, ate without regret, however. “You Father Sia appreciated convocation was a chance to year. “It is a wonderful time to meals together and listened can’t receive absolution unless the opportunity to talk with form friendships. get together with seminarian to presentations on Divine you are sorry,” he said. Father other vocation directors at the Davenport seminarian friends across Iowa.” Mercy by the event’s speaker, Gaitley challenged the men to convocation, especially since he Isaac Doucette said he appreciated Father Michael Gaitley. He is avoid “cynicism,” or the idea that is new to the position. “We had a Father Gaitley’s message, and also This article was reprinted with the director of evangelization they will never become saints session of sharing with each other, enjoyed having Deacon Michael permission from The Catholic for the Marian Fathers of the because they aren’t good enough. offering advice, (discussing) how McAndrew serve at Mass. Both Messenger. Immaculate Conception in “You have to keep trying.” we do things and planning for Doucette and Deacon McAndrew

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Photo by Chelsea Dellaca Pictured with Bishop Richard Pates are front row L-R: Max Carson, Brad Robey, Rodrigo Mayorga Landeros, Stan Asjes, Chris Grow and Mike Mahoney. Back row is diocesan Vocations Director Father Ross Parker, Nick Stark, Nick Smith, Jake Epstein, Deacon Mark McGeary, Vinh Le Nguyen and James Downey. Not pictured are: Deacon Ryan Andrew, Reed Flood, Alex Kramer, Hoa Nguyen, Deacon Ephraim Udouso, and Pablo Rodriguez. If you think God may be calling you to priesthood or religious life, contact Father Ross Parker at 515-237-5050 or email [email protected]. Seminarians admitted to Candidacy at Masses Three seminarians are one step closer to ordination. They made a promise to continue their study to- ward ordination. Bishop Pates then admitted them to Candidacy for Holy Or- ders. On June 24, Candi- dacy Mass was celebrat- ed for seminarians Alex Kramer and Nick Smith (left with Bishop Pates) at St. Augustin Church in Des Moines. On Aug. 5, Ro- drigo Mayorga Landeros was admitted to Candida- cy at St. Bernard Church in Osceola. At right, he is pictured with Father David Polich and Bishop Pates. Photo by Kelly Mescher Collins Welcome newest seminarian

Growing up in a Cath- vanished. The idea of adminis- olic family, I have always felt a tering the sacraments, taking on Photo by Brad Robey deep love for the Church, in her parish life, and being there for community, sacraments, and his- people in tough times fills me tory. with joy. At the end of 2017 I got Iowa woman makes first vows The possibility of the in touch with Father Ross Parker An Iowa woman human resources at Assessment priesthood was always present at who helped me apply to St. John is professing first vows as a Associates International in home, but up until about my ju- Vianney Seminary. Sister of Life on Aug. 4 in Wayzata, Minnesota. nior year in high school, I never I won’t know for sure if I Connecticut. The Sisters of Life, took it very seriously. am truly called to be a priest until Sister Zélie Maria a religious congregation At the beginning of high my ordination, but at the moment Louis (formerly known as founded in 1991 by New York school, the idea kept coming up I can only trust in God’s plan, and Lizzy Schmitt) was raised in Cardinal John O’Connor, is when I got the chance to pray take advantage of the excellent Waterloo and attended Sacred dedicated to the protection and before the Blessed Sacrament ex- formation and education at St. Heart Parish. enhancement of the sacredness posed on the altar. This nudged John Vianney. Stan Asjes is a college She graduated from of human life. me in my junior year of high College seminary is a freshman at St. John the University of St. Thomas Sister Louis will school to seriously consider go- great opportunity for me to grow Vianney Seminary in in St. Paul, Minnesota with a profess her first vows at Villa ing into college seminary. as a Catholic person through for- St. Paul, Minnesota. He bachelor’s degree in Catholic Maria Guadalupe in Stamford, The more I read, the mation and continued discern- grew up attending the studies and political science, Connecticut. Bishop Frank more I felt that the priesthood ment. Basilica of St. John Par- and a minor in philosophy. Caggiano of the Diocese of was for me, and the faster my ish in Des Moines. Prior to entering the Bridgeport will celebrate the fears and doubts about the subject Sisters of Life, she worked in Mass of Profession.

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School system. A steering committee An initial Meitler Nationally known Meitler will be appointed by Bishop Pates assessment indicated a need to go Consulting will lead the process this month. The committee will back to a president/principal model involving representatives of work with Meitler Consulting of leadership. The search process parents, educators, parishes and over the next 9-10 months to for a new president of the school the community at large. develop the strategic plan, which system will begin shortly. “I am pleased with the is anticipated in April or May. The Council Bluffs Area work and results we’ve seen thus Following the development of the Board of Catholic Education far with the diocesan strategic plan, an implementation process and the St. Albert Educational planning initiative,” said Bishop will be developed with goals and Foundation will have opportunities Pates. “We want to capitalize accountability measures built in. for input during the strategic on the energy and vision we’re The strategic planning planning process. experiencing by asking the committee will focus on the David Schweitzer, head consultants to take a special look school’s mission and Catholic of St. Albert Catholic School, said, at the St. Albert Catholic School identity, governance and “We welcome the diocese’s offer System. leadership, academic excellence of professional assistance to guide “We’re proud of the and financial operations. us in dreaming of the possibilities, long tradition and history, of the “As we are looking at setting goals for St. Albert School dedication and sacrifices made to a long-term vision for making and helping us create a plan to provide Catholic education in the the best Catholic schools system achieve them.” Couples start formation for diaconate • Ste- ease the couples, who have typi- By Kelly Mescher Collins phen and Lisa cally been away from the academic Staff Writer Tatz – Basilica setting for many years, back into of St. John, Des learning complex topics of the Just one month after 17 Moines faith. The sessions also provide a men were ordained permanent dea- The setting for faith sharing and com- cons, a new group of men and their wives play an munal growth. wives are discerning the vocation. important role, “The new cohort will They are: attending all of undergo the Catechetical Institute John • Daniel and Evette Dom- the classes and to prepare them for the theology Huynh brosky –St. Francis Parish, West formation. courses that they will take at Con- Des Moines Often, ception” Seminary, in Conception, • Tracy and Cindy Jone- they are involved in their hus- Missouri, said John Huynh, direc- son –St. Mary Parish, Red Oak band’s chosen ministry after ordi- tor of Faith Journey. • Dan and Kelly Maxcy – nation. “It requires some training St. Mary of Nazareth Parish, Des This year’s formation to read the theological material that Moines process includes one new element they will be presented with at Con- • Steven and Vivian Mc- – the Faith Journey Catechetical ception,” Huynh continued. “The Photos by Anne Marie Cox Gee – St. Joseph, Des Moines Institute. Catechetical Institute will provide • Eric and Monica Pugh – The Faith Journey Cat- a good foundation for them to be- Bishop Pates celebrated the Rural Life Mass at the Argan- St. Joseph, Winterset echetical Institute is an ongoing come acquainted with the structure bright farm near Guthrie Center. A crowd came out to the • Oran and Marilyn formation resource for Catholic and styles of these types of writ- celebration despite the rain to enjoy God’s creation, pet Struecker – St. Francis of Assisi, adults who wish to deepen their ings.” the animals, check out the tractors and enjoy each other’s West Des Moines knowledge of the Catholic faith The institute sessions company. Above, Bishop Richard Pates petted one of the and further their spiritual will give the couples discerning a farm animals brought up during the offertory. Baby Adam formation. vocation to the diaconate a unique Weisz checks out a nearby tractor while dad, Joe Weisz, As part of the faith jour- opportunity to interact in small looks on. For all the latest news, ney, the “Catechism of the groups with other lay leaders in the Catholic Church” is treat- diocese, hear their concerns and updates and photos, follow ed as a road map. Each of learn the realities of the parishes, us! the four modules in the Huynh added. Victim Assistance Advocate program focuses on one of “That will hopefully pre- facebook.com/ the four pillars of the cate- pare them to enter the ministry The diocese’s Victim Assistance Advocate is a dmdiocese chism. once they are ordained,” Huynh The new group will start said. staff member at Polk County Victim Services. attending the Catecheti- God willing, the men will She helps victims of sexual abuse of minors by clergy cal Institute classes, which be ordained deacons in 2022. meet weekly. These classes through a complaint process and in seeking support and counseling services. She can be reached at 515-286-2024 or [email protected].

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www.DivineTreasuresInc.net | 515-255-5230 www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror September 21, 2018 11 “Faithful Citizenship for Iowa Catholics” released The Iowa Catholic Con- of social teachings that translate ensuring that people have the right ference has released its “Faithful the Gospel into daily living. to migrate when the things needed Citizenship for Iowa Catholics” Catholic social teaching is based to live in dignity are unavailable letter for distribution in advance on the foundational principles of in their homeland. of the 2018 general election. respect for human life and dignity, But to be clear, advocat- The Catholic Church and the common good. No human ing for human rights, like work, does not endorse or oppose candi- person, whether a prisoner guilty wages or immigration, doesn’t dates or political parties. of a capital offense, an infant in make any sense if we don’t de- However, it contributes the womb, or a person disabled fend the fundamental right to life Dubuque Sioux City Des Moines Davenport to the political process by encour- due to sickness or old age, can be of all people. Archbishop Bishop R. Bishop Bishop aging Catholics to take action in stripped of or lose his or her dig- When it comes time to Michael Walker Richard Thomas the political arena with a proper- nity. cast a vote, it may well be that no Jackels Nickless Pates Zinkula ly-formed conscience. Being created by God is candidate lines up with both re- For more information, the basis of human dignity. But the spect for human life and dignity, great way for us to have an im- For more information on including the Spanish-language root of human dignity goes deep- and the common good. So, what pact on all aspects of public life. the social and moral teachings of version of the letter, go to er with the belief that people are is a voter, with a conscience right- Voting and other forms of political the Church as they relate to our in- iowacatholicconference.org. created in the image and likeness ly informed by the teachings of engagement are as much a duty of volvement in political activity, go of God, that they are redeemed Christ and his Catholic Church, to our religion as is daily prayer and to the “Faithful Citizenship” link As Americans, we cele- by the death and resurrection of do? Sunday worship. at www.iowacatholicconference. brate our hard-won rights, often Jesus, and that God takes person- There will never be a secured at the price of life or limb. ally whatever we do (or don’t do) perfect candidate, but that’s no ex- Among these is the cherished to any other person (see Matthew cuse not to vote, which would let right to vote. 25:30). some other force or voice fill the As a matter of principle, Human dignity is de- vacuum left by opting out. Rather, when there is a right to something, fended by the pursuit of the com- choose the candidate whom you there is also a corresponding duty. mon good. It is the responsibility believe will do the least harm, or And so, we have a duty to exercise of a government, and of its in- who has potential to do the most our right to vote. dividual citizens, to care for all good for the most people. The Catechism of the people, especially those who need Our Holy Father Pope Catholic Church, commenting on help to secure the things needed to Francis, in his exhortation on ho- the Fourth Commandment, teach- live in dignity: productive work, liness, “Rejoice and Be Glad,” es that the duty to vote is a moral fair wages, food, shelter, educa- warns us against the error of sepa- obligation (2240). tion, health care, and protection rating religious practice and social The duty to vote includes from harm. engagement. He teaches that “we the responsibility to be informed We might disagree about cannot uphold an ideal of holiness about issues so as to vote consci- how people access these things, that would ignore injustice” (para- entiously. but not about whether all people graph 101). Living in the Fullness of God For the sake of the for- have a right to them. 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Photo by Deacon Al Weber Iowa priests who have been ordained five years or less gathered for a retreat in early September at theAmerican Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls. Included in the picture are Father Andrew Windschitl (front), pastor of St. Mary-Holy Cross Parish in Elkhart; Father Luis Mejia, of Sacred Heart Parish in Wekst Des Moines; and Father Trevor Chicoine, of St. Francis Parish in West Des Moines. Also pictured is Father Dan Kirby, vicar for newly ordained seminarians and Deacon Ed Garza. Archbishop Romero: Beacon of hope and justice Two local priests reflect on soon-to-be canonized saint

By Jessica Maciel listen. Hernandez The archbishop’s Contributing Writer last homily before he was assassinated in 1980, was one of On Feb. 23, 1977, importance and with a significant Bishop Oscar Romero was message, said Father Minero. appointed archbishop of San It spoke directly to the militant Salvador which is the main groups who, at the time, were ecclesiastical jurisdiction of El persecuting innocent civilians, as Salvador. well as people from the Church It was also at this time who were protecting others. that El Salvador was witnessing Archbishop Romero ongoing violence from would provide shelter and aid government militant groups that for those who were persecuted, would eventually lead to the start Father Minero said. As a result, of its civil war, which lasted 12 the archbishop and the priests years. who helped him suffered When Msgr. Romero consequences through multiple was named a bishop, he was attacks. able to see firsthand the injustice Father Luis Mejia, also CNS photo/Roberto Escobar, EPA inflicted on the people. a native of El Salvador, was People carry large portraits of Salvadoran Archbisho Oscar Romero during a rally in 2015 Through his homilies, ordained here in the Diocese of in San Salvador to pay tribute to the late archbishop, who was assassinated 38 years ago. he was able to instill hope to the Des Moines, and is currently the Archbishop Romero has become a symbol of Latin American church leaders’ efforts to people, and call out injustices. parochial vicar at Sacred Heart protect their flocks from the abuses of military dictatorships. Father Reynaldo H. Parish in West Des Moines. Minero, who serves the Des He is excitingly waiting The archbishop has long Both Father Minero and To them, it is an honor Moines Hispanic community, the Oct. 14 canonization of been considered a saint by the Father Mejia say Archbishop and privilege, to have the mentions that Archbishop Archbishop Romero. people, especially because of his Romero’s ministry and legacy archbishop officially recognized Romero’s homilies would be Like Father Minero, work and dedication to the poor resonate with Pope Francis’ as a saint. transmitted through the radio, Father Mejia grew up during the and marginalized, said Father call to priests of our time to be They are proud that and people would tune in to civil war in El Salvador. Mejia. “shepherds living with the smell Archbishop Romero will become of the sheep.” the first saint of El Salvador.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) in Rome Sept. 12 following a -- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of meeting with the U.S. bishops’ Galveston-Houston struck a de- Administrative Committee, terminedly hopeful tone after his which sets the agenda for the No- long-awaited meeting with Pope vember meeting of all the U.S. Francis to discuss the growing bishops in Baltimore. sexual abuse crisis in the United Cardinal DiNardo de- CNS photo/Vatican Media States. scribed the Administrative Com- Pope Francis meets with officials representing the U.S. Conference o Catholic Bishops at “I myself am filled with mittee meeting as “sober.” the Vatican Sept. 13. From left ar Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, vice president hope,” he said, “but I also realize “I thought there was a of the conference, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-houston, president of the con- all these things might take pur- good deal of unity of the bishops ference, Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, president of the Pontifical Commission for pose and time.” on where we need to go” and on the Protection of Minors, and Msr. J. Brian Bransfield, general secretary of the conference. The cardinal spoke fol- the fact that “we have to move lowing a noon meeting Sept. 13 into action” in terms of address- at the Vatican. Cardinal DiNardo, ing the abuse crisis, he said. The president of the U.S. Conference cardinal said the bishops must be Pope: Elitist, clericalist church behind abuse crisis of Catholic Bishops, was joined “united in purpose on solutions.” in his meeting with the pope by: Cardinal DiNardo re- VATICAN CITY (CNS) back to so many people.” and conscience.” Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of quested a meeting with the pope -- Sexual and physical abuse by The root of the problem, he said, In confronting abuse and the Boston, president of the Pontifi- followed the release of the Penn- priests and religious and the scan- is elitism or clericalism. The two church culture that allows it to cal Commission for the Protec- sylvania grand jury report on sex- dal of its cover-up by church au- attitudes foster “every form of fester, Pope Francis told the Je- tion of Minors; Archbishop Jose ual abuse cases in six Pennsylva- thorities thrive in countries where abuse. And sexual abuse is not the suits, “Courage! Be courageous!” H. Gomez of Los Angeles, vice nia dioceses and the announce- the Catholic Church is “elitist and first. The first abuse is of power president of the USCCB; and ment of credible allegations of clericalist,” Pope Francis told Je- Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, general child sexual abuse committed by suits in Ireland in August. secretary of the conference. Archbishop Theodore E. McCa- “There is something I World’s local bishop conference “The Holy Father is the rrick, the former cardinal-arch- have understood with great clari- important figure for us in this,” bishop of Washington. ty: this drama of abuse, especially presidents called to Rome Cardinal DiNardo said. “He sees In his statement Aug. when it is widespread and gives VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis is calling the the problem all over the church 16, Cardinal DiNardo said the great scandal -- think of Chile, presidents of every Catholic bishops’ conference in the world to and throughout the world.” USCCB Executive Committee here in Ireland or in the United Rome Feb. 21-24 to discuss the prevention of the abuse of minors While the cardinal did had established three goals: “an States -- has behind it a church and vulnerable adults. not want to discuss the specifics investigation into the questions that is elitist and clericalist, an The Vatican made the announcement Sept. 12 after the of the private meeting beyond a surrounding Archbishop McCar- inability to be near to the people pope and members of his international Council of Cardinals statement released by the U.S. rick; an opening of new and con- of God,” the pope told the Jesuits wrapped up three days of meetings. bishops, he did describe the en- fidential channels for reporting during a meeting Aug. 25 in Dub- After hearing from his council, the pope “decided to convoke a counter as “very, very fruitful.” complaints against bishops; and lin. meeting with the presidents of the bishops’ conferences of the “It was lengthy, and we advocacy for more effective res- Pope Francis asked the Catholic Church on the theme of the protection of minors,” the shared a lot of thoughts and ideas olution of future complaints.” Jesuits for “special help: help the council said in a written communique. together,” the cardinal told Cath- When asked about the church in Ireland put an end to The members present “extensively reflected together with the olic News Service, “so I found three priorities after the meeting this. And what do I mean by put Holy Father on the matters of abuse” during their deliberations the meeting very good from that with the pope, the cardinal said: an end to it? I don’t mean simply Sept. 10-12. Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, president of point of view.” “I think we can make movement turn the page, but seek out a cure, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, also up- “The pope is well in- on those things. I think we have reparation, all that is necessary dated those present with the commission’s ongoing efforts. formed,” the cardinal said, “and to do it step by step.” to heal the wounds and give life he’s also very, very attentive to When asked where he what has happened to abuse vic- finds hope during the current tims in the church in the United wave of scandals and controver- States.” sy, he said, “Our trust is in the It had been a whirlwind Lord.” week for the cardinal. 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Se lleva a cabo una estableció: By de seis diócesis en Pensilvania creíblemente de abuso sexual revisión de antecedentes “El primero de agosto sobre abuso sexual de sacerdotes Bishop de un menor, será removido de penales a todos los individuos prometí que la USCCB (por y de personal de la Iglesia generó Richard su puesto hasta que termine la que asumen ministerio sus siglas en inglés) ejercería en las semanas anteriores una Pates investigación. voluntario, pagado o clerical su autoridad en plenitud y que impactante reacción en la Iglesia 3. Se exhorta a las en la diócesis. Desde el buscaría ante aquellos con Católica de los Estados Unidos. víctimas a comunicarse con 2002, la diócesis ha llevado mayor autoridad, a que se in- El número de oración y ayuno demostrando el Consejero para Asistencia a cabo 18,525 revisión de vestigaran las muchas pregun- implicados y de víctimas fue nuestra solidaridad con ellos. de Víctimas de la Diócesis, antecedentes. tas que rodeaban al Arzobispo muy desconcertante. En suma, El reporte de Pensilvania Sam Porter, al 515-286-2015 2. Los ministros McCarrick. El 16 de agosto, durante un período de setenta cubrió esencialmente el mismo o por email a advocate@ (voluntarios y a sueldo) solicité una Visita Apostólica, años representó una trágica falta período de tiempo respecto a la dmdiocese.org o samporter@ deben firmar un “Código de trabajando en conjunto con moral por parte de los clérigos incidencia de abuso sexual que se polkcountyiowa.gov. Él puede Conducta” al cual aceptan una comisión nacional laica a responsables y del liderazgo de la reportó en la serie de el periódico ayudar a las víctimas a levantar adoptar. la que se le confirió autoridad iglesia en los “encubrimientos.” “The Boston Globe” al inicio del una queja y a buscar consejería. 3. Se requiere a los independiente, en búsqueda de Obviamente, este tipo milenio. En respuesta a este, los Las víctimas pueden también miembros del clero que la verdad. Ayer, llamé a nuestro de comportamiento y la cultura obispos de los Estados Unidos llamar a la oficina de Servicios nos visitan, por medio de Comité Ejecutivo una vez más, en la cual existió no se pueden adoptaron en el 2002 el “Estatuto de Crisis y Consejería del su diócesis, a enviar una éste me reconfirmó el llamado condonar. Al mismo tiempo, para la Protección de Niños y Condado de Polk (Polk County “declaración personal de a una examinación pronta y a las palabras que categorizan Jóvenes.” Implementada por Crisis and Advocacy Services idoneidad.” fondo sobre cómo las graves este comportamiento como las “Normas Esenciales” que le por su nombre en inglés) al 4. Desde el 2002, 18.535 fallas morales de un hermano inaceptable son palabras vacías a acompañan. 515-286-3600. La agencia personas han completado obispo que habían sido tol- menos de que estén acompañadas El Obispo Emérito ofrece consejería para toda la entrenamiento de ambiente eradas por tanto tiempo y no por un compromiso a reformas. Joseph Charron antes mí, y yo diócesis sin importar en donde seguro. Se requiere que todos mostraban impedimento algu- En primer lugar, mismo hemos implementado el vive la víctima. los ministros en la diócesis no a su avance.” debemos dirigir nuestra atención Estatuto en la Diócesis de Des 4. En los últimos 15 hagan las lecturas mensuales a las víctimas que sufrieron Moines como un asunto de la años, la Diócesis ha contado con el de “Virtus”, las cuales hacen Yo creo que las acciones este abuso. Se les han ofrecido mayor prioridad. El resultado ha servicio de un Comité de Revisión hincapié en las dimensiones del Cardenal DiNardo llevarán a disculpas de corazón. No se debe dado las siguientes provisiones: de Alegaciones. La composición del abuso y problemas de la verdad y como consecuencia escatimar en ningún esfuerzo 1. Cualquier reporte actual es de: un jefe de policía, establecer límites. establecerán pasos a tomar para para ayudar a cada una de ellas de mala conducta sexual un juez civil, un abogado (quien 5. Se requiere que todos prevenir que tal comportamiento en el proceso de sanación. por parte de un empleado preside el comité), un maestro, los jóvenes que participan se repita. Necesitan ser escuchadas para de la Iglesia Católica se un diácono permanente y un en programas de la Iglesia Consciente de que la que puedan cargar con el dolor reporta inmediatamente a las sacerdote. Este comité aconseja participen en programas de Iglesia no es una corporación, una y el sufrimiento que han vivido. autoridades legales seguido por al Obispo sobre todos los reportes educación en donde se les Organización No Gubernamental Se debe proporcionar consejería una investigación civil/clerical de mala conducta sexual y de alerta sobre posibles abusos y (ONG), una institución privada y terapia profesional cuando se correspondiente. La persona las políticas de comportamiento comportamientos. o pública, o una organización solicite. Los que buscamos la a quien se dirige la alegación sexual de la diócesis. 6. Se lleva a cabo una fraternal, sino una comunidad intercesión de Dios en su proceso es suspendida en espera del Se han iniciado las auditoría anual que la dirige de creyentes profundamente de sanación debemos hacer resultado de la investigación. siguientes prácticas como modo actualmente Stonebridge comprometida a la solidaridad Business Partners. Cada tercer de unos con otros en el Espíritu año, la auditoría se hace en del Señor Jesús, pedí que se locación. Los otros dos años instituya la oración y el ayuno se lleva a cabo por escrito. En tanto comunitariamente como los 14 años que se ha llevado a individualmente los viernes a05625 cabo esta auditoría, la Diócesis del mes de septiembre. Jesús e99d23 de Des Moines ha sido nos enseñó que “A algunos declarado en cumplimiento con demonios sólo se les puede el Estatuto. expulsar por medio de la oración 7. En julio del 2014, una y la penitencia.” Estoy muy tercera agencia independiente agradecido con quienes se han llevó a cabo una auditoría de unido a este movimiento. todos los archivos diocesanos Al mismo tiempo que de los sacerdotes aún vivos. apoyo firmemente una acción 8. El problema de efectiva que busque la verdad reverse white abuso sexual de menores está por medio del estatuto y de la gobernada a nivel nacional por iniciativa del Arzobispo DiNardo, el Buró Nacional de Revisiones también estoy convencido de que (National Review Board en nuestra oración y ayuno serán inglés.) extremadamente eficaces. Desde mi llegada a Estoy plenamente Des Moines hace diez años, ha consciente del enojo, de la habido una acusación creíble de vergüenza y el dolor de tantos abuso sexual de un menor por en nuestra comunidad católica. Immediate delivery. One un sacerdote (por una situación Esto es cierto especialmente en de muchos años atrás). Él ha la gran mayoría de nuestros fieles less thing to worry about. sido laicizado y removido de miembros del clero, ministros, todo ministerio. Más aún, las personal laico y generosos nderstanding the stress associated with the alegaciones de abuso sexual voluntarios. En estos momentos death of a loved one, the monks of New Mel- en todo el país se han reducido les ofrezco de todo corazón mi U dramáticamente desde la apoyo, mi comprensión y ánimo. leray keep caskets in stock—ready for shipment implementación del estatuto. Debemos dedicarnos anywhere in the country within one or two days. Esto lo ha reconocido el Reporte si vacilar a una reforma amplia, de Pensilvania. Las estadísticas continua y auténtica. 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Continued from page 1 will be a parish effort.” disaster relief to areas hit by Florence ment at Mass,” Father Neal The email sent to RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS) by Hurricane Florence. “Unfortunately, those most said. Christ the King staff from -- The Carolinas were hard hit As it did in response impacted by natural disasters are He also got a chuckle someone pretending to be Fa- with record rainfall and flooding to last year’s hurricanes, the the individuals and families who from the congregation. ther McManus was filled with rivers from tropical storm agency forwards 100 percent of are already struggling to make “I said, ‘But I will tell grammatical errors – another Florence since it made landfall funds raised to the local Catholic ends meet. you that in the coming years, I red flag. Sept. 14. And although the storm Charities agencies that serve the “But thanks to the will be asking for money, but Both priests advise was downgraded from a hurricane affected communities. generosity of our donors, the most never by email – and I’ll nev- that if you’ve received an to a Category 1 tropical storm, Those wishing to donate vulnerable have their immediate er be asking for iTunes gift email from your priest or a par- it still caused extensive water can text CCUSADISASTER to needs met and the long-term cards,” Father Neal said. “If ish staff person that you think damage. 71777 or call (800) 919-9338. recovery support they need to you get an email asking for might be suspicious, contact At least 24 people died “We are praying for rebuild their lives,” she said in a anything, just delete it – it’s not your parish immediately to let in storm-related incidents, tens those affected by the storm,” statement. me. Everything will be by mail them know. and you’ll know it’s coming. It of thousands of homes were said Dominican Sister Donna The latest information damaged and about 500,000 Markham, president and CEO on the situation can be found at homes and businesses were still of Catholic Charities USA. CCUSA.faith/disaster. without power Sept. 17. Prior to the storm, Partida de Sacerdote Catholic Charities of South Carolina was preparing to help El Obispo Richard Pates ha aceptado la solicitud those in need. Kelly Kaminski, del Padre Carlos Gómez Pineda, ordenado en 2016, para partir de director of disaster services la Diócesis de Des Moines, inmediatamente efectiva, para regresar for Catholic Charities, said the a su diócesis de hogar, la Diócesis de Zacatecoluca en El Salvador. agency activated its Emergency El Padre Pineda ha tenido un término de ausencia Operations Center and disaster de su ministerio de la Diócesis de Des Moines desde el 20 de services team Sept. 10 and Febrero, 2018. Hasta la fecha, no hay ningunos cargos criminales, had been coordinating with reclamaciones civiles, o convicciones canónicas, en contra del county emergency management Padre Pineda. teams, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Catholic Charities USA. It has been working with local partners to have water, cleaning supplies, baby items Consejero sobre and other needed supplies readily available in areas along the coast. Asistencia de Víctimas Catholic Charities USA has set up its website donation page El Consejero sobre Asistencia de Víctimas es and text-to-give platform to help individuals and families impacted un empleado de Polk County Victim Services. Ella ayuda a víctimas de abuso sexual por parte del clero durante el proceso de la queja y buscando servicios de apoyo y consejería. Pueden comunicarse al 515-286-2028 o en [email protected].

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